The Trials begin at Brakebills, hosted by the upper classmen? Because that makes sense. Kady finally gets her time in the spotlight, and we have one of the best Penny episodes to date. Julia has a way less fun time in the B plot.

It's alumni week at Brakebills, which means individually stylized team uniforms for Welters, meeting mentors, and making connections. Penny's mentor gives him a cup of his own cynicism, Margo comes alive on the Welters court, Alice returns, and Q & Julia decide what the cost of magic is and if it's worth it to them. Hear us discuss all this (and obsess over Pistachio Guy) in this week's episode, "Mendings, Major and Minor!"

No Sidekicks is a rewatch podcast chronologically discussing SyFy’s “The Magicians” one episode at a time. Hosts Dara (she/her) and Olivia (they/she), will dive into the narrative and thematic elements of one of their favorite shows! We’ll have a lot of emotions and probably sing some little songs, too. To join the conversation, follow us at NoSidekicksPod on instagram or email us at [email protected]

Content warning for discussions on clinical depression, being committed against your will, hallucinations, mental manipulation, and mental illness in general. If that's not something you can hear right now, skip this episode!

Julia girl bosses significantly too close to the sun with her spellcasting, we learn what Quentin's favorite Taylor Swift song is, and Penny doesn't settle for racist B.S.

Spoiler, we get better mics by episode 105, hold tight. 

No Sidekicks is a rewatch podcast chronologically discussing SyFy’s “The Magicians” one episode at a time. Hosts Dara (she/her) and Olivia (they/she), will dive into the narrative and thematic elements of one of their favorite shows! We’ll have a lot of emotions and probably sing some little songs, too. To join the conversation, follow us at NoSidekicksPod on instagram or email us at [email protected] 

It's Consequences of Advanced Spellcasting, aka the PRICE OF POWER. In this episode, we show some respect for Dean Fogg & watch Julia advance in the hedge witch world, Penny discover he is a mindslut, Alice chase after the legend of her brother, and Eliot chase after a book.  Magical bodegas, suicide fountains, & love wins - the cornerstones of any modern magical world. Also, nothing hurts like a friendship breakup, right? 

Spoiler, we get better mics by episode 105, hold tight. 

No Sidekicks is a rewatch podcast chronologically discussing SyFy’s “The Magicians” one episode at a time. Hosts Dara (she/her) and Olivia (they/she), will dive into the narrative and thematic elements of one of their favorite shows! We’ll have a lot of emotions and probably sing some little songs, too. To join the conversation, follow us at NoSidekicksPod on instagram or email us at [email protected] 

Quentin's future at Brakebills is at risk & Julia encounters a witch based multi-level marketing scheme. 

Spoiler, we get better mics by episode 105, hold tight.

No Sidekicks is a rewatch podcast chronologically discussing SyFy’s “The Magicians” one episode at a time. Hosts Dara (she/her) and Olivia (they/she), will dive into the narrative and thematic elements of one of their favorite shows! We’ll have a lot of emotions and probably sing some little songs, too. To join the conversation, follow us at NoSidekicksPod on instagram or email us at [email protected]

Moth advocacy. Med advocacy. Syfy blows all of their money on a house of cards shot. We love magic for grown ups. We hate looking for lost buttons in sinks.

Content warning for discussions around a SA scene from 01:27:00 - 1:31:39 

Spoiler, we get better mics by episode 105, hold tight. 

No Sidekicks is a rewatch podcast chronologically discussing SyFy’s “The Magicians” one episode at a time. Hosts Dara (she/her) and Olivia (they/she), will dive into the narrative and thematic elements of one of their favorite shows! We’ll have a lot of emotions and probably sing some little songs, too. To join the conversation, follow us at NoSidekicksPod on instagram or email us at [email protected]