Physical Kids Weekly: A Magicians Podcast

Ember's balls, it's Dominic Burgess!

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Sun, 10 May 2020 12:00:00 -0700

Dominic Burgess joins the girls to talk about cake, landing his dream job on "Star Trek," his cats, and all things Magicians.

Thanks for the Magic (with Sera Gamble, John McNamara, and Henry Alonso Myers)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 20:00:00 -0700

In this 2-hour conversation, we talk to showrunners Sera Gamble, John McNamara, and Henry Alonso Myers about Season 5, the series finale, and making televised magic. #TheMagicians

Episode 513: Fillory and Further (with Arjun Gupta, Olivia Taylor Dudley, and Lev Grossman)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 20:00:00 -0700

This episode is a love letter: to the cast, the crews, the writers, and the fans. It is about the power of fiction to change lives and bring people together, and it is about what it means to love it. In our final episode breakdown (but not our final episode), we're joined by Arjun Gupta, Olivia Taylor Dudley, and Lev Grossman, who share what the show has meant to them -- including their favorite moments, onscreen and off, from the entire series -- and listen as we share what it has meant to us.

Thank you for 5 wonderful years. It's been magical.

Special Guests: Arjun Gupta, Lev Grossman, and Olivia Taylor Dudley.

Imaginary Friends Special (with Dustin Ingram and Spencer Daniels)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0700

Dustin Ingram (Hyman) and Spencer Daniels (Charlton) join the girls to talk about their roles on "The Magicians," their affection for their scene partners (Arjun and Hale), and to nerd out over Harry Potter and the Magicians novels.

Episode 512: "The Balls" (with Joey Mireles and Jade Tailor)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 20:00:00 -0700

Joey Mireles and Jade Tailor join the girls to sing the praises of Episode 512, "The Balls" -- a.k.a. this year's musical episode! So take your world seed out of your hoo-ha and join us.

Special Guest: Jade Tailor.

Episode 511: Be the Hyman (with Brittany Curran, David Reed, and Mike Moore)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 20:00:00 -0700

Brittany, Mike, David, and the girls pour one out for "The Magicians" in this slightly tipsy edition of Physical Kids Weekly. From pervert ghosts to the joy of finally standing up for yourself to pickled dead people, we cover all the bases of Episode 511, "Be the Hyman."

Special Guest: Brittany Curran.

Episode 510: Purgatory (with Alex Ritter and Michael Luwoye)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 20:00:00 -0700

Alex Ritter and Michael Luwoye join us to talk about magical pregnancies and the wide, wide underworld in Episode 510, "Purgatory."

Episode 509: Cello, Squirrel, Daffodil (with Sean Maguire and Stephanie Coggins)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 20:00:00 -0800

Sean Maguire and Stephanie Coggins join the girls to chat Chatwins and talk time travel for this very revealing episode.

Special Guests: Sean Maguire and Stephanie Coggins.

Episode 508: Garden Variety Homicide (with Alex Raiman and Jay Gard)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 20:00:00 -0800

Body swaps, zombie fungus, and murder plots -- episode 508 of "The Magicians" has it all! Join Alex Raiman and Jay Gard on PKW to learn about how "Garden Variety Homicide" came together.

Episode 507: Acting Dean (with Elle Lipson and Sergio Osuna)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 20:00:00 -0800

Elle Lipson and Sergio Osuna join the girls to discuss medacious marsupials, bookish botanists, and -- of course -- exploding Todds.

Special Guests: Elle Lipson and Sergio Osuna.

Episodes 505 & 506: Apocaloops (with Hillary Benefiel and Keegan Connor Tracy)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 19:00:00 -0800

It's double trouble on Physical Kids Weekly! Actor Keegan Connor Tracy (Professor Lipson) and writer Hillary Benefiel join us to break down Episode 505, "Apocalypse? Now?!" and Episode 506, "Oops...I Did It Again."

Episode 504: Magicians Anonymous

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 18:00:00 -0800

Clara and Dani go solo as they break down Episode 504, "Magicians Anonymous," written by John McNamara and directed by Geeta Patel. In a podcast that's almost as wacky as the episode itself, Dani teases her theory about the Dark King, Clara sings an ode to The Binder, and both girls coo over the friendship that's developing between Alice and Julia.

