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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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Thanks to Kitzy (@heykitzy) for the use of our theme song, "No Book Club."

Can you believe it? We’re finally here. The long-ish promised review of the Dawson’s Creek finale. But first! We kick things off with exciting news: Yellowjackets season 3 is premiering on February 14 with a double-episode release! That’s like, nine or ten Watchers episodes away! Then, we dive into the finale of Dawson’s Creek—the two episodes aptly titled “All Good Things” and “Must Come to an End.” Join us as we unpack the return of Kevin Williamson, Dawson’s obsession with remaking his childhood over and over again, Pacey’s inability to sleep with someone who isn’t already married, why whatever Jen’s suffering from seems to have finally fixed her hair, and every other little thing that goes down when (in order of importance) Pacey, Jen, Joey and Dawson return to the creek. Plus, we share some fun theories about Pacey’s new show Doctor Odyssey.

Programming Note: We’re taking next week off as our fearless co-leader Jodie recovers from shoulder surgery (send her all the good vibes!). We’ll be back the week after to review the Getting LOST documentary, which is premiering December 7 with a live Q&A. (Looks like ticket holders will have a week to watch.)

Watch the trailer and get your tickets for Getting Lost

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It’s time to pack your saxophone! The Watchers are hitting the road with Will Ferrell and his longtime friend, writer Harper Steele, for their documentary Will & Harper. The film follows the two friends as they embark on a friendship-defining road trip. Jodie and Andrea discuss the emotional journey of Harper's transition, Will's growing understanding of allyship, and the evolution of their friendship. We also explore how Will & Harper adds to the long tradition of American road trip narratives, its take on big themes like change and connection, and the film's potential entry point for broader discussions of trans experiences.

Next week, we're taking a little detour back to Capeside. Jodie finished Dawson's Creek, so we're sharing a series wrap-up. We'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming the following week with a documentary we can't wait to tell you all about!

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Thanks to Kitzy (@heykitzy) for the use of our theme song, "No Book Club."

Chasing Chasing Amy is a heartfelt, funny, and deeply personal documentary that explores identity, queer representation, cinematic influence, and our evolving relationship with pop culture—everything we love to dive into here at The Watchers. In this episode, Sav Rodgers shares how the film started as a quest to understand Chasing Amy's complicated connection to the LGBTQ+ community but grew into something much more meaningful. We dig into the behind-the-scenes process, from shooting interviews in people’s homes and on windy rooftops to how key editing choices helped shape the narrative, all guided by Sav’s strict “No Bullsh*t” policy. Along the way, we discuss Kevin Smith’s magnetic presence, the impact of queer narratives, and the importance of authentic storytelling. It’s an engaging, thoughtful conversation that celebrates film’s transformative power and the necessity of hope in art.

Keep up with Sav Rodgers and Chasing Chasing Amy on Instagram.

Here’s where you can see Chasing Chasing Amy in theaters: It's really very good

Watch Sav’s TedTalk - Sav Rodgers: The Rom-Com That Saved My Life

Next week, we’re watching Will & Harper, Josh Greenbaum’s 2024 documentary that follows friends Will Ferrell and Harper Steele on a cross country road trip.

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This week, Jodie and Andrea dig into the good, the bad, and the baffling of Kim’s Video, a 2023 documentary that explores what happened to one of the world’s greatest VHS collections when it moved from New York City to Sicily. We talk 90s nostalgia, genre conventions, what it means to be a creative person, and how and why stories get told. Plus we reminisce about our own days working in video stores and marvel at the way Jersey always shows up for us.

Next week, we are SO excited to be talking with Sav Rodgers, the filmmaker behind Chasing Chasing Amy. It’s not streaming yet, but it is showing in a bunch of cities. Here they are.

Referenced in this episode:

The Strange Fate of Kim’s Video - Karina Longworth

Chloë Sevigny Visits the Kim's Video Collection - Alamo Drafthouse

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It’s our final Halloween episode of 2024, and you shouldn’t be surprised by our choice. We couldn’t wrap up the season without revisiting Wellsville for one of the greatest Halloween episodes in television history, “Halloweenie” from The Adventures of Pete & Pete. It’s quintessentially Pete & Pete, which means it’s quintessentially 90s and quintessentially Jersey, all while remaining totally weird and wholly unique. We talk Mischief-Devil’s-Cabbage-Goosey Night, neighborhood bullies, breaking records, and that moment of being right on the edge of too old for something you used to love.

Next week, we’re sticking with the 90s theme but moving to a new genre, as we watch Kim’s Video, a 2023 documentary that explores what happened to one of the world’s greatest VHS collections when it moved from New York City to Sicily.

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Thanks to Kitzy (@heykitzy) for the use of our theme song, "No Book Club."

This week on The Watchers, Andrea and Jodie dive into Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s classic "Halloween" episode from season 2 of the series. As the Scoobies’ costumes come to life, we question the inconsistent nature of this bewitchery, delight in learning Giles’ has a sordid past, and question what exactly Willow’s supposed to be. (Hot slut?) Plus, Jodie takes us on a trip to Creek Corner and Andrea reviews the pilot episode of Pacey–er, Joshua Jackson’s new show, Doctor Odyssey.

Next week, we’ve got one more Halloween rewatch. The Adventures of Pete & Pete’s “Halloweenie” (S2E5). You can watch this one on YouTube here.

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Thanks to Kitzy (@heykitzy) for the use of our theme song, "No Book Club."

Surprise! We’re here on a Monday with an episode we are so excited to share with you. We’ve got a special guest, fellow Jersey native, Tommy Avallone, who joins Jodie and Andrea this week to chat about his new documentary. Tommy is a producer, director, editor, writer, and filmmaker; he’s behind the documentaries, I am Santa Clause, Waldo on Weed, The Bill Murray Stories, I Love You, You Hate Me, and most recently, The House From . . . which takes a look at houses that have become famous from movies and tv, the people who live in them, and the people who love them. If you like our show, you will love this documentary. It features stories about iconic homes from movies and shows like Full House, Golden Girls, Can’t Hardly Wait, Friday, Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure, Goonies, Breaking Bad, and so many more. It’s sweet, and funny, and nostalgic, and says so much about our own relationships with pop culture. It’s available to stream this week, and you’re going to love it.

Jersey folks, The House From . . . is premiering at Kevin Smith’s Smodcastle Cinemas in Atlantic Highlands as part of Smodcastle Film Festival this Friday, October 25th. Grab your tickets now.

For everyone else, The House From . . . will be available for streaming on October 28th. You can pre-order it from AppleTV right now.

Keep up with Tommy and his work: @tommyavallone3

We’ll see you Wednesday with our review of Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s “Halloween”

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Thanks to Kitzy (@heykitzy) for the use of our theme song, "No Book Club."

We’re deep into the Halloween season on The Watchers, and Andrea and Jodie are unpacking the supernatural side of My So-Called Life. High school urban legends, teen ghosts, and a haunted cardigan—it's all here. Join us as we discover whether or not Angela can solve the mystery of Nicky Driscoll, and in the process, save Jordan Catalano from himself.

Next week, we’re heading back to Sunnydale to experience what Halloween is like on a Hellmouth, with season 2, episode 6 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the appropriately titled, “Halloween.”

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Thanks to Kitzy (@heykitzy) for the use of our theme song, "No Book Club."