Code Grey(s)

HI HI HI WE'VE MISSED YOU and we know you've missed us too so let's jump right into #GreysAnatomy Season 2 Episode 19 by discussing: what the eff we've been doing for the last month; our episode summary (06:55); the sexual elephant in the room (11:55); unpacking the bizarre slut-shaming of Meredith Grey (17:40); an overdue Addison/Derek moment of zen (27:50); Denny's annoying machismo (33:55); CALLIE TORRES TIME (39:45); and our BITS (43:50) which include some stellar Song(s) of the Week and our esoteric Medical Fact of the Week (55:00) which is really just a conversation on karma.

We're just a few episodes away from the Grey's Anatomy Season 2 Finale! But this week, join us as we take in Episode 18 "Yesterday": first, our episode summary (03:30) followed by a close reading of the Burke/Yang dance-off (06:28); the stimulating arrival of one Mark Sloan (10:48); finallyyyy some movement in Addison's character arc (15:25); the nightmarish spectre of spontaneous orgasms (28:00); unpacking Meredith's terrible choices this week (38:15); and our BITS (48:20) including a special guest appearance (probably) by The Ditty Bops, a very sexy Chief Resident (54:00) and our spontaneously arousing Medical Fact of the Week (59:40). Email us: codegreys@gmail.com

Greetings #GreysAnatomy stans! It's the big one, the most watched episode in Grey's history: the Super Bowl episode(s). We recorded a DOUBLE episode so we could discuss Part I AND Part II so strap in for: our episode summary (03:58); Meredith's no good very bad day (07:00); depression as a character and protagonist (13:30); Burke's overdue redemption (31:25); dudes overcompensating all over the place (35:15); when sidekicks become self aware (51:40); Coach Taylor comes to Seattle Grace (58:50); and our BITS (1:20:00) including a ROBUST discussion of this week's music plus our explosive Medical Fact of the Week (1:37:45).

We got a little delayed this week thanks to high school Speech & Debate (YES REALLY) but we're BACK to discuss #GreysAnatomy Season 2, Episode 15. To jump ahead to our reflections on the Women's March, skip to the 56 minute mark. But first: our episode summary (02:38); Seattle Grace nurses on strike (04:00); Izzy's failed attempt at being a White Savior (11:30); Leisha Haley and Sydney Heron Appreciation Hour (22:10); the comforting Ya Ya Sisterhood of Grace Bickham (35:20); and our BITS including some impromptu reactions to photos of necrotizing fascitis (51:10); and ruminations on our experiences at the Women's March (56:37).

We're BACK with an all new (albeit abbreviated) episode of Code Grey(s). We had precisely ONE hour to record and in that time we dealt with: an adorable dog bein a dog in the background; our episode summary (02:43); the baffling smoking habits of millenials (05:50); a totally topical conversation about oral fixation (10:10); literal fart noises in a discussion of Izzy/Alex/Denny (15:20); the intergenerational love story of Sophie and George (17:05); the glorious triumph of pessimism over optimism (21:46); and our BITS (28:10) including our rundown of the proposal to repeal Obamacare.

It's our first episode of the new year! We're back with our recap of Grey's Anatomy S2E13, "Begin the Begin." If you're interested in jumping to our Medical Fact of the Week (the relatively common practice of assigning gender to intersex newborns/infants), skip ahead to 44:20. Apologies for the abrupt end--we had a corrupt audio file and lost a lot of great material on The Ellen Pompeo twitterstorm of Late 2016. We start out with some harsh words for R.E.M. fans before diving into our episode summary (02:40); is trout for breakfast sexy: y/n? (03:15); another Derek Shepherd betrayal (05:05); the compelling story of Bex, an intersex teen (08:45); Tréza's unpopular opinion: Denny sucks (22:13); and our BITS (38:35) which include a beautiful monologue by Bailey and our Medical Fact of the Week (44:20).

In this special New Year's edition of Code Grey(s), we decide to look back on a miserable year and remind each other of the best things we saw, heard, read, and felt more generally. If you want to hear two cynical people do their best imitation of optimism, this is the podcast for you. Thanks to all our listeners and thanks especially to Asheville, NC; 22 A Million by Bon Iver; Jim Dale; Trazodone; The Lobster; Chance the Rapper; Octavia Butler; and the inimitable Lindy West. What'd you love this year? What are YOU trying to look forward to in 2017? Email us: codegreys@gmail.com

Happy Holidays from Code Grey(s)!! We're a little late and a little mouthy but we're here for our final(?) episode of 2016. If you wanna jump right to our dismantling of Texas' new fetal remains law, skip to 52:40! Grey's Anatomy, like your hosts, is in fine form with the Season 2 mid-season finale and we start with: Christmas decoration preferences as a new Myers-Briggs personality test; a brief treatise on the value of tragic Christmas films (07:45); our episode summary (11:50); divergent perspectives on a very difficult patient (15:05); Burke and Yang's futile attempts at compromise; Isobel Stevens, Christmas angel (31:40); and our BITS (43:00) including a dystopic Medical Fact of the Week (52:40) that chronicles the new Texas fetal remains mandate. 

