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Book Six: Team Trojan Tart

Statistically speaking, it was inevitable that we revisit Book Six: Stars! Discover the possibilities of shrink magic, get triggered by a boat, and embrace media literacy one more time before the release of Season 7!

Book Five: The Mega Baddie Bloodmoon Huntress Alliance

This breakdown of Season Five has it all: scientific analysis of Venus Frigoris, an essential Beyoncé reference, and the most controversial take on Finnegrin in fandom history. Not your thing? Perhaps it's best you take your glow toads and go.

Book Four: The Peak of Puff

Calling all angst girlies, Rayllum drama advocates, and anyone in their Messy Mage Era! It’s time to yap about Book Four: Earth.


Book Three: The Moonshadow Assassin Industrial Complex

Repress your pre-Book 7 anxiety by joining our chaotic revisiting of Book 3: Sun. We visit the most traumatic location in Xadia, review Runaan trivia, and discover a new political continuum.

Book Two: Subtle but Deadly

Controversial opinion: Book Two is the best season. Evidence: Cool birds? Sara argues her case, and Max assists with a possible spinoff. Disclaimer: no bugs were squashed in the making of this episode.

Book One: Where It Began

The Lodge is where it began... in Book One: Moon! Prepare for the end of Arc Two by revisiting the complete series of The Dragon Prince. Featuring: above average whimsy, a huge promise, and the original fart joke.

Ready to Fish Fight

Are you drowning in the souls of the dead? Same. Discover Aaravos' to-do list, put on your hater shoes, and get distracted by fish while Max and Sara discuss the Season 7 trailer.

The Dragon Prince “Hear Me Out” Cake

Hot elves, seductive artifacts, and equal opportunity thirsters. We present the first ever (and probably last ever) Dragon Prince "Hear Me Out" cake.

Cameo Appearance at New York Comic Con!

Our humble winter lodge has returned to the screen with a bigger role than ever before. Max and Sara analyze a new poster, discuss a new episode, unveil a new social media campaign for Wonderstorm, and resurrect an old cursed meme.

We Solved Xadia’s Biggest Puzzle

It’s known by many names: the disturbing domicile, the bizarre building, the confusing abode. Play along live as we test our knowledge of the Puzzle House graphic novel.

Are You a Puzzle House Expert?

Would you survive the puzzle house? Test your knowledge of the graphic novel.

Exposing the Keeper’s Big Secret in Season 7

We conduct a conclusive investigation of every single Season 7 promotional image, leading to a shocking cancellation. It’s not weird: it’s journalism.

Bait’s Secret Kitchen

A winter lodge is never late, everyone else is simply early. Catch up on the news as Sara pays for a Netflix account, Max discovers the most diabolical misspelling of Kpp'Ar, and no one goes to New York Comic Con. Best. Episode. Yet.

Rest In Kpp’eace

Chekhov's gun: OUT. Max's dog: IN. We discuss hearts of cinder, Leola's past, and unreliable narrators in Part 2 of our Season 6 recap.

Visiting the Starscraper with Boone Williams

Boone Williams, the voice of Astrid, answers your questions, shares behind-the-scenes stories, and reveals the rare Xadian artifact she would use to eat the candy pearl.

Into the Mush-Hole

Watch your mages, watch your back, and watch out for hungry Glow Toads! We can’t help but relate to Bait as we feast upon the release of new episodes in Part 1 of our Season 6 recap.

Live from the Lodge: Watching Season 6

Join us on the couch for the midnight release of Season 6! Experience our live reactions in the five minutes after we view each episode for the first time. When the sun rises, we will die... or not? Snacks not included.

Are You Ready for Season 6?

The sixth season is here, but are you ready to watch it? Take this test to find out.

Season 6 Prediction Iceberg

Descend into the icy depths of our Season 6 prediction iceberg. Why will Aaravos refuse to leave prison? What's wrong with the Nova Blade? Who's giving birth? In this episode, we rank our predictions from most likely to most radical.

Are You Bait?

This test will determine whether you are that little yellow guy.