No Sidekicks: A Magicians Podcast

Oct 18 2024 26 ep. 98 mins 6
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No Sidekicks is a rewatch podcast chronologically discussing SyFy’s “The Magicians” one episode at a time. Hosts Dara (she/her) and Olivia (they/she), will dive into the narrative and thematic elements of one of their favorite shows! We’ll have a lot of emotions and probably sing some little songs, too. To join the conversation, follow us at NoSidekicksPod on Instagram or email us at [email protected] All episodes produced by Cash Mullen. Listen to Fruut on spotify!

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Episode 213 - We Have Brought You Little Cakes

Oct 18 2024 133 mins  
The little cakes have arrived and with them, MANY consequences for our magicians. What will happen now that Julia's shade has returned? Will Penny recover from the poison room? Will Margo and Josh find Fen in the Fairy Realm? Will Alice and Quentin ever repair their relationship with themselves or the world? In addition to trying to save all of magic, is Eliot now the emotional c

Episode 212 - Ramifications

Sep 26 2024 110 mins  
Josh uses Hakuna Matata to his advantage; Eliot and Quentin hassle a Canadian for a clock; Julia trusts / needs Kady, and Penny and Sylvia find out the poison in Poison Room is literal. Liv and Dara are missing Fen and Margo plenty and have a LOT to say about the way Our Lady Underground is used in this episode. No Sidekicks is a rewatch podcast chronologically discussing SyFy

Episode 211 - The Rattening

Sep 05 2024 80 mins  
Quentin and Julia travel to the Underworld via Dragon (totally jealous), Penny and Kady invent inceptisex (could take it or leave it), Eliot gets cockblocked by everyone-in-Fillory-turning-into-rats (oof, no thanks!), and Margo finally reveals where Fen was taken (but was it worth it?!). Happy Rattening to all who celebrate <3 No Sidekicks is a rewatch podcast chronologically

Episode 210 - The Girl Who Told Time

Aug 15 2024 94 mins  
This episode has everybody. Eliot plans his wedding to King Idri, while keeping a watchful eye on Fen and Margo (who are totally not seeing people, what are you talking about??). Kady and Penny search for an overdue Library book, which has consequences much worse than your ordinary late fees. Quentin helps Julia find herself, but not before getting high with Josh. It wouldn'

Episode 209 - Lesser Evils

Jul 25 2024 109 mins  
It's the first (and hopefully not last) musical episode, baby! Tune in for Kady, Penny, and Julia's crimes, Quentin's attachment-to-Alice issues, and Margo and Eliot strategically spreading out the lines in a Les Misérables ensemble song. Your hosts are not responsible for any earworms you have after listening to this episode. ;) No Sidekicks is a rewatch podcast

Episode 208 - Word As Bond

Jul 04 2024 113 mins  
Ever hunt down a demi-god while your ex-girlfriend haunts your mind? Quentin has while trying to play it cool under the discerning eyes of Penny and Kady. Shadeless Julia is set loose on Fillory, and destroys an entire population of sentient trees. Margo steps up as High King Bambi while Eliot is in a coma. There's attachment issues, the creepy child trope, debilitating

Episode 207 - Plan B

Jun 13 2024 80 mins  
It's the bank heist, y'all! What better way to help your friend / enemy (depends on who you ask) access a magical abortion? No Sidekicks is a rewatch podcast chronologically discussing SyFy’s “The Magicians” one episode at a time. Hosts Dara (she/her) and Olivia (they/she), will dive into the narrative and thematic elements of one of their favorite shows! We’ll h

Episode 206 - The Cock Barrens

May 23 2024 105 mins  
Penny hunts moss, Benedict has an amazing work / life balance (who else could say no to Penny's request?) Q takes up interpretive dance, and Margo proves she's no virgin. Eliot doesn't know who to trust. Julia and Kady travel from Hoboken to Sacramento and back all in one day?!?! The writers create an entire character that only perpetuates fatphobia. Alice plays mean

Episode 205 - Cheat Day

May 02 2024 85 mins  
Eliot wears our favorite shirt; Quentin adjusts to life without magic; our new royals debate on how to best handle an assassination attempt while processing the fact that Fen is pregnant; Julia tries to get a routine procedure that is anything but routine; and as usual, Penny hates everything, but especially Mayakovsky: with all this stress, it's gotta be CHEAT DAY, right? N

Episode 204 - The Flying Forest

Apr 11 2024 90 mins  
Penny and Q spend the entire episode fighting, drunk, or stoned because they are soooo good at handling their feelings. Julia and Kady move up the relationship escalator and become Best Bitches - then work together to revive their mutual ex, Marina. Margo and Eliot's new titles cause a rift in their relationship as they try to navigate running a kingdom. Dopplebangers! Cent