Tales of Panem

This episode continues the Tales of Panem book club series with a discussion of the book The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater, featuring special guest Cailyn.We discuss English history, revisiting childhood favorites as an adult, each protagonist's relationship to the supernatural, the recently released graphic novel, and more.CONTENT WARNING for discussions of child abuse. Please listen at your own discretion.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com----Resources to donate or find other ways to get involved:Fight for the FutureFunds for GazaOperation Olive BranchWomen's Health and Reproductive Rights OrgsSubscribe to the Project Fulcrum newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode kicks off the Tales of Panem book club series with a discussion of the book Private Rites by Julia Armfield, featuring special guest Ollie (@olliephresh).We discuss the book's dystopian setting, break down the individual characters, and share our extremely sarcastic fancasts. Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.comFind Ollie on social media HERE.----Resources to donate or find other ways to get involved:Fight for the FutureFunds for GazaOperation Olive BranchWomen's Health and Reproductive Rights OrgsSubscribe to the Project Fulcrum newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 24-the epilogue of Sunrise on the Reaping.I discuss the Capitol's reframing of the Games, Lucy Gray's presence in the lasting narrative, the dual symbolism of the raven, and more.CONTENT WARNING for emetophobia as well as discussions of suicide, addiction, and sexual assault. Please listen at your own discretion.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.comListen to my Haymitch and Lenore Dove playlist HERE----Resources to donate or find other ways to get involved:Fight for the FutureFunds for GazaOperation Olive BranchWomen's Health and Rights OrgsSubscribe to the Project Fulcrum newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 19-23 of Sunrise on the Reaping.I discuss Haymitch's helplessness, powerful side characters, what we perceive as privilege, and more.CONTENT WARNING for discussions of suicide and addiction. Please listen at your own discretion.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com----Resources to donate or find other ways to get involved:Fight for the FutureOperation Olive BranchWomen's Health and Rights OrgsSubscribe to the Project Fulcrum newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 16-18 of Sunrise on the Reaping.I discuss the arena, family legacies in District 12, Haymitch's awareness of spectatorship, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com----Resources to donate or find other ways to get involved:Fight for the FutureOperation Olive BranchWomen's Health and Rights OrgsSubscribe to the Project Fulcrum newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 13-15 of Sunrise on the Reaping.I discuss fashion trends in Panem, District unity, religion in The Hunger Games books, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com----Resources to donate or find other ways to get involved:Fight for the FutureOperation Olive BranchWomen's Health and Rights OrgsSubscribe to the Project Fulcrum newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 10-12 of Sunrise on the Reaping.I discuss themes of identity, the Capitol machine, Haymitch's "rascal" persona, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 7-9 of Sunrise on the Reaping.I discuss Plutarch's motivations, District 12 as the focus of the series, education in Panem, and more.CONTENT WARNING for discussions of gun violence and emetophobia. Please listen at your own discretion.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 4-6 of Sunrise on the Reaping.I discuss acts of defiance as "posters", Haymitch's father's legacy in the narrative, odds and luck, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 1-3 of Sunrise on the Reaping. I discuss Haymitch's starting point as protagonist, Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes connections galore, community within the Seam, and more.Listen to my Haymitch Abernathy character episode HERE.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I discuss the Sunrise on the Reaping excerpt, the audiobook narrator announcement, and the history of the Quarter Quell in Panem.I discuss Haymitch's family, Lenore Dove, Haymitch's eventual solitude, and moreCONTENT WARNING: In this episode, I discuss alcoholism and addiction. Please listen at your own discretion.RSVP for Hunger Games TriviaListen to my Haymitch Abernathy episodeFollow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this relaunch episode, I catch up on all Sunrise on the Reaping news and answer some listener questions.I discuss symbolism on the cover, which characters I'm most excited to see, my predictions about the structure of the book, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: talesofpanem@gmail.com 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: talesofpanem@gmail.com 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: talesofpanem@gmail.com 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: talesofpanem@gmail.com 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: talesofpanem@gmail.com 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: talesofpanem@gmail.com 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 podcastAri - Twitter / Millenium Pod PodcastFollow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.