In this episode, I am joined by actor Mackenzie Lansing to discuss part 2 The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes movie, particularly focusing on her character, Coral. We discuss her audition and training process, early conversations about her character, the foundations of the careers and district loyalty, and more. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

This episode covers part one of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes movie, The Mentor. I discuss Coriolanus's early path to becoming his father, how the score supports the story, various mentor/tribute dynamics, and more. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honor of the SAG-AFTRA interim agreement, this week I am discussing all of the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes promotion that I have yet to cover. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I break down the history of Panem by year, going into detail about the country's formation, recounting major events throughout its history, and going through the list of all known victors. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I share some of my favorite scenes from the books and why I love them so much. CONTENT WARNING: In this episode I discuss suicidal thoughts and actions. Please listen at your own discretion. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I am joined by some friends to play a round of Hunger Games trivia. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month's character study episode is about Sejanus Plinth. I discuss Sejanus's thoughts before his death, his legacy (or lack thereof), the Plinth family's wealth, and more. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode, I am joined by my friends Emily and Ari to talk about the relationship between Katniss and Peeta, as well as their individual characters. We discuss Katniss's subconscious connection between Peeta and hope, chosen family, allowing characters the space to not be okay, and more. Follow my guests on social media: Emily - Twitter / TikTok / Kessel Run Relay podcast Ari - Twitter / Millenium Pod Podcast Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode...

This month's character study episode is about Lucy Gray Baird. I discuss the understanding of human nature, the mystery of Lucy Gray, The Hanging Tree lyrics, and more. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 26-the epilogue of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. I discuss expectations of trust, the death of Sejanus Plinth, the origin of the Hunger Games, and more. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 21-25 of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. I discuss district-born Peacekeepers, Coriolanus's victim mentality, the choice to become like his father, and more. CONTENT WARNING: In this episode I discuss suicidal thoughts and actions. Please listen at your own discretion. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month's character study episode is about Coriolanus Snow. I discuss how Lucy Gray haunted Snow, his hatred of mockingjays, how his additional development enhances the original books, and more. CONTENT WARNING: In this episode I discuss drug use and addiction. Please listen at your own discretion. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 16-20 of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. I discuss the contrasting viewpoints of Dr. Gaul and Lucy Gray, to what extent Snow's fate was predetermined, "Snow lands on top," and more. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 11-15 of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. I discuss defining moments for Sejanus's character, the weight of Marcus's fate, the power of romance, and more. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 6-10 of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. I discuss Sejanus's naivety, viewership of the Games, Clemensia Dovecote theories, and more. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month's character study episode is about Alma Coin. I discuss Coin's master plan, her similarities to Snow, the history of District 13, and more. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 1-5 of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. I discuss the book's narrative perspective, the power of music, the dehumanization of the tributes, and more. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month's character study episode is about Gale Hawthorne I discuss what Gale meant to Katniss, his justification for his actions, the harmful effects of his jealousy, and more. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is a final wrap-up of the first three books as well as the movies. I answer listener questions, recap the overarching themes of the series, and more. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers the film Mockingjay - Part 2 in its entirety. I discuss book to movie changes, fun facts/trivia, deleted scenes, and more. CONTENT WARNING: In this episode I discuss suicide and addiction. Please listen at your own discretion. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers the film Mockingjay - Part 1 in its entirety. I discuss book to movie changes, fun facts/trivia, deleted scenes, and more. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 24-the epilogue of Mockingjay. I discuss the truly innocent victims of the Capitol, the breakdown of the symbolic hunger games vote, Katniss's future with Peeta, and more. CONTENT WARNING: In this episode I discuss suicide and drug addiction. Please listen at your own discretion. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

This month's character study episode is about Johanna Mason. I discuss Johanna's eagerness to fight, her life after the war, the changes to her story in the movies, and more. CONTENT WARNING: In this episode I discuss addiction and drug use. Please listen at your own discretion. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 19-23 of Mockingjay. I discuss the willingness to follow Katniss, Peeta's improving relationship with Katniss, the psychological components of war, and more. CONTENT WARNING: In this episode I discuss suicidal thoughts and actions. Please listen at your own discretion. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more. Contact me: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.