Geek Between the Lines

The episode Britt has been dreading is here, but it turned out quite meaningful. Finnick is truly the focal point – and rightly so. In addition to discussing Finnick and his death, Britt and Chris explore Katniss' empathy and vulnerability, persons with disabilities in warzones, cheapening in capitalism, and the POVs of Cressida, Peeta, and even Snow during the sewage siege. Please tell a geeky fr...

Britt and Chris discuss Snow and Coin's broadcasts to Panem, Katniss being emotionally removed, the Capitol hoarding food, and sexy sewage systems™️. They also explore the POVs of Peeta, Snow, Pollux, and District 13 soldiers. 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 m...

This week, Britt and Chris discuss Katniss' empathy and strategic mind, government conspiracies, who is really on Katniss' side, questionable technology, and Coin's intentions behind sending Peeta to Squad 451. They also explore the POVs of Effie, Finnick, Cressida, and general Capitol citizens. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you really enjoy ou...

Britt and Chris answer fun HG-related questions as happy break before the holidays. Find out which characters they'd want to be friends with, who they'd choose as president, what storyline they'd request from Suzanne Collins, what actor they'd want to swap into the movies, and much more! Britt even comes up with a new phrase that is sure to catch on. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a...

This week, Britt and Chris discuss the battle propos, prison reports, actual CIA mind-control attempts, and lists compiled by Peeta and Katniss. They also appreciate Jackson and Finnick and explore the POVs of Boggs, the film crew, Haymitch, and Peeta. 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 amaz...

This week, Britt and Chris explore victor experiences, Coin wanting to downgrade Katniss to a soldier in new propos, Katniss’ significant change in her sense of self, US gun policies, and a bit of US and Russian military history. They also discuss the POVs of Haymitch, Peeta, and Johanna. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you really enjoy our conte...

Britt and Chris discuss Katniss wanting revenge, happy Finnick, Johanna's therapy, Palestinian Ahmad Manasra, District 13 rankings, and hunger (woah). They also think about the POV of evil-mutt Peeta and Chris' poor flirting history. 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...

Britt and Chris discuss Finnick and Annie's wedding, Katniss' self image, justifications for violence, the opioid crisis, and holiday celebrations. They also explore the POVs of both Johanna and Haymitch. Donation to 3 Indigenous orgs: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/landback Indigenous Ally Action Toolkit: bit.ly/RTactiontoolkit Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your pod...

Still in District 2 this week, Britt and Chris discuss Katniss' radical empathy in a time of war, the Nut, what weapon Gale is using, a bit of Indonesian history, and even a Samwise Gamgee quote. They also explore the POVs of Lyme and Gale, and Chris concludes he doesn't want to be a Gale. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you really enjoy our cont...

Britt and Chris discuss Peeta's hijacking, Prim advocating for Katniss, District 2's mining history, Capitol executions, and even some cute fanfic ideas! They also think about the POVs of Delly, Prim, and Sejanus (yes, of course Britt brings him in). 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 amazin...

This is such an important Finnick episode and Britt and Chris spend a good amount of time discussing several facets of comercial sexual exploitation, pimping, and how they relate to this beloved character's experiences. Your podcast hosts also discuss Haymitch at his best, Snow's use of poison, and the POVs of Beetee, Johanna, and Capitol citizens reacting to all the revealed secrets. Plus, Katnis...

This week, Britt and Chris discuss Snow sending Katniss roses, Katniss' mental health, kitty games, stimming, sedatives, poultry farming, and Finnick being the best. They also explore the POVs of Haymitch and District 13 residents stuck in the bunker with Katniss. 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...

Britt and Chris discuss Gale and Bogg's thoughtfulness, Katniss' empathy, Haymitch's growl, and the POVs of Johanna, Prim, and Capitol citizens. They also explore how elements of this chapter have parallels to our words regarding atomic bombs, Thailand's disaster preparedness, and school shooting drills. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you really...

This week, Britt and Chris spend a lot of time with "The Hanging Tree" and its role in District 12. They also explore Gale's complicity with those trying to use Katniss, Snow disguising lies as truth, the considerateness of Katniss, and the POVs of Finnick, Haymitch, and Cressida. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you really enjoy our con...

Woah, Britt and Chris finally have a Mockingjay episode on two whole chapters! They discuss the film crew's bravery, Gale never underestimating the cruelty of the Capitol, war propaganda, the fire-bombings of Tokyo, and textile disasters in our own world. They also consider Haymitch eating Katniss' lunch and explore the POVs of Paylor and people in the districts seeing rebel propos for the first t...

This week, Britt and Chris discuss the pros and cons of Haymitch's propo brainstorming session, Bogg's humor, people being in debt in the Capitol, Dalton from District 10, and invisible disabilities. They also explore the current POVs of Coin and Fulvia, plus the past POV of Cinna when he made Katniss' mockingjay suit. Use code GEEKOUT for 15% off the Middle Earth Creative Retreat: https://www.lac...

This week, Britt and Chris discuss Finnick's experience with exploitation, Fulvia's reaction to Katniss' scar, kids' water guns and US society being saturated in weapons, hunting for sport, and the rebel slogan (😂). They also explore Beetee and Octavia's POVs in Chapter 5 and wonder about how much contact District 13 had with the Capitol before the plot ensued. Tolkien fans! Join in the Middle Ea...

Between the captivity and torture of the Prep Team, ideas of loving the Other, and disparities in medical care, Britt and Chris have a lot to discuss! In this episode, they also think about the POVs and philosophies of Gale and District 13 residents. 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 amazin...

This week, Britt and Chris discuss Cinna and Katniss' friendship, Coin finding Katniss irksome, keeping a cat in District 13, and "Red Scare" propaganda. They also explore the POVs of Prim, Plutarch, and Coin in this chapter. 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 g...

In this first episode of the Mockingjay read-through, Britt and Chris explore changes in Katniss, Peeta's interview, District 13 culture, refugee and displaced experiences, ideas of mutual assured destruction, and much more! 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 mor...

In this final conversation on Catching Fire, Britt and Chris discuss Katniss being amazing, difficult choices involved in rebellions, decentralizing the Games within the narrative, and people exerting agency, agency, and more agency! They also have a character spotlight on Johanna Mason and think about Snow's misplays. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And...

Britt and Chris discuss the final chapters for Catching Fire in this week's episode! They explore the plot and leaders treating young people like pawns, Johanna's quick actions, Katniss relating to Annie, President Snow throwing a mini tantrum, total war, and the POVs of Finnick and Madge. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you really enjoy our cont...

This week, Britt and Chris talk a whole lot about the 4-5 o'clock jabberjays. They also discuss psychological warfare, Beetee being a teacher, and Annie, Prim, and Snow’s POVs as they watch Day 3 of the Quarter Quell. 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...

In these chapters the Quarter Quell is still in full swing, so Britt and Chris discuss the public show of grief in these Games, Wiress' anxiety, the Morphling woman from District 6, Finnick with gross ointment, and a lot of Johanna Mason. 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 an...

The intensity of the Quarter Quell is in full swing and Britt and Chris discuss Mags' sacrifice and chemical warfare, tree rats, Katniss' symbolic braid, and Mentor gift choices. Plus they explore Finnick, Johanna, and Plutarch's POVs in these action-packed chapters. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave us a review! And, if you really enjoy our content, consider becoming one of our amazin...