In which special guest Rachel returns to help us discuss Dean as mother, early 2000s feminism, and the symbolic function of ketchup. SPOILERS for seasons 1-12. We would love to hear from you! You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com. You can leave us an iTunes review. Or you can comment on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast/
Welcome to Season 3! In this episode we discuss Sam’s total lack of boundaries, the seven deadly sins of the hunter community, and our foolproof guide to identifying Canadian actors. SPOILERS for seasons 1-12. We would love to hear from you! You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com. You can leave us an iTunes review. Or you can comment on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast/...
In which we discuss unexpected hugs, the harrowing of hell, and the nutritional label on 100% pure Sammy. SPOILERS for seasons 1-12. We would love to hear from you! You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com. You can leave us an iTunes review. Or you can comment on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast/
In which we discuss the morality of super powers, Beauty and the Beast parallels, and a very literal approach to “you are what you eat.” SPOILERS for seasons 1-11. We would love to hear from you! You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com. You can leave us an iTunes review. Or you can comment on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast/
In which we discuss the earned use of photographs as a tool for building pathos, the Karamozovian way in which our wishes shape reality, and the wrongness of Sam’s hair. SPOILERS for seasons 1-11. We would love to hear from you! You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com. You can leave us an iTunes review. Or you can comment on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast/
In which we are joined by special guest Ryan to discuss the brothers’ Anglo-Saxon dedication to debt-repayment, the Pollockian quality of Green River County Detention Center, and the cinematic art of eyelashes and eyebrows. SPOILERS for seasons 1-11. We would love to hear from you! You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com. You can leave us an iTunes review. Or you can comment on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast/...
In which we discuss Michelle’s neverending snobbery, the flaws of realism, our hatred for Enochian, and the best places to make out at Disneyland. SPOILERS for seasons 1-11! We would love to hear from you! You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com. You can leave us an iTunes review. Or you can comment on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast/
In which we discuss the metaphorical significance of werewolves, the heinous iniquity of those who fold their underwear, and our long-standing debate on whether lycanthropy is an instant death sentence. SPOILERS for seasons 1-11! We would love to hear from you! You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com. You can leave us an iTunes review. Or you can comment on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast/...
In which we ponder the personhood of ghosts, Dad’s “inspiring” words of wisdom, and the things that would compel us to return as vengeful spirits. Also featured: Michelle defends the relevance of cable knit sweaters, and Bethany makes her pitch for the inevitable gender swap episode SPOILERS for seasons 1-11! We would love to hear from you! You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com. You can leave us an iTunes review. Or you can comment on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepl...
In which we discuss Shakespeare’s Puck as an analog to the Trickster, the Winchesters’ beer preferences, and high school Sam’s Floridian alligator adventure. SPOILERS for seasons 1-11! We would love to hear from you! You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com. You can leave us an iTunes review. Or you can comment on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast/
In which we discuss Meg trying too hard to dress like a Winchester, a turning point for Jo, and whether or not we could shoot our siblings. SPOILERS for seasons 1-11! We would love to hear from you! You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com. You can leave us an iTunes review. Or you can comment on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast/
In which we discuss Sam’s logical faith and Dean’s experiential skepticism, the lacuna of Sam’s prayer life, and the Impala as Dean’s Holy of Holies. SPOILERS for seasons 1-11! We would love to hear from you! You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com. You can leave us an iTunes review. Or you can comment on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast/
In which we discuss Take Charge Sam, the culpability and responsibility of civilians, and our favorite music cues of the series. Visit our Facebook page to listen to music cues we love and share your own favorites! Remember: spoilers for seasons 1-11! We would love to hear from you! You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com. You can leave us an iTunes review. Or you can comment on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast/...
In which Michelle elaborates on what makes a "hearty, well-balanced Supernatural episode," we explore the menacing connotations of playground spinny things, and Bethany bids farewell to Sam's cast. Also featured: listener feedback and a lively debate on qualifications for Sam-saves! (Starting around the 1 hr 25 min mark and continuing on for WAY too long...so if you are pressed for time, or conflict-averse, you can skip it. ;) We can't seem to help ourselves.) Remember: this podcast is riddled w...
In which we discuss Dean’s secret love for Little House on the Prairie, come up with our own duress code, and revisit the critical debate of how to define a Sam-save.
In which we discuss the convergence of the show’s themes, the Winchesters as a superior Romeo and Juliet, and the questionable chemistry of sulfuric blood.
In which we experience lots of technical difficulties. :( (So sorry!) Discussion includes Faustian tales, ambition vs. desperation, and why Michelle loves goofer dust.
In which we discuss prison movies we need to see, Supernatural's open-minded women, and good cop Diana as a foil to Jo. Also featured: our official stances on the Samgirl-Deangirl spectrum, and continued exultation over SAM'S CAST.
In which we discuss condescending nicknames and whether Dean is sexist, and Bethany tricks Michelle into almost ranking things.
In which we argue over Andy's moral fiber, discuss Dante's categorizations of evil, and consider the name-veto prerogative of any doctor who brings baby "Ansem Weems" into the world.
In which we discuss our zombie apocalypse teams, power dynamics between younger and older siblings, and Bethany’s least favorite Winchester shirt. Also featured: your feedback on the highs and lows of season 1!
In which we discuss the continuity of Dean's violent nature, Bethany's vampire racism, and the impossible command to "taint not thy mind" when hunting evil. (Also introduced: new segment "Sam Carries Women," and the unofficial Plaidcast drinking game.)
In which we discuss the "full desertness" of Dean's grief and the tragic loss of Sam's bangs, while painstakingly avoiding all discussion of clowns.
New season, new title card, new intro! This week we explore Supernatural's favorite topics (Death and Dad), and Michelle admits that Kripke can indeed write an amazing episode.
In which Michelle talks Bethany into a double episode and Bethany talks Michelle into actually RANKING the highs and lows of season 1.
In which we don't even bother discussing vampires...because they're probably extinct, right?
In which we discuss approaches to grief recovery, the symbolism of short sleeves, and the functions of fanfiction.
In which we discuss Macbeth parallels, the function of subjective flashbacks, and Sam's elusive purple whippet shirt.
In which we discuss parody vs. farce, the Winchesters as Jane Austen characters, and the futility of language in response to shirtless Sam.
In which we discuss Sam calling the shots and saving the day, the parallels of mortality and philosophy between Supernatural and Our Town, and John Winchester's enormous emotions.
