Plunge into analysis, laughter, social justice, and compelling themes with two nerds and beloved fandoms. 🏹 Current: The Magicians podcast watch-along exploring SyFy's TV series. First-time watchers are welcome, too! 👀 Previous: - Hunger Games Read-Through series - Over 150 past episodes discussing compelling themes in Harry Potter, THG, The Last Airbender, Star Wars, or LOTR!
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Terrace House Talks is a podcast about two friends, one man and one woman, hanging out and talking about the Japanese reality TV show Terrace House: Aloha State.
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Preston Cline, Coleman Ruiz, and the Mission Critical Team Institute share research and explore the questions vexing the most elite teams in the world, from Special Operations soldiers to Firefighters, from Trauma Medics to Professional Athletes, and from Astronauts to Tactical Law Enforcement.
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Each day I read a single page of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations. After reading the page I use it as format to create artwork inspired by the words in it. I then scan the sketched page and publish it, along with a brief journal entry and the reading of the page, exactly at 8:40 AM each day, on my local time, the time in the novel when Miss Havisham receives a letter on her wedding day announcing her groom is not showing up. The project started January 7th, 2013 and it will end June 12th, ...
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Britt and Chris have a blast talking about whale magicians, the return of Charleton, way too many fabulous lines, and even the great sound design this episode! They also discuss themes of trust and letting go of control, as well as the POVs of Permananced Eliot and apocalyptic pizza chef Josh. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review …
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This week is all things harmonic convergence, and Britt and Chris delight over moon brain, Josh squirting people with a mini water gun, Oren Westbrooke (need we say more?), and the always epic return of Marina. They also discuss the themes of harmony and facing personal demons, and the POVs of Margo, Kady, and Penny. Please tell a geeky friend abou…
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For Magicians Anonymous, Britt and Chris delight over Eliot's flirtations, lying foxes, Visigoths, and Kady and Fogg's bunny hop through the Etheric Realm. 🐰🕶️ They also discuss themes of leadership and wanting to be done, and the POVs of Zelda, Penny, and Eliot. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you rea…
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In the midst of The Mountain of Ghosts dealing with some serious matters, Britt and Chris are still laughing about Yellow Ferret Month, double-werewolves, and of course freshly baked cookies that are necessary for brainstorming the overthrow a 300-year long dictatorship. They also discuss pilgrimages and the Sisyphean nature of grief before sitting…
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S4 Ep6 The Ethics of Special Ops: Raids, Recoveries, Reconnaissance, and Rebels
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Join Harry Moffitt as he talks with Dr’s Deane-Peter Baker, Roger Herbert, and David Whetham about their new book The Ethics of Special Ops: Raids, Recoveries, Reconnaissance, and Rebels. At the end of the Afghan campaign a number of Special Operations units were subject to investigations of alleged war crimes. In response, these three distinguishe…
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Britt and Chris have a blast discussing The Wrath of the Time Bees, including kid-Quentin, Eliot's mourning attire, and time-traveling (+ talking) royal honey bees. They also explore the themes of grief, using crutches, and letting go, and sit in the POVs of Alice, Eliot, and Margo. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your pod…
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Britt and Chris are back for the final season of The Magicians! They guffaw at Victorian pigman Sir Effingham III, Penny not reading the fineprint, and the magic of Eliot and Margo back together again. They also explore the themes of responsibility and volunteer tomatoes, and think through the POVs of Professor Penny and post-Monster Eliot. Please …
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Thinking back over the whole of The Magicians Season 4, Britt and Chris discuss amazing moments of magic, the narrative threads of identity and side kicks, and the character growth of Kady and Alice. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content, become one of our amazing patrons to get …
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For the last episode of S4, Britt and Chris dive into the beautifully meaningful scenes of Quentin's sacrifice, Penny receiving him in the Underworld, and the rest of the cast mourning him around a bonfire. They also explore the POVs of Alice, no longer not-god Julia, and both Penny 23 and 40. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review …
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In discussing The Secret Sea, Britt and Chris have a blast talking about Fogg's magical suit, Margo's werewolf-fish baking escapades, and Darth Eliot's everything. They also explore Plover's storytelling, Quentin's powerful scene with the Drowned Garden, and the POVs of Fen, Everett, Julia, and Margo (Britt wasn't the only one who brought two peopl…
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In The 4-1-1, there is too much fun with the return of TWO hilarious characters – Hyman and Mayakovsky. Chris can't stop bringing up the Library's forced scarcity of magic, Britt calls out the show for a sloppy retcon, and they both discuss themes of old wounds and the dangers of magic. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your…
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It's another musical episode, and Britt and Chris are so here for Psychedelic Lizard Eliot, deadly leprechaun escape rooms, and the Monster's wineosaur t-shirt. They also discuss if the Library would qualify as a cult, all kinds of patriarchy with the Foreman and desert community, and the POV of the one and only King Margo Hanson. 👑 Please tell a g…
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We'll be back at our watch-through once Britt's voice and energy returns! Every dollar helps keep the podcast going! You can also buy us a ko-fi for one-time support here: https://ko-fi.com/geekbetweenthelines Please follow us on social media, too: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/geekbetweenthelines Pinterest : https://www.pinterest.com/geekb…
