Explore every episode of the podcast The Plaidcast Supernatural Rewatch
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus Episode: 21 Moments That Devastated Us | 17 Aug 2024 | 00:47:51 | |
We all know the Supernatural writers love to make us cry. Which moments devastated us the most? We had a hard time narrowing it down. | |||
| Bonus Episode: Q&A! | 12 Jul 2024 | 01:01:55 | |
Thank you for all of your thoughtful questions! Today we take a stab at answering them. | |||
| 9.16- Blade Runners | 16 Mar 2024 | 02:13:39 | |
In which we discuss Waiting For Aldo, Sam's inner middle school teacher, inside out Winchesters, and which of the Little Women Crowley is most like. | |||
| 6.6- You Can't Handle the Truth | 10 Nov 2019 | 01:22:52 | |
In which we discuss Sam's friends, Michelle's appreciation for a good glass of milk, and the most adorable mouth wiggle. | |||
| 6.5- Live Free or Twi-Hard | 13 Oct 2019 | 01:16:06 | |
In which we are very ungenerous toward Twilight. Discussion includes contrasting vampire aesthetics, a workaround for onscreen decapitations, and the character choice that Bethany can't make peace with. | |||
| 6.4- Weekend at Bobby's | 30 Sep 2019 | 01:38:55 | |
In which we discuss the Venn diagram of hunting and teaching, the evolution of evil, and the mysterious interior of Bobby's refrigerator. | |||
| 6.3- The Third Man | 15 Sep 2019 | 01:34:51 | |
In which we discuss iodizing your enemies, our new friend Bicycle, and Castiel's "rusty" "people skills." Also featured: your feedback on the highs and lows of season 5! | |||
| 6.2- Two and a Half Men | 18 Aug 2019 | 01:32:20 | |
In which we discuss baby actors, jeans vs. khakis, pioneer parenting, and hunting as vocation. | |||
| 6.1- Exile on Main St. | 03 Aug 2019 | 02:09:21 | |
Grandpa is up to some shady business! Join us in discussing superhero girlfriends, the psychology of soullessness, our deep and abiding love for Cindy Sampson, and the transition into The Middle Seasons! Also featured: the trope of Coming Back Wrong, our rankings of the seasons 1-5 finales, and a resurgence of Michelle Scorns Perfectly Normal Names. SPOILERS for Game of Thrones, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Fullmetal Alchemist, in addition to seasons 1-14 of Supernatural.
And a heads up: we lose reception on Bethany's mic in the last 12 minutes. :( The sound still comes through, but we apologize for the quality. It is fixed for next time!
We would love to hear from you! You can email us at theplaidcast@gmail.com. You can leave us an iTunes review. Or you can comment on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast | |||
| 5.22- Swan Song | 18 Jul 2019 | 02:55:07 | |
"We were together. I forget the rest." (Walt Whitman) | |||
| 5.21- Two Minutes to Midnight | 12 Jun 2019 | 01:40:46 | |
In which we discuss Emily Dickinson, the evolving use of hunters' guns, the hazards of public transportation, and one of our favorite music cues of the series. | |||
| 5.20- The Devil You Know | 18 May 2019 | 01:21:20 | |
In which we discuss the Crowley Effect, unearned rage, and the origin of one of Sam's most beloved nicknames. SPOILERS for seasons 1-14! | |||
| 5.19- Hammer of the Gods | 04 May 2019 | 01:10:44 | |
Spring has sprung! Enjoy the unintentional bird serenade in the background, as Special Guest David joins us to discuss American Gods, the best insult in the show, and what got this episode banned in India. SPOILERS for American Gods, Battlestar Galactica, Avengers: Infinity War, and SPN seasons 1-14! | |||
| 9.15- #thinman | 17 Feb 2024 | 02:17:36 | |
In which we discuss creepypasta, the cesspool of the internet, the voyeurism of true crime, the perfect blend of shmoop and tragedy, and the secret of Michelle's rating system. | |||
| 5.18- Point of No Return | 21 Apr 2019 | 01:56:36 | |
In which we discuss the two Adams, Castiel as an embodiment of Dean's subconscious, and Enochian that Michelle can live with. | |||
| 5.17- 99 Problems | 06 Apr 2019 | 01:58:34 | |
In which Michelle is still upset about Dark Side of the Moon! Discussion includes the Grand Inquisitor, liquor laws, gendered demon deaths, and ex-boyfriends who show up at your front door. | |||
| 5.16- Dark Side of the Moon | 23 Mar 2019 | 02:24:52 | |
