Previously On with Jillian Bonanne

From Maddy's LA origin story to Jules sugar baby apartment, we're breaking it all down (even though we're on vacation this week).

In this episode of Previously On, Jillian and her husband Tyler are breaking down Euphoria Season 3 Episode 2, “America My Dream.” After the explosive return of Season 3, Episode 2 wastes no time pushing everyone deeper into chaos. This episode is packed with risky decisions, messy reunions, and characters making questionable choices, which is why this week’s Top 5 is the Top 5 Bad Ideas From Episode 2. From Maddie staying stuck in a low-paying job while discovering just how much money influencers are really making, to Faye being trusted with a serious job (what could possibly go wrong?), to Nate throwing a party while in serious debt, the bad decisions just keep stacking up. And of course, we have to talk about the ultimate questionable move, Rue and Jules slipping right back into old patterns that never ended well the first time.

We also dive into Maddie’s backstory, the wild frenemy energy between Cassie and Maddie, and how Euphoria gets more and more meta every season.

If you’re watching Euphoria Season 3 along with us, make sure you’re following the podcast so you don’t miss our weekly breakdowns!

00:00 Who is Cassie reenactment

01:10 Euphoria meta commentary

02:57 Rue is Sam Levinson's avatar

04:31 Intro to pod

06:15 Nate Jacobs death theory

08:46 Casino movie theory

12:17 Follow the pod

12:41 Recap for S3 E2 "America My Dream"

14:21 Cast scheduling, comp shots, and green screens

16:39 Top 5 Bad Ideas in E2

17:18 Maddy not following instincts

21:41 Faye in charge of packaging

23:52 Cassie and Maddy working together

27:58 Nate borrowing sketchy money

31:57 Rue visiting Jules

35:41 Laurie calls Alamo pig

36:58 Tyler's takes

37:19 What is The City?

38:55 Rue's nararration feels film noir

39:47 Maddy's fur coat

40:40 Rue's junkie era

41:38 Cal Jacobs big entrance

43:06 Angel in rehab?

44:12 Juana and American Dream

44:59 Cassie photo shoots

45:47 Thoughts on first two eps

Trailer for Euphoria Season 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3Z4tGN0i2I

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Rue is a mule, Maddy's a manager, Lexi's in Hollywood, Cassie's starting a you-know-what, and Nate Jacobs is unrecognizable. We have so much to discuss!

After a four-year wait, Euphoria is finally back, and Season 3 wastes no time throwing us into a completely new (Western?) era for these characters. In this episode of Previously On, Jillian and her husband Tyler break down Euphoria Season 3 Episode 1 "Ándale" and react to the time jump that finds the former East Highland teens now navigating life in their early 20s.

We're kicking off Season 3 with our Top 5 “Where Are They Now?” Moments, breaking down the big character updates from Rue’s (Zendaya) dangerous new reality working as a drug mule for Laurie to Maddy’s (Alexa Demie) career as a talent manager and the unsettling calm surrounding Nate (Jacob Elordi). And of course Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) is on TikTok, but will soon be expanding to some adult platforms. We also talk about what's going on behind-the-scenes, the new visual style that leans into Western themes, and whether this is the final season of Euphoria.

If you’ve been waiting years for Euphoria to return or just started watching, this episode is your essential deep dive into the premiere. Don’t forget to follow our pod as we recap every episode of Season 3 weekly!

00:00:00 Did she just say high school? - Alamo

00:01:25 Intro to pod

00:02:32 Euphoria S3 streaming issues

00:04:41 Labrinth pulls music

00:07:12 Press tour and premiere

00:13:27 Rue is back

00:15:16 Western

00:19:00 Recap S3 E1 "Ándale"

00:20:10 20s are the Wild West

00:21:08 Top 5 Where Are They Now

00:21:17 Maddy is a talent manager

00:26:14 Nate Jacobs took over his dad's business

00:30:55 Cassie wants OF

00:35:43 Lexi is Hollywood assistant

00:38:37 Sharon Stone

00:40:14 Fez is alive in prison

00:42:24 Rue is drug mule and Uber driver

00:49:12 Jules is a sugar baby

00:50:06 Faye is a drug mule for Laurie

00:52:20 Tyler's Takes

00:52:36 Credits game

00:54:58 Alamo shoots apple off Rue's head

00:55:57 Colman Domingo

00:56:24 Dylan Reid and Batman

00:56:56 In memoriam

00:57:12 Border wall Jeep is real

00:58:13 Christian family happy

00:58:38 Faye at border crossing

00:59:18 Miss Marsha

01:00:30 Cassie stalking Maddy's Instagram

01:01:28 Final thoughts

Trailer for Euphoria Season 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3Z4tGN0i2I

