Dawson's Speak

Doesn't season 3 feel like two different seasons?? This week's episode is our usual season recap, complete with our favorite and least favorite episodes, top moments, and new characters we love (and really, really hated). We cannot stress enough how much we love you all for listening to our show! When we started this, it was a passion project that we weren't sure would work out, but we've been blown away at the amazing community of folks who've found their way to our podcast. Thank you for everything! Next week, we'll be discussing Young Americans  before we dive into season 4, so stick around! Episode links: WB's Dawson's Creek  Summer Diaries – These are specifically for the summer in-between seasons 3 and 4. The diaries are posted backwards, so skip to the last page of content and read backwards! Throwback Thursday: Looking Back at ‘Dawson’s Creek,’ Connected Content Pioneer (AdWeek) Creek of the Week's first Young Americans episode...

Season finale time! It's crazy how different the second half of the season has felt from the first half. All of the drama and the emotions that build up to this episode have been on point, and the ship metaphors take off at an all-time high here. From Charles: "A non-serious extra thought: I think it’s really silly how everyone is always running late but just right on time in this show. First, Jack catches Jen right before she leaves on a bus, then Pacey says bye to Andie right before she leaves for the summer, and now Joey grabs Pacey just before he sets off? People, show up early for important things!!" This is the episode that brings audiences "the best meme in the world," as Busy Phillips put it during the Dawson's Creek  reunion , and also a top True Love ship moment. but one of the things we think has gotten lost over time is just how significant of a show Dawson's Creek  was when it came to LGBTQ representation on network TV. From Traci: ...

We're not gonna lie: we recorded this before our Wilmington trip , and almost immediately after the last episode, so we were a little exhausted. But proooooom! We love a good dance episode, and this one delivered. Did you all go to your prom? What was your theme? Was it as dramatic as Capeside's junior prom? From Traci: "As mentioned in the episode, I went to one prom during high school and it wasn't even my own school's prom! And I don't even remember my prom date's name. Senior year, despite being on Class Council/Prom Planning Committee, I didn't go because I hated my school's rules about needing  to have a date of the opposite gender. Had I been the loudmouth I am today (also, had there been social media!), I would've shown up with a girl anyways and let them kick me out after I'd helped planned so much of it." From Charles: "Note re: prom clothing. Everyone's prom clothes were so dour this episode! (Dawson and J...

DRAMA ON THE HIGH SEAS! A boat race turns potentially deadly as Dawson and Pacey take their feuding to the seas, while Joey continues feeling caught in the middle. They all need help communicating, honestly... From Charles: "You all can read more about love languages here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/inspired-life/wp/2016/01/27/understanding-which-love-language-my-partner-speaks-changed-our-relationship/ I also took a Buzzfeed quiz pretending to be the core four to try to figure out what their primary love languages would be. I got.. Dawson, kind words or compliments; Pacey, quality time; Joey, quality time; Jen, physical touch. (I don’t.. Love these answers? FWIW, I got.. physical touch)" From Traci: "Dawson ignores the reasons behind why Pacey beat up Matt Caulfield and why he bought Joey a wall. By trying to mimic those surface-level feelings, or show of emotions, it comes across as super unauthentic." Also, we went to Wilmington ! Update comi...

WHAT A LONG DAY. Does this episode live up to the label of being "the most extraordinary episode of Dawson's Creek ever"? There's so much to dig into in this episode: the bliss-turned-explosion of Joey and Pacey's relationship (can you call it a relationship?), the pain Dawson must feel, and Andie's complicated feelings, to name a few. From Traci:  "I forgot to mention this during recording, but when I try to put myself into Dawson's shoes, I think about how this is now the second time in his life where two people he trusted without hesitation have lied to him: first, his parents; now, his best friends. Is that an excuse for the way he talks to Joey at the end? No, although I get the heat-of-the-moment argument. But for being a teenager, things are really crashing down on him. That being said, it doesn't change the way I feel about how he tries to blame Joey for who she falls for. Because sometimes, that cannot be helped. Yes, Joey and Pa...

