1.19: Hot Dogs

A LONG TIME AGO ON VERONICA MARS: Someone called Mandy has lost her dog and wants Veronica to find him. Even though Veronica’s busy enough trying to find out why Weevil broke into Lilly Kane’s bedroom the other night. Logan’s sister Trina has a boyfriend who is bad news. But Mr Bad News himself Aaron Echolls is there to deal some very bad news to Trina’s boyfriend’s face. Veronica breaks up with Deputy Leo, but they stay friends - so he can carry on doing favours for her, great, lucky him. Join Jenny Owen Youngs and Helen Zaltzman to investigate Veronica Mars Season 1 Episode 19: Hot Dogs, and consider such mysteries as why you’d be pleased to see supersmart teen detective Veronica Mars when you’re running a dognapping scheme that you presumably do not want her to bust, as well as Wishbone’s outfits, and Judy Blume’s Forever as an educational resource. See more about this episode, and a transcript, at the podcast’s official site VMIpod.com/1-19. Content note: Veronica Mars contains heavy themes, and this episode includes discussions violence, abusive families and abusive relationships. This episode was edited and mixed by Zach McNees; the music is by Martin Austwick and Jenny Owen Youngs; the logo is by Hrishikesh Hirway; Lo Dodds gives us the LoDown. Distributed by PRX.org. Find the show @VMIpod on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook and wave a Snausage under our noses. We also have new MERCH! Check it out at hellomerch.com/collections/veronica-mars-investigations. This month, VMI is sponsored by: Zola, the easiest way to plan your wedding, invite guests, and set up your gift registry. Build your free wedding website on Zola and get $50 toward your registry. Go to zola.com/veronica and get started today. Buffy bedding: comforters, pillows and sheets made from super-soft, hypoallergenic and sustainable eucalyptus fiber. For $20 off your Buffy bedding, visit Buffy.co and enter ​the code VERONICA. Lola,100% cotton menstrual care products available by customisable subscription. For 30% off your first month’s subscription, visit mylola.com and enter the code VERONICA when you subscribe. Feals, premium CBD delivered to your door. Become a member today at Feals.com/VERONICA and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping.

Om Podcasten

Jenny Owen Youngs and Helen Zaltzman have investigated every episode of Veronica Mars. Find @VMIpod on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook; the show’s official home is VMIpod.com. FYI: there were spoilers for the episode being discussed, but not for events that happen later in the series.