Episode 503: The Mountain of Ghosts (with Hale Appleman and Olivia Taylor Dudley)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 20:00:00 -0800

Hale Appleman and Olivia Taylor Dudley join us to talk about Episode 503, "The Mountain of Ghosts," and the catharsis of speaking your truth.

Special Guests: Hale Appleman and Olivia Taylor Dudley.

Episode 502: The Wrath of the Time Bees

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 20:00:00 -0800

The girls go solo to talk about time bees, golems, and sleeper agents in Episode 502, "The Wrath of the Time Bees." Things are heating up in Kady's storyline, while Alice reaps the consequences of the "something crazy" she did in the premiere -- and starts to heal in the process.

Episode 501: Episode 501 - Do Something Crazy (with Henry Alonso Myers)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 23:00:00 -0800

It's the Season 5 premiere of #TheMagicians, and Clara and Dani are back to help you get through it. We talk to writer Henry Alonso Myers about everything from grieving Quentin to the title card to the promise of apocalypse to come.

Special Guest: Henry Alonso Myers.

Episode 500: Episode 500 - Season 5 Trailer

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 07:00:00 -0800

Twitter's Spooky Spice joins us to break down the Season 5 trailer. From grief to camping trips to...a kraken?!...we cover all that excites us (and scares us) about the upcoming season of "The Magicians."

Episode 415: Alice's Story special (with Lilah Sturges and Lev Grossman)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0700

Lilah Sturges and Lev Grossman join the girls to talk about the newly released graphic novel based on the first Magicians book -- and told from Alice's point of view. Plus, we announce the winners of the #MagiciansReachOut raffle and thank everyone who participated.

Sorry ahead of time if Clara butchered your name.

Transcript: http://www.filloryandfurther.com/PKW/transcripts/413c-alice-story-special.html

Special Guests: Lev Grossman and Lilah Sturges.

Episode 414: Behind the Scenery with Margot Ready

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 17:00:00 -0700

Margot Ready joins PKW to talk all things production design, from the inspiration behind the look of the different sets and worlds in the show to the collaborative nature of her work to how she got her start in TV after getting a degree in architecture. Plus, she shares insights into visual storytelling elements in two of our favorite episodes: Season 3's "A Life in the Day" and Season 4's "A Timeline and Place."

Special Guest: Margot Ready.

Episode 413: Episode 413 - No Better to Be Safe Than Sorry (with Lev Grossman and Olivia Taylor Dudley)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 13:00:00 -0700

In this vulnerable and emotional conversation, Lev Grossman and Olivia Taylor Dudley join Clara and Dani to process the finale.

Special Guests: Lev Grossman and Olivia Taylor Dudley.

Episode 412: Episode 412 - The Secret Sea (with Jade Tailor)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 19:00:00 -0700

Jade Tailor joins Dani and Clara in discussing Episode 412, "The Secret Sea," depression, and accepting the world as it is. Things get personal when we start to talk about the drowned garden, and we all share what the show, the books, and the community surrounding "The Magicians" has meant to us.

There are book spoilers in the episode breakdown, especially when we start to share our personal stories, but we've purposely kept them out of our interview with Jade. If you want to avoid them, skip from the end of the interview (where there's a spoiler warning) to 01:17:18.

Special Guest: Jade Tailor.

Episode 411: Epidsode 411 - The 4-1-1 (with Christina Strain and Henry Alonso Myers)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 19:00:00 -0700

We talk to Christina Strain and Henry Alonso Myers about the origins of the library, mythology, and making exposition engaging as we break down episode 411. Plus, we continue our conversation about Quentin's depression and the necessity of his confrontation with Alice. Don't miss it!

Special Guests: Christina Strain and Henry Alonso Myers.

Episode 410: Episode 410 - All That Hard, Glossy Armor

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 19:00:00 -0700

It's an 80s extravaganza for this most musical Margo episode! We talk about why "Here I Go Again" is the perfect Margo-in-the-desert song, why it's important that Margo and Eliot's songs are gender swapped, and the worsening of Quentin's depression.

Plus, Clara shares her latest crackpot theory -- about the Mesopotamian goddess of chaos Tiamat -- and both of your hosts go deep on common themes in mythologies across cultures.

Episode 409: Episode 409 - The Serpent (with Mageina Tovah)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 19:00:00 -0700

Mageina Tovah joins Clara and Dani to discuss "The Serpent" and all things Zelda, from her origin story to her murky moral status to unusual mannerisms. Plus, Alice's split personality, Queen Kady of the Hedges, and -- of course -- Fargo.

