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The One Where They're Back! After a very long break, Tiana and Natalie are back to cover Season 3 of their favorite show, FRIENDS. So much has changed since the last time they podcasted, so they wanted to catch up and give a preview of what's to come as they cover Season 3. First, Natalie gives a breakdown of what was happening in the year 1996 (which looked very similar to 2024 with the Olympics and an election year). Next, they run down each episode title and give a fast thumbs up or thumbs down on how good they think the episode is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Episode 24. The One With Barry and Mindy's Wedding. Tiana and Natalie kick off this episode by giving their overall thoughts on Season 2 and why it wasn't as good as they thought. They also break down Season 2 stats for Best Friend and Frenemy power rankings, plus give their episode re-rankings. As they dive into the episode recap they talk about why it was a terrible decision for Mindy to have Rachel as her maid of honor, and randomly connect the episode back to Austin Powers. They ask the hard question, "was Janice the one that got away?", before addressing Monica's big heartbreak. Tiana and Natalie find themselves in agreement when it comes to this week's Frenemy, followed by their final thoughts on the Season 2 finale. Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotonyEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.comInstagram: @thepivotpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Episode 23. The One With the Chicken Pox. Tiana and Natalie start this episode by diving right into the episode recap by dissecting Phoebe's story line and why the math isn't mathing when it comes to the chicken pox. Next, they discuss their neurotic tendencies similar to Monica's, and why they think Chandler is actually a great boss. They break down the Charlie Sheen and Emilio Esteves family tree, followed by a discussion on Only Fans. After a quick tangent on the Bravoverse, Tiana has to coax Natalie into actually picking a Best Friend before aligning on their Frenemy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the passing of our beloved, Matthew Perry, we decided to release a special tribute episode that highlights our top 3 (and maybe more) Chandler Bing moments throughout the show. Listen along as we say goodbye to our best friend.Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotonyEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.comInstagram: @thepivotpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Episode 22. The One With Two Parties. One of Tiana and Natalie's favorite episodes has arrived, but before they get into the recap, Natalie has a movie request for Tiana and she is not excited about it. Next, they get into the recent news around Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce and the handshake heard around the world. They discuss the juxtaposing vibes of the two parties, how difficult surprise parties are to pull off, birthday flan, why the guy's party is so much better, and how Ross and Dr. Green's dynamic is pure delight. They highlight a subtle outfit decision all the characters made in celebration of Rachel's birthday, and how the actor playing Dr. Green almost did't take the part. Tiana and Natalie are on the same page in how this week's Best Friend won the episode with his awkward comedic genius.Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotonyEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.comInstagram: @thepivotpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Episode 21. The One With the Bullies. This episode starts by Tiana giving her thoughts on Practical Magic, one of Natalie's favorite spooky movies. As they get into the episode recap, they talk about girl math and what are some embarrassing jobs they'd hate to do. They give their thoughts on Phoebe's brother, Frank, and how they're each preparing for the upcoming Halloween holiday. Next, they take a turn ending up on the Casa Bonita website and call them out for some questionable pricing practices, and when it comes to the Joey Sandwich Rating, both Tiana and Natalie give some low scores due to the story lines.Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotonyEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.comInstagram: @thepivotpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Episode 20. The One Where Old Yeller Dies. This episode Tiana starts off by explaining how her karma has bit her in the ass and is punishing her for past comments on the podcast. They then get into the questionable parenting decisions from Phoebe's mom related to the movies she used to let them watch, and wonder where Phoebe's grandmother has been all this time. Next, they break down how much time you should be spending with your significant other and how that actually evolves throughout the relationship. Finally, they applaud Rachel for once again her high emotional intelligence when it comes to relationships and for standing up for herself. When it comes to choosing Best Friend and Frenemy, Natalie surprises Tiana with her Frenemy pick this week, even though it matches her own. Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotonyEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.comInstagram: @thepivotpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Episode 19. The One Where Eddie Won't Go. Tiana starts off this episode by talking about her recent naggy bitch wife moment, followed by Natalie breaking down the recent frenzy surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. During the episode recap they say farewell to Eddie, who they will miss dearly, plus cover their thoughts on how the show book "Be Your Own Windkeeper" translates to popular books today. They take their own Goddess Quiz, which turns out to be a dud, before agreeing to give their mug to the same character for his tough love moment. When it comes to choosing this week's frenemy, both Tiana and Natalie select from the ladies for their nominations and talk about why the phrase "women supporting women" is performative.Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotonyEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.comInstagram: @thepivotpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Episode 18. The One Where Dr. Drake Ramoray Dies. Tiana and Natalie start the episode off by giving a content plate update and talk about how excited they are for the new season of The Great British Bake Off. Next, they get into their thoughts on man sickness and how it's proof that women are the superior sex, and why Tabasco vs. Cholula is the true psychopath test. When they get into the episode recap, Tiana and Natalie both agree on how the writers of the show got it wrong when it came to Monica and Rachel's story line, and discuss how the number of sexual parters has changed for women compared to what it used to be in the 90s. This week's Joey Sandwich Rating could be one of the best of the season, plus Natalie has some good takes on both her Best Friend and Frenemy. Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotonyEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.comInstagram: @thepivotpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Episode 17. The One Where Eddie Moves In. Tiana and Natalie do a check in on the viral Roman Empire trend going around and if their husbands do in fact think about the Roman Empire frequently, plus they give their opinions on what their own personal Roman Empires are. As they get into the episode recap, Tiana ties Joey and Chandler's story line back to Runaway Bride, and they praise Phoebe for her lack of modesty around her accomplishments. Tiana weighs in on the accuracy of the brother-sister dynamic Monica and Ross experience, plus a convo on what their favorite 90s cartoons are. When it comes to assigning a Sandwich Rating, Tiana and Natalie are not impressed the episode and their rankings reflect that.Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotonyEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.comInstagram: @thepivotpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Episode 16. The One Where Joey Moves Out. Tiana and Natalie are again joined by friend of the pod, Britt Reiser. Tiana kicks off this episode with an unhinged warning to the ladies, followed by a discussion about male friendships as they look at the fallout between Joey and Chandler. Next, they deep dive on how Ross is missing the mark with his opinion on tattoos, and give their thoughts on why the Monday hustle is the worst. This week's Best Friend has many different character nominations, with Britt coming in with some valid criticisms for her Frenemy.Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotonyEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.comInstagram: @thepivotpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Episode 15. The One Where Ross and Rachel... You Know. This week Tiana and Natalie close the chapter on their recent Love Island watch, as Natalie has finally finished. They talk all things US Open and Coco Gauff, plus have a therapy session on why Ross and Rachel give them the ick. They give some background on the handsome Tom Selleck and decide how much of an age gap they would deep appropriate for dating. Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotonyEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.comInstagram: @thepivotpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Episode 14. The One With the Prom Video. This episode starts off with a breakdown on Natalie's new Korean skincare routine, followed by our thoughts on the new RHONY reboot. Tiana and Natalie break down this key episode, plus reveal which friend actor says this is their favorite episode ever. They also give their thoughts on “glitter speak” and commonly overused phrases, including the infamous, “he's her lobster”. Listen to the end to hear if this episode is worth a "5" Joey Sandwich Rating, or not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Episode 13. The One After the Super Bowl: Part 2. This week's episode starts off with Tiana giving her thoughts on her recent TV binge show, The Bear, followed by a mid-season stat check in on who is leading for Best Friend and Frenemy. Tiana gives her thoughts on being called "Mama" now that she's pregnant, and Natalie makes a future promise. They address going commando and having sex in questionable places, what it's like to fight with a best friend, and why they hope the shress never makes a comeback. Tiana and Natalie obsess over this week's guest star, Julia Roberts, and what their favorite movies of hers are. This week's Best Friend is a first for Season 2, and Natalie gives a double nomination for her Frenemy.Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotonyEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.comInstagram: @thepivotpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Episode 12. The One After the Super Bowl Part 1. This episode Tiana and Natalie talk more reality TV and recent happenings in the Bravo-verse, specifically their thoughts on the Rachel interview with Bethenny and if they agree with the Reality Reckoning. Next, they point out some great improv moments by Matthew Perry, and discuss why people who drink water out of coffee mugs are psychopaths. When it comes to choosing their Sandwich Rating the girls have some differing opinions to reconcile. Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotonyEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.comInstagram: @thepivotpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Episode 11. The One With the Lesbian Wedding. This episode kicks off with Tiana and Natalie giving their thoughts and reactions to the Barbie movie and who they think lives in a Mojo Dojo Casa House. As they get into the episode recap they discuss how the show addressed same sex marriage and how the episode was received by its viewers. They cover why Rachel's mom is the best dressed character of the season, and how Joey has finally found his niche. Tiana has to break some bad news to Natalie about how she's been pronouncing a specific word incorrectly in a test of friendship. This week's Frenemy is a tough one, making the girls get creative in their nominations.Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotonyEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.comInstagram: @thepivotpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Episode 10. The One With Russ. This episode starts off with Natalie giving Tiana a full report on how her adventurous camping trip went last weekend, followed by a fun listener email. As they get into the episode recap, they are excited to finally see Estelle, Joey's agent, and discuss if they personally would do what Joey did in order to secure his big break. Next, they dive deep into the discussion around drinking and the sober curious lifestyle. The background and research section of the episode is full of behind the scenes facts, followed by some differing opinions on what the Joey Sandwich Rating should be.Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotonyEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.comInstagram: @thepivotpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Episode 9. The One With Phoebe's Dad. Join Tiana and Natalie as they dive into this season's holiday episode. First, they address a contentious email they received from a listener followed by Natalie revealing an embarrassing story about something she just learned. They discuss if people actually know what "fuck the patriarchy" entails, and if they think it's being overused. A conversation about last minute Christmas shopping leads to Natalie giving her thoughts on consumerism, and why the Elf on the Shelf is way too much work. Tiana discusses her confusion around Monica and Rachel's decision to have a Christmas party despite being broke, and how Monica and Rachel's superintendent should have known how to fix their heating issue. Tiana gives a double nomination for this week's Best Friend, while this week's Frenemy is again an easy choice.Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotonyEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.comInstagram: @thepivotpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Episode 8. The One With the List. This episode is all about the aftermath of Ross and Rachel's first kiss and the list that should never have been. Hear Tiana and Natalie's opinions on aging and what 50 year olds look liked in the 80s vs what they look like now (hint: she is still from the block). They also reminisce about their first cell phones and how much tech has changed. If you know the show, this week's Frenemy should come as no surprise, but who will get Best Friend? Is the choice as easy as it seems?Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotonyEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.comInstagram: @thepivotpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Episode 7. The One Where Ross Finds Out. This episode starts out with Tiana giving an update on two very important topics, both of which are shocking to Natalie. Next they dive into why Monica is the perfect accountability coach, how the show FRIENDS has infiltrated Taylor Swift's discography, and get into a deep discussion on if or if not men should always pay for the first date. They talk about how the show set the scene for Ross and Rachel's first official kiss, and how it went wrong behind the scenes. The girls are aligned in both their Best Friend and Frenemy this week, which leads into a convo about what each of their fighting styles are in a relationship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Episode 6. The One With the Baby on the Bus. This episode Tiana and Natalie dive straight into the episode recap by dissecting the troubling story line of Chandler and Joey leaving Ross's baby on a bus. They cover how you know if you can trust someone to watch your baby, or your dog, followed by a journey down the rabbit hole as they discuss the many intrusive thoughts that they've both had. During the background and research portion, they take a tangent into Nicholas Cage's IMDB and their fav Nick Cage movies, followed by one of the biggest arguments Tiana and Natalie have had to date... over Nickelback. Could this be the end of their friendship and Pivot as we all know it? Listen and find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Episode 5. The One With Five Steaks and an Eggplant. This episode starts with Tiana catching up with Natalie after she was gone last week, followed by Natalie's thoughts on this season's starting lineup of Love Island. Natalie gives her recommendation on a new show she's watching, The Bear, while Tiana recaps her recent new fav show, Stars on Mars. Next, they get into the episode recap and discuss whether or not Chandler is acting ethically when trying to score a date with a woman, followed by a lengthy conversation on the complicated dynamics involved when it comes to friends and money; they dissect these dynamics when it comes to group dinners, bachelorette trips, and nights out at the club. It wasn't a struggle when it came to choosing this week's Frenemy, but when it comes to this week's Best Friend, Natalie discusses her options before making her final choice.Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotonyEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.comInstagram: @thepivotpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Episode 4. The One With Phoebe's Husband. This episode Tiana's husband, Graham, joins to co-host the podcast in Natalie's absence. They start off with a quick word association game for each Friend before jumping into the episode recap. They discuss how Phoebe's husband is giving us the gay revelation tropes course in reverse, how long you should wait in a relationship before having sex, and how high is too high for your body count. Next, they do a quick rundown of Taylor Swift's love life, followed by what they think are the grossest places to have sex. They agree on who this week's Frenemy is due to their shady and manipulative behavior, and each make a case for who they think deserves their mug.Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotonyEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.comInstagram: @thepivotpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Episode 3. The One Where Heckles Dies.Tiana and Natalie start off this episode by talking about what's currently on their content plate outside of their FRIENDS rewatch. Next, they discuss some bad neighbor stories, fun conspiracy theories, and why Phoebe vs. Ross is the best face off. They get into the background of the actor who plays the infamous Mr. Heckles, Larry Hankin, and how he could have been a beloved Seinfeld character. This week's Frenemy sparks some controversy as Tiana and Natalie champion their choices prior to agreeing on who won the episode.Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotonyEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.comInstagram: @thepivotpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Episode 2. The One With the Breast Milk.This episode opens with quite a bang when an unwelcome guest crashes the podcast. Once they get back on track, Tiana and Natalie break down the friendship politics that are involved when your best friend gets close with your enemy. Next, they take up the debate on if you should or shouldn't watch TV with the subtitles on, before getting into a heated discussion on who the true villain is of Selling Sunset. They discuss whose side they're on when it comes to tasting breast milk, plus give their thoughts on breastfeeding in public. When it comes to picking this week's Best Friend, it's all about the guys showing up with their emotional intelligence, while their Frenemy commits a backstabbing act.Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotonyEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.comInstagram: @thepivotpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S2 Episode 1. The One With Ross's New Girlfriend. Tiana and Natalie open Season 2 by covering what was happening in NYC in 1995 (the year Season 2 aired), along with some other pop-culture tidbits like what the top song of the year was, and who won the Academy Award for best picture. Next, they dive into the fallout from Rachel at the airport awaiting Ross's arrival from China, only to find out that he has a new girlfriend, Julie. They also cover how the show conveniently weaved in an explanation for each character's hair change and why it's nearly impossible to figure out how old each friend actually is. Listen to the end as they make an argument for how most of the friends this episode could have been awarded the Frenemy.Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotonyEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.comInstagram: @thepivotpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's minisode is all about 90s pop culture. First, Tiana and Natalie run down what was happening in pop culture while the first season of Friends was airing. Next, it's time for a 90s movie swap. Natalie gives her thoughts on the Shawshank Redemption, while Tiana reveals whether or not she shares Natalie's love for Flashdance. The episode ends with a round of Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon, where Tiana and Natalie each trace how their movie relates back to Friends.Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotonyEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.comInstagram: @thepivotpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's minisode is all about Friends Trivia. Tiana and Natalie face off in a five round battle to see who ultimately knows the most about their beloved show. Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotonyEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.comInstagram: @thepivotpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 1 has wrapped and Tiana and Natalie are back for a between season minisode to talk about all the stats. This episode Tiana and Natalie run through who ended up being their ultimate best friend and frenemy of the season, plus give their full stack ranking the friends. They then do a review of all the episodes and if they want to stick with their Joey Sandwich Rating, or flip to a new one. They also discuss Love Island vs. Love is Blind and which HGTV show gives Natalie the ick.Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotonyEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.comInstagram: @thepivotpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Episode 24. The season finale has arrived! The One Where Rachel Finds Out. We went all out for the season 1 finale, including having our first guest host, Brittany Reiser, who is coming in with some very hot takes. Hear us dissect Ross and Rachel's “will they/won't they” storyline, why Tiana is a Rachel apologist, and find out what classic novelist inspired this episode's plot line. The ladies take up the debate on who is the Best Friend of the episode, but they stand united in this week's Frenemy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Episode 23 has arrived. The One With the Birth. The penultimate episode is here, the birth of Ross, Carol, and Susan's son. Throughout the episode Tiana and Natalie cover the conversation around the pressures to have children, why Rachel'ing around is now a verb in their vocabulary, and why Joey has the biggest heart of them all. They also cover how this episode was the finale that wasn't, and why it's important to consider nicknames when naming your kids. When it comes to her Best Friend, Natalie needs Tiana to help her therapize who should be her choice, and Tiana makes a cut throat call for her Frenemy.Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotonyEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.comInstagram: @thepivotpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Episode 22 has arrived. The One With the Ick Factor. Natalie starts this episode with a freaky ghost story that'll have you in chills. Next, they discuss how to have boundaries at work and why it's not a good idea to be BFFs with your boss, followed by the biggest audio mishap of the season that has Tiana and Natalie coming unhinged. Next, they dive into Monica's story as they talk about age appropriate dating, the Bicentennial, and why Monica's biceps win the episode. This week's Best Friend is an obvious one, but who is going to be the Frenemy? Listen while Tiana decides in live time. Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotonyEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.comInstagram: @thepivotpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Episode 21 has arrived. The One With the Fake Monica. Tiana and Natalie start off this episode tackling the conversation around spenders vs. savers, and why your 20s are about figuring out who you are and making mistakes. They then say goodbye to Marcel and follow Joey along as he tries to find a more neutral stage name, leading him ultimately to Holdin McGroin. The background research of this episode is overflowing as Tiana and Natalie connect the dots on all the real-life connections, plus, they call out a crucial missing scene from the beginning of the episode. This week's Best Friend is a toss up, as both girls decide against the obvious, but align on how their Frenemy is setting their friends up for failure. Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotonyEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.comInstagram: @thepivotpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Episode 20 has arrived. The One With the Evil Orthodontist. After the cliff hanger ending last episode, Tiana and Natalie pick up this week to cover the unraveling from Barry's surprise visit. They talk through why Mindy's betrayal to Rachel mirrors the recent Scandoval news, and how Rachel has evolved past being the other woman. They also discuss the key question of whether or not to leave a voicemail when someone doesn't answer the phone, plus share their shock in discovering who plays one of the guest starts this week. It should come as no surprise who this week's Frenemy is, but the key question is who is the Best Friend?Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotonyEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.comInstagram: @thepivotpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Episode 19 has arrived! The One Where the Monkey Gets Away. This week Tiana and Natalie are breaking down the chaos that ensures from Rachel losing Ross' monkey. They discuss why it's a terrible idea to have exotic pets and why emotional support snakes are bullshit. They also dive into some fun 90s movie facts, and how they feel about Die Hard plus Bruce Willis' tiny tank tops. When it comes to choosing their best friend and frenemy, Tiana and Natalie have two very different reads on who the actual frenemy of the episode is. Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotonyEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.comInstagram: @thepivotpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Episode 18 has arrived! The One With All the Poker. This episode starts off with Tiana and Natalie talking about Courtney Cox's recent star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and analyzing why this episode is brings us back to childhood playground antics. They reveal the real-life inspiration behind the plot of this episode and discuss if Ross' hand could have really won in the final poker showdown between Ross and Rachel. The episode ends with Tiana in a dilemma of trying to give the same friend both her best friend and frenemy nomination. Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotonyEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.comInstagram: @thepivotpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Episode 17 has arrived! The One With Two Parts, Part 2. Tiana and Natalie start out the episode by talking about what's on their current content plates and why you can never go wrong with a good cobb salad. Hear them discuss the plot that could have been and why this episode is all about duality! They discuss George Clooney vs. Leonardo DiCaprio and why Amal Clooney is the end all be all. The episode ends with a record breaking Joey Sandwich Ranking and total alignment on this week's Frenemy.Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotonyEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.comInstagram: @thepivotpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Episode 16 has arrived! The One With Two Parts, Part 1. This episode, Tiana and Natalie talk about the quickest way to a man's heart, why Joey and Chandler have both had some of their worst moments in this episode, and why picking a Best Friend was so tough for both of them. Plus, listen to the end to hear Fashion Watch get quite spicy, as the girls judge Monica's hair cut and 90s office fashion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Episode 15 has arrived! The One With the Stoned Guy. Tiana and Natalie start off this episode with their Smupdates on how far they've each gotten into their book, what's happening (or not happening) in their book so far, and what TV show both of their books reminds them of. Next up, they discuss making big life changing decisions, what happens when you have a career letdown, and why Monica commits the ultimate friend code violation. The episode ends with Tiana and Natalie getting cutthroat on both their Frenemies and their highest Joey Sandwich Rating scores to date. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tiana and Natalie have read Matthew Perry's book Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, and are ready to share their thoughts. Join them as they dive into the book talking about Matthew Perry's early child hood and what specific events shaped him into the adult he is today. They discuss if they liked the book, the writing style, and what they learned while reading the book, specifically around what it's like to struggle with addiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Episode 14 has arrived! The One With the Candy Hearts. This episode opens up with Tiana and Natalie giving an update on how their SMUT book reading has been going, followed by a tally on which friends have been awarded Best Friend and Frenemy the most. Next, they discuss what you should do with those pictures of your ex, what makes a terrible date, and why you shouldn't cut your hair like Hailey Bieber. The episode ends with Natalie giving Tiana a surprise in her Best Friend pic, while they both agree on which friend committed the worst offense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Episode 13 has arrived! The One With the Boobies. Tiana and Natalie start the episode off by revealing what SMUT books they purchased for one another. They next dive into some listener emails and divulge some behind the scenes info on the opening song, "I'll be there for you." After the episode recap Natalie dives into why this is the episode of the guest star, and Tiana discusses why we are finally at the Rachel haircut and who is the worst styled friend of the season. The episode ends with a surprise Joey Pizza rating and a no-brainer for best friend!Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotnyInstagram: @thepivotpodEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Episode 12 has arrived! The The One With the Dozen Lasagnas. In this episode Tiana and Natalie start off talking about the song behind the unique episode intro, followed up with giving their thoughts on should or shouldn't you eat the placenta after giving birth? Next, the judgement continues with their thoughts on gender reveal parties and why it's never a good idea to get between your friend and her boyfriend. Natalie gives her nomination for this season's best blooper, and finally Tiana and Natalie unanimously agree on who their best friend and frenemy of the week is!Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotnyInstagram: @thepivotpodEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Episode 11 has arrived! The One With Mrs. Bing. This episode starts with some listener emails, plus a review of Matthew Perry's memoir Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing. Next, Tiana and Natalie dive into their episode recap discussing who Agamemnon was, what SMUT is, and play a game of would you rather between Bill Pullman and Peter Gallagher. Finally, listen to Tiana deep dive into the history of the beret,  and why this week's frenemy crossed some boundaries.Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotnyInstagram: @thepivotpodEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Episode 10 has arrived! The One With the Monkey. Tiana and Natalie start this episode off addressing some recent listener emails before Tiana dives into a recap of her accidental watch of the Golden Globes. Next, Tiana and Natalie discuss what they'd really like to do on New Years Eve, debate if David was Phoebe's one true love, and deep dive into Hank Azaria's IMDB.  The episode ends with a Best Friend nomination that will shock the listeners!Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotnyInstagram: @thepivotpodEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Episode 9 has arrived! The One Where Underdog Gets Away. This episode opens with Tiana and Natalie talking about why the Friends Thanksgiving episodes are some of their favorite. Next, they talk about what it's like to host a holiday, whose Thanksgiving potato requests are out of line, and why they love an educated actor. The episode wraps with why turkey was banned at Tiana's last Thanksgiving and what kind of potato will be making an appearance next year.Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotnyInstagram: @thepivotpodEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Episode 8 has arrived! The One Where Nana Dies Twice. In this episode Tiana and Natalie talk about work romances, if they believe in ghosts, how moms can be relentless in their criticism, and why Italians are like turtles. Listen to find out who received an Emmy nomination for this episode, plus why Natalie says this is her favorite episode for fashion.  Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotnyInstagram: @thepivotpodEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Episode 7 has arrived! The One with the Blackout. In this episode, Tiana and Natalie cover what NBC's inspiration was behind this episode and it's place in TV history. They discuss if passion is overrated as Ross suggests, and give some background on the famous Victoria Secret model, Jill Goodacre. Hear them translate what Paolo is saying in Italian, and if a phone would work or not in a blackout. This time, it's Natalie breaking the rules with her Frenemy, as Tiana gives her mug to a brand new friend!Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotnyInstagram: @thepivotpodEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Episode 6 has arrived! The One with the Butt. This episode opens with some special behind the scenes info about that mysterious moving beam in Monica and Rachel's apartment, followed by a special musical number inspired by FREUD! Next up, Tiana and Natalie give their thoughts on monogamy, why you should always use a coaster, and if they think they would be good roommates to one another.  Find out what outfit Tiana considers perfection and why Phoebe is the worst offender when it comes to her outfits. Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotnyInstagram: @thepivotpodEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Episode 5 has arrived! The One with the East German Laundry Detergent. Tiana and Natalie open the episode by talking about some behind the scenes info on the infamous fountain from the opening credits, then move on to judging adults who don't know how to do their own laundry. They discuss what it's like to break up with someone, what is one of their least favorite story lines of the show, ever, and the introduction of Janice! Natalie gives a run down of what is in Tiki Death Punch, while Tiana explains what the heck is Cocktails in Appalachia. As always, find out who is this week's Best Friend and who is the Frenemy!Hosts: Tiana Wasinger and Natalie NovotnyInstagram: @thepivotpodEmail: donttakemywind@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.