Tales of Panem
Episodes
Anatomy of an Oscar: 2018 Episode 1: Best Director (FEED DROP)
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome, people of the jury, to the inaugural episode of Anatomy of an Oscar! In this show, your hosts exhume the corpse of the 2018 Academy Awards an...
The Raven Boys (feat. Cailyn)
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode continues the Tales of Panem book club series with a discussion of the book The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater, featuring special guest ...
Private Rites (feat. Ollie)
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode kicks off the Tales of Panem book club series with a discussion of the book Private Rites by Julia Armfield, featuring special guest Olli...
Quoth the Raven
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers chapters 24-the epilogue of Sunrise on the Reaping.I discuss the Capitol's reframing of the Games, Lucy Gray's presence in the las...
The Capitol's Weapon of Choice
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers chapters 19-23 of Sunrise on the Reaping.I discuss Haymitch's helplessness, powerful side characters, what we perceive as privileg...
Primary Opponents
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers chapters 16-18 of Sunrise on the Reaping.I discuss the arena, family legacies in District 12, Haymitch's awareness of spectatorshi...
It's a Promise
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers chapters 13-15 of Sunrise on the Reaping.I discuss fashion trends in Panem, District unity, religion in The Hunger Games books, an...
Canary in a Coal Mine
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers chapters 10-12 of Sunrise on the Reaping.I discuss themes of identity, the Capitol machine, Haymitch's "rascal" persona, and more....
Loose Cannons
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers chapters 7-9 of Sunrise on the Reaping.I discuss Plutarch's motivations, District 12 as the focus of the series, education in Pane...
The First Poster
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers chapters 4-6 of Sunrise on the Reaping.I discuss acts of defiance as "posters", Haymitch's father's legacy in the narrative, odds ...
Abernathy Family Rebels
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers chapters 1-3 of Sunrise on the Reaping. I discuss Haymitch's starting point as protagonist, Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes connect...
Happy Birthday, Haymitch
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the Sunrise on the Reaping excerpt, the audiobook narrator announcement, and the history of the Quarter Quell in Panem.I di...
Cycles of Tragedy
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this relaunch episode, I catch up on all Sunrise on the Reaping news and answer some listener questions.I discuss symbolism on the cover, which cha...
The Early Careers (Feat. Mackenzie Lansing)
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I am joined by actor Mackenzie Lansing to discuss part 2 The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes movie, particularly focusing on her chara...
Building Trust to Break Trust
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers part one of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes movie, The Mentor.I discuss Coriolanus's early path to becoming his father, how the...
Snowjanus (Canon)
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of the SAG-AFTRA interim agreement, this week I am discussing all of the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes promotion that I have yet to cover.Fo...
Before the Treaty of Treason
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I break down the history of Panem by year, going into detail about the country's formation, recounting major events throughout its hi...
It's Always Sejanus Plinth
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share some of my favorite scenes from the books and why I love them so much. CONTENT WARNING: In this episode I discuss suicidal th...
Mockingjay for 200
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I am joined by some friends to play a round of Hunger Games trivia.Follow @talesofpanem on Twitter / Instagram / TikTok for updates, ...
Sejanus Plinth: The Rebel
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month's character study episode is about Sejanus Plinth.I discuss Sejanus's thoughts before his death, his legacy (or lack thereof), the Plinth f...
A Beacon of Hope
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, I am joined by my friends Emily and Ari to talk about the relationship between Katniss and Peeta, as well as their individual charac...
Lucy Gray Baird: The Songbird
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month's character study episode is about Lucy Gray Baird.I discuss the understanding of human nature, the mystery of Lucy Gray, The Hanging Tree ...
The Mockingjay Sings
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers chapters 26-the epilogue of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.I discuss expectations of trust, the death of Sejanus Plinth, ...
Consuming the Poison
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers chapters 21-25 of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.I discuss district-born Peacekeepers, Coriolanus's victim mentality, the...
Coriolanus Snow: The Snake
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month's character study episode is about Coriolanus Snow.I discuss how Lucy Gray haunted Snow, his hatred of mockingjays, how his additional deve...
We're All in the Arena Together
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers chapters 16-20 of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.I discuss the contrasting viewpoints of Dr. Gaul and Lucy Gray, to what ...
Rooting for the Underdog
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers chapters 11-15 of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.I discuss defining moments for Sejanus's character, the weight of Marcus...
The Future of the Games
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers chapters 6-10 of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.I discuss Sejanus's naivety, viewership of the Games, Clemensia Dovecote ...
Alma Coin: The President
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month's character study episode is about Alma Coin.I discuss Coin's master plan, her similarities to Snow, the history of District 13, and more.F...
More Than a Tribute
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers chapters 1-5 of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.I discuss the book's narrative perspective, the power of music, the dehuma...
Gale Hawthorne: The Soldier
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month's character study episode is about Gale HawthorneI discuss what Gale meant to Katniss, his justification for his actions, the harmful effec...