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In this episode of Previously On, Jillian and Tyler are breaking down the unforgettable Euphoria Season 2 finale (Episodes 7 & 8), aka the moment Lexi’s play turned East Highland upside down and forced everyone to confront their own chaos. From the jaw-dropping production value of the school play to the emotional fallout happening both on stage and behind the scenes, this finale delivered spectacle, heartbreak, and some seriously messy consequences.

We dive into our Top 5 “Wait… Is This F*cking Play About Us?” Moments, including Nate’s explosive reaction to the locker room dance, Cassie’s full-blown meltdown on stage, and the heartbreaking lead-up to Fez never making it to opening night. Plus, we unpack the deeply emotional core of the finale — Rue and Lexi bonding over the loss of their fathers and how Lexi’s play ultimately gives Rue a sense of hope and clarity moving forward.

Along the way, we talk about the meta brilliance of Lexi’s play, the symbolic chaos happening across East Highland, and the lingering questions that still haunt the characters — from Fez’s fate to the looming threat of Laurie and that missing suitcase. This finale was messy, emotional, theatrical, and completely unforgettable — exactly how a season of Euphoria should end.

We're dropping a pod recapping every single episode of Euphoria leading up to the April 12th premiere, and then we’ll recap each episode of Season 3 weekly. Follow the pod so you don’t miss an episode! #euphoria #zendaya #sydneysweeney #hbo

00:00 Is this play about us?

01:02 Intro to pod

02:18 "The Theater and Its Double" + "All My Life, My Heart Has Yearned for a Thing I Cannot Name"

03:34 Recap S2 E7

04:49 Recap S2 E8

05:24 Top 5 Wait Is This Play About Us?

06:19 Is this play about Sam Levinson?

12:15 Nate watching homoerotic locker room dance sequence

22:01 Lexi credits Fez

26:27 Cassie / Hallie puberty storyline

31:42 Rue and Lexi losing fathers

35:05 Tyler's Takes

35:21 Costumes

35:45 Fez advising Lexi

36:02 Bob Ross

36:46 Kat camming

37:30 Jules destroys disc

37:59 Nates dream of his dad

38:26 Samantha gives Maddy dress

38:43 Carrie movie

39:10 Audience yells

40:26 Elliot's song

41:42 Truth or dare

41:55 Lexi chant

42:10 Euphoria cops

42:55 Maddy tells Cassie just the beginning

43:11 Rue stays clean

43:49 Unanswered Questions

43:59 Suitcase

44:53 Fate of Fezco and Ashtray

45:51 Relationships

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In this episode of Previously On, Jillian and her husband Tyler are breaking down Euphoria Season 2 Episode 6, “A Thousand Little Trees of Blood,” the episode where the fallout from Rue’s spiral hits hard and reality finally comes crashing down for nearly every character.

This episode is packed with tense confrontations, painful consequences, and moments that show just how much damage has been done, so we’re counting down our Top 5 “Reality Came Crashing Down” Moments. We break down Kat completely imploding her relationship with Ethan in one of the most awkward and frustrating moments of the season, Cassie doubling down on her choices instead of taking accountability, and Nate proving once again that he hasn’t changed at all when he confronts Maddy in one of the most terrifying scenes of the series. We also dive into Rue suffering through brutal withdrawal at home and the powerful moment where she reaches out to Ali in an emotional apology that becomes one of the most meaningful turning points of the episode.

Plus, we talk about how this episode puts the spotlight on the moms of Euphoria in a way we haven’t really seen before, showing just how tough it is. Between Rue beginning the long road toward recovery, Cassie digging herself deeper into chaos, and Lexi starting to question the consequences of putting her life (and her sister’s) on stage, Episode 6 feels like the moment where the consequences of every bad decision is starting to settle in.

