Episodes

It's back!!! The Season 2 premiere of A Discovery of Witches is FINALLY here after an almost 2 year hiatus (thanks, Covid!) and it does not disappoint. As Gerbert, Knox, and Satu close in, Matthew and Diana time walk to the year 1590. We meet Matthew's circle of friends: Kit (Christopher Marlowe), Henry Percy (the Earl of Northumberland), and Sir Walter Raleigh, which gives Diana a clue into Matthew's identity during that time. Kit and Diana get off to a rocky start. As the search begins to find...

In this episode of the Fandom Hybrid Podcast, Hanako, Anthony, and Lorrie discuss the 2-episode premiere of the Disney + series, WandaVision. We discuss what we loved about the series, the questions we have about how the characters got to this place in their story arc, and speculate on what Wanda's additional powers could mean for the show, and the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

In this episode of the Fandom Hybrid Podcast, Hanako and Anthony continue their discussion on the CBS Access limited series The Stand, based on the novel by Stephen King. Episodes 3 & 4 have a central theme about meetings. We learn a little more about Nadine's history with the Dark Man. A series of meetings and encounters lead Stu, Fran, Harold, Glen, and Dayna on a converging path towards Mother Abagail. We meet Nick (whose change in origin story does not make Hanako happy!), Tom Cullen, and Ju...

In this episode of the FHP, Hanako and Anthony discuss the first two episodes of the new CBS Access limited series The Stand, based off of the best-selling novel by Stephen King. We also discuss the novel and comparisons of both to the original mini-series from 1994.

Happy New Year!!! The Fandom Hybrid Podcast welcomes 2021 by having our discussion on the Christmas Day release of Wonder Woman 1984. Listen in to find out what we loved, what we hated, and what didn't make sense. We also talk a little about the DC films in general, and what makes them so problematic.

Vampires, and witches, and demons - oh my!!! The season 1 finale of A Discovery of Witches sees a "mini Congregation" of sorts coming together as the vampires (Matthew, Miriam, and Marcus) and demons (Hamish, Nathaniel, and Sophie) join the witches (Diana, Sarah, and Emily) in New York. Juliette confronts Diana and Matthew, with disastrous results Diana makes a bargain to save a life. Baldwin and Satu are both put on trial. Domenico picks a side. Diana and Matthew come up with a plan to hide fro...

In S1E7, the penultimate episode for the season brings Matthew and Diana to New York to escape the Congregation. Diana learns the truth about her dormant powers and is given a glimpse of the past. Satu and Knox come to an understanding. Domenico continues to move his pieces around the chess board. Miriam and Marcus arrive in New York to provide extra protection. A ghost offers a new clue about the missing pages from Ashmole 782. Diana and Matthew receive an unwelcome visitor. Only one episode l...

In S1E6 of A Discovery of Witches, Satu kidnaps Diana to try to find out the extent of her power. Baldwin and Matthew clash. The de Clermonts work together to locate Diana. Satu uses dark magic and gets more than she bargained for. Diana's visions help her to escape. Satu finds Gerbert's enthralled witch and sets her free. Matthew gives Baldwin an ultimatum. Sophie reveals an unbelievable truth to Agatha, to stress the importance of her finding out Diana's identity. The de Clermont's figure out ...

Tensions amongst the species are at a boiling point in A Discovery of Witches S1E5. Matthew returns to Oxford, where he discovers that a certain witch has broken into his lab. Ysabeau does everything she can to discourage Diana in her pursuit of Matthew. Hamish gives Matthew some much-needed insight. Ysabeau takes Diana hunting, as Matthew hunts his own prey. We learn more about Matthew's past, including how he came to be sired by Ysabeau. Chaos continues at the Congregation as all groups have d...

We are at the halfway mark for Season 1 of A Discovery of Witches, and things are happening fast. Matthew and Diana arrive at Sept-Tours, to a less-than-welcome reception. Diana finds out the disturbing truth behind her parents' deaths. The Congregation is thrown into chaos as Knox's accusations against Matthew causes conflict for its leader. Sophie's visions become more clear to Agatha, as she figures out to whom the statue must go to. Knox's secrets are revealed by unlikely sources, resulting ...

The FHP crew discuss the third episode of A Discovery of Witches, and there's a LOT to digest. As Diana and Matthew get closer, we learn more about Matthew's background. Satu visits the Congregation and finds more than she bargained for when she searches the Witches archives for information on Diana. The daemons are finally introduced to the story. Domenico and Gerbert begin to plot against Matthew. Diana and Matthew have dinner, with very mixed results. After a disgusting intimidation tactic, K...

Hanako, Anthony, Mike, and Lorrie discuss S1E2 of A Discovery of Witches, in which we all determine that we are absolutely hooked on this show. After realizing the extent of his craving for Diana, Matthew leaves Oxford to try to curb his appetites. The supernatural community takes an increased interest in Diana, and she learns of a betrayal within her small circle. Diana meets someone from her mother's past, who quickly reveals his determination and motivation for wanting Ashmole 782. Matthew re...

