The Watchers

This episode of The Watchers is a meaty one, but we just had so much to sink our teeth into. Check the timestamps down below if you want to know what we talk about when.

Jodie and Andrea watched “Thanksgiving (Canada)” episode six of season three of Yellowjackets, and we really get into it.

In 1996, it must be sweeps week because Ben’s Pen Friends gets a major cast shake-up. There’s a wild new episode of Who’s the Antler Queen? And on Girls Meet World–wait, wait, wait. Girls’ Meat World? Is that anything?

In 2021, Van and Tai have a spa day, the Sadeckis take a family vacay, and Misty spends some time in the city.

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Timestamps:

• Present: 00:05:15
• Wilderness: 01:06:55
• Theories: 01:43:46
• “Croak” Trailer: 02:22:06

I Saw the TV Glow’s Ending Is Full of Hope, If You Want It to Be - Emily St. James

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Got any cheeeese? Jodie and Andrea watched “Did Tai Do That?” episode five of season three of Yellowjackets, and we’re here to break it all down.

In 1996, Van helps Tai embrace her wild side. For Akilah, though, it’s just another night, another dream, another vision of Ben, he’s here to . . . be the bridge? Hey, call Weird Al if you want a perfect parody.

In 2021, Mr. Matthews gets a visit from the Geek Squad, and Misty learns that Walter’s calves may have been clouding her judgement. 

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All rise! Jodie and Andrea watched “12 Angry Girls and One Drunk Travis,” episode four of season three of Yellowjackets, and we’re breaking it all down for you.

In 1996, the whole damn soccer team is out of order. Misty makes a lucid, intelligent, well thought-out objection. And Shauna can’t handle the truth.

In 2021, Tai and Van go on a big city adventure, Shauna visits every food service worker’s favorite place to cry, Misty looks for clues, and Lottie makes some big moves.

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Mentioned in this episode:

“Yellowjackets Season 3 Interview: Tawny Cypress Has an INCREDIBLE Casting Story”

“‘Yellowjackets’ Star Simone Kessell Unpacks Episode 4’s Shocking Cliffhanger and Why She ‘Felt It Was Premature’”

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Okay, so one time Andrea promised to never release an episode of The Watchers longer than the episode of Yellowjackets we’re reviewing. But if this show has taught us anything, it’s that women from Jersey simply can’t be trusted. Jodie and Andrea watched “Them's the Brakes,” episode three of season three of Yellowjackets, and we’ve got a lot to say about it.

In 1996, Ben and Mari star in our new favorite buddy comedy. Our soccer team goes spelunking. And we’re reminded that it’s probably about time to test the batteries in our CO detectors.

In 2021, Lottie’s the world’s worst Big Sisters of America volunteer. Shauna and Misty go for a wild ride. And Van and Tai hear the wilderness . . . and the ice-cream man?

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mentioned in this episode:

The Watchers Watch:

- The Adventures of Pete and Pete, “What We Did on Our Summer Vacation”

- I Saw the TV Glow

New Jersey Is the World: Scene Report: The Land of Make Believe

Not Eureka's Castle: Weinerville

“‘Yellowjackets’ Boss Jonathan Lisco Explains That Wild Hallucination Sequence” - Jackie Strause

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Jodie and Andrea are kicking off Yellowjackets season 3 with a major deep dive into the first two episodes, “It Girl” and “Dislocation.” In the wilderness, we’re talking about Akilah’s Emotional Support Duck, Lottie’s questionable psilocybin therapy credentials, that age-old game, “capture the bone,” whether the DHARMA Initiative left a hatch out in the Canadian woods, and a lot more (like, a LOT more). Meanwhile, in the present, we’ve got the world’s worst eulogy, a deadly dine n’ dash situation, Misty embracing her wild side, Callie going full Carrie, and—perhaps most importantly—the sexual viability of Jeff’s credenzas.

Plus, we’ll talk about the standout needle drops, new clues about old theories (like who really burned down the cabin), and Jodie takes us through a critical theory exercise featuring Misty’s favorite philosopher.

This episode is super-sized. Here’s what we talk about when:

00:00 - 44:44 - “It Girl” wilderness timeline

44:45 - 1:12:38 -“It Girl” adult timeline

1:12:39 - 1:31:44 - “Dislocation” wilderness timeline -

1:31:45 - 2:10:59 - “Dislocation” adult timeline

2:11:00 - 2:37:55 - season 3 questions, theories, speculations

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Jodie and Andrea are back for part two of our Yellowjackets season 3 catch-up. Last week, we looked back at what we know so far. This week, we’re looking ahead. We dive into the trailer, round up the wildest theories, and make our predictions for what’s coming next. Plus, as has become customary, we’re manifesting our dream needle drops for the new season—because what’s Yellowjackets without a killer soundtrack?

Next week, it's finally here! We'll be breaking down the first two episodes of Yellowjackets season 3!

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Jodie and Andrea are getting back to our roots as Jersey’s most dedicated Yellowjackets podcast! With Season 3 premiering on February 14th, it’s time to refresh our memories on all the wild ongoings from Seasons 1 and 2. We break down each character’s journey in the teen and adult timelines, recap the biggest reveals, and remind ourselves where things left off in that divisive Season 2 finale.

Next week, we’ll be dissecting the Season 3 trailer, everything we know so far about the new season, and rounding up all your theories. Stay tuned!

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Andrea and Jodie are back at Lumon Industries, diving into the first two episodes of Severance season two, "Hello, Ms. Cobel" and "Goodbye, Mrs. Selvig." We unpack the show’s double-sided mystery and speculate wildly about Lumen’s true purpose. Along the way, we explore hidden meanings behind zip codes, corporate psycho-babble, and what your favorite door says about you.

Next week, we officially shift into Yellowjackets mode as we gear up for season 3! Join us to recap, reset, and round-up all of the theories we’ve been exploring while we wait to head back into the wilderness.

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Jodie and Andrea are heading back underground with Silo season two’s (ahem) explosive finale, “Into the Fire.” Before diving in, we run through a quick recap of seasons one and two to set the stage. Then, we bask in the warm glow of Steve Zahn’s presence, celebrate the episode’s big Ocean’s 11 vibes, and debate whether or not we think they finally got the pacing right. Plus, we work through the more convoluted elements of this episode and share our feelings about those last few minutes. Stick around at the end for Andrea’s latest Evil watch update and Jodie’s thoughts as she treks back through seasons one and two of From.

Next week, we're clocking back in at the office—not The Office, just an office (sorry, is that confusing?)—to review the first two episodes of Severance's long-awaited season two: "Hello, Ms. Cobel" and "Goodbye, Mrs. Selvig."

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We're creeping up on the premiere of Yellowjackets season three; to hold us over in the meantime, Jodie and Andrea are checking out some of your suggestions. This week, we’re talking about "Long Day's Journey Into Night," the first episode of From. We get into why Harold Perrineau is always the most long-suffering guy in the room, how the show uses familiar tropes to set up some big mysteries, and whether it might fall into the classic LOST trap of too many questions and not enough answers. We also spend like half an hour at the end of this one talking about Evil.

Next week, we're heading to the Down Deep for our review of season 2 of the AppleTV show Silo.

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