ReWatchable: A TV Re-Watch Podcast

ReWatchable is back to recap and discuss Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 17, “The Little Things,” and season 1, episode 18, “Discos and Dragons.” Superfans: Brittany Newbies: Kristen and Ariana Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 17, "The Little Things": -George H.W. Bush is coming to town, but doesn't want to hear your bipartisan agenda -Lindsey is not as great as we thought -Mr. Rosso is still the best and his backstory proves he's the real deal -Cindy is the WORST -Sam still has some growing up to do -Ken's "personal discovery zone" as Brittany calls it -We all agree this story was handled very well (Kudos, F and G) -Ben Stiller is here! (And here is the full eight minutes of their scene together!) -Lindsey kind-of-sort-of gets back in our good graces -Favorite lines -Favorite scenes Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 18, "Discos and Dragons": -Nope, Lindsey is back out again -"I didn't even study." -UGH -If the freaks don't fit, try hippies! -Academics first, Dead concert second -Daniel plays Dungeons and Dragons, but why? -The "other" Lindsey, do we like her? -Disco Nick is the best Nick -Our favorite characters from the series! Only one is a major character... -Brittany gets carried away about this show existing at the wrong time and forgets about favorite lines and scenes -Favorite lines -Favorite scenes Listener feedback -We all want this week's iTunes incentive (and it may actually happen). -#NoCindyNo wins by a landslide -So many Korra feels already -We have no idea what is going on next week (UPDATE: We will have a wrap up episode) Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide. If there are any further technical issues, feel free to contact Hypable’s podcast manager at mitch@hypable.com, or tweet @HypablePodcast

17 Touko 201556min

ReWatchable is back to recap and discuss Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 15, “Noshing and Moshing,” and season 1, episode 16, “Smooching and Mooching.” Superfans: Pamela and Karen Newbies: Danielle Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 15, "Noshing and Moshing": -Bill's dancing is amazing. -Dinner at the Schweibers is very different. -Neal has a brother? -DAVID KRUMHOLTZ. -Dan's punk hair was pretty amazing. -Is it a kid's place to tell their parent about the cheating? -Why didn't Barry want to tell his mother about his father's cheating? -Is Barry a player? -The dummy plot line is so cringe-worthy. -What do we think about Neal's mother knowing about her husband's cheating? -We really loved Dan's plot this episode. -We debate why he went through his punk phase. -Favorite lines -Favorite scenes Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 16, "Smooching and Mooching": -Nick made fun of reading. Not cool. -He is not good at manipulating. -Oh, Cindy. -What happened to her? -We have some thoughts. -We dig Mr. Weir and Nick's bonding. -Lindsay and Sam's relationship is so nice. -Did we mention how much we love Bill? -Did anyone ever actually play Spin the Bottle or Seven Minutes in Heaven? -Will Vicki ever change? -We have more continuity! -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Listener feedback -Danielle comes up with an iTunes review incentive. -Linda Cardellini was in Avengers: Age of Ultron! -#Zutara4Ever #ClassicAriana Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide. If there are any further technical issues, feel free to contact Hypable’s podcast manager at mitch@hypable.com, or tweet @HypablePodcast

10 Touko 201559min

ReWatchable is back to recap and discuss Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 13, “Chokin' and Tokin',” and season 1, episode 14, “Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers.” Superfans: Jack and Brittany Newbies: Kristen and Danielle Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 13, "Chokin' and Tokin'": -We talk about the important things, including pot smokers and our high schools (again). -Do we like Lindsey's pot-centric storyline in this episode, or did it feel off? -Why is Millie still friends with Lindsey? Are they even still friends? -What's the deal with Nick? Does he really still like Lindsey? -We take a deep-ish dive into Alan's motivations for almost killing Bill. -Brittany breaks down the Freaks and Geeks cancellation dramz and reads Judd Apatow's rant about it (and MAN, is that rant INTENSE). -Favorite lines (Spoiler alert: The majority of them have to do with Lindsey.) -Favorite scenes Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 14, "Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers": -We of course have to give props to Ariana because, while she's not here, she's amazing. -Was Kim Kelly being genuine with Millie in trying to befriend her? -Why do we think Lindsey is against Millie trying the same things that she did? Is she being a good friend, or is she just being selfish? -Is Lindsey progressing at all? -What the heck, Bill's mom? Why would you not talk to your child about your new boyfriend? -Should the gym teacher have done more to win Bill over before the go carts? -Danielle discusses her irritation with the lack of follow-through in Freaks and Geeks and the super fans give their expert opinions. -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Listener feedback -Brittany is now known for loving Reba and she couldn't be happier about it. -We get another vote to do Buffy in the future. Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide. If there are any further technical issues, feel free to contact Hypable’s podcast manager at mitch@hypable.com, or tweet @HypablePodcast

