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The Plaidcast Supernatural Rewatch

Join two literary nerds and Supernatural devotees in rewatching and (over)analyzing the show from episode one. We've got work to do! (Spoilers for seasons 1-15!) Can't see our early episodes? Our show catalogue is here: https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/theplaidcast Email: theplaidcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast/
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Now displaying: 2019
Dec 22, 2019

In honor of Supernatural's 15th and final season, we reflect on some of the major themes and high points that we have cherished throughout the years.  The Plaidcast will return with season 6 discussion and more bonus episodes in 2020!

Dec 8, 2019

In which we discuss the Ship of Theseus, Dean as the Grande Odalisque, and the enduring friendships of burly Canadians.

SPOILERS for seasons 1-15.  We would love to hear from you!  You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com.  You can leave us an iTunes review.  Or you can comment on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast

Nov 18, 2019

In which we discuss zoning permits for creepy warehouse compounds, the ontology of alpha monsters, and the origin of  Impala Wi-Fi.

SPOILERS for seasons 1-15.  We would love to hear from you!  You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com.  You can leave us an iTunes review.  Or you can comment on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast

 

 

Nov 10, 2019

In which we discuss Sam's friends, Michelle's appreciation for a good glass of milk, and the most adorable mouth wiggle.

SPOILERS for seasons 1-15.  We would love to hear from you!  You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com.  You can leave us an iTunes review.  Or you can comment on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast

Oct 13, 2019

In which we are very ungenerous toward Twilight.  Discussion includes contrasting vampire aesthetics, a workaround for onscreen decapitations, and the character choice that Bethany can't make peace with.

SPOILERS for seasons 1-14!

We would love to hear from you!  You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com.  You can leave us an iTunes review.  Or you can comment on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast

Sep 30, 2019

In which we discuss the Venn diagram of hunting and teaching, the evolution of evil, and the mysterious interior of Bobby's refrigerator.

SPOILERS for seasons 1-14!

We would love to hear from you!  Email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com !  You can also leave us an iTunes review or join our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast

Sep 15, 2019

In which we discuss iodizing your enemies, our new friend Bicycle, and Castiel's "rusty" "people skills."  Also featured: your feedback on the highs and lows of season 5!

SPOILERS for seasons 1-14!

We would love to hear from you!  You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com.  You can leave us an iTunes review.  Or you can comment on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast

Aug 18, 2019

In which we discuss baby actors, jeans vs. khakis, pioneer parenting, and hunting as vocation.

SPOILERS for seasons 1-14!


We would love to hear from you!  You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com.  You can leave us an iTunes review.  Or you can comment on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast

Aug 3, 2019

Grandpa is up to some shady business!  Join us in discussing superhero girlfriends, the psychology of soullessness, our deep and abiding love for Cindy Sampson, and the transition into The Middle Seasons!  Also featured: the trope of Coming Back Wrong, our rankings of the seasons 1-5 finales, and a resurgence of Michelle Scorns Perfectly Normal Names.  SPOILERS for Game of Thrones, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Fullmetal Alchemist, in addition to seasons 1-14 of Supernatural. 

 

And a heads up: we lose reception on Bethany's mic in the last 12 minutes. :(  The sound still comes through, but we apologize for the quality.  It is fixed for next time!

 

We would love to hear from you!  You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com.  You can leave us an iTunes review.  Or you can comment on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast

Jul 18, 2019

"We were together.  I forget the rest." (Walt Whitman)

In which we discuss voice-over narration, the power of concrete objects, the mathematical probability that your teacher is a demon, the cynicism and hope of Bukowski, and the end of the Kripke era.  Also included: our highs and lows of season 5!

SPOILERS for seasons 1-14!

We would love to hear from you!  You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com.  You can leave us an iTunes review.  Or you can comment on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast

Jun 12, 2019

In which we discuss Emily Dickinson, the evolving use of hunters’ guns, the hazards of public transportation, and one of our favorite music cues of the series.

SPOILERS for seasons 1-14!

We would love to hear from you!  You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com.  You can leave us an iTunes review.  Or you can comment on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast

May 18, 2019

In which we discuss the Crowley Effect, unearned rage, and the origin of one of Sam’s most beloved nicknames.  SPOILERS for seasons 1-14!

We would love to hear from you!  You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com.  You can leave us an iTunes review.  Or you can comment on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast

May 4, 2019

Spring has sprung!  Enjoy the unintentional bird serenade in the background, as Special Guest David joins us to discuss American Gods, the best insult in the show, and what got this episode banned in India.  SPOILERS for American Gods, Battlestar Galactica, Avengers: Infinity War, and SPN seasons 1-14!

We would love to hear from you!  You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com.  You can leave us an iTunes review.  Or you can comment on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast

Apr 21, 2019

In which we discuss the two Adams, Castiel as an embodiment of Dean’s subconscious, and Enochian that Michelle can live with.

SPOILERS for seasons 1-14.  We would love to hear from you!  You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com.  You can leave us an iTunes review.  Or you can comment on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast

Apr 6, 2019

In which Michelle is still upset about Dark Side of the Moon!  Discussion includes the Grand Inquisitor, liquor laws, gendered demon deaths, and ex-boyfriends who show up at your front door.

SPOILERS for seasons 1-14.  We would love to hear from you!  You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com.  You can leave us an iTunes review.  Or you can comment on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast

Mar 23, 2019

In which we discuss literary precedents for traveling through the afterlife, the subjective interpretation of memory, and some of the most emotional scenes of the series.

SPOILERS for seasons 1-14.  We would love to hear from you!  You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com.  You can leave us an iTunes review.  Or you can comment on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast

Mar 10, 2019

In which we discuss male fridge-stuffing, the character alignment of Death, and the introduction of one of our favorite recurring characters.

SPOILERS for seasons 1-14.  We would love to hear from you!  You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com.  You can leave us an iTunes review.  Or you can comment on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast

Feb 10, 2019

In which we discuss salads and sleeves, the continuity of angel mindreading, the saddest burger in SPN history, and the things that we’re hungry for.

SPOILERS for seasons 1-14.  We would love to hear from you!  You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com.  You can leave us an iTunes review.  Or you can comment on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast 

Feb 5, 2019

In which we discuss angelic solfege, Sam's hypocritical contempt for mustaches, the inception of Team Free Will, and the importance of cups.

SPOILERS for seasons 1-14.  We would love to hear from you!  You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com.  You can leave us an iTunes review.  Or you can comment on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast

Jan 20, 2019

In which Michelle disdains banana daiquiris and all Crystals and Garys.  Discussion includes Draco Malfoy in the Half-Blood Prince, Spider-Man side quests, a pedagogical critique of Sam, and our speculations on why people hate this episode.

SPOILERS for seasons 1-14.  We would love to hear from you!  You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com.  You can leave us an iTunes review.  Or you can comment on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast

Jan 12, 2019

In which we discuss limitations as a luxury, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Dean’s childlike neuroses, Sam’s right to be angry, and callbacks to “Asylum” and “Free to Be You and Me.”

SPOILERS for seasons 1-14.  We would love to hear from you!  You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com.  You can leave us an iTunes review.  Or you can comment on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast

Jan 5, 2019

In which we discuss the Norse Ragnarok, Sam’s lip-pursing rebellion, and the Touched By An Angel/SPN crossover we never got.

SPOILERS for seasons 1-14.  We would love to hear from you!  You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com.  You can leave us an iTunes review.  Or you can comment on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast

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