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S04E03 - TOW the Cuffs Signature Beverage: Geller Gherkin http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/geller-gherkin 00:02:08 — Heather explains our inexplicably savory cocktail for this week 00:13:07 — Joey’s uncharacteristically clever way of describing the “activity” level in Chandler’s bedroom 00:13:54 — Chandler’s jeopardizing Rachel’s career … just to get laid 00:18:11 — Joey scraping off gum into a mug … would YOU use that mug again? 00:20:12 — Super outdated plot line: selling ENCYCLOPEDIAS DOOR-TO-DOOR 00:23:10 — Elizabeth explains the meaning of the flashback references to “unconstitutional,” “Nobel Prize,” and “Algonquin Kids Table” 00:39:10 — Why is Chandler answering Joanna’s work phone? 00:40:55 — This whole “Chandler stuck in handcuffs” plot line is pretty thin… 00:43:00 — Walkman to Discman to iPod to iPhone: A History 00:48:15 — Two Monica’s Corner moments from Penn, featuring text-pointing and page-turning 00:57:52 — “The Legend of Milton Berle’s Supposedly Giant D**k” https://melmagazine.com/en-us/sto

Our beloved friends at Parks and Recreation came together for a one-episode special this week, and they picked up right where they left off! Not only was the episode topical, heartwarming, and fun, but NBC, the cast and crew of Parks and Recreation, Subaru, and State Farm are matching up to $500,000 in donations to Feeding America through May 21! Go here to give to the special Parks and Recreation fundraiser. Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/handbagmarinara Info and resources for mental health amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: nami.org/covid-19 If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, text “NAMI” to 741741.

S04E02 - TOW the Cat EB "Good Place" Swears: 3 HD "Good Place" Swears: 0 Signature Beverage: Orange Julio http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/orange-julio 00:00:32 — What the heck happened in New York? 00:02:18 — Speaking of which, don’t forget to donate to our mental health fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/handbagmarinara 00:10:11 — The writers have a weird way of reminding us that Ross has a son 00:12:48 — Heather does some excellent shopping bag-prop detective work! 00:20:39 — The absolute MAGIC of fake cat paws! 00:21:48 — Wait … is this the same cat that was on Frasier? 00:29:13 — Cutting the bottom off of fruits and veggies to give them more stability 00:30:40 — If Phoebe’s dead mom knew that she wasn’t her birth mom, why is Phoebe hiding the birth mom from her dead cat-mom? 00:40:50 — Did Joey get Tiger Kinged? 00:43:58 — Heather does a serious investigation of the make and model of Chip’s motorcycle, and whether it would realistically be his motorcycle from high school! 00:45:15 — We break down the cha

Signature Beverage: Montauk Iced Tea: 18 Ounces, Front and Back! http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/montauk-iced-tea-18-ounces-front-and-back 00:00:56 — What the heck is happening in the world? (aka The COVID-19 Rundown) 00:01:58 — We’re pretty sure our Montauk Iced Teas can kill any virus 00:07:09 — Our charity this season is… the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)! Donate here! https://donate.nami.org/handbagmarinara 00:09:23 — When we’re stressed, we regress! 00:11:35 — The not-so-silver lining of being a remote worker under quarantine 00:12:49 — TOW Joey Digs Himself Into a Hole and Ross Tries to Dig Himself Out of One 00:16:00 — The passion of Ross and Rachel’s reunion kiss 00:16:42 — Marinairhead Camille’s strong opinions about both Monica’s wardrobe AND Elizabeth’s being on Team Ross! 00:20:54 — The Good Place swearing rules for our NAMI donations this season 00:23:24 — The tragedy of the chain of events that led to Phoebe Jr’s life being so screwed up, when Phoebe Sr thought she was doing the ri

S03E25 - TO at the Beach Signature Beverage: Floopy Flower Margarita 00:03:00 - The mystery behind Chandler’s sudden affinity for Yoo-Hoo deepens 00:03:52 - We’re still fixated on the mold in and structural damage to this beach house 00:04:36 - We found a dress with the same print as Rachel’s island dress! 00:06:20 - Joey is a sandy mermaid! 00:09:02 - Elizabeth made “Good morning, nice breasts by the way” her computer greeting for years! 00:12:15 - We think Christine Taylor looks gorgeous in this episode! We discuss her battle with anorexia after the time this episode aired. 00:13:55 - The pressure women are under, exemplified by the Cynthia Nixon “Be a Lady” video 00:19:26 - The monstrous behavior of returning an ice cube tray to the freezer with only one or two ice cubes in it 00:20:28 - Does Christine Taylor have a ponytail sticking out from under her bald cap? 00:22:25 - Is Ross being superficial by being instantly unattracted to Bonnie because she’s bald? 00:31:08 - The connection that Chuck Mangione ha

