Tales of Panem

This episode covers chapters 13-15 of Sunrise on the Reaping.I discuss fashion trends in Panem, District unity, religion in The Hunger Games books, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com----Resources to donate or find other ways to get involved:Fight for the FutureOperation Olive BranchWomen's Health and Rights OrgsSubscribe to the Project Fulcrum newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 10-12 of Sunrise on the Reaping.I discuss themes of identity, the Capitol machine, Haymitch's "rascal" persona, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 7-9 of Sunrise on the Reaping.I discuss Plutarch's motivations, District 12 as the focus of the series, education in Panem, and more.CONTENT WARNING for discussions of gun violence and emetophobia. Please listen at your own discretion.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 4-6 of Sunrise on the Reaping.I discuss acts of defiance as "posters", Haymitch's father's legacy in the narrative, odds and luck, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 1-3 of Sunrise on the Reaping. I discuss Haymitch's starting point as protagonist, Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes connections galore, community within the Seam, and more.Listen to my Haymitch Abernathy character episode HERE.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I discuss the Sunrise on the Reaping excerpt, the audiobook narrator announcement, and the history of the Quarter Quell in Panem.I discuss Haymitch's family, Lenore Dove, Haymitch's eventual solitude, and moreCONTENT WARNING: In this episode, I discuss alcoholism and addiction. Please listen at your own discretion.RSVP for Hunger Games TriviaListen to my Haymitch Abernathy episodeFollow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this relaunch episode, I catch up on all Sunrise on the Reaping news and answer some listener questions.I discuss symbolism on the cover, which characters I'm most excited to see, my predictions about the structure of the book, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I am joined by actor Mackenzie Lansing to discuss part 2 The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes movie, particularly focusing on her character, Coral.We discuss her audition and training process, early conversations about her character, the foundations of the careers and district loyalty, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers part one of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes movie, The Mentor.I discuss Coriolanus's early path to becoming his father, how the score supports the story, various mentor/tribute dynamics, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honor of the SAG-AFTRA interim agreement, this week I am discussing all of the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes promotion that I have yet to cover.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I break down the history of Panem by year, going into detail about the country's formation, recounting major events throughout its history, and going through the list of all known victors.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I share some of my favorite scenes from the books and why I love them so much. CONTENT WARNING: In this episode I discuss suicidal thoughts and actions. Please listen at your own discretion.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I am joined by some friends to play a round of Hunger Games trivia.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month's character study episode is about Sejanus Plinth.I discuss Sejanus's thoughts before his death, his legacy (or lack thereof), the Plinth family's wealth, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode, I am joined by my friends Emily and Ari to talk about the relationship between Katniss and Peeta, as well as their individual characters.We discuss Katniss's subconscious connection between Peeta and hope, chosen family, allowing characters the space to not be okay, and more.Follow my guests on social media:Emily - Twitter / TikTok / Kessel Run Relay podcastAri - Twitter / Millenium Pod PodcastFollow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month's character study episode is about Lucy Gray Baird.I discuss the understanding of human nature, the mystery of Lucy Gray, The Hanging Tree lyrics, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 26-the epilogue of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.I discuss expectations of trust, the death of Sejanus Plinth, the origin of the Hunger Games, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 21-25 of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.I discuss district-born Peacekeepers, Coriolanus's victim mentality, the choice to become like his father, and more.CONTENT WARNING: In this episode I discuss suicidal thoughts and actions. Please listen at your own discretion.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month's character study episode is about Coriolanus Snow.I discuss how Lucy Gray haunted Snow, his hatred of mockingjays, how his additional development enhances the original books, and more.CONTENT WARNING: In this episode I discuss drug use and addiction. Please listen at your own discretion.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 16-20 of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.I discuss the contrasting viewpoints of Dr. Gaul and Lucy Gray, to what extent Snow's fate was predetermined, "Snow lands on top," and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 11-15 of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.I discuss defining moments for Sejanus's character, the weight of Marcus's fate, the power of romance, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 6-10 of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.I discuss Sejanus's naivety, viewership of the Games, Clemensia Dovecote theories, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month's character study episode is about Alma Coin.I discuss Coin's master plan, her similarities to Snow, the history of District 13, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 1-5 of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.I discuss the book's narrative perspective, the power of music, the dehumanization of the tributes, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month's character study episode is about Gale HawthorneI discuss what Gale meant to Katniss, his justification for his actions, the harmful effects of his jealousy, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is a final wrap-up of the first three books as well as the movies.I answer listener questions, recap the overarching themes of the series, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers the film Mockingjay - Part 2 in its entirety.I discuss book to movie changes, fun facts/trivia, deleted scenes, and more.CONTENT WARNING: In this episode I discuss suicide and addiction. Please listen at your own discretion.