Best Of KJ Recaps Podcasts (2025)

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Route Change | Season 8 Recap & Awards 49:59

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11h ago49:59

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It's certifiably our gayest season yet! Join the whole gang of August, Noah, Sam, and Elayna, as they review the highs and lows, the wins and losses, and dig into the tangled web that is the Dean/Cas/Benny/Crowley love rhombus. We also introduce the category of Most Interesting Angel! Find us online at ⁠queeringthingspodcast.com⁠! Also we now have …

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Ep. 8.23 | What Show Have you Been Watching? 1:11:33

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Brother, it's 10am on a Tuesday. In this Season 8 finale, your Queering Things hosts rant about how this episode handles Sam and Dean's conflict and bemoan the fact that Dean and Cas finally talk about their feelings but not their Feelings. Naomi gets hers (offscreen?!), Crowley almost becomes the world's hottest, saddest human, and we discuss the …

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Ep. 8.22 | Metraton the Mansplainer 1:05:22

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Let the stories you love lead you to the Resistance! In the penultimate episode of season 8, Elayna, Sam, August, Noah & KJ discuss Heartland spoilers, the word penultimate, what Metatron's Ao3 account might include, and how the boys are always trying to out crisis mode each other. (And because we promised Noah to put it in the description... Penul…

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Holistic Vet Secrets Every Cat Parent Needs | Dr. Randy Aronson joins The Cat Conversation 8:55

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Today's episode of The Cat Conversation brings heart and healing with Dr. Randy Aronson, a veterinarian of 43 years and host of Paws, Reflect, and Heal. We're talking about the real key to longer, healthier lives for our cats — not just lifespan, but healthspan. From clean water and better food choices to understanding why your cat might be hiding …

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Ep. 8.21 | Quantum Hide and Seek in a Chain Diner 1:06:08

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Let the stories you love lead you to the Resistance! This week, Noah & August talk about the introduction of Metatron, Kevin playing 4D chess with demons , and the Crowley of it all. Naomi continues to be just a delight (sarcastically), Sam's mental health is on an downward spiral, and Castiel's playing hide and seek in mid-America chain diners. Fi…

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Ep. 8.20 | Charlie Reads Destiel Fanfic 52:00

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Montage! In this video game themed episode, we talk Charlie as a fandom self-insert, the digitization of the Chuck Shurley books (and the Destiel implications), and we have a moment of appreciation for a young Manny Jacinto. Other topics include: Charlie is an anti-capitalist icon. Maybe don't knock your brother out on a concrete floor- Canadian pa…

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Ep 8.19 | A Reaper's Biggest Nightmare is a Winchester 1:16:28

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Would you go to Hell for your top 8 on MySpace? This week, Noah is devastated about Bobby, we talk about Dean's doomed relationship with Benny, and we question some afterlife logistics (How exactly is there a back door to hell? Where do angels go when they die? Are all reapers bad at their jobs?). Finally, we admit it. We've never been to the Mall …

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Ep 8.18 | Krissy the Teenage Vampire Slayer 1:01:21

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It’s a sibling special! Noah, Sam and August are joined by three of their siblings to talk about our newest crew of teens being manipulated by the adult hunter in their lives. We talk about parallels between Krissy and Dean, Aiden being shady as ****, and Victor’s creepy rationale for his kid hunter organization. We also discuss consent, autonomy, …

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Accidental Genius or Aggressively Mediocre: Supernatural vs Classic Lit (Bonus Vault Preview) 11:40

2M ago11:40

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It's a Vault Track!!! Join us for this very special bonus, which features one of August and Elayna’s very first conversations from early 2022, as they do their best to tackle a quiz that tests both their knowledge about Supernatural AND famous 20th century authors! Is the quote from the CW’s trashfire series or a literary classic? Play along with y…

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Ep. 8.17 | The Destiel Where it Happens 1:33:30

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For the first time, all of your Queering Things hosts are "in the room where it happens" - recording together from Philadelphia! Here for Elayna's favourite episode and celebrating August's 30th birthday, the crew talks about the Destiel of it all. Other topics include: Robbie Thompson writing choices, why do women (Meg) always get screwed, a demon…

