The Prince Kai Fan Pod

*Chapter Discussion starts at 13:04* As Cress works on keeping the rampion hidden, Thorne watches over her and listens to her sing. Cress is still conflicted about the loss of Dr. Erland and Thorne does his best to comfort her in her confusion. While Thorne opens up and shares his secrets with Cress, she still keeps her true feelings to herself.  Cress considers the possibilities of fate and desti...

*Chapter Discussion starts at 5:57* As Levana learns of Kai’s kidnapping, she also finds out an old colleague is in the hospital. Levana and Dr. Erland have some catching up to do when Aimory enters with some interesting information about Sybil and who is responsible for kidnapping Kai. Jacin is amused to learn Cinder’s true identity and Dr. Erland is delighted to learn of Sybil's demise.  Queen L...

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 24:56* As the rampion crew celebrates an early victory, Sybil and her entourage make a dramatic entrance that threatens to ruin their chances of survival. Cinder takes control of what she can, but it doesn't look good for our heroes. This turn of events prompts Thorne to uphold his promise to Cress. As Cinder tries desperately to save her friends, a thought...

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 40:50* We open with a surprising reveal of support from Konn Torin and find our protagonists rushing to meet up with Dr. Erland and Thorne in the Research Wing. Dr. Erland has now tested positive for the plague and has quarantined himself in a patient room. As Iko learns a little more about social cues, we learn more about Dr. Erland. He has discovered somet...

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 14:09* As the royal wedding approaches, Cinder and the gang are executing their plans to stop the cereomony and kidnap the groom.  After a run in with a strange girl, we leave Cinder and Iko to see the situation from Sybils perspective. As we contemplate what Levana may have on her dating profile, a palace guard must deliver the news that the wedding has bee...

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 17:25* As the royal wedding approaches, the gang take their places and get ready to put their plan into action. Cinder, Thorne, and the Dr travel the underground tunnels to the palace, where Iko is waiting for them. The Dr. and Thorne then head to the letumosis labs where the Dr. makes a startling discovery before setting off the letumosis alarm. Meanwhile,...

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 11:33* As Cress puts on a beautiful ball gown and her first pair of real shoes, Wolf is fitted with a tux for the royal wedding. Though Wolf is eager to do his part so he can be reunited with Scarlet, it is clear he will not play the role of doting husband well. Iko trades places with another android and is disguised and ready to enter the wedding undercover...

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 36:10* The day of the Royal Wedding has finally arrived, and Cinder and The Rampion Crew are ready to put their plan into motion. Cinder visits her old apartment to steal wedding invitations from Adri.  While visiting her former home, she is overwhelmed with the desire to find an emotional response from Adri.  As she gets carried away with the power of her L...

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 20:14* As Cress watches, Dr. Erland assesses Thorne's blindness and determines there is a cure, but he does not have the equipment he needs. A moody Wolf has taken up to carrying a can of tomatoes around the ship and Iko is ecstatic to have her new body, and Darla has taken her place as the ship's control system.  Cinder calls a crew meeting to announce her...

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 7:18* We finally return to Scarlet, still trapped on Luna. Scarlet has been given to a Lunar aristocrat family and their young son has been using her to practice his Lunar gift. After several days of being chained to the ground and tortured, Scarlet is summoned to appear before the Queen herself. While Sybil and the Queen question Scarlet for information abo...

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 30:56* While trying to devise a plan, Cinder and Iko are alerted to a news update that Thorne has been spotted in Northern Africa.  As she rushes to the hotel to find her friends, Cinder is shocked that Thorne is with him! But before they can celebrate too much, the Eastern Commonwealth Military join the reunion. Outside, the ECW Military have Cinder and her...

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 27:09* Cress runs after attacked the strange doctor and decides to hide in the closet of another room. After crouching for hours, she leaves her hiding place in search of a NetScreen.  She calls the hotel in Kurfa only to find that Thorne has left and was discovered as a fugitive.  Before she can think of another plan, a hand grabs her. Cress is terrified of...

