Handbag Marinara: A FRIENDS Podcast

Rachel has an awkward job interview at Ralph Lauren, Joey searches for "Hot Girl" in Ross's building, and Monica competes with the Phoebe and Gary — aka the new "hot" couple. We also discuss: proper handshake technique, Love Bursts, WOW chips, and how women need to throw their hat into the ring more often! S05 E17 - TOW Rachel's Inadvertent Kiss Signature Beverage: Sex on the Playa: Sex on the Beach Margarita http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/sex-on-the-playa-sex-on-the-beach-margarita Screen shots and more at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s05-e17-tow-rachels-inadvertent-kiss **Support our Season 5 charity: World Central Kitchen!** http://donate.wck.org/handbagmarinara 00:08:45 - Is it Ralph LauREN or Ralph LAURen? Either way, we love the brand! 00:20:15 - Missing people immediately, and Love Bursts! 00:41:15 - WOW chips and Olestra! 00:55:00 - Ladies. Go. For. The. Job.

Joey dreams about Monica and thinks he's in love with her, Phoebe finds a police badge in Central Perk and uses it to do “good deeds,” and Ross buys a couch and has to “pivot” a few times to try to get it upstairs. We also discuss: sharing jammies, a Friends/Jane Pauley crossover, NYPD Blue, and interesting uses for a tape measure. Signature Beverage: Pivot! Color-Changing Cocktail http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/pivot-color-changing-cocktail Screen shots and more at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s05-e16-tow-the-cop 00:06:54 - How have we never noticed the Sharing of the Jammies??? 00:13:00 - Do you just randomly borrow people's clothes? Even when you live across the hall? 00:18:15 - 298 TIMES! 00:21:37 - A Friends/Jane Pauley real-life crossover! 00:27:30 - Interesting uses for a tape measure! 00:31:14 - Scary one-way streets! 00:32:50 - Relay dive into NYPD Blue references! 00:49:00 - Where are our extended-episode versions of FRIENDS?? **Support our Season 5 charity: World Central Kitchen!** http://donate.wck.org/handbagmarinara

Ross doesn't make a good first impression with his new neighbors. Chandler freaks out about his relationship with Monica. Joey is dating a girl who playfully punches him—and it hurts! We also discuss: misogyny as a literal punchline, Punky Brewster, Sex and the City crossovers, and PRINCIPLES. Signature Beverage: Punchy Brewster http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/punchy-brewster Screen shots and more at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s05-e15-tow-the-girl-who-hits-joey 00:14:30 - Let's all take a moment to appreciate the beauty of Soleil Moon Frye! 00:14:46 - Deep dive on Punky Brewster! 00:19:48 - Toe dip into the “bread and salt” housewarming tradition! 00:23:48 - The new Sex and the City reboot coming to HBOMax soon! 00:34:48 - SNUGGLES! The NOOK! 00:39:22 - Deep dive on “Rockafeller Skank” Prom dance sequence from She's All That https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4mQmoD72tc “Weapon of Choice” music video with Christopher Walken https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCDIYvFmgW8 00:44:34 - Two name tags! Get your own shirt on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/listing/946318956/funny-ross-geller-name-tag-shirt-dr **Support our Season 5 charity: World Central Kitchen!** http://donate.wck.org/handbagmarinara

When Phoebe finds out about Mondler, she and Rachel decide to mess with Chandler and Monica, despite Joey's desire to come clean. Meanwhile, Ross vies for Ugly Naked Guy's apartment. We also discuss: Naked Ross, Sweden, Hugsy the Penguin, and proper perfume application. Signature Beverage: Naked Ross: Blueberry Muffin Martini http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/naked-ross-blueberry-muffin-martini Screen shots and more at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s05-e14-tow-everybody-finds-out 00:04:15 - One more reason to get the DVDs: Naked Ross! **Support our Season 5 charity: World Central Kitchen!** http://donate.wck.org/handbagmarinara 00:24:32 - A special shout-out to our #1 fan in Sweden, Katta, with some fun facts about Sweden! 00:31:50 - Duck Tales-sized bags of quarters! 00:44:35 - It's the deleted scene of Naked Ross! 00:46:13 - Walking through perfume clouds! 00:54:42 - Taylor's on TikTok!

S05 E13 - TOW Joey's Bag Phoebe's grandma dies, Rachel gives Joey a "man's bag" for his audition, and Chandler doesn't want to tell Monica that she gives the best worst massages ever. We also discuss: clothes horses, toxic masculinity, and Virgin Cola. Signature Beverage: Checkout Counter Strawberry Yogurt Cooler http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/checkout-counter-strawberry-yogurt-cooler Recipes, screen shots, and more at http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s05-e13-tow-joeys-bag 00:08:10 - A factoid about the term “clothes horse!” 00:11:00 - Near-death experiences! Many Lives, Many Masters https://www.amazon.com/Many-Lives-Masters-Prominent-Psychiatrist/dp/0671657860 00:14:00 - Let's trust the experts! **Support our Season 5 charity: World Central Kitchen!** http://donate.wck.org/handbagmarinara 00:19:05 - PBJ cocktails! 00:25:00 - We know them like the back of their heads! 00:28:00 - NO IS A COMPLETE SENTENCE! 00:40:00 - Bob Balaban (Frank Sr.) was in The Mexican! 00:42:10 - Just because you don't understand something doesn't make it wrong! 00:47:40 - Shirt sleeves with holes for your thumbs! 00:55:35 - Phoebe has good boundaries too! 00:56:40 - Virgin Cola! And Cloudy Lemon!

Monica learns about Chandler's "work laugh" and quickly decides she can't stand it. Ross dates Janice after he learns that Emily's getting remarried. Rachel tries to get Monica to confess about Mondler. Recipes, photos, and more at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s05-e12-tow-chandlers-work-laugh Signature Beverage: Nutter Butter http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/nutter-butter 00:05:00 - A deep dive on peanut butter! Turning peanuts into diamonds! Geo-researchers making diamonds out of odd materials, including peanut butter 00:20:20 - A deep dive on the Louisiana Purchase! 00:33:20 - Elizabeth's never seen You've Got Mail! 00:44:18 - Confrontation actually works! 00:48:25 - The Furby craze of 1999! **Support our Season 5 charity: World Central Kitchen!** http://donate.wck.org/handbagmarinara

S05 E11 - TOW Alll the Resolutions The gang all make New Year's resolutions, with varying degrees of success. Ross's resolution memorably crashes and burns when he straps on a very tight pair of leather pants. We also discuss: the joy of hearing the characters say our names, David Schwimmer's phenomenal physical comedy, and the boiling point of brain. Signature Beverage: Nutty New Year's in the Big Apple http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/nutty-new-years-in-the-big-apple 00:00:45 - Should this entire episode be labeled #PrimeSchwimmer? 00:15:20 - Ross and Chandler say “Elizabeth” and it makes Elizabeth SO HAPPY **Support our Season 5 charity: World Central Kitchen!** http://donate.wck.org/handbagmarinara 00:20:25 - Elizabeth's “Anyone on the Avengers is on My Laminated List” streak is going strong, and most definitely includes Tom Hiddleston Very Hot YouTube Clip of Tom Hiddleston doing accents while getting fitted for a suit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6YN5tDAVW4 00:28:00 - The fantastic physical comedy from David Schwimmer while Ross is in Elizabeth's bathroom 00:35:15 - Did “She'd look good in a burlap sack” start with Marilyn Monroe? https://timeline.com/marilyn-monroe-wore-a-potato-sack-dress-after-being-insulted-b72647d54521 00:42:10 - Would Ross's leather-pants fiasco be an automatic dealbreaker for you? 00:46:15 - Angry pants-slamming is a common occurrence in Elizabeth's house, to this day 00:47:25 - Elizabeth's deep-dive into the boiling point of brain 00:49:42 - Heather's weekly plug for Sarasota

