Best Chris Fennessy Podcasts (2025)

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S5 Ep3 Eric Karp: From NSW to Axiom Space and the Evolution of DR5 1:15:47

5h ago1:15:47

1:15:47

In this episode, we sit down with Eric Karp, former Naval Special Warfare operator and a pivotal contributor to the evolution of MCTI Research. Eric played a central role in the development and refinement of the DR5 model, a framework for thriving under pressure and uncertainty. Now with Axiom Space, Eric shares his insights on cultivating human po…

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Sunrise on the Reaping Ch. 7 1:24:22

2d ago1:24:22

1:24:22

Britt and Chris jump into discussions on Panem surveillance, the tributes considering what they want in their Hunger Games, and that pot of grief soup. They also explore Haymitch's desire for the Capitol to see tributes as people, along with the POVs of Wise Wiress and Magnificent Mags. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your…

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Sunrise on the Reaping Ch. 6 1:38:29

9d ago1:38:29

1:38:29

Britt and Chris bow to Haymitch's snarky audacity, laugh over Wiress' Hunger Games fails, celebrate Collins' evocative writing, and launch a new segment to rave about Mags. They also discuss Olympic Villages and ideas of disobedience, along with the POVs of Wyatt Callow, Maysilee Donner, and President Snow. Please tell a geeky friend about us and l…

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Sunrise on the Reaping Ch. 5 1:25:27

19d ago1:25:27

1:25:27

Britt and Chris dive into conversations about insecticide showers, the backstage chaos of kids musicals, Lenore Dove's willingness to sacrifice, and the fiasco of the 50th Opening Ceremony. They also explore Haymitch's last conversation with Louella McCoy and the POVs of Proserpina, Vitus, and Magno Stift. Please tell a geeky friend about us and le…

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Sunrise on the Reaping Ch. 4 1:24:36

27d ago1:24:36

1:24:36

Britt and Chris discuss the icon that is Maysilee Donner and THE SLAP. They also laugh about birthday singing and what the Capitol would do with AI, and end with an exploration of clothing imports, US military bases, and the POVs of Drusilla Sickle and Wyatt Callow. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you …

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Sunrise on the Reaping Ch. 3 1:13:54

1M ago1:13:54

1:13:54

Britt and Chris explore the good, the bad, and the amazing moments on the train. They also discuss the Potosí silver mine, some Romani history, and the POVs of Louella McCoy and Maysilee Donner. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content, become one of our amazing patrons to get more …

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S5 Ep2 Leading the Legacy: Chief John Esposito on the Evolution of FDNY 49:23

1M ago49:23

49:23

In this exciting episode, we sit down with Chief John Esposito, the Chief of Department for the Fire Department of New York (FDNY). With a remarkable career that began in 1991, Chief Esposito shares his unique insights into leading a storied organization that has been serving New Yorkers for over 160 years. Join us as we explore the challenges and …

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Sunrise on the Reaping Ch. 2 1:21:28

1M ago1:21:28

1:21:28

For Chapter 2, Britt and Chris discuss important differences between the 50th and 74th reapings, Haymitch's brief goodbyes, the very dreadful Drusilla Sickle, and the prioirty of cinematic production vs district control. They also explore the POVs of both Plutarch Heavensbee and a random district kid. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a…

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Sunrise on the Reaping Ch. 1 1:19:09

2M ago1:19:09

1:19:09

Covering Chapter 1, Britt and Chris discuss defiant District 12 families, the inevitability of the Hunger Games, the Goose and the Common song, and of course Courtesy of the Capitol butt shorts. They also explore the POVs of Lenore Dove and Haymitch's mother, and the unexpected end to the first chapter of Sunrise on the Reaping. Please tell a geeky…

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Sunrise on the Reaping Intro 29:03

2M ago29:03

29:03

Britt and Chris introduce their new read-through podcast for Sunrise on the Reaping, including a bit about themselves and what they hope to find in the new Hunger Games book. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content, become one of our amazing patrons to get more of it for just $1 pe…

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Sorting Chat - The Magicians 44:35

2M ago44:35

44:35

In a final Magicians episode, Britt and Chris have fun with a little Q & A and then sort the series' main characters into Hogwarts Houses! Grab your Fillory button sticker and Eliot card at: https://www.lacelit.com/shop Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content, become one of our ama…

