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Questie Besties

Charlotte Nicdao, Ashly Burch, Imani Hakim, Jessie Ennis, David Hornsby

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Welcome to Questie Besties, the podcast that recaps Apple TV+’s hilarious and heartfelt workplace comedy, Mythic Quest, and celebrates the genuine friendship of its stars: Charlotte Nicdao, Ashly Burch, Imani Hakim and Jessie Ennis (and David Hornsby!). Every week they’ll watch an episode and dish the tea, cook with steam, and maybe even invite some Questie Bestie Guesties to join the fun. So grab a shovel and dig in!
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And a Rewatch Podcast

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"TV is comfort. It's a friend you've known so well and for so long, you just let it be with you..." So listen in each week as cohosts and special guests rewatch their favorite TV shows and discuss characters, ships, and pivotal moments. From reality competitions to sitcoms and everything in between, we love talking about TV almost as much as we love rewatching it!
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Jenn (@notajenny) and Chels (@chels725) are back one last time to talk about their beloved (and now tragically cancelled) series, Mythic Quest. On their "Heaven and Hell" recap, they talked about that game-changing final scene featuring Ian and Poppy kissing. But now that the ending has changed, Jenn and Chels process how they feel about the origin…
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Though Paige (@thoughtsbypaige) is gone this week, the rest of the reality TV and soaps rewatch crew has returned. Join Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Eoin (@EoinDaily) as they recap their favorite unscripted and scripted dramas. The group talks about The Traitors first and laments how the remaining Traitors are playing a poor and me…
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While Mythic Quest has unfortunately been cancelled, that won't stop us from talking about the show's universe! So we're back this summer to unpack the four episode anthology spin-off series, Side Quest. Jenn (@notajenny) and Chels (@chels725) talk all about the first episode, "Song and Dance." They dissect the episode's depictions of anxiety, self…
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Welcome back to Apartment 4D where the Nick/Jess tension and flirtation is starting to build in this week's great New Girl episode, "Pepperwood." Jenn (@notajenny) and Jaime (@jaimepoland) have returned to talk all about a hilarious B-story involving roommate "pogos," Jess trying her best to get through to the adults in her creative writing class, …
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If Yellowjackets is back, that means that your recap crew has officially returned too! Chels (@chels725), Sharai (@sharai), and Jesse (@speakupjesse) are back to recap season 3 of the show featuring their favorite little cannibals. This week they discuss the first two episodes of the season, "It Girl" and "Dislocation." Teen Natalie is a single mom…
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Though Eoin (@EoinDaily) is gone this week, the rest of the reality TV and soaps rewatch crew has returned. Join Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@thoughtsbypaige) as they recap their favorite unscripted and scripted dramas. The queens are tasked with recording and performing songs based on iconic Drag Race monologues a la "Now …
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It's our 200th episode! 🎉🎉🎉 There's really no way that we'd rather celebrate than by talking about the Mythic Quest season finale, "Heaven and Hell." Jenn (@notajenny) and Chels (@chels725) have a lot to say! (Jenn was an excellent secret-keeper. 🤭) They start by talking about the hilarious new role that Jo has been "demoted" to and what Brad's dec…
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It's the penultimate episode of Mythic Quest this season, and that means a lot of characters are coming to terms with their next steps. There's a lot of FaceTime involved. It's time to discuss "Telephone"! Jenn (@notajenny) and Chels (@chels725) are back to discuss David's frazzled energy in this episode, the entire episode being an actual game of …
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Every season, Mythic Quest delivers us an excellent standalone episode, and this year we get to know more about Brendan in "Rebrand"! Jenn (@notajenny) and Chels (@chels725) are joined by their podcasting pal David (Gimmicks; Are You My Mother?; Fear Coded) to talk all about the theme of this episode, exploring what it means to grow up, parasocial …
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On this week's Mythic Quest episode, Ian and Poppy's relationship finally fractures as David and Rachel appear before Congress. We're talking about "The Room Where It Happens"! Jenn (@notajenny) and Chels (@chels725) are joined by their lovely friends Sharai (A Nightmare on Fierce Street; Blerdy Massacre) and Emmy-nominated writer Alrinthea! They a…
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This week on our Mythic Quest rewatch, it's time for a poker game that contains some pretty high stakes. Jenn (@notajenny) and Chels (@chels725) are joined by friends and former guests, Matt from Communiess (@communiess) and Elyse (@princessbilbo) to discuss "The Fish and the Whale"! The group talks about Brad trying to outsmart David in poker, wha…