S05 E10 - TOW the Inappropriate Sister Signature Beverage: Fireball! Ross's boredom from his forced sabbatical leads him to interfere with Joey's free time, too. Rachel finally starts dating Danny, but his inappropriate interactions with his sister have her worried. Phoebe volunteers to take holiday donations, but quickly learns that people “don't respect the bucket.” We also discuss: actors we can't stand to watch, Elizabeth's awkward encounter with a Disney celebrity, and Ross's latest Codependency Red Alert! **Support our Season 5 charity: World Central Kitchen!** http://donate.wck.org/handbagmarinara 00:07:05 - Heather insists that the only food that technically “expires” is baby food! 00:10:00 - Elizabeth schedules herself like a retired person, Heather schedules herself as if idling for a moment means certain death 00:20:45 - A little background about actress Talia Shire 00:21:30 - Elizabeth can't do Sylvester Stallone 00:22:45 - Heather can't do Elijah Wood 00:25:25 - A little background on actor Lee Arenberg 00:26:30 - Side story about an awkward encounter that Elizabeth had with a Once Upon a Time actor 00:30:54 - CODEPENDENCY RED ALERT! 00:36:15 - A little spackle lesson 00:41:45 - Danny and his sister are inappropriate simply because they're being rude; everything else is icing on the inappropriate cake!

Ross's rage over the loss of his Moist-Maker sandwich has some serious consequences. Monica and Chandler are getting sloppy about their secret romance, forcing Joey to take the blame for several embarrassing incidents. Phoebe invites Rachel to take a literature class at The New School, but Rachel doesn't take the class seriously. We also discuss: fur collars, Joey's terrible turtleneck, the recipe for the perfect Moist-Maker, and Oprah's fantastic Vogue cover. S05 E09 - TOW Ross's Sandwich Signature Beverage: Cotton Candy Martini http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/cotton-candy-martini 00:01:00 - YouTube video of raccoon and cotton candy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfbb4yRBH64 00:05:45 - Friendly's Limited Edition Rockin' Poppin' Cotton Candy Ice Cream! https://www.instacart.com/products/21097466-friendly-s-ice-cream-premium-rockin-poppin-cotton-candy-1-5-qt 00:17:35 - Ross's meltdown over his sandwich as an example of how the pandemic has broken all of us! 00:20:20 - A quick breakdown of The New School in NYC 00:25:20 - Monica's terrible party outfit has mutated into a terrible turtleneck on Joey! 00:27:18 - How many throw pillows do you own? 00:35:10 - We make our Official Moist-Maker Plan 00:37:08 - Oprah on the October 1998 cover of Vogue 00:39:12 - We hatch the plans for the FRIENDS Book Club **Support our Season 5 charity: World Central Kitchen!** http://donate.wck.org/handbagmarinara

S05 E08 - TOW All the Thanksgivings After a delectable Thanksgiving meal, the gang sit around Monica and Rachel's living room and reminisce about some of their least favorite Thanksgivings from the past. Chandler is reminded that he called Monica fat when they were younger, and Monica dons a giant turkey on her head to try to cheer him up. We also discuss thongs (both the underwear and footwear variety), the origins of Thanksgiving, the problematic jokes surrounding Fat Monica, and our first glimpse of sweet potato stuffed pumpkins. Signature Beverage: Happy Thongsgiving: Tropical Fall Cocktail http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/happy-thongsgiving-tropical-fall-cocktail 00:06:45 - Everyone except Joey is wearing velvet! 00:10:30 - Thong Thoughts 00:16:55 - Phoebe's Civil War Thanksgiving was a year too early 00:18:50 - Dan Aykroyd's portrayal of Julia Child on SNL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSxv6IGBgFQ 00:34:20 - This episode is massively triggering for Elizabeth, as a Fat Woman 00:36:30 - Y'all, there are SWEET POTATO STUFFED PUMPKIN fixings on the counter! **Support our Season 5 charity: World Central Kitchen!** http://donate.wck.org/handbagmarinara 00:49:30 - Why did Ross ring the doorbell at his own house? 00:56:10 - Nosfera-tool is back! 00:59:20 - A mysterious Magna-Doodle message 01:00:24 - The turkey dancing scene is what made Elizabeth think that when someone asks for space, what they REALLY want is for you to be cute and make them laugh! 01:04:24 - Does this count as Chandler's first “I love you”?

S05 E07 - TOW Ross Moves In Ross moves in with Chandler and Joey — and quickly wears out his welcome. Phoebe dates a health inspector who keeps shutting down their favorite restaurants. Rachel plays dating games and fakes a regatta gala with Danny, their new neighbor. We also discuss swim cover-ups as cardigans, “He's Just Not That Into You,” and vividly describe Ross's “quiet down” hands. Signature Beverage: See You Ladle http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/see-you-ladle 00:09:05 - Why is Phoebe wearing a swim cover-up as a cardigan? 00:12:10 - Are people better at flirting when they're not actually trying to flirt? 00:17:54 - FRIENDS meets “He's Just Not That Into You” 00:20:34 - Why didn't Ross move in with Monica, or at least store some of his stuff at her (larger) apartment? 00:24:40 - Can an off-duty health inspector shut a restaurant down? 00:29:00 - For the Love of Air Purifiers 00:37:43 - An inclusion-minded description of Ross's “quiet down” hand gesture **Support our Season 5 charity: World Central Kitchen!** http://donate.wck.org/handbagmarinara

S05 E06 - TOW the Yeti Ross adapts to Emily's evolving ultimatum, Monica and Rachel inadvertently “fog” their new neighbor, Danny, and Phoebe receives a furry family heirloom from her birth mom. We also discuss Liza Minelli's fashion aesthetic, the Space-Time Continuum, and debate whether or not Danny is a psychopath. Signature Beverage: Waffle Martini http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/waffle-martini **Support our Season 5 charity: World Central Kitchen!** http://donate.wck.org/handbagmarinara 00:07:30 - What is it with these weird shrunken head/African mask things on the guys' wall? 00:13:25 - Is this the same fur coat from Seinfeld? 00:16:05 - Our first Nubbin Alert in quite a while! 00:25:00 - Deep dive into Liza Minelli's fashion aesthetic 00:29:00 - Surface dive into the Space-Time Continuum 00:32:50 - Guest star George Newburn https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0627624/?ref_=tt_cl_t9 00:46:35 - The Great “Is Danny a Psychopath?” Debate

S05 E05 - TOW the Kips Mondler takes their first trip, Ross tries to tell Rachel about Emily’s ultimatum, and Joey makes a very surprising discovery. We drink Rolo Martinis, wonder how Monica didn’t notice Joey’s survival kit under her bed, learn a few factoids about Otis Elevators and the Taj Mahal (hotel), and Heather forever ruins hotel rooms for us. Signature Beverage: Rolo Martini 00:07:20 - DaMASK or DAMask? Either way, Monica’s wearing a damask skirt… 00:09:32 - ZaBAR’s or ZAbar’s? Either way, Rachel’s been shopping there… 00:11:15 - How would clean-freak Monica not notice a random box under her bed? 00:17:04 - Did Disney cartoons influence Elizabeth’s taste in men? 00:21:19 - Heather ruins hotel rooms for the rest of us forever **Support our Season 5 charity: World Central Kitchen!** 00:30:00 - We deep dive into who the heck “Mugsy” is 00:40:20 - A few factoids about Otis Elevators, the Taj Mahal, and one of the many reasons we don’t trust Donald Trump Wikipedia article about the former Trump Taj Mahal (now the Hard Rock Hotel) 00:49:07 - We make a Kip Continuity Catch! 01:05:00 - TWO old tech alerts: Blockbuster video cases AND an old-school cable box!