In this bonus episode, Rampion Crew Member Sara interviews host Bethanie with some listener questions :)  This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Rampion Crew Member Sara and a special appearance by Quentin Finger.  Logo Art was created by Angela Wong on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Introduction from Marissa Meyer and fa...

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 9:25* Cress arrives at a hotel in a strange town and Gina sells her to a strange doctor with a disturbing room and an unknown agenda.  As the doctor tries to calmly explain to Cress his motives, she finds the inner strength to attack him and run away. Dr. Erland comes to after being attacked by the strange yet small girl.  He struggles with memories and conf...

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 23:22* Bethanie gives some listener feedback from this year's survey before we dive deep into chapter 35.  As Cinder tries desperately to think of a plan to stop the royal wedding, Iko shares a news update from Emperor Kai about the cyborg draft. Cinder is touched by Kai's announcement, and we discuss all the implications these changes may have in the future...

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 14:04* We continue our journey with Cress in the van traveling to an unknown location with her captors.  Though she tries to put up a fight, she is forced to accept her circumstances but clings to the hope that Captain Thorne will rescue her.  Meanwhile, in the New Beijing Palace Research Facility, Emperor Kai and advisor Torin visit the medical labs with qu...

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 13:34* Thorne is playing a hand of royals in the hotel lobby and after an unlikely winning hand where he also wins a new escort droid he is met with confrontation.  When an unfortunate series of events leads to a brawl, a new friend pulls Thorne out of the chaos and offers him a drink. Thorne is surprised to learn that their caravan rescuers might trade in g...

*Happy Thanksgiving* This week I am joined by one of the hosts of the Best of Friends Podcast, Erin Mallory Long. We discuss our favorite Thanksgiving episodes from the TV Show Friends! Season 4, Episode 8: The One with Chandler in a Box Season 6, Episode 9: The One Where Ross Got High Season 9, Episode 8: The One with Rachel's Other Sister This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger...

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 8:13* Cinder, with the help of Jacin and the townspeople, are painting the rampion in hopes of making it less recognizable. While Jacin is not a fun painting partner, Cinder enjoys the help of the children, though their admiration for her is making her uncomfortable. Wolf awakens with rage and anguish when he discovers Scarlet has been taken, and Cinder once...

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 25:42*   As Cress awakens from two days of rest, she is feeling much better and ready to join the rest of the camp. Cress is convinced she alone knows the real Carswell Thorne, and he tries to let her down gently.  He is quick to correct her research on his heroics, but she tries to find his chivalry in every situation.  After traveling in the hot sun, they...

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 55:55* Cinder and Jacin enjoy a day of shopping! Cinder learns more about Lunar Culture from the Lunar Shopkeeper, who calls her Brave and Beautiful. Jacin reveals a little about himself and is deeply interested in Cinder's chip.  We join Scarlet as she and Sybil arrive on Luna.  Sybil, ever the faithful employee, is determined to find the cyborg and alert t...

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 48:513* As Cress and Thorne continue their trek through the desert wilderness, the chances of survival become more and more fleeting.  Cress, overcome with helplessness, is suddenly surprised by a new creature and the sound of a gunshot. Cress and Thorne have met some unlikely fellow travelers, and it seems their luck is starting to change. Their new allies...

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 31:37* After a listener email, Bethanie shares the podcast schedule for upcoming books and reveals when we will get to start covering Heartless, and the Renegades series! In this week’s chapter, Aimory dodges all of Kai’s questions about the Lunar ships surrounding Earth, proving that Levana’s minions are both dedicated and skilled! After he recommends his a...

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 9:50* Cress and Thorne awake from a short nap in the desert. After traveling all day they are exhausted but must find the strength to continue on. Just when Cress feels like she can't take another step, she notices an oasis in the distance. After struggling to reach the oasis, Cress is forced to admit it was merely a mirage. As Thorne tries to comfort her an...

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 21:42* This week Bethanie is joined by Lauren, the host of Ink Feather Podcast. We once again see Emperor Kai, now with other world leaders reacting to a new threat from Luna. But while the other world leaders are quick to drastic actions, Kai thinks there is a more diplomatic response. After a grueling and stressful meeting, Kai visits Priya in the garden f...