Thoughts from the Floo: Recent Episodes
Cemantha Lane and Shannon Hahn
Sometimes, you need to kick back, grab a mug of butterbeer, and casually debate which Marvel superpower is the most overrated. Join friends and long-time fangirls Shannon and Cemantha every other week as they talk all things fandom and pop culture. If you've ever wondered why love potions aren't illegal in the Wizarding World or why Ahsoka refused to train Grogu in The Mandalorian, this podcast is for you.
Join Cemantha and Shannon, friends and long-time fangirls, as they interview their friends and major Percy Jackson friends, Dana and Joe, about all things Rick Riordan. Who's their favorite characters? What did they think about the movie adaptations? And what about the series got Joe into reading? Grab your mug of butterbeer or spotchka, pull up a chair, and tune in to find out!
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Intro and outro music: "Owl's Christmas" by Owl Glance, pixabay.com
Sound effects: "Magic Wand" sound effect pack from zapsplat.com
Video editing by Shannon Hahn
Audio editing by Cemantha Lane
Join Cemantha and Shannon, friends and long-time fangirls, as they get into the holiday spirit by discussing some of their favorite Christmas movies. Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? What are the best adaptations of A Christmas Carol? What are our favorite Christmas traditions? Grab your mug of butterbeer or spotchka, pull up a chair, and tune in to find out!
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Intro and outro music: "Owl's Christmas" by Owl Glance, pixabay.com
Sound effects: "Magic Wand" sound effect pack from zapsplat.com
Video editing by Shannon Hahn
Audio editing by Cemantha Lane
Join Cemantha and Shannon, friends and long-time fangirls, as they get into the spooky spirit by discussing some of their favorite Halloween movies. Is A Nightmare Before Christmas a Halloween movie, Christmas movie, or both? Which iteration of The Addams Family is our favorite? What are our favorite Halloween candies and costumes? Grab your mug of butterbeer or spotchka, pull up a chair, and tune in to find out!
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Intro and outro music: "Owl's Christmas" by Owl Glance, pixabay.com
Sound effects: "Magic Wand" sound effect pack from zapsplat.com
Video editing by Shannon Hahn
Audio editing by Cemantha Lane
Join Cemantha and Shannon, friends and long-time fangirls, as they discuss one of the series that they first bonded over - The Hunger Games. Would we survive in the arena? What was the worst sector in Catching Fire's clock arena? Why didn't they portray Tracker Jackers as being the size of your head? Grab your mug of butterbeer or spotchka, pull up a chair, and tune in to find out!
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Intro and outro music: "Owl's Christmas" by Owl Glance, pixabay.com
Sound effects: "Magic Wand" sound effect pack from zapsplat.com
Video editing by Shannon Hahn
Audio editing by Cemantha Lane
Join Cemantha and Shannon, friends and long-time fangirls, as they break the fourth wall of podcasting and discuss some of their favorite podcasts. What do we look for in a podcast? Which ones are our go-to's for learning and easy listening? What are some pods that we haven't checked out yet, but would love to? Grab your mug of butterbeer or spotchka, pull up a chair, and tune in to find out!
If any of the podcasts that we discussed on this episode sound interesting, be sure to check them out at the links below!
Some of our faves, as of May 2021:
The Adventure ZoneThe Survival ShowNature Reliance MediaBingemodeWitchcraft & Wizardry - A Magical Harry Potter TTRPG AdventureBake OnCrime JunkieHold My Butterbeer - A Wizarding World Canon PodcastAdventure They Wrote
Some podcasts we're excited to check out, as of May 2021:
What's Your Limp?Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided MedicineCritical RoleOut of the Dark with Mandisa & Laura WilliamsThe Art of ManlinessGeeks of the Week
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Intro and outro music: "Owl's Christmas" by Owl Glance, pixabay.com
Sound effects: "Magic Wand" sound effect pack from zapsplat.com
Video editing by Shannon Hahn
Audio editing by Cemantha Lane
Join Cemantha and Shannon, friends and long-time fangirls, as they discuss a variety of topics relating to the Pixar movies that we know and love. What would we major in at Monsters University? What was our favorite part of Onward? What have our own battles with mental health looked like, and how did that affect our view of Inside Out? Grab your mug of butterbeer or spotchka, pull up a chair, and tune in to find out!
