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Written “Mine” On My Upper Thigh (9-1-1 Tortured Poets Department: Part 2)

2 januari 2025 | 80 min

What if Eddie rolls the stone away? They’re gonna crucify him anyway.

We stand before our fellow members of The Tortured Buddies Department once again with a summary of our findings:

Shannon is definitely the loss, not the love of Eddie’s life.
The sign on Buck’s heart is still reserved for Eddie.
Abby and #thatman are the smallest people who ever lived.

Waltz into the rekindled flames of our second installment of The Tortured Poets Department where we ring in the New Year with some good old fashioned seasonal depression. Han, Cil, and Rachel break down the lyrics of tracks 9 through 16 and discuss how each song relates to our favorite 9-1-1 characters.

This collection of songs focuses on:

Buck and Eddie wrestling with their Abandonment Issues™, self worth and self loathing, and unfortunate romantic endeavors while trying to maintain their relationship with each other.
The challenges of breaking free from familial expectations, neglect, emotional abuse, and generational trauma.
The performative aspects of Buck and Eddie’s lives, the ways they mask their true selves, and repress their feelings and identities, creating a chasm of yearning they can’t seem to fill.

We enter into evidence Eddie clinging to his own fake impressionist paintings of heterosexuality and the picture perfect family. We’re second-hand embarrassed, Eddie please just let Shannon stay buried. (This is unnecessary.)

Sincerely,

The Chairmans of The Tortured Buddies Department

🎬 Edits We Love

🎞️ Guilty as Sin? edit by confusedbuckley, Twitter, TikTok

🎞️ Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me? edit by milliiecent, TikTok

🎞️ loml edit by ashes.of.rozes, TikTok

🎞️ I Can Do It With a Broken Heart edit by t3s_edits, TikTok

🎞️ The Alchemy edit by bexism, TikTok

🎞️ The Alchemy edit by weewooshow, TikTok

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Music by DIV!NITY

Chapters

(00:00:00) Welcome to the Tortured Buddies Department

(00:04:19) Guilty as Sin?

(00:12:21) Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?

(00:26:36) I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can)

(00:31:44) loml (full of lols)

(00:47:48) I Can Do It With a Broken Heart

(00:58:19) The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived

(01:06:45) The Alchemy

(01:11:54) Clara Bow

(01:17:00) Happy New Year/What's Up Next/Outro

Crying at the Gym (9-1-1 Tortured Poets Department: Part 1)

26 december 2024 | 83 min

Eddie should’ve been sent away, but they forgot to come and get him.

We stand before our fellow members of The Tortured Buddies Department with a summary of our findings:

Eddie loves Buck, it’s ruining his life.

Buck is fresh out the slammer, but Eddie is leaving him safe and stranded.

Eddie’s packing his life away to wait out the shitstorm back in Texas.

Get ready for our first deep dive into the emotional landscape of The Tortured Poets Department, where we bring you great tidings of grief and despair. Han, Cil, and Rachel break down the lyrics of the first eight tracks and discuss how each song relates to our favorite 9-1-1 characters, with a particular emphasis on Eddie and the complexities of his familial and romantic relationships, especially with Buck.

We enter into evidence Eddie Diaz blowing up his life after his best friend told him he wanted to date a man who wasn’t him. It’s not our mental breakdown, it’s his, we’re just speaking on it.

Sincerely,

The Chairmans of The Tortured Buddies Department

🎬 Edits We Love

🎞️ Down Bad edit by weewooshow, Twitter, TikTok

🎞️ Fresh Out the Slammer edit by 118filmss, TikTok

🎞️ Fresh Out the Slammer edit by agstoowell, TikTok

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Chapters

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:04:13) Commence Meeting of Tortured Buddies Department

(00:04:19) Fortnight

(00:12:05) The Tortured Poets Department

(00:19:44) My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys

(00:28:31) Down Bad

(00:29:38) The Down Bad Edit Canon Event

(00:37:49) So Long, London

(00:48:19) But Daddy I Love Him

(00:59:49) Fresh Out the Slammer

(01:06:34) Florida!!!

(01:17:25) Outro

(01:18:06) Merry Christmas!

The First Cut is the Deepest (2x11: New Beginnings)

19 december 2024 | 84 min

When it comes to being lucky, she’s cursed! When it comes to loving her, Doug’s the worst.

This week Han, Cil, and Rachel wade into the shark infested waters of 9-1-1’s Season 2 Episode 11, “New Beginnings.” Athena and Maddie are following their instincts in critical situations, proving they can trust their gut feelings, unlike Chimney who now has a lot of them—the stabby stabby variety.

