Savant Garde

Monk S3 E12: Mr. Monk Gets Cabin FeverThe Good Doctor S3 E4: Take My HandChanging of the Garde: ~41:00It's just cheap sex, homie.Join the bonus tier for bonus episodes! Only 3 beans (US) a month!

Monk S3 E11: Mr. Monk and the CobraThe Good Doctor S3 E3: ClaireChanging of the Garde: ~45:00CW for Good Doctor half: brief description of self harm, loss of family member.Franklin, you've saved my life.References:Octopus and grouper hunting together. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nlm-Pp6g64Join the bonus tier for bonus episodes! Only 3 beans (US) a month!

Monk S3 E10: Mr. Monk and the Red HerringThe Good Doctor S3 E2: DebtsChanging of the Garde: ~36:00CW for Good Doctor half: really shitty scene involving SA in public, inaction of bystanders around ~45:00You didn't even ask me to turn down the Talking Heads.Join the bonus tier for bonus episodes! Only 3 beans (US) a month!References:"What the metaphor of 'rewiring' gets wrong about neuroplasticity". Aeon. https://aeon.co/essays/what-the-metaphor-of-rewiring-gets-wrong-about-neuroplasticity

Monk S3 E9: Mr. Monk Takes His MedicineThe Good Doctor S3 E1: DisasterChanging of the Garde: ~46:00I said NO PICKLE!Join the bonus tier for bonus episodes! Only 3 beans (US) a month!

Monk S3 E8: Mr. Monk and the Game ShowThe Good Doctor S2 E18: TrampolineGarding of the Change: ~49:00I farted. I peed. I pooped.Next bonus episode: Bugonia (2025)Only 3 beans a month!

Get in, listener- we're going Drive-ing! Lucy and Jesse AND special guest Chris Andersen from Your Favourite Bad Movie Podcast are here to discuss the 2011 film Drive, starring Ryan Gosling as Drive.Check out Your Favourite Bad Movie Podcast! Here is a link to the episode where Lucy comes on to talk about North.This bonus pod is unlocked for all listeners, but you if you want even more pod, subscribe to the bonus tier on Patreon.com/SavantGarde. CW: very brief mention of self-harm around 31-33 minutes in, just fyi.

Monk S3 E7: Mr. Monk and the Employee of the MonthThe Good Doctor S2 E17: BreakdownChanging of the Garde: ~54:00Today is the day that Shaun Murphy finally became presidentNext bonus episodes: Drive (2011) and Galaxy Quest (1999).Only 3 beans a month on Patreon.com/SavantGarde!

Monk S3 E6: Mr. Monk and the Girl Who Cried WolfThe Good Doctor S2 E16: BelieveChanging of the Garde: ~51:00Hey, Coconut! ReferencesManatee Cam:https://explore.org/livecams/save-the-manatee/manatee-cam-under-waterBeyond OCD article about Scrupulosity:https://beyondocd.org/expert-perspectives/articles/scrupulosity-blackmailed-by-ocd-in-the-name-of-god

Monk S3 E5: Mr. Monk Meets the GodfatherThe Good Doctor S2 E15: Risk and RewardChanging of the Garde: ~45:00Larry!

Monk S3 E4: Mr. Monk Gets FiredThe Good Doctor S2 E14: FacesChanging of the Garde: ~41:00This is the marijuana episode.

Welcome to the Concern Corner, a special flavor of bonus episode in which we share interesting things we learn about all that stuff that we got goin' on. In this episode, Lucy and Jesse discuss mushy peas and this paper by Fukuda et al. on the existential imbalance between unity and decay in the obsessive-compulsive mind. No need to read before listening unless you really really want to!Not a bonus listener yet? No matter! We unlocked this one for everyone. Subscribe for just three beans a month to hear the episodes where we watch some dumb bullshit like The Grunch.References:Fukuda, Lívia, Melissa Tamelini, and Guilherme Messas. "Obsessive–compulsive existential type: a dialectical-phenomenological approach." Frontiers in Psychology 14 (2023): 1211598.Spud truck guy in the UK. Instagram.A new lawsuit blames ChatGPT for a murder-suicide. NPR.Alfred North Whitehead. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.Weber, Andreas. "Biopoetics." Towards an Existential Ecology. Berlin (2016). Thriftbooks.Intro theme is Neon Flash by Ben Elson

