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 trust in his own instincts, thinking he missed the red flags (there were none.) 

Eddie enters parent-teacher night at Christopher’s school more than a little apprehensive, but survives the deluge of puns just in time to make googoo eyes at Ms. Flores. The spark gets Swiftly snuffed out when Chris flies off the skateboard and Eddie flies off the handle. We explore how Eddie is once again projecting his own feelings of failure onto the most convenient target, taking the trust he was placing in her with Christopher and turning straight (lol) back to Buck. This is our shocked face, see how shocked? 

Buck LISTENS to Eddie’s concerns and gives him good advice, that Eddie takes, as always, and they end the episode in domestic bliss with the modified skateboard they built for their child. Makes you feel almost nauseous with how sickeningly sweet it is, huh? With another crazy addition to Season 3’s co-parenting agenda, we talk about the purposeful setup of Buck as Christopher’s other parent and Eddie’s partner.

Saddle up for an especially impassioned Slow Burn segment where we review the evidence: Buck is a solo, Eddie is a super single widow, they spend all their time together, they co-parent Eddie’s child, and maybe, just maybe Eddie doesn’t actually like horses, he’d rather ride a certain cowboy.

“Love is in the air, I just gotta figure out a window to break out

Buried alive inside my dreams, but it was all a fake-out”

Episode Title inspired by “Fake Out” by Fall Out Boy

📔 Articles Mentioned

📰 ‘9-1-1’ Boss on Family ‘Complications’ After Michael’s Decision & Buck’s Journey, TV Insider

⚾ Major League Baseball — Playing With A Disability, Ability Magazine

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Chapters

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:51) Welcome to Dispatch

(00:03:01) General Thoughts

(00:09:07) Jaws of Life - Deep Dive

(00:12:04) Needle Drop - Music Analysis

(00:15:13) Red String Corner

(00:20:49) Flashover - Themes

(00:27:58) Who’s Cookin’? - Character Analysis

(00:28:08) Athena

(00:34:54) Josh

(00:52:43) Eddie

(01:03:36) Chris’ Skateboard Incident

(01:17:47) Buck Giving Eddie Advice

(01:26:12) Eddie Apologizes to Ana

(01:30:06) Slow Burn - Bi Buck, Eddie Queer Coding & Buddie Watch

(01:33:13) Eddie & Ana’s “Meet Cute”

(01:45:47) Eddie “Getting Back on the Horse”

(01:50:26) Buck Being “Set Up” with Josh

(01:57:00) Buddie As Co-Parents

(02:04:51) Take a Buddie With You & Outro

“You try your hardest to leave the past alone

This crooked posture is all you've ever known

It is the consequence of living in between

The 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 only has one son — ouch. We take a magnifying glass to Chim’s deep-rooted inferiority complex and feeling overlooked and easily replaceable, which are all rearing their ugly heads. Because nothing says “party” quite like your abandonment issues triggering a full-blown meltdown on your special day. After a heart-to-heart with Albert, Chimney realizes that his true family – the 118 and the Lees – is the one he chooses, and chooses him in return, and welcomes his brother into the fold.

We discuss the developing plan of inaction Michael adopts by listening with his “new perspective” and completely missing the point May was trying to make.

Get ready for parallels galore in this episode — we explore similarities between Buck and Chimney as well as our neverending Madney and Buddie comparisons.

Join us for a close look at why Buck is not really a guest at Eddie’s house and what that means exactly (spoiler alert: it’s gay.)

Episode Title inspired by “Heirloom” by Sleeping At Last

📔 Articles Mentioned

📰  ‘9-1-1’ Chief on Chimney’s Family Drama, Michael’s Shocking Cancer Choice and Maddie Letting Go, The Wrap

📰 ‘9-1-1’ Boss on Family ‘Complications’ After Michael’s Decision & Buck’s Journey, TV Insider

📰 ‘9-1-1’ Chief on Chimney’s Family Drama, Michael’s Shocking Cancer Choice and Maddie Letting Go, The Wrap

📰 ‘9-1-1’ Chief on Chimney’s Family Drama, Michael’s Shocking Cancer Choice and Maddie Letting Go, The Wrap

📰 9-1-1 EP Breaks Down Life-Altering Premiere Twists, From Michael’s Fateful Choice to Buck’s Next Steps, TV Line

