Nightlock: A Hunger Games Podcast

Mockingjay Part 1 has been released! Chris and Kira gush about the film hitting all the major scenes. The soundtrack companion which Lorde curated has also hit Spotify/iTunes, we talk our favorite songs and compare to previous Hunger Games albums. Email/tweet us what you thought of the movie, soundtrack and score. 

Two Mockingjay teaser trailers have been released. Chris and Kira discuss the trailers and more Hunger Games news. Follow hosts Kira @KiraDineen and Chris @ChrisCast95 and the show @NightlockPod. Tweet us your thoughts of the show and reactions to the teaser trailers. 

News stories includes plans for Phillip Seymour Hoffman's character in Mockingjay production, final scene in Mockingjay part 2, casting announcements and more. DVD/Blu Ray review and suggestions for which to buy. Mockingjay chapter analysis begins with chapters 1 and 2. Another fan-favorite segement is played. Listener feedback includes opinions about Catching Fire film. Follow Kira and Hunter, @KiraDineen and @HuntLock. Please leave us reviews on iTunes.

The playwrite of The Humor Games talks about writing his play, how he was inspired and what fans can look forward to in the play. Follow him on Twiiter @DeanOCarroll. Keep up with the play at playscripts.com.

The Hunger Games inspired band, Chamber Band, joins me on the show. Get inside details about who the band is inspired by and the process of writing and recording. Learn about the band including how they met and about the band members. Be sure to check them out at youtube.com/user/ChamberBandNYC and chambermerch.com. Follow them on Twitter @ChamberBand. 

Finally the day has come! Catching Fire has been released! Here our thoughts of the film. We discuss actor's performances, differences from the book, favorite scenes, and least favorite scenes. Be sure to email in your thoughts to be read on the next episode!

The last chapter of Catching Fire (27) is discussed and right in time for the Catching Fire movie release! Guest host Brandon shares an interesting What If...? question, "What if Gale was chosen at the reaping instead of Peeta?". How would that change the dynamic between Katniss and her district partner. A few listener emails are read.

New fun game segment is introduced by guest host Hunter. A fan favoite segemnt, Dark Duels is also played. Chapters 25 and 26 of Catching Fire are discussed. What symbols could represent the main characters in the alliance? Should Haymitch have filled Katniss and Peeta in on the plan to escape the arena? Is the tracker from the 74th Games still in Katniss' system?

A new segment relates real world problems to the Hunger Games as well as Greek mythology influence. Chapter 23 and 24 of Catching Fire are discussed. Discussion questions include, is it surprising that Katniss understood what Wiress meant by, “Tick Tock”? Why didn’t Katniss hear Peeta’s screams during the Jabberjay attack? What happened to Johanna’s loved ones?

To celebrate this special landmark episode I interviewed the creators of the Katniss Chronicles, an audio drama of the Hunger Games series. We discuss production, acting, and funny behind the scenes stories.Follow the Katniss Chronicles on Twitter @KatnissChron and check out their website, thekatnisschronicles.com and be sure to subscribe and review on iTunes.

Guest host Chris joins me on this packed episode discussing news, the new Hunger Games inspired reality show, Comic Con panel highlights, trailer feedback from you listeners, and even a Capitol Opera song. Catching Fire chapter anaylsis covers chapters 21 and 22. How will Mag's death be adpated? How will Francis Lawrence adapt the loss of muscle control in the movie without looking cheesy? Was the morphing from District 6 aware of the plan to take down the gamemakers and escape?   Follow Chris (@ChrisCast95) and me (@KiraDineen) on Twitter!

