Shop Talk - The Rookie Podcast

Jennifer, Kari, and their friend Kristen are back with an episode, ranking season 8 episodes. From the best and worst episodes, to their opinion on who was the character of the season, the best character moments, and so much more. Even sharing their Mount Rushmore of the season.  What episodes would you put in our categories for season 8? News: 0:25 Season 8 Ranking: 2:20 Share your thoughts about...

And just like that, season 8 of The Rookie has come to a close. This week, we're discussing everything from the season 8 finale, including THE CHENFORD proposal and the kidnapping, the Heath Everett takedown, John Nolan and Dash's friendship, Miles' self-doubt, and more. News: 0:48 Heath Everett: 16:17  Miles: 34:20 Chenford Proposal / Kidnapping: 45:15 John Nolan & Dash: 1:01:23 Share your th...

This week, we discuss Monica's unfortunate demise, the future Chenford proposal, Aaron and Celina's friendship, Aaron's carjacking situation, and so much more in our recap of 8x17. News: 0:26 Nolan / Glasser: 4:30 Chenford / Aaron / Celina: 13:49  Monica's Demise: 48:53 Share your thoughts about these topics, episodes you'd like to see from us, and more by emailing Shop Talk at shoptalktherookiepo...

We're almost finished with season 8, and this week Jennifer and Kari discuss 8x16. A lot was going on in this week's episode, including Tim thinking about proposing, Wesley and Angela going back to their season 1/2 dynamic, Monica scheming like usual, and Liam Glasser somehow still coming out of things unscathed. News: 0:20 Nolan / Glasser: 3:15 Wopez: 20:03 Chenford Proposal: 33:25 Monica's Schem...

This week, Kari and Jennifer recap 8x15 of The Rookie, another true crime documentary/mockumentary episode. The case was convoluted, but we learned some great backstory about Smitty, had some great Wopez and Harpez moments, and more. Plus, we're getting a season 9, which means more Shop Talk!!  News: 0:35 Documentary: 6:15 Share your thoughts about these topics, episodes you'd like to see from us,...

Kari and Jennifer recap 8x14 of The Rookie, where Celina proved herself but took a risk at the same time, Wesley flipped the tables on Vivian, and Dash made another appearance. Incident at the School / Dash: 0:30 Celina / Missing Persons Assignment: 10:09 Tim's New Office: 25:26 Wesley / Vivian: 33:11 Share your thoughts about these topics, episodes you'd like to see from us, and more by emailing...

Kari and Jennifer recap 8x13 of The Rookie, with Bailan's intense ride-along, Chenford and Milina recruiting new members to the LAPD, along with Seth trying to come back, Wesley's next move after losing the DA race, and Wuna's reconciliation. News: 0:30 Bailey's New Role / Nolan's Ride Along: 2:46  Recruiting New Members / Seth's Return: 18:05  Wopez & The DA Race: 34:46 Wuna's Reconciliation:...

This week on Shop Talk Podcast, Kari and Jennifer discuss 8x12, where we saw the team conducting a sting operation, Monica helping Wesley out, and Wade & Luna start working towards figuring things out.  News: 0:30 Sting Operation / Wade & Luna Grey: 3:40 Wesley & the DA Race: 29:34 Share your thoughts about these topics, episodes you'd like to see from us, and more by emailing Shop Tal...

This week, Jennifer and Kari recap 8x11 of The Rookie, sharing their thoughts on who's behind the Glasser/Novak case discoveries, the Wuna (Wade and Luna) drama, the Bailey storyline, and so much more. News: 0:30 Skip Tracer Randy: 2:57 Glasser / Novak: 14:37  Chenford / Smitty: 38:20 Wade & Luna / John & Bailey: 51:38 Share your thoughts about these topics, episodes you'd like to see from...

This week, Jennifer and Kari discuss 8x10 of The Rookie, breaking down the episode, the deleted/shortened scenes, Lucy's storyline, Wesley's moment, and so much more.  News: 0:40 Westview Zombies: 4:30 Wesley & Glasser Case: 26:08 Bailey & the Investigation / Wade & Luna Grey: 33:05 Our Thoughts: 46:07 Share your thoughts about these topics, episodes you'd like to see from us, and more...

This episode was both chaotic and heartbreaking all at the same time. From the game show to Luna and Wade's troubles, we had a mixed bag of emotions throughout the episode. Kari and Jennifer discuss all of the moments from 8x09 of The Rookie in a new episode of Shop Talk. News: 0:30 Gameshow / Robbery: 3:13 Harper & Penn / Robbery: 14:36 Wade and Luna Grey: 24:15 Chenford: 40:06 Share your tho...

Nolan and Oscar crossed paths again, Chenford felt some tension with Bradford's mom's arrival, and Nyla found out the results of her IA hearing in this week's episode of The Rookie. Jennifer and Kari discuss all of the action from 8x08 of The Rookie in a new episode of Shop Talk. News: 0:30 Nolan & Oscar / Citywide Search: 4:17 Chenford / Tim's Mom: 24:34 Nyla / IA: 45:28 Share your thoughts a...

