Tales of Panem

By Claire

Welcome to "Tales of Panem," a Hunger Games Podcast. Whether you've been a fan for years or you're just now getting into the series, this show is for you. Join me as I re-read the series, discuss s

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How many episodes does Tales of Panem have?

The podcast currently has 60 episodes available.

Tales of Panem episodes:

August 22, 2025 The Raven Boys (feat. Cailyn)
This episode continues the Tales of Panem book club series with a discussion of the book The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater, featuring special guest Cailyn.

We discuss English history, revisiting childhood favorites as an adult, each protagonist's relationship to the supernatural, the recently released graphic novel, and more.

CONTENT WARNING for discussions of child abuse. Please listen at your own discretion.

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Contact me: [email protected]

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1h 23min
August 08, 2025 Private Rites (feat. Ollie)
This episode kicks off the Tales of Panem book club series with a discussion of the book Private Rites by Julia Armfield, featuring special guest Ollie (@olliephresh).

We discuss the book's dystopian setting, break down the individual characters, and share our extremely sarcastic fancasts.

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Find Ollie on social media HERE.

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1h 22min
July 19, 2025 Quoth the Raven
This episode covers chapters 24-the epilogue of Sunrise on the Reaping.

I discuss the Capitol's reframing of the Games, Lucy Gray's presence in the lasting narrative, the dual symbolism of the raven, and more.

CONTENT WARNING for emetophobia as well as discussions of suicide, addiction, and sexual assault. Please listen at your own discretion.

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Contact me: [email protected]

Listen to my Haymitch and Lenore Dove playlist HERE

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1h 28min
July 04, 2025 The Capitol's Weapon of Choice
This episode covers chapters 19-23 of Sunrise on the Reaping.

I discuss Haymitch's helplessness, powerful side characters, what we perceive as privilege, and more.

CONTENT WARNING for discussions of suicide and addiction. Please listen at your own discretion.

Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.

Contact me: [email protected]

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1h 2min
June 20, 2025 Primary Opponents
This episode covers chapters 16-18 of Sunrise on the Reaping.

I discuss the arena, family legacies in District 12, Haymitch's awareness of spectatorship, and more.

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Contact me: [email protected]

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1h 2min
April 25, 2025 It's a Promise
This episode covers chapters 13-15 of Sunrise on the Reaping.

I discuss fashion trends in Panem, District unity, religion in The Hunger Games books, and more.

Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.

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1h 3min
April 19, 2025 Canary in a Coal Mine
This episode covers chapters 10-12 of Sunrise on the Reaping.

I discuss themes of identity, the Capitol machine, Haymitch's "rascal" persona, and more.

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1h 1min
April 10, 2025 Loose Cannons
This episode covers chapters 7-9 of Sunrise on the Reaping.

I discuss Plutarch's motivations, District 12 as the focus of the series, education in Panem, and more.

CONTENT WARNING for discussions of gun violence and emetophobia. Please listen at your own discretion.

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1h 19min
April 03, 2025 The First Poster
This episode covers chapters 4-6 of Sunrise on the Reaping.

I discuss acts of defiance as "posters", Haymitch's father's legacy in the narrative, odds and luck, and more.

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1h 12min
March 27, 2025 Abernathy Family Rebels
This episode covers chapters 1-3 of Sunrise on the Reaping.

I discuss Haymitch's starting point as protagonist, Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes connections galore, community within the Seam, and more.

Listen to my Haymitch Abernathy character episode HERE.

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1h 10min

FAQs about Tales of Panem:

How many episodes does Tales of Panem have?

The podcast currently has 60 episodes available.