Britt and Chris discuss Impractical Applications , laughing over fabulous quotes (including "Is someone being creepy on purpose?"), Eliot's histrionics, and The Trials. They also explore orientalism, the power of secrets, and the POVs of Penny and Kady. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your 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/geekbetweenthelines Every dollar helps ke...
May 16, 2023•51 min
For Mendings, Major and Minor , Britt and Chris discuss cancer puppy, welters shenanigans, and magical mentors. They also explore how magic can't solve all problems, and think about the POVs of Alice and -- oddly enough -- Pete. 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/geekbetweenthelines Every dollar helps keep the podcast go...
May 10, 2023•54 min
In discussing "The World in the Walls," Britt and Chris touch on psychiatric hospital representation in pop culture, Quentin's subconscious thoughts, the dangers of magic, and the similarities between Julia and the Madness Maker. They also go deeper into the POVs of Quentin, Penny, and Marina. 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.patr...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 7 min
For Consequences of Advanced Spellcasting , Britt and Chris discuss Brakebills disciplines, Quentin and Julia's confrontation at the safehouse, and a vast new primary source database of the dead. They also explore the POVs of Penny and Quentin, as well as the hilarious moment when Quentin hides behind a tree. 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: ...
Apr 25, 2023•56 min
Britt and Chris discuss what happens in The Source of Magic , including Julia's inquisitive mind, academic institutions' response to on-campus tragedies, and Penny and Quentin's amusing animosity. They also think about the POVs of Eliot and Margo and the idea of magic coming from pain instead of talent. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you really enjoy our content, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons and get even more of it for just $1 ...
Apr 18, 2023•53 min
Britt and Chris begin their new watch-through of The Magicians TV show, beginning with the pilot, Unauthorized Magic . They discuss Quentin as a unique protagonist, Eliot's memorable first pose, and the show's striking introduction to the Beast. They also explore the POVs of Julia and Penny and the ideas of garden paths and quarter life crises. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you really enjoy our content, consider becoming one of our amazing pa...
Apr 11, 2023•57 min
Britt and Chris discuss Squid Game in the aftermath of their Hunger Games read-through. They explore ideas of capitalism, exploitation, generosity, agency, and even the design of games themselves. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you really enjoy our content, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons and get even more of it for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweenthelines . Every dollar helps keep the podcast sustainabl...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 35 min
In this final Hunger Games episode, Britt and Chris discuss meaningful thoughts on the triolgy, including narrative threads and new insights they've gained along the way. They also put a spotlight on characters who they've come to understand differently during this reread, like Cressida and even Snow. Get their anti-capitalist/climate change resource list here : https://bit.ly/post-hg-resources Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you really enjoy o...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 2 min
In this final Mockingjay chapter episode, Britt and Chris discuss Snow's death, Plutarch's new singing show, Chris falling into a love trap, and Britt having some problems with the epilogue. They also explore the POVs of Peeta and Greasy Sae, along with many other fascinating parts of the end of this great book. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you really enjoy our content, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons and get even more of it for...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 24 min
In the second to last chapter, Britt and Chris discuss changes in Effie after imprisonment, Peeta finally being quintessentially Peeta again, victors still being used even after the fall of the Capitol, and Gale's Nice Guy™️ attitude. They also explore the POVs of Coin, Annie, and Katniss' mom, along with many aspects of the real world like the practice of Fambul Tok. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you really enjoy our content, consider becomi...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 38 min
This week, Britt and Chris explore Katniss' isolation, inability to celebrate the fall of the Capitol, and her calling herself a fire-mutt in the aftermath of Prim's death. They also explore the POVs of Coin, Snow, Delly, and Paylor, as well as find parallels between the chapter and pay-to-stay jails, conversion disorder, and bias in healthcare. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you really enjoy our content, consider becoming one of our amazing p...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Britt and Chris discuss the final war chapter as the crew makes a last push to Snow's mansion. They focus on the affection Katniss shows Tigris, and the POVs of Gale, Haymitch, Johanna, and displaced Capitol citizens. They also explore the topics of refugees, violence on all sides of war, and, "natural" disasters. Britt mentioned Miry's List and you can learn more about the org here: https://miryslist.org Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you rea...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 7 min
This week, Britt and Chris discuss Katniss as a narrator, the Everlark relationship, thrift stores in the Capitol, and the complexities and contingencies of history. They also explore the POVs of Tigris and Cressida. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you really enjoy our content, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons and get even more of it for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweenthelines . Every dollar helps keep th...
Feb 14, 2023•56 min
The episode Britt has been dreading is here, but it turned out quite meaningful. Finnick is truly the focal point – and rightly so. In addition to discussing Finnick and his death, Britt and Chris explore Katniss' empathy and vulnerability, persons with disabilities in warzones, cheapening in capitalism, and the POVs of Cressida, Peeta, and even Snow during the sewage siege. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you really enjoy our content, consider...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Britt and Chris discuss Snow and Coin's broadcasts to Panem, Katniss being emotionally removed, the Capitol hoarding food, and sexy sewage systems™️. They also explore the POVs of Peeta, Snow, Pollux, and District 13 soldiers. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you really enjoy our content, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons and get even more of it for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweenthelines . Every dollar hel...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 4 min
This week, Britt and Chris discuss Katniss' empathy and strategic mind, government conspiracies, who is really on Katniss' side, questionable technology, and Coin's intentions behind sending Peeta to Squad 451. They also explore the POVs of Effie, Finnick, Cressida, and general Capitol citizens. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you really enjoy our content, consider supporting us as a patron and get even more of it for just $1 per month here: ht...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr
Britt and Chris answer fun HG-related questions as happy break before the holidays. Find out which characters they'd want to be friends with, who they'd choose as president, what storyline they'd request from Suzanne Collins, what actor they'd want to swap into the movies, and much more! Britt even comes up with a new phrase that is sure to catch on. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you really enjoy our content, consider becoming one of our amaz...
