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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...

Britt and Chris discuss what happens in The Source of Magic , including Julia's inquisitive mind, academic institutions' response to on-campus tragedies, and Penny and Quentin's amusing animosity. They also think about the POVs of Eliot and Margo and the idea of magic coming from pain instead of talent. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you really...

Britt and Chris begin their new watch-through of The Magicians TV show, beginning with the pilot, Unauthorized Magic . They discuss Quentin as a unique protagonist, Eliot's memorable first pose, and the show's striking introduction to the Beast. They also explore the POVs of Julia and Penny and the ideas of garden paths and quarter life crises. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a revie...

Britt and Chris discuss Squid Game in the aftermath of their Hunger Games read-through. They explore ideas of capitalism, exploitation, generosity, agency, and even the design of games themselves. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you really enjoy our content, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons and get even more of it for just $1 per mont...

In this final Hunger Games episode, Britt and Chris discuss meaningful thoughts on the triolgy, including narrative threads and new insights they've gained along the way. They also put a spotlight on characters who they've come to understand differently during this reread, like Cressida and even Snow. Get their anti-capitalist/climate change resource list here : https://bit.ly/post-hg-resources Pl...

In this final Mockingjay chapter episode, Britt and Chris discuss Snow's death, Plutarch's new singing show, Chris falling into a love trap, and Britt having some problems with the epilogue. They also explore the POVs of Peeta and Greasy Sae, along with many other fascinating parts of the end of this great book. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if yo...

In the second to last chapter, Britt and Chris discuss changes in Effie after imprisonment, Peeta finally being quintessentially Peeta again, victors still being used even after the fall of the Capitol, and Gale's Nice Guy™️ attitude. They also explore the POVs of Coin, Annie, and Katniss' mom, along with many aspects of the real world like the practice of Fambul Tok. Please tell a geeky friend ab...

This week, Britt and Chris explore Katniss' isolation, inability to celebrate the fall of the Capitol, and her calling herself a fire-mutt in the aftermath of Prim's death. They also explore the POVs of Coin, Snow, Delly, and Paylor, as well as find parallels between the chapter and pay-to-stay jails, conversion disorder, and bias in healthcare. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a revi...

Britt and Chris discuss the final war chapter as the crew makes a last push to Snow's mansion. They focus on the affection Katniss shows Tigris, and the POVs of Gale, Haymitch, Johanna, and displaced Capitol citizens. They also explore the topics of refugees, violence on all sides of war, and, "natural" disasters. Britt mentioned Miry's List and you can learn more about the org here: htt...

This week, Britt and Chris discuss Katniss as a narrator, the Everlark relationship, thrift stores in the Capitol, and the complexities and contingencies of history. They also explore the POVs of Tigris and Cressida. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you really enjoy our content, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons and get even more of it...