The Rookie’s Brent Huff, aka Quigley Smitty, stopped by the podcast to chat about his character, favorite Smitty moments, and so much more. Hear what’s on Smitty’s playlist, where he was during the flag football scene, and how much of Smitty’s character is scripted. Share your thoughts about this episode, episodes you’d like to see from us, and more by emailing Shop Talk at shoptalktherookiepodcast@gmail.com or following Shop Talk on Twitter(@TheShopTalkPod_), TikTok(@TheShopTalkPodcast_), and Bluesky(theshoptalkpod.bsky.social).  We also have merch that you can find here: https://shop-talk.dashery.com/ #TheRookie #Chenford #Wopez #Bailan

The season 7 finale is here, and Kari and Jennifer are recapping it all. There’s a lot to discuss from John and Oscar’s reunion to the Chenford and Wopez crumbs. Grab a snack and relive the season 7 finale. News: 0:40 John, Harper, and Oscar: 23:12 Chenford & Lucy’s New Schedule: 41:15 Angela & The Bank Robbery: 53:08 Miles’ First Date & The Eastern Front: 1:05:35 Listener Thoughts: 1:16:57 Share your thoughts about these topics, episodes you’d like to see from us, and more by emailing Shop Talk at shoptalktherookiepodcast@gmail.com or following Shop Talk on Twitter(@TheShopTalkPod_), TikTok(@TheShopTalkPodcast_), and Bluesky(theshoptalkpod.bsky.social).  We also have merch that you can find here: https://shop-talk.dashery.com/ #TheRookie #Chenford #Wopez #Bailan

Kari and Jennifer recap 7x17, the penultimate episode of the season finale of The Rookie, including Skip Tracer Randy’s return and his crush on Chastity, meeting Angela and Nyla’s moms and them working with their daughters, Wesley being threatened, and Lucy passing the Sergeant’s exam.  News: 0:28 Skip Tracer Randy & Chastity: 12:15 Angela, Nyla & Their Moms: 29:13  Wesley & The Case: 35:38 Celina & Rodge / Chenford & the Sergeant’s Exam: 44:25 Listener Thoughts: 56:15 Share your thoughts about these topics, episodes you’d like to see from us, and more by emailing Shop Talk at shoptalktherookiepodcast@gmail.com or following Shop Talk on Twitter(@TheShopTalkPod_), TikTok(@TheShopTalkPodcast_), and Bluesky(theshoptalkpod.bsky.social).  We also have merch, that you can find here: https://shop-talk.dashery.com/ #TheRookie #Chenford #Wopez #Bailan

Kari and Jennifer recap 7x16 of The Rookie, including Seth’s return, the Chenford cliffhanger, Wopez and Nyla taking down influencers, and more.  News: 0:20 Seth’s Return: 18:25 Wesley & The Influencers: 54:15 Chenford & The Sergeant’s Exam: 1:06:09 Listener Thoughts: 1:12:39 Share your thoughts about these topics, episodes you'd like to see from us, and more by emailing Shop Talk at shoptalktherookiepodcast@gmail.com or following Shop Talk on Twitter(@TheShopTalkPod_), TikTok(@TheShopTalkPodcast_), and Bluesky(theshoptalkpod.bsky.social).  We also have merch, that you can find here: https://shop-talk.dashery.com/ #TheRookie #Chenford #Wopez #Bailan

Kari and Jennifer recap 7x15 of The Rookie, the latest true crime documentary episode, where we see Abigail investigate Westview for her true crime documentary, ghost hunters help Abigail and investigate Westview, Liam Glasser is back, and Alexi is interviewing everyone. News: 0:42 Documentary(Abigail’s Disappearance & Westview Case): 10:13 Chenford & Truth Serum: 37:35 Listener Thoughts: 45:19 Share your thoughts about these topics, episodes you’d like to see from us, and more by emailing Shop Talk at shoptalktherookiepodcast@gmail.com or following Shop Talk on Twitter(@TheShopTalkPod_), TikTok(@TheShopTalkPodcast_), and Bluesky(theshoptalkpod.bsky.social). We also have merch, that you can find here: https://shop-talk.dashery.com/ #TheRookie #Chenford #Wopez #Bailan

