The Buddie System: A 9-1-1 Yapathon

Buck and Eddie keep it 100 on the land, the sea, and the sky! This week Han, Cil, and Rachel dive into Taylor Swift’s latest album and dig into the lyrics of each song to explain why they’re all about Buddie, actually (romantic). Join us on our journey through the album as we get pulled into the fire and take a look at how: Buck saves Eddie’s heart from the fate of Ophelia Buck would cry his eyes...

This week, Han, Cil, and Rachel are revisiting our Plot Device episode with an addendum focused entirely around Tommy’s return in Season 8 Episode 11 of 9-1-1, “Holy Mother of God.” In our original special ( listen here! ) we discussed how Tommy’s role is to showcase Buck's journey of self-discovery and his coming to terms with his bisexuality. Well, we’re back in the building again, with Tommy ex...

“Here's to my future Here's to my yesterday Here's to change” This week Han, Cil, and Rachel check our privacy settings as we tackle Season 4 Episode 3 of 9-1-1, “Future Tense.” Eddie outs himself as a technophobe in the face of HILDY, Buck reveals his “new girlfriend” is actually just a new interest in taking care of his mental health, and Hen has to find a new level of zen to deal with her insen...

“Can I sail through the changin' ocean tides? Can I handle the seasons of my life?” This week Han, Cil, and Rachel do their best Stevie Nick’s impression as the Hollywood sign comes tumbling down, down, down in Season 4 Episode 2 of 9-1-1, “Alone Together.” Buck and Chimney get in some extra brother-in-law bonding time (because living together wasn’t enough). Bobby shows up on his white horse… er...

“When the levee breaks, mama, you got to move” Keep your feet on solid ground as Han, Cil, and Rachel slide right into Season 4 Episode 1 of 9-1-1, “The New Abnormal.” We dive into how the real world changes at that time affected filming and the story including some overarching and recurring themes, then roll right into character analysis. Athena and Chimney are paralleling each other and we discu...

“Who can say if I've been changed for the better? But because I knew you, I have been changed for good” Put on your best pink or green because it’s time for our Season 3 Wrap! Han, Cil, and Rachel look back at Season 3 of 9-1-1 as a whole and discuss our favorite episodes and moments, new fears, overarching themes, ‘what-if’ scenarios, and more! We award each main character their own hyper-specifi...

“No, I'll stand my ground Won't be turned around” This week Han, Cil, and Rachel welcome the return of Clipboard Buck as we discuss Season 9 Episode 6 of 9-1-1, “Family History.” Check out our review of the episode, the first half of the season as a whole, and why we think this was a necessary closing of the Bobby Grief Chapter that started all the way back in 8x15. We share our character highligh...

“And the old religion humming in your veins Some animal instinct starting up again” This week Han, Cil, and Rachel wade through our tears to discuss Season 9 Episode 5 of 9-1-1, “Día de los Muertos.” We start the episode off with our own review and some thoughts from our Mexican and Mexican-American listeners then we dive right into our favorite character moments for Athena, Ravi, Maddie, Harry, B...

“I will be chasing a starlight Until the end of my life I don't know if it's worth it anymore” This week Han, Cil, and Rachel really let go as we discuss two episodes of 9-1-1: Season 9 Episode 3 “The Sky is Falling” and Episode 4, “Reentry.” Check out our review of both episodes to hear the long list of things they got right then dive into the character highlights with us to see how Hen, Karen, A...

“You said you love me, and that's a fact And then you left me, said you felt trapped Well, some things you can explain away But the heartache's in me 'til this day” This week Han, Cil, and Rachel go off the rails while we explore Season 3 Episode 18, the Season Finale of 9-1-1, “What’s Next?” where everyone but Buck gets a happy ending. Josh confronts his attacker, Michael gets his cancer-free(ish...

Host Brian Luce sits down with David Eigenberg to talk about his unexpected path to playing Christopher Herrmann, the behind-the-scenes camaraderie on Chicago Fire, and the time he singed his eyebrows on set. The episode also features the LeFevours, the legendary father-son stunt team, who share how they pull off some of the most unforgettable stunts on Chicago Fire and Chicago Med. You can watch...

“And I think it's gonna be a long, long time 'til touchdown brings me 'round again to find I'm not the man they think I am at home. Oh, no, no, no I'm a rocket man.” This week Han, Cil, and Rachel brace for impact as we discuss two episodes of 9-1-1: Season 9 Episode 1, “Eat the Rich” and Episode 2, “Spiraling.” Check out our review of both episodes to hear the long list of things they got right t...

One way or another, I wanna get ya, I’ll get ya! This week Han, Cil, and Rachel discuss Season 3 Episode 17 of 9-1-1, “Powerless.” Karen is suspicious of Hen, Athena is tracking down the realtor rapist, and Josh is debating whether to make his statement in court. Super lighthearted stuff, amirite? Maddie lends an ear and advice to Josh who’s struggling with moving on after The Taking of Dispatch 9...

