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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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01:49:08

The Life of a Showgirl (Buddie Version)

The Buddie System: A 9-1-1 Yapathon ·

2025/12/31

Buck and Eddie keep it 100 on the land, the sea, and the sky!This week Han, Cil, and Rachel dive into Taylor Swift’s latest album and dig into the lyrics of each song to explain why they’re all about Buddie, actually (romantic).Join us on our journey through the album as we get pulled into the fire and take a look at how:Buck saves Eddie’s heart from the fate of OpheliaBuck would cry his eyes violet if Eddie ever left himOpalite is THE Buddie song of all timeEddie father figures his own

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01:31:13

In Love With Eddie? (Plot Device Part 2)

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2025/12/24

This week, Han, Cil, and Rachel are revisiting our Plot Device episode with an addendum focused entirely around Tommy’s return in Season 8 Episode 11 of 9-1-1, “Holy Mother of God.”In our original special (listen here!) we discussed how Tommy’s role is to showcase Buck's journey of self-discovery and his coming to terms with his bisexuality. Well, we’re back in the building again, with Tommy existing solely to point out Buck’s glaringly obvious feelings for his best friend, and to scoff at the idea

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02:08:42

Goodbye to Yesterday (4x03: Future Tense)

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2025/12/18

“Here's to my futureHere's to my yesterdayHere's to change”This week Han, Cil, and Rachel check our privacy settings as we tackle Season 4 Episode 3 of 9-1-1, “Future Tense.” Eddie outs himself as a technophobe in the face of HILDY, Buck reveals his “new girlfriend” is actually just a new interest in taking care of his mental health, and Hen has to find a new level of zen to deal with her insensitive lab partner. Meanwhile, Maddie is spiraling over Buck going to therapy.We discuss how Maddie’s

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01:30:30

Landslide (4x02: Alone Together)

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2025/12/11

“Can I sail through the changin' ocean tides?Can I handle the seasons of my life?”This week Han, Cil, and Rachel do their best Stevie Nick’s impression as the Hollywood sign comes tumbling down, down, down in Season 4 Episode 2 of 9-1-1, “Alone Together.”Buck and Chimney get in some extra brother-in-law bonding time (because living together wasn’t enough). Bobby shows up on his white horse… er medivac, to bring Athena back to solid ground.We explore Chimney and Athena’s opening arcs and how they

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01:34:25

When the Levee Breaks (4x01: The New Abnormal)

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2025/12/04

“When the levee breaks, mama, you got to move”Keep your feet on solid ground as Han, Cil, and Rachel slide right into Season 4 Episode 1 of 9-1-1, “The New Abnormal.”We dive into how the real world changes at that time affected filming and the story including some overarching and recurring themes, then roll right into character analysis.Athena and Chimney are paralleling each other and we discuss how the people they’re saving help teach them the lesson of pushing through their fears.Buck and May are

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02:14:17

I Have Been Changed For Good (Season 3 Wrap)

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2025/11/26

“Who can say if I've been changed for the better?But because I knew you, I have been changed for good”Put on your best pink or green because it’s time for our Season 3 Wrap! Han, Cil, and Rachel look back at Season 3 of 9-1-1 as a whole and discuss our favorite episodes and moments, new fears, overarching themes, ‘what-if’ scenarios, and more!We award each main character their own hyper-specific superlative then break out our comedy elbows for a summary and character arc highlights for Hen and

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02:09:32

I Won't Back Down (Season 9 Episode 6)

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2025/11/20

“No, I'll stand my groundWon't be turned around”This week Han, Cil, and Rachel welcome the return of Clipboard Buck as we discuss Season 9 Episode 6 of 9-1-1, “Family History.”Check out our review of the episode, the first half of the season as a whole, and why we think this was a necessary closing of the Bobby Grief Chapter that started all the way back in 8x15.We share our character highlights for Athena, May, Buck, Harry, Hen, Chimney, and Eddie as well as several season parallels as we usher in

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02:28:27

The Old Religion (Season 9 Episode 5)

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2025/11/13

“And the old religion humming in your veinsSome animal instinct starting up again”This week Han, Cil, and Rachel wade through our tears to discuss Season 9 Episode 5 of 9-1-1, “Día de los Muertos.”We start the episode off with our own review and some thoughts from our Mexican and Mexican-American listeners then we dive right into our favorite character moments for Athena, Ravi, Maddie, Harry, Buck, and the star of this episode: Eddie!From deconstructing and reconstructing his religious trauma to

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02:40:15

Chasing a Starlight (Season 9 Episodes 3-4)

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2025/11/06

“I will be chasing a starlightUntil the end of my lifeI don't know if it's worth it anymore”This week Han, Cil, and Rachel really let go as we discuss two episodes of 9-1-1: Season 9 Episode 3 “The Sky is Falling” and Episode 4, “Reentry.”Check out our review of both episodes to hear the long list of things they got right then dive into the character highlights with us to see how Hen, Karen, Athena, Chimney, Maddie, May, Harry, Buck, and Eddie are doing.We explore the depth of Athena’s grief and how

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02:35:58

Train in Vain (3x18: What's Next?)

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2025/10/30

“You said you love me, and that's a factAnd then you left me, said you felt trappedWell, some things you can explain awayBut the heartache's in me 'til this day”This week Han, Cil, and Rachel go off the rails while we explore Season 3 Episode 18, the Season Finale of 9-1-1, “What’s Next?” where everyone but Buck gets a happy ending.Josh confronts his attacker, Michael gets his cancer-free(ish) meet-cute redo, Maddie and Chimney are expecting, and Buck is getting the most unsatisfactory closure

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40:45

You Might Also Like: David Eigenberg (Christopher...

