Into the Arena: Hunger Games Podcast
By Holly and Emily
Into the Arena: Hunger Games PodcastApr 30, 2023
Episode 69 - The Hunger Games and Reality Television
Welcome back, tributes! This week, Emily and Holly are joined by THG king of the fandom, Jerry (@hg_fanboy)! Jerry (the only guest to ever to take part in our intro) is such an amazing friend and is so knowledgeable about media and reality tv. Dive in to Suzanne's inspiration for the books, and explore how the past and current existence of reality tv reflects the story of the most gruesome reality tv show, The Hunger Games.
Join us for Tribute Talk every Thursday evening at 6:30 PST/9:30 EST. We are only two months out from TBOSAS, so turn on notifications to know when we go live, share/announce new TBOSAS content, and discuss all news surrounding our most anticipated film!
Episode 68 - The Mastermind of THG? All About Plutarch Heavensbee
Welcome back, tributes! Emily and Holly are back with another highly requested character episode all about the Gamemaker and Rebel himself: Plutarch Heavensbee! This episode explores the ancient archivist, Plutarch, and theorizes the connections between the real life historian and the political leader in The Hunger Games! Does Plutarch get enough credit? Are his intentions good, bad, or both? How does TBOSAS tell us more about his character? Share your thoughts with us on our socials @Intothearenapodcast ! And join us live Thursdays at 6:30 PST/9:30 EST for Tribute Talk!
Episode 67 - Songbird or Snake? All About Lucy Gray Baird
Welcome back, tributes! This week Emily and Holly discuss TBOSAS's own District 12 victor, Lucy Gray Baird. We discuss our favorite moments, who is the songbird and who is the snake, and share what we are most looking forward to from Rachel Zegler's performance!
Congratulations to @mar1100 for winning the magenta copy of TBOSAS. DM us on Instagram to receive your book.
Be sure to check out our live podcast Tribute Talk on Thursdays at 6:30 PST/9:30 EST. Follow us on our socials @Intothearenapodcast for new events, giveaways, and more!
Episode 66 - Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Book Discussion with Gabby!
Welcome back, tributes! This week Emily and Holly are joined by their fabulous friend and Tribute Talk panelist, Gabby! We discuss the Barnes & Noble Q&A with Suzanne Collins and David Levithan.
Visit the video version of Episode 66 for a chance to win the NEW Barnes & Noble magenta paperback copy of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPjcun-Amlw
Be sure to check out our live podcast Tribute Talk on Thursdays at 6:30 PST/9:30 EST and join us this summer to read the books with the Scholastic Hunger Games book club!
Episode 65 - The Best Scenes of all Four HG Movies Pt. 2 (Our Own Personal Hunger Games) with Ronnie!
Welcome back, tributes! This week Emily and Holly are joined by their dear friend and Tribute Talk co-host, Ronnie to complete the task of finding the best Hunger Games movie scene of all time! Today, a victor is crowned!
To make it more fun and interactive, check out our social media @Intothearenapodcast (yes we have a Threads account now too) to work through the bracket yourself and share your thoughts with us!
What do you think about our top choice? What is your favorite scene from all the movies (so far)?
Be sure to check out our live podcast Tribute Talk on Thursdays at 6:30 PST/9:30 EST and join us this summer to read the books with the Scholastic Hunger Games book club!
Episode 64 - The Best Scenes of all Four HG Movies Pt. 1 (Our Own Personal Hunger Games) with Ronnie!
Welcome back, tributes! This week Emily and Holly are joined by their dear friend and Tribute Talk co-host, Ronnie.
This is one of the HARDEST episodes we have ever made because the three tributes have to decide from a pool of thirty favorite scenes across all four films, which scene is the BEST of all. To make it more fun and interactive, check out our social media @Intothearenapodcast (yes we have a Threads account now too) to work through the bracket yourself and share your thoughts with us!
Come back for part two where we crown our victor! Be sure to check out our live podcast Tribute Talk on Thursdays at 6:30 PST/9:30 EST and join us this summer to read the books with the Scholastic Hunger Games book club!
