Real or Not Real: A Hunger Games Podcast
Booksellers Darinda and Hallee host a chapter-by-chapter discussion of Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games series. Each episode delves into the craft, lore, and story of the acclaimed books. The podcast offers a detailed literary analysis for fans of the series. It is hosted on Acast.
Episodes
Catching Fire: Chapter Twenty-Four
Darinda and Hallee break down Chapter 24 of Catching Fire.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You can support Pearl's and other indie bookstores nati
Catching Fire: Chapter Twenty-Three
Hallee and Darinda break down Chapter 23 of Catching Fire.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You can support Pearl's and other indie bookstores nati
Catching Fire: Chapter Twenty-Two
Darinda and Hallee break down Chapter 21 of Catching Fire.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You can support Pearl's and other indie bookstores nati
Catching Fire: Chapter Twenty-One
Hallee and Darinda break down Chapter 21 of Catching Fire.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You can support Pearl's and other indie bookstores nationwide at Bo
Catching Fire: Chapter Twenty
Darinda and Hallee break down Chapter 20 of Catching Fire.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You can support Pearl's and other indie bookstores nationwide at Bo
Catching Fire: Chapter Nineteen
Hallee and Darinda break down Chapter 19 of Catching Fire.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You can support Pearl's and other indie bookstores nationwide at Bo
Catching Fire: Part Two Recap
Hallee and Darinda welcome guest Jen as they break down Part 2 of Catching Fire.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You can support Pearl's and other indie books
Catching Fire: Chapter Eighteen
Hallee and Darinda break down Chapter 18 of Catching Fire.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You can support Pearl's and other indie bookstores nationwide at Bo
Catching Fire: Chapter Seventeen
Darinda and Hallee break down Chapter 17 of Catching Fire.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You can support Pearl's and other indie bookstores nationwide at Bo
Catching Fire: Chapter Sixteen
Hallee and Darinda break down Chapter 16 of Catching Fire.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You can support Pearl's and other indie bookstores nationwide at Bo
Catching Fire: Chapter Fifteen
Darinda and Hallee break down Chapter 15 of Catching Fire.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You can support Pearl's and other indie bookstores nationwide at Bo
Catching Fire: Chapter Fourteen (Part Two)
Darinda and Hallee break down the second half of Chapter 14 of Catching Fire.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You can support Pearl's and other indie bookstor
Catching Fire: Chapter Fourteen (Part One)
Darinda and Hallee break down the first half of Chapter 14 of Catching Fire.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You can support Pearl's and other indie bookstore
Catching Fire: Chapter Thirteen
Darinda and Hallee break down Chapter 13 of Catching Fire.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You can support Pearl's and other indie bookstores nationwide at Bo
Catching Fire: Chapter Twelve
Hallee and Darinda break down Chapter 12 of Catching Fire.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You can support Pearl's and other indie bookstores nationwide at Bo
Catching Fire: Chapter Eleven
Darinda and Hallee break down Chapter 11 of Catching Fire.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You can support Pearl's and other indie bookstores nationwide at Bo
Catching Fire: Chapter Ten
Hallee and Darinda continue their breakdown of Catching Fire with a discussion over Chapter 10.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You can support Pearl's and ot
Catching Fire: Part One Recap
Hallee and Darinda, joined by friend and librarian Jim Curry, continue their coverage of Catching Fire, with a breakdown of Part 1 of the novel, covering Chapters 1-9.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an indepen
Catching Fire: Chapter Nine
Hallee and Darinda continue their coverage of Catching Fire, with a breakdown of Chapter 9.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You can support Pearl's and other
Catching Fire: Chapter Eight
Hallee and Darinda continue their coverage of Catching Fire, with a breakdown of Chapter 8.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You can support Pearl's and other
Catching Fire: Chapter Seven
Hallee and Darinda continue their coverage of Catching Fire, with a breakdown of Chapter 7.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You can support Pearl's and other
Catching Fire: Chapter Six
Darinda and Hallee continue their coverage of Catching Fire, with a breakdown of Chapter 6.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You can support Pearl's and other
Catching Fire: Chapter Five
Hallee and Darinda continue their coverage of Catching Fire, with a breakdown of Chapter 5.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You can support Pearl's and other
Catching Fire: Chapter Four (Part Two)
