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Two lapsed Harry Potter fans on a journey back through the books they (used to) love so much. Updates every Friday!
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The Shriek at Bakura Pt. 1
The Truce at Bakura chapters 1-7
We're back! Work has been kicking both of our asses lately, but we've finally convened to discuss the first third of the fascinating Star Wars Legends novel 'The Truth at Bakura'--as a little break between Hunger Games novels.
Have you ever wondered what happened after Return of the Jedi? Like, maybe fifteen minutes after the movie ends? Well, it turns out some dinosaurs are putting guys' brains in droids and only Luke Skywalker and his friends can save them. How will he do that? Well, so far it seems like mostly by taking meetings. We discuss the bizarre plot, the interesting author, and the broader spectrum of mass media franchises being strung along forever by mass market paperbacks. -
SHHG! Episode 25: Finnick-Beete-Nutz
This week we convene to enjoy a big, warm bowl of classic Shriekcast third segment style content as we check in with Quora questions about Catching Fire! Epic length essays about whether or not an INTJ could win a Hunger Game, extremely dodgy political opinions, and excellence in the field of run-on-sentence construction abound. And that's not all; we've also got exciting strings updates, opinions on What's Going On With Planes, kitchen gadget nightmare scenarios, and more!
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SHHG! Episode 24: You Should've Seen What Gollum Did
Catching Fire chapters 24-27
It's been a busy couple of weeks for both of us (working; moving) but that didn't stop us from finishing the last four chapters of Catching Fire! And boy, if we thought we were in a rush, nothing compares to this book's bizarre finale. People often offer the criticism that certain stories "just stop," but the last few moments of this novel are on their own level. We discuss the breakneck final action sequence and practically bullet-pointed list of reveals as well as checking in with strings drama, Ikea, and those three famous detectives we all know and love! -
SHHG! Episode 23: Clock Mentioned
Catching Fire chapters 22 & 23
TWO giant reveals that we avoided having spoiled! Can you believe it!? This one is particularly funny, given our hobby trajectories of late. This awesome new arena mechanic is revealed alongside an exciting action sequence, some ridiculous (complimentary) side characters joining Katniss's party, some ridiculous (derogatory) Peeta moments, and some small worldbuilding revelations that send us reeling. Plus! More Strings Drama--and a step back into the mysterious world of three detectives with curious names... -
SHHG! Episode 22: How Did We Not Get Spoiled On This
Catching Fire chapters 20-21
Remember how we had somehow remained completely unaware of the werewolves in the first Hunger Games book? Somehow, by some beautiful miracle, we remained equally, blissfully unaware of another animal threat in this series. Not much happens in these action-packed chapters outside, but boy does a lot happen. There are chapters that feel like novels, as they say...
Anyway, aside from the fight scene involving a bunch of mutant monkeys, we discuss the fun character dynamics between Katniss, Finnick, and Peeta (I guess he's still alive), this book's inventive twists on the survival story trappings from the first novel, and okay I'm exaggerating we mostly talk about the monkey fight. And that's not all--we also discuss the new James Patterson novel! -
SHHG! Episode 21: Accountants' Day
Catching Fire chapters 18-19
We are so back! We kick off 2024 with a rowdy return to podcasting about work sucking, holidays sucking, and Peeta sucking. We have some exciting news on that front this week however, although neither of us is convinced it really happened. Still, even if things are feeling a bit predictable, we certainly can't accuse these chapters of being boring! Waterworld antics, bonkers lies, trident headshots--there's a lot of wild stuff packed in here as we finally get to the Hunger Games part of this Hunger Games novel.
Customer Reviews
Could listen to them talk about books for hours - and I do
I’ve relistened to most episodes like 3 times during hiatuses and they only get better, so I figure I should write a review by now - anyway, the new Hunger Games ones are just as hilarious and I’m glad to see them examine those without needing to get through the nostalgia most people have towards it.
A good one
This podcast consistently make me laugh or smile. I’m on episode 69.
Enjoyed this podcast pre-Hunger Games
I really hope they stop reading the hunger games and go back to reading something they actually care about. As it is it feels like someone going into your childhood house, kicking your dog and telling you the decor is ugly.