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"TV is comfort. It's a friend you've known so well and for so long, you just let it be with you..." So listen in each week as cohosts and special guests rewatch their favorite TV shows and discuss characters, ships, and pivotal moments. From reality competitions to sitcoms and everything in between, we love talking about TV almost as much as we love rewatching it!

Reality TV & Soaps Rewatch | It's Been 84 Years
#189
Last Monday at 1:00 AM

Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), Paige (@thoughtsbypaige), and Eoin (@EoinDaily) are back talking all their favorite reality shows and soaps!

The gang breaks down all the confusing interpretations of the "Is It Cake?" runway on Drag Race and the banning of Marie Antoinette-inspired runways. Chels and Jesse learn the power of prayer, and the team sets a record for how many times you can say "butt" on a podcast! Plus, which queen responded to Chels in the middle of the episode airing?

Then they breakdown the first three episodes of The Traitors U.S. season 3 and...


Reality TV & Soaps Rewatch | New Year, New Look, New Paige
#188
01/11/2025

Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@thoughtsbypaige) are back talking all their favorite reality shows and soaps!

The gang has returned to talk about the premiere of RuPaul's Drag Race. Before they do, they reflect on The Vivenne's recent passing and her impact on their lives. 💔 

Then they discuss the new season 17 queens, their first impressions, runway looks, and how the queens did during the talent competition. Plus they unpack the shows they are looking forward to in the rest of 2025, and things you should watch!

Watchlist:

Best Of The Vivi...


New Girl 2x11 & 2x12 Recaps | "Santa" and "Cabin"
#187
01/01/2025

We're back for one last time in 2024 with some New Girl rewatches. (And just in time, because we're inching closer to "Cooler" every day.) This time we're pulling double duty and discussing "Santa" and "Cabin."

Jenn and Jaime (@jaimepoland.bsky.social) first discuss the show's second Christmas episode, "Santa." They talk about how this episode works as a holiday one, how they feel about Angie as a character, and the return of Dr. Sam.

Next up, they talk about "Cabin" where we see the last of Angie, get some Nick/Jess set-up, and also have...


New Girl 2x09 Recap | "Eggs"
#186
10/27/2024

This week we're talking about zombie novels, adjusted schedules, and a few existential crises. It's time for "Eggs"!

Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) break down why this episode is so significant for the sitcom, New Girl episodes written by women, Schmidt's revelation about being in love with Cece, Nick procrastinating writing his novel, and an emotional story for Cece.

Enjoy!

Our recommended media:

How to Die Alone (Hulu)"Do Me a Favor" by Cathy Yardley

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Reality TV & Soaps Rewatch | A Godgela is Born
#185
09/30/2024

Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@paigenkiser) are back talking all their favorite reality shows and soaps!

The gang is back recapping the first week of Big Brother 26 and LaLaPaRuZa on Drag Race All Stars. Paige takes us through the filler season of Grey's Anatomy, while Chels is frustrated with General Hospital  and The Bold and the Beautiful. Jesse catches us up on The Guiding Light, Reva Shayne's second marriage to Josh Lewis, and her adventures in San Cristobel. 

Watchlist:

Big Brother 26RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 9Grey's Anatomy season 20The Guiding Li...


New Girl 2x08 Recap | "Parents"
#184
09/15/2024

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."

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...


New Girl 2x07 Recap | "Menzies"
#183
08/30/2024

Jess is still unemployed and is also on her period, both of which affect the loft dynamic in New Girl's iconic episode, "Menzies"!

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.

Enjoy, all!

Our recommended media:

"Just Playing House" by Farah HeronYo Gabba GabbaLand (Appl


Reality TV & Soaps Rewatch | First Name Basis With the Spirit Realm
#182
08/24/2024

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:

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (episodes 9x08 & 9x09)Guiding LightDays of our LivesBig Brother 26Vanderpump Rules

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New Girl 2x06 Recap | "Halloween"
#181
08/12/2024

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!

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.

Enjoy!

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Reality TV & Soaps Rewatch | Pride Month Roundup
#180
07/21/2024

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:

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (episodes 9x04-9x07)Guiding LightDays of Our LivesReal Housewives of Beverly HillsVanderpump Rules<...