Nightlock Podcast: Episode 44

The Nightlock Podcast has released the 44th episode of their show.

Episode 44

Brand new segment testing our nature knowledge and how we would survive in the games is debuted. News story include a hint at a new trailer and coverage of the KCAs. Chapter 18 of Catching Fire is discussed, as always questions come up. Does Katniss' family really believe she is pregnant? Would people judge Katniss and Peeta for getting pregnant if they hadn't gotten "married" before? Have Peeta and Katniss mastered the art of deception? Can Peeta survive only using his wits? Do the Capitol citizens even think to question the Games or is it too ingrained to obey the Capitol? To end the show we connect the rebellion to a song, read some listener emails, and recommend a classic dystopian book.

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Nightlock Podcast: Episode 41 'Fatniss'

Episode 41 of the Nightlock Podcast is now available! You can listen to it here. 

Summary:
In this Valentine's Day episode we feature one of our favorite special segments, Hunger Games Dating Game, where we portray anonymous HG characters on a dating game show. We cover Catching Fire news as well as a few awards won in the fandom. During our discussion of Catching Fire Chapter 15, we are introduced to many new victors including Finnick. We analyze Katniss and Finnick's relationship. We question why Chaff didn't accept a prosthetic arm. Would Darius and Katniss had a romance if she hadn't been a tribute? Would Katniss and Peeta have ended up like all the other victors as a celebrity if only one of them had made it out of the arena alive? We feature a fanfiction that takes place on Katniss and Peeta's first date. To end the show we relate a romantic song to Finnick and Annie's relationship.

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Nightlock Podcast: Episode 38 'Bride To Be'

Episode 38 of the Nightlock Podcast is now available! You can listen to it here.

Summary:

We announce a giveaway for the Unofficial Hunger Games Cookbook (signed by all us hosts!), to enter just follow @NightlockPod and RT this tweet! News stories include Jennifer Lawrence's new titles, a new HG reality show knock off, more leaked photos and an actor portraying two characters. New segment relates Greek Mythology to HG, specifically Diana, the Roman Goddess of the Hunt. While discussing Chapter 12 of Catching Fire, we contemplate why Haymitch and Plutarch didn't let Katniss in on the rebellion plans. Are Capitol citizens naive and oblivious because they were raised believing the Capitol's propaganda? Do you think Gale is motivated to be a catalyst in the rebellion because that is the only chance he has at being with Katniss romantically? Did the Capitol come up with the idea for the tributes to be selected from previous victors in order to halt the rebellion or had it been planned for decades? Don't forget to enter the giveaway!

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Nightlock Podcast: Episode 38 'Bad Boy'

Episode 38 of the Nightlock Podcast is now available! You can listen to it here.

Episode 38: Bad Boy Summary:Report on 8 news stories including Suzanne Collins' new book, competition Catching Fire will face in theaters against other dystopian books, People's Choice Awards HG nominations, first look at Catching Fire filming, director confirmed for last 3 HG films, and the teaser trailer. In our chapter analysis we contemplate if Gale is the bad boy and Peeta is the golden boy. What defines a bad boy? What flaws does Peeta have? Is it more captivating to read a book with a character you can relate to or a character who is drastically different than you? If Katniss saw a fortune teller who informed her of Prim's fate would Katniss have still volunteered as a tribute?

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Nightlock Podcast Episode 35: Boring Blizzard

Episode 35 of the 'Nightlock Podcast has been released. You can listen to it here.

Episode 35: Boring Blizzard

News includes tons of leaked pictures of sets and actors. The focus is on Chapter 9 of Catching Fire where we bring up questions. Would Peeta made a better leader and mockingjay for the rebellion? Could Katniss have rallied District 12 to replicate District 8's uprising? Is Katniss a piece in someone else's game? Is it external forces or internal forces that cause Katniss to hurt others around her? We feature a FanFic on the perspective of Peeta when he goes back to "take care of" the girl that lit the fire in the 74th Games. We end the show with some listener feedback and a book recommendation.

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Nightlock Podcast 'Episode34': You Need Counseling

Episode 34 of the Nightlock Podcast has been released. You can listen to it here.