Special Guest: Mageina Tovah.

Episode 408: Episode 408 - Home Improvement

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 19:00:00 -0700

Freaking out about this dragon of an episode? Calm your man tits, we've got the T. From dragon babies to Fargo to long-distance sex dolls, Clara and Dani break it all down. Don't miss it!

Episode 407: Episode 407 - The Side Effect (with Arjun Gupta and Elle Lipson)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 19:00:00 -0800

Arjun Gupta and Elle Lipson join us to talk about episode 407, "The Side Effect" and the message at its heart, plus a deep dive into who Penny 40 sees at the end of the episode.

This episode is noisier than normal -- a side effect, if you will, of Arjun's environment in Bombay. We think you'll enjoy it anyway, but you might want to listen to it in your car or over a speaker instead of on headphones!

Special Guests: Arjun Gupta and Elle Lipson.

Episode 406: Episode 406 - A Timeline and Place (with Christina Strain and Kacey Rohl)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 19:00:00 -0800

Kacey Rohl and show writer Christina Strain bring BFE (Big Female Energy) to this week's episode of PKW. From canon queer ladies to tonally appropriate Egyptian myths to Penny23 and Penny40's meeting of the minds, we get these lovely ladies' two cents on this epic episode. Don't miss it!

Special Guests: Christina Strain and Kacey Rohl.

Episode 405: Episode 405 - Escape from the Happy Place (with Mike Moore and Sergio Osuna)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 21:00:00 -0800

Writer Mike Moore and actor Sergio Osuna guest to talk about episode 405, "Escape from the Happy Place," and why exactly it is that Mike likes to rip our hearts out every season. Plus, Alice's redemption arc, the silence of the sloths, and more!

Cover art for this episode is by Lauren Rubin. Check out more of their incredible work on Twitter @notcoolco or Instagram @notcoolcompany.

Episode 404: Episode 404 - M̶a̶r̶r̶y̶ Fuck Kill (with Henry Alonso Myers)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 19:00:00 -0800

Showrunner Henry Alonso Myers shares his insights on werewolf sex, sympathetic monsters, and cliffhanger endings. Plus, Mosh (that's Margo and Josh's ship name, for the uninitiated) and a very Margo-centric fashion segment.

Special Guest: Henry Alonso Myers.

Episode 403: Episode 403 - The Bad News Bear

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 20:00:00 -0800

Flying solo, Dani and Clara talk luck, bears, gods, and titans as the break down Episode 403, "The Bad News Bear." Plus, pigeons with sandwiches and the BroTP to end all BroTPs: Quentin and Julia.

Episode 402: Episode 402 - Lost, Found, F*cked (with Rick Worthy)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 20:00:00 -0800

Rick Worthy guests on the 50th episode of Physical Kids Weekly to discuss Dean Fogg's journey over the past four seasons, plus character acting, musical episodes, fashion, and -- of course -- TODD. We even get a taste of his singing ability! So #DoSomeGoddamnMagic and listen to this delightful conversation with a man who's been part of almost every major sci-fi and fantasy franchise of the last 20 years.

Art for this week's episode comes from Twitter user @janieromel, who does incredible sketches of actors and characters from her favorite shows. Check out her Twitter feed for more.

Episode 401: Episode 401 - A Flock of Lost Birds (with Sera Gamble and John McNamara)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 19:00:00 -0800

Ember's kittens, it's Season 4! Showrunners Sera Gamble and John McNamara join Clara and Dani to break down the Season 4 premiere. From murderous monsters to mistaken identities to unusual pairings (Alice and...Santa?!), we cover all the bases. Plus, John and Sera share their TV writing philosophies, preview Margo's musical transformation, and discuss the fate of Humbledrum. Don't miss it!

Episode 400: Episode 400 - What about that trailer?!

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Sun, 06 Jan 2019 11:00:00 -0800

Dani and Clara are back with a breakdown of the Season 4 trailer, plus the storylines they're most excited to see explored in the months to come.

Episode 315: One Day More with Elle Lipson

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Sat, 04 Aug 2018 10:00:00 -0700

We talk to show writer Elle Lipson about what it's like to write a musical episode your very first time out the gates, creating the BrakebillsU and WelcomeToFillory websites, and what she's excited about for Season 4. Don't miss it!

