Best Fantasy In Frames Podcasts (2025)

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Casino 1:07:15

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13h ago1:07:15

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For the final installment of our Summer of Sam series, Dave, Eric, and Brandon dive into Martin Scorsese’s Casino. While the casting choices might feel like the “safe bet” for this director, the acting across the board is still phenomenal and had us hooked. We talk about the film’s hefty runtime, its lackluster ending, and how its ultimate message …

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Material Concerns: Sweet Little Check In & Then Some Pt. I 25:13

1d ago25:13

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This week on Material Concerns Hannah, Marcelle and Coach start with a sweet little check in, including Hannah's ideal way to start the day, a Pitt update from Marcelle, and some very exciting creative news from Coach. Then Coach leads a "Left on the Table" segment that turns into an impromptu Coach's Corner. And to finish off part one, the trio ea…

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Event Horizon 55:59

8d ago55:59

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Our “Summer of Sam” continues as The Nomads of Fantasy board the haunted starship for Paul W.S. Anderson’s Event Horizon, starring Sam Neill and Laurence Fishburne. We gush over the film’s incredible production design, moody atmosphere, and a first half that lets the crew (and the dread) breathe. But we also talk about how the finale sputters into …

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Hamilton x Hagiography with Shira Lurie 1:14:56

9d ago1:14:56

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We're finally talking about Hamilton! It's been ten years since the show premiered on Broadway and that's just enough time to have some perspective on its lasting impact. For this episode, we had to bring on previous guest and brilliant academic, Shira Lurie (who joined us on Witch, Please for Book 7, Ep. 2). As an expert in American History, Shira…

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The Amber Room - Tilted Frame 38:00

12d ago38:00

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Lindsey thought she knew her life. A small town, a family shop, parents who loved her, and a future waiting just beyond the lake roads of western Pennsylvania. But then came the dreams. The flickering amber light. The hum in the walls. Shadows that didn’t feel like imagination. When the truth begins to unravel, Lindsey discovers her world isn’t wha…

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Rosalia - Tilted Frame 35:00

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Some acts of loyalty are born from love. Others from pain. But sometimes, the two are so tangled you can’t tell them apart — and by the time you realize the difference, it’s already too late. In this episode of Tilted Frame, a young woman’s promise to defend those she cares about pulls her into a world of shadowed favors and quiet retribution. What…

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Let's Catch-Up! Donkey Kong Bananza, Mickey 17, TMNT: Splintered Fate, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound and so much more! 1:16:57

16d ago1:16:57

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Good Summer Nomads! It's hot, so stay cool and listen to our monthly catch-up episode for July of 2025. Summer has sauntered in so hop on the lawn mower and listen to Brandon, Eric and Dave talk about all of the video games, tv shows, and anything else that they have been checking out this month. We hope you enjoy and as always, safe travels Nomads…

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Material Concerns: Missed Meetings, Ebay, and Labubus Pt. I 31:51

16d ago31:51

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Hannah, Marcelle and Coach are back together for a Material Concerns episode featuring Consumer Retorts and Creature Report! They talk The Pitt, heat waves. sloths, queer t-shirts, homemade ice cream, Labubus, being a good friend, and the power of eating carrots for the first time. Happy listening! Head to Patreon.com/ohwitchplease to listen to Par…

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In Frequency - Tilted Frame 44:57

20d ago44:57

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A man. A woman. And a romance that never quite belongs to the world around it. Their connection is undeniable — tender, strange, and unsteady. But when the obstacles between them become too great, when reality itself begins to shift, can love still survive? In Frequency is a haunting exploration of longing, memory, and the spaces between what’s rea…

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Deliberate Practice in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy: Catching the Bullet II 54:12

20d ago54:12

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This webinar provides an overview of Deliberate Practice in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy and gives trainees and students an opportunity to build competence in essential emotionally focused couple therapy (EFCT) skills while developing their own therapeutic style. I host and talk to expert authors Hanna Levenson, Sam Jinich as we demonstrate t…

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Feed Drop: Not Quite Dead, a show about vampires which just finished its final season 22:50

22d ago22:50

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Hey folks, it’s Eira! Today I’m introducing to you another one of my own shows, Not Quite Dead! Not Quite Dead follows Alfie Dellon, a former nurse who has become entangled in the world of vampires. It starts with mauled patients showing up at the A&E where he worked, their throats torn out, apparently by human teeth. One near-death experience late…

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Hunger Games x Frames of War 1:05:06

