The Community Rewatch Podcast

While Mythic Quest has unfortunately been cancelled, that won't stop us from talking about the show's universe! So we're back this summer to unpack the four episode anthology spin-off series, Side Quest.Jenn (@notajenny) and Chels (@chels725) talk all about the first episode, "Song and Dance." They dissect the episode's depictions of anxiety, self-sabotage, and imposter syndrome, talk about how much they love Maude, why the episode hit them harder than they expected, and the inclusion of Ian in the plot.Enjoy, all!Our recommended media:SinnersThe Wedding BanquetThe Irrational (Peacock) which was tragically cancelled after we recorded this episodeMentioned in this episode:Sharai's podcast advice thread on Bluesky.Our episode with Karen David!Follow Chels:The Q Division: A James Bond Movie Marathon PodcastSerializd LetterboxdGlitterjawFollow us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Twitter for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

Welcome back to Apartment 4D where the Nick/Jess tension and flirtation is starting to build in this week's great New Girl episode, "Pepperwood."Jenn (@notajenny) and Jaime (@jaimepoland) have returned to talk all about a hilarious B-story involving roommate "pogos," Jess trying her best to get through to the adults in her creative writing class, Nick doing everything he can to protect Jess, a whole episode of shenanigans including Nick's alter ego, Nick constantly saying "Jessica," and also did we mention a lot of flirting?Enjoy, all! We'll be back soon enough for "Cooler" (Part 1)!Our recommended media:"Full Moon Over Freedom" by Angelina M. Lopez"I'll Be Gone for Christmas" by Georgia K. BooneFollow us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Twitter for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

If Yellowjackets is back, that means that your recap crew has officially returned too! Chels (@chels725), Sharai (@sharai), and Jesse (@speakupjesse) are back to recap season 3 of the show featuring their favorite little cannibals. This week they discuss the first two episodes of the season, "It Girl" and "Dislocation." Teen Natalie is a single mom who works two jobs, who hates her kids and never stops. Teen Shauna's dark descent continues as she brings a knife to a lip fight. The group breaks down the scenes D.A.R.E. should've been showing everyone in elementary school. Meanwhile, our adults are not coping with Natalie's passing. Misty is feeling guilt for the first time in her life, while Tai and Van are living the hottest toxic rom-com. Plus Shauna has to protect her family from Lottie after she leaves the facility for the differently sane. Follow Sharai:InstagramDread CentralA Nightmare on Fierce StreetBlerdy Massacre Hey YOU: A You Recap PodcastALTER TapesFollow Chels:The Q Division: A James Bond Movie Marathon PodcastSerializd LetterboxdGlitterjawFollow Jesse:InstagramBlueSkyFollow us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Twitter for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

Though Eoin (@EoinDaily) is gone this week, the rest of the reality TV and soaps rewatch crew has returned. Join Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@thoughtsbypaige) as they recap their favorite unscripted and scripted dramas.The queens are tasked with recording and performing songs based on iconic Drag Race monologues a la "Now That's What I Call Music!" commercials. The drag delusion is thick with Joella as she pays homage to Doctor Who's Lady Cassandra on the runway. Plus, Onya Nurve continues to snatch the podcasters' hearts. Elsewhere, the Traitors continue to get messy and target each other. Is Danielle playing a messy game coming for Carolyn instead of Boston Rob? Did the three bro gamers ruin the game? Plus, Chrishell gives a Daytime Emmy-worthy performance after she targets a fellow Bambi. Mentioned in this episode:RuPaul's Drag Race season 17, episode 4The Traitors U.S. season 3, episode 5Beyond the GatesGeneral Hospital Doctor Who The Challenge All Stars Love Island UK All StarsFollow Paige:InstagramBlueSkyTikTokFollow Jesse:InstagramBlueSkyFollow Eoin:InstagramLetterboxdBlueSkyFollow Chels:The Q Division: A James Bond Movie Marathon PodcastSerializd LetterboxdGlitterjawFollow us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Twitter for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

It's our 200th episode!

