Spotted: A Gossip Girl Podcast

Finally, a Gossip Girl episode title based on Cars (2006).Follow Spotted: @spotted_pod on Instagram and TwitterFollow Cass and Els: @thefakecass and @activesandalEdits by CassLogo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Theme by Tracie Kunzika (@zikavirus97)Go Sip, Girl recommendations: PigsPrettyPicks (vintage shop on Instagram)Ways of Seeing by John BergerThe Sopranos (streaming on HBOMax)Who Am I? (new Pale Waves album)Frasier (streaming on Hulu) 

Iowa finally makes a guest appearance in Gossip Girl!Follow Spotted: @spotted_pod on Instagram and TwitterFollow Cass and Els: @thefakecass and @activesandalEdits by CassLogo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Theme by Tracie Kunzika (@zikavirus97)Go Sip, Girl recommendations: Hannibal (available on Netflix)Weird Science (YouTube)If Walls Could Talk: The History of the Home (BBC, available on YouTube)

Follow Spotted: @spotted_pod on Instagram and TwitterFollow Cass and Els: @thefakecass and @activesandalEdits by Elsie and CassLogo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Theme by Tracie Kunzika (@zikavirus97)Go Sip, Girl recommendations: Dance ChurchFetch the Bolt Cutters - Fiona Apple

Cass and Els actually talk about Gossip Girl this time! The pals get vulnerable discussing the complexities of adoption, Hooter's, and the Venga Boys. They also ask the question "Who the hell is watching both In the Realm of the Senses and Gossip Girl?" Follow Spotted: @spotted_pod on Instagram and TwitterFollow Cass and Els: @thefakecass and @activesandalEdits by Elsie and CassLogo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Theme by Tracie Kunzika (@zikavirus97)Go Sip, Girl recommendations: The Venga BoysJennifer's Body (2009)Too Many Cooks (Adult Swim, YouTube)A Crime to Remember (Investigation Discovery, on Hulu)Solving the mystery of Stonehenge

We're baaaaaack! Spotted is back and this time, it's personal! Cass and Els talk about how hot Rufus looks in sweaters, cybering with strangers in chatrooms, which chipmunk from Alvin and the Chipmunks they would marry, and whether the Simpsons ripped off Gossip Girl (the answer may surprise you!). I promise we also talk about Gossip Girl! Really, we do! Follow Spotted: @spotted_pod on Instagram and TwitterFollow Cass and Els: @thefakecass and @activesandalEdits by Elsie and CassLogo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Theme by Tracie Kunzika (@zikavirus97)Go Sip, Girl recommendations: Super Mario Bros. (1993)Holes (2003)The Wicked + the Divine (Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie)"The Good Life," Sammy Rae & The Friends (available on Spotify)

Right before the Big Quarantine, the girls are joined by Eric Moore (comedian, musician, sweet friend) to chat about cartoons, rural white people ruining words, and our impending pandemic doom. But in a fun way! Follow Spotted: @spotted_pod on Instagram and TwitterFollow Eric: @ericterrymoore Follow Cass and Els: @thefakecass and @activesandalEdits by ElsieLogo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Theme by Tracie Kunzika (@zikavirus97)Recommendations: Ed, Edd, n Eddy (Cartoon Network, 1999 - 2008)High Fidelity (Hulu, 2020 - )East of Eden by John SteinbeckLittle Women (2019)Better Vision - Boy Rex (streaming on Spotify)Assassination Nation (2018)

"I frequently have to remind myself I'm watching Gossip Girl, not Citizen Kane."We're back, baby! The gals are joined by comedian Alex Collyard, guest of our lost episode 109, for a do-over. We're talking therapy, we're talking private investigators, we're talking about how much we hate Aaron. Follow Spotted: @spotted_pod on Instagram and TwitterFollow Alex: @alexcollyard Follow Cass and Els: @thefakecass and @activesandalEdits by CassLogo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Theme by Tracie Kunzika (@zikavirus97)Recommendations: Live - Tig NotaroLove is Blind (Netflix)BRIDEY (streaming on Spotify)Greener Grass (streaming on Hulu)

Cass and Els are joined by Sarah Black (comedian, host of podcast Please Save Me) to chat about our new dad, Cyrus Rose, Jenny's bad business sense, and the definitive list of the only musicals white, rural high schools and community theatres should ever be allowed to do. Follow Spotted: @spotted_pod on Instagram and TwitterFollow Sarah: @sablackFollow Cass and Els: @thefakecass and @activesandalEdits by Nate Lamkin (@nateliterally)Logo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Theme by Tracie Kunzika (@zikavirus97)Recommendations mentioned in this episode: Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John CarreyrouVillainous (board game from Ravensburger)BestDressed (YouTube)

