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The Lonely Boys

By Brendan Ruppel

Seasoned vet, Matt (Geoghegan) and Gossip Girl novice Brendan Ruppel, begin their journey to the Upper East side as they dive into this Iconic teen drama. Follow along with the Lonely Boys as they cover each episode of Gossip Girl from Pilot to Reboot.
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Gossip Girl: Goodbye, Columbia with Sam Stanish

The Lonely BoysApr 28, 2023

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Gossip Girl: Goodbye, Columbia with Sam Stanish

Gossip Girl: Goodbye, Columbia with Sam Stanish

Sam joins the 4 timers club and gives another ICONIC performance on Lonely Boys theater.

Apr 28, 202301:59:57
Gossip Girl: Touch of Eva with Brian Scally

Gossip Girl: Touch of Eva with Brian Scally

Our trusty substitute guest, Scally, joins the 4 timer's club!! Matt is extremely hungry all episode long, birthing our new best selling t shirt that says, "Before I eat, I must plug."


Eva leaves New York.

Apr 21, 202301:47:05
Gossip Girl: The Undergraduates with Gabe Pietrafesa

Gossip Girl: The Undergraduates with Gabe Pietrafesa

Rock star Gabe joins the show and is confused about all of the nonsense going on in this episode but knows one thing, He now loves Gossip Girl.

Apr 14, 202302:07:38
Gossip Girl: Double Identity with Meg Donahue

Gossip Girl: Double Identity with Meg Donahue

Fan of the show and friend of ours, Meg, joins the show in search of a great podcast catchphrase. Listen until the end to hear all of the options and then vote on your favorite.

Apr 07, 202302:06:57
Gossip Girl: Belles de Jour with Melissa Sullivan (melgotserved)

Gossip Girl: Belles de Jour with Melissa Sullivan (melgotserved)

Mel is back for the first episode of season 4 to corral the Vanessa lovers to the promise land! As long as you're not wearing a dumb hat of course.

Mar 31, 202302:05:27
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) with Nicole Farriella

How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) with Nicole Farriella

Fiance of the pod joins the elite guests of The Lonely Boys in the 4 timers club with her SECOND guest spot doing movie coverage. The trio has a blast quoting all of the amazing Jim Carrey lines in this Christmas classic.

Mar 24, 202301:54:47
Gossip Girl: Season 3 Recap

Gossip Girl: Season 3 Recap

Matt and Brendan finally put a bow on season 3. They reveal that there is a HUGE shake up within the leaders of the total MVP count. Stay tuned to find out who currently holds the MVP crown

Mar 17, 202301:52:03
Oscars Preview with Lita Brillman and Sam Stanish

Oscars Preview with Lita Brillman and Sam Stanish

Four experts break down this year's Oscar nominations and realize that The Academy has a foot fetish.

Mar 10, 202301:48:06
Gossip Girl: Last Tango, Then Paris with Matt Liguori

Gossip Girl: Last Tango, Then Paris with Matt Liguori

Our good pal Liggy is back to claim his place as the FIRST member of the FOUR timers club!! The gang gives their hot takes about the Empire State Building.

Mar 03, 202301:58:37
Gossip Girl: Ex-Husbands and Wives with Beth Trippi

Gossip Girl: Ex-Husbands and Wives with Beth Trippi

Beth and Chuck the cat break down this week's madness, and say goodbye to Uncle Billy...for now.

Feb 24, 202301:54:57
Gossip Girl: It's a Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad World with Richie Henderson

Gossip Girl: It's a Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad World with Richie Henderson

I'm not really even sure what to say about this one. 

Feb 17, 202302:10:28
Gossip Girl: Dr. Estrangeloved with Lovina Pavel

Gossip Girl: Dr. Estrangeloved with Lovina Pavel

L-Pav is here with your Lonely Boys reminiscing about Wii Sports as West Coast month continues.

Feb 10, 202301:57:46
Gossip Girl: The Unblairable Lightness of Being with Gabby Pascuzzi

Gossip Girl: The Unblairable Lightness of Being with Gabby Pascuzzi

Famous Survivor player, Gabby graces the Lonely Boys with her presence on the show. The Lonely Boys return the favor by having her watch a great episode of Gossip Girl and reminding her of how fun the GG world can be. The gang deals with the aftermath of Chuck selling Blair for a hotel.

