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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to the Bridgerton season 3 finale, episode 3.08 - Into The Light. In this episode, we chat why this episode was way too neat, why the side plot with Bennington was a MAJOR miscalculation, and we have an INSTANT Mary & Blake Media Hall of Fame Call, as well as moment.

In this episode, Rhys and Felicity dive into the details of Charmander Stats, Moves, Evolution & Locations.  Discover the traits of this small, orange lizard with a flame on its tail, marking it as a fire type. Learn about its Blaze ability, which powers up its fire moves when health is low, and its diverse attacks like Scratch, Ember, and Flamethrower. Standing at 2’00” and weighing 18.7 lbs, Cha...

Mary & Blake chat about House Of The Dragon Episode 2.07 - The Red Sowing. We discuss why the dragon selection scene was so compelling, but also devoid of any tension, why Alicent continues to have the best scenes of the show, and why Team Black needs a waaaaayyy better HR team and onboarding system...

In this episode, Rhys and Felicity dive into the details of Venusaur Stats, Moves, Evolution & Locations.  Discover its Grass/Poison type traits, Overgrow ability, and powerful moves like Vine Whip and Solar Beam. Learn about its evolution from Ivysaur and potential to Mega Evolve into Mega Venusaur. Explore Venusaur's size (6'07", 220.5 lbs) and how it compares to a small alligator. Hear Rhys and...

Mary & Blake chat about House Of The Dragon Episode 2.06 - Smallfolk. We discuss why the show does really well at what it's great at, but really fumbles badly in the plot, the necessity of the kiss and if it helps inform the characters at all, and why Blake was a L'Oreal kid, and grew up thinking Tampax was candy...

Mary & Blake chat about House Of The Dragon Episode 2.05 - Regent. We discuss the writer's unique journey, highlight the spectacular craft on display from the production team (especially the editing and sound mixing) and why creepy people belong together...

Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.07 - Joining Of Hands. In this episode, we chat how the most interesting aspect of this episode is Colin's POV, if Whistledown is the true villain in all of Bridgerton, and why "Sharks Gotta Swim."

Mary & Blake chat about House Of The Dragon Episode 2.04 - The Red Dragon And The Gold. We we raise a glass to Rhaenys, talk about how this episode and the last are better each other because of context, why the motivations for all the characters are clearly defined, and why we STILL can't get over that movie Wild Mountain Thyme...

Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.06 - Romancing Mister Bridgerton. In this episode, we chat the downfalls of lackluster side stories and spinning wheels on the plot, why Penelope and Cressida are basically the same character, and why Blake's favorite Needle Drop moment from the show yet made him lose his mind for his Queen...

In this episode, Rhys and Felicity dive into the details of Ivysaur Stats, Moves, Evolution & Locations.  Discover fascinating details about this Grass/Poison type Pokémon, from its distinctive teal color and blossoming rose to its powerful Overgrow ability.

Join Rhys and Felicity for the debut episode of Pokémon Pokedex! As lifelong Pokémon enthusiasts and seasoned podcasters, they're thrilled to share their love for all things Pokémon with fellow fans. In this episode, Rhys and Felicity dive into the details of Bulbasaur, the first Pokémon in the Pokédex.

Mary & Blake chat about House Of The Dragon Episode 2.03 - The Burning Mill. We discuss why this show is starting to feel more like Game Of Thrones but is also setting itself apart from GOT at the same time, making the best scene yet in all of House Of The Dragon (and the one of the best in the GOT universe), and why Mary absolutely CANNOT get any of these names right...

Mary & Blake chat about House Of The Dragon Episode 2.02 - Rhaenyra The Cruel. We discuss why Ser Criston is the absolute WORST, but also why that makes him the best, establishing a visual grammar to make your show stand out, and why Daemon has suddenly become Bobby Kennedy Jr.

Mary & Blake chat about House Of The Dragon Episode 2.01 - "A Son For A Son". We discuss why the show wants to have its cake and it eat it too, the dynamic marketing strategy for season 2, we introduce a new segment, why Criston Cole might be the most unlikeable and interesting character, expanding the visual palette of the show, and why Mary can't get Elf off the brain...

Mary & Blake review Bridgerton Season 3 Episode 5, “Tick Tock,” as Polin gets engaged, Eloise gives Penelope a deadline, Cressida makes her move, and the mirror scene changes everything. In this episode, we chat why this show has succeeded in humanizing it's characters amidst the plot mechanics, important visual cues for subtext, and why engagement parties are just so damn awkward...especially our...

Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.04 - Old Friends. In this episode, why Lord Debling is the best and the worst, the final test before a character breaks their stasis, and why we are making a shirt that says, "Hyacinth Knows All"...

Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.03 - Forces Of Nature. In this episode, we chat the prominent use of subtext in many different scenes, the antagonist/protagonist relationship shared between Cressida and Penelope, and why Mary will only refer to Benedict as "Bennington" from now on.

Mary & Blake review Bridgerton Season 3 Episode 2, “How Bright The Moon,” as Penelope begins Colin’s lessons, Eloise and Cressida test their new friendship, Francesca catches the queen’s eye, and Polin finally gets its first kiss. In this episode, we chat the parallel stories between the Mondriches and the Bridgertons, the push and pull dialogue between Eloise and Cressida, and why Blake actually...

Mary & Blake discuss everything YOU have wanted to say to us, and answer all your questions in this listener feedback episode. In this episode, we discuss if Draco has been brave, or just fearful, our favorite books/chapters from Harry Potter, and if a dragon could actually eat a dementor! Plus much more.

Mary & Blake review Bridgerton Season 3 Episode 1, “Out Of The Shadows,” as Penelope steps into society with a new look, Colin returns as a fake rake, Eloise joins the winning side, and Lord Debling enters the chat. In this episode, we chat the emotional math behind Eloise's choices, if Penelope is a likable character, the dynamic behind parallel facades between Colin And Pen, why Mary & Blake Com...

Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to chapter 26 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix - Seen And Unforseen. In this episode, we discuss one of Blake's favorite scene transitions in this entire book, the nature of rebellion and how hit it can manifest in many different forms, and why Mary has a Chernobyl sized take about a certain baby...

Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to chapter 25 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix - The Beetle At Bay. In this episode, we discuss why Cho and Harry should have never been together, why you need characters like Pansy Parkinson to push Harry, and why Bluey is way funnier than Blake expected...

Mary & Blake discuss and breakdown the Bridgerton season 3 trailer. In this episode, we chat the noticeable difference in how this season is shot, all the glow ups, and why we are ready for some gardens to be in bloom.

Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to chapter 24 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix - Occlumency. In this special episode, we're in the car on the way home from watching the total eclipse that just happened! We discuss whether or not Dumbledore and Snape have Harry's best interests at heart, if Sirius was doing the right thing as a guardian, and why New England is a vortex...

Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to chapter 23 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix - Christmas At The Closed Ward. We chat the nature of friendship and the roles the trio share with each other, how much Alice is truly aware of Neville, and why Blake breaks because of one VERY special character...