Best Hosted And Produced By Bethanie A Finger Podcasts (2024)

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190 Cresswell Ship Bonus Episode 1:08:41

11d ago1:08:41

1:08:41

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.

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189 Jacinter Ship Bonus Episode 44:35

24d ago44:35

44:35

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.

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188 Kaider Ship Bonus Episode 40:06

1M ago40:06

40:06

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.

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187 Winter Chapter 97 Part Three (The Lunar Chronicles) 1:37:46

2M ago1:37:46

1:37:46

PART THREE The 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. It is with a heavy heart that I make this hiatus announcement. After nearly five year…

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186 Bonus Holiday Episode: The Christmas Prince 1:42:33

4M ago1:42:33

1:42:33

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 da…

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185 Bonus Holiday Episode: The Princess Switch 1:42:39

4M ago1:42:39

1:42:39

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 Christma…

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184: Bonus Ever After Episode 1:35:09

4M ago1:35:09

1:35:09

"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 wea…

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183 Winter Chapter 97 Part Two (The Lunar Chronicles) 39:19

5M ago39:19

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PART TWO The 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 Ho…

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182: Thanksgiving FRIENDS Bonus Episode 1:30:55

5M ago1:30:55

1:30:55

*Happy Thanksgiving* This week I am joined by one of the hosts of the Best of Friends Podcast, Erin Mallory Long. We discuss our favorite Thanksgiving episodes from the TV Show Friends! Season 4, Episode 8: The One with Chandler in a Box Season 6, Episode 9: The One Where Ross Got High Season 9, Episode 8: The One with Rachel's Other Sister This po…

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181 Winter Chapter 97 Part One (The Lunar Chronicles) 49:31

5M ago49:31

49:31

*Chapter Discussion Start Time 33:00 PART ONE The 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 Insta…

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180 Winter Chapters 95-96 Part Two (The Lunar Chronicles) 40:31

5M ago40:31

40:31

In this week’s chapters: PART TWO Summary Winter 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-lun…

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179 Winter Chapters 95-96 Part One (The Lunar Chronicles) 1:04:00

5M ago1:04:00

1:04:00

*Chapter Discussion Start Time 18:21: listen for the musical interlude to know the time In this week’s chapters: PART ONE Summary Cress 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 w…

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178 Winter Chapters 93-94 Part Two (The Lunar Chronicles) 33:27

6M ago33:27

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178 Winter Chapters 93-94 Part Two (The Lunar Chronicles) In this week’s chapters: PART TWO Summary Cinder 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 b…

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177 Winter Chapters 93-94 Part One (The Lunar Chronicles) 47:55

6M ago47:55

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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 ONE Summary Jacin 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 gi…

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176 Winter Chapters 91-92 (The Lunar Chronicles) 1:18:48

6M ago1:18:48

1:18:48

Chapter Discussion Starts at 39:50 In this week’s chapters: Summary Scarlet 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 wa…

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175 Winter Chapters 88-90 Part Two (The Lunar Chronicles) 1:02:01

6M ago1:02:01

1:02:01

PART TWO In this week’s chapters: Summary Levana 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 t…

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174 Winter Chapters 88-90 Part One (The Lunar Chronicles) 55:05

7M ago55:05

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Chapter Discussion Starts at 16:25 (listen for the musical interlude to know the time) PART ONE In this week’s chapters: Summary Cinder 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 ruthl…

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173 Bonus: Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price 48:39

8M ago48:39

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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 presti…

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172 Winter Chapters 86-87 (The Lunar Chronicles) 1:27:13

8M ago1:27:13

1:27:13

172 Winter Chapters 86-87 (The Lunar Chronicles) (listen for the musical interlude to know the time) In this week’s chapters: Summary Winter 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 gi…

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171 Winter Chapters 83-85 (The Lunar Chronicles) 1:37:57