**SPOILER ALERT** In this bonus bourbon bonanza, we break down our favorite moments from the FRIENDS reunion special that was just released on HBOMax. (So if you haven't seen it yet, save this episode for another day!) FRIENDS has meant so much to so many of us, and the reunion special captured that! Join us as we discuss surprise guests, heartwarming moments, exciting revelations, and everything else about the HBOMax FRIENDS reunion!

aka TOW the Great Selfless Good Deed Debate S05 E04 - TOW Phoebe Hates PBS Signature Beverage: Cookie Monster: Milk and Cookies Boozy Milkshake 00:00:35 - “C Is for Cookie” and other Sesame Street memories **Support our Season 5 charity: World Central Kitchen!** 00:10:20 - Ray Liotta definitely looks like he wants to kill you 00:13:50 - Wrinkle-free fax paper really is a thing 00:18:05 - Our favorite Monica phase! She’s happy, she’s wearing bright colors! 00:22:45 - The Great Selfless Good Deed Debate 00:52:00 - Why is Emily trying so hard when Ross clearly has feelings for Rachel? 00:56:40 - A chicken-chip-fueled tangent Wilde Chicken Chips 01:00:35 - Phoebe taught Elizabeth how to say “god dammit” without actually having to say “god dammit”! America’s Test Kitchen Chocolate Chip Cookies (Note: You need a subscription to access the recipe.) 01:08:35 - Heather has tried the “We owe it to sex” line on several occasions with great success!

There’s so much going on in the FRIENDS universe, we had to deliver another of our Bonus Bourbon Bonanza episodes! We’re lovingly nicknaming this one “Party Fowl” because it somehow developed a chicken-centric theme! Today, we talk about World Central Kitchen’s feature on the latest episode of Top Chef, Courteney Cox’s recipe for Perfect Baked Chicken, the new FRIENDS Lego set (the APARTMENTS!), and then we wildly speculate about what we think will happen during the upcoming FRIENDS reunion on HBOMax on May 27th! Elizabeth’s drinking: Angel’s Envy Heather’s drinking: Daviess County Bourbon Wilde Chicken Chips 00:04: 42 - World Central Kitchen was featured on Top Chef! **Support our Season 5 charity: World Central Kitchen!** 00:10:27 - Courteney Cox featured her Perfect Baked Chicken recipe on Instagram!  00:12:19 - There’s a chicken shortage in the U.S.! Food and Wine magazine’s coverage of the chicken shortage KFC’s $30 fill-up bucket 00:16:40 - The new FRIENDS LEGO set: the APARTMENTS!! 00:22:00 - THE FRIENDS Reunion is finally coming to HBOMax on May 27th!

aka TOW Three Babies and a Kidney Stone S05 E03 - The One Hundredth Signature Beverage: Champagne! 00:00:45 - We’re drinking champagne in celebration of the hundredth episode! 00:14:12 - How weird would it be if we just randomly announced to people that we love FRIENDS? **Support our Season 5 charity: World Central Kitchen!** 00:20:00 - A chicken salad break-down Elizabeth’s recipe for Grandma’s Chicken Salad 00:31:15 - The culmination of our Dr. Oberman Trio 00:34:25 - Doogie Howser! Teeny tiny Neil Patrick Harris 00:37:08 - Deep dive into kidney stones 00:42:05 - The bodily functions that Elizabeth can’t handle Wanna see Fonzie play the bongos? 01:01:54 - David Schwimmer just has good chemistry with everyone! #PrimeSchwimmer

S05 E02 - TOW All the Kissing Signature Beverage: Besame Ouzo http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/besame-ouzo 00:05:00 - Elizabeth explains our Signature Beverage 00:10:45 - An iconic Mondler scene: the bathtub! 00:12:45 - Have you ever tried to hold your breath for as long as Monica goes under the water? **Support our Season 5 charity: World Central Kitchen!** donate.wck.org/handbagmarinara 00:24:45 - We’ve entered Long-Haired Ross Season, y’all! #PrimeSchwimmer 00:43:44 - OMG IT’S RACHEL’S STRAPLESS YELLOW DRESS 00:55:30 - Rachel gives us her “stop it!” that Elizabeth uses when she loses her temper with people

S05 E01 - TO After Ross Says Rachel Signature Beverage: Froot Loop Martini http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/froot-loops-martini 00:01:35 — A special COVID update 00:05:20 — Elizabeth tried to make a Froot Loops martini, and accidentally made a bubblegum martini! 00:08:54 — Chandler has new teeth! 00:10:45 — Elizabeth’s theory about when they filmed which scenes and where 00:22:00 — Lisa Kudrow starts wearing a wig in Season 5; she cut her hair after having her baby at the end of Season 4 00:27:35 — The joy of gnawing on a cold piece of steak, right out of your hand 00:43:12 — Couples who publicly demean each other … what are your thoughts? 00:54:00 — The perfection that is … the Grand Gesture

aka TOW Ross Ruins His Own Wedding S04 E24 - TOW Ross’s Wedding (Part Two) Signature Beverage: Interlude http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/interlude-champagne-and-cointreau 00:04:40 — Apparently, this episode wasn’t very well received in the UK; they saw it as mocking British culture 00:08:40 — Dame June Whitfield, our first guest star of the episode! 00:10:50 — Which Interlude is the right Interlude?? Either way, the one that’s still open offers a 14- and 18-course menu! 00:13:15 — Jennifer Saunders and Tom Conti, our next two British guest stars! 00:19:15 — Jane Carr, our fourth British guest star, does a phenomenal job as the ticket agent at the airport 00:28:20 — Elizabeth HATEs pranks and April Fools Day! 00:31:05 — Our fifth guest star — Olivia Williams 00:37:15 — The BIGGEST news (aside from Ross’s flub at the altar — MONICA AND CHANDLER SLEPT TOGETHER!! 00:39:35 — Hugh Laurie is here, and our sixth British guest actor! 00:52:00 — The saga of Emily’s Ever-Changing Empire-Waist Wedding Gown 00:59:05 — We break down Emily and Ross’s wedding song **Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/fundraiser/2700356 **And if you need mental health support, head to https://nami.org/Home or text “NAMI” to 741741 if you’re crisis**

S04 E22 - TOW Ross’s Wedding (Part One) Signature Beverage: London Calling http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/london-calling 00:02:07 — Lisa Kudrow gave birth the day this originally aired 00:07:00 — Elizabeth is a Monica when traveling; Heather has a very different approach 00:11:35 — Heather is a veritable Mary Poppins with her giant bag chock-full of possibly necessary items 00:15:17 — We really wish Ross had respected Rachel’s “No” sooner 00:17:45 — Do you kiss non-lovers on the lips? 00:21:05 — We reminisce about visiting London and emphasize how great it is to WALK there 00:23:15 — The cast and crew stayed at the London Marriott, Grosvenor Square — great location! (Note: Elizabeth misspeaks and says Fortnum & Mason is on Oxford Street; the location she was thinking of is the Piccadilly Street location) 00:38:10 — We love how the construction workers are gingerly placing the bricks into their wheelbarrows so as not to make a sound! 00:39:05 — Deleted Scene Number One: Chandler and Joey sightseeing in London (we see a little of this in the closing credits) 00:40:00 — WESTMINSTER ABBEY, BABY! Elizabeth’s loving tangent about how awesome it is 00:48:15 — Deleted Scene Number Two: Monica’s getting fitted for her bridesmaid dress; she and Emily discuss postponing the wedding. 00:54:40 — Richard Branson’s cameo role More at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s04-e23-tow-rosss-wedding-part-one **Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/fundraiser/2700356 **And if you need mental health support, head to https://nami.org/Home or text “NAMI” to 741741 if you’re crisis**