We're dropping a pod recapping every single episode of Euphoria leading up to the April 12th premiere, and then we’ll recap each episode of Season 3 weekly. Follow the pod so you don’t miss an episode! #euphoria #zendaya #sydneysweeney #hbo

00:00 Cassie vs her mom

02:33 Intro to pod

03:22 Recap S2 E6 "A Thousand Little Trees of Blood"

07:59 Top 5 Moments Reality Came Crashing Down

08:32 Kat ends it with Ethan

14:40 Cassie doubles down

19:21 Nate threatens Maddy with a gun

27:43 Why Nate gives disc to Jules

32:26 Rue in withdrawal at home

36:29 Rue apologizes to Ali

42:37 Ali vs Cal

46:00 Can Lexi do a play about Cassie?

47:54 Custer cooperating with police

49:54 Tyler's Takes

50:04 Jolly Ranchers

50:58 Leslie grew up in church

51:55 Nate silences phone for workout

53:13 Nate's mom is a boy mom

54:18 Nate took back Maddy's necklace

54:59 Stand By Me

55:20 Minka Kelly returns

Trailer for Euphoria Season 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1UJJPAWudQ

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In this episode of Previously On, Jillian Bonanne and her husband Tyler Branch are breaking down one of the best TV episodes ever, Euphoria Season 2 Episode 5 “Stand Still Like the Hummingbird,” which feels like one long panic attack as Rue is on the run. 

This episode is packed with nonstop chaos, devastating confrontations, and moments that had us holding our breath from start to finish. Since Rue is burning it all down, we’re counting down our Top 5 Bridges Rue Burned in Episode 5 including Rue manipulating her mom and Gia in one of the most painful family confrontations of the series. Every moment feels more explosive than the last. We also break down the jaw-dropping moment where Rue exposes Cassie and Nate’s secret relationship in front of everyone, her desperate attempt to steal medication from Fez’s house, and the terrifying final spiral that leads her straight to Laurie’s door with nowhere else to turn.

Plus, we talk about why this episode might be the most anxiety-inducing hour of television Euphoria has ever delivered, the raw performances that show exactly why Zendaya earned multiple Emmys for this role, and how Rue’s desperate run through the streets captures the feeling of trying to outrun consequences that are finally catching up. Between shattered relationships, brutal honesty, and Rue burning every bridge in sight, Episode 5 feels like the breaking point the entire season has been building toward.

We're dropping a pod recapping every single episode of Euphoria leading up to the April 12th premiere, and then we’ll recap each episode of Season 3 weekly. Follow the pod so you don’t miss an episode! #euphoria #zendaya #sydneysweeney #hbo

00:00 How long have you been f*cking Nate Jacobs?

02:25 Intro to pod

03:15 "Stand Still Like the Hummingbird"

07:59 S2 E5 Recap

08:45 Top 5 Bridges Rue Burned

09:16 Rue's violent manipulation of Leslie and Gia

14:18 Rue turns on Jules and Elliot

22:01 Rue exposed Cassie and Nate's relationship

29:39 Rue's tries to steal pills from Fez's grandma

34:40 Rue's loses suitcase and owes Laurie

42:47 Tyler's Takes

43:03 a good person

45:45 a rat

46:13 5% stay clean

47:18 Laurie backstory

48:02 opioid epidemic

49:35 Laurie - "this girl’s gonna be in my life for a long time"

All the Beauty and the Bloodshed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YD5pYQiT1D4

Trailer for Euphoria Season 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1UJJPAWudQ

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In this episode of Previously On, Jillian and her husband Tyler are breaking down Euphoria Season 2 Episode 4, “You Who Cannot See, Think of Those Who Can,” the episode where absolutely everyone is spiraling, crashing out, and making some of the most jaw-dropping moves of the season.

This episode is packed with shocking confrontations, messy relationships, and moments that made us want to look away from the screen, so naturally we’re counting down our Top 5 Vomit-Inducing Moments from Episode 4 in honor of Cassie’s unforgettable hot tub disaster. We break down Cal’s absolutely wild family meeting that leaves everyone stunned, Kat questioning her relationship with Ethan, Jules crossing major lines with Elliot, and Rue’s relapse beginning to spiral into something much darker and complete with haunting visions and emotional moments that hit harder than expected.

