The Prince Kai Fan Pod
The Prince Kai Fan Pod is a Marissa Meyer read-along podcast hosted by author and podcaster Bethanie Finger. Join Bethanie and her rotating guests as they read all Marissa Meyer books chapter by chapter, in chronological order. The show features thoughtful discussions, favorite quotes, Easter eggs, character analysis, themed playlists, and more. New episodes are released the first three Tuesdays of every month. It is a Three Sisters Network Podcast.
Episodes
245 The Lunar Chronicles Deleted Scene 1
In which Bethanie and a special guest Katherine discuss the first deleted scene from The Lunar Chronicles. From: Cinder, 1st draftFeaturing: Cinder and KaiNaming Notes: For clarity, “Adele” later became Adri, “Merlin” (yes, Merlin) became Dr. Erland; and “Coen” became Konn Torin (and pssst, he was originally a villain, secretly working for Levana! DUN DUN DUN).Editing Notes: I really debated wheth
244 Heartless the Musical
In which Bethanie and a special guest Amy discuss the Heartless Musical. Heartless the Musical is a stage adaptation of Marissa Meyer’s novel, telling the tragic origin story of Catherine Pinkerton before she becomes Wonderland’s Queen of Hearts. It follows Cath, a gifted baker who dreams of opening a shop rather than marrying the King of Hearts, as she falls for the charming court joker Jest and
243 Heartless Chapters 52-54
In which Bethanie and a special guest Ash discuss Heartless Chapters 52-54.After her wedding, Cath visits Hatta and finds that he has lost his sanity, lashing out bitterly and revealing that he too loved Jest. Blaming Hatta, his hats, and everything connected to Chess for the tragedies that unfolded, Cath orders all production stopped and bans future travel between realms. Though Hatta insists the
242 Heartless Chapters 48-51
In which Bethanie and a special guest discuss Heartless Chapters 48-51.Devastated by Jest’s death, Cath begs Time to undo it, but nothing changes. She dreams of the Three Sisters, who deny responsibility and offer her a deal: they will deliver Peter Peter for revenge if she gives them “the heart of a queen” by marrying the King. Cath agrees, and the dream’s key limes remain when she wakes.Cath bri
241 Heartless Chapters 45-47
In which Bethanie and a special guest discuss Heartless chapters 45-47.At the Crossroads, Cath must find a way to Chess without using any doors. Realizing they must pass through a looking glass, she discovers a shrinking potion and a small mirror that will serve as the entrance. Before they can continue, Cath hears Mary Ann screaming from behind a gate that leads to Peter’s pumpkin patch. Despite
240 Heartless Chapters 41-44
In which Bethanie and a special guest discuss Heartless Chapters 41-44.Jest explains that if Cath crosses the chessboard, she can become a queen without marrying the King. She agrees, and they prepare to journey to Chess, ignoring Cheshire’s warnings of danger. At the treacle well, the eerie childlike Sisters open the Looking Glass maze in exchange for small offerings and five minutes of Hatta’s t
239 Heartless Chapters 37-40
In which Bethanie and a special guest discuss Chapters 37-40 of Heartless.Jest returns Cath to Rock Turtle Cove, where the King, his guards, the Marquess, Marchioness, and Mary Ann await. With Cath and Jest missing earlier, everyone suspects Jest of kidnapping, and he is immediately arrested. Cath defends him, but Jest reveals his mission from the White Queen, confesses to charming Cath, then tran
238 Heartless Chapters 33-36
In which Bethanie and special guest Cullen from Not My Fantasy Podcast discuss Chapters 33-36 of Heartless by Marissa Meyer.Chapters 33-36 Summary:Cath secretly witnesses Jest advising Margaret Mearle to accept a suitor, then apologizing to Cath for his earlier distance. Though clearly jealous of the King, Jest still urges Cath to marry him—leaving her confused. Before he can explain, the Jabberw
237 Heartless Chapters 30-32