We reunite with fellow Hunger Games podcast Rebellion Radio to discuss the Quarter Quell Character Posters, as well as the Theatrical Catching Fire Trailer released at Comic Con! Follow along at home, and let us know what you thought of the trailer. Trailer Link: http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/the-hunger-games-catching-fire/

Suzanne Collins has a HUGE annoucement. The most recent issue of Captiol Coulture has been released. A new Hunger Games star has joined Twitter. Chapter 20 of Catching Fire is discussed where Finnick bring Peeta back to life. Do most district citizens know what CPR is? Is Katniss thinking she will never stop owing Finnick a forshadow to his importance later on in the series? In a newer segement, we consider how the series would be different if Katniss' father hadn't die. Don't forget to follow our Twitter accounts for a daily quote from your favorite celebs! @JHutchQuote @JLawQuote @SamClaflinQuote

There is a new poster to discuss, the Cannes Film Festival and more. Catching Fire chapter analysis continues with Chapter 19, the first chapter Katniss is in the arena. We discuss, is it morally right to kill someone in self defence? A brand new segment, Would You Rather? brings up the question if we would rather be an avox or hijacked? We announce our new Twitter account, @JLawQuote. You can follow for a daily Jennifer Lawrence quote. You may notice an imporved sound quality as we have upgrade some of our equipment!

The first Catching Fire Trailer is dissected frame-by-frame. News stories covered include Mockingjay filming start date and locations, and Hi-Res photos revealed by HungerGamesExplorer.com before the trailer. You can follow along with us in our anaylsis of the trailer by watching the official Catching Fire Trailer. Leave your thoughts in the comments to be read on the next episode!

Brand new segment testing our nature knowledge and how we would survive in the games is debuted. News stories include a hint at a new trailer and coverage of the KCAs. Chapter 18 of Catching Fire is discussed, as always questions come up. Does Katniss' family really believe she is pregnant? Would people judge Katniss and Peeta for getting pregnant if they hadn't gotten "married" before? Have Peeta and Katniss mastered the art of deception? Can Peeta survive only using his wits? Do the Capitol citizens even think to question the Games or is it too ingrained to obey the Capitol? To end the show we connect the rebellion to a song, read some listener emails, and recommend a classic dystopian book.

The anniversary of The Hunger Games movie is celebrated as we reminisce. While playing a game with The Capitol Portraits we discuss why only select characters are holding white roses. Is this Katniss' wedding dress and Peeta's wedding suit? Why does Finnick wearing a kilt and looking like a pirate? We talk about Lionsgate's marketing strategy centered around social media. Loads of questions arise during our analysis of Catching Fire, Chapter 17. Why didn't Suzanne Collins develop Peeta's family as characters? Why do we never experience Peeta grieving over their deaths? Are Katniss and Peeta's acts during their private sessions rebellious? What did the other tributes do during their private sessions? Why did the Gamemakers give Katniss and Peeta a score of twelve?

Since it’s award season we got a few announcements in that category, along with some other Catching Fire movie news such as new posters. A mini review of Jennifer Lawrence's most recet movie, Silver Linings Playbook is featured. Chapter 16 of Catching Fire is analyzed where we are introduced to more tributes such as Beetee and Wiress. We ask ourselves if tributes that have modified their body through surgeries are allowed enter the arena in that state, or is that considered an unfair advantage? A review of the new iOS verison of Hunger Games Adventures video game is featured. We wrap up the show with a song, some listener emails and a new twist to the book recommendations.

In this Valentine's Day episode we feature one of our favorite special segments, Hunger Games Dating Game, where we portray anonymous HG characters on a dating game show. We cover Catching Fire news as well as a few awards won in the fandom. During our discussion of Catching Fire Chapter 15, we are introduced to many new victors including Finnick. We analyze Katniss and Finnick's relationship. We question why Chaff didn't accept a prosthetic arm. Would Darius and Katniss had a romance if she hadn't been a tribute? Would Katniss and Peeta have ended up like all the other victors as a celebrity if only one of them had made it out of the arena alive? We feature a fanfiction that takes place on Katniss and Peeta's first date. To end the show we relate a romantic song to Finnick and Annie's relationship.

News stories center around Jennifer Lawrence's big week with awards, nominations, and hosting SNL. Francis Lawrence (Catching Fire Director) and Sam Claflin (Finnick) shed some light on how Finnick will be adapted to the big screen in an interview. An interview also revealed insight on how Francis Lawrence and Woody Harrelson (Haymitch) are developing Haymitch's character in the Catching Fire movie. While discussing chapter 14 of Catching Fire, we discuss the 50th Hunger Games including the relationship between Haymitch and Maysilee Donner. In the segment, Dark Duels, host debate on which character, Madge, Beetee, or Greasy Sae, would win in the arena against each other.