It's the penultimate episode of Mythic Quest this season, and that means a lot of characters are coming to terms with their next steps. There's a lot of FaceTime involved. It's time to discuss "Telephone"!Jenn (@notajenny) and Chels (@chels725) are back to discuss David's frazzled energy in this episode, the entire episode being an actual game of "telephone," a cliffhanger decision for Poppy, what Jo, Dana, and Rachel are going to do now, and the decision for Brad between love and money.Plus, they end the episode by Jenn putting on her best poker face when she asks Chels for her finale predictions/wishlists for each of the characters.Enjoy the episode!Our recommended media:Get Millie Black (HBO Max)Picture This (Amazon Prime)Starstruck (HBO Max)If you're a Community fan and want to get some exclusive merch, scripts, etc., you can check out Megan Ganz's auction items on her Linktree. All proceeds go toward supporting the Wrexham Miners Project. You can also donate to her marathon.Follow us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Twitter for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

Every season, Mythic Quest delivers us an excellent standalone episode, and this year we get to know more about Brendan in "Rebrand"!Jenn (@notajenny) and Chels (@chels725) are joined by their podcasting pal David (Gimmicks; Are You My Mother?; Fear Coded) to talk all about the theme of this episode, exploring what it means to grow up, parasocial relationships, talk about Ian's brief appearance, Charlie Day's heart-wrenching and Emmy-worthy monologue, Shannon's relationship with her son, and more. Chels makes us rank our top two standalone episodes of the show so far and we also all discuss what is and is not a "bottle episode."Enjoy, all!Our recommended media:"The Viral Underclass: The Human Toll When Inequality and Disease Collide" by Dr. Steven ThrasherRuPaul's Drag Race: UntuckedBeyond the Gates (CBS/Paramount+)With Love, Meghan (Netflix)If you're a Community fan and want to get some exclusive merch, scripts, etc., you can check out Megan Ganz's auction items on her Linktree. All proceeds go toward supporting the Wrexham Miners Project. You can also donate to her marathon.Follow us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Twitter for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

On this week's Mythic Quest episode, Ian and Poppy's relationship finally fractures as David and Rachel appear before Congress. We're talking about "The Room Where It Happens"!Jenn (@notajenny) and Chels (@chels725) are joined by their lovely friends Sharai (A Nightmare on Fierce Street; Blerdy Massacre) and Emmy-nominated writer Alrinthea! They all discuss the Congressional hearing that went awry, Carol using Brad and Jo to solve her problem, Dana going to lunch with Ian and Poppy, and the painful, emotional Ian/Poppy fight. (Where they lament, once again, that Rob and Charlotte don't have Emmys for this show.)Enjoy, all!Our recommended media:We're All Gonna DieBeyond the Gates (CBS/Paramount+)Sing Sing Tramell Tillman in Severance (Apple TV+)Mentioned in this episode:Watch Colman Domingo tell the incredibly romantic story of how he met his husband!100 organizations supporting trans people in all 50 states.

This week on our Mythic Quest rewatch, it's time for a poker game that contains some pretty high stakes.Jenn (@notajenny) and Chels (@chels725) are joined by friends and former guests, Matt from Communiess (@communiess) and Elyse (@princessbilbo) to discuss "The Fish and the Whale"!The group talks about Brad trying to outsmart David in poker, what they thought of the 5-month time jump, Ian trying to be liked by David's friends, Poppy's hilarious and heartwarming baby shower, and more.Enjoy!Our recommended media:Shin Godzilla (plus the podcast episode about it)Land of Women (Apple TV+)Acapulco (Apple TV+)Eric Michael GarciaTracy Ifeachor in The Pitt"White Tears/Brown Scars" by Ruby HamadValerie Burns' cozy mystery booksIf you're a Community fan and want to get some exclusive merch, scripts, etc., you can check out Megan Ganz's auction items on her Linktree. All proceeds go toward supporting the Wrexham Miners Project. You can also donate to her marathon.Follow us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Twitter for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

This week, Poppy deals with some news: she's pregnant! We're back to talk all about "Second Skeleton."Jenn (@notajenny) and Chels (@chels725) have so many thoughts about this hilarious, heartfelt episode. (We adore you, Ashly Burch!) They talk all about Poppy's fears of being a bad mom, how Ian tries to help, and what they think of Shannon being the person who ultimately gives Poppy the best advice. Jenn and Chels go on a slight tangent about awards shows and wonder why in the world Rob and Charlotte don't yet have acting Emmys for this show.They then talk about Dana meeting her new enemy and Brad getting a surprising storyline.Enjoy!Our recommended media:National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest (tickets | trailer)Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim podcastMentioned in the episode:Danny Pudi, Ashly Burch, and Jessie Ennis' appearance on @fter midnight with Taylor Tomlinson.Follow us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Twitter for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