We discuss how Maddie's storyline illustrates the journey to reclaim her narrative in order to overcome past trauma and embrace new beginnings. In other words, she’s thirty, flirty, and thriving!

Digging deep into Athena and her mom Beatrice’s relationship and their big confrontation where they ultimately cannot see eye-to-eye, we broach what will become the perpetual “9-1-1 Bio-Parents Have No Rights” conversation in which none of them deserve redemption. Meanwhile Bobby flexes his gentle-parenting muscles with Harry and steps up as ring-master to try and tame Beatrice’s tiger mom ways.

We bemoan Chimney’s inability to see through the smoke-screen of his misguided friendship to Doug’s flashing neon red flags. His trusting nature and desire to see everyone as friend-shaped really puts a hamper in his survival instincts.

Last, but not least, we have Buckaroo hypocritically throwing punches (advice) he won’t take himself. We’re still waiting for the “at least when I date someone I date them” to be in the room with us. Find out how we create the “Have Your Back-O-Meter” and why it’s always used in a romantic context.

Follow your gut and join us as we explore the eye of Hurricane Doug before the storm hits the shore of Maddie and Chimney’s new beginning.

📔 Articles Mentioned:

📰 ‘9-1-1’ Chief on Why That Gutting Maddie-Chimney-Doug Cliffhanger Won’t Be Resolved Right Away, The Wrap

📰 ‘9-1-1’ Showrunner Tim Minear Teases Spring Return, Origin Stories & More Season 2 Details, TV Line

Chapters:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Dispatch (Intro)

(00:02:15) Comparing Seasons 2 & 8 Mid-Season Finale & Premiere

(00:06:25) Overall Episode Thoughts

(00:12:13) Jaws of Life (Deep Dive)

(00:15:37) Red String Corner

(00:19:15) Season 2 “Grew the Beard”

(00:20:49) 9-1-1 “Jumped the Shark” from Day 1

(00:25:27) Flashover (Themes)

(00:29:43) Who’s Cookin’ (Character Arcs)

(00:30:39) Athena

(00:38:37) Where’s the Fire (Scene Dissection: Athena & Mom Confrontations)

(00:51:09) Athena & the Kidnapping

(00:53:48) Maddie

(01:00:06) Madney Pre-Date Disaster

(01:02:14) Chimney

(01:13:20) Slow Burn (Bi-Buck and Buddie Watch)

(01:18:36) Having Their Backs: Analyzing Romantic Partnerships

(01:21:51) What’s Coming Up Next (Outro)

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Music by DIV!NITY

Make the Yuletide Gay (2x10: Merry Ex-Mas)

12 december 2024 | 201 min

Have yourself a merry little Christmas… Eddie’s troubles are zero miles away.

You can count on us as we take a shiny red-nosed dive into the type of emotional roller coaster that only seems to happen around the holidays in Season 2, Episode 10 of 9-1-1, "Merry Ex-mas!" Han, Cil, and Rachel discuss how this episode intertwines heartwarming but complicated reunions with overcoming the fear of opening yourself up to new beginnings.

We explore what it means to come home for Christmas, not just in a physical sense but emotionally as well — like how Eddie grapples with the return of his ex-wife Shannon while trying to maintain a sense of normalcy for his son, Christopher. The warmth of Christmas and Bobby’s anxious, but hopeful future with Athena creates a striking contrast with the turmoil of Eddie debating whether his trust in Shannon can be rebuilt. Meanwhile, Maddie struggles to reclaim the joy in her Christmas Present from the ghost of her Christmas Past.

We celebrate the moments where Eddie's vulnerability shines through his stoic demeanor, unspoken fears, and insecurities that linger beneath the surface, especially in his interactions with Buck. Poignant heart-to-hearts between Buck and Eddie reveal how their profound bond deepens the more they allow their true selves to be seen by each other. Join us as we unwrap the gifts of vulnerability, trust, and the feeling of belonging that comes with chosen family, all wrapped up by our favorite elf!

