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This podcast covers our bonus content for New Girl Season 5, Episode 17, Road Trip where we dive into our ‘Most Likely To’ picks and we also answer some of your listener questions. Episode Sections: (00:00) Welcome (00:54) Most Likely To (08:55) Listener Questions Thanks for listening and stay tuned for Episode 18! Music: "Hotshot” by ⁠scottholmesmusic.com⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ or email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠! Website: ⁠https://smallscreenchatter.com/⁠

This podcast covers New Girl Season 5, Episode 17, Road Trip, which originally aired on April 26, 2016 and was written by Noah Garfinkel and directed by Trent O'Donnell.  Here’s a quick recap of the episode: It’s finally Schmidt’s bachelor party!! The plan changes from Tokyo to a manly Las Vegas outing when Schmidt gets spooked from road rage. However, they don’t quite make it to Vegas; they stop at a desert biker bar where Schmidt tries to prove how tough he is.  This episode got a 8.5/10 rating from Kritika and a 7/10 from Kelly and we both had the same favorite character: Nick! Episode Sections: (00:00) Welcome  (01:47) Episode Recap: Schmidt’s Bachelor Party (21:34) Episode Recap: Winston’s Worried / Big Schmidt (27:26) Schmidtism (28:38) Pop Culture (32:55) Guest Stars (37:07) Trivia & Fun Facts + Bear Hunt (40:26) Rating & Favorite Character (42:59) Spoilers While not discussed in the podcast, we noted other references in this episode including: ⁠Priceline⁠ - The bachelor party trip to Tokyo was canceled because Nick booked it on a spoof website called Pricelive.cob instead of the legitimate online travel agency. [Pete] ⁠Seeger⁠ - Nick instructed Schmidt on how to appear more tough, saying he should play “Seeger” on the jukebox after dramatically removing his helmet, slamming it down, and telling someone to "watch it."  ⁠Katy Perry / “Roar”⁠ - This song was played during the road trip and the fight scene.  ⁠Rat Pack⁠ - The act of buying everyone in the room a drink was referred to as a "cool move" and a move performed by this legendary group of entertainers.  ⁠Joe Morgan⁠ - Robby compared Cece’s prowess at "going to second base" to this Hall of Fame baseball player, when he had dated her.  Thanks for listening and stay tuned for Episode 17 Bonus Episode! Music: "Hotshot” by ⁠scottholmesmusic.com⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ or email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠! Website: ⁠https://smallscreenchatter.com/⁠

This podcast covers our bonus content for New Girl Season 5, Episode 16, Helmet where we dive into our ‘Most Likely To’ picks and we also answer some of your listener questions. Episode Sections: (00:00) Welcome (00:52) Most Likely To (11:16) Listener Questions Thanks for listening and stay tuned for Episode 17! Music: "Hotshot” by ⁠scottholmesmusic.com⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ or email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠! Website: ⁠https://smallscreenchatter.com/⁠

This podcast covers New Girl Season 5, Episode 16, Helmet, which originally aired on April 19, 2016 and was written by Sarah Nevada Smith and directed by Josh Greenbaum.  Here’s a quick recap of the episode: Jess gets stuck in an old helmet of Nick’s after having a sex dream about him. Meanwhile, Winston meets Aly’s boyfriend for the first time. This episode got an 8/10 rating from Kritika whose favorite character was Schmidt and Kelly rated this episode a 7.5/10 and her favorite character was Cece! Episode Sections: (00:00) Welcome  (02:15) Episode Recap: Jess’s Sex Dream (33:22) Episode Recap: Winston Meets Aly’s Boyfriend (49:19) Schmidtism (51:03) Pop Culture (54:33) Guest Stars (58:32) Trivia & Fun Facts + Bear Hunt (1:03:40) Rating & Favorite Character (1:05:47) Spoilers While not discussed in the podcast, we noted other references in this episode including: Rubik's Cube - Jess complained that Nick did not finish solving the Rubik's Cube, which was literally one turn from the end. Game of Thrones - Tripp mentioned that his animal acting agency recently signed the crow from Game of Thrones. Avatar - Tripp used a future Avatar movie that takes place on a "cat planet" as an example of why his animal agent job is important. Chicago Bears / Mike Ditka / Vic Fangio / John Fox / Ryan Pace - When Nick asked Jess who her sex dream was about, he guessed if it was former coaches Mike Ditka, Vic Fangio, John Fox, or former GM Ryan Pace. The Chicago Bears also were a reference throughout the episode given Jess’s helmet. Salt-N-Pepa - Jess said Nick sounded like the beginning of a Salt-N-Pepa song.  Michael Jordan - Winston introduced his cat, Furguson, using a nickname that included the full name of basketball legend Michael Jordan. Blue Man Group - Jess sarcastically said her outfit with the football helmet was the "perfect ensemble for a night at the theater" where she could take whatever was thrown at her by the Blue Man Group.  Macaulay Culkin & Kiernan Culkin - The pet casting director suggested that a cat named Patches was unoriginal compared to Furguson, comparing Patches to one of the Culkin brothers.  Hillary Clinton - Jess described having a dream about being in a muffin test kitchen and having Hillary Clinton tell her his muffins "suck."  Thanks for listening and stay tuned for Episode 16 Bonus Episode! Music: "Hotshot” by ⁠scottholmesmusic.com⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ or email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠!Website: ⁠https://smallscreenchatter.com/⁠

