Podcasts by The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast

184: Bonus Ever After Episode from 2023-12-08T08:01:02

"And, while Cinderella and her prince *did* live happily ever after, the point, gentlemen, is that they lived," (Ever After, 1998).

Join Becca and I for a special request episode ...

183 Winter Chapter 97 Part Two (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2023-12-01T08:00:22

PART TWO

The return of the tangents!

Join me with the PKFP original co-hosts Ash and Becca as we catch up and come back together to discuss the final chapter of Winter!

182: Thanksgiving FRIENDS Bonus Episode from 2023-11-23T13:18:37

*Happy Thanksgiving*

This week I am joined by one of the hosts of the Best of Friends

Podcast, Erin Mallory Long.

We discuss our favorite Thanksgiving episodes from the...

181 Winter Chapter 97 Part One (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2023-11-17T13:15:54

*Chapter Discussion Start Time 33:00

PART ONE

The return of the tangents!

Join me with the PKFP original co-hosts Ash and Becca as we catch up and come b...

180 Winter Chapters 95-96 Part Two (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2023-11-10T08:00

In this week’s chapters:

PART TWO

Summary

Winter is haunted by the ghost of Ryu while at the menagerie. After the animals were abandoned, she and some of the palace sta...

179 Winter Chapters 95-96 Part One (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2023-11-03T18:38:31

*Chapter Discussion Start Time 18:21: listen for the musical interlude to know the time

In this week’s chapters:

PART ONE

Summary

Cress is pulled out of suspensio...

178 Winter Chapters 93-94 Part Two (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2023-10-27T07:00:45

178 Winter Chapters 93-94 Part Two (The Lunar Chronicles)

In this week’s chapters:

PART TWO

Summary

Cinder is ready to sign the Treaty of Bremen, with Iko as ...

177 Winter Chapters 93-94 Part One (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2023-10-20T07:00:13

177 Winter Chapters 93-94 Part One (The Lunar Chronicles)

Chapter Discussion Start Time: 26:33 *Listen for the musical interlude.

In this week’s chapters:

PART ONE<...

176 Winter Chapters 91-92 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2023-10-13T07:00:15

Chapter Discussion Starts at 39:50

In this week’s chapters:

Summary

Scarlet and Wolf catch up with Emilie, who has been tending the farm in Scarlet’s absence.

The...

175 Winter Chapters 88-90 Part Two (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2023-10-08T01:22:26

PART TWO

In this week’s chapters:

Summary

Levana has her villain tells all speech and reflects on growing up as the ugly princess of Artemisa. Cinder learns her ...

174 Winter Chapters 88-90 Part One (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2023-09-11T07:00:26

Chapter Discussion Starts at 16:25

(listen for the musical interlude to know the time)

PART ONE

In this week’s chapters:

Summary

Cinder makes her way throug...

173 Bonus: Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price from 2023-08-21T13:49:26

Join me and Rachel from Barely Bookish podcast to discuss a YA murder mystery retelling of Pride and Prejudice!

Synopsis:

When a scandalous murder shocks London high society, sev...

172 Winter Chapters 86-87 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2023-08-07T07:00:01

172 Winter Chapters 86-87 (The Lunar Chronicles)

(listen for the musical interlude to know the time)

In this week’s chapters:

Summary

Winter and Jacin bring reinforce...

171 Winter Chapters 83-85 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2023-07-17T07:00:12

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 21:54* (listen for the musical interlude to know the time)

In this week’s chapters:

Summary

As Kai and the Earthen leaders attempt an escape, ...

170 Winter Chapters 81-82 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2023-07-03T16:13:58

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 34:00* (listen for the musical interlude to know the time)

In this week’s chapters:

Summary

Cinder, Iko, Strom, Scarlet, the mutant soldie...

169 Winter Chapters 78-80 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2023-06-21T21:31:51

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 10:57* (listen for the musical interlude to know the time)

In this week’s chapters:

Summary

Kai has helped Cress in her secret mission to ...

168 Winter Chapters 75-77 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2023-06-12T07:00

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 12:25* (listen for the musical interlude to know the time)

In this week’s chapters:

Summary

After getting separated from Thorne, Cress must sneak ...

167 Winter Chapters 73-74 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2023-05-22T07:00

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 18:40* (listen for the musical interlude to know the time)

In this week’s chapters:

SUMMARY

Jacin and Cinder take the terrain speeder outside the ...

166 Winter Chapters 70-72 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2023-05-08T07:00

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 21:10* (listen for the musical interlude to know the time)

In this week’s chapters:

SUMMARY

Cress and Thorne sneak into the palace where the arist...

165 Bonus Episode: Taylor Swift Era’s Tour, Part Two from 2023-04-24T15:39:22

In this episode, Natalie and Ruth join me as we share our experiences at the Taylor Swift Era’s Tour. Because the tour and this episode were so long, it has been split into to episodes, this is ...

164 Bonus Episode: Taylor Swift Era’s Tour, Part One from 2023-04-03T19:23:52

*Spoiler start at 29:25*

In this episode, Natalie and Ruth join me as we share our experiences at the Taylor Swift Era’s Tour. Because the tour and this episode were so long, it has be...

