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The Rules of the Show

I’m Andrew Finlay Stewart, and I’m the host of a new podcast called The Rules of the Show. I’ll be talking to guests about rules they like and rules they hate, from board games and sports, to legislation and regulation, laws of physics or fashion dos and don’ts. Anything from biblical Thou Shalt Nots to household rules they grew up with. 


But that’s just the beginning. Every episode, my guests will introduce a new rule for the podcast. We’ll debate and discuss it, and then add it to the rules of the show, changing the podcast forever,

I predict some of these new rules will be silly and small, and some could fundamentally change the nature of the show.


But I don’t know where this is going to go any more than you do, we’ll be along for the ride together. I hope you will join me in messing around with The Rules of the Show.


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Update frequency
every 13 days
Average duration
72 minutes
Episodes
23
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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De-Coding Comics with Susie Hunt

De-Coding Comics with Susie Hunt

Susie Hunt takes a break from table tennis consultancy to discuss the Code of the Comics Magazine Association of America, ghost characters, and a frightening new "-ism". Plus, Susie adds a subtle and…

01:12:43  |   Sat 16 Aug 2025
The Rules of The Road Runner with Connor Ratliff

The Rules of The Road Runner with Connor Ratliff

Connor Ratliff (Dead Eyes, The George Lucas Talk Show, Tiny Dinos, Connor Ratliff presents The Acting Class, and so much more) joins the show to go deep on the rules guidelines of Wile E. Coyote and …

00:57:53  |   Sat 19 Jul 2025
Phoning a Friend with Jon Jasper-Lawless

Phoning a Friend with Jon Jasper-Lawless

Musician Jon Jasper-Lawless of Swim Good Now joins us to talk all things some things Bylaws, including sidewalks, signage, and being chicken-curious. Plus we shout out lots of our friends, get into t…

01:28:43  |   Sun 06 Jul 2025
Officially Unapologetic with Mike Lau

Officially Unapologetic with Mike Lau

Mike Lau joins us to talk about being a prop, wrapping gifts in record time, and updating the rules for professional sports leagues. Plus we get a mandate for how sorry to be, and spend some time cal…

01:09:28  |   Sat 21 Jun 2025
Joke Simony with The Reverend Martha Riddell

Joke Simony with The Reverend Martha Riddell

The Rev'd Martha Riddell joins me to indulge in some Old Testament trivia, talk about a particular New Testament magician, and get into some Pope Facts both fresh and historical. We talk about gettin…

01:44:06  |   Sat 07 Jun 2025
Ghost Protocols and Procedures with Tim Stacey

Ghost Protocols and Procedures with Tim Stacey

Tim Stacey co-host of the Single Serving Cinema podcast joins me to talk about driving etiquette, non-verbal communication, and living in a society. Plus he brings a rule that establishes a new shibb…

01:39:48  |   Sat 24 May 2025
Different Games for Different Brains with Anna Horvath

Different Games for Different Brains with Anna Horvath

Anna Horvath joins the only show brave enough to include extended sequences of typing on mic to talk about Dutch Blitz, going to camp, and mandatory instances of spontaneous song. Plus stick around a…

01:11:33  |   Sat 10 May 2025
Back to the Premise with Kit Sekelsky

Back to the Premise with Kit Sekelsky

Kit Sekelsky joins the show to talk about dress codes, trivia, and the secret rules of Jeopardy (from a former champion). Plus, she brings a surprising fan theory about the podcast. Take a break. Get…

01:20:21  |   Sat 26 Apr 2025
Compliance Review with Missi Information

Compliance Review with Missi Information

Missi Information makes a triumphant return to the podcast* to conduct a thorough auditing of the existing rules, and review how well we've been following them. We get into the weeds and look at what…

01:31:22  |   Sat 12 Apr 2025
Situationist Podcasting with Timothea Armour

Situationist Podcasting with Timothea Armour

Timothea Armour (artist, friend) joins the show to discuss 3-(no win no fee)-sided football, being contrarian, and playing/appreciating the heraldic aesthetics of sports. Plus we get into the arts of…

01:18:08  |   Sat 29 Mar 2025
Queuing Up with Mathieu Blanchette

Queuing Up with Mathieu Blanchette

Mathieu Blanchette joins the lineup to talk about the culture of queuing, as well as Magic cards, chess, and how long it's worth waiting for a good sandwich. Plus, we answer a listener question about…

01:28:23  |   Sat 15 Mar 2025
Serious Grown-Up Things with Maddy Wilde

Serious Grown-Up Things with Maddy Wilde

Maddy Wilde (Born Ruffians, No Frills, Alvin and the Chipmunks Adventure Band) joins the show to talk about important self-care staples of being an adult, like breakfast, flossing, and driving a car.…

01:13:00  |   Sat 01 Feb 2025
The Roels of the Show with Jake Roels

The Roels of the Show with Jake Roels

Jake Roels joins the show to talk about cooperation parameters, role playing games, audience interaction, Homestar Runner, and The Fourth Wall.


Thanks to Bryan Da Silva for the Good Question music.


You…

00:55:30  |   Sat 18 Jan 2025
Why Not! To Wear with Alie Lavoie

Why Not! To Wear with Alie Lavoie

Alie Lavoie joins the show to talk about fashion, style, and being a Nice Little Guy. Chops remain largely unbusted as we discuss Bart Cubbins and dressing for your brain chemistry. Plus we participa…

01:18:21  |   Sat 04 Jan 2025
Exploding Barbed Wire Death Match with Del Stephen

Exploding Barbed Wire Death Match with Del Stephen

Del Stephen joins the royal rumble that is this show to discuss teaching language, improvised music, and the rules of professional wrestling. Plus we give credit where credit is due.


You can find Del…

01:38:57  |   Sat 21 Dec 2024
This Rule Intentionally Left Blank with Bryan Da Silva

This Rule Intentionally Left Blank with Bryan Da Silva

Fans of mysterious beeping: rejoice! This week's episode we are joined by Bryan Da Silva, who is reporting on location from Vancouver General Hospital. Bryan and I discuss committing to the bit, and …

01:16:38  |   Sat 07 Dec 2024
Always Two Skies of Blue There Are with Forrest Phillips and Emily Pineapple

Always Two Skies of Blue There Are with Forrest Phillips and Emily Pineapple

Forrest Phillips and Emily Pineapple from Radio Free Multiverse join the show to discuss the unfeasible managerial structure of the Sith in Star Wars. Plus we ponder the sacred texts, both serious an…
01:17:40  |   Sat 23 Nov 2024
The Art World Is Not A Scantron with Elisabeth Skjærvold

The Art World Is Not A Scantron with Elisabeth Skjærvold

Elisabeth Skjærvold joins the show to discuss dance, schoolwork, and standardized tests. Plus, we introduce a new rule that risks Elisabeth's cancellation and/or our show becoming much more appealing…
00:48:03  |   Sat 09 Nov 2024
Who's On First with Missi Information

Who's On First with Missi Information

Missi Information joins the show to discuss the many ways to start a game. Plus, an opportunity to reflect on what we've learned (in rule form).

You can find Missi's podcasts on The Missi Information …

01:41:27  |   Sat 26 Oct 2024
Many-opolies with Graeme Peters

Many-opolies with Graeme Peters

Graeme Peters joins the show to talk Monopoly, Star Wars Monopoly, and a panoply of different -opolies. Plus, we trip over the rule introduced last week, and craft a new rule that theoretically won't…
01:40:52  |   Sat 12 Oct 2024
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