We're verbally famous now! Er, whatever that means.In our premier episode, Claire and Elyse review two trashy TV shows near and dear to their hearts - going through the good, the bad, and of course, the trashy. Claire kicks things off discussing Criminal Minds - they talk about the ins and out of the monster-of-the-week structure, character tropes, and the girlboss/daddy energy present throughout the show. Elyse follows up with the pinnacle of trash television - Gossip Girl. Toxic romance, high school bullying, iconic fashion - this show really has it all, making it the perfect show to outline the three necessary elements to every good trashy TV show.Will these shows end up on your Don't Watch List? Listen to find out!Before We Go:Claire - Murdaugh Murders Podcast, a chilling podcast hosted by Mandy Matney, a journalist who has been respectfully following the story for several years.Elyse - Celeste, a wonderful platformer-style video game written and designed by Maddy Thorson, and scored by Lena Raine (the names Elyse was struggling to recollect during the episode)Warning: This episode contains minor plot spoilers for the television series Criminal Minds and Gossip Girl.Have any questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]!