Thrace Relations

We are back this week with our usual sound quality. In this episode, we discuss the exciting Libertus, and it appears Paul’s love for Illythia may be waning…

Due to scheduling conflicts, we had to upload a day early. In this episode, Steve explains why he thinks Illythia is losing her manipulative edge, and Paul takes up for her a little by pointing out her undesirable circumstances as being the cause of her waning power. We want to apologize for the drop in […]

Within this cast, Paul expresses his love for the episode, but he feels it needs a touch more tragedy. Steve and Em assure him he will be satisfied at the end in this regard.

In this podcast, we play the name game a little more than usual by delving a bit deeper into the significance of the title, “A Place in this World.” We talk about the obvious character arc the title is referencing (Oenomaus), but we also look at how it applies to Mira and even Illythia.

In this podcast, we discuss our reactions to the new actor playing Spartacus, and also express excitement about being reunited with some characters we have not seen since Kill Them All. Even after a six episode absence of her presence, it turns out that Paul still has calf eyes over Illythia. How deep do her […]

In this cast, we mourn what appears to be the last scene with the Medicus, and we talk about Solonius’ transformation into a slick double crosser. We also express our satisfaction with the exciting Royal Rumble and Gannicus’ grand finale finish. After the end music of the podcast, there is a bonus segment for those […]

Paul explains why he thinks some characters got their just desserts in this episode, and of course the Medicus’ short cameo is talked about at some length.

In this podcast, we discuss this dark turning point of an episode at length. Within this discussion, Steve and Paul have an interesting conversation on how long hair vs. short hair can have an influence on a man’s bearing. The latter being inspired by Crixus’ frumpy hairdo. Go to Facebook, Twitter, or email at empathospire@gmail […]

In this podcast, Paul gives Solonius the nickname “Disco,” and we are quite certain this episode is peppered with Star Wars references which we discuss at the very end of the cast.

In this episode, we revisit the Roman public rest room, and Paul explains why he thinks Gannicus contributed to the wrong that was done to Melitta.

In this episode, we all agree it is an awesome start to an awesome season, and of course Paul is finally introduced to the fan favorite gladiator, Gannicus. Finally!!! :)

Throughout our coverage of Blood and Sand, we neglected to appropriately acknowledge the awesome people behind this show, so we decided to take a quick moment and talk just about the actors, writers and directors.

We all agree that this episode is the best payoff episode to ever grace the boob tube. We LOVES this episode.

Revelations! Steve cracks Em and Paul up when he imagines Gollum as the Medicus… and we talk about the episode too. ;)

Other than the pure derision we heap upon the Medicus, we also briefly touch on the awesomeness of the dream imagery and how it is used as a truth reveal, and we speculate about Ashur’s personal motivations.

In this episode, we discuss how seemingly insignificant actions can lead to some serious consequences…so much so that it is time for the Gods to step in and assert their will.

A whore-ific episode, and we are smitten with it. We delve a little into the scheming of Lucretia, and some of us admit to feeling bad for Ashur and Illythia.

More talk about the ever vigilant voyeurs, the ever present schlong, and the ever increasing blood spillage. Also, Em reveals she is on Team Crixus…which was apparent already, really.

We have some differing of opinions in this episode, but one thing we all did agree on is Spartacus’ satisfying manner of dealing out some justice.

Villains! In this episode, we discuss the many plays of skullduggery at work…and we cry a little.