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Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic

Join two friends who used to watch Felicity in college as we rediscover Felicity as adults! Melissa - your favorite optimist - makes you smile. Fish - your resident cynic, tells it like it is.

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02:55:35

S2 E7 - Getting Lucky

Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic ·

2022/09/29

Felicity finds a stray dog on the street and proceeds to try to get everyone she knows to take him in. Mami – Javier’s fan favorite cat – makes an appearance, rejecting having Lucky stay at her home. Felicity and David’s relationship has progressed. They are kissing and spending the night, but is Felicity secretly avoiding sex? Lucky the dog is used as a welcome disruption anytime it seems to be getting hot and heavy with David. Maggie propositions Ben to officially have an affair with her – after

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02:22:14

S2 E6 - The Love Bug

Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic ·

2022/09/22

This episode is brought to you by mono. Carl is ground zero, of course. Felicity is wondering why David hasn’t made the first move yet. But, thanks to Meghan now having mono, Felicity is going to stay with him at his apartment! Until he cancels and tells her his apartment is being fumigated, much to the suspicion of Felicity, Javier, and Elena. Noel asks Felicity not to tell Ruby about their past relationship, because he wants to tell Ruby about it himself. But boy is it awkward when Ruby comes

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02:25:41

S2 E5 - Crash

Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic ·

2022/09/15

Awkwardness, muffins, and coffee. That pretty much sums up this episode! We open on an awkward candlelit dinner between Noel and Felicity where we learn that they are both concerned about each other’s dating lives. Noel gets a PlayStation and becomes obsessed with the game Crash – and takes Elena down with him. What pulls them out? Rock bottom. Also known as yelling at a 7 year old. Professor Sherman awkwardly fixes up Felicity with her grad student son for a blind date. Julie and Felicity bond over

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03:11:10

S2 E4 - The Depths

Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic ·

2022/09/08

We open on an eye. Like another J.J. Abrams show we know. Felicity finds out that Julie has been singing mean songs about her at Epstein Bar, and Fish waxes poetic about the Rocky Horror Picture Show. “The Modern” (AKA The MOMA) and the subway are featured prominently in this episode, with multiple characters planning a trip to “The Modern” on this same day. Felicity gets on the subway to meet Noel and Ruby at The Modern and is surprised when Julie enters the same subway car – also on her way to

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03:03:45

S2 E3 - Ancient History

Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic ·

2022/09/01

It has officially happened. Felicity’s short hair is revealed, sparking conversation both within and outside of the show. Felicity finally has to choose art or medicine and drops pre-med so she can take art courses. The catalyst for this decision, Ruby (one of Felicity's new advisees) makes her first appearance. Even though Noel got rejected by Bridgid the first time around, fortune has it that he will be in an art class with her soon! Except Felicity shows up in the same class and is partnered

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03:16:23

S2 E2 - The List

Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic ·

2022/08/25

It all starts when advisee Gretchen, filled with angst, introduces Felicity to the teen magazine list that sets off the whole episode. Felicity is excited about the start of her relationship with Ben. But Sean, the heavy-handed voice of reason, is telling Ben that Felicity is more serious about the relationship than he is. Ben is panicking, and Felicity tries to hold his interest by trying some of the list! Fish and Melissa cheer Felicity on as she realizes that she doesn't want to compromise

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02:38:34

S2 E1 - Sophmoric

Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic ·

2022/08/18

We’re back for season 2! And we, like the show Felicity, have a lighter, more summery aesthetic. Meghan and Felicity are somehow roommates again as co-RAs, beginning a sequence of many convenient plot devices. The cliffhanger is resolved. Felicity went on the road trip with Ben! Noel is seething about Felicity’s choice and never wants to see her again. But that seems unlikely since Noel and Elena are living together now. Sally continues to leave us twisting in the wind. Dang it, Sally. Julie refuses

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02:44:38

S1 Season Recap

Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic ·

2022/07/28

We did it! Season 1 is in the books...almost. All that's left is a recap episode! Melissa and Fish tackle the following questions at the end of a full season 1 of Felicity: Ben vs. Noel? Felicity’s greatest achievement? Felicity's biggest fail? Most shocking moment or reveal ? Funniest thing that happened? Favorite minor character? Don't miss our superlatives - the “5” Best and 5 Worst of the season. Plus, find out how we did the average ratings for the season across all episodes AND listen to

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03:43:07

S1 E22 - Felicity Was Here

Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic ·

2022/07/21

Melissa and Fish shatter their previous podcast length record with a meandering examination of the season 1 finale. The Ben and Noel cliff hanger is firmly in place! Felicity and Ben go from an almost-kiss to talking about almost kissing to actually kissing. But which version of Ben is Ben? Noel invites Felicity to join her for two weeks in Berlin instead of road tripping with Ben. It's decision time...next season! Julie is busy this episode, awkwardly moving her stuff out of Ben’s place,

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02:48:46

S1 E21 - The Force

Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic ·

2022/07/14

Did you ever laugh so hard that no sound came out, but then you remembered that you were hosting an audio-only podcast and had to make sound come out? No? Only Melissa? It happened here in episode 21 of season 1. Fish isn't loving how the magic drives the plot in this 8-act episode, but we do like the levity of Meghan’s clumsiness and forgetfulness spells. Nicole is back, she’s coming in hot, and Ben wants none of it. Ben’s mom came to the rescue, and now – with the help of a job to drive a

