What’s the Verdict? with Nick Reit and Jess Jones

After Nick and Jess discuss some *judgy* Judgie feedback, the court welcomes Alex Klar, a.k.a Modern Day Eric Carle, a ~ travel, fitness, fashion ~ PHENOM with lots of things to say! The ever-changing jeans landscape creates a group divide, and everyone gets on a metaphorical hanglider to head to the most magical place on earth as Alex shares his journey of riding Soarin’ in Disney not once, not twice, but three times (must be nice). A piece of video footage provides everyone with an EXTRAORDINARY take on Broadway Legend Bernadette Peters absolutely living for getting spooked on a budget. Tits and Tats make bold statements and the color wheel is called in for some serious questioning. For more of Alex’s ~ travel, fitness, and fashion ~ journeys, be sure to follow him @jesuisalex_ on Instagram and @cheverecarajo on Twitter!

Order, order! After a MAJOR technology update, the court welcomes Queen of the Judgies, Maddison Underberg! After not one, but two dramatique entrances, this theater-gorl-turned-accountant approaches the bench (what’s the deal with garters, y’all?). She then joins Nick and Jess to kickstart Bowen Yang’s Emmy Campaign, debate different drug store auras (CVS, Walgreens, and Rite-Aid….oh my!), and submit their choices for the Wicked movie before its next two-year release date delay. Everyone puts their heads together to help Maddison’s cat get a job (seriously, Louie. Pull your weight…), and then the court is anything BUT a Caramel deLite as ANOTHER fight breaks out over the “best” Girl Scout cookie. For more hot takes on Amanda Seyfried’s vibrato -- or if you want some help with your taxes -- be sure to check Maddison out on Twitter @maddisonu and on Instagram @maddisonunderberg.

It’s a chill girls’ hangout in the courtroom this week….but SOMEONE is in the mood to start a fight?! Nick and Jess both take a stab at Approach the Bench...as well as Olivia Rodrigo’s “deja vu” (Girls, it’s just “Cruel Summer” Lite!). Producer Brian hops into the chat to discuss messy (like, soooo so messy) burgers, everyone thinks of something earth-shattering to ask before the shutdown of Yahoo Answers, and the highly controversial semantics are debated when it comes to the “mason jar aesthetic”. You can cut the tension in the room with a KNIFE/foam roller when it’s time for Tits and Tats. Does a runny egg belong on a burger? Am I perganart? WHO starts the first ever What’s the Verdict fight?! Listen to find out, and follow us on social at @theverdictpod/subscribe for more messy fun!

Greetings from Oklahomatucky! The court invites the Honorable Gabrielle Hines for another rapid-fire round of Approach the Bench in which that Cinnamon Toast Crunch thing is given the .5 seconds of attention it deserves. Gabrielle, Nick, and Jess discuss the work of ART that is MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name) by Lil Nas X, their personal preferences for document writing (any Pages fans out there?!), and Producer Brian joins the chat to team up with Gabrielle for a crash course on the 90 Day Fiancé Franchise. Gabrielle breaks the court’s long-standing silence in both her Tit and Tat, and just when you thought everyone was getting along, an old friend pops up to drive everyone apart (hint, she’s Blue & Black...or White & Gold)! Being as passionate of a judge as Gabrielle is can be hard work, but hey, everything is hard work and someone’s gotta do it! Be sure to follow @gabrielle_hines to participate in Treat Yourself Friday, and follow The Post Grad Survival Blog for more content from this superstar!

The court is going absolutely CA-RA-ZY for Caroline Dunn this week! The up-and-coming comedy superstar says “Yes,” and… Approaches the Bench with Nick and Jess for a brand-new game of rapid-fire verdicts. Then, the triad of judges serves up a plate of Truth (Booth) regarding Kai from Are You the One?, deliberates the BABIES’ CHOICE (to pierce? Or not to pierce?), and reveals their love languages. Caroline doles out sentencing on her iconic icks, and the group shares some love/hate with television, music, and Starbucks staples during the Tits and Tats sections. If you are PRO-Caroline as much as we are, be sure to check her out on Insta @itscarolinedunn and at itscarolinedunn.weebly.com (bonus if you can find her on TikTok)!