24d ago1:05:06

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We're back from our summer break with an episode about The Hunger Games. Heads up that this episode connects the fictional world of Panem to real-world issues of representation and human rights, drawing parallels between the text and the genocide in Gaza. In this conversation, Hannah and Marcelle dig into representations of violence, resistance mov…

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The Contractor - Tilted Frame 33:00

27d ago33:00

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When architect Steven Carver inherits his father’s company, he believes he’s continuing a legacy of brilliance and prestige. But as old projects resurface and a mysterious phone call shatters his trust, Steven uncovers the chilling truth: his father’s empire wasn’t built on integrity—it was built on bodies. As the foundations of his family’s succes…

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The Big Lebowski 1:04:30

28d ago1:04:30

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As we continue or Summer of Sam, we bring in Sam Elliott and finally rolling into the lanes of one of cinema’s most beloved cult classics: The Big Lebowski. Starring Jeff Bridges as the effortlessly iconic “The Dude,” John Goodman as the unhinged Vietnam vet Walter, Steve Buscemi as the soft-spoken Donny, Julianne Moore as the enigmatic Maude, and …

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One More Bite - Tilted Frame 53:00

29d ago53:00

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Katie Summers was a rising star—an outspoken journalist, body positivity icon, and social media powerhouse using her voice to spark change. When she’s invited to a private conservation sanctuary in Mozambique by the enigmatic philanthropist Elias Weller, it seems like the beginning of something beautiful. And it is. At first. But in a place where f…

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Royals Gossip and Colonial Hangovers | Culture Study 57:10

30d ago57:10

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We have a treat for you today with a drop-in episode from Anne Helen Petersen’s Culture Study. Culture Study is a podcast about the culture that surrounds you. This episode featuring Hannah and Marcelle is all about Royal Family gossip, colonialism, and empires in decline! Together, Anne, Hannah and Marcelle consider how royal fascination manifests…

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You Have Nice Flowers - Tilted Frame 50:00

1M ago50:00

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When Billy, a drifting young man with fading dreams and a hunger for connection, begins delivering food to a reclusive elderly woman, he discovers comfort where he least expects it. Her home is quiet. Her voice, kind. Her flowers—unnaturally vibrant. But as their relationship deepens, so do the roots of something far stranger. A strange mixture. A …

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Let's Catch-Up! Switch 2 Release!, The Alters, Rematch, and so much more! 1:21:32

1M ago1:21:32

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Good Summer Nomads! We're on 'summer time' getting this one out but as always, welcome to our monthly catch-up episode for June of 2025. Summer has sauntered in so hop on the lawn mower and listen to Brandon, Eric and Dave talk about all of the video games, tv shows, and anything else that they have been checking out this month. We hope you enjoy a…

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White Womanhood Activated with Material Girls | Gender War Games 48:09

1M ago48:09

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We’re still on our Summer Break during this hot and beautiful month of July. But don’t fret, we’re dropping episodes every Tuesday that we’re gone! Today’s episode comes from Gender War Games, the podcast from Cristen Conger and Unladylike Media. Hannah and Marcelle were joined by Cristen on Material Girls for an episode about Avril Lavigne’s Clone…

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Jackie Brown 1:08:48

1M ago1:08:48

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Lets shine some light on Jackie Brown—a Quentin Tarantino gem that might not be the most talked-about in his filmography, but definitely deserves a spot in the conversation. As part of our Summer of Sam playlist, we couldn’t skip this excellent Sam Jackson performance. Jackie Brown brings together a fantastic and unexpected mix of actors—Pam Grier,…

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Ceremony: The Unexpected Task (Book 4, Chapter 22) | Harry Potter and the Sacred Text 58:15

1M ago58:15

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If you’ve been following Witch Please Productions since the early days, then you know our roots go back to Harry Potter with our show Witch, Please. Hannah and Marcelle wrapped up seven seasons of the reboot in 2023 but they occasionally hop onto Harry Potter and the Sacred Text to talk about the book series, again. Today, we’re dropping in an epis…

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Feed Drop: Windfall, a sci-fi dystopia framed through intimate personal narratives 25:52

2M ago25:52

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Hey folks, it’s Eira! I have another audio drama to introduce you to today. Windfall is a dystopian sci-fi/fantasy show which tells an epic story through the lens of everyday people. A huge array of characters open up a diverse and fascinating world, balancing big ideas and exciting action with small, intimate moments that make this story really hi…

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Proactive Kinship with Hannah McGregor | Gender Playground 48:32

