Explore every episode of the podcast Lasers and Lockets Podcast
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| 83 Begin Again | 31 Mar 2026 | 00:08:17 | |
After a year-long hiatus, Lasers and Lockets is officially back behind the microphone. In this "explainer" episode, your host Lee dives into the evolution of the show, why the "strong female character" trope is getting an upgrade to "the messy female character," and a sneak peek at the massive watchlist for the upcoming season. In This Episode, We Discuss:
Lee’s Current Watchlist (Upcoming Episodes!):
Join the Conversation We want to hear from you!
Be kind to one another, stay nerdy and curious! | |||
| 82 Cozy Fantasy to Welcome Autumn | 23 Aug 2024 | 00:24:27 | |
Join Lee as she shares her first cozy short story and dives into why cozy fantasy is a great genre for strong and complex female characters. Episode hashtag: #laserslockets Books Discussed Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree The House Witch by Delemhach In the Company of Witches by Auralee Wallace Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers Series Discussed Warehouse 13 Eureka Xena: Warrior Princess | |||
| 73 Ms Marvel | 03 Aug 2022 | 00:15:13 | |
Grab your magical accessories and join Lee as she adventures into Ms. Marvel's colorful world! She'll discuss Kamala Khan and the rest of the excellent female representation in the series and the power of MCU's first Muslim superhero. Get your nerd on! Join our Community! https://discord.gg/rKsy3ruE9q Let’s Get Social! https://linktr.ee/lasersandlockets Theme and Bumpers composed by Lee Little in GarageBand. | |||
| 72 Not Another Princess | 13 Jul 2022 | 00:26:34 | |
Embark upon a Disney and Pixar quest with Lee as she explores her top 5 favorite Disney/Pixar films with strong female representation. From a magical house to Hawai'i to a D&D style quest and more, Lee's got you covered. Get your Disney-loving nerd on! Join our Community! https://discord.gg/rKsy3ruE9q Let’s Get Social! https://linktr.ee/lasersandlockets Theme and Bumpers composed by Lee Little in GarageBand. | |||
| 71 First Kill | 29 Jun 2022 | 00:22:01 | |
Of all the Netflix Originals to watch this summer, First Kill is fun, campy, and full of strong and complex female characters. Join Lee as she explores the monster-filled world of Juliette, Calliope "Cal", Talia, Margot, and Elinor. Get your vampire-loving nerd on! Join our Community! https://discord.gg/rKsy3ruE9q Let’s Get Social! https://linktr.ee/lasersandlockets Theme and Bumpers composed by Lee Little in GarageBand. | |||
| 70 What is a Strong Female Character? | 11 May 2022 | 00:19:43 | |
Prompted by a discussion she ran across on social media (I know, a rare discussion that wasn't a dumpster fire), Lee explores what traits she loves in strong female characters and why she's chosen to center her entire podcast around this topic. Get your nerd on! Join our Community! https://discord.gg/rKsy3ruE9q Let’s Get Social! https://linktr.ee/lasersandlockets Theme and Bumpers composed by Lee Little in GarageBand. | |||
| 69 Wylde Flowers | 13 Apr 2022 | 00:25:02 | |
In this magical episode, Lee explores the incredibly diverse video game Wylde Flowers. It's full of amazing representation, quirky, complex characters, rich storylines, and incredibly fun game mechanics. Get your nerd on! Join our Community! https://discord.gg/rKsy3ruE9qLet’s Get Social! https://linktr.ee/lasersandlockets Theme and Bumpers composed by Lee Little in GarageBand. | |||
| 68 No Tomorrow | 16 Mar 2022 | 00:20:23 | |
On this (hopefully) hopeful episode, join Lee in the alt-present as she explores the short-lived CW Series No Tomorrow starring the ever-charming Tori Anderson and why it might just be the series we all need right now. If you're loving our podcast, please take a moment to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts and consider sharing the podcast with your friends who are as passionate about strong female characters as we are! | |||
| 67 The Wheel of Time | 18 Feb 2022 | 00:32:58 | |
Get cozy and join Lee as she dives into the world of the Amazon Prime series The Wheel of Time and its incredibly captivating female characters. | |||
| 66 The Aes Sedai Have It | 28 Jan 2022 | 00:20:58 | |
On this Fangirl Friday edition of Lasers and Lockets, join Lee as she explores the shows and books she's currently loving (including Wheel of Time, Lost in Space, and more), as well as a lively discussion about books becoming tv series. Get your nerd on! Join the Community! https://linktr.ee/lasersandlockets | |||
| 65 Shadow & Bone | Six of Crows | 12 Jan 2022 | 00:22:05 | |