Welcome to another episode of Code Grey(s)! This week we're no less pissed off but we do spend less time cocooned in our anger. Instead, we talk for far too long about: Cherie Jaffe, a character who is not even in this episode nor indeed this show; our episode summary (04:44); You get a quint! You get a quint! Everybody get's a quint! Plus how Addison torpedoes Izzy's future in Peds (08:14); how the second coming of cherie jaffe helps Cristina find a piece of her missing humanity (20:42; HOT TAKES on mint chocolate chip ice cream (23:15); is Izzy's rage-stroke over Meredith warranted? (35:50); and our BITS (41:30) including our disturbing Medical Fact of the Week: the widespread use and consequences of solitary confinement (53:51). See you next week!

It is indeed much too much right now y'all. Join us for a surprisingly lengthy discussion of Grey's Anatomy Season 2 Episode 10--before we lapse into our feelings re: the US election. (Skip ahead to the 47:58 mark if you're just in it for the politics): we begin with a preview of our election segment because we have a lot of feelings to resolve (3:25) followed by our episode summary (7:55); on boners, erectile dysfunction, and the overall need to de-center the penis (09:00); the lie of shower sex (17:30); the possibility that this ep is an elaborate staging point for a Sex and the City prequel (21:30); shaming Meredith's slut-shamers (31:55); our BITS (42:22) including our Medical Fact of the Week: a post-mortem on the United States of America (47:58). Thanks for your patience over the last few weeks--we'll see you next week for S2E11.

Grey's Anatomy Watchers! It's time for another episode and this one involves THANKSGIVING so it's extra everything, as holiday episodes usually are. We are also a lot of extra while we discuss:  our not-so-newlyweds Addison and Derek (02:52)...Bailey showing up the patriarchy while still finding time to support Meredith (09:00)...the evolution of Meredith Grey's depression (13:45)...George's unflattering elitism (21:57)...how Izzy Stevens deserves better friends (29:25)...and our BITS (37:00) including Megan's stump speech for Miranda Bailey's tireless work ethic (40:40) and the curious story of Martin Pistorius, our Medical Fact of the Week (51:15).

We get wayyy into our misandrist feelings while discussing Grey's Anatomy Season 2, Episode 8. But first: our episode summary (01:55)...an incomplete list of Preston Burke's first date red flags (05:20)...Megan's thing for old people who love each other a lot--excluding the old couple in The Notebook (14:35)...the Chief's overall cluelessness (19:30)...the non-negotiability of bodily autonomy (23:30)...the reason for our future #banmen tattoos (39:40)...and our BITS (43:30) including a very special Karev of the Week (47:45) and what we learned about our bodies for the Medical Fact(s) of the Week (50:30).

Grey's Anatomy stans! Hi! Join us for a packed episode wherein we: continue with the Hogwarts/Seattle Grace parallels (01:10) and discuss the anticlimactic storyline of the guy with the teratoma baby (06:26)...the baffling prioritization of doctors over nurses in network dramas (15:00)...Kimberly Griswold as a metacommentary on Dick Cheney (21:20)...the pros and cons of Karev's peds approach (27:00)...Megan articulates how/why Preston Burke is the worst boyfriend (43:30)...and our BITS (54:15)...including our very first guest interview (1:04:20)!

WE'RE BACK WOW SORRY. After just a bit of a hiatus, we're ready to take the plunge with episode 6 of Season 2.  If you'd like to skip Season 11 spoilers, you'll want to jump ahead to the 11:00 minute mark.  Join us as we chat about: Patrick Dempsey's recent People magazine cover and what he's learned from cheating on his wife (2:30)...the ethics of maybe not telling Bonnie the whole truth about her imminent death (16:00)...the Izzie/Addison showdown (28:30)...Yang's bizarre crisis of confidence (32:20)...how Karev's probably not gonna specialize in trauma (37:30)...and our BITS (42:40) including whether or not to buy banana bags in bulk before that bachelorette weekend (53:55).