Episode 34: You Need CounsellingWe announce the nominations for PodCastAwards.com have started, please nominate Nightlock Podcast for the two categories Culture/Arts and General. Our new logo is revealed, along with an email subscription to stay updated with the show. News announcements include 3 more casting announcements which are probably the last. One of our most extensive chapter analysis on Chapter 8 of Catching Fire brings up many topics. Should the rebels killed Katniss as a martyr? Was Katniss a true leader? Why is the form of punishment so low-tech while in the districts it is high-tech? Would Katniss be open to counselling?

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Nightlock Podcast: 'Episode 33'

Episode 33 of the Nightlock Podcast has been released. You can watch it here.

Summary:
We announce the casting of Beetee and a contest from Lionsgate. We dicuss all the new paparazzi photos of the cast members in costume. We analyze Chapter 7 of Catching Fire and some questions arise. Would Katniss have ended up with Gale if she wasn't entered in the Hunger Games? What if Katniss died in the Hunger Games? If she did, would Peeta have resorted to drinking like Haymitch? If she did, would there have been an uprising? We feature a Fun. song and relate it to the Games. In our What if... segment we discuss how the story and fan demographics would be different if Katniss was a boy.

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Nightlock Podcast: 'Episode 29'

Episode 29 of the Nightlock Podcast has been uploaded. You can watch it here.

Episode 29: Too Little, Too Late
Major news stories including casting are announced. While discussing chapter 5 of Catching Fire a few different questions came up. Were Peeta, Katniss and Haymitch trying to protect Effie by not informing her of the killing in District 11? Does Katniss see Peeta as perfect, what are his flaws? Should Katniss and Haymitch kept Peeta in the loop? Is Effie justified in complaining how she is treated in District 11? Does Katniss realize how the marriage proposal effects Peeta? We read a snippet of a fanfic from Gale’s perspective. A Green Day song is featured. Listener emails brought up how Johanna’s name is pronounced, where District 12 and the Capitol are located.

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Nightlock Podcast 'Episode 26':

You can watch episode 26 of the nightlock podcast Here.

SUMMARY: This landmark episode focus on Chapter 3 of Catching Fire where questions arised. Would Katniss be different if she lived in the arena? Would Katniss have been weaker or stronger if her father was still alive? What type of mentor would Katniss be and how would it effect her emotionally? Would Catching Fire been better if it had an action packed start? The fan favorite segment, Dark Duels has a comeback with President Snow and Cinna fighting to the death. Listener emails are shared with insight on Francis Lawrence as the new director and celebrations in Panem.

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NightLock Podcast: Episode 25 'Quarter Quell'

Episode 25 of Nightlock Podcast has aired. You can listen here.

Summary:

This landmark episode focus on Chapter 3 of Catching Fire where questions airsed. Would Katniss be different if she lived in the arena? Would Katniss have been weaker or stronger if her father was still alive? What type of mentor would Katniss be and how would it effect her emotionally? Would Catching Fire been better if it had an action packed start? The fan favorite segment, Dark Duels has a comeback with President Snow and Cinna fighting to the death. Listener emails are shared with insight on Francis Lawrence as the new director and celebrations in Panem. 

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NightLock Podcast: Episode 24 'At Least Once'

Episode 23 of Nightlock Podcast has aired. You can listen here.

Summary:  We continue the show with analyzing Chapter 2 of Catching Fire, including if the books would ave been better if *SPOILER* either Katniss or Peeta died. Some news stories includes speculation of when the DVD will be released as well as what new record the movie broke and what major movie franchise it surpassed in order to get there. In our music segment we feature a Green Day song to relate to the controlling government. A newer segment, Real or Not Real, asks the question if Panem celebrates holidays.

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NightLock Podcast: Episode 23 'The Spark'

Episode 23 of Nightlock Podcast has aired. You can listen here.

Episode 23: The Spark

Nightlock Phase 2 is firing the show up by anaylzing the first chapter of Catching Fire. The big news story of the week is the replacement director for Gary Ross, so we discuss why he possible didn't return as well as what the new director will bring to the table. Hunger Games flim has broken more records. As usual we read your listenr feedback in our Mockin' Mail segment. We also play a segment of Sigh No More, by Mumford and Sons and discuss how it relates to the series.

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