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The Magicians Wrap-Up 1:17:49

2M ago1:17:49

1:17:49

Britt and Chris think back over the entire amazing series, exploring where characters land at the end and their powerful journeys along the way. They also discuss some of the great through lines and how the show achieved its mission. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content, become …

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The Magicians - S5e13 1:05:06

2M ago1:05:06

1:05:06

For Fillory and Further, Britt and Chris delight over many magic moments of the final episode, including Hyman getting blistered, Margo eating a sandwich, Fogg needing a cat, and the gang enjoying an early Christmas. They also explore the new state of the universe post-apocalypse-thwarting. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on …

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The Magicians - S5e12 58:00

3M ago58:00

58:00

Britt and Chris laugh over all the shenanigans that go into combining big musical numbers with a heist...and Marina. They also discuss the themes of unity and not giving up, as well as the POVs of Alice, Penny, and his mom Neela. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content, become one …

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The Magicians - S5e11 1:10:33

3M ago1:10:33

1:10:33

For Be the Hyman, Britt and Chris delight in the return of Marina (good version), Hyman (corporeal version), and Ember (emanation version). They also discuss Fen's journey, stories where heroes act like villains, and the POVs of isolated Hyman and tired Eliot. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really…

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S5 Ep1 Women in Special Operations Teams 1:05:36

3M ago1:05:36

1:05:36

Have you heard of the White Mouse? Given the codename by the Gestpao in WW2, for her ability to evade capture and wreak havoc behind enemy lines, Nancy Wake was a larger-than-life character, and highly decorated Special Operations Operator. At one time, she topped the Nazi’s most wanted list. She was one of dozens of women who served in the Special…

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The Magicians - S5e10 1:07:44

3M ago1:07:44

1:07:44

For Purgatory, Britt and Chris laugh over so many Magic Moments that include Benedict's friendship fanart, Fogg teaching a magical intercourse course, and Margo having a flashdrive in her jello hole. They also discuss themes of not saying everything is okay and of who should hold power, and explore the POVs of Penny and Julia. Please tell a geeky f…

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The Magicians - S5e9 1:02:49

3M ago1:02:49

1:02:49

Britt and Chris are back with lots of laughs as Hyman returns, Eliot attracts everyone, and Margo pulls a gun from a cookie jar. They also discuss Penny and Plum in 1920's Brakebills and ideas of sacrifice and brokenness. The POVs they explore in this episode are of Margo and Plum Chatwin. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on y…

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No, our home didn't burn down. 2:36

3M ago2:36

2:36

It's already been this kind of year: 🔥🤕🩺❤️‍🔥 Boooo 2025. But we will return soon to hopefully make it a wee bit better. Every dollar helps keep the podcast going! You can also buy us a ko-fi for one-time support here: https://ko-fi.com/geekbetweenthelines Please follow us on social media, too: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/geekbetweenthelin…

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The Magicians - S5e8, Part 2 1:00:10

5M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

Continuing with the second half of their S5e8 discussion, Britt and Chris explore the theme of following instincts, of personal desires VS responsibilities, and of letting grief be a part of you. They also jump into the POVs of the body-swappers: Eliot, Margo, and Charleton! Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app…

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The Magicians - S5e8, Part 1 53:28

5M ago53:28

53:28

For Garden Variety Homicide, Britt and Chris have too much to talk about, so they split their conversations into two parts. In Part I, they discuss the amazing Freaky Friday body-swap, the growth in Margo and Eliot's friendship, Julia's Red Monkey Month pregnancy, and Fungus AI™️seeking the World Seed. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave …

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The Magicians - S5e7 1:05:08

5M ago1:05:08

1:05:08

For Acting Dean, Britt and Chris discuss Todd todding everything up, Fogg 17, the amazing Eliot-Charleton relationship, and Bick's big bigotry. They also explore the POVs of Dean Penny and World-Saver Julia and the tension they experience as responsibilities pull them in different directions. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review o…

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The Magicians Special Episode 30:12