This podcast covers our bonus content for New Girl Season 5, Episode 15, Jeff Day where we dive into our ‘Most Likely To’ picks and we also answer some of your listener questions. Episode Sections: (00:00) Welcome (01:02) Most Likely To (09:49) Listener Questions Thanks for listening and stay tuned for Episode 16! Music: "Hotshot” by ⁠scottholmesmusic.com⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ or email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠! Website: ⁠https://smallscreenchatter.com/⁠

This podcast covers New Girl Season 5, Episode 15, Jeff Day, which originally aired on April 19, 2016 and was written by Joe Wengert and directed by Jay Chandrasekhar.  Here’s a quick recap of the episode: Jess is having trouble buying a used car so she invents “Jeff Day”, her male alter ego, to help with the buying process. When the car salesman wants Jeff to come in person, Nick and Sam both vie for the role. Meanwhile, we meet Winston’s new girlfriend… and later WIFE… Rhonda, who Schmidt and Cece are concerned about inviting to their wedding. This episode got a 7/10 rating from Kritika and an 8.5/10 from Kelly and we both had the same favorite character: Jess! Episode Sections: (00:00) Welcome  (01:59) Episode Recap: Jeff is buying a car (22:06) Episode Recap: Rhonda is Winston’s Plus One (34:11) Schmidtism (36:18) Pop Culture (40:41) Guest Stars (42:42) Trivia & Fun Facts + Bear Hunt (45:40) Rating & Favorite Character (47:52) Spoilers While not discussed in the podcast, we noted other references in this episode including: Willem Dafoe - Schmidt wishfully suggested that Winston’s new girlfriend Rhonda, an army reservist, was the assistant for actor Willem Dafoe. Chris Moneymaker - Jess referenced the name of the World Series of Poker champion, Chris Moneymaker, to illustrate an example of something that is "very well named."  MSRP / [LA Clippers] - Jess, writing as Jeff Day, shared she wanted two thousand dollars off the car's MSRP – Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price – and then enthusiastically cheered for the Los Angeles Clippers basketball team in her email sign off. Ernest [Goes to Camp] - Schmidt expressed his disapproval of 'shenanigans' at his upcoming wedding by comparing the potential disruption to the movie Ernest Goes to Camp.  Cingular Wireless - Rhonda shared an anecdote about adopting a rat with her brother and naming it 'Cingular Wireless' as a playful take on the former mobile phone carrier's name. Sons of Anarchy - The car dealership general manager bonded with Nick over their shared love for the television crime drama series. Oksana Baiul - Jess pretended to receive a phone call from the Ukrainian figure skater as a distraction to take a phone call from Sam.  [Ashton] Kutcher - Because of her pranking, Schmidt referred to Winston's female companion, Rhonda, as "Lady Kutcher," referencing actor Ashton Kutcher and his history of pranking. P!nk - Jess threatened to put the test drive into an uncomfortable situation by turning the thermostat up to ninety degrees and playing the music of the pop artist P!nk on the radio.  Co-Exist Sticker - Schmidt was pleased that the previous owner of a hybrid vehicle had removed all of the 'Co-exist' bumper stickers. Thanks for listening and stay tuned for Episode 15 Bonus Episode! Music: "Hotshot” by ⁠scottholmesmusic.com⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ or email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠! Website: ⁠https://smallscreenchatter.com/⁠

This podcast covers our bonus content for New Girl Season 5, Episode 14, 300 Feet where we dive into our ‘Most Likely To’ picks and we also answer some of your listener questions. Episode Sections: (00:00) Welcome (00:49) Most Likely To (07:45) Listener Questions Thanks for listening and stay tuned for Episode 15! Music: "Hotshot” by ⁠scottholmesmusic.com⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ or email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠! Website: ⁠https://smallscreenchatter.com/⁠

