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PODCAST

The Buddie System: A 9-1-1 Yapathon

Han, Cil, & Rachel

Three friends uncover the surprising depths of a procedural show that masterfully balances laughable unseriousness with charming characters and heartwarming stories. The Buddie System Podcast embarks on witty, insightful conversations analyzing the characters and relationships on 9-1-1 through an elevated critical lens.

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01:53:41

I'm Still Standing (Season 2 Wrap)

The Buddie System: A 9-1-1 Yapathon ·

2025/04/17

Don’t you know the 118’s still standing better than they ever did? Looking like true survivors, feeling like little kids.This week, Han, Cil, and Rachel map out the emotional journey of all our favorite characters in Season 2 of 9-1-1! We explore how grief, loss, and trauma shape each character’s arc and how they cope with their pasts while trying to forge their futures.We highlight the clever parallels between different character’s storylines and how they reflect the overarching themes of ‘finding

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02:58:01

crushcrushcrush (2x18: This Life We Choose)

The Buddie System: A 9-1-1 Yapathon ·

2025/04/16

Duck and cover, because this week’s episode is explosive!Han, Cil, and Rachel hit the ground running, leaving no stone or fire engine unturned in Season 2 Episode 18, of 9-1-1 “This Life We Choose.”The dirt hasn’t even settled in Shannon’s grave when Eddie’s parents try to stage the world’s most inappropriate intervention. We tear into the astoundingly bad parenting and its effects on Eddie and how the life and family he chooses is his real support system.Bobby and Athena put their detective hats on

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03:07:40

Texas Hold ‘Em (Season 8 Episodes 12-13)

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2025/04/10

This ain’t L.A., ain’t no 118, but Eddie’s putting his foot down, down, down, down.Han, Cil, and Rachel take a ride in Eddie’s Prius through Season 8, Episode 12 “Disconnected” and Episode 13 “Invisible” of 9–1 as we unpack the dynamics of finding your voice, feeling forgotten, and the weight of familial expectations.The nightmare of Maddie’s kidnapping haunts her dreams and steals her voice. We explore how she navigates through this with the help of Chimney, Athena, and Jee.Hen is feeling

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02:37:10

I Won't Say I'm In Love (Season 8 Episode 11)

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2025/04/03

Buck: No chance, no way, I won’t say it, no, no.Us: You swoon, you sigh. Why deny it? Oh-oh.Buck: It’s too cliché, I won’t say I’m in love.This week your muses Han, Cil, and Rachel unpack Buck’s latest existential crisis—because Zeus knows he won’t. Season 8, Episode 11 of 9-1-1, “Holy Mother of God” struck a chord so loud we had to devote an entire special episode to it.We discuss the merits, or lack thereof, when it comes to redeeming parents as Bobby’s “holy mother” makes a reappearance in his

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02:50:08

LOML (2x17: Careful What You Wish For)

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2025/03/27

We’re sorry, Shannon can’t come to the phone right now. Why? Oh, cus’ she’s dead!This week, hosts Han, Cil, and Rachel bid farewell to Shannon Diaz and say hello to Eddie’s rose-colored glasses. “I guess she was the love of your life.” “I guess she was?” Oh, we’re so sure.Get in losers, we’re discussing Season 2 Episode 17 of 9-1-1, “Careful What You Wish For” and unpacking the tangled web of relationships, expectations, and the harsh realities of life that hit harder than a runaway vehicle at a

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03:48:34

We Can't Be Friends (Season 8 Episodes 9-10)

The Buddie System: A 9-1-1 Yapathon ·

2025/03/20

Buck doesn’t want to argue, but he doesn’t want to bite his tongue, he’d rather die.Abandonment Issues McGee™️ is back at it again, leading to communication failures, subconscious sabotage, and some seriously awkward moments that left us cringing and laughing.This week we’re hauling ourselves headfirst into the theme of platonic friendship versus whatever the fuck these two are doing, highlighting how Buck and Eddie's dynamic has never been normal, not even for a minute. Han, Cil, and Rachel discuss