Greetings #Greys watchers! We've finally made it to the "Heart in an Elevator" episode--which means George is finally practicing medicine for the first time since the pilot! In this episode we delve into: Tréza's impromptu meditation on Seattle weather (02:11)...our WILD discomfort with the porn-as-pain-management storyline (08:38)...the upside/downside of the show's Hmong storyline (21:07)...how George's big moment reminds us a lot of cooking with Blue Apron (33:44)...the making of Ellis Grey, Our Lady of Perpetual Rage (38:53)...and our BITS (46:19) including two stellar song(s) of the week, a deep dive into our Karev of the Week (54:04)...and how we feel about Pick Me | Choose Me | Love Me (1:01:56).

In this episode, we cope with some audio issues in addition to: rodeo vs. rodeNO (01:12)...Tréza's 6-point "Kalpana" Vera explainer (06:52)...Jeremiah Tate and the limits of our sympathy coupled with the tragedy of cystic fibrosis (10:45)...no really--HOW OLD is Miranda Bailey, MD??? (18:57)...Ellis Grey's continuing reign of terror (16:57)...the debate over Yang's obligation to Burke, re: the pregnancy and also Burke's butt (32:40)...D.A.M. or Derek, Addison, Meredith (42:50)...The Sweet Home Alabama rule of divorce papers in film/tv (45:08)...and our BITS (52:08) including Megan's passionate plea to the costuming department (1:01:14). Our Medical Fact of the Week will be published as a special BONUS episode and it's a DOOZY so check it out after listening to Episode 13!

Greeting's Grey's fans! In this episode we tackle: the pros and cons (mostly cons) of crying (04:45)...Megan's quite personal crusade against the scourge of blushing (08:01)...Derek and Addison's metaphor baby (15:17)...another intimate look at abuse and traumatic childhoods (18:47)...Chekov's pregnancy and the legacy of aborted abortion storylines (30:20)...how Izzie perfectly modeled the Jojo Fletcher incarnation of The Bachelorette (40:43)...the burgeoning Alex/Meredith friendship (45:45) and our BITS (50:50) including our Medical Fact(s) of the week which take a closer look at ectopic pregnancies and the phobia that can (sorta) be cured with surgical intervention PLUS our line(s) of the week (1:02:00)!

The second episode of Season 2 brings the weird and we're here to help you through it. In this episode we discuss:  our thirst for overly dramatic TV shows--including Orphan Black and unReal (03:51)...Megan's offer of legal intervention on behalf of Meredith Grey (08:50)...a supremely affecting domestic violence storyline (14:50) that foregrounds the capabilities of Alex Karev/Justin Chambers (16:55)...the incredibly bizarre saga of one man and his Judy Dolls (26:00) and the surprising intersection between Trump supporters and people who swallow Judy Doll heads (30:05)...our own weirdest, most inexplicable habits (35:40)...the welcome inclusivity of Grey's Anatomy's womanhood (39:00)...and our BITS (48:38) including how Treza really feels about KT Tunstall (48:50) and our disturbing Medical Fact of the Week (55:53). 

After a week off, Code Grey(s) is BACK with a recap of the Grey's Anatomy Season 2 premiere. We're back with a new logo, a new theme song, and the same snarky passion for Seattle Grace.  In this episode we jump right into: the enigma of Addison Montgomery Shepherd (04:40)...the Preston Burke dating dilemma (12:00)...who really IS having the worst day: Mer or Cristina? (16:40)...Joe the Bartender as the Hogwarts ghost of Seattle Grace (19:25)...chisme and the Chief (29:45)...the confusing legal status of Joe’s “dead” body (35:00)...how love means having to explain exactly what you're sorry for (49:00)...and our BITS (54:20) which include a more-disappointing-than-usual Karev of the Week (57:25)...and Megan's truly metal Medical Fact of the Week (1:05:45).

It's the Season 1 Finale of Grey's Anatomy and of Code Grey(s)! This time with 40% fewer ummmmms, we take you through: the episode summary (02:25)...the revelation that George O'Malley has the Syph (03:40) as well as his subsequent overreaction (13:00)...that time Izzie and Cristina agree that being arrested is worth performing an unauthorized autopsy for the sake of SCIENCE (15:50)...Preston Burke and the fragile state of masculinity (21:28)...the symbolic sight of Chief Webber (32:00)...Meredith's ill-fated journey into emotional vulnerability (35:10)...the arrival of one Addison Montgomery Shepherd, MD (39:40)...and our BITS (47:47), which conclude with our thoughts on Jesse Williams' BET speech, Shonda's reaction, and why we stand with Black Lives Matter (51:33). Please join us in two weeks for our Season 2 premiere!