📔 Articles Mentioned:

📰 Here’s the Formula ‘9-1-1’ Uses to Plot Each Episode’s Emergencies, The Wrap

📰 ‘9-1-1’ Boss on ‘Christmas Angel’-Like Introduction to Maddie’s Abusive Ex – And That Surprise Casting, The Wrap

📰 ‘9-1-1’ Showrunner Tells Us if That Proposal Will Survive Past the Holidays, The Wrap

📰 9-1-1 EP Explains [Spoiler]’s Casting, Breaks Down Those Fall Finale Twists, TV Line

📰 9-1-1 Boss Reveals Hidden Secrets for Fans ‘Shipping Buck and Eddie, TV Line

Chapters:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Dispatch

(00:01:39) General Thoughts on Ex-mas

(00:10:54) Jaws of Life (Deep Dive)

(00:25:26) Red String Corner

(00:35:07) Flashover (Themes)

(00:40:51) Who’s Cookin’? (Character Arcs)

(00:41:00) Bobby & Athena

(00:49:44) The Evolution of Bathena's Relationship

(00:53:50) Bathena Uses Patients as Therapists

(00:59:43) Bobby Goes All In & Bathena Proposal

(01:06:54) Maddie & Chimney

(01:08:44) Chimney’s Just a Little Stitious

(01:13:53) Trusting vs Sus-ing

(01:25:35) Maddie Not-So Merry (Fight with Buck)

(01:27:14) The RomCom-ification of Madney

(01:31:48) Maddie’s Flashback to Last Christmas

(01:34:31) Eddie (and Mourning the Mustache)

(01:35:39) Ranking Eddie's Facial Hair (Hot Takes)

(01:40:28) Horny Hours for Eddie

(01:47:02) Christopher’s Christmas Wish

(01:53:21) Eddie Putting Christopher First

(01:59:47) Where’s the Fire (Scene Dissection: Eddie & Shannon at 118)

(02:05:20) Eddie & Shannon’s Communication Breakdown

(02:15:26) How Eddie Talks to Buck vs Shannon

(02:18:41) Eddie Doesn’t Know What He Wants

(02:22:01) Slow Burn (Bi Buck & Buddie Watch)

(02:22:34) Eddie and the CompHet Agenda

(02:28:09) Buck & Eddie: Relationship Fight or Flight

(02:31:39) How Buck Gets Eddie Talking

(02:38:09) Eddie’s Vulnerability in Front of Buck

(02:45:51) Buck and Shannon Parallels

(02:52:28) Eddie’s Panic Over “Instant Family”

(02:58:57) Performing Eddie (CompHet Agenda Redux)

(03:03:11) Fountain Allegory (It’s Gay)

(03:08:01) Buddie the Elf (You Two Have an Adorable Son)

(03:11:56) Buck Has Feelings About Eddie/Shannon

(03:18:22) Bring a Buddie With You & Outro

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‘tis the damn season (Season 8 Episodes 7-8)

5 december 2024 | 167 min

Chris has been stayin’ at Eddie’s parent’s house, and the Texan real estate looks real good now?

Welcome back to December, where there’s not a lot going on right now, but somehow our faves are still going thru it™!

This week, Han, Cil, and Rachel dive deep into the layered complexities of Buck and Eddie’s friendship, exploring the weight of abandonment issues, running in the opposite direction of self-acceptance, and the echo of unrealized feelings in the Diaz Kitchen. We sift through a plethora of parallels, analyze the significance of baking, the familial symbolism of chess, and how a simple knock on the door can mean so much more.

The Buddies talk Hotshots meta narrative, how we wish it had been taken further, and theories for a possible Buck abduction (a-Bucktion if you will) and dual near-death experiences.

There isn’t a lot of movement in character arcs, but the future implications of Buck unknowingly pulling the pin of the El Paso grenade are explosively far-reaching. We critique Eddie’s umpteenth unilateral decision and how it leaves Buck feeling like the rug just got pulled out from under The Couch and Christopher most-likely blindsided, yet again.

Eddie receives advice from “Hotshots” tv actor Brad Torrence regarding their identities as fathers and presence in their children’s lives, and as usual puts his keen and penetrating mind to the task and comes to the WRONG conclusion. He can run, but only so far.

Buck’s brave-faced and unwavering support seemingly buoys Eddie from his anxiety, but Buck’s stomach (and potentially his heart) drop as soon as his ass hits The Couch. We consider the lifelong abandonment issues that will send Buck into his deepest spiral yet, as he grapples with the complex feelings of having to watch the one person he thought would always be there leave him too.

Eddie won’t ask Buck to wait if Buck won’t ask him to stay.

Grab your emotional support snickerdoodles as we discuss Season 8 Episode 8, “Wannabes!” (and Episode 7 “Hotshots” is also there.)