Special Guest: Elle Lipson.

Episode 314: Super Spandex Spectacular - Interview with Christina Strain

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 04 Jul 2018 11:00:00 -0700

PKW breaks its summer hiatus to char with show writer Christina Strain about comics, character development, and -- of course -- the Red Dinner Party.

Special Guest: Christina Strain.

Episode 313: Episode 313 - Will You Play With Me? (with Lev Grossman)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 19:00:00 -0700

It's the season 3 finale, and PKW is back (and a little loopy) with "The Magicians" author Lev Grossman. From the library and Penny Prime to mythology and bureaucracy to highlights from throughout the season, this is a deep dive with some deep weirdness. Check it out!

Special Guest: Lev Grossman.

Episode 312: Episode 312 - The Fillorian Candidate (with Sergio Osuna and David Reed)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 19:00:00 -0700

Sloths and llamas and bears, oh my! Sergio Osuna (Rafe) and show writer David Reed join to talk about episode 312, "The Fillorian Candidate." In this episode, you'll hear about how the pilot was written, how David threatened to quit if he couldn't have Humbledrum, and how Sergio's acting choices in his audition tape led directly to this episode's revolutionary revelations.

Episode 311: Episode 311 - Twenty-Three (with Mike Moore and Henry Alonso Myers)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 19:00:00 -0700

Show writers Mike Moore and Henry Alonso Myers join Clara and Dani to discuss time loops, charming cunicular captains, and ominous portents for the end of the key quest. Plus, Romeo and Juliet vibes and the return of Marina!

Special Guest: Henry Alonso Myers.

Episode 310: Episode 310 - The Art of the Deal

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 16:00:00 -0700

Dani and Clara return to break down episode 310, "The Art of the Deal." From underworld shenanigans and the mythological ecosystem of the show to fairy slavery and the "red dinner party," the girls hit all the highlights in this incredible and intense episode. And of course, they update you on their latest fan theories. Don't miss it!

Through the Looking Glass with Olivia Taylor Dudley

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 20:00:00 -0700

Olivia Taylor Dudley joins Dani and Clara to talk about the many sides of Alice Quinn and answer listener questions. Plus, we chat about her dogs, how "The Magicians" has changed her creative process, and her obsession with TV.

Transcript: http://www.filloryandfurther.com/PKW/transcripts/309c-olivia-special.html

Special Guest: Olivia Taylor Dudley.

Victoria Vibes - Interview with Hannah Levien

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 12:00:00 -0700

Hannah Levien joins Clara and guest interviewer Lauren (from @housatmurs) to talk about her character Victoria, working with Marlee Matlin and Felicia Day, and the origins of her interest in fantasy.

Find Hannah on Facebook and Instagram @hannahlevienofficial, and on Twitter @hannahlevien.

Episode 309: Episode 309 - All That Josh

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 20:00:00 -0800

Traitors and demons and demigoddesses, oh my! It's the muuuuuusical episode! Dani and Clara sing along to "Under Pressure," then dissect the episode, covering everything from the differences between medieval and modern scales to references to musicals of yore and the meaning of lyrics.

Episode 308: Episode 308 - Six Short Stories About Magic (with Stella Maeve and Brittany Curran)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 19:00:00 -0800

Stella Maeve (Julia) and Brittany Curran (Fen) join for episode 308, "Six Short Stories About Magic," to talk artistic process, recovering from trauma, and why their characters need each other right now. Plus, we discuss the brilliant final ten minutes of this week's episode, and what it's like to be on a show that's constantly breaking new ground.

Special Guest: Brittany Curran.

Episode 307: Episode 307 - Poached Eggs

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 19:00:00 -0800

Clara and Dani go solo for episode 307, "Poached Eggs," to talk about privilege, power and transfers thereof, and whether Fen should leave Eliot for Todd (spoiler: she totally should).

Episode 306: Episode 306 - Do You Like Teeth? (with Felicia Day)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 19:00:00 -0800

Geek queen @feliciaday joins to talk about her character Poppy, depression monsters, fairy eggs, video games, indie media, and...vagina dentata? This is one episode you definitely don't want to miss!