It's time for an Agatha Christie-style murder mystery party this week on Mythic Quest. Who's ready for "The Villain's Feast"?Jenn (@notajenny) and Chels (@chels725) have returned to talk about this absolute banger of an episode with the very funny and talented writers of it: Megan Ganz and Humphrey Ker! (Their adorable pug Hilda also makes an appearance in this episode. Go follow her adventures on her Instagram.) They tell us how the episode came to be, writing it together, what it was like for Megan to direct it, and share some incredible Easter eggs (that will make you want to rewatch the episode immediately). The group also talks about the two big surprises in the episode, why bringing Storm into this co-worker game night was important, Ian and Poppy's relationship this season, and so much more.Enjoy!P.S. You can watch Humphrey on Hulu's Welcome to Wrexham, and support Meg by watching Mythic Quest! If you're in the U.K., you can also buy tickets to Sherlock Holmes and the Twelve Days of Christmas.Our recommended media:"Bewitched" by LaufeyBlack Ops (BBC One)Beyond the Gates (CBS/Paramount+)A Buteau-ful Mind at Radio City Music Hall & Welcome to Buteaupia (Netflix)Babes (Hulu)Survival of the Thickest (Netflix)Follow us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Twitter for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

While Paige (@thoughtsbypaige) is sick, Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Eoin (@EoinDaily) return to talk all about their favorite reality shows and soaps!The gang covers the first design challenge of the season and wonders why, after 17 seasons, some queens still don't take a sewing class. Tensions are high as some queens tattle on others for not using the provided materials, while others are thick in their drag delusion. Elsewhere, our Traitors are making bold and messy moves as egos take over and the fight to be the king of the castle emboldens them to target each other. The misogyny deepens during the challenges as the gamer bros continue looking out for one another. Plus, it's Boston Rob vs. Bob the Drag Queen at the roundtable! Mentioned in this episode:Taylor Hale Big Brother finale speechRuPaul's Drag Race season 17 episode 3The Traitors U.S. season 3 episode 4The Traitors Canada season 2Beyond the GatesOne of Them DaysAs the World Turns 30 Rock Neighbors Doctor WhoHard TruthsMythic Quest  Follow Paige:As Read By PaigeTikTokFollow Jesse:InstagramFollow Eoin:InstagramLetterboxdDeborah Kerr - The Mixed ReviewsFollow Chels:The Q Division: A James Bond Movie Marathon PodcastLetterboxdSerializdFollow us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Twitter for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

Who's ready for a Warrior Within day? That's what some of the Mythic Quest crew is up to this week, and we're back to talk all about it!Jenn (@notajenny.bsky.social) and Chels (@chels725.bsky.social) are joined by their talented podcaster and writer friend Sharai (@sharai.bsky.social) to discuss a hilarious A-story with Ian, David, and Jo (as well as talk a lot about why Jo is their MVP of the episode). They also talk about a storyline about Brad trying to teach Rachel and Dana the value of money, and why it was so necessary for Poppy to take a day off with Storm. Plus, they discuss the already-growing rift between Ian and Poppy. And finally, Chels decides to do some Mythic Quest-themed astrology for the crew, and it is scarily accurate.Enjoy!Our recommended media:Today in Gay podcastScam Goddess (Freeform/Hulu)Couples Therapy podcast episode with Rose MatafeoStarstruck (HBO Max)Mentioned in the episode:Jessie Ennis' behind-the-scenes Instagram video.Follow us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Twitter for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

Welcome back to Apartment 4D, everyone!It's a new year, and Jenn (@notajenny.bsky.social) and Jaime (@jaimepoland.bsky.social) have returned to bring you more New Girl coverage in 2025. As we head into the final half of season 2, it's time to talk about "A Father's Love."They unpack the debut appearance of Walt Miller, Nick's complex relationship with his dad, Jess' desire to help, and a B-story that was... well, it happened. Plus Jenn and Jaime talk, obviously, about Nick and Jess' growing relationship and the episode's ending.Enjoy!Our recommended media:"The Stand-In" by Lily Chu"Forbidden" by Beverly JenkinsDiscover resources and ways to help people impacted by the fires in Los Angeles.Follow us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Twitter for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