Harper and Chen went undercover in this week's episode of The Rookie, and it's something we need to see more of. Kari and Jennifer discuss their undercover operation, Miles and his reckless decision, and Bailey and John trying out long distance in a new episode of Shop Talk.  News: 0:28 Harper & Chen Undercover: 4:25  Miles & Nolan / Seth: 30.37  Bailan: 44:30 Share your thoughts about the...

It's Valentine's Day in The Rookie universe, and Kari & Jennifer discuss all of the Chenford and Wopez moments, Bailey and John's growth, Miles bad luck, and so much more.  News: 0:30 Fires & Station Explosion: 3:37 Wopez / Nyla: 16:42 Celina & Miles' Bad Luck: 26:56 Chenford: 39:40 Bailan / Grey & Luna: 47:15 Share your thoughts about these topics, episodes you'd like to see from...

This week, Kari and Jennifer discuss Aaron Thorsen's return, Wesley running for DA, the Bailey and John drama, and more all in 8x05.  News: 0:29 Criminal Network / Aaron: 3:30 Officer Involved Shooting: 15:20  Bailey and Nolan: 27:00 Wopez / DA Campaign Announcement: 37:19 Nyla & Lila: 40:58  Share your thoughts about these topics, episodes you'd like to see from us, and more by emailing Shop...

Kari and Jennifer discuss 8x04 of The Rookie, with Wesley considering running for District Attorney, Bailey's job offer with a think tank at the Pentagon, and a miscommunication when it comes to logging evidence, Chenford, and none other than Smitty. News: 0:37 John & Bailey / Murder in Public: 1:25 Wopez / District Attorney Campaign: 24:20 Chenford & Smitty / Evidence Log Miscommunication...

Jennifer and Kari discuss the dark and twisted episode of The Rookie. While there were some lighthearted, cute moments, 8x03 saw the return of Seth Ridley and the Erza Kane case.  As a note, episodes after this one will start releasing on Wednesdays, due to The Rookie switching to Monday nights. News: 0:25 Ezra Kane / Samantha: 3:35 Miles & Seth: 35:57 Share your thoughts about these topics, e...

Kari and Jennifer discuss all the changes that occurred in 8x02, from Tim’s role change to Miles getting a new TO and Chenford moving in together. They also touch on a bit of news: The Rookie is moving to Mondays starting January 26th. This means new podcast episodes will be released on Wednesdays instead of Thursdays.  News: 0:26 President Visiting LA / Hudson / Harpez: 1:45 Miles & His CI: 3...

The Rookie is back with season 8, and so is Shop Talk! What a season premiere! The Rookie went international, Chenford had their redemption, we had some Angela & Tim moments, along with Smitty & Miles, and Celina & Lucy. Monica and Garza were even back. Jennifer and Kari break down everything that happened in the episode, along with their thoughts for the rest of the season.  News: 0:5...

Kari and Jennifer are back, recapping season 7, sharing their season 8 wishlists, and gearing up for another season of The Rookie. Listen to hear some of what they hope to see in season 8. What are you hoping for in season 8?  News: 0:33 Season 7 Recap: 3:20 A Lookback at the Season 7 Wishlists: 5:45 Season 8 Wishlists: 18:10 Share your thoughts about these topics, episodes you'd like to see from...

The official One Chicago Podcast kicks off with Jason Beghe, who has played Sergeant Hank Voight on Chicago P.D. since day one. He joins host Brian Luce, a former Chicago cop and current P.D. producer, to discuss their work on set, Voight’s moral complexity, and the importance of telling the truth of the story. Production Designer Greg Van Horn, known on set as “Merlin,” also shares how he creates...

The Rookie's Brent Huff, aka Quigley Smitty, stopped by the podcast to chat about his character, favorite Smitty moments, and so much more. Hear what's on Smitty's playlist, where he was during the flag football scene, and how much of Smitty's character is scripted. Share your thoughts about this episode, episodes you'd like to see from us, and more by emailing Shop Talk at shoptalktherookiepodcas...

The season 7 finale is here, and Kari and Jennifer are recapping it all. There's a lot to discuss from John and Oscar’s reunion to the Chenford and Wopez crumbs. Grab a snack and relive the season 7 finale. News: 0:40 John, Harper, and Oscar: 23:12 Chenford & Lucy’s New Schedule: 41:15 Angela & The Bank Robbery: 53:08 Miles’ First Date & The Eastern Front: 1:05:35 Listener Thoughts: 1:...

Kari and Jennifer recap 7x17, the penultimate episode of the season finale of The Rookie, including Skip Tracer Randy’s return and his crush on Chastity, meeting Angela and Nyla’s moms, and them working with their daughters, Wesley being threatened, and Lucy passing the Sergeant’s exam.  News: 0:28 Skip Tracer Randy & Chastity: 12:15 Angela, Nyla & Their Moms: 29:13  Wesley & The Case:...

Kari and Jennifer recap 7x16 of The Rookie, including Seth’s return, the Chenford cliffhanger, Wopez and Nyla taking down influencers, and more.  News: 0:20 Seth’s Return: 18:25 Wesley & The Influencers: 54:15 Chenford & The Sergeant’s Exam: 1:06:09 Listener Thoughts: 1:12:39 Share your thoughts about these topics, episodes you'd like to see from us, and more by emailing Shop Talk at  shop...