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This week, Poppy deals with some news: she's pregnant! We're back to talk all about "Second Skeleton." Jenn (@notajenny) and Chels (@chels725) have so many thoughts about this hilarious, heartfelt episode. (We adore you, Ashly Burch!) They talk all about Poppy's fears of being a bad mom, how Ian tries to help, and what they think of Shannon being t…
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It's time for an Agatha Christie-style murder mystery party this week on Mythic Quest. Who's ready for "The Villain's Feast"? Jenn (@notajenny) and Chels (@chels725) have returned to talk about this absolute banger of an episode with the very funny and talented writers of it: Megan Ganz and Humphrey Ker! (Their adorable pug Hilda also makes an appe…
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While Paige (@thoughtsbypaige) is sick, Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Eoin (@EoinDaily) return to talk all about their favorite reality shows and soaps! The gang covers the first design challenge of the season and wonders why, after 17 seasons, some queens still don't take a sewing class. Tensions are high as some queens tattle on o…
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Who's ready for a Warrior Within day? That's what some of the Mythic Quest crew is up to this week, and we're back to talk all about it! Jenn (@notajenny.bsky.social) and Chels (@chels725.bsky.social) are joined by their talented podcaster and writer friend Sharai (@sharai.bsky.social) to discuss a hilarious A-story with Ian, David, and Jo (as well…
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Welcome back to Apartment 4D, everyone! It's a new year, and Jenn (@notajenny.bsky.social) and Jaime (@jaimepoland.bsky.social) have returned to bring you more New Girl coverage in 2025. As we head into the final half of season 2, it's time to talk about "A Father's Love." They unpack the debut appearance of Walt Miller, Nick's complex relationship…
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It's a brand-new season of Mythic Quest and we're so excited to return to talk all about our favorite chaotic coworkers! Jenn (@notajenny.bsky.social) and Chels (@chels725.bsky.social) are back to discuss the two-episode premiere: "Boundaries" and "1,000%"! They talk all about Dana's new position of power, Poppy's boyfriend, Jo's quest to be the be…
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Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), Paige (@thoughtsbypaige), and Eoin (@EoinDaily) are back talking all their favorite reality shows and soaps! The gang breaks down all the confusing interpretations of the "Is It Cake?" runway on Drag Race and the banning of Marie Antoinette-inspired runways. Chels and Jesse learn the power of prayer, and th…
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Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@thoughtsbypaige) are back talking all their favorite reality shows and soaps! The gang has returned to talk about the premiere of RuPaul's Drag Race. Before they do, they reflect on The Vivenne's recent passing and her impact on their lives. 💔 Then they discuss the new season 17 queens, their fi…
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We're back for one last time in 2024 with some New Girl rewatches. (And just in time, because we're inching closer to "Cooler" every day.) This time we're pulling double duty and discussing "Santa" and "Cabin." Jenn and Jaime (@jaimepoland.bsky.social) first discuss the show's second Christmas episode, "Santa." They talk about how this episode work…
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This week we're talking about zombie novels, adjusted schedules, and a few existential crises. It's time for "Eggs"! Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) break down why this episode is so significant for the sitcom, New Girl episodes written by women, Schmidt's revelation about being in love with Cece, Nick procrastinating writing his novel, and an emotional…
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Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@paigenkiser) are back talking all their favorite reality shows and soaps! The gang is back recapping the first week of Big Brother 26 and LaLaPaRuZa on Drag Race All Stars. Paige takes us through the filler season of Grey's Anatomy, while Chels is frustrated with General Hospital and The Bold an…
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We're releasing this episode before American and Canadian Thanksgiving but we hope you enjoy it nevertheless. That's right: it's time to discuss New Girl's second Thanksgiving episode, "Parents." Jenn is joined by Jaime (@elspunko) and returning friend and journalist Alicia (@AliciaGilstorf) to talk all about this guest star-centered holiday episod…
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Jess is still unemployed and is also on her period, both of which affect the loft dynamic in New Girl's iconic episode, "Menzies"! Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) are joined by TV writer and friend Alrinthea (@alrinthea) to talk all about this episode which features: a puppy in a cup, Nick trying (and failing) to deal with his anger, Winston's sympathy …