163 Winter Chapters 67-69 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2023-03-20T07:00

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 38:06*

In this week’s chapters:

SUMMARY

Kai finally has his port screen, allowing him to communicate with his team on Earth and devise a plan that...

162 Bonus Episode: Interstellar Cinderella from 2023-03-06T08:00

“You have been my friend. That in itself is a tremendous thing.” ~ E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web
♥️
Last summer 

We talk writing, podcasts, upcoming projects, and fun updates about her new novel Cu...

149 Winter Chapters 51&52 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2022-09-19T07:00

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 13:48*

In this week’s chapters: Levana taunts Cinder and Kai with Cinder's trial, live broadcasted across the moon. The Lunar 'savages' have all kinds of sugg...

148 Winter Chapters 49&50 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2022-09-05T07:00

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 19:39*

In this week’s chapters:

Cinder has been trapped in Levana’s dungeon with Pearl and Adri for over a day. It takes all of Pearl’s strength and wil...

147 Winter Chapters 47&48 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2022-08-22T07:00

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 27:01*

Listen

146 Winter Chapters 45&46 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2022-08-08T07:00

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 25:27 *

In this week’s chapters, Kai is finally reunited with Torin, a small comfort as he prepares for his wedding. Meanwhile, Levana tries her hand at mafia...

145 Winter Chapters 43&44 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2022-07-25T07:00

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 6:56*

Winter's dreams are filled with regret and guilt at the death of Ryu, and fear that Queen Levana will soon discover she is still alive. Thorne, Iko, Sca...

144 Winter Chapter 42 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2022-07-11T07:00

First, Bethanie, Kaley and Taylor discuss a recent Wolflet theory. 

Then, in this week’s chapter, Thorne and Scarlet have escaped, and Winter and Iko were freed by Keeney, but their fates ...

143 Winter Chapter 41 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2022-06-27T07:00

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 33:45*

In this week’s chapter, Scarlet and Thorne escape the Lunar guard and attempt to protect the town. Unfortunately, without a clear shot at Aimery, they ...

142 Winter Chapters 39&40 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2022-06-13T07:00

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 49:05*

In this week’s chapters, the revolution is in full swing! Cinder has sent scouts to other sectors, they've taken over the guard towers and weaponry, th...

141 Bonus Kai Writes Cinders Speech from 2022-05-30T07:00

In this weeks episode, Bethanie is joined by author Sierra Reyelts, who graciously wrote the requested fan fic of Kai writing Cinders speech.

Bethanie and Sierra discuss the writin...

140 Bonus QnA Episode from 2022-05-19T05:00

Happy Three Year Birthday to PKFP!

In this week's episode, Leah from YA Book Chat Podcast joins me for a little QnA from listeners. 

This podcast is Hosted and Produc...

139 Winter Chapters 37&38 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2022-05-09T05:00

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 21:07*

In this week’s chapters, Kai is summoned by Levana to deliver a propaganda video to the people declaring Levana the true queen, and Cinder a confus...

138 Winter Chapters 35&36 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2022-04-25T05:00

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 25:22*

In this weeks chapters, the gang overtakes the guard tower and prepares to release Cinder's video. Kai, I mean 'Cinder', wrote a fantastic speech calli...

137 Winter Chapters 33&34 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2022-04-11T05:00

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 47:22*

In this weeks chapters, Wolf is happy to have Scarlet back and refuses to leave her side unless absolutely necessary. The crew fills Scarlet in on thei...

136 Winter Chapter 32 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2022-03-28T05:00

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 28:11*

In this week’s chapter:

Cinder, Thorne, Iko and Wolf are still hiding out at Maha’s house. Without incoming information, they spend their time wo...

135 Winter Chapter 31 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2022-03-14T05:01

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 13:45*

Leah and Ruth take over PKFP! While Bethanie is away, Leah from YA Book Chat Podcast and Spoiler Queen Ruth host Episode 135.

In this week’s chap...

134 Winter Chapters 29&30 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2022-01-31T06:00

Warning, Excessive Tangents

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 51:09*

In this weeks chapters, Jacin offers Scarlet cryptic information, demanding she rescue Winter and get a message to Ci...

133 Winter Chapters 27&28 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2022-01-17T06:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 40:11*

In this weeks chapters:

Scarlet is displeased when Jacin visits her cage with snarky commentary and a cryptic message.

Winter confesses her...

132 Winter Chapters 25&26 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2022-01-03T06:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 46:08*

In this weeks chapters:

Levana calls Jacin to her throne room for a private meeting with her and Aimery. Levana reveals her fears for Winter’s fu...

131 New Years Bonus Episode Interview with Author Kristy Boyce from 2022-01-01T06:00

Happy New Year!

May 2022 Bring us nothing but joy! To start off the New Year, here is a Bonus Interview episode with author Kristy Boyce.

Hot British Boyfriend was one of my favorite...

130 Bonus Holiday Episode: Princess Switch Commentary from 2021-12-25T06:00

In this weeks episode, my sister Lindsey and I watch the Netflix holiday film Princess Switch and provide live commentary. 

