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Spoil MeEvolve FinaleThank you to Heather for commissioning this episode!In these final chapters, I find out that my theory on Aftermath keeping Lilly alive secretly is not what's going on, and I'm deeply disappointed that she's actually dead. Meanwhile, Jordan and Jason have a talk and basically decide that they're going to defect and create a squad of their own, since obviously McIntyre can't be trusted at all. But sadly, Jordan doesn't talk about ANY of this with Brian, and the rift between them just seems to be growing to the point that I'm worried he may attempt to become...2022-03-081h 11
Spoil MeReaper, Chapters 14-17Thank you very much to Andy for commissioning this episode!These chapters are the ones in which we get a little further into the conflict with the Abidan, and I express some frustration with that whole plotline in the series and also some frustration with myself for having such trouble following what's going in within it. I would love to hear all your thoughts about that and how you all deal with it. Meanwhile, our people are in the labyrinth and beginning to sort of fight against its wishes as it essentially throws in with Reigan Shen, which...2022-03-071h 08
Spoil MeFullmetal Alchemist, Episode 12- One Is All And All Is OneThank you to Max for commissioning this episode!In this installment of The Elric Brothers Reflect On Their Mysterious Past, we find out only a TINY bit more about what the deal is with their father, and I don't mind telling you all that I hate the man already. He seems like a real piece of shit and I'm not looking forward to finding out all the ways he's let his kids down in addition to abandoning them, because he clearly is up to no good. Thank you all so much for listening, and I will see you...2022-02-231h 04Spoil MeFullmetal Alchemist, Episode 11- Miracle At Rush ValleyThank you to Max for commissioning this episode! This episode is when our friends arrive at Rush Valley, the center of all things Automail, and there's a pickpocket there who is saving money up to pay back a man who has always refused to accept any money from her in the past. Which is a bulletproof plan that makes total sense. Also, a lady goes into labor and Winry's can-do attitude gets her a spot as an apprentice! Thanks for listening!2022-02-221h 04Spoil MeEvolve, Chapters 17 & 18Thank you to Heather for commissioning this episode! In these chapters, we've got a major confrontation with Aftermath and Lillly going head-to-head in the streets, and and this is followed by a confrontation between Aftermath and Ethan going head-to-head on a Zoom call. It seems like maybe Ethan has been a lot shadier than he's let on, and perhaps Aftermath has some more valid points than I thought. Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you again soon with a new episode!2022-02-211h 03
Spoil MeOne Piece, 122 & 123Thank you to Florian for commissioning this episode! In these two, we get a rematch between Luffy and Crocodile, in which Luffy loses AGAIN. I cannot believe this! Meanwhile, the rest of the crew searches for a cannon, and we learn more about Miss All-Sunday AKA Nico Robin. Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!2022-02-211h 06Spoil MeOne Piece, 119-121Thank you to Gabriela for commissioning this episode! These episodes are the ones in which Zorro goes up against Mr. 1, and while I wasn't sure what to expect, I really enjoyed this fight a lot. That said, I'm not sure I totally understand what Zorro did to win. Meanwhile, Crocodile is out here reading Vivi like a book and I can't say I really disagree with any of his points. Thanks for listening!2022-02-171h 05Spoil MeReaper, Chapters 11-13Thank you so much to Andy for commissioning this episode! In these chapters, the crew delves further into the labyrinth, and comes up against MULTIPLE hydras, moving floors and walls, and a variety of unpleasant scenarios involving being separated from one another. Then, to top it off, Reigan Shen turns up. DISLIKE.Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you again soon with a new episode!2022-02-171h 12Spoil MeFullmetal Alchemist- Brotherhood- Episode 10, Separate DestinationsMax, this is the second time that I'm going to be cursing you instead of thanking you for commissioning this damn show. Why would you do this to me. Poor Hughes.2022-02-151h 07Spoil MeOne Piece, 116-118Thank you so much to Florian for commissioning this episode and joining me in the conversation! These episodes are another series without ANY Luffy appearances, so we're completely in it with our sidekicks (sorry guys, but that's what you are) and mostly get to watch Nami learn to use the weird-ass weapon that Usopp made for her. Parts of this work for me and parts of it don't, but overall it's a lot of fun. Except for the CRUCIFIXION. Fuck.2022-02-151h 33Spoil MeFullmetal Alchemist, Episode 9- Created FeelingsThank you to Max for commissioning this episode! This is the episode where Al deals with his suspicions about being a created, artificial being that Ed invented and filled with fictional memories. I was sad that the bad guy managed to get under Al's skin so much, but I'm glad that it's been dealt with so quickly, although I wouldn't have been mad about it if they stretched it out a little longer. Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you again very shortly with a new episode!2022-02-151h 01Spoil MeEvolve, Chapters 15 & 16Thank you so much to Heather for commissioning this episode! I'm back with the team, and there's all kinds of interesting developments. It turns out that humanity is actually a back-up colony of less advanced Incarna, in case all of them die in the war with the Jenagyr. That's kind of rude, and I'm offended. But also, I like that there's potential for me to eventually have powers in this equation. Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you again soon with a new episode!2022-02-151h 08Spoil MeReaper- Chapters 9 & 10Thank you so much to Andy for commissioning this episode! These chapters are the ones in which our crew begins their journey to the center of the labyrinth, and start to get an idea of just what they're going to be up against. Only an *idea*, you understand, because shit is pretty mild thisearly on. Meanwhile there's a whole thing that I am excited about between Jai Long and Wei Shit Kelsa, and I'm HERE for it! Thanks for listening, everyone, and I will see you soon with a new episode!2022-02-141h 06Spoil MeOne Piece, 113-115Thank you to Roy for commissioning this episode, and for joining me for this recording! These three episodes are the ones that focus on Usopp's fight with Miss Merry Christmas and Mister Four, and occasionally skip over to Sanji fighting Mister Two. There's not a lot of Vivi in these episodes, and no Luffy at all! I'm hoping to see him next time. Thanks so much for listening, and see you soon!2022-01-301h 36Spoil MeFullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Episode 8- The Fifth LaboratoryThank you so much to Max for commissioning this episode! This episode is the one where the boys face off with the two hollow suits of armor that area inhabited by the souls of serial killers. In Ed's case, he's nearly bested simply because his arm gives out, while Al is being psychologically attacked in a way I never expected. Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!2022-01-301h 06Spoil MeFullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Episode 7- The Hidden TruthThank you so much to Max for commissioning this episode! In this episode we find out that one of the key ingredients required to make the Philosopher's Stone is a human life, which I am pretty sure most of us had figured already. Meanwhile, the sweet summer children who are guarding Ed and Al seem totally surprised that the government would EVER be involved in something like that. LOL.2022-01-271h 05Spoil MeOne Piece, 111 & 112Thank you to Gabriela for commissioning this episode! In these two episodes, I have to go on a rant. I'm just getting very annoyed with Vivi, and I was so hopeful that after a few moments of the show seeming to be aware of the way she's been portrayed that they were going to address that. But no. However, I'm pretty into Miss All Sunday. She's dope.Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!2022-01-271h 07Spoil MeReaper, Chapters 7 & 8Thank you to Andy for commissioning this episode!I am so nervous now because the vacation is now officially over and we're getting into the fray again. Can I just tell y'all how much I don't want to do this right now, with a weird psuedo-Dross tagging along? I just...look I love the team and I believe in them, but I'm worried. Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you next week with a new episode!2022-01-271h 09Spoil MeFullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Episode 5- Road To HopeThank you Max for commissioning this episode! This is the one where our dudes go get their metal parts repaired by Pinako and Winry, and Ed zeros in on an alchemist who has successfully made some close approximations of the Philosophers Stone. CLOSE. But not quite. I get mad at Ed.2022-01-231h 06
Spoil MeKing Of Scars, Chapters 31-35Thank you to Joanna for commissioning this episode!These chapters are the climax of both Nina and Zoya's stories, and honestly Nina's shit always winds up being so fucking epic and satisfying. I love her so much.But Zoya, you know you my girl tho.2022-01-2359 minSpoil MeOne Piece, 109 & 110Thank you so much to Florian for commissioning this episode! This is the one where Luffy finally gets to go up against Crocodile, and while his friends have total faith in him, it seems like maybe it was a little bit misplaced. Or at least optimistic. Thanks for listening!2022-01-231h 03Spoil MeFullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Episode 5- Rain Of SorrowsThank you to Max for commissioning this episode! This time around, we're talking about the State Alchemist Murderer, AKA Scar, and how he's really pretty much totally justified in his desire for revenge, no matter what Ed may say. Also, Hawkeye should be in charge and Mustang needs to be demoted. Thanks for listening!2022-01-221h 03Spoil MeOne Piece, 107 & 108Thank you to Gabriela for commissioning this episode! This segment is the one where Crocodile reveals his dastardly plan to Vivi, while Mister Two prances about disguised and King Kobra. Meanwhile, the rebels amass to attack, and Chaka does his best in his king's inexplicable absence. Thanks for listening!2022-01-2258 minSpoil MeReaper- Chapters 5 & 6Thank you to Andy for commissioning this episode! These chapters are the ones in which I become convinced that Jai Long is falling for Wei Shi Kelsa, and I try to enjoy the peace of our friends living their lives while it lasts. Thanks for listening!2022-01-221h 06Spoil MeFullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, S01E04- An Alchemist's AnguishThank you again to Max for commissioning this episode. I guess. Actually, no. I hate you, Max. I really do. I hate all of you.2022-01-191h 07
Spoil MeShadows For Silence In The Forests Of Hell- Part 2Thank you very much to Jacqui for commissioning this episode! I'm really happy with the ambiguity of the way this story ends, and as usual Brando Sando's worldbuilding is impeccable. As Jacqui also pointed out in the chat, it's great to see how far he has come in terms of making complex and compelling women characters, which is really encouraging. Thank you all for listening, and I will see you again soon with a new episode!2022-01-191h 04Spoil MeOne Piece, 105 & 106Thank you so much to Gabriela for commissioning this episode! I'm really enjoying this episode arc, and this section delivers on the weirdness and the badassery of our friends. I'm loving the fact that Captain Smoker and Tashigi are here, and I'm hoping that Smoker getting locked up with the Strawhats means that they will chat and realize that they're really all on the same side. Thank you again for listening, see you soon with a new episode!2022-01-181h 06Spoil MeFullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Episode 3- City Of HeresyThank you Max for commissioning this episode! I hadn't expected for things to get theological in this show, and the focus on a church and priest in this episode surprised me. There's also a faithful follower who gets a very unpleasant dose of reality after believing for a long time that her dead fiance can be brought back to life, and I honestly feel really bad for her. Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!2022-01-181h 07Spoil MeOne Piece, 103 & 104Thank you to Gabriela for commissioning this episode! I don't know how I forgot to mention this on the show, but I feel the need to acknowledge it here; Luffy keeps looking at this random piece of paper that Ace gave him, and eventually Nami sews it inside his hat to guarantee that he won't lose it. I'm dying to know what the hell that paper is about! Also this is the section where we learn that Yuba has been destroyed and there's one lone old man remaining. Thanks so much to you all for listening, and...2022-01-181h 03Spoil MeReaper, Chapters 3 & 4Thank you so much to Andy for commissioning this episode!These chapters are the ones where we get to check back in with Mercy, Orthos, and Ziel. I was so relieved to see them, and also really pleased to see that they all seem like they're going to be basically okay. Well, other than Orthos still being absolutely HUGE. Also, Lindon finds out about the Sect Of Twin Stars and doesn't react at all how I'd expected. Thanks so much to you all for listening!2022-01-181h 05Spoil MeFullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, E02- The First DayThank you so much to Max for commissioning this episode! So we're getting into it now, and I'm taken by surprise when we get into the story behind what happened to Ed and Al. Turns out that Ed was the one at fault for sure, although most of what actually happens regarding to the rebound was not what I was expecting. I'm so freaked out by this weird parallel world and the being that Ed spoke to. And WHAT the fuck was in the circle? Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a...2022-01-111h 05Spoil MeOne Piece- Episodes 100 & 101Thank you so much to Gabriela for not only commissioning this episode and joining me on the recording!The main reason that Gabriela decided to come and chat for this episode was because this is the HUNDREDTH episode of One Piece! And because I've committed to watching the "filler" episodes, I've watched all 100 episodes faithfully so it makes sense that the One Piece crew (which is what I call the folks who commission this show) would want to check in on how I'm responding to the show so far. Thanks so much to you all for listening, and...2022-01-111h 30Spoil MeFull Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood- Episode 1Thank you so much to Max for commissioning this episode! I'm so excited to finally be starting this series, and despite warnings that the first episode isn't that great, I really enjoyed it and was pleasantly surprised at how immediately engaged I was by the plot and the universe. However, I have a LOT of questions about what happened to Ed and Al. Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you shortly with another episode!2022-01-111h 04Spoil MeOne Piece- 96 & 97Thank you very much to Bernadette for commissioning this episode!In these episodes, we are at Alabasta and there are a series of hilarious creatures that Vivi had forgotten to warn everyone about, which just gets progressively funnier and funnier. Also, we have more insight into Vivi's father and the plot against him. Thanks so much to you all for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!2022-01-1158 minSpoil MeReaper, Prologue & Chapters 1-2Thank you very much to Andy for commissioning this episode! I'm so very excited to be starting the most recent book in the Cradle series by Will Wight, Reaper! It's delightful to be back with our team, although I am very concerned by the fact that we still haven't seen Mercy, Orthos, or Ziel. I'm sure they're all fine, right? RIGHT? Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you next week with a new episode!2022-01-101h 04
Spoil MeWizards At War, Chapter 12Thank you to Yama for commissioning this episode! In this chapter, there's a totally bizarre turn of events in which the Hesper, which I think we were all anticipating would be complicated and difficult to reach, winds up walking right up to our people with no fanfare whatsoever. TWIST!Thanks for listening!2022-01-091h 08Spoil MeKing Of Scars, Chapters 26-30Thank you to Joanna for commissioning this episode!These chapters there are a bunch of critical moments being reached, but I personally am a LITTLE distracted by the fact that Nikolai has been fucking CONNED and turns out that this shit is NOT meant to free him. I AM SO MAD RIGHT NOW. Thank you so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!2022-01-091h 04Spoil MeOne Piece, 94 & 95Thank you to Bernadette for commissioning this episode!Turns out that the dude who has been trying to find Luffy is his BROTHER. WHaaaaAAAaat2022-01-081h 03Spoil MeWizards At War- Chapter 11Thank you to Yama for commissioning this episode! This chapter is the one in which our crew that's still on the Yaldiv's planet put on their costumes and infiltrate the main hive to get closer to the Hesper. None of this goes the way I expected all, and it turns out that the King knows that they're there, and that they aren't working for the Lone One. What?! I truly can't imagine how this continues from here. Thanks so much for listening! I will see you soon with a new episode!2021-12-311h 06Spoil MeOne Piece, 92 & 93Thank you so much to Bernadette for commissioning this episode! So we've got a real weird start to this pair of episodes, with Mister Two getting scooped up onto their ship for reasons that remain pretty unclear other than maybe for the sake of a weird duck/dick joke. Turns out that Mister Two's power is being able to completely change his voice and appearance to mimic anyone that he touches, and I'm very into this concept. Also there's an odd powder that can make it rain, and