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In this episode, the hosts go into some of their own experiences with depression and anxiety. If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. If you or someone you know is in immediate crisis or danger, please visit your local emergency room or call 911.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255); En español 1-888-628-9454
Use Lifeline Chat on the web
The Lifeline is a free, confidential crisis service that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Lifeline connects people to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals.
Crisis Text Line
Text “HELLO” to 741741
The Crisis Text hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout the U.S. It serves anyone, in any type of crisis, connecting them with a crisis counselor who can provide support and information.
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1 or text to 838255
Use Veterans Crisis Chat on the web
The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource that connects veterans 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a trained responder. The service is available to all veterans, even if they are not registered with the VA or enrolled in VA healthcare.
Disaster Distress Helpline Call or text 1-800-985-5990
The disaster distress helpline provides immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. It is free, multilingual, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
SAMHSA's National Helpline
Call or text 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889
SAMHSA's National Helpline is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service in English and Spanish for family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.
Intro and outro music: "Owl's Christmas" by Owl Glance, pixabay.com
Sound effects: "Magic Wand" sound effect pack from zapsplat.com
Video editing by Shannon Hahn
Audio editing by Cemantha Lane
Join Cemantha and Shannon, friends and long-time fangirls, as they discuss their top ten favorite Disney princesses. Which ones are the best role models? Which ones just bring up a lot of nostalgia? And, most importantly, are Simba, Hercules, and Anastasia Disney princesses? Grab your mug of butterbeer or spotchka, pull up a chair, and tune in to find out!
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Intro and outro music: "Owl's Christmas" by Owl Glance, pixabay.com
Sound effects: "Magic Wand" sound effect pack from zapsplat.com
Video editing by Shannon Hahn
Audio editing by Cemantha Lane
Join Cemantha and Shannon, friends and long-time fangirls, as they discuss some of their favorite Easter eggs from The Mandalorian. Why were people so upset about Grogu eating Frog Lady's eggs? Where did space Aragog originate? And why couldn't Ahsoka train the Child? Grab a cup of spotchka and join them to discuss all of these questions and more. As a bonus, you'll even get to hear their personal rankings of the Star Wars films.
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Intro and outro music: "Owl's Christmas" by Owl Glance, pixabay.com
Sound effects: "Magic Wand" sound effect pack from zapsplat.com
Video editing by Shannon Hahn
Audio editing by Cemantha Lane
Happy Valentine's Day! Join Cemantha and Shannon, friends and long-time fangirls, as they discuss one of the most controversial substances in the Wizarding World: love potions. What kinds are there? What do they smell like? And why in the heck does the Wizarding World treat them so casually? Tune in to hear our thoughts and rants, and remember, mask up, check your sandwiches, and stay safe this Valentine's Day!
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Intro and outro music: "Owl's Christmas" by Owl Glance, pixabay.com
Sound effects: "Magic Wand" sound effect pack from zapsplat.com
Video editing by Shannon Hahn
Audio editing by Cemantha Lane
Join Cemantha and Shannon, friends and long-time fangirls, in this inaugural episode of Thoughts from the Floo as we discuss the moments from the Harry Potter books that we wish had made it into the movies. Why did they mess up Ginny's character so badly? Why wasn't the potions challenge in the Sorceror's Stone film? Why were the actors so much older than they should have been? Grab your mug of butterbeer and join us for some casual fandom conversation!
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Intro and outro music: "Owl's Christmas" by Owl Glance, pixabay.com
Sound effects: "Magic Wand" sound effect pack from zapsplat.com
*Video editing by Shannon Hahn
Audio editing by Cemantha Lane*