The Watchers

Apr 09 2025 106 ep. 89 mins 6

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A show where two women from opposite ends of New Jersey watch TV about New Jersey. Currently watching: Yellojackets Season 3 Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. (@WatchersPodNJ)

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BONUS: A Very Jersey Conversation With Ashley Lyle

Apr 09 2025 73 mins

The Watchers recently hit the 100-episode milestone. For two years, Jodie’s been covering the North Jersey angle, and Andrea’s been holding it down for South Jersey. So we figured it was finally time to bring in someone to represent Central Jersey.In this bonus episode, Jodie and Andrea had the absolute honor of sitting down with Yellowjackets co-creator Ashley Lyle (I know, ri

Yellowjackets Season 3: "How the Story Ends"

Apr 07 2025 145 mins

So long, Astoria. Jodie and Andrea watched “How the Story Ends” episode nine of season three of Yellowjackets. Let's get into it.In the wilderness, Travis is setting booty traps. Hannah feels like she’s babysitting, except she’s not getting paid. And Kodiak gets his One-Eyed Willy on. In the present, it’s our time down here (i.e. Virginia). Shauna’s in the clouds a

Yellowjackets Season 3: "A Normal, Boring Life"

Mar 31 2025 136 mins

You better chow down, or it’s gonna get cold. Andrea and Jodie watched “A Normal, Boring Life,” episode eight of season three of Yellowjackets, and we’re ready to dig in.In the wilderness, we won’t have to go back if we never leave. Our soccer team makes some new friends, and Travis proves he’s a true feminist.In the present, Jeff throws his wife under the bus. Tai unle

Yellowjackets Season 3: "Croak"

Mar 24 2025 110 mins

Hop to it, folks! Jodie and Andrea watched “Croak,” episode seven of season three of Yellowjackets, and there’s a lot to talk about.In 1996, someone gave Jeff Winger a crossbow, and thank the dirt for that. The girls play “The Most Dangerous Game” (which just so happens to be their favorite game), and Lottie makes a new squishy friend. In 2021, it’s time for another roa

Yellowjackets Season 3: "Thanksgiving (Canada)"

Mar 17 2025 147 mins

This episode of The Watchers is a meaty one, but we just had so much to sink our teeth into. Check the timestamps down below if you want to know what we talk about when.Jodie and Andrea watched “Thanksgiving (Canada)” episode six of season three of Yellowjackets, and we really get into it.In 1996, it must be sweeps week because Ben’s Pen Friends gets a major cast shake-up. Th

Yellowjackets Season 3: "Did Tai Do That?"

Mar 10 2025 99 mins

Got any cheeeese? Jodie and Andrea watched “Did Tai Do That?” episode five of season three of Yellowjackets, and we’re here to break it all down.In 1996, Van helps Tai embrace her wild side. For Akilah, though, it’s just another night, another dream, another vision of Ben, he’s here to . . . be the bridge? Hey, call Weird Al if you want a perfect parody.In 2021, Mr. Matth

Yellowjackets Season 3: "12 Angry Girls and 1 Drunk Travis"

Mar 03 2025 115 mins

All rise! Jodie and Andrea watched “12 Angry Girls and One Drunk Travis,” episode four of season three of Yellowjackets, and we’re breaking it all down for you.In 1996, the whole damn soccer team is out of order. Misty makes a lucid, intelligent, well thought-out objection. And Shauna can’t handle the truth.In 2021, Tai and Van go on a big city adventure, Shauna visits ever

Yellowjackets Season 3: "Them's the Brakes"

Feb 24 2025 114 mins

Okay, so one time Andrea promised to never release an episode of The Watchers longer than the episode of Yellowjackets we’re reviewing. But if this show has taught us anything, it’s that women from Jersey simply can’t be trusted. Jodie and Andrea watched “Them's the Brakes,” episode three of season three of Yellowjackets, and we’ve got a lot to say about it.In 1996, Ben

Yellowjackets Season 3: "It Girl" & "Dislocation"

Feb 17 2025 158 mins

Jodie and Andrea are kicking off Yellowjackets season 3 with a major deep dive into the first two episodes, “It Girl” and “Dislocation.” In the wilderness, we’re talking about Akilah’s Emotional Support Duck, Lottie’s questionable psilocybin therapy credentials, that age-old game, “capture the bone,” whether the DHARMA Initiative left a hatch out in the Canadian w

Yellowjackets Season 3: Recap, Reset, Round-Up Pt. 2

Feb 12 2025 84 mins

Jodie and Andrea are back for part two of our Yellowjackets season 3 catch-up. Last week, we looked back at what we know so far. This week, we’re looking ahead. We dive into the trailer, round up the wildest theories, and make our predictions for what’s coming next. Plus, as has become customary, we’re manifesting our dream needle drops for the new season—because what’s Y