This podcast covers New Girl Season 5, Episode 14, 300 Feet, which originally aired on April 12, 2016 and was written by Sophia Lear and directed by Trent O’Donnell.  Here’s a quick recap of the episode: Jess is still trying to make things right with Sam, even after he issues her a restraining order. Meanwhile, Nick and Schmidt are feuding with a new bar that has opened up near them. This episode got a 5.5/10 rating from Kritika whose favorite character was Winston and Kelly rated this episode a 7.5/10 and her favorite character was Connie! Episode Sections: (00:00) Welcome  (01:26) Episode Recap: Presh (New Bar) (24:38) Episode Recap: Sam Again (40:15) Schmidtism (41:26) Pop Culture (45:23) Guest Stars (48:08) Trivia & Fun Facts + Bear Hunt (52:29) Rating & Favorite Character (54:55) Spoilers While not discussed in the podcast, we noted other references in this episode including: Tonya Harding / Jeff Gillooly - Schmidt compared himself and Nick's desire to retaliate against a rival bar to Tonya Harding's henchmen and Jeff Gillooly.  Grey’s Anatomy - Jess commented that she felt like she was on Grey's Anatomy while wearing Sam’s hospital scrubs.  Civil War - Cece observed that the bartenders' attire made them look like Civil War surgeons. Thanks for listening and stay tuned for Episode 14 Bonus Episode! Music: "Hotshot” by ⁠scottholmesmusic.com⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ or email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠! Website: ⁠https://smallscreenchatter.com/⁠

This podcast covers our bonus content for New Girl Season 5, Episode 13, Sam, Again where we dive into our ‘Most Likely To’ picks and we also answer some of your listener questions. Episode Sections: (00:00) Welcome (00:58) Most Likely To (08:20) Listener Questions Thanks for listening and stay tuned for Episode 14! Music: "Hotshot” by ⁠scottholmesmusic.com⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ or email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠! Website: ⁠https://smallscreenchatter.com/⁠

This podcast covers New Girl Season 5, Episode 13, Sam, Again, which originally aired on March 29, 2016 and was written by Ethan Sandler and Adrian Wenner and directed by Steve Welch.  Here’s a quick recap of the episode: Jess is interviewing at a new school, but chaos ensues when she spreads germs to the loft leading to Schmidt quarantining loft members as they get sick. More chaos happens when Jess learns the principal of the new school is dating her ex-boyfriend, Sam! This episode got a 7/10 rating from Kritika and an 8/10 from Kelly and we both had the same favorite character: Nick! Episode Sections: (00:00) Welcome  (02:06) Episode Recap: Nick Being Sick (13:49) Episode Recap: Jess’s Job (39:57) Schmidtism (41:37) Pop Culture (48:01) Guest Stars (50:45) Trivia & Fun Facts + Bear Hunt (54:10) Rating & Favorite Character (56:16) Spoilers While not discussed in the podcast, we noted other references in this episode including: Arcade Fire - Jess felt like the kids at the new school looked like tiny members of the band Arcade Fire.  Jim Morrison - Nick compared Sam's appearance to the late lead singer of The Doors. Kids’ Choice Award - Nick mentioned that one time he and Jess tried to sneak into the Kids’ Choice Awards.  Yoni - Genivieve used the Sanskrit term for the female reproductive organs, when urging Sam to share to “honesty”.  Thanks for listening and stay tuned for Episode 13 Bonus Episode! Music: "Hotshot” by ⁠scottholmesmusic.com⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ or email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠! Website: ⁠https://smallscreenchatter.com/⁠

This podcast covers our bonus content for New Girl Season 5, Episode 12, D-Day where we dive into our ‘Most Likely To’ picks and we also answer some of your listener questions. Episode Sections: (00:00) Welcome (00:54) Most Likely To (07:31) Listener Questions Thanks for listening and stay tuned for Episode 13! Music: "Hotshot” by ⁠scottholmesmusic.com⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ or email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠! Website: ⁠https://smallscreenchatter.com/⁠