Join Lee as she dives into the world of Shadow & Bone and Six of Crows....well basically the Grishaverse. She'll have you in love with Inej, Nina, and Alina by the end of the episode. Get your Grishaverse-loving nerd on! Join our Community! https://linktr.ee/lasersandlockets Theme and Bumpers created by Lee Little in GarageBand | |||
| 64 Arcane | 29 Dec 2021 | 00:21:13 | |
A deep dive into the Netflix series Arcane and its incredibly complex and strong female characters. Let’s Get Social https://linktr.ee/lasersandlockets | |||
| 81 The Before Times: Silo | 24 Jul 2024 | 00:23:40 | |
Join Lee as she deep dives into the women of the Apple TV+ series Silo and the ways in which the female characters both divert from traditional sci fi archetypes and also perfectly match them at the same time. Join our Community! https://discord.gg/rKsy3ruE9q Let’s Get Social! https://linktr.ee/lasersandlockets Theme and Bumpers composed by Lee Little in GarageBand. | |||
| 63 That Escalated Quickly | 31 Oct 2021 | 00:12:00 | |
Join Lee as she explores her 8 favorite Halloween/spooky Sci-Fi and Fantasy tv series episodes to watch around the spooky season. Some will make the hair on the back of your neck stand up, others will just make you laugh. Get your spooky nerd on! Let's Get Social! https://linktr.ee/lasersandlockets Theme & Bumpers: Composed by Lee Little in GarageBand | |||
| 62 Fixer of my Heart: Raelle Collar | 06 Oct 2021 | 00:25:19 | |
Lee's back with a character exploration episode all about our favorite witchy fixer, Raelle Collar. Join her as she does a deep dive into this incredibly complex character, gushes about Taylor Hickson, and why Motherland: Fort Salem is such a powerful show. You'll also get an epiphany or two about why she loves Raelle more now than she did at the beginning of the series. Get your witchy nerd on! News! | |||
| 61 Cozy Nerdy Vibes | 22 Sep 2021 | 00:15:25 | |
In this autumnal-themed episode, Lee shares her recommendations for sci-fi and fantasy entertainment and books to get you in a cozy mood. Get your nerd on! | |||
| 60 Tiny Necro: Scylla Ramshorn | 08 Sep 2021 | 00:24:49 | |
In this character exploration episode, Lee takes a deep dive into Motherland: Fort Salem’s character, Scylla Ramshorn, and all her complex, messy, beautiful parts. You’ll also get a particularly deep question of the episode, and some excellent news about a new Lasers and Lockets feature: The Lasers and Lockets Communicator! Get your witchy nerd on! | |||
| 59 Everyone Welcome: Wynonna Earp Revisited | 18 Aug 2021 | 01:08:46 | |
In this very special Lasers and Lockets, Lee is joined by Kevin from The Tales of the Black Badge podcast and we do a deep dive into all things Wynonna Earp. Come for the twists and turns and laughs, and stay for the mushy love for this wonderful fandom and series. Get your demon detective nerd on! | |||
| 58 Minisode: Teenage Assassins, Army Witches, and Space Pirates, Oh My! | 21 Jul 2021 | 00:15:27 | |
In this minisode, Lee runs down the shows and entertainment she’s really loving right now including Motherland: Fort Salem, Shadow & Bone, and much more. Get your nerd on! | |||
| 57 Fate: The Winx Saga | 07 Jul 2021 | 00:24:43 | |
Run through the blue sparkly magic barrier and join Lee as she discusses Fate: The Winx Saga, the Netflix live-action mature reimagining of a Nickelodeon animated series Winx Club. She’ll discuss the Winx suite of fairies including Bloom, Stella, Terra, Musa, and Aisha, along with the beloved headmistress. Get your nerd on! | |||
| 56 Warehouse 13 Revisited | 09 Jun 2021 | 00:45:47 | |
In this episode, grab your Farnsworth and join Lee as she explores…or rather re-explores the women of Warehouse 13 including HG Wells, Myka Bering, Leena, Mrs. Irene Frederic, and Claudia Donovan. Does the series hold up after 12 years? Did Lee’s opinions change about the characters? You bet. Get your steampunk-loving nerd on! | |||
| 55 Book Club! Ready Player Two | 20 Apr 2021 | 00:25:57 | |
In this special live recording of Lasers and Lockets: Book Club Edition, Lee explores the Oasis with the characters from Ready Player Two. She dives into what she enjoyed about the book, what she wished it did better, and why she nearly rage-quit it a few times. Get your VR-loving nerd on! | |||
| 54 Lost Girl | 02 Apr 2021 | 00:49:08 | |
Grab a drink and a snack and join Lee at the Dal while she explores a world hidden from humans…the world of Lost Girl, the groundbreaking Canadian TV series. She dives into Bo, Tamsin, Lauren, and Kenzi, and explores why this series is so powerful and why it still matters today. Get your fae-loving nerd on! | |||
| 80 In This Life...And the Past Life: Destined With You | 13 Dec 2023 | 00:17:14 | |
