{"podcast":{"title":"Wonder In The Weeds","slug":"wonder-in-the-weeds-6683721","podcast_index_feed_id":6683721,"rss_url":"https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/6353289.rss","website_url":"https://critzking.substack.com/podcast","image_url":"https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6353289/c0825a0b375abeb4c7f95a22ea5d7204.jpg","author":"Cristie Ritz-King","episode_count":92,"summary":"with Dr. Cristie Ritz-King","last_synced_at":"2026-06-18T00:19:34.747156+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wonder-in-the-weeds-6683721"},"episode":{"title":"Best TV Kisses Ranked: New Girl, Parks & Rec & The Female Gaze","slug":"best-tv-kisses-ranked-new-girl-parks-rec-the-female-gaze","published_at":"2026-02-18T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wonder-in-the-weeds-6683721/best-tv-kisses-ranked-new-girl-parks-rec-the-female-gaze","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wonder-in-the-weeds-6683721","url":"https://critzking.substack.com/p/best-tv-kisses-ranked-new-girl-parks-249","audio_url":"https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/196158358/a6892da4b6cee3697e511ffb317bd08a.mp3","summary":"In this special Valentine's Day episode of Wonder in the Weeds , we take a brief pause from the heavy news cycle in Minneapolis to find a little joy in the fire. We’re breaking down our favorite on-screen romances, analyzing why mutual respect creates the best chemistry, and discussing the \"female gaze\" in media. Finally, we end with The Wonder : a spotlight on the incredible resilience of the Minneapolis community, including how neighbors and businesses like the Modern Times Cafe are organizing to support one another. In This Episode: Favorite Kisses: We break down the famous \"trench coat\" kiss between Nick and Jess in New Girl and why it remains the gold standard for on-screen chemistry. Parks and Recreation: Why Ben and Leslie represent a \"meeting of the minds\" and true partnership. Rivals to Lovers: Discussing the dynamic in Red, White & Royal Blue and the concept of \"competition\" as a form of intimacy. The \"Female Gaze\": A look at why characters written by women feel more respectful and genuine. The Wonder: An update on Minneapolis mutual aid, where neighbors are feeding neighbors and the Modern Times Cafe is providing free food to the community. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Life in Minneapolis & The PSA 04:01 - Valentine's Special: Our Favorite Movie & TV Kisses 05:16 - New Girl: The Nick & Jess \"Trench Coat\" Kiss 16:32 - Parks & Rec: Ben & Leslie’s mutual respect 22:28 - The \"Female Gaze\" & Writing Men with Respect 44:10 - Moonstruck & My Lady Jane 51:52 - The Wonder: Minneapolis Mutual Aid & Modern Times Cafe Let's Connect: Website: TheWonder.Life Get full access to Cristie Ritz-King, PsyD at critzking.substack.com/subscribe","meta_description":"In this special Valentine's Day episode of Wonder in the Weeds , we take a brief pause from the heavy news cycle in Minneapolis to find a little joy in th…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3298,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wonder-in-the-weeds-6683721/episodes/best-tv-kisses-ranked-new-girl-parks-rec-the-female-gaze/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wonder-in-the-weeds-6683721/best-tv-kisses-ranked-new-girl-parks-rec-the-female-gaze.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}