Summary In this episode of the Non Judging Breakfast Pod, Leif and Steve, joined by special guest Jake Marchion (@Jake.marchion), discuss Season 2, Episode 6 of Gossip Girl, titled "New Haven Can Wait." The hosts dive into the ongoing rivalry between Blair and Serena as they vie for a spot at Yale. They explore the comedic and dramatic moments, from Chuck's secret society schemes to Nate's flirtations under a false identity. The trio also touches on themes of friendship, ambition, and the pressures of elite education. Along the way, they share their thoughts on the episode's writing, directing, and character dynamics, while offering insights into the show's cultural impact and behind-the-scenes trivia. Keywords Gossip Girl, relationships, college, drama, characters, fandom, plot, Yale, rivalry, secret societies Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Initial Impressions 05:14 Guest Introduction: Jake Marchion 10:02 Discussion of Yale and College Visits 18:45 Blair and Serena's Rivalry 24:32 Chuck's Secret Society Shenanigans 30:16 Nate's False Identity and Flirtations 35:09 Dan's Struggles and Humiliation 40:12 Jenny's Ambitions and Rufus' Resistance 45:18 Blair's Desperation and Sabotage 50:27 Serena's Unexpected Success 55:34 Final Thoughts and Predictions 01:00:00 This Week in Fandom 01:05:42 Episode Grades 01:10:00 Stock Watch 01:15:00 Best Outfits 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. ⁠Linktree ⁠ a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZDhBXYx6GsV0WKWKcdv40A" rel="noopener...