Best Chris Fennessy Podcasts (2024)

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The Magicians - S4e10 1:00:16

11h ago1:00:16

1:00:16

It's another musical episode, and Britt and Chris are so here for Psychedelic Lizard Eliot, deadly leprechaun escape rooms, and the Monster's wineosaur t-shirt. They also discuss if the Library would qualify as a cult, all kinds of patriarchy with the Foreman and dessert community, and the POV of the one and only King Margo Hanson. 👑 Please tell a …

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We Got the COVID 0:43

1M ago0:43

0:43

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The Magicians - S4e9 1:04:35

2M ago1:04:35

1:04:35

For The Serpent, Britt and Chris discuss excellent Monster lines (Percy 23!), the heights of Penny's empathy, Hedge self-policing, and the Library's 'Serpent' false flag operation. They also discuss themes of internal identity conflicts and grooming of children, as well as POVs of personality-split Alice, finally-appreciated Kady, and no-longer-kin…

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The Magicians - S4e8 53:28

2M ago53:28

53:28

Britt and Chris laugh over dragon baby fever, the Nappster, and Monster Eliot proclaiming "it's not a good morning, America." They also discuss very sweet Penny moments, the return of Poppy, and the POVs of Fen and Alice. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content, become one of our a…

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The Magicians - S4e7 1:06:38

3M ago1:06:38

1:06:38

For The Side Effect, Britt and Chris are beyond excited to have another episode with so much of Original Penny! They discuss the Baba Yaga, deadly Library tracker coins, and both White Male Protagonism™️ and thematic ideas about sidekicks. They also explore the POVs of Zelda and Penny. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your …

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The Magicians - S4e6 1:00:54

3M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

For "A Timeline and Place," Britt and Chris laugh over the delightful Penny-Marina combo, mummy hieroglyphics lessons, and alpaca self-esteem. 🦙 They also explore the theme of healing relationships to magic, as well as the POVs of Penny(x2), mean Margo, and lost Alice. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If y…

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S4 Ep5 - Perspectives on Tactical Emergency Medical Support 1:08:05

3M ago1:08:05

1:08:05

Join Harry Moffitt and Simon as they talk about his journey into tactical medicine and TEMS, his military experience, and leadership, teamwork, and navigating uncertainty inside trauma and emergency medicine. They also venture into the mind and trauma voyeurism. Simon is the Deputy Director of the Trauma Services at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne…

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The Magicians - S4e5 59:53

3M ago59:53

59:53

For Escape from the Happy Place, Britt and Chris guffaw over Eliot's amazing list of regrets (including "camping"). They also have great discussions about the POVs of Quentin, Eliot, and Margo, along with themes of redemption and trust VS fear. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our conte…

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The Magicians - S4e4 1:09:58

3M ago1:09:58

1:09:58

Britt and Chris discuss Josh's quickening, Christopher Plover's return, and themes of being broken and punishing yourself. They also explore the POVs of Josh in crisis, Alice helping Plover, and Quentin grieving with Monster Eliot. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content, become on…

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The Magicians - S4e3 1:12:56

4M ago1:12:56

1:12:56

From unlucky toilet snakes, to the awesome game of push and Monster Eliot requesting pizza, Britt and Chris exclaim over The Bad News Bear. They also discuss the new magical Dewey system, being good and bad friends, and the POVs of Margo and Kady. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our co…

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The Magicians - S4e2 49:33

4M ago49:33

49:33

Britt and Chris laugh about DJ Hansel, MonsterEliot, and Margo interacting with Lord Fresh. They also discuss the themes of identity and friendship, as well as the POVs of Dean Fogg, Marina, and the Monster. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content, become one of our amazing patrons…

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The Magicians - S4e1 51:42

4M ago51:42

51:42

Britt and Chris talk about the amazing start to Season 4, including Team Brakebills' new comic book identities, the return-ish of Ember, the Order's new order, and if Santa Claus is creepy or not. They also discuss the unique POVs of Dean Fogg and Marina23. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really en…

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Quentin on the Autistic Spectrum 1:05:53