Jennifer and Kari discuss 7x14, we ended the Malvado storyline, Laura Stenson returned, we had a big group moment(minus Lucy) playing flag football, and so much more. News: 0:43 Tim’s Strange Message/Malvado’s Return: 13:17 Celina & Mad About Murder Podcast: 30:50 Department Training Videos & Flag Football: 46:30 Listener Thoughts: 1:06:08 Share your thoughts about these topics, episodes you’d like to see from us, and more by emailing Shop Talk at shoptalktherookiepodcast@gmail.com or following Shop Talk on Twitter(@TheShopTalkPod_), TikTok(@TheShopTalkPodcast_), and Bluesky(theshoptalkpod.bsky.social). We also have merch, that you can find here: https://shop-talk.dashery.com/ #TheRookie #Chenford #Wopez #Bailan

Jennifer and Kari discuss 7x13, a Miles Penn centric episode with Celina riding solo for the first time, anti-LAPD billboards and so much more. News: 1:10 Anti-LAPD Billboards/Celina’s First Day Riding Solo: 13:17 Bailan and the Adoption: 25:09 The Carbombing/Miles & His Old Friend John’s TO Skills: 34:53 Lucy and Rachel: 51:50 Listener Thoughts: 1:01:21 Share your thoughts about these topics, episodes you’d like to see from us, and more by emailing Shop Talk at shoptalktherookiepodcast@gmail.com or following Shop Talk on Twitter(@TheShopTalkPod_), TikTok(@TheShopTalkPodcast_), and Bluesky(theshoptalkpod.bsky.social). We also have merch, that you can find here: https://shop-talk.dashery.com/ #TheRookie #Chenford #Wopez #Bailan

Jennifer and Kari discuss 7x12, the April Fools episode of The Rookie, recapping Chenford’s prank, John’s TO skills, Wesley’s challenge case, and the citywide chaos.  News: 0:30 Citywide Chaos: 17:25 Wesley’s Challenging Case: 31:05 John’s TO Skills: 36:32 Chenford’s Prank: 55:33 Listener Thoughts: 1:05:36 Share your thoughts about these topics, episodes you’d like to see from us, and more by emailing Shop Talk at shoptalktherookiepodcast@gmail.com or following Shop Talk on Twitter(@TheShopTalkPod_), TikTok(@TheShopTalkPodcast_), and Bluesky(theshoptalkpod.bsky.social).  We also have merch that you can find here: https://shop-talk.dashery.com/ #TheRookie #Chenford #Wopez #Bailan

Jennifer and Kari discuss 7x11 of The Rookie, recapping the hostage situation on the bus, Celina going undercover for the first time, Bailey and John both saving the day, the small Chenford moments, and so much more. News: 0:26 Hostage Situation: 11:45 Chenford: 42:45  Grey & Penn: 46:00 Share your thoughts about these topics, episodes you’d like to see from us, and more by emailing Shop Talk at shoptalktherookiepodcast@gmail.com or following Shop Talk on Twitter(@TheShopTalkPod_), TikTok(@TheShopTalkPodcast_), and Bluesky(theshoptalkpod.bsky.social).  We also have merch, that you can find here: https://shop-talk.dashery.com/ #TheRookie #Chenford #Wopez #Bailan

Kari and Jennifer are back to discuss 7x10 of The Rookie. They recap the episode where Seth gets fired, a raccoon is loose in the Mid-Wilshire station, James and Nyla are still working through things, and we meet Celina’s new boyfriend, Rodge. News: 1:14 Teenage Girls: 8:36 Prisoners & Raccoon: 20:35 Lucy & Seth: 35:23 Celina & Rodge: 45:32 Jayla: 52:00 Listener Thoughts: 56:48 Share your thoughts about these topics, episodes you’d like to see from us, and more by emailing Shop Talk at shoptalktherookiepodcast@gmail.com or following Shop Talk on Twitter(@TheShopTalkPod_), TikTok(@TheShopTalkPodcast_), and Bluesky(theshoptalkpod.bsky.social). We also have merch, that you can find here: https://shop-talk.dashery.com/ #TheRookie #Chenford #Wopez #Bailan