what a weird subplot. What is that going to mean...2021-12-311h 01Spoil MeKing Of Scars- Chapters 23-25Thank you so much to Joanna for commissioning this episode! These chapters are where shit really begins to ramp up. We've got Isaak beginning his attempts to grow closer to the Shu princess so that he can get information, and that already looks like it's going pretty well. Zoya is beginning to try doing some other types of Grisha power, which I'm very into. And as for Nina...well, she's unexpectedly thrust into the presence of Jarl Brum which I absolutely didn't expect and I'm so mad that this asshole is still alive. Thanks so much for...2021-12-3059 minSpoil MeShadows For Silence In The Forests Of HellThank you very much to Jacqui for commissioning this episode! Brando Sando wrote what I think a short story although it's not that short, so perhaps it technically qualifies as a novella. It's a really enthralling story so far, and I'm a little sad that there's only one more episode's worth of coverage. However, this gives me a bit of a peek into the other universes that I haven't seen in my coverage of Mistborn. I'm very into this whole concept, and also I feel like I just need to go find the collection it's from, Dangerous Women...2021-12-301h 10Spoil MeWizards At War- Chapter 10Thank you so much to Patricia for commissioning this episode! This chapter is a really high-octane for this series, with an actual shoot-out that happens in the apparently abandoned Crossings. Not only that, but we get a rescue from someone that I was definitely not expecting to show up here. And it is AWESOME. Thanks so much for listening!2021-12-301h 07Spoil MeOne Piece, 90 & 91Thank you again to Bernadette for commissioning this episode! These episodes are the ones where our crew finally leaves Drum Island with Chopper in tow. I find this section to be one of the least satisfying because we have yet MORE cruelty directed toward Chopper for NO FUCKING REASON, and then the "cherry blossoms" turn out to be just pink snow. C'mon. C'MON.2021-12-301h 07
Spoil MeWeathering With YouThank you so much to Candace for commissioning this episode! This is the second Makota Shinkai film that Candace has commissioned, and apparently he's working on a third one that I'm hoping to get to cover eventually. I have to admit tho, this film didn't work for me nearly as well at Your Name because the ending felt like it didn't really know what it wanted to be. Shinkai made some statements about what he intended, but in my opinion that didn't come across and I would up kind of disliking the characters due to their choices. ...2021-12-301h 32Spoil MeOne Piece 87-89Thank you so much to Bernadette for commissioning this episode!This trio of episodes is when we get a character who can fight by throwing his afros, but from what I'm told in the comments while I'm recording, that is NOT a power that comes from a devil fruit??? It's just something that he can do??????Also, Chopper has a secret weapon called Rumble Balls that help him transform into even more forms, and I wonder if there's any chance of some science giving Luffy some additional powers later? Thanks so much for listening!2021-12-301h 09
Spoil MeSpoil Me! HamiltonThank you ever so much to Joyce for commissioning this episode, and especially for commissioning me and RoShawn to cover it together. I will let this episode speak for itself. Enjoy!2021-11-261h 48
Spoil MeWhat We Do In The Shadows, S02E01Thank you ever so much to Max for commissioning this episode!This is a fantastic start to a new season, and I can't wait to see what the hell they decide to do with Guillermo as time goes on because his resentment really is steadily growing. Meanwhile, we've got an endless parade of new familiars, who all die in a variety of wild, unlikely ways. Also, I really have to mention that I rewatched this episode and Owen pointed out that the Topher is fucking HALEY JOEL OSMENT????Thanks for listening!2021-11-2458 minSpoil MeOne Piece, 85 & 86Thank you again to Bernadette for commissioning this episode! These episodes are the ones in which we get to see even more of poor Chopper's history, and all of my assumptions turned out to be wrong. There was a whole other guy that Chopper....interned with? So to speak?....before the Witch, and while I can understand the affection that Chopped has for him...I just don't like the guy. He kinda sucks. That said, I'm thinking that teaming up with Luffy's crew will be a definite step up in Chopper's life. If, that is, he accepts the...2021-11-241h 01Spoil MeWizards At War- Chapter 9Thank you to Patricia for commissioning this episode!This chapter is the one that has made me the most nervous so far. We are finding out that a whole planet is populated by beings that are not JUST overshadowed, but are literal avatars of the Lone Power. I honestly don't even know what to do with this information. Also, there's the whole thing with Nita's father being totally MIA (not to mention Tom & Carl) and I don't like the smell of that either. Thank you again for listening, and I will be seeing you on the other side...2021-11-231h 02Spoil MeKing Of Scars, Chapters 20-22Thank you so much to Joanna for commissioning this episode!These were really great chapters, and I'm so interested in what's going on with each character that I'm having the rare experience of NEVER being sad when we start a new chapter from a different POV. Unlike SOME books I could name. *coughasoiafcough*These chapters are the ones in which Isaak has his first test as King, Nikolai has his first test as the Beast, and Nina has a confrontation with both her companions and with Hanne. Thanks so much to you all for listening, and I...2021-11-231h 04Spoil MeWhat We Do In The Shadows, S01E10- AncestryThank you SO MUCH to Ashley for commissioning this episode!What a great ending episode to this season. I'm fascinated by where this is going, and never saw this coming at all despite the fact that (as the flashbacks show us) many of the signs were there. Also, we get a wrap on the Gregor storyline, and while I'm devastated that we won't get to see his hot ass again, it's honestly perfection. Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you soon with the premiere to Season 2!2021-11-2359 minSpoil MeOne Piece, 83 & 84Thank you so much to Bernadette for commissioning this episode!These episodes are the ones in which Nami begins to recover, and tries to thank Chopper for attending her, and Chopper FREAKS OUT over it. I feel that it's an overreaction until Luffy sees him and literally tries to hunt him down to kill and eat him. Turns out that poor Chopper has a tragic backstory and isn't used to anyone treating him like a person instead of a monster. Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!2021-11-231h 01Spoil MeEvolve- Chapters 13 & 14Thank you so very much to Heather for commissioning this episode!I'm delighted that we're getting into some really unexpected territory here, but also I was so unprepared for this shit to actually WORK that now I'm a little bit freaked out. I mean, Elgen Spears can be an evil genius all he wants when he's just TRYING to do something...but him SUCCEEDING? No, I don't like that at all. This is where I draw the line.Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you all in February with a new episode!2021-11-181h 07Spoil MeOne Piece , 80-82Thank you to Bernadette for commissioning this episode! These episodes are the ones in which we wind up on a remote, wintry island in a land with no doctors. All they've got is an amazingly youthful, fashionable witch with a mean streak and a mean pair of bellbottoms. And honestly I think we could all stand to learn something from her about graceful aging and the power of negotiation. Thank you all so much for listening, and I will see you again soon with a new episode!2021-11-181h 03Spoil MeWizards At War- Chapters 5.5-7Thank you very much to Yama for commissioning this episode! In these chapters, we get to a really freaky destination that makes Nita feel so disturbed and upset that she's physically nauseous, which I deeply do not care for. Meanwhile, Dairine is going back to the original location of her ordeal and her creation of an alien robot race, and honestly it's pretty heartwarming. My heart is warmed. Thank you all so much for listening, and I will see you shortly with a new episode!2021-11-181h 08Spoil MeEvolve, Chapters 11 & 12Thank you to Heather for commissioning this episode! It's been a bit since the last episode covering Evolve, and we've moved along into some NEW POVs this time around. I'm very much into seeing Jordan through Brian's eyes, and I'm shocked at how insecure he is about her. I can understand it of course, but I didn't expect it based on the way he behaves around her. Which I guess is actually impressive! Thanks for listening!2021-11-171h 03Spoil MeOne Piece, 78 & 79Thank you to Bernadette for commissioning this episode! So these episodes introduce a new potential band of villains, as well as a pretty upsetting illness for Nami, which I DO NOT CARE FOR. I have to admit there was a fakeout in these eps that had me SO mad at Vivi and I'm SO GLAD I WAS WRONG! Thank you all again so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!2021-11-171h 02Spoil MeWizards At War- Chapter 8Thank you to Patricia for commissioning this episode! This chapter is one where I start to get truly anxious in a way that doesn't feel totally safe. First of all, there's the fact that time is working against them and things are passing way faster on earth, which I can't imagine means anything good for us no matter where they happen to be. Then there's the fact that Nita's father is all cryptic and weird and seems to be doing badly but is extremely vague about what the hell is going on down there. Thanks so much to...2021-11-171h 01
Spoil MeElder Empire, Of Sea & Shadow- Chapters 26-28Thank you so much to George for commissioning this episode!It's the last section of the booooook! Nooooooo! That's all I have to say.2021-11-171h 03Spoil MeWizards At War, Chapters 5-5.5Thank you Patricia for commissioning this episode! So in these chapters our friends split up into two teams, and Nita & Co. go to the Crossings and meet Skerrit's ancestor, while Dairine & Roshaun go to his home and she gets to meet the family. Both are very illuminating in their own ways, because Skerrit and Roshaun are each so clearly influenced by familial expectations and obligations. Thank you so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!2021-11-171h 02Spoil MeOne Piece, Episodes 75-77Thank you again to Bernadette for commissioning this episode! These episodes are all about getting our friends out of this bizarre, waxy jam they've gotten tangled in, and surprisngly the answer to all of their problems is NOT Sanji? Color me shocked! Instead, he turns out the be the one to save them in a much more long-term way, between getting an eternal pose and also getting Mr. 3 in trouble with Mr. 0. Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!2021-11-171h 02Spoil MeElder Empire, Sea Book 1: Of Sea & Shadow- Chapters 23-25Thank you ever so much to George for commissioning this episode! This is the penultimate episode of coverage of the Elder Empire series (so far at least) and I'm so sad about it. I really loved this pair of books, and I'm really enjoying getting to see the same story through two very different pairs of eyes. This leads to discovering things like what kind of potential Meia is working with, and that's something that fascinates me. Thanks so much to you all for listening, and I will see you soon with the final episode!2021-11-161h 02Spoil MeWizards At War, Chapters 2.5-4Thank you to Yama for commissioning this episode!So in these chapters, after getting the absolute worst news imaginable, our team is joined by an old flame, in more ways than one! Get it!? Because he's basically inhabited by a holy fire of goodness? Also, there's a whole thing with Carmela starting to get into both Ronan and wizardry, and while Ronan is essentially on the table (albeit with some weird fine print), trying to horn in on the mission for wizardry is way out of her lane. I