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S3e4: Eww. Just Eww.

The season 3 graphic for family friendly podcast, Reading with the Rockefellers, which features art inspired by the cover of the book King’s Cage by Victoria Aveyard. It is book 3 of the Red Queen series featuring main character Mare Barrow.

Sigh… We’re here with Mare after her interrogation with Samson. She’s exhausted and feels dissected. Maven is here to make sure that she has suffered and yet, play cat and mouse with her. Once he has her back under his thumb, his next plan for her is right out of the Calore/ Merandus playbook. There’s even a slithering red dress for her to wear. This episode might be a James Bond movie…

The conversation is so good that we don’t get many references in but if this episode makes you feel the same way it makes us feel, we’re here for you. We do manage to at least work Spaceballs in, so we have some humor for you.

As always, you can send fan art and fan casting ideas to readingwiththerockefellers@gmail.com, connect with us on Instagram @readingwiththerockefellers, or visit our website for pictures and our blog at www.readingwiththerockefellers. See you next time!

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S3e4: Cameron’s Opinion Hour

We’ve finally made it to our first non-Mare chapter! The bad news is, it’s a Cameron chapter. We do find out that Maven kept his word and that all of her group was released. Tuck was evacuated and the survivors have been moved to a new underground base. When we join Cameron there, we catch up with some favorites. Farley is pouring over maps while shoveling in food, the Colonel is stalking around the control room watching the unrest in Corvium, and Cal is holed up in a comms room. A very big comms room…

During the address Maven gives, our rebels find out that Mare has been interrogated. Cal is horrified to find out that Samson did it. Mare was kept in the dark on a lot of things but not so much that Samson wouldn’t have gotten some valuable information. Cameron is taking all of this, and Maven’s behavior, in and starting to piece some things together with his status in the capital.

The references in this one are pretty great. We touch on everything from DVR habits in the mid 00’s to Woodstock ‘99: Trainwreck with some stops at Lost, Mean Girls, and Ghostbusters 2 in the middle. It’ll keep you laughing even though some of the subject matter isn’t always funny. Your emotional support podcast is always here for you.

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S3e3: Who Needs A Shower?

Mare finally gets taken out of her gilded cage and she knows exactly where she’s being taken, a room where death has happened in front of her. No one is expecting her and Evangeline is trying to make a very public point. The consequences for her words land on Mare and she is spared no mercy.

Beth is real mad this week. Who needs a shower?

References this week include Homestar Runner, classic SNL moments, and the obligatory Hunger Games. We’ve got big opinions and you won’t want to miss it.

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S3e2: Guh-Rous

This week, Mare is constantly guarded but feels alone. Silent stone keeps her powers out of her reach and Maven never comes to visit. The pity parties are back and in full effect. Now that she has nothing to do but think, it’s the Mare we’ve come to know (and love?)

When she finally does get a visitor, it’s someone she didn’t expect and they take her somewhere she never wanted to revisit. Where is she going and what will happen when she gets there?

References come fast and include The Ring, The Hunger Games, Harry Potter, and more of your favorites. We apologize for the sound on the episode. We have some electrical interference that we are working out. Thanks for all you do!!

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S3E1: WE’RE BACK!

We're back!! Christmas, birthdays, technical difficulties, and Covid set us back a little but we are finally back!

Today, we cover chapter 1 of King's Cage. Let's catch back up with Mare after her unbelievable deal with the devil. Where is Maven keeping her and why? There are so many things to get up to speed on but Maven is holding all the cards close to the chest. Is he bluffing or is it all part of a greater plan? Make sure you tune in to find out!

I could try and list all the references but let's be honest, it would be a long list. We're excited to be back and the conversation shows. Jump down the rabbit hole of pop culture layers we touch on!

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S3 update part 2

Hey all! We were ready to re-record the first episode of season 3 and release a double feature this week, however, we have been hit with COVID, again. We will get them to you ASAP. We need to all get our voices back first. We hope to see you next week!

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S3 Update

Hey everyone! Check out this update on season 3 and we’ll see you soon. :)

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S2E37: Fancasting Part 3

Join us this week for the fourth and final Bonus Episode! Today, we continue our season 2 fancasting. It's a great discussion going in depth into the characters and what we think it will take to portray them.

We discuss everyone from J. Lo to Kyle Chandler. You won't want to miss a minute!

To see the box set mentioned in the series, visit this link: https://litjoycrate.com/collections/red-queen-collection-victoria-aveyard/products/red-queen-special-edition-box-set

It is currently sold out but you can sign up to get notified when it is back.

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S2E36: Fancasting Part 2

Join us this week for the second of our Fancasting Episodes! Today we are continuing our updated fancasting for Glass Sword. We have some favorites returning from last year (Stephen Lang as the Colonel) and some new surprises! Check out the elevator pitches and some surprising votes. It’s the second of 3 parts and a great discussion!

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S2E35: Fancasting Part 1

Join us this week for the first of our Bonus Episodes! Today we are starting our updated fancasting for Glass Sword. We have some favorites returning from last year (Jacob Bertrand as Kilorn) and some new surprises! Check out the last minute addition for Julian. It’s the first of 3 parts and a great discussion!

