s9 e3 • the one where chandler relocates (the one with the pediatrician) we are celebrating five years of podcasting, WOW! ross would have loved luellen calling him a 'doctor'. and, we discuss logistics of being a matchmaker type IRL. meanwhile, the group receives BIG news at the top of the episode. rachel struggles as a new mom. and, phoebe and joey blind double date. recommend to a friend | ⁠command strip curtain rod hooks⁠ & howl's moving castle: movie quote of the week | "five...

s9 e2 • the one where it's 'not' a boy (the one where emma cries) leann talks about life-sized stuffed animals and lies told by her parents. we discuss heavy lids at work. and, luellen stands up for men in broadway. meanwhile, chandler receives a new work assignment through sleep osmosis. the girls all struggle with a crying emma. and, ross and joey battle it out over the non-proposal incident. recommend to a friend | tv floor stand + dungeons & dragons quote of the week | "your...

s9 e1 • the one where jack is doing the most (the one where no one proposes) we are just now celebrating our 200th episode. jafar makes it into the discussion. and, we are reeeaaaaallllllyyyyy not loving jack in this episode and heartily agree with ross's sentiment towards him. meanwhile, the 'love' triangle is triangulating, badly. rachel has trouble breast feeding. and, monica and chandler are trying for a baby..with her father's help..? 🥴 recommend to a friend | CrampCareH Heating Pads...

s8 e23 + 24 • the one where everyone is trying (the one where rachel has a baby: parts 1 + 2) we have big apologies and so many life updates since we last recorded! luellen moved states, lived with her brother, and celebrated a friend's wedding. leann bought a new car, welcomed a new roommate, bought tickets to a fantasy ball, and is mourning the passing of her most beloved pet and this show's mascot, binky. 🐶💔 meanwhile, rachel is trying to have her baby. monica and chandler try for a...

s8 e22 • the one with the bet (the one where rachel is late) luellen is in the market for a vehicle. leann is looking to spruce up her apt's second room. and, somehow we find ourselves talking about grammar. meanwhile, rachel is absolutely insufferable. chandler blows it at joey's movie premiere. and, all bets are off when it comes to the time of delivery. quote of the week | "spoken like a true run-on sentence" - luellen join us on social media |...

s8 e21 • the one with the insecurities (the one with the cooking class) leann relives a huge part of her childhood at the movies. we talk about the mental load of moving. and, we ponder the actual objectivity of critics. meanwhile, monica's insecurities launch her to the top of a beginner's cooking class. rachel's insecurities lead her to an awkward run-in with ross's date. and, chandler's insecurities find him making a mess of a job interview. #recommendtoafriend | avocado toast &...

s8 e20 • the one with 'triskaidekaphobia' - the fear of triscuits (the one with the baby shower) leann can't understand that people love their families more than their friends. we get a little annoyed at chandler. and, we aren't sure if our stance on live-in-mothers as childcare help is clear throughout this episode or..... meanwhile, the guys really get into 'bamboozled'. rachel feels unprepared for motherhood. and, how did both grandmothers not get invited to this baby shower?! quote of...

s8 e19 • the one about joey (the one with joey's interview) happy birthday draco! leann is enamored by the exclusivity of soho house memberships. luellen's mom has joined the friends-ship rewatch party! and, we were featured in Feedspot's 'Top 70 Two Friends Podcast' list! meanwhile, joey gets an exciting opportunity for his career but has to resort to normal tactics so it doesn't hurt said career...again. rachel uses the opportunity to promote herself the best she can (but ultimately...

s8 e18 • the one with sob-fest 2002 (the one in massapequa) luellen starts off with a tongue-twister. we give joey a new nickname. and, we got the sweetest email from a friend which prompts a real heart to heart with you all! meanwhile, ross and rachel financially benefit from his parent's lie. the group hates on phoebe's man. and, monica misses the mark on her speech. #recommendtoafriend | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gloves in a bottle & fairyloot + illumicrate quote of the week | "i don't think my...

s8 e17 • the one in divination class? (the one with the tea leaves) we both agree that rachel is suddenly(?) huge. we talk about the attractiveness of male-decisiveness. and, leann has a revelation of the lack of drive-thrus in the city. meanwhile, joey and rachel fumble through their friendship. phoebe looks for love x fate. and, ross pulls a B&E to retrieve his shirt. #recommendtoafriend | ⁠⁠⁠⁠fly southwest airlines & travel vacuum bags quote of the week | "like, remember...

s8 e16 • the one with the soulmate (the one where joey tells rachel) this is the episode of all episodes when it comes to life updates from us! leann breaks down her trip to france and reveals another fun update that was a long time coming. luellen is in the process of moving states...again! and, leann grossly overestimates her ability to 'keep it short'. meanwhile, a big revelation shakes up the group. phoebe finds monica's soulmate. and, joey struggles with the truth of his emotional...

s8 e15 • the one with the therapy dog (the one with the birthing video) there is a moment we mind-melded in our show notes. leann may have almost offended luellen. and, we applaud the ending cliffhanger between ross and joey. meanwhile, joey's depression has a dog questioning its life choices. a mis-placed vhs has major affects on the group. and, ross has trouble telling his girlfriend about his new living situation. #recommendtoafriend | have your own 'dark day' quote of the week | "what...