Plus, we talk about the episode’s stunning art-inspired opening montage, the emotional church sequence featuring Labrinth, and the way this episode balances pure chaos with some surprisingly powerful visuals. Between Cassie losing control, Cal burning his entire life to the ground, and Rue heading deeper into dangerous territory, Episode 4 feels like the moment where everything truly starts to fall apart.

We're dropping a pod recapping every single episode of Euphoria leading up to the April 12th premiere, and then we’ll recap each episode of Season 3 weekly. Follow the pod so you don’t miss an episode! #euphoria #zendaya #sydneysweeney #hbo

00:00 Maddy's hot tub speech

01:56 Intro to pod

02:48 "You Who Cannot See, Think of Those Who Can"

05:02 S2 E4 Recap

06:17 Rue & Jules Love Montage

10:01 Ending narration + Labrinth church

12:54 Top 5 Vomit-Inducing Moments

14:00 Cassie vomits in hot tub at Maddy's bday

21:08 Kat can't stand Ethan

24:58 Cal Jacobs has family meeting with penis out

30:32 Jules hooking up with Elliot

33:30 Jules finds out Rue relapsed

36:42 Lexi's play auditions

37:09 Custer - Mouse's questions

37:37 Tyler's Takes

37:48 Maddy bad babysitter

38:22 Suze, Lexi and Cassie's mom

39:02 Window broken for White Claws

39:41 Cal's toast to Nate

40:34 Where is third Jacobs child?

41:18 BB sabotaging Maddy and Nate

Trailer for Euphoria Season 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1UJJPAWudQ

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In this episode of Previously On, Jillian and her husband Tyler are breaking down Euphoria Season 2 Episode 3 “Ruminations: Big & Little Bullies.” The episode that gave us some of the most iconic Euphoria memes and Cassie’s most unhinged moment yet, the bathroom monologue!

This episode is absolutely jam-packed with chaos, secrets, and questionable choices, so in honor of Maddy's iconic line we’re counting down our Top 5 “Bitch, You Better Be Joking” Moments from Episode 3. From Rue taking a literal suitcase full of drugs from Laurie (and lying to everyone in her life about it) to the increasingly confusing dynamic between Rue, Jules, and Elliot that has us wondering if this friend group is actually a throuple, every storyline feels like it’s heading toward disaster. We also dive into Lexi’s bold move to write her life story into a school play, Cassie’s descent into full obsession mode over Nate, and Cal’s jaw-dropping confession to Fez that leaves us asking… "what kind of weird father-son shit is going on here bro?"

Plus, Tyler shares his takes on the episode’s chaotic humor, unforgettable side moments, and the many bits that made this episode feel both wildly entertaining and deeply unsettling at the same time. Between Rue burning bridges, Cassie losing herself, and Lexi finally stepping into the spotlight, this episode proves that every character is moving closer to a breaking point.

We're dropping a pod recapping every single episode of Euphoria leading up to the April 12th premiere, and then we’ll recap each episode of Season 3 weekly. Follow the pod so you don’t miss an episode! #euphoria #zendaya #sydneysweeney #hbo

00:00 Cassie's bathroom monologue

00:42 Euphoria memes

01:52 Intro to pod

02:37 "Ruminations: Big and Little Bullys" meaning

03:17 Cal Jacobs' backstory

06:52 S2 E3 Recap

07:59 Euphoria meta, surreal, and breaking 4th wall bits

13:36 Top 5 "Bitch, you better be joking"

14:44 Cassie, you think Nate is true love?

16:32 Cassie's 3-hour morning routine

20:12 Cassie's Oklahoma look and meltdown

25:48 Lexi, you're secretly writing a play about your family and friends?

29:36 Rue, you're taking 10k in drugs from Laurie?

34:20 Rue is cruel to Ali

37:20 Elliot, Jules, and Rue, is this a throuple?

42:50 Cal Jacobs, what kind of weird ass father son shit is going on around here, bro?

