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The Watchers

A show where two women from opposite ends of New Jersey watch TV about New Jersey. Currently watching: Yellojackets Season 3 Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. (@WatchersPodNJ)

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01:17:19

Pilot Season: The Watchers Watch The X-Files

The Watchers ·

2024/05/08

For this week's installment of The Watchers' Pilot Season, we're talking about what some have called the greatest television pilot of the 90s, the first episode of Chris Carter's The X-Files. Join us as we break down the mysterious world of the two most beautiful agents ever employed by the FBI, Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. We get into the weird encounters, shady government dealings, and spooky phenomena that hooked people in the first place. We also, of course, get into the giant suits, boxy cars,

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01:30:30

Pilot Season: The Watchers Watch Twin Peaks

The Watchers ·

2024/05/01

Alright folks, for this week's installment of our pilot season here at The Watchers, we watched "Northwest Passage," the first episode of Twin Peaks. Created by the strange and unusual pair of David Lynch and Mark Frost, this '90s gem has been a huge influence on so many of the shows Jodie and Andrea love. Join us as we navigate the quirky charm and eerie mysteries of this small-town-thriller-soap-opera-mystery-whodunit-horror story and break down what makes this show so unique.Join us next week for

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01:25:06

Pilot Season: The Watchers Watch The Sopranos

The Watchers ·

2024/04/24

It's pilot season here at The Watchers, and we're talking about the first episode of The Sopranos. Created by David Chase, this series, running from '99 to '07, is a Jersey landmark, so you know Jodie and Andrea are taking this review seriously. Join us as we dissect the pilot's portrayal of mob life, family dynamics, and moral dilemmas. More importantly though, its portrayal of business parks in Paramus, shfooyadell and gabagool, and Little Steven Van Zandt.Join us next week for our review of the

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01:25:23

Pilot Season: The Watchers Watch Six Feet Under

The Watchers ·

2024/04/17

This week on The Watchers, we’re continuing our journey into pilot season with Six Feet Under, a show that Jodie loves and that, somehow, Andrea has never seen. Created by Alan Ball, the show aired from 2001 to 2005 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest TV dramas of all time. Most importantly, Jodie’s obsessed with it. Join us as we discuss what makes this show so unique. From its darkly funny sense of reality, to its matter-of-fact handling of death, to lots more in between, we're really

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01:24:18

Pilot Season: The Watchers Watch LOST

The Watchers ·

2024/04/09

It's pilot season here at Watchers HQ. With our Yellowjackets season 1 recap all tied up, Jodie and Andrea are kicking off a new series where we revisit some of the most acclaimed, iconic, and/or controversial TV pilots of all time. We're starting with the shows that have some connection to our beloved Yellowjackets. You'll be shocked to hear our first installment is a rewatch of the groundbreaking ABC show, LOST. We take you through how the show changed the TV landscape and give you a general idea

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01:35:36

Yellowjackets Wrap-Up with Chris Gethard

The Watchers ·

2024/04/02

In what can only be described as an outright act of nepotism, Jodie and Andrea are joined this week by comedian, actor, writer, podcaster, etcetera-er, and–some might say–mother of this very podcast, Chris Gethard, who stops by to help us wrap up our Yellowjackets rewatch. As someone who binged seasons 1 and 2 over the course of just a couple weeks, Gethard has a slightly different perspective on the show than those of us who have spent the last couple of years painstakingly unpacking every little

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01:21:04

"Sic Transit Gloria Mundi" Watch-Along, Yellowjackets...

The Watchers ·

2024/03/26

We're finally here! "Sic Transit Gloria Mundi," the season 1 finale of Yellowjackets, marks a real turn toward the dark in a season that was already pretty freakin' dark. In 1996, the team does a collective walk of shame after the events of "Doomcoming." In 2021, the gang struts their collective stuff at their high school reunion. Lots more happens in between, but since we recorded this one as a watch-along, we'll spare you the details here in the notes. Listen to the beginning of the episode for

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01:30:36

"Doomcoming" Yellowjackets Season 1 Rewatch

The Watchers ·

2024/03/19

*AIRHORN* Jodie and Andrea are coming at you large and in charge from the very same room, and the energy is . . . well, it's pretty much the same. But if you're a visual listener, you should picture us sitting across from each other in a fancy little studio. Anyway, we're revisiting the events of the ninth episode of season 1 ofYellowjackets, "Doomcoming." In 1996, we find the girls eating a dinner that's slimy yet satisfying. It's almost Rush Week at Rutgers and the team wants to celebrate, so Tai

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01:43:00

"Flight of the Bumblebee" Yellowjackets Season 1 Rewatch

The Watchers ·

2024/03/12

This week, Jodie and Andrea are revisiting the events of the eighth episode of season 1 of Yellowjackets, "Flight of the Bumblebee." In 1996, Van uses up another one of her nine lives, Jackie helps Shauna share the news about her little secret, and Laura Lee flies the friendly skies. In 2021, Misty and Jessica bond, Nat leans on an old sponsor for support, Tai takes a walk, Shauna goes undercover, and a university admin violates FERPAThis episode comes with a warning/reminder that our rewatch of

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01:22:28

"No Compass" Yellowjackets Season 1 Rewatch

The Watchers ·

2024/03/05

This week, Jodie and Andrea are revisiting the events of the seventh episode of season 1 ofYellowjackets, "No Compass."In 1996, our soccer team begins to worry about the approaching winter, and Tai decides to do something about it. Jackie figures out what Shauna has been keeping from her. Travis continues to be a baby, and Nat continues to let him. In 2021, Shauna's in a farce, Tai's up a tree, Misty's in the basement, and Nat's in bed with a cop.This episode comes with a warning/reminder that our

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02:21

Watchers Off-Week Notice

The Watchers ·

2024/03/01

You're listening toThe Watchers, a show where sometimes one of your podcast hosts can't edit the podcast because she got too busy making podcasts for people who pay her money to do so. Very sorry, but we'll be back this Tuesday with our review of "Flight of the Bumblebee." In the meantime, Andrea recommends checking out Mariah Stovall's fantastic new book, "I Love You So Much, It's Killing Us Both."Thanks for rolling with us. See you in a few days!