s8 e14 • the one with the braxton hicks (the one with the secret closet) leann shares her grievances that is the usps. leann also reveals how she handles receiving gifts she doesn't like. and, luellen's #rtaf supports what the show friends is all about. meanwhile, monica is cheating on phoebe. chandler uncovers monica's greatest shame. and, ross is missing out on all things baby. #recommendtoafriend | support your friends in their endeavors & door reinforcement locks quote of the...

s8 e13 • the one with unacceptable bathroom decorum (the one where chandler takes a bath) we talk enya and the story of the unofficial grieving song of 9/11. desiring clawfoot tubs that you can sink into. and, the mystery of sandwiches always tasting better when someone else makes it for you...what is that about anyways?! meanwhile, chandler discovers the absolute wonder of having a relaxing bath. joey really struggles with his feelings..and expressing them. and, ross and rachel battle it...

s8 e12 • the one with ms. pacman (the one where joey dates rachel) we are getting tired and worn down from bulk recording. we discuss the unspoken rules for college class cancellations. and, leann berates herself for bad note-taking. meanwhile, a wedding present brings out the worst in the group. the date is giving 'friends-to-lovers'. and, ross is having a hard time fulfilling his professorial obligations. #recommendtoafriend | apple fitness+ & motion sensor night light quote of the...

s8 e11 •the one with the dtr (the one with the creepy holiday card) leann is walking around the french riviera during this episode's release. we talk about the glaring timelime incongruency with rachel's pregnancy. and, we reflect on the chokehold that developing photos had on us millennials. meanwhile, rachel's hormones are up. ross's relationship is teetering on undetermined. and, chandler joins his boss at rock bottom. #recommendtoafriend | dvd protective sleeves quote of the week |...

s8 e10 • the one 'with' sting (the one with monica's boots) leann completely messes up the intro, calls herself a 'sinkwad', and brags about being in france within the first 3 minutes. luellen shares her fondness of the brotherly storyline. and, a classic pop-culture reference went embarrassingly way over leann's head. meanwhile, joey's sister has more in common with rachel than joey likes. monica girl-mathed her way into a very painful pair of boots. and, phobe tries forcing a...

s8 e9 • the one with the 'i hate rachel green club' (the one with the rumor) leann is very excited about this episode's guest. we deeply grieve the scenes we never had with brad pitt. and, do you also think monica did joey a little dirty with that nineteen pound turkey, or nah? meanwhile, joey takes on a food challenge that may be a bit too big for his britches. a warm friendsgiving turns icy with a reunion of rivals. and, chandler's brilliance gets him out of helping monica prep for the...

s8 e8 • the one with dr. green (the one with the stripper) we are cringing at an element within the bachelor party storyline. quick shout out to joey for bringing up a real conversation on investing in friendships. and, leann's view of harry potter may make you angry if you are an OG fan. meanwhile, stripped of a bachelor party (pun intended) monica tries making it up to chandler. rachel tells her dad some news. and, ross's budding relationship starts off a bit bumpy from her interactions...

s8 e7 • the one with the maid (the one with the stain) leann shares her frustration with phoebe's revolving door of love interests on this show. we wonder at the freeness and luxury of men's lives. and, once again we have heart eyes for joey. meanwhile, monica and chandler get into some precarious positions with their new maid. ross helps rachel look for a new apartment within his building. and, phoebe's new beau is seeing double. #recommendtoafriend | pup dog pet wash & w&p...

s8 e6 • the one with spudnik (the one with the halloween party) luellen seems to pilot all the episodes where we primarily stay in one location. leann desires of being the friend that throws all the themed holiday parties. and, this episode begins our spud-spotting of all the pro-new york and fdny branding efforts post 9-11. meanwhile, rachel's maternal 'instincts' are non-existent. a battle of brauns amongst the friends has the group picking sides. and, are phoebe and her twin's beau...

s8 e5 • the one with chandler M. bing! (the one with rachel's date) we point out some obvious monica stand-in appearances. joey is *once again* the best of the friends. and, for the second episode in a row our episode rating's gap is gaping. meanwhile, ross is struggling with rachel's dating life. monica and phoebe battle it out in order to not hurt a guy's delicate pride. and, toby..toby?...chandler?....chandler! #recommendtoafriend | work in a different location & stanley cup quote...

s8 e4 • the one with the backpacking trip across western europe (the one with the video tape) we are entering our mass recording era to work ahead for leann's trip. we find ourselves definitively on team ross. and we couldnt have had a larger gap in our episode rankings. meanwhile, our favorite couple gets ghosted by their vacation friends. joey aides ross in ending his dry spell. and, the video doesn't lie in this battle of dueling p.o.v.s. #recommendtoafriend | carpet hair remover &...

s8 e3 • the one with⁠ the happy newlyweds (the one where rachel tells...) we question phoebe's sweatshirt choice for an episode with this specific storyline. leann reveals that her sister is exempt from 'anyone'. iykyk. and, luellen pops off on the 'there's no pressure on you' storyline. meanwhile, monica and chandler have to act like a happy newlywed couple in order to compete with another happy newlywed couple. joey and phoebe find out they are not trusted with the bing's keys. and, ross...