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Kylie & Julia

The Game of Thrones-critical and ASOIAF-ethusiast podcast. This is where being a book snob is a good thing.

  1. 1 Jun

    Pride and Prejudice (1995) Ep. 5 - The Balm of Sisterly Consolation

    As timely as Walder Frey, Kylie and Julia return to chat about the fifth episode 1995 BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, where they actually manage to limit their ball-in-cup enthusiasm to 90 seconds. In this episode, Mary discovers patriarchy, Elizabeth is definitely not upset about anything in particular, Mr. Darcy buys Mrs. Lovett's meat pies, Kitty passes the potatoes, and Jane can think that, if it gives her comfort.

  2. 16 Feb

    Pride and Prejudice (1995) Ep. 4 - Mr. Darcy Shall Conquer This

    Kylie and Julia discuss the fourth episode 1995 BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, doing their best to ignore their posting schedule and Kylie's hyper-fixation with a tree.  In this episode, Mr. Darcy brings the receipts, Lydia and Kitty are such a merry party, Jane shall be perfectly content, Elizabeth definitely isn't gold-digging, and something something iconic hot moment with a scuzzy pond.

  3. 4 Jan

    Pride and Prejudice (1995) Ep. 3 - Mrs. Collins is Quite Content

    Kylie and Julia are back after the same amount of time that passes within this third episode 1995 BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, and thus are not ashamed. It is thematically appropriate and just. In this episode, Charlotte makes some questionable life choices, Elizabeth and Wickham have no chill, Mr. Darcy brings his wingman, Anne de Bourgh is probably dying, and what is wrong with Mary King exactly?

  4. 01/10/2025

    Pride and Prejudice (1995) Ep. 2 - Mr. Collins & the Olive Branch

    Kylie and Julia return in a timely fashion to chat through the second episode of the 1995 BBC's adaptation of Pride & Prejudice.  In this episode, Mr. Collins writes down future compliments, Mary sings very ill, Mr. Darcy would by no means suspend any pleasure of Lizzie's, and the really, really hot guy must be telling the truth!

  5. 11/07/2025

    Pride And Prejudice (1995) Ep.1 - Mrs. Bennet's Wonderful News

    Kylie and Julia pivot to their second shared obsession: the 1995 BBC adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. The results are hyper efficient. In this episode, Mr. Bennet beats a joke into the ground, Kitty coughs for her own amusement, Sir William Lucas helps Caroline move in society, and for some reason Jane is the hot sister.

  6. 23/03/2023

    UBS #82 Caroline Was Right (for now)

    Julia, Kylie, Caroline, and Gretchen name their dragons, define antagonists, and wonder if they're secure in trusting House of the Dragon as they discuss the first season in full.  Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full show notes.  Episode Breakdown 0:00 - Intro3:15 - The adjective game & fandom engagement18:45 - HOTD tops itself/the ending25:20  - Missteps, favorites, and Matt Daemon29:40 - Avoid and evade, typical airbender tactics 39:20 - Season structure 51:30 - What's an antagonist?1:02:00 - Liberatory violence1:09:20  - Babes and MMD1:22:30 - The dagger of it all1:32:45 - Are we getting duped again?1:45:45 - Season 2 hopes and dreams1:56:20 - The Aemond of it all2:05:20 - Name your dragon!

  7. 17/02/2023

    HotD 1x10 We Did It, Visenya!

    Julia, Kylie, Caroline and Bo celebrate Emma D'Arcy stealing the show, while Vhagar fulfills her own Targ destiny in the House of the Dragon season finale, "The Black Queen." Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full episode notes.   Episode Breakdown:  0:00 - Intro, asks, recap, and Florida16:25 - Rhaenyra is practically perfect22:25 - The babe did come :(32:30 - Daemon's spousal support40:20 - Sweet gaming table44:30 - Fucking Otto53:15 - Daemon stans and a terrible ship1:04:05 - A good ship1:14:30 - Ask your doctor about Vermithor1:19:56 - Treat in Kamino1:28:35 - Julia reads from her Kobo1:33:20 - Vhagar makes Visenya proud1:42:15 - Kylie wants to rage-quit1:49:15 - Highlights/lowlights

  8. 09/02/2023

    HotD 1x09 Rhaenys Flew Over The Coup Coup Nest

    Julia, Kylie, and Caroline get out their #girlboss mugs and smash through smallfolk to celebrate the first penultimate season episode for House of the Dragons, 'The Green Council'.  Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full show notes.  Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Intro & episode recap 12:05 - Struck down in his prime! 21:33 - A zany search sequence 31:42 - The princess in the tower 41:22 - Aegonball 50:10 - Defining 'closer to earth' 55:15 - Feet info exchange 1:06:25 - The plot carries Rhaenys this way! 1:12:50 - Girlbossing the smallfolk to death 1:38:30 - Highlights/lowlights & do we like this story?

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