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For The Serpent, Britt and Chris discuss excellent Monster lines (Percy 23!), the heights of Penny's empathy, Hedge self-policing, and the Library's 'Serpent' false flag operation. They also discuss themes of internal identity conflicts and grooming of children, as well as POVs of personality-split Alice, finally-appreciated Kady, and no-longer-kin…
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Britt and Chris laugh over dragon baby fever, the Nappster, and Monster Eliot proclaiming "it's not a good morning, America." They also discuss very sweet Penny moments, the return of Poppy, and the POVs of Fen and Alice. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content, become one of our a…
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For The Side Effect, Britt and Chris are beyond excited to have another episode with so much of Original Penny! They discuss the Baba Yaga, deadly Library tracker coins, and both White Male Protagonism™️ and thematic ideas about sidekicks. They also explore the POVs of Zelda and Penny. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your …
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For "A Timeline and Place," Britt and Chris laugh over the delightful Penny-Marina combo, mummy hieroglyphics lessons, and alpaca self-esteem. 🦙 They also explore the theme of healing relationships to magic, as well as the POVs of Penny(x2), mean Margo, and lost Alice. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If y…
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S4 Ep5 - Perspectives on Tactical Emergency Medical Support
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Join Harry Moffitt and Simon as they talk about his journey into tactical medicine and TEMS, his military experience, and leadership, teamwork, and navigating uncertainty inside trauma and emergency medicine. They also venture into the mind and trauma voyeurism. Simon is the Deputy Director of the Trauma Services at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne…
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For Escape from the Happy Place, Britt and Chris guffaw over Eliot's amazing list of regrets (including "camping"). They also have great discussions about the POVs of Quentin, Eliot, and Margo, along with themes of redemption and trust VS fear. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our conte…
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Britt and Chris discuss Josh's quickening, Christopher Plover's return, and themes of being broken and punishing yourself. They also explore the POVs of Josh in crisis, Alice helping Plover, and Quentin grieving with Monster Eliot. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content, become on…
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From unlucky toilet snakes, to the awesome game of push and Monster Eliot requesting pizza, Britt and Chris exclaim over The Bad News Bear. They also discuss the new magical Dewey system, being good and bad friends, and the POVs of Margo and Kady. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our co…
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Britt and Chris laugh about DJ Hansel, MonsterEliot, and Margo interacting with Lord Fresh. They also discuss the themes of identity and friendship, as well as the POVs of Dean Fogg, Marina, and the Monster. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content, become one of our amazing patrons…
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Britt and Chris talk about the amazing start to Season 4, including Team Brakebills' new comic book identities, the return-ish of Ember, the Order's new order, and if Santa Claus is creepy or not. They also discuss the unique POVs of Dean Fogg and Marina23. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really en…
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Quentin on the Autistic Spectrum
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Britt and Chris are joined by Dustin Holden of the Rewatch Recap Podcast to discuss Quentin Coldwater being coded as autistic. They explore how being on the spectrum may impact Quentin’s relationships and his engagement with Fillory, how Quentin compares to autistic characters outside of The Magicians, and so much more. Please tell a geeky friend a…
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Britt and Chris think back over Season 3, discussing narrative arcs, great character changes, and their favorite moments of magic! 🐇 Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content, become one of our amazing patrons to get more of it for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geek…
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For the S3 finale, Britt and Chris discuss Julia becoming a god 🌳, Fen as the stand-in High King, Quentin trying to d o card tricks for the rest of time, and the imporant theme of sacrifice. They also explore the POVs of Julia, Alice, and Eliot as they all make huge decisions. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast a…
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For The Fillorian Candidate, Britt and Chris discuss the amazing election in Fillory, Eliot trying to be a supportive dad, how Penny23 fits into the group, and the scene where Julia and Kady confront Reynard. They also do a deep dive into the POVs of Kady, Quentin's dad, and High King Margo. 👑 Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review …
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Penny and Marina are back, so Britt and Chris couldn't be more thrilled! They have a blast discussing the 23rd time line, character differences between 23 and 40, and Marina's iconic insults. They also compare Beast-Quentin with Martin Chatwin, and explore the POVs of Josh/DickJosh, Penny23, and ever-gracious Julia. Please tell a geeky friend about…
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Britt and Chris discuss Penny being popular in the Underworld (we want to be in a book club with him, too, Howard!), the Fairy Queen's decisions to break the McAllister fairy deals, and the continuation of the journey Julia started in Season 1. They also explore the unique POVs of Penny, Alice, and Quentin. Please tell a geeky friend about us and l…
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Britt and Chris laugh their way through the long-anticipated All That Josh episode! 🤗 [jazz hands] They talk about the amazing musical numbers, features of Josh's pocket party world, and Eliot and Margo's wombat judge sentencing. They also explore the POVs of Kady and Quentin, as well as the theme of not leaving people behind while on a mission. Pl…
