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Welcome to "Tales of Panem," a Hunger Games Podcast. Whether you've been a fan for years or you're just now getting into the series, this show is for you. Join me as I re-read the series, discuss some of my favorite characters, and prepare for the upcoming movie! Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @talesofpanem. Contact me: talesofpanem@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    • Apr 25, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 44m AVG DURATION
    • 55 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Tales of Panem

    It's a Promise

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 62:06


    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.

    Canary in a Coal Mine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 60:21


    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.

    Loose Cannons

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 78:02


    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.

    The First Poster

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 71:50


    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.

    Abernathy Family Rebels

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 69:19


    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.

    Happy Birthday, Haymitch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 49:03


    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.

    Cycles of Tragedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 50:21


    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.

    The Early Careers (Feat. Mackenzie Lansing)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 30:00


    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.

    Building Trust to Break Trust

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 46:13


    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.

    Snowjanus (Canon)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 47:11


    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.

    Before the Treaty of Treason

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 38:59


    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.

    It's Always Sejanus Plinth

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 51:20


    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.

    Mockingjay for 200

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 33:54


    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.

    Sejanus Plinth: The Rebel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 42:10


    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.

    A Beacon of Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 80:29


    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.

    Lucy Gray Baird: The Songbird

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 38:52


    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.

    The Mockingjay Sings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 44:59


    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.

    Consuming the Poison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2023 47:23


    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.

    Coriolanus Snow: The Snake

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 41:50


    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.

    We're All in the Arena Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 40:24


    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.

    Rooting for the Underdog

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 43:44


    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.

    The Future of the Games

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 43:49


    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.

    Alma Coin: The President

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2023 42:23


    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.

    More Than a Tribute

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2023 38:51


    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.

    Gale Hawthorne: The Soldier

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2023 38:45


    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.

    Hunger Games What If

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 39:42


    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.

    Drop the 2h 51m Cut

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2023 41:42


    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.

    The Power of Elizabeth Banks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 33:49


    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.

    Steps to Healing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 46:57


    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.

    Johanna Mason: The Ally

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 42:39


    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.

    Rebuilding Identity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 46:00


    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.

    Everybody Loves a Wedding

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 39:19


    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.

    Hijacked

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 39:44


    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.

    Primrose Everdeen: The Healer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 36:30


    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.

    Propaganda Spots

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 41:50


    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.

    The Other Side of the Coin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 40:47


    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.

    The Hotel Elevator

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 35:02


    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.

    Finnick Odair: The Youngest Victor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 36:06


    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.

    Day 3, Hour 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 40:25


    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.

    Forging Alliances

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 39:52


    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.

    Designing a Revolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 41:39


    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.

    Haymitch Abernathy: The Mentor

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 55:01


    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.

    The Three Quarter Quells

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 41:56


    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.

    The Life of a Victor

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 35:29


    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.

    Eyes Everywhere

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 41:39


    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.

    Recasting Buttercup

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 40:35


    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.

    Peeta Mellark: The Baker

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 42:54


    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.

    Trust and Nightlock

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 41:05


    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.

    The Famous Cave Scenes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 38:56


    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.

    The Girl From District 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 36:56


    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.

    Katniss Everdeen: The Mockingjay

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 47:05


    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.

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