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The Potterverse: Chapter 12 – Professor Umbridge | The Order Of The Phoenix

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…

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Outlander Cast | Men In Kilts: 2.02 – Maori Culture

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…

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The Potterverse: Chapter 11 – The Sorting Hat’s New Song | The Order Of The Phoenix

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…

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Outlander Cast | Men In Kilts: 2.01 – Adrenaline Country

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…

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The Potterverse: Chapter 10 – Luna Lovegood | The Order Of The Phoenix

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…

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Outlander Cast: 7.08 – Turning Points | LISTENER FEEDBACK (Part 2)

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…

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Outlander Cast: Scottish Culture And The St. Andrew’s Society Of RI 100th Anniversary Celebration | feat. Patti Perreira And Jim Kelleher

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…

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Outlander Cast: 7.08 – Turning Points | LISTENER FEEDBACK

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! 

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Outlander Cast: 7.08 – Turning Points | MID-SEASON FINALE

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…

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Outlander Cast: 7.07 – A Practical Guide For Time-Travelers | LISTENER FEEDBACK

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…

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