S04 E22 - TOW the Worst Best Man Ever Signature Beverage: Teaquila Party http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/teaquila-party 00:04:55 — We finally say buh-bye to Bonerz 00:07:40 — Do you remember Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk and Stomp? 00:12:20 — A very problematic message on the MagnaDoodle 00:17:00 — A tequila-fueled tangent about bachelor parties and wedding showers 00:20:48 — Baby showers - especially painful for the childfree 00:23:00 — The blue dog painting is back, and Heather has figured out exactly which blue dog it is! 00:25:45 — ZIMA! The malt beverage addition to the clear craze of the mid-90s 00:33:25 — Would Phoebe really want leather pants? 00:39:55 — Bachelor party decor; some makes sense, but we don’t understand the underwater creatures… 00:44:42 — Props to the acting commitment of Dinosaur Dude #1 00:56:05 — HR alert! Chandler invited the stripper to his office?! 00:58:00 — Monica and Rachels’ outfits gave Heather a stroke 01:00:35 — Why do people in TV/movies boil water when someone is about to give birth? 01:02:05 — What “book” did Phoebe mean for them to get? 01:04:10 — Matt LeBlanc completely breaks after a funny Ross moment 01:05:50 — We calculate what the stripper’s income would’ve been back then, and adjust for inflation to figure out what it would be now! 01:13:08 — The DVDs have a completely different hot close than the network version — and it includes Emily! **Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/fundraiser/2700356 **And if you need mental health support, head to https://nami.org/Home or text “NAMI” to 741741 if you’re crisis**

S04 E21 - TOW the Invitation — It’s a clip show! We’re going to look back on Ross and Rachel’s relationship — and the cocktails that got us through it! — How do writers write clip shows? — Elizabeth’s drinking the Mockolate Martini: https://www.handbagmarinara.com/blog/mockolate-martini — Heather’s drinking the Closure: https://www.handbagmarinara.com/blog/closure — Chandler and Joey’s plan to “do something big” reminds us that we’re all creating a ripple effect, even if we don’t do anything “huge” with our lives — Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? We think so! — Emily’s completely supportive of Ross inviting who he wants. Go Emily! — Aviation cocktail: https://www.handbagmarinara.com/blog/2018/6/24/s01-e01-the-pilot-aka-the-one-where-monica-gets-a-roommate?rq=pilot — Blackout cocktail: https://www.handbagmarinara.com/blog/2018/6/25/s01-e07-tow-the-blackout — Black Forest Martini: https://www.handbagmarinara.com/blog/2018/6/25/s01-e05-tow-the-east-german-laundry-detergent — The Fiery Shemptini: https://www.handbagmarinara.com/blog/fiery-shemptini — The Waxini: https://www.handbagmarinara.com/blog/waxini — Montauk Iced Tea: 18 Ounces Front and Back!: https://www.handbagmarinara.com/blog/montauk-iced-tea-18-ounces-front-and-back — The Great “Green vs. Greene” Debate! — @everyfriendsoutfit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyfriendsoutfit/ — The Nutty Cheerleader: https://www.handbagmarinara.com/blog/nutty-cheerleader — Even if we’re totally happy, totally okay, we all have nerves from previous relationships that get hit sometimes — Birthday Cake Martini: https://www.handbagmarinara.com/blog/s01-e23-tow-rachel-finds-out — Blood Orange-O Tutti: https://www.handbagmarinara.com/blog/s02-e01-tow-rosss-new-girlfriend — Cran-Apple or Cran-Grape?: https://www.handbagmarinara.com/blog/cran-apple-or-cran-grape — Floopy Flower Margarita: https://www.handbagmarinara.com/blog/floopy-flower-margarita — Blingy Best Bud-tini: https://www.handbagmarinara.com/blog/blingy-best-budtini — It would take a lot of work to have the courage to go to an ex’s wedding and be happy for them **Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/fundraiser/2700356 **And if you need mental health support, head to https://nami.org/Home or text “NAMI” to 741741 if you’re crisis**

S04 E20 - TOW All the Wedding Dresses Signature Beverage: Wedding Cake-tini http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/wedding-cake-tini — Blowing a raspberry is a mental palate cleanser, but it can be off-putting to bystanders — Joey’s suddenly snoring — Elizabeth’s contingency plan if Joe starts snoring, inspired by “The Crown” — Joey wears several Hawaiian shirts throughout the series, but this one is definitely his most “dad-ish” — Rachel does chores exactly how Elizabeth does: procrastinate as long as possible, then start working as soon as someone’s coming down the hallway — Rachel needs NAMI **Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/fundraiser/2700356 **And if you need mental health support, head to https://nami.org/Home or text “NAMI” to 741741 if you’re crisis** — The proper “spelling” of a raspberry (according to Elizabeth) is “PPPLLLGGGHHH!!!” — How weddings can be built around the style of wedding dress — Let’s examine (and speculate wildly about the reasons behind) the divorce rate in the U.S. — Sleeping in the buff really is the best way to sleep! — How an outfit change (or a bit of lipstick) can totally change your mood — What woman “menstruation starts” on their calendar? — Rachel and Gunther’s outfits are the same as last week, so we’re thinking that since this is such a long plot point, some of the scenes got moved around in post-production — Early-bird dinners are Elizabeth’s favorite!

S04 E19 - TOW All the Haste Signature Beverage: Morning’s Here http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/mornings-here — Another reference to Chuck Mangione! — Ross’s fantastic T-rex graphic t-shirt — We do NOT like Ross’s earring — Knickers, pants … it’s all underwear — Phoebe manges to rock Santa pants in April; she can make anything work! — Gunther’s “ice cream shop” necktie — Why can we only think of one Wham song? — The “gay ear” signaling of the 1970s and 80s — Knitting and other ASMR-ish ways to put kids to sleep — Summarizing Flowers for Algernon — Ross using his hoop earring to propose to Emily is a win for everybody! — Was Jennifer Aniston’s delivery of our quote of the week inspired by Teri Garr in Young Frankenstein? **Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/fundraiser/2700356 **And if you need mental health support, head to https://nami.org/Home or text “NAMI” to 741741 if you’re crisis**

S04 E18 - TOW Rachel’s New Dress Signature Beverage: New Fashioned http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/new-fashioned We sing the praises of Drambuie Would a drum actually be easier to maneuver than a guitar? Really? Twice in 17 minutes? Do you suggest baby names to your friends and family when they get pregnant? Do we adapt to fit our names? How do you properly de-stem asparagus? How do you “en croute” food? Is Ross irrationally paranoid, or does he have a point? Either way, he NEEDS therapy **Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/fundraiser/2700356 **And if you need mental health support, head to https://nami.org/Home or text “NAMI” to 741741 if you’re crisis** Reminiscing about the Amy Fisher / Joey Buttafuoco attempted murder case that gripped the nation in the early ‘90s Elizabeth gets a surprise visitor in her closet Chandler says there will never be a “President Joey” … we have something to tell you, Chandler! Joey’s child-like suspension of disbelief Dreaming about a Cinderalla story at QVC It becomes quite clear that Joshua and Rachel have no intention of eating that salmon en croute Matthew Perry’s dad guest stars as Joshua’s Dad! The CREEPY red eyes on the bust behind Rachel Was the name change Chandler’s plan the whole time to get Phoebe to pick his name for the baby?