📔 Articles Mentioned:

📰 9-1-1 EP Breaks Down Fall Finale Surprises: Is [Spoiler] Really Leaving the 118?, TV Line

📰 Eddie Jumping into Relationships, @ ircnshield, Twitter

📰 Buddie Paralleling Bathena, Canon Couples, @ ircnshield, Twitter

📰 Visual Parallels Buck & Eddie at The Couch/Coffee Table, @ ergoquerncia, Twitter

📰 Warm vs Cool Tones at Diaz House Color Theory, @ eddiedivaz, Twitter

📰 Is [Spoiler] Leaving ‘9-1-1’? Tim Minear Reveals What’s Next for Eddie, Buck & More, TV Insider

📰 Is Eddie leaving 9-1-1? Buck will spiral 'like a top' and 'chaos' is coming, showrunner teases, Entertainment Weekly

📰 Is Eddie Leaving 9-1-1? Showrunner Addresses Season 8's Fall Finale Cliffhanger, Screen Rant

📰 ‘9-1-1’ Boss Tim Minear Unpacks The Midseason Finale And Shares His Season 8 Goal: “To Blow It All The Hell Apart”, Decider

📰 Buck Kidnapped Theory, @ iammathewfritz, TikTok

📰 Buck Goes on a Date with the Serial Killer Theory, @ becauseevangay, Twitter

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(00:00:00) Welcome to the Buddie System (Intro)

(00:01:40) General Thoughts

(00:20:32) Season 8 Themes & Dynamics

(00:22:36) Behind the Scenes & Production Tidbits

(00:26:30) Missed Meta-tunities

(00:36:21) A New Direction for Athena

(00:40:56) Bobby – Our Comfort Captain

(00:44:43) Buck, Burdened and Abandoned

(00:59:17) Eddie’s Brash “Decision” Making

(01:23:11) Diaz Family Chess (feat. Eddie as the Pawn)

(01:33:07) Buck, Eddie, & Christopher’s Family Dynamic

(01:34:51) Buddie (and Fork) Found in Kitchen

(01:46:10) Eddie, Anxious and Avoidant

(01:54:18) Taking This Party to The Couch

(01:56:12) Buck’s “Oh” Moment

(01:58:24) Close Enough, Welcome Back Dean Winchester

(02:00:02) Inside of Buck’s Brain – Breaking Down the “Oh” Moment

(02:01:50) Put Those Feelings Back Where They Came From, Or So Help Me

(02:06:21) Buddie Paralleling Bathena, Madney, HenRen (Canon Couples)

(02:08:09) Eddie Worships at Church of Buckley

(02:10:51) Color Theory and Its Implications

(02:13:32) Warm, Romantic Lighting vs Cool, Bereft Lighting

(02:14:51) Eddie & Abby Parallels (Hurts So Good)

(02:16:58) Buck & Belonging: How He Enters the Diaz Home

(02:19:07) Into the Looking Glass

(02:20:06) Connecting the Dots (Tying Season 8 to Seasons Past)

(02:22:06) Expect the Unexpected: Tim Minear Teases 8B

(02:29:29) What If’s: Dual Near Death Experiences?

(02:34:29) Buck Kidnapped (A-Bucktion) Theory

(02:42:39) The Winter of Angst (In Our Wangst Era)

(02:44:33) Can’t We All Be Buddies?

(02:45:23) Take a Buddie With You (Outro)

A Very 9-1-1 Swiftsgiving

28 november 2024 | 103 min

Dear Reader (Listener), ‘tis the damn season for our first-ever holiday special!

We bet you think about how Taylor Swift's discography perfectly aligns with the emotional tapestry of your favorite 9-1-1 characters. If you’re a cowboy like us, you’ve surely made the Swiftification connection between Taylor and Tim Minear’s masterminds. In this episode, Han Cil, and Rachel embark on a whimsical journey to assign 11 iconic Taylor albums to our favorite first responders based on vibes, character stories, and a sprinkle of pure chaos. From Buck’s emotional turmoil to Maddie’s endless resilience, we see right through to the essence of each character and how their experiences mirror the themes Taylor's music so brilliantly captures.

From the youthful innocence of 'Debut' to the esoteric crashout of 'The Tortured Poets Department,' we relish in this intersection of fandom where the worlds of Taylor Swift and 9-1-1 collide in a celebration of storytelling through music.

We even throw in some podcast lore and our own Taylor/9-1-1 theories, because who doesn’t love a good Swiftie conspiracy?

There’s no bad blood this Thanksgiving in the Buddie System’s Lover House, so whether you’re a die-hard Swiftie or a 9-1-1 aficionado (but probably both — the Venn Diagram is a circle), there’s room for everyone at this table! So, hop in our getaway car and enjoy the many musings, debates, and personal anecdotes on our road trip to the next chapters of 9-1-1 and Taylor’s musical journey.

