Marginalia Pod

We’ve reached the final book in the Raven Cycle as we read The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater for season 12. You can check out season 5 for The Raven Boys, season 8 for The Dream Thieves, and season 10 for Blue Lily, Lily Blue.

We’re returning to the foundational theme of connections, and also reading the prologue to chapter 6 through the theme of foresight.

We’re also still actively recording this season so if you have thoughts or questions let us know at [email protected], and we’ll answer them as we go!

You can find the show notes on the website. 

This episode was recorded on 14 October 2023.

Thanks for listening! You can find out more about this podcast at www.marginaliapod.com. If you have any thoughts, questions, or general feedback, let us know at [email protected]

So excited to be watching the modern Kiwi classic Hunt for the Wilderpeople and chatting about it through the loose themes of community and survival. We didn't choose the skux life, the skux life chose us! 

You can find the show notes on the website. 

This episode was recorded on 30 September 2023.

Thanks for listening! We're taking a week off and then well be back with Season 12 on 26 September. We're heading back to Henrietta one last time as we read The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater. Themes will be up on the site shortly, so stay tuned!

You can find out more about this podcast at www.marginaliapod.com. If you have any thoughts, questions, or general feedback, let us know at [email protected]

Here we are again, at the end of another season! It always comes around too fast. This week, we read chapters 84-epilogue of Any Way The Wind Blows through the theme of love and wrap up our time with this book. It's the perfect theme to end our journey with this wonderful series! 

In this section, Lady Ruth and Jamie invite Simon and Baz over for a celebration lunch where Simon commits a sword faux pas... or does he? Turns out Simon's picked up the family Excalibur, which can only be moved by a Salisbury, which means that Simon Snow is Lucy’s lost child. Finally, a resolution! Penny takes Shepard home for dinner - they like each other and it’s very great and cute. And we get a glimpse of Agatha's future - she's moved to Watford where she keeps the goats, and she's content with trading in her wand for a walking stick.

You can find the show notes on the website. 

This episode was recorded on 26 September 2023.

This is the last part of the Carry On trilogy - you can check out season 6 for Carry On and season 9 for Wayward Son. 

Thanks for listening! We'll be back with a one-shot of a delightful Kiwi film, The Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Then we'll take a week off before roaring back with Season 12. It's back to Henrietta to finish off The Raven Cycle - that's right, we'll be reading The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater. Themes will be up on the website soon!  

You can find out more about this podcast at www.marginaliapod.com. If you have any thoughts, questions, or general feedback, let us know at [email protected]

This week, we read chapters 74-83 of Any Way The Wind Blows through the theme of maturity. It's a loaded concept, often used as a compliment when in actuality it might not come from a healthy place. Lots to talk about!

In this section, Agatha and Niamh are surprised to find there's another—which survives, along with the doe. And they kiss! Simon Snow has sent Penny and Baz and Shep on a wild goose chase—because he intends to stop Smith-Richards himself. He tries to curse Simon but the spells bounce right off, and Simon yet again saves the day. Meanwhile, Mitali Bunce is d o n e with all this nonsense. Baz takes Daphne home, and Simon takes Jamie home to Lady Ruth. Baz gives Fiona his mother’s ring (and his kind-of blessing), and he and Simon come to a better understanding of what it means to be in a relationship with each other.

You can find the show notes on the website. 

This episode was recorded on 17 September 2023.

This is the last part of the Carry On trilogy - you can check out season 6 for Carry On and season 9 for Wayward Son. 

We’re also still actively recording this season so if you have thoughts or questions let us know at [email protected], and we’ll answer them as we go!

Thanks for listening! You can find out more about this podcast at www.marginaliapod.com. If you have any thoughts, questions, or general feedback, let us know at [email protected]

Our theme this week is duty which is something Simon Snow certainly thinks about a lot. What does it mean to do your duty? And where do you draw the line? We unpack that this week as we read chapters 64-73 of Any Way The Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell.

In this section, Agatha and Niamh head to Watford to check up on the pregnant doe. Simon, Baz, Penny and Shep break into the orphanage to find Pippa... and find Jamie Salisbury in the process. A plot is uncovered! They head for Watford as fast as they can, hoping they’re not too late to stop Smith Smith-Richards from unleasing his curse.

You can find the show notes on the website. 

This episode was recorded on 10 September 2023.