It's sad but it's true, Buck’s way too good at goodbyes. This week Han, Cil, and Rachel enter the emotional rollercoaster of Season 3 Episode 16 of 9-1-1, “The One That Got Away.” Buck is grappling with what he thinks is the Ghost of Christmases Yet to Come, while Hen decides to take the survival rate of her patients into her own hands — literally! The catalyst for Hen’s journey into becoming a do...

Combat, Eddie’s ready for combat. It’s finally time for Han, Cil, and Rachel to discuss an episode they know All Too Well, Season 3 Episode 15 of 9-1-1, “Eddie Begins.” So grab your poncho, hardhats, and oxygen tanks, because we’re going spelunking in Eddie’s psyche! We dive deep (40 feet, to be exact!) into one of the best episodes of the show with thorough explorations of his tumultuous relation...

Ground Control to Major Tom! Fasten your seatbelts as Han, Cil, and Rachel takeoff into orbit with our Season 9 Preview of 9-1-1! We talk about what we know going into the season, what we’ve deduced to be likely from behind-the-scenes footage, and our own hopes for the Dia de Muertos episode.  Brace for impact with us for a brand new season of 9-1-1 — now with 100% more space! Episode Title i...

“Money don't grow on trees I got bills to pay, I got mouths to feed There ain't nothing in this world for free” Grab your best disguise and join Han, Cil, and Rachel as we jump into the getaway car exploring Season 3 Episode 14 of 9-1-1, “The Taking of Dispatch 9-1-1.” This week the men and women in the chairs become their own heroes! We discuss the lofty art heist that takes over the 9-1-1 call c...

It's true, swear, scout's honor. Chimney knew what he wanted and, boy, he got her! This week Han, Cil, and Rachel feel so high school as we discuss the Madney of it all in Season 3 Episode 13 of 9-1-1, “St—” we mean “Pinned.” Michael’s brain tumor looms large over the Grant-Nash household, dampening what should be a celebratory college acceptance for May and a beloved father-son camping trip for H...

Josh: Do you laugh about me whenever I leave? Eddie: Or do I just need more therapy? This week Han, Cil, and Rachel are your jesters as we juggle the solemn solos in Season 3 Episode 12 of 9-1-1, “Fools.” Josh is single, and after a dinner as a co-third-wheel with Buck, Maddie, and Chimney, he decides he’s ready to mingle again. What should have been a promising return to the playing field turns i...

 “You try your hardest to leave the past alone This crooked posture is all you've ever known It is the consequence of living in between The weight of family and the pull of gravity” This week Han, Cil, and Rachel wade into the tumultuous daddy issues in Season 3 Episode 11 of 9-1-1, “Seize the Day,” where Chimney really “Bucks up” meeting his younger brother, Albert. Nothing says “Happy Birthday”...

But it don’t snow here, it stays pretty green… This week Han, Cil, and Rachel put on our buddie elf hats to chat about Season 3 Episode 10 of 9-1-1, “Christmas Spirit,” where everyone is having a very blue holiday. Maddie goes over the river and through the woods to revisit the ghost of her Christmas past: Doug. We discuss how Frank’s prescription of immersive therapy to confront her biggest traum...

“You can’t save someone from themselves, not of they don’t want it.” This week Han, Cil, and Rachel step into the ring fence to take a swing at Season 3 Episode 9 of 9-1-1, “Fallout,” which starts and ends with therapy, we love to see it! Hen comes out the other end healed, Maddie finally opens up about wanting to heal, and Eddie is… calling flirting with his best bro and playing video games “the...

“Getting to know you, getting to feel free and easy when I’m with you.”  This week Han, Cil, and Rachel temporarily put down the character analysis and get personal — about themselves and their 9-1-1 opinions. After a year of diving deep into the wild world of 9-1-1, we realized we've been a bit mysterious — like, who is The Buddie System anyway? Ew. This episode is all about us: why we start...

Blah, blah, blah, proper name, place name, backstory stuff. We tried to talk around it, over it, and under it if you will, but this is exactly what it looks like: a sex scene. This week Han, Cil, and Rachel dissect the Bachelor Party from Season 7 Episode 6 of 9-1-1 frame by frame — from the not so subtle glances and bitchy comments to the body language and plethora of double entendres. Eddie's en...

This week Han, Cil, and Rachel dive into the sweet and slightly sticky world of "Juice Theory," where we unravel how Eddie indulges in (or denies himself) sweet treats as a metaphor for joy and repression. It's not just about the sugar rush; it reflects deep emotional layers, especially through Eddie’s journey in Season 8 of 9-1-1.  We explore how he avoids his feelings, choosing water over j...