12. The Tears of a Clown

Robbienatural is back and examining the sugar, spice, and everything nice Robbie Thompson brought to SPN to make Dean what we affectionately all The Most Dean. In this episode we'll cite episodes such as Time After Time, The Girl with the Dungeons and Dragons Tattoo, LARP and the Real Girl, and (the iconic) Goodbye Stranger. Tangents include: Chocolate cake secrets, lobotomy logistics, and the importance of Dirty Dancing. Transcripts available ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofthebookpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofthebookpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tumblr⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ This episode was hosted by Rachel ⁠⁠⁠⁠(@jewishdeanwinchester⁠⁠⁠⁠), Jen (⁠⁠⁠⁠@wigglebox⁠⁠⁠⁠), and Lydia (⁠@⁠⁠⁠hintsofhoney⁠)⁠⁠⁠ and edited by Emma (⁠⁠⁠⁠@greatcometcas⁠⁠). Laur (⁠⁠⁠⁠@devilsrolldicee⁠⁠⁠⁠) is our Social Media Manager. End of the Book Theme Song by Rachel Kaplan Created by the crew in the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Winchester Enthusiast Discord

Our Robbienatural series continues with a breakdown of the way Robbie Thompson used metanarratives, parallels, audience acknowledgement, and unexpected character mashups to play into (and against) expectations. Honestly, this could play into most of Robbie's episodes on SPN but we'll be focusing on First Born, No Place Like Home, Metafiction, and Don't Call Me Shurley. Tangents include: Which SPN cast member we unexpectedly know from DCOMs, what couple from Mean Girls Dean/Amara most remind us of, and why we miss The Winchesters. Transcripts available ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Follow us on Twitter ⁠⁠@endofthebookpod⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠@endofthebookpod⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠Tumblr⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ This episode was hosted by Rachel ⁠⁠(@jewishdeanwinchester⁠⁠), Jen (⁠⁠@wigglebox⁠⁠), and Lydia (⁠@⁠hintsofhoney⁠)⁠ and edited by Emma (⁠⁠@greatcometcas). Laur (⁠⁠@devilsrolldicee⁠⁠) is our Social Media Manager. End of the Book Theme Song by Rachel Kaplan Created by the crew in the ⁠⁠Winchester Enthusiast Discord

This episode we're thrilled to be joined by writer Nic Chatree Sridej, who worked in the writers room on The Winchesters and penned episode 1x08 "Hang Onto Your Life". In this conversation Lydia, Rachel, and Nic discuss finding your voice, the many roles that make up a writers room, and the different approaches to adaptation that Nic experienced working on projects like Starz' American Gods, Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender, and (of course) The Winchesters. Transcripts available ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Follow us on Twitter ⁠⁠@endofthebookpod⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠@endofthebookpod⁠⁠ Follow us on Tumblr ⁠@endofthebookpod⁠ This episode was hosted by Rachel ⁠⁠(@jewishdeanwinchester⁠⁠) and Lydia (⁠⁠@hintsofhoney⁠⁠) and produced by Paulina (⁠⁠@kineticpassion). Laur (⁠⁠@devilsrolldicee⁠⁠) is our Social Media Manager. End of the Book Theme Song by Rachel Kaplan Created by the crew in the ⁠⁠Winchester Enthusiast Discord

This week we begin our Robbienatural miniseries: a deep dive into Robbie Thompson's work on both Supernatural and The Winchesters and we're kicking things off with a look into the SPN episodes Slash Fiction, Bitten, Baby, and Safe House (or, as we call them, The Experimentals). Written by Robbie Thompson during his tenure on the flagship show, these episodes break format on SPN's established episode structure and offer viewers new insights and perspectives into the lives of Sam and Dean. We'll also be discussing how the storytelling techniques and literary devices on display in these episodes went on to inform our experiences with The Winchesters first (and only) season. Tangents include: Suspension of disbelief, Crowded Table(s), and Future Showrunners (Ryan Murphy DNI). Transcripts available ⁠here⁠ Follow us on Twitter ⁠@endofthebookpod⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠@endofthebookpod⁠ Follow us on ⁠Tumblr⁠ Check out our ⁠YouTube⁠ This episode was hosted by Rachel ⁠(@jewishdeanwinchester⁠), Jen (⁠@wigglebox⁠), and Lydia (⁠@hintsofhoney⁠) and produced by Paulina (⁠@kineticpassion⁠). Laur (⁠@devilsrolldicee⁠) is our Social Media Manager. End of the Book Theme Song by Rachel Kaplan Created by the crew in the ⁠Winchester Enthusiast Discord

We're back! We're back! And with something very special to entice you after our long hiatus. This episode we're talking to playwright and television writer Rachel Lynett, who worked in the writers room on The Winchesters and penned episode 1x09 "Cast Your Fate to the Wind". This interview was a joy to record as Rachel (our Rachel) and Lydia got to hear all about Rachel Lynett's transition from theatre to television, what the experience in the room was like, and what we would have liked to see beyond the prequel's fated first season. Plus: A look into what's ahead for the pod. Transcripts available ⁠here⁠ Follow us on Twitter ⁠@endofthebookpod⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠@endofthebookpod⁠ Follow us on Tumblr @endofthebookpod This episode was hosted by Rachel ⁠(@jewishdeanwinchester⁠) and Lydia (⁠@evergreencowboy⁠) and produced by Emma (⁠@greatcometcas⁠). Laur (⁠@devilsrolldicee⁠) is our Social Media Manager. End of the Book Theme Song by Rachel Kaplan Created by the crew in the ⁠Winchester Enthusiast Discord