00:01:12 - The Floopy Flower Margarita! 00:05:20 - Watching this episode in your 20s vs. watching this episode in your 30s 00:09:00 - Why doesn’t anyone know the term BFF? 00:12:11 - The return of Momica 00:14:21 - Save the gorillas! Donate to The Ellen Fund now! 00:19:10 - The joy of huge floppy beach hats 00:21:50 - OH, THE MOLD! THE MOLD!! 00:22:00 - Props Props: Water Line on Furniture! 00:23:56 - It’s Teri Garr!! Let’s all go watch Young Frankenstein! 00:29:24 - Elizabeth makes a confession: She’s attracted to Ross! 00:32:43 - Confidence: The Ultimate Aphrodisiac 00:37:44 - Is it a bong or a dildo?   More at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s03-e25-part-1-to-at-the-beach

S03E24 - TOW the Ultimate Fighting Champion 00:01:00 - We introduce “Good Place” rules for swearing 00:04:41 - Signature Beverage: The Ultimate Fighting Champagne 00:09:38 - Robin Williams and Billy Crystal guest start in the cold open, promoting their new movie, Father’s Day 00:11:45 - Robin Williams is a heartbreaking example of how you never really know what someone’s going through 00:15:00 - What did Heather do with her leftover Yoo-Hoo from last week’s signature beverage? 00:18:13 - Would Heather stand for a fishhook? 00:23:01 - Chandler experiences sexual harassment literally at the hand of his boss, Doug! 00:24:00 - Elizabeth sums up what the #MeToo movement means to her 00:29:57 - Elizabeth learned how to make an Old Fashioned and this might be the worst best news ever 00:30:41 - What is it with men banging their bodies together to show excitement during sports games?? 00:36:02 - Guest star James Hong plays Hoshi, Pete’s trainer! 00:40:45 - Why Bonnie’s hair couldn’t have grown that much in two years’

S03 E23 - TOW Ross’s Thing Signature Beverage: Yoo-Hoo, There’s Something on My Glass 06:24 — Doesn’t everyone swear at their menus? 07:40 — We take turns being Leslie from Parks and Rec 10:22 — We love Carvel Cake! And we swear it’s food! 12:54 — Phoebe gives us our first Nubbin Alert of the week 15:00 — What’s up with all the Yoo-Hoo? 17:15 — Does “We need to talk” always indicate bad news? 20:35 — Fudgie the Whale referenced on The Office 23:02 — Richard Gant, one of those actors who’s been in TONS of stuff 29:58 — Dating more than one person at a time is hard work! 33:25 — Are you polite to Siri/Alexa/Google Home? 33:55 — A great measure of someone’s character is how they treat someone who’s “beneath” them 35:50 — Young Ethan is no longer with us! 39:00 — Picture-in-picture: a lesson for the Whippersnappers 44:39 — Douglas Looper! Who? Douglas Looper! 55:38 — Kids in the Hall meets Chloe the Xerox Girl! 01:03:20 — Who would you pick: Jason or Vince? Save the gorillas! Donate to The Ellen Fund today! Photo

It's TOW the Screamer! Ben Stiller plays Tommy, Rachel's short-tempered date to Joey's (very bad) play. Meanwhile, Phoebe is on hold with the phone company -- for two days. We also discuss: Friends not being on Netflix anymore; Maryland crab cakes, and Ross's uncanny knowledge of Utah area codes.

S03E21 - TOW a Chick and a Duck Signature Beverage: Fluffy Duck and a Chick 07:47 — Did Phoebe orchestrate the entire Ross and Rachel moment because she knows they’re lobsters? 09:45 — Heather teaches Elizabeth the word “citron” 10:58 — Gunther expresses his love for Rachel with hot cocoa 12:47 — What is Joey watching? Quincy, M.E. 15:16 — The joy of watching geeky science stuff on TV NASA panel discussion when they discovered frozen water on Mars 16:15 — Burst drinks! Throwback to late 90s sugary beverages 17:22 — Chandler’s “preppy safari” look 19:08 — The three foods you shouldn’t refrigerate 21:32 — Pete and Monica: Are they dating or not?! 26:44 — What the heck is a seersucker suit? 30:11 — Elizabeth rants about Carnation Instant Breakfast 34:25 — Chandler’s “Easy, Lennie” comment explained 36:29 — Jon Favreau in a suit — yummy! 39:44 — Heather has an elephant memory and her dreams predict the future! 41:17 — Eggnog is ice cream! 43:58 — Lincoln Logs, Legos, or blocks? 45:16 — FRIENDS Lego set! 51:28 — R

