Mel & Jill Geek Out

Drive to Survive, Season 6, Part 2: Contest for the Worst Start to the Season

The besties dive into episodes of 3 and 4 of Drive to Survive. Mel is very excited that she won all the categories in the fantasy league! They talk through the race results from the Australian Grand Prix. 
 
Episode 3 focuses on the issues at McLaren, and the introduction of rookie Oscar Piastri. There’s some mixed feelings about Zak Brown, because he can definitely be a jerk, but he has done a few good things. The McLaren’s recognize that their car won’t really be competitive until mid-season. This leads to lots of rumors about if Lando will resign with McLaren, and there’s a lot of interested teams, including Red Bull (sorry Checo). Zak Brown has to do a lot of ass-kissing to get through the rough patch. Once the upgrades are installed, the cars are significantly better. 
 
Episode 4 focuses on Guenther and Haas, and Mel is in her feels. Everything about Haas is bad. The cars are bad, the drivers are good, but they’re struggling this season. Guenther seems pretty over the stress, and Gene Haas. Meanwhile, we’re introduced to the new team principal of Williams, James Vowles. Guenther and Vowles are foils of each other - where Guenther is a classic old-school guy, Vowles is a data guy and more modern. Where Williams also struggles at the beginning of the season, they do improve, whereas Haas doesn’t. Guenther visits Binotto in Italy, and sees what life can look like after Formula One. 
 
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Vanderpump Rules, Season 11, Episode 9: Production Interference

Jill & Mell start the episode with a heavy new week for VPR fans. New projects are announced for current and former cast members; some rehash drama, while others decide to take the other ships down with them. 
 
The episode starts with James dressing Ally and her trying to convince him to curl her hair. (How adorable!) We then hear Tom’s version of the offer he sent Ariana. Meanwhile, Ariana accidentally steals Ann from Sandoval’s employ. Two major secrets are spilled this episode but it’s clear that A LOT of the episode has been orchestrated by production. 
 
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Iron Flame, Pt 8: Add Them to List

Mel & Jill kick the episode off with a discussion about characters they would like to confront. Mel thinks she may have some controversial answers while Jill thinks hers are ‘basic bitch’ answers.
 
The besties return to Iron Flame and pick up at chapter 32 where Violet fills Xaeden on her recruitment of the rest of her friend group and her, the Scoobiest of Scooby Doo plans to steal the journals. They make it out by the skin of their teeth, only for Violet to land herself in an unwinnable situation with Nolan, Varrish, and Nora. She gets a surprise visitor who helps her hold out till Dain & Xaeden show up. We also get a quick backfill of information from Lillith but Jill is still none too pleased with her parenting choices. 
 
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Vanderpump Rules, Season 11, Episode 8: Jax is Back

Jill and Mel kick off the episode discussing the TikTok ban and then begin the latest not so thrilling episode of VPR. The besties discuss all the mature and not so mature conversations had throughout the episode. Scheana continues to have inappropriate conversations with Ariana and prepping her for a comeback of her friendship with Sandoval. Schwartz tries to stay out of dodge while also becoming productions sacrificial lamb. The besties still say Ally for President. The episode definitely had a climatic end with the return of Jax Taylor, who proceeded to tell Sandoval exactly what we’ve all been thinking.
 
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Iron Flame, Pt 7: Daggers, Journals, and Anti-Death Threats

Mel and Jill almost digress (again) talking through some fun things they saw on the internet, including the possible soft release of the third Emperyean book!. Skip ahead to the 9 minute mark to jump right into Chapter 26.
 
The besties dive into some theories right off the bat at the 12 minute mark (spoilers ahead!) about what may be going on beneath the surface with menders. Jack Barlowe is welcomed into Battle Brief with thundering applause, but there’s worse news on the horizon - there’s been an attack at Samara. Violet races to Samara, only to find out that Xaden was wounded, but has been mended. After a spicy conversation, Xaden and Violet end this visit on better terms than they’ve been all book. But upon arriving back in Basgiath, Violet is almost punished (again) by Varrish, but narrowly escapes. She does, however, spill her guts finally to her friends, who end up not being mad and actually helping her. After almost dying again, Violet learns that there are two journals from the original six riders right there in Basgiath, and she knows how to get them.
 
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Drive to Survive, Season 6, Part 1: Hairdos and Broken Wrists

Before getting to into the new season, Mel & Jill talk through Jill’s Kindle Challenges. Skip ahead to the racing at the 18 minute mark.
 
The besties dive into the first two episodes of season 6 of Drive to Survive! The Stroll’s are trying to make a comeback with the rebranded team of Astin Martin, and might have a good shot with Fernando Alonso behind the wheel. Episode 2 goes into the drama at Alpha Tauri, Nyck de Vries, and Daniel Ricciardo. Nyck has a terrible start to the season, and ultimately looses his seat to Danny. 
 
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Vanderpump Rules, Season 11, Episode 7: Ally for President

The besties kick off the episode discussing the ‘Where’s Kate’ theories all over TikTok about the supposedly missing Princess Katherine. Mel breaks down basic photoshop basics while Jill gives her theory. (Jump to around the 22 minute mark to skip.)
 
Jill and Mel discuss the ultimate “Pick Me” girl, Scheana and whether or not she is being a good friend to Ariana. VPR producers continue to shove the Sandoval redemption arc down viewers throats, much to the besties disdain. The besties delve into why Katie and Ally are the audience’s best friends and voice of reason. Lala gives a different, but no less important input on the balance of friendship within the group. The besties wonder if the rest of the season will be able to pass the ‘Sandoval Test.’
 
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Iron Flame, Pt 6: Death is a Momentary Setback

The besties start the episode talking about the Saudia Arabian Grand Prix. Skip it by jumping to the 6 minute mark.
 
The besties dive back into the ever so exciting beginning of Iron Flame, but maybe things are actually starting to get interesting? They dig into chapters 20-24. Xaden and Violet almost have a real conversation about how they feel and what’s going on. We learn a lot more about the alloy and the wards through Mira and Xaden. Mira and Violet have some good sister time, and Violet struggles with keeping secrets from Mira. School almost matters because we learn a lot more about the happenings in the war through mystery missives than actual communication. Violet has her first weird dream - more on that later. The crew has their first interrogation lesson, and it goes off the rails because Varrish is insane, but they end up escaping, earning them a special patch. Mel’s calling out ALL the possible foreshadowing. They go into Battle Brief, and a character from the past comes back, much to the besties’ dismay.
 
Unsurprising, Mel has theories at the 12 minute mark. Skip ahead a minute to skip spoilers.
 
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