Non Judging Breakfast Pod

This week on The Non-Judging Breakfast Pod, Leif and Steve dive into Gossip Girl Season 4, Episode 16, “While You Weren’t Sleeping.” With nonstop Rolling Stones references, drug-filled tulips, and a chaotic Upper East Side birthday party, this episode packs in classic Gossip Girl excess.The hosts break down Blair’s unraveling at W, Dan accidentally becoming a drug mule, and Eric’s $100,000 birthday problem. They also unpack Chuck and Lily’s corporate espionage scheme, Nate’s accidental seduction of Raina Thorpe, and Serena once again choosing family over logic.Plus:A behind-the-scenes shoutout from director Norman BuckleyWhy Dan & Blair’s chemistry is the emotional core of the episodeDamien Dalgaard’s final, audacious playVanessa’s perfectly timed (and deeply annoying) returnRolling Stones Easter eggs you probably missedEpisode grades, Stockwatch, and a trip to the Television Without Pity forumsIs this the episode where Dair truly begins? And is Ben… actually terrifying? Grab a mimosa and settle in.XO, XO—Non-Judging Breakfast Pod ☕🥐----------------------------------🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods.📱 Follow us on Threads, IG & X @NonJudgingPod🧇 Leave a review if you love waffles and wild plot twists🔗 http://nonjudginbreakfastpod.com 🔗 http://njbpod.captivate.fm/discord----------------------------------Produced by Leif Capicola and Steve Marchion. Edited and mixed by Leif Capicola.The Gossip Girl Theme Performed By Steve Marchion.

☕️ The coffee is strong, the waffles are fresh, and the Gossip Girl discourse is heated.This week, Leif and Steve recap Season 4, Episode 15 of Gossip Girl, originally aired on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2011. Loosely inspired by the classic film It Happened One Night, the episode sends Serena and Ben on the road, Blair into full social-climbing overdrive, and the rest of the Upper East Side into various states of romantic confusion.----------------------------------🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods.📱 Follow us on Threads, IG & X @NonJudgingPod🧇 Leave a review if you love waffles and wild plot twists🔗 http://nonjudginbreakfastpod.com 🔗 http://njbpod.captivate.fm/discord----------------------------------Produced by Leif Capicola and Steve Marchion. Edited and mixed by Leif Capicola.The Gossip Girl Theme Performed By Steve Marchion.

Episode SummarySpotted: our favorite pod hosts breaking down Panic Roommate, where Blair and Dan get a little too comfortable crossing enemy lines, Serena’s love life crashes harder than a Constance Billard laptop, and Chuck spirals into classic Chuck chaos. Meanwhile, the roommate situation? Let’s just say panic wasn’t optional.What We Cover• Dair chemistry that no one ordered (but everyone’s watching)• Serena’s latest romantic disaster—bless her heart• Chuck making choices… questionable ones• Roommates behaving badly• The hosts’ hottest takes, shadiest comments & most dramatic predictionsEpisode VibesSecrets rising. Tempers flaring. Drama guaranteed. XOXO.----------------------------------🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods.📱 Follow us on Threads, IG & X @NonJudgingPod🧇 Leave a review if you love waffles and wild plot twists🔗 http://nonjudginbreakfastpod.com 🔗 http://njbpod.captivate.fm/discord----------------------------------Produced by Leif Capicola and Steve Marchion. Edited and mixed by Leif Capicola.The Gossip Girl Theme Performed By Steve Marchion.

In this episode of The Non-Judging Breakfast Pod, Leif and Steve tackle Gossip Girl Season 4, Episode 13 — “Damien Darko.” As the holiday season rolls in, the drama heats up on the Upper East Side. Serena's life gets tangled with the return of Ben, while Eric grapples with his own choices and friendships. Meanwhile, Blair and Dan's rivalry takes an unexpected turn as they navigate their internships at W Magazine.----------------------------------🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods.📱 Follow us on Threads, IG & X @NonJudgingPod🧇 Leave a review if you love waffles and wild plot twists🔗 http://nonjudginbreakfastpod.com 🔗 http://njbpod.captivate.fm/discord----------------------------------Produced by Leif Capicola and Steve Marchion. Edited and mixed by Leif Capicola.The Gossip Girl Theme Performed By Steve Marchion.

In this episode of The Non-Judging Breakfast Pod, Leif and Steve dive into Gossip Girl Season 4, Episode 12 — “The Kids Are Not Alright.” Buckle up: it’s a corporate-soap-opera fever dream.Looks like the Upper East Side is done playing nice. Deals are struck, betrayals are brewing, and one little Bass is caught in the crossfire. When business turns personal, even our favorite insiders can’t predict who will rise, who will fall... and who’s about to lose everything. XOXO.We unpack:Chuck vs. Lily vs. Russell Thorpe — the Bass family business meltdown no one asked for but we all enjoy.Serena’s latest crisis, featuring questionable decisions, an unreliable Dan, and a whole lot of miscommunication.Blair’s big-girl career moment and whether her internship ambitions are inspiring or delusional.Nate and Raina, workplace romance edition, and why Nate is somehow always employed despite being Nate.Every wild twist, petty move, and Upper East Side power play that made this episode a chaotic delight.Plus: fashion notes, unhinged quotes, and plenty of Lincoln Hawk slander/appreciation (your mileage may vary).Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & Lincoln Hawk agenda03:10 – Where everyone stands after last week07:45 – The Bass Industries corporate war14:30 – Serena, Dan, and… consequences?22:40 – Blair vs. the career ladder32:50 – Nate, Raina, and Thorpe drama40:00 – Episode superlatives & chaos rankings49:20 – Final thoughts & predictions----------------------------------🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods.📱 Follow us on Threads, IG & X @NonJudgingPod🧇 Leave a review if you love waffles and wild plot twists🔗 http://nonjudginbreakfastpod.com 🔗 http://njbpod.captivate.fm/discord----------------------------------Produced by Leif Capicola and Steve Marchion. Edited and mixed by Leif Capicola.The Gossip Girl Theme Performed By Steve Marchion.