wonder though, will she turn out to have some...2021-11-161h 05Spoil MeOne Piece, 73 & 74Thank you so much to Bernadette for commissioning this episode! So this is the one where we find out what Mr. 3's power is, and it turns out that I am just not capable of stretching my imagination enough to come up with even CLOSE to any of these ideas. He's able to build things with wax, trap things (and people) with wax, and attack with wax. WAX.Sure, why not.2021-11-161h 00Spoil MeWizards At War, Chapter 2.5Thank you to Patricia for commissioning this episode! Patricia I'm sorry that I credited Yama, I was looking at the wrong day! In this chapter (and a bit) we get more details on what the absolute crisis is that we're dealing with here, and turns out that basically there is dark matter out there multiplying and warping space, warping time, warping people's perspectives and priorities, and warping wizardry itself. Nita has to make a rather odd phone call to her counselor, and I have some questions about Nita's reservations about telling him what's happening. Thanks so much...2021-11-161h 06Spoil MeOf Sea & Shadow, Chapters 20-22Thanks ever so much to George for commissioning this episode! HURRAY! I'm finally able to continue on my journey through the Elder Empire, and we get to see how Calder's conversation with Jyrine winds up going now that he knows that she's part of a secret cult that worships the Elders. Not only that, but he asks some very important questions, and he does NOT like the answer he gets. Thanks for listening, everyone, and see you soon with a new episode!2021-11-161h 02Spoil MeOne Piece, Episodes 70-72Thank you so much to Bernadette for commissioning this episode! In these episodes, we move into Little Garden Island, and I was puzzled at why it was called that when everything that lives there is VERY large. Then it occurred to me that if you're large, the garden will seem very small! So I guess what I'm saying is that it's all about perspective. Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!2021-11-161h 02
Spoil MeWizards At War- Chapter 1Thank you ever so much to Yama for commissioning this episode! Well this book is coming out swinging for the fences immediately, huh? We start very nearly exactly where we left off in the last book, and turns out that there's a whole OTHER conversation that was happening between Tom and their dad in the last book! It had nothing to even do with the whole Sun thing at all!And we're getting one of my most beloved/feared tropes of all time: "Wait, what about the authority figures who are better at this than us? What...2021-11-1658 minSpoil MeKing Of Scars, Chapters 16-19Thank you to Joanna for commissioning this episode! This is a pretty wild section as we get into some shit that we've never seen; first of all there's the introduction to the weird sand-based land that the "Saints" live in, and then there's a new member of the team! Isaak is here to take Nikolai's place (we hope temporarily) if his Majesty is still not back by the time their big summit is scheduled. I can't wait to see where all of this weirdness is going! Thanks for listening, and see you again soon!2021-11-161h 04
Spoil MeRaybearer- Part 4Thank you so much to Ashleigh for commissioning this episode! This is the final episode covering Raybearer, which makes me really sad. I loved this book, and the final section deserved a lot more time, but page counts can be a real bitch to figure out. I hope that I still manage to do a decent job! I really encourage you, if you're reading this entry but haven't picked up this book, to get on it ASAP because what a joy this was to read! Thank you again for listening, and maybe I will see you soon...2021-11-161h 06Spoil MeWhat We Do In The Shadows, S01E09- The OrgyThank you Max for commissioning this episode! In this delightful installment of What We Do In The Shadows, our crew has been selected to host the Biannual Vampire Orgy! And in true loser fashion, they manage to screw it up and humiliate themselves in a spectacular way. Throughout, we've got the building resentment of Guillermo, and since the next episode is the Season 1 finale, I am dying to know where we're headed with that. Thank you all so much for listening!2021-11-031h 01
Spoil MeWizard's Holiday FINALEThank you to Patricia for commissioning this episode! The final chapters here are kind of anti-climactic in some ways, if I'm honest. The whole sort-of confrontation with the sun is taken acre of off-page by Roshaun, and I'm still not particularly impressed with him. I find it kind of odd how that went, TBH. At least what's going on RE: Alaalu is more compelling, because the Lone One gets foiled by a dog, which is pretty rad. But overall this book felt a little more passive than some of the others have. I'm interested in seeing where we go...2021-11-031h 01Spoil MeRaybearer, Chapters 22-25Thank you to Ashleigh for commissioning this episode! These chapters are the ones in which Tarasai begins to come into her own and find her power. She and Sanjeet make it to a mysterious woman who has a ton of Tutsu, AKA fairies, living all over her property. I am really loving this transition for her, and I can't wait to see where she heads after this. Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!2021-11-031h 08Spoil MeEvolve, Chapter 10Thank you to Heather for commissioning this episode! This chapter we meet Jason Blackwell for the first time, and I don't know who he is to this story or how important a role he will play in the plot, but apparently he's having quite an effect on Jordan and so he intrigues me. Meanwhile, Jill is off with Ryan and they're learning a lot about one another and their powers, plus brainstorming some answers for where Aftermath might be hiding. Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!2021-11-031h 00Spoil MeRaybearer, Chapters 18-21Thank you to Ashleigh for commissioning this episode!These chapters are the ones in which we get to see what the dangers are in the bush, and turns out that shit is no fucking joke. I don't know when I'm going to learn that this author is not here to play. Throughout all of this, there's the overlaying sadness of Sanjeet pulling back from Tarasai, and man that keeps breaking my heart. Thank you all so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!2021-11-031h 06Spoil MeEvolve, Chapters 7-9Thank you to Heather for commissioning this episode! In these chapters, the most notable thing IMO is the death of Governor Theresa Gregory. Listen, the woman is no great loss to humanity, as we know from getting to see inside her mind and get a glimpse of her plans...but damn did she make an effective target for Aftermath. I hope you all are enjoying the coverage, and I will see you soon with a new episode!2021-11-021h 08Spoil MeWizard's Holiday, Chapter 11Thank you to Patricia for commissioning this episode!This is the chapter where Nita and Kit go to visit the Lone One, and it is living in a pretty awesome looking temple while being gawked at by the locals, none of whom seem to take it seriously or be scared at all. Nita manages to box the Lone One into a pretty specific promise, and I'm super curious how this is going to work out for it. Thank you all for listening, and I will be seeing you again soon with a new episode!2021-11-021h 07Spoil MeRaybearer, Chapters 13-17Thank you to Ashleigh for commissioning this episode! These chapters are so hard, y'all. The whole thing, from start to finish, is an absolute loss of hopes and ideals and innocence that Tarasai was somehow still clinging to despite everything she's already gone through. Not only are her dreams of justice very nearly mocked and certainly dismissed, but her mother finds a way to reactivate her Ehru mission and I HATE IT. Thank you for listening!2021-11-021h 04Spoil MeWizard's Holiday, Chapters 12 & 13Thank you to Yama for commissioning this episode! This section is the start of the crescendo of all the crisis coming to a head finally. Nita and Kit have a kind of a blowout with Quelt, who very understandably wants to know who the fuck they think they are. Meanwhile, on planet Earth, the guests at Dairines as well as Dairine herself, head to the Sun. Thanks for listening!2021-11-021h 04Spoil MeWizard's Holiday- Chapter 10Thank you to Yama for commissioning this episode! In these chapters, turns out that there's something that was left out of the Display on Alaalu and I have to admit I don't totally understand it. Why was it left out? Who engineered that? What difference does it make if the occupants of this planet know those details? Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!2021-11-021h 05Spoil MeEvolve, Chapters 5 & 6Thank you to Heather for commissioning this episode! In these chapters, we finally meet Aftermath and I'm really into him as a villain. His attitude and his power make him really feel like a threat in a way that Tretyak's reserved vibe didn't quite manage until the confrontation with Jordan. However, there are some things in this section that I found puzzling and didn't quite work for me. Thank you so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!2021-11-021h 05Spoil MeRaybearer, Chapters 10-12Thank you so much to Ashleigh for commissioning this episode! In this one I finish up chapter 9 because I ran out of time last episode, and I am genuinely surprised at the way things go in the following episodes. Demons are apparently real? I was SO SURE that they were going to turn out to be bullshit. I mean, damn! Thanks for listening!2021-11-021h 07Spoil MeEvolve, Chapters 1-4Thank you to Heather for commissioning this episode! We're starting on a new arc of the story now, dealing with the fallout from the revelation of the existence of Metahumans, and I'm very interested in seeing how society copes with it all. Meanwhile, Jill is getting entangled in Dr. Spears' organization, and Jordan is moving in on an odd hostage situation that seems a little too neat and tidy for Ethan's taste. Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!2021-10-131h 11Spoil MeWizard's Holiday- Chapter 9Thank you so much to Patricia for commissioning this episode! These chapters surprise me by going into a dangerous crisis on Earth instead of on Alaalu, which leaves me still being super nervous about Nita and Kit. I mean don't get me wrong, I'm very worried about Earth and our Sun, but there's a growing sense of dread on Alaalu that I can hardly stand anymore! I'm about to pop! Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!2021-10-121h 10Spoil MeRaybearer- Chapters 5-9Thank you to Ashleigh for commissioning this episode!Okay so this episode I run out of time to completely talk about chapter 9 because there is just SO MUCH GOING ON, so next episode I'm going to start off by wrapping up this section! Also, there's a discrepancy in page numbers in the paper vs kindle version, so I'm going to read around 35 pages for next episode. I am just loving this book so much. These chapters are the ones where we get to see Tarisai grow up and grow closer to the prince, all the while fighting the...2021-10-121h 07Spoil MeKing Of Scars, Chapters 13-15Thank you to Joanna for commissioning this episode! These chapters are when shit goes in a totally, completely different direction than I ever expected. We get a sudden arrival, whether through some kind of interdimensional portal or an enhanced Grisha powered moment or "miracle" I still can't figure out.Thanks you all so much for listening, and I can't wait to see where this is going!2021-10-1259 minSpoil MeWhat We Do In The Shadows, S01E08- CitizenshipThank you to Ashley for commissioning this episode! I loved this episode so much, because you all know how interested I was in seeing how Jenna was going to make the transition to vampire! It was even more delightful than I expected, and I'm really hoping that she sticks around a bit longer. Maybe even becomes a bigger character. Meanwhile, Nandor thinks he wants to become a proper US citizen, but it doesn't go well. Thanks for listening!2021-10-121h 00Spoil MeRaybearer, Chapters 1-4Thank you very much to Ashleigh for commissioning this episode! I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this book, despite having heard of it here and there, because I tried not to look into it too much. But at this point I'm only 4 chapters in and I'm absolutely hooked and I can't wait to see what this writer decides to do with this compelling plot and interesting characters. I am absolutely DYING to know what this Lady is up to, and how is Tarisai can possibly hope to get out of it. Thanks so much...2021-10-111h 08