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Britt and Chris explore the budding Penny/Benedict relationship, Eliot saying he hates Fillory, and the Underworld Library in Six Short Stories About Magic. They also discuss themes of loneliness and quest formulas, and think about the POVs of Harriet, Zelda, Alice, and Benedict. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcas…
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For Poached Eggs, Britt and Chris discuss Penny and Kady's chemistry, Prince Fomar's bedtime stories, and Margo's commitment to being Queen. They also sit with the POVs of Penny, Alice, and Eliot, and think about the theme of needing time to heal. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our co…
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For Do You Like Teeth, Britt and Chris discuss everything from Penny being the singing fish, to a hedge fund Incubus, to Queliot post-Time Key timeline. They also go in-depth with the major theme of depression in The Abyss, and explore the POVs of Penny, Julia, and Dean Fogg. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast ap…
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For A Life in the Day, Britt and Chris of course explore the Queliot #peachesandplums time line quite a bit. 🍑 They also discuss Margo's marriage, Kady locked away in the hospital, Julia's disturbing magic source, and the striking conversation Jane and Margo have in the Clock Barrens. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your p…
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S4 Ep4 Leading Uphill with Mountaineer Chris Warner
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Chris Warner, Mountaineer, Second American to Summit every 8,000 meter peak Join Preston Cline as he and Chris Warner talk about his experiences in Mountaineering, in business, and in experiential education. Chris was one of Preston’s first instructors as a wilderness guide in 1989 and their lives have been intertwined ever since. https://www.outsi…
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There are so many laughs to be had discussing Be the Penny, including all the ridiculousness that is Hyman Cooper, Uncle Eliot asking for sparkling water after escaping cannibals, and Penny yelling, "Appreciate me!" Britt and Chris also talk about continuing themes of agency and parent-child relationships, and explore the POVs of Kady and, of cours…
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For The Losses of Magic, Britt and Chris discuss Pirates! on the scene, the electrocuting Quinns, and Kady and Julia summoning demon Asteroth to save Penny. They take time to sit with the perspectives of Penny as he dies, Margo as she talks to the Muntjac, and Alice and her mother Stephanie as they struggle with great losses. Please tell a geeky fr…
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Britt and Chris explore the new Tale of the Seven Keys, along with the Muntjac, After Island, and the Earth kids scrambling for magic batteries. They also discuss Professor Lipson's despair at the dying of the light, and the POVs of Eliot and Quentin. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy ou…
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Exploring the start of S3, Britt and Chris laugh over bunny texting, Quentin and Julia's 'dance' number, and their favorite Questing Beast, the Great Cock! 🦚 They also discuss Quentin showing a bit of growth, the theme of heroes and quests, and the POVs of Julia, Penny, and Josh. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcas…
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Special Episode on Palestine
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Britt shares the story of a Palestinian family they met in a refugee camp in Jordan, along with experiences in the West Bank. Then your professor Chris explains the 'whys' and 'hows' in a brief history of the ongoing Palestine-Israel conflict. *Since the recording of this episode, 14,000 more Palestinians have been murdered and so many more injured…
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Britt and Chris talk about their favorite spells of the season and the characters they've seen differently this watch-through. They also discuss S2 themes of who Fillory is for and how much a person can lose before they're no longer themself. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content…
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For the Season 2 Finale, Britt and Chris laugh about sconces, the Plumber of the Gods, and too many right angles in Umber's Not-Cuba. They discuss balance, the human condition, nothing ever being fixed, and also explore the POVs of ever-magical Julia, poisoned Penny, and Fembot Nick Fury. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on yo…
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S4 Ep3 Leading When It's Hard - Chief Brian Fennessy
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Chief Brian Fennessy of the Orange County Fire Authority joins us to talk about leading and innovating in the face of history, tradition and bureaucracy. Brian began his career in 1978 with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Land Management, working as a hotshot crewmember, hotsh…
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For Ramifications, Britt and Chris laugh about Margo's inability to say 'please,' talking beavers demanding dental care, and another return of Mayakovsky. They also discuss Alice returning to her human body, ideas of fate and being a good person, and the POVs of side-lined Kady and banished Eliot. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a rev…
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For The Rattening, Britt and Chris have fun venturing into the Underworld. They discuss Julia reuniting with the Free Traders, Eliot getting kicked out of Fillory, and Librarian Zelda shutting Penny down in the most devastating way. They also explore the themes of control, and the POVs of Eliot, Julia, and Senator Gaines. Please tell a geeky friend…
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For The Girl Who Told Time, Britt and Chris gush over Julia being a part of the Knowledge Discipline. They also discuss getting to know the Library better, a recent change in Fen's character motivations, and the big consequences of deals that were made in previous episodes. They wrap up the episode exploring the POVs of stressed wedding-planner-Eli…
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