Cass and Els are joined by actor, comedian, and Democracy lover and protector Zak Kinnaird to talk about Instagram oopsies, big time crushes, the last impact of Dreamworks' Trolls, and, most importantly, remind you to register to vote!!Follow Spotted: @spotted_pod on Instagram and TwitterFollow Zak: @zakinnaird, @coldreads_hotscripts, @sincerely.chicago on InstagramFollow Cass and Els: @thefakecass and @activesandalEdits by CassLogo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Theme by Tracie Kunzika (@zikavirus97)Recommendations mentioned in this episode: Trolls: The Movie American FactoryDoja Cat, "Cyber Sex" Schitt's CreekMalcolm in the MiddleSincerely, ChicagoVoting!

Cass and Els are joined by comedian, writer, and dear friend Brigid Neary to talk about hot Jennifer Aniston-Brad Pitt takes, Josh Hutcherson's health, and what if Chuck Bass was Jim Halpert. Follow Spotted: @spotted_pod on Instagram and TwitterFollow Brigid (in Ireland!): @neary_brigid on Twitter and @brigid.neary on InstagramFollow Cass and Els: @thefakecass and @activesandalEdits by CassLogo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Theme by Tracie Kunzika (@zikavirus97)Recommendations mentioned in this episode: ManRepeller.comNotes to Self by Emilie PineThe Circle (Netflix)The 1975, "Sincerity is Scary"No Dogs in Space (Spotify)The Stooges

We couldn't remember if this was one of the Steve Carrell movies where he makes miniature dolls! (Unfortunately, it isn't).Cass and Els are joined by comedian Elise Fernandez to talk about Billy Bass, wholesome Twitter exchanges, and how these kids need to start pantsing each other already! Follow Spotted: @spotted_pod on Instagram and TwitterFollow Elise: @dads_newgirlfriend, @biggaywitchpod, @diamondcomedyhour, @ladylikechicagoFollow Cass and Els: @thefakecass and @activesandalEdits by Nate Lamkin Logo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Theme by Tracie Kunzika (@zikavirus97)Recommendations mentioned in this episode: David and Goliath by Malcolm GladwellThe Sopranos (HBO) Shot in the Dark (Netflix)The Circle (Netflix)Mandy (2018) Jubilee (YouTube)

New Haven could wait, but we couldn't! Guest Ben Flores (comedian, co-host of the podcast Please Save Me) joins us as our resident Yale fact checker and Penn Badgley fanboy. We chat about Blair's blatant plagiarism and Follow Spotted: @spotted_pod on Instagram and TwitterFollow Ben Flores: @bensfloresFollow Cass and Els: @thefakecass and @activesandalEdits by Nate Lamkin Logo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Theme by Tracie Kunzika (@zikavirus97)Recommendations mentioned in this episode: Margin Call (2011)Savages by Don WinslowThe Souvenir (2019)EveryDollar Budgeting app (iOS, Android)Buried Diamond (@burieddiamond)Master Chef Junior (Fox, streaming on Hulu)

"Nobody ever lives their life all the way up except Chuck Bass."It's just us this episode! Cass and Els chat about their New Years kisses, rural exes and, as always, our truly terrible 2008 hair.Follow Spotted: @spotted_pod on Instagram and TwitterFollow Cass and Els: @thefakecass and @activesandalEdits by CassLogo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Theme by Tracie Kunzika (@zikavirus97)Recommendations mentioned in this episode: Punching Up podcastCats (2019)Good Trouble (available on Netflix)'Fine Line' by Harry Styles (2019, available on Spotify)Earwyrms (bit.ly/earwyrms)

Take Your Greatest Fear And Multiply It By X(OXO).Join the gals and guest, comedian and student Maya Montrell while they talk about growing up among elite teens, horrible 2000s hairstyles, how much everyone hates Vanessa, and CAPES, CAPES, CAPES. Follow Maya: @theayamayapapaya Follow Spotted: @spotted_pod on Instagram and TwitterFollow Cass and Els: @thefakecass and @activesandalEdits by Nate Lamkin (@nateliterally)Logo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Theme by Tracie Kunzika (@zikavirus97)Recommendations mentioned in this episode: Watchmen (HBO)Watchmen by Alan MooreThe Thief Lord by Cornelia FunkeBioshock (2K Games) (XBOX, Playstation, PC)