In which Bethanie and special guest Daurie discuss Chapters 30-32 of Heartless by Marissa Meyer.Chapters 30–32 Summary:Cath’s dreams of opening a bakery are crushed when both of her parents reject the idea, leaving her angry and disheartened. She reaches out to Hatta with a business proposal, hoping to secure a loan. During her visit to his shop, she accuses him of causing the Mock Turtle’s trans
236 Heartless Chapters 26-29
In which Bethanie and PKFP OG Host Ash discuss Chapters26-29 of Heartless by Marissa Meyer.Cath has a brief conversation with Jest, who notices herspecial hat and warns her that Hatta’s hats are not ordinary. Cath confrontsthe King about the Jabberwock attacks, but he avoids her questions, lookingashamed. As the Marquess’s daughter, Cath must lead the festival’s traditionallobster quadrille dance,
235 Heartless Chapters 23-25
In which Bethanie and special guest Soumaya discuss Chapters 23-25 of Heartless by Marissa Meyer.Cath struggles with the King’s numerous overly sentimental love letters, which deepen her feelings of disgust, guilt, and anxiety about their courtship—especially since she knows Jest actually penned them. Cheshire visits, having learned about Cath’s attendance at the tea party, and Cath begs her to ke
234 Heartless Chapters 19-22
In which Bethanie and special guest Katherine discuss Chapters 19-22 of Heartless by Marissa Meyer.Hatta urges Cath to perform next at the gathering and offers her a hat to boost her confidence. Cath chooses a white bonnet, symbolizing unconventional decisions, and instead of storytelling, she shares macarons, which earn high praise and Hatta’s respect. Suddenly, the Jabberwock attacks the hat sh
233 Heartless Chapters 16-18
In which Bethanie and special guest Leah from YA Book Chat discuss Chapters 16-18 of Heartless by Marissa Meyer.Chapters 16–18 Summary:Cath receives a white rose from Jest, who soon appears and invites her to a secret tea party. Despite her usual reservations, she agrees. Jest takes her through a magical portal system called the Crossroads to a hat shop in a forest, where the “mad” tea party is ho
232 Heartless Chapters 12-15
In which Bethanie and special guest Aunt Artist discuss Chapters 12-15 of Heartless by Marissa Meyer.Chapter 12 SummaryCath anxiously walks with the King, wondering if he plans to propose and if she can really say no to a marriage proposal—particularly when she considers how pleased her parents will be if she says yes. Cath worries that the King will guess her affections for Jest, whom she is unab
231 Heartless Chapters 9-11
In which Bethanie and guest artist Aunt Artist discuss chapters 9-11 of Heartless by Marissa MeyerChapter 9 SummaryMary Ann and Cath visit the cobbler shop of the Caterpillar, hoping to persuade him to lease his building to them, but the Caterpillar tells Mary Ann and Cath that his lease is owned by Duke Pygmalion Warthog, Duke of Tuskany; they’ll have to barter with him. However, the Caterpillar
230 Heartless Chapters 5-8
This week Bethanie is joined by first time guest Grace to discuss chapters 5-8 of Heartless by Marissa Meyer. Recap of Chapters 5–8:At the ball, Cath meets Peter Peter and his ailing wife, sensing something unsettling beneath Peter’s harsh demeanor. Soon after, she learns from Cheshire that the King plans to announce his bride—Cath herself. Panicked, she escapes the ballroom with Cheshire’s help
229 Heartless Chapters 1-4
In this week's episode, Bethanie is joined by Sierra to discuss chapters 1-4 of Heartless by Marissa Meyer. Big shoutout to Sierra who created a magnificent spreadsheet with all of the Heartless Easter Eggs and Foreshadowing!Recap of Chapters 1–4:Catherine “Cath” Pinkerton, a noble young woman in the kingdom of Hearts, dreams of opening a bakery with her best friend Mary Ann, despite her parents'
228 Intro. to Heartless
Bethanie is joined by friend of the show Katherine to introduce the next Marissa book...Heartless!Synopsis:Catherine may be one of the most desired girls in Wonderland, and a favorite of the unmarried King of Hearts, but her interests lie elsewhere. A talented baker, all she wants is to open a shop with her best friend. But according to her mother, such a goal is unthinkable for the young woman wh