Episode 63 - The Capitol's Golden Boy
Welcome back, tributes! This week Emily and Holly discuss our most requested character episode! Who is he? He is the man, the myth, the victor, Finnick Odair!!! What are your favorite aspects of his character? Share with us on our social media @Intothearenapodcast ! Join us for Tribute Talk every Thursday live @ 6:30PM PST/9:30PM EST and follow us this summer for our Scholastic read along!n
Episode 62 - We NEED to talk about the Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes trailer
Welcome back, tributes! This week Emily and Holly discuss the first TBOSAS trailer! What are your thoughts on the trailer? Share them with us on our social media @Intothearenapodcast!
Episode 61 - Our Trip to the Ballad Trailer Launch Experience in Vegas!
Welcome back, tributes! This week Emily and Holly are joined by AJ (@thehungergamescollector) and Ronnie (@jabberjaysnet)! Lionsgate invited different Hunger Games creators to Las Vegas for a surprise release of TBOSAS trailer! We recap our time in Vegas and share the experience we had. If you want to hear our trailer reactions, listen to our four hour episode of Tribute Talk! Thank you to Lionsgate for this amazing experience! Share your thoughts on the trailer with us on our social media @intothearenapodcast!
Hunger Games Ballad merch: https://shop.lionsgate.com/collections/the-hunger-games-new-arrivals
Episode 60 - Ballad Teaser Trailer Predictions!
Welcome back, tributes! This week Emily and Holly discuss the upcoming Ballad teaser trailer, making predictions on time, what will be in it, and what won't make the cut. What scenes do you hope to see in the trailer? Share your thoughts with us on our social media @Intothearenapodcast! Join us for Tribute Talk every Thursday night at 6:30 PST/9:30 EST.
Episode 59 - Tier Ranking Hunger Games International Book Covers
Welcome back, tributes! This week Emily and Holly tier rank all of the Hunger Games book covers. Which are our favorites? Anniversary special editions? Minimalist covers? There are SO MANY unique covers from around the world! Let us know which covers are your favorites and if we missed any! Share your thoughts with us on our socials @Intothearenapodcast and join us LIVE for Tribute Talk Thursday nights at 6:30 PST/9:30 EST!
Complete your own Hunger Games book cover tier list: https://tiermaker.com/create/the-hunger-games-book-covers-15530121
Episode 58 - The Games of The Hunger Games (A Look at Theme Parks, Board Games, and Video Games)
Welcome back, tributes! This week Emily and Holly discuss the Hunger Games Theme Park in Motiongate Dubai and the different games that have been created following the franchise's success. Is it ethical to have a theme park and games? What are your thoughts on potential games and roleplays? Share your thoughts with us on our socials @Intothearenapodcast ! Join us for Tribute Talk Thursday nights at 6:30 PST/9:30 EST and a Hunger Games watch-along Saturday March 25 at 3PM EST!
Episode 57 - The Girl From District 7: Johanna Mason
Welcome back, tributes! This week Emily and Holly discuss Johanna Mason, our favorite tribute from District 7! We discuss Jena as Johanna, our favorite quotes from the books and movies, and even discuss what happens to her post epilogue. What are your thoughts on Johanna? Who do you want to hear us talk about next? Share your thoughts with us @Intothearenapodcast on our socials! Join us for Tribute Talk every Thursday at 6:30 PST/9:30 EST!
Episode 56 - Talking with Author of "A Place Called District 12" Dr. Thomas Paradis
Welcome back, tributes! This has to be one of our most interesting episodes to date! Emily and Holly sat down with Dr. Thomas Paradis, author of "A Place Called District 12" and professor of "Unpacking the Hunger Games" at Butler University. We discuss Ballad theories, musical instruments, and geography of Panem. Please check out the book, it is worth the read! Share your thoughts on this episode and more with us on our social media @Intothearenapodcast ! Join us for Tribute Talk every Thursday night; this week we will be discussing chapters seven and eight of Ballad!