It's a brand-new season of Mythic Quest and we're so excited to return to talk all about our favorite chaotic coworkers!Jenn (@notajenny.bsky.social) and Chels (@chels725.bsky.social) are back to discuss the two-episode premiere: "Boundaries" and "1,000%"! They talk all about Dana's new position of power, Poppy's boyfriend, Jo's quest to be the best assistant, Sue and Carol's returns, Ian and Poppy's new dynamic as partners, and so much more!Enjoy, all!Our recommended media:Hard TruthsLaid (Peacock)Follow Chels:The Q Division: A James Bond Movie Marathon PodcastLetterboxdSerializdFollow us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Twitter for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), Paige (@thoughtsbypaige), and Eoin (@EoinDaily) are back talking all their favorite reality shows and soaps!The gang breaks down all the confusing interpretations of the "Is It Cake?" runway on Drag Race and the banning of Marie Antoinette-inspired runways. Chels and Jesse learn the power of prayer, and the team sets a record for how many times you can say "butt" on a podcast! Plus, which queen responded to Chels in the middle of the episode airing?Then they breakdown the first three episodes of The Traitors U.S. season 3 and how the group chat predicted our selected Traitors before the premiere. Are we in for another iconic season, or will misogyny cast a shadow over the castle?Gloria Stuart — Titanic alternate endingJodie Foster Coppertone commercialMerritt Wever Emmy speechRuPaul's Drag Race season 17The Traitors U.S. season 382nd Golden GlobesThe SubstanceI'm Still HereGuiding LightDays of our LivesBeyond the GatesYellowjacketsDesperate HousewivesSeveranceMythic Quest  Follow Paige:As Read By PaigeTikTokFollow Jesse:InstagramFollow Eoin:InstagramLetterboxdFollow Chels:The Q Division: A James Bond Movie Marathon PodcastLetterboxdSerializdFollow us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Twitter for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@thoughtsbypaige) are back talking all their favorite reality shows and soaps!The gang has returned to talk about the premiere of RuPaul's Drag Race. Before they do, they reflect on The Vivenne's recent passing and her impact on their lives.

We're back for one last time in 2024 with some New Girl rewatches. (And just in time, because we're inching closer to "Cooler" every day.) This time we're pulling double duty and discussing "Santa" and "Cabin."Jenn and Jaime (@jaimepoland.bsky.social) first discuss the show's second Christmas episode, "Santa." They talk about how this episode works as a holiday one, how they feel about Angie as a character, and the return of Dr. Sam. Next up, they talk about "Cabin" where we see the last of Angie, get some Nick/Jess set-up, and also have a really bad B-story (listen to Lamorne Morris, Hannah Simone, and Olivia Munn talk about it on The Messaround's "Cabin" episode starting around minute 9 here).Enjoy, everyone and see you for more New Girl in 2025! Our recommended media:Meet Me Next Christmas (Netflix)Mead Mishaps Series by Kimberly LemmingFollow us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Twitter for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

This week we're talking about zombie novels, adjusted schedules, and a few existential crises. It's time for "Eggs"!Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) break down why this episode is so significant for the sitcom, New Girl episodes written by women, Schmidt's revelation about being in love with Cece, Nick procrastinating writing his novel, and an emotional story for Cece.Enjoy!Our recommended media:How to Die Alone (Hulu)"Do Me a Favor" by Cathy YardleyFollow us on Twitter and Instagram for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@paigenkiser) are back talking all their favorite reality shows and soaps! The gang is back recapping the first week of Big Brother 26 and LaLaPaRuZa on Drag Race All Stars. Paige takes us through the filler season of Grey's Anatomy, while Chels is frustrated with General Hospital  and The Bold and the Beautiful. Jesse catches us up on The Guiding Light, Reva Shayne's second marriage to Josh Lewis, and her adventures in San Cristobel. Watchlist:Big Brother 26RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 9Grey's Anatomy season 20The Guiding LightDays of our LivesGeneral Hospital The Bold and the Beautiful Follow Paige:As Read By PaigeTikTokFollow Chels:The Q Division: A James Bond Movie Marathon PodcastLetterboxdBlueSkySerializdFollow ongoing reality TV and soaps discussions:Reality & Soaps Rewatch PodFollow us on Twitter and Instagram for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

We're releasing this episode before American and Canadian Thanksgiving but we hope you enjoy it nevertheless. That's right: it's time to discuss New Girl's second Thanksgiving episode, "Parents."Jenn is joined by Jaime (@elspunko) and returning friend and journalist Alicia (@AliciaGilstorf) to talk all about this guest star-centered holiday episode! The group talks about the loft's unsuccessful Thanksgivings, Schmidt trying to prove himself to his cousin (guest star Rob Riggle), and the fact that Jess attempts to enact a Parent Trap scheme on her divorced parents (guest stars Rob Reiner and Jamie Lee Curtis) ... not for the first time.Enjoy, all!Content warning beginning at the 1:20:39 minute-mark for discussion about a book that features a plot line involving suicide.Our recommended media:Simone Biles Rising (Netflix)SPRINT (Netflix)"How to End a Love Story" by Yulin KuangInterview With The Vampire (AMC+/Netflix)Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