227 COVID-128
Bethanie is joined by friend of the show Katherine for the final Lunar Chronicles episode! COVID-128 By SummaryDue to unforeseen circumstances, The OG Rampion Crew + Winter are trapped aboard the Rampion while a new pandemic outbreak plagues Earth. Jacin alone remains on Earth, working at a medical hospital while he studies to become a doctor. Each crew member is finding their own way to deal with
226 Cinder's Adventure Part 2
In this episode, Leah Stuhler from YA Book Chat joins me to discuss Cinder's Wedding Adventure.*Note* This episode was a special Patreon feature recorded at the original release date of the book, 2022.Book Synopsis: Cinder, the star of the Lunar Chronicles, is getting married! She and Emperor Kai have made it to their big day – now all Cinder has to do is show up and say "I do." But it’s not so ea
225 Cinder's Adventure Part 1
In this episode, Leah Stuhler from YA Book Chat joins me to discuss Cinder's Wedding Adventure.*Note* This episode was a special Patreon feature recorded at the original release date of the book, 2022.Book Synopsis: Cinder, the star of the Lunar Chronicles, is getting married! She and Emperor Kai have made it to their big day – now all Cinder has to do is show up and say "I do." But it’s not so ea
224 Stars Above: Something Old, Something New
In this week's episode, Bethanie is joined by Cassie from Of Slippers and Spindles to discuss the final Stars Above short story, Something Old, Something New. Something Old, Something New By SummaryAfter Wolf moves to the farm with Scarlet; Winter, Jacin, Cress, Thorne, Iko, Kai & Cinder arrive to attend their wedding. They are bombarded by paparazzi who want pictures of the first public weddi
223 Stars Above: The Mechanic
Bethanie is joined by friend of the show Katherine and Of Slippers and Spindles Host Cassie to discuss the Stars Above short story The Mechanic. SummaryKai’s android, Nansi, holds state’s secrets and cannot be entrusted to just anyone to fix, but when the royal mechanics are unable to fix her, Kai seeks out the best mechanic in New Beijing. While under disguise, Prince Kaito sneaks into the market
222 Stars Above: The Little Android
In this episode, special guest Sierra joins host Bethanie to discuss the Stars Above short story The Little Android.The Little Android SummaryMech 6.0 is an android who is quite different from the rest… She is experiencing romantic feelings for one of the hardware engineers called Dataran. When he has an accident and falls in a tank full of oil, Mech 6.0 is determined to save him even if it destro
221 Stars Above: The Princess And The Guard
In this episode, special guest Soumaya joins Bethanie to discuss the short story The Princess And The Guard.*Warning* There were a few audio issues with this episode. The Princess and the Guard SummarySetting the Stage: The story takes place in the Lunar world, where Princess Winter, who is known for her beauty and kindness, is struggling with her stepmother, Queen Levana's, control and the side e
220 Stars Above: After Sunshine Passes By
Bethanie is joined by author Abigail Grace to discuss the Stars Above short story After Sunshine Passes By. After Sunshine Passes By SummaryCress's Exile: The story follows Cress, a young Lunar, who is exiled to a satellite orbiting Earth.Lunar Mission: The Lunars, led by Queen Levana, send Cress to collect information about those on Earth who threaten Lunar and its inhabitants, including Cind
219 Stars Above: Carswell's Guide to Being Lucky
Bethanie is joined by her Tangled Up co-host Daurie to discuss Carswell's Guide to Being Lucky from the Stars Above Anthology. Quick Synopsis:A short story detailing the incident referenced by Carswell Thorne (at thirteen years) between himself, Kate Fallow and the great retrieval of her portscreen. We're able to catch a glimpse of a young Carswell Thorne, his family life and teenage years.This po
218: Celebrating 6 Years!