Darinda and Hallie continue their coverage of Catching Fire with a breakdown of the second part of Chapter 4, in which Katniss and Peeta begin their Victory Tour.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent
Catching Fire: Chapter Four (Part One)
Darinda and Hallie continue their coverage of Catching Fire with a breakdown of the first part of Chapter 4, in which Katniss and Peeta begin their Victory Tour. Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent
Catching Fire: Chapter Three
Hallee and Darinda break down Chapter 3 of Catching Fire, in which Katniss reflects on her public-facing life options post-Hunger Games.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville,
Catching Fire: Chapter Two
Darinda and Hallee break down Chapter 2 of Catching Fire, in which Katniss has a very disturbing conversation with President Snow.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkan
Catching Fire: Chapter One
Hallee and Darinda break down the first chapter of Catching Fire, in which Katniss catches us up on the life of a winner of a Hunger Games.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayettevil
Preview to Catching Fire
Hallee and Darinda are back with a preview to Season 2: Catching Fire! They read some of the comments and fan mail sent over the series hiatus, and welcome you back for Season 2 of Real or Not Real, kicking off with Chapter 1 on April 3, 2026.Thanks for listening, and find us on Instagram @realornotrealpodcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Hunger Games: A Thank You and a Reflection
Hallee and Darinda offer their final thanks after a whole season of The Hunger Games. Thanks to you, our listeners, we've finished Book One! Tune into our social media channels for more information about upcoming seasons of the show, including our next dive into Catching Fire.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagr
The Hunger Games: A Movie Comparison
Hallee and Darinda break down the differences in the film adaptation of The Hunger Games and its novel, as well as their favorite bits and all their pet peeves.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bo
The Hunger Games: Part III Review
Darinda and Hallee review Part III of The Hunger Games, joined by the Hunger Games Teacher, Nicolette Hill.Find Nicolette's media on most social platforms @thehungergamesteacher for insightful commentary about The Hunger Games and education!Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.T
The Hunger Games: Chapter Twenty-Seven
Hallee and Darinda break down the final chapter of The Hunger Games, in which Katniss and Peeta do a final interview and move onto being the victors of the Hunger Games.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an indep
The Hunger Games: Chapter Twenty-Six
In this episode, Darinda and Hallee break down Chapter 26 of The Hunger Games, in which Katniss recovers from winning her Hunger Games.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville,
The Hunger Games - Chapter Twenty-Five
This week, Hallee and Darinda break down Chapter 25 of The Hunger Games, in which Katniss and Peeta conclude their game.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You c
The Hunger Games: Chapter Twenty-Four
Darinda and Hallee continue their coverage of The Hunger Games with Chapter 24, in which Katniss and Peeta make a final confrontation against Cato.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fa
The Hunger Games: Chapter Twenty-Three
Hallee and Darinda take a look at The Hunger Games Chapter 23, in which Katniss dreams of what it might be like to win the games.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkans
The Hunger Games - Chapter Twenty-Two
Darinda and Hallee break down Chapter 22 of The Hunger Games, where two contestants share a timely kiss.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You can support Pearl
The Hunger Games - Chapter Twenty-One
Hallee and Darinda are joined by friend of the show Conan to cover Chapter 21 of The Hunger Games, where Katniss risks everything to get medicine from the Cornucopia for Peeta.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, a
The Hunger Games - Chapter Twenty
Darinda and Hallee talk about Chapter 20 of The Hunger Games, where Katniss takes care of a very sick Peeta.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You can support P
The Hunger Games - Chapter Nineteen
Hallee and Darinda tackle Chapter 19 of The Hunger Games, in which Katniss does her best to save Peeta.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You can support Pearl'
The Hunger Games - Part II Review
Darinda and Hallee visit with guest star Margo to go over their favorite ideas and theories about The Hunger Games Part II.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Yo
The Hunger Games - Chapter Eighteen
Hallee and Darinda break into Chapter 18 of The Hunger Games, where a horrible thing happens to Rue.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You can support Pearl's a
The Hunger Games - Chapter Seventeen
Darinda and Hallee break down Chapter 17 of The Hunger Games, in which Katniss and Rue deal with the aftermath of their attack on the Careers.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayette
The Hunger Games - Chapter Sixteen