Spoil MeAwaken- Chapters 19-21Thanks to Heather for commissioning this episode! It's time for the final chapters of the book, and we get a properly epic street brawl with all the Metahumans (thanks for the word, Dr. Spears, but also I hate you) outing themselves in full view of the public, who are all armed with cellphones. The way things shake out, we've got a full-on shift in the terrain of society coming up in the next book, and I'm very interested in seeing how this all goes for everyone. Thanks so much again to Heather for commissioning this book, and looking...2021-09-301h 07Spoil MeWizard's Holiday- Chapters 7.5-8Thank you to Patricia for commissioning this episode! This section is really interesting and I'm not totally sure what to make of it. Nita and Kit are taken to see a sort of memorial about ancient Alaalu people's interaction with the Lone Power, who appeared to them as a superhot woman. They seem to just tell the Lone One to fuck off, and she just....goes? That can't be right, can it? What is going on?!2021-09-3058 minSpoil MeOne Piece, 68 & 69Thank you so much to Bernadette for commissioning this episode! These episodes are the ones in which Vivi joins up with our people in an official bid to go back to Alabasta and stop the rebels. However, there's a mysterious new player on the scene! A sexy cowgirl with ambiguous motives and a sultry voice. Also, RIP Cogsworth.2021-09-301h 04Spoil MeReAwakening- Jill's RunThank you to Heather for commissioning this episode! So this is the departure from the main novel, in which I read a short story from the anthology! This is from Jill's perspective, and we get to see exactly how she got out from the house after being taken into custody and basically put into lockdown. In proper teenage fashion, she completely freaks the fuck out over a bullshit relationship with a creep (I CAN UNFORTUNATELY RELATE) and using a pretty fucking wild escape tunnel to bail in the middle of the night. I HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS...2021-09-3058 minSpoil MeOne Piece, Episodes 64 & 65Thank you to Bernadette for commissioning this episode! So these are the episodes in which we reach Whiskey Peak and our friend Zorro winds up having to fight Team Rocket (which isn't as difficult as I had sort of expected it to be?) while everyone else is passed out in a food coma. Well, everyone else except for Nami. Because Nami doesn't play. Thanks for listening, and I will see you again soon with a new episode!2021-09-301h 07Spoil MeWizard's Holiday- Chapter 6-7.5Thank you to Patricia for commissioning this episode! So this section ends partway through chapter 7 at "I can manage", for those out there reading along! We get to meet the folks on Alaalu and it's not as foreboding as I was expecting, considering Nita's dream. I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop and it's just...not quite happening? WHY DOES THAT MAKE ME EVEN MORE NERVOUS?2021-09-301h 06Spoil MeOne Piece, Episodes 66 & 67Thank you to Bernadette for commissioning this episode! So this episode makes it clear that all one has to do to get on Luffy's bad side is to threaten his food source. And honestly, that makes crystal clear sense to me, so as far as I'm concerned it's all Zorro's fault. Heh. Meanwhile there's this princess named Vivi who was trying to infiltrate a rebel group...or at least trying to infiltrate the ones trying to agitate the rebels into action. Thanks so much for listening!2021-09-301h 06Spoil MeAwaken- Chapter 18Thank you to Heather for commissioning this episode! So for this episode, despite it being slightly under the usual number of pages, I'm just doing this one chapter that ends with Jill running away and next episode I'm covering the short story 'Jill's Run' from the companion anthology! You can find it here! https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B00UQW39E6&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_21PGR4D4R53Q00QTEEN0 This chapter is the one where we find out that this alien thing goes even further than we thought.2021-09-2958 minSpoil MeKing Of Scars- Chapters 10-12Thank you to Joanna for commissioning this episode! These chapters are really amping things up. First we've got Nina nearly getting attacked by wolves (and then she's saved by Matthias's wolf, which is really breaking my heart), then we've got Zoya almost getting carried off by these weird cyborg hybrids, and poor Nikolai transforms in the MIDDLE OF THE DAY. I do not like where ANY of this is heading. Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!2021-09-291h 11Spoil MeOne Piece, Episodes 60.5-62Thank you to Bernadette for commissioning this episode!I'm so excited that we're entering the Grand Line, and shit is truly popping off as it turns out that there are whales big enough to swallow MULTIPLE ships and house small households. This poor, traumatized whale, you guys! I CANNOT HANDLE ANY MORE TRAUMATIZED SEA CREATURES. I had better see this whale again. I HAD BETTER.2021-09-291h 05
Smash Fiction38 - Daenerys Targaryen vs. Mordor (feat. Natasha Kingston and MeganBob)Twenty years after the original publication of A Game of Thrones, it's finally happened (well, in Smash Fiction continuity, at least): Daenerys Targaryen is, at long last, sailing home to Westeros! Now is the time for justice, for vengeance, for fire and bloo--wait, that doesn't look like Westeros. In general, Westeros tends to be less of a barren wasteland riddled with fire, ash and dust...I mean, things can get pretty bad there, but I don't think you could say that the very air you breathe is a poisonous fume or anything. Yes, Dany has arrived at the land...2016-05-291h 08