Into the Arena: Hunger Games Podcast

SOUND THE ALARMS! This week, Emily and Holly finally get to discuss "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" with ALL SPOILERS of THE ENTIRE BOOK. Come back and listen if you are not ready to be spoiled, but if you have made it this far and are ready to be spoiled: let's get this party started! Come on a double date with Emily/Sejanus and Holly/Peeta through our Ballad themed pregame. What do we think...

Welcome back, tributes! In this week's episode, Emily and Holly reminisce on their memories of the midnight premieres. The thrill of waiting in line.... the cosplay.... the totally chill and relaxed adventure of Mockingjay premieres in LA and London. This episode is dedicated to Emily's and Holly's moms for all of the great "Catching Fire" experiences. Share your midnight memories with us on our F...

Welcome back, tributes! In this week's (most requested) episode, Emily and Holly review the first Hunger Games soundtrack, "Songs From District 12 and Beyond". Test your own knowledge of the Hunger Games series with the hardest pre-game this show has ever seen. What is the green couch? Who was eating a hotdog in the Capitol? Holly and Emily evaluate the vibes of each song. The Gale Hate Club is NO...

Welcome back, tributes! This week, Emily and Holly discuss author, Suzanne Collins, and editor, David Levithan's "Ten Year Hunger Games Anniversary Interview". Was Suzanne hinting at Ballad? How were we supposed to know Plutarch made a cameo in the first book? Gale fits into the role as the "girl back home". Let's rally together and get Scholastic and Suzanne to give the people what they want: a g...

Happy Valentine's Day! To celebrate, Emily and Holly discuss the infamous Katniss-Gale-Peeta love triangle!  Are all moms team Liam Hemsworth? Could Katniss and Gale have been cousins in another life? Where did hair and makeup go wrong with Peeta's look in the films? We need to see a double date between Cato and Clove and Katniss and Gale. This episode is dedicated to all the Gale haters out there...

Did someone say Episode 3??? This week we discuss (and cry a little) over our beloved characters who did not make the cut to the film adaptions. Give us Madge and Maysilee! Can we beg Suzanne for a Haymitch book? Did Gale love Madge or is this a ship lost at fandom sea? Who would you have loved to see in the films that did not make the cut? Check out our Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for more con...

Happy episode two! We are thrilled to be back with you this week as we discuss (argue) what the Myers Briggs personality types are of SIXTEEN different Hunger Games characters. Marvel apologizes for murdering Rue. Is Haymitch an introvert? Would you be Cinna's intern? Sit through this episode and share your opinions with us! The Gale Hate Club is back in session. Check out our YouTube, Instagram,...

Hey! Get to know Holly and Emily in this premiere episode while we deep dive into our pasts, how we met in a different fandom, and the formation of the "Gale Hate Club". We break the ice with a classy game of FMK (look it up) and relive what could have been with our favorite characters and some weirdos in the background. Is Thresh a good person? Is a Hunger Games roleplay fun in a library or on Tu...