Gather around, dear listeners, as we discuss the tales of mystery and mischief one can only find in Gravity Falls... As voted on by our lovely patrons, we're headed to Oregon to investigate the adventures of the Pines family and the secrets they begin to uncover beneath the surface of the already pretty abnormal town the twins find themselves spend…

Welcome back aboard the Infinity Train, dear listeners! As voted on by our lovely patrons we are once again riding the rails into Book 3: The Cult of the Conductor, a season of television that contains a LOT more murder than we expected. Come brave this emotional whiplash machine with us as Grace and Simon, the leaders of the rowdy Apex, are forced…

Welcome, dear listeners, to the inaugural episode of Talk Cycles! A spiritual successor to our time in the Podcast of Power, where we take a monthly meander through contemporary animation. This week, we find ourselves once again navigating the labyrinthine Infinity Train in Book 2: Cracked Reflection. Hop on board with us as we discuss the narrativ…

It's certainly been a while since you heard from us, hasn't it? Well don't worry, we're back from our long hiatus with some big plans! Patreon overhauls, Radio Free Hydaelyn news, and a brand new show that might appeal to our Podcast of Power fans. So keep an eye out for future updates as we begin our new phase of content.…

Welcome back, dear listeners, for one last trip 'round the old Podcast of Power. Nearly a full year since its recording, the conclusion of our actual play podcast of She-Ra inspired tabletop game For The Honor is here and ready to be enjoyed by all. Featuring special guests Cass (@whatiscosplay) and Jordan (@dori_mingu) from the Strangers Fiction p…

Another file from the lost episodes folder, here's the minisode we recorded a while ago on a few bits and pieces of apocryphal canon surrounding Save the Cat, including (most notably) Noelle's... creator fiction? Deleted scenes? Can't really call it fanfic when the showrunner is writing it now can you. Either way, boy it's good, and we get right do…

Hello dear listeners! It's been a while, but finally rolling out is the bonus content we've had in the works for a few months, starting here with the first part of our actual play podcast of the She-Ra inspired tabletop game For The Honor! With special guests Cass (@whatiscosplay) and Jordan (@dori_mingu) from the Strangers Fiction podcast, we emba…

It’s probably the most important exercise we’ve ever attempted on the podcast, finding the most cursed animation character! We debate and grade the cursed-ness of these cursed heavyweights: Hooty (The Owl House), Scratch (The Ghost and Molly McGee), Swift Wind (She-Ra and the Princesses of Power), KVN (Final Space), Tikki (Miraculous Ladybug), Lemo…

It's after the war, and we're all here to pop some bottles and send off the show with a bang as both of us open up the depths of the Email Pit. We've got some final pieces of juicy analysis, some good laughs, and a lot of reflection on the past year and a half of doing this show for all you lovely listeners out there. Thank you all so much for acco…

It's time. Live in studio together for the first time, we have gathered our powers and abilities for this, S5E12 & 13, 'Heart Part 1 & 2', the ultimate episodes of the show that put us on this journey in the first place. Etheria is in dire straits, all hope seems lost, and even this episode itself seemed as if it may never surface... but the intro …

I hope you like ominous flaming hallways of destiny because those dang wizards are at it again. We're in the penultimate episode of the show, S5E11 'Failsafe', in which shadow Weaver is back in peak form, Glimmer gets to formally re-meet her dad, Catra makes a very serious decision, and Adora fully accepts her destiny. The question remains, though:…

Before you can reach the end you must go back to the beginning. This week we take a look at S5E10 'Return to the Fright Zone'. Perfuma struggles to hold onto her ideals while being forced to face down a dear friend, Netossa pinpoints everyone's weakness in the hopes of getting her wife back, and Catra has a very bad, wet time. Meanwhile, Bow and Gl…

Does it count as a lost episode when the reason it was lost was mostly just being dumb? Either way, here's ours for this series, taking a look at the appropriately equally lost planet of Krytis in S5E8 'Shot in the Dark', in which Catra gets her chops busted, Wrong Hordak is radicalized, and Entrapta makes our newest team member the world's cutest …

