Ranked #1
#055: Alicia Alarcón and Julio Olmedo in Episodes 1-2 of Gran Hotel (TV 2011) “I see something shiny!”
#055: Alicia Alarcón and Julio Olmedo in Episodes 1-2 of Gran Hotel (TV 2011) “I see something shiny!”
Description Join us as we discuss Alicia Alarcón and Julio Olmedo from the Spanish television drama Grand Hotel. A murde... Read more
12 Jan 2016
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1hr 6mins
Ranked #2
#020: Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (Novel 2008) “May the odds be ever in your favor!”
#020: Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (Novel 2008) “May the odds be ever in your favor!”
This week Todd and Joe hunt down the motivations of Katniss Everdeen, from Suzanne Collins’ 2008 novel The Hunger Games.... Read more
12 May 2015
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1hr 1min
Ranked #3
#009: Esperanza Cordero in The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros (Novel 1984) “In English my name means hope.”
#009: Esperanza Cordero in The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros (Novel 1984) “In English my name means hope.”
In the ninth episode of The Protagonist Podcast, Todd and Joe tackle a classic of Latina literature as they discuss Espe... Read more
24 Feb 2015
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1hr 10mins
Ranked #4
Protagonist Podcast #270: Emma Woodhouse from Emma (novel 1815) “If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more.”
Protagonist Podcast #270: Emma Woodhouse from Emma (novel 1815) “If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more.”
DescriptionReturning guest Virginia McAlister joins Joe to talk about one of Jane Austen’s classic novels, Emma. Topics ... Read more
17 Feb 2020
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53mins
Ranked #5
Protagonist Podcast #233: Edmond Dantes in The Count of Monte Cristo (novel 1844) “How did I escape? With difficulty. How did I plan this moment? With pleasure.”
Protagonist Podcast #233: Edmond Dantes in The Count of Monte Cristo (novel 1844) “How did I escape? With difficulty. How did I plan this moment? With pleasure.”
https://www.kobo.com/ww/en/ebook/the-count-of-monte-cristo-238 Description Returning guest Charly Kuecks is back to disc... Read more
4 Jun 2019
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1hr 8mins
Ranked #6
#031: Catherine and Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë (Novel 1847) “Whatever our souls are made of …”
#031: Catherine and Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë (Novel 1847) “Whatever our souls are made of …”
Description This week, Todd and Joe tackle a classic of Gothic Romantic literature as they discuss Emily Bronte’s Wuther... Read more
28 Jul 2015
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56mins
Ranked #7
The Protagonist Podcast #120: Leslie Knope and Ron Swanson in Parks and Rec (TV 2009-15) “You had me at meat tornado.”
The Protagonist Podcast #120: Leslie Knope and Ron Swanson in Parks and Rec (TV 2009-15) “You had me at meat tornado.”
120: Leslie Knope and Ron Swanson in Parks and Rec (TV 2009-15) “You had me at meat tornado.” Description Todd and Joe t... Read more
4 Apr 2017
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1hr 13mins
Ranked #8
Protagonist Podcast #269: Harvey Specter and Mike Ross from Suits (TV 2011) “You’re afraid you might have to admit you’re not as smart as you think you are.”
Protagonist Podcast #269: Harvey Specter and Mike Ross from Suits (TV 2011) “You’re afraid you might have to admit you’re not as smart as you think you are.”
DescriptionJoe is joined by special guest George Tsakiridis to discuss Harvey Specter and Mike Ross from the television ... Read more
10 Feb 2020
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1hr 1min
Ranked #9
The Protagonist Podcast #143: Flavia de Luce in The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie (Novel 2009) “I was me, I was Flavia. And I loved myself, even if no one else did.”
The Protagonist Podcast #143: Flavia de Luce in The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie (Novel 2009) “I was me, I was Flavia. And I loved myself, even if no one else did.”
Description Joe and Todd talk about Flavia de Luce from the novel The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley... Read more
12 Sep 2017
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1hr 2mins
Ranked #10
#106: Pi Patel in Life of Pi (Novel 2001) “Only fear can defeat life.”
#106: Pi Patel in Life of Pi (Novel 2001) “Only fear can defeat life.”
Description Joe and Todd are joined by special guest Alana Howlett to discuss the novel Life of Pi. They talk about beli... Read more
27 Dec 2016
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1hr 10mins
Ranked #11
#021: Lucy Ricardo in “Lucy Does a TV Commercial” Season 01 Episode 30 of I Love Lucy (TV 1952) “Hello friends! I’m your Vitameatavegamin girl.”