Monk S3 E2: Mr. Monk and the Panic RoomThe Good Doctor S2 E12: AftermathChanging of the Garde: ~44:00CW: brief references to domestic violence in the Good Doctor ep.Leland hooting like an ape? HotReferences:David Attenborough with an Orangutan using tools. Youtube.Existential OCD: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments. NOCD article.Australian bat lyssavirus. Australian Centre for Disease Control.Next bonus: something festive! Something befitting the holiday season!Join the bonus tier to enjoy all the bonus episodes!

Monk S3 E1: Mr. Monk Takes ManhattanThe Good Doctor S2 E11: Quarantine pt. IIChanging of the Garde: ~58:00Be like a stone... never cry...Next bonus: that episode of Girls where Hannah has OCD (S2 / E8)Join the bonus tier to enjoy all the bonus episode!

Monk S2 E16: Mr. Monk Goes to JailThe Good Doctor S2 E10: Quarantine pt. IChanging of the Garde: ~46:00Mild spoilers for the film Weapons ~ 1:10:00-1:15:00This is the crazy episode..Upcoming BONUS episode: DexterSpecifically, this complication of him trying to act normal.

Monk S2 E15: Mr. Monk Gets MarriedThe Good Doctor S2 E9: EmpathyChanging of the Garde: ~51:00CW for Good Doctor half: hold onto your hats because this is... a rough one... discussions on pedophilia and self-harm... throughout...Fucks SAKE.Just likefuckindrop us in that cave with Adrianseal us up like some kind ofcask of aMonktilladoReferences:Relationship OCD (ROCD): Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment. NOCD.Fear of Sexual Perversion in OCD. NOCD.Video shows ICE with 5-year-old girl while agents attempt to arrest her father. NBC.Houston immigration policy under scrutiny after teen with autism is detained by ICE. Houston Public Media.

Monk S2 E14: Mr. Monk and the Captain's WifeThe Good Doctor S2 E8: StoriesChanging of the Garde: ~51:00CW for Good Doctor half: not explicit, but some weird shit around reporting workplace sexual assault generally in the last 25 mins or so.Tumor that makes you commit adultery?References:Comparison of the effects of diseases and the side effects of vaccines on the National Immunisation Program, Australian GovernmentRFK Jr. denies comments on ‘ethnically targeted’ Covid-19 were anti-Semitic, PoliticoRFK, Jr., Says Tylenol Use for Circumcision Causes Autism. Here’s Why That Claim Is Flawed, Scientific American

Monk S2 E13: Mr. Monk and the Missing GrannyThe Good Doctor S2 E7: HubertChanging of the Garde: ~43:00They killed Hubert.References:CUCKQUEAN Definition & Meaning - Merriam-WebsterNext bonus episode: something spooky o0o0o0o0o0o0o0oo0o0oSpecial thanks to sagescroll from the Boonta Vista discord for the Changing of the Garde theme "Not Happy Shaun"!

Monk S2 E12: Mr. Monk and the TV StarThe Good Doctor S2 E6: Two-Ply (or Not Two-Ply)Changing of the Garde: ~48:00We had some technical diffyculties in the very last bit of this episode, but I left it in because I thought it was funny.References:Scientific American: Does Tylenol Use during Pregnancy Cause Autism? What the Research ShowsNext bonus episode: something spooky o0o0o0o0o0o0o0oo0o0oSpecial thanks to sagescroll from the Boonta Vista discord for the Changing of the Garde theme "Not Happy Shaun"!

Monk S2 E11: Mr. Monk and the Three PiesThe Good Doctor S2 E5: CarrotsChanging of the Garde: ~40:00CW for most of The Good Doctor half: general fatphobia and discussion around eating disorders.References:Hedgehog rescue 'overjoyed' it can stay openNext bonus episode: Rain Main (1988)Special thanks to sagescroll from the Boonta Vista discord for the Changing of the Garde theme "Not Happy Shaun"!

