The Midnight Readers Podcast

Trigger warning! Skip at around 43:25 to 45:44 to avoid sensitive content listed at beginning of episode! 

Welcome back readers! We’re here for part 2 of Twilight, and we’re once again discussing some questionable choices on SMeyer’s part. This week we discuss some of the things fans have brought up for years - Edward’s stalking (and absolute obsession), Jacob’s treatment as a character, Bella’s totally unreliable parents, and the infamous Port Angeles scene! Watch out, Edward’s vigilante days are flashing before his eyes. It has already been an insane ride revisiting this story from the text and we hope you’re enjoying it, too.

We would love to hear from the listeners on this one, so let us hear your thoughts! 

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P.S. I really hope you guys get to the end of this one for the discussion on how vampire’s teeth work. - Lily

Hey, readers. We’re back with a new series to sink our fangs into. Yep - we’re diving into nostalgia. In honor of 20 years with sparkles and teenage angst, we’re revisiting the Twilight series. Join us this week as we discuss some of the unhinged madness that overtakes a vampire who can’t seem to shake his latest craving.

I mean Forks is peak chaos — constant rain, green stuff everywhere, and a cute mysterious boy apparently fighting for his life not to puke when Bella walks into biology class. Is it love at first sniff? Or did Bella forget to wear deodorant? We're also talking the infamous van crash, Edward's Olympic-level stink face, and all the red flags Bella chooses to ignore in the name of...love?

Join us as we laugh at the absurdity and relive the beginning of one of the most iconic (and questionable) love stories ever written. Some of us are reading Midnight Sun along with it, so be prepared for spoilers and some very...disturbing thought patterns for a turn-of-the-century eternally teenage boy.

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Welcome to Season 3 of The Midnight Readers Podcast--this time we're heading back to the land of sparkly vampires, confusing love triangles, and eternal high schoolers. Ick.

That's right. We're rereading the Twilight saga in honor of the 20th anniversary, and we're doing it with fresh eyes, unfiltered commentary, and a lot of questions. Like...why is everyone okay with a hundred-year-old dating a teen? Why does Bella never eat? What happened to Bella's tear that Edward drank? What is up with their love of baseball? And did anyone actually like being in Forks?

In this season, we'll unpack the books that launched a thousand fanfics, dive deep into the lore, dissect the wildest theories, and lovingly roast every questionable moment and decision along the way.

Whether you're Team Edward, Team Jacob, or just here for the chaos, you're in the right place. Subscribe now, because things are about to get uncomfortably intense. You won't want to miss a single episode.

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Well, listeners, we are back for the last installment of our coverage of the Empyrean series. We have truly analyzed the heck out of this series and we are coming out of the storm with more questions than ever. Who is Theophanie's boss? Where are the missing riders? Who else is working with the venin? Who is the mysterious brother? Who stole those fucking eggs? What's next for Violet? Is Halden going to do something even more stupid? Well that seems like abso-fucking-lutely yes, but anyway...Violet and Xaden must’ve known that we were finishing up because we could not avoid all the thunder during our recording! Join us this week as we discuss all of the things revealed at the end of Onyx Storm, from first and second signets to potential betrayals...This one’s a doozy. Put on your flight jacket and let’s dive in.

Good evening, readers~ this one is a long one. We had so much to cover! We're talking dragon drama, found family pain, and a twist about Violet's past...and potential future? This section really took a turn far beyond what Christy or Lily could’ve imagined. Of course Brittany already knew but.. Our hearts were not ready! Join us as we talk about one of the most difficult sections of the book, along with Aaric’s questionable signet and Mira’s potential prophecy. Do you guys feel like Mira was in the right? We’d love to hear your thoughts as well. Leave a comment or message us!

Hey, listeners. Hold on to your butts - or your buckets? - because this episode is as wild as the island of Zihnal. Join us as we discuss the Quest Squad’s trip to Zehyllna and the beautiful gifts that are bequeathed upon them. Well, beautiful might not be the right word. Luck would have it, we were given lots of content to discuss with this one. P.S.: the count is back to zero.

Welcome back, readers~ Happy Conscription Day, Candidates! Or are you a cadet, now? This is possibly one of our best episodes! We are fired up about this section. Meeting Xaden’s mom was… quite the ride. In this episode we discuss the arrival at Hedotis and the strange welcome that Quest Squad receives. What can we learn from the isle of wisdom? Seems like... they have a lot more to learn as well. Hedotis, your lack of wisdom is disturbing. Seriously, what kind of island doesn’t have boats? Not an island we want to visit. Join us for this week’s discussion!

Welcome back, readers, and get ready for fight club with the queen of Unnbriel. We couldn’t help but dedicate an episode to the intrigue of the isle of Dunne and all it brings to the story! Tides are changing as siblings are pitting against one another (or are we overthinking things?) and secrets are revealed. Yet, this episode brings more questions than answers, as usual. Trails of what Asher left behind are beginning to surface, including a whole group full of.. Silver-haired priestesses. Could this be the answer to Violet’s silver-tipped hair? Plus, does this jeopardize everything we know about the Sorrengail family? Listen as we react to one of our biggest theories get debunked before our very eyes!

Hey, readers! This week, we’re off on a beautiful island getaway. Unfortunately HALDEN has to come too. Bummer. Join us this week as we discuss the beginning of Quest Squad’s search for the Irids, starting with the isle of Deverelli. They have riches and beaches galore, but lack a certain very important facet - magic! Plus, We meet a pirate(?), bargain for priceless blades, and get into some trouble with some poorly named panthers?? Good thing we have dragons on our side. And this is just the beginning.

Good evening, readers~ We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! This week’s episode rings in more revelations for Quest Squad, as Ridoc has dubbed our beloved protags. Questions are forming about magic sources, particularly for runes. Are they separate from channeling? Plus, Violet’s ex takes center stage as Violet continues to wrestle control for her mission to find the seventh dragon’s den. We find out a little bit more about the royal brothers and discuss the potential for their characters to become allies. How do we feel about Halden and Aaric, and… who was Violet’s other ex? Will her previous relationships come back to haunt her? Let’s discuss!