4M ago1:05:53

1:05:53

Britt and Chris are joined by Dustin Holden of the Rewatch Recap Podcast to discuss Quentin Coldwater being coded as autistic. They explore how being on the spectrum may impact Quentin’s relationships and his engagement with Fillory, how Quentin compares to autistic characters outside of The Magicians, and so much more. Please tell a geeky friend a…

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The Magicians S3 Wrap-Up 38:21

5M ago38:21

38:21

Britt and Chris think back over Season 3, discussing narrative arcs, great character changes, and their favorite moments of magic! 🐇 Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content, become one of our amazing patrons to get more of it for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geek…

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The Magicians - S3e13 1:06:59

5M ago1:06:59

1:06:59

For the S3 finale, Britt and Chris discuss Julia becoming a god 🌳, Fen as the stand-in High King, Quentin trying to d o card tricks for the rest of time, and the imporant theme of sacrifice. They also explore the POVs of Julia, Alice, and Eliot as they all make huge decisions. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast a…

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The Magicians - S3e12 1:17:30

5M ago1:17:30

1:17:30

For The Fillorian Candidate, Britt and Chris discuss the amazing election in Fillory, Eliot trying to be a supportive dad, how Penny23 fits into the group, and the scene where Julia and Kady confront Reynard. They also do a deep dive into the POVs of Kady, Quentin's dad, and High King Margo. 👑 Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review …

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The Magicians - S3e11 1:05:05

5M ago1:05:05

1:05:05

Penny and Marina are back, so Britt and Chris couldn't be more thrilled! They have a blast discussing the 23rd time line, character differences between 23 and 40, and Marina's iconic insults. They also compare Beast-Quentin with Martin Chatwin, and explore the POVs of Josh/DickJosh, Penny23, and ever-gracious Julia. Please tell a geeky friend about…

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The Magicians - S3e10 58:52

6M ago58:52

58:52

Britt and Chris discuss Penny being popular in the Underworld (we want to be in a book club with him, too, Howard!), the Fairy Queen's decisions to break the McAllister fairy deals, and the continuation of the journey Julia started in Season 1. They also explore the unique POVs of Penny, Alice, and Quentin. Please tell a geeky friend about us and l…

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The Magicians - S3e9 59:10

6M ago59:10

59:10

Britt and Chris laugh their way through the long-anticipated All That Josh episode! 🤗 [jazz hands] They talk about the amazing musical numbers, features of Josh's pocket party world, and Eliot and Margo's wombat judge sentencing. They also explore the POVs of Kady and Quentin, as well as the theme of not leaving people behind while on a mission. Pl…

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The Magicians - S3e8 1:05:26

6M ago1:05:26

1:05:26

Britt and Chris explore the budding Penny/Benedict relationship, Eliot saying he hates Fillory, and the Underworld Library in Six Short Stories About Magic. They also discuss themes of loneliness and quest formulas, and think about the POVs of Harriet, Zelda, Alice, and Benedict. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcas…

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The Magicians - S3e7 1:05:43

7M ago1:05:43

1:05:43

For Poached Eggs, Britt and Chris discuss Penny and Kady's chemistry, Prince Fomar's bedtime stories, and Margo's commitment to being Queen. They also sit with the POVs of Penny, Alice, and Eliot, and think about the theme of needing time to heal. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our co…

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The Magicians - S3e6 1:01:15

7M ago1:01:15

1:01:15

For Do You Like Teeth, Britt and Chris discuss everything from Penny being the singing fish, to a hedge fund Incubus, to Queliot post-Time Key timeline. They also go in-depth with the major theme of depression in The Abyss, and explore the POVs of Penny, Julia, and Dean Fogg. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast ap…

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The Magicians - S3e5 1:04:25

7M ago1:04:25

1:04:25

For A Life in the Day, Britt and Chris of course explore the Queliot #peachesandplums time line quite a bit. 🍑 They also discuss Margo's marriage, Kady locked away in the hospital, Julia's disturbing magic source, and the striking conversation Jane and Margo have in the Clock Barrens. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your p…

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S4 Ep4 Leading Uphill with Mountaineer Chris Warner 1:02:14

8M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Chris Warner, Mountaineer, Second American to Summit every 8,000 meter peak Join Preston Cline as he and Chris Warner talk about his experiences in Mountaineering, in business, and in experiential education. Chris was one of Preston’s first instructors as a wilderness guide in 1989 and their lives have been intertwined ever since. https://www.outsi…

