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Mary & Rhys discuss Percy Jackson And The Olympians Episode 1.05 - A God Buys Us Cheeseburgers. They chat discuss unexpected alliances forming, with Ares extending assistance and the unveiling of Haphaestus' touching backstory. Amid the whimsy of an amusement park, Percy, Annabeth, and Grover navigate challenges, intricately layering the narrative. They unravel character dynamics, delving into Hap...

Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to chapter 19 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix - The Lion And The Serpent. We chat why Dumbledore and Umbridge cannot exist in the same narrative, why the Slytherins are both good AND bad in this chapter, and Blake does his first different perspective in a LONG time....   #MaryAndBlakeMedia #The Potterverse #HarryPotter   💯 Join our EXCLUSIVE COMMU...

Mary & Rhys discuss Percy Jackson And The Olympians Episode 1.04 - I Plunge To My Death. They chat about the heroes facing the Chimera in St. Louis, and unraveling the complexities of the narrative. Blake offers insights on the writing term "bookending", while Mary and Rhys explore Greek mythology, dissecting the Chimera's origins and its adaptation in the series. They also discuss Sally Jackson's...

Mary & Rhys discuss Percy Jackson And The Olympians Episode 1.03 - We Visit The Garden Gnome Emporium. They unravel the perilous Quest leading Percy, Grover, and Annabeth to face the notorious Medusa in New Jersey. Rhys and Mary applaud the nuanced portrayal of Medusa and explore the character dynamics amidst the mythological chaos. With special insights from Blake, the hosts discuss the episode's...

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Mary & Rhys discuss episode Percy Jackson And The Olympians Episode 1.02 - I Become Supreme Lord Of The Bathroom. They delve into Percy's awakening, encounters with mythical entities, and the revelation of his divine parentage. They also commend the series for its vibrant visuals and touch upon various elements, from humor to intricate character dynamics. Offering 'Dad's Details' insights, the epi...

Mary & Rhys discuss episode Percy Jackson And The Olympians Episode 1.01 - I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher. They maintain a spoiler-free approach, inviting listener engagement through voicemail feedback and discuss key moments from the first episode, emphasizing Percy's dyslexia and ADHD revelations. A new segment, "Dad's Details," highlights the experienced creative team behind the...

Mary & Blake discuss chapter 17 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix - Educational Decree Number Twenty-Four. We chat if Umbridge is actually correct in enforcing the decree, why characterization needs to include traits ONLY that character should have, and why Justin Finch Fletchley continues to be the worst character in all of Potter...   #MaryAndBlakeMedia    💯 Join our EXCLUSIVE COMMUN...

Mary & Blake discuss chapter 16 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix - In The Hog's Head. We chat why this chapter is more focused on the outside world looking in on Harry as opposed the other way around, Harry starting to experience his "Luke Skywalker Moment", and why Blake's school wouldn't allow the "poors" like Mary in it's pub on campus... #MaryAndBlakeMedia    💯 Join our EXCLUSIVE...

Mary & Blake discuss chapter 15 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix - The Hogwarts High Inquisitor. We chat the dangers of state run media, examples of good character dialogue vs. bad character dialogue, and why Mary had a giant Harp in her college dorm room....   #MaryAndBlakeMedia    💯 Join our EXCLUSIVE COMMUNITY: Get extra weekly podcasts, bonus material, and the famous Aftah Dahk Sh...

Mary & Blake discuss chapter 14 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix - Percy And Padfoot. We chat the magic of dialogue placement and pacing, why the movie forgot to give Cho a character, and why Hermione is kinda living the life of that show "The Summer I Turned Pretty".   #MaryAndBlakeMedia    💯 Join our EXCLUSIVE COMMUNITY: Get extra weekly podcasts, bonus material, and the famous Afta...