Marissa Meyer joins me to answer reader questions, walk down memory lane, and share some secrets for upcoming projects!Happy 6 Years to Prince Kai Fan Pod! This podcast is by Bethanie Finger and produced by the Three Sisters Podcast Network. Logo Art created by Cosmic Nova Flare. Intro/Outro music composed by Emma Pavvo.
217 Stars Above: Queen's Army Part 2
Bethanie is joined by friend of the show Ayla to discuss The Queen's Army from Stars Above, a Lunar Chronicles Anthology. Quick Synopsis:It is time. The boy must leave his family to serve in the Queen's army. To be chosen is an honor. To decline is impossible. The boy is modified. He is trained for several years, and learns to fight to the death. He proves to the Queen—and to himself—that he is ca
216 Stars Above: Queen's Army Part 1
Bethanie is joined by friend of the show Ayla to discuss The Queen's Army from Stars Above, a Lunar Chronicles Anthology. Quick Synopsis:It is time. The boy must leave his family to serve in the Queen's army. To be chosen is an honor. To decline is impossible. The boy is modified. He is trained for several years, and learns to fight to the death. He proves to the Queen—and to himself—that he is ca
215 Stars Above: Glitches
Bethanie is joined by friend of the show Olivia to discuss the second story from Stars Above, a Lunar Chronicles Anthology. Quick Synopsis:Linh Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She's a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister, Peony,'s illness. In Glitches, a short prequel story to Cinder, we see the results of that illness play o
214 Stars Above: The Keeper
Bethanie is joined by friend of the show Nat to discuss the first story from Stars Above, a Lunar Chronicles Anthology. Quick Synopsis:A prequel to The Lunar Chronicles, showing a young Scarlet and how Princess Selene came into the care of Michelle Benoit. This podcast is by Bethanie Finger and produced by the Three Sisters Podcast Network. Logo Art created by Cosmic Nova Flare. Intro/Outro music
213 Wires and Nerve Vol 2 The Final Chapters
Bethanie welcomes back friend of the show Olivia to discuss the final 2 chapters and the epilogue of Wires and Nerve Volume 2.As the friends mourn the loss of Iko, Cress and Keeney share a heart-to-heart about their true friendships with Iko.Cress reveals that she was once jealous of Iko, that she has grown to love her, and...she made a backup Iko!As Iko reawakens, she must come face-to-face with
212 Wires and Nerve Vol 2 Chapters 7-8
Bethanie welcomes first time guest Katherine as they discuss Wires and Nerve Volume 2 Chapters 7-8.Cinder confronts Alpha Steele but she's not quite feeling herself. As the gang attempts to aide her, Wolf finally rejoins the fold. But just when our heroes think they've won, Alpha Steele destroys the one thing that could break this group forever.Alone and confused by Iko's loss, Keeney ponders what
211 Wires and Nerve Vol 2 Chapters 5-6
Sierra and Bethanie discuss Chapters 5 & 6 of Wires and Nerve Volume 2. Cinder returns to Earth as the Queen of Luna. Amid cheers and jeers, she's greeted by her friends, and the realization that one of them has joined the other team.Alpha Steele is happy to interrupt Ambassador Winter's television interview to bate Cinder and lure her into a trap, unfortunately it works. Lucky for our heroes
210 Announcement
You're listening to...A Three Sisters Podcast! Join Bethanie, Lindsey, and Samantha, and their big announcement! This podcast is by Bethanie Finger and produced by the Three Sisters Podcast Network. Logo Art created by Cosmic Nova Flare.