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Ep. 8.16 | A Greek God and Someone Named Hayley 33:35

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It's another duo! This week, Sam and Elayna talk Greek Gods: Supernatural's version. They discuss how complicated morality gets when everyone is getting hurt, explore how Prometheus and other Greek mythic characters are portrayed, and Elayna explains the Cas is Lamp theory. This episode discusses Supernatural Season 8, Episode 16, Remember the Tita…

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Ep. 8.15 | Cats and Queers (All Dogs Go to Heaven) 33:05

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Noah and Sam are left alone with the podcast today for an episode where they are definitely going to talk about dogs (they WILL get distracted and talk about cats). They discuss anti-witch bigotry, Sam brings some lore about familiars, and we reach another rant about bad and weird sexualization choices by the Supernatural writers. We also discover …

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Ep. 8.14 | Is Anybody Going to Take Care of Kevin? 1:21:25

4M ago1:21:25

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Woah, we're halfway there! The Queering Things crew + KJ celebrate reaching the 163rd episode of Supernatural by sharing their highlights and lowlights from the road so far (Queerness! Meta! Pod Squad episodes! Our long abiding obsession with terrible Kripke media!) This week, we explore 8.14: Trial and Error! We discuss the Winchester's new home, …

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Ep. 8.13 | Nazi Hate Channel 48:35

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Do you hate Nazis? Do you enjoy watching them get punched? Then have we got an episode for you! This week, Noah, August & Sam discuss Dean's "gay thing", the phenomenal performance of Adam Rose, and the importance of being loudly anti-Nazi in our present time. Jewish perspectives on Supernatural: Judah Initiative podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com…

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Ep. 8.12 | Not Your Grandma’s Demon 1:19:37

5M ago1:19:37

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Join Noah, Elayna, and August, for an animated discussion where we hate the John Winchester apologism almost as much as we hate John Winchester. Get a little timey-wimey with us while we talk about August having all the best opinions, how we’re all a little fruity, and how much brighter we hope the future gets despite *gestures at everything*. This…

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What Dr. Matt Wants Every Cat Lover (and Non-Cat Person) to Know! 🐾 | PurrCon Party Live 34:08

6M ago34:08

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🐾 PurrCon Pre-Party LIVE with Dr. Matt McGlasson & Sally Williams! 🐾 Join KJ, your Kitty Correspondent, for a meowgical live episode featuring the one and only Dr. Matt McGlasson and special guest Sally Williams, founder of Mission Meow! We're talking all things PurrCon at PopCon, feline charity, and why you do not want to miss the Thrive Inside Se…

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Ep. 8.11 | Fandom Made Us Brave 1:09:14

6M ago1:09:14

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Join hosts Sam, August, Noah, and Elayna as they discuss THE ULTIMATE COMFORT EPISODE. Passing the Bechdel, D&D references abound, and Dean FINALLY started cluing into that bi awakening he has been processing for a few seasons. This episode discusses Supernatural Season 8, Episode 11, LARP and the Real Girl, through the theme of Bravery. For more e…

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Ep. 8.10 | Angst, Not the Gay Kind 40:21

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Join August and Noah for a chaotic duo episode where we talk about 'stowing your crap' but we actually mean let's be heartfelt with each other. Find out how inconvenienced we are by the narrative and talk about how Texas ain't purgatory.

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Ep. 8.09 | Go Girl Give Us Nothing 55:15

7M ago55:15

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We're back!! It's the whole crew here to discuss Season 8 Episode 9 Citizen Fang through the theme of Devotion. This one is packed with thoughtful theories with a healthy dose of gay chaos (as always)! Tune in for some classic John slander, and hear us complain some more about the Amelia storyline, especially in contrast with Dean and Benny's - che…

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Safe & Sound: Cat Safety with Pet Safety Cat Casey & Arden Moore 30:56