Find Dr. Paradis's book here:
https://www.amazon.com/Place-Called-District-Appalachian-Geography/dp/1476687285
Episode 54 - The Many Maps of Panem
Welcome back, tributes! This week Emily and Holly discuss the many maps of Panem. How do you picture the Panem map looking? Where do certain districts belong? Do arenas exist within the districts? Share your thoughts with us on our social media @Intothearenapodcast! And join us Thursdays at 6:30PM PST/9PM EST for Tribute Talk!
Map #1: https://www.deviantart.com/firalcar/art/Panem-Districts-Map-179816027
Map #2: https://www.deviantart.com/nuttybeebtr/art/Map-of-Panem-203231954
Map #3 and #4: https://www.aimmyarrowshigh.com/post/4249603974
Map #5: https://www.fanpop.com/clubs/the-hunger-games/images/18114988/title/well-thought-out-map-panem-photo
Map #6: https://mudbloody.tumblr.com/image/21303927989
Map #7: https://www.reddit.com/r/Hungergames/comments/vhuvw/best_map_of_panem_ive_seen_yet/
Map #8: https://pixels.com/featured/vintage-map-of-panem-from-the-hunger-games-design-turnpike.html
Map #9: https://www.panempropaganda.com/panem-maps
Map #10: https://thehungergames.fandom.com/wiki/Panem?file=HungerGamesPanem.jpg
Map #12: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/fd/c8/29/fdc8296d963c11414c2b9662f2f3b737.jpg
Map #13: https://i.stack.imgur.com/NqL7D.jpg
Map #14: https://www.fandango.com/movie-news/exclusive-the-hunger-games-districts-of-panem-map-748599
Map #16: https://www.deviantart.com/peter-macpherson/art/Panem-Map-877925393
Episode 55 - The Villains of The Hunger Games
Welcome back, tributes! This week Emily and Holly discuss the villains in The Hunger Games series! We discuss Dr. Gaul, President Snow, and President Coin. Who is the worst of the three? Who would be the scariest in power? Thank you Lauren for this great episode recommendation! Share your thoughts with us on our socials @Intothearenapodcast! Join us Thursday nights at 6:30PM PST/9PM EST for Tribute Talk!
Which Hunger Games villain are you?? https://www.playbuzz.com/dianeselwyn10/which-hunger-games-villain-is-your-attitude-most-like
Episode 53 - Tier Ranking all of the Hunger Games Movie Posters
Welcome back, tributes! This week Emily and Holly are back in the year of Ballad, 2023! The two ladies discuss their ranking of all of the movie posters for the Hunger Games movies! To make your own tier list of the posters, check out this site: https://tiermaker.com/create/hunger-games-movie-posters-15530121 . Be sure to share with us on our social media @Intothearenapodcast! Join us for Tribute Talk every Monday night at 6PM PST/9PM EST!
Episode 52 - Favorite 'Mockingjay Part Two' Scenes
Welcome back, tributes! This week Emily and Holly discuss their favorite scenes from "Mockingjay Part Two"! We count down our top five scenes from the movie, comparing notes on our favorite (and potentially least favorite) moments. What are your favorite scenes in the movie? Share your thoughts with us on our social media @Intothearenapodcast!
Episode 51 - Traditions and Celebrations in Panem
Welcome back, tributes! This week Emily and Holly discuss different celebrations in Panem from Harvest Day to Parcel Day, weddings and funerals. We dissect what happens on those days and suggest other ideas as to what the citizens of Panem celebrate. Is there religion in Panem? Share your thoughts with us on our social media @Intothearenapodcast and join us every Monday night for Tribute Talk at 6PM PST/9PM EST!
