The Rookie is back with season 8, and so is Shop Talk! What a season premiere! The Rookie went international, Chenford had their redemption, we had some Angela & Tim moments, along with Smitty & Miles, and Celina & Lucy. Monica and Garza were even back. Jennifer and Kari break down everything that happened in the episode, along with their thoughts for the rest of the season.

News: 0:55

Monica / LAPD: 6:20

Chenford: 28:45

Luna & Wade: 39:25

Miles & Smitty: 47:04

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Kari and Jennifer are back, recapping season 7, sharing their season 8 wishlists, and gearing up for another season of The Rookie.

Listen to hear some of what they hope to see in season 8. What are you hoping for in season 8?

News: 0:33

Season 7 Recap: 3:20

A Lookback at the Season 7 Wishlists: 5:45

Season 8 Wishlists: 18:10

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The official One Chicago Podcast kicks off with Jason Beghe, who has played Sergeant Hank Voight on Chicago P.D. since day one. He joins host Brian Luce, a former Chicago cop and current P.D. producer, to discuss their work on set, Voight’s moral complexity, and the importance of telling the truth of the story. Production Designer Greg Van Horn, known on set as “Merlin,” also shares how he creates the iconic locations that bring the series to life.

You can watch this interview on the One Chicago YouTube channel, and check out the season premieres of Chicago Med, Fire and P.D. Wednesday, October 1st starting at 8/7 Central on NBC and streaming on Peacock.

The Rookie's Brent Huff, aka Quigley Smitty, stopped by the podcast to chat about his character, favorite Smitty moments, and so much more. Hear what's on Smitty's playlist, where he was during the flag football scene, and how much of Smitty's character is scripted.

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The season 7 finale is here, and Kari and Jennifer are recapping it all. There's a lot to discuss from John and Oscar’s reunion to the Chenford and Wopez crumbs. Grab a snack and relive the season 7 finale.

News: 0:40

John, Harper, and Oscar: 23:12

Chenford & Lucy’s New Schedule: 41:15

Angela & The Bank Robbery: 53:08

Miles’ First Date & The Eastern Front: 1:05:35

Listener Thoughts: 1:16:57

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Kari and Jennifer recap 7x17, the penultimate episode of the season finale of The Rookie, including Skip Tracer Randy’s return and his crush on Chastity, meeting Angela and Nyla’s moms, and them working with their daughters, Wesley being threatened, and Lucy passing the Sergeant’s exam.

News: 0:28

Skip Tracer Randy & Chastity: 12:15

Angela, Nyla & Their Moms: 29:13

Wesley & The Case: 35:38

Celina & Rodge / Chenford & the Sergeant’s Exam: 44:25

Listener Thoughts: 56:15

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Kari and Jennifer recap 7x16 of The Rookie, including Seth’s return, the Chenford cliffhanger, Wopez and Nyla taking down influencers, and more.

News: 0:20

Seth’s Return: 18:25

Wesley & The Influencers: 54:15

Chenford & The Sergeant’s Exam: 1:06:09

Listener Thoughts: 1:12:39

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Kari and Jennifer recap 7x15 of The Rookie, the latest true crime documentary episode, where we see Abigail investigate Westview for her true crime documentary, ghost hunters help Abigail and investigate Westview, Liam Glasser is back, and Alexi is interviewing everyone.

News: 0:42

Documentary(Abigail’s Disappearance & Westview Case): 10:13

Chenford & Truth Serum: 37:35

Listener Thoughts: 45:19

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