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Outlander Podcast Hosts Mary & Blake discuss the Men In Kilts premiere, episode 2 - Scottish Sport. In this episode, we chat why the competition aspect makes this episode work so well, why this felt way more genuine, and why a Boston kid could wreck the Highland Games...

This Is Us Too Hosts Mary & Blake chat about This Is Us episode 5.08  - "In The Room". Mary chats about her love of Hanson, we also discuss why we always praise risk taking regardless of outcome, and why we may have yet another Mary & Blake Media Hall Of Fame moment concerning Miguel in this episode....

Bridgerton With Mary And Blake Host Mary Larsen chats the prologue of The Duke And I.

Outlander Podcast Hosts Mary & Blake discuss the Men In Kilts premiere, episode 1 - Food & Drink In this episode, we chat the unexpected quality of production value, fitting in a lot of content in one half hour, and Blake calls out Sam's nerd cred...

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 11 of Harry Potter and The Prisoner Of Azkaban - The Marauder's Map. We chat this chapter being the sharp left turn for the series, the impending Harry Potter TV show on HBOMax, and why McGonagal is having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day...

Outlander Podcast Hosts Mary & Blake discuss Clanlands: Chapter 10 - Castle Leod. In this episode, Mary & Blake chat being out on ghosts, why Mary loves field hockey, and why Lord Lovatt is not a great guy...

Outlander Podcast Hosts Mary & Blake discuss Clanlands: Chapter 9 - The Circle Of Life. In this episode, Mary & Blake chat where they'd go in history through the stones, noticing how every chapter has an Outlander tidbit, and why Blake is definitely going to call Sam "Sir Ginger Of The Nuts" at one point in his life..

Outlander Podcast Hosts Mary & Blake discuss Clanlands: Chapter 8 - Sleep No More! In this episode, Mary & Blake chat why running is the worst, why there is no chance we're going to the real Lady MacBeth's house, and why Mary hates book analysis....

Outlander Podcast Hosts Mary & Blake discuss Clanlands: Chapter 7 - The Sweetest Morsel I Ever Tasted. In this episode, Mary & Blake chat why Blake is totally team Graham, being overwhelmed by history, and why Mary has to cover her throat while recording today...

This Is Us Too Hosts Mary & Blake chat about This Is Us episode 5.07  - "There". Blake delves more into the complicated relationship with his dad, the importance of visual storytelling in contrast to emotional manipulation, and why Jack's peeing in the coach's pool...

Outlander Podcast Hosts Mary & Blake discuss Clanlands: Chapter 6 - Mounting Mountains. In this episode, we chat why this might be their favorite chapter yet, why there should be a sequel to Clanlands but dedicated only to Duncan Lacroix, and why Mary absolutely loses it over "chocolate starfish"...

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 10 of Harry Potter and The Prisoner Of Azkaban - The Marauder's Map. We chat about clumsy exposition dumps, the powerful nature of the fidelius charm, and why Madam Pomfrey has to be a Vodka girl...

In today's installment of Blake's Book Club, Blake chats Voyager: Chapter 20 - Diagnosis. Blake discusses further explanation on how the show did Joe dirty, important subtext for Claire's "choice", and why Claire is basically Game Genie...

Bridgerton podcast hosts Mary & Blake discuss Bridgerton season 1 as a whole in our wrap up and review. We chat about the best character arcs, memorable moments, where the show goes from here, and why if, when we die, we choose to come back as Lady Danbury...

Outlander Podcast Hosts Mary & Blake discuss Clanlands: Chapter 5 - The Massacre Of Glencoe. In this episode, we chat some real Red Wedding vibes from this chapter, why creating a specific character for Graham is an excellent choice, and why Mary is going to have to have a chat with all her ancestors...

In today's installment of Blake's Book Club, Blake chats Voyager Chaptah 19 - To Lay A Ghost. Blake discusses the good and bad of Frank, crafting choices and arguments in story, and one of the best scenes in Voyager yet...

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 9 of Harry Potter and The Prisoner Of Azkaban - Grim Defeat. We chat Snape's true motives concerning Lupin, why Harry is at his lowest point yet, and why Blake loves to continue needling the "Hearty Puffs"...

Outlander Podcast Hosts Mary & Blake discuss Clanlands: Chapter 4 - Scotland Was Born Fighting. In this episode, we chat being a fly on the wall during the bar scene, guys being dudes, and wondering about this book's chances at the Caldecott award...

Outlander Podcast Hosts Mary & Blake discuss Clanlands: Chapter 3 - The Land That Begat Me. In this episode, we chat the importance of the "why" in history, macro vs. micro history, and why she's disappointed her MacDonald ancestors never had a "plan B"...

This Is Us Too Hosts Mary & Blake chat about This Is Us episode 5.06  - "Birth Mother". Blake chats about his experience with deep depression, why the words from LOST "answers only lead to more questions" rings true with this episode, and Mary & Blake's very different visions for a vacation in New Orleans...

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 8 of Harry Potter and The Prisoner Of Azkaban - Flight Of The Fat Lady. We chat about the mirroring of two professors again, why this is when we fall in love with Lupin as a community, and why we'd love to know who is on the Party Planning Committee for Hogwarts...

In today's installment of Blake's Book Club, Blake chats Voyager Chaptah 18 - Roots. Blake discusses the finer texture of Joe and Claire's relationship, a better definition of "the stuff", and how the show did Joe a little dirty...

In today's installment of Blake's Book Club, Blake chats Voyager Chaptah 17 - Monsters Rising. Blake discusses why he's glad this was not used in the show, finding out the best way to emphasize character, and a cute little in-universe explanation for the Loch Ness Monster.

Bridgerton podcast hosts Mary & Blake discuss the Bridgerton season 1 finale, episode 1.08 - After The Rain. Mary & Blake review Bridgerton Season 1 Episode 8, “After The Rain,” as Daphne and Simon find their way back, Penelope is revealed as Lady Whistledown, Anthony gets his Season 2 setup, and the finale brings the season full circle.

Mary & Blake review Bridgerton Season 1 Episode 7, “Oceans Apart,” as Daphne and Simon’s marriage breaks open, Simon explains his vow, Marina reaches a desperate point, and the show races toward the finale. We chat the stellar editing in this episode, why all our chips are in on Penelope, and why the best part about Danbury's party was the leggings from Amazon...