In which we discuss literary precedents for traveling through the afterlife, the subjective interpretation of memory, and some of the most emotional scenes of the series. | |||
| 5.15- Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid | 10 Mar 2019 | 01:44:06 | |
In which we discuss male fridge-stuffing, the character alignment of Death, and the introduction of one of our favorite recurring characters. | |||
| 5.14- My Bloody Valentine | 10 Feb 2019 | 01:36:10 | |
In which we discuss salads and sleeves, the continuity of angel mindreading, the saddest burger in SPN history, and the things that we're hungry for. | |||
| 5.13- The Song Remains the Same | 05 Feb 2019 | 01:46:24 | |
In which we discuss angelic solfege, Sam's hypocritical contempt for mustaches, the inception of Team Free Will, and the importance of cups. | |||
| 5.12- Swap Meat | 20 Jan 2019 | 01:22:59 | |
In which Michelle disdains banana daiquiris and all Crystals and Garys. Discussion includes Draco Malfoy in the Half-Blood Prince, Spider-Man side quests, a pedagogical critique of Sam, and our speculations on why people hate this episode. | |||
| 5.11- Sam, Interrupted | 12 Jan 2019 | 01:23:20 | |
In which we discuss limitations as a luxury, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Dean's childlike neuroses, Sam's right to be angry, and callbacks to "Asylum" and "Free to Be You and Me." | |||
| 5.10- Abandon All Hope | 05 Jan 2019 | 01:37:07 | |
In which we discuss the Norse Ragnarok, Sam's lip-pursing rebellion, and the Touched By An Angel/SPN crossover we never got. | |||
| 5.9- The Real Ghostbusters | 22 Dec 2018 | 01:16:56 | |
In which we discuss hunting as a "river of crap," the impact of Twitter on the show, the gender breakdown of the fandom, and the faded but never forgotten glory of Sizzler. | |||
| 9.14- Captives | 29 Jan 2024 | 02:42:35 | |
In which we discuss vengeful ghosts, the horror of storage lockers, the appropriate size for headphones, and the fine line between restraint and underwriting. | |||
| 5.8- Changing Channels | 15 Dec 2018 | 01:11:23 | |
In which we discuss sexism in sitcoms, the underlying menace of laugh tracks, the actual OBJECTification of Sam, and the pure joy of parody in this fan-favorite episode. Family biz, two hunting bros! | |||
| 5.7- The Curious Case of Dean Winchester | 11 Nov 2018 | 00:55:58 | |
In which we discuss ageism and life before witch-killing bullets. Michelle hints at her platonic ideal of a Sam-save, still many seasons away. SPOILERS for seasons 1-14. | |||
| 5.6- I Believe the Children are our Future | 27 Oct 2018 | 01:11:49 | |
We're back! And we have a lot to say about this episode. Topics of discussion include An American Tail, Tom Bombadil's role in the apocalypse, and a surprisingly positive take on season 13. | |||
| 5.5- Fallen Idols | 08 Jul 2018 | 01:13:54 | |
In which we discuss the brothers' personal idols, the appropriate apportioning of blame, and the current status of Paris Hilton. Also included: a friendly round of Spot the Canadian, and the introduction of our newest segment: Dean's SAT Corner! | |||
| 5.4- The End | 03 Jun 2018 | 01:33:39 | |
In which we discuss the continuity of zombies, Samifer's Panamanian dictator suit, and the thesis of the entire series. Also featured: your feedback on the highs and lows of season 4! | |||
| 5.3- Free to Be You and Me | 20 May 2018 | 01:15:35 | |
In which we discuss chemistry with Lucifer, SO MANY SHORT SLEEVES, passivity and exploitation, and the freakiest example of clothes-sharing we've found so far. | |||
| 5.2- Good God, Y'all! | 07 May 2018 | 01:21:39 | |
In which we discuss Sam's disappointing lack of soliloquies, the under-utilization of anti-possession tattoos, and doing the right thing for the wrong reasons. | |||
| 5.1- Sympathy for the Devil | 08 Apr 2018 | 01:22:05 | |
In which we discuss Kripke's graphically poetic turns of phrase, Dad's Monopoly scratchers, the show's inverted deism, and OHMYGODBECKY. | |||
| 4.22- Lucifer Rising | 26 Mar 2018 | 02:12:24 | |
In which we discuss our favorite Netflix summary of the entire series, Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, our personal saga of demon-sabotaged phone calls, and The Thing We Refuse To Speak Of. | |||
| 4.21- When the Levee Breaks | 12 Mar 2018 | 01:18:31 | |