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The Magicians - S3e4 1:03:38

8M ago1:03:38

1:03:38

There are so many laughs to be had discussing Be the Penny, including all the ridiculousness that is Hyman Cooper, Uncle Eliot asking for sparkling water after escaping cannibals, and Penny yelling, "Appreciate me!" Britt and Chris also talk about continuing themes of agency and parent-child relationships, and explore the POVs of Kady and, of cours…

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The Magicians - S3e3 58:46

8M ago58:46

58:46

For The Losses of Magic, Britt and Chris discuss Pirates! on the scene, the electrocuting Quinns, and Kady and Julia summoning demon Asteroth to save Penny. They take time to sit with the perspectives of Penny as he dies, Margo as she talks to the Muntjac, and Alice and her mother Stephanie as they struggle with great losses. Please tell a geeky fr…

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The Magicians - S3e2 58:15

9M ago58:15

58:15

Britt and Chris explore the new Tale of the Seven Keys, along with the Muntjac, After Island, and the Earth kids scrambling for magic batteries. They also discuss Professor Lipson's despair at the dying of the light, and the POVs of Eliot and Quentin. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy ou…

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The Magicians - S3e1 1:01:32

9M ago1:01:32

1:01:32

Exploring the start of S3, Britt and Chris laugh over bunny texting, Quentin and Julia's 'dance' number, and their favorite Questing Beast, the Great Cock! 🦚 They also discuss Quentin showing a bit of growth, the theme of heroes and quests, and the POVs of Julia, Penny, and Josh. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcas…

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Special Episode on Palestine 1:19:35

9M ago1:19:35

1:19:35

Britt shares the story of a Palestinian family they met in a refugee camp in Jordan, along with experiences in the West Bank. Then your professor Chris explains the 'whys' and 'hows' in a brief history of the ongoing Palestine-Israel conflict. *Since the recording of this episode, 14,000 more Palestinians have been murdered and so many more injured…

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The Magicians S2 Wrap-Up 44:51

9M ago44:51

44:51

Britt and Chris talk about their favorite spells of the season and the characters they've seen differently this watch-through. They also discuss S2 themes of who Fillory is for and how much a person can lose before they're no longer themself. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content…

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The Magicians - S2E13 1:15:18

10M ago1:15:18

1:15:18

For the Season 2 Finale, Britt and Chris laugh about sconces, the Plumber of the Gods, and too many right angles in Umber's Not-Cuba. They discuss balance, the human condition, nothing ever being fixed, and also explore the POVs of ever-magical Julia, poisoned Penny, and Fembot Nick Fury. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on yo…

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S4 Ep3 Leading When It's Hard - Chief Brian Fennessy 1:07:23

10M ago1:07:23

1:07:23

Chief Brian Fennessy of the Orange County Fire Authority joins us to talk about leading and innovating in the face of history, tradition and bureaucracy. Brian began his career in 1978 with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Land Management, working as a hotshot crewmember, hotsh…

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The Magicians - S2E12 50:39

10M ago50:39

50:39

For Ramifications, Britt and Chris laugh about Margo's inability to say 'please,' talking beavers demanding dental care, and another return of Mayakovsky. They also discuss Alice returning to her human body, ideas of fate and being a good person, and the POVs of side-lined Kady and banished Eliot. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a rev…

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The Magicians - S2E11 59:30

10M ago59:30

59:30

For The Rattening, Britt and Chris have fun venturing into the Underworld. They discuss Julia reuniting with the Free Traders, Eliot getting kicked out of Fillory, and Librarian Zelda shutting Penny down in the most devastating way. They also explore the themes of control, and the POVs of Eliot, Julia, and Senator Gaines. Please tell a geeky friend…

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The Magicians - S2E10 1:01:38

10M ago1:01:38

1:01:38

For The Girl Who Told Time, Britt and Chris gush over Julia being a part of the Knowledge Discipline. They also discuss getting to know the Library better, a recent change in Fen's character motivations, and the big consequences of deals that were made in previous episodes. They wrap up the episode exploring the POVs of stressed wedding-planner-Eli…