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Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@paigenkiser) are back talking all their favorite reality shows and soaps! The gang is back recapping design challenges and Rusicals on All Stars. Paige researches upcoming Traitors contestants on their home shows. Then Jesse catches the gals up on the wild happenings of Reva Shayne. Chels is lov…
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Happy Halloween (in summertime), y'all! We're entering a season of holiday-themed TV episodes of New Girl and we're excited about it! Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) are joined this week by their podcasting pal Catrina (@CatrinaTParker) to unpack all the hilarity and drama of the appropriately-titled "Halloween." This week's New Girl rewatch focuses on …
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Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@paigenkiser) are back talking all their favorite reality shows and soaps! The gang is back to recap all the shows they watched during Pride Month, including an odd collection of Drag Race challenges and soap stars joining Housewives. Jesse breaks down Guiding Light's iconic child actors Brittany…
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Welcome back to Apartment 4D where unfortunately some of our best friends are fighting with each other in "Models." Jenn is back with Jaime (@elspunko) to talk through the conflicts between Jess and Cece, as well as Schmidt and Nick. They unpack friendship expectations, Jess' response to Cece's career, Schmidt's emotional vulnerability, and maybe t…
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Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@paigenkiser) are back talking all their favorite reality shows and soaps! The gang discusses the lackluster Survivor 46 finale and the internet's obsession with certain players. Then the gang breaks down Snatch Game of Love on All Stars 9 before turning back time to their favorite scripted and n…
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Welcome back to another installment of our Tragically Cancelled TV series! This week's topic is extra painful since this show was initially renewed but then cancelled. It's time to talk all about Netflix's GLOW! Jenn is joined by her friends: host of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan (@mslroberts), and TV Guide senior editor Kelly (@_kellyq) to di…
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It's only three episodes into the second season of New Girl, but we've already hit such a big Nick/Jess episode: "Fluffer"! Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) have returned to discuss Schmidt's feelings about his relationship with his father, a story involving Winston and Shelby (remember Shelby?!), and a Nick/Jess story that highlights the messy line betw…
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Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@paigenkiser) are back talking all their favorite reality shows and soaps! The gang discusses their journey with "New Era" Survivor and major changes to the All Stars format before turning back time to their favorite scripted and non-scripted soaps. Watchlist: Survivor 46 RuPaul's Drag Race All S…
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It's time for another installment in our Tragically Cancelled TV miniseries where we look back on shows that ended too soon. Up this week is the ABC musical comedy, Galavant! Jenn is joined by none other than Princess Isabella Maria Lucia Elisabetta herself, Karen David! Karen talks about the process of getting cast on Galavant, then she and Jenn d…
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Welcome to season 2 of New Girl, everyone! It's a jam-packed season of romantic tension, character growth, and unexpected surprises. And it all starts with the season's double premiere of "Re-launch" and "Katie"! Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) are joined by their friend Amanda (@fangirlw_oChill) to talk about the fallout from Schmidt and Cece's breakup…
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We're back for another Tragically Cancelled TV episode, and this time we're shifting our focus to a 2015 drama series on CBS called Limitless! Jenn is back with her friend Matt (@Communiess) to talk all about how they got into watching the show, what separated it from other dramas and procedurals of its time, the charismatic Jake McDorman, emotiona…
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Nick is moving in with Caroline and absolutely nothing goes wrong in the New Girl season 1 finale, "See Ya." Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) are rejoined by their friend Nicole (@NicoleAckman16) to talk all about how this season finale measures up. They discuss Nick's insecurities, Schmidt and Cece's demise, Jess' confession, and the dance party at the …
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Picking up from where we last left off in "Tomatoes," Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) have returned to talk all about "Backslide"! We discuss Nick and Caroline's toxic relationship, how Schmidt and Winston handle Nick backsliding, Paul's return (plus a problematic and odd storyline for Jess), Schmidt and Cece's emotional intimacy, and the sad note this …