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S2E33: Character Review

Join us this week for the first of our Bonus Episodes! Today we are reviewing the characters that have been introduced or grown in Glass Sword.

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S2E33: Jeopardy

This week is pure fun. Mia vs Mom in head to head jeopardy. You’ll have to listen to get all the great humor!

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S2E32: The Helpening

The Blackrun is spiraling out of control and is a flaming twist of metal. The face to face showdown with Maven is finally here. Mare expected that Maven would fulfill his promise of hunting her down before her birthday but she never imagined this.

What will happen to her? What about the others with her? How many trophies will Maven take back to the palace? Tune in to the breathtaking ending to Glass Sword!

Our references include Alice in Wonderland, Love After Lockup, Justin Bieber, Game of Thrones, Ted Lasso, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and more! This is a great conversation covering this heartstopping conclusion and you won’t want to miss a single second.

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S2E31: I Put The Hot In Psychotic

All of the grown ups and big wigs are gathering at Tuck to discuss how stopping “Operation Human Shield” is going to go down. Tensions are running at an all-time high and everyone is doing their best to keep up appearances. But the tenuous bonds between everyone could snap at any moment. The Colonel lets the group know that Cal, Julian, and Sara are Silver but also trusted allies. #NotAllSilvers! It’s not an easy pill for several to swallow but who can say no to helping 5,000 teens?

Then we have to switch gears and attend a funeral at Tuck’s make-shift funeral. Mare, clueless as ever, is mad at Farley for not volunteering for the mission and they are back to fighting for the trauma champion. Plus, Mare is back to rationalizing murder to save others. How quickly the tables can turn.

Everyone goes with their groups and our rebels end up on the Blackrun as the broadcast is airing. Little do they know, they are not alone, and this flight is doomed… It’s all come down to this. Plus, you can check out Mia and I speak in complete unison.

Our references include Homestar Runner, Masterchef, Twilight, High Fidelity, Evil Dead 2, Jerry McGuire, and so many more!

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S2E30: She Is Way Short On Spoons

Mare is finally getting around to going to see her family in the wake of Shade’s death. Emotions run high when she makes a stunning announcement with even more stunning responses from her surviving brothers. Plus, we do a recap of where everyone is geographically and emotionally. We’re getting so close to the end!

Our references include High Fidelity, the circle of parenting your child, being a theater parent, Bring It On, and Yellowjackets. It’s a great discussion that you won’t want to miss a minute of!

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S2E29: Another Player Has Joined The Game

This week, after arriving back in Tuck, Mare meets a set of incredibly odd twins that are very interested in her. What are their true motives though? They have an odd request that puts Mare’s “anyone can betray anyone” attitude to the test. Will she risk the safety of all those she has rescued?

References include Star Wars, dumb medicine commercials, Mad Men, Frozen, And1, The Hunger Games, and so many more. It’s a great discussion on betrayal and how far Mare has come with the gang. Listen today!

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S2E28: Love Blinds

Over 300 Reds, Newbloods, and Silvers are on their way out of Corros after the prison break and Mare is on a girl on a stick, twisted mission. Her “allies” are all questioning her choices. Has Mare lost her humanity? Farley is here to push her to the limits while their grief dissolves into near violence. By the time it’s all over, Mare and the Colonel will team up to strike the match that will light Norta on fire. They can’t control the burn once it starts. How far out of control will it rage?

The references are all over the place and include Scrubs, Street Fighter 2, The Hunger Games, and so many more. You won't want to miss a minute. We're all in this together!

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S2E27: Emotional Support Podcast

Ok, fam... The prison break is finally here. Who will make it out and who will fall in the chaos? Take a deep breath and press play, we’re all in this together.

Our references this week, as we try and find humor amongst the violence, include My Favorite Murder, pockets for women, Multiplicity, Die Hard, The Wizard of Oz, Glee, How I Met Your Mother, Mario Bros., and Hogwarts Legacy. Plus more! This is an intense chapter and we will do our best to laugh our way through it with you .Check it out today!

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S2E26: Sprinkle A Whole Bunch Of Violence

This is part two of our coverage of chapter 25, and our group has landed at the prison with Nanny disguised as Maven, ready to break in to the Corros prison. Mare has a physical reaction but has to overcome it and focus on the task at hand. Too much can go wrong for her to lose focus now. We get into the prison and things get… ummmmmm… hectic. Just listen along. We’re all in this together.

The references are great and include Dan Carlin’s brain, The Natural, Deadpool 2, and The Hunger Games (the actual games part). Check it out today!

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S2E25: This One’s A Bit Of A Mess

This is part one of our coverage of chapter 25, we are on our way to the prison and Mare can’t muster any hope of victory or being optimistic for her crew. Everyone has their own pre-battle rituals and Mare’s is being a downer. Nanny uses her ability to “turn in to” Maven and Mare is SHOOKETH! This plan is RISKY! It’s all coming to a head. Will this plan work or will they all crash and burn?

We go deep into this chapter and the references include Game of Thrones, the obvious Taylor Swift, Meredith Brooks, The Walking Dead, Top Gun, How I Met Your Mother, and more. You won’t want to miss a minute!!