Unpacking The Toolbox

Everyone wants to know-- who is the mole?? Katie and Guillermo unpack this plot-heavy episode with legendary producer, Betsy Beers. Betsy's executive produced every Shondaland hit series and is a wealth of Scandal lore, including insight into how the show got started and her close relationship with Shonda Rhimes. Betsy was the host of the original Scandal podcast with her co-host Shonda, back before podcasting was cool. This episode was recorded on May 31, 2023. 

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This is one hot and steamy Scandal episode and Katie and Guillermo hold off on talking about the heartfelt ending as long as they possibly can, mostly by discussing food instead. Plus, Guillermo may be a method actor on set, at least when it comes to Huck's state of mind. Then, Katie wonders how Tony Goldwyn directed his own sex scenes... This episode was recorded on March 21, 2023

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Both Katie and Guillermo can’t wait to jump into this legendary episode with one of their favorite directors from the Scandal family, Allison Liddi-Brown. And Allison comes ready to share some of the best behind-the-scene secrets that Katie and Guillermo have ever heard. Then, they all discuss the incredible significance of this episode, not only for the OPA team, but for the cast and crew working on the show. 

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In a first-ever-crossover of its kind ever to happen, unexpected guest, Hannah Simone (New Girl), joins Katie and Guillermo to discuss one of the most action-packed episodes of Scandal so far. Katie & Guillermo just started watching New Girl, but Katie’s known Hannah for a while, and Hannah is ready to give her best attempt at jumping into Scandal pace with an unforgettable recap. Plus, Guillermo celebrates his birthday (or maybe not). 

This episode was recorded on March 23rd, 2023.

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Katie spills the tea on Guillermo’s secret room and his secret stash in an episode that was recorded on 4/20. Then, they’re joined by the illustrious Gregg Henry, exploring a rough episode for Hollis Doyle as his daughter is seemingly kidnapped and has her ear cut off. Gregg delves into the origins of Hollis, how he almost threw up on set and his ability to squeeze out a tear straight to camera. 

This episode was recorded on April 20th, 2023.

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As Quinn gets the spotlight of this week’s episode, Katie and G gush over some of their favorite moments including a never-before-shared story about an rewritten line from the pilot. But wait – there’s always room for a mid-way tangent about Rosie O'Donnell, before they get into some of the best Tweets of the season so far. 

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Hosts Katie Lowes and Adam Shapiro explore the fundamental relationship between our sleep and nature in the finale of Season 2 of “Chasing Sleep.” Discover how losing our bond to nature has impaired our ability to get quality restorative sleep. Episode guests Richard Louv, author of the influential book “Last Child in the Woods” and Sleep psychologist Dr Jade Wu discuss how to prevent “Nature Deficit Disorder”, ways to improve sleep by harnessing the power of nature and the potential impacts of climate change and urbanization on sleep patterns. Could “green exercise,” forest bathing, or sunrise alarm clocks offer the key to better rest?

“Chasing Sleep” is a production of Ruby Studios from iHeartMedia in partnership with Mattress Firm.

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Kicking off the first of what’s sure-to-be many amazing guest star interviews, Katie and Guillermo invite Sam Page (Will Caldwell) to dig into his experience on set as a short-term star. Katie and G can’t stop laughing at Huck’s stank in this episode, and Sam admits how nervous he was working with Kerry Washington. And Sam shares a hilariously-unfortunate story from his first table read with Shonda herself. 

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This is a special episode for Katie and Guillermo, and not just because the episode's title is secretly a bad word. This is the first time we see Huckleberry Quinn, and both Katie and Guillermo are questionably attracted to depressed-angry-sexy-post-bullet-head Fitz. Plus Katie breaks down Fitz and Olivia's hottest sex yet… inside a church maintenance closet at baby Fitz's christening. Classy!

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Nobody Likes Babies, originally meant to be the season finale, was a turning point for the show – There’s no going back after the events in this episode, with Fitz’ dramatic choice. Katie and Guillermo unpack the twists and turns with the esteemed Debra Mooney, AKA Supreme Court Justice Verna Thornton, including diving into Debra’s acting history and what she was really doing in the coffin during her final scene… Plus, are Katie and Guillermo officially getting old (and sleepy)?

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