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 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/geekbetwe...
Jan 18, 2024ā¢1 hr 1 min
For A Life in the Day , Britt and Chris of course explore the Queliot #peachesandplums time line quite a bit. š 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 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...
Jan 10, 2024ā¢1 hr 4 min
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 course, the Penny. 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 ...
Dec 12, 2023ā¢1 hr 4 min
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 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 $...
Dec 05, 2023ā¢59 min
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 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 he...
Nov 28, 2023ā¢58 min
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! š¦ 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 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/geekb...
Nov 21, 2023ā¢1 hr 2 min
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 and permanently disabled. If you really enjoy our content, become one of our amazing patrons to get more of it for just $1 per month here: https://ww...
Nov 16, 2023ā¢1 hr 20 min
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, 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 ...
Nov 07, 2023ā¢45 min
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 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.c...
Oct 31, 2023ā¢1 hr 15 min
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 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...
Oct 17, 2023ā¢51 min
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 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 pe...
Oct 10, 2023ā¢1 hr
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-Eliot and remorseful shadeless-Julia. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content, becom...
Oct 05, 2023ā¢1 hr 2 min
There's no episode this week due to some extenuating circumstances. Unfortunately not Magicians circumstances. 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 going! You can also buy us a ko-fi for one-time support here: https://ko-fi.com/geekbetweenthelines Please follow us on ...
Sep 26, 2023ā¢1 min
For Lesser Evils, Britt and Chris laugh about the Les Miserables musical number as "rulers done gonna rumble," as well as discuss the yikes Fairy deal and the kidnapping of a US demi-god Senator. They also explore the constant 'lesser evil' dilemmas the cast grapple with, and think about the POVs of Eliot, Margo, and Kady in this episode. 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 i...
Sep 20, 2023ā¢1 hr 2 min
For Word As Bond , Britt and Chris discuss no-shade-Julia VS niffin-Alice, anglerbeasts and sexist dryads, the Library's million year contract, and a viewfinder that makes Chris' mind go sparkly. They also discuss the theme of freedom in this episode, and the POVs of new Librarian Penny and struggling High Queen Margo. 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 mo...
Sep 12, 2023ā¢1 hr 4 min
It's bank heist time! For Plan B, Britt and Chris enjoy all things magical heist, including 15sec rewinds, doing it for "an evil demi-god abortion," and the only one in the team who can't do magic charging a Battle Magician. They also discuss magical eugenics books, the mudang, "brain police," and the POVs of Julia and niffin-Alice. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review! If you really enjoy our content, become one of our amazing patrons to get more of it for just $1 per month he...
Aug 29, 2023ā¢56 min
Britt and Chris discuss The Cock Barrens (oh this show š), thinking about Loria, the map-maker Benedict, illusion magic, Dana trying to force Julia to stay pregnant, and Alice's mother not understanding Alice. They also explore the POVs of Margo the Destroyer and Penny the Walking Plot Twist. 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...
Aug 22, 2023ā¢59 min
Britt and Chris discuss Cheat Day , focusing on the FU Fighters, Mayakovsky and Penny's amusing relationship, Quentin attempting to live like a Muggle, and Julia trying to access healthcare. The explore the ideas of giving up magic, along with the POVs of Quentin and Eliot. They also point out some of the differences between the first book and the show thus far. 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 ...
Aug 15, 2023ā¢1 hr 9 min
Britt and Chris cover The Flying Forest , discussing Fillory Clinton, Eliot's #doppelbanger, the White Lady, and the many problems with Children of Earth 'ruling' Fillory. They think about the POVs of Julia, Margo, and Penny, and also explore the themes of romanticized adventure epics, trying to live two lives at once, and the question of how much you have to lose to no longer be yourself. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content...
Aug 08, 2023ā¢1 hr 1 min
Britt and Chris jump into Divine Elimination , discussing the hilarious royal curse, Ember's poo prank and the carelessness of gods, and the final thoughtful actions of our Fillorian monarchs. They also spend time with babysitter Penny and with the last thoughts of Alice, Marina, and Martin. 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.patreo...
Aug 01, 2023ā¢54 min
Discussing Hotel Spa Potions , Britt and Chris laugh about Martin singing, Eliot saying "royal dung," and Penny having no time for whimsy. They explore the POVs of Marina and Fen in S2E2, and also talk about queer royalty, Fillory's Wellspring, Penny's poor hands, and the problem of Martin not being more important than the problem of Reynard. 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 ...
Jul 25, 2023ā¢55 min
Britt and Chris jump into Season 2 discussing the group's journey over the rainbow bridge and their meaningful coronation. They also explore the library armory, Penny's experiences at Chatwin's Torrent, the idea of severing a person's shade, and that old classic - misogyny. The end the episode thinking about the POVs of Alice Quinn and Martin Chatwin. 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 ...
Jul 18, 2023ā¢1 hr 3 min
Thinking over the entire first season, Britt and Chris share their favorite moments of magic use in the show so far (pretty much travel and cocktails). They also explore new character revelations and how The Magicians dismantles the idea of a Chosen One and puts emphasis on individual choices. 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...
Jul 11, 2023ā¢36 min
For the Season 1 Finale, Britt and Chris discuss the quirks of Fillory and delights of Ember. š They also explore Marina's support of Julia and Martin Chatwin's return to the Writing Room. They then wrap up the episode with the POVs of unchosen Quentin and very chosen Eliot. 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/geekbetwee...
Jul 04, 2023ā¢54 min
It's time loop time! š For Thirty-Nine Graves , Britt and Chris discuss the time loop revelation, faith in Our Lady Underground, the threesome aftermath, and amusing things Margo prepared for battle. They also wonder why Penny ships are so compelling before exploring the POVs of Julia and Margo. 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.p...
Jun 27, 2023ā¢1 hr
Discussing Remedial Battle Magic , Britt and Chris cover everything from bottling emotions, to summoning gods, to Penny looking damn handsome for someone who just had a heart attack. They also explore the POVs of #UnluckyPenny and struggling besties Eliot and Margo as everyone prepares to fight the Beast. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy what we do, become one of our amazing patrons to get more for just $1 per month here: https://www...
Jun 20, 2023ā¢1 hr 4 min
In discussing Homecoming , Britt and Chris explore Alice and Quentin's relationship problems, Penny's resourcefulness, and the show's introduction to the Neitherlands and the Library. They also think about Richard's Free Trader group and the POVs of Margo(lem) and Alice's mom, Stephanie. 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.co...
Jun 13, 2023ā¢1 hr
This episode on The Writing Room is extra long for obvious reasons. Britt and Chris delight in the joys of Julia returning to herself, ghostbuster historians, and Penny retelling Jane's unpublished Fillory Book 6. They also explore the heavier topics of child abuse, medical assistance in dying, and when the creators of your favorite series are monstrous. 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 ...
Jun 06, 2023ā¢1 hr 10 min
In discussing The Strangled Heart , Britt and Chris explore Quentin being a stalker, Richard's new theory of magic, emotional vulnerability, and Penny and Quentin's changing relationship. They also think about POVs of a very sad Eliot and a very uncomfortable 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 more of it for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweenthelines ...
May 30, 2023ā¢1 hr 2 min
Britt and Chris cover The Mayakovsky Circumstance , discussing Brakebills South, insect mind control, djinn, Julia's family history, and of course the cruelly hilarious Mayakovsky. They also explore the POVs of Qunetin and Kady. 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 22, 2023ā¢54 min