9M ago1:37:57

1:37:57

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 21:54* (listen for the musical interlude to know the time) In this week’s chapters: Summary As 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 reali…

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170 Winter Chapters 81-82 (The Lunar Chronicles) 1:15:48

10M ago1:15:48

1:15:48

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 34:00* (listen for the musical interlude to know the time) In this week’s chapters: Summary Cinder, 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 cyb…

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169 Winter Chapters 78-80 (The Lunar Chronicles) 1:31:10

10M ago1:31:10

1:31:10

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 10:57* (listen for the musical interlude to know the time) In this week’s chapters: Summary Kai 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 Ka…

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168 Winter Chapters 75-77 (The Lunar Chronicles) 1:06:34

10M ago1:06:34

1:06:34

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 12:25* (listen for the musical interlude to know the time) In this week’s chapters: Summary After 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 diversi…

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167 Winter Chapters 73-74 (The Lunar Chronicles) 1:13:34

11M ago1:13:34

1:13:34

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 18:40* (listen for the musical interlude to know the time) In this week’s chapters: SUMMARY Jacin 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 firs…

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166 Winter Chapters 70-72 (The Lunar Chronicles) 1:48:05

11M ago1:48:05

1:48:05

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 21:10* (listen for the musical interlude to know the time) In this week’s chapters: SUMMARY Cress 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 muc…

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165 Bonus Episode: Taylor Swift Era’s Tour, Part Two 1:25:30

12M ago1:25:30

1:25:30

In this episode, Natalie and Ruth join me as we share our experiences at the Taylor Swift Era’s Tour. Because the tour and this episode were so long, it has been split into to episodes, this is Part Two! We discussed setlist, costumes, the crowd, and the sheer magnitude that is the queen herself, Taylor Swift. The first thirty minutes are spoiler f…

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164 Bonus Episode: Taylor Swift Era’s Tour, Part One 1:25:32

1y ago1:25:32

1:25:32

*Spoiler start at 29:25* In this episode, Natalie and Ruth join me as we share our experiences at the Taylor Swift Era’s Tour. Because the tour and this episode were so long, it has been split into to episodes, this is Part one! We discussed setlist, costumes, the crowd, and the sheer magnitude that is the queen herself, Taylor Swift. The first thi…

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163 Winter Chapters 67-69 (The Lunar Chronicles) 1:40:13

1y ago1:40:13

1:40:13

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 38:06* In this week’s chapters: SUMMARY Kai finally has his port screen, allowing him to communicate with his team on Earth and devise a plan that brings into question the Trolly Theory. Cress and Thorne plan to attend the celebrations in Artemesia while Jacin, Cinder, and Iko sneak into the medical labs to steal antid…

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162 Bonus Episode: Interstellar Cinderella 1:07:11

1y ago1:07:11

1:07:11

“You have been my friend. That in itself is a tremendous thing.” ~ E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web ♥️ Last summer @drewrothhaar and I recorded an episode for our patreons. • I wanted to share it with the world, to hear his voice again, to remember a man who was kind beyond measure, with a heart as big as the galaxy. • I miss Drew every day and I’m sure…

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161 Bonus Episode: Inside A Writer’s Session 1:31:43

1y ago1:31:43

1:31:43

In this week’s episode: Listen in on a writing session with Bethanie and her three critique partners Abiail Spaggiari, Natalie Abreu Glassford, and Soumaya Hajji. We discuss technique, craft, editing, word choice, and what it means to be a critique partner and a supportive writing friend. Follow the links below to learn more about the writers in th…

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160 Winter Chapters 64-66 (The Lunar Chronicles) 1:14:33

1y ago1:14:33

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*Chapter Discussion Starts at 27:25* In this week’s chapters: Finally, back with Wolf after his abduction, he awakes after dreaming of Ran and Scarlet. Outraged to learn he has become a monster; Wolf is forced to ‘bond’ with a new thauma. It’s a mere nine hours until the coronation and Cinder, Cress, Iko, Thorn and Jacin are hard at work preparing …