Feb 03, 202302:00:45
Gossip Girl: Inglourious Bassterds with Sean Gallagher and Catherine Dickerson

Gossip Girl: Inglourious Bassterds with Sean Gallagher and Catherine Dickerson

Albany month continues with another expert and novice joining the Lonely Boys to tackle an all time episode. The duo of Sean and Catherine do not laugh at any of Brendan's jokes but they are kind enough to acknowledge attempts at one.


Dorota gets engaged.

Jan 27, 202302:14:38
Gossip Girl: The Empire Strikes Jack with Spencer Erickson

Gossip Girl: The Empire Strikes Jack with Spencer Erickson

Spencer, Matt and Brendan give each other compliments for 2 hours while sprinkling in some Gossip Girl discussions. Spencer will become an easy fan favorite by the end of his charming episode.

Jan 20, 202302:06:24
Gossip Girl: The Sixteen Year Old Virgin with Melissa Deni

Gossip Girl: The Sixteen Year Old Virgin with Melissa Deni

Melissa Deni graces the Lonely Boys with her presence this week! She talks about her fandom of the Gossip Girl books and her hatred of Vanessa. She also acts up an absolute storm this week in Lonely Boys theater.

Jan 13, 202301:52:24
The O.C.: The Model Home

The O.C.: The Model Home

The Sandy Boys are BACK because people actually subscribed to this!!!  Brendan is starting to love the show already. The two also deep dive  into Matt's baseball career and rank pancakes, waffles and french toast.

Jan 06, 202301:48:23
Gossip Girl: The Lady Vanished

Gossip Girl: The Lady Vanished

A rare guest-less episode as a palate cleanser for our beloved audience. Sometimes you freaks just need a good old fashioned two-hander. With some peak banter to start the episode, Matt and Brendan prove that they don't need guests to masterfully cover this television show.
Dec 30, 202201:45:32
Gossip Girl: The Hurt Locket with Melissa Sullivan

Gossip Girl: The Hurt Locket with Melissa Sullivan

ANOTHER guest enters the hallowed halls of the three timers club; Mel, owner and founder of the Vanessa fan club. The gang has too much fun to keep this episode Liguori approved.

Dec 23, 202202:04:36
Gossip Girl: The Debarted with Ilissa Tenio and Michelle Ruby (Total Betty Podcast Network)

Gossip Girl: The Debarted with Ilissa Tenio and Michelle Ruby (Total Betty Podcast Network)

Liss and Michelle stop by the creamatorium and Matt is very excited to talk to them. Brendan will be.

Dec 16, 202201:33:13
Spotify Wrapped 2022 with Matt and Brendan

Spotify Wrapped 2022 with Matt and Brendan

The Lonely Boys take a musical detour and discuss each of their respective streaming years in review! After breaking down their top 5 songs and artists of the year, they attempt a fun music related improv game. This episode is so good that this will clearly now have to be a yearly tradition.

Dec 09, 202201:54:13
Gossip Girl: The Treasure of Serena Madre with Kirsten MacInnis

Gossip Girl: The Treasure of Serena Madre with Kirsten MacInnis

Kirsten is BACK for the Lonely Boys' Thanksgiving tradition (the tradition is having her as a guest for the Thanksgiving episodes btw). This all time Gossip Girl episode easily becomes an all time Lonely boys episode.

Dec 02, 202201:46:15
Gossip Girl: The Last Days of Disco Stick with Lita Brillman and Joe McMahon

Gossip Girl: The Last Days of Disco Stick with Lita Brillman and Joe McMahon

MANY firsts in this episode (two to be exact) when TWO, count em, TWO guests come on for another exciting episode of Lonely Boys. Lita and Joe are the dynamic duo that Lonely Lads didn't know that they needed. Listen closely for the origin story of Necrophiliac Nate.

