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. Russell Thorpe — the Bass family business meltdown no one asked for but we all enjoy.
• Serena’s latest crisis, featuring questionable decisions, an unreliable Dan, and a whole lot of miscommunication.
• Blair’s big-girl career moment and whether her internship ambitions are inspiring or delusional.
• Nate and Raina, workplace romance edition, and why Nate is somehow always employed despite being Nate.
• Every wild twist, petty move, and Upper East Side power play that made this episode a chaotic delight.

Plus: fashion notes, unhinged quotes, and plenty of Lincoln Hawk slander/appreciation (your mileage may vary).

00:00 – Intro & Lincoln Hawk agenda

03:10 – Where everyone stands after last week

07:45 – The Bass Industries corporate war

14:30 – Serena, Dan, and… consequences?

22:40 – Blair vs. the career ladder

32:50 – Nate, Raina, and Thorpe drama

40:00 – Episode superlatives & chaos rankings

49:20 – Final thoughts & predictions

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Produced by Leif Capicola and Steve Marchion. 

Edited and mixed by Leif Capicola.

The Gossip Girl Theme Performed By Steve Marchion.