48:04 Ethan's mom, don't be judging Kat

49:33 Tyler's Takes

49:57 Whore vs slut

51:25 Truth or dare

52:22 Cal's affraid of Rue

54:06 Bobbi working on the play

Trailer for Euphoria Season 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1UJJPAWudQ

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In this episode of Previously On, Jillian and her husband Tyler break down Euphoria Season 2 Episode 2 “Out of Touch,” and WOW the love triangles are multiplying faster than Rue (Zendaya) can make questionable decisions.

We kick things off with one of the creepiest cold opens yet as Nate (Jacob Elordi) spirals into a full fantasy about Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) that leaves us deeply unsettled. Meanwhile, school is officially back in session, and it feels surreal watching Rue casually walk the hallways after everything that's happened. Jules (Hunter Schafer) is already side-eyeing Rue’s growing friendship with Elliot (Dominic Fike), Kat (Barbie Ferreira) is slipping deeper into her fantasy world, and the lines between reality and delusion are getting blurrier by the second.

This episode is packed with messy relationships, secret hookups, and emotional disasters waiting to happen, so naturally we’re ranking our Top 5 Doomed Love Triangles from Episode 2. From the explosive Cassie-Nate-Maddy situation to the chaotic Jules/Rue/Elliot dynamic that already feels like it’s heading for disaster, every relationship this week is hanging by a thread. We also dive into Lexi’s (Maude Apatow) unexpected connection to Fez (Angus Cloud) and the growing tension surrounding Kat’s fantasy life and relationship with Ethan (Austin Abrams).

Plus, Tyler shares his Takes and we talk about how Euphoria takes classic high school tropes, like love triangles, and pushes them into much darker, more complicated territory.

We're dropping a pod recapping every single episode of Euphoria leading up to the April 12th premiere, and then we’ll recap each episode of Season 3 weekly. Follow the pod so you don’t miss an episode! #euphoria #zendaya #sydneysweeney #hbo

00:00 Intro to pod

02:23 Back at Euphoria High

03:51 S2 E2 "Out of Touch" Recap

05:23 Top 5 Doomed Love Triangles

07:24 Cassie, Nate, and Maddy

13:38 Rue sees Cassie with Nate

15:10 Maddy is a ticking time bomb

22:34 Lexi, Fez, and Faye

27:17 Ethan, Kat, and her fantasies

32:51 Cal, Jules, and Nate

38:44 Jules, Rue, and Elliot

44:37 Tyler's Takes

44:43 Nate dealing with Cassie's meltdown

45:42 Euphoria Hospital

45:59 Football teammates hate Nate

47:20 Minka Kelly

48:02 Nate Jacobs' mom

48:27 Ali meets Leslie Bennett

49:36 Ethan at girls bowling night

Trailer for Euphoria Season 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1UJJPAWudQ

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In this podcast episode of Previously On, host Jillian Bonanne (rewatching) and her husband Tyler Branch (first-time watcher) dive into Euphoria Season 2 Episode 1 "Trying to Get to Heaven Before They Close the Door." After the hit show's follow-up season was delayed, Euphoria comes back in a big way!

We’re talking about the episode that gave us Fezco (Angus Cloud) and Ashtray’s (Javon "Wanna" Walton) shocking backstory, the chaos of the Euphoria High New Year’s Eve party, and one of the most jaw-dropping endings in the entire series. From Ashtray’s surprise attack to Fez finally getting revenge on Nate Jacobs (Jacob Elordi), this episode proves Euphoria came back darker and more cinematic than ever.

Of course, we also break down the drama everyone is still talking about — Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) hooking up with Nate (girl, what are you doing?!), Rue (Zendaya) spiraling deeper into relapse, and that emotional Rue and Jules (Hunter Schafer) reunion at midnight. Plus, Tyler shares his hilarious takes on everything from Rue’s wild drug deal adventure to Fez and Lexi’s (Maude Apatow) unexpectedly sweet connection.

And since this episode takes place on New Year’s Eve, we’re ranking our Top 5 “New Year, Same Mess” Moments, including the terrifying drug deal with Laurie, Cassie’s bathroom disaster, and Fez’s brutal takedown of Nate.

If you’re rewatching before the Season 3 premiere or diving into Euphoria for the first time, this breakdown covers all the biggest moments, theories, and character reactions you don’t want to miss.