Happy Holidays! 

Stacy, a type-A planner with a penchant f...

129 Winter Chapters 23&24 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-12-20T06:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 38:16*

In this weeks chapters:

Winter and Jacin discover Cress is hiding on Luna and has disabled the palace maglev system. They agree to give her sanct...

128 Winter Chapters 21&22 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-12-06T06:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 26:02*

In this weeks chapters:

Levana is still outraged about the crew sneaking onto Luna, but Kai is full of sass and gives no....ducks. Winter notices...

127 Winter Chapter 20 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-11-22T06:00

Rampion Crew Member Ashalei and I discuss some of the character age differences and their impact on readers. 

*Chapter Discussion starts at 29:40*

In this weeks chapter:

Levana...

126 Winter Chapters 18&19 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-11-08T06:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 35:07*

Jacin and Winter share a stolen moment of happiness, but a harsh cough from Aimor interrupts them. When Aimery tells Winter the Queen’s wishes for her ...

125 Winter Chapters 16&17 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-10-25T05:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 21:48*

Cress and Iko pass the time playing games, while the rest of the Rampion crew prepares to head to Luna. Thorne is disappointed to learn his ship has be...

124 Winter Chapters 14&15 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-10-11T05:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 51:21*

As Kai arrives home, Torin is happy to see him and eager to tell him his plans for defeating Luna. But when Kai wants to continue with his marriage...

123 Winter Chapters 12&13 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-09-27T05:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 16:18*

Thorne pilots Kai back to Earth and the two share an intimate conversation about their love lives. After an unexpected pardon from Emperor Kaito, Thorn...

122 Winter Chapters 10&11 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-09-13T05:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 20:32*

The rampion crew is watching the news feeds as they show the Lunar attack on New Beijing Palace. Though the Eastern Commonwealth military has held the ...

121 Winter Chapters 8&9 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-08-30T05:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 32:34*

Jacin goes before Queen Levana to receive his new orders as Winter’s Personal Guard. But being her guard isn’t the same as being her friend. Jacin ...

120 Winter Chapters 6&7 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-08-23T05:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 14:05*

Cress checks on the Benoit farm for Wolf, offering him comfort in his lonely and depressed state. Captain Carswell Thorne can see vague shadows and lig...

119 Winter Chapters 4&5 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-08-16T05:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 15:36*

Cinder is desperate to hold onto her little paradise of life with the Rampion Crew, but the war on Earth wages on.  Kai has been helpful and kind throu...

118 Winter Chapters 2&3 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-08-09T05:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 21:16*

Jacin defends his innocence to Levana and the Lunar court, while Aimery tries a lazy hand at sabotage and loses his head. Winter is a girl made of ice ...

117 Winter Chapter 1 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-08-02T05:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 14:09*

In the first chapter of Winter, we see the beautiful palace of Artemisia for the cold and horrific place it really is. Winter may be a girl of ice and ...

116 Special Topic Episode Disney Wall-E from 2021-07-26T05:00

Another Disney Topical Episode! As we take a break in between Fairest and Winter, Bethanie and her husband Quentin take the time to discuss the Disney film Wall-E.

This podcast is Hosted a...

115 Fairest pages 214-220 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-07-19T05:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 4:45*

In the shocking finale of Fairest, Levana sacrifices the only love she has ever known, in hopes of one day conquering Earth instead.

She makes a f...

114 Fairest pages 193-214 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-07-12T05:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 8:55*

Readers finally get the reveal of how Levana got her scars and burns, and why she is constantly haunted by the phrase "Come here, baby sister...". 

113 Fairest pages 169-193 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-07-05T05:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 4:12*

One year has passed since Princess Selene's 'death' and Levana has quickly become the best queen Luna has ever had. She has everything she has ever want...

112 Fairest pages 146-169 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-06-28T05:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 22:48*

As Levana devises a plan to become the Queen, and not the Queen Regent, Selene and Winter develop a bond as cousins, and friends. Selene, Winter, Jacin...

111 Fairest pages 134-146 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-06-21T05:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 27:13*

Newly anointed Queen Levana is in need of a new Head Thaumaturge, and she can think of no better candidate than her girl Sybil Mira. Despite the lack o...

110 Fairest pages 121-134 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-06-14T05:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 20:34*

As Levana settles into her new role as Wife, she learns married life isn't all she thought it would be. To make matters worse, she has yet to bond with...

109 Fairest pages 104-120 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-06-07T05:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 10:08*

As Levana continues her pursuit of Evret, she uses her glamour control over him to commit the ultimate sin.  After their night together, Levana determi...

108 Fairest pages 88-104 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-05-31T05:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 7:23*

Channary and Levana discuss the concepts of love and relationships. Channary accuses Levana of manipulating her relationship, while Levana reminds Chann...

107 Fairest pages 66-88 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-05-24T05:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 25:47*

As Levana waits for Evret in the hospital, she grows bored and wanders to the NICU where she sees his newborn daughter. She feels a strange longing to ...