📰 Oliver Stark on Returning to ‘9-1-1,’ the Buck-Eddie Bromance & a ‘Lone Star’ Crossover, TV Insider

📰 ‘9-1-1’ Boss on Family ‘Complications’ After Michael’s Decision & Buck’s Journey, TV Insider

📰 ‘9-1-1’ Boss Takes Us Inside the Spring Premiere’s Big Rescues, TV Insider

Rumors of Abby’s Return

📰  ‘9-1-1’ Chief Says Old Character Will Make ‘Very Exciting’ Return Soon – and It ‘Might’ Be Connie Britton’s Abby, The Wrap

📰 9-1-1: Connie Britton Eyed to Return as Abby for Multiple Episodes, TV Line

📰 Connie Britton in Talks to Return as Abby in ‘9-1-1’ Season 3, TV Insider

📰 9-1-1‘s Oliver Stark Reacts to News of Connie Britton’s Impending Return: ‘She Was Really Hard to Replace’, TV Line

📰 9-1-1 EP Teases Connie Britton’s Return, Abby’s ‘Unfinished Business’ With Buck, TV Line

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Chapters

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:55) Welcome to Dispatch

(00:02:54) General Thoughts

(00:07:38) Jaws of Life - Deep Dive

(00:18:47) Production & Behind the Scenes

(00:23:08) Red String Corner

(00:29:13) Flashover - Themes

(00:35:39) Who’s Cookin’? - Character Analysis

(00:35:53) Hen & Karen

(00:41:13) Michael & May

(00:55:41) Chimney

(01:13:05) Where’s the Fire? - Scene Dissection: Chiney’s Birthday Karaoke & Playing Pool

(01:28:07) Chimney & Albert’s Heart to Heart

(01:44:19) Buck

(01:51:37) Eddie

(01:56:18) Slow Burn - Bi Buck & Buddie Watch

(02:08:03) Buddie & Maddie Parallels

(02:16:01) Buck’s Not a Guest in Eddie’s House

(02:24:56) Take a Buddie With You & Outro

But it don’t snow here, it stays pretty green…

This week Han, Cil, and Rachel put on our buddie elf hats to chat about Season 3 Episode 10 of 9-1-1, “Christmas Spirit,” where everyone is having a very blue holiday.

Maddie goes over the river and through the woods to revisit the ghost of her Christmas past: Doug. We discuss how Frank’s prescription of immersive therapy to confront her biggest trauma marks a turning point in Maddie’s emotional turmoil, where she can finally let go of her guilt and truly move forward.

We break down why Christmas really sucks this year for the 118 — because they all have to work. This is especially hard for Eddie and Christopher and when Buck notices he teams up with Athena to throw a heartwarming celebration at the station where they surprise the team with their families and a feast. Watcha doing with that mistletoe, Buck? The festivities run the emotional gamut from elation when Karen and Hen decide to foster to somber (understatement) when Michael tells Bobby he has a brain tumor.

We wish we had a river to skate away into a happier episode, let’s just say the “Christmas Spirit” was not in the room with us (or the writers) but the dark humor was. And hey, at least we’re depressed together!

Episode Title inspired by “River” by Joni Mitchell

📔 Articles Mentioned

📰  '9-1-1' boss weighs in on teary fall finale, shares what SPOILER's diagnosis means for the show, Entertainment Weekly

📰 9-1-1 EP Offers Hope for [Spoiler] After That Grim Confession in Fall Finale, TV Line

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Chapters

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:50) Welcome to Dispatch

(00:02:10) General Thoughts

(00:08:01) Jaws of Life - Deep Dive

(00:13:37) Production & Behind the Scenes

(00:15:21) Needle Drop - Music Analysis

(00:18:21) Parallels & Foreshadowing

(00:21:29) Flashover - Themes

(00:31:10) Who’s Cookin’? - Character Analysis

(00:31:48) Hen

(00:36:28) Maddie

(00:43:20) Michael

(00:55:39) Michael Confiding in Bobby

(00:59:30) Bobby

(01:01:54) Where’s The Fire? - Scene Dissection: 118 Christmas Party

(01:14:53) Buck

(01:27:47) Eddie

(01:39:59) Slow Burn - Bi Buck & Buddie Watch

(01:48:50) Buddie at the Christmas Party

(02:02:42) Take a Buddie With You & Outro

“You can’t save someone from themselves, not of they don’t want it.”