Monk S2 E10: Mr. Monk and the PaperboyThe Good Doctor S2 E4: Tough TitmouseChanging of the Garde ~41:00Randy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Monk S2 E9: Mr. Monk and the 12th ManThe Good Doctor S2 E3: 36 HoursChanging of the Garde ~47:00CW for very brief discussion of disordered eating ~ 7-10:00The Good Doctor was actually Good this week. No, I'm serious. Seriously!References: Chris Pratt praises RFK Jr.

Monk S2 E8: Mr. Monk Meets the PlayboyThe Good Doctor S2 E2: Middle GroundChanging of the Garde ~47:00CW: the Good Doctor ep this week is a tone-deaf and ham-fisted exploration of the ethical issues surrounding female genital mutilation in Africa. I wish I was kidding. References:Some actual information on FGM from someone other than David Shore (Amnesty International)."The Girl Generation: Support to the Africa-Led Movement (ALM) to End FGM/C is an ambitious UK government-funded five-year programme that aims to achieve an accelerated reduction in the practice of FGM/C in Ethiopia, Kenya, Senegal, and Somaliland."Join the bonus tier on Patreon for a mere 3 beans per month! Bonus! Episodes!Next bonus episode: August Rush (2007)

Monk S2 E7: Mr. Monk and the Sleeping SuspectThe Good Doctor S2 E1: HelloChanging of the Garde ~53:00Special thanks to Boonta Vista / Savant Garde discord member sagescroll for the theme song "Not Happy Shaun"! Incredible!References:Actually it's something like ~45,000 Americans die each year from lack of healthcare, whereas Jesse said something like 20,000 in the ep. What an oaf!Join the bonus tier on Patreon for a mere 3 beans per month! Bonus! Episodes!

Monk S2 E6: Mr. Monk Goes to the TheaterThe Good Doctor S1 E18: MoreChanging of the Garde ~50:00I have to make a bowel movement.Join the bonus tier on Patreon for a mere 3 beans per month! Bonus! Episodes!

Monk S2 E5: Mr. Monk and the Very, Very Old ManThe Good Doctor S1 E17: SmileChanging of the Garde ~54:00CW: Good Doctor half has references to accusations against Chris D'Elia of sexual assault/abuse.Should have named it "The Bad Doctor".References:Chris D'Elia accused of sexual assault, abuse by women - Los Angeles TimesJoin the bonus tier for a mere 3 beans per monthNext bonus episode: TBD!

Monk S2 E4: Mr. Monk Goes to the CircusThe Good Doctor S1 E16: PainChanging of the Garde ~47:00[clutching tummy]Ouuuuuhhhhhhhhhhh... unnnnghhhh...Join the bonus tier for a mere 3 beans per monthNext bonus episode: TBD!

Monk S2 E3: Mr. Monk Goes to the BallgameThe Good Doctor S1 E15: HeartfeltChanging of the Garde ~44:00CW for Good Doctor half: brief reference to suicideThere- on the horizon! A new Jared rises..Join the bonus tier for a mere 3 beans per monthNext bonus episode: Final Destination(s)

Monk S2 E2: Mr. Monk Goes to MexicoThe Good Doctor S1 E14: SheChanging of the Garde ~40:00Again, The Good Doctor is a real bastard this week, just a heads up. Also, we are sorry for saying "cum" so many times in this episode. Blame David Shore.CW for Good Doctor half: discussions of transphobia, general gender issues, some weird stuff around pregnancy.Donate to Trans LifelineReferences:San Jose Police Union executive director charged with importing fentanylSocially Influenced Sex Change in Anemonefishes – The Rhodes Laboratory

Monk S2 E1: Mr. Monk Goes Back to SchoolThe Good Doctor S1 E13: Seven ReasonsChanging of the Garde ~54:00Just an FYI: this episode gets a little heavy in the back half. Not our fault- blame David Shore.CW for Good Doctor half: discussions of domestic violence, Islamophobia, and the Palestinian genocide.References:U.N. Human Rights Spokesperson Calls Israeli Attack Near Palestinian Aid Hub "Unconscionable"David Shore's gross post about civilian casualties in PalestineDavid Shore calls out WGA for not publicly backing IsraelFreddie Highmore speaks for Autism SpeaksNext bonus episode: Mercury Rising (1998) starring Bruce Willis.Join the ⁠Surgical Residency Program⁠* for a mere $3/month to access all the bonus eps.Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠! @savantgardepod*Not a real medical accreditation.