6M ago30:12

30:12

Due to kitty shenanigans, this week Britt and Chris have a special non-episode episode exploring the questions that Penny 23 is wrestling with in Season 5. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content, become one of our amazing patrons to get more of it for just $1 per month here: https…

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The Magicians - S5e6 1:09:10

6M ago1:09:10

1:09:10

Britt and Chris have a blast talking about whale magicians, the return of Charleton, way too many fabulous lines, and even the great sound design this episode! They also discuss themes of trust and letting go of control, as well as the POVs of Permananced Eliot and apocalyptic pizza chef Josh. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review …

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The Magicians - S5e5 1:03:20

6M ago1:03:20

1:03:20

This week is all things harmonic convergence, and Britt and Chris delight over moon brain, Josh squirting people with a mini water gun, Oren Westbrooke (need we say more?), and the always epic return of Marina. They also discuss the themes of harmony and facing personal demons, and the POVs of Margo, Kady, and Penny. Please tell a geeky friend abou…

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The Magicians -S5e4 59:05

7M ago59:05

59:05

For Magicians Anonymous, Britt and Chris delight over Eliot's flirtations, lying foxes, Visigoths, and Kady and Fogg's bunny hop through the Etheric Realm. 🐰🕶️ They also discuss themes of leadership and wanting to be done, and the POVs of Zelda, Penny, and Eliot. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you rea…

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The Magicians - S5e3 1:04:25

7M ago1:04:25

1:04:25

In the midst of The Mountain of Ghosts dealing with some serious matters, Britt and Chris are still laughing about Yellow Ferret Month, double-werewolves, and of course freshly baked cookies that are necessary for brainstorming the overthrow a 300-year long dictatorship. They also discuss pilgrimages and the Sisyphean nature of grief before sitting…

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S4 Ep6 The Ethics of Special Ops: Raids, Recoveries, Reconnaissance, and Rebels 1:16:38

7M ago1:16:38

1:16:38

Join Harry Moffitt as he talks with Dr’s Deane-Peter Baker, Roger Herbert, and David Whetham about their new book The Ethics of Special Ops: Raids, Recoveries, Reconnaissance, and Rebels. At the end of the Afghan campaign a number of Special Operations units were subject to investigations of alleged war crimes. In response, these three distinguishe…

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The Magicians - S5e2 1:01:48

7M ago1:01:48

1:01:48

Britt and Chris have a blast discussing The Wrath of the Time Bees, including kid-Quentin, Eliot's mourning attire, and time-traveling (+ talking) royal honey bees. They also explore the themes of grief, using crutches, and letting go, and sit in the POVs of Alice, Eliot, and Margo. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your pod…

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The Magicians - S5e1 1:12:18

7M ago1:12:18

1:12:18

Britt and Chris are back for the final season of The Magicians! They guffaw at Victorian pigman Sir Effingham III, Penny not reading the fineprint, and the magic of Eliot and Margo back together again. They also explore the themes of responsibility and volunteer tomatoes, and think through the POVs of Professor Penny and post-Monster Eliot. Please …

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The Magicians S4 Wrap-Up 55:06

8M ago55:06

55:06

Thinking back over the whole of The Magicians Season 4, Britt and Chris discuss amazing moments of magic, the narrative threads of identity and side kicks, and the character growth of Kady and Alice. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content, become one of our amazing patrons to get …

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The Magicians - S4e13 1:05:19

8M ago1:05:19

1:05:19

For the last episode of S4, Britt and Chris dive into the beautifully meaningful scenes of Quentin's sacrifice, Penny receiving him in the Underworld, and the rest of the cast mourning him around a bonfire. They also explore the POVs of Alice, no longer not-god Julia, and both Penny 23 and 40. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review …

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The Magicians - S4e12 1:15:30

8M ago1:15:30

1:15:30

In discussing The Secret Sea, Britt and Chris have a blast talking about Fogg's magical suit, Margo's werewolf-fish baking escapades, and Darth Eliot's everything. They also explore Plover's storytelling, Quentin's powerful scene with the Drowned Garden, and the POVs of Fen, Everett, Julia, and Margo (Britt wasn't the only one who brought two peopl…

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The Magicians - S4e11 1:01:32