This episode is dedicated to anyone who relates to “I Hate It Here” a little too much and anyone who has ever found solace in music and felt a deep connection to fictional characters (they’re real to us.)

P.S. Thank you for listening to our passionate yapping, we do it for fun, but it wouldn’t be anywhere near as much without you!

Love,

The Buddies

Chapters:

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:43) Welcome

(00:07:01) What album are the Buddies

(00:13:34) Character albums start

(00:14:00) Debut

(00:20:12) Fearless

(00:27:47) Speak Now

(00:33:54) Red

(00:44:48) Big Picture and Little Picture (How We'll Talk About Whole Albums vs Individual Songs)

(00:45:32) Does Taylor watch 9-1-1

(00:46:32) 1989

(00:52:25) Reputation

(00:57:29) Lover

(01:06:18) Folklore

(01:16:00) Evermore

(01:25:50) Midnights

(01:31:12) Podcast Inception via TTPD

(01:32:35) The Tortured Poets Department

(01:40:29) Upcoming Swift Specials and Take a Buddie With You (Outro)

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Music by DIV!NITY

Pink Pony Club (Season 8 Episodes 4-6)

21 november 2024 | 258 min

We heard there’s a special place where boys and girls can drink their juice every single day. This week Han, Cil, and Rachel confess our headcanons, speculations, and educated wishes about Season 8 of 9-1-1, focusing on episodes 8x04 “No Place Like Home,” 8x05 “Masks,” and 8x06 “Confessions.” Buck-le up for a full hour of Buck, Eddie, and Buddie, respectively! (No, that’s not a typo.)

Peeling back the layers of Eddie’s queer-coded arc, as far back as Season 7, all the way to his meet cute with Father Brian (aka Hot Priest™), we revel in Eddie starting to unmask and finally let himself experience joy. Meanwhile, Buck is spiraling out and makes an impulsive decision that ends with him single on Eddie’s couch. The Buddies discuss what the future holds for our namesake when Eddie is breaking free, but Buck realizes he’s still very much on the hamster wheel in a cage.

The rest of the extended fire fam are also here, and we touch on how their arcs are developing their characters and relationships moving toward mid-season. We explore how “being there for the big moments” is integral as Bathena, Madney, and Henren all start new chapters with their families.

We break down the themes across these three episodes as well as the abundant parallels and rich symbolism paving the yellow brick road to Buddie Canon over the rainbow. So grab a beer, take off your pants, and join us on the theoretical couch for some risky business!

📔 Articles Mentioned:

📰 Another Mask, @ ircnshield, Twitter

📰 Parallels of Eddie Opening Up the Door to Kim / Buck, @ lover-of-mine, Tumblr

📰 Past Mid-Season Finale Cliffhangers, @ meowddiehan, Twitter

📰 How Chris’ Leaving Affected Buck, @ ircnshield, Twitter

Chapters:

(00:00:00) Welcome to the Tortured Buddie Department

(00:03:00) Overall thoughts on Episodes 4, 5, and 6

(00:11:43) Episode and Season Themes

(00:18:57) 9-1-1 Behind-the-Scenes

(00:25:33) Bobby and Athena

(00:41:44) Hen and Karen

(00:55:16) Maddie and Chimney

(01:07:51) Buck

(02:16:13) Eddie

(03:17:39) Buddie

(03:43:28) Predictions & Wishes & Theories, Oh My!

(04:15:00) What’s Next and Take a Buddie With You (Outro)

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Music by DIV!NITY

This Girl is On Fire (2x09: Hen Begins)

14 november 2024 | 144 min

Oh, Henrietta Wilson, the woman that you are. We definitely see you!

This week Han, Cil, and Rachel flock together to discuss Hen's journey from a corporate job to the firefighting world and how that symbolizes a quest for purpose and authenticity. We unpack the toxic dynamics at the 118 under Captain Gerrard, where hazing and discrimination run rampant, contrasting it with the supportive, family-like atmosphere that Bobby brings to the team.

Hen's character embodies the struggles faced by women, particularly queer women of color as they navigate their careers in fields rife with systemic bias and prejudice. The beginning of Hen's relationships with Chimney and Athena provides crucial support as she faces the challenges of her new role.

This episode serves as a deeply impactful hero’s origin story for Hen, due in no small part to Aisha Hinds’ real life past experiences with trauma and loss. Showcasing her unwavering commitment to saving lives against the odds, Season 2 Episode 9 of 9-1-1, “Hen Begins” is a testament to tenacity, following your calling, and the power of self-assuredness.