209 Writers Wednesday Heather Schnieder
YA Author Heather Schneider joins me to discuss imposter syndrome, critique partners, beta readers, and character authenticity. Find out more about Heather here: https://www.heatherschneiderauthor.com Also mentioned in the episode, the newly formed Path Finders Writing Collective AKA PaWriCo: https://pathfinderswritingcollective.com This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger. Logo A
208 Bonus Holiday Christmas Prince
In this week’s episode, my sister Lindsey and I watch the Netflix holiday film A Christmas Prince and provide live commentary.Happy Holidays!When junior editor Amber (Rose McIver) is finally assigned a story of her own, it means she'll have to miss Christmas in New York City with her widowed father. She's sent abroad to get the inside scoop on dashing playboy Prince Richard (Ben Lamb), who's in li
207: Holiday Princess Switch Episode
Rewind!In this weeks episode, my sister Lindsey and I watch the Netflix holiday film Princess Switch and provide live commentary. Happy Holidays! Stacy, a type-A planner with a penchant for schedules, takes a spontaneous trip to the charming land of Belgravia at the suggestion of her sous chef and best friend, Kevin. While preparing for the Royal Christmas Baking Contest, Stacy faces an identical
206 Wires and Nerve Vol 2 Chapter 4
As Selene prepares for a diplomatic mission to Earth, she tells Sir Clay her thoughts on his future in leadership. Iko finally learns more about her past, but it does little to comfort her and instead makes her question her very personality and reality. This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Silver Sulfage. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram.I
205 Wires and Nerve Vol 2 Chapter 3
Despite the fact that she is still finding her footing as a leader, Selene decides it is time abdicate the throne in favor of a Lunar Republic.While she announces to the world her future plans for Luna, our heroes watch from afar, thinking of their own destinies and this could impact their futures. But for one of our heroes it could be more than a destiny fulfillment, it might mean the spark of an
204 Wires and Nerve Vol 2 Chapter 2
Iko and Keeney continue to but heads when they visit Emperor Kai in New Beijing.Kai greets Iko with open arms, making Keeney even more uncomfortable. But the happy reunion is cut short with Scarlet coms to deliver the news that Wolf has joined forces with Alpha Steele. This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Cassie.Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Ins
203 Writers Wednesday
Author Abigail Grace joins me to discuss all things writing including foreshadowing, publishing, and the pros and cons of social media. This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest author Abigail Grace. https://www.wattpad.com/story/218743465-the-princess-and-the-guard-book-1 Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma P
202 Wires and Nerve Vol 2 Chapter 1
As we dive into Volume 2 of the Wires and Nerve duology, we get a quick recap of our favorite heroes and what they've been up to. We finally catch up with Wolf and Scarlet, who are living their happily ever after at the Benoit family farm in France. But Wolf's inner struggles with his new mutant form still haunt him, and a question he's been dying to ask is shadowed by the demons of his past. Alp
201 Wires and Nerves Vol 1 Chapter 7 (The Lunar Chronicles)
So much happens!We finally catch up with Wolf and Scarlet, living their happily ever after but Wolf is struggling with the monster within, holding him back from fully committing to Scarlet.Kai has opened a facility that researches and produces the bioelectrical chip designed by Lihn Garin. It is revealed that he is the only Earthen leader to install the chip but Winter is convinced his genuine aff
200: A Look Back at 5 Years of PKFP!
Ash joins me to take a trip down memory lane as we celebrate 200 episodes of the Prince Kai Fan Pod!!! This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Ash.Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.