Episode 50 - Our Second Quarter Quell, All About Haymitch
Welcome back, tributes! This week Emily and Holly discuss one of our favorite characters, Haymitch Abernathy! What are our favorite quotes, moments, and even least favorite moments? Do you ship Hayffie? Share your thoughts with us on our social media @Intothearenapodcast! Join us every Monday at 6PM PST/9PM EST for Tribute Talk where we discuss The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes news and are currently reading through Mockingjay! Thank you for supporting us for fifty episodes! And here is to fifty more!
Episode 49 - Favorite "Catching Fire" Scenes with Ronnie!
Welcome back, tributes! This week Emily and Holly are joined by their great friend and fellow Tribute Talk co-host, Ronnie, to discuss their favorite scenes from "Catching Fire"! We count down our top five scenes from the movie, comparing notes on our favorite (and potentially least favorite) moments. What are your favorite scenes in the movie? Share your thoughts with us on our social media @Intothearenapodcast! There is no Tribute Talk for Halloween, but join us for Tribute Talk again on November 6 to discuss Mockingjay and some Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes news!
Episode 48 - Talking with the Panem Archivist!
Welcome back, tributes! This week Emily and Holly had the chance to sit down with Bryan (@panem_archives) the fandom's archivist! We talk costume design, music creation in the fandom, archery, and Ballad! Learn all about costumes and costume design from Bryan! Also, where did the Hunger Games go wrong with Katniss's archery techniques? Bryan is an amazing human and we were so fortunate to talk with him. If you have any questions for Bryan, be sure to reach out and follow him on his Instagram @panem_archives! Share your thoughts on this episode with us on our social media @intothearenapodcast ! Prepare for our exciting 50th episode coming soon!
Join us for Tribute Talk every Monday night live @6PM PST/9PM EST on YouTube, and stream the episodes after wherever you get your podcasts!
Episode 47 - District 2's Golden Boy! All About Sejanus Plinth
Welcome back, tributes! This week Emily and Holly dive into a character analysis on Sejanus Plinth. Brought to you all the way from District 2, Sejanus is the perfect character to love and hate all at once! We discuss our favorite Sejanus moments, his worst decisions, and Josh's upcoming performance. What are your favorite parts of Sejanus? Why did Suzanne write his character in? Share your thoughts on this episode (especially any Sejanus opinions) with us on our social media @intothearenapodcast !
Join us for Tribute Talk every Monday night live @6PM PST/9PM EST on YouTube, and stream the episodes after wherever you get your podcasts!
Episode 46 - Favorite Scenes in "Mockingjay Part 1"
Welcome back, tributes! This week Emily and Holly discuss their favorite scenes from Mockingjay Part 1! We count down our top five scenes from the movie, comparing notes on our favorite (and potentially least favorite) moments. What are your favorite scenes in the movie? Share your thoughts with us on our social media @Intothearenapodcast! Join us for Tribute Talk on Monday nights where we are reading through Mockingjay with all of our friends!
Episode 45 - Who are the Careers?
Welcome back, tributes! This week Emily and Holly discuss the Careers. Who are they? What is their background? Which districts are included in the definition of a Career? Katniss refers to them as Careers, but what does the rest of Panem refer to them as? We talk about potential upbringings and academy training of the careers. What do you think the Careers do to prepare for the games? Share your thoughts with us on our social media accounts @Intothearenapodcast. Be sure to tune in to Tribute Talk/Mockingjay Monday live every Monday evening at 6PM PST/9PM EST or watch the recorded version after any time!
Episode 44 - TBOSAS News Update and Recap!
Welcome back, tributes! This week Emily and Holly recap all of the TBOSAS news from the past few months. We chat about the teaser trailer, the release date, cast names, behind the scene photos, and the Vanity Fair first look! We are so grateful to have so much content to discuss and we cannot wait to talk more Ballad! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to tune in to Tribute Talk/Mockingjay Monday live every Monday evening at 6PM PST/9PM EST or watch the recorded version after anytime! What are you most looking forward to with TBOSAS production? What is your favorite cast announcement thus far? How about your favorite BTS photos? Share your thoughts with us on our socials @Intothearenapodcast.
