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Non Judging Breakfast Pod

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Join Leif, a seasoned Gossip Girl aficionado, and Steve, a first-time viewer, on the "Non Judging Breakfast Pod" as they dissect every episode of the iconic series. Leif"s deep knowledge and Steve"s fresh perspective create a dynamic discussion filled with insights, debates, and plenty of laughs. Whether you"re a die-hard fan or a newcomer, this podcast offers a delightful journey through the world of Gossip Girl, one episode at a time.

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01:02:26

S4E13 - "Damien Darko"

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2025/12/01

In this episode ofThe Non-Judging Breakfast Pod, Leif and Steve tackleGossip Girl Season 4, Episode 13 — “Damien Darko.”As the holiday season rolls in, the drama heats up on the Upper East Side. Serena's life gets tangled with the return of Ben, while Eric grapples with his own choices and friendships. Meanwhile, Blair and Dan's rivalry takes an unexpected turn as they navigate their internships at W Magazine.----------------------------------🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you

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01:20:30

S4E12 - "The Kids Are Not Alright"

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2025/11/24

In this episode of The Non-Judging Breakfast Pod, Leif and Steve dive into Gossip Girl Season 4, Episode 12 — “The Kids Are Not Alright.” Buckle up: it’s a corporate-soap-opera fever dream.Looks like the Upper East Side is done playing nice. Deals are struck, betrayals are brewing, and one little Bass is caught in the crossfire. When business turns personal, even our favorite insiders can’t predict who will rise, who will fall... and who’s about to lose everything. XOXO.We unpack:Chuck vs. Lily vs

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🎧S4E11 - "The Townie"

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2025/11/17

Leif and Steve dive into Gossip Girl Season 4, Episode 11, “The Townie,” where Serena and Blair go full detective mode in search of Juliet. From boarding school mysteries and shady family secrets to Chuck’s questionable schemes and Dan’s unexpected hero moments, the boys break down every chaotic twist in this mid-season thriller. Buckle up, Upper East Siders — this one is messy.✨ What We CoverSerena & Blair’s road-trip investigationJuliet’s backstory and the Ben revealChuck's drama… because of

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01:19:49

🎙️ S4E10: “Gaslit”

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2025/11/10

💋 Episode Description:Spotted: Serena van der Woodsen waking up in a hospital bed with no memory and a needle’s worth of deception in her veins. As secrets spread faster than a Blair Waldorf text blast, loyalties crumble, truths twist, and Thanksgiving turns into a full-course serving of manipulation. Looks like this holiday, no one’s giving thanks — they’re just giving alibis. XOXO.⏱️ Show Notes & Timestamps00:00 – Welcome Back, Upper East SidersLeif and Steve dive straight into the chaos,

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01:12:14

S4E09 - "The Witches of Bushwick"

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2025/11/03

In this episode of The Non-Judging Breakfast Pod, Leif and Steve dive into the explosive Season 4 episode of Gossip Girl. The duo breaks down every scandalous twist — from Blair’s romantic chaos to Chuck’s questionable choices — while debating what really defines redemption on the Upper East Side. Juliet, Jenny, and Vanessa take down Serena with dangerous consequences. They also share the latest cast news, react to fan theories, and speculate on how this sets up the drama for the rest of the season

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01:06:34

S4E08 - "Juliet Doesn't Live Here Anymore"

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2025/10/27

In this episode of The Non-Judging Breakfast Pod, hosts Leif and Steve dive into Gossip Girl, Season 4, Episode 8, 'Juliet Doesn't Live Here Anymore.' Leif, a Gossip Girl veteran, and Steve, a rookie, discuss the drama, relationships, and fashion of the episode, including the fallout from the Norman Buckley interview. They address the episode's storyline, where the Non-Judging Breakfast Club (NJBC) teams up to take down Juliet, discuss Serena's relationship dilemmas, and explore Blair and Chuck's