It’s a throwback themed episode this week on What’s the Verdict! As we revisit the evidence locker of the late 90’s and early 2000’s, the court calls upon nostalgia expert and deep friend of the pod, Haley “Just A Touch Basic” White, to present her case. Nick, Jess, and Haley discuss the escapism that was Limited Too, the straight BOPS of the Disney Mania CDs, and how everyone’s got a story involving a camcorder! Plus, hear exclusive excerpts from the #raw emotion that is Jess’ childhood diaries. The tits are sweet, and the tats reveal a DIVISIVE secret! Is the American mall dying? What’s Haley’s true Zodiac sign? Does the Two of Cups MEAN SOMETHING? Will Nick ever get his hands on a Shamrock Shake!? Listen to find out! For more of Haley’s chARTcuterie, be sure to check her out on instagram at @haley___white, and join her on TikTok for more teen tarot card readings @haleywhite521!

*Producer Brian has left the chat*....and entered the courtroom! That’s right, we heard you all CLAMORING for more of our very own “Wizard of Noise” and simply had to oblige! Brian, Nick, and Jess discuss the tasty new Elf x Chipotle collab, THAT photo from the upcoming film “House of Gucci”, and share with the court some compelling cases about their endeavors with Apple(s). Life hacks are shockingly unveiled left and right, and Brian gets a new idea for a spinoff podcast?! Brian’s tit causes the court to break out into a full Oprah tell-all interview, and everyone bravely walks down the hallway of terrors that is the House of Tats. To see more of Brian’s modest social media footprint, check him out on @the_bcory on Instagram & Twitter; and if YOU want to join forces with our wonderful producer on a project of your own, you should REALLY be sure to check out @cubanbeeproduction on Instagram! 

 It’s Gorls’ Night on What’s the Verdict! Nick and Jess put on their Monday Best (read: pajamas) to dole out sentencings on Jason Sudekis’ Golden Globes best (read: sexy hoodie), how Paramount+ fits into the streaming wars, and their favorite side dish at Americanized restaurants. Also, is the SNL to movie star pipeline over? Producer Brian reveals his Myers-Briggs personality type and a WTV FIRST takes place in the courtroom. The Tits and Tats all come together in a beautiful way, and hot people FINALLY get read their TikTok rights. If you’re looking for a place to plead your case for Bill Hader’s hotness, or even if you want to hear about some fresh new ways to stay ~productive~ this March, look no further, Little Judgies! And, as our new slogan says, this is The Place Where Cool People Talk. So be sure to make the people’s voices HEARD by following us on Twitter & Instagram @theverdictpod and leaving us a review ;)

Omigod, you guys! The High Court of Culture welcomes Judge Sabrina Treacy, a self-proclaimed Bougie Brunch Black, former Math Enthusiast of the Year, and a TOMMY Award Winner! Sabrina joins Nick and Jess to discuss the high stakes of high school casting drama and the scam that is AP courses, the higher stakes of DaBaby calling out JoJo Siwa, and the even higher stakes of Chris Harrison’s “time off” from Bachelor Nation. Sabrina is a judge who knows her facts and isn’t afraid to whip out the key evidence to deliver her verdicts, and the court thanks her for it! The Tits are tasty (#ParisLasagna, anyone?) and Tat Time gets testy. Can’t get enough of Sabrina like us? Follow her on Twitter @sabs_jt and be sure to check out her Twitter news column with The Court’s very own Nick Reit, coming soon!

It’s double the Jones trouble this week on What’s the Verdict! Nick and Jess are joined by friend/family of the pod, Old Erica “Rick” Jones, who by day is a stay-at-home father figure and by night is tucked in by 9:30 PM. Rick shares the trials and tribulations of counting Mountain Dew Major Melon bottles for money and introduces a delightfully anti-climactic app for all podcast-host-wannabes! The court erupts into chaos over fonts and Mario Kart characters, but order is restored once the Tits and Tats are brought in. Jess crowns herself with a regrettable new nickname (DPJ hive, rise!), Nick introduces a favorite Twitter star, Rick gets ~morbid~, and a heavenly friend of the pod is name-dropped in an EXCLUSIVE TWIST. If you want to hear more about Rick’s crazy, beautiful life, be sure to give her a follow at @erjo228 on Instagram, and listen to find out how YOU can be her one lucky Twitter follower!