BiD: Break it Down • Gilmore Girls

Original Air Date: August 1, 2004 BID Recording Date: April 20, 2022 Here is the entire universe, and here is me. B&D are more truth-tellers than daredevils: NikkiNagi’s Mombie scares and Helen Mirren hate ain’t cool; there’s nothing to lose with men who aren’t romantic partners; Keith deserves to get blown; and Vanessa is a Bad Ass.

Original Air Date: July 25, 2004 BID Recording Date: April 17, 2022 Gimme gimme some of your can-dy! Kia Ora Simone! B&D’s BFF is back to impress with her vast TV actors references and grass-rolling knowledge. Danny is all alone in his appreciation for drug-induced singing, Briana sees the show through purple and beige tones, and … why do men hate questions? * No Shirtless Nate #21*

Original Air Date: July 18, 2004 BID Recording Date: April 10, 2022 I’ve never felt like this. How have I never felt like this before? Charlie set aside his disdain for rewatches to join B&D for this most polarizing ep. In the first half, CBD explore condom’d BJs, eye rolling, and Gay Face. Then when the “torture porn” really sets in, Danny gives his senior dissertation - which even includes d...

Original Air Date: July 11, 2004 BID Recording Date: April 7, 2022 She just waited around for the world to happen to her. B&D have typically strong opinions on rites of passage for gals & gays, engagements, men wasting time, who Nate’s psychic is referring to, earnest Keith, and burdening one’s spouse. *No Shirtless Nate # 19*

Original Air Date: June 27, 2004 BID Recording Date: March 22, 2022 The person on stage needs to be looked at. B&D agree on some things that don’t need to be looked at: Joe’s cockring necklace, Russell’s mustache, PDAs, Brenda’s uggs, Anita’s lack of girl code, and Beige Moms. But there are some things to marvel: scene-stealer Celeste and Nate’s beefy biceps. 

Original Air Date: June 20, 2004 BID Recording Date: March 16, 2022 Your penis is kinda nice. Too bad you’re attached to it. Briana has become a research queen! She and Danny reminisce about cottage cheese, The Hulk , and not getting to know guys well before sex. When are we eating at Shakey’s?!

Original Air Date: June 13, 2004 BID Recording Date: March 11, 2022 She’s everywhere, and that means she’s home . B&D kick off season 4 with love for SFM, DC HT, and SSC; but hate for mushrooms, involuntary cat feeding, and Colonel Russell Sanders’ layers. The end of this ep is a real scream for these two light junkies.

Original Air Date: June 1, 2003 BID Recording Date: March 5, 2022 They don’t even know each other. Maybe that’s the best time to get married. Special guest Carlo is far from lost - he is super prepared to BiD about this stunning finale and season 3 at large. CBD dissect destructive-yet-attractive Nate, monkey bar relationships, cargo khaki hell, belonging to someone, and potential stops on Carlo’s...

Original Air Date: May 18, 2003 BID Recording Date: February 26, 2022 Why does no one have no friends? B&D pay respect to answering machines as story devices, a beautifully-executed abortion sequence, and the genius of Father Jack. Danny celebrates the return of Shirtless Nate, Briana finds the perfect vagina tattoo quote, and one of our most/only loyal listeners makes an appearance!

Original Air Date: May 11, 2003 BID Recording Date: February 18, 2022 You’re a complete stranger. Not anymore, I’m not. B&D discuss how some real-life tropes are portrayed on 6FU: tabling conversations for later, toilet barfing, “getting some air,” men in sweatpants, secret single behavior, turning points in relationships. And in an ep full of 3s, the Fisher trio’s doorway moment is singularly...

Original Air Date: May 4, 2003 BID Recording Date: February 8, 2022 I guess we all want to be loved. It’s hard to say no to that, no matter who it’s coming from. Danny is thrilled to examine some exquisite scenes (Lisa’s idyllic parting, Claire’s unleashing on Russell, Ruth & Claire’s tea talk, Brenda & Nate’s inevitable HT) while Briana gets nostalgic for salsa dancing, spotlights the per...

