Welcome (back) To Roswell: A Rewatch/reboot/recap Podcast

This week, hosts Ryan and Patrick discuss the Michael-centric Independence Day, and lay out the importance of rules when playing the Monopoly game. At around 37mins, they transition to a Rosa-centric ep of Roswell, NM wherein all of the characters are taking control of their choices. This show is really good, guys! I mean, it may also push Ryan to the edge with multi-shipping, but totally worth it.

This week, Ryan and newly-minted co-host Patrick Ehlers cover a drunk Max, a dead Max, a glittery Liz, a grieving Liz and a bunch of others who are in totally different head spaces than the characters that share their names. First, after an ep of OG Roswell, our hosts explore the realities of being in a band and whether a radio show needs a camera crew. Then, the hosts watch the second season premiere of Roswell, New Mexico and get hella psyched about the season ahead!

This week, all-star guests Colin Morris and Patrick Ehlers are on mic to break down the events of Roswell's The Convention. We debate the alien's "Mud" strategy, decide which Roswell character would be a good podcast guest and fall in love with Mrs. Deluca. That last one is mainly Colin. Next we cover the cuckoobananapants season finale of Roswell, New Mexico.  Max two-fists some lightning, finally beds Liz, and forces a healing onto Michael. It's wild and we have a great time trying to break it all down.

Patrick Ehlers is back to discuss some really good (and Alex-lite) episodes. First, we break down the nuances of Maria and Michael's conflict which pretty much break down to maybe you just say what your friend needs to hear? Either that or a spring-loaded napkin holder. Also, poor Isabel. Though I guess it's worse for Isobel. Her husband is an evil alien. Before we get to that reveal, the gang gets all dolled up, Michael and Max have a heart-to-heart and Liz once again proved that she is no one's damsel. Patrick and I agree she is pretty much the best, but tied for second is Maria's gown - yowza!

This week, guest Nicole Villela is here to live through single episode that takes Max and Liz from first kiss through tearful break up. It's a lot of teen drama and the only cure is a boatload of adult drama on Roswell, NM. Isobel's memories of pursuing and murdering Rosa really put a damper on her picnic plans with Noah, but it's great for us, because now the alien serial killer is really starting to take shape. Nicole is adamant that the shape is Noah. Also, Maria is unfazed by all the murders of her patrons, but manages to be almost psychically insightful and set proper boundaries with Michael, so she's still my fave.

Holy moly! Things are getting hot hot hot with returning guest Kelly Nugent. We cover perhaps the shippiest ep of Roswell, Heatwave. In one episode there are extended make outs (hot), barefoot sweeping (not), and a Save Ferris cameo dance sequence (foxtrot?). After a full breakdown on Liz's Rave Top, we move on to an episode of Roswell, New Mexico. We get another take on Michael/Maria hookups and first kisses for Max/Liz. Of course, on this show things are way more complicated as Isobel is pod-bound and there is an alien serial killer on the loose. Kelly and I sort it all out and I think she is right on the money with her guess as to who the mysterious fourth alien may be.

Patrick Ehlers is back because fellow guest Jen Kleinrock and I want to make sure he has some exposure to Alex so that he can fall in love with him on both shows. We sort of get our wish as Patrick is exposed to OG Alex's bass-playing, ride-or-die-or-give-blood mentality, and hacker skillz. On the other hand, #RoswellNM Alex doesn't quite deliver the goods, but that could be our fault for laughing for a solid 3 minutes at Sgt. Manes' weak attempt to hide his secret lair rather than focusing on the beginning of Alex's confrontation storyline. Jen, Patrick and I also lament the mom stylings of Mrs. Evans and whether Noah could be any more attractive. (Ok, that last one may have been me in my head, but it was definitely happening) 

This week, on Roswell we get an unholy alliance between Topolsky and Valenti, a reunion for two halves of a necklace, and the first union of Michael and Maria's lips. Yeah, sorry, that was gross, but it was just to calm you down. Vanessa Singleton is back to talk all of the post-road trip shenanigans and to offer a warning against following strange men into the desert. Then, we get into the episode of Roswell, New Mexico that introduces us to Mama Deluca, reinforces that Alex and Noah are the best people, and has Isobel making the only responsible choice you can make when you find out that you are a murderer who may relapse.

Colin Morris returns to discuss my first favorite episode of Roswell and (not at all coincidentally) the true beginning of the Michael/Maria ship. While I try to contain myself over all the spar-flirting, we also cover set dressing on a budget. The key? Use lots of velvet. Next, we talk for a long, long time about all of the plot points and our resultant theories after Roswell NM's flashback episode. Is Isabel being controlled by evil aliens? Does Kyle feel regret over being such a d-ck in high school? Is is okay to invite yourself to your crush's post-grad road trip? We may not have the answers, but we definitely come up with a lot of the questions.

This week it's time to talk missing journals and secret bunkers with guest Kelly Nugent. First, we savor the moment of ultimate Michael/Liz shippiness. About 28 mins in, we start talking #RoswellNM, but really it's all about that Isobel reveal. So many secrets spilled, plus IRL one of us is considering Crocs!! (Spoiler: it's Kelly. I would never!)

This week, guest Patrick Ehlers and I get down to the real issues, like parents who plot against their children's TV desires, teachers who give guff to the first one done with a test, and whether Rookie of the Year is old enough to be Hot Doctor Kyle's dad. Oh, and we also talk about the episode of Roswell where Liz's Grandmother Claudia comes to town only to have a stroke and make me cry. On Roswell NM, the town is dealing with the aftermath of Max's electric tantrum. In both cases, Max asserts that he is not God before doing something decidedly more than human.

This week's guest is Colin Morris, my bud from the podcast Same Day Shipping. We break down whether "Max goes to a museum" is enough to carry a B-plot and share in an appreciation of OG Maria. At 25:38, we transition to Roswell, NM and the very adult problems of these people who have the same names (this is tough for Colin at first). Eventually, we sort the ships from the misses and decide that it's okay if your partner isn't your person. 

This week guest Jen Kleinrock is here to discuss the second episodes of two divergent alien-human dramas. We agree on Max's cuteness, the need for even more Michael/Alex make outs and Liz's general awesomeness. We disagree about OG Kyle Valenti and whether it is normal to do some ballroom dancing in spilled milkshake. Roswell '99 talk lasts until 20:00 and then we get into Roswell, NM.

 This week, guest Vanessa Singleton joins Ryan for a pilot-apolooza. With Roswell, Vanessa has her first exposure to an alien using ketchup as a cover for blood and clearly not her first exposure to Dave Matthews Band (there is some animosity there). At 33:45, the pair change gears to discuss the first episode of Roswell, NEW Mexico, and discover that making everyone adults automatically ups the tension and stakes. Plus, hot Doctor Kyle and a broody make out between the grumpiest alien and the sweetest human.