3 Touko 20151h 19min

ReWatchable is back to recap and discuss Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 11, “Looks and Books,” and season 1, episode 12, “The Garage Door.” Superfans: Jack and Karen Newbies: Kristen Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 11, "Looks and Books": -Did we like Lindsay's transformation in this episode? -How do we feel about her regressing at the end? -Do we like her old clothes? -Did we miss the jacket? -What are the freaks' future plans? -We love that Lindsay stood up to the freaks in this episode. -Who should be faulted for the crash? -Let's talk about Cindy and Sam. -Shouldn't Sam have known better? -Secondhand embarrassment -Awesome cameos ensue! -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 12, "The Garage Door": -Daniel and Kim are the poster children for healthy relationships...yeah. -This episode basically broke our hearts. -Neal's dad is such a sleaze. -Sam is so observant in this episode. -Weir family dinners are the BEST. -Ken finally gets a storyline! -And he's super adorable. -Amy is amaaaazing. -Kim is sort of personable sometimes. -They stayed for Ken. Awww. -Microwaves. Technology of the future! -Did we mention this episode broke our hearts? -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Listener feedback -Laserdome incentive! -Lindsay throws down! -This show is so addicting! -Netflix is EVIL! Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide. If there are any further technical issues, feel free to contact Hypable’s podcast manager at mitch@hypable.com, or tweet @HypablePodcast

26 Huhti 201551min

ReWatchable is back to recap and discuss Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 9, “We've Got Spirit,” and season 1, episode 10, “The Diary.” Superfans: Pamela and Brittany Newbies: Ariana and Danielle Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 9, "We've Got Spirit": -As always, Ariana has the best synopses (profanity included). -We're totes jumping off the Nick ship. 100%. -Are "Stage 5 Clingers" actually usually men instead of women? We give scientific evidence (really though). -We talk about our personal experiences of school spirit and they're about as different as can be. -SHIA LEBEOUF. He has such a beautiful baby face. -Head cheerleader: Too controlling or awesome? -The newbies are over Cindy. Also, we don't understand how the popular guy asked her out? -Sam and Nick have more similarities than we realized. -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines -We quickly discuss how Freaks and Geeks really isn't that quotable of a show. (But that's not a bad thing!) Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 10, "The Diary": -Is Lindsey stupid or something? -We don't understand why Kim's mom never shows any crazy tendencies in this episode. Even with the revelation that she reads Kim's diary. -As with school spirit, we give our personal experiences with diaries. -Are Lindsey's parents actually happy, though? Are they still happy? -Some of us didn't have to deal with team captains and picking teams. -Apparently not everyone has to take P.E. every day? What is this business?! -In case you can't guess, we have feelings (and tons of stories) about prank calls. -We get real deep about our feelings about Freaks and Geeks. -Lindsey needs to dump them all and go back to Millie. -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Listener feedback -So much Reba love. -We get a very well-written argument about Nick's portrayal on the show. Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide. If there are any further technical issues, feel free to contact Hypable’s podcast manager at mitch@hypable.com, or tweet @HypablePodcast

19 Huhti 20151h 15min

ReWatchable is back to recap and discuss Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 7, “Carded and Discarded,” and season 1, episode 8, “Girlfriends and Boyfriends.” Superfans: Jack Newbies: Caitlin and Kristen Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 7, "Carded and Discarded": -Why do boys have to be gross about girls? -The boys are fighting over The Vampire Diaries' Vicki Donovan, so that's pretty cool. -Is Maureen the coolest new kid ever? Probably. -Is Jack the only one who genuinely thought that Harris and Bill are related? -Our love for Mr. Rosso knows no bounds. You rock that guitar, Mr. Rosso. -We're not the fake ID types and we're totally okay with that. -The ladies give Jack the low-down on SATs, ACTs, and why you can't just slack off during your senior year of high school. -Lindsey's skewed view of herself/identity crisis really comes into focus in this episode. -This is not Parks and Rec ReWatchable. (Or is it?) -PIT (or Pit?) is real and Kristen explains it all. -John Francis Daley has a great reaction face. -The hosts all agree on their feelings about Nick in this episode. -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 8, "Girlfriends and Boyfriends": -Interesting points on Lindsey collecting opinions about herself. -Were Lindsey's parents helpful or did they give conflicting opinions/vibes on Lindsey dating Nick? -Caitlin has an "icky feeling" about Nick when he's around Lindsey. -Is Nick taking boyfriend/girlfriend cues from the people around him? Is that why things are so awkward with him? -Jack doesn't like Cindy? You don't say! -The rest of the hosts don't have that strong of an opinion on Cindy. -Kristen's theory is that Cindy is purposefully "friend-zoning" Sam. Innnnnnnnnteresting. -We're definite fans of Gordon. -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Listener feedback -We get (rightfully) called out about our inconsistency in what we refer to the characters as. Sorry, we just don't know the character names all that well yet! -Like Freaks and Geeks? We have a few other suggestions for shows and movies that you should try. -We got a "5 stars... duh" review and it makes us super happy. Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide. If there are any further technical issues, feel free to contact Hypable’s podcast manager at mitch@hypable.com, or tweet @HypablePodcast

