The Buddie System: A 9-1-1 Yapathon

How do you go back to basics and move forward at the same time? Why, grow sideways, of course! This week Han, Cil, and Rachel break down Season 2 Episode 14 of 9-1-1, “Broken.” Dispatch’s CAD system is down for the count, intrinsically transporting our first responders back to the 1900’s—where all they had were paper maps, a weird-ass white board system, and an encyclopedic knowledge of the L.A. g...

And then he ran into her knife. He ran into her knife ten times. Close enough, welcome back Maddie Begins! This week Han, Cil, and Rachel do our best Cell Block Tango into Season 2 Episode 13 of 9-1-1, “Fight or Flight.” Maddie is back in her own personal horror movie: abducted by the abusive spouse she fled, all alone with no one and nothing to support or help her, and losing the hope she rekindl...

Welcome to the Chimney Farewell Tour, where all of his worst memories flash inside his mind! This week Han, Cil, and Rachel open up the floo and slide right into Season 2 Episode 12 of 9-1-1,  “Chimney Begins.” Take a trip with us into Chimney’s brain to relive some of his most defining moments in becoming a firefighter paramedic — from finding his calling at karaoke night to overcoming adver...

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 seco...

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...

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 discus...

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 openin...

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...

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 whimsica...

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...

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-...

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...

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 — E...

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 an...

Lucy in the sky with diamonds…okay maybe it’s just Bobby on the roof of the station with brownies! This week, Cil, Rachel, and Han take a trip into the psyches of the 118 in Season 2, Episode 6 of 9-1-1, “Dosed.” Bobby and Buck are under the influence of seeing what they want, rather than what’s actually there– whether that’s a lost loved one among the clouds, or earnest interest where there’s man...

Some folks are liars, 🤥 and pathetic, 🙄 and alone in life, 🧍 and all they’re ever going to be is mean—but it takes a special kind of person to be able to help them in their time of need, and have full restraint to not say 💥 “get wrecked!”  Season 2, Episode 5 of 9-1-1, “Awful People” has Cil, Rachel, and Han exploring what makes someone become so awful and whether or in what circumstances...

Help, Buck's still at the restaurant, still 🪑 sitting in a corner (of Abby's apartment) he haunts while everybody moves on... In Season 2, Episode 4 of 9-1-1, “Stuck,” Buddies Han, Cil, and Rachel unlock how the Fire Fam are ⛓️‍💥 breaking free of their ruts and journeying towards 🧠 self-actualization with the help of their support systems. But while Buck may be spinning his own wheels 🛞 when i...

Hen feels the sky tumbling down, tumbling down! This week, Han, Cil, and Rachel feel the aftershocks of Hen in danger, and the rest of the 118 diving back into the rubble to help one of their own in Season 2, Episode 3 of 9-1-1, “Help is Not Coming.” We put our keen and penetrating minds to the task of exploring Buck and Eddie’s developing partnership and how they both feel heard without having to...

If the hotel is a-rockin’, the 118 come a-knockin’! In Season 2, Episode 2 of 9-1-1, “7.1,” Han, Cil, and Rachel explore how our fire fam compartmentalize and work together in our first major natural disaster arc. Buck may be the only person more excited than us to catch the first glimpse of Eddie’s personal layers — his dad-sona!  Articles Mentioned: TV Ratings: ‘9-1-1’ Season 2 Premiere Hit...

A sultry slow-mo introduction to a new character set to an iconic Salt-N-Pepa song? Lives were changed – at least ours were! The wait is finally over, join Han, Cil, and Rachel as we catch up with the 118 and meet THE Man, the Myth, the Legend, Eddie Diaz in Season 2, Episode 1 of 9-1-1, “Under Pressure”! Articles Mentioned: FOX Sets Fall Premiere for 9-1-1’s Second Season, (TVLine) (Deadline) Jen...

See ya later, Abbygator! This week we bid so long, farewell, and bye bye bye to Season 1 of 9-1-1. Han, Cil, and Rachel talk character arc highlights, big-picture themes, parallels and more. Walk with us through Marvel-style “What If” scenarios as we ponder the butterfly effect and what would have happened if one small thing were different. Articles Mentioned: Ryan Murphy Says ‘9-1-1’ Was Inspired...

He was sunshine, she was midnight rain—all of Abby changes like midnight in Season 1, Episode 10 of 9-1-1, “A Whole New You.” In this episode Cilla, Han, and Rachel discuss Hen’s identity crisis, the team’s lack of faith in Buck, and how Athena and Bobby start a new chapter in their lives. Join us as we figure out which characters know who they are, and which are looking to step into the light! Ar...

*Record Scratch* *Freeze Frame* “Yep, that's me. You're probably wondering how I got here.” ...Is probably what each member of our Fire Fam is asking themselves in Season 1, Episode 9 of 9-1-1, “Trapped.” This week, Rachel, Cil, and Han discuss the psychological confinement our favorite characters find themselves in. Athena may be the sole freebird of the bunch, eat your heart out Freddie Mercury!...

Well if it isn’t the consequences of Hen’s own actions! This week Cil, Han, and Rachel discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of karma we see in Season 1, Episode 8 of 9-1-1. Sometimes karma’s the breeze in your hair on the weekend and sometimes it’s your ex suing for custody, and sometimes, just sometimes folks, karma’s a real bitch. Follow us on social media for updates and more from your...

Did you know the Buck Moon was named after 9-1-1’s very own? ...Okay maybe it only is in our hearts, but the rest is true! This week Han, Cil, and Rachel reflect on the chaos a full moon can bring (or enable?) in Season 1, Episode 7 of 9-1-1, “Full Moon (Creepy AF).” We orbit around the parallels between Hen & Eva and Buck & Abby, and the magic of birth in its many forms. Resources Mention...