Jess is still unemployed and is also on her period, both of which affect the loft dynamic in New Girl's iconic episode, "Menzies"!Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) are joined by TV writer and friend Alrinthea (@alrinthea) to talk all about this episode which features: a puppy in a cup, Nick trying (and failing) to deal with his anger, Winston's sympathy PMS, and Schmidt embarking on his own personal journey.Enjoy, all!Our recommended media:"Just Playing House" by Farah HeronYo Gabba GabbaLand (Apple TV+)Fancy Dance (Apple TV+)Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@paigenkiser) are back talking all their favorite reality shows and soaps! The gang is back recapping design challenges and Rusicals on All Stars. Paige researches upcoming Traitors contestants on their home shows. Then Jesse catches the gals up on the wild happenings of Reva Shayne. Chels is loving actors taking on multiple roles and the adventures of two General Hospital actors on Days of our Lives. Watchlist:RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (episodes 9x08 & 9x09)Guiding LightDays of our LivesBig Brother 26Vanderpump RulesFollow Paige:As Read By PaigeTikTokFollow Chels:The Q Division: A James Bond Movie Marathon PodcastLetterboxdBlueSkySerializdFollow ongoing reality TV and soaps discussions:Reality & Soaps Rewatch PodFollow us on Twitter and Instagram for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

Happy Halloween (in summertime), y'all! We're entering a season of holiday-themed TV episodes of New Girl and we're excited about it!Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) are joined this week by their podcasting pal Catrina (@CatrinaTParker) to unpack all the hilarity and drama of the appropriately-titled "Halloween."This week's New Girl rewatch focuses on a story where Jess puts her heart on the line with Sam, Schmidt annoys Robby and Cece, while Winston and Shelby finally break up and Nick deals with his own relationship woes.Enjoy!Our recommended media:"The 7-10 Split" by Karmen LeeFine Beats & Cheeses podcast"Black Widow: A Sad-Funny Journey Through Grief for People Who Normally Avoid Books with Words Like 'Journey' in the Title" by Leslie Gray Streeter"A Love Song for Ricki Wilde" by Tia WilliamsWe Are Lady Parts (Peacock)Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@paigenkiser) are back talking all their favorite reality shows and soaps! The gang is back to recap all the shows they watched during Pride Month, including an odd collection of Drag Race challenges and soap stars joining Housewives. Jesse breaks down Guiding Light's iconic child actors Brittany Snow and Hayden Panettiere and Chels is loving the 70s, 80s, and 90s flashbacks on Days of Our Lives.Watchlist:RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (episodes 9x04-9x07)Guiding LightDays of Our LivesReal Housewives of Beverly HillsVanderpump RulesFollow Paige:As Read By PaigeTikTokFollow Chels:LetterboxdBlueSkySerializdThis episode was recorded during Pride Month!

Welcome back to Apartment 4D where unfortunately some of our best friends are fighting with each other in "Models."Jenn is back with Jaime (@elspunko) to talk through the conflicts between Jess and Cece, as well as Schmidt and Nick. They unpack friendship expectations, Jess' response to Cece's career, Schmidt's emotional vulnerability, and maybe the most iconic exchange in the show thus far: "gave me cookie, got you cookie."

Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@paigenkiser) are back talking all their favorite reality shows and soaps! The gang discusses the lackluster Survivor 46 finale and the internet's obsession with certain players. Then the gang breaks down Snatch Game of Love on All Stars 9 before turning back time to their favorite scripted and non-scripted soaps. Watchlist:Survivor 46 RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (episode 9x03)The Guiding LightDays of our LivesThe Bold and the BeautifulReal Housewives of Beverly HillsFollow Paige:As Read By PaigeTikTokFollow Chels:LetterboxdBlueSkySerializdHappy Pride month, friends!

Welcome back to another installment of our Tragically Cancelled TV series! This week's topic is extra painful since this show was initially renewed but then cancelled. It's time to talk all about Netflix's GLOW!Jenn is joined by her friends: host of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan (@mslroberts), and TV Guide senior editor Kelly (@_kellyq) to discuss what made this show so special, intersectionality in storytelling, representation, an incredibly talented supporting cast, how much they all adore Betty Gilpin and Alison Brie, and how the show navigated a variety of topics and tones.Enjoy, all!Our recommended media:Evil (CBS/Paramount+)Fancy Dance (Apple TV+)Acapulco (Apple TV+)Happy Pride month, friends!

It's only three episodes into the second season of New Girl, but we've already hit such a big Nick/Jess episode: "Fluffer"!Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) have returned to discuss Schmidt's feelings about his relationship with his father, a story involving Winston and Shelby (remember Shelby?!), and a Nick/Jess story that highlights the messy line between their friendship and something more. Hmm, wonder if that is foreshadowing anything this season...

Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@paigenkiser) are back talking all their favorite reality shows and soaps! The gang discusses their journey with "New Era" Survivor and major changes to the All Stars format before turning back time to their favorite scripted and non-scripted soaps. Watchlist:Survivor 46 RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (episodes 9x01 & 9x02)The Guiding LightThe Bold and the BeautifulDays of our LivesReal Housewives of Beverly HillsFollow Paige:As Read By PaigeTikTokFollow Chels:LetterboxdBlueSkySerializdSupport the ACLU of MissouriHappy Pride month, friends!

It's time for another installment in our Tragically Cancelled TV miniseries where we look back on shows that ended too soon. Up this week is the ABC musical comedy, Galavant!Jenn is joined by none other than Princess Isabella Maria Lucia Elisabetta herself, Karen David! Karen talks about the process of getting cast on Galavant, then she and Jenn discuss why the show's subversion of fairytale tropes is so delightful, the dynamic women of the series, Karen's behind-the-scenes memories, and what made Galavant a show that meant so much to so many people.Enjoy, everyone!You can follow Karen on:Twitter/XInstagramFacebookOur recommended media:Abbott Elementary (ABC/Hulu)"Brown Baby: A Memoir of Race, Family and Home" by Nikesh Shukla"We Who Produce Pearls" by Joanna Ho"Always Anjali" book series by Sheetal ShethGhosts (CBS/Paramount+)The Tiger Hunter (Amazon Prime)Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

Welcome to season 2 of New Girl, everyone! It's a jam-packed season of romantic tension, character growth, and unexpected surprises. And it all starts with the season's double premiere of "Re-launch" and "Katie"!Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) are joined by their friend Amanda (@fangirlw_oChill) to talk about the fallout from Schmidt and Cece's breakup in season 1, Jess being laid off, the introduction of Dr. Sam, and a Nick/Jess-centric season opener that sets the stage for what will happen later on.Enjoy, everyone!Our recommended media:The Marvels (Disney+)Nia DaCosta's episode of the Couples Therapy podcast"Mickey Chambers Shakes It Up" by Charish ReidAbbott Elementary (ABC/Hulu)Finding Mr. Height podcastFollow us on Twitter and Instagram for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

We're back for another Tragically Cancelled TV episode, and this time we're shifting our focus to a 2015 drama series on CBS called Limitless!Jenn is back with her friend Matt (@Communiess) to talk all about how they got into watching the show, what separated it from other dramas and procedurals of its time, the charismatic Jake McDorman, emotional moments the series didn't shy away from, a dynamic female lead character, and much more.Enjoy, everyone!Our recommended media:Shōgun (Hulu)Loot (Apple TV+)Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

Nick is moving in with Caroline and absolutely nothing goes wrong in the New Girl season 1 finale, "See Ya."Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) are rejoined by their friend Nicole (@NicoleAckman16) to talk all about how this season finale measures up. They discuss Nick's insecurities, Schmidt and Cece's demise, Jess' confession, and the dance party at the end of the episode. Plus, one last time this season: Things Nick Miller Did That Were Hot!Enjoy!Our recommended media:Grace Callaway's booksOut of Darkness (Amazon Prime)All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt (Amazon Prime)We have officially reached the end of our New Girl season 1 rewatch! Can you believe it? Stay tuned in the next few weeks because this spring we'll be starting season 2, where nothing notable happens at all.

Picking up from where we last left off in "Tomatoes," Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) have returned to talk all about "Backslide"!We discuss Nick and Caroline's toxic relationship, how Schmidt and Winston handle Nick backsliding, Paul's return (plus a problematic and odd storyline for Jess), Schmidt and Cece's emotional intimacy, and the sad note this episode ends on.There's only one more episode to go until we've reached the New Girl season one finale, so enjoy! Our recommended media:"A Love Song for Ricki Wilde" by Tia WilliamsThe Color Purple (HBO Max)Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

Nick decides to give up on women and try to go tomatoes on the loft's rooftop in New Girl's aptly-titled episode, "Tomatoes."Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) returned to talk about Russell and Jess' relationship woes, the (brief) reappearance of Shelby, Nick's inability to garden, Schmidt and Cece figuring out their relationship, an intense Nick/Jess fight, and the return of one of Nick's exes.And since this episode leaves us on a relationship cliffhanger, it's time for our first-ever TBD... So see you next week for "Backslide"!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

Note: This episode was recorded in the summer of 2023.It's family only as Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@paigenkiser) return to review RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 8.It's finale time and the gang is ready to talk about anything but the episode. With a winner that felt telegraphed since the beginning, the queens did their best to entertain and fill time until the inevitable crowning. Plus, we get into some of the behind-the-scenes drama of the finale and what changes we hope for next season. What did you think of this season? Follow Paige:As Read By PaigeFollow Chels:Untitled Cinema Gals ProjectLetterboxdSupport the ACLU of MissouriFollow us on Twitter and Instagram for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