This week Han, Cil, and Rachel step into the ring fence to take a swing at Season 3 Episode 9 of 9-1-1, “Fallout,” which starts and ends with therapy, we love to see it!

Hen comes out the other end healed, Maddie finally opens up about wanting to heal, and Eddie is… calling flirting with his best bro and playing video games “therapy.” You keep saying that word, but we don’t think it actually means what you think it means.

Bobby, ever the martyr, almost became The Incredible Hulk after a slight overexposure to some radioactive waste, oopsie! We examine how Buck is much worry and his deep love and care for Bobby is reflected in that.

We discuss Athena and May butting heads over her college admissions essay, and how they come to understand and support each other despite their differing viewpoints.

Last, but certainly not least, we find ourselves voyeurs in the kitchen as we deep dive into the homoeroticism of suggestively goading your friend boy to get half-naked and pummel you.

Grab your belt buckles and get ready to “take on” the scene that even Oliver Stark has dubbed “Super Gay!” 

Give him that title.

📔 Articles Mentioned

📰 ‘9-1-1’ Star Aisha Hinds Says Hen Is ‘Assuming All Responsibility’ for That Horrific Accident, The Wrap 

📰 9-1-1‘s Aisha Hinds Weighs In on the Fallout From Hen’s Traumatic Ordeal: ‘It’s Something That Will Stay With Her’, TV Line

🎧 Oliver & Aisha on Smith Sisters Live Podcast 

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Chapters

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:54) Welcome to Dispatch

(00:03:16) General Thoughts

(00:09:01) Jaws of Life - Deep Dive

(00:13:17) Production & Behind the Scenes

(00:18:47) Needle Drop - Music Analysis

(00:21:29) Red String Corner

(00:25:33) Foreshadowing & Parallels

(00:28:37) Flashover - Themes

(00:36:21) Where’s the Fire? - Scene Dissection: Eddie, Maddie, & Hen in Therapy Montage

(00:55:04) Who’s Cookin’? - Character Analysis 

(00:55:24) Hen

(01:08:03) Maddie

(01:19:23) Eddie

(01:23:33) Buck

(01:27:45) Bobby & Athena

(01:42:17) Slow Burn -  Bi Buck & Buddie Watch

(01:46:30) Do You Wanna Go For The Title

(02:14:39) “It’s Like We Just Click”

(02:17:00) Kitchen Tension Parallel to 8x08 Tablet

(02:21:14) Take a Buddie With You & Outro

“Getting to know you, getting to feel free and easy when I’m with you.” 

This week Han, Cil, and Rachel temporarily put down the character analysis and get personal — about themselves and their 9-1-1 opinions.

After a year of diving deep into the wild world of 9-1-1, we realized we've been a bit mysterious — like, who is The Buddie System anyway? Ew. This episode is all about us: why we started a podcast, what it’s like to produce, and what makes us the trio you’ve come to love (or tolerate). So, settle in for story time as we share our personal anecdotes like how we started watching 9-1-1, and why we became obsessed with those two charming firefighters, Buck and Eddie. 

And thanks to our amazing listener Jill (@right_writer_), we’ve got some great questions lined up to guide the convo, because honestly, we can talk about ourselves for hours but don’t know where to start.

So, whether you’re here for the inside scoop or just want to laugh along with us, we promise this episode is packed with Buddie System lore and good vibes. Join us as we celebrate a year of podcasting with our best buddies!

Episode Title inspired by "Getting to Know You" from the “The King and I” by Rodgers and Hammerstein

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Chapters

(00:00:00) Get to Know Your Buddies! - Intro

(00:02:52) About the Podcast

(00:03:00) How and Why Started Watching 9-1-1

(00:16:31) Why a 9-1-1 Podcast?

(00:23:39) Our 9-1-1 Personal Opinions

(00:28:13) Why Are We So Obsessed with Buddie?

(00:32:37) What is the Best Eddie A-Plot?

(00:34:39) What is the Best Buck A-Plot?

(00:36:51) Lighting Strike Round

(00:43:28) About the Buddies!

(00:48:28) Best Piece of Advice We’ve Received

(00:51:30) Our Hidden Talents 

(00:54:05) Bucket List Items

(00:57:29) Outro & Take a Buddie With You

Blah, blah, blah, proper name, place name, backstory stuff. We tried to talk around it, over it, and under it if you will, but this is exactly what it looks like: a sex scene.