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03:01:46

S1 E20 - Connections

Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic ·

2022/07/07

It’s proving time! Felicity is applying to be an assistant manager. Unfortunately, Danny, the inept employee at Dean & Deluca, rejects being fired under her charge. Fish has a hot take about Abby and Danny’s relationship. Felicity and Noel are confused about being just friends, and Noel getting a summer internship in Berlin is about to raise the stakes. Richard is now Noel’s temporary roommate, thanks to a broken heater! Meanwhile, Ben is hitting rock bottom with his gambling and getting the

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02:30:00

S1 E19 - Docuventary

Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic ·

2022/06/30

It's the first documentary-style episode of Felicity, and it gave us a chance to witness all sorts of fun new character interactions we wouldn't have otherwise seen! We see how difficult it is to get Ben to talk, but he does reveal that his parents have split up. Noel and Felicity finally start to think about the idea of exploring - just maybe - what the future of their relationship might look like. Sean and Meghan meet! In happy news, we get to learn notable details about beloved characters like

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02:18:02

S1 E18 - Happy Birthday

Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic ·

2022/06/23

Melissa and Fish are reeling over the introduction to Walter and Faye, Meggie’s parents! Melissa does her best imitation of Walter, and we revel in the comedy that comes from Meghan giving Felicity the box for safe keeping. Fish explains the classifieds and the entire plot of Escape (The Piña Colada Song). Felicity and Noel are starting to own their respective parts of the breakdown of their relationship as Noel plans to move. But Felicity makes a speech that gets him to stay! In other news,

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02:08:43

S1 E17 - Assassins

Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic ·

2022/06/16

It's the aftermath of the Noel and Felicity's break-up and Felicity's night with Eli, and tensions are running high. We are asking some big questions. Should anyone get the blame for these events? Does this change how we see Noel and Felicity? What does forgiveness really entail? We give one more ode to Eli, and we reminisce about the actual size of freshman dorm rooms. We are amused by Sean's pursuit of a librarian and Richard now going full friend-mode with Noel. What's happening to Julie and

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02:29:58

S1 E16 - The Fugue

Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic ·

2022/06/09

Join us for our longest podcast yet! It's time to talk about The Fugue. Melissa and Fish try to understand the structure of this episode while ruminating on the return of Hanna. Noel is confused. Felicity uses mirroring like a champion. But, in the end, Noel and Felicity are on the rocks, sending them into the arms of Hanna and Eli. That's right, Eli - the best guy never to be Felicity's boyfriend - is back! Also, Ben spends more time with his new swim buddies, and Julie has her first open mic

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01:40:09

S1 E15 - Love and Marriage

Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic ·

2022/06/02

This was a big themed episode, complete with Javier proposing a green card marriage to Felicity and Noels brother, Ryan, revealing that he is gay...and in a serious relationship...and planning a commitment ceremony. This episode leaves so many characters reeling. Ben's hair net leaves us reeling. Plus, Ben starts swimming and makes it onto the swim team all in one episode! There may have been some urgent story lines that came out of nowhere in this one, but it did gift us Lynn, Ben's new swim

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01:59:27

S1 E14 - Todd Mulcahy (Part 2)

Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic ·

2022/05/26

Poor Todd Mulcahy may be in the hospital, but he still has the power to send Felicity into a tailspin. Her existential crisis continues: Should she be an artist or a doctor? We talk through her sabotage-to-victory story of getting into Dr. McGrath's seminar and her first time entering the dreamlike world of the art studio. We have some words for Rebecca, Todd's fiance - and whoever wrote the episode description for TV Guide. We share our love for the original opening credits and the shenanigans of

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01:40:09

S1 E13 - Todd Mulcahy (Part 1)

Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic ·

2022/05/19

Todd Mulcahy. Is he sweet or creepy? Melissa and Fish have thoughts. This first part of our second two-parter launches Felicity into an existential crisis. Julie has her first day at the internship at her birth mom's office. Elena tells Blair what she really thinks about him cheating on her - then gives us VIBES talking about Dr. McGrath. And Ben's financial struggles lead him to a job at Dean & Deluca and the beginning of his lovable bromance with Javier. Things we love: The face everyone makes

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01:55:30

S1 E12 - Friends

Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic ·

2022/05/12

Here we are, two friends talking about "Friends." With this episode, we waded into a conversation about the nature of Julie and Ben's relationship and how much of a protector role Ben needs to be in right now. Julie thinks she has found her biological mom and decides to go deep cover as an intern at her possible birth mom's architecture firm to get to know her. Felicity sees Blair cheating on Elena - that scoundrel! - and it launches our own philosophical discussion about what to do when you know a

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02:03:24

S1 E11- Gimme an O!

Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic ·

2022/05/05

Felicity comes back from holiday break, and she's decided to score! Fish and Melissa unpack Felicity's 11-step process for...not having sex. "Gimme an O!" was a sex education class in a Felicity episode, covering everything from getting tested for HIV to contraception to buying sexy underwear and how-to books. It also serves as a great backdrop to talk about feeling societal pressure to have sex and feeling you're ready vs. thinking you're ready. We're talking about the slow burn of Julie's

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