Note: This episode was recorded in the summer of 2023.It's family only as Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@paigenkiser) return to review RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 8.Our eliminated queens are back to participate in the Fame Games Variety Show, fighting for a chance to multiply their viewer votes. It's math! Plus, we finally get our reading challenge that we've been begging for and our queens are given the chance to clear up some of this season's drama.  Tweet us with who you want to be America's next drag superstar.Follow Paige:As Read By PaigeFollow Chels:Untitled Cinema Gals ProjectLetterboxdSupport the ACLU of MissouriFollow us on Twitter and Instagram for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

Jess decides it's time to invite Russell into her world, so he stays at the loft in this week's New Girl rewatch of "Normal"!Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) invited their lovely friend Alrinthea (@alrinthea) on the podcast to talk all about Jess and Russell's relationship, the first ever game of True American, Winston's career woes, and more.Enjoy!Our recommended media:Past LivesThe audio book of "Honey and Spice" by Bolu Babalola"Seven Days in June" by Tia WilliamsFollow us on Twitter and Instagram for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

Note: This episode was recorded in the summer of 2023.Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@paigenkiser) are joined by their favorite guest Eoin Daly (@EoinDaily) to review RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 8. Our dearest Eoin joins the gang to recap an odd roast of the fantastic Carson Kressley. The show continued to telegraph the winner and frustrated us with how obvious things are. Then the family recaps an amazing makeover challenge with lesbians as the focus. They get into the history of the LGBTQ+ alphabet, language, and a heartbreaking elimination. Follow Paige:As Read By PaigeFollow Chels:Untitled Cinema Gals ProjectLetterboxdSupport the ACLU of MissouriFollow us on Twitter and Instagram for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

The secret about Schmidt and Cece hooking up is out! It's time for the aptly-titled "Secrets" in New Girl.Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) are back to talk about how Jess reacts to Cece's secret and their subsequent fight, plus Winston's Saturday outburst, Nick going to Schmidt for dating advice, and running a 10k in Los Angeles with no training.Enjoy!Our recommended media:Perfect Days"Take a Hint, Dani Brown" & "Act Your Age, Eve Brown" by Talia HibbertFollow us on Twitter and Instagram for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

Note: This episode was recorded in the summer of 2023.It's family only as Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@paigenkiser) return to review RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 8. The gang covers two episodes and the fantasy draft comes to an end for one of our players. Before the queens are thrown in a true crime improv challenge examining the mystery of "Wha-Ha-Happened to Lil Poundcake," drama flares up once again and Ru is called in to bring order to the werkroom. Then in our next episode, our queens are asked to design and sew looks inspired by the past All Stars champions.  Plus, Paige teaches her co-hosts new words! Listen as we recap all the drama! Follow Paige:As Read By PaigeFollow Chels:Untitled Cinema Gals ProjectLetterboxdSupport the ACLU of MissouriFollow us on Twitter and Instagram for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

We're back again to talk about not one, but two New Girl episodes: the "Fancyman" arc!Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) are joined once again by their friend Alicia (@aliciagilstorf) to unpack this little story arc. They talk about Dermot Mulroney, what Russell brings to the loft dynamic, his relationship with Jess, Nick's love for Jess' new beau, Winston discovering Schmidt and Cece's secret, and more!Enjoy, everyone!Our recommended media:The Couples Therapy podcast episode with Alexis Nikole, a.k.a @blackforagerGodzilla Minus OneThe Boy and the HeronAmerican FictionFollow us on Twitter and Instagram for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

Note: This episode was recorded in the summer of 2023.It's family only as Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@paigenkiser) return to review RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 8. The gang is back and covering the two biggest challenges of the season: Snatch Game and the Rusical! Things go off the rails fast as alliances shifts and a fan-favorite quits the competition before the runway. We witness the fallout in the following episode as our queens fight over roles for the Rusical and if they should be eliminating based on track records or challenge performance. Listen as we recap all the drama! Follow Paige:As Read By PaigeFollow Chels:Untitled Cinema Gals ProjectLetterboxdSupport the ACLU of Missouri Support The Entertainment Fund Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