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01:43:57

S4E07 - "War at the Roses" with Alice Callahan Thompson

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2025/10/20

The waffles are fresh and the gossip is hotter than ever! Leif and Steve are breaking down Season 4, Episode 7 of Gossip Girl, and they’re joined by a fantastic guest—Alice Callahan Thompson, who played one of Blair’s iconic Columbia minions.👑 Guest Spotlight: Alice Callahan ThompsonAlice gives us amazing behind-the-scenes stories, including:Auditioning multiple times before landing the roleMaking the most of every one-liner with extra facial expressions and “cringe”Why her character always held a

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01:08:28

S4E06 - "Easy J"

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2025/10/13

Hey Upper East Siders — and all you scandal-loving listeners! This week, Leif and Steve dive headfirst into Gossip Girl Season 4 Episode 6, “Easy J”, where Jenny Humphrey’s grand return to Manhattan sends shockwaves through the social food chain.Little J’s back from exile, rocking her own designs and her trademark chaos energy. But is she here to reclaim her place… or just to blow it all up? 👀Leif (our resident Gossip Girl historian) and Steve (our freshly corrupted newcomer) unpack the delicious

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01:19:15

S4E05 - "Goodbye, Columbia"

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2025/10/06

🎙️ Episode 4x05 — Goodbye, ColumbiaUpper East Siders, buckle up — it’s time for another piping-hot serving of the Non-Judging Breakfast Pod. This week, Leif and Steve dig into Gossip Girl Season 4, Episode 5: “Goodbye, Columbia”, a chaotic blend of rumor-mongering, public shaming, and academic sabotage that only Manhattan’s elite could deliver.🥞 Episode SummaryWhen a scandalous rumor about Serena spreads faster than a text blast from Gossip Girl herself, Columbia University becomes ground zero

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S4E04 - "Touch of Eva"

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2025/09/29

Upper East Siders, it’s another hot one! 🍳☕ This week on the Non-Judging Breakfast Pod, Leif and Steve are diving deep into Gossip Girl chaos, tackling the big questions: What does it really mean to be a “good person” in the GG universe? Is giving away millions the only proof of goodness, or is it more complicated than that?From scandalous watches to questionable generosity, the guys break down character motives, surprising twists, and those over-the-top Gossip Girl storylines that keep us coming

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01:17:55

S4E03 - "The Undergraduates"

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2025/09/22

Grab your waffles and pour the mimosas, Upper East Siders—Leif and Steve are back to break down Gossip Girl Season 4, Episode 3, “The Undergraduates.”This week, we dive into Blair’s Columbia debut, Serena’s unexpected snub from Hamilton House, and Chuck’s attempt to rehab both his image and his love life with Eva. Meanwhile, Juliet keeps playing puppet master, Dan faces heartbreak as Milo is taken out of his life, and Rufus wrestles with just how much of Chuck’s past he can forgive.We talk the

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🎙️*BONUS* Interview with Norman Buckley and Caroline...

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2025/09/15

Grab your waffles, Upper East Siders — this week we’re serving up a special treat! Leif and Steve are joined by Gossip Girl royalty: director/producer Norman Buckley and the iconic Caroline Lagerfelt (a.k.a. CeCe Rhodes).We go behind the scenes of the Upper East Side to talk about:✨ Norman’s approach to directing some of the series’ most memorable episodes✨ Caroline’s experience bringing Serena’s glamorous grandmother to life✨ Fun set stories, character insights, and how Gossip Girl became a

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01:19:35

S4E02 - "Double Identity"

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2025/09/08

Paris may be for lovers, but it’s also for limping ex–playboys, scheming blondes, and royals with street-food cravings. This week, Leif and Steve dig into Gossip Girl’s two-part premiere wrap-up, where Chuck is playing at being “Henry Prince,” Blair is serving Oscar de la Renta realness, and Serena can’t help but make everything about herself.We break down:Blair’s jaw-dropping red gown and her emotional Paris bridge showdown with Chuck.Nate being…well, Nate—gullible, pretty, and easily played by

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01:12:22

S4E01 - "Belles de Jour"

