Mary & Blake Media

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...