Dawson's River Review

Dawson's River Review Podcast
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Dawson's River Review is an episode-by-episode recap of the 90s/00s teen drama show, Dawson's Creek, by sisters Erin and Amy. One comes from having rewatched the show several times, while the other has never seen it. The hosts talk about what it was like to experience high school and college during the same years that the characters in the show did. Sometimes the conversation goes off the rails, and that's OK!

  1. FEB 16

    Self-Reliance (S4/E10) I'm Looking After the Baby!

    Note: As mentioned in the podcast, we recorded this episode before we found out about the passing of James Van Der Beek. We were crushed to hear the news and will talk more about his career in the next episode. As for this episode...Joey thinks she can live on Walden Pond all alone because she's mad about Dawson and Gretchen but doesn't know why. We still really don't know why at the end of the episode, but at least she got a pretty photo out of the conversation that explained to us that they are friends again and all is well. This truly is a season of redemption for Dawson, and this picture was a very sweet moment, and honestly just a very nice photo to have taken and developed in his amazing darkroom that 17-year-old Erin is coveting. Dawson begins his documentary filmmaking journey. Pacey is trying to look after they baby. Jen and Jack go to a Gay Straight Alliance group meeting and go bowling. Jack is miserable. Jen could not be happier. Our weekly media Amy: Watching Mad Men (on Season 4 now and loving it), Still reading Sleeping Beauties (So so slowly) and Slaughterhouse 5 on audiobook (and loving it). Erin: Watched films Sentimental Value (Great acting) and Send Help (hilarious, dark and messy), Read We Used to Live Here (finally finished - spooky and alright) One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This (great, but hard to make yourself read or listen because it's so sad). If you are a fan please rate and review! We love to hear from you. If you'd like to follow us on the socials, please find us @dawsonsriverreview on Instagram. This podcast if for entertainment purposes only.

    1h 24m

  2. FEB 2

    Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (S4/E9) Dawson Kissed a New Girl

    In today's episode, we are talking about the Pre-Christmas episode Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, sadly not the hit movie with Robert Downey Jr and Vil Kilmer (though we do touch on that). This is Season 4, Episode 9 of Dawson's Creek where we learn about Mr. Brooks' history of film direction and why he might be the crotchety old man that he is today. We learn why Jen is struggling so much with getting her applications done. And DUH! Of course that's why! We learn that Joey might have quite a steep social climb as she moves into near-Ivy league college life. We learn that the Guggenheim looks like an artichoke (but it really doesn't, Pacey). Apologies for the sound. Normally we make sure the HVAC is not running in the house during recording. This was not possible as it is approximately -52 degrees outside. The heat needs to keep heating. The sound is not great. It's Groundhog Day today. We hope you're spending the day with someone you love, or with Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell. Other Media we are enjoying: Erin: Watched Bugonia and Hamnet - both great, but enjoyed Hamnet a little more. Reading: Finished Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed, Still reading We Used To Live Here. Reading: The housemaid (started out great, but predictable), Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut read by Ethan Hawke (on Audiobook). Sleeping Beauties. Watching Mad Men and Stranger Things. Please rate and review if you are enjoying the podcast. Feel free to follow us with very little interaction on Instagram @dawsonsriverreview. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.

    1h 22m

  3. JAN 19

    The Unusual Suspects (S4/E8) Let's Do the Man Dance!

    Who is Keyser Soze? That is the question of this week's episode when the audience is trying to sort out who carried out the Senior Prank to end all Senior Pranks! We actually loved this episode and it was a joy to take a break from some of the heavier drama. Jack is back to his normal self that we have missed. Pacey comes to a realization about his brother. Dawson and Pacey are clearly at least TALKING to each other now. And we always love a good story about someone getting their comeuppance. Oh, and GO HOOSIERS! Other Media we are comsuming: Amy - Watching Mad Men and Stranger Things (she's almost done!), Reading the Housemaid (audiobook) and Sleeping Beauties, Listening to a cool teen Spotify playlist! Erin - Watching The Wedding Singer, Anaconda (the new one with Jack Black and Paul Rudd), done with Stranger Things and Pluribus, Reading a Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Chrisitan Patriarchy, Before the Coffee Gets Cold, We Used to Live Here, Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice from Dear Sugar, If you enjoy this show please follow us on Instagram @dawsonsriverreview and rate and review our podcast. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.

    1h 20m

  4. JAN 5

    You Had Me At Goodbye (S4/E7) Why Don't You Ask Your Mom?!

    Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers! Well, this was our New Year/Rose Bowl episode. We hope everyone had a great holiday season and enjoyed watching IU pounce Alabama. Outside of our holiday discussion this week we discuss how bad the entire premise of this episode is. We are sick of the Dawson v. Pacey of it all. We talk about how the show is so horrible to Jen and FOR WHAT?! WHY?! We are glad that Andie took responsibility and are sad about Mr. McPhee. The character of the day was a bit of a challenge this week. This episode was rated very highly but Amy especially did NOT agree. One photograph cannot fix an entire episode, can it? Our Additional Media Consumption: Erin- Reading: Murderland by Caroline Fraser, Before the Coffee Gets Cold (LOVED IT!); Watching: Stranger Things, Pluribus; Listened to: Lemonheads concert. Amy- Watching: Stranger Things, Mad Men (S2), Death by Lightning (we love this), Pulp Fiction (a classic!); Listening to: Miles Davis (can't remember the album) and Weezer's Pinkerton Thanks for listening to our podcast. If you are enjoying it, please rate and review. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Please find us on Instagram @dawsonsriverreview but keep in mind we are really bad at using social media.

    1h 13m

  5. 12/15/2025

    Great Xpectations (S4/E6) You Wanna Try Aspirin?

    ***DISCLAIMER*** If you are into the rave scene, you may be offended by Erin and Amy's ranting and laughter in this episode. Please accept our apology. It just was not our scene. We do not mean to judge. Today's episode was a wild ride though, right? We learn SO much about THE rave culture, and what the cool kids are doing in old warehouses. We learn about map points, we learn about fashion, we are reminded of Pacey's Caesar haircut from years past. We are glad you are on this wild ride with us. What other media are we consuming this week? Amy: Watching: All Her Fault (GREAT! With Sarah Snook from Succession), The Beast in Me (with Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys), The Crow, The Chair Company (Cringe but hilarious), Black Rabbit, Survivor (season 359) Erin: Watching: Death by Lightning (about James Garfield - WATCH THIS!), Pluribus (loving this), Demetri Martin (on stage) - sorry Amy. Reading: Before the Coffee Gets Cold (I'm still not done), Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World (this was great) If you like our podcast, please rate and/or review. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.

    1h 25m

  6. 12/01/2025

    A Family Way (S4/E5) Joey's Birth Control Warehouse

    We are less than 24 hours late today! In the midst of the holiday season, I'm going to give myself a little break and say "THAT IS OK!" All of our main characters are doing their best this week, except Pacey who is PLAYING GAMES! We do not approve, but then we have to remember, "Oh, right! They're 17!" But still. This is very un-Pacey-like. Joey and Bessie get into it in the most unhinged Potter B&B scene ever. This is way beyond Bessie flirting with Fred Fricke. Our extracurricular media consumption: Amy - Watching: Nobody Wants this Season 2 (Pro! Love it!), All Her Fault (Very good!); Listened to: Strings by Candlelight for Halloween Erin - Reading: Before the Coffee Gets Cold (Loving this - Still not done), Heartwood (Liked this!) Listening to: Howl Owl Howl (Go see them!!!) If you enjoy our podcast, please rate and review. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.

    1h 24m

  7. 11/17/2025

    Future Tense (S4/E4) A Very Lindley Unbirthday

    This week was a wild ride. Jack gets hurt. Joey gets drunk. Jen gets Ecstasy. Erin's cat tries to sabotage the recording. We are all here to talk about it on the other side though, and we are glad you are joining us! If you would like to follow us, you can do so @dawsonsriverreview. Please rate and review the show if you're a fan! Dawson's River Review is a Dawson's Creek recap podcast. This is for entertainment purposes only.

    1h 43m

  8. 10/27/2025

    Two Gentlemen of Capeside (S4/E3) Bruce and Funny Valentine

    Thanks so much for your patience with the release of this episode. The fall breaks, along with a wild work schedule, and some tech issues has not allowed us to get our collective crap in order. Now we are good! This week Pacey learns that when you are pregnant, you must eat for two. Jen wants to desperately confess all of her sins and regrets, and a near death experience is PERFECT for that. Dawson and Pacey get a little closer to mending their super sad, non-existent relationship. Can things go back to the way they once were? Should they? GOOD QUESTION! Media consumption of the week: Amy: Workout mixes including lots of Pink Floyd; Watching: Ozark, Wayward with Toni Colette, The Studio Erin: Reading Uncultured; Watching: Summer I Turned Pretty, Shiny Happy People Season 2, Lilith Fair documentary Dawson's River Review is a Dawson's Creek Recap Podcast. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review. Let us know! We love to hear from you. You can connect with us (somewhat) via Instagram @dawsonsriverreview.

    1h 25m
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Dawson's River Review is an episode-by-episode recap of the 90s/00s teen drama show, Dawson's Creek, by sisters Erin and Amy. One comes from having rewatched the show several times, while the other has never seen it. The hosts talk about what it was like to experience high school and college during the same years that the characters in the show did. Sometimes the conversation goes off the rails, and that's OK!

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  • Creator
    Dawson's River Review Podcast
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Explicit
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