8M ago30:56

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🌟 New Episode Alert! 🌟 Hey Cat Lovers! 🐾 I'm thrilled to announce the latest episode of the Cat Conversation, where I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the incredible Arden Moore and her charming safety cat, Casey! 🎙️✨ We covered so much ground, and I wanted to share three key takeaways that really stood out to me. The Importance of Pet Fi…

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Ep. 8.08 | Where the Guest Stars Become Co-Stars 1:56:24

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*we want to apologize for the delay in releases this month, we've been busy! But hopefully this makes up for it... It's the big PodSquad episode! Get ready as we dive into Season 8 Episode 8 Hunteri Heroici, through the very fitting theme of Chaos. It's always a good time with the whole extended crew and this episode is packed. We get deep, we get …

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QPST | 1.18 | Roll For Flair 1:12:35

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We're back with another episode and this is where it all comes together folks!! Join the crew as they journey on and have to work as a team to face new obstacles. How is Cortney coping with the recent loss of Lizzy? Can they figure out how to get Avery out of a trap without severing a limb? Who is this mysterious child and what is he running from? …

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Ep. 8.07 | The Prophet Who Learned to Fight Back 1:14:47

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Join us this week as August and Noah share their thoughts on Season 8 Episode 7 A Little Slice of Kevin, through the theme of Resistance. The duo talks about Linda and Kevin's holy water production, discuss interesting Prophet theories, as well as how the dynamics are changing as Cas is back. And as always, we get Noah's predictions for the future.…

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Ep. 8.06 | Power Bottoms and the Tooth Fairy 1:17:21

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This week the crew is joined by Sam's roommate Paige, as we discuss Season 8 Episode 6 Southern Comfort through the theme of Corruption. It is a high energy high chaos time! We chat about Dean and Benny and the aftermath of last weeks episode, our feelings about Garth being the new Bobby, and our new guest Paige brings a unique new perspective on t…

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Ep. 8.05 | Yeehaw - A Pirate's Life for Me 53:25

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Join the whole crew this week as we discuss Season 8 Episode 5 Blood Brother, through the theme of Meaning. We talk about all things Dean and Benny, how cool vampire pirates are, and continue to complain about the Sam/Amelia storyline. Ending out with some solid blessings, this is not one to miss! Find us at queeringthingspodcast.com. If you want t…

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Ep. 8.04 | Supernatural Snuff Film? 49:30

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This week, listen in while Noah, Sam and returning guest and member of the podsquad - Sarah discuss Season 8 Episode 4 Bitten, through the theme of Fear. We talk about how we feel about this one off episode, speculate on the video editing skills, and go into some deleted scenes. It's a good time you won't want to miss! Find us at queeringthingspodc…

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Ep. 8.03 | Pie Ride 51:49

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Join us this week as we discuss Season 8 Episode 3 Heartache, through the theme of Perfection. The crew talks about alternative names for Sam's dog, as well as Jensen's directing style, and how we feel about Amelia. Be sure to listen to the end for some classic Noah shenanigans :) Find us at queeringthingspodcast.com! And join our Patreon for some …

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Ep. 8.02 | The Linda Tran Show 51:46

11M ago51:46

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Join us this week as we discuss Season 8 Episode 2 What's Up, Tiger Mommy?, through the theme of Chance. We all agree that Linda Tran is a badass and talk about the dynamics between her and Kevin, as well as her and the brothers. We discuss a bit of lore around demons and Crowley, and of course unpack the Dean, Cas and Benny flashbacks. Find us at …

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Ep. 8.01 | We Need to Talk About Dean's Vampire Boyfriend 1:38:41

11M ago1:38:41

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How are we at Season 8 already?! Join the whole crew as we talk through this jam packed first episode of Season 8 - We Need to Talk about Kevin through the theme of Family. We dive into themes of chosen family, discuss Dean and Benny, and do some yelling about how out of character Sam's storyline is. You don't want to miss this great start to the s…

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Route Change | Season 7 Recap & Awards 1:52:06

11M ago1:52:06

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Join us in wrapping up Season 7 with our awards episode! This is a recap for the ages! There's heartbreak, passion, victory and plenty of defeat, who will win when there can only be one? Among the classic awards we've given out in years past, there are two new awards this season! Make sure to tune in to hear the enthusiastic results! This episode c…

