In this episode we go on Liz's rollercoaster of reactions to being called "the worst thing you can call a woman" by Lutz. She seethes, she attempts to appease with cupcakes and super balls, and finally she projects her femininity and her power like the true Sugarbaker woman that she is. We also see Jack fawn over GE CEO Don Geiss, both in person and in the portrait of him he painted last night, and try to use Tracy and Kenneth to impress him in a myriad of uncomfortable ways. Original aird...
Oct 03, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 14
A long night in the city that never sleeps - and it's Valentine's day. Jack celebrates his divorce from Bianca (Isabella Rossellini), Tracy and Angie (Yay Sherri Shepherd!) keep the romance alive and Liz gets someone else's flowers and chocolate - doesn't mean she won't eat 'em. (Also, welcome to the stage Jason Sudeikis!). Original airdate: February 8, 2007 www.takespod.com/blerg @blergpodcast and @takespod on social Please rate/review/subscribe!! ...
Sep 23, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 13
It’s after 6 and we’re not farmers so it is time to get formal. For the 25th birthday day of Prince Gerhardt (Paul Reubens) of the persistently incestuous Hapsburg line, Jack invites Liz to get dolled up. It’s definitely not a date, but that’s not what Liz tells Jack’s insanely beautiful and jealous ex-wife (Isabella Rossellini). If only she had, she may have kept her hair… And Jenna also sneaks her way in to land herself a Prince and fulfill her Grace Kelly fantasy - if only she had kept that b...
Aug 15, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Liz is a Head! In the worst way, unfortunately. While Liz tackles complex and pretentious dating scenarios, Jenna attempts to be a Head, Jack attempts to be a page and Toofer and Frank attempt to write a Tracy Jordan autobiography in one day. Original airdate: January 18, 2007 @blergpodcast @takespod www.takespod.com/blerg
Aug 07, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 11
It’s the Rural Juror! The perplexingly titled movie starring Jenna and based on the book by none other than John Grisham’s brother Kevin. The writers go to great lengths to learn the name of the movie and Liz barely tries to pretend she likes it. Also featuring the end of bread and the rise of the Tracy Jordan Meat Machine! Original airdate: January 11, 2007 @blergpodcast @takespod www.takespod.com/blerg
May 26, 2020•35 min•Ep. 7
It’s the baby show and everybody is feeling some mama drama - unless you’re Kenneth. We see Jack lose his cool as his fraught relationship with his mother, Colleen, comes front and center. Meanwhile, Liz’s ticking biological clock leads to a lot of interesting offers and eventually an unconscious kidnapping…oops. Originally aired January 4, 2007 **apologies for audio quality this episode - had to use the Skype recording** @blergpodcast on instagram www.takespod.com/blerg And hang out with ...
May 18, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Liz encounters several last straws and is finally ready to dump Dennis ... but will she go through with it after her friends and phlebotomists warn that he may be her best option. Join Nick and Julie to find out Dennis’ fate and so much more! Hang out with us: @blergpodcast @takespod www.takespod.com/blerg
May 12, 2020•38 min•Ep. 5
This week on Blerg! Julie and Nick break down the history and sex appeal of Dean Winters (aka Dennis Duffy), take in the horror of Jenna's plastic surgery attempts and revel in two of Rachel Dratch's best roles in the series: Liz Taylor beating up Josh and the little blue man haunting Tracy. Hang out with us on social media @blergpodcast and @takespod and subscribe wherever you get podcasts (don't forget to rate on apple podcasts!) www.takespod.com/blerg ...
May 04, 2020•54 min•Ep. 4
This week, Nick and Julie are trying as many new skills as Jack Donaghy in their recap of 30 Rock Season 1, episodes 4 + 5: Jack the Writer and Jack-tor. Join us to learn their favorite quotes, biggest laughs, gemstone ratings and listen to them play $25,000 Pyramid for 10 mins (because why not?).
Apr 28, 2020•42 min•Ep. 3
Nick and Julie do a pretty good job of breaking down episodes 2 and 3, until Julie finds out Nick hasn’t seen Steel Magnolias. Full recap includes Alec Baldwin’s accent work, that time Julie choked on a bagel, remembering, the grape lady falls video, and more! www.takespod.com/blerg
Apr 17, 2020•40 min
Nick and Julie begin their episode-by-episode journey through 30 Rock with the pilot episode - this recap originally aired on 'Takes All Over the Place' (@takespod), now with a theme song! --- Follow us @blergpodcast on instagram - for announcements about where else we'll show up. Hang out with the gang, aka team takes, aka Nick and Julie on their other podcast, Takes All Over the Place www.takespod.com/blerg
Apr 10, 2020•23 min•Ep. 1