#021: Lucy Ricardo in “Lucy Does a TV Commercial” Season 01 Episode 30 of I Love Lucy (TV 1952) “Hello friends! I’m your Vitameatavegamin girl.”
Joe and Todd tackle a television classic as they discuss Lucy Ricardo from I Love Lucy. “Lucy Does a TV Commercial” is o... Read more
19 May 2015
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51mins
Ranked #12
#109: Jonas in The Giver by Lois Lowry (Novel 1993) “Memories need to be shared.”
#109: Jonas in The Giver by Lois Lowry (Novel 1993) “Memories need to be shared.”
Description Todd and Joe talk about Jonas from the Lois Lowry novel The Giver. They talk about what doesn’t work for the... Read more
17 Jan 2017
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1hr 7mins
Ranked #13
The Protagonist Podcast #197: The Entire Cast in Lark Rise to Candleford S03E03 (TV 2010) “Turbulent spirits can come in many guises.”
The Protagonist Podcast #197: The Entire Cast in Lark Rise to Candleford S03E03 (TV 2010) “Turbulent spirits can come in many guises.”
Description This week, Todd and Joe are talking about the cast from Lark Rise to Candleford. They discuss periods of tra... Read more
25 Sep 2018
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1hr 15mins
Ranked #14
#083: Calvin and Hobbes in Calvin and Hobbes (Comic 1985-1995) “Let’s go exploring.”
#083: Calvin and Hobbes in Calvin and Hobbes (Comic 1985-1995) “Let’s go exploring.”
Description This week, We’re talking about Calvin and Hobbes from the brilliant comic strip by Bill Watterson. Topics of... Read more
26 Jul 2016
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1hr 14mins
Ranked #15
The Protagonist Podcast #183: Don Lockwood, Kathy Selden, and Cosmo Brown in Singin’ in the Rain (Film 1952) “Dignity. Always dignity.”
The Protagonist Podcast #183: Don Lockwood, Kathy Selden, and Cosmo Brown in Singin’ in the Rain (Film 1952) “Dignity. Always dignity.”
Description This week Todd and Joe are joined by special guest Nik English to talk about Don Lockwood, Kathy Selden, and... Read more
19 Jun 2018
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1hr 21mins
Ranked #16
The Protagonist Podcast #136: Chuck Bartowski in Chuck (TV 2007) “Chuck is the computer.”
The Protagonist Podcast #136: Chuck Bartowski in Chuck (TV 2007) “Chuck is the computer.”
Description Joe and Todd talk about Chuck Bartowski from the TV show Chuck. They discuss the spy genre, issues of techno... Read more
25 Jul 2017
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1hr 10mins
Ranked #17
#094: Eleven in Stranger Things (TV 2016) “Mouth breather.”
#094: Eleven in Stranger Things (TV 2016) “Mouth breather.”
Description Join Todd and Joe as they discuss the creepy Netflix phenomenon, Stranger Things. Support the Show SUPPORT ... Read more
12 Oct 2016
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1hr 20mins
Ranked #18
#088: The Joker in The Dark Knight (Film 2008) “Why so serious?”
#088: The Joker in The Dark Knight (Film 2008) “Why so serious?”
Description This week, Todd, Joe, and special guest Henry Darowski talk about The Joker from the 2008 film The Dark Knig... Read more
30 Aug 2016
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1hr 13mins
Ranked #19
The Protagonist Podcast #131: Myfanwy Thomas in The Rook by Daniel O’Malley (Novel 2012) “Dear You, The body you are wearing used to be mine.”
The Protagonist Podcast #131: Myfanwy Thomas in The Rook by Daniel O’Malley (Novel 2012) “Dear You, The body you are wearing used to be mine.”
Description This week Todd and Joe discuss Myfanwy Thomas from Daniel O’Malley’s hilarious 2012 supernatural thriller Th... Read more
21 Jun 2017
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1hr 14mins
Ranked #20
Protagonist Podcast #223: Eleanor Shellstrop in The Good Place (TV 2016) “Welcome. Everything is fine.”
Protagonist Podcast #223: Eleanor Shellstrop in The Good Place (TV 2016) “Welcome. Everything is fine.”
https://www.episodate.com/tv-show/the-good-place Description First time guest Charly Kuecks joins Joe to discuss Eleanor... Read more
26 Mar 2019
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1hr 15mins