📔 Articles Mentioned:

📰 ‘9-1-1’ Star Aisha Hinds Talks Exploring Henrietta’s Origin Story in ‘Hen Begins’, TV Insider

Chapters:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Dispatch & Calls of the Week (Intro)

(00:02:26) Exploring Origins: Hen's Journey

(00:11:46) Jaws of Life (Deep Dive)

(00:23:53) Flashover (Themes)

(00:34:59) Who’s Cookin’ (Character Arc: It’s the Hen-isode!)

(00:38:07) The Boiling Point: Hen's Decision to Quit

(00:47:29) The Hero's Journey

(00:54:57) Navigating Passion With or Without Eva’s Support

(01:03:14) Hen Versus “The Old Guard” of the 118

(01:15:06) Fostering Friendship (Bestieism Begins)

(01:24:22) The Evolution of Hen's Journey

(01:37:50) Where’s the Fire? (Scene Dissection)

(01:38:50) Lack of Teamwork and Landscape of Toxicity

(01:50:25) Antagonist or Ally? (Tommy Talk)

(01:54:38) Oh Captain, My Captain! (Bobby vs Gerrard Leadership)

(02:03:58) Gerrard & Tommy Through the Lens of Season 8

(02:16:32) Exploring Hen's Character Development

(02:21:07) Bring a Buddie With You & Outro

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Pick Up the Pieces and Build a Lego House (2x08: Buck, Actually)

7 november 2024 | 175 min

Classic ‘Buck luck’ strikes again! This week Cil, Han, Rachel, and special guest host, Meg from Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod delve into the emotional chaos of 9-1-1's Season 2, Episode 8 "Buck, Actually."

As Buck flounders through his feelings we unpack how his romantic missteps mirror those of the couples he encounters, emphasizing the importance of emotional intimacy and self-acceptance—and boy, does he have a ways to go on that journey.

With a lineup of calls that tug at the heartstrings we explore themes of second chances, the importance of being seen, and how sometimes, even our messiest moments can lead to our most important growth.

The buddies explore the the emotional weight even short narratives like the poignant farewell between Mitchell and Thomas can pack. We discuss and celebrate the representation of diverse love stories and bucking the societal pressures surrounding masculinity and the often-overlooked emotional depth of male characters like Buck.

So grab your favorite drink, settle in, and join us as we dissect this episode's wild ride of love, loss, and yearning to build a home—one Lego piece at a time!

Takeaways:

In this episode, we explore how Buck struggles to find what he’s looking for in his impulsive dating choices
Maddie and Chimney's growing relationship serves as a stark contrast to Buck's romantic stumbles.
Taylor's interactions with Buck reflect his self-worth issues, emphasizing the tension between his desire for connection and his fear of rejection
The episode emphasizes that love is something you create, not just find, which resonates deeply with Buck's journey.

📔 Articles Mentioned:

📰 ‘9-1-1’ Star Oliver Stark Talks Buck’s Love Life & Saying Goodbye to Abby, TV Insider

📰 ‘9-1-1’ Star Ryan Guzman on Eddie’s Blast From the Past, the Buck Bromance & More, TV Insider

📰 Oliver Stark – Lighting Our Fire, Candid Magazine

📰 Exclusive Interview: Pop Culturalist Chats with 9-1-1’s Oliver Stark, Pop Culturalist

📰 ‘9-1-1’ Boss: Exploring Buck’s New Sexual Awakening “Felt Like It Was the Right Time”, The Hollywood Reporter

📰 “There’s Going to Be Chaos”: 9-1-1 Breakout Oliver Stark on Ryan Murphy’s Outrageous Procedural, Paste Magazine

📺 Oliver Stark interviewed from FOX’s 9-1-1 at PaleyFest 2019, Red Carpet Report on Mingle TV Media, YouTube

Chapters:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Dispatch & Calls of the Week (Intro)

(00:02:35) Special Guest Meg Joins the Conversation

(00:04:46) Our general thoughts on the episode

(00:09:33) Jaws of Life (Deep Dive)

(00:34:54) Flashover (Themes)

(00:55:14) Who's Cookin' (Character Arcs)

(00:55:37) Athena

(01:16:26) Maddie and Chimney

(01:28:56) Buck

(01:53:00) Where's the Fire (Scene Dissection: Buck & Taylor “Connections”)

(02:11:27) Slow Burn (Bi Buck & Buddie Watch)

(02:44:35) Meg’s 9-1-1 History and Bring a Buddie With You (Outro)

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If You Live Like That You Live With Ghosts (2x07: Haunted)

31 oktober 2024 | 180 min

In the wise words of Pulitzer Prize winner Kendrick Lamar, “You forgive, you forget, but you never let it… go!”