199 Wires and Nerves Vol 1 Chapter 6 (The Lunar Chronicles)
Thorne reaches Cress just in time to find out she can handle a couple mutant wolf soldiers all on her own! But having a friendly face, a new medal, and a romantic moment helps. Just like in the net drams!Iko learns what Steele is really after, and why he doesn't trust Selene. Keeney arrives as Steele is unpersuaded to return to Luna and cuts Iko's optic sensors. Cress saves her eyesight and after
198 Wires and Nerves Vol 1 Chapter 5 (The Lunar Chronicles)
Iko steps in when Cress is too sick to be Thorne's date to a gala in LA celebrating his heroics!After a delightful family reunion, Thorne gives a touching and amusing speech, but when uninvited guests crash the party, Thorne's bravery is put to the test!This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Nat.Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram.Intro/Outro M
197 Bonus: Writers Wednesday
First ever Writers Wednesday! Join me and fellow author Megan Riann as we discuss creativity, motivation, foreshadowing, plotter vs. pantser and more! This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Megan Riann.Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.Get bonus content on Patreon
196 Wires and Nerves Vol 1 Chapter 4 (The Lunar Chronicles)
Announcements and dilemmas. Iko, Thorn and Cress visit an escort shop in Los Angeles, AKA Historic Hollywood, to find replacement parts for Iko's injuries. Cinder meets with her cabinet leaders on Luna to discuss dissolving the monarchy and turning Luna into a Republic. This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Ash.Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Inst
195 Wires and Nerves Vol 1 Chapter 3 (The Lunar Chronicles)
Back on Earth, Thorne and Cress arrive to rescue Iko, but while Cress has a party to prepare for, Thorne is attempting pull a disappearing act.Cress is able to locate Iko's hover, and in the meantime she should probably get fixed up.Meanwhile, Alpha Steele starts recruiting other Wolf Mutants to aide in his goal of capturing one of the new queen's friends. His plan: trade the hostage to Cinder in
194 Wires and Nerves Vol 1 Chapter 2 (The Lunar Chronicles)
As Iko calls on Thorne and Cress for help, she contemplates how she got into this mess in the first place! Turns out: it was her idea!Nearly 6 months after the end of the Lunar Revolution, rogue soldiers were refusing to come back to Luna, refusing to listen to their new queen. With Thorne, Cress, Wolf and Scarlet delivering the antidote across the world, and Winter and Jacin being Lunar Ambassado
193 Wires and Nerve Vol 1 Chapter 1 (The Lunar Chronicles)
Wires and Nerves Vol 1 Chapter 1 (The Lunar Chronicles) We start the graphic novels spin off to The Lunar Chronicles about 7 months after the end of Winter.Wolf and Scarlet have retired to their farm, Cress and Thorne are delivering the antidote around the world, Jacin and Winter have become Lunar Ambassadors, and Cinder and Kai are ruling their respective countries. So...what's Iko up to?!-Specia
192 Disney’s Snow White
Join Ash and Bethanie for live commentary on Disney's Animated Classic Snow White! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
191 Bonus Episode Cinder’s Wedding *Spoilers*
While the podcast is on hiatus from starting a new book, I still want to release fun bonus episodes!This week Leah from YA Book Chat joins me to discuss Cinder's Wedding Adventure with SPOILERS! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
190 Cresswell Ship Bonus Episode
While the podcast is on hiatus from starting a new book, I still want to release fun bonus episodes!This week Leah from YA Book Chat joins me to discuss the love story of Thorne and Cress! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
189 Jacinter Ship Bonus Episode
While the podcast is on hiatus from starting a new book, I still want to release fun bonus episodes!This week Leah from YA Book Chat joins me to discuss the love story of Jacin and Winter! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
188 Kaider Ship Bonus Episode
While the podcast is on hiatus from starting a new book, I still want to release fun bonus episodes!This week Leah from YA Book Chat joins me to discuss the love story of Kai and Cinder! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
187 Winter Chapter 97 Part Three (The Lunar Chronicles)
PART THREE The return of the tangents! Join me with the PKFP original co-hosts Ash and Becca as wecatch up and come back together to discuss the final chapter of Winter! This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, withspecial guests Ash and Becca. It is with a heavy heart that I make this hiatus announcement. After nearly five years of podcasting consistently my schedule has become