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159 Winter Chapters 61-63 (The Lunar Chronicles) 1:35:11

1y ago1:35:11

1:35:11

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 36:00* In this week’s chapters: We start book 4 with Cinder, Iko, Thorne, Jacin and Cress hiding in a mansion in Artemisia. Cinder is recovering from her recent swim and the gang are planning to crash the coronation ball. They were able to restore a video of Queen Levana that should sway Lunar to their side. Winter is …

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158 Bonus: A Christmas Prince Commentary 1:44:24

1+ y ago1:44:24

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158 Bonus: A Christmas Prince Commentary 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 …

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157 Bonus: The Princess Switch Commentary 1:44:09

1+ y ago1:44:09

1:44:09

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 Christma…

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156 Fan-Fic Bonus As the Flame Burns: An Omega Bob Story 1:01:10

1+ y ago1:01:10

1:01:10

In this week’s episode: Bethanie is joined by author Soumaya Hajji, who graciously wrote the fan fic of Omega Bob, a Prince Kai Fan Pod legend. Omega Bob just wants to be accepted by his fellow lunar special operatives. Instead, he’s forced to do the grunt work, like lighting all the candles in the opera house before guests arrive. Omega Bob’s life…

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155 Winter Chapters 58-60 (The Lunar Chronicles) 1:49:30

1+ y ago1:49:30

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*Chapter Discussion Starts at 23:28* In this week’s chapters: Winter and Scarlet are surrounded by Levana’s mutant wolf soldiers when unexpected visitors arrive. As Alpha Strom and the soldier’s debate who has their loyalty, Winter’s body freezes over. When the time comes to make a choice, the soldiers do what they do best: destroy. Their allegianc…

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154 Winter Chapters 55-57 (The Lunar Chronicles) 1:50:16

1+ y ago1:50:16

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*Chapter Discussion Starts at 33:04* In this week’s chapters: Winter and Scarlet have traveled the lava tubes of Luna for hours, and finally, find the secret barracks of the wolf soldiers. After a warm welcome from the Alpha, they soon realize just how dangerous this plan was. Winter and Scarlet must now find a way to convince the soldiers to join …

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153 Bonus Episode: Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine 1:11:01

1+ y ago1:11:01

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In this week’s episode: Ash and I celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine. We answer a listener email and discuss the key elements of a great and long-lasting friendship before diving into the iconic novel. After discussion, stay tuned for some book recommendations to read if you enjoyed Ella Enchanted. Book Synopsis:…

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152 Winter Chapters 53 & 54 (The Lunar Chronicles) 1:28:57

1+ y ago1:28:57

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*Chapter Discussion Starts at 34.08* In this week’s chapters: Cinder fights the waves of the lake for survival, but her cyborg prosthetics weigh her down. A surprise savior rescues her from the water, just when she’s on the brink of giving up. Meanwhile, Cress and Iko wait anxiously for Jacin, Thorne, and Cinder to return. When the trio finally ret…

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151 Bonus Episode Interview with Author Robin Roe 40:07

1+ y ago40:07

40:07

Trigger Warning: The novel discussed in this episode contains content that might include references to topics such as abuse, self-harm, violence, stalking, kidnapping, and mental health ailments. If you are in crisis, or know someone who is, there are many resources that can help and I have included information of resources in the show notes and ep…

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150 Celebrate with Marissa Meyer 1:08:33

1+ y ago1:08:33

1:08:33

In this episode I'm joined by Marissa Meyer as we celebrate 150 episodes of Prince Kai Fan Pod! We talk writing, podcasts, upcoming projects, and fun updates about her new novel Cursed, out November 8, 2022. Included at the end of the episode is a sneak peak look at Cursed! This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special gue…

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149 Winter Chapters 51 & 52 (The Lunar Chronicles) 1:36:05