Episode 43 - Favorite Scenes in "The Hunger Games" Film
Welcome back, tributes! This week Emily and Holly go through their top five favorite scenes from The Hunger Games! Count down our favorites while we compare notes with each other. What are your favorite scenes in the movie? Share your thoughts with us on our social media @Intothearenapodcast! Join us for Tribute Talk on Monday nights. Starting August 15, we will be reading through Mockingjay starting off with chapters 1 and 2 at 6PM PST/9PM EST.
Episode 42 - Our Similiar "Hunger Games" Book Recommendations
Welcome back, tributes! This week, Emily and Holly share their recommendations of books that are similar to "The Hunger Games". Let's take a trip down memory lane to the early 2010's where the rise of "The Hunger Games" led to the creation of many...many....too many attempts at dystopian greatness following the series. The recommendations are split based on similar themes and plot lines they compare with "The Hunger Games". We loved creating this list for you and hope you enjoy the episode! Share your own book recommendations and thoughts on the episode with us on our social media @intothearenapodcast! Join us every Monday at 6PM PST/9PM EST for Tribute Talk.
Be aware of the 17/18+ audience required for reading: "The Long Walk", "The Road", "Tender is the Flesh", and "The Handmaid's Tale"
Episode 41 - Enneagram Types of Hunger Games Characters
Welcome back, tributes! This week, Emily and Holly debate the Enneagram types of the six main characters from The Hunger Games and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. We were so excited to talk about Katniss, Peeta, Gale, Snow, Lucy Gray, and Sejanus and their Enneagram types. Who is a textbook 3? Who is a textbook 8? Who does Emily think is type 1?
For more information on the Enneagram test/personality typing:
https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/
Join us for tribute talk, tomorrow at 6PM PST/9PM EST. We are so excited to celebrate the first official day of filming for The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes! Share your thoughts with us on our social media @Intothearenapodcast on Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and more!
Episode 40 - Fandom & Songwriting with Musical Artist Cherish Danae
Welcome back, tributes! This week we have a very special guest--our friend and singer/songwriter Cherish Danae! We talk all about writing fandom music and break down the lyrics of her Ballad inspired song 'Echo'! This is one you don't want to miss!
Stream Cherish's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/62xjr383vEgD2QSBLmHQTx
Follow Cherish on Instagram @cherishdanae @foreverjumpingthetl
Episode 39 - The Covey
Welcome back, tributes! This week Peggy Blue and Annabel Indigo discuss the Covey from The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes". Let's talk all about the 'flock' of our favorite band. We discuss their names, their backgrounds, and even question what happens to the Covey once Lucy Gray goes missing? Also, one of the Covey members makes it to Mockingjay! What is your Covey name? Share this and your thoughts with us on our social media: @intothearenapodcast!
Episode 38 - "Survivor" and The Hunger Games
Welcome back, tributes! This week we have a super fun episode for you brought to you from our good friends, Taylor and Chase! We discuss "Survivor" as an inspiration for our favorite trilogy! How does "The Hunger Games" compare to "Survivor"? Let's talk victors and all star seasons, a fight to the death and backstabbing, and more. How do we as audience members perpetuate competition and drama in reality televsion? We would like to thank our amazing guests for this week's discussion!
What are your thoughts on this episode? Be sure to follow us on our social media platforms (@intothearenapodcast) and join us for our weekly live show Tribute Talk every Monday @ 6PM PST/9 PM EST on YouTube!
Episode 37 - May the Odds Be Ever In Your Favor! Effie Trinket Character Analysis
Welcome back, tributes! This week Emily and Holly discuss one of the trilogy's most infamous characters, Effie Trinket. Join us for our discussion of our favorite Effie quotes, outfits, and moments. How does book Effie compare to movie Effie? What are our thoughts on Hayffie? Also, we will not rest until we find out who is Lucy Gray (could Effie Trinket be the first victor from District 12?). Share your thoughts on this episode (especially any Effie opinions) with us on our social media @intothearenapodcast !