Dive into the world of irresistible romance, past lives, and revenge with our latest podcast episode on "Destined with You"! Join us as we join Hong-Jo on her sometimes humorous, sometimes devastating journey, caught in a web of love spells, creepy curses, and the mysteries of past lives. Get your nerd on! Join the Conversation https://linktr.ee/lasersandlockets | |||
| 53 Dickinson | 12 Mar 2021 | 00:31:27 | |
In this delightfully historic episode, join Lee as she drops into the Apple TV+ comedy series, Dickinson. Grab your petticoats and follow along as Lee explores Emily Dickinson, Sue, Vinnie, and Emily’s mother…also named Emily. Get your poetry-loving nerd on! | |||
| 52 Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist | 26 Feb 2021 | 00:22:13 | |
In this magically musical episode, Lee dives into Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and its lead character, Zoey Clarke. You’ll get plenty of side tangents, nerdy news, and much, much more. Get your musical-mystery-loving nerd on! | |||
| 51 The Lost World | 12 Feb 2021 | 00:25:08 | |
In this retro review and exploration, Lee dives into The Lost World, a 1999 TV series loosely based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s book by the same name. She explores its female leads: Marguerite Krux, Veronica Layton, and Finn, and why she still feels it’s worth a rewatch in 2021. Get your dinosaur-loving nerd on! | |||
| 50 Year of Heck | 30 Dec 2020 | 00:11:13 | |
In this special 50th episode of Lasers and Lockets, Lee runs down her favorite series of 2020, her favorite character, and some exciting news about the 2021 season of Lasers and Lockets! Get your sci-fi and fantasy-loving nerd on! | |||
| 49 Minisode: I Will Not Treat Her Like a Villain | 05 Nov 2020 | 00:10:54 | |
In this minisode, Lee explores what shows she's currently enjoying and is deeply curious to know what sci-fi and fantasy shows you're currently enjoying too! | |||
| 48 DC’s Stargirl | 30 Sep 2020 | 00:18:50 | |
In this teen-tastic superhero episode, Lee adventures through small-town America with DC’s Stargirl. She explores Courtney, Yolanda, and Beth, 3 of the members of the new teenaged Justice Society of America. She also gushes briefly about Motherland: Fort Salem gives you a tryptic of nerdy news and gives you a fun question of the episode. Get your nerd on! | |||
| 47 Eureka | 09 Sep 2020 | 00:17:05 | |
In an episode that would make Einstein feel at home, join Lee as she explores the world of Eureka and its awesome female characters: Jo, Zoe, and Allison. You’ll also get some nerdy news, your question of the episode, and much more science goodness! Get your nerd on! | |||
| 46 Minisode: Deja View | 12 Aug 2020 | 00:12:18 | |
In this punny minisode, Lee explores her 5 favorite books, TV series, and films to re-watch. You’ll hear about wizards, Farnsworths, spaceships, demon hunters, and so much more. You’ll also get your nerdy news, an episode question, and after-episode bloopers too. Get your nerd on! | |||
| 45 Motherland: Fort Salem | 22 Jul 2020 | 00:18:29 | |
In this alt-present episode, Lee dives into the world of Freeform’s Motherland: Fort Salem. Join her as she explores the incredibly complex and unique characters Tally, Raelle, Abigail, and Scylla. You’ll also get your nerdy news and your question of the episode. Get your witchy nerd on! | |||
| 44 Vagrant Queen | 09 Jul 2020 | 00:16:54 | |
In this very special episode, Lee takes the opportunity to elevate and celebrate strong and complex Black female characters in science fiction and fantasy entertainment. She dives into Vagrant Queen, a series that is doing an excellent job with representation. She also provides some resources and highlights other Women of Color in the genre. You’ll get your nerdy news and a challenge in this episode. Get your nerd on! | |||
| 79 Wednesday | 24 Nov 2023 | 00:20:40 | |
Hop in! We're heading to Nevermore--the eerie school of supernatural misfits--with the morbid and endearing Wednesday Addams and Netflix's series Wednesday.From Wednesday to Enid to Bianca and even Marilyn Thornhill, we're diving into why this series is so captivating and its strong and complicated female characters. Join the Conversation! https://linktr.ee/lasersandlockets | |||
| 43 Utopia Falls | 27 May 2020 | 00:16:57 | |
In this dance-happy episode, Lee explores the fascinating world of Utopia Falls and its strong female presence with Aliyah 5, Authority Phydra (spoiler alerts: we don’t like her even a little bit), Brooklyn 2, and Sage 5. Grab your sonic disruptors and join us at the wall. Oh, and you’ll also get your nerdy news and episode question. Get your nerd on! | |||
| 42 Book Club: The Wee Free Men | 06 May 2020 | 00:18:42 | |