106 Fairest pages 49-66 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-05-17T05:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 29:21*

An interested Levana and a bored Channary sit in on a meeting with the head thaumaturges and other advisors.  The thaumaturges have news that could cha...

105 Fairest pages 30-49 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-05-10T05:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 11:40*

Channary's coronation is cause for a huge celebration in Artemisa, but Levana can't find it in herself to be happy for her sister, or her kingdom. Leva...

104 Fairest pages 13-30 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-05-03T14:10

*Chapter Discussion starts at 4:39*

As Levana and Channary receive half-hearted condolences at their parent's funeral, Levana only has eyes for Evret, a royal guard of her father who she h...

103 Fairest pages 1-13 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-04-26T05:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 9:31*

As we start book 3.5, Fairest, we get our first insight into a young Levana. As she prepares for the funeral of her parents, we see what life is like fo...

102. Bonus Episode Cress Wrap Up with Marissa Meyer from 2021-04-19T05:00

Join Bethanie and special guest author Marissa Meyer as we wrap up Cress and reflect on the character and plot development. We also discuss Instant Karma and her upcoming release Gilded, set to ...

101 Special Topic Episode Disney Tangled from 2021-04-12T05:00

Join Bethanie and Adapted For Your Viewing Podcast Host Amanda Elligan as we discuss Cress and the 2013 Animated Disney FilmTangled!

This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Fing...

100 Cress Chapter 60 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-04-05T05:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 17:13*

In the 100th episode of PKFP we look back on some of our favorite moments from the show and then dive into a discussion on the last chapter of Cress. Listen

99 Cress Chapters 59&60 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-03-29T05:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 18:59*

Kai wakes up rested and furious aboard the Rampion. After meeting Thorne, Cress, and Wolf, he seeks out Cinder for some much-needed answers. Iko is emb...

98 Cress Chapter 58 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-03-22T05:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 12:51*

We finally get to see our girl, Scarlet! She is plagued by nightmares and living in a small cage in a menagerie as a 'pet' and her future is looking bl...

97 Cress Chapter 57 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-03-15T05:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 13:04*

As Cress works on keeping the rampion hidden, Thorne watches over her and listens to her sing. Cress is still conflicted about the loss of Dr. Erland a...

96 Cress Chapter 56 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-03-08T06:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 5:57*

As Levana learns of Kai’s kidnapping, she also finds out an old colleague is in the hospital. Levana and Dr. Erland have some catching up to do when Aim...

95 Cress Chapters 54&55 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-03-01T06:00

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 24:56*

As the rampion crew celebrates an early victory, Sybil and her entourage make a dramatic entrance that threatens to ruin their chances of sur...

94 Cress Chapters 52&53 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-02-22T06:00

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 40:50*

We open with a surprising reveal of support from Konn Torin and find our protagonists rushing to meet up with Dr. Erland and Thorne in the Re...

93 Cress Chapters 50&51 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-02-15T06:00

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 14:09*

As the royal wedding approaches, Cinder and the gang are executing their plans to stop the cereomony and kidnap the groom.  After a run in wi...

92 Cress Chapters 48&49 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-02-08T06:00

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 17:25*

As the royal wedding approaches, the gang take their places and get ready to put their plan into action. Cinder, Thorne, and the Dr travel th...

91 Cress Chapters 46&47 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-02-01T06:00

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 11:33*

As Cress puts on a beautiful ball gown and her first pair of real shoes, Wolf is fitted with a tux for the royal wedding. Though Wolf is eage...

90 Cress Chapters 44&45 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-01-25T06:00

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 36:10*

The day of the Royal Wedding has finally arrived, and Cinder and The Rampion Crew are ready to put their plan into motion. Cinder visits her ...

89 Cress Chapter 43 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-01-18T06:00

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 20:14*

As Cress watches, Dr. Erland assesses Thorne's blindness and determines there is a cure, but he does not have the equipment he needs. A moody...

88 Cress Chapter 42 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-01-11T06:00

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 7:18*

We finally return to Scarlet, still trapped on Luna. Scarlet has been given to a Lunar aristocrat family and their young son has been using he...

87 Cress Chapters 40&41 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2021-01-04T06:00

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 30:56*

While trying to devise a plan, Cinder and Iko are alerted to a news update that Thorne has been spotted in Northern Africa.  As she rushes to...

86 Cress Chapters 38&39 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-12-28T06:00

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 27:09*

Cress runs after attacked the strange doctor and decides to hide in the closet of another room. After crouching for hours, she leaves her hid...

85 Bonus Christmas Q&A Episode from 2020-12-25T06:00

In this bonus episode, Rampion Crew Member Sara interviews host Bethanie with some listener questions :) 

This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Ramp...

84 Cress Chapters 36&37 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-12-21T06:00

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 9:25*

Cress arrives at a hotel in a strange town and Gina sells her to a strange doctor with a disturbing room and an unknown agenda.  As the doctor...

83 Cress Chapter 35 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-12-14T06:00

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 23:22*

Bethanie gives some listener feedback from this year's survey before we dive deep into chapter 35.

 As Cinder tries desperately to thin...