S04 E17 - TOW the Free Porn Signature Beverage: Triple Toblerone http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/triple-toblerone In re-airings in the UK, they edited out the images from the guys’ TV Ron Jeremy makes a sort-of guest appearance! By the way, DO NOT do a Google search to try to find out what movie this scene is from, unless you want to seem some very racy internet content! Are all these mentions of porn going to ruin our SEO? Yes, sour cream does make everything taste better. It’s the dairy equivalent of bacon! We (two women who have never birthed babies) speculate about whether giving birth to three babies really is similar to giving birth to one The purity and innocence of Frank Jr. pursuing his dream of working on refrigerators Our personal stories of saying “I love you” and having to wait a while (months?) for a reciprocal “I love you” **Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/fundraiser/2700356 **And if you need mental health support, head to https://nami.org/Home or text “NAMI” to 741741 if you’re crisis** “Pornifying” the names of mainstream movies How does Joey suddenly know geography so well? We tweeted a GIF from this episode to Dan Rather Heather tells us about her experience selling Cutco knives (like Phoebe tried to do) The travel-time and time-of-day in NYC vs. London timelines in this episode are REALLY wonky

S04 E16 - TOW the Fake Party Signature Beverage: Nutty Cheerleader: Cherry-Almond Margarita http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/nutty-cheerleader 00:06:41 — Nauseated vs. Nauseous, aka Street Smarts vs. Formal Education 00:09:06 — The joy of a shower beer 00:14:37 — Being REALLY skeptical of the new people your BFF dates 00:18:50 — Have you ever altered your likes or personality because of a love interest? (aka Have you ever Runaway Bride-ed?) 00:30:00 — Are we the only ones who are disappointed with Rachel’s behavior in this episode?? 00:34:18 — Who knew that tying a cherry stem with your tongue would be a tie-in to Ginger with the Wooden Leg?? 00:38:58 — How does Phoebe know to be so … “excited” about the potentially footy meats Joey is putting on his sandwich? 00:43:08 — Why can’t Rachel just be honest with Joshua about her crush? **Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/fundraiser/2700356 00:46:15 — We’ve never played Spin the Bottle, or any other kissing games for that matter 00:49:35 — We can FEEL Rachel’s excitement at finally having a chance to kiss Joshua 00:56:35 — We have some questions about how quickly and deliciously Joey cooked those steaks 01:05:45 — Why didn’t Rachel go for the out-the-bottom approach for taking her bra off?

S04E15 - TOW All the Rugby Signature Beverage: Red Ross http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/red-ross 00:05:25 — 1998 non-woke gender-role-reinforcement and homophobia alert! 00:08:05 — Once again Janice proves herself to be the most mature member of the group 00:15:52 — Have you noticed this purple, be-gemmed sconce?? 00:20:22 — Did Emily and Liam really date? 00:29:13 — Clearly, Monica is obsessing about this light switch because the rest of her life is in chaos 00:38:13 — Fully green and lush trees and bushes. In February. In New York City. 01:01:00 — Did that light switch stay on for the rest of the series? Otherwise how would they watch TV across the hall?

S04 E14 - TOW Joey’s Dirty Day Signature Beverage: Phase 3 Daiquiri http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s04-e14-tow-joeys-dirty-day 00:06:42 - A little background on Charlton Heston… 00:07:42 - …and a little background on Soylent Green 00:10:57 - The evolution of Phoebe’s style from Bohemian hippie to funky-fun is complete! 00:16:52 - Rachel’s “There it is” — an internal monologue, or a creepy observation? 00:19:10 - Where is Shropshire, really? 00:23:30 - A little background on the Three Tenors 00:24:57 - Our respective experiences with saltine crackers (and other salt-laden foods) 00:32:25 - Heather is seriously disturbed by Joey’s lack of hygiene in this episode 00:36:50 - Emily’s meltdown - would you react the way she did, or would you try to make a better first impression? 00:41:23 - An update on the number of pairs of jeans we each have (we bet you can guess who has more!) 00:46:33 - We get our first Rachel “Noooooo!!” 00:52:53 - How we used to check our messages 00:55:24 - Charlton Heston vs. Kirk Douglas

S04 E13 - TOW Rachel’s Crush Signature Beverage: How You Doin’? http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/how-you-doin 00:00:00 — Heather sounds like she’s in a cave, but we SWEAR she’s in her closet 00:08:08 — Why didn’t Kathy give Chandler a heads up about the theme of her play? 00:12:19 — Our personal experiences with personal shopping Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/handbagmarinara Info and resources for mental health amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: nami.org/covid-19 If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, text “NAMI” to 741741. 00:19:30 — Would you be friends with a “Joey”? And why doesn’t he ever hit on the girls? 00:21:54 — Tracking the potential product placement deals the show had 00:25:33 — Joey opens everything … and so does Heather! 00:29:33 — Jennifer Aniston and guest star Tate Donovan (Joshua) were engaged in real life! 00:31:02 — Dear Rachel: Joshua’s ex burning all his clothes is a RED FLAG 00:34:36 — Does the “once a cheater, always a cheater” theory pan out here? 00:41:26 — Beefsteak Charlie’s!! ALL YOU CAN EAT SHRIMP!! 00:49:11 — Reminiscing about Friday nights at Blockbuster Video

S04 E12 - TOW the Embryos Signature Beverage: Beers and Pet Peeves http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/beers-and-pet-peeves Screen shots, recipes, and more at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s04-e12-tow-the-embryos 00:04:37 — DuClaw Brewing Co came out with a FRIENDS-themed beer! Heather indulgences in coffee- and nut-flavored beers 00:11:00 — What are our pet peeves? They seem to have a common theme… 00:15:52 — Did you know that Heather gets up insanely early every day? 00:25:30 — Elizabeth’s disastrous underwear experience 00:27:11 — Proper Tic-Tac dispensing and Snackwell’s cookies 00:32:24 — Newsflash: EVERYONE has hormones, not just women! 00:40:23 — How much does IVF cost nowadays? 00:43:21 — IVF vs. adoption 00:49:49 — Elizabeth loves “Riverdance”!! https://youtu.be/FoHlrQScWl0?t=134 Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/handbagmarinara Info and resources for mental health amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: nami.org/covid-19 If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, text “NAMI” to 741741.

S04 E11 - TOW Phoebe’s Uterus Signature Beverage: 7 and 7 for 7 00:06:12 — Do you go to government buildings or office parks for lunch? 00:09:37 — Do people still register for china and gravy boats? 00:12:34 — How much do surrogates get paid? 00:15:47 — We are forced to mention He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named because it was in the script and because we love you guys SO MUCH 00:19:05 — Full-brand-naming of new technology, and THE Bluetooth 00:23:49 — Is it possible to recapture the Honeymoon Phase? 00:27:45 — We take a deep dive into the mastodon; when it lived, and the etymology of its name. Let’s nerd it up! 00:31:52 — Erottery! We love a good pun 00:38:58 — Oh, the things we can all learn from Dr. Seuss! 00:45:03 — WHY ISN’T CHANDLER SCARED OF THE PUPPY?? 00:49:37 — Okay, so what ARE the seven female erogenous zones? 00:55:36 — No one slams a piece of clothing better than David Schwimmer Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! Info and resources for mental health amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: nami.org/covid-19 If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, text “NAMI” to 741741.

