Explore every episode of the podcast Physical Kids Weekly: A Magicians Podcast

Dominic Burgess joins the girls to talk about cake, landing his dream job on "Star Trek," his cats, and all things Magicians.

In this 2-hour conversation, we talk to showrunners Sera Gamble, John McNamara, and Henry Alonso Myers about Season 5, the series finale, and making televised magic. #TheMagicians

It's double trouble on Physical Kids Weekly! Actor Keegan Connor Tracy (Professor Lipson) and writer Hillary Benefiel join us to break down Episode 505, "Apocalypse? Now?!" and Episode 506, "Oops...I Did It Again."

Clara and Dani go solo as they break down Episode 504, "Magicians Anonymous," written by John McNamara and directed by Geeta Patel. In a podcast that's almost as wacky as the episode itself, Dani teases her theory about the Dark King, Clara sings an ode to The Binder, and both girls coo over the friendship that's developing between Alice and Julia.

Hale Appleman and Olivia Taylor Dudley join us to talk about Episode 503, "The Mountain of Ghosts," and the catharsis of speaking your truth. Special Guests: Hale Appleman and Olivia Taylor Dudley.

The girls go solo to talk about time bees, golems, and sleeper agents in Episode 502, "The Wrath of the Time Bees." Things are heating up in Kady's storyline, while Alice reaps the consequences of the "something crazy" she did in the premiere -- and starts to heal in the process.

It's the Season 5 premiere of #TheMagicians, and Clara and Dani are back to help you get through it. We talk to writer Henry Alonso Myers about everything from grieving Quentin to the title card to the promise of apocalypse to come. Special Guest: Henry Alonso Myers.

Twitter's Spooky Spice joins us to break down the Season 5 trailer. From grief to camping trips to...a kraken?!...we cover all that excites us (and scares us) about the upcoming season of "The Magicians."

Lilah Sturges and Lev Grossman join the girls to talk about the newly released graphic novel based on the first Magicians book -- and told from Alice's point of view. Plus, we announce the winners of the #MagiciansReachOut raffle and thank everyone who participated. Sorry ahead of time if Clara butchered your name. Transcript: http://www.filloryandfurther.com/PKW/transcripts/413c-alice-story-special.html Special Guests: Lev Grossman and Lilah Sturges.

Margot Ready joins PKW to talk all things production design, from the inspiration behind the look of the different sets and worlds in the show to the collaborative nature of her work to how she got her start in TV after getting a degree in architecture. Plus, she shares insights into visual storytelling elements in two of our favorite episodes: Season 3's "A Life in the Day" and Season 4's "A Timeline and Place." Special Guest: Margot Ready.

In this vulnerable and emotional conversation, Lev Grossman and Olivia Taylor Dudley join Clara and Dani to process the finale. Special Guests: Lev Grossman and Olivia Taylor Dudley.

Jade Tailor joins Dani and Clara in discussing Episode 412, "The Secret Sea," depression, and accepting the world as it is. Things get personal when we start to talk about the drowned garden, and we all share what the show, the books, and the community surrounding "The Magicians" has meant to us. There are book spoilers in the episode breakdown, especially when we start to share our personal stories, but we've purposely kept them out of our interview with Jade. If you want to avoid them, skip from the end of the interview (where there's a spoiler warning) to 01:17:18. Special Guest: Jade Tailor.

This episode is a love letter: to the cast, the crews, the writers, and the fans. It is about the power of fiction to change lives and bring people together, and it is about what it means to love it. In our final episode breakdown (but not our final episode), we're joined by Arjun Gupta, Olivia Taylor Dudley, and Lev Grossman, who share what the show has meant to them -- including their favorite moments, onscreen and off, from the entire series -- and listen as we share what it has meant to us. Thank you for 5 wonderful years. It's been magical. Special Guests: Arjun Gupta, Lev Grossman, and Olivia Taylor Dudley.

We talk to Christina Strain and Henry Alonso Myers about the origins of the library, mythology, and making exposition engaging as we break down episode 411. Plus, we continue our conversation about Quentin's depression and the necessity of his confrontation with Alice. Don't miss it! Special Guests: Christina Strain and Henry Alonso Myers.

It's an 80s extravaganza for this most musical Margo episode! We talk about why "Here I Go Again" is the perfect Margo-in-the-desert song, why it's important that Margo and Eliot's songs are gender swapped, and the worsening of Quentin's depression. Plus, Clara shares her latest crackpot theory -- about the Mesopotamian goddess of chaos Tiamat -- and both of your hosts go deep on common themes in mythologies across cultures.

Mageina Tovah joins Clara and Dani to discuss "The Serpent" and all things Zelda, from her origin story to her murky moral status to unusual mannerisms. Plus, Alice's split personality, Queen Kady of the Hedges, and -- of course -- Fargo. Special Guest: Mageina Tovah.

