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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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