12 Huhti 20151h 5min

ReWatchable is back to recap and discuss Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 5, “Tests and Breasts,” and season 1, episode 6, “I'm With the Band.” Superfans: Brittany Newbies: Danielle and Kristen Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 5, "Tests and Breasts": -Even though she's not on the episode, Ariana is all over this episode with her sass. -James Franco as Harry Potter? He's totes the "chosen one." -How does our view of James Franco taint our view of Daniel as a character? Is he playing a version of James Franco at this point in his career? (BTW, yes, we're all Team James Franco, thank you very much.) -Did Lindsey make a good decision or did the entire situation make us want to shake her? -We tell our stories about the lies we got caught in. Even worse, they were lies that our parents had to get involved with. -Not that we've ever done it, but we know the right way to cheat and Lindsay's way isn't the right way. -James Franco isn't a total d-bag in this episode because he tries to help Sam, even if it wasn't in the best way possible. -The geeks and their storyline is one of our favorite things in this show. This sex ed plot is perfect for them. -We discuss the semantics of labeling the characters "freaks" and "geeks." -We recount our health class and sex ed class experiences (Don't worry, we don't go too much in depth). -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 6, "I'm With the Band": -Ariana's sass is on point. -Jason Segel isn't an awful drummer, right? Right? -Jason Segel's Nick is Danielle's mock-musician spirit animal. -JOSH FROM HEAVYWEIGHTS. Also, this band could go on tour right now and we'd totally be front row. -Brittany blows our minds while detailing a simple thread/trend that runs through episodes 3-6. -We don't want Jason Segel to become the Gale to Lindsey's Katniss. -Showering in the middle of the day in high school: Is this real life? -Where did the soap, towels, and flip flops come from? They had no notice from when they were told to shower to when they had to shower! -The sassy John Francis Daley shot that's all over Tumblr finally showed up on our screen and it's GLORIOUS. -Questions on bullying and its place. -How old is Harris, anyway? -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Listener feedback -Biff Tannen as a sex-ed teacher? Alternate reality indeed! -Marshmallow love! SO here for it. -Mailbox smashing is somehow a thing. How RUDE. Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide. If there are any further technical issues, feel free to contact Hypable’s podcast manager at mitch@hypable.com, or tweet @HypablePodcast

5 Huhti 20151h 16min

ReWatchable is back to recap and discuss Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 3, “Tricks and Treats,” and season 1, episode 4, “Kim Kelly Is My Friend.” Superfans: Pam and Karen Newbies: Kristen and Caitlin Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 3, "Tricks and Treats": -Alliteration! -Boys will be boys. -Some of us have some horror stories about riding the bus. -Fun Dip. Ah, nostalgia. -Favorite candies? -Did we have a "cool teacher" in high school? -What were the hardest books we read in high school? -How did we feel about Kim in this episode? -Nick Andopolis or Ann Perkins? -We love Millie. -And Mrs. Weir really loves Halloween. -She feels honestly so attacked right now. -How old is too old for trick or treating? -Lindsay's so bad at tricking. -It's totally a felony to mess with mailboxes. -Poor, poor Sam. -Would we have ratted our siblings out, or the other way around? -Why didn't Sam tell on his sister? -Lindsay can't fit in anywhere. -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 4, "Kim Kelly Is My Friend": -Who's Rashida Jones? -Is Karen a secret nerd? -(Not ReWatchable Karen -- she's definitely not a *secret* nerd.) -Did we think Kim was setting Lindsay up again? -TV teacher logic. Sigh. -Did we feel bad for Kim? -Who's the bigger geek? -Kim's no good very bad day. -Nick is so clueless. -Why did Kim decide to stay in Sam's room? -Caitlin really hates Dan. -Was it realistic how quickly they got back together? -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Listener feedback -Karen's gonna do her best Kim Kelly impersonation if you rate us five stars. -Lots of people want us to do Heroes next. -And we get a couple other suggestions. -Plus a ReWatchable-ception! Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide. If there are any further technical issues, feel free to contact Hypable’s podcast manager at mitch@hypable.com, or tweet @HypablePodcast

29 Maalis 20151h 26min