Monk S1 E13: Mr. Monk and the AirplaneThe Good Doctor S1 E12: Islands pt. 2Changing of the Garde ~48:00Pete and Repeat were in a boat...Next bonus episode: Mercury Rising (1998) starring Bruce Willis.Join the Surgical Residency Program* for a mere $3/month to access all the bonus eps. Follow us on ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠! @savantgardepod*Not a real medical accreditation.

Monk S1 E12: Mr. Monk and the Red-Headed StrangerThe Good Doctor S1 E11: Islands pt. 1Changing of the Garde ~43:00It was the best of Monks, it was the worst of Murphs.Next bonus episode: The Accountant (2016) starring Ben AffleckFollow us on ⁠instagram⁠! @savantgardepod

Monk S1 E11: Mr. Monk and the EarthquakeThe Good Doctor S1 E10: SacrificesChanging of the Garde ~41:00Bonus episodes now live! We watched The Aviator (2004).Become a surgeon and access bonus episodes for a mere 3 beans per month.Follow us on instagram! @savantgardepod

Monk S1 E10: Mr. Monk Takes a VacationThe Good Doctor S1 E9: IntangiblesChanging of the Garde ~29:00Listener Q&A! ~1:05:00I'd like to tell you that at least ONE of this week's shows does NOT contain uncomfortable racial stereotypes... alas......Bonus episodes coming soon!Follow us on instagram! @savantgardepod

Monk S1 E9: Mr. Monk and the Marathon ManThe Good Doctor S1 E8: AppleChanging of the Garde ~37:00Go, Adrian! Get him!Misc references:Fergus, Thomas A. "Mental contamination and scrupulosity: Evidence of unique associations among Catholics and Protestants." Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders 3, no. 3 (2014): 236-242.

Monk S1 E8: Mr. Monk and the Other WomanThe Good Doctor S1 E7: 22 StepsChanging of the Garde ~44:00That's Jared!

Monk S1 E7: Mr. Monk and the Billionaire MuggerThe Good Doctor S1 E6: Not FakeChanging of the Garde ~41:00Wahh!

Monk S1 65: Mr. Monk Goes to the AsylumGood Doctor S1 E5: Point Three PercentCHANGING OF THE GARDE: ~26:00Just FYI- fair amount of tapeworm in this episode

Monk S1 E5: Mr. Monk Goes to the CarnivalGood Doctor S1 E4: Pipes CHANGING OF THE GARDE: ~34:00If nerves are like pipes, everybody at St. Bonaventure Hospital is laying some serious nerve this week!

Monk S1 E4: Mr. Monk Meets Dale the WhaleGood Doctor S1 E3: Oliver CHANGING OF THE GARDE: ~36:30Randy, you need to get in the EVA.

Monk S1 E3: Mr. Monk and the PsychicGood Doctor S1 E2: Mount RushmoreCHANGING OF THE GARDE: ~30:40Shaun smells a fart in this one, on purpose.

Monk S1 E1 + E2Good Doctor S1 E1CHANGING OF THE GARDE: ~36:30Welcome to the first episode of Savant Garde! In this episode, Lucy (Boonta Vista, autism) and Jesse (Sludgefest, OCD) and discuss the pilots of two unforgettable television programs: Monk, starring Tony Shalhoub as Adrian Monk, and The Good Doctor, starring Freddy Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy.Watch both shows along with us! Or just watch one of them. Or watch neither-- we're not your boss!We're going to cover one episode of each show per episode of the pod. See the "Changing of the Garde" above for the timestamp of the switch.See u next week, monkdoctors!!Resources:Autism Self Advocacy Network⁠Autism Self Advocacy Network NZ and AustraliaMiscellaneous:That book Jesse was talking about: Brain Lock: Free Yourself from Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior, by Jeffrey M. Schwartz M.D.