S04 E10 - TOW the Girl From Poughkeepsie aka TOW Joey’s Dragon, Phoebe’s Holiday Song, and Ross’s Love Train Signature Beverage: Joey’s Personal Best: Bourbon Oreo Milkshake 00:05:09 — Any time we hear “Poughkeepsie,” we think of the Sex and the City movie scene where Charlotte Poughkeepsies in her pants! 00:08:27 — What is it about Oreos that there’s no way to gracefully consume them?? 00:16:16 — Did Orson Welles peak early? 00:18:56 — What’s your favorite Burger King commercial? Heather’s is TOW the King in bed with people 00:31:24 — One of our favorite bloopers! 00:39:14 — Props Props! Restaurant supply boxes underneath the prep counter at Alessandro’s 00:48:39 — Restaurant insiders decode the dry-erase board in the Alessandro’s kitchen 00:51:54 — Ross meets the one-time character we’re going to call “Marilyn Montreal,” and Heather debunks the show’s faulty timing of the travel between Montreal and Nova Scotia Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/handbagmarinara Info and resources for mental health amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: nami.org/covid-19 If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, text “NAMI” to 741741.

S04 E09 - TOW They’re Going to Party Signature Beverage: Cilantro Larry’s Bloody Mary http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/cilantro-larrys-bloody-mary 00:02:00 — Two great finds at Costco! 00:11:35  — How does such a small newspaper have the budget to send Monica and five friends out to dinner every week? 00:14:47 — Do you double-dip your peanut butter spoon? 00:17:53 — Reminiscing about the Topsy Tail 00:19:34 — Memories of The Rosie O’Donnell Show 00:34:43 — Alessandro’s cooking skills have nothing to do with his being from Lebanon 00:36:29 — Let’s take a culinary trip to Lebanon! 00:44:00 — Would you accept a promotion if it meant working with a terrible, toxic person? 00:53:11 — When you’re the only one in the group who’s tired but you force yourself to hang 00:55:29 — Heather does NOT like taking baths (aka stewing in her own filth) 00:58:05 — The Official Breakdown of Ross’s Age Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/handbagmarinara Info and resources for mental health amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: nami.org/covid-19 If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, text “NAMI” to 741741.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, MARINAIRHEADS! S04 E08 - TOW Chandler in a Box Signature Beverage: Va Fa Daiquiri http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/va-fa-daiquiri 00:04:25 — A Not on Network moment that features a classic David Schwimmer voice crack! 00:19:50 — Extra butter, brown sugar, marshmallows … what do you put in your sweet potatoes? 00:23:19 — Where did Joey get all the boxes? 00:24:36 — Our thoughts on TVs in the bedroom 00:29:27 — We break down the origins of the phrase, “Va fa Napoli!” 00:39:20 — The story behind Rachel’s “Greek tragedy” comment 00:45:30 — If you’re wearing an eye patch, but you have a date, do you do your eye makeup on the covered eye? 00:54:20 — Would you date an ex’s son? 00:58:00 — Do you get offended if someone wants to return or exchange a gift you’ve given them? Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/handbagmarinara Info and resources for mental health amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: nami.org/covid-19 If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, text “NAMI” to 741741.

S04 E07 - TOW Chandler Crosses the Line 00:03:11 — is “anise” pronounced “a-NEESE” or “AN-iss”? 00:08:36 — Elizabeth’s favorite way to make eggs: low-maintenance and full of flavor! 00:14:38 — The color eggplant is the only eggplant Elizabeth cares for 00:16:38 — The NEVER SEEN ON NETWORK subplot of Rachel dining out on her own!! 00:18:10 — Dining out alone: Elizabeth says “Yay!” and Heather says “No way!” 00:29:20 — Why doesn’t Chandler remember being in a band with Ross in college? 00:34:20 — Why is Monica wearing a cross? 00:39:24 — Does Treeger know about Chick and Duck now? 00:44:28 — How long-sleeved t-shirts make great “muffles,” aka “shirt meringues” 00:55:42 — The guys do NOT have two microwaves 00:58:33 — Chandler not knowing that everyone else thought he should talk to Joey about liking Kathy is a great example of letting your loved ones make their own mistakes! Screen shots, recipes, and more at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s04-e07-tow-chandler-crosses-the-line Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/handbagmarinara Info and resources for mental health amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: nami.org/covid-19 If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, text “NAMI” to 741741.

S04 E06 - TOW the Dirty Girl aka TOW Rebecca Romijn, a Velveteen Rabbit, and a Potato-Chip Rat Signature Beverage: Mitzy Spritzy — http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/mitzy-spritzy 00:01:57 — The Ina Garten-inspired reading of our signature cocktail for the week 00:05:04 — We discuss Rebecca Romijn’s early career 00:08:12 — Heather does a deep-dive into the Cenozoic era 00:10:00 — A mind-blowing Montessori lesson 0020:52 — A crossword puzzle and sudoku geek-out 00:30:00 — Widows aren’t usually the ones handling affairs at the funeral reception… 00:34:08 — The tale of how Elizabeth was a blossoming theater geek, until a chorus teacher destroyed her dreams 00:38:31 — Is Angela DelVecchio the same Angela from Season 1? 00:57:52 — Is there an established, standard formula for Brownie Points? Screen shots and recipes at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s04-e06-tow-the-dirty-girl Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/handbagmarinara Info and resources for mental health amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: nami.org/covid-19 If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, text “NAMI” to 741741.

S04E05 - TOW Joey’s New Girlfriend aka TOW Sexy Phlegm and Low-Key Stalking Signature Beverage: Sexy Flame http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/sexy-flame 00:07:05 — Monica’s cute new haircut is very 1997 Drew Barrymore 00:07:48 — Rachel’s reading a book called Anthem, written by Jennifer Aniston’s real-life friend https://www.glamour.com/story/producer-kristin-hahn-reveals 00:10:23 — Will we ever be able to feel safe sneezing in public again? 00:13:15 — The Birthday Saga 00:14:46 — Enter … Kathy! Played by guest star Paget Brewster! 00:17:57 — Kathy brilliantly calling a spade a spade and breaking the ice between her and Chandler 00:22:22 — The wonder that is QVC 00:25:22 — Kathy’s overly flirtatious leg placement 00:33:24 — The Commodore 64 00:38:25 — Lisa Kudrow and Steve Carell team up for the new Space Force series on Netflix 00:46:30 — An entire scene deleted from the network version … and it involves Die Hard! 00:50:40 — Is Rachel being sarcastic when she says she’s soooo going to marry Josh? 00:55:25 — The debate about The Noble Stalker trope we see in romantic comedies https://lwlies.com/articles/the-noble-stalker 01:07:57 — How not fun it is to hear other people “canoodling” More at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s04-e05-tow-joeys-new-girlfriend Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/handbagmarinara Info and resources for mental health amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: nami.org/covid-19 If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, text “NAMI” to 741741.

