This episode was both chaotic and heartbreaking all at the same time. From the game show to Luna and Wade's troubles, we had a mixed bag of emotions throughout the episode. Kari and Jennifer discuss all of the moments from 8x09 of The Rookie in a new episode of Shop Talk.

News: 0:30

Gameshow / Robbery: 3:13

Harper & Penn / Robbery: 14:36

Wade and Luna Grey: 24:15

Chenford: 40:06

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Nolan and Oscar crossed paths again, Chenford felt some tension with Bradford's mom's arrival, and Nyla found out the results of her IA hearing in this week's episode of The Rookie. Jennifer and Kari discuss all of the action from 8x08 of The Rookie in a new episode of Shop Talk.

News: 0:30

Nolan & Oscar / Citywide Search: 4:17

Chenford / Tim's Mom: 24:34

Nyla / IA: 45:28

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Harper and Chen went undercover in this week's episode of The Rookie, and it's something we need to see more of. Kari and Jennifer discuss their undercover operation, Miles and his reckless decision, and Bailey and John trying out long distance in a new episode of Shop Talk. 

News: 0:28

Harper & Chen Undercover: 4:25 

Miles & Nolan / Seth: 30.37 

Bailan: 44:30

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It's Valentine's Day in The Rookie universe, and Kari & Jennifer discuss all of the Chenford and Wopez moments, Bailey and John's growth, Miles bad luck, and so much more. 

News: 0:30

Fires & Station Explosion: 3:37

Wopez / Nyla: 16:42

Celina & Miles' Bad Luck: 26:56

Chenford: 39:40

Bailan / Grey & Luna: 47:15

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This week, Kari and Jennifer discuss Aaron Thorsen's return, Wesley running for DA, the Bailey and John drama, and more all in 8x05. 

News: 0:29

Criminal Network / Aaron: 3:30

Officer Involved Shooting: 15:20 

Bailey and Nolan: 27:00

Wopez / DA Campaign Announcement: 37:19

Nyla & Lila: 40:58 

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Kari and Jennifer discuss 8x04 of The Rookie, with Wesley considering running for District Attorney, Bailey's job offer with a think tank at the Pentagon, and a miscommunication when it comes to logging evidence, Chenford, and none other than Smitty.

News: 0:37

John & Bailey / Murder in Public: 1:25

Wopez / District Attorney Campaign: 24:20

Chenford & Smitty / Evidence Log Miscommunication: 31:42

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Jennifer and Kari discuss the dark and twisted episode of The Rookie. While there were some lighthearted, cute moments, 8x03 saw the return of Seth Ridley and the Erza Kane case. 

As a note, episodes after this one will start releasing on Wednesdays, due to The Rookie switching to Monday nights.

News: 0:25

Ezra Kane / Samantha: 3:35

Miles & Seth: 35:57

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Kari and Jennifer discuss all the changes that occurred in 8x02, from Tim’s role change to Miles getting a new TO and Chenford moving in together.

They also touch on a bit of news: The Rookie is moving to Mondays starting January 26th. This means new podcast episodes will be released on Wednesdays instead of Thursdays. 

News: 0:26

President Visiting LA / Hudson / Harpez: 1:45

Miles & His CI: 31:47

Tim's New Role & Chenford Moving In: 44:45

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The Rookie is back with season 8, and so is Shop Talk! What a season premiere! The Rookie went international, Chenford had their redemption, we had some Angela & Tim moments, along with Smitty & Miles, and Celina & Lucy. Monica and Garza were even back. Jennifer and Kari break down everything that happened in the episode, along with their thoughts for the rest of the season. 

News: 0:55

Monica / LAPD: 6:20

Chenford: 28:45

Luna & Wade: 39:25

Miles & Smitty: 47:04

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Kari and Jennifer are back, recapping season 7, sharing their season 8 wishlists, and gearing up for another season of The Rookie.

Listen to hear some of what they hope to see in season 8. What are you hoping for in season 8? 

News: 0:33

Season 7 Recap: 3:20

A Lookback at the Season 7 Wishlists: 5:45

Season 8 Wishlists: 18:10

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