This week Han, Cil, and Rachel dissect the Bachelor Party from Season 7 Episode 6 of 9-1-1 frame by frame — from the not so subtle glances and bitchy comments to the body language and plethora of double entendres.

Eddie's entrance gives off serious Fonzie vibes leading into the hilariously awkward interactions between him and Tommy, who just can't seem to stop trying to mark Buck as their territory. We navigate the subtext of the apparent love triangle, the palpable tension, and the underlying homoeroticism that saturates the scene.

We share our thoughts on the symbolism hidden throughout the night, from the costumes to the food, and how it all ties back to the characters' evolving dynamics. As the drinks flow and the karaoke gets rowdy, we explore the deeper themes of jealousy, love, and the undeniable bond and electric chemistry shared between Buck and Eddie.

The pinnacle of the Bachelor Party is the hotel montage that gives Wade and Logan in the Honda Odyssey a run for its money. We look at the blocking, cinematography, and editing choices that put together what is undeniably a not-so-thinly-veiled sex scene, complete with champagne orgasms.

Pick your poison and get those hangover cures ready because you’re in for a wet, wild, and for some reason feathery ride!

Episode Title inspired by “What I Like About You” by The New Romantics

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Chapters

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:40) Celebration - Chimney’s 80s Karaoke Bachelor Party

(00:03:11) Get The Party Started - Buck, Eddie, & Tommy

(00:19:52) This is How We Do It - Hen, Karen, & Ravi Arrive

(00:31:42) Whoop There It Is - Buck & Eddie at Karaoke

(00:39:45) Hotel Motel Holiday Inn - Buck & Eddie Let Loose

(00:58:02) Last Friday Night (TGIF) - The Morning After

(01:07:20) Don’t Stop the Music - Unhinged Reflections 

(01:14:40) Take a Buddie With You & Outro

This week Han, Cil, and Rachel dive into the sweet and slightly sticky world of "Juice Theory," where we unravel how Eddie indulges in (or denies himself) sweet treats as a metaphor for joy and repression. It's not just about the sugar rush; it reflects deep emotional layers, especially through Eddie’s journey in Season 8 of 9-1-1. 

We explore how he avoids his feelings, choosing water over juice, and navigate the complexities of Eddie’s character journey, especially as he grapples with his desires and the societal pressures that push him to deny himself happiness. From the infamous meet-cute with a hot priest to the sweet baked goods that symbolize connections with Buck, we’re linking all the delicious dots. 

So, grab your favorite sweet treat and join us as we chew on these juicy themes and serve up some delicious queer coding analysis! 

📔 References Mentioned

🐤 Behind the Scenes Photos On the Set of 8x05 Masks, rguzmanHQ on Twitter

Episode Title inspired by “Too Sweet” by Hozier

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Chapters

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:52) Welcome to the Juice Bar

(00:01:41) What’s on the Menu - Juice Theory 101

(00:04:21) Fruit Leather & Cupcakes - 8x01

(00:09:45) Ring Pop & Glazed Donut - 8x05

(00:21:40) Juice, Water, & Joy - 8x06

(00:27:24) Buck’s Baking Spiral Commences - 8x07

(00:31:30) Protein Chocolate Chip Cookies - 8x10

(00:35:53) El Paso Coffee & Energy Drinks - 8x12

(00:40:13) Helena Diaz’s Sugar-Free Groceries - 8x13

(00:47:05) The Last Hurrah’s Crumpet - 8x16

(00:52:46) Avoidance Coffee & Tia Pepa’s Cooking - 8x17

(00:57:48) Just Desserts - Juice Theory Beyond Season 8 

(01:02:08) Take a Buddie With You & Outro

Hen and Eddie in this episode: I don’t know why I am the way I am.

This week Han, Cil, and Rachel try to compute Season 3 Episode 8 of 9-1-1, “Malfunction,” where Hen's life is in full-on meltdown mode and Eddie is busy trying to gaslight himself around his grief. We dive into Hen and Eddie’s psyches and how grief can manifest in very different ways. 

