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Geek Between the Lines

Plunge into analysis, snark, social justice, and compelling themes with two fandom nerds. šŸ¹ Current: Sunrise on the Reaping read-along podcast exploring the new Hunger Games book! šŸ‘€ Previous: - The Magicians Watch-Along - Hunger Games Read-Through series - Over 150 past episodes discussing compelling themes in Harry Potter, Hunger Games, The Last Airbender, Star Wars, or LOTR!
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Episodes

15 - Community in Avatar + Legend of Korra

This week, we discuss community in our Avatar: The Last Airbender and Legend of Kora podcast episode. We look at the growing pains of Team Avatar, think about how much individualism can exist in community, and unexpectedly consider wagging a finger at Tenzin. If you enjoy this episode, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweenthelines . Every dollar helps keep the podcast sustainable! Another great way to help the podcast is by l...

Aug 30, 2018•32 min

14 - Ignorance in The Hunger Games

This week, we discuss ignorance in our Hunger Games podcast episode. We dive into how ignorance is used by power structures, where the movies miss the point (basically, we're the Capitol), and the similarities and differences of the ignorance of the oppressed and oppressors. If you enjoy this episode, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweenthelines . Every dollar helps keep the podcast sustainable! Another great way to help the...

Aug 22, 2018•41 min

Sorting Chat - The Fellowship of the Ring

We don't have a full episode for you this week, but we have the first installment of our Sorting Chat a bonus series! This week, we sort the Fellowship of the Ring into their Hogwarts Houses, finding more Gryffindor/Slytherin hybrids than we expected along with the Hufflepuffiest Hufflepuff to ever Hufflepuff. If you enjoy this episode, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweenthelines . Every dollar helps keep the podcast sustai...

Aug 16, 2018•10 min

13 - Death in Lord of the Rings

In this episode, we discuss death in our The Lord of the Rings. We touch on nine characters (but not the ones you might expect), the deaths of orcs, the afterlife, and Arwen's choice to stay with Aragorn. If you enjoy this episode, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweenthelines . Every dollar helps keep the podcast sustainable! Another great way to help the podcast is by leaving us a review on your podcast app. Please follow u...

Aug 12, 2018•44 min

12 - Passion in Harry Potter

This week, we discuss passion in our Harry Potter podcast episode! We talk about passions of the Hogwarts houses, how the Weasley's passions conflict, and why Hermione is basically just the best person and character ever. If you enjoy this episode, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweenthelines . Every dollar helps keep the podcast sustainable! Another great way to help the podcast is by leaving us a review on your podcast app...

Aug 02, 2018•47 min

11 - Agency in Star Wars

This week, we discuss agency in our Star Wars podcast episode! We talk a lot about the agency of droids in the galaxy, and also touch on slavery, personality, clones, the Force, and lots more! Plus, we answer our first ever audience question! If you enjoy this episode, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweenthelines . Every dollar helps keep the podcast sustainable! Another great way to help the podcast is by leaving us a revie...

Jul 26, 2018•42 min

10 - Belief in Avatar + Legend of Korra

This week, we discuss belief in our Avatar: The Last Airbender podcast episode. We note how belief can be used by those in power, examine how religious beliefs are practised in a fantastic world, and crave seeing how change in the Fire Nation would have played out. If you enjoy this episode, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweenthelines . Every dollar helps keep the podcast sustainable! Another great way to help the podcast i...

Jul 11, 2018•40 min

09 - Chaos in The Hunger Games

This week we have a chaos in the Hunger Games podcast episode for you! We discuss how leaders use chaos to gain control, the role of chaos in the games, and the effects of living through chaotic times on people and societies. If you enjoy this episode, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweenthelines . Every dollar helps keep the podcast sustainable! Another great way to help the podcast is by leaving us a review on your podcast...

Jul 04, 2018•37 min

08 - Love in Lord of the Rings

This week we discuss love in The Lord of the Rings, including the familial love of Denethor and Sons, the love between Sam and Frodo, whether love requires action, and how the Ring represents the absence of love in favor of selfishness. If you enjoy this episode, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweenthelines . Every dollar helps keep the podcast sustainable! Another great way to help the podcast is by leaving us a review on y...

Jun 27, 2018•42 min

07 - Pride in Harry Potter

On this week's episode of Geek Critique we discuss pride in Harry Potter, looking at how pride separates people from one another, the pride in one's House or family, and how the pride of Hippogriffs can reflect the character of people in the real and wizarding worlds. If you enjoy this episode, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweenthelines . Every dollar helps keep the podcast sustainable! Another great way to help the podcas...

Jun 21, 2018•38 min

06 - Class in Star Wars

This week's episode is about class in Star Wars, where we discuss how Anakin's attitudes change with his class, where stormtroopers are recruited from, and why Chewie doesn't get a medal at the end of Episode IV. Also, this podcast has spoilers for Solo: A Star Wars Story, so make sure you watch the film before you listen! If you enjoy this episode, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweenthelines . Every dollar helps keep the p...

Jun 13, 2018•44 min

05 - Doubt in Avatar + Legend of Korra

On this week's podcast, we look at doubt in Avatar: The Last Airbender, comparing the lives of Zuko and Azula, discussing how doubt can be beneficial, and highlighting how doubt or belief in others can be strengthening. Make sure to subscribe and give us a rating, and let us know what you think at geekbetween@gmail.com or our website: https://geekbetweenthelines.wixsite.com/podcast Please follow us on social media, too: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/geekbetweenthelines Pinterest : https:...

Jun 06, 2018•36 min

04 - Justice in The Hunger Games

This week our hosts talk about justice in the Hunger Games, comparing Gale and Peeta (of course), discussing if reality TV can have an effect on social justice, and developing a new headcannon regarding Katniss' final decision. Make sure to subscribe and give us a rating, and let us know what you think at geekbetween@gmail.com or our website: https://geekbetweenthelines.wixsite.com/podcast Please follow us on social media, too: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/geekbetweenthelines Pinterest ...

May 30, 2018•49 min

03 - Leadership in Lord of the Rings

This week we discuss leadership in Lord of the Rings, comparing characters in the films and the books, lamenting the lack of female representation, and mispronouncing character names along the way. Make sure to subscribe and give us a rating, and let us know what you think at geekbetween@gmail.com or our website: https://geekbetweenthelines.wixsite.com/podcast Please follow us on social media, too: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/geekbetweenthelines Pinterest : https://www.pinterest.com/ge...

May 23, 2018•38 min

02 - Ignorance in Harry Potter

This week we discuss ignorance in Harry Potter, talking about the unfair treatment of Muggles and House-Elves, how ignorance can be helpful, and the character growth we see in the books. Make sure to subscribe and give us a rating, and let us know what you think at geekbetween@gmail.com or our website: https://geekbetweenthelines.wixsite.com/podcast If you enjoy this episode, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweenthelines . Ev...

May 16, 2018•42 min

01 - Hope in Star Wars

In our first episode we discuss hope in Star Wars, experiment with a sign-off, and Chris probably compliments us too much. Make sure to subscribe and give us a rating, and let us know what you think at geekbetween@gmail.com or our website: https://geekbetweenthelines.wixsite.com/podcast Please follow us on social media, too: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/geekbetweenthelines Pinterest : https://www.pinterest.com/geekbetweenthelines Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/geekbetweenthelines T...

May 09, 2018•38 min
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