186 Bonus Holiday Episode: The Christmas Prince
In this week’s episode, my sister Lindsey and I watch the Netflix holiday film A Christmas Prince and provide live commentary.Happy Holidays!When junior editor Amber (Rose McIver) is finally assigned a story of her own, it means she'll have to miss Christmas in New York City with her widowed father. She's sent abroad to get the inside scoop on dashing playboy Prince Richard (Ben Lamb), who's in li
185 Bonus Holiday Episode: The Princess Switch
In this weeks episode, my sister Lindsey and I watch the Netflix holiday film Princess Switch and provide live commentary. Happy Holidays! Stacy, a type-A planner with a penchant for schedules, takes a spontaneous trip to the charming land of Belgravia at the suggestion of her sous chef and best friend, Kevin. While preparing for the Royal Christmas Baking Contest, Stacy faces an identical strange
184: Bonus Ever After Episode
"And, while Cinderella and her prince *did* live happily ever after, the point, gentlemen, is that they lived," (Ever After, 1998).Join Becca and I for a special request episode where we discuss Becca's favorite Cinderella Retelling: Ever After!Synopsis:Andy Tennant directed this Cinderella variant. The Brothers Grimm arrive at the home of a wealthy Grande Dame (Jeanne Moreau) who speaks of the ma
183 Winter Chapter 97 Part Two (The Lunar Chronicles)
PART TWOThe return of the tangents!Join me with the PKFP original co-hosts Ash and Becca as we catch up and come back together to discuss the final chapter of Winter!This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guests Ash and Becca.Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat
182: Thanksgiving FRIENDS Bonus Episode
*Happy Thanksgiving*This week I am joined by one of the hosts of the Best of FriendsPodcast, Erin Mallory Long.We discuss our favorite Thanksgiving episodes from the TV Show Friends!Season 4, Episode 8: The One with Chandler in a BoxSeason 6, Episode 9: The One Where Ross Got HighSeason 9, Episode 8: The One with Rachel's Other SisterThis podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with
181 Winter Chapter 97 Part One (The Lunar Chronicles)
*Chapter Discussion Start Time 33:00PART ONEThe return of the tangents! Join me with the PKFP original co-hosts Ash and Becca as we catch up and come back together to discuss the final chapter of Winter!This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guests Ash and Becca. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on I
180 Winter Chapters 95-96 Part Two (The Lunar Chronicles)
In this week’s chapters:PART TWOSummaryWinter is haunted by the ghost of Ryu while at the menagerie. After the animals were abandoned, she and some of the palace staff took it upon themselves to tend to the animals and space. Winter is wearing shock bracelets to help control her outbursts.Winter wants to be the test subject for Garan’s anti-lunar device because Winter wants to be safe and happy an
179 Winter Chapters 95-96 Part One (The Lunar Chronicles)
*Chapter Discussion Start Time 18:21: listen for the musical interlude to know the time In this week’s chapters:PART ONESummaryCress is pulled out of suspensions after recovering from her injuries during the final showdown with Levana. Though many have come to visit her, Thorne is not one of them and no one has given her updates about him. But when she arrives at her new suite, Thorne is the first
178 Winter Chapters 93-94 Part Two (The Lunar Chronicles)
178 Winter Chapters 93-94 Part Two (The Lunar Chronicles)In this week’s chapters:PART TWO SummaryCinder is ready to sign the Treaty of Bremen, with Iko as her stylist, Keeney as her personal guard, and Kai and Torin as her advisors. Adri and Pearl are uncomfortable at the meeting until they find out the reason they were invited. After Cinder’s big reveal she finally lets go of her former life and
177 Winter Chapters 93-94 Part One (The Lunar Chronicles)
177 Winter Chapters 93-94 Part One (The Lunar Chronicles)Chapter Discussion Start Time: 26:33 *Listen for the musical interlude.In this week’s chapters:PART ONESummaryJacin watches over a sleeping Winter, distraught from the nights of the battle and so overcome with grief that she has sedated and restrained. Too many years of neglecting her gift has left her vulnerable and the overuse strained her
176 Winter Chapters 91-92 (The Lunar Chronicles)
Chapter Discussion Starts at 39:50In this week’s chapters:SummaryScarlet and Wolf catch up with Emilie, who has been tending the farm in Scarlet’s absence.They finally admit their true feelings and establish a plan to return to Earth together. But the moment of bliss is ruined by an excited Iko announcing that Cinder is finally awake. Cinder wakes up to a mysterious doctor, a handsome emperor, and