This week, Kari is back discussing 7x09 with Jennifer, the midseason premiere for The Rookie. They discuss the aftermath of the shooting, the small dose of Chenford this season, and Celina taking on her first case as a P2.  News: 4:57 James & Nyla: 18:37 Celina’s first case: 54:00 Chenford and Shirley: 1:03:27 Share your thoughts about these topics, episodes you’d like to see from us, and more by emailing Shop Talk at shoptalktherookiepodcast@gmail.com or following Shop Talk on Twitter(@TheShopTalkPod_), TikTok(@TheShopTalkPodcast_), and Bluesky(theshoptalkpod.bsky.social).  We also have merch, that you can find here: https://shop-talk.dashery.com/ #TheRookie #Chenford #Wopez #Bailan

This week, Jennifer is joined by Nikki to discuss 7x08, Wildfire, the season 7 midseason finale for The Rookie. They break down the episode, from the Glasser case wrapping up, to the Chenford moment and Seth’s BIG mistake.  This episode is not broken up by different storylines, as it’s been done in the past. Everything is discussed in one section.  News: 0:55 The Rookie 7x08: 3:50 Listener Thoughts: 1:43:45 Share your thoughts about these topics, episodes you’d like to see from us, and more by emailing Shop Talk at shoptalktherookiepodcast@gmail.com or following Shop Talk on Twitter(@TheShopTalkPod_), TikTok(@TheShopTalkPodcast_), and Bluesky(theshoptalkpod.bsky.social). #TheRookie #Chenford #Wopez #Bailan

This week, Jennifer is joined by Kristen to recap 7x07, The Mickey. They discuss Celina’s graduation, John’s righteous attitude and actions, Seth getting himself into trouble, yet again and so much more. News: 1:13 Celina’s Last Day: 6:35 Chenford & The Rookies: 31:06 Bailey, Diana, & The Women’s Shelter Call: 58:00 Nyla & James: 1:11:08 Listener Thoughts: 1:18:52 Share your thoughts about these topics, episodes you’d like to see from us, and more by emailing Shop Talk at shoptalktherookiepodcast@gmail.com or following Shop Talk on Twitter(@TheShopTalkPod_), TikTok(@TheShopTalkPodcast_), and Bluesky(theshoptalkpod.bsky.social). #TheRookie #Chenford #Wopez #Bailan

Jennifer is joined by Rachel and Nikki to discuss 7x06 with the Chenford hookup, the gala, the missing girl case, and more. There was a lot to discuss, so grab your snack, buckle up, and enjoy the podcast!! News: 0:30 Chenford: 28:10 The Gala: 41:26 Missing Girl: 1:14:44 Miles & Camilla: 1:25:00 Listener Thoughts: 1:33:27 Share your thoughts about these topics, episodes you’d like to see from us, and more by emailing Shop Talk at shoptalktherookiepodcast@gmail.com or following Shop Talk on Twitter(@TheShopTalkPod_), TikTok(@TheShopTalkPodcast_), and Bluesky(theshoptalkpod.bsky.social). #TheRookie #Chenford #Wopez #Bailan

Jennifer is joined by Kristen, a friend of the podcast this week to discuss season 7, episode 5 of The Rookie. They discussed the serial killer and Nyla’s aftermath storyline with Glasser, the Lucy and Seth turmoil, and the whole Jason and Bailey conclusion (maybe?!).  News: 6:20 Nyla’s Aftermath & Glasser: 19:20 Bailan: 39:44 Chenford: 51:05 Listener Thoughts: 1:11:40 Share your thoughts about these topics, episodes you’d like to see from us, and more by emailing Shop Talk at shoptalktherookiepodcast@gmail.com or following Shop Talk on Twitter(@TheShopTalkPod_), TikTok(@TheShopTalkPodcast_), and Bluesky(theshoptalkpod.bsky.social). #TheRookie #Chenford #Wopez #Bailan

