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For Ramifications , Britt and Chris laugh about Margo's inability to say 'please,' talking beavers demanding dental care, and another return of Mayakovsky. They also discuss Alice returning to her human body, ideas of fate and being a good person, and the POVs of side-lined Kady and banished Eliot. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our...

For The Rattening , Britt and Chris have fun venturing into the Underworld. They discuss Julia reuniting with the Free Traders, Eliot getting kicked out of Fillory, and Librarian Zelda shutting Penny down in the most devastating way. They also explore the themes of control, and the POVs of Eliot, Julia, and Senator Gaines. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app!...

For The Girl Who Told Time , Britt and Chris gush over Julia being a part of the Knowledge Discipline. They also discuss getting to know the Library better, a recent change in Fen's character motivations, and the big consequences of deals that were made in previous episodes. They wrap up the episode exploring the POVs of stressed wedding-planner-Eliot and remorseful shadeless-Julia. Please tell a...

There's no episode this week due to some extenuating circumstances. Unfortunately not Magicians circumstances. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content, become one of our amazing patrons to get more of it for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweenthelines Every dollar helps keep the podcast going! You can also...

For Lesser Evils, Britt and Chris laugh about the Les Miserables musical number as "rulers done gonna rumble," as well as discuss the yikes Fairy deal and the kidnapping of a US demi-god Senator. They also explore the constant 'lesser evil' dilemmas the cast grapple with, and think about the POVs of Eliot, Margo, and Kady in this episode. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a r...

For Word As Bond , Britt and Chris discuss no-shade-Julia VS niffin-Alice, anglerbeasts and sexist dryads, the Library's million year contract, and a viewfinder that makes Chris' mind go sparkly. They also discuss the theme of freedom in this episode, and the POVs of new Librarian Penny and struggling High Queen Margo. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If...

It's bank heist time! For Plan B, Britt and Chris enjoy all things magical heist, including 15sec rewinds, doing it for "an evil demi-god abortion," and the only one in the team who can't do magic charging a Battle Magician. They also discuss magical eugenics books, the mudang, "brain police," and the POVs of Julia and niffin-Alice. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave...

Britt and Chris discuss The Cock Barrens (oh this show 🙈), thinking about Loria, the map-maker Benedict, illusion magic, Dana trying to force Julia to stay pregnant, and Alice's mother not understanding Alice. They also explore the POVs of Margo the Destroyer and Penny the Walking Plot Twist. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our conte...

Britt and Chris discuss Cheat Day , focusing on the FU Fighters, Mayakovsky and Penny's amusing relationship, Quentin attempting to live like a Muggle, and Julia trying to access healthcare. The explore the ideas of giving up magic, along with the POVs of Quentin and Eliot. They also point out some of the differences between the first book and the show thus far. Please tell a geeky friend about us...

Britt and Chris cover The Flying Forest , discussing Fillory Clinton, Eliot's #doppelbanger, the White Lady, and the many problems with Children of Earth 'ruling' Fillory. They think about the POVs of Julia, Margo, and Penny, and also explore the themes of romanticized adventure epics, trying to live two lives at once, and the question of how much you have to lose to no longer be yourself. Please...

Britt and Chris jump into Divine Elimination , discussing the hilarious royal curse, Ember's poo prank and the carelessness of gods, and the final thoughtful actions of our Fillorian monarchs. They also spend time with babysitter Penny and with the last thoughts of Alice, Marina, and Martin. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content...

Discussing Hotel Spa Potions , Britt and Chris laugh about Martin singing, Eliot saying "royal dung," and Penny having no time for whimsy. They explore the POVs of Marina and Fen in S2E2, and also talk about queer royalty, Fillory's Wellspring, Penny's poor hands, and the problem of Martin not being more important than the problem of Reynard. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave...

Britt and Chris jump into Season 2 discussing the group's journey over the rainbow bridge and their meaningful coronation. They also explore the library armory, Penny's experiences at Chatwin's Torrent, the idea of severing a person's shade, and that old classic - misogyny. The end the episode thinking about the POVs of Alice Quinn and Martin Chatwin. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave...

Thinking over the entire first season, Britt and Chris share their favorite moments of magic use in the show so far (pretty much travel and cocktails). They also explore new character revelations and how The Magicians dismantles the idea of a Chosen One and puts emphasis on individual choices. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our conte...

For the Season 1 Finale, Britt and Chris discuss the quirks of Fillory and delights of Ember. 🐏 They also explore Marina's support of Julia and Martin Chatwin's return to the Writing Room. They then wrap up the episode with the POVs of unchosen Quentin and very chosen Eliot. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content, become one of...

It's time loop time! 🔁 For Thirty-Nine Graves , Britt and Chris discuss the time loop revelation, faith in Our Lady Underground, the threesome aftermath, and amusing things Margo prepared for battle. They also wonder why Penny ships are so compelling before exploring the POVs of Julia and Margo. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our co...

Discussing Remedial Battle Magic , Britt and Chris cover everything from bottling emotions, to summoning gods, to Penny looking damn handsome for someone who just had a heart attack. They also explore the POVs of #UnluckyPenny and struggling besties Eliot and Margo as everyone prepares to fight the Beast. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enj...

In discussing Homecoming , Britt and Chris explore Alice and Quentin's relationship problems, Penny's resourcefulness, and the show's introduction to the Neitherlands and the Library. They also think about Richard's Free Trader group and the POVs of Margo(lem) and Alice's mom, Stephanie. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content, be...

This episode on The Writing Room is extra long for obvious reasons. Britt and Chris delight in the joys of Julia returning to herself, ghostbuster historians, and Penny retelling Jane's unpublished Fillory Book 6. They also explore the heavier topics of child abuse, medical assistance in dying, and when the creators of your favorite series are monstrous. Please tell a geeky friend about us and lea...

In discussing The Strangled Heart , Britt and Chris explore Quentin being a stalker, Richard's new theory of magic, emotional vulnerability, and Penny and Quentin's changing relationship. They also think about POVs of a very sad Eliot and a very uncomfortable Alice. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content, become one of our amazin...

Britt and Chris cover The Mayakovsky Circumstance , discussing Brakebills South, insect mind control, djinn, Julia's family history, and of course the cruelly hilarious Mayakovsky. They also explore the POVs of Qunetin and Kady. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content, become one of our amazing patrons to get more of it for just $...

Britt and Chris discuss Impractical Applications , laughing over fabulous quotes (including "Is someone being creepy on purpose?"), Eliot's histrionics, and The Trials. They also explore orientalism, the power of secrets, and the POVs of Penny and Kady. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your app! If you really enjoy our content, become one of our amazing patrons t...

For Mendings, Major and Minor , Britt and Chris discuss cancer puppy, welters shenanigans, and magical mentors. They also explore how magic can't solve all problems, and think about the POVs of Alice and -- oddly enough -- Pete. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content, become one of our amazing patrons to get more of it for just $...

In discussing "The World in the Walls," Britt and Chris touch on psychiatric hospital representation in pop culture, Quentin's subconscious thoughts, the dangers of magic, and the similarities between Julia and the Madness Maker. They also go deeper into the POVs of Quentin, Penny, and Marina. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy...

For Consequences of Advanced Spellcasting , Britt and Chris discuss Brakebills disciplines, Quentin and Julia's confrontation at the safehouse, and a vast new primary source database of the dead. They also explore the POVs of Penny and Quentin, as well as the hilarious moment when Quentin hides behind a tree. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really...