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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

@brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social are back in rom com territory with FINDING EMILY. The film has your typical plot and yet...by virtue of great casting, an awareness of the subgenre's tropes, and a predominantly female focus, this is an utter delight! Plus: more fun credits!

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Finding Emily (2026)

Podcast Episode · Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr · September 29 · 25m

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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Today on the pod: Thanks to listener Chloe, @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social check out George Jacques' Sunny Dancer (2026) The cast is great, though the film relies a little too heavily on montage and tropes. Then comes the ending that torpedos all of the movie's goodwill.

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Sunny Dancer (2026)

Podcast Episode · Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr · September 22 · 22m

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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

@brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social circle back on Hayley Kiyoko's GIRLS LIKE GIRLS to check out the 2026 film. We're disappointed. Great chemistry between the two leads and music video visual aesthetic don't make up for even less character development than the book!

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Film: Girls Like Girls (2026)

Podcast Episode · Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr · September 15 · 27m

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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Tomorrow on the pod: after talking about the book earlier this summer, @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social are ready to tackle Hayley Kiyoko’s adaptation of GIRLS LIKE GIRLS

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Brian Grubb @briancgrubb.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

THE PREMISE IS THAT THE MUPPETS ARE PUTTING ON A SHOW CALLED THE MUPPET SHOW

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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

@brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social catch up on Prime's LEGALLY BLONDE prequel with season one of ELLE. Starring a perfectly cast Lexi Minetree, the big issue is that it’s not binge-friendly and the relationships are inconsistent across episodes.

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Elle Season 1 (2026)

Podcast Episode · Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr · September 8 · 32m

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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

SKINS S03 ends by sidelining everyone to focus on Effy, Freddie, and Cook’s love triangle and @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social DON'T CARE! Plus: Cook's extremely predictable dad; the grimness of the finale; and we finally figure out what's missing from/wrong with this season.

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Skins Series 3: Episode 10

Podcast Episode · Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr · September 4 · 24m

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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We are Tamora Pierce-ing it together with a much… sexier (?) entree into the Lioness cycle. Brenna and Joe were confused and intrigued. In your podcatchers right now: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/h...

Cover image for HKHS Pod Book 8 Chapter 29 showing the cover of Tamora Pierce’s In the Hand of the Goddess.

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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Tomorrow on the pod: @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social return to the world of Tamora Pierce with book 2 of THE SONG OF THE LIONNESS: ‘In The Hand Of The Goddess’

The cover of ‘In the Hand of the Goddess’ featuring an illustration of a young woman in white climbing the stairs, her shadow falling through an open doorway

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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Boo, hiss, Katie! This was a rough watch for Brenna and Joe as we get penultimate with series 3 of Skins. These kids? Once again: not all right. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/h...

An HKHS cove image for Book 8 Chapter 28 featuring S3E9 of Skins.

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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Tomorrow on HKHS Pod: @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social reach the penultimate episode of Series 3 of SKINS. Will it change the way we feel about Katie?

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Skins Season 3 Episode 9

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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Youve heard of enemies to lovers; what about shorts to features? Today in your podcatchers we’re having some loving laughs at the expense of drama teachers and passionate thespians everywhere. It’s Theater Camp (should be Theatre, just saying) week on the pod. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/h...

A title card for Book 8, Chapter 27 of HKHSPod, featuring the film Theater Camp.

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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Tomorrow on the show, we’re having some unhinged (but loving) fun at the expense of theatre kids everywhere. It’s part two of our impromptu “short films that became long films” mini theme.

The poster for the film Theatre Camp, showing the main characters in full ham effect.

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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Oh, Effy. Not the camping trip, babe. Brenna and Joe are getting increasingly worried about where the toxic twosome of Effy and Cook are headed. And. About that rock! And those mushrooms? Girl, no. Listen along with us: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/h...

Promo image for Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Book 8, Chapter 26: Skins Series 3 Episode 8 (“Effy”)

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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Skins S3 coverage is back tomorrow and, I dunno, you guys. Oh, and Brenna has control of the socials for a bit, so make sure Joe regrets that by engaging with all the gifs to come!