175 Winter Chapters 88-90 Part Two (The Lunar Chronicles)
PART TWOIn this week’s chapters:SummaryLevana has her villain tells all speech and reflects on growing up as the ugly princess of Artemisa. Cinder learns her mother, Channary, was responsible for Levana’s tortured childhood and adolescence.Thorne’s criminal mastermind escape plan is ruined by Cinder’s quick reflexes and Cress and Scarlet join the fight only to be taken out by Wolf.Cinder and Leva
174 Winter Chapters 88-90 Part One (The Lunar Chronicles)
Chapter Discussion Starts at 16:25(listen for the musical interlude to know the time)PART ONEIn this week’s chapters:SummaryCinder makes her way through the palace with the battle sounds growing fainter and fainter the closer she gets to the throne room.Queen Levana has lost her most prized possession: Her beauty. And without it, she is ruthless and on her last life.Thorne remains comedic, even in
173 Bonus: Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price
Join me and Rachel from Barely Bookish podcast to discuss a YA murder mystery retelling of Pride and Prejudice! Synopsis:When a scandalous murder shocks London high society, seventeen-year-old aspiring lawyer Lizzie Bennet seizes the opportunity to prove herself, despite the interference of Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, the stern young heir to the prestigious firm Pemberley Associates.Convinced the autho
172 Winter Chapters 86-87 (The Lunar Chronicles)
172 Winter Chapters 86-87 (The Lunar Chronicles)(listen for the musical interlude to know the time) In this week’s chapters:SummaryWinter and Jacin bring reinforcements to the battle at the Lunar Palace. But Winter is overwhelmed when she is faced with the carnage of war. A threat from Aimory to both Jacin and Scarlet forces Winter to use her gift for the first time in nearly six years. But has he
171 Winter Chapters 83-85 (The Lunar Chronicles)
*Chapter Discussion Starts at 21:54* (listen for the musical interlude to know the time) In this week’s chapters:SummaryAs Kai and the Earthen leaders attempt an escape, the Lunar aristocrats halt their progress. But when Kai presents an ultimatum, the Lunar families must choose between the safety they expect, and the circumstances of their reality. Cress has successfully uploaded the video and Le
170 Winter Chapters 81-82 (The Lunar Chronicles)
*Chapter Discussion Starts at 34:00* (listen for the musical interlude to know the time) In this week’s chapters:SummaryCinder, Iko, Strom, Scarlet, the mutant soldiers, and the Lunars are at the gates of Artemesia palace. But when the Queen uses Wolf as a distraction, Cinder realizes she can no longer rely on the lie detector function of her cyborg brain. Cinder instructs her people to target th
169 Winter Chapters 78-80 (The Lunar Chronicles)
*Chapter Discussion Starts at 10:57* (listen for the musical interlude to know the time)In this week’s chapters:SummaryKai has helped Cress in her secret mission to help Cinder, and though he is relieved he’s alive, he wishes he could do more. Instead, he makes his way to coronate Levana, the Empress of the Eastern Common Wealth. Levana gives Kai an update on his friends and even brings one to the
168 Winter Chapters 75-77 (The Lunar Chronicles)
*Chapter Discussion Starts at 12:25* (listen for the musical interlude to know the time)In this week’s chapters:SummaryAfter getting separated from Thorne, Cress must sneak around the castle alone, searching for the control room. Though Earthen diplomatic tries to stall her mission, Emperor Kai and Torin come to her aid.As Kai creates a diversion for Cress, he extends his small power as Lunar King
167 Winter Chapters 73-74 (The Lunar Chronicles)
*Chapter Discussion Starts at 18:40* (listen for the musical interlude to know the time)In this week’s chapters:SUMMARYJacin and Cinder take the terrain speeder outside the domes and drive frantically to get the vaccine to Winter asap. Though Cinder doesn’t enjoy Jacin’s reckless driving, they do arrive just in time. Cinder reminds Jacin to first vaccinate himself, Scarlet and Cinder confirm their
166 Winter Chapters 70-72 (The Lunar Chronicles)
*Chapter Discussion Starts at 21:10* (listen for the musical interlude to know the time)In this week’s chapters:SUMMARYCress and Thorne sneak into the palace where the aristocratic Lunars are oblivious to the war raging outside their city. Lunar attire is fascinatingly gaudy and one Lunar in particular notices Thorne.When Thorne reveals too much to a Lunar woman, Cress is frustrated by his lack of
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