Episodes

#shadowandbone #grishaverse As Alina, Mal, and Baghra search for Morozova's workshop, Baghra tells a shocking story about her family's history. Knocked out by the poison in Ohval's home, the Crows face down their deepest fears in their subconscious. Kirigan takes his fight to Keramzin in the hopes of drawing Alina out. Ohval fights to protect the thing most precious to her. Baghra delivers a stunning blow to both Mal and Kirigan. The feverish pursuit of the Firebird has heartbreaking consequence...

#thewheeloftime In the penultimate season one episode of The Wheel of Time, lots of truths are revealed as Moraine and the group make their way through The Ways - without Mat. Rand's origin story is revealed. In the aftermath of Mat's abandonment, the group begins to fight amongst each other, while fighting against their deepest fears and insecurities. Forced to seek refuge in the city of Fal Dara, grievances are aired, relationships are fractures, formed, and repaired. One of the group realizes...

#shadowandbone #grishaverse Alina, Nikolai, and the rest of the group from the Spinning Wheel try to regroup after Kirigan's attack. Tolya and Zoya arrive in Ketterdam to ask the Crows for assistance in locating the blade Neshenyar. Baghra and Genya reunite with Alina, but Genya's arrival forces Nikolai to come to terms with harsh truths. A simple question leads to tension between Wylan and Jesper. The Crows arrive in Bhez Ju to locate the blade, but face some troubles. Alina's attempt to sever ...

#thewheeloftime Tensions arise in the White Tower with the return of Siuan Sanche - the Amyrlin Seat. Liandrin, Moraine, and Alanna are called to receive judgment after Logain's gentling. Political machinations and personal conflicts put Moraine and the Amyrlin Seat in a position to make a difficult choice. Egwene and Perrin arrive in Tar Valon. The Amyrlin Seat renders judgment on Moraine. A long-waited reunion leads to the start of a new journey, but one person's decision may have consequences...

#shadowandbone #grishaverse Prince Nikolai and Alina unveil their “plan” to unify Ravka, but not everyone is thrilled with the announcement. Baghra continues to berate her son for his actions, but fails to make him see reason. A former enemy brings news of the Darkling while seeking protection in Alina’s camp. Mal finds a possible solution for the nichevo’ya. The Crows stage an elaborate plan to bring Pekka Rollins to his knees. The Darkling makes the first deadly move in his war against Ravka.

#thewheeloftime Having suffered a heavy loss, the Aes Sedai return to the White Tower with the now-gentled Logain. Rand and Mat find their way into Tar Valon. Perrin and Egwene find themselves in trouble when they run into Child Valda again. Stepin struggles with life after Kerine's loss. Nynaeve is reunited with Rand and Mat, just as Mat's condition worsens. As Egwene channels to save Perrin's life, Perrin hints at a power of his own. Lan endures another tragic loss.

#shadowandbone #grishaverse Powered by the second amplifier, Alina experiences a block while trying to tear down The Fold. Sturmhond's true identity reveals an unexpectedly powerful ally for Alina. Kaz's obsession with taking down Pekka Rollins causes dissention amongst the Crows, Inej faces down her demon. A hurtful betrayal leaves Kirigan determined to keep control over the Grisha. Alina finds more allies as she is reunited with fellow Grisha. Kirigan realizes the extent of his connection to A...

#thewheeloftime The fate of the self-proclaimed Dragon Reborn is debated amongst the Aes Sedai. As Rand, Matt, and Thom find shelter for the night, Thom warns Rand of Mat's worsening condition. Egwene and Perrin continue traveling amongst the safety of the Tuatha'an, Nynaeve and Lan form a truce. Rand and Mat flee as danger finds them. As Logain's army attacks, a tragedy reveals the most powerful channeler ever seen. This episode was originally recorded on January 26, 2022.

#shadowandbone #grishaverse A new ally helps Alina and Mal look for the Sea Whip. Kaz and the Crows come up with a plan to hit Pekka Rollins where it hurts. A little more of Kaz's background is revealed. Kirigan retrieves some important items to assist with regaining his power. The Sea Whip's memories are illuminating. The Crows find themselves in uncharted territory. Kirigan realizes he is still connected to the Sun Summoner.

#thewheeloftime After the events the led them to flee Shadar Logoth, our group finds themselves separated and trying to find the best path forward. Rand and Matt seek shelter in a small town, where friend or foe are hard to tell apart. Egwene and Perrin are guided to safety by unlikely allies. As Moraine's condition worsens, Lan finds himself surprised by a ghost. Rand and Matt disagree on a path forward, but find themselves united when they are confronted by a threat. The Aes Sedai make a bold ...

#shadowandbone #grishaverse IT'S FINALLY HERE!!!! Shadow & Bone Season 2 has finally arrived and the first episode did not disappoint! Alina and Mal's life on the run is short-lived. The Crows return to Ketterdam to find that they have lost everything. Nina struggles to reach Matthias. Alina and Mal make some new acquaintances. With a new demolitions expert and Heartrender, Kaz begins to make a dangerous stand. Kirigin makes his rebirth known.