"You either die a Jenny or live long enough to see yourself become a Chuck Bass."The gals gab with comedian Kennon McKinney (Tomi and Scottie, CODA) about this juicy episode, Elsie's childhood pet duck, boys who wear Joy Division shirts. We also introduce a brand new segment full, so listen up, folks! Follow Kennon: @gaykennon Follow Spotted: @spotted_pod on Instagram and TwitterFollow Cass and Els: @thefakecass and @activesandalEdits by Nate Lamkin (@nateliterally)Logo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Theme by Tracie Kunzika (@zikavirus97)Recommendations mentioned in this episode: The Boys (Amazon Prime)Fan Girl by Rainbow RowellJenny Slate: Stage Fright (Netflix)Eat Up by Ruby TandohHero by Perry MooreHigh School Musical: The Musical: The Series (Disney+)

Comedian Adam de la Feunte joins the gals to chat about this bonkers episode and what it was like to be a horny teen. And also a horny adult. This is a very horny episode, sorry Mom! Follow Adam de la Fuente: @adamfromthefountainFollow Spotted: @spotted_pod on Instagram and TwitterFollow Cass and Els: @thefakecass and @activesandalEdits by Nate Lamkin (@nateliterally)Logo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Theme by Tracie Kunzika (@zikavirus97)

We're back, baby! Cass and Els get back in the saddle with season 2. Shelly from Twin Peaks is here in the Hamptons and we compare all the characters to fish, so we're coming in strong!Follow Spotted: @spotted_pod on Instagram and TwitterFollow Cass and Els: @thefakecass and @activesandalEdits by Nate Lamkin (@nateliterally)Logo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Theme by Tracie Kunzika (@zikavirus97)

We did it, we did it! Cass and Els chat about the season one finale of Gossip Girl, how Elsie is feeling eighteen episodes in, and the gals get IN IT about watching this golden teenage drama in the year of our Lord 2019. Follow Spotted: @spotted_pod on Instagram and TwitterFollow Cass and Els: @thefakecass and @activesandalEdits by Nate Lamkin (@nateliterally)Logo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Theme by Tracie Kunzika (@zikavirus97) Email in your questions and comments to spottedpodcast@gmail.com to be featured on the season finale!

"Whoop dee scoop dee, people are dead."Things get serious in this episode with guest and Gossip Girl superfan Alison Limke (@chickfilalison). The pals talk about the horrors of phone calls, puke and rally, and saving themselves for the One Direction boys.Follow Alison: @chickfilalisonFollow Spotted: @spotted_pod on Instagram and TwitterFollow Cass and Els: @thefakecass and @activesandalEdits by Nate Lamkin (@nateliterally)Logo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Theme by Tracie Kunzika (@zikavirus97) Email in your questions and comments to spottedpodcast@gmail.com to be featured on the season finale!

Comedian and Bugle Boy Alosha Robinson joins the gals to chat about the fashionable extras, the cliche coming out episode of every teen show, Alosha's bad boy past, and jocks in love.Follow Alosha: @heynicejobFollow Spotted: @spotted_pod on Instagram and TwitterFollow Cass and Els: @thefakecass and @activesandalEdits by Nate Lamkin (@nateliterally)Logo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Theme by Tracie Kunzika (@zikavirus97) Email in your questions and comments to spottedpodcast@gmail.com to be featured on the season finale!

Comedian Richie Owens prepares for his move to New York by joining Cass and Els to chat about Manhattan's elite, many other teen dramas, Richie's Chuck-alike brother, and whether Cass is responsible for a national tragedy. Follow Richie: @iamrichieowens, @jackingoffpodcastFollow Spotted: @spotted_pod on Instagram and TwitterFollow Cass and Els: @thefakecass and @activesandalEdits by Nate Lamkin (@nateliterally)Logo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Theme by Tracie Kunzika (@zikavirus97) Email in your questions and comments to spottedpodcast@gmail.com to be featured on the season finale!

JENNY in my red Valentino? Super friend Nish John joins Cass and Elsie to discuss The Blair Bitch Project, ASMR kisses, hygge, the horror of surprise parties and Jenny Humphrey's shitty attitude. Also: Is Paul Giamatti Serena's mystery admirer? Follow Nish: unitednations.com/nishFollow Spotted: @spotted_pod on Instagram and TwitterEdits by Nate Lamkin (@nateliterally)Logo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Theme by Tracie Kunzika (@zikavirus97) Email in your questions and comments to spottedpodcast@gmail.com to be featured on the season finale!

