Geek Between the Lines

This week, we tackle defiance in The Hunger Games, looking at Katniss (gasp!), emotional vs. premeditated acts, gender norms, and a missed opportunity with Madge. If you enjoy this episode, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweenthelines . Every dollar helps keep the podcast sustainable! Another great way to help the podcast is b...

This week, we discuss hope in our Lord of the Rings episode. When we aren’t accidentally using each other’s talking points, we look at the impact the ring has on hope, take a critical eye to the Council of Elrond, and don’t bring the episode to a close before Chris accuses Brittany of being like Saruman. If you enjoy this episode, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons for just $1 per month...

Now that Brittany is back in town, you finally get to hear about fear in our Harry Potter podcast episode. We discuss the Voldemort taboo, if Lupin is as wise as we’re meant to think he is, why boggarts should really be hiding in a closet, and ultimately conclude #fearcomplicated. If you enjoy this episode, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreo...

“I think you have to make a choice, at a certain point, of the man you want to be. And I tell you that at that time you need a parent or a friend. And if you’ve learnt to hate your parent by then and you have no friends, then you’re all alone. And being alone – that’s so hard. I was alone, and it sent me to a truly dark place, for a long time. Tom Riddle was also a lonely child. You may not unders...

This week, we discuss commitment in our Star Wars podcast episode. We look at the Galen Orso, the dueling commitments of some of the Jedi, and Chris and Brittany put their Political Science and Biblical Studies (respectively) degrees to work. If you enjoy this episode, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweenthelines . Every dolla...

This week we have another Sorting Chat episode, this time looking at the protagonists from the Original Star Wars Trilogy. A few of the characters would do well in multiple houses, and some of our sorting might surprise you, because we have a very brave, loyal, and resourceful bunch of rebels here. Disclaimer: The second half of this week’s show has some audio quality issues - sorry, and next week...

This week, we discuss community in our Avatar: The Last Airbender and Legend of Kora podcast episode. We look at the growing pains of Team Avatar, think about how much individualism can exist in community, and unexpectedly consider wagging a finger at Tenzin. If you enjoy this episode, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweentheli...

This week, we discuss ignorance in our Hunger Games podcast episode. We dive into how ignorance is used by power structures, where the movies miss the point (basically, we're the Capitol), and the similarities and differences of the ignorance of the oppressed and oppressors. If you enjoy this episode, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/...

We don't have a full episode for you this week, but we have the first installment of our Sorting Chat a bonus series! This week, we sort the Fellowship of the Ring into their Hogwarts Houses, finding more Gryffindor/Slytherin hybrids than we expected along with the Hufflepuffiest Hufflepuff to ever Hufflepuff. If you enjoy this episode, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons for just $1 per...

In this episode, we discuss death in our The Lord of the Rings. We touch on nine characters (but not the ones you might expect), the deaths of orcs, the afterlife, and Arwen's choice to stay with Aragorn. If you enjoy this episode, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweenthelines . Every dollar helps keep the podcast sustainable!...

This week, we discuss passion in our Harry Potter podcast episode! We talk about passions of the Hogwarts houses, how the Weasley's passions conflict, and why Hermione is basically just the best person and character ever. If you enjoy this episode, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweenthelines . Every dollar helps keep the podc...

This week, we discuss agency in our Star Wars podcast episode! We talk a lot about the agency of droids in the galaxy, and also touch on slavery, personality, clones, the Force, and lots more! Plus, we answer our first ever audience question! If you enjoy this episode, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweenthelines . Every dolla...

This week, we discuss belief in our Avatar: The Last Airbender podcast episode. We note how belief can be used by those in power, examine how religious beliefs are practised in a fantastic world, and crave seeing how change in the Fire Nation would have played out. If you enjoy this episode, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetwee...

This week we have a chaos in the Hunger Games podcast episode for you! We discuss how leaders use chaos to gain control, the role of chaos in the games, and the effects of living through chaotic times on people and societies. If you enjoy this episode, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweenthelines . Every dollar helps keep the...

This week we discuss love in The Lord of the Rings, including the familial love of Denethor and Sons, the love between Sam and Frodo, whether love requires action, and how the Ring represents the absence of love in favor of selfishness. If you enjoy this episode, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweenthelines . Every dollar help...

On this week's episode of Geek Critique we discuss pride in Harry Potter, looking at how pride separates people from one another, the pride in one's House or family, and how the pride of Hippogriffs can reflect the character of people in the real and wizarding worlds. If you enjoy this episode, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbet...

This week's episode is about class in Star Wars, where we discuss how Anakin's attitudes change with his class, where stormtroopers are recruited from, and why Chewie doesn't get a medal at the end of Episode IV. Also, this podcast has spoilers for Solo: A Star Wars Story, so make sure you watch the film before you listen! If you enjoy this episode, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons for...

On this week's podcast, we look at doubt in Avatar: The Last Airbender, comparing the lives of Zuko and Azula, discussing how doubt can be beneficial, and highlighting how doubt or belief in others can be strengthening. Make sure to subscribe and give us a rating, and let us know what you think at geekbetween@gmail.com or our website: https://geekbetweenthelines.wixsite.com/podcast Please follow u...

This week our hosts talk about justice in the Hunger Games, comparing Gale and Peeta (of course), discussing if reality TV can have an effect on social justice, and developing a new headcannon regarding Katniss' final decision. Make sure to subscribe and give us a rating, and let us know what you think at geekbetween@gmail.com or our website: https://geekbetweenthelines.wixsite.com/podcast Please...

This week we discuss leadership in Lord of the Rings, comparing characters in the films and the books, lamenting the lack of female representation, and mispronouncing character names along the way. Make sure to subscribe and give us a rating, and let us know what you think at geekbetween@gmail.com or our website: https://geekbetweenthelines.wixsite.com/podcast Please follow us on social media, too...

This week we discuss ignorance in Harry Potter, talking about the unfair treatment of Muggles and House-Elves, how ignorance can be helpful, and the character growth we see in the books. Make sure to subscribe and give us a rating, and let us know what you think at geekbetween@gmail.com or our website: https://geekbetweenthelines.wixsite.com/podcast If you enjoy this episode, consider becoming one...

In our first episode we discuss hope in Star Wars, experiment with a sign-off, and Chris probably compliments us too much. Make sure to subscribe and give us a rating, and let us know what you think at geekbetween@gmail.com or our website: https://geekbetweenthelines.wixsite.com/podcast Please follow us on social media, too: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/geekbetweenthelines Pinterest : htt...