82 Cress Chapters 33&34 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-12-07T06:00

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 14:04*

We continue our journey with Cress in the van traveling to an unknown location with her captors.  Though she tries to put up a fight, she is ...

81 Cress Chapters 31&32 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-11-30T06:00

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 13:34*

Thorne is playing a hand of royals in the hotel lobby and after an unlikely winning hand where he also wins a new escort droid he is met with...

80 Bonus Thanksgiving Friends Episode from 2020-11-26T06:00

*Happy Thanksgiving*

This week I am joined by one of the hosts of the Best of Friends Podcast, Erin Mallory Long.

We discuss our favorite Thanksgiving episodes from the TV Show Frien...

79 Cress Chapters 29&30 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-11-23T06:00

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 8:13*

Cinder, with the help of Jacin and the townspeople, are painting the rampion in hopes of making it less recognizable. While Jacin is not a fun...

78 Cress Chapters 27&28 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-11-16T06:00

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 25:42*

As Cress awakens from two days of rest, she is feeling much better and ready to join the rest of the camp. Cress is convinced she alo...

77. Cress Chapters 25&26 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-11-09T06:00

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 55:55*

Cinder and Jacin enjoy a day of shopping! Cinder learns more about Lunar Culture from the Lunar Shopkeeper, who calls her Brave and Beautiful...

76 Cress Chapters 23&24 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-11-02T06:00

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 48:513*

As Cress and Thorne continue their trek through the desert wilderness, the chances of survival become more and more fleeting.  Cress, overco...

75. Cress Chapter 22 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-10-26T05:00

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 31:37*

After a listener email, Bethanie shares the podcast schedule for upcoming books and reveals when we will get to start covering Heartless,...

74. Cress Chapters 20&21 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-10-19T05:00

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 9:50*

Cress and Thorne awake from a short nap in the desert. After traveling all day they are exhausted but must find the strength to continue on. J...

73. Cress Chapter 19 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-10-12T05:00

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 21:42*

This week Bethanie is joined by Lauren, the host of Ink Feather Podcast. We once again see Emperor Kai, now with other world leaders reac...

72. Cress Chapters 17&18 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-10-05T05:00

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 47:15*

This week Bethanie is joined by fellow librarian and Patreon member Becca. We finally get to see what happened to Scarlet after she was captu...

71. Cress Chapters 15&16 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-09-28T05:00

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 8:53*

Cress and Thorne try to adapt to their surroundings. After a quick inspection of the satellite, they gather what supplies they can and head ou...

70. Cress Chapters 13&14 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-09-21T05:00

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 6:19*

Cress and Thorne have arrived safely on Earth, but their troubles are far from over. Scared and alone, a blind Thorne cuts Cress's hair before...

69. Cress Chapters 11&12 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-09-14T05:00

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 11:35*

As Cinder struggles to accept the loss of Thorne and Scarlet, her new crew member takes control of the situation. Lunar Guard Jacin, now aboa...

68. Cress Chapter 10 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-09-07T05:00

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 7:45*

The Rampion Crew awaits the return of their captain and new crew member, unaware of the danger Thorne and Cress are in.

When Cinder reac...

67. Cress Chapter 9 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-08-31T05:00

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 7:45*

As the Rampion Crew prepares to rescue Cress, Iko and Scarlet worry about how she will adapt to her new life aboard the space ship. But when T...

66.Cress Chapter 8 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-08-24T05:00

*Chapter Discussion Starts at timestamp 35:37*

This week former co-host Becca joins Bethanie to discuss chapter 8 of Cress.

As Cress prepares for the arrival of her Rampion Crew frie...

65. Cress Chapters 6&7 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-08-17T05:00

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 9:15*

We get our first glimpse into Kai's wedding plans and how much he is looking forward to the big day.  Although some Earthen's are excited abou...

64. Cress Chapters 4&5 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-08-10T05:00

*Chapter Discussion Starts at Time Stamp 9:53

The Rampion Crew have been slowly planning how to dethrone Levana, and it turns out they need evidence from a girl Cinder met in book 1.

63. Bonus Episode Scarlet Easter Eggs with Marissa Meyer from 2020-08-03T05:00

Join Bethanie and special guest author Marissa Meyer as we explore some of the Easter Eggs from Scarlet and reflect on the character and plot development! 

This podcast is Hosted a...

62. Cress Chapters 2&3 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-07-27T05:00

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 16:11*

We rejoin the rampion crew where the gang is preparing for their next move.  As Wolf trains Cinder on how to use her gift and how to fight, T...

61. Cress Chapter 1 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-07-20T05:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at timestamp 11:33*

In our first look at book 3 of the Lunar Chronicles, we meet a Lunar shell named Cress who has been trapped on a satellite for the last seven...

60. Special Bonus Episode Interview With Author Marissa Meyer from 2020-07-16T12:00

*Special Bonus Episode*

This is a very special bonus episode where host Bethanie got the chance to interview the best selling author who inspired this podcast, Marissa Meyer!

This po...

59. Special Topic Episode Disney Beauty and the Beast from 2020-07-13T05:00

Join Bethanie and Adapted For Your Viewing Podcast Host Amanda Elligan as we discuss Scarlet and the 1991 Animated Disney Film Beauty and the Beast!