Hen’s family is normally the rock upon which she stands, but the fallout of the IVF failure has destabilized her home life, and her attempts to maintain her usual composure at work are visibly unsteady. Hen and Karen’s relationship is strained with the heavy weight of grief, making them both feel alone even when they’re together. We reflect on Hen’s struggle with compartmentalizing, a skill she usually excels at, as it’s thoroughly tested, leading to an emotional crescendo with the ambulance crash that leaves us questioning how far one can go before breaking down completely.

Meanwhile, we explore Eddie’s no good, very bad choices, particularly the reckless behavior as he grapples with the aftermath of Shannon's death, the tsunami, and not being able to talk to Buck. His misguided attempts to beat his thoughts and feelings into submission via illegal fights reveals a pattern of self harm, destruction, and punishment. What he really needs and longs for is a deeper connection and to be understood, but he isolates himself in his own pain instead.

We applaud the intricate use of sound design and cinematography in the episode, particularly the fights and ambulance crash, where it helps create a visceral experience that brings the audience right into the characters’ inner worlds.

This episode has us discussing how unexpected tragedies can alter characters' trajectories, with Hen's emotional breakdown paralleling Eddie's impulsive decisions and the consequences that follow. They both try to scrape themselves off the pavement, but they’re not quite strong enough yet.

📔 Articles Mentioned

📰 Ryan Guzman: Eddie Diaz of ‘9-1-1’, Faith, Loss, & Filing Forward (Full Episode), Zach Sang Show on YouTube

📰 Yo-Yo Ma on how Bach’s Cello Suite No. 1 gives us all the code to rebuild after disruption and tragedy, Classic fm

📰 What’s that tear-jerking string music in The Last of Us?, Classic fm

Episode Title inspired by “Not Strong Enough” by boygenius

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Chapters

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:55) Welcome to Dispatch

(00:03:41) General Thoughts

(00:08:13) Jaws of Life - Deep Dive

(00:18:11) Needle Drop - Music Analysis

(00:27:42) Red String Corner - Parallels & Foreshadowing

(00:33:27) Flashover - Episode Themes

(00:39:16) Who’s Cookin’? - Hen

(00:51:00) Where’s the Fire - Scene Dissection: Ambulance Crash

(01:13:09) Eddie

(01:26:00) Eddie & Bobby’s Heart to Heart  

(01:43:19) Slow Burn - Bi Buck & Buddie Watch

(01:54:13) Buddie & HenRen 8x17 Parallels

(02:01:42) Take a Buddie With You & Outro

I'll find you in the morning sun and when the night is new I'll be looking at the moon, but I'll be seeing you.

This week Han, Cil, and Rachel discuss the super uplifting contents of Season 3 Episode 7 of 9-1-1, “Athena Begins.” We dive into Athena's past as she confronts the resurfacing of a cold case linked to the tragic loss of her fiancé, Emmett.

Have you rewatched this episode since 8x15? No? Well, strap in folks, because that bittersweet ending is not so sweet anymore. We explore the not inconsequential number of parallels between her quest for closure with Emmett and the emotional aftermath of Bobby’s death in Season 8. As she navigates the deluge of memories and unresolved feelings, we see her grappling with the desire for justice and her career, her relationship with her mother and extended family, and the expectations everyone places on her.

Through flashbacks, we see young Athena, vibrant and full of hope as she embarks on her journey in law school, contrasting sharply with the heavy burden she carries as an adult (2 dead loves of her life and 1 gay ex-husband later). We examine the road Athena takes from law school to the police academy, inspired after her meet-cute with Emmett on her college campus. Their story would almost pass for a rom-com if we didn’t know about the tragic ending going into it. We dissect the scene where Beatrice tries to control Athena’s life and how this juxtaposes with the mother we saw depicted in the rest of the flashbacks prior to Emmett’s death. Ah, there’s the Beatrice we know and barely tolerate.

In the present we follow Athena’s search for closure, not just for herself but for Emmett's mother. When she finds Dennis Jenkins, she is forced to face her assumptions about the “monster” who killed her fiancé. At the end of the journey, we see Athena finally break down and let Bobby support her, physically and emotionally.

Here’s a fun idea, listen to this episode, then watch 8x01, 8x02, 8x03, and then 8x16. Let us know if you can breathe through the tears!

