We Love Phoebe Waller Todd Bridges

Published: Dec. 11, 2019, 9 a.m.

Fleabag may have moved on, but we are still at the bus stop working through our feelings about the award winning series.  Also, Jocelyn apparently has very strong feelings about Todd Bridges and cannot resist the urge to add an -s to Phoebe’s last name - hence the title of the episode.

INTRO-37:55
Our conversation continues with a discussion about the scenes that we liked and those we did not like.  As with the first part of our discussion, our good sis Fleabag inspired us to be open and vulnerable about our own feelings and experiences.  In a series as great as “Fleabag,” there are not really scenes that we did not like in terms of writing, it’s more about scenes that make us uncomfortable or strike an emotional chord in all the right ways.  No discussion about “Fleabag” would be complete without the bus stop and a terrifying trip to the hairdresser with Claire.

37:56-01:17:03
Speaking of Claire, we continue to chat about our favorite uptight sister as we move on to discuss our favorite characters.  We also shared our love for Belinda and the Hot Priest.  It should come as no surprise that we agree that Martin is the worst, but he was not the only character we disliked.  

01:17:04-01:33:49
Next, we explore the relationship between Fleabag, her father, and cigarettes as we chat about our favorite character arcs.  We also discuss our connection to Claire’s stoicism and celebrate her decision to finally enjoy some well deserved happiness at the end of the series.  

01:33:50-END
The discussion wraps with some fun fox speculation and a preview of the next episode.

Content/Trigger Warning:  This series focuses largely on the main character grappling with the suicide of her best friend.  As such, our discussion will also touch on this topic as well.  We endeavor to handle all topics with care, but also want to alert you to this sensitive content in advance.  The number for the National Suicide Hotline in the US is 1-800-273-8255. For local suicide prevention resources, click here. International resources can be found here

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