Hunger Games What If
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a final wrap-up of the first three books as well as the movies.I answer listener questions, recap the overarching themes of the series...
Drop the 2h 51m Cut
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers the film Mockingjay - Part 2 in its entirety.I discuss book to movie changes, fun facts/trivia, deleted scenes, and more.CONTENT W...
The Power of Elizabeth Banks
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers the film Mockingjay - Part 1 in its entirety.I discuss book to movie changes, fun facts/trivia, deleted scenes, and more.Follow @t...
Steps to Healing
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers chapters 24-the epilogue of Mockingjay.I discuss the truly innocent victims of the Capitol, the breakdown of the symbolic hun...
Johanna Mason: The Ally
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month's character study episode is about Johanna Mason.I discuss Johanna's eagerness to fight, her life after the war, the changes to her story i...
Rebuilding Identity
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers chapters 19-23 of Mockingjay.I discuss the willingness to follow Katniss, Peeta's improving relationship with Katniss, the ps...
Everybody Loves a Wedding
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers chapters 14-18 of Mockingjay.I discuss Capitol loyalty in District 2, Peeta's recovery, the training scenes, and more.Follow ...
Hijacked
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers chapters 10-13 of Mockingjay.I discuss Katniss's feelings for Peeta, Finnick's propo, what the Capitol did to Peeta, and more...
Primrose Everdeen: The Healer
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month's character study episode is about Primrose Everdeen.I discuss the cost of being a healer, Buttercup's role in the story, the value of hope...
Propaganda Spots
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers chapters 5-9 of Mockingjay.I discuss the new characters, the lack of trust in District 13, Peeta's transformation, and more.F...
The Other Side of the Coin
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers chapters 1-4 of Mockingjay.I discuss the history of District 13, Peeta's first interview, Coin's motivations, and more.Follow...
The Hotel Elevator
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers the Catching Fire film in its entirety.I discuss book to movie changes, fun facts/trivia, deleted scenes, and more.Follow @talesof...
Finnick Odair: The Youngest Victor
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month's character study episode is about Finnick Odair.I discuss Finnick's Hunger Games victory, his relationship with Annie, the value of knowle...
Day 3, Hour 24
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers chapters 23-27 of Catching Fire.I discuss the rebels' plan, jabberjays, the beach scene, and more.Follow @talesofpanem on Twi...
Forging Alliances
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers chapters 19-22 of Catching Fire.I discuss what it takes to be a victor, the skillsets of each district, masculinity in The Hu...
Designing a Revolution
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers chapters 14-18 of Catching Fire.I discuss Haymitch's Hunger Games victory, Cinna's sacrifice, "...if it weren't for the baby,...
Haymitch Abernathy: The Mentor
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This month's character study episode is about Haymitch Abernathy.I discuss the turning points for Haymitch's character, his role in Peeta's recovery, ...
The Three Quarter Quells
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers chapters 10-13 of Catching Fire.I discuss the potential existence of District 13, the family book, previous Quarter Quells, a...
The Life of a Victor
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers chapters 6-9 of Catching Fire.I discuss the ramifications of the engagement, Peeta's rebelliousness, District 12's history, a...
Eyes Everywhere
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers chapters 1-5 of Catching Fire.I discuss Katniss's changing relationship with Gale, using art as a form of therapy, District 1...
Recasting Buttercup
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers The Hunger Games film in its entirety.I discuss book to movie changes, fun facts/trivia, deleted scenes, and more.Follow @talesofp...
Peeta Mellark: The Baker
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This month's character study episode is about Peeta Mellark.I discuss the portrayal of men in the Hunger Games, Peeta's tragic character arc, what it ...
Trust and Nightlock
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers chapters 24-27 of The Hunger Games.I discuss the creation of muttations, televised acts of rebellion, the setup for Catching Fire,...
The Famous Cave Scenes
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers chapters 19-23 of The Hunger Games.I discuss the beginnings of Katniss and Peeta's romance, sponsor gifts, the circumstances of Fo...
The Girl From District 11
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers chapters 15-18 of The Hunger Games.I discuss connection among the various districts, mockingjays as a symbol of rebellion, all my ...
Katniss Everdeen: The Mockingjay
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This month's character study episode is about Katniss Everdeen.CONTENT WARNING: In this episode I discuss addiction and suicide. Please listen at your...
The Stuff of Nightmares
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode covers chapters 10-14 of The Hunger Games.I discuss the core of Peeta's character, all about tracker jackers, the foundations of K...
The Perspective of a Teenager
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode covers chapters 5-9 of The Hunger Games.I discuss the functionality of the Captiol, exploration of anger in female characters, the...
The Fighter and The Healer
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode covers chapters 1-4 of The Hunger Games.I discuss the world of Panem, some early character details, and also talk a bit about my e...
Trailer: Welcome to Panem
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Tales of Panem, a brand new Hunger Games podcast! The first full-length episode will be released next Wednesday, September 14th, which is t...