Not Another Teen Wolf Podcast

Natalie and Karen discuss season 3, episode 5 of Teen Wolf, "Frayed." Featured Song: "Hey Now" by London Grammar Discussion: - We remind y'all what's coming up this month for Hypable's #teenwolftakeover - We point out this episode's unusual narrative structure. - Favorite quotes, as per usual. - Stiles is still able to outwit Scott, no matter how capable Scott has become. - Peter and Scott may be our new fave dialogue partners! - Does Scott think he can make it through this conflict – or life as a werewolf – without killing? - Surprise, Natalie makes another Buffy parallel. - Is Scott naïve? Have the rules of his world changed? Will he just talk everyone into solving problems like nice civilized human beings? - Karen is still obsessed with Matt and deems that he would be proud of Scott in this episode. - Jeff said Allison was his favorite character for this episode. We agree. - Let's get this out of the way... we kind of mostly didn't love this episode. - We found it confusing, and not in a cool wa

Natalie and Karen discuss season 3, episode 4 of Teen Wolf, "Unleashed." Featured Song: "Raveheart" by Galantis Discussion: -This is our 25th episode! -Have you guys heard about our Teen Wolf Takeover yet? -It was so hard to pick our favorite quotes this time around! -FYI, we love Sassy Scott. -Daniel Sharman’s tweeting may have been better than Isaac’s quote this week. -Deucalion is so dramatic. -Karen and Natalie try to come to terms with the fact they actually missed Harris. -Could the killer be hypnotizing his victims? -What do we think about the introduction of mistletoe? -Smiley Derek is the best Derek ever. -We like that Ms. Blake wasn’t a damsel in distress. -Was the therapist line a throwaway? -How do we feel about Ms. Blake so far? -Did Danny overhear Scott and Stiles’ conversation? -Were we the only ones distracted by Danny’s shirt? -Was this scene a clue to Stiles’ sexuality or was he just desperate? -It’s the little things that makes Teen Wolf great. -Did Scott and Isaac not know the t

Natalie, Karen and special guest Kristen discuss season 3, episode 3 of Teen Wolf, "Fireflies." Featured Song: "Ready to Go" by Guards Discussion: -Kristen is here co-hosting with us! -Natalie was in Paris. This will be relevant later. -Stiles grew up around the police, he knows what they’re actually like. -Can you have classic Teen Wolf after only two seasons? -Lydia is not quite part of the Scooby Gang yet. She still has things to learn. -Chris' quote is haunting, and really shows us what he thinks about werewolves. -And hey, was that a little Gerard showing through? -Isaac is not a woobie. (Karen had to look it up.) -Why is Isaac so okay with killing his packmates? -Derek is very sad and tragic. But we like the change. -Does Derek think Scott is better than the rest of his pack? -Does Derek know more about Scott than we realize? -Scott is so grown up now! -We love funny Isaac. -Natalie and Kristen were NOT Isaac fans during parts of season 2. But they are now, -Scott and Derek are working togeth

Natalie and Karen discuss season 3, episode 2 of Teen Wolf, "Chaos Rising." Featured Song: "High on a Wire" by Black Box Revelation Discussion: -Favorite quotes -Is it weird for students to go to a party for another high school? -We loved the secret handshake. -The show has the ability to introduce new things and not make a big deal out of it. -We’re surprised Isaac and Scott aren’t BFFs yet. -Karen wanted a throwback to the movie during the party scene. -What did we think of Heather’s reasoning to have sex with Stiles? -A wild Shantal appears! -One of the three rules about Stiles is broken – are more to follow? -Which movie does the condom scene remind Natalie of? -Now the drama begins. What happened to Heather? -Why weren’t there any wine bottles on the floor once Stiles got back downstairs? -Who took Heather? -Natalie weirdly started shipping Isaac and Derek. -How much does Isaac trust Derek? -We still really, really love Peter. -We make yet another Buffy reference. Who does Peter remind us of?

Natalie and Karen discuss season 3, episode 1 of Teen Wolf, "Tattoo." Featured Song: "Dangerous Times" by Wildlife Discussion: -We’re so excited season 3 is here! -Our favorite quotes. -We wish we knew more about Meagan Tandy’s character. -We can’t decide if the twins’ transformation was awesome or just really gross. -We read a great theory from a listener about the twins and their backstory. -We struggle to understand how exactly the transformation works and make some ‘90s references along the way. -We absolutely love this new version of Scott, but Natalie has an issue with the tattoo scene. -Animals are freaking out left and right. It’s definitely spooky. -Cat suicide, guys. CAT SUICIDE. -Why aren’t the animals afraid of Derek? Natalie has some thoughts about that! -Why were the Argents in France? -Those boys were not 14. -We love that the principal is back. -Melissa is awesome. We want her to be the whole pack’s mom. -We love Ms. Blake already. -Natalie explains why she thinks the Sheriff knows

