Season 7 Episode 17 - Psych

️ The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow – Season 7, Episode 17: PsychThis week, we’re heading to sunny Santa Barbara to hang out with everyone’s favourite fake psychic detective duo – Shawn Spencer and Burton “Gus” Guster – as we deep dive into the brilliantly witty and endlessly quotable USA Network hit, Psych!Running from 2006 to 2014, Psych blended comedy, crime, and a truckload of 80s and 90s nostalgia. With its rapid-fire pop culture references, creative cases, and a bromance for the ages, it carved out its own space as one of the most beloved detective shows of the 2000s.In this episode we cover:️‍♂️ What Happened Way Back When – a trip back to 2006 with five fun facts about the top songs, movies, and TV shows of the year. The Dangerous Deep Dive – exploring the full history of Psych, from its pilot to the final season, plus a season-by-season breakdown, character deep dives, and our lengthy look at the Top 15 episodes. Retro Rumble – Psych vs. Monk: who’s the ultimate quirky crime-solver? Back in the Ads – the best mid-2000s commercials that played between your favourite cable shows. Dangerously Underrated – why Gus doesn’t get nearly enough credit for holding the whole operation together. One Season Wonder – a short-lived gem from the same TV era that deserved a second chance.⚖️ Better Than / Worse Than – why Psych beats The Mentalist, but Scrubs still takes the trophy for emotional comedy.It’s pineapples, pop culture, and perfectly timed punchlines – a love letter to one of the funniest and most heartfelt detective shows ever made.And next week… things take a very different turn as we trade jokes for jump scares and sunny Santa Barbara for a zombie-infested shopping mall in George A. Romero’s legendary Dawn of the Dead (1978).Stay safe. Stay retro. And remember: we know, you know, that we know you’re listening.