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December 13, 2016 Episode 53 – Children’s Horror
We're chatting about children's horror in episode 53, discussing Coraline, The Graveyard Book, Over The Garden Wall, and a bunch of other spooky kids stuff. Also, Rory's having a baby with a wookie.
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1 hr 22 min
December 13, 2016 Episode 53 - Children's Horror
We're chatting about children's horror in episode 53, discussing Coraline, The Graveyard Book, Over The Garden Wall, and a bunch of other spooky kids stuff. Also, Rory's having a baby with a wookie.

REMINDER: All of our Patreon dollars and merch sales for this month will be donated to charity. If you've considered buying a piece of merchandise or subscribing to Patreon, doing so this month will not only give you a shiny new piece of swag and/or access to all of our Patreon exclusive content, but also warm your heart because it will be donated to charities like Planned Parenthood, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the Southern Poverty Law Center.

What Missy's Been Up To:

Listening to:

NW Nerd

Reading:

The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
Bones of the Coast by Cloudscape Comics
Giant Days Volume 3 by John Allison, Max Sarin, Whitney Cogar, and Jim Campbell

Playing:

Stardew Valley

Watching:

Moana

What Merri's Been Up To:

Watching:

Moana
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
Star Wars Rebels

Some Links You Might Find Interesting:

Why Horror is Good For You (and Even Better for Your Kids) by Greg Ruth

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1 hr 22 min
November 29, 2016 Episode 52 – Harry Potter Part Two Plus Fantastic Beasts
Our discussion of Harry Potter continues in episode 52, covering books five through seven as well as the recently released "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them." Are the beasts truly fantastic? Did we forgive Snape and Malfoy? How do we feel about the future of the franchise?
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2 hr 11 min
November 29, 2016 Episode 52 - Harry Potter Part Two Plus Fantastic Beasts
Our discussion of Harry Potter continues in episode 52, covering books five through seven as well as the recently released "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them." Are the beasts truly fantastic? Did we forgive Snape and Malfoy? How do we feel about the future of the franchise? Reminder: we'll be donating 100 percent of the money we make from Patreon and merch sales in December to a charity or multiple charities to be decided soon. We chose December to be sure everybody would have the chance to participate since November is always half over. Don't worry, we'll be reminding you frequently!

Warning: There are some minor cusses, but nothing that would get us banned on network TV.

What Missy's Been Up To:

Playing:

Pokemon Moon

Watching:

Arrival

What Merri's Been Up To:

Watching:

Girl in the Photograph

Some Links You Might Find Interesting:

"The Harry Potter Fandom Is At A Crossroads" by Alanna Bennett
"'Fantastic Beasts' offers spellbinding magical creatures, but a weak cast of characters" by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
"Why 'Fantastic Beasts' makes no sense as a political allegory" by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
"Fantastic Beasts is Not So Fantastic with Diversity" by Clara Mae

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2 hr 11 min
November 15, 2016 Episode 51 – Harry Potter, Books One Through Four
In episode 51, we're taking a look at a series that's incredible formative for both of us—Harry Potter. This time, we're discussing books and films one through four, figuring out what makes them so appealing to us, why we're still interested, and how our views have changed since our first entry into the fandom.
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2 hr 1 min
November 15, 2016 Episode 51 - Harry Potter, Books One Through Four
In episode 51, we're taking a look at a series that's incredible formative for both of us—Harry Potter. This time, we're discussing books and films one through four, figuring out what makes them so appealing to us, why we're still interested, and how our views have changed since our first entry into the fandom. We also talk a bit about the election, because, if we're being honest, the idea of devoting a bunch of time to Harry Potter right in the aftermath without acknowledging it felt like we were ignoring the issue. We're not—in fact, we'll be donating 100 percent of the money we make from Patreon and merch sales in December to a charity or multiple charities to be decided soon. We chose December to be sure everybody would have the chance to participate since November is always half over. Don't worry, we'll be reminding you frequently!