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02:15:41

Thunder Road (2x16: Bobby Begins Again)

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2025/03/13

Bobby just can’t face himself alone again.Have you ever had your heartstrings pulled so tight that you thought they might snap? This week we are thrown into the emotional whirlwind of Season 2, Episode 16 of 9-1-1 "Bobby Begins Again," where Bobby Nash’s past collides with his present.From the harrowing fire that changed his life to the stark reality of his new beginning in Los Angeles, we get an intimate look at the man under the helmet.Han, Cil, and Rachel analyze the themes of grief, guilt,

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01:43:18

Take the Money and Run (2x15: Ocean's 9-1-1)

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2025/03/06

Get ready to flip your perspective because this episode of 9-1-1 is a real gem!This week we dive into the hilariously chaotic world of Season 2, Episode 15 'Ocean's 9-1-1', where the 118 are a distraction, and the real heist is our sanity! Bobby and the gang are accused of being part of a plot that spirals out of control, and let’s just say, the detectives in this episode are as incompetent as they come!We’re all about The Buddie System here (lol), and with Hen in the hot seat facing some serious

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02:36:24

I Forgot That You Existed: The Tommy Plot Device on...

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2025/02/27

Ever had a character in a show that just makes you scream, “Why are you even here?”Plot twist: It’s all about Buddie.Tommy Kinard is the ultimate MacGuffin of the 9-1-1 universe, and we’re going to hold your hand while we break down this plot device! In this week’s episode, Han, Cil, and Rachel explore the intricacies of narrative devices through the lens of Tommy’s character – or lack thereof. With less depth than a kiddie pool, Tommy’s role is to showcase Buck's journey of self-discovery and his

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03:04:47

Cosmic Love: Buddie Astrology 9-1-1

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2025/02/13

A falling star fell from Eddie’s heart and landed in Buck’s eyes.Have you ever wondered what the stars have to say about Buddie? Well, grab your cosmic popcorn because we’re diving deep into the stardust of the universe!In this special episode Han, Cil, and Rachel are guided by our celestial sage, Chrissy (@kithmet) joining us to unravel the star-crossed mysteries surrounding our favorite 9-1-1 duo.As we dissect their personalities through the lens of astrology, we uncover the intricate dance of

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03:53:42

9-1-1 Couch Theory (Buddie System’s Version)

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2025/01/30

I say, “Can you believe it?” as we’re lying on the couch, “the Buddie canon we can see it, yes, yes, we can see it now!”This week Couch Theory takes center stage as Han, Cil, and Rachel take you on a whimsical journey through the concept that has captured the imagination of Buddie fans since Season 6.From the couch that symbolizes relationships to the chair that represents his newfound independence, we unravel how Buck's choices (or lack thereof) reflect his emotional journey. In a trademark iconic

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01:54:21

Growing Sideways (2x14: Broken)

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2025/01/23

How do you go back to basics and move forward at the same time? Why, grow sideways, of course!This week Han, Cil, and Rachel break down Season 2 Episode 14 of 9-1-1, “Broken.” Dispatch’s CAD system is down for the count, intrinsically transporting our first responders back to the 1900’s—where all they had were paper maps, a weird-ass white board system, and an encyclopedic knowledge of the L.A. grid system.Maddie and Chimney are recovering from the aftermath of “the Doug of it all” and trying to get

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02:16:36

He Had It Coming (2x13: Fight or Flight)

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2025/01/16

And then he ran into her knife. He ran into her knife ten times.Close enough, welcome back Maddie Begins! This week Han, Cil, and Rachel do our best Cell Block Tango into Season 2 Episode 13 of 9-1-1, “Fight or Flight.” Maddie is back in her own personal horror movie: abducted by the abusive spouse she fled, all alone with no one and nothing to support or help her, and losing the hope she rekindled after her marriage snuffed it out.Meanwhile, Buck and Athena dispatch themselves on the case, which is

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01:56:15

I’m Not Here, This Isn’t Happening (2x12: Chimney...

