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Keep Calm And Crown On: Fairytale | #NERDCLAN Preview

Keep Calm And Crown On Hosts Mary & Blake chat The Crown – episode 4.03, “Fairytale”.

We discuss we chat a winding staircase motif, a real life story of being burdened by marriage, and why Blake legitimately cries this episode…

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Keep Calm And Crown On: The Balmoral Test | #NERDCLAN Preview

Keep Calm And Crown On Hosts Mary & Blake chat The Crown – episode 4.02, “The Balmoral Test”.

We discuss the heavy handed yet effective stag symbolism, the political intrigue as an asset, and all the Scotland porn…

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Keep Calm And Crown On: Gold Stick (SEASON 1 PREMIERE) | #NERDCLAN Preview

Keep Calm And Crown On Hosts Mary & Blake chat the season 4 premiere of The Crown – episode 4.01, “Gold Stick”.

We discuss a little history about The Troubles and the IRA, the star of show being Josh O’ Connor, and incredible direction with Tobias Menzies…

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The Potterverse: Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets | A Film Review

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake give a full review on Harry Potter And The Chamber of Secrets film…

We chat the evolving visual language of the film, we discuss the difference between film adaptation and strict adherence to source material, and Mary finally gets and answer to why Malfoy almost straight up murders Harry in Hogwarts…

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Blake’s Book Club: Voyager: Chaptah 7 – A Faith In Documents | #NERDCLAN Preview

In today’s installment of Blake’s Book Club, Blake chats Voyager Chaptah 7 – A Faith In Documents.

Blake discusses the difficulties of adapting a chapter like this, the unique conceit Diana is using, and falling even more in love with Frank…

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This Is Us Too: 5.03 – “Changes”

This Is Us Too Hosts Mary & Blake chat about This Is Us episode 5.03  – “Changes”.

Mary chats her own controversial video she made as a teenager, the direction of the Randall and Tess scene, and why Madison’s love of Outlander has shot her past Miggy in our ranks…

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Blake’s Book Club: Voyager: Chaptah 6 – Being Now Justified By His Blood | #NERDCLAN PREVIEW

In today’s installment of Blake’s Book Club, Blake chats Voyager Chaptah 6 – Being Now Justified By His Blood.

Blake discusses Jamie’s POV of Fergus’ altercation, why the stuff with Mary McNabb seems a little more organic, and what the heck Jamie actually did as Laird?

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#NERDCLAN Preview: The Potterverse: Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets | Film Commentary Track

This is a short preview of the commentary track that appears on JoinTheNerdClan.com

Mary and Blake provide a live-time commentary track for Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets film… 

In this track we discuss soooooo much cracking voices, Fedwig, how opposite colors of light create tension, Kenneth Branagh being an accomplished director, the compromise of the ending, and Mary wonders what undertones Ginny has in her skin.

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The Potterverse: Book Wrap Up & Mailbag | The Chamber Of Secrets

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake release the hounds in our book wrap up and mailbag episode for The Chamber Of Secrets…

We chat the Deus Ex Machina effect, effortless characterizations, the strikingly mature journey for Harry, and why Blake thinks Tom Riddle is nothing short of an 11.

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Blake’s Book Club: Voyager: Chaptah 5 – To Us A Child Is Given | #NERDCLAN PREVIEW

In today’s installment of Blake’s Book Club, Blake chats Voyager Chaptah 5 – To Us A Child Is Given.

Blake discusses subtle changes in the show, a sharp turn in tone, and a recognition of Jamie’s intense vulnerability.

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