This week, Han, Cil, and Rachel investigate the eerie emotional landscape of Season 2, Episode 7 of 9-1-1, “Haunted,” where the specters of past relationships loom large. We dissect the complexities of Eddie's and Buck's situations, illustrating how both men grapple with their ghosts — Eddie with the return of his estranged wife, Shannon, and Buck with the emotional fallout of his relationship with Abby. Both men are faced with the choice to lay their past to rest or resurrect it, much like how Hen finds herself responsible for the life or death of her own perfect stranger of a father.

As we unpack the significance of closure and the desire for transparency within familial and romantic relationships, this episode is an exploration of empathy, accountability, and the courage it takes to confront one's past. Ultimately, “Haunted” serves as a reminder that while our ghosts may linger, it is our choices that define our present and shape our future.

📔 Articles Mentioned:

📰 9-1-1: Ryan Guzman Previews Eddie’s Tense Reunion With His Estranged Wife, TV Line

📰 9-1-1's Jennifer Love Hewitt asked for Maddie 'to be with Chimney' on very first day on set, Entertainment Weekly

📰 Color Theory Threads, @ soleilose, Twitter

📖 ice cream before dinner by cloudydaisies, Archive of Our Own

📖 one bright morning changes all things by hispolestar, Archive of Our Own

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Music by DIV!NITY

(00:00:00) Welcome to Dispatch (Intro)

(00:06:32) Jaws of Life (Deep Dive)

(00:07:05) Music Analysis (I Found by Amber Run)

(00:14:30) Press Articles

(00:23:06) Red String Corner (Parallels & Foreshadowing)

(00:28:40) Color Theory

(00:36:59) Flashover (Themes)

(00:47:19) Who's Cookin' (Character Arcs)

(00:49:33) Athena

(00:49:59) Bobby (Tangent)

(00:54:15) Back to Athena

(01:03:15) Hen

(01:20:29) Buck

(01:49:56) Eddie

(02:12:36) Where's the Fire (Scene Dissection: Eddie & Shannon Confrontations)

(02:36:23) Slow Burn (Bi Buck & Buddie Watch)

(02:58:23) Bring a Buddie With You & Outro

Honeybee, Come Get This Pollen (Season 8 Episodes 1-3)

24 oktober 2024 | 235 min

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a…bee-nado?! Get ready for takeoff with Buddie System Airlines with Han, Cil, and Rachel on an insightful journey as we nosedive into the thrilling first three episodes of Season 8 of 9-1-1!

In the first installment of our Special Edition episodes covering Season 8 as it airs, we explore the emotional arcs of our beloved characters, focusing on their growth and struggles amid high-stakes emergencies, including the unforgettable bee-nado.

Through all the twisters and turns, mustaches and meta, we focus on how the characters’ storylines are set up in this first three-episode arc, and anticipate what could be coming in for a crash landing next!

From the emotional turmoil faced by Athena to Buck's struggle with authority, we unpack the layers of uncertainty, support systems, and levity. Themes of trauma, love, and identity intertwine as characters navigate their complex lives. We draw parallels to previous seasons and shine a spotlight on the brilliant behind-the-scenes aspects of the show and how new writers, directors, and director of photography contribute to a fresh new perspective on 9-1-1’s storytelling.

We also share our wish list for the season, including Eddie's queer realization and the ever-evolving dynamics between Buck and Eddie. Buck-le up for a fun and engaging ride filled with laughs and thoughtful analysis as we navigate this exciting new chapter of 9-1-1!

📔 Articles Mentioned:

📰 ‘9-1-1’ Season 8 Premiere Buzzes Toward 10M Cross-Platform Viewers In 7 Days, Deadline

📰 ‘9-1-1’ (8x02 “When The Boeing Gets Tough…”) was watched by 4.92M LIVE Viewers and scored an 0.42 in the Key Demographic. It was the #1 scripted series of the night. 911TVNews, Twitter

📰 The concluding episode of the ‘9-1-1’ 3-part premiere (8x03) was watched by 5.52M Viewers and scored an 0.51 in the key demo. It was the #1 scripted series of the night and the biggest LIVE audience for the show this season. 911TVNews, Twitter

📰 Oliver Stark Breaks Down the ‘9-1-1’ Season 8 Premiere, Hints at a Major Storyline for Buck This Season, Tell-Tale TV

📰 ‘9-1-1’ Boss Reveals If [Spoiler] Is Dead & Answers More Premiere Burning Questions, TV Fanatic