Episode 305: Episode 305 - A Life in the Day (with Mike Moore)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 19:00:00 -0800

Magicians writer Mike Moore guests to talk about the show's most emotional episode yet. From the episode's inspirations to the emotions it conjures up in viewers to the unique lighting and production design, Mike takes listeners behind the scenes for the wild ride that is "A Life in the Day."

Fan Theory Special (Episode 304.5)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 23:00:00 -0800

Clara and Dani reconvene for a special episode on fan theories! From the meaning of the key shapes, to the source of Ars Deicidium, to the possibility that the entire series is just a warped Jacob's Ladder ripoff, we discuss YOUR fan theories and make our own predictions about the rest of Season 3.

Episode 304: Episode 304 - Be the Penny (with Arjun Gupta)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 19:00:00 -0800

Arjun Gupta (Penny) guests to give us the lowdown on "Be the Penny," from watching his own funeral, to growing up from beyond the grave, to the secrets behind Penny's suit. Plus, working with Shannon Kohli on her directorial debut, trying not to crack up at Dustin Ingram, and Arjun...raps? Make sure you listen to this one all the way through.

Special Guest: Arjun Gupta.

Episode 303: Episode 303 - The Losses of Magic

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 20:00:00 -0800

A sleep-deprived Clara and Dani return to discuss episode 303, "The Losses of Magic." This episode has pirates, fairies, and one badass High Queen...plus a 5-minute tangent about "Demolition Man." I did say we were sleep deprived, right?

Episode 302: Episode 302 - Heroes and Morons (with Brittany Curran)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 19:15:00 -0800

Brittany Curran (Fen) shares her favorite behind-the-scenes moments from "Heroes and Morons," and talks about the Muntjac, Fray, and how she worked with her therapist to bring empathy and humanity to Fen's log lady scenes. Plus, it's the return of crackpot fan theory funtime with Clara, and no Brittany episode would be complete without a deep dive into the world of Cheetos.

Special Guest: Brittany Curran.

Episode 301: Episode 301 - The Tales of the Seven Keys

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 23:00:00 -0800

"The Magicians" is back, and so is Physical Kids Weekly! Dani and Clara return to break down episode 301, "The Tales of the Seven Keys." From cocks and quests to pop culture showdowns, we cover all your favorite moments from the season 3 premiere. Don't miss it!

Transcript: http://www.filloryandfurther.com/PKW/transcripts/301.html

Episode 300: Episode 300 - Season 2 Retrospective (with Dominic Tyler)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 10:45:00 -0800

With Season 3 just a month away, Clara and Dani return for a special retrospective of Season 2. From favorite episodes and defining moments to hopes, dreams, crackpot theories, and listener questions, this episode offers a delightful tour of what we've seen so far -- plus some speculation about the future.

With guest host Dominic Tyler.

Episode 213: Episode 213 - We Have Brought You Little Cakes (with Lev Grossman)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 20:00:00 -0700

Lev Grossman (@leverus) guests to give an author's perspective on adaptation and fanboy over Episode 213, "We Have Brought You Little Cakes," the season 2 finale.

Special Guest: Lev Grossman.

Episode 212: Episode 212 - Ramifications

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 20:00:00 -0700

Dani and Clara break down episode 212, "Ramifications." The girls debate Greek mythology, OLU's intervention to prevent Julia from killing Reynard, and the meaning behind Quentin's not-so-fashionable fashion choices. Check it out!

Episode 211: Episode 211 - The Rattening (with Lionel Hebert)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 17:00:00 -0700

Lionel Hebert (@dollywizard) joins the girls to talk about episode 211, "The Rattening," and all the incredible behind-the-scenes work that goes into making TV magic. Lionel dishes on everything, from who's the biggest prankster on set to Jason Ralph's acting secrets. Enjoy!

Episode 210: Episode 210 - The Girl Who Told Time (with Hale Appleman)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 14:00:00 -0700

Hale Appleman joins Clara and Dani to talk about episode 210, "The Girl Who Told Time," and his work on the show. We dive deep on Eliot's sexuality, Hale's favorite parts of the books, and (of course) Hogwarts houses. Listen, rate, and subscribe!

Special Guest: Hale Appleman.

Episode 209: Episode 209 - Lesser Evils (with Brittany Curran)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 18:00:00 -0700

Brittany Curran (Fen) joins Clara and Dani ~in person~ to talk about Episode 209, "Lesser Evils," aka the musical episode. She dishes about Fen's relationship to Eliot, what Fen would do if given the chance to rule, and of course, singing for TV. Plus, meow-singing!

