Ian Simmons launched Kicking the Seat in 2009, one week after seeing Nora Ephron’s Julie & Julia. His wife proposed blogging as a healthier outlet for his anger than red-faced, twenty-minute tirades (Ian is no longer allowed to drive home from the movies).
The Kicking the Seat Podcast followed three years later and, despite its “undiscovered gem” status, Ian thoroughly enjoys hosting film critic discussions, creating themed shows, and interviewing such luminaries as Gaspar Noé, Rachel Brosnahan, Amy Seimetz, and Richard Dreyfuss.
Ian is a member of the Chicago Film Critics Association. He also has a family, a day job, and conflicted feelings about referring to himself in the third person.
Frustrated by his inability to change his field of study at Caltech and overwhelmed by Leonard and Penny's engagement, Sheldon decides to leave Pasadena on a train journey of self-discovery.
Voiced by Carol Ann Susi, her first name, "Debbie," is finally revealed in this episode. 💡 Trivia & Reception The Status Quo Combustion | The Big Bang Theory Wiki [S7E24] The Status Quo Combustion
" The Status Quo Combustion " is the dramatic seventh-season finale of , originally aired on May 15, 2014. It serves as a major turning point for Sheldon Cooper, whose deep-seated aversion to change is pushed to a breaking point. Key Plot Developments Frustrated by his inability to change his field
A fire destroys Stuart’s comic book store, stripping Sheldon of another familiar comfort and leaving Stuart’s future uncertain. It serves as a major turning point for
Mrs. Wolowitz breaks her leg, leading to a revolving door of caretakers and mounting pressure on Howard and Bernadette. Notable Characters & Guest Stars
Played by Christine Baranski , Leonard's mother reacts coldly to the engagement news, having already heard it from Sheldon.
Leonard and Penny announce their engagement, but the celebration is briefly overshadowed by Raj revealing he finally had sex with Emily.