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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....

Mary & Blake discuss chapter 12 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...

Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Men In Kilts episode 2.02 - Maori Culture.  We discuss the value of vulnerability and openness in crafting story, why it's ok Sam went in a little hard with the Haka, and why Blake is never not competing -- even when driving home...

Mary & Blake discuss chapter 10 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix - Luna Lovegood. 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...

Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Men In Kilts episode 2.01 - Adrenaline Country.  We discuss the use of ADR, why we missed hanging with Sam And Graham, and why Blake thinks of old WWF wrestlers when he hears about New Zealand...

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...

Mary & Blake discuss PART 2 of what YOU had to say about Outlander episode 7.08 "Turning Points".In this episode, why a show needs to adhere to its own established rules, how this episode specifically calls back to Sassenach, and you get to hear Mary's story about Blake's new nemesis -- the Trader Joe's Guy. You definitely want to stay to the absolute VERY END of this episode...

Mary & Blake chat with Patti Perreira and Jim Kelleher about the St. Andrew's Society of RI and much more! We discuss Scottish history/culture, the upcoming 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Rhode Island St. Andrew's Society, Scottish drink and food, why Haggis has a bad rap, and why Mary is basically the Pat Benatar of RI...

Outlander Cast Hosts Mary & Blake discuss what YOU had to say about Outlander episode 7.08 "Turning Points". In this episode, we discuss the need of including Arch Bug, why Jamie's growth -- and the objective of getting to Scotland -- comes down to choice and how that should inform plot, and one of the humanities greatest mysteries is finally solved: Melinda reveals her state of origin! 

Outlander Cast Hosts Mary & Blake recap and review the Outlander midseason finale - episode 7.08, "Turning Points". In this episode, we discuss if and how our characters grew from the beginning of the season, the differences between a cliffhanger and a jumping off point, and why Blake actually may surprised you with his assessment of the Benedict Arnold inclusion...

Outlander Cast Hosts Mary & Blake discuss what YOU had to say about Outlander episode 7.07 "A Practical Guide For Time-Travelers". In this episode, we discuss how widely fractured the fandom is on Phil Collins, why Buck is STILL the best thing to happen to Outlander in a while, and why Mandy almost kills Blake...

Outlander Cast Hosts Mary & Blake recap and review Outlander episode 7.07, "A Practical Guide For Time Travelers". In this episode, we discuss the visual language of goodbyes and why they have to be genuine, why Buck might be the best thing to happen to Outlander in a while, and why they didn't namedrop Geillis for funsies...

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...

Outlander Cast Hosts Mary & Blake discuss what YOU had to say about Outlander episode 7.06 "Where The Waters Meet". In this episode, we discuss the hugely varying takes on this episode from the fandom, why Rollo is the bestest wingman a buddy can have, and why Melinda is the TRUE villain of Outlander Season 7 :)

Outlander Cast Hosts Mary & Blake recap and review Outlander episode 7.06, "Where The Waters Meet". In this episode, we discuss the importance of continuity, Jamie's motivations, why it's vital to make sure character informs plot and not the other way around, and why Blake would NEVER let Rob Cameron over for dinner...

Outlander Cast Hosts Mary & Blake discuss what YOU had to say about Outlander episode 7.05 "Singapore". Outlander Cast Hosts Mary & Blake discuss what YOU had to say about Outlander episode 7.05 "Singapore". In this episode, we have the long awaited return of Pete From Tewksbury who makes Mary tear up, we discuss why Jamie would have NEVER slept at the Johnsons, why we're going to channel our best...

Outlander Cast Hosts Mary & Blake recap and review Outlander episode 7.05, "Singapore". In this episode, we discuss all the history geek stuff, why certain characters have been liberated by the split in time, and why Denzel and Claire finish each others sandwiches...

Outlander Cast Hosts Mary & Blake discuss what YOU had to say about Outlander episode 7.04 "A Most Uncomfortable Woman". In this episode, we discusswhy this is a total disaster right from the beginning, why Blake thinks he can read, and we have a mystery for the ages about where a listener is from.....

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...

Outlander Cast Hosts Mary & Blake recap and review Outlander episode 7.04, "A Most Uncomfortable Woman". In this episode, we discuss the ongoing set of extraordinary coincidences and narrativium, why Bear McCreary is a perfect constant for this show, and why Blake's Great will S-H-O-C-K the world...

Outlander Cast Hosts Mary & Blake discuss what YOU had to say about Outlander episode 7.03 "Death Be Not Proud". In this episode, we discuss the historical sequence of events for the Jacobite Gold arriving on Scottish shores, why the show might be being irresponsible with it's viewers, and why a listener's recent degree with an MFA (congrats BTW) made Blake lose it...

Outlander Cast Hosts Mary & Blake recap and review Outlander episode 7.03 " The Happiest Place On Earth". In this episode, we discuss why the desperation of a story telling you to FEEL, why the editing for this episode is a major standout, and our Amazon guy really knows Blake by name...

Outlander Cast Hosts Mary & Blake discuss what YOU had to say about Outlander episode 7.02 " The Happiest Place On Earth". In this episode, we discuss the need of having the sequence with Allan, a listener calls out Blake for his Richard Rankin/Roger Hate, and we anoint a new recipient of the Whitney Award...

Outlander Cast Hosts Mary & Blake recap and review the Outlander episode 7.02 " The Happiest Place On Earth". In this episode, we discuss why the the truly great scenes are honest and real moments where anything can happen for both the character AND the viewer concurrently, why certain CGI matters and some doesn't, and why Blake makes a GARGANTUAN promise to our members at JoinTheNerdClan.com...

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...