Reboot or Rewind?

Where you lead, we will follow! Our friend and die-hard Gilmore Girls fan, Tory Walters, joins us this week to talk about the iconic world of Stars Hollow and all its colorful characters. We give our opinions on an online ranking of the characters, we debate the qualities of each of Rory’s boyfriends, and of course we express some of our disappointments regarding the revival.  --- Tory is a m...

Vampires and witches and doppelgangers, oh my! Rachel and Ty are joined by their friend Emily Brown to discuss all the mysteries and colorful characters of Mystic Falls in the show Vampire Diaries. They lament the terrible treatment of Bonnie’s character, determine who is the more desirable Salvatore brother, and they try to figure out if there’s anything left for future reboots to explore. To clo...

This week is all about Teen Wolf! Rachel watched it for the first time and was scared out of her mind; Ty has been a fan since it originally aired on MTV. They call in two good friends to talk with them about the good, the bad, and the ugly of this chaotic series. Then, they try to imagine what the reboot will look like, and Rachel quizzes everyone on tricky facts from the show.  - Follow Cam...

She's a teenager! She's a witch! She's Sabrina the Teenage Witch! This week, Rachel and Ty reminisce on this witchy sitcom full of hijinks. They discuss the many transformations the show went through and the revolving door of characters in the series. Despite the fact that Rachel doesn't like spooky things, they also talk about the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina...and whether it missed the mark. -...

About three things are absolutely positive. First, Edward is a vampire. Second, the only true team is Team Charlie. And third, this episode is a must-listen! Rachel and Ty are joined by two very good friends as they discuss one of the most beloved movies of their teenage years: Twilight! They rave about their favorite characters, they hash out all the issues surrounding the plot, and they come up...

No bellybutton? Sleeps in a bathtub? That's right! This week's episode is about everyone's favorite mystery boy: Kyle XY. Rachel and Ty discuss what made this particular supernatural teen show unique, why it lost viewers, and the possibilities of a reboot. At the end, Ty quizzes Rachel on her knowledge of the show and they try to figure out where they know one of the cast members from.  - Don't fo...

Ty and Rachel are joined by their friend Karina to talk about Cory Matthews and his introduction to the world! They explore the relationships, life lessons, and unending buffoonery of both the original show and the Disney Channel reboot, Girl Meets World. -  Be sure to follow Karina @judgingbooksbytheircolors on Instagram for some book recs and a peek at some pretty book covers. You can also...

Full House AND Fuller House?? You got it dude! Ty and Rachel are joined by their friend Anna to dive into both the past and present of the beloved Tanner family. They indulge in the nostalgia about the original series and assess whether the revival lived up to its legacy. 

Will there be a "second time around" for this often forgotten show from ABC's TGIF lineup? Ty and Rachel answer just that in this week's episode as they discuss the ups and downs of the Lambert-Foster family. They compare the show to other shows of the same nature (Brady Bunch and Life with Derek) and Rachel even gets Ty to sing at some point.

This is the one where friends talk about friends. Ty and Rachel are joined this week by novelist, blogger, and youtuber, Alyx Reid. Though the hosts of the show are reluctant to say anything good about Friends, Alyx presents some of the finer points of the show and explains why it is one of her faves. Together, they decide exactly what a reboot would look like.  - Alyx has a newish created Yo...

It's a rare condition...for an episode to come on a Friday! Rachel and Ty have just returned from a trip deep, deep into the Appalachian Mountains and so this one is coming at y'all a little late, but it sure is a doozy. They talk all things Family Matters - particularly the pros and cons of its transformation into the Steve Urkel Show. And of course, they take a character quiz at the end!

A 90s series without Clueless? As if! Ty is anything but clueless when it comes to this movie. Rachel, on the other hand, just watched it for the first time. They both share their thoughts on the culturally iconic film and decide whether or not a reboot could recapture the magic. At the end, Rachel quizzes Ty to see how well she remembers one of her favorite movies. 

It’s a nineties kinda world, and this week Rachel and Ty are talking about Living Single! They rave about the likability of the characters and they discuss the influence this show had on other shows that came after it. They also have a GOLDEN idea for a reboot and are now expecting a call from Netflix producers any day now…

Rachel and Ty welcome YouTube sensation Brianna Green to the pod this week as they rewind back to the nineties once more to talk about Fresh Prince of Belair. They question the effects of the Aunt Viv re-casting and they lament living in the age of the gritty TV drama. And, of course, they take a personality quiz! Brianna’s insta: @Brianna.garrett.g Her Youtube Channel (Brianna’s Bachelor Breakdow...

They’ve got style, they’ve got flair! This week, Rachel and Ty are joined by a special guest and friend of the pod, Nicole Flournory Ray, to discuss the riveting adventures of everyone’s favorite “lady in red.” They explain why Fran Fine was such an icon and they express concerns about how a 21st century reboot could change the show. At the end, they all take a personality quiz to see which charac...

Rachel and Ty discuss the ins and outs of Greek life at the fictional Cyprus Rhodes University as portrayed in the show Greek. They determine why the show never really caught their interest and delve into the show’s representation of the Greek world. When all is said and done, Ty quizzes Rachel (a non-Greek) on basic facts about Greek life. Spoiler: She does not do well.

This week, Rachel and Ty discuss the Netflix original inspired by the movie of the same name. They explain why the show lost them in the second half of the series and they comment on the realities present in the controversies and conversations that ran rampant on Winchester's campus. They also try really really hard to not name the college they both went to.

Good morning students of Greendale! This week, Rachel and Ty explore the mysteries of everyone’s favorite community college and weigh the possibilities of some of the craziest fan theories. They also explain why they still hold out hope for six seasons and a movie and pitch a movie plot idea that would probably impress Dan Harmon himself.

It’s a different world (from where we com from)! Rachel and Ty rewind back to the nineties to talk about their favorite group of Hillman students. They discuss the iconic coupling of Dwayne and Whitley, fangirl over Cree Summer, and get into why today’s college shows just do not compare. At the end, Ty challenges Rachel to remember key plot points of the show.

Hello Upper East Siders! Rachel and Ty delve into the scandalous lives of everyone’s favorite Manhattan elite teens. They air their grievances over Gossip Girl’s true identity and compare the beloved original show with the new reboot. Spotted at the very end of the episode: Rachel challenges Ty to a little bit of trivia. Will she be able to pass the test? You’ll just have to wait and see XOXO

This week, Rachel and Ty dive into the single-season cult classic Freaks and Geeks. They explore the possible futures of each character and they come up with a reboot idea that could be exactly what millennials today are looking for.

As former Gleeks, Rachel and Ty look back at all the cringe-worthy moments from McKinley High's beloved show choir. They explain why all of the teachers should have been fired and they tackle the question of whether a Glee reboot would be received well in 2022. At the end, Ty challenges Rachel to remember which songs Glee did or did not cover. 

Rachel and Ty discuss everything they love about the timeless Canadian high school show, Degrassi. They express their concerns over the confirmed upcoming reboot and they play "this or that" with some of the show's most iconic couple pairings.

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