In this special book club edition of Lasers and Lockets, Lee explores The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett. She dives into the funny and complex character of Tiffany Aching and her adventures with The Feegles in this book. She also shares the first of the discussion questions to kick-start the book club discussion on our Goodreads group. Get your nerd on! | |||
| 41 Such an Unnecessary Noise! | 22 Apr 2020 | 00:11:18 | |
In this informally random episode, Lee discusses what she’s loving on tv right now including Vagrant Queen and Utopia Falls, along with some other nerdy tidbits. You’ll also get some episode questions and an update on the Lasers and Lockets Book Club. Get your nerd on! | |||
| 40 The Shannara Chronicles | 08 Apr 2020 | 00:13:50 | |
In this fantastical episode, Lee explores the post-apocalyptic world of the MTV series The Shannara Chronicles. She’ll dive into the lives of Amberle, Eretria, and Lyria and explore what makes them such interesting characters worth a watch. You’ll also get some nerdy news and your episode question, gentle listeners. Get your magic-loving nerd on! | |||
| 39 Timeless | 25 Mar 2020 | 00:14:08 | |
In this timely episode (get it? timely? haha!), Lee explores the short-lived series Timeless. She discusses the intrepid Lucy Preston, along with Agent Christopher and Jiya. She also starts up the first book in the Lasers & Lockets Book Club. Don’t worry, you’ll also get your question of the episode. Get your time-traveling nerd on! | |||
| 38 To All The Women I’ve Loved Before | 11 Mar 2020 | 00:22:08 | |
In this very special episode, Lee explores her Top 10 list of female characters who’ve had the greatest influence on her over the past 10 years. She also takes a moment to share why she loves podcasting, your Question of the Episode, and so much more. | |||
| 37 Nancy Drew | 26 Feb 2020 | 00:18:07 | |
In this episode, Lee explores the CW series, Nancy Drew. She discusses some interesting tidbits about the book series in comparison to the tv series, explores Nancy, Bess, and George, and explains why she is encouraging you to give the series a chance. You’ll also get your question of the episode, nerdy news, and much more. Get your nerd on! | |||
| 36 Dark Matter | 12 Feb 2020 | 00:24:12 | |
In this space-tastic episode, Lee dives into the world of the SyFy series Dark Matter and explores Two, Five, and Android. You’ll also get your nerdy news for the water cooler and your question of the episode. Get your nerd on! | |||
| 35 Minisode: Earl Grey Never Fails | 29 Jan 2020 | 00:15:02 | |
In this minisode, come for the random mind dump of Lee’s current tv series she’s enjoying, stay for the nerdy nostalgia, episode questions, and ALL the feels. Get your nerd on! | |||
| 34 Legacies | 15 Jan 2020 | 00:16:48 | |
In the first episode of 2020, Lee dives into Legacies on the CW network and its incredibly complex (also messy) female characters Hope, Lizzie, and Josie. You’ll also get some nerdy news and your question of the episode. Get your nerd on! | |||
| 78 My Holo Love | 08 Nov 2023 | 00:17:45 | |
In Lee's first ever Korean Drama episode, we're dropping into futuristic present South Korea with the Netflix-produced My Holo Love (literal: I Holo You) and exploring Han So-yeon, a young woman suffering from face blindness, Ko Yoo-jin, the powerful CEO of an AI tech company, and what makes this sci-fi K-Drama such a delight to watch. Get your nerd on! Connect with Us! https://linktr.ee/lasersandlockets | |||
| 33 Super Princesses | 11 Dec 2019 | 00:16:12 | |
In this magical and random episode, Lee explores 5 favorite Disney Princesses and what superpowers she thinks they’d have if they had superpowers. You’ll also get your random nerdy news, puns, and question of the episode, gentle listeners. | |||
| 32 Legends of Tomorrow | 20 Nov 2019 | 00:22:28 | |
In this legen-wait for it-dary episode of Lasers and Lockets, Lee explores the time-traveling world of CW’s Legends of Tomorrow with its incredibly complex and fun group of female characters. Lee dives into discussing the leading women including Amaya, Mona, Nora, Charlie, Zari, Ava, and Sara. You’ll also get your nerdy news and question of the episode. Hop on the Waverider and get your nerd on! | |||
| 31 Minisode: Batwoman Stole My Heart | 23 Oct 2019 | 00:07:52 | |
In this minisode, your friendly neighborhood host runs down what she’s really enjoying in the Fall 2019 TV lineup and what she’s looking forward to. | |||
| 30 Colony | 09 Oct 2019 | 00:15:58 | |
In this episode, Lee explores the eerie alt-present world of Colony and dives into its 3 lead female characters: Maddie, Katie, and Jennifer. She discusses the importance of fictional characters in developing empathy, morality, and understanding of people different from ourselves. You’ll also get a bit of nerdy news and your question of the episode, gentle listener. Get your nerd on! | |||