This podcast is Hosted and Produced by ...

58. Scarlet Chapters 46&47 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-07-06T05:00

*Chapter Discussion Starts At Time Stamp 37:50*

Still aboard the Rampion, Scarlet is coming to terms with the loss of her grandmother and Wolf is learning to use Earthen tools.  Scarlet an...

57. Scarlet Chapters 44&45 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-06-29T05:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at timestamp 24:18*

Aboard the Rampion, Cinder, Scarlet, Wolf, Thorne, and Iko have just escaped Earth and are now orbiting in space.  After tending to their wou...

56. Scarlet Chapter 43 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-06-22T06:00

*Chapter Discussion Starts at Time Stamp 7:50*

We find ourselves in Kai's POV, watching the horrible Lunar attacks on the Netlink.  During a conference with the Earthen Union, Kai and the ...

55. Scarlet Chapters 41&42 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-06-15T06:00

*Chapter Discussion Starts at Time Stamp 13:58*

After getting shot with a tranquilizer dart, Wolf passes out and Scarlet is surprised to meet a man and a girl in the streets of Paris.  Whe...

54. Scarlet Chapters 39&40 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-06-08T06:00

*Chapter Discussion Starts at Time Stamp 15:58*

After finally being reunited with her Grandmere, Scarlet must now face the wrath of Ran who is determined to kill her as a way to weaken his...

53. Scarlet Chapters 37&38 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-06-01T00:00

*Chapter Discussion Starts at Time Stamp 10:47*

As Cinder and Thorne flee the city of Rieux and its attackers, Iko reveals they aren't the only ones under attack, and Cinder must leave beh...

52. Scarlet Chapters 35&36 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-05-24T01:47

*Chapter Discussion Starts at Time Stamp 17:19*

As Cinder and Thorne search Michelle Benoit's hometown for a power cell, they come across some unwanted and unexpected visitors. But Cinder ...

51. Scarlet Chapters 33&34 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-05-19T05:00

*Chapter Discussion Starts at Time Stamp 37:35*

*~*Celebrating the One Year Anniversary of The Prince Kai Fan Pod!*~*

We once again join Cinder and Thorne as they venture into the to...

50. Scarlet Chapters 31&32 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-05-18T05:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at timestamp 13:35*

Cinder and Thorne finally touch back down to Earth in search of Michelle Benoit and answers. But as they explore the farm, they find secrets ...

49. Scarlet Chapters 29&30 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-05-11T05:00

*Chapter Discussion Starts at Time Stamp 25:38*

Scarlet has spent all day locked up in an old dressing room in the opera house; biding her time and plotting revenge on Wolf. But after an u...

48. Scarlet Chapters 27&28 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-05-04T05:00

*Chapter Discussion Begins at Time Stamp 23:54*

As Scarlet and Wolf finally arrive at 'Gang' headquarters, it's not what Scarlet expected to find. In an antiquated Opera House lit by obsol...

47. Scarlet Chapters 25&26 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-04-27T05:00

*Chapter Discussion Begins at Time Stamp 11:08*

A haunting memory comes back to Scarlet in a dream, making her think she might finally have information the gang wants. Wolf fears this new ...

46. Scarlet Chapter 24 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-04-20T05:00

*Chapter Discussion Begins at Time Stamp 17:45*

Book Three of Scarlet Begins! Join Bethanie and Barbara, one of the hosts of Badass Literature Society Podcast, as we discuss Chapter 24 of ...

45. Scarlet Chapter 23 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-04-13T05:00

*Chapter Discussion Starts At Time Stamp 16:39*

Join Bethanie and guest Morgan as we discuss chapter 23 of Scarlet! As Scarlet and Wolf prepare to jump onto a moving train, Scarlet's world...

44. Scarlet Chapters 21&22 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-04-06T05:00

*Chapter Discussion Starts At Time Stamp 14:50*

Join Bethanie and Ruth as we discuss chapters 21 and 22 of Scarlet! Scarlet and Wolf have a dangerous encounter with Ran, which leads to mor...

43. Scarlet Chapters 19&20 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-03-30T05:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at timestamp 6:42*

Join Bethanie and special guest Paige Turner from Book Lit Podcast to discuss chapters 19 and 20 of Scarlet! We meet up with Cinder, Thorne, a...

42. Special Topic Episode Disney Frozen from 2020-03-23T05:00

Another Disney Topical Episode! Join Bethanie and her sister Lindsey to discuss the Disney film Frozen.

This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Lindse...

41. Scarlet Chapters 17&18 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-03-16T05:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at 9:30*

This week I am joined by Amanda Elligan from Adapted for Your Viewing Podcast. We continue with Scarlet and Wolf on their journey to Paris. After some f...

40. Scarlet Chapters 15&16 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-03-09T05:00

*Chapter Discussion Starts at time stamp 9:15*

We meet up with Cinder and Thorne, who are getting to know each other while traveling amongst the stars. Soon they are joined by an unexpecte...

