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9-1-1 What’s Your Emergency? The podcast by 9-1-1 on FOX fans for 9-1-1 on FOX fans. Sit back as we break down each emergency: the big and the small.

Mary Misasi


    • May 14, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 59m AVG DURATION
    • 93 EPISODES


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    9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 17: Don't Drink the Water

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 70:19


    Mads and Laura breakdown why on the surface some of the episodes moments look good, but upon further reflection aren't. As we round out this season we look back on all that the season contained and how put together feels disjointed and not as cohesive as previous seasons.

    9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 16: The Last Alarm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 67:21


    Laura and Mads look at all angles of this particular episode and discuss why it didn't flow right and why this was a massive disservice to the memory of Captain Bobby Nash.

    9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 15: Lab Rats

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 88:39


    WARNING: If you haven't watched the episode yet and have somehow missed the news, please proceed with caution.We are still not okay about this one. So much so that Laura and Mads have quite a bit to say about how wrong this choice is.We all deserve better than this, Tim Minear!

    9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 14: Sick Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 54:44


    What do Laura and Mads have to say about one of the best episodes of 9-1-1 of all time? Quite a lot, actually. Can we get these actors an Emmy? PLEASE!

    9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 13: Invisible

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 45:48


    Mads and Laura break down how much fun this episode truly is. From Hen being forgotten on her birthday to Eddie stepping up as a father. What were your thoughts on "Invisible?"

    9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 12: Disconnected

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 56:25


    There were some hits and some misses with the latest 9-1-1 episode. Laura and Mads breakdown why Maddie's story wasn't handled the way it should've been. Do we agree on where Eddie's relationship with his son, Chris, stands? Listen in to find out.

    9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 11: Holy Mother of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 51:41


    Was the introduction of Bobby's mom and sister what we really needed in terms of story for Bobby? How did we feel about Bobby and Athena's discussion regarding forgiving his mom? And...is Buck really that far in denial? Check out Laura and Mads breakdown of all that happened during the latest episode.

    9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 10: Voices

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 77:37


    Mads and Laura break down what was so great about the focus on Maddie's Kidnapping and why that is good for the show overall. And then, of course...there is the goodbye scene. 10/10 would recommend this episode.

    9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 9: Sob Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 75:54


    Mads and Laura discuss what was probably one of the best episodes 9-1-1 has ever aired. They also break down how frustrating it is to watch TV in the era of social media because it is rare that we get a real shock anymore. Also, the question that everyone is asking...WHERE WILL BUCK LIVE WHEN EDDIE COMES BACK?

    9-1-1: Lone Star Final Three Episodes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 76:12


    Mads and Laura break down what worked and didn't work for each of the characters in their final storylines. Thank you for the memories 9-1-1: Lone Star.

    Season 5 Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 36:44


    As we head into the final three episodes of 9-1-1: Lone Star, we find ourselves even more angry at certain character choices already implemented and the events to come.

    Season 8 Episode 8/Season 5 Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 67:21


    It only took 8 episodes, but Lone Star finally had a great episode this season. But, Laura and I don't want to talk about the giant elephant in the room that comes at the cost of not having Grace around. Meanwhile, on 9-1-1, the silly, goofy filler episode lands pretty solidly in the middle as wholly entertaining and developing for the characters themselves. Check out our full thoughts.

    Season 8 Episode 7/Season 5 Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 61:58


    Mads and Laura discuss how Lone Star actually had an enjoyable episode despite not liking where Tommy's health journey is going. Then, on 9-1-1, this episode reminds us we can never take ourselves too seriously because this show certainly doesn't.

    Season 8 Episode 6/Season 5 Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 80:17


    On our 80th episode, we discuss the implications of 9-1-1: Lone Star seeming to get rid of yet another main character of color and how Owen continues to be an unsympathetic character. Then, on 9-1-1, the math is definitely mathing for Eddie to have a queer awakening soon -- if the writers are brave enough -- while Buck experiences his first queer break-up.

    Season 8 Episode 5/Season 5 Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 81:01


    Mads and Laura discuss the merits of TK and Carlos' marital woes and question the role Owen takes in the horse emergency. Then, we go full out for the Halloween silliness that 9-1-1 is so good at doing.

    Season 8 Episode 4/Season 5 Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 88:56


    Once again, Mads and Laura are less than impressed with 9-1-1: Lone Star but recognize that Tommy is probably better off single. Meanwhile, 9-1-1 is an almost perfect episode with proof that great dialogue and direction choices can make all the difference.