This week Jennifer is joined by a friend and Meet Us at Molly’s podcast cohost, Bryna for a recap of season 7, episode 4. They discuss the theories about Seth, Wesley’s situation, and the Bailan drama and more.  News: 3:48 Wesley & Harrison Novak: 15:58 Chenford & The Rookies: 37:43 Bailan & Jason: 1:02:00  Listener Thoughts: 1:11:19 Share your thoughts about these topics, episodes you’d like to see from us, and more by emailing Shop Talk at shoptalktherookiepodcast@gmail.com or following Shop Talk on Twitter(@TheShopTalkPod_), TikTok(@TheShopTalkPodcast_), and Bluesky(theshoptalkpod.bsky.social). #TheRookie #Chenford #Wopez #Bailan

This week Jennifer is joined by a friend of the podcast, Emily from The Rookie Rewatch account again for a recap of season 7, episode 3. They discuss the antics John gets up to, Miles and Seth going rogue, and more. News: 0:30 John Nolan & Jason Wyler: 2:22 Chenford & The Rookies: 34:05 Wopez & Jayla: 1:15:55 Listener Thoughts: 1:24:31 Share your thoughts about these topics, episodes you’d like to see from us, and more by emailing Shop Talk at shoptalktherookiepodcast@gmail.com or following Shop Talk on Twitter(@TheShopTalkPod_), TikTok(@TheShopTalkPodcast_), and Bluesky(theshoptalkpod.bsky.social). #TheRookie #Chenford #Wopez #Bailan

This week Jennifer is joined by a friend of the podcast and fellow Rookie fan Nikki to discuss episode 2 of season 7! They discuss the theories about Seth, Miles and his secret, Celina’s plain clothes day, Nyla and James, and so much more. News: 1:32 Vigilante Case: 37:30  Celina’s Plain Clothes Day: 1:10:29   Chenford and The Rookies: 1:26:50 Listener Thoughts: 2:31:44 Share your thoughts about these topics, episodes you’d like to see from us, and more by emailing Shop Talk at shoptalktherookiepodcast@gmail.com or following Shop Talk on Twitter(@TheShopTalkPod_), TikTok(@TheShopTalkPodcast_), and Bluesky(theshoptalkpod.bsky.social). #TheRookie #Chenford #Wopez #Bailan

Jennifer is joined by a friend of the podcast, Emily from The Rookie Rewatch account (on Instagram & Twitter)   this week to discuss the season 7 premiere of The Rookie. There were so many parallels between the pilot episode and other episodes from the series run.  News: 0:35  The Hunt for Jason/Opening Scene: 14:45 The New Rookies: 20:50   The Nuke: 1:03:53  Wesley & The Tapes: 1:32:50  Listener Thoughts: 1:53:18 Share your thoughts about these topics, episodes you’d like to see from us, and more by emailing Shop Talk at shoptalktherookiepodcast@gmail.com or following Shop Talk on Twitter(@TheShopTalkPod_), TikTok(@TheShopTalkPodcast_), and Bluesky(theshoptalkpod.bsky.social). #TheRookie #Chenford #Wopez #Bailan

Jennifer is flying solo this week, going through her and Kari’s season 7 wishlists, what they had down for season 6, and a short recap of last season.  Listen to hear some of what they hope to see in season 7. What are some storylines and moments you hope to see in season 7?  News: 0:30 Season 6 Recap: 13:49 A Lookback at the Season 6 Wishlists: 16:38 Season 7 Wishlists: 27:18 Share your thoughts about these topics, episodes you’d like to see from us, and more by emailing Shop Talk at shoptalktherookiepodcast@gmail.com or following Shop Talk on Twitter(@TheShopTalkPod_), TikTok(@TheShopTalkPodcast_), and Bluesky(theshoptalkpod.bsky.social). #TheRookie #Chenford #Wopez #Bailan