9M ago1:01:32

1:01:32

In The 4-1-1, there is too much fun with the return of TWO hilarious characters – Hyman and Mayakovsky. Chris can't stop bringing up the Library's forced scarcity of magic, Britt calls out the show for a sloppy retcon, and they both discuss themes of old wounds and the dangers of magic. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your…

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The Magicians - S4e10 1:00:16

9M ago1:00:16

1:00:16

It's another musical episode, and Britt and Chris are so here for Psychedelic Lizard Eliot, deadly leprechaun escape rooms, and the Monster's wineosaur t-shirt. They also discuss if the Library would qualify as a cult, all kinds of patriarchy with the Foreman and desert community, and the POV of the one and only King Margo Hanson. 👑 Please tell a g…

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We Got the COVID 0:43

10M ago0:43

0:43

We'll be back at our watch-through once Britt's voice and energy returns! Every dollar helps keep the podcast going! You can also buy us a ko-fi for one-time support here: https://ko-fi.com/geekbetweenthelines Please follow us on social media, too: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/geekbetweenthelines Pinterest : https://www.pinterest.com/geekb…

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The Magicians - S4e9 1:04:35

11M ago1:04:35

1:04:35

For The Serpent, Britt and Chris discuss excellent Monster lines (Percy 23!), the heights of Penny's empathy, Hedge self-policing, and the Library's 'Serpent' false flag operation. They also discuss themes of internal identity conflicts and grooming of children, as well as POVs of personality-split Alice, finally-appreciated Kady, and no-longer-kin…

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The Magicians - S4e8 53:28

11M ago53:28

53:28

Britt and Chris laugh over dragon baby fever, the Nappster, and Monster Eliot proclaiming "it's not a good morning, America." They also discuss very sweet Penny moments, the return of Poppy, and the POVs of Fen and Alice. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content, become one of our a…

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The Magicians - S4e7 1:06:38

11M ago1:06:38

1:06:38

For The Side Effect, Britt and Chris are beyond excited to have another episode with so much of Original Penny! They discuss the Baba Yaga, deadly Library tracker coins, and both White Male Protagonism™️ and thematic ideas about sidekicks. They also explore the POVs of Zelda and Penny. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your …

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The Magicians - S4e6 1:00:54

12M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

For "A Timeline and Place," Britt and Chris laugh over the delightful Penny-Marina combo, mummy hieroglyphics lessons, and alpaca self-esteem. 🦙 They also explore the theme of healing relationships to magic, as well as the POVs of Penny(x2), mean Margo, and lost Alice. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If y…

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S4 Ep5 - Perspectives on Tactical Emergency Medical Support 1:08:05

12M ago1:08:05

1:08:05

Join Harry Moffitt and Simon as they talk about his journey into tactical medicine and TEMS, his military experience, and leadership, teamwork, and navigating uncertainty inside trauma and emergency medicine. They also venture into the mind and trauma voyeurism. Simon is the Deputy Director of the Trauma Services at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne…

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The Magicians - S4e5 59:53

12M ago59:53

59:53

For Escape from the Happy Place, Britt and Chris guffaw over Eliot's amazing list of regrets (including "camping"). They also have great discussions about the POVs of Quentin, Eliot, and Margo, along with themes of redemption and trust VS fear. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our conte…

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The Magicians - S4e4 1:09:58

1y ago1:09:58

1:09:58

Britt and Chris discuss Josh's quickening, Christopher Plover's return, and themes of being broken and punishing yourself. They also explore the POVs of Josh in crisis, Alice helping Plover, and Quentin grieving with Monster Eliot. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content, become on…

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The Magicians - S4e3 1:12:56

1y ago1:12:56

1:12:56

From unlucky toilet snakes, to the awesome game of push and Monster Eliot requesting pizza, Britt and Chris exclaim over The Bad News Bear. They also discuss the new magical Dewey system, being good and bad friends, and the POVs of Margo and Kady. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our co…

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The Magicians - S4e2 49:33

1y ago49:33

49:33

Britt and Chris laugh about DJ Hansel, MonsterEliot, and Margo interacting with Lord Fresh. They also discuss the themes of identity and friendship, as well as the POVs of Dean Fogg, Marina, and the Monster. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content, become one of our amazing patrons…

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