Grab your waffles, Upper East Siders — this week we’re serving up a special treat! Leif and Steve are joined by Gossip Girl royalty: director/producer Norman Buckley and the iconic Caroline Lagerfelt (a.k.a. CeCe Rhodes).

We go behind the scenes of the Upper East Side to talk about:

✨ Norman’s approach to directing some of the series’ most memorable episodes

✨ Caroline’s experience bringing Serena’s glamorous grandmother to life

✨ Fun set stories, character insights, and how Gossip Girl became a cultural phenomenon

✨ Why the show still resonates years later with old fans and new watchers alike

Whether you’re a longtime fan or tuning in for your first rewatch, this episode is full of juicy insider tea you won’t want to miss.

Press play and let’s brunch Gossip Girl style! 🥂

Norman Buckley

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0118665/

@norbuck on all Social Medial

http://normanbuckley.com

Caroline Lagerfelt

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0481222/

@mslagerfelt on social media.

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Produced by Leif Capicola and Steve Marchion. 

Edited and mixed by Leif Capicola.

The Gossip Girl Theme Performed By Steve Marchion.