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Aug. 2, 2022

Purple Hyacinth 129 Analysis: Dismal Death (with Veronica J)

Darcy displays quick thinking, fearlessness, compassion and agility as she attempts to help Morgan, who is beyond help. Lauren asks her some questions but is cut short by a very curt detective, and Bella makes her move. *** 𝗥...

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Aug. 2, 2022

Let's Play 171+172: Breakdowns (with Laura and Ocean)

171: Sam and Marshall talk about names, and Sam asks why Marshall goes by Marshall. Marshall talks about why he called himself Marshall, and how he doesn't like Ben. Sam points out the positive aspects of "Ben," and Marshall ...

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July 27, 2022

In the Bleak Midwinter S2 Episode 2 Live Reading and Analysis: Crepus…

Anya and Delta are seated in Delta's opulent penthouse. Delta eats but Anya abstains, and suffers from nightmares. We learn that Omega was created last and this is why he is most human. Anya wants to join Delta in his …

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July 26, 2022

Purple Hyacinth 128: Misestimated Messenger (with Joy, Lily and Veron…

We begin where we left off, with Rafael cocking the gun at Kieran's head. Rafael, unbelievably, actually pulls the trigger, and we speculate as to why he is so trigger happy. Thus ensues a spectacular fight, with both Kieran ...

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July 20, 2022

In The Bleak Midwinter S2 1 Live Reading And Analysis: Lions and Shee…

We open with a recap of Season 1. Delta is searching for Omega, and resists attack by a member of the mysterious third party, who bleeds red but contains Dramaxil. Meanwhile, Ivan is being tortured by Yelena the wraith, who …

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July 19, 2022

Let's Play 169+170: Amorphous Blob (with Haley and Krystine)

169: Marshal rescues Sam from the grocery creep, earning our admiration for his kindness and backbone. Sam tells Marshall about the dragon egg, prompting Marshall to confess. Turns out... Sam already knew! They head inside fo...

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July 19, 2022

Purple Hyacinth 127: Cathedral Crisis (with Bundin and Fwoot)

Redcliff and the probably unimportant Lady Montgomery sit with Will and Neyra. We wonder what Redcliff has up his sleeve. Bella, shocked at Neyra's presence, watches them from above. Kym is excited to watch the play, and Laur...

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July 12, 2022

Purple Hyacinth 126: Forthright Friendship (with Emily, Fwoot and Lil…

Kym is overtaken by Neyra, whom we learn has heard a lot about Kym from Will. Now we're curious! Lauren hears Neyra's lies. What will she make of them? There is a very intimate pat down, and the couple is …

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July 11, 2022

Let's Play 167+168: Embarrassing Conversations (with Josalynn and Oce…

167: Vikki, Angela, and Sam discuss the dragon egg Sam received, throwing in a reference to Subzero, and Dallas is proud to serve them super special coffee, his newfound passion. Monica enters and she and Sam talk about Sam...

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July 5, 2022

Purple Hyacinth 125 Analysis: Double Date (with Joy, Ocean and Veroni…

Lauren and Kieran walk home from the circus. Lauren frets about their one lead, Redcliff, and contemplates on how Kieran has become a part of her life. We love how much she has developed emotionally over the story. She wonder...

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June 28, 2022

Purple Hyacinth 124: Grievous Gift (with Fwoot and Veronica J)

Bella throws away the note Darcy left for her and quizzes Redcliff out. We analyze Redcliff's overconfidence and speculate how much benevolence there may be beneath his toxicity. We also spend a lot of time trying to understa...

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June 22, 2022

Let's Play 165 + 166 Analysis: Dion: The Great Marshall/Charles Debat…

In which all we do is debate Dion's identity. Sam's group waits for Dion, who is late, but shows up huffing and puffing bearing Sam a special gift: a dragon egg trading card. She unlocks it, and Dion realizes who …

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June 21, 2022

Purple Hyacinth 123: Appalling Accusations (with Veronica J)

We open to a messenger berating a PS operative for his shoddy work. Meanwhile, someone is listening in from the roof. Unfortunately, the messenger is pretty sharp, notices the spy's presence and throws a dagger at them. The s...

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June 17, 2022

Meet the Tinkers: Witcher actor Max Kraus

It was great to chat with #Witcher actor, Max Kraus! Max has an interesting backstory and it was great to connect over a shared background. We talked about Max's journey, starting from his interest in fitness and martial arts...

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June 14, 2022

Purple Hyacinth 122: Harrowing Hypnosis (with Bundin and Veronica J)

Lauren wanders around the circus, coming across its members releasing lanterns in the sky in a moving memorial to their lost ones from Graychapel. Hypnotized Lauren finds herself feeling sad and not knowing why. Kieran, whose...

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June 7, 2022

Let's Play 164 Analysis: I See Strength (with Laura, Michelle, and Sa…

Mr. Young gets a well deserved tongue lashing from Mrs. Young, but also receives sympathy and understanding. Charles and Sam vacillate about spending a weekend apart, and we end with a very frustrating unfinished email. Will ...

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June 7, 2022

Purple Hyacinth 121: Hardened Hands (with Bundin and Ocean)

Surprisingly enough, Orpheus' hypnosis... works! Lauren has now reverted to her youthful state. Unfortunately, Orpheus is unable to restore her, and Kieran is forced to run around the circus looking for her as she enjoys its ...

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June 4, 2022

Midnight Poppy Land 103: I Killed Her (with Laura and Seazar)

We receive confirmation that the ghost is really a ghost, and discuss what that means. Poppy is worried about Gil's wife, Louise, and asks Tora about her. Tora, in the most dramatic and (probably) misleading fashion, flops on...

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May 31, 2022

Purple Hyacinth 120: Dreaded Dress Up (with Bundin)

As Kieran and Lauren dress in circus costumes, they theorize as to the Messenger's identity. Lauren (and the fandom) sneaks a peak at Kieran's bruised back while wincing from her wounds. Kieran shows us incredible insight int...

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May 30, 2022

Meet the Tinkers: Interview with Witcher actor and editor Nathanial J…

I had the pleasure of chatting with #NetflixWitcher actor and second assistant editor, Nathanial Jacobs. We talked about how he got to where he is now, including a very embarrassing early acting experience, and how he came to...

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May 28, 2022

Midnight Poppy Land 102: Quincy's Punishment (with Krystine and Sarah…

Quincy tries to force Poppy into a very sexy maid outfit, and ends up being punished to wear it instead, along with some humiliating signs. He struggles not to slap Poppy's butt as she did to him, and we discuss …

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May 24, 2022

Midnight Poppy Land 101: Housekeeper (with Sadie)

Poppy decides she wants to return Tora's favor by working as a housekeeper, to which Quincy responds with an odd gleam in his eye. Tora returns with an ominous face and pulls out Gil's files. We see that Gyu texted …

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May 24, 2022

Purple Hyacinth 119: Savvy Spy (with Bundin and Fwoot)

Turns out we fans aren't the only ones suspecting Dakan and Tristan (ok, we cleared him) of Phantom Scythe involvement. Lisbeth, Stephan, Mr. Goatee, and Albert Einstein also do. Aaaaand in an ironic twist, Stephan is royal s...

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May 17, 2022

Purple Hyacinth 118: Valuable Visitor (with Fwoot and Joy)

The APD is pulling overtime shifts; Kym is working hard and Will is being oddly supportive, going so far as to make a joke! This gets the overtired Kym apoplectic, and Will drags her to the infirmary, where they share …

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