Freaking out about this dragon of an episode? Calm your man tits, we've got the T. From dragon babies to Fargo to long-distance sex dolls, Clara and Dani break it all down. Don't miss it!

Arjun Gupta and Elle Lipson join us to talk about episode 407, "The Side Effect" and the message at its heart, plus a deep dive into who Penny 40 sees at the end of the episode. This episode is noisier than normal -- a side effect, if you will, of Arjun's environment in Bombay. We think you'll enjoy it anyway, but you might want to listen to it in your car or over a speaker instead of on headphones! Special Guests: Arjun Gupta and Elle Lipson.

Kacey Rohl and show writer Christina Strain bring BFE (Big Female Energy) to this week's episode of PKW. From canon queer ladies to tonally appropriate Egyptian myths to Penny23 and Penny40's meeting of the minds, we get these lovely ladies' two cents on this epic episode. Don't miss it! Special Guests: Christina Strain and Kacey Rohl.

Writer Mike Moore and actor Sergio Osuna guest to talk about episode 405, "Escape from the Happy Place," and why exactly it is that Mike likes to rip our hearts out every season. Plus, Alice's redemption arc, the silence of the sloths, and more! Cover art for this episode is by Lauren Rubin. Check out more of their incredible work on Twitter @notcoolco or Instagram @notcoolcompany.

Showrunner Henry Alonso Myers shares his insights on werewolf sex, sympathetic monsters, and cliffhanger endings. Plus, Mosh (that's Margo and Josh's ship name, for the uninitiated) and a very Margo-centric fashion segment. Special Guest: Henry Alonso Myers.

Flying solo, Dani and Clara talk luck, bears, gods, and titans as the break down Episode 403, "The Bad News Bear." Plus, pigeons with sandwiches and the BroTP to end all BroTPs: Quentin and Julia.

Rick Worthy guests on the 50th episode of Physical Kids Weekly to discuss Dean Fogg's journey over the past four seasons, plus character acting, musical episodes, fashion, and -- of course -- TODD. We even get a taste of his singing ability! So #DoSomeGoddamnMagic and listen to this delightful conversation with a man who's been part of almost every major sci-fi and fantasy franchise of the last 20 years. Art for this week's episode comes from Twitter user @janieromel, who does incredible sketches of actors and characters from her favorite shows. Check out her Twitter feed for more.

Dustin Ingram (Hyman) and Spencer Daniels (Charlton) join the girls to talk about their roles on "The Magicians," their affection for their scene partners (Arjun and Hale), and to nerd out over Harry Potter and the Magicians novels.

Ember's kittens, it's Season 4! Showrunners Sera Gamble and John McNamara join Clara and Dani to break down the Season 4 premiere. From murderous monsters to mistaken identities to unusual pairings (Alice and...Santa?!), we cover all the bases. Plus, John and Sera share their TV writing philosophies, preview Margo's musical transformation, and discuss the fate of Humbledrum. Don't miss it!

Dani and Clara are back with a breakdown of the Season 4 trailer, plus the storylines they're most excited to see explored in the months to come.

We talk to show writer Elle Lipson about what it's like to write a musical episode your very first time out the gates, creating the BrakebillsU and WelcomeToFillory websites, and what she's excited about for Season 4. Don't miss it! Special Guest: Elle Lipson.

PKW breaks its summer hiatus to char with show writer Christina Strain about comics, character development, and -- of course -- the Red Dinner Party. Special Guest: Christina Strain.

It's the season 3 finale, and PKW is back (and a little loopy) with "The Magicians" author Lev Grossman. From the library and Penny Prime to mythology and bureaucracy to highlights from throughout the season, this is a deep dive with some deep weirdness. Check it out! Special Guest: Lev Grossman.

Sloths and llamas and bears, oh my! Sergio Osuna (Rafe) and show writer David Reed join to talk about episode 312, "The Fillorian Candidate." In this episode, you'll hear about how the pilot was written, how David threatened to quit if he couldn't have Humbledrum, and how Sergio's acting choices in his audition tape led directly to this episode's revolutionary revelations.

Show writers Mike Moore and Henry Alonso Myers join Clara and Dani to discuss time loops, charming cunicular captains, and ominous portents for the end of the key quest. Plus, Romeo and Juliet vibes and the return of Marina! Special Guest: Henry Alonso Myers.

Dani and Clara return to break down episode 310, "The Art of the Deal." From underworld shenanigans and the mythological ecosystem of the show to fairy slavery and the "red dinner party," the girls hit all the highlights in this incredible and intense episode. And of course, they update you on their latest fan theories. Don't miss it!