📔 Articles Mentioned

📰 ‘9-1-1’s Angela Bassett Teases Athena’s Origin Story Episode, TV Insider

📰 9-1-1‘s Angela Bassett Talks Athena’s ‘Surprising’ Origin Story, Including How She Helped Cast Her Younger Self, TV Line

📰 ‘9-1-1’ Star Angela Bassett on Athena’s ‘Messy’ Romantic Backstory, Future With Bobby, The Wrap

Episode Title inspired by “I’ll Be Seeing You” by Billie Holiday

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Chapters

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:52) Welcome to Dispatch

(00:01:29) General Thoughts

(00:08:54) Jaws of Life - Deep Dive

(00:13:03) Needle Drop - Song Analysis

(00:16:03) Red String Corner

(00:17:53) Historical Context of 1992 Los Angeles Riots

(00:22:27) Parallels & Foreshadowing

(00:25:16) Season 8 Parallels 

(00:30:18) Flashover - Themes

(00:34:04) Who’s Cookin’? - Character Arcs

(00:35:24) Bobby & Michael

(00:44:19) Athena

(00:48:53) Meeting Emmett & Rookie Athena

(00:56:55) Athena Has a Type (Good Men™️)

(01:06:25) Athena & Maddie Go Old School

(01:09:45) Athena Throws Herself into Her Work

(01:12:04) Opening Pandora’s Box About Emmett

(01:16:20) Past & Present Closure Montage

(01:19:42) Where’s The Fire? - Scene Dissection (Athena & Bea After Emmett’s Death)

(01:33:06) Athena & Mom Bea’s Relationship Now

(01:37:030 Slow Burn - Bi Buck & Buddie Watch

(01:41:14) Buddie & Bathena Parallels

(01:50:35) Take a Buddie With You & Outro

What the people need is a way to make 'em smile!

This week Han, Cil, and Rachel go on a musical interlude from our regularly scheduled programming to celebrate Han’s birthday with songs for Buddie Canon!

We each share a few songs we believe could elevate a scene to new emotional heights. Get ready to picture Eddie and Buck’s individual feelings realizations, their first kiss, and some bonus activities to the soundtrack of our dreams. 

We dissect why the tracks resonate with us and how they perfectly mirror the emotional journeys of our boys. From deep, soulful ballads that tug at your heartstrings to upbeat anthems that get you pumped up, we analyze how each song choice can enhance a scene's impact. 

We also touch on the idea of fan edits and how they can create a new narrative with just the right soundtrack. 

By the end, we hope to leave you with a playlist that not only complements our discussions but also resonates with your own experiences with these characters. Do like The Doobie Brothers do and listen to the music, all the time!

 🎶Check out our Songs for Buddie Canon Companion Playlist and listen along!

📔 References Mentioned

🎼 Listen to the Music • Songs for Buddie Canon • Our Episode Companion Playlist

🐤 Eddie’s “gold rush” eyes tweet, quoted by ircnshield, original by eddiecnvs on Twitter

🎶 Hozier - Do I Wanna Know (Arctic Monkeys COver in the BBC Live Lounge), on YouTube

🎞️ Cil’s Dean & Castiel || I Want to Love You edit to Neptune, by ircnshieldedits on YouTube

🎞️ “peace” Buddie Parallel edit, by thehumforever on Twitter

🎞️ “Talk” Buck and Eddie edit, by makaylasalena on TikTok

Episode Title inspired by “Listen to the Music” by The Doobie Brothers

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Chapters

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:40) Welcome to the Buddie Jukebox

(00:03:32) How We Chose Our Songs

(00:12:05) Buck’s Feelings Realization Songs

(00:12:39) Cil’s Buck Picks

(00:18:15) Han’s Buck Picks

(00:25:53) Rachel’s Buck Picks

(00:30:53) Eddie’s Realization Songs

(00:31:15) Cil’s Eddie Picks

(00:40:44) Han’s Eddie Picks

(00:49:36) Rachel’s Eddie Picks

(00:55:35) Buddie Getting Together Songs

(00:56:06) Cil’s Buddie Canon Picks

(01:00:14) Han’s Buddie Canon Picks

(01:03:48) Rachel’s Buddie Canon Picks

(01:07:55) Buddie’s Bow Chicka Wow Wow Songs

(01:12:13) Buddie Wedding Songs

(01:16:23) Even More Buddie Song Options!

(01:18:04) Outro & Take a Buddie With You