This week, Friends and Girls tackles a major heavy-hitter in early ‘00s pop-punk, NEW FOUND GLORY’s seminal ode to first loves, broken hearts and potentially toxic bromances, 2002’s Sticks and Stones. Yes, they may have been a little too enthusiastic with the cargo shorts, studded belts and terrycloth wristbands, but goddamn it if those boys can’t write a mean three-chord pop song. Follow Cameron and Jill on this trip down memory lane as they dissect exactly why NFG hit us so hard in the feels during out pubescent years, their legendary episode of MTV Cribs, and Cameron’s high school (and current, who are we actually kidding) crush on bassist Ian.

DISCLAIMER: Trigger warning—this episode we tackle the pretty serious subject of sexual assault, so if that’s not something you want to experience, we understand if you want to sit this one out. Also, quick legal disclaimer that all the charges we discuss remain alleged, we are not lawyers nor legal professionals so... bear that in mind!