Join us for Tribute Talk every Monday night live @6PM PST/9PM EST on YouTube, and stream the episodes after wherever you get your podcasts!
Episode 36 - Hunger Games in the College Classroom: A Chat with Dr. Camisha Russell
Welcome back, tributes! On this week's episode we had the honor of talking with Dr. Camisha Russell. Dr. Russell is an associate professor of philosophy at the University of Oregon, a professor of the course 'The Hunger Games and Social Philosophy". In the episode, we discuss how the trilogy can lead conversations on social theories and practices and reflect on current society and world situations. Dr. Russell discusses Katniss and care ethics, racial justice and inequality, and ethics in revolutionary practices. This episode is unlike any other we've had, and we were so grateful to have Dr. Russell on this episode. Please share your thoughts or any questions for Dr. Russell with us on our social media.
On a separate note, we have "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" movie news! The movie's release date was announced this week at CinemaCon; the film will be released to the U.S. on November 17, 2023! Join us for Tribute Talk to talk all about our plans to camp out at the premiere. You can also stream all of our Catching Fire discussions wherever you stream podcasts!
Here are some links to the sources Dr. Russell lists in her course:
Harlan County U.S.A documentary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074605/
The Hunger Games and Philosophy A Critique of Pure Treason: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/10776887-the-hunger-games-and-philosophy
Episode 35 - Our Picks for the Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes Soundtrack!
Welcome back tributes! This week we have another fun episode! We've been curating our Ballad playlists and are ready to share our picks--join us as we break down each track! Coryo having a mental breakdown to the tune of Kanye West's Fade? What's Sejanus' emo anthem? And why does every Billie Eilish song work so well? Head over to our YouTube channel to find our full playlists and have a listen! Don't forget to connect with us on social media @intothearenapodcast and share with us your own Ballad playlist picks!
Episode 34 - Recasting "The Hunger Games" in 2022
Welcome back, tributes! This week Emily and Holly re-cast the original "Hunger Games" movie with cast members from 2022. Everyone can agree that Tom Holland would be the best Peeta, just as much as everyone can agree that we NEED more representation in these films. The tributes discuss your picks for casting as well as their own. Who would you cast for the movie if it was being produced in 2022? Share your thoughts on our picks and your own picks with us on our social medias: @Intothearenapodcast on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Discord, and more!
Join us for Tribute Talk every Monday at 6PM PST/9 PM EST.
Episode 33 - How to be a Professional Fan with @TheHungerGamesCollector AJ France
Welcome back, tributes! This week Emily and Holly had the honor of chatting with the amazing AJ France, also known as, @thehungergamescollector! Join in for a fun chat all about being a fan, collecting merch, and starting a shop. Tell us all about your collections!
Join us on Mondays for Tribute Talk at 6PM PST/9PM EST. On March 23 we are hosting a ten year Hunger Games watchalong at 6PM PST/9PM EST!
AJ is a wonderful human and artist, be sure to check out their store: https://madeinpanem.wixsite.com/madeinpanem
and instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thehungergamescollector/
Episode 32 - Couture or Clown? Costumes in the Hunger Games Franchise
Welcome back, tributes! This week, Emily and Holly discuss costuming and wardrobe in the Hunger Games movies! From pink dogs to capes, there are hits and misses, so join us as we walk through all four movies. What are your favorite outfits and looks from the series? Or, even better, which costumes are your least favorite? Share your thoughts with us on our social medias: @Intothearenapodcast on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Discord, and more!
Join us on March 23 for our ten year "Hunger Games" watchalong!
Episode 31 - Lucy Gray is Greasy Sae?? Ballad Fan Theories!
Welcome back, tributes! Emily and Holly are back with new episodes for 2022! This episode, listen to us discuss your TBOSAS theories. Some are outlandish and some are crazy enough that they just may be true... Share your theories and thoughts on these theories with us on our social medias: @Intothearenapodcast on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Discord, and more!