We're dropping a pod recapping every single episode of Euphoria leading up to the April 12th premiere, and then we’ll recap each episode of Season 3 weekly. Follow the pod so you don’t miss an episode! #euphoria #zendaya #sydneysweeney #hbo

00:00:00 Lexi and Fez

00:01:42 Euphoria S2 is back Scorsese style

00:05:14 "Trying to Get to Heaven Before They Close the Door" explained

00:08:16 S2 E1 Recap

00:09:12 Season 2 glow-up

00:10:18 NYE house party

00:12:36 Top 5 New Year, Same Mess

00:13:12 Ashtray kills Mouse

00:18:32 Rue, Fez, and Ash meet drug lord Laurie

00:25:06 Quentin Tarantino and David Lynch

00:29:38 Cassie and Nate hook up

00:40:53 Rue and Jules reconnect

00:50:04 Fez beats up Nate

00:56:51 Nate Jacobs weird to McKay

00:59:15 Tyler's Takes

00:59:27 Cracker with a bowl cut

00:59:52 Angus Cloud

01:01:22 Ash hates Rue

01:03:03 Rue idolizing Laurie

01:03:20 Episode structure

01:04:43 Kat?

01:06:04 Fez calls Jules "Jewel"

Trailer for Euphoria Season 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1UJJPAWudQ

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In this episode of Previously On, Jillian and Tyler are breaking down the emotional and deeply personal Euphoria Special Episodes - “Part 1: Rue” (Trouble Don’t Always Last) and “Part 2: Jules” (Fuck Anyone Who's Not a Sea Blob) - and these episodes hit very differently than the rest of the series. As we continue our Euphoria rewatch leading up to Season 3, these specials give us a quieter but incredibly powerful look inside Rue and Jules’ minds, shifting the focus from chaos to raw emotion and reflection.

We dive deep into Rue’s unforgettable Christmas Eve diner conversation with Ali, a scene that feels more like therapy than television, and easily ranks as one of the most powerful moments in the entire series. Meanwhile, Jules’ therapy session reframes everything we thought we knew about Season 1, showing her perspective on love, identity, pressure, and the complicated dynamic between her and Rue. 

We’re also counting down our Top 6 Shocking Reveals from the Euphoria Specials, including the truth about the harm Rue has caused her family, Jules questioning her femininity,  and the devastating parallels between Jules’ mother’s addiction and Rue’s ongoing struggles. We talk about the tension between Rue blaming Jules and Jules feeling overwhelmed by the pressure of being someone’s entire support system, and why these episodes feel more philosophical and emotionally layered than anything else in Season 1.

Along the way, Tyler shares his signature Tyler’s Takes, we discuss standout performances from Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, and Colman Domingo, and we break down why these specials are absolutely essential viewing before heading into Season 2. We're dropping a pod recapping every single episode of Euphoria leading up to the April 12th premiere, and then we’ll recap each episode of Season 3 weekly. Follow the pod so you don’t miss an episode! #euphoria #zendaya #sydneysweeney #hbo

00:00:00 Intro to pod

00:02:50 Special Episodes Review

00:09:46 Recap of Part 1: Rue and Part 2: Jules

00:11:57 Rue and Ali at the diner

00:16:54 Jules in therapy

00:19:42 Takeaways from the specials

00:25:28 Top 6 Shocking Reveals in Euphoria Specials

00:25:53 Rue has relapsed

00:28:26 Jules considers stopping hormones

00:34:28 Rue's harm to family

00:40:57 Jules still in love with ShyGuy118

00:46:28 Rue thought Jules cheated?!

00:51:09 Jules mom is a struggling addict

00:56:08 Ali's wife and two daughters

00:57:41 Rules tattoos

00:58:43 Jules' dad had to find her

00:59:26 Ali's name is Martin

00:59:45 Tyler's Takes

00:59:50 Euphoria Awards

01:05:34 Teenagers and Relativity

01:08:08 Ali quotes

01:09:23 Motel in Euphoria

01:09:46 Tip Miss Marsha

Trailer for Euphoria Season 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1UJJPAWudQThank you to Matt Buechele (@mattbooshell) for creating our new theme song. You can listen to "Sunscreen" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1gFHHF3QyQxjbbKXV3qLu9

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