Unabashed Book Snobbery

As timely as Walder Frey, Kylie and Julia return to chat about the fifth episode 1995 BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, where they actually manage to limit their ball-in-cup enthusiasm to 90 seconds.In this episode, Mary discovers patriarchy, Elizabeth is definitely not upset about anything in particular, Mr. Darcy buys Mrs. Lovett's meat pies, Kitty passes the potatoes, and Jane can think that, if it gives her comfort.

Kylie and Julia discuss the fourth episode 1995 BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, doing their best to ignore their posting schedule and Kylie's hyper-fixation with a tree. In this episode, Mr. Darcy brings the receipts, Lydia and Kitty are such a merry party, Jane shall be perfectly content, Elizabeth definitely isn't gold-digging, and something something iconic hot moment with a scuzzy pond.

Kylie and Julia are back after the same amount of time that passes within this third episode 1995 BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, and thus are not ashamed. It is thematically appropriate and just.In this episode, Charlotte makes some questionable life choices, Elizabeth and Wickham have no chill, Mr. Darcy brings his wingman, Anne de Bourgh is probably dying, and what is wrong with Mary King exactly?

Kylie and Julia return in a timely fashion to chat through the second episode of the 1995 BBC's adaptation of Pride & Prejudice. In this episode, Mr. Collins writes down future compliments, Mary sings very ill, Mr. Darcy would by no means suspend any pleasure of Lizzie's, and the really, really hot guy must be telling the truth!

 Kylie and Julia pivot to their second shared obsession: the 1995 BBC adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. The results are hyper efficient.In this episode, Mr. Bennet beats a joke into the ground, Kitty coughs for her own amusement, Sir William Lucas helps Caroline move in society, and for some reason Jane is the hot sister.

Julia, Kylie, Caroline, and Gretchen name their dragons, define antagonists, and wonder if they're secure in trusting House of the Dragon as they discuss the first season in full. Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full show notes.  Episode Breakdown0:00 - Intro3:15 - The adjective game & fandom engagement18:45 - HOTD tops itself/the ending25:20  - Missteps, favorites, and Matt Daemon29:40 - Avoid and evade, typical airbender tactics39:20 - Season structure51:30 - What's an antagonist?1:02:00 - Liberatory violence1:09:20  - Babes and MMD1:22:30 - The dagger of it all1:32:45 - Are we getting duped again?1:45:45 - Season 2 hopes and dreams1:56:20 - The Aemond of it all2:05:20 - Name your dragon! 

 Julia, Kylie, Caroline and Bo celebrate Emma D'Arcy stealing the show, while Vhagar fulfills her own Targ destiny in the House of the Dragon season finale, "The Black Queen."Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full episode notes.  Episode Breakdown:  0:00 - Intro, asks, recap, and Florida16:25 - Rhaenyra is practically perfect22:25 - The babe did come :(32:30 - Daemon's spousal support40:20 - Sweet gaming table44:30 - Fucking Otto53:15 - Daemon stans and a terrible ship1:04:05 - A good ship1:14:30 - Ask your doctor about Vermithor1:19:56 - Treat in Kamino1:28:35 - Julia reads from her Kobo1:33:20 - Vhagar makes Visenya proud1:42:15 - Kylie wants to rage-quit1:49:15 - Highlights/lowlights

Julia, Kylie, and Caroline get out their #girlboss mugs and smash through smallfolk to celebrate the first penultimate season episode for House of the Dragons, 'The Green Council'. Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full show notes. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Intro & episode recap12:05 - Struck down in his prime!21:33 - A zany search sequence31:42 - The princess in the tower41:22 - Aegonball50:10 - Defining 'closer to earth'55:15 - Feet info exchange1:06:25 - The plot carries Rhaenys this way!1:12:50 - Girlbossing the smallfolk to death1:38:30 - Highlights/lowlights & do we like this story? 

Julia, Kylie, and Caroline reunite with Musa for an awkward family dinner where they toast the 8th episode of House of the Dragon, "The Lord of the Tides". Musa agrees Targs are boring with the exception of one particular edgelord.Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full show notes.Episode Breakdown:0:00 - Introduction & recap22:10 - Julia wants to spoil Fire and Blood20:00 - Mullets and age-bending24:00 - Marie de' Medici and wall porn34:21 - The Alicent that was promised40:00 - Questionable online discourse57:47 - Musa hates boring Targs1:04:45 - Rhaenys needs to monologue her motivations1:13:00 - Stupid prophecy dagger is stupid1:20:15 - Helaena is thinkin' about bugs1:35:00 - Family dinner of fun1:46:10 - Julia reads from her Kobo1:53:53 - Dramatic irony happens!2:03:03 - Highlights/lowlights

Julia, Kylie, and Caroline strain their eyes to watch House of the Dragon episode 7, 'Driftmark' thanks to Miguel Sapochnik, and begin their own familial strife over Alicent's poo face.Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full show notes.Episode Breakdown:0:00 - Intro, asks, and recap12:25 - We're struggling, guys26:10 - Green burial practices35:55 - Miguel Sapochnik turns off the lights39:50 - Caroline ships RhaenyraxDaemon46:10 - Hiccup's first flight51:15 - Kid punching and kobos57:21 - Alicent monologues her motivations1:15:00 - Laenor shows up with Starbucks1:26:55 - We travel to the Fire Nation1:32:35 - Highlights/lowlights