Hey Upper East Siders and all you scandal-loving listeners out there! Welcome back to the Non Judging Breakfast Pod, where the coffee is strong, the waffles are fresh, and the gossip is hotter than ever. Join Leif, your seasoned Gossip Girl veteran, and Steve, the newbie diving into the Upper East Side for the first time. This week, we dive into Gossip Girl season 2, episode 1, titled “Summer, Kind of Wonderful.” Original air date: September 1, 2008. Summary In this conversation, the hosts discuss the events of Season 2, Episode 1 of Gossip Girl, titled 'Summer, Kind of Wonderful.' They delve into the complexities of Nate's secret affair with an older woman, Serena's fake relationship with Nate, and the resulting drama that unfolds. Blair's attempts to make Chuck jealous with her new boyfriend James, who has a surprising secret, add another layer of intrigue. The episode also highlights the struggles of Jenny in the fashion world and Dan's summer escapades, including his unexpected reunion with Serena. The hosts analyze the character dynamics, the writing, and the directing, and they share their predictions for the upcoming season. They also discuss the fashion highlights and give their episode grades. The hosts encourage listeners to join the conversation on social media and announce the upcoming episode review. 00:00 Introduction and Discussion of Nate's Affair 07:41 The Fake Relationship Between Serena and Nate 10:15 Blair's New Boyfriend James 21:20 Chuck's Jealousy and Heartbreak 25:38 Jenny's Struggles in the Fashion World 29:27 Dan's Summer Escapades 32:22 Dan and Serena's Reunion 57:06 Analyzing the Writing, Directing, and Acting 59:54 Fashion Highlights and Podcast Recommendations 01:06:26 Looking Ahead: Season Two Predictions Produced by Leif Capicola and Steve Marchion.  Edited and mixed by Leif Capicola. The Gossip Girl Theme Performed By Steve Marchion. http://www.nonjudgingbreakfastpod.com  Discord - http://njbpod.captivate.fm/discord  ⁠Instagram⁠ & ⁠Tiktok⁠ - @NonJudgingBreakfastPod ⁠ X (twitter)⁠ - @NJBPod Facebook - Non Judging Breakfast Pod ⁠Page ⁠and ⁠Group⁠. a...