Nov 25, 202201:38:42
Gossip Girl: They Shoot Humphreys, Don't They? with Lita Brillman

Gossip Girl: They Shoot Humphreys, Don't They? with Lita Brillman

Welcome to Hell's most popular podcast with Brendan, Matt and Lita!
Nov 18, 202202:00:08
Gossip Girl: The Grandfather: Part II with Brian Scally

Gossip Girl: The Grandfather: Part II with Brian Scally

Brian Scally is BACK for his THIRD appearance. It's a perfect episode for him to discuss his areas of expertise, being call-girls and politics.

Nov 11, 202201:53:42
Gossip Girl: How to Succeed in Bassness with Sam Stanish

Gossip Girl: How to Succeed in Bassness with Sam Stanish

It's Sam week here at Boys Media as Mr. Stanish (his famous nickname) joins the illustrious two timers club. There are many hee's and many ha's while these three yuck it up talking about this mess of an episode. Hold onto your suspenders this is a long one.

Nov 04, 202202:19:33
Gossip Girl: Enough About Eve with Chappell

Gossip Girl: Enough About Eve with Chappell

As the Lonely Boys mourn the loss of Brendan month, Chappell jumps right into the Gossip Girl world and fully gets it right away!! He says all of the right things and has all of the right opinions.

Oct 28, 202202:00:15
Gossip Girl: Rufus Getting Married with Gina Dorso

Gossip Girl: Rufus Getting Married with Gina Dorso

Brendan month sadly comes to a close as international star, Gina Dorso, finishes the themed month with a bang!!

Oct 21, 202202:04:06
Gossip Girl: Dan De Fleurette with Tierney Ruppel

Gossip Girl: Dan De Fleurette with Tierney Ruppel

Brendan month rages on with sister of the pod joining us for her Gossip Girl refresher!! She tells us why she hates Dan and loves Hilary Duff.
Oct 14, 202201:49:00
Gossip Girl: The Lost Boy with Brian Bylicki (Hoppy Boys)

Gossip Girl: The Lost Boy with Brian Bylicki (Hoppy Boys)

It's a crossover episode!!!! Brendan month is going STRONG as Brian, Brendan's other co host, joins the show for his first ever Gossip Girl experience. Brian hates the show so we hate him now.

Oct 07, 202201:56:37
Gossip Girl: The Freshman with Matt Liguori

Gossip Girl: The Freshman with Matt Liguori

Liggy is back as the newest member of the three timers club.

Sep 30, 202201:53:54
Gossip Girl: Reversals of Fortune with Nicole Farriella

Gossip Girl: Reversals of Fortune with Nicole Farriella

It's BRENDAN MONTH over at Lonely Boys Studios!! And no better guest to kick off the month than the FIRST member of the three-timers club, Nicole Farriella (aka fiance of the pod). The boys enjoy catching her up on what happened during the entire season that she missed, and are generally happy to be back on the upper east side after their short G.G. hiatus. 

Sep 23, 202201:52:33
Demi Lovato: Holy Fvck with Matt Liguori

Demi Lovato: Holy Fvck with Matt Liguori

The Lonely Boys take one more week off and hand the reigns over to the Lovato Lads!!! Demi Lovato expert, Matt Liguori, guides the Lads through the emotional and powerful experience that is the album, Holy Fvck. Get yourself tickets to the freak show baby.
Sep 16, 202201:53:53
The Roommate (2011) with Jessie Mchugh

The Roommate (2011) with Jessie Mchugh

Jessie Mchugh helps the Lonely Boys RAVE about Leighton Meester's 2011 masterpiece, The Roommate!

Sep 09, 202202:06:03
Gossip Girl: Season 2 Recap

Gossip Girl: Season 2 Recap

Matt and Brendan break down ALL of season 2 and truly get their noses dirty when crunching the numbers. It's a math pod after all.

Sep 02, 202201:51:05
The Goodbye Gossip Girl with Matt Ganesh

The Goodbye Gossip Girl with Matt Ganesh

The season finale is HERE!!! Ganesh joins the pod on this very special episode to give his objectively bad Gossip Girl takes.

Aug 26, 202202:02:39
Gossip Girl: Valley Girls with Aman Adwin

Gossip Girl: Valley Girls with Aman Adwin

Aman of Choir room fame, along with being an astronaut and doctor, has many thoughts on his first peek into the Gossip Girl universe. 

