Monk S2 E9: Mr. Monk and the 12th Man
The Good Doctor S2 E3: 36 Hours
Changing of the Garde ~47:00
CW for very brief discussion of disordered eating ~ 7-10:00
The Good Doctor was actually Good this week. No, I'm serious. Seriously!
References:
Monk S2 E8: Mr. Monk Meets the Playboy
The Good Doctor S2 E2: Middle Ground
Changing of the Garde ~47:00
CW: the Good Doctor ep this week is a tone-deaf and ham-fisted exploration of the ethical issues surrounding female genital mutilation in Africa. I wish I was kidding.
References:
Some actual information on FGM from someone other than David Shore (Amnesty International).
"The Girl Generation: Support to the Africa-Led Movement (ALM) to End FGM/C is an ambitious UK government-funded five-year programme that aims to achieve an accelerated reduction in the practice of FGM/C in Ethiopia, Kenya, Senegal, and Somaliland."
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Monk S2 E7: Mr. Monk and the Sleeping Suspect
The Good Doctor S2 E1: Hello
Changing of the Garde ~53:00
Special thanks to Boonta Vista / Savant Garde discord member sagescroll for the theme song "Not Happy Shaun"! Incredible!
References:
Actually it's something like ~45,000 Americans die each year from lack of healthcare, whereas Jesse said something like 20,000 in the ep. What an oaf!
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Monk S2 E6: Mr. Monk Goes to the Theater
The Good Doctor S1 E18: More
Changing of the Garde ~50:00
I have to make a bowel movement.
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Monk S2 E5: Mr. Monk and the Very, Very Old Man
The Good Doctor S1 E17: Smile
Changing of the Garde ~54:00
CW: Good Doctor half has references to accusations against Chris D'Elia of sexual assault/abuse.
Should have named it "The Bad Doctor".
References:
Chris D'Elia accused of sexual assault, abuse by women - Los Angeles Times
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Monk S2 E4: Mr. Monk Goes to the Circus
The Good Doctor S1 E16: Pain
Changing of the Garde ~47:00
[clutching tummy]
Ouuuuuhhhhhhhhhhh... unnnnghhhh...
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Monk S2 E3: Mr. Monk Goes to the Ballgame
The Good Doctor S1 E15: Heartfelt
Changing of the Garde ~44:00
CW for Good Doctor half: brief reference to suicide
There- on the horizon! A new Jared rises..
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Monk S2 E2: Mr. Monk Goes to Mexico
The Good Doctor S1 E14: She
Changing of the Garde ~40:00
Again, The Good Doctor is a real bastard this week, just a heads up. Also, we are sorry for saying "cum" so many times in this episode. Blame David Shore.
CW for Good Doctor half: discussions of transphobia, general gender issues, some weird stuff around pregnancy.
References:
San Jose Police Union executive director charged with importing fentanyl
Socially Influenced Sex Change in Anemonefishes – The Rhodes Laboratory
Monk S2 E1: Mr. Monk Goes Back to School
The Good Doctor S1 E13: Seven Reasons
Changing of the Garde ~54:00
Just an FYI: this episode gets a little heavy in the back half. Not our fault- blame David Shore.
CW for Good Doctor half: discussions of domestic violence, Islamophobia, and the Palestinian genocide.
References:
U.N. Human Rights Spokesperson Calls Israeli Attack Near Palestinian Aid Hub "Unconscionable"
David Shore's gross post about civilian casualties in Palestine
David Shore calls out WGA for not publicly backing Israel
Freddie Highmore speaks for Autism Speaks
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Monk S1 E13: Mr. Monk and the Airplane
The Good Doctor S1 E12: Islands pt. 2
Changing of the Garde ~48:00
Pete and Repeat were in a boat...
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Monk S1 E12: Mr. Monk and the Red-Headed Stranger
The Good Doctor S1 E11: Islands pt. 1
Changing of the Garde ~43:00
It was the best of Monks, it was the worst of Murphs.
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Monk S1 E11: Mr. Monk and the Earthquake
The Good Doctor S1 E10: Sacrifices
Changing of the Garde ~41:00
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Monk S1 E10: Mr. Monk Takes a Vacation
The Good Doctor S1 E9: Intangibles
Changing of the Garde ~29:00
Listener Q&A! ~1:05:00
I'd like to tell you that at least ONE of this week's shows does NOT contain uncomfortable racial stereotypes... alas......
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Monk S1 E9: Mr. Monk and the Marathon Man
The Good Doctor S1 E8: Apple
Changing of the Garde ~37:00
Go, Adrian! Get him!
Misc references:
Monk S1 E8: Mr. Monk and the Other Woman
The Good Doctor S1 E7: 22 Steps
Changing of the Garde ~44:00
That's Jared!
Monk S1 E7: Mr. Monk and the Billionaire Mugger
The Good Doctor S1 E6: Not Fake
Changing of the Garde ~41:00
Wahh!
Monk S1 65: Mr. Monk Goes to the Asylum
Good Doctor S1 E5: Point Three Percent
CHANGING OF THE GARDE: ~26:00
Just FYI- fair amount of tapeworm in this episode
Monk S1 E5: Mr. Monk Goes to the Carnival
Good Doctor S1 E4: Pipes
CHANGING OF THE GARDE: ~34:00
If nerves are like pipes, everybody at St. Bonaventure Hospital is laying some serious nerve this week!
Monk S1 E4: Mr. Monk Meets Dale the Whale
Good Doctor S1 E3: Oliver
CHANGING OF THE GARDE: ~36:30
Randy, you need to get in the EVA.
Monk S1 E3: Mr. Monk and the Psychic
Good Doctor S1 E2: Mount Rushmore
CHANGING OF THE GARDE: ~30:40
Shaun smells a fart in this one, on purpose.