Warning: There are a couple references to genitalia.

Mistakes: Mark Oshiro worked for Buzznet, not Buzzfeed. Also, though largely irrelevant, it was actually Mark Reads Twilight that Missy read first, not Mark Reads Harry Potter.

What Missy's Been Up To:

Playing:

Rose of Winter

Listening To:

Morph Club
Friends at the Table

What Merri's Been Up To:

Watching:

Supergirl

Some Links You Might Find Interesting:

" Harry Potter and the Case of the Disappearing Asians " by Clara Mae
"A List of Pro-Women, Pro-Immigrant, Pro-Earth, Anti-Bigotry Organizations That Need Your Support" by Joanna Rothkopf
"Hermione Granger: More Than a Sidekick" by Sarah Gailey
Women Write About Comics' Marginalized Creator Thread

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2 hr 1 min
November 01, 2016 Episode 50 – Women in Horror
Horror month concludes in episode 50 (that's huge!) as Merri and Missy discuss women writers and directors of the horror sphere. What unique contributions do marginalized groups make to the genre? What's so scary about not being listened to? Babadook-dook-dook-dook-dook.
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2 hr 11 min
November 01, 2016 Episode 50 - Women in Horror
Horror month concludes in episode 50 (that's huge!) as Merri and Missy discuss women writers and directors of the horror sphere. What unique contributions do marginalized groups make to the genre? What's so scary about not being listened to? Babadook-dook-dook-dook-dook.

Warning: This episode contains multiple references to sexual violence, so please use caution if you find that triggering. We also don't censor our cussing and there are spoilers for The Yellow Wallpaper, The Haunting of Hill House, The Fisher Queen, The Babadook, and A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night.

What Missy's Been Up To:

Playing:

Rose of Winter

Watching:

Hamilton's America

What Merri's Been Up To:

Reading:

Ahsoka by E. K. Johnston

Watching:

Star Wars Rebels
Supergirl
Ghostbusters
Luke Cage

Some Links You Might Find Interesting:

"Luke Cage’s Moment of Truth: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" by J. A. Micheline
Movies With Mikey on Monster Factory
"They’re Here: The Women of Horror" by Kia Groom
The Soska Sisters and Hollywood’s Complicated Relationship with Women and Horror by Rosie Knight
"The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
"The Fisher Queen" by Alyssa Wong
"The Fisher Queen" on Pseudopod
"The H Word: The Darkest, Truest Mirrors" by Alyssa Wong

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2 hr 11 min
October 19, 2016 Episode 49 – Werewolves
It's time for episode 49, and this time around we're discussing Missy's love/hate relationship with werewolves. Why do so many pieces of media only depict male werewolves? Why is so much werewolf media disappointing? Also: butts.
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1 hr 55 min
October 19, 2016 Episode 49 - Werewolves
It's time for episode 49, and this time around we're discussing Missy's love/hate relationship with werewolves. Why do so many pieces of media only depict male werewolves? Why is so much werewolf media disappointing? Also: butts.

Warning: Unsurprisingly, this one got a little out of hand. While there's nothing horrifically explicit, there are references to genitalia, sex, and several uses of the b-word. Listen at your discretion!

What Missy's Been Up To:

Playing:

Burly Men at Sea (Check out Missy's full review here)
Sunless Sea - Zubmariner
Civilization V
Mystic Messenger

What Merri's Been Up To:

Reading:

Ahsoka by E. K. Johnston

Watching:

Magical Girl Rising
Star Wars Rebels
Dragonball
Supergirl

Some Links You Might Find Interesting:

Our Merch
Geek Girl Pen Pals Interview
Erin Bozone's Website
Fake Geek Girls Like Us
Supergirl's White Kryptonite by Laura Harcourt
How 'American Werewolf in London' Transformed Horror-Comedy by Joshua Rothkopf
Dear J.K. Rowling: Being a werewolf is not like having AIDS by Patrick Hogan

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1 hr 55 min