Sometimes screaming "try this thing!" pays off, like when Rachel finally watches Black Sails with Tricia after a year of heckling.  Together they discuss Rachel's refusal to learn any characters' names (except one) despite liking the show, themes of monsters and civilization and shame, and the unique ways in which Black Sails creates queer characters and relationships.  

Season 1 and 2 ONLY.  

So far.

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Music: “Laid Back Fuzz” by Podington BearFrom the Free Music Archive

 

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I'm Trish and I think you should TRY THIS THING: specifically, Emerald City Comic Con (or any comic con).

All my wildest dreams were realized when I went to my first Comic Con - the cosplay! the merch! the unabashed nerdiness! I found my home and I'm already counting down the days until next year's...will I see you there!?

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Music: “High Roller" from PremiumTrax 

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Every day is the perfect day to grab a friend and talk about what makes Buffy the Vampire Slayer such an amazing show.  Join Trish and Rachel as they discuss their favorite characters (Dawn and Riley.....kidding??) and which episodes are ideal for roping in new viewers.  

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Music: “Everybody” by Podington BearFrom the Free Music Archive

 

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This week, I talk about BOOKS (Akata Witch, Any Old Diamonds, Here There Be Gerblins, Check Please), I talk about MOVIES (Colette, A Simple Favor, LEGO Batman), and I talk about TV SHOWS (Conan Without Borders, season 12 of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and season 1 of Broadchurch).  At one point, I remember a particularly hilarious scene in a show and can't stop laughing!  Enjoy.

I'm trying something new with a weekly recap of the nerdy things I liked (or didn't like) this week.  In today's episode, I talk about PodCon2, The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead, The Cruel Prince by Holly Black, the Stephen Universe finale, You, Sex Education, and the Whole Life Challenge.

I’m Trish and I think you should TRY THIS THING: specifically, Dungeons and Dragons!  Today with special guest JAMES, we discuss the role playing game Dungeons and Dragons as newbie (me) and expert (James)!  

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Music: “Blossoming” by Podington BearFrom the Free Music Archive

I’m Trish and I think you should TRY THIS THING: specifically, the Dragon Age video games!  Today with special guest KIM, we discuss Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, and Dragon Age: Inquistion, as well as our hopes for the as yet unreleased DA4!

Do you have feelings about mages vs. templars?  Have you emotionally invested in a character who wound up dead?  Talk to Try This Thing on Twitter at @TryThisThingPod!  

Music: “Blossoming” by Podington BearFrom the Free Music Archive

I’m Trish and I think you should TRY THIS THING: specifically, these books that I read this month!  We've got classics, humorous fantasy, novels in verse, YA beach reads, and retold mythology: surely, there's something for everyone!

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I continue my quest to find a theme song I like!  Used this time:Music: “Blossoming” by Podington BearFrom the Free Music Archive

I'm Trish and I think you should TRY THIS THING: specifically, traveling alone to Mongolia.  Alright, that is an extremely specific recommendation, but I think my stories of sleeping on strangers' floors and realizing Queen Amidala's style is based on traditional Mongolian dress will convince you to consider it.

Share your stories of traveling alone, to Mongolia or elsewhere, with me on Twitter @TryThisThingPod or email me at [email protected] 

Music: "Laid Back Fuzz" by Podington BearFrom the Free Music Archive

I'm Trish and I think you should TRY THIS THING: specifically, Final Fantasy 8.

Continuing a series that is entertaining to ME at least, I try to retell the plot of Final Fantasy 8 in all its orphans-losing-their-memories glory!  Join me by sharing your favorite memories of FF8 on Twitter @TryThisThingPod or email me [email protected].

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Music: “Elephants on Parade" by Podington BearFrom the Free Music Archive