Special Guest: Brittany Curran.

Episode 208: Episode 208 - Word as Bond (with Killashandra Rae)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 21:00:00 -0700

Killashandra Rae joins Clara and Dani to talk about episode 208, "Word As Bond." The girls get emotional about Margo and Fen and "Mother Hen Penny," and they get downright sassy about the differences between book!Julia and show!Julia (Julia would NEVER harm a tree!). Join in the fun!

Episode 207: Episode 207 - Plan B (with Jade Tailor)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 06:00:00 -0700

Jade Tailor joins Dani and Clara to discuss "The Magicians" episode 207, "Plan B," Kady's arc in Season 2, and how she first got involved with the show.

Special Guest: Jade Tailor.

Episode 206: Episode 206 - The Cock Barrens

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 19:00:00 -0800

Dani is out this week, so Dominic Tyler joins Clara to talk about "The Cock Barrens," Episode 206 of the Syfy TV series. Highlights include domestic Wickoff and a deep-dive discussion of the Magical-Industrial complex. Don't miss it!

Episode 205: Episode 205 - Cheat Day (with Theo Fraction)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 22:00:00 -0800

Free trader Theo Fraction joins Dani and Clara to talk about "Cheat Day," the intense and emotional fifth episode of "The Magicians" season 2. The trio discuss Quentin's life as a muggle, Emily's illusion spell, and Julia and Fen's contrasting pregnancy storylines. And of course, there are a few #WaughfullyPunny moments. Check it out!

Episode 204: Episode 204 - The Flying Forest (with Cat Looby)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 08:00:00 -0800

Cat Looby comes on the podcast to talk about episode 204, "The Flying Forest" with Clara and Dani. Highlights include the return of Kady (and Todd!), lots of Penny and Quentin scenes, and a naked Waughlem. Check it out!

Episode 203: Episode 203 - Divine Elimination (with Olivia Taylor Dudley)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 06:00:00 -0800

Olivia Taylor Dudley (Alice) joins Dani and Clara to discuss her role, the show, and this incredible episode. Olivia charms us with stories about her magical childhood, auditioning for the magicians, and what it's like to film and watch an episode when you know your character is going to die. Check it out!

Special Guest: Olivia Taylor Dudley.

Episode 202: Episode 202 - Hotel Spa Potions

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 22:00:00 -0800

Dominic Tyler joins Dani and Clara to discuss episode 202, "Hotel Spa Potions." This episode introduces us cacodemons (wait, how do you pronounce that?), Foggby, and Eliot "King of Shit" Waugh. Plus, The Beast sings!

Episode 201: Episode 201 - Knight of Crowns (with Arjun Gupta)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 06:00:00 -0800

Arjun Gupta (Penny) joins Clara and Dani to answer questions from fans and discuss Episode 201, "Knight of Crowns." We talk cast chemistry, Hogwarts houses, and the importance of authenticity - especially when it comes to showing your patootie on television.

Mixed and edited by Lanier Sammons.

Special Guest: Arjun Gupta.

Episode 113: Episode 113 - Have You Brought Me Little Cakes? (with Lev Grossman)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 01:00:00 -0800

Lev Grossman (@leverus) returns to discuss fandom, time travel, and some surprising influences and references in the Magicians novels. Oh, and we talk about the Season 1 finale, too.

Special Guest: Lev Grossman.

Episode 112: Episode 112 - Thirty-Nine Graves (with Henry Alonso Myers)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 00:45:00 -0800

Henry Alonso Myers (@alonsomyers) guests and Rosalind Jackson (@safehousewitch) subs for Dani for this lively, nearly 2-hour-long episode on season 1's penultimate episode. Our conversation explores the books and the show in depth, covering a range of topics from Lev's influences to the complexities of creating engaging television when your source material deals with unsexy topics like depression and boredom.

Special Guest: Henry Alonso Myers.

Episode 111: Episode 111 - Remedial Battle Magic (with Nate D'Agostino)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 00:30:00 -0800

Dani and Clara unbottle their emotions about episode 111, "Remedial Battle Magic," with special guest Nate D'Agostino. Nate and Dani dial up the fashion commentary, and Clara crafts an astrological joke that's beyond pun-ishing. Don't miss it!