2M ago48:32

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As we continue our July break, we are dropping into your feed with an episode of Gender Playground! If you don't yet know, Gender Playground is a show about the joys of gender-affirming care for kids — and it's hosted by Marcelle. We love this show and we’re currently releasing new episodes every Thursday. Today we’re dropping in the first episode …

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Galaxy Quest 1:22:55

2M ago1:22:55

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Galaxy Quest (1999) is one of the most clever and affectionate love letters ever written to sci-fi fandom. It follows the washed-up cast of a cult sci-fi TV series who, after years of coasting on convention appearances, suddenly find themselves whisked into a real interstellar conflict by aliens who believe their show was genuine historical record.…

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Feed Drop: The Holmwood Foundation, a modern sequel to Dracula with Victorian ghosts and a lot of feelings 43:58

2M ago43:58

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Hey, it’s Eira! Today I’d like to introduce you to a fabulous show, the Holmwood Foundation. It’s a modern sequel to the classic Victorian gothic vampire novel, Dracula. The story follows co-workers Maddie and Jeremy who become possessed by the ghosts of Mina and Jonathan Harker. Beginning at the Holmwood Foundation, an organisation which has been …

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Should I Quit Drinking? with Marcelle Kosman | The Real Question 26:06

2M ago26:06

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As we mentioned last month, Material Girls is taking a summer break for the month of July! We’ll be releasing drop-in episodes from other podcasts that we think you'll enjoy. Today, we're sharing The Real Question: Should I Quit? — a podcast from our friends at Not Sorry. Marcelle was a guest on the show in 2023 and in her episode she considered th…

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Material Concerns: Marcelle and Coach Have One-on-One Time Pt. I | Ad-Free 29:03

2M ago29:03

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No Hannah on this episode! But we still have fun! So much fun, we didn't record a part two... The burnout is real, but we're still so sorry! Part two is coming by the end of the week! Please enjoy this one-on-one chat between Marcelle and Coach until then! And be sure to scoop tickets to our live show in Vancouver! https://riotheatretickets.ca/even…

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Let's Catch-Up! Clair Obscur Expedition 33, South of Midnight, Doom the Dark Ages, Everybody's Live, and so much more! 1:30:08

2M ago1:30:08

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Good Summer Nomads! We're on 'summer time' getting this one out but as always, welcome to our monthly catch-up episode for May of 2025. Summer has sauntered in so hop on the lawn mower and listen to Brandon, Eric and Dave talk about all of the video games, tv shows, and anything else that they have been checking out this month. We hope you enjoy an…

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A Million Little Pieces x Life Writing with Traci Thomas 1:13:49

2M ago1:13:49

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As a podcast all about the zeitgeist, we've wanted to do an episode about James Frey's memoir A Million Little Pieces — and the 2005 controversy around it — for years. So when Traci Thomas (she/her) agreed to join us on Material Girls, we were thrilled to finally have the perfect guest to help us dig in. Among numerous other accomplishments, Traci …

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The Best Video Games to Play With Your Kids 1:26:06

2M ago1:26:06

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Looking for fun, family-friendly games that parents and kids will both enjoy? In this episode, we share our top picks for the best video games to play with your kids—whether you're on Xbox, Nintendo Switch, or PlayStation. From simple games for younger players to more challenging ones for older kids, we’ve got a range of titles that match different…

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Material Concerns: Watching the Empire End Pt. I 29:10

3M ago29:10

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After a quick and dirty check-in, Hannah, Marcelle and Coach dive into Apocalypse Toolkit (music edition!)! They then jump into a very thorough Make It Make Sense and listen to a Voice Memo Dispatch! Happy listening. Head to Patreon.com/ohwitchplease to listen to Part II. For as little as $54/year, you'll get ad-free episodes, bloopers, a backlog o…

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The Traitors x Celebrity with Matt Wildcat 56:36

3M ago56:36

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In this episode, Hannah and Marcelle welcome guest Matt Wildcat (he/him) to discuss the hit reality TV show, "The Traitors." Marcelle and Matt begin by offering a quick rundown of the game's mechanics and its charm (TLDR: Alan Cumming). Whether you're a fan, like Marcelle, or you've never watched the show, like Hannah, this episode is for YOU. Tune…

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Feed Drop: Forgive Me! A funny, heartfelt story crowdfunding its fourth season 26:28

3M ago26:28

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Hey folks! Show creator Eira here to introduce you to another show! Forgive Me! This show tells the funny, heartfelt and deeply human story of Father Ben, a try-hard young Catholic priest recently assigned to a new parish. Each episode follows Ben into the confessional with another eccentric parishioner exploring the intertwined lives of his new co…