Hallee and Darinda tackle Chapter 16 of The Hunger Games, in which Katniss undertakes a dangerous effort to rid the Careers of their supplies.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayette
The Hunger Games - Chapter Fifteen
Darinda and Hallee are joined by special guest Justin to break down Chapter 15 of The Hunger Games, where a new alliance is forged.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arka
The Hunger Games - Chapter Fourteen
Hallee and Darinda continue their exploration of The Hunger Games with a breakdown of Chapter 14, featuring Katniss's first encounter with mutant aberrations created by the Capital and a whole lot more body horror.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible t
The Hunger Games - Chapter Thirteen
Darinda and Hallee break down Chapter 13 of The Hunger Games, talking about a girl on (literal) fire and the new perils of the Games.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Ar
The Hunger Games - Chapter Twelve
Hallee and Darinda break down Katniss's foray into the Games, Peeta's betrayal, and Katniss learning to play the Games from multiple angles.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayettevi
The Hunger Games - Chapter Eleven
Darinda and Hallee break down the first action of the Games, a bloodbath, and Katniss's first bouts for survival.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You can supp
The Hunger Games - Chapter Ten
Hallee and Darinda continue covering Part Two of The Hunger Games, kicking off with Chapter 10, in which Katniss deals with the fallout from Peeta's interview.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent boo
The Hunger Games - Part One Review
Having concluded Part One, Hallee and Darinda break down their impressions of the first portion of The Hunger Games, dishing about the parts that stand out to them and the important components that contribute to Collins's worldbuilding in the series.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotreal
The Hunger Games - Chapter Nine
Katniss is up for an interview, and Hallee and Darinda are here to break down the marvels and pains of Katniss's first foray into the public eye.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Faye
The Hunger Games - Chapter Eight
Darinda and Hallee continue their coverage of The Hunger Games, focusing on the aftermath of Katniss's flamboyant showing during her private session in the Capital. They talk more about the cast, especially digging further into Gale's relationship to Katniss, the book's "love triangle," and a whole lot more.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with wee
The Hunger Games - Chapter Seven
Hallee and Darinda talk about The Hunger Games Chapter 7, where Haymitch invents the story of Katniss and Peeta as starcrossed lovers in order to help them win the Games.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an inde
The Hunger Games - Chapter Six
Hallee and Darinda are back for Chapter 6 of The Hunger Games, discussing Katniss's impressions of the introduction ceremony, plus reactions to the political maneuvering of her partner.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's
The Hunger Games - Chapter Five
Darinda and Hallee cover Chapter Five of The Hunger Games, with a dive into Katniss's makeover and the hosts' love for Cinna and their hate for the Capitol.Reference is made to "Panem's Capitol is where?? Geographer talks the Hunger Games" from Dove Makes on YouTube.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikT
The Hunger Games - Chapter Four
Darinda and Hallee welcome you to the Capitol, where Katniss learns more about her new ally in the Games and deals with a drunk and unhelpful Haymitch.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore i
The Hunger Games - Chapter One
Hallee and Darinda take on Chapter One of Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games, taking on first impressions of Katniss Everdeen and other characters, as well as the central premise of the novel.Follow along weekly for new chapter analyses! Follow Real or Not Real on Instagram and TikTok @realornotrealpodcast!This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in
The Hunger Games - Chapter Two
Darinda and Hallee jump into Chapter Two of The Hunger Games, exploring their love for Peeta Mellark and his bread smell.Follow Real or Not Real for weekly discussions of The Hunger Games! You can also follow us on Instagram or TikTok @realornotrealpodcast.This show is made possible through the support of Pearl's Books, an independent bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You can support Pearl's an
The Hunger Games - Chapter Three
Darinda and Hallee cover Chapter Three of The Hunger Games, with a dive into the Capitol, Katniss's thoughts about the danger ahead, and Haymitch throwing up. Reference is made to "Panem's Capitol is where?? Geographer talks the Hunger Games" from Dove Makes on YouTube.Follow along with Real or Not Real's coverage of every chapter of The Hunger Games with weekly episodes! Find us on Instagram or T
Project Introduction
Hosts Hallee and Darinda introduce you to Real or Not Real: A Hunger Games Podcast. They talk about what the show is, why The Hunger Games is their focus, and how they got started with the series. New episodes drop every Friday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