Signature beverage: Tootsie Roll-OJ-Bev 80-pack of Tootsie Pops on Amazon 01:46 -- Elizabeth’s inadvertently sexy way of eating Tootsie Roll Pops and Hershey Kisses 09:22 -- Pete isn’t mentioned at all in this episode; did he and Monica break up last week or not? 11:46 -- Kraft Parmesan — apprehension about whether or not it’s actually cheese, and some fond memories of covering our pizza with it 12:48 -- Newman’s Own Mushroom Trio pizza 14:44 -- Why do we have to suddenly be sorry when terrible people die? 19:12 -- What is a Rolodex? Joe Boxer 22:12 -- THANKSgiving vs. ThanksGIVing — how do you say it? 27:25 -- QVC is helping Elizabeth’s fashion vocabulary! 33:50 -- Not fans of the Joey/Kate storyline, but we’ll cover it because it’s there 36:00 -- Teeny tiny porno magazines 37:08 -- Dollhouse at the NYC pop-up 40:39 -- Heather won’t say “bitch,” so Elizabeth is screwed when it comes to getting a wholesome job 43:42 -- Satin pillowcases — worth it? 44:53 -- A note about our alcohol consumption 46:45 -- A repe

02:20 — John Legend as a sex symbol John Legend's Christmas album 04:46 — The Mississi-Pete Mudslide Jeni’s Darkest Chocolate ice cream 07:00 — How to properly eat ice cream 08:50 — David Schwimmer’s hot dad bod 16:30 — Does voice recognition account for accents? 18:08 — Covering up your body/face when you don’t want to be bothered 22:02 — Trying to convince Heather to move to Maryland 23:33 — The endless debate about sharing a chip bag (or pouring chips into a bowl) 26:27 — Armchair Expert - Brene Brown episode 33:40 — Ross not wearing an undershirt weirds Elizabeth out 34:53 — ASMR videos — earbuds make a huge difference 35:47 — Giving your ex their things back - awkward! 39:48 — David Schwimmer looks HOT in that tiny t-shirt! Shop the Show - Frankie Say Relax t-shirt 43:33 — Pete being a gentleman/our respective SOs asking for their first kiss — ultimate consent!  48:57 — Joey calling Kate a b***h — over the line? 51:17 — Is Ross’s “peep eye” reaction because Rachel’s moving on, or because she’s moving on

00:39 -- Ron Leibman (Dr. Green, Rachel’s dad) has passed away at age 82 01:50 -- Keeping a positive outlook, even though life is going to inevitably throw some negative stuff at you 03:23 -- Jennifer Aniston is one of People Magazine’s “People of the Year”! 05:23 -- The latest episode of The Morning Show was … oof! Intense/trigger warning, but we’re glad the conversation is being had 07:10 -- Courteney Cox playing piano (and other instruments)! Also, she likes dating rock stars! Courteney Cox in the Counting Crows video for A Long December 09:33 -- Lisa Kudrow and Courteney Cox played 25 Words or Less! Find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! @handbagmarinara

Hello, Marinairheads! (That's what we're calling you, unless you tell us you hate it). We wanted to take a minute to mention some of the stuff you've been telling us on social media, as well as what our FRIENDS are posting on their accounts! So welcome to the very first Bonus Bourbon Bonanza! In this special episode: The official dubbing of our listeners as "Marinairheads" (01:45) Elizabeth ruined Thanksgiving dinner this year (03:55) Mama Stamberg's Cranberry Relish (07:11) Marinairhead Mags reports on some things she noticed at the FRIENDS Fathom event this week (09:33) -- Kraft parmesan cheese and Gladys! Heather posted our FRIENDS NYC Pop-Up turkey dance on her personal Instagram page! (11:48) Marinairhead Michelle suggests Goldschlager for our CinnaMind Eraser cocktail (13:33) Ranking the FRIENDS Thanksgiving episodes with the help of Marinairhead Katta! (14:35) Thanksgiving week posts from Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, and David Schwimmer (18:08) FRIENDS prop auction Dec 3 - 17 (22:04) FRIENDS editi