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He Wants That Cookie So Bad Skins Cook

Alt: Cook kissing JJ on the cheek in a pub on Skins.

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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

On the heels of the 1994 short, @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social check out TREVOR: THE MUSICAL The nearly two hour version of the story doesn't add content so much as stretch it out. Still the Diana Ross performance and the staging is good.

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Trevor: The Musical (2022)

Podcast Episode · Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr · August 18 · 19m

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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Brenna and Joe finally reach the JJ episode of SKINS series 3 and...we're divided. On one hand, the show finally gives JJ a diagnosis and allows him agency, but we find SKINS' handling of mental health treatment so grim and one-sided.

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Skins Series 3: Episode 7

Podcast Episode · Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr · August 14 · 20m

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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Today on HKHS Pod: @brennacgray.bsky.social has programmed us an Oscar-winning short TREVOR (1994) that also led to the creation of The Trevor Project. Directed by Peggy Rajski and written by Celeste Lecesne, the ~18 minute short is clever and slightly surreal, though C/W for suicide attempt.

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Trevor (1994)

Podcast Episode · Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr · August 11 · 19m

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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Tomorrow on the Pod: @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social look into the short film TREVOR, which was the impetus for THE TREVOR PROJECT. It's free to watch on YouTube!

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Trevor the Film

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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

@brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social are in love with Naomi's episode, which feels like a SKINS series three high. Sure it's a struggle to watch her try to deny her feelings for Emily, but she's getting there!

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Skins Series 3: Episode 6

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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

@brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social return to discuss the six episode S02 of A GOOD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MURDER, which shifts the focus prominently to Max Hastings. This definitely changes the messaging of the book, though TV-only viewers likely won't notice.

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TV: A Good Girl's Guide To Murder S02 (2026)

Podcast Episode · Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr · August 4 · 25m

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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

@brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social are auditioning for Sexxbomb in SKINS S0305 as “Freddie" tells us as much about the title character as it does his love interest. Plus: Cook's lack of verbal skills; debate about Freddie's father; and the moment that had us screaming "Oh Effy!"

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Skins Series 3: Episode 5

Podcast Episode · Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr · July 31 · 17m

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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Pip is back for another mystery in Holly Jackson's GOOD GIRL, BAD BLOOD (2020) AKA book 2 of A GOOD GIRL’s GUIDE TO MURDER. There's plenty to admire about this entry, which finds Pip growing up and discovering the world isn't fair in a pretty devastating way.

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Book: Good Girl, Bad Blood (2020)

Podcast Episode · Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr · July 28 · 24m

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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Tomorrow on HKHS: @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social dive into the second GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER book from Holly Jackson, aptly titled GOOD GIRL, BAD BLOOD.

The red cover of Good Girl, Bad Blood, with the words circled by a variety of weapons and instruments such as knives and phones

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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

SKINS S03 delivers another strong ep as @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social zero in on Pandora's birthday, which ends in the most SKINS fashion ever. Plus: the heated exchange between Effy and Panda; another bad parent; and what kind of adult crashes a party at a teenager's house?!

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Skins Series 3: Episode 4

Podcast Episode · Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr · July 24 · 14m

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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Tomorrow on #HKHSPod: @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social return to see if their enthusiasm for SKINS S03 continues with an episode dedicated to Brenna's favourite character, "Pandora"

A dirty blonde teenage girl in a pink shirt looks at a boy 9’ the periphery of the frame, with a dark haired girl asleep under the bed covers behind her

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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

@brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social return to wrap up the love affair between Nick and Charlie in the conclusion of Alice Oseman's #Heartstopper We're reading Volume 6 and watching the Netflix film, HEARTSTOPPER FOREVER (2026) directed by former gay porn director Wash Westmoreland

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Heartstopper Forever (2026)

Podcast Episode · Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr · July 21 · 42m

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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Today on #HKHSPod: This is the episode of SKINS that @brennacgray.bsky.social needed! The arrival of Merveille Lukeba's Thomas upends the familiar narrative as teleplay writers Daniel Kaluuya & Bryan Elsley expertly integrate the teen from the Congo into the series' other narratives.

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Skins Series 3: Episode 3

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