    Season 8 Episode 3/Season 5 Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 58:31


    Mads and Laura continue to have issue with the writing of Lone Star this season. Meanwhile, 9-1-1 proves that the perfect formula is just letting Athena and Bobby do the most ridiculous things.

    Season 8 Episode 2/Season 5 Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 51:16


    Surprising no one, Laura manages to engage in a thoughtful discussion about Lone Star without having watched Lone Star. Once again, Angela Bassett proves she's the glue holding 9-1-1 together. Check out our other thoughts on the latest episodes.

    Season 8 Episode 1/Season 5 Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 57:19


    While Lone Star might've missed the mark a bit, OG is still kicking and pushing us to feel all the emotions. Listen in as Mads and Laura return to break down the season premieres.

    9-1-1 Season 7 Episode 10: All Fall Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 83:58


    Mads and Laura discuss the events of the Season 7 Finale and give input about what we hope to see in Season 8. Was having Bobby make a full recovery the best move for the show? Find out.

    9-1-1 Season 7 Episode 8: Step Nine/Season 7 Episode 9: Ashes, Ashes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 68:51


    Laura and Mads discuss the development of Bobby making amends to Amir, his goodbyes to the 118, and what we think is ahead for the finale. Also, we dive into what works and doesn't work with both HenRen's and Eddie's storylines.

    9-1-1 Season 7 Episode 7: Ghost of a Second Chance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 51:57


    Mads and Laura discuss the good and the not-so-well-executed parts of the latest episode. Like how the police can't solve a case. Or how Hen and Karen are walking a thin line with Mara. Or the mess that is Eddie. Check it out for our full thoughts.

    9-1-1 Season 7 Episode 6: There Goes The Groom

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 43:19


    As previously mentioned, Laura and Mads love when 9-1-1 focuses on one specific character to drive the narrative of an episode. "There Goes the Groom" is a perfect example of this. Listen as we get emotional talking about Chim's journey to his wedding ceremony.

    9-1-1 Season 7 Episode 5: You Don't Know Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 53:44


    Buck starts to come out to a few of his family and friends. How did we feel about the handling of these conversations? Tune in to find out! Mads and Laura discuss why they loved the episode but still felt some areas were lacking.

    9-1-1 Season 7 Episode 4: Buck, Bothered and Bewildered

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 74:05


    Mads and Laura are joined by friend to the podcast, Kat Pettibone to discuss this monumental 100th episode. Listen in as we discuss THAT moment and what led up to it. Also, how the 118 continues to be a family and Buck's new discovery won't change that.

    9-1-1 Season 7 Episode 3: Capsized

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 59:57


    Mads and Laura discuss why Bobby continues to be SMEXY as hell and the hopes we have for the upcoming 100th Episode. Plus, the overall vibe of the 3-part premiere arc.

    9-1-1 Season 7 Episode 2: Rock the Boat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 53:56


    Mads and Laura discuss the merits of the second part of the premiere trilogy. While some parts were strong and worthy of our attention, we have beef with one major plot point. Tune in to see what it is!

    9-1-1 Season 7 Episode 1: Abandon Ships

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 62:35


    Mads and Laura are BACK! And excited about the show again for the first time in years. Sit back and relax as we discuss what the move to ABC has done right for this show. Plus we discuss the merits of Bathena and Buddie as the central stories people care about.

    Season 6 Episode 18/Season 4 Episodes 17&18

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 68:56


    Mads and Laura discuss what works and what doesn't about the 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Lone Star finales.

    Season 6 Episode 17/Season 4 Episode 16

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 60:37


    Laura and Mads feel as though both 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Lone Star need to work on a few things to truly be great, but that these episodes weren't the worst ones. It'd be nice if we knew going into the finale what the purpose of Eddie and Buck's separate dating stories all season have been for -- especially since none have panned out in the long run. Chim and Maddie have the proposal they deserve. And once again, a Strand storyline has us scratching our heads. Listen for more.

    Season 6 Episode 16/Season 4 Episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2023 57:25


    Once again, Lone Star coming in with a shockingly good episode. We love a strong Grace moment and for this episode she WAS the moment. 9-1-1 seems to have forgotten the fundamentals of who Hen and Chim are to each other, but we won't hold it against them -- too much.

    Season 6 Episode 15/Season 4 Episode 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2023 56:51


    While neither episode was terrible, there were definitely issues with each on that Laura and Mads can't ignore. Overall, both episodes were a fun time which is a rarity with the franchise.

    Season 6 Episode 14/Season 4 Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 69:37


    For the first time in a while, Lone Star didn't make Owen an insufferable addition to the story, in fact, his story was fun and engaging. Laura and Mads break down the rest of the episode and discuss how frustrating it was that both episodes contained unsolicited singing.