Dec 22, 2022•47 min
This week, Britt and Chris discuss the battle propos, prison reports, actual CIA mind-control attempts, and lists compiled by Peeta and Katniss. They also appreciate Jackson and Finnick and explore the POVs of Boggs, the film crew, Haymitch, and Peeta. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you really enjoy our content, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons and get even more of it for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweent...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 5 min
This week, Britt and Chris explore victor experiences, Coin wanting to downgrade Katniss to a soldier in new propos, Katniss’ significant change in her sense of self, US gun policies, and a bit of US and Russian military history. They also discuss the POVs of Haymitch, Peeta, and Johanna. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you really enjoy our content, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons and get even more of it for just $1 per month here:...
Dec 06, 2022•58 min
Britt and Chris discuss Katniss wanting revenge, happy Finnick, Johanna's therapy, Palestinian Ahmad Manasra, District 13 rankings, and hunger (woah). They also think about the POV of evil-mutt Peeta and Chris' poor flirting history. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you really enjoy our content, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons and get even more of it for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweenthelines . Every dol...
Nov 22, 2022•46 min
Britt and Chris discuss Finnick and Annie's wedding, Katniss' self image, justifications for violence, the opioid crisis, and holiday celebrations. They also explore the POVs of both Johanna and Haymitch. Donation to 3 Indigenous orgs: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/landback Indigenous Ally Action Toolkit: bit.ly/RTactiontoolkit Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you really enjoy our content, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons and get...
Nov 15, 2022•58 min
Still in District 2 this week, Britt and Chris discuss Katniss' radical empathy in a time of war, the Nut, what weapon Gale is using, a bit of Indonesian history, and even a Samwise Gamgee quote. They also explore the POVs of Lyme and Gale, and Chris concludes he doesn't want to be a Gale. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you really enjoy our content, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons and get even more of it for just $1 per month here...
Nov 08, 2022•55 min
Britt and Chris discuss Peeta's hijacking, Prim advocating for Katniss, District 2's mining history, Capitol executions, and even some cute fanfic ideas! They also think about the POVs of Delly, Prim, and Sejanus (yes, of course Britt brings him in). Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you really enjoy our content, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons and get even more of it for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweenthe...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 6 min
This is such an important Finnick episode and Britt and Chris spend a good amount of time discussing several facets of comercial sexual exploitation, pimping, and how they relate to this beloved character's experiences. Your podcast hosts also discuss Haymitch at his best, Snow's use of poison, and the POVs of Beetee, Johanna, and Capitol citizens reacting to all the revealed secrets. Plus, Katniss' class consciousness adds a bit of fire to these these two leftists! 🔥 Please tell a geeky friend...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 2 min
This week, Britt and Chris discuss Snow sending Katniss roses, Katniss' mental health, kitty games, stimming, sedatives, poultry farming, and Finnick being the best. They also explore the POVs of Haymitch and District 13 residents stuck in the bunker with Katniss. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you really enjoy our content, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons and get even more of it for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/...
Oct 11, 2022•52 min
Britt and Chris discuss Gale and Bogg's thoughtfulness, Katniss' empathy, Haymitch's growl, and the POVs of Johanna, Prim, and Capitol citizens. They also explore how elements of this chapter have parallels to our words regarding atomic bombs, Thailand's disaster preparedness, and school shooting drills. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you really enjoy our content, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons and get even more of it for just $1...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 1 min
This week, Britt and Chris spend a lot of time with "The Hanging Tree" and its role in District 12. They also explore Gale's complicity with those trying to use Katniss, Snow disguising lies as truth, the considerateness of Katniss, and the POVs of Finnick, Haymitch, and Cressida. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you really enjoy our content, consider becoming one of our amazing patrons and get even more of it for just $1 per month here: https:/...
Sep 27, 2022•52 min
Woah, Britt and Chris finally have a Mockingjay episode on two whole chapters! They discuss the film crew's bravery, Gale never underestimating the cruelty of the Capitol, war propaganda, the fire-bombings of Tokyo, and textile disasters in our own world. They also consider Haymitch eating Katniss' lunch and explore the POVs of Paylor and people in the districts seeing rebel propos for the first time. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, if you really ...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr
This week, Britt and Chris discuss the pros and cons of Haymitch's propo brainstorming session, Bogg's humor, people being in debt in the Capitol, Dalton from District 10, and invisible disabilities. They also explore the current POVs of Coin and Fulvia, plus the past POV of Cinna when he made Katniss' mockingjay suit. Use code GEEKOUT for 15% off the Middle Earth Creative Retreat: https://www.lacelit.com/workshops Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! And, ...
Sep 06, 2022•57 min
This week, Britt and Chris discuss Finnick's experience with exploitation, Fulvia's reaction to Katniss' scar, kids' water guns and US society being saturated in weapons, hunting for sport, and the rebel slogan (😂). They also explore Beetee and Octavia's POVs in Chapter 5 and wonder about how much contact District 13 had with the Capitol before the plot ensued. Tolkien fans! Join in the Middle Earth Creative Retreat + use code GEEKOUT for 15% off here: https://www.lacelit.com/workshops Please t...
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 2 min
