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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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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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 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!Â
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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 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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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…
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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…
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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 🙂
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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…
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