Elena Bruess (Chicago area writer and co-host of Science FM) joins Els and Cass to talk about this action packed episode. We've got power clashing, we've got sex positivity, we've got dirty horses and Matt Damon! Follow Elena: @sciencefm, @ellevarelaFollow Spotted: @spotted_pod on Instagram and TwitterEdits by Nate Lamkin (@nateliterally)Logo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Theme by Tracie Kunzika (@trunzika)

After a well-deserved and VERY planned Christmas break, we're back! Cass and Els meet up with newly minted DOCTORS Peter and Paige to discuss (and argue) about Prime Minister Queller, Nate's catch phrase, and everyone argues with Peter about every character in the show. Follow Spotted: @spotted_pod on Instagram and TwitterEdits by Nate Lamkin (@nateliterally)Logo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Theme by Tracie Kunzika (@trunzika)

Make the yuletide GAY! Cass and Elsie sit down with Spencer Blair (Please Make This, Desks and Dayjobs, Droday) to talk about gas station meet cutes, Dan's horribly mediocre New Yorker essay, and b00bies! Follow Spencer: @spencerdblair, @pleasemakethispod, @desksanddayjobsFollow Spotted: @spotted_pod on Instagram and TwitterEdits by Nate Lamkin (@nateliterally)Logo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Theme by Tracie Kunzika (@trunzika)

"You know how I feel about my grandmother but I'd sell her for a drink."C. and E. return with guest Elizabeth Thompson (Aurora Rocket) to talk about debutante balls, James Cameron's 1997 masterpiece that is Titanic, Grandma Cici's sick burns, and, as always, rich, hot teens! Follow Spotted: @spotted_pod on Instagram and TwitterFollow Elizabeth: @aurora_rocket on InstagramHarlequin Girls: @harlequingirls_burlesqueEdits by Nate Lamkin (@nateliterally)Logo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Theme by Tracie Kunzika (@trunzika)

I can't believe this - Nate forgot Blair's effing birthday! Sweet friend and Chicago funny boy David Tarantino joins C. and E. to talk about Guitar Hero, share astrology signs, and remind us all to just say the word SEX already. Follow Spotted: @spotted_pod on Instagram and TwitterFollow David: @thegoodboy.jpgEdits by Nate Lamkin (@nateliterally)Logo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Theme by Tracie Kunzika (@trunzika)

Bow chicka bow wow! In this very sexy episode, C., E., and guest and friend Liz Getty (Desks and Dayjobs, Comedy Overload, Slide into Your DMs) razz about death threats, 2000s pop punk, and DOING IT. Follow Spotted: @spotted_pod on Instagram and TwitterFollow Liz: @gizletty, @desksanddayjobsEdits by Nate Lamkin (@nateliterally)Logo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Theme by Tracie Kunzika (@trunzika)

Blessed be the Upper East Side. Cass and Els chat about the masquerade ball of the century, the vast diversity of The CW/WB, what even is the purpose of jewelry, and their new band, Not Your Father's Cocaine. Follow Spotted: @spotted_pod on Instagram and TwitterEdits by Nate Lamkin (@nateliterally)Logo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Theme by Tracie Kunzika (@trunzika)

Ain't no party like a Waldorf party, 'cause a Waldorf party ruins lives! Laura Petro (comedian, film producer, writer, all around wonderful pal) joins C. & E. to talk about slumber party horror stories, queer sex safety tips, and *~*MURDER*~*?!?Follow Spotted: @spotted_pod on Instagram and TwitterFollow Laura: @laura_nicole_petro, @iswearitsnotboring, @meggie_and_lauraEdits by Nate Lamkin (@nateliterally)Logo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Theme by Tracie Kunzika (@trunzika)

C. and E. have their first guest! Writer, comedian, and sweet friend Meggie Gates joins us to talk about Chuck's bad basketball outfit, how we all learned about sex for the first time, and what it's like to be a member of the Iowa elite. Follow Meggie: @meggie_gates on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Spotted: @spotted_pod on Twitter and Instagram.Logo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Theme by Tracie Kunzika (@trunzika)

It's Ivy Week on the Upper East Side! Proud state school graduates C. and E. discuss Ivy League schools, Fergie's illustrious and inspiring career, the tragic plight of the upper middle class Humphrey family, and very bad dates with rich folks. Instagram: @spotted_podTwitter: @spotted_podLogo by Elsie How (@activesandal)Music by Tracie Kunzika (@trunzika)

Hey there, Podcasters! C. and E. discuss Episode 102: The Wild Brunch, Dan Humphrey's daily commute, and the miracle of the mighty key. Instagram: @spottedpod Twitter: @spotted_pod Logo by Elsie How (@activesandal) Music by Tracie Kunzika (@trunzika)

Hey there, Upper East Siders! Welcome to Spotted: An (Unauthorized) Gossip Girl Podcast.Elsie has never seen a single episode of Gossip Girl before. Cass has been watching Gossip Girl on a loop since 2014. Together, C. and E. watch every juicy, scandalous episode of The CW's Gossip Girl and talk about each and every moment.Today, C. and E. start off talking about some Gossip Girl history and the pilot episode of the hit teen drama. Episode 101, PilotOriginal US air date: September 19, 2007Logo art: Elsie HowBeats: Tracie Kunzika