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2025/09/01

The Non-Judging Breakfast Club is back for Season 4! 🥞☕ Leif (the seasoned Gossip Girl veteran) and Steve (the rookie, diving in for the first time) kick things off with the Parisian glamour of the Gossip Girl premiere.In this episode, they break down:Blair and Serena’s Paris adventures and the fallout of past scandalsChuck Bass’s dramatic return and reinventionNate’s questionable choices and new entanglementsWhy this season feels like a rebirth of Upper East Side chaosIt’s a fresh start, new lies,

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01:25:26

S3E22 - "Last Tango, Then Paris"

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2025/08/04

🎙 The Non-Judging Breakfast Pod — Season 3 Finale Recap☕️ Hosted by Leif & SteveThis week, your favorite Upper East Side duo, Leif (the Gossip Girl veteran) and Steve (the rookie with fresh takes), return to wrap up the Season 3 finale of Gossip Girl with a jam-packed episode full of scandal, chaos, and surprising character moments.🔥 In This Episode:We kick off with an important content warning about sensitive topics discussed in this episode, including sexual assault, and provide resources

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01:29:30

S3E21 - "Ex-Husbands and Wives"

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2025/07/28

he Non-Judging Breakfast Pod — Season 3, Episode 21: “She Couldn’t Handle the Truth”Episode Summary:In this sizzling new episode, Leif and Steve take a deep dive into Gossip Girl Season 3, Episode 21 — and things get heated fast! From courtroom references that Serena would fail miserably at (A Few Good Men, anyone?) to some epic takedowns, schemes, and meltdowns, the boys are back at it with razor-sharp commentary and plenty of laughs.Steve’s newbie eyes are wide open as the secrets pile up and

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01:03:07

S3E20 - "It's a Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad World"

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2025/07/21

Welcome back, Upper Eastsiders! On this episode of The Non-Judging Breakfast Pod, Leif (your Gossip Girl veteran) and Steve (our lovable newbie) are back to dish out all the drama, chaos, and questionable party snacks from Gossip Girl Season 3, Episode 20.Leif kicks things off with a scheming mood, while Steve tries to figure out his new identity now that we’re knee-deep in season three. From mommy issues and awkward brunches to Blair’s Columbia aspirations and Chuck’s ever-deepening emotional

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01:11:59

S3E19 - "Dr. Estrangeloved"

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2025/07/14

This week on theNon Judging Breakfast Pod, Leif and Steve are back to dissect the emotional rollercoaster that is Gossip Girl Season 3, Episode 19, titled "Dr. Estrangeloved". Tensions rise as secrets unravel, and the characters navigate the murky waters of love, betrayal, and family drama. With Lily's health hanging in the balance, Serena grapples with her father's unexpected return, while Blair attempts to reclaim her power after Chuck's heartbreak. Meanwhile, Jenny's schemes lead her down a path

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01:12:54

S3E18 - "The Unblairable Lightness of Being"

Non Judging Breakfast Pod ·

2025/07/07

It’s a Dorota wedding and a Chuck and Blair breakup, and we’re recapping every gasp-worthy moment! This week on the Non-Judging Breakfast Pod, Leif and Steve dig into one of the most emotional (and actually well-written!) episodes in recent Gossip Girl history. Chuck pulls out all the stops to win Blair back by throwing Dorota and Vanya a traditional Eastern European wedding, but his romantic gesture can't undo the pain of betrayal. Meanwhile, Serena spirals into peak “pick me” behavior, lying to

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01:26:28

S3E17 - "Inglourious Bassterds" (featuring Jaiden)

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2025/06/30

This week on the Non Judging Breakfast Pod, Leif and Steve are diving into the dramatic depths of Gossip Girl Season 3, Episode 17, titled "Inglorious Bastards." Get ready for a whirlwind of emotions as the Upper East Side crew engages in a game of assassins, where friendships are tested and alliances are shattered. Serena's surprise birthday party for Nate takes unexpected twists, and Jenny's scheming leads to a chaotic showdown that leaves everyone questioning their loyalties.Joining Leif and

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