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Music by DIV!NITY

(00:00:00) Welcome Aboard Buddie System Airlines (Intro)

(00:12:28) Who's Cookin' (Character Arcs)

(00:12:37) Bobby (and Brad)

(00:33:45) Athena

(01:01:48) Buck

(01:43:01) Eddie

(02:11:30) Hen, Karen, Chimney, and Maddie

(02:23:56) Flashover (Themes)

(02:33:11) Jaws of Life (Deep Dive)

(03:07:40) Into the Looking Glass

(03:25:28) Educated Wishes: What's Next for Buck, Eddie, & Buddie? (Wishlist)

(03:54:04) Bring a Buddie With You & Outro

Because I Got High (2x06: Dosed)

17 oktober 2024 | 151 min

Why You Gotta Be So Rude (2x05: Awful People)

10 oktober 2024 | 100 min

Right Where You Left Me (2x04: Stuck)

3 oktober 2024 | 212 min

I Feel the Earth Move Under My Feet (2x03: Help Is Not Coming)

26 september 2024 | 149 min

You Shook Me All Night Long (2x02: 7.1)

19 september 2024 | 108 min

Whatta Man Whatta Man (2x01: Under Pressure)

12 september 2024 | 170 min

Leaving on a Jet Plane (Season 1 Wrap)

22 augusti 2024 | 112 min

Lights Up, Do You Know Who You Are? (1x10: A Whole New You)

15 augusti 2024 | 130 min

I Want to Break Free (1x09: Trapped)

8 augusti 2024 | 124 min

Welcome Home Cheater (1x08: Karma's a Bitch)

1 augusti 2024 | 125 min

A Buck Moon! (1x07: Full Moon (Creepy AF))

25 juli 2024 | 173 min

Are You Breddie For It? (1x06: Heartbreaker)

18 juli 2024 | 125 min

Holding Out for a Hero (1x05: Point of Origin)

11 juli 2024 | 145 min

Going Under (1x04: Worst Day Ever)

4 juli 2024 | 105 min

The Tortured Firefighters Department (Season 7 Wrap)

27 juni 2024 | 180 min

Rusty Nail 2: Electric Boogaloo (1x03: Next of Kin)

20 juni 2024 | 135 min

What Would Elsa Do (1x02: Let Go)

13 juni 2024 | 141 min

9-1-1 Begins (1x01: Pilot)

6 juni 2024 | 184 min

The Buddie System - Podcast Trailer

23 maj 2024 | 5 min

The Buddie System

Three friends uncover the surprising depths of a procedural show that masterfully balances laughable unseriousness with charming characters and heartwarming stories.

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Written “Mine” On My Upper Thigh (9-1-1 Tortured Poets Department: Part 2)

Crying at the Gym (9-1-1 Tortured Poets Department: Part 1)

The First Cut is the Deepest (2x11: New Beginnings)

Make the Yuletide Gay (2x10: Merry Ex-Mas)

‘tis the damn season (Season 8 Episodes 7-8)

A Very 9-1-1 Swiftsgiving

Pink Pony Club (Season 8 Episodes 4-6)

This Girl is On Fire (2x09: Hen Begins)

Pick Up the Pieces and Build a Lego House (2x08: Buck, Actually)

If You Live Like That You Live With Ghosts (2x07: Haunted)

Honeybee, Come Get This Pollen (Season 8 Episodes 1-3)

Because I Got High (2x06: Dosed)

Why You Gotta Be So Rude (2x05: Awful People)

Right Where You Left Me (2x04: Stuck)

I Feel the Earth Move Under My Feet (2x03: Help Is Not Coming)

You Shook Me All Night Long (2x02: 7.1)

Whatta Man Whatta Man (2x01: Under Pressure)

Leaving on a Jet Plane (Season 1 Wrap)

Lights Up, Do You Know Who You Are? (1x10: A Whole New You)

I Want to Break Free (1x09: Trapped)

Welcome Home Cheater (1x08: Karma's a Bitch)

A Buck Moon! (1x07: Full Moon (Creepy AF))

Are You Breddie For It? (1x06: Heartbreaker)

Holding Out for a Hero (1x05: Point of Origin)

Going Under (1x04: Worst Day Ever)

The Tortured Firefighters Department (Season 7 Wrap)

Rusty Nail 2: Electric Boogaloo (1x03: Next of Kin)

What Would Elsa Do (1x02: Let Go)

9-1-1 Begins (1x01: Pilot)

The Buddie System - Podcast Trailer