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We're releasing this episode before American and Canadian Thanksgiving but we hope you enjoy it nevertheless. That's right: it's time to discuss New Girl's second Thanksgiving episode, "Parents."
Simone Biles Rising (Netflix)SPRINT (Netflix)"How to End a Love Story" by Yulin KuangInterview With The Vampire (AMC+/Netflix)
Jenn is joined by Jaime (@elspunko) and returning friend and journalist Alicia (@AliciaGilstorf) to talk all about this guest star-centered holiday episode! The group talks about the loft's unsuccessful Thanksgivings, Schmidt trying to prove himself to his cousin (guest star Rob Riggle), and the fact that Jess attempts to enact a Parent Trap scheme on her divorced parents (guest stars Rob Reiner and Jamie Lee Curtis) ... not for the first time.
Enjoy, all!
Content warning beginning at the 1:20:39 minute-mark for discussion about a book that features a plot line involving suicide.
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Jess is still unemployed and is also on her period, both of which affect the loft dynamic in New Girl's iconic episode, "Menzies"!
"Just Playing House" by Farah HeronYo Gabba GabbaLand (Apple TV+)Fancy Dance (Apple TV+)
Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) are joined by TV writer and friend Alrinthea (@alrinthea) to talk all about this episode which features: a puppy in a cup, Nick trying (and failing) to deal with his anger, Winston's sympathy PMS, and Schmidt embarking on his own personal journey.
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Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@paigenkiser) are back talking all their favorite reality shows and soaps!
The gang is back recapping design challenges and Rusicals on All Stars. Paige researches upcoming Traitors contestants on their home shows. Then Jesse catches the gals up on the wild happenings of Reva Shayne. Chels is loving actors taking on multiple roles and the adventures of two General Hospital actors on Days of our Lives.Watchlist:
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Happy Halloween (in summertime), y'all! We're entering a season of holiday-themed TV episodes of New Girl and we're excited about it!
"The 7-10 Split" by Karmen LeeFine Beats & Cheeses podcast"Black Widow: A Sad-Funny Journey Through Grief for People Who Normally Avoid Books with Words Like 'Journey' in the Title" by Leslie Gray Streeter"A Love Song for Ricki Wilde" by Tia WilliamsWe Are Lady Parts (Peacock)
Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) are joined this week by their podcasting pal Catrina (@CatrinaTParker) to unpack all the hilarity and drama of the appropriately-titled "Halloween."
This week's New Girl rewatch focuses on a story where Jess puts her heart on the line with Sam, Schmidt annoys Robby and Cece, while Winston and Shelby finally break up and Nick deals with his own relationship woes.
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Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@paigenkiser) are back talking all their favorite reality shows and soaps!
The gang is back to recap all the shows they watched during Pride Month, including an odd collection of Drag Race challenges and soap stars joining Housewives. Jesse breaks down Guiding Light's iconic child actors Brittany Snow and Hayden Panettiere and Chels is loving the 70s, 80s, and 90s flashbacks on Days of Our Lives.Watchlist:
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Welcome back to Apartment 4D where unfortunately some of our best friends are fighting with each other in "Models."
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Jenn is back with Jaime (@elspunko) to talk through the conflicts between Jess and Cece, as well as Schmidt and Nick. They unpack friendship expectations, Jess' response to Cece's career, Schmidt's emotional vulnerability, and maybe the most iconic exchange in the show thus far: "gave me cookie, got you cookie." ๐ช
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Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@paigenkiser) are back talking all their favorite reality shows and soaps!
Survivor 46 RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (episode 9x03)The Guiding LightDays of our LivesThe Bold and the BeautifulReal Housewives of Beverly Hills
The gang discusses the lackluster Survivor 46 finale and the internet's obsession with certain players. Then the gang breaks down Snatch Game of Love on All Stars 9 before turning back time to their favorite scripted and non-scripted soaps.
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Welcome back to another installment of our Tragically Cancelled TV series! This week's topic is extra painful since this show was initially renewed but then cancelled. It's time to talk all about Netflix's GLOW!
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Jenn is joined by her friends: host of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan (@mslroberts), and TV Guide senior editor Kelly (@_kellyq) to discuss what made this show so special, intersectionality in storytelling, representation, an incredibly talented supporting cast, how much they all adore Betty Gilpin and Alison Brie, and how the show navigated a variety of topics and tones.
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It's only three episodes into the second season of New Girl, but we've already hit such a big Nick/Jess episode: "Fluffer"!
Cowboy Carter"The Neighbor Favor" by Kristina Forest
Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) have returned to discuss Schmidt's feelings about his relationship with his father, a story involving Winston and Shelby (remember Shelby?!), and a Nick/Jess story that highlights the messy line between their friendship and something more. Hmm, wonder if that is foreshadowing anything this season... ๐ค
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Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@paigenkiser) are back talking all their favorite reality shows and soaps!