Jess injures Nick in a friendly game of football that leads to a minor existential crisis for our favorite bartender. That's right: We've reached "Injured"!Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) are joined by their friend Alicia (@aliciagilstorf) to talk all about why this episode is so iconic, the way Nick handles his health crisis, Schmidt and Cece's minor storyline, how the group supports Nick and, of course, Nick/Jess.Enjoy!Note: Near the end of the episode, Alicia talks about Scream (2022). This episode was recorded at the end of October, prior to Spyglass firing Melissa Barrera. Melissa has our support for using her platform to speak out against the genocide happening to Palestinians. Take action by demanding a ceasefire today.Our recommended media:Starstruck (HBO Max)"All Things Burn" and "Play to Win" by Jodie SlaughterScream (2022)Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

It's the most romantic day of the year... sort of. If you're a tenant of Apartment 4D, it's going to be hit or miss. That's right, we're talking about "Valentine's Day"!Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) reunite to talk about Jess' story, that almost-moment at the end of the episode between her and Schmidt, the actual end of the episode between Schmidt and Cece, Winston's girls' night, and Nick's first Valentine's Day with Julia.Enjoy the episode!Our recommended media:Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Amazon Prime)"The Stand-In" by Lily ChuPlease support the SAG-AFTRA strike for fair wages and treatment by donating to the Entertainment Community Fund if you can!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

We're back for a New Girl episode — and this one is all about the dynamic between Jess Julia!Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) are rejoined by Chels (@chels725) to talk all about how this storyline could have been handled better, the startlingly short arc Julia gets, why Winston's behavior is so strange in this episode, and — most importantly of all — Schmidt's determination to figure out why his towel is constantly damp.Enjoy!Our recommended media:"After Hours on Milagro Street" and "Full Moon Over Freedom" by Angelina M. LopezAnything with Nicole Byer in it.BBW (Big Beautiful Weirdo) (Netflix)Elemental and Good Chemistry: The Story of Elemental (Disney+)Please support the SAG-AFTRA strike for fair wages and treatment by donating to the Entertainment Community Fund if you can!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

Welcome to a new mini-series on the podcast called "Tragically Cancelled TV" where your favorite hosts, co-hosts, and guests get to talk about shows that ended way before their time. This week Jenn is joined by super fans Heather Novak (@authorheathernovak) and Ci (@adultsandthephantoms) to discuss the tragically cancelled Netflix series, Julie and the Phantoms. The trio unpacks what made this show so special, gush about the talented young cast, discuss why representation matters, narrow down their favorite songs, answer your listener questions, and more! Enjoy!Our recommended media:Thien-Kim Lam's booksXio Axelrod's booksRed, White & Royal Blue (Amazon Prime)Anything with Sam Richardson, including The Afterparty (Apple TV+)Rutherford Falls (Peacock)Waisa ProjectThe Summer I Turned Pretty (Amazon Prime)Bridgerton (Netflix)"Get a Life, Chloe Brown" by Talia HibbertPlease support the SAG-AFTRA strike for fair wages and treatment by donating to the Entertainment Community Fund if you can!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

It's family only as Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@paigenkiser) return to review RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 8.Our queens are tasked with creating and starring in their own sickening trailers directed by Michelle Visage. Our frontrunner for the crown emerges as tensions build within the werkroom. Heidi has tea that will burn this competition to the ground, and Alexis Michelle earns another Daytime Emmy. Plus, the most awkward guest judge and confusing Untucked.Tweet us with who you want to be America's next drag superstar.Follow Paige:As Read By PaigeFollow Chels:Untitled Cinema Gals ProjectLetterboxdSupport the ACLU of MissouriSupport The Entertainment FundEvery month is Pride month here!

It's Schmidt's 29th birthday, and minor chaos ensues! Welcome back to our New Girl rewatch where today, it's all about "The Story of the 50."Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) are joined by their longtime pal Chels (@chels725) to discuss watching the show live, Lizzy Caplan's debut in this episode, Schmidt's deep insecurities, whether he deserved to put $50 in the jar, and how to pronounce "charcuterie." Enjoy!Our recommended media:"Family Lore: A Novel" by Elizabeth AcevedoKeke Palmer in Usher's music video.A Thousand and One (Peacock)Please support the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes for fair wages and treatment by donating to the Entertainment Community Fund if you can!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from Apartment 4D! It's time to talk all about New Girl's first Christmas episode, "The 23rd" which finds our loft roommates out at Schmidt's office holiday party.Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) are back to talk all about the holiday shenanigans that the group gets into. They discuss Jess' and Paul's relationship, Schmidt's office storyline, the holiday party, and that lovely ending at Candy Cane Lane. Enjoy!Our recommended media:Kennedy Ryan's books"Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI" by David Grann | Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)Survival of the Thickest (Netflix)Please support the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes for fair wages and treatment by donating to the Entertainment Community Fund if you can!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.