Happy Pride Month! Let’s talk about the incredible series from David Jenkins and Taika Waitit on HBO Max: Our Flag Means Death. With signature Kiwi humor, the delightful crew of The Revenge heads on adventures led by their mismatched captains Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet. Featuring a diverse cast and multiple queer representations, this show is groundbreaking and heartwarming. *SPOILERS* for Our Flag Means Death Season 1

UPDATE: Since we made this recording, the show has been renewed for Season 2!

Join the Ladies as they delve into one of Marvel’s latest outings on Disney+ - Moon Knight. Multiple heroes in one body compile Moon Knight, the avatar of the Egyptian god Khonsu, and it is up to Steven and Marc (along with a motley crew) to confront the servants of Ammit. Running the gamut from horror to humor, Moon Knight also introduces some welcome diversity in one of its newest heroes. *SPOILERS* for Moon Knight, and some light MCU spoilers

Just in time for summer vacation, the Ladies head to Greece to discuss two of Madeline Miller’s works: The Song of Achilles and Circe. This talented author weaves ancient with modern and creates characters that are so real you feel like you know them. Bring a box of tissues and get ready to hear about witchcraft, fickle gods, real love, war, and centaurs.

Mrs. Maisel has returned to the stage of Amazon Prime for her fourth season. From fashion, character development, and the potential repercussions that may come in the fifth and final season, we discuss. *SPOILERS* through Season 4 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

After a long wait for it to come to digital, Spider-man: No Way Home has been released! The Ladies delve into the story of Peter Parker coming to understand what really makes a hero, the growth of Dr. Strange, and the multiverse of the MCU. Heavy on *SPOILERS* for the entirety of the MCU a well as the Sony Spider-man films.

Let’s talk about the latest literary trend: bringing back myths and fairy tales from around the world and telling them in fresh ways. Whether it’s Greek gods running casinos, multiple pantheons trying to make it in America, or Little Red Riding Hood not dealing with the Wolf’s nonsense any more, it’s time for old stories to be made new… within reason.

In fiction, there is a world beyond what the viewer or reader may be initially aware of: the expanded universe. Most common in fantasy in sci-fi (but not exclusive to it), this can mean additional material like comics, books, shows, movies, games, etc. From Star Wars to some more unexpected properties, let’s talk about the world beyond what we might already know.

Sometimes love is… well, not perfect. Sometimes that makes it even better. This Valentine episode goes out to all the dark romances- gothic, misguided, perhaps with unhappy endings- and what makes them worth celebrating. From the works of Tim Burton and Guillermo Del Toro to Carmilla and Warm Bodies, it’s time to take a waltz through imperfect love (usually with a body count). Light *SPOILERS* for various films and books

*TRIGGER WARNING*: discussion of difficult topics.

One of the hardest things about consuming books, TV shows, movies, and other media is knowing when to draw a line between material and creator. Sometimes people aren't who we want them to be, even if they created something that means a lot to us. This episode delves into where that line is and how we individually draw it for creators like JK Rowling, Harvey Weinstein, Dr. Seuss, and many others.

On January 1, 2022, HBO released a Harry Potter cast reunion special and the Ladies are here to discuss the ups, downs, tributes and fandom. Covering all books and films released to date, there is some magic that never leaves… even when you thought it might have.