39. Scarlet Chapters 13&14 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-03-02T06:00

*Chapter Discussion starts at timestamp 7:20*

Scarlet and Wolf confront her estranged father and chaos ensues. Wolf may be more of a partner than Scarlet bargained for, and though a lot of...

38. Scarlet Chapters 11&12 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-02-24T06:00

*Chapter Discussion Starts At Time Stamp 21:00*

This week we are joined by a special guest! We return to the farmhouse with Scarlet, Wolf, and her estranged father. Scarlet offers Wolf som...

37. Special Topic Episode Disney Cinderella from 2020-02-17T06:00

Our first ever Special Topics Episode!

Join Bethanie and Adapted For Your Viewing Podcast Host Amanda Elligan as we discuss Cinder and the 1950 Animated Disney Film Cinderella!

This ...

36. Scarlet Chapters 9&10 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-02-10T06:00

*Our chapter discussion starts at timestamp 18:25.*

We join Cinder and Thorne as they brave the sewer tunnels under New Beijing as they escape. After some time sloshing in the sewers and w...

35. Scarlet Chapter 8 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-02-03T06:00

We discuss chapter 8 of Scarlet. 

It's a party of three! All three hosts Bethanie, Becca, and Ashleigh are finally reunited to discuss chapter 8 of Scarlet! After some housekeeping, we beg...

34. Scarlet Chapters 6&7 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-01-27T06:00

We discuss chapters 4 and 5 of Scarlet. 

We finally get to see Cinder and Kai again! First, we catch up with Cinder and her new accomplice as they attempt a daring escape.

Meanwhile,...

33. Scarlet Chapters 4&5 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-01-20T06:00

We discuss chapters 4 and 5 of Scarlet. 

Special guest Amy Hall joins Bethanie for more Scarlet chapter discussion. This week we meet a new person, say hello to an old friend, and learn a ...

32. Scarlet Chapters 2&3 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-01-13T06:00

We discuss chapters 2 and 3 of Scarlet. 

We return to Scarlet in the Rieux tavern enjoying the company of the locals. After a daring speech on the bar, Scarlet has a bit of a disagreement ...

31. Scarlet Chapter 1 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2020-01-06T03:59

We discuss chapter 1 of Scarlet. 

Stars Above we are finally back from Hiatus! After some catching up and housekeeping, we have a few announcements and fan art. Then, it’s time for our fir...

30. Cinder Wrap Up (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2019-12-17T06:05

Join us as we finish off the first book of our podcast! We will discuss Highlights from Cinder, sort our main characters into Hogwarts Houses, Share all of our Easter Eggs and GLOVES! Tune in as...

29. Cinder Chapters 37&38 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2019-12-09T06:00

We discuss chapters 37 and 38 of Cinder.

We left Cinder being carted away with her missing foot and return to find her in her blindingly white cell. Just when things are looking really ble...

28. Cinder Chapter 36 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2019-12-02T06:00

We discuss chapter 36 of Cinder.

Levana is prepared to bargain Kai for Cinder's Life, but Kai has other plans. Cinder reveals her true self to Kai, The Predator, and the world, but it's th...

27. Cinder Chapters 34&35 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2019-11-25T06:00

We discuss chapters 34 and 35 of Cinder.

After Cinder arrives at the ball, she endures a run-in with Adri, Pearl, Torin, and The Predator herself! Cinder tries to caution Emperor Kai about...

26. Cinder Chapter 33 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2019-11-22T03:19

Join us to discuss chapter 33 and celebrate 6 months of Prince Kai Fan Pod!

Cinder is ready to go to the ball but has a very rocky journey to the palace. She arrives late, drenched from th...

25. Cinder Chapters 31 and 32 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2019-11-11T06:00

We discuss chapters 31 and 32 of Cinder.

It's finally time to announce our logo contest winner! Thank you to everyone who participated. Our new logo art was created by @angela._wong_art on...

24. Cinder Chapter 30 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2019-11-04T06:00

We discuss chapter 30 of Cinder.

This week we see a sad but determined Cinder back at her market booth. Ready to runaway and counting down the minutes, she is surprised when an unexpected ...

23. Cinder Chapters 28 and 29 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2019-10-28T05:00

We discuss chapters 28 and 29 of Cinder.

We get to enjoy a lovely dinner with Kai, Torin, Sybil, Queen Levana, and other guests. But an accidental mirror turns Levana into a drama queen an...

22. Cinder Chapters 26 and 27 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2019-10-21T05:00

We discuss chapters 26 and 27 of Cinder.

We join Kai, Torin, The Predator, and other officials at a fancy dinner party. But an unexpected dinner platter ruins the vibe. Kai saves the day b...

21. Cinder Chapter 25 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2019-10-14T05:36

We discuss chapter 25 of Cinder.

After passing out in the elevator, Kai escorts Cinder to Dr. Erland for diagnostics. Kai hands the antidote to Dr. Erland and regretfully leaves Cinder for...

20. Cinder Chapter 24 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2019-10-07T13:12

We discuss chapter 24 of Cinder.

An unknown android sends for Cinder and Kai is waiting after the golden gates open. Cinder and Kai have a long conversation, an elevator moment, and a mome...