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Nick decides to give up on women and try to go tomatoes on the loft's rooftop in New Girl's aptly-titled episode, "Tomatoes." Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) returned to talk about Russell and Jess' relationship woes, the (brief) reappearance of Shelby, Nick's inability to garden, Schmidt and Cece figuring out their relationship, an intense Nick/Jess fi…
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Note: This episode was recorded in the summer of 2023. It's family only as Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@paigenkiser) return to review RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 8. It's finale time and the gang is ready to talk about anything but the episode. With a winner that felt telegraphed since the beginning, the queens did their be…
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Note: This episode was recorded in the summer of 2023. It's family only as Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@paigenkiser) return to review RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 8. Our eliminated queens are back to participate in the Fame Games Variety Show, fighting for a chance to multiply their viewer votes. It's math! Plus, we finally…
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Jess decides it's time to invite Russell into her world, so he stays at the loft in this week's New Girl rewatch of "Normal"! Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) invited their lovely friend Alrinthea (@alrinthea) on the podcast to talk all about Jess and Russell's relationship, the first ever game of True American, Winston's career woes, and more. Enjoy! Ou…
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Note: This episode was recorded in the summer of 2023. Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@paigenkiser) are joined by their favorite guest Eoin Daly (@EoinDaily) to review RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 8. Our dearest Eoin joins the gang to recap an odd roast of the fantastic Carson Kressley. The show continued to telegraph the winn…
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The secret about Schmidt and Cece hooking up is out! It's time for the aptly-titled "Secrets" in New Girl. Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) are back to talk about how Jess reacts to Cece's secret and their subsequent fight, plus Winston's Saturday outburst, Nick going to Schmidt for dating advice, and running a 10k in Los Angeles with no training. Enjoy!…
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Note: This episode was recorded in the summer of 2023. It's family only as Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@paigenkiser) return to review RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 8. The gang covers two episodes and the fantasy draft comes to an end for one of our players. Before the queens are thrown in a true crime improv challenge examin…
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We're back again to talk about not one, but two New Girl episodes: the "Fancyman" arc! Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) are joined once again by their friend Alicia (@aliciagilstorf) to unpack this little story arc. They talk about Dermot Mulroney, what Russell brings to the loft dynamic, his relationship with Jess, Nick's love for Jess' new beau, Winsto…
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Note: This episode was recorded in the summer of 2023. It's family only as Chels (@Chels725), Jesse (@speakupjesse), and Paige (@paigenkiser) return to review RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 8. The gang is back and covering the two biggest challenges of the season: Snatch Game and the Rusical! Things go off the rails fast as alliances shifts and a fan…
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Jess injures Nick in a friendly game of football that leads to a minor existential crisis for our favorite bartender. That's right: We've reached "Injured"! Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) are joined by their friend Alicia (@aliciagilstorf) to talk all about why this episode is so iconic, the way Nick handles his health crisis, Schmidt and Cece's minor …
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It's the most romantic day of the year... sort of. If you're a tenant of Apartment 4D, it's going to be hit or miss. That's right, we're talking about "Valentine's Day"! Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) reunite to talk about Jess' story, that almost-moment at the end of the episode between her and Schmidt, the actual end of the episode between Schmidt an…
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We're back for a New Girl episode — and this one is all about the dynamic between Jess Julia! Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) are rejoined by Chels (@chels725) to talk all about how this storyline could have been handled better, the startlingly short arc Julia gets, why Winston's behavior is so strange in this episode, and — most importantly of all — Sc…
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Welcome to a new mini-series on the podcast called "Tragically Cancelled TV" where your favorite hosts, co-hosts, and guests get to talk about shows that ended way before their time. This week Jenn is joined by super fans Heather Novak (@authorheathernovak) and Ci (@adultsandthephantoms) to discuss the tragically cancelled Netflix series, Julie and…
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