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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...

Outlander Cast Hosts Mary & Blake recap and review the Outlander season 7 premiere - episode 7.01 " A Life Well Lost". In this episode, we discuss how Jamie finally has to make a real choice and what that means about his character, why Mark Lewis Jones is the adult at the table, and why William is now a Jedi...

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 discuss Queen Charlotte 1.03- "Even Days". 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. 

Outlander Cast Hosts Mary & Blake discuss the Outlander season 7 trailer. In this episode, we discuss the natural arc and narrative of trailers, a newly cinematic look, an update on the WGA strike and the effect it might have on Outlander, the Lord John gift giving extravaganza, and why Blake thinks a certain character is totally going back to the future by the end of the season.

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....

Mary & Blake discuss Queen Charlotte 1.01- "The Queen To Be". In this episode, we chat about why the show doesn't care about what you think about it's historical accuracy and why thats a good thing, why the character Queen Charlotte is very different, but also very much the same in both timelines, and Mary has a fantastic prediction about the royal family within the Bridgerton-verse. 

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 4 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix - Number Twelve Grimmauld Place. In this episode, Mary & Blake discuss if Harry is justified in his anger, the emotional complexity of Percy's choices, and why Blake totally threw Mary off her "different perspective" game!