This podcast covers New Girl Season 5, Episode 12, D-Day, which originally aired on March 22, 2016 and was written by Josh Malmuth and directed by Michael Schultz.  Here’s a quick recap of the episode: When Cece gets called back to film for her gas station TV, Jess steps in to help a sleep-deprived Schmidt make wedding decisions. Meanwhile, Nick and Winston compete for who has the “harder job”. This episode got a 9/10 rating from Kritika whose favorite character was Schmidt and Kelly rated this episode a 8.5/10 and her favorite character was Aly! Episode Sections: (00:00) Welcome  (01:54) Episode Recap: Who Has the Harder Job (16:23) Episode Recap: Wedding Planning (42:39) Schmidtism (45:47) Pop Culture (49:56) Guest Stars (53:14) Trivia & Fun Facts + Bear Hunt (58:07) Rating & Favorite Character (1:01:00) Spoilers While not discussed in the podcast, we noted other references in this episode including: Bone Thugs-n-Harmony - Schmidt compared the look of the calligraphy on one of the options for the wedding invitations to a Bone Thugs album.  Turducken - Winston shared, “I busted a poker room, which was a front for a crack house, which was a front for a brothel” and referred to this as a "crime turducken."  D-Day - Schmidt referred to the day of wedding tasks as “D-Day”, or "Decision Day," but really it’s a reference to the historic WWII invasion, D-Day. This was also the name of the episode.  The Black Keys - A poster for the band The Black Keys was visible on the wall of the bar office. An Inconvenient Truth - Schmidt mentioned he had not had two hours of uninterrupted sleep since Cece made him watch the documentary An Inconvenient Truth.  Uncle Buck - Schmidt explained that his Dad missed all his major life events growing up, including when he played the “titular role” in a stage adaptation of the film Uncle Buck.  Thanks for listening and stay tuned for Episode 12 Bonus Episode! Music: "Hotshot” by ⁠scottholmesmusic.com⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ or email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠! Website: ⁠https://smallscreenchatter.com/⁠

This podcast covers our bonus content for New Girl Season 5, Episode 11, The Apartment where we dive into our ‘Most Likely To’ picks and we also answer some of your listener questions. Episode Sections: (00:00) Welcome (00:59) Most Likely To (08:18) Listener Questions Thanks for listening and stay tuned for Episode 12! Music: "Hotshot” by ⁠scottholmesmusic.com⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ or email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠! Website: ⁠https://smallscreenchatter.com/⁠

This podcast covers New Girl Season 5, Episode 11, The Apartment, which originally aired on March 15, 2016 and was written by Nina Pedrad and directed by Christine Gernon.  Here’s a quick recap of the episode: Cece is finally moving into the loft, and Jess is torn between helping her best friend pack up and scrambling to fix a surprise school budget mess her boss conveniently “forgot” to mention. Meanwhile, Winston learns the hard way that his new partner, Dunston, might be a bigger challenge than hiding his feelings for Aly. This episode got a 8/10 rating from Kritika whose favorite character was Schmidt and Kelly rated this episode a 8.5/10 and her favorite character was Jess! Episode Sections: (00:00) Welcome  (01:52) Episode Recap: Packing up Cece’s Apartment + Jess’s Job (27:03) Episode Recap: Flasher + Winston’s New Partner (42:20) Schmidtism (43:59) Pop Culture (48:42) Guest Stars (51:09) Trivia & Fun Facts + Bear Hunt (56:21) Rating & Favorite Character (59:32) Spoilers While not discussed in the podcast, we noted other references in this episode including: Paul Reiser / Dave Coulier / Urinetown / Pez - While returning Winston’s belongings, Aly listed him having a signed biography of Paul Reiser, a photo of him with Dave Coulier, a ticket stub from Urinetown, and loose Pez.  Looney Tunes - Jess commented one of the items Cece was deciding to get rid of or not was a wine stained sweatshirt with an off-brand Looney Tunes character named “George Bunny” on it.  Green Bay Packers - Jess tried to make a pun to emphasize Cece was a bad packer, saying “Your favorite team is the Green Bay, NOT Packers”. G8 Summit / Climate Change - Winston made a joke about the G8 Summit and climate change to signify the mood had changed.  Jackson 5 - Aly questioned whether or not Winston was referencing a song by the Jackson 5 when he said, "I want you back."  David Letterman - Schmidt mentioned that he wanted to hear all of Cece’s stories unless he gets tinnitus, to which he then commented that David Letterman had tinnitus.  Thanks for listening and stay tuned for Episode 11 Bonus Episode! Music: "Hotshot” by ⁠scottholmesmusic.com⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ or email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠! Website: ⁠https://smallscreenchatter.com/⁠

This podcast covers our bonus content for New Girl Season 5, Episode 10, Goosebumps Walkaway where we dive into our ‘Most Likely To’ picks and we also answer some of your listener questions. Episode Sections: (00:00) Welcome (00:56) Most Likely To (06:52) Listener Questions Thanks for listening and stay tuned for Episode 11! Music: "Hotshot” by ⁠scottholmesmusic.com⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ or email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠! Website: ⁠https://smallscreenchatter.com/⁠