#thelastofus #TLOU We loved the show so much we had to come back for one final discussion, and this time we brought some friends along! Join us as we talk about season 1 of The Last of Us with our gamer friends Carlos, Ben, and Jason, who were fans of the game long before the show. Hear their thoughts on how the game was adapted for the show, what they loved about the changes, and what they are looking forward to for season 2. Find Carlos on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonbourneapostate ...

#thelastofus #TLOU The season finale of The Last of Us shows us that while love is arguably the most powerful emotion of all, it can also be the most destructive. Ellie's origin story is finale revealed. Joel struggles to keep Ellie engaged in the aftermath of the events with Pastor David. Ellie and Joel both reach an understanding. An unexpected reunion leads to an unacceptable truth. Joel makes a decision that will alter the course of his and Ellie's lives and relationship.

#thelastofus With Joel still unconscious, Ellie searches for food. An unexpected encounter provides Ellie with assistance while also placing her in danger. A nearby community resorts to the desperate measures in order to survive. Ellie finds herself in a compromising situation. A now-conscious Joel resorts to his old ways to track down someone dear. Ellie faces off against her biggest threat yet. A solemn reunion solidifies the evolved relationship of Joel and Ellie.

#antmanandthewasp #quantumania #marvelcinematicuniverse #MCU The MCU is back for its first cinematic release of 2023, Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania. On the heels of saving the world with The Avengers, Scott Lang is leading a happy, low-key kind of life. But when his ambitious daughter Cassie creates a portal to the Quantum Realm, all hell breaks loose as they - and the Pyms - are sucked into the subatomic dimension and come face-to-face with a new enemy that has the potential to make Thanos lo...

#thelastofus The Last of Us continues to break our hearts by giving us the origin story of Ellie's bite and what really happened at the mall. Ellie finds shelter for Joel, but he tries to convince her to go back to Tommy. Ellie has flashbacks of her last "normal" night in the Boston QZ with her best friend, Riley. Ellie makes a decision about Joel.

#thelastofus Reunited and it feels so good...kind of. Three months after the heartbreaking events in Kansas City, Joel and Ellie are still wandering towards Wyoming and their search for Tommy and the Fireflies. Joel and Ellie are warned to abandon their search or else they will find trouble. Joel continues teaching Ellie about the old world. Joel and Tommy reunite, but things are still tense between the brothers. Ellie learns a sad truth about Joel. Tommy reveals some huge news, which adds addit...

#theboys The season 3 finale of The Boys is full of confrontations and revelations. Butcher makes a move to save Hughie's life in a way only Butcher could. Maeve finds a way out of her predicament. Homelander finds something he was looking for. Soldier Boy and Butcher compare crappy dad stories. Black Noir makes a return to Voight Tower. Homelander lays all cards on the table to his team. The Boys come up with a plan to take Soldier Boy down, but not all are on board. Homelander's plans for a fa...

#thelastofus What better way to say "Happy Valentine's Day" than by discussing the latest heartbreaking episode of The Last of Us. Joel and Ellie form a reluctant alliance with the most wanted man in Kansas City. Kathleen shows no mercy in her search for Henry and Sam. Ellie finds a kindred spirit in Sam. Kathleen faces her nemesis, but a larger threat makes itself known. The mistakes of the previous leadership has disastrous and deadly consequences.

#thelastofus Joel and Ellie continue to make their way towards Wyoming. Ellie tries to break the ice with Joel, who does not find her attempts humorous. A forced detour lands the pair in hot water. After saving Joel during an attack, Ellie makes a startling confession. The leader of a new group pursues a defector, while ignoring a much larger problem in her camp. Joel and Ellie seek shelter, but find themselves in a compromising situation. Mentioned at the end of the show: we will be presenting...

#wheeloftime The gang from the Two Rivers continue to lead the Trollocs away from home. Eamon Valda and the White Cloaks hunt down the Aes Sedai. Moraine's life is in jeopardy as her wound gets worse. The group finds shelter in an abandoned city, but safety is fleeting.

#thelastofus The Last of Us takes a break from harrowing fear this week, replacing it with happiness and heartbreak. As they deal with the loss of Tess, Joel and Ellie continue their trek towards Bill and Frank's. Ellie experiences a lot of firsts, and tests her boundaries in the process. Bill and Frank are introduced in a series of flashbacks that lead to present day. Joel and Ellie come to an understanding as they continue on their search for Tommy and the Fireflies.

#arthurianlegends #cursedonnetflix New on the FHP – we have decided to do a monthly series focusing on works with a central theme; for 2022, we will be discussing some of our favorite works based on Arthurian Legends, starting off with a look back at one of the first shows we covered on the podcast, the Netflix series Cursed. Cursed tells the story of a young woman named Nimue, whose encounter with a dark force in her youth causes her to be shunned within her Fae community. Through a series of ...

#thelastofus As we get into episode 2 of The Last of Us, we get a flashback to the morning all hell breaks loose in Jakarta, Indonesia. While Joel and Tess discuss the pros and cons of following through with their mission, Ellie gets her first glimpse ever of the world outside the QZ. Tell teaches Ellie some of the basics of surviving in an Infected world. The Clickers are introduced in a terrifying way. When tragedy strikes, Tess urges Joel to set things right.