Olivia Taylor Dudley joins Dani and Clara to talk about the many sides of Alice Quinn and answer listener questions. Plus, we chat about her dogs, how "The Magicians" has changed her creative process, and her obsession with TV. Transcript: http://www.filloryandfurther.com/PKW/transcripts/309c-olivia-special.html Special Guest: Olivia Taylor Dudley.

Hannah Levien joins Clara and guest interviewer Lauren (from @housatmurs) to talk about her character Victoria, working with Marlee Matlin and Felicia Day, and the origins of her interest in fantasy. Find Hannah on Facebook and Instagram @hannahlevienofficial, and on Twitter @hannahlevien.

Joey Mireles and Jade Tailor join the girls to sing the praises of Episode 512, "The Balls" -- a.k.a. this year's musical episode! So take your world seed out of your hoo-ha and join us. Special Guest: Jade Tailor.

Traitors and demons and demigoddesses, oh my! It's the muuuuuusical episode! Dani and Clara sing along to "Under Pressure," then dissect the episode, covering everything from the differences between medieval and modern scales to references to musicals of yore and the meaning of lyrics.

Stella Maeve (Julia) and Brittany Curran (Fen) join for episode 308, "Six Short Stories About Magic," to talk artistic process, recovering from trauma, and why their characters need each other right now. Plus, we discuss the brilliant final ten minutes of this week's episode, and what it's like to be on a show that's constantly breaking new ground. Special Guest: Brittany Curran.

Clara and Dani go solo for episode 307, "Poached Eggs," to talk about privilege, power and transfers thereof, and whether Fen should leave Eliot for Todd (spoiler: she totally should).

Geek queen @feliciaday joins to talk about her character Poppy, depression monsters, fairy eggs, video games, indie media, and...vagina dentata? This is one episode you definitely don't want to miss!

Magicians writer Mike Moore guests to talk about the show's most emotional episode yet. From the episode's inspirations to the emotions it conjures up in viewers to the unique lighting and production design, Mike takes listeners behind the scenes for the wild ride that is "A Life in the Day."

Clara and Dani reconvene for a special episode on fan theories! From the meaning of the key shapes, to the source of Ars Deicidium, to the possibility that the entire series is just a warped Jacob's Ladder ripoff, we discuss YOUR fan theories and make our own predictions about the rest of Season 3.

Arjun Gupta (Penny) guests to give us the lowdown on "Be the Penny," from watching his own funeral, to growing up from beyond the grave, to the secrets behind Penny's suit. Plus, working with Shannon Kohli on her directorial debut, trying not to crack up at Dustin Ingram, and Arjun...raps? Make sure you listen to this one all the way through. Special Guest: Arjun Gupta.

A sleep-deprived Clara and Dani return to discuss episode 303, "The Losses of Magic." This episode has pirates, fairies, and one badass High Queen...plus a 5-minute tangent about "Demolition Man." I did say we were sleep deprived, right?

Brittany Curran (Fen) shares her favorite behind-the-scenes moments from "Heroes and Morons," and talks about the Muntjac, Fray, and how she worked with her therapist to bring empathy and humanity to Fen's log lady scenes. Plus, it's the return of crackpot fan theory funtime with Clara, and no Brittany episode would be complete without a deep dive into the world of Cheetos. Special Guest: Brittany Curran.

"The Magicians" is back, and so is Physical Kids Weekly! Dani and Clara return to break down episode 301, "The Tales of the Seven Keys." From cocks and quests to pop culture showdowns, we cover all your favorite moments from the season 3 premiere. Don't miss it! Transcript: http://www.filloryandfurther.com/PKW/transcripts/301.html

Brittany, Mike, David, and the girls pour one out for "The Magicians" in this slightly tipsy edition of Physical Kids Weekly. From pervert ghosts to the joy of finally standing up for yourself to pickled dead people, we cover all the bases of Episode 511, "Be the Hyman." Special Guest: Brittany Curran.

With Season 3 just a month away, Clara and Dani return for a special retrospective of Season 2. From favorite episodes and defining moments to hopes, dreams, crackpot theories, and listener questions, this episode offers a delightful tour of what we've seen so far -- plus some speculation about the future. With guest host Dominic Tyler.

Lev Grossman (@leverus) guests to give an author's perspective on adaptation and fanboy over Episode 213, "We Have Brought You Little Cakes," the season 2 finale. Special Guest: Lev Grossman.

Dani and Clara break down episode 212, "Ramifications." The girls debate Greek mythology, OLU's intervention to prevent Julia from killing Reynard, and the meaning behind Quentin's not-so-fashionable fashion choices. Check it out!

Lionel Hebert (@dollywizard) joins the girls to talk about episode 211, "The Rattening," and all the incredible behind-the-scenes work that goes into making TV magic. Lionel dishes on everything, from who's the biggest prankster on set to Jason Ralph's acting secrets. Enjoy!