1+ y ago1:36:05

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*Chapter Discussion Starts at 13:48* In this week’s chapters: Levana taunts Cinder and Kai with Cinder's trial, live broadcasted across the moon. The Lunar 'savages' have all kinds of suggestions for what Cinder's punishment should be, but Cinder has no interest in sticking around for the verdict. Cinder manages to escape her guards, wreak havoc in…

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148 Winter Chapters 49 & 50 (The Lunar Chronicles) 1:32:30

1+ y ago1:32:30

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*Chapter Discussion Starts at 19:39* In this week’s chapters: Cinder has been trapped in Levana’s dungeon with Pearl and Adri for over a day. It takes all of Pearl’s strength and will power to ask Cinder why anyone would call her a princess, but Adri’s not surprised by her answer. Levana reveals that not only was Garan’s anti-Lunar device successfu…

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147 Winter Chapters 47 & 48 (The Lunar Chronicles) 1:25:42

1+ y ago1:25:42

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*Chapter Discussion Starts at 27:01* In this week’s chapters, Kai suffers through his wedding to Levana, dreading each second and waiting for his nightmare to end. After cruel vows of love and devotion, Kai can bare the terror of The Predator no longer. But when he grabs a pair of scissors to assault her, Kai is met with the face of his beloved Cin…

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146 Winter Chapters 45 & 46 (The Lunar Chronicles) 1:21:38

1+ y ago1:21:38

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*Chapter Discussion Starts at 25:27 * In this week’s chapters, Kai is finally reunited with Torin, a small comfort as he prepares for his wedding. Meanwhile, Levana tries her hand at mafia leadership when she sends Kai a very unexpected and foreboding wedding gift. But unexpected news about Jacin Clay ruins her victory celebration. Kai is in shock …

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145 Winter Chapters 43 & 44 (The Lunar Chronicles) 50:21

1+ y ago50:21

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*Chapter Discussion Starts at 6:56* Winter's dreams are filled with regret and guilt at the death of Ryu, and fear that Queen Levana will soon discover she is still alive. Thorne, Iko, Scarlet, and Winter must make a plan to rescue Cinder, Wolf and Cress from Artemesia. While the crew suggests various options, Winter has a surprising idea of her ow…

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144 Winter Chapter 42 (The Lunar Chronicles) 59:14

2y ago59:14

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First, Bethanie, Kaley and Taylor discuss a recent Wolflet theory. Then, in this week’s chapter, Thorne and Scarlet have escaped, and Winter and Iko were freed by Keeney, but their fates are still unknown. Cinder and Wolf are headed back to Artemisia in chains. Upon arrival, Cinder and Wolf are separated and Cinder feels the true concept of alone f…

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143 Winter Chapter 41 (The Lunar Chronicles) 1:08:47

2y ago1:08:47

1:08:47

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 33:45* In this week’s chapter, Scarlet and Thorne escape the Lunar guard and attempt to protect the town. Unfortunately, without a clear shot at Aimery, they are watch helplessly as Cinder and Wolf are carted off by Aimery and crew. Meanwhile, Iko arrives in time to save the princess, once she finds her. An altercation…

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142 Winter Chapters 39 & 40 (The Lunar Chronicles) 2:50:36

2y ago2:50:36

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*Chapter Discussion Starts at 49:05* In this week’s chapters, the revolution is in full swing! Cinder has sent scouts to other sectors, they've taken over the guard towers and weaponry, they've stock piled supplies, and Wolf is training the new recruits. Just when our heroes think they've got the upper hand, Prince Aimory arrives, ready to squash t…

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141 Bonus Kai Writes Cinders Speech 49:05

2y ago49:05

49:05

In this weeks episode, Bethanie is joined by author Sierra Reyelts, who graciously wrote the requested fan fic of Kai writing Cinders speech. Bethanie and Sierra discuss the writing craft and process and then perform a live reading of the short fan fic. This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest author Sierra Reye…

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