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01:53:46

"Saints" Yellowjackets Season 1 Rewatch

The Watchers ·

2024/02/20

This week, Jodie and Andrea are revisiting the events of the sixth episode of season 1 ofYellowjackets, "Saints." In 1996, Nat gives Travis a lesson in Women and Gender Studies, Tai helps Shauna deal with her pregnancy, Ben puts on his Health Teacher hat, and Laura Lee and Lottie go for a dip. In 2021, Shauna and Jeff celebrate Jackie's birthday, Tai struggles to be the wife and mother Simone expects, Kevyn and Nat run some errands, and Misty puts a pause on Jessica Robert's days as a roving

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01:44:03

"Blood Hive" Yellowjackets Season 1 Rewatch

The Watchers ·

2024/02/13

This week, Jodie and Andrea are revisiting the events of the fifth episode of season 1 ofYellowjackets, "Blood Hive." In 1996, the girls are surfin' the collective (scientifically unfounded) crimson wave.In 2021, Shauna celebrates Halloween, Nat and Misty meet a Lone Gunmen reject, and Tai's campaign gets messy.This episode comes with a warning/reminder that our rewatch of Yellowjackets season 1 is intended for fans of the show who have watched ALL of seasons 1 and 2. This episode is NOT

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01:19:44

"Bear Down" Yellowjackets Season 1 Rewatch

The Watchers ·

2024/02/06

This week, Jodie and Andrea are revisiting the events of the fourth episode of season 1 ofYellowjackets, "Bear Down." In 1996, the team makes two big discoveries. Nat and Travis prove themselves, Jackie has a close call, and Shauna does some writing in her gurnal. In 2021, Nat reconnects with an old friend, Misty goes on a stakeout, Shauna stays stunted, and Tai rubs elbows.This episode comes with a warning/reminder that our rewatch ofYellowjacketsseason 1 is intended for fans of the show who have

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01:36:14

"The Dollhouse" Yellowjackets Season 1 Rewatch

The Watchers ·

2024/01/30

This week, Jodie and Andrea are revisiting the events of the third episode of season 1 ofYellowjackets, "The Dollhouse." In 1996, the team sees its first real divide, as some of the girls want to leave the plane wreckage in favor of a lake a few miles inland. In 2021, Shauna goes undercover, Tai plays dirty, and Nat and Misty hit the road.Tickets forLaughing Together with Chris Gethard: A show raising money for mental health awareness in schools.This episode comes with a warning/reminder that our

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02:09

Watchers Off-Week Notice

The Watchers ·

2024/01/23

You're listening to The Watchers, a show where two women are trying their best. This week, Jodie's here to let you know that, unfortunately, we won't be delivering a hot and fresh new episode to you. But we will absolutely be back next week with our rewatch-review of episode 3 of season 1 of Yellowjackets, "The Dollhouse." Appreciate you sticking with us. And in the words of our dearest Laura Lee, see you next Tuesday!

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01:22:43

"F Sharp" Yellowjackets Season 1 Rewatch

The Watchers ·

2024/01/16

This week, Jodie and Andrea are revisiting the events of the second episode of season 1 of Yellowjackets, "F Sharp." In 1996, we find the team in the immediate aftermath of the crash. We assess injuries, track new and existing relationships, and get an idea of who is and isn't cut out for life in the wilderness. In 2021, Tai's in the dog house, Nat interrupts Misty's date, and Shauna gets in a fender-bender.Jodie recommends Society of the Snow. This episode comes with a warning/reminder that our

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01:51:56

"Pilot" Yellowjackets Season 1 Rewatch

The Watchers ·

2024/01/09

This episode comes with a warning/reminder that our rewatch of Yellowjackets season 1 is intended for fans of the show who have watched ALL of seasons 1 and 2. This episode is NOT spoiler-free, and we discuss many events that have happened across the first two seasons of Yellowjackets. That being said, if you haven't watched the first two seasons of Yellowjackets, go do that, like, right now, and then meet us back here for our season 1 rewatch. This week, we're starting with the pilot. We're

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01:52:31

What We Loved in 2023

The Watchers ·

2024/01/02

Well, it’s officially the new year, but this was our last recording of 2023, which means we were contractually obligated as podcast hosts to record a year in review episode, so Jodie and Andrea are sharing some of their favorite movies, shows, books, music, comedy specials, and podcasts of the last year.Next week we start our Yellowjackets season 1 rewatch. It will be chock full of spoilers for season 1 AND 2, so get your binge on if you haven’t watched Yellowjackets yet and then meet us back here

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01:19:46

The Watchers Watch Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

The Watchers ·

2023/12/26

Closing out our month of giving gifts to ourselves, Jodie and Andrea watched a mutually beloved holiday movie, Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas. Join us as we unwrap the heartwarming tale that has become a treasured gem within the Muppetverse. We break it down from its origins as an adaptation of Russell and Lillian Hoban's book (love it) to the current stage adaptation (we're skeptical). We dive into the incredible work of the Muppeteers who continue to ruin their fragile human bodies in order to

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