Trigger Warning: We briefly discuss sexual assault in this episode. (We are finished with the topic by the 10-minute mark.) S04E04 - TOW the Ballroom Dancing aka TOW Feet Flirtin’, Dance Twirlin’, and Gym Quittin’ Signature Beverage: I Wanna Drink the Gym http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/i-wanna-drink-the-gym 00:05:46 — Jennifer Aniston’s “Ally McBeal” tiny skirt suit and its connection to a Time magazine cover and feminism (https://www.vogue.com/article/an-ode-to-ally-mcbeals-miniskirt-suits) 00:13:30 — Wouldn’t the pizza boxes that Treeger’s pushing down the trash chute just clog up the inside of the chute? 00:17:55 — TFW you watch a single FRIENDS DVD over and over and over again because you don’t feel like changing the disc 00:20:00 — Is Apartment 0 actually Treeger’s apartment, or his office? 00:22:20 — Rent Stabilization 101 00:24:21 — TFW people getting naked in a TV scene distracts you from what’s being said (Game of Thrones, anyone?) 00:26:27 — Heather’s Toe Ring Chronicles 00:33:48 — That time Heather and Elizabeth accidentally watched soft-core porn 00:39:08 — The joy of tushy-biting 00:42:45 — Is the name “Marje” cursed? 00:49:05 — Monica’s TERRIBLE comment More at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s04-e03-tow-the-cuffs Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/handbagmarinara Info and resources for mental health amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: nami.org/covid-19 If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, text “NAMI” to 741741.

S04E03 - TOW the Cuffs Signature Beverage: Geller Gherkin http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/geller-gherkin 00:02:08 — Heather explains our inexplicably savory cocktail for this week 00:13:07 — Joey’s uncharacteristically clever way of describing the “activity” level in Chandler’s bedroom 00:13:54 — Chandler’s jeopardizing Rachel’s career … just to get laid 00:18:11 — Joey scraping off gum into a mug … would YOU use that mug again? 00:20:12 — Super outdated plot line: selling ENCYCLOPEDIAS DOOR-TO-DOOR 00:23:10 — Elizabeth explains the meaning of the flashback references to “unconstitutional,” “Nobel Prize,” and “Algonquin Kids Table” 00:39:10 — Why is Chandler answering Joanna’s work phone? 00:40:55 — This whole “Chandler stuck in handcuffs” plot line is pretty thin… 00:43:00 — Walkman to Discman to iPod to iPhone: A History 00:48:15 — Two Monica’s Corner moments from Penn, featuring text-pointing and page-turning 00:57:52 — “The Legend of Milton Berle’s Supposedly Giant D**k” https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/the-legend-of-milton-berles-supposedly-giant-dick 01:02:51 — Heather’s Barenaked Ladies shout-out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DbChOUotfo More at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s04-e03-tow-the-cuffs Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/handbagmarinara Info and resources for mental health amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: nami.org/covid-19 If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, text “NAMI” to 741741.

Our beloved friends at Parks and Recreation came together for a one-episode special this week, and they picked up right where they left off! Not only was the episode topical, heartwarming, and fun, but NBC, the cast and crew of Parks and Recreation, Subaru, and State Farm are matching up to $500,000 in donations to Feeding America through May 21! Go here to give to the special Parks and Recreation fundraiser. Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/handbagmarinara Info and resources for mental health amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: nami.org/covid-19 If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, text “NAMI” to 741741.

S04E02 - TOW the Cat EB "Good Place" Swears: 3 HD "Good Place" Swears: 0 Signature Beverage: Orange Julio http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/orange-julio 00:00:32 — What the heck happened in New York? 00:02:18 — Speaking of which, don’t forget to donate to our mental health fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/handbagmarinara 00:10:11 — The writers have a weird way of reminding us that Ross has a son 00:12:48 — Heather does some excellent shopping bag-prop detective work! 00:20:39 — The absolute MAGIC of fake cat paws! 00:21:48 — Wait … is this the same cat that was on Frasier? 00:29:13 — Cutting the bottom off of fruits and veggies to give them more stability 00:30:40 — If Phoebe’s dead mom knew that she wasn’t her birth mom, why is Phoebe hiding the birth mom from her dead cat-mom? 00:40:50 — Did Joey get Tiger Kinged? 00:43:58 — Heather does a serious investigation of the make and model of Chip’s motorcycle, and whether it would realistically be his motorcycle from high school! 00:45:15 — We break down the character of Chip Matthews: High School Jock Who Peaked in 1985 00:46:38 — Back in 1997, you had to try really hard to stay in touch with high school friends (no Facebook) 00:56:13 — Once again, we tread carefully around the line between being a good friend and overstepping your role More at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s04-e02-tow-the-cat Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/handbagmarinara Info and resources for mental health amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: nami.org/covid-19 If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, text “NAMI” to 741741.

Signature Beverage: Montauk Iced Tea: 18 Ounces, Front and Back! http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/montauk-iced-tea-18-ounces-front-and-back 00:00:56 — What the heck is happening in the world? (aka The COVID-19 Rundown) 00:01:58 — We’re pretty sure our Montauk Iced Teas can kill any virus 00:07:09 — Our charity this season is… the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)! Donate here! https://donate.nami.org/handbagmarinara 00:09:23 — When we’re stressed, we regress! 00:11:35 — The not-so-silver lining of being a remote worker under quarantine 00:12:49 — TOW Joey Digs Himself Into a Hole and Ross Tries to Dig Himself Out of One 00:16:00 — The passion of Ross and Rachel’s reunion kiss 00:16:42 — Marinairhead Camille’s strong opinions about both Monica’s wardrobe AND Elizabeth’s being on Team Ross! 00:20:54 — The Good Place swearing rules for our NAMI donations this season 00:23:24 — The tragedy of the chain of events that led to Phoebe Jr’s life being so screwed up, when Phoebe Sr thought she was doing the right thing 00:24:52 — Oh geez, we can’t even talk about Corona beer without thinking about COVID-19! 00:27:24 — Not-on-Network moment: Joey talking about Chandler’s hot mom? 00:31:25 — Elizabeth is officially off of Team Ross 00:32:04 — The whole “does it” thing … such an unnatural way to refer to the letter! 00:35:02 — The Pacific is most definitely not the Atlantic Ocean 00:42:24 — Could you base the foundation of your re-relationship on accepting full responsibility for something you don’t actually think was entirely your fault? COULD YOU?! 00:46:04 — Ursula is THE WORST 00:47:52 — Phoebe and Ursula are sort of like the sisters in In Her Shoes 00:56:55 — The actual thing you should do if you get stung by a jellyfish 01:06:59 — Is it UMbrella or umBRELLa? More at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s04-e01-tow-the-jellyfish Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/handbagmarinara Info and resources for mental health amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: nami.org/covid-19 If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, text “NAMI” to 741741.

S03E25 - TO at the Beach Signature Beverage: Floopy Flower Margarita 00:03:00 - The mystery behind Chandler’s sudden affinity for Yoo-Hoo deepens 00:03:52 - We’re still fixated on the mold in and structural damage to this beach house 00:04:36 - We found a dress with the same print as Rachel’s island dress! 00:06:20 - Joey is a sandy mermaid! 00:09:02 - Elizabeth made “Good morning, nice breasts by the way” her computer greeting for years! 00:12:15 - We think Christine Taylor looks gorgeous in this episode! We discuss her battle with anorexia after the time this episode aired. 00:13:55 - The pressure women are under, exemplified by the Cynthia Nixon “Be a Lady” video 00:19:26 - The monstrous behavior of returning an ice cube tray to the freezer with only one or two ice cubes in it 00:20:28 - Does Christine Taylor have a ponytail sticking out from under her bald cap? 00:22:25 - Is Ross being superficial by being instantly unattracted to Bonnie because she’s bald? 00:31:08 - The connection that Chuck Mangione has to Elizabeth’s town 00:31:34 - Another Chuck Mangione connection to the show!  00:38:03 - We make our way through a list of the top 10 film from the summer of 1997! More at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s03-e25-part-2-to-at-the-beach  