It's S5E9, 'An Ill Wind', and we're in for a mission fit for only the finest of Far Cry sequels. We're saving mushrooms, we're fighting a juiced-up Spinnerella, we're capturing control points, and our good friend Catra gets to meet the rest of the team! It goes... well it certainly goes, is the thing. They're all working on it.…

This week we're hiding before your very eyes in S5E7, 'The Perils of Peekablue', in which we (mostly) take a break from the intergalactic escapades of the Best Friend Squad to go sleuthing around in the seedy underbelly of the sea with the side cast. Mermista and Sea Hawk pull way too much aggro, Perfuma gets a little too into character, and Scorpi…

Welcome back everybody! It's time to talk about S5E6, 'Taking Control', in which we have the cavalcade of Entrapta Faces, Catra truly going through it, an extremely normal rebel town don't worry about it, and She-Ra who... uh... um... sorry what was I saying I got. Distracted. The girl is uh. Big.Oleh podofpower

Hello there! Due to some personal stuff that came up this week we aren't gonna be able to put up the Taking Control podcast until next week. So to tide you over we figured that we would put the first episode of our Infinity Train side cast on the main feed. As you can tell we're really impressed with the show already, and can't wait to get deeper i…

It's time everyone. We're gonna go save that cat. It's S5E5, and our girl is in some truly dire straits as Adora and the gang race off to rescue her from Prime's clutches. We get a funny new Hordak, Glimmer has a new comfy space suit, and Catra and Adora have... some scenes. A lot of scenes, in fact. Do you like angst? Do you like extremely charged…

The title really says it all on this one, I feel. We've crash landed into S5E4 'Stranded', in which the gang forgets the cardinal rule of road trips: always fill up on gas before you leave. Luckily they run into some funny guys and their pet bird, and everyone learns a valuable lesson about the dangers of unstable tectonic zones. Also, She-Ra might…

[Content Warning: Discussions of Religious Trauma] So! S5E3 Corridors, huh? It's quite the heavy episode. We go through it with Catra and Glimmer aboard the Velvet Glove, the Best Friend Squad experiences the last 15 minutes of hit Matt Damon comedy The Martian, and our girl finally makes one single good decision in her whole life. We really get in…

Well, Season 5 can't be all bangers, I suppose. We're tackling the... controversial S5E2 Launch, wherein we get some good Adora development, a very nice quiet moment aboard the Velvet Glove, and... well. Let's not beat around the bush, some genuinely kind of insulting content with Entrapta and her "funny" adventure to one of Mr. Prime's spires. Not…

We're finally here everyone, it's time to dig into season 5 starting with a very strong introduction with S5E1, Horde Prime. The man himself appears with all the power and horror that he and his infinite supply of Mountain Dew can muster as he imposes his dominating will upon the rest of the cast. The rebellion is on the run, Adora takes a pretty b…

Oh, you thought the only thing we were uploading on April Fool's was a joke episode? Surprise! We've got our Season 4 emails all rounded up (all 9 pages of them, woof) and ready to go, so after you enjoy the comedy stylings of Hordak exploding from pie, why not take a listen to some analytical dives into Glimmer's arc, Shadow Weaver's position in t…

We just don't stop being in it with this show, dear listeners. Once again we have a real heartbreaker of an episode, 'My Enemy, My Friend'; a tale of loss for many, and a deep insight into the truly tragic figure cut by Hordak. Make sure you have tissues on hand, this one's a real tear-jerker. In the spoiler zone, we discuss the implications of Hor…

God himself may have tried to stop this podcast, dear listeners, but Destiny cannot be denied. We are looking at the infamous two-parter of S4E12 & 13, and experiencing the truly epic highs and lows of Etherian warfare. Glimmer and Catra collide, Adora defeats her destiny, the Fright Zone explodes, and Double Trouble dishes out the sickest burns th…