The Buddie System: A 9-1-1 Yapathon ·

2025/01/09

Welcome to the Chimney Farewell Tour, where all of his worst memories flash inside his mind!This week Han, Cil, and Rachel open up the floo and slide right into Season 2 Episode 12 of 9-1-1, “Chimney Begins.” Take a trip with us into Chimney’s brain to relive some of his most defining moments in becoming a firefighter paramedic — from finding his calling at karaoke night to overcoming adversity at Gerrard’s 118 and discovering a passion for being a helper and a healer.We learn about Chimney’s

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01:19:42

Written “Mine” On My Upper Thigh (9-1-1 Tortured...

The Buddie System: A 9-1-1 Yapathon ·

2025/01/02

What if Eddie rolls the stone away? They’re gonna crucify him anyway.We stand before our fellow members of The Tortured Buddies Department once again with a summary of our findings:Shannon is definitely the loss, not the love of Eddie’s life.The sign on Buck’s heart is still reserved for Eddie.Abby and #thatman are the smallest people who ever lived.Waltz into the rekindled flames of our second installment of The Tortured Poets Department where we ring in the New Year with some good old fashioned

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01:22:57

Crying at the Gym (9-1-1 Tortured Poets Department:...

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2024/12/26

Eddie should’ve been sent away, but they forgot to come and get him.We stand before our fellow members of The Tortured Buddies Department with a summary of our findings:Eddie loves Buck, it’s ruining his life.Buck is fresh out the slammer, but Eddie is leaving him safe and stranded.Eddie’s packing his life away to wait out the shitstorm back in Texas.Get ready for our first deep dive into the emotional landscape of The Tortured Poets Department, where we bring you great tidings of grief and despair

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01:24:07

The First Cut is the Deepest (2x11: New Beginnings)

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2024/12/19

When it comes to being lucky, she’s cursed! When it comes to loving her, Doug’s the worst.This week Han, Cil, and Rachel wade into the shark infested waters of 9-1-1’s Season 2 Episode 11, “New Beginnings.” Athena and Maddie are following their instincts in critical situations, proving they can trust their gut feelings, unlike Chimney who now has a lot of them—the stabby stabby variety.We discuss how Maddie's storyline illustrates the journey to reclaim her narrative in order to overcome past trauma

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03:20:50

Make the Yuletide Gay (2x10: Merry Ex-Mas)

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2024/12/12

Have yourself a merry little Christmas… Eddie’s troubles are zero miles away.You can count on us as we take a shiny red-nosed dive into the type of emotional roller coaster that only seems to happen around the holidays in Season 2, Episode 10 of 9-1-1, "Merry Ex-mas!" Han, Cil, and Rachel discuss how this episode intertwines heartwarming but complicated reunions with overcoming the fear of opening yourself up to new beginnings.We explore what it means to come home for Christmas, not just in a

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02:46:53

‘tis the damn season (Season 8 Episodes 7-8)

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2024/12/05

Chris has been stayin’ at Eddie’s parent’s house, and the Texan real estate looks real good now?Welcome back to December, where there’s not a lot going on right now, but somehow our faves are still going thru it™!This week, Han, Cil, and Rachel dive deep into the layered complexities of Buck and Eddie’s friendship, exploring the weight of abandonment issues, running in the opposite direction of self-acceptance, and the echo of unrealized feelings in the Diaz Kitchen. We sift through a plethora of

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01:43:08

A Very 9-1-1 Swiftsgiving

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2024/11/28

Dear Reader (Listener), ‘tis the damn season for our first-ever holiday special!We bet you think about how Taylor Swift's discography perfectly aligns with the emotional tapestry of your favorite 9-1-1 characters. If you’re a cowboy like us, you’ve surely made the Swiftification connection between Taylor and Tim Minear’s masterminds. In this episode, Han Cil, and Rachel embark on a whimsical journey to assign 11 iconic Taylor albums to our favorite first responders based on vibes, character stories,

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