Aug 19, 202201:50:44
Gossip Girl: The Wrath of Con with Patti Bailey

Gossip Girl: The Wrath of Con with Patti Bailey

There wouldn't be a podcast without the TV recommendation of this guest, Patti!!! Long time friend of Matt's (and new enemy of Brendan's) joins the pod to give all of her fresh G.G. takes and crush her first go at Lonely Boys theater.

Aug 12, 202201:41:47
Gossip Girl: Southern Gentleman Prefer Blondes with Brian Scally

Gossip Girl: Southern Gentleman Prefer Blondes with Brian Scally

Brian Scally sneaks his way onto the two timers club with a substitute appearance!! He helps the Lonely Boys start the beginning of their journey to the end of season two.

Aug 05, 202201:47:20
Gossip Girl: Seder Anything with Austin Trupp

Gossip Girl: Seder Anything with Austin Trupp

Austin Trupp is here for the Lonely Boys GRAND return from their summer break!!!

Jul 29, 202202:17:45
Loverboy with Melissa Sullivan

Loverboy with Melissa Sullivan

Mel G. Served makes her Hoppy Boys debut to talk about her favorite adult beverage and brand, Loverboy! By the end of the episode she probably even loves THESE boys.
Stay tuned for great segments like WDYDLW (what did you drink last week) and Power 10 (10 minute power hour)!
Jul 22, 202201:19:20
!!! BONUS CONTENT AVAILABLE NOW !!!

!!! BONUS CONTENT AVAILABLE NOW !!!

Brendan, Matt and Brian have the floor for a few minutes each to talk about their new podcast projects available only on patreon.

Head over to patreon.com/thehoppyboyspod to find all of this mediocre content that this trio is putting out there.


Jul 13, 202208:22
Gossip Girl: The Remains of J with Rosie Sigglekow

Gossip Girl: The Remains of J with Rosie Sigglekow

The Lonely Boys talk about the minutiae of birthday parties with their friend from down under.

Jul 08, 202201:55:45
Gossip Girl: The Grandfather with Kevin Lanigan

Gossip Girl: The Grandfather with Kevin Lanigan

The Kevin Lanigan era of The Lonely Boys starts NOW!!! Tune in to hear this life changing episode of the pod.

Jul 01, 202201:59:14
Gossip Girl: The Age of Dissonance with Casual Anna

Gossip Girl: The Age of Dissonance with Casual Anna

Casual Anna joins the Lonely Boys at the THEATER for a very special episode of Gossip Girl. She also shows off her skills as a theater major during everyone's favorite segment, Lonely Boys Theater. How fitting.

Jun 23, 202201:54:02
Gossip Girl: Carrnal Knowledge with Mike Bloom

Gossip Girl: Carrnal Knowledge with Mike Bloom

Mike Bloom is here to talk G.G. with Matt and the chief editor of Cream Weekly!! Mike is instantly enthralled by the chaotic world of Gossip Girl, and asks the hard hitting questions about their universe all episode long.

Jun 17, 202202:21:27
Gossip Girl: You've Got Yale! with Dom Harvey

Gossip Girl: You've Got Yale! with Dom Harvey

Dom's here! And he's here to talk about his all time favorite show Gossip Girl! Listen to the trio break down this classic episode while they try not to make Matt laugh due to his abdomen injury (which he got from podcasting).

Jun 10, 202202:01:00
The O.C. Pilot

The O.C. Pilot

Matt drags Brendan further into the Josh Schwartz expanded universe of teens by starting THE O.C.!!! Spoiler alert, this episode of television is a delight.

Jun 03, 202202:13:19
Gossip Girl: Gone with the Will with Brett Wagner

Gossip Girl: Gone with the Will with Brett Wagner

Brendan makes way too many annoying/bad jokes and threatens the listener-ship at large. Luckily Brett is a delight to have on the podcast. Matt is also there, jabbering on about some TV show.

May 27, 202201:56:58
Gossip Girl: In the Realm of Basses with Haley Strong

Gossip Girl: In the Realm of Basses with Haley Strong

The GREAT Haley Strong joins us for her very first indulgence into the Gossip Girl world! Haley's last name best describes her presence on The Lonely Boys, along with her opinions on Gossip Girl. Also of note, Beebop the dog gets promoted to producer.

May 20, 202201:52:41