In which we discuss the shades of Sam's subconscious, drinking your way through detox, and Bobby as our real dad. (It's spring again, which means Michelle is teaching Hamlet, so get ready for some Shakespeare parallels!) | |||
| 9.13- The Purge | 23 Dec 2023 | 02:02:52 | |
In which Michelle gives Bethany yoga tips. Discussion includes the sunshine of Donna, the many pronunciations of "Gadreel," the murkiness of "that," Dean's revisionist history, and Sam as Jane Eyre. | |||
| 4.20- The Rapture | 04 Mar 2018 | 01:20:43 | |
In which we discuss actor differentiation and symbols for addiction, while trying to estimate how much therapy Claire is going to need. | |||
| 4.19- Jump the Shark | 12 Feb 2018 | 01:35:54 | |
In which we discuss the ethics of ghoul-hunting and underage drinking, the birth order breakdown of protecting vs. equipping the ones you love, our personal jump the shark moments, and the minefield of Dad's memory. | |||
| 4.18- The Monster at the End of This Book | 05 Feb 2018 | 01:24:55 | |
In which we discuss the extremest of extreme ret-conning, the show's relationship with its fans, prayer as an angelic walkie-talkie, and literary symmetry between seasons 2 and 4. Chuck-saves are fiercely debated, we own up to our Sam-plaid fantasies, Bethany offers a demon deal to Led Zeppelin, and we decide that it is essential for us to determine EXACTLY WHEN we started watching the show, even if that means doing math. | |||
| 4.17- It's a Terrible Life | 27 Jan 2018 | 01:12:07 | |
In which Sam Winchester's friendly tech support advice saves our podcast. | |||
| 4.16- On the Head of a Pin | 20 Jan 2018 | 01:25:51 | |
In which we discuss Scholasticism, prerequisites for drinking demon blood, another Sam Save for the tally, and the confusing continuity of angel blades. Also: Bethany returns to her angel pet peeves (fist fights and nicknames) and Michelle makes Hamlet puns. | |||
| 4.15- Death Takes a Holiday | 07 Jan 2018 | 01:06:15 | |
In which we discuss exceptionality and the "natural order," the Dean/Tessa ship that never sailed, "Happy Days," and lies lies lies. | |||
| 4.14- Sex and Violence | 18 Dec 2017 | 01:18:30 | |
In which we discuss ominous meal prep shots, the subversion of siren sexuality, and the circumstances under which it is permissible to hack your best friend's phone. | |||
| 4.13- After School Special | 18 Nov 2017 | 01:12:40 | |
In which fingerprint requirements continue to complicate the believability of our undercover escapades. Special guest Rachel joins us to discuss high school movie tropes, the line between justice and vengeance, and Dirk the Jerk's Harry Potter equivalent. | |||
| 4.12- Criss Angel is a Douchebag | 11 Nov 2017 | 00:58:47 | |
In which we discuss Dean's safe word, the timeline of Sam's addiction, what hunters and rockers have in common, and Michelle's childhood as the daughter of a magician. | |||
| 4.11- Family Remains | 29 Oct 2017 | 01:07:25 | |
In which we reverse our usual roles of Buzzkill and Enthusiast, and discuss machismo as a villain, the seesaw of moral high ground, and the unforgivable crime of killing a dog. Also featured: additions to Never Shower, and a reprise of Things Jensen Does With His Face. | |||
| 9.12- Sharp Teeth | 17 Dec 2023 | 02:33:07 | |
[This episode includes discussion of suicide.] In which we talk for an hour about a three-minute conversation. Discussion includes the intricacies of estrangement, "The Mad Farmer Liberation Front," Sam's Kantian imperative, and the most devastating single-word response. | |||
| 4.10- Heaven and Hell | 22 Oct 2017 | 01:27:00 | |
In which we discuss angelic metaphysics, Dean's philosophical approach to "eating and crapping," the side effects of angel sex, the infamous torture bikini, and some big glaring PARALLELS. | |||
| 4.9- I Know What You Did Last Summer | 09 Oct 2017 | 01:30:05 | |
In which we discuss Gnosticism, hustling pool, the gender of crossroads demons, and Anna's fake red hair. Also featured: a review of possessive apostrophes, and the much-awaited reappearance of "Damn Can We Write Sam." | |||
| 4.8- Wishful Thinking | 17 Sep 2017 | 01:10:45 | |
In which we discuss the Mirror of Erised, the cost of magic, transgressing taboos, Russian comedies, the ancient philosophy of stoicism, and Dark Angel. | |||