New show alert! The FHP crew have decided on A Discovery of Witches as our next show to cover. This show tells the story of Diana, a reluctant witch whose latent powers uncover a manuscript that could have a huge impact on the supernatural world she has tried to avoid all of her life. Things get even more complicated when she meets Matthew - a charismatic vampire who has been looking for the manuscript for centuries. The show is based on the "All Souls" trilogy, written by Deborah Harkness and ...

Hanako and Kacey are back to discuss their favorite moments from the last few episodes and 2-hour season finale of The Walking Dead: World Beyond. We get to learn a little ore about most of the main characters (some good, some not so much), witness a few unexpected reunions, and see a few characters make noble sacrifices "for the greater good". Even though the show started out slow and sluggish, it is agreed that the season ended well, with interesting character developments for all, especially...

The season finale of Cursed is here, and the explosive conclusion leaves us with as many questions as it does answers. Nimue and Merlin both surrender themselves to save those that they love. Several characters reveal their true selves (albeit, in different ways). The Fey escape from Gramaire, but must still fight for their freedom. Mike and Anthony have a theory on the identity of Red Spear, and Hanako and Lorrie agree that Squirrel is the best character on this show, period!!! All in all, we ...

The FHP crew are excited as we discuss episode 9 of Cursed. The Fisherman tracks down Merlin but gets more than he bargained for with his catch. The Queen Regent openly mocks King Uther when he makes a strategic decision, but Uther has another ace up his sleeve that she does not see coming. Father Cardin receives a couple of unexpected visitors - one welcomed and one, not so much. Nimue receives two offers from the opposing kings, and negotiates with both to save her people. Tensions between the...

In Cursed S1E8, titled "The Fey Queen", the Fey must leave the safety of Nemos as the Grey Monk and Red Paladins close in on their location. Arthur finds a smuggler willing to transport the Fey to safety, but the ships will not be there before the Grey Monk. Nimue comes up with a plan to take the city of Gramaire back from the Red Paladins, and is reunited with an old friend. Morgana begins to see her future take shape in Gramaire. Merlin tries to bargain with Cumber the Ice King for Nimue's saf...

In episode 7 of Cursed, the story starts to move along at a quicker pace as we begin to approach the end of the season. Nimue, Morgana, and Kaze avert the Pendragon soldiers by hiding in an abandoned cave with a dark history. Gawain and Arthur find themselves trapped at the mill and have to make sacrifices in order to try to save the trapped Fey. Merlin attempts to strike a deal with Cumber the Ice King in return for Nimue's safety. While Gawain and Arthur come to a reluctant truce to ensure eve...

It's DONE! Last night was the SERIES finale of Supernatural, and we had to celebrate it (and grieve) the right way! Cat (Sci-Fi Party Line Podcast) flew into Atlanta so that we could watch the show together, and afterwards we did a live video stream on Facebook that we recorded for both podcasts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fandomhybridpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fandomhybridpodcast/support

Third time's the charm! Due to technical and audio difficulties, we had to re-record this episode twice in order to get a decent show done, but we will not be stopped! Hanako, Anthony, Mike, and Lorrie discuss episode 6, in which Nimue and Merlin finally meet face-to-face. Nimue begins to get answers to the questions she has - even if they are most disturbing than she expected. Gawain and Arthur continue to clash, but Gawain's disdain for humans puts his traveling party at risk. The Queen Regent...

Hanako and Cat (from the Sci-Fi Party Line Podcast) continue their countdown of the final episodes of Supernatural. We discuss our thoughts and emotions following the penultimate series episode, "Inherit the Earth", which gives off finale vibes as we finally get the showdown with Chuck/God that we've been preparing ourselves for. This episode also featured a sweet, nostalgic montage towards the end that remembers "all those we lost along the way". Only ONE EPISODE REMAINING!!!!! --- Send in a...

In this episode, Hanako is once again joined by Kacey as they discuss the first half of Season 1 of The Walking Dead: World Beyond, as well as all of the other current and future TWD projects. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fandomhybridpodcast/support

In the next episode of the Fandom Hybrid Podcast/Sci-Fi Party Line Podcast collaboration on the ending of Supernatural, Hanako and Cat discuss the episode "Despair", which pretty much says all you need to know about the episode. Only TWO more episodes left before we say goodbye to the Winchesters. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fandomhybridpodcast/support

In episode 5 of Cursed, the validity of Uther's claim to the Pendragon throne is questioned. Merlin is arrested for treason and sentenced to death, only to receive a last-minute reprieve. Arthur and Nimue come to an understanding, just as someone from Nimue's past returns. Iris continues to follow the path laid out for her. Nimue and Merlin finally meet, and their connection is revealed. So many secrets revealed in this episode; join the FHP crew and we discuss (and as Mike proclaims his love fo...