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BONUS: Ep 7.23.5 | Periwinkle Chaos 50:14

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Due to life and scheduling mishaps we are postponing the awards show to next week. In the meantime, enjoy this bonus episode! We take some quizzes, Elayna shows us their color knowledge, and we have special guest Sy join halfway through. This one is just a silly goofy time! Link to color thesaurus: https://www.boredpanda.com/color-thesaurus-char-in…

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Ep. 7.23 | The One With All The Flirting 1:12:52

12M ago1:12:52

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It's the finale! Join us as we discuss Season 7 Episode 23 Survival Of The Fittest, through our classic finale theme: Free Will. The crew talks through all the flirting that happens in this episode, debate about how Kevin learned to pick a lock, and discuss Bobby's downfall and final goodbye. Tune in next week for our awards show and Noah's predict…

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Ep. 7.22 | Penultimate Infinite 55:01

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Listen in to this fun duo episode with August and Noah as they go through Season 7 Episode 22 There Will Be Blood, through the theme of Cycles. Tune in for the pair getting all of their penultimate screams out as they talk about Bobby possessing someone without their consent, the implications of that and how the brothers are dealing with it, as wel…

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Understanding Cancer in Pets with Special Guest Tricia Montgomery 28:25

1y ago28:25

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As always we smile, laugh and continue to empower you even with the most difficult conversations about our cats including cancer. Join KJ for this heartfelt conversation with Tricia Montgomery, founder of Moose's March, a non-profit organization dedicated to the early detection of pet cancer. With over 25 years of dedicated service, Tricia Montgome…

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Ep. 7.21 | Blame Game 1:38:25

1y ago1:38:25

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Join us this week as we discuss Season 7 Episode 21, Reading is Fundamental, with returning guests and hosts of Raising Perdition - Beth and Hannah! The crew talks about the long awaited introduction to Kevin, what is going on with Cass (Noah has a theory), and a deep dive into Destiel dynamics. This episode is full of good discussions and plenty o…

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Ep. 7.20 | Nerds Unite! 1:23:20

1y ago1:23:20

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Buckle up, it's the whole squad! Join us this week on one of our favorite episodes, with guest KJ! Get a glimpse into the crew's nerdy sides and join in our excitement in discussing this first Charlie episode! We get into the writers shift of tone in regards to the "nerd" of it all, Charlie and Dean being gay together, and Bobby continuing to be Da…

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Ep. 7.19 | Ghosts and Tears 1:02:30

1y ago1:02:30

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The one where August and Noah just shoot the shit about ghosts for and hour because we are more interesting than the plot (sorry not sorry).Join us this week as we (kind of) discuss Season 7 Episode 19, Of Grave Importance through the theme of Influences. Topics include: birds, Bobby continuing to be a good father, debating about ghost lore, compla…

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QPST | 1.17 | Gemma is Mother 41:37

1y ago41:37

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Queering People, Saving Throws The party was left reeling after their loss in the last episode. After a regroup, they set a new course. The Prophecy continues to loom as the party tries to understand what it means. FIND US ON SOCIALS TWITTER | August (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@astralspock⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), KJ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@editingKJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), Noah (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Ep. 7.18 | Garth - A Queer Icon 54:17

1y ago54:17

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Join us this week as we dive into Season 7 Episode 18, Party On Garth through the theme of Impairment. We are so excited to have Garth back! The crew chats about Garth breaking all the hunter stereotypes, talk about the monster of the week and discuss ideas for holy weapon alternatives.Of course we also address Bobby coming back(!!), and how it tri…

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Ep 7.17 | Hey La, Hey La, Dean's Boyfriend's Back 59:04

1y ago59:04

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How we would handle a long-lost amnesiac lover's return? Less unhinged than Dean does in this episode. The squad breathes a big ol' sigh of relief today, as Castiel himself has returned! Noah shares his shocked, ALL CAPS notes as we talk about Emmanuel!Cas and again reflect on how It All Comes Back to 1.12 Faith. We also theorize about the true nat…

