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The Potterverse: Chapter 24 – Occlumency | The Order Of The Phoenix

Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to chapter 24 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – Occlumency.

In this special episode, we’re in the car on the way home from watching the total eclipse that just happened! We discuss whether or not Dumbledore and Snape have Harry’s best interests at heart, if Sirius was doing the right thing as a guardian, and why New England is a vortex…

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The Potterverse: Chapter 23 – Christmas At The Closed Ward | The Order Of The Phoenix

Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to chapter 23 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – Christmas At The Closed Ward.

We chat the nature of friendship and the roles the trio share with each other, how much Alice is truly aware of Neville, and why Blake breaks because of one VERY special character…

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Outlander Cast: Outlander 7B “Release Window” — LISTENER REACTIONS

 Mary & Blake discuss everything YOU had to say about the Outlander season 7B “release window”.

In this episode, we chat the WIDE range of responses which go from “I’m just happy to get anything” to “cancel season 8”. We also chat about the WGA strikes, the possibility of an Outlander movie and what that could look like, and why “Jeff Hirsch” is now a swear at Mary & Blake Media

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Outlander Cast: Discussing STARZ’s Hackjob Announcement Of Outlander Season 7B “Release Window”

Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to STARZ’s announcement of Outlander Season 7B release window.

We discuss the recent news that Outlander has a release window of November ’24, the different versions for the delay –and the difference between the cynical version, the creative/hopeful version, and the more sinister business version, and why the specter that is Jeffrey “Premium Woman” Hirsch has come back to haunt us all once again…

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The Potterverse: Chapter 22 – St. Mungo’s Hospital For Magical Maladies And Injuries

Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to chapter 22 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – St. Mungo’s Hospital For Magical Maladies And Injuries.

We chat the natural push and pull of character arcs for both Sirius and Harry, the real difference between foreshadowing and teasing, and why Harry’s ahd absolutely ENOUGH…

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The Potterverse: Chapter 21 – The Eye Of The Snake | The Order Of The Phoenix

Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to chapter 21 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – They Eye Of The Snake.

We chat what separates the “Oneness” of Harry from Neville, the author setting up. major 3 beats to help amplify the remainder of the story, and why Blake is TOTALLY Pansy Parkinson…

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The Potterverse: Chapter 20 – Hagrid’s Tale | The Order Of The Phoenix

Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to chapter 20 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – Hagrid’s Tale.

We chat the nature of storytelling within a story, how and why the death eaters are capable of making a more compelling case to the giants, and why Fang is feeling a little like Kevin McCallister right now…

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The Percy Jackson Prophecy: 1.08 – The Prophecy Comes True (SEASON FINALE)

Mary & Rhys discuss Percy Jackson And The Olympians Season 1 finale, Episode 1.08 – The Prophecy Comes True

They chat the dynamic of relationships and using the rules to your advantage, the beauty in the scene between Ares and Percy, understanding who the actual lightning thief is and why they did it, and much more!

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The Percy Jackson Prophecy: 1.07 – We Find Out The Truth Sort Of

Mary & Rhys discuss Percy Jackson And The Olympians Episode 1.07 – We Find Out The Truth, Sort Of

They chat the trio venturing into the Underworld, encountering the notorious Procrustes and the three-headed guard dog, Cerberus. They also chat the myth of Procrustes, Hollow Earth, the unexpected portrayal of Hades brings humor and charm to the character, Annabeth’s unexpected regret, and the aspect of tension in the episode…

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The Percy Jackson Prophecy: 1.06 – We Take A Zebra To Vegas

Mary & Rhys discuss Percy Jackson And The Olympians Episode 1.06 – We Take A Zebra To Vegas

They chat how this episode revolves around the trio of Percy, Annabeth, and Grover visiting the Lotus casino in Las Vegas. They also discuss the clever use of the Lotus flowers to create a magical and disorienting atmosphere in the casino. Additionally, they explore the mythological background of the Lotus flowers and how it ties into the characters’ experiences –  including the zany taxi-driving scene and the challenges faced by the characters in the casino.

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