    Season 6 Episode 13/Season 4 Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 67:13


    Laura once again didn't have time or energy to watch Lone Star, but all is not lost because Mads did all the grunt work. Meanwhile, on 9-1-1 Buddie is making it very hard to focus on anything else.

    Season 4 Episode 10/Season 4 Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 48:14


    Mads and Laura break down Lone Star from the last two weeks. Overall they enjoyed the episodes but still had some issues with each one. Did you prefer the Owen is a gigolo episode or the Marvin/Mateo episode?

    Season 6 Episode 12/Season 4 Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 60:03


    Laura and Mads go feral over ONE scene with Buck and Eddie while also discussing the dismay they feel about Bobby's stories always being about addiction. Meanwhile, on Lone Star, Marjan fights for her life which makes for some great moments and ONE very FRUSTRATING detail mixup.

    Season 6 Episode 11/Season 4 Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 57:43


    We started our discussion with 9-1-1 Lone Star because 9-1-1 was so good we wanted to focus most of our time on that episode. Laura and Mads have some strong opinions about where the story of Buck is going. If only we could say the same about whatever this episode of Lone Star was.

    Season 6 Episode 10/Season 4 Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2023 71:10


    Kat joins Mads and Laura to discuss her interview with Oliver Stark and that intense Season 6 mid-season opener. Mads and Laura then discuss the beauty of Lone Star when Owen isn't the focus at all.

    Season 4 Episode 6: This Is Not a Drill

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 55:19


    Mads and Laura discuss the highest-rated -- by them -- episode this season. Was the twist a decent plot device? Why does Owen insist on doing these speeches? And how do we feel about Minear's comments regarding the last couple of episodes?

    Season 4 Episode 5: Human Resources

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 56:28


    Episode 5 is marginally better than the rest of this season so far -- at least according to Mads. Laura doesn't completely agree, but overall there is much more positive to say about this episode because of Grace, Nancy, and Marjan.

    Season 4 Episode 4: Abandoned

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 48:41


    Laura and Mads discuss the latest episode and how some minor changes could have made the episode, dialogue, and overall feel better. Is TK any good at investigating Carlos' disappearance? Should Owen be working undercover for the FBI? All this and more are discussed and answered.

    Season 4 Episode 3: Cry Wolf

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 48:21


    Laura and Mads rate this episode the lowest rating they have ever given an episode of any show. There was so much wasted potential with every storyline brought up this week. This episode also raises some big questions about whether or not TK and Carlos are really that great of a couple overall.

    Season 4 Episode 2: The New Hot Mess

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 40:46


    Laura and Mads discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of the latest 9-1-1: Lone Star episode. Discussion ranges from talking about cute dates, lazy writing, and terribly rehashed storylines.

    Season 4 Episode 1: The New Hotness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 60:42


    Laura and Mads discuss the various plot points of the 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 4 premiere. The ridiculousness of each of them can't be understated.

    Hen Begins and Chimney Begins (2x09, 2x12)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 58:53


    Laura and Mads look back at the start of our love for Begins episodes. Starting with Hen and Chim because theirs are intertwined in a wonderful journey. It also reminds us that this show was so well written back in Season 2! What were your favorite parts of these episodes?

    Season 6 Episode 9: Red Flag

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 48:21


    Laura and Mads felt pretty middle ground about this episode. We enjoy the chaos of crazy caused by the Santa Ana winds, but can we please stop making Bobby's addiction his only personality trait?

    Season 6 Episode 8: What's Your Fantasy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 45:55


    Laura and Mads discuss what works for this filler episode and what should've been expanded more to make it better. Overall, we both liked this episode and found it to have elements of fun.

    Season 6 Episode 7: Cursed

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 45:48


    Mads and Laura actually enjoyed the latest episode for the laughs and each emergency centered on one person. They also discuss which of the 118, et al are Team Swift. Who do you think are Swifties?

    Season 6 Episode 6: Tomorrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 50:34


    Laura has finally watched an episode! Mads and Laura talk about why this episode is probably one of the better ones of the whole series. The beginning of our favorite couple definitely plays into it.

    Season 6 Episode 5: Home Invasion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 51:19


    Laura returns to discuss with Mads the merits of an episode she only had time to read the recap for. The discussion is still solid - for what the episode was.

    Season 6 Episode 4: Animal Instincts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2022 49:53


    Justine fills in for Laura to discuss Buck's new life change with Mads. But, not before first discussing the changing dynamic between Eddie and Christopher. Also, Hoover better become the 118's firehouse dog or else.

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