Sorry again for the long episode, but there was so much to say yet again – this time, starting with the spin-off that failed to spin out entirely. Did any of you all watch Young Americans ? How was it? Was the Will Krudski we meet in "Stolen Kisses" the same (or different) in his own show helmed by a non- Dawson's  crew? From Traci:  "I love where we are in the season with the slow build-up to a Dawson/Joey/Pacey love triangle, but to introduce a new character right now like Will, for the purposes of having audiences latch onto him, is tough. I almost wonder if the writers didn't give Will enough of a chance to grab our attentions when so much of the audience was deeply interested in what would happen with our core four first. Maybe they should've brought Will on earlier?" And then, of course...there's Aunt Gwen. Oh, Aunt Gwen. As listener Rachel puts it , "She's the worst. The writers really made that a family trait." From Cha...

There's a lot to talk about this week with three really strong storylines: Dawson and Pacey go camping, and unsurprisingly, Pacey is unable to tell Dawson about his feelings for Joey. The girls also have a (stereotypical) night in where we focus a bit more on a forgotten piece of the love triangle/square/geometrical shape that no one seems to think too much about up front: how will Andie take the Pacey/Joey development? From Traci:  "In this week's episode, we bring you all the way back to season 1, episode 10 – 'Double Date' – and compare Joey's reaction to being unexpectedly kissed to her reaction in 3x17... and you'll hear it: the reaction is way  different. It just shows how much has changed, of course, but listening to both clips side-by-side is really interesting and makes me understand more now why everyone was telling Joey she wouldn't have reacted so strongly (even if it was negatively) if she didn't feel something. " Also, Jac...

We've made it! We're finally here: the episode everyone was talking about in the cafeteria the next day at school... Pacey and Joey finally kiss! And then audiences in 2000 had to wait a month before they found out what happened next! Also, we say goodbye to AJ (much to Charles' delight) and hello to Buzz Thompson. And Leery's Fresh Fish is almost open for business! Got something to say? Leave it in the comments below, or you can email us at dawsonsspeakpod@gmail.com , call us at 732-98-CREEK, or find us at @dawsonsspeakpod on Twitter and Facebook .

On this season's Very Special Episode, we say goodbye to two great characters and hello to a Very Special Wall. Also, Charles rants about AJ (again) – AND there's a Very Special Announcement about something happening next month! Episode links: Concert on the Creek: https://youtu.be/0MOve-ZcBgs   "Witch Island, Revisited" fanfiction: http://www.dawsonsspeak.com/2018/05/fanfiction-witch-island-revisited.html Unwelcome Commentary: http://unwelcomecommentary.blogspot.com/2012/08/dawsons-creek-to-green-with-love-316.html Got something to say? Leave it in the comments below, or you can email us at dawsonsspeakpod@gmail.com , call us at 732-98-CREEK, or find us at @dawsonsspeakpod on Twitter and Facebook .

Vandalism strikes Capeside High as Joey's mural gets some aggressive paint slapped all over it. On this week's episode, Traci and Charles wade into a conversation about diversity and privilege, and Charles tries his hand at an impression of a rich snobby person. Got something to say? Leave it in the comments below, or you can email us at  dawsonsspeakpod@gmail.com , call us at 732-98-CREEK, or find us at @dawsonsspeakpod on  Twitter  and  Facebook .

Jack's ex-girlfriend! Jell-O shots! The drunk tank! On this week's pod, Traci and Charles dive deep into the Witter family dynamic, the legal repercussions of allowing a 15 year old to donate too much blood, and Katie Holmes' A+ dog impression. Got something to say? Leave it in the comments below, or you can email us at dawsonsspeakpod@gmail.com , call us at 732-98-CREEK, or find us at @dawsonsspeakpod on Twitter and Facebook .

It's opening night for the school play! Andie suddenly becomes the director, Pacey gets stage fright, and Jack organizes a great after party. Plus, Dawson drops out of film class and Joey goes on a date with Mr. Ivy League... and Charles takes massive issue with how particles are portrayed in this episode. Also! The conclusion to #DawsonsCreekBookClub and our "Anastasia" review. Got something to say? Leave it in the comments below, or you can email us at dawsonsspeakpod@gmail.com , call us at 732-98-CREEK, or find us at @dawsonsspeakpod on Twitter and Facebook .