Welcome, dear listeners, to Beast Island! It's S4E11, and we're finally setting foot on the mysterious landmass where dreams (and roboticists) are sent to die. We've got razor-sharp claws, razor-sharp teeth, even razor-sharp razors, and all of them are pointed directly at the Best Friend Squad. Will they make it out alive? Eh, probably. There's gon…

Remember how last week I said we were really in it? Well we don't stop being in it with S4E10, Fractures. Come along for an extremely normal one where the Best Friend Squad attempts to fly a spacecraft, Scorpia learns what a sal-ad is, and Catra... oh Catra. Extra short spoiler zone this time, but we've got plenty of questions to stretch this one o…

Woof, okay, we're really in it now with this one. It's S4E9, Hero, and it's all about wacky baking hijinks sprinkled inbetween vignettes of Horrifying Knowledge. Razz has secrets to reveal, and not all of them are her recipe for wildberry pie. In the spoiler zone, we talk about Mara, her role in the show, how she's an amazing character, and also we…

Welcome back, dear listeners! It's been a grip but we're back in the saddle here with a real rip roarin' good time as we partake in S4E8, the epitomal 'Boy's Night Out', an episode full of fun and high-seas adventure and absolutely no horrible emotional devastation whatsoever. Sea Hawk and Mermista even sing a song! How could it possibly be sad. No…

We go over several relationship archetypes that are frequently discussed and go through examples of notable animation ships that fall under those archetypes. Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Delaney Stovall, & Beatriz Mourad. Timestamps for the podcast: 0:00 – Introduction 8:30 – Boy Meets Girl: Adrinette, Lumity, Kataang, Troy/Benson, Yuu/Touko 49:00…

Good evening, dear listeners. We have gathered you all here to answer one single question; whom is the spy in Bright Moon? Hm? It's Double Trouble? Right, we knew that one. This week Nero and Jane put on their deerstalkers to talk about S4E7 'Mer-Mysteries', an episode full of fun character moments and goofy cameos, dramatically punctuated with the…

Whew! This week your hosts are talking about S4E6 'Princess Scorpia', a critical moment in Scorpia's character arc. They go in deep on the emotionally heavy stuff this episode deals with, speculate on the vague backstory of the Scorpion Kingdom, and criticize the Horde's improv skills. Man, Adora turned that dude's bones into jelly, huh?…

Don't you just hate it when you get stranded in the woods by a freak acid spore storm, and you have to deal with your annoying hologram mentor who has lost all of her memories? Well, at least some juicy character drama would probably come out of it. This week Nero and Jane look at the excellent bottle episode 'Protocol', which gives the Horde Cadet…

Season 4 really wastes no time getting into it, as this week Nero and Jane go deep on 'Pulse'. As the Horde's strategy evolves and they field new weapons, cracks begin to appear in the Best Friend Squad. All the while Double Trouble is running rampant behind the scenes, and Glimmer is getting caught in Shadow Weaver's web. But most importantly, Spi…

Who is that lovely little girl with stars in her eyes? Surely she must be trustworthy! This week, Nero and Jane discuss S4E3 'Flutterina', an episode all about Catra's 5th dimensional galaxy brain chess plans, cool parties, and Adora being OVERconfident for once. How many ways can Swift Wind sit in a chair? We have our top scientists working on the…

Season 4 gets started in earnest as we revisit the Crimson Waste, meet a fun new scoundrel, and spend some time with Perfuma. Nero and Jane go through Double Trouble's introduction, Perfuma's little character arc, and discuss how the Princesses seem to be getting more and more powerful as the show goes on. In the spoiler zone, we catch up with a co…

We've talked a lot about how much we love season 4 of this show, but it gets off to a VERY rocky start. In your host's humble opinions, The Coronation is the weakest episode in the entire show. Why is that? Well strap in as Nero and Jane walk you through the episode's missteps, and how it could have been done better. In the spoiler zone, we hit an …