00:01:12 - The Floopy Flower Margarita! 00:05:20 - Watching this episode in your 20s vs. watching this episode in your 30s 00:09:00 - Why doesn’t anyone know the term BFF? 00:12:11 - The return of Momica 00:14:21 - Save the gorillas! Donate to The Ellen Fund now! 00:19:10 - The joy of huge floppy beach hats 00:21:50 - OH, THE MOLD! THE MOLD!! 00:22:00 - Props Props: Water Line on Furniture! 00:23:56 - It’s Teri Garr!! Let’s all go watch Young Frankenstein! 00:29:24 - Elizabeth makes a confession: She’s attracted to Ross! 00:32:43 - Confidence: The Ultimate Aphrodisiac 00:37:44 - Is it a bong or a dildo?   More at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s03-e25-part-1-to-at-the-beach

S03E24 - TOW the Ultimate Fighting Champion 00:01:00 - We introduce “Good Place” rules for swearing 00:04:41 - Signature Beverage: The Ultimate Fighting Champagne 00:09:38 - Robin Williams and Billy Crystal guest start in the cold open, promoting their new movie, Father’s Day 00:11:45 - Robin Williams is a heartbreaking example of how you never really know what someone’s going through 00:15:00 - What did Heather do with her leftover Yoo-Hoo from last week’s signature beverage? 00:18:13 - Would Heather stand for a fishhook? 00:23:01 - Chandler experiences sexual harassment literally at the hand of his boss, Doug! 00:24:00 - Elizabeth sums up what the #MeToo movement means to her 00:29:57 - Elizabeth learned how to make an Old Fashioned and this might be the worst best news ever 00:30:41 - What is it with men banging their bodies together to show excitement during sports games?? 00:36:02 - Guest star James Hong plays Hoshi, Pete’s trainer! 00:40:45 - Why Bonnie’s hair couldn’t have grown that much in two years’ time 00:45:15 - We don’t know if we’re more scared for Pete’s first fight, or for the giant beverage that we’re pretty sure Ross is about to drop 00:49:01 - How Pete wanting to fast-track his training made Elizabeth think of Malcolm Gladwell’s book, Outliers 00:51:23 - Elizabeth watched the balcony grilling scene over and over to figure out what was on Ross’s apron 00:52:00 - There are few things sexier than a man in a slightly tousled button-down shirt with the sleeves rolled up 00:58:20 - PSA: DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE, PEOPLE! 01:0057 - Doug was actually cool about it when Chandler confronted him about the butt-slapping 01:07:11 - We totally understand why sometimes, when someone is hurting themselves, you have to say goodbye 01:11:42 - Whatever happened to Pete? More at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s03-e24-tow-the-ultimate-fighting-champion Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! @handbagmarinara Donate to The Ellen Fund and save the gorillas!

S03 E23 - TOW Ross’s Thing Signature Beverage: Yoo-Hoo, There’s Something on My Glass 06:24 — Doesn’t everyone swear at their menus? 07:40 — We take turns being Leslie from Parks and Rec 10:22 — We love Carvel Cake! And we swear it’s food! 12:54 — Phoebe gives us our first Nubbin Alert of the week 15:00 — What’s up with all the Yoo-Hoo? 17:15 — Does “We need to talk” always indicate bad news? 20:35 — Fudgie the Whale referenced on The Office 23:02 — Richard Gant, one of those actors who’s been in TONS of stuff 29:58 — Dating more than one person at a time is hard work! 33:25 — Are you polite to Siri/Alexa/Google Home? 33:55 — A great measure of someone’s character is how they treat someone who’s “beneath” them 35:50 — Young Ethan is no longer with us! 39:00 — Picture-in-picture: a lesson for the Whippersnappers 44:39 — Douglas Looper! Who? Douglas Looper! 55:38 — Kids in the Hall meets Chloe the Xerox Girl! 01:03:20 — Who would you pick: Jason or Vince? Save the gorillas! Donate to The Ellen Fund today! Photos and more at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s03-e23-tow-rosss-thing

S03E21 - TOW a Chick and a Duck Signature Beverage: Fluffy Duck and a Chick 07:47 — Did Phoebe orchestrate the entire Ross and Rachel moment because she knows they’re lobsters? 09:45 — Heather teaches Elizabeth the word “citron” 10:58 — Gunther expresses his love for Rachel with hot cocoa 12:47 — What is Joey watching? Quincy, M.E. 15:16 — The joy of watching geeky science stuff on TV NASA panel discussion when they discovered frozen water on Mars 16:15 — Burst drinks! Throwback to late 90s sugary beverages 17:22 — Chandler’s “preppy safari” look 19:08 — The three foods you shouldn’t refrigerate 21:32 — Pete and Monica: Are they dating or not?! 26:44 — What the heck is a seersucker suit? 30:11 — Elizabeth rants about Carnation Instant Breakfast 34:25 — Chandler’s “Easy, Lennie” comment explained 36:29 — Jon Favreau in a suit — yummy! 39:44 — Heather has an elephant memory and her dreams predict the future! 41:17 — Eggnog is ice cream! 43:58 — Lincoln Logs, Legos, or blocks? 45:16 — FRIENDS Lego set! 51:28 — Rachel bought Philosophy moisturizer after she borrowed Chandler’s! 57:40 — Sephora’s Classes for Confidence for transgender people to learn how to do their makeup 01:03:57 — The significance of Ross’s sacrifice of his TV time for Rachel 01:06:36 — Gesticulate vs. Gestation — are the words related? 01:10: 35 — Gas cooktops are pivotal for good cooking 01:20:00 — Mind-blowing a-ha moment More at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s03-e21-tow-a-chick-and-a-duck Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! @handbagmarinara Donate to The Ellen Fund and save the gorillas!

Signature beverage: Tootsie Roll-OJ-Bev 80-pack of Tootsie Pops on Amazon 01:46 -- Elizabeth’s inadvertently sexy way of eating Tootsie Roll Pops and Hershey Kisses 09:22 -- Pete isn’t mentioned at all in this episode; did he and Monica break up last week or not? 11:46 -- Kraft Parmesan — apprehension about whether or not it’s actually cheese, and some fond memories of covering our pizza with it 12:48 -- Newman’s Own Mushroom Trio pizza 14:44 -- Why do we have to suddenly be sorry when terrible people die? 19:12 -- What is a Rolodex? Joe Boxer 22:12 -- THANKSgiving vs. ThanksGIVing — how do you say it? 27:25 -- QVC is helping Elizabeth’s fashion vocabulary! 33:50 -- Not fans of the Joey/Kate storyline, but we’ll cover it because it’s there 36:00 -- Teeny tiny porno magazines 37:08 -- Dollhouse at the NYC pop-up 40:39 -- Heather won’t say “bitch,” so Elizabeth is screwed when it comes to getting a wholesome job 43:42 -- Satin pillowcases — worth it? 44:53 -- A note about our alcohol consumption 46:45 -- A repeated conversation about dating from Season 1! 49:00 -- Rachel’s TERRIBLE pantsuit 49:58 -- Rachel’s HR nightmare 51:30 -- How this episode gave us a lifelong fear of mascara goop 52:10 -- David Schwimmer’s amazing physical comedy in the dollhouse-burning scene! 53:48 -- Joey gets Joeyed — they’ve slept together, but Kate isn’t returning his feelings! 56:48 -- The aftermath of the fire — “The foster puppets!” Screen shots and more at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s03-e20-tow-the-dollhouse Save the gorillas! Donate to The Ellen Fund! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @handbagmarinara