S5E06 - "I Am Number Nine"

<p>I Am Number Nine: Minion Games, Movie Schemes, and Louis’ Villain Turn</p><p>Hosts Leif (a longtime Gossip Girl viewer) and Steve (a first-timer) recap Season 5, Episode 6, “I Am Number Nine” (aired Nov. 7, 2011), discussing writer Jake Coburn, director Andy Wolk, and returning minions plus Ivy/“Charlie.” They break down plotlines: Blair stages a bridesmaid competition that culminates in a “kiss Nate” challenge; Nate confronts being Diana’s secret boy toy and is manipulated into taking Ivy as his date; Louis bribes Chuck’s therapist Dr. Barnes to derail Chuck’s progress, but Chuck exposes the scheme publicly and later apologizes to Blair; Serena’s attempt to protect Dan backfires as Diana kills Dan’s movie deal and recruits Serena to write a Spectator blog aimed at taking down Gossip Girl. They grade the episode a C, name Serena’s blue dress best outfit, and tease Episode 7, “The Big Sleep.”</p><p>----------------------------------</p><p>🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods.</p><p>📱 Follow us on Threads, IG &amp; X @NonJudgingPod</p><p>🧇 Leave a review if you love waffles and wild plot twists</p><p>🔗<a href="http://patreon.com/nonjudgingbreakfastpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/nonjudgingbreakfastpod</a> </p><p>🔗 <a href="https://nonjudginbreakfastpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://nonjudginbreakfastpod.com</a></p><p>🔗 <a href="https://njbpod.captivate.fm/discord" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://njbpod.captivate.fm/discord</a></p><p><strong>----------------------------------</strong></p><p><strong>Produced by Leif Capicola and Steve Marchion. </strong></p><p><strong>Edited and mixed by Leif Capicola.</strong></p><p><strong>The Gossip Girl Theme Performed By Steve Marchion.</strong></p>