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2025/10/28

Host Brian Luce sits down with David Eigenberg to talk about his unexpected path toplaying Christopher Herrmann, the behind-the-scenes camaraderie on Chicago Fire, andthe time he singed his eyebrows on set. The episode also features the LeFevours, thelegendary father-son stunt team, who share how they pull off some of the mostunforgettable stunts on Chicago Fire and Chicago Med.You can watch this interview on the One Chicago YouTube channel, and check out theseason premieres of Chicago Med, Fire and

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02:06:21

Rocket Man (Season 9 Episodes 1-2)

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2025/10/23

“And I think it's gonna be a long, long time 'til touchdown brings me 'round again to find I'm not the man they think I am at home. Oh, no, no, no I'm a rocket man.”This week Han, Cil, and Rachel brace for impact as we discuss two episodes of 9-1-1: Season 9 Episode 1, “Eat the Rich” and Episode 2, “Spiraling.”Check out our review of both episodes to hear the long list of things they got right then dive into the character highlights with us to see how Hen, Karen, Athena, Chimney, Maddie, May, Harry,

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01:47:28

One Way Or Another (3x17: Powerless)

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2025/10/16

One way or another, I wanna get ya, I’ll get ya!This week Han, Cil, and Rachel discuss Season 3 Episode 17 of 9-1-1, “Powerless.” Karen is suspicious of Hen, Athena is tracking down the realtor rapist, and Josh is debating whether to make his statement in court. Super lighthearted stuff, amirite?Maddie lends an ear and advice to Josh who’s struggling with moving on after The Taking of Dispatch 9-1-1.Karen finds some breadcrumbs Hen leaves behind, leading her to daydrink with Chimney while they

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03:04:25

Way Too Good At Goodbyes (3x16: The One That Got Away)

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2025/10/09

It's sad but it's true, Buck’s way too good at goodbyes.This week Han, Cil, and Rachel enter the emotional rollercoaster of Season 3 Episode 16 of 9-1-1, “The One That Got Away.” Buck is grappling with what he thinks is the Ghost of Christmases Yet to Come, while Hen decides to take the survival rate of her patients into her own hands — literally!The catalyst for Hen’s journey into becoming a doctor begins here when the hospital loses one of her patients because they don’t follow her medical advice

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05:10:35

I See Right Through Me (3x15: Eddie Begins)

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2025/10/02

Combat, Eddie’s ready for combat.It’s finally time for Han, Cil, and Rachel to discuss an episode they know All Too Well, Season 3 Episode 15 of 9-1-1, “Eddie Begins.” So grab your poncho, hardhats, and oxygen tanks, because we’re going spelunking in Eddie’s psyche!We dive deep (40 feet, to be exact!) into one of the best episodes of the show with thorough explorations of his tumultuous relationships with Shannon and his parents in the past, compared to the strong bonds and family he’s formed with

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01:29:22

Commencing Countdown, Engines On! (Season 9 Preview)

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2025/09/25

Ground Control to Major Tom!Fasten your seatbelts as Han, Cil, and Rachel takeoff into orbit with our Season 9 Preview of 9-1-1!We talk about what we know going into the season, what we’ve deduced to be likely from behind-the-scenes footage, and our own hopes for the Dia de Muertos episode.Brace for impact with us for a brand new season of 9-1-1 — now with 100% more space!Episode Title inspired by “Space Oddity” by David Bowie📔 Articles Quoted📰 Exclusive first look at how 9-1-1 season 9 honors

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01:46:50

Ain't No Rest for the Wicked (3x14: The Taking of...

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2025/09/18

“Money don't grow on treesI got bills to pay, I got mouths to feedThere ain't nothing in this world for free”Grab your best disguise and join Han, Cil, and Rachel as we jump into the getaway car exploring Season 3 Episode 14 of 9-1-1, “The Taking of Dispatch 9-1-1.” This week the men and women in the chairs become their own heroes!We discuss the lofty art heist that takes over the 9-1-1 call center and the ripple effects it has on our favorite dispatchers and the greater LA area.Who needs the

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01:56:09

So High School (3x13: Pinned)

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2025/09/11

It's true, swear, scout's honor. Chimney knew what he wanted and, boy, he got her!This week Han, Cil, and Rachel feel so high school as we discuss the Madney of it all in Season 3 Episode 13 of 9-1-1, “St—” we mean “Pinned.”Michael’s brain tumor looms large over the Grant-Nash household, dampening what should be a celebratory college acceptance for May and a beloved father-son camping trip for Harry. We try to excavate Michael’s psyche to figure out just what the fuck he’s thinking, spoiler alert:

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02:05:47

It Was All a Fake Out (3x12: Fools)

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2025/09/04

Josh: Do you laugh about me whenever I leave?Eddie: Or do I just need more therapy?This week Han, Cil, and Rachel are your jesters as we juggle the solemn solos in Season 3 Episode 12 of 9-1-1, “Fools.”Josh is single, and after a dinner as a co-third-wheel with Buck, Maddie, and Chimney, he decides he’s ready to mingle again. What should have been a promising return to the playing field turns into a waking nightmare in a graveyard. We discuss how the traumatizing events shakes Josh’s confidence and

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02:25:53

More Than Your Father's Son (3x11: Seize the Day)

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2025/08/28

“You try your hardest to leave the past aloneThis crooked posture is all you've ever knownIt is the consequence of living in betweenThe weight of family and the pull of gravity”This week Han, Cil, and Rachel wade into the tumultuous daddy issues in Season 3 Episode 11 of 9-1-1, “Seize the Day,” where Chimney really “Bucks up” meeting his younger brother, Albert.Nothing says “Happy Birthday” quite like Chimney’s father, who quite literally doesn’t say “Happy Birthday,” but instead alludes that he

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