19. Cinder Chapters 22 and 23 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2019-09-30T05:00

We discuss chapters 22 and 23 of Cinder.

We get two perspectives of the same time in this week's chapters and we have a special surprise for the listeners! First, Cinder must return Nainsi...

18. Cinder Chapter 21 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2019-09-23T05:00

We discuss chapter 21 of Cinder.

We finally start on Book 3! Still coming to terms with her shocking diagnosis from Dr. Erland, Cinder finds herself obsessing over fixing her getaway pumpk...

17. Cinder Chapter 20 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2019-09-16T05:00

We discuss chapter 20 of Cinder.

Kai and the ever-present Torin wait in the hot August sun for the arrival of the Lunar Queen. Sybil is creepily happy to be in her service once more, but K...

16. Cinder Chapter 19 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2019-09-09T05:00

We discuss chapter 16 of Cinder.

Cinder is still reeling from her romantic moment with the prince, but Dr. Erland has a much bigger surprise for her. Join us this week to find out why the ...

15. Cinder Chapter 18(The Lunar Chronicles) from 2019-09-02T05:00

We discuss Cinder chapter 18.

After a hover-ride back to the city, we learn that Buddha has survived 4 World Wars, learn the security measures of the palace are state of the art and have a...

14. Cinder Chapters 16 and 17(The Lunar Chronicles) from 2019-08-26T05:00

We discuss Chapters 16 and 17 of Cinder!

Kai deals with an emotional blow and a diplomatic one at the same time! Torin is the hero we need but not the hero we deserve, and we finally 'meet...

13. Cinder Chapter 15(The Lunar Chronicles) from 2019-08-19T05:00

We are once again joined by guest host Ashleigh and we discuss chapter 15 of Cinder by Marissa Meyer!

After saying goodbye to Dr. Erland and Prince Kai, Cinder must walk home alone. After ...

12. Cinder Chapter 14(The Lunar Chronicles) from 2019-08-12T04:02

We discuss Chapter 14 of Cinder by Marissa Meyer and welcome back special guest host Ashleigh!

This week we share 4 Fan Artists and have a big announcement! In the chapter we meet the hand...

11. Cinder Chapter 13(The Lunar Chronicles) from 2019-07-29T04:41

We come back to Cinder and Dr. Erland in the lab.

We learn that Cinder has even more peculiar features than she thought, that Dr. Erland is a fanboy for cool cyborg parts, and we end the c...

10. Cinder Chapter 12(The Lunar Chronicles) from 2019-07-22T07:09

We discuss Chapter 12 of Cinder!

We get our first experience with Kai's perspective, we meet the Emperor (sort of), Torin, Sybil, and her guard, and we find out what future Kai has to look...

9. Cinder Chapter 11(The Lunar Chronicles) from 2019-07-15T05:00

We answer our first listener Email and discuss Chapter 11 of Cinder.

We find out just how valuable Cinder is, how skilled she is a negotiating, and where her life is headed now that she is...

8. Cinder Chapter 10 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2019-07-08T02:01

Welcome back Becca!

We discuss Chapter 10 of Cinder by Marissa Meyer! Cinder is ready to fight her way out of the building, but somehow is calmed down....

This podcast is hosted and ...

7. Cinder Chapter 9 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2019-07-01T05:00

We discuss Chapter 7 of Cinder by Marissa Meyer with our first ever Guest Host!

Becca is away, but Ashleigh came to stay! We welcome our first ever guest host to talk about Dr. Erland, the...

6. Cinder Chapter 8 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2019-06-24T05:00

We discuss Chapter 8 of Cinder!

Cinder is ready to put up a fight, while Dr. Erland and his assistants hide behind a 2-way mirror. We find out draft victims have no rights, Cinder has no i...

5. Cinder Chapter 7 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2019-06-17T05:00

We discuss Chapter 7 of Cinder by Marissa Meyer! Join us for a new perspective!

We meet Dr. Erland and his assistants, meet a single father whose life is about to change, see a ponytail be...

4. Cinder Chapter 6 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2019-06-10T05:00

We discuss Chapter 6 of Cinder!

As we celebrate 100 followers on Instagram, Cinder is devastated by Peony's uncertain future. We see that Iko has more emotional depth and compassion than A...

3. Cinder Chapters 4 and 5 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2019-06-03T05:00

We discuss Chapters 4 and 5 of Cinder by Marissa Meyer!

We learn a little about Queen Levana, the evil dictator of Luna, the moon colony. We get more hints at Cinders background, learn how...

2. Cinder Chapters 2 and 3 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2019-05-27T18:06

We discuss new updates and Chapters 2 and 3 of Cinder!

Join us as we escape our brush with the plague and get lost in the crowded city of New Beijing. We meet the family and see Cinders wo...

1. Cinder Chapter 1 (The Lunar Chronicles) from 2019-05-20T02:05

Welcome to Prince Kai Fan Pod! Prince Kai Fan Pod is a Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast!

Let's talk about Cinder, her pal Iko, and meeting the handsome prince! What we lack in audio skills,...