It's time for our season 2/3 wrap up! We got a lot of emails for this one, covering a huge variety of topics, including speculation and theories about Corrupted Catra, Angella's sacrifice, and how the show explores mental health, along with some lighter fare. Remember, spoilers are abound, so if you aren't caught up you might wanna skip this one an…

We go through all our favorites of the year from 2020 Western TV animation after giving all of our thoughts on the recent Adventure Time Obsidian special, the premiere episodes of Onyx Equinox, Season 1 of the Animaniacs reboot, and Season 3 of Craig of the Creek. Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Michelle Anderer, & April Collins. Timestamps for the p…

Here we are, at the earth shaking season 3 finale. As reality collapses around our heroes, Nero and Jane talk through the various parallels that fill these episodes, how these events effect Catra and Adora's characters and relationship, and Angella's sacrifice. In the spoiler zone, your hosts grapple with the big ticket discourse question that haun…

The stage is set for the season 3 finale, and all of the players have gathered in the Fright Zone. Nero and Jane go through this setup episode that moves at breakneck speed, and positions Catra to make the ultimate heel turn. Also the other princesses are technically in this episode, but you could have fooled us! Sorry about the delay on this one f…

It's time to wrap up our journey in the Crimson Waste for now. Nero and Jane have a blast talking about this Catra and Scorpia focused episode that deepens their relationship, and offers Catra an opportunity to start over with someone who cares about her. Will she take it? Of course not! In the spoiler zone, they go deep on Mara and what she means …

'Huntara' marks the end of the mid season slump that characterized much of season 2 and the first half of season 3. As the show kicks into drive heading into the season 3 finale, Nero and Jane discuss the gang's adventures in the Crimson Waste, Entrapta and Hordak's burgeoning friendship and what it means for their characters, and just how large Hu…

It's time to start season 3! After quickly dealing with the cliffhangers at the end of season 2, we move right into an episode that is entirely standing around and talking. Shadow Weaver is in jail, Catra is in jail, and the animation looks kinda wonky. it's the calm before the storm on 'The Price of Power'.…

It's time for the season 2...finale? All Netflix weirdness aside, this is a fantastic episode that deepens Bow's character and widens the world of She-Ra. Nero and Jane dive into the comedy of the episode, the dynamic between Bow and his dads, and discuss the implications of all this lore, all to answer one burning question; what on earth is Adora …

S2E6 'Light Spinner' is quite a dense episode, and your intrepid hosts dig into it with glee. Shadow Weaver is a fascinating character, whose presence and actions are felt through the entire show. In this episode, Nero and Jane try to get to the center of what her character means, her relationship with Catra and Adora, and what she can tell us abou…

Finally, the sophomore slump of season 2 is over! Nero and Jane finally have some juicy character drama to dig into in S2E5 'White Out'! Is Scorpia really trapped in the closet? Did Catra steal her plan from Jurassic World 2? Where did Sea Hawk get that kickin' coat? What the **** is wrong with the First Ones? All these questions and more will be a…

Roll your podcast listening modifier and try not to get a critical fail for this week, because your hosts are talking about S2E4 'Roll With It'. Probably the only episode of this show that is pure filler, it makes up for it with lots of fun gags and character beats, even if the lesson the characters learn at the end of it is kind of weird.…

Nero and Jane talk about S2E3 'Signals' in the shortest episode to date. A fun, yet inconsequential, scooby-doo adventure for our main trio combined with some good Horde side character work makes this episode feel more like filler than anything else in the show, but don't get spooked, there's still lots to talk about even in this light episode! Jus…

Nero and Jane are back in the saddle after the hiatus to talk about the fun romp that is S2E2 'Ties That Bind', an episode that is a tour de force for Catra being a complete terror. Listener questions get them talking about shipping, which characters would swear the most, and Adora's severe lack of coping mechanisms. Also, despite Shadow Weaver not…