

Ep 300 - Twilight, by Stephenie Meyer
May 21, 2018
A celebration of the 300th episode with a lively discussion on Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series, exploring its cultural influence and gender politics. The hosts compare Meyer to Anne Rice and discuss podcast catchphrases, diversifying content, and book recommendations. They analyze Bella Swan's characterization, her sacrifice, and the portrayal of vampires in the series. They also delve into the similarities between Edward and Christian Grey from 50 Shades of Grey. The episode concludes with reflections on their 300th episode and updates on upcoming shows.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Significance of the Number 300 and Introduction to Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
01:36 • 2min
Discussion on Podcast Longevity, Wikipedia, and Announcements
03:07 • 2min
The Success and Influence of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Series
04:37 • 13min
Comparing Stephenie Meyer to Anne Rice and Celebrating Episode 300
17:56 • 2min
Discussion of Podcast Catchphrases, Pronunciations, and Diversifying Content
19:45 • 2min
Book recommendations and discussion on various literary works
21:30 • 2min
The Podcast Episode's Discussion on 'Salvage the Bones' and Bella Swan's Characterization
23:37 • 9min
Bella's Sacrifice and New School
32:30 • 16min
The Mysterious Kids and Blood Typing
48:36 • 9min
Vampires in Twilight
57:26 • 17min
Vampire Attack and Consequences
01:14:25 • 15min
Comparing Edward and Christian: A Study in Control
01:29:14 • 4min
Reflecting on the 300th Episode
01:32:58 • 5min