Welcome to the Potter B&B! Where has Bodie actually been? Is Fred Fricke a bad critic? Does Pacey love Joey? Also, Charles realizes he's actually seen this episode before. Vote in our bracket: http://bit.ly/dawsonsspeakmadness Got something to say? Leave it in the comments below, or you can email us at dawsonsspeakpod@gmail.com , call us at 732-98-CREEK, or find us at @dawsonsspeakpod on Twitter and Facebook .

Dawson has deep realizations about his identity as a filmmaker, Pacey and Andie enter the world of high school theatre, and Jack gets closer to Ethan at the annual-but-not-really-because-we-never-see-it-again Capefest. Also, we discover that #DawsonsCreekTaughtMe not to be co-dependent – who'd have thought? Plus, part 2 of our #CreekWeek discussion! Vote in our bracket: http://bit.ly/dawsonsspeakmadness Got something to say? Leave it in the comments below, or you can email us at dawsonsspeakpod@gmail.com , call us at 732-98-CREEK, or find us at @dawsonsspeakpod on Twitter and Facebook .

Traci and Charles talk all things #CreekWeek and the Dawson's Creek reunion that was years in the making! But we're still Team #NoSpoilersForCharles, so if you want to talk spoilery reunion stuff with Traci, PLEASE DO because she needs someone to talk to. Also, a trip to Boston is in order for our Capeside crew (minus two) and we meet three new characters! VOTE: http://bit.ly/dawsonsspeakmadness Got something to say? Leave it in the comments below, or you can email us at dawsonsspeakpod@gmail.com , call us at 732-98-CREEK, or find us at @dawsonsspeakpod on Twitter and Facebook .

Our core four do a bit of dancing and boy does it get dramatic! Dawson suspects Pacey and Joey are doin' it, when really they're just math-ing and ballroom dancing. Plus, Pacey and Jen attempt to "return to Witch Island" (is that what the kids are calling it these days?) and Jack enters into the world of flirting via IM. Oh! And we DID make that bracket: http://bit.ly/dawsonsspeakmadness Got something to say? Leave it in the comments below, or you can email us at dawsonsspeakpod@gmail.com , call us at 732-98-CREEK, or find us at @dawsonsspeakpod on Twitter and Facebook .

A Thanksgiving episode wouldn't be complete without some good ol' family drama: Jen's mom shows up! Dawson's parents are officially getting divorced! Also, Jack returns (yay!), things continue to be awkward between Pacey and Andie (meh), and our #DawsonsCreekBookClub continues with some talk of motorcycles. Got something to say? Leave it in the comments below, or you can email us at dawsonsspeakpod@gmail.com , call us at 732-98-CREEK, or find us at @dawsonsspeakpod on Twitter and Facebook .

Traci and Charles compare conspiracy theories about Witch Island as Dawson, Pacey, Joey, and Jen film their "Blair Witch"-inspired school project. Is Wendy actually Mary? Who's Boat Guy and how does he know so much about the film festival circuit? Does the full moon have anything to do with the spookiness? Plus: chapter 3 of our #DawsonsCreekBookClub! Got something to say? Leave it in the comments below, or you can email us at dawsonsspeakpod@gmail.com , call us at 732-98-CREEK, or find us at @dawsonsspeakpod on Twitter and Facebook .

A Homecoming Queen Gala, the start of the Potter Bed & Breakfast, and Pacey punches Rob Logan. We also discuss Funyuns at one point -- trust us, it's riveting. Also, #DawsonsCreekBookClub continues with Chapter 2 of "Long Hot Summer." Got something to say? Leave it in the comments below, or you can email us at dawsonsspeakpod@gmail.com , call us at 732-98-CREEK, or find us at @dawsonsspeakpod on Twitter and Facebook .

It's apparently a "long hot summer" -- coincidentally, the title of the book that's kicking off our Dawson's Creek Book Club series too. Join us this week for that PLUS the episode that gives us Eve's final appearance. (Also, Charles tries an Australian accent at one point for reasons that will later become clear, and we are so sorry.) Got something to say? Leave it in the comments below, or you can email us at dawsonsspeakpod@gmail.com , call us at 732-98-CREEK, or find us at @dawsonsspeakpod on Twitter and Facebook .