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Ep. 7.16 | Potential Uncle Issues 1:03:40

1y ago1:03:40

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Noah and August discuss the relationship/dynamics between Dean and Frank, Noah's uncle issues, Lucifer in Sam's brain, and soooo many theories for the rest of the show! Join us as we discuss Season 7, Episode 16: Out with the Old through the theme of Obscurement! This episode contains subject matter and may not be appropriate for those under 18. Li…

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QPST | 1.16 | Journey to the Center of the Mysterious Pit 1:09:02

1y ago1:09:02

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Queering People, Saving Throws The party ventures to the mysterious pit everyone keeps talking about. Gemma’s suspicions of Aya’s motivations grow. The group explores new territory and careless hands leave a member of the party facing a dangerous choice. FIND US ON SOCIALS TWITTER | August (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@astralspock⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), KJ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ed…

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Ep. 7.15 | Double Digi Demon Deaths 54:03

1y ago54:03

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Join us this week as we have a brand new guest star, Jay Atlas! With hilarious banter and rabbit holes, cat impressions and discussions about how bad of an actor Jeffery is, this episode is a blast! This episode discusses Season 7, Episode 15 Repo Man, through the theme of Delusions. Donate to Elayna, Jay and Noah for their cross country tour next …

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Funny Cat Behaviors Explained! 38:32

1y ago38:32

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Is your cat a funny little weirdo? Join KJ, Your Kitty Correspondent and special guest, Dr. Rachel Geller, a certified humane education specialist and cat behavior expert for this funny and informative conversation about our cats' strangest behaviors! The Cat Conversation is a show that entertains, educates and empowers cat lovers! Laugh, learn and…

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Black cats myths and mysteries explained! 4:04

1y ago4:04

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Why should you adopt a black cat? Expert Layla Morgan Wilde and I talked on Pet Pals TV about the benefits of having your own house panther! We also surprise you with some truths about the myths and mysteries surrounding black cats including WHY they are good luck! 🐈‍⬛🖤 #blackcatawarenessmonth #adoptacat #cats #kittycorrespondent #blackcats…

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Ep. 7.14 | I May Be Clown, but I am Free 1:02:33

1y ago1:02:33

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It's another sibling episode!! Join us as we discuss Season 7 Episode 14, Plucky Pennywhistle's Magical Menagerie through the theme of Strangeness. As always with our beloved sibling episodes, it is wonderfully chaotic and you get a glimpse into the childhood (trauma?) or nightmares of your hosts. "But we don't have time to unpack alll of that" The…

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Ep. 7.13 | The Writers Hate Women (surprise!) 48:37

1y ago48:37

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Our long time guest Renny is back for this week as we dive into Season 7 Episode 13, through the theme of Duty! Join us as we question why this episode is all about these powerful Amazonian women and yet it still doesn't pass the Bechtel test?? And how are they only finding out about these Amazonians now if they have been around for centuries? How …

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Ep 7.12 | Beth vs Noah 1:15:52

1y ago1:15:52

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Ride along with us this week as we are joined by guest hosts Beth and Sadie! We talk about Jensen's brewery, Dean's bisexuality really coming out in his fangirling, Jodi being mom, and how the boys are handling being displaced. We also discuss the actors relationships with their characters as well as how they interact with their fans. Don't miss th…

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Ep. 7.11 | Fuckin Love Krissy 1:06:29

1y ago1:06:29

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KJ is back to join us for this episode, and it's a packed one! Topics include: journal lore, the boys processing (or not processing) their grief in very different ways, Krissy's dynamics between the two boys, the ethics of hunting as a parent, and more. This episode discusses Season 7 Episode 11 Adventures in Babysitting, through the theme of progr…

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Ep. 7.10 | Noah's Pain 1:01:05

1y ago1:01:05

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The one where we hold space for Noah. Join our whole crew for this emotional episode, Season 7 Episode 10 Death's Door, through the theme of Purpose. We dive into Bobby's background and discuss his childhood, his relationship with Rufus, and how he has always been there for the boys despite John (and how it both warms and breaks our hearts) This ep…