This is the last part of the Carry On trilogy - you can check out season 6 for Carry On and season 9 for Wayward Son. 

We’re also still actively recording this season so if you have thoughts or questions let us know at [email protected], and we’ll answer them as we go!

Thanks for listening! You can find out more about this podcast at www.marginaliapod.com. If you have any thoughts, questions, or general feedback, let us know at [email protected]

This week, we’re reading chapters 56-64 of Any Way The Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell through the theme of responsibility. 

In this section, Simon and Baz go to Ikea. Baz remembers who Philippa is... and has a crisis. He marches straight to Fiona’s for answers... and interrupts her and Nicodemus Petty! Meanwhile, Penny summons Shepard’s demon and undoes the curse with some nifty legal wrangling. They all convene back at Simon’s flat to debrief, and Baz and Simon share some beautifully tender moments.

You can find the show notes on the website. 

This episode was recorded on 3 September 2023.

This is the last part of the Carry On trilogy - you can check out season 6 for Carry On and season 9 for Wayward Son. 

We’re also still actively recording this season so if you have thoughts or questions let us know at [email protected], and we’ll answer them as we go!

Thanks for listening! You can find out more about this podcast at www.marginaliapod.com. If you have any thoughts, questions, or general feedback, let us know at [email protected]

Finally, something light and joyful! That's right, this week, we’re reading chapters 47-55 of Any Way The Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell through the theme of optimism. 

In this section, Agatha and Niamh head back to Watford for more goat maintenance, and meet Simon and Baz, who happen to be there researching Smith Smith-Richards. Mitali Bunce definitely knows her daughter is on YouTube doing magic but she literally has no time to care about it. And Penny and Shep come to an attractive understanding—and then Penny has a flash of brilliance.

You can find the show notes on the website. 

This episode was recorded on 26 August 2023.

This is the last part of the Carry On trilogy - you can check out season 6 for Carry On and season 9 for Wayward Son. 

We’re also still actively recording this season so if you have thoughts or questions let us know at [email protected], and we’ll answer them as we go!

Thanks for listening! You can find out more about this podcast at www.marginaliapod.com. If you have any thoughts, questions, or general feedback, let us know at [email protected]

Boy, we love getting in our feelings, don’t we? This week, we’re reading chapters 38-46 of Any Way The Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell through the theme of grief. 

In this section, Penny decides to trust Shepard and they start working on getting out of the demon contract. Simon and Baz are taking things one step at a time, and working out what to do about Smith Smith-Richards, the new alleged Chosen One. 

You can find the show notes on the website. 

This episode was recorded on 19 August 2023.

This is the last part of the Carry On trilogy - you can check out season 6 for Carry On and season 9 for Wayward Son. 

We’re also still actively recording this season so if you have thoughts or questions let us know at [email protected], and we’ll answer them as we go!

Thanks for listening! You can find out more about this podcast at www.marginaliapod.com. If you have any thoughts, questions, or general feedback, let us know at [email protected]

We’re reading chapters 29-37 of Any Way The Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell through the theme of envy - not to be confused with jealousy! Important distinction.

You can find the show notes on the website. 

This episode was recorded on 12 August 2023.

This is the last part of the Carry On trilogy - you can check out season 6 for Carry On and season 9 for Wayward Son. 

We’re also still actively recording this season so if you have thoughts or questions let us know at [email protected], and we’ll answer them as we go!

Thanks for listening! You can find out more about this podcast at www.marginaliapod.com. If you have any thoughts, questions, or general feedback, let us know at [email protected]

This week, we’re reading chapters 20-28 of Any Way The Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell through the theme of vulnerability. 

In this section, Simon is weathering his vulnerability hangover and Baz has to explain all the dodgy Chosen One things going on. Penny decides she’s too much of a mess to help Shepard and tries to send him home, but she just can’t quite let him go. Agatha helps Naimh with a task at Watford… and she has surprising success with magicking goats. Simon and Baz visit Lady Ruth.

You can find the show notes on the website. 

This episode was recorded on 5 August 2023.

This is the last part of the Carry On trilogy - you can check out season 6 for Carry On and season 9 for Wayward Son. 

We’re also still actively recording this season so if you have thoughts or questions let us know at [email protected], and we’ll answer them as we go!

Thanks for listening! You can find out more about this podcast at www.marginaliapod.com. If you have any thoughts, questions, or general feedback, let us know at [email protected]