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Oh circumstances 1:00

11M ago1:00

1:00

There's no episode this week due to some extenuating circumstances. Unfortunately not Magicians circumstances. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content, become one of our amazing patrons to get more of it for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweenthelines Every …

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The Magicians - S2E9 1:02:02

11M ago1:02:02

1:02:02

For Lesser Evils, Britt and Chris laugh about the Les Miserables musical number as "rulers done gonna rumble," as well as discuss the yikes Fairy deal and the kidnapping of a US demi-god Senator. They also explore the constant 'lesser evil' dilemmas the cast grapple with, and think about the POVs of Eliot, Margo, and Kady in this episode. Please te…

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The Magicians - S2E8 1:03:46

11M ago1:03:46

1:03:46

For Word As Bond, Britt and Chris discuss no-shade-Julia VS niffin-Alice, anglerbeasts and sexist dryads, the Library's million year contract, and a viewfinder that makes Chris' mind go sparkly. They also discuss the theme of freedom in this episode, and the POVs of new Librarian Penny and struggling High Queen Margo. Please tell a geeky friend abo…

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The Magicians - S2E7 55:30

12M ago55:30

55:30

It's bank heist time! For Plan B, Britt and Chris enjoy all things magical heist, including 15sec rewinds, doing it for "an evil demi-god abortion," and the only one in the team who can't do magic charging a Battle Magician. They also discuss magical eugenics books, the mudang, "brain police," and the POVs of Julia and niffin-Alice. Please tell a g…

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The Magicians - S2E6 59:29

12M ago59:29

59:29

Britt and Chris discuss The Cock Barrens (oh this show 🙈), thinking about Loria, the map-maker Benedict, illusion magic, Dana trying to force Julia to stay pregnant, and Alice's mother not understanding Alice. They also explore the POVs of Margo the Destroyer and Penny the Walking Plot Twist. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review o…

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The Magicians - S2E5 1:08:45

12M ago1:08:45

1:08:45

Britt and Chris discuss Cheat Day, focusing on the FU Fighters, Mayakovsky and Penny's amusing relationship, Quentin attempting to live like a Muggle, and Julia trying to access healthcare. The explore the ideas of giving up magic, along with the POVs of Quentin and Eliot. They also point out some of the differences between the first book and the s…

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The Magicians - S2E4 1:00:55

1y ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Britt and Chris cover The Flying Forest, discussing Fillory Clinton, Eliot's #doppelbanger, the White Lady, and the many problems with Children of Earth 'ruling' Fillory. They think about the POVs of Julia, Margo, and Penny, and also explore the themes of romanticized adventure epics, trying to live two lives at once, and the question of how much y…

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The Magicians - S2E3 54:15

1y ago54:15

54:15

Britt and Chris jump into Divine Elimination, discussing the hilarious royal curse, Ember's poo prank and the carelessness of gods, and the final thoughtful actions of our Fillorian monarchs. They also spend time with babysitter Penny and with the last thoughts of Alice, Marina, and Martin. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on …

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S4 Ep2 The Power of Staff Rides: South Canyon Fire Eric Hipke and Jim Cook 1:29:00

1y ago1:29:00

1:29:00

Preston converses with Eric Hipke and Jim Cook on the power of staff rides in the South Canyon Fire. Documentary 1994 South Canyon Fire on Storm King Mountain https://youtu.be/ZzGTjfTHihU Highly recommended report to anyone interested in the fire behavior and firefighter movement on the fire. Fire Behavior Associated with the South Canyon Fire (199…

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The Magicians - S2E2 54:43

1y ago54:43

54:43

Discussing Hotel Spa Potions, Britt and Chris laugh about Martin singing, Eliot saying "royal dung," and Penny having no time for whimsy. They explore the POVs of Marina and Fen in S2E2, and also talk about queer royalty, Fillory's Wellspring, Penny's poor hands, and the problem of Martin not being more important than the problem of Reynard. Please…

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The Magicians - S2E1 1:02:40

1y ago1:02:40

1:02:40

Britt and Chris jump into Season 2 discussing the group's journey over the rainbow bridge and their meaningful coronation. They also explore the library armory, Penny's experiences at Chatwin's Torrent, the idea of severing a person's shade, and that old classic - misogyny. The end the episode thinking about the POVs of Alice Quinn and Martin Chatw…

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