Original Air Date: April 27, 2003 BID Recording Date: February 5, 2022 Yeah, that skirt might actually work if you got rid of that ass. Returning and prepared guest star Simone serenades B&D before “opening” their minds up to some new insights. *No Shirtless Nate #16*

Original Air Date: April 27, 2003 BID Recording Date: February 5, 2022 I wish we never had to leave. Simone continues to BiD what is and isn’t acceptable in the 6FU universe as Briana defends Russell (?!!). *No Shirtless Nate #16*

Original Air Date: April 20, 2003 BID Recording Date: February 1, 2022 Time doesn’t tell the truth about our souls. Men are weak, lice are way too big a deal, and polishing your silver is a stress reliever. Briana wonders if being more bossy with men is the key to success, and a certain new character has Danny more out of control/hot and bothered than Ruth!  *No Shirtless Nate #15*

Original Air Date: April 13, 2003 BID Recording Date: January 26, 2022 I wouldn’t be who I am today if I hadn’t met you. Nate’s presence at Brenda’s dad’s funeral ignites all sorts of throwback BiDs for B&D: their own comparable story, childhood toys, brunch opinions, fateful timing for Danny & Jon, and comfortable silence.

Original Air Date: April 6, 2003 BID Recording Date: January 20, 2022 I wanna fuck you on this rock. B&D reach the halfway point of 6FU! Danny reminisces about catching a buzz with the old bullet and tries to define that ‘gay recognition.’ Briana asserts her knowledge about dying hair and female orgasms, narrows down the ideal relationship to diarrhea and tit cum, and asks Danny two of the mos...

Original Air Date: March 30, 2003 BID Recording Date: January 17, 2022 You gotta learn how to make your own fun. B&D have so many questions! Should mice die? Should Maya stay at home until Kindergarten? Is Briana a gay man? Can David really become friends with Swooshie? Does Keith shave his head daily? Only one thing is clear: it’s all about Moments, and Brenda’s well-lit return is one for the...

Original Air Date: March 23, 2003 BID Recording Date: January 12, 2022 It wasn’t always easy. It wasn’t always fun. But it was always worth it. It’s a real 2003 throwback for Danny: meta Oscar name-drops, SAG clips, Tower Records porn, and a eulogy that has stood the test of time. Briana shows appreciation for “face acting” and titles the sequel to Riding in Cars With Boys.

Original Air Date: March 16, 2003 BID Recording Date: January 9, 2022 No one gets a break from their reality. For 303, B&D have moved on to identifying trios: Claire/Carol/David in robes, Nate/Rico/ZachQ’s bangs, Phil/David/Keith’s too-loud climaxes, a Nate/Rachel/Monica escape, and cake/pizza/BK towels. *No Shirtless Nate #12*

Original Air Date: March 9, 2003 BiD Recording Date: January 8, 2022 You can't ever really know a person.  If you think you can, you're living in a dream world. Except for Keith being ABM (!) in therapy, this episode is all about pairs: B&D, Bates & Clarkson, Selleck & Harmon, McCarthy & Machado, Claire & DumDum's dick, David & annoying song, eggplant & p...

Original Air Date: March 2, 2003 BiD Recording Date: December 30, 2021 Blame it upon  a rush of blood to the head. It's a sleepy season opener, but B&D still get friendless David in boxers, Nate excited about poop, Lisa's crappy chopping skills, Claire being another musician-entranced female, and the ultimate debate: is life about choices, or do things just happen? *No Shirtless Nate...

Briana and Danny prepare for reunition by diving back into the world of SIX FEET UNDER.

Original Air Date: June 2, 2002 BID Recording Date: December 13, 2021 This is what we are doing! ... Now who wants milk? B&D close out Season 2 with Nate's 3Bs (and amazing crying), Claire's big milestones (and amazing crying), siblinghood moments, unhealthy sex dynamics, and a surprise cameo from their favorite guest star.

Original Air Date: May 19, 2002 BID Recording Date: December 12, 2021 Don’t you throw that ring at me, that’s such a fucking cliché, I’ll fucking barf. B&D are confused by so much: a reboot announcement, soul twins, and Claire’s sudden anointment as an accomplished artist. And in one of TV’s all-time greatest blowouts, Brenda and Nate stop being polite and start getting real. *No Shirtless Nat...

Original Air Date: May 12, 2002 BID Recording Date: November 30, 2021 Guys need a lot of space. Briana has some real hot takes on aunts sending mushrooms, underage drinking for Jews, and kissing in front of parents. Meanwhile, Danny isn’t buying David being an insta-parent, but Brenda’s BBH looks totally real. *No Shirtless Nate #9*