Survivor 46 RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (episodes 9x01 & 9x02)The Guiding LightThe Bold and the BeautifulDays of our LivesReal Housewives of Beverly Hills
The gang discusses their journey with "New Era" Survivor and major changes to the All Stars format before turning back time to their favorite scripted and non-scripted soaps.
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It's time for another installment in our Tragically Cancelled TV miniseries where we look back on shows that ended too soon. Up this week is the ABC musical comedy, Galavant!
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Jenn is joined by none other than Princess Isabella Maria Lucia Elisabetta herself, Karen David! Karen talks about the process of getting cast on Galavant, then she and Jenn discuss why the show's subversion of fairytale tropes is so delightful, the dynamic women of the series, Karen's behind-the-scenes memories, and what made Galavant a show that meant so much to so many people.
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Welcome to season 2 of New Girl, everyone! It's a jam-packed season of romantic tension, character growth, and unexpected surprises. And it all starts with the season's double premiere of "Re-launch" and "Katie"!
The Marvels (Disney+)Nia DaCosta's episode of the Couples Therapy podcast"Mickey Chambers Shakes It Up" by Charish ReidAbbott Elementary (ABC/Hulu)Finding Mr. Height podcast
Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) are joined by their friend Amanda (@fangirlw_oChill) to talk about the fallout from Schmidt and Cece's breakup in season 1, Jess being laid off, the introduction of Dr. Sam, and a Nick/Jess-centric season opener that sets the stage for what will happen later on.
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We're back for another Tragically Cancelled TV episode, and this time we're shifting our focus to a 2015 drama series on CBS called Limitless!
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Jenn is back with her friend Matt (@Communiess) to talk all about how they got into watching the show, what separated it from other dramas and procedurals of its time, the charismatic Jake McDorman, emotional moments the series didn't shy away from, a dynamic female lead character, and much more.
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Nick is moving in with Caroline and absolutely nothing goes wrong in the New Girl season 1 finale, "See Ya."
Grace Callaway's booksOut of Darkness (Amazon Prime)All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt (Amazon Prime)
Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) are rejoined by their friend Nicole (@NicoleAckman16) to talk all about how this season finale measures up. They discuss Nick's insecurities, Schmidt and Cece's demise, Jess' confession, and the dance party at the end of the episode. Plus, one last time this season: Things Nick Miller Did That Were Hot!
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Picking up from where we last left off in "Tomatoes," Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) have returned to talk all about "Backslide"!
"A Love Song for Ricki Wilde" by Tia WilliamsThe Color Purple (HBO Max)
We discuss Nick and Caroline's toxic relationship, how Schmidt and Winston handle Nick backsliding, Paul's return (plus a problematic and odd storyline for Jess), Schmidt and Cece's emotional intimacy, and the sad note this episode ends on.
There's only one more episode to go until we've reached the New Girl season one finale, so enjoy!
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Nick decides to give up on women and try to go tomatoes on the loft's rooftop in New Girl's aptly-titled episode, "Tomatoes."
Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) returned to talk about Russell and Jess' relationship woes, the (brief) reappearance of Shelby, Nick's inability to garden, Schmidt and Cece figuring out their relationship, an intense Nick/Jess fight, and the return of one of Nick's exes.
And since this episode leaves us on a relationship cliffhanger, it's time for our first-ever TBD... So see you next week for "Backslide"!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund. ๐
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Note: This episode was recorded in the summer of 2023.
It's family only as Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@paigenkiser) return to review RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 8.
It's finale time and the gang is ready to talk about anything but the episode. With a winner that felt telegraphed since the beginning, the queens did their best to entertain and fill time until the inevitable crowning. Plus, we get into some of the behind-the-scenes drama of the finale and what changes we hope for next season.
What did you think of this season?
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It's family only as Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@paigenkiser) return to review RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 8.
Our eliminated queens are back to participate in the Fame Games Variety Show, fighting for a chance to multiply their viewer votes. It's math! Plus, we finally get our reading challenge that we've been begging for and our queens are given the chance to clear up some of this season's drama.
Tweet us with who you want to be America's next drag superstar.
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Jess decides it's time to invite Russell into her world, so he stays at the loft in this week's New Girl rewatch of "Normal"!
Past LivesThe audio book of "Honey and Spice" by Bolu Babalola"Seven Days in June" by Tia Williams
Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) invited their lovely friend Alrinthea (@alrinthea) on the podcast to talk all about Jess and Russell's relationship, the first ever game of True American, Winston's career woes, and more.
Enjoy!
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Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@paigenkiser) are joined by their favorite guest Eoin Daly (@EoinDaily) to review RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 8.
Our dearest Eoin joins the gang to recap an odd roast of the fantastic Carson Kressley. The show continued to telegraph the winner and frustrated us with how obvious things are. Then the family recaps an amazing makeover challenge with lesbians as the focus. They get into the history of the LGBTQ+ alphabet, language, and a heartbreaking elimination.
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