“Getting to know you, getting to feel free and easy when I’m with you.”

This week Han, Cil, and Rachel temporarily put down the character analysis and get personal — about themselves and their 9-1-1 opinions.

After a year of diving deep into the wild world of 9-1-1, we realized we've been a bit mysterious — like, who is The Buddie System anyway? Ew. This episode is all about us: why we started a podcast, what it’s like to produce, and what makes us the trio you’ve come to love (or tolerate). So, settle in for story time as we share our personal anecdotes like how we started watching 9-1-1, and why we became obsessed with those two charming firefighters, Buck and Eddie.

And thanks to our amazing listener Jill (@right_writer_), we’ve got some great questions lined up to guide the convo, because honestly, we can talk about ourselves for hours but don’t know where to start.

So, whether you’re here for the inside scoop or just want to laugh along with us, we promise this episode is packed with Buddie System lore and good vibes. Join us as we celebrate a year of podcasting with our best buddies!

Episode Title inspired by "Getting to Know You" from the “The King and I” by Rodgers and Hammerstein

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Chapters

(00:00:00) Get to Know Your Buddies! - Intro

(00:02:52) About the Podcast

(00:03:00) How and Why Started Watching 9-1-1

(00:16:31) Why a 9-1-1 Podcast?

(00:23:39) Our 9-1-1 Personal Opinions

(00:28:13) Why Are We So Obsessed with Buddie?

(00:32:37) What is the Best Eddie A-Plot?

(00:34:39) What is the Best Buck A-Plot?

(00:36:51) Lighting Strike Round

(00:43:28) About the Buddies!

(00:48:28) Best Piece of Advice We’ve Received

(00:51:30) Our Hidden Talents

(00:54:05) Bucket List Items

(00:57:29) Outro & Take a Buddie With You

Blah, blah, blah, proper name, place name, backstory stuff. We tried to talk around it, over it, and under it if you will, but this is exactly what it looks like: a sex scene.

This week Han, Cil, and Rachel dissect the Bachelor Party from Season 7 Episode 6 of 9-1-1 frame by frame — from the not so subtle glances and bitchy comments to the body language and plethora of double entendres.

Eddie's entrance gives off serious Fonzie vibes leading into the hilariously awkward interactions between him and Tommy, who just can't seem to stop trying to mark Buck as their territory. We navigate the subtext of the apparent love triangle, the palpable tension, and the underlying homoeroticism that saturates the scene.

We share our thoughts on the symbolism hidden throughout the night, from the costumes to the food, and how it all ties back to the characters' evolving dynamics. As the drinks flow and the karaoke gets rowdy, we explore the deeper themes of jealousy, love, and the undeniable bond and electric chemistry shared between Buck and Eddie.

The pinnacle of the Bachelor Party is the hotel montage that gives Wade and Logan in the Honda Odyssey a run for its money. We look at the blocking, cinematography, and editing choices that put together what is undeniably a not-so-thinly-veiled sex scene, complete with champagne orgasms.

Pick your poison and get those hangover cures ready because you’re in for a wet, wild, and for some reason feathery ride!

Episode Title inspired by “What I Like About You” by The New Romantics

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Chapters

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:40) Celebration - Chimney’s 80s Karaoke Bachelor Party

(00:03:11) Get The Party Started - Buck, Eddie, & Tommy

(00:19:52) This is How We Do It - Hen, Karen, & Ravi Arrive

(00:31:42) Whoop There It Is - Buck & Eddie at Karaoke

(00:39:45) Hotel Motel Holiday Inn - Buck & Eddie Let Loose

(00:58:02) Last Friday Night (TGIF) - The Morning After

(01:07:20) Don’t Stop the Music - Unhinged Reflections

(01:14:40) Take a Buddie With You & Outro

This week Han, Cil, and Rachel dive into the sweet and slightly sticky world of "Juice Theory," where we unravel how Eddie indulges in (or denies himself) sweet treats as a metaphor for joy and repression. It's not just about the sugar rush; it reflects deep emotional layers, especially through Eddie’s journey in Season 8 of 9-1-1.

We explore how he avoids his feelings, choosing water over juice, and navigate the complexities of Eddie’s character journey, especially as he grapples with his desires and the societal pressures that push him to deny himself happiness. From the infamous meet-cute with a hot priest to the sweet baked goods that symbolize connections with Buck, we’re linking all the delicious dots.

So, grab your favorite sweet treat and join us as we chew on these juicy themes and serve up some delicious queer coding analysis!

📔 References Mentioned

🐤 Behind the Scenes Photos On the Set of 8x05 Masks, rguzmanHQ on Twitter

Episode Title inspired by “Too Sweet” by Hozier

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The Buddie System is a Nerdvergent Media production.

Music by DIV!NITY

Chapters

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:52) Welcome to the Juice Bar

(00:01:41) What’s on the Menu - Juice Theory 101

(00:04:21) Fruit Leather & Cupcakes - 8x01

(00:09:45) Ring Pop & Glazed Donut - 8x05

(00:21:40) Juice, Water, & Joy - 8x06

(00:27:24) Buck’s Baking Spiral Commences - 8x07

(00:31:30) Protein Chocolate Chip Cookies - 8x10

(00:35:53) El Paso Coffee & Energy Drinks - 8x12

(00:40:13) Helena Diaz’s Sugar-Free Groceries - 8x13

(00:47:05) The Last Hurrah’s Crumpet - 8x16

(00:52:46) Avoidance Coffee & Tia Pepa’s Cooking - 8x17

(00:57:48) Just Desserts - Juice Theory Beyond Season 8

(01:02:08) Take a Buddie With You & Outro