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers the film Mockingjay - Part 1 in its entirety.I discuss book to movie changes, fun facts/trivia, deleted scenes, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 24-the epilogue of Mockingjay.I discuss the truly innocent victims of the Capitol, the breakdown of the symbolic hunger games vote, Katniss's future with Peeta, and more.CONTENT WARNING: In this episode I discuss suicide and drug addiction. Please listen at your own discretion.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month's character study episode is about Johanna Mason.I discuss Johanna's eagerness to fight, her life after the war, the changes to her story in the movies, and more.CONTENT WARNING: In this episode I discuss addiction and drug use. Please listen at your own discretion.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 19-23 of Mockingjay.I discuss the willingness to follow Katniss, Peeta's improving relationship with Katniss, the psychological components of war, and more.CONTENT WARNING: In this episode I discuss suicidal thoughts and actions. Please listen at your own discretion.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 14-18 of Mockingjay.I discuss Capitol loyalty in District 2, Peeta's recovery, the training scenes, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 10-13 of Mockingjay.I discuss Katniss's feelings for Peeta, Finnick's propo, what the Capitol did to Peeta, and more.CONTENT WARNING: In this episode, I discuss drug use and alcoholism. Please listen at your own discretion.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month's character study episode is about Primrose Everdeen.I discuss the cost of being a healer, Buttercup's role in the story, the value of hope, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 5-9 of Mockingjay.I discuss the new characters, the lack of trust in District 13, Peeta's transformation, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 1-4 of Mockingjay.I discuss the history of District 13, Peeta's first interview, Coin's motivations, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers the Catching Fire film in its entirety.I discuss book to movie changes, fun facts/trivia, deleted scenes, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month's character study episode is about Finnick Odair.I discuss Finnick's Hunger Games victory, his relationship with Annie, the value of knowledge in Panem, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 23-27 of Catching Fire.I discuss the rebels' plan, jabberjays, the beach scene, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 19-22 of Catching Fire.I discuss what it takes to be a victor, the skillsets of each district, masculinity in The Hunger Games, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 14-18 of Catching Fire.I discuss Haymitch's Hunger Games victory, Cinna's sacrifice, "...if it weren't for the baby," and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month's character study episode is about Haymitch Abernathy.I discuss the turning points for Haymitch's character, his role in Peeta's recovery, the end of his story, and more.CONTENT WARNING: In this episode I discuss alcoholism and drug addiction. Please listen at your own discretion.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 10-13 of Catching Fire.I discuss the potential existence of District 13, the family book, previous Quarter Quells, and more.Plus, I do a live reading of my favorite Haymitch and Katniss interaction.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 6-9 of Catching Fire.I discuss the ramifications of the engagement, Peeta's rebelliousness, District 12's history, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 1-5 of Catching Fire.I discuss Katniss's changing relationship with Gale, using art as a form of therapy, District 11's role in starting the rebellion, and more.CONTENT WARNING: In this episode, I discuss addiction and alcoholism. Please listen at your own discretion.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers The Hunger Games film in its entirety.I discuss book to movie changes, fun facts/trivia, deleted scenes, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month's character study episode is about Peeta Mellark.I discuss the portrayal of men in the Hunger Games, Peeta's tragic character arc, what it means to regain control, and more.CONTENT WARNING: In this episode I discuss physical and mental abuse. Please listen at your own discretion.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 24-27 of The Hunger Games.I discuss the creation of muttations, televised acts of rebellion, the setup for Catching Fire, and more.CONTENT WARNING: In this episode I discuss physical and mental abuse. Please listen at your own discretion.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 19-23 of The Hunger Games.I discuss the beginnings of Katniss and Peeta's romance, sponsor gifts, the circumstances of Foxface's death, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers chapters 15-18 of The Hunger Games.I discuss connection among the various districts, mockingjays as a symbol of rebellion, all my thoughts about Rue, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month's character study episode is about Katniss Everdeen.CONTENT WARNING: In this episode I discuss addiction and suicide. Please listen at your own discretion. I discuss support systems in Katniss's life, the significance of music to her, my thoughts on the ending of Mockingjay, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, episode information, and more.Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.