Mary & Blake discuss chapter 13 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix - Detention With Dolores. We chat why the scary is the subtlety, why this isn't the best chapter for Hermione fans, and Blake gives a truly AWFUL impersonation of Bane from The Dark Knight Rises.... #MaryAndBlakeMedia    💯 Join our EXCLUSIVE COMMUNITY: Get extra weekly podcasts, bonus material, and the famous Aftah Dahk...

Mary & Blake discuss chapter 11 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix - Professor Umbridge. We chat if we think Umbridge is actually wrong with her assessment of Hogwarts, why McGonagall is sneaky great, and the unfortunate rise of "Pinkhats" in sports...   #MaryAndBlakeMedia    💯 Join our EXCLUSIVE COMMUNITY: Get extra weekly podcasts, bonus material, and the famous Aftah Dahk Show: https...

Mary & Blake discuss chapter 11 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix - The Sorting Hat's New Song. We chat the authors setting up Harry's isolation and changing the fabric of the one place place in which he finds solace, why Umbridge should have been setting of MAJOR red flags from the jump, and why if you're going to have friends, then you be on the lookout for fart friends...   #MaryAndB...

Mary & Blake discuss chapter 10 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix - Luna Lovegood. We discuss why setting up Draco as a prefect is a stellar writing device on multiple levels, why the movie gets so much right from this scene but mistakenly leaves out a much needed form of levity, and why we desperately need a Ravenclaw to tell us what the heck is going on in Luna's head...

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 9 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix - The Woes Of Mrs. Weasley. In this episode, Mary & Blake discuss how the author sets up a mental map of the Ministry for later in the book, why we should be way more terrified of Lucius Malfoy, and why Remus peaked in high school...   ------------------------------------------------------------------...

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 8 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix - The Hearing. In this episode, Mary & Blake discuss the motivations behind Fudge's actions, why this might be the scariest chapter in all of Harry Potter, and we have a VERY special guest...  

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 7 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix - The Ministry Of Magic. In this episode, Mary & Blake discuss the difficulty of writing this kind of chapter due to plot, theme, and world-building, why it's important to see the Ministry through Harry's eyes, and why Blake is horrified at the notion of Kippers for breakfast...  

Mary & Blake recap and review Queen Charlotte 1.06- "Crown Jewels". In this episode we discuss how Shonda threaded the needle with Brimsley and Reynolds, if the choices each of our characters make carry enough emotional weight in the narrative, and why Blake was a sobbing mess by the end...

Mary & Blake recap and review Queen Charlotte 1.05- "Gardens In Bloom". In this episode, we discuss the differences of intent when crafting a story, why we feel a little icky about the Lord Ledger/ Danbury relationship, and Mary's genius brain for marketing.

Mary & Blake recap and review Queen Charlotte 1.04- "Holding The King". In this episode, we discuss why Blake loves flashy filmmaking, why the character of Dr. Monro works in this context, and why one of our kids went missing mid recording!

Mary & Blake recap and review Queen Charlotte 1.03- "Even Days". In this episode, we discuss why the Venus scene works, the tonality of Lord Danbury's death, and why our cat is assaulting Mary...

Mary & Blake discuss Queen Charlotte 1.02- "Honeymoon Bliss". In this episode, we discuss whether or not Queen Charlotte the show is the "anti-Bridgerton", the different visual language between timelines, and why  Blake thinks that the actor who plays the king is the lovechild of Tom Cruise and Henry Cavill...

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 6 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix - The Noble And Most Ancient House Of Black. In this episode, Mary & Blake discuss why the struggle and motivation revealed in this chapter make Sirius a great character, the plot being very simple for a reason, and why Mary couldn't help but do the Different Perspective RIGHT AWAY.  #MaryAndBlakeMedi...

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 5 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix - The Order Of The Phoenix. In this episode, Mary & Blake discuss the need for tonal balance and characters like Tonks, the implications behind the decisions made for Harry by his Godfather and his adoptive mother, and why Blake LOVES the idea of a bow on a brand new car....   ------------------------...