Rereading the Revolution

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Hush, Hush | "Blatant Twilight Ripoff" Apr 25, 2025

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"It’s maybe the worst book I’ve ever read in my life."

Sorry in advance to the Hush, Hush fans, but needless to say, we had some thoughts about Becca Fitzpatrick's 2009 novel. Namely, "why"and "how?" Daphne and Kellie talk fallen angels, nephilim, teen romance, unlikeable characters, terrible worldbuilding, and yes, tacos, in this supernatural episode.

Information on supporting library resources!

Correction: this book opens with an epiGRaph, NOT and epiTaph.

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The 100 Pilot | "Peak 2014 Culture" (Sneak Peek) Apr 18, 2025

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"You would think it was written for this show and not Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark."

Our patron-voted episode for this month is on The CW's The 100 pilot (2014)! We cover the differences between the show and book, special effects budgets, the grand tradition of casting 30-year-olds to play teenagers, and probably the greatest needle drop of all time. It's a short preview this month because we cover a lot of subscriber-exclusive secret news about what's coming up next on the podcast in this one 😉

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Sunrise on the Reaping | "It's Been a Long Time Coming" Apr 11, 2025

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“I was genuinely afraid…I might throw up from crying so hard.”

It’s the one you’ve all been waiting for…everything for the past three months has led to this. We’re joined by very special guest Emma Skies to discuss the most anticipated release since we launched our podcast, Sunrise on the Reaping (2025!).

We return to District 12 one more time to cover our initial thoughts and reactions, fan theories, Panem and America, Suzanne Collins and Lionsgate’s balance between art and commerce, and what this book means to The Hunger Games series’ legacy. We lose track of how many times we use the words "brutal" and "devastating." This is our longest episode yet and we easily could’ve talked about this book for another hour because there’s so much to dig into!

Correction: Francis Lawrence is coming back for the 5th time as director if you count the Mockingjays separately!

Correction 2: I just learned that we’ve been pronouncing azure wrong. Oops.

The USA Today article featuring us: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/books/2025/03/19/hunger-games-cultural-impact/82518262007/

The Hunger Games 10-year anniversary Scholastic interview: https://www.suzannecollinsbooks.com/hunger_games_10th_anniversary_scholastic_interview.htm

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Scholastic interview: https://www.suzannecollinsbooks.com/the_ballad_of_songbirds_and_snakes_scholastic_interview.htm

Sunrise on the Reaping Scholastic interview: https://www.suzannecollinsbooks.com/sunrise_on_the_reaping_scholastic_interview.htm

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Emma's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@emmaskies

Emma's Bindery Imprint: https://skiesreads.binderybooks.com/

Pre-order To Bargain With Mortals: https://www.rabasu.com/buytbwm

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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Movie | "Rachel Zegler Defense Squad" Mar 28, 2025

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"Two things I love: you and cheating."

We're back and rejoined by special guest and Ballad movie superfan Mara to cover the most recent movie in The Hunger Games series, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2023). Unlike the book episode, we're all on the same page with this one--it's a shockingly good adaptation and valued addition to the franchise. We discuss how this movie got made, changes from the book, and our inner fangirls coming out in a big way for this one.

Movie location breakdown: https://movie-locations.com/movies/h/ballad-of-songbirds-and-snakes.php

Mara’s socials: @maras_stories

Mara's podcast: @no_beta_podcast

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The Scorch Trials | "Snooze Fest" (Sneak Peek) Mar 21, 2025

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"There’s a lot of walking through the desert."

Our patron-voted sequel episode for March is the sequel to The Maze Runner, James Dashner’s The Scorch Trials (2010). There are so many events in this book and yet...nothing really happens?

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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes | "Full Commitment to Evil" Mar 14, 2025

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"The takes are...catching fire."

Things get a little contentious this week as we discuss and debate the most divisive book in the Hunger Games series, Suzanne Collins' surprise President Coriolanus Snow prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2020).

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The Mockingjay Movies | "Try Not to Say Mother Challenge" Feb 28, 2025

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"Hippie motto: Peace, love, and comfort."

Kellie, Daphne, and special guest Camille are back to discuss the less-loved half of the original Hunger Games movie franchise, Mockingjay: Part 1 (2014), and Mockingjay: Part 2 (2015).Surfboards are awarded,wigs are discussed at length, and minds are maybe even changed. Then, we continue discussing the cultural impact of the story, including some comedically-timed coverage of the stage show, which was officially announced the day before this episode airs: https://thehungergamesonstage.com/

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The Fault in Our Stars Movie | "Indie Poppin' Off" (Sneak Peek) Feb 21, 2025

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"Honestly, Gus gave me the creeps."

We had a feeling you'd pick this one. Our patron-voted film episode for February is The Fault in Our Stars! We cover it all--the casting announcements, the park bench heist, the "fashion," Charli XCX, and the moments that make us sob and cringe.

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Mockingjay | "Katniss and Snow Diva-Off" Feb 14, 2025

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"This one's for the Gale haters."

We're wrapping up the original Hunger Games series with the controversial finale, Mockingjay (2010). Kellie, Daphne, and special guest Jared discuss their shifting views on the book, the cultural relevance and impact of the series, and the DRAMA of it all.

The Hunger Games in Real Protests: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-asia-56289575

https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2562714/how-a-hunger-games-symbol-became-key-to-a-real-life-protest-movement

Religion in The Hunger Games: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2012/03/hungergamesa/

https://asyourpoetshavesaid.com/oppressive-hope-in-the-hunger-games/

https://archive.ph/20121021074918/http://www2.independenttribune.com/lifestyles/2012/mar/21/pastors-find-religious-themes-hunger-games-ar-2071082/

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The Hunger Games and Catching Fire Movies | "Tucci Gang" Jan 31, 2025

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"When we said the Hutcherssance, we were there. We were ready for it to take off."

You asked for hot takes and boy, do you get them in this episode. Kellie, Daphne, and special guest and verified Hunger Games expert Camille sit down to discuss two of our favorite book-to-film adaptations of all time: The Hunger Games (2012) and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013). Daphne gives a presentation on promotional movie tie-in products, and we list many things that we are and are not fans of.

The original screenplay: https://www.screenwritersnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/The-Hunger-Games-1-Script.pdf

TLDR: https://www.reddit.com/r/Hungergames/comments/x0zkcs/i_read_the_original_screenplay_for_the_first/

Check out Camille's podcast here! https://open.spotify.com/show/6anolhfarmniymptA4xGdX?si=1b83c0e4cdce482f

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