For more information on The Hunger Games event with On Set Cinema:
https://www.myershousenc.com/onsetcinema
Tribute Talk:
https://youtu.be/7OxRR2cbeGI
We are so excited for this new year and new content made with and for you!
Episode 30 - 2021 Recap, Final Epsiode of 2021
Welcome back, tributes! This week's episode is one to conclude our first year on air. We are so thankful for your continued support and love in this fandom community. Emily and Holly discuss the audience's favorite episodes, the favorite episodes to make, and reminisce on the making of the podcast all the way from episode one. We are so excited to ring in the 2022 new year, hoping that it will be the year of Ballad! Stay tuned for new episodes in January of 2022, and we wish you a safe and fun holiday season!
So much love,
Holly and Emily
Episode 29 - What Happens After Mockingjay???
Welcome back, tributes! This week's relaxed episode is a discussion on our thoughts of what happens post-epilogue. Emily and Holly share their theories of everyone's favorites, Katniss, Peeta, Gale, and more! Do you think Gale would ever apologize or reach out to Katniss? Why did Mrs. Everdeen move away? Do Johanna and Haymitch ever find love? We can't forget our favorite one-shots. Share your theories, thoughts, and headcannons with us @Intothearenapodcast (on TikTok, Instagram, Youtube, and Facebook). Be sure to join us for Mockingjay Monday where we discuss chapters from "The Hunger Games" at 6PM PST/9PM EST on Instagram. Come celebrate with us on November 20 where we will do our "Mockingjay Part 2" watch-along with special guests and a GIVEAWAY!!!!!!! November trivia will take place on November 27 at 12 noon PST!
Episode 28 - Deleted Scenes from Mockingjay Parts 1 and 2
Welcome back, tributes! This week, the podcast is taken over by Dr. Gaul and Seneca Crane for our Halloween episode! Join us in wrapping up our deleted scenes series with the finale of Mockingjay part one and two. Were any of these scenes worth making it to the movie? Share your thoughts with us on the deleted scenes with us at @Intothearenapodcast (on TikTok, Instagram, Youtube, and Facebook). Be sure to join us for Mockingjay Monday where we discuss chapters from "The Hunger Games" at 6PM PST/9PM EST on Instagram. Come celebrate with us on November 20 where we will do our "Mockingjay Part 2" watch-along!
Episode 27 - Chatting with THE lovely MAIAH WYNNE
Welcome back, tributes! This has to be our most exciting episode to date. On this episode, Emily and Holly had the honor to sit down and chat with the fandom's favorite Lucy Gray Baird, Maiah Wynne. Maiah has awoken the Hunger Games fandom with her beautiful renditions of songs from the original Hunger Games trilogy as well as her portrayal of Lucy Gray in "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes". A bubbly, kindhearted woman, Maiah answers our fun rapid fire questions while also reflecting on questions from y'all (our most wonderful listeners). Sit down, relax, and enjoy this week's episode as much as we have! Share your thoughts with us at @Intothearenapodcast (on TikTok, Instagram, Youtube, and Facebook). Join us on October 23 for our October trivia on Instagram! And join us every Monday for our read along of The Hunger Games apart of Mockingjay Monday!
Episode 26 - "Hunger Games" as a Banned Book
Welcome back, tributes! This week apart of the ALA's Banned Book Week (September 26 - October 2, 2021), Emily and Holly discuss The Hunger Games Trilogy making the banned books list. How old were you when you first read the books? What age do you think is an appropriate age for readers to tackle the trilogy? Share with us at @Intothearenapodcast (on TikTok, Instagram, Youtube, and Facebook). Join us on October 23 for our October trivia on Instagram! And join us every Monday for our read along of The Hunger Games apart of Mockingjay Monday!
The articles included in this week's episode:
Schools Debate Educational Value of The Hunger Games
New Hampshire Parent Challenges The Hunger Games
OPINION: Parents must go to school to see what kids are taught
Episode 25 - Primrose MELLARK.........?!