It's TOW the Hypnosis Tape, and we're drinking CinnaMind Erasers! We dive into some deep topics, inspired by the not-so-benign content of this episode: Chandler's effeminate behaviors after listening to the hypnosis tape: Do they reinforce gender stereotypes? Or is it innocent fun? And why does his subconscious think that is what being a "strong, confident woman" looks like? Frank Jr. marrying his high school teacher: Is it a case of "love is love," or predatory behavior, a la the Mary Kay Letourneau case, which was at its height when this episode originally aired? Pete using money to impress Monica: Is it charming or creepy? Would she have gone out with him if he wasn't a millionaire? Phoebe stepping in to try to stop the relationship: Is it sisterly protection, or is she out of line? When is it okay to give your friends/family your opinion? We draw from our own experiences, talk Jennifer Aniston's new AppleTV+ show, "The Morning Show," and more! More at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s03-e18-tow-the-hyp

It's Season 3, Episode 17, TO Without the Ski Trip, and we're staying warm by spiking our hot chocolate with bourbon! Elizabeth recorded from a state park, which lends itself to the "gang is stranded and Ross has to come rescue them" vibe. We discuss: being triggered/regressing, Philosophy skin care (and smelling like food), using your nipples to get free cable, how a good cheese ball can make a party, how it's possible to stuff outside the bra, and ... we invent the "poinsweatah"! More at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s03-e17-to-without-the-ski-trip Save the gorillas! Donate to The Ellen Fund!

It's the episode we've been dreading: TO the Morning After. Ross and Rachel break up, and we're drowning our sorrows with Waxinis -- inspired by the at-home leg-waxing kit that Monica and Phoebe try out. Aside from the obvious "Were they on a break?" conversation, we also talk about TV infomercial purchases, whether or not monogamy is "too cruel a rule," and how hitting is NEVER okay -- no matter how much Ross pisses you off. More at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s03-e16-to-the-morning-after Save the gorillas! Donate to The Ellen Fund today! Elizabeth's "I Swear to Do Better" Jar count for this episode: 3 Which brings our total for the season to ... $21!

This week, we talk about TOW Ross and Rachel Take a Break, and Heather drinks a flavor-packed Fiery Shemptini in honor of Ross acting like a Shemp and setting fire to Rachel's work desk. While Ross and Rachel reach a literal breaking point, Monica and Phoebe date diplomats, and Chandler and Joey unsuccessfully try to land the hot Xerox girl, Chloe. We also discuss globe-shaped pencil sharpeners, and pitch a new segment: "What the Hell is Monica Wearing"? More at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s03-e15-tow-ross-and-rachel-take-a-break Save the gorillas! Donate to The Ellen Fund today -- and tell them Handbag Marinara sent you!

We're back! After an unexpected hiatus (hello, Life), we're back to review TOW Phoebe's Ex-Partner, and we're drinking Ginger's Smoky Wooden Legs in honor of the woman Chandler (briefly) dates! Well, Heather's drinking it. Elizabeth's went terribly, terribly wrong... This week, Phoebe's ex-singing partner Leslie (aka Tommy Pickles) comes back into Phoebe's life, but will she be able to set aside her jingle-writing ways to be Phoebe's friend again? As we mentioned, Chandler dates Ginger, who has a wooden leg -- a revelation that's no surprise to Joey... And in other news, can Ross accept that Rachel's professional life doesn't include him? (We'll give you one guess...) We also discuss Twin Peaks, annoying technology, appropriate pajamas for the bustier women out there, windshield shades that alert drivers to call 911, Gilligan's Island, and how Chandler looks an awful lot like ... Michael Keaton.

It's S03E13, TOW Monica and Richard Are Friends! Monica runs into Richard and what starts off as an innocent burger turns into an innocent lasagna which turns into a whole lot of sex. We've put our spin on the Friends with Benefits cocktail to celebrate! In other plot lines, Phoebe dates a jock who's having a wardrobe malfunction, and Rachel and Joey exchange their favorite books: Little Women and The Shining. We also discuss seatbelt bags, whether dainty-girl points are anti-feminist, and challenge Heather to say "ass." More at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s03-e13-tow-monica-and-richard-are-friends Donate to The Ellen Fund! Elizabeth's "I Swear to Do Better" Jar total after this week: $16