Well, you're probably heard the news and now here we are to talk about it. The Winchesters may not be returning for a second season but we're still thankful to the cast and crew for bringing thirteen episodes to life. In this quick announcement we'll be talking about our reactions to the cancellation and the future of the pod and give a special welcome to our newest (and youngest) host. Thank to everyone who's joined us so far. New episodes of The End of the Book will return in September. Transcripts available ⁠here⁠ Follow us on Twitter ⁠@endofthebookpod⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠@endofthebookpod⁠ Follow us on ⁠Tumblr⁠ Check out our ⁠YouTube⁠ This episode was hosted by Rachel ⁠(@jewishdeanwinchester⁠), Jen (⁠@wigglebox⁠), and Lydia (⁠@hintsofhoney) and produced by Emma (⁠@greatcometcas)⁠. Laur (⁠@devilsrolldicee⁠) is our Social Media Manager. End of the Book Theme Song by Rachel Kaplan Created by the crew in the ⁠Winchester Enthusiast Discord

As we wrap up the first season of the Winchesters we also wrap up the first season of The Prequel at the End of the Book Podcast. This week join Rachel, Jen, and Lydia as they discuss the entire first season of The Winchesters, reflect on preseason theories, and explore ideas for the show in the future. Transcripts available here Follow us on Twitter @endofthebookpod Follow us on Instagram @endofthebookpod Follow us on Tumblr Check out our YouTube This episode was hosted by Rachel (@jewishdeanwinchester), Jen (@wigglebox), and Lydia (@hintsofhoney) and produced by Pearl Episode Outline by Laura Li (@laurathemezzo) Laur (@devilsrolldicee) is our Social Media Manager. End of the Book Theme Song by Rachel Kaplan Created by the crew in the Winchester Enthusiast Discord

Re-Released on March 14, 2023.  --- While all three of our fearless hosts have seen all fifteen seasons of Supernatural (aka SPN Prime aka The Mothership), some of them remember it a little better than others. This week, in lieu of a new episode  of The Winchesters to cover, Rachel and Jen quiz Lydia on everything that did and didn't happen on our favourite show.  New episodes of The Prequel at the End of the Book are released every Monday. Transcripts available here Notes on the use of Algonquin and Anishinaabe Mythology in SPN 1x02 Writing with Color BackStory Radio: The Mythology and Misrepresentation of the W*ndigo r/IndianCountry: Is the word “W*ndigo” meant to be censored or never spoken aloud? Classroom Cannibal: A Guide on how to Teach Ojibwe Spirituality Using the Windigo and Film, by Brady DeSanti --- Follow us on Twitter @endofthebookpod Follow us on Instagram @endofthebookpod Follow us on Tumblr Check out our YouTube This episode was hosted by Rachel (@jewishdeanwinchester), Jen (@wigglebox), and Courtney and produced by Pearl. Quiz curated by Amy (@smithiebird) and Laura Li (@laurathemezzo). Laur (@devilsrolldicee) is our Social Media Manager. End of the Book Theme Song by Rachel Kaplan Created by the crew in the Winchester Enthusiast Discord

Is it any surprise this episode is our longest yet? This week Rachel, Jen, and Lydia untangle what exactly happened in The Winchesters finale and how exactly they feel about it. Tangents include: Reontextualization, anachronistic needle drops, and waiting impatiently for a series renewal. Thank you so much to everyone who has joined us this season. It's been a ride. The Prequel at the End will be back on March 27. Transcripts available here Follow us on Twitter @endofthebookpod Follow us on Instagram @endofthebookpod Follow us on Tumblr Check out our YouTube This episode was hosted by Rachel (@jewishdeanwinchester), Jen (@wigglebox), and Lydia (@evergreencowboy) and produced by Paulina (@kineticpassion). Laur (@devilsrolldicee) is our Social Media Manager. End of the Book Theme Song by Rachel Kaplan Created by the crew in the Winchester Enthusiast Discord

This week Rachel, Jen, and Lyd get giddy over The Tears of a Clown and indulge in some heavy speculation about what's in store for the upcoming season finale. Tangents include: Clown Aesthetics, Jesus' whereabouts, and Angst Stubble. New episodes of The Prequel at the End of the Book are released every Monday. Transcripts available here Follow us on Twitter @endofthebookpod Follow us on Instagram @endofthebookpod Follow us on Tumblr Check out our YouTube This episode was hosted by Rachel (@jewishdeanwinchester), Jen (@wigglebox), and Lydia (@evergreencowboy) and produced by Emma (@greatcometcas). Episode Outline and Tears synopsis by Laura Li (@laurathemezzo) and Laur. Laur (@devilsrolldicee) is our Social Media Manager. End of the Book Theme Song by Rachel Kaplan Created by the crew in the Winchester Enthusiast Discord