Welcome back, tributes! This week Emily and Holly discuss one of the fandom's most beloved theories: is Primrose Everdeen the daughter of Mrs. Everdeen and Mr. Mellark? While this is just a theory, the fans have discussed it for over a decade, arguing that perhaps Peeta and Prim are half siblings! What are your thoughts? Share with us at @Intothearenapodcast (on TikTok, Instagram, Youtube, and Facebook). Join us on September 24 for a "Mockingjay Part 1" watch along on Instagram live! And stay tuned for Mockingjay Mondays to come back this September!
We would like to thank V. Arrow for their chapter on this in their book, The Panem Companion which you can check out here: https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Panem_Companion/6eyEAAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&printsec=frontcover
Episode 24 - Reacting to Bad Goodreads Reviews of "The Hunger Games"
Welcome back, tributes! This week Holly and Emily go into the deepest, darkest part of the internet... Goodreads! And by Goodreads we mean the (one-star-rated) section of reviews of "The Hunger Games". Trudge through the hate, the negativity, and the comments that essentially said "we read one chapter of the book" for this humorous episode. Join us on September 24 for a "Mockingjay Part 1" watch along on Instagram live! And stay tuned for Mockingjay Mondays to come back this September! Share your thoughts on the deleted scenes with us at @Intothearenapodcast (on TikTok, Instagram, Youtube, and Facebook).
Episode 23 - Deleted Scenes From "Catching Fire"
Welcome back, tributes! This week Emily and Holly discuss the (limited) deleted scenes from "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" movie. Why did we need to cut these scenes?? Why, Francis, why?? Let's take Finnick on a walk and dream of the cave scene that could have been. What scenes do you wish were included from the book in the movie? Also, there is huge "TBOSAS" news we need to catch up on! Join us on September 24 for a "Mockingjay Part 1" watch along on Instagram live! And stay tuned for Mockingjay Mondays to come back this September! Share your thoughts on the deleted scenes with us at @Intothearenapodcast (on TikTok, Instagram, Youtube, and Facebook).
Episode 22 - The Cave of Angst (Comparing the Book and Movie Cave Scene)
Welcome back, tributes! As requested from one of our amazing listeners, Taly, Emily and Holly dissect the cave scene, comparing the huge cut that was the translation from book to movie. We read fan comments and discuss your thoughts on the scene! As Emily says, the movie cave is the cave of angst, whereas the book scene will always hold a place deep in our hearts. What are your favorite moments from the cave scene? Do you like the book or movie cave scene more? Share your thoughts and episode discussions with us @Intothearenapodcast (on TikTok, Instagram, Youtube, and Facebook).
Episode 21 - Life as a 'Hunger Games' Hero (Our Interview with @hg_fanboy)!
Welcome back, tributes! This week's episode is one of our most exciting episodes! This week, Emily and Holly had the honor of chatting with a major icon in the Hunger Games fandom, Jerry, (A.K.A. @hg_fanboy on Instagram/Twitter). Jerry has been active in the fandom for nearly a decade, creating a safe and inclusive community for tributes to enjoy everything about Panem! We discuss some fun memories, fan favorite "Ballad" casting, and hear about Jerry's experiences in Atlanta and as press for Mockingjay Part 2!
Please check out all of his accounts here:
https://www.instagram.com/hg_fanboy/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/hg_fanboy?lang=en
Share your thoughts and episode discussions with us @Intothearenapodcast (on TikTok, Instagram, Youtube, and Facebook).
Episode 20 - Our Ballad Fancasting!
Welcome back, tributes! After concluding the 'Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' read along on Mockingjay Mondays, Emily and Holly deep dive into their fancasting for the upcoming film adaption. (Lionsgate, if you're reading this we are talking to you!) Holly swoons over half the cast while Emily picks out five billion options for someone to be cast as her boyfriend, Sejanus Plinth. Like always, share with us your thoughts on this week's episode. Likewise, share your 'Ballad' fancasts with us @Intothearenapodcast (on TikTok, Instagram, Youtube, and Facebook).