ANNOUNCEMENT! Episode 112 will be released in 2 weeks, not 1. We'll be joined by writer-producer Henry Alonso Myers.

Episode 110: Episode 110 - Homecoming (with Nate D'Agostino)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 00:15:00 -0800

Hypable writer Nate D'Agostino joins Dani and Clara to skewer Alice's parents, fawn over the Margolem, and tease apart time differences between Fillory and Earth. Check it out!

Mackenzie Astin: The #MackAttack interview

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0800

Mackenzie "Mack" Astin, who plays both Richard and Reynard on "The Magicians," joins Physical Kids Weekly to talk about his characters and the show's departures from the books. Mack talks about trauma, addiction, and the responsibilities of storytellers when dealing with emotionally difficult material...plus what it was like to grow up with a hobbit for a half-brother.

Episode 109: Episode 109 - The Writing Room (with Killashandra Rae)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 23:45:00 -0800

Killy joins the girls to talk about episode 109, "The Writing Room." Clara does a complete 180 - turns out she loves this ep the second time around - and Dani draws parallels between Sera Gamble's horror aesthetic and "American Horror Story." Listen all the way to the end for a special appearance from Dani's cat, Dobby!

(meow!)

Adam DiMarco: #ToddOnPod Special

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 23:15:00 -0800

Adam DiMarco (Todd on "The Magicians") joins Clara and Dani for a special #ToddOnPod episode of Physical Kids Weekly. We learn that Adam did magic tricks as a kid, sees Todd as a less cool version of Quentin, and has some very strange ideas about what happened in Ibiza.

Episode 108: Episode 108 - The Strangled Heart

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 23:00:00 -0800

In Episode 108, "The Strangled Heart," Julia's in rehab, Mike's possessed by The Beast, and Quentin and Alice are on the rocks, and Dani and Clara are here to break it down. PLUS! Your tweets worked! We will be interviewing Adam DiMarco soon, so send your Todd questions to @PhysicalKidsPod.

Episode 107: Episode 107 - The Mayakovsky Circumstance (with Logan VanHorn)

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 22:45:00 -0800

Logan VanHorn joins the girls to talk about Episode 107, "The Mayakovsky Circumstance" and answer questions from listeners. Topics include Brakebills South, frisky foxes, and of course, Todd.

Want Todd on the show? Tweet @AdamDiMarco and @PhysicalKidWkly using #ToddOnPod to tell him!

Episode 106: Episode 106 - Impractical Applications

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 22:30:00 -0800

Dani and Clara return to talk about episode 106, "Impractical Applications."

Episode 105: Episode 105 - Mendings, Major and Minor

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 22:15:00 -0800

Dani and Clara break down episode 105, "Mendings, Major and Minor" with their usual panache. They talk abandoned characters and plotlines, Welters fashion trends, and of course, Cancer Puppy. Check it out!

Episode 104: Episode 104 - The World in the Walls

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 22:00:00 -0800

Physical Kids Weekly is back! Dani and Clara return to discuss Episode 104, "The World in the Walls." Highlights include a detailed analysis of every Penntin and Queliot interaction, asylum fashion, and of course, T-Swift. Don't miss it!

Episode 103: Episode 103 - Consequences of Advanced Spellcasting

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 21:00:00 -0800

This week, Clara and Dani dive deep with the delightfully memeworthy Episode 103, "Consequences of Advanced Spellcasting." We gush over drunk Alice, crush on Stella Maeve, and get downright shouty about the way Quentin treats Julia.

Mixed and edited by Lanier Sammons.

Episode 102: Episode 102 - The Source of Magic

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 22:00:00 -0800

This week, Clara (@nevarren) and Dani (@hedgewitchs) discuss Episode 102 of the Syfy TV series "The Magicians," with special attention to the budding romantic friendship between Quentin and Eliot, Penny's unusual relationship to the Beast, and Hale Appleman's perfectly coiffed hair.

Mixed and edited by Lanier Sammons.

Episode 101: Episode 101 - Unauthorized Magic

claras@gmail.com (Mindslut Productions) — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 08:00:00 -0800

This week, Clara and Dani discuss the pilot episode of "The Magicians," including the pitfalls of adapting a book series to TV, Penny's Hogwarts house, and why everyone seems to hate Quentin (what even?!).

Cover art by Dominic Tyler.