Welcome to a Bite Sized episode of Not Another Teen Wolf Podcast, where we take one aspect of the fandom and discuss it in a mini-episode! This time around, Karen and Courtney talk about season 3 spoilers! Featured Song: The spooky audio from the Teen Wolf promo video In this episode... -We’re going to go through 10 things we know about season 3, and then talk about the trailer. -First up is the Alpha Pack, and Karen suggests something naughty about the betas. Courtney readily accepts the head canon. -We’re excited Derek is going to be less sad! -But he seems to have a thing for teachers. -But he’ll have furniture! -Could there be a long lost Hale? -Jackson and Erica won’t be returning, and we’re sad. -What the heck is Jackson going to be doing in London for so long? -Could Erica be the one Stiles is talking about in the sneak peek? -Scott’s tattoo is going to be a much bigger deal than we had initially thought. -This is a scholarly podcast, guys. We’re here for the learning. Uh huh. That’s right. -

Welcome to a Bite Sized episode of Not Another Teen Wolf Podcast, where we take one aspect of the fandom and discuss it in a mini-episode! This time around, Natalie, Karen, and newcomer Jonathan talk about werewolf mythology! Featured Song: Buffy the Vampire Slayer theme by Nerf Herder In this episode... -We talk about traditional werewolf mythology and when the idea of werewolves first started -Jonathan tells us that a lot of the stereotypical werewolf myths are actually modern inventions -What's the canon in Teen Wolf? -Then we talk about Remus Lupin in Harry Potter, which is a very typical werewolf story -Next up is Buffy the Vampire Slayer, in which the werewolves actually aren't talked about a lot -We mention Twilight next, talk about how Jacob & Co. are actually not werewolves, and how -- stay with us here -- Stephenie Meyer's ideas about the mythology in Twilight is actually not so ridiculous -Lastly, we mention The Vampire Diaries, the mythology of which is actually a little more unique

Welcome to a Bite Sized episode of Not Another Teen Wolf Podcast, where we take one aspect of the fandom and discuss it in a mini-episode! This time around, Natalie, Karen, and Courtney talk about Teen Wolf fan-fiction and shipping! Featured Song: "What I Like About You" by Lillix (as inspired by one of our favorite fan vids) In this episode... Shipping -What's canon? -What's fanon? -Which pairs are our favorites and which ones can't we stand? -This is a judge-free zone. Mostly. Natalie has words about one of the pairings. Head Canon -What are some of the more commonly accepted pieces of head canon? -We talk about ones that are hilarious, and ones that make a lot of sense. -We also wonder about the origin of some of these... Tropes and Themes -What are some of the more commonly used tropes in fic? -There are some we really can't stand, and some we really like to see. -We try to figure out the origin of Demon!Stiles. -We also talk about AUs - Alternate Universe fics for the uninitia

Welcome to a Bite Sized episode of Not Another Teen Wolf Podcast, where we take one aspect of the fandom and discuss it in a mini-episode! This time around, Natalie and Karen talk about Teen Wolf -- the movie! Featured Song: "Big Bad Wolf" by Bunny and the Wolf Sisters Note: There was a technical issue, so we apologize for any volume differences between hosts. In this episode... -What did we think of the movie? -We compare the plots of the show and the film. -We have trouble imagining how someone can take part of an idea and turn it into something vastly different. -Nat has a disclaimer. Her phone has died a tragic death. -We love how Movie Scott normalized the fact that he turned into a werewolf. -Natalie noticed both versions of Stiles have a complete disregard for self-preservation. -Boof's name never should've been a thing. Even in the '80s. -Natalie wants TV Stiles to start calling Scott "TW" like in the movie. -We really love both Coaches. They're practically the same. -We remark on the fa

Natalie, Karen, and special guest Jen discuss episode 2x12 of Teen Wolf, "Master Plan," along with current news and season 3 spoilers. Featured Song: "At Home" by Crystal Fighters We're trying out a new format for the show since we're only covering a single episode here. This time, we're following the story chronologically. Let us know if you like this structure or the structure of last week's better! Episode 2x12 "Master Plan" -Jen is joining us today as our special guest! -Natalie wants to watch a buddy comedy about Derek and Peter -We sometimes forget Scott is a werewolf. No, really. We have reasons. Good ones, even. -We’re impressed that Melissa was so willing to accept the situation and wanted to help. -We like seeing Coach caring about his players in a serious manner. -We’re really excited to see Isaac in season 3. -We’re still confused about Jackson’s "death" and what it all means. -Chris has a crushed puppy look on his face this whole episode, and it made us sad. -Even when Stiles is at hi

Natalie and Karen discuss episode 2x11 of Teen Wolf, "Battlefield," along with current news and season 3 spoilers. Featured Song: "Head Tonic" - The Datsuns We're trying out a new format for the show since we're only covering a single episode here. This time, we're going through each person's arc one at a time. Let us know what you think! Episode 2x11 "Battlefield" -Favorite Quotes. Opening scene -We all love Stiles’ game-changing monologue -Matt photoshopping himself into pictures with Allison is CREEPY -The guidance counselor knows who Stiles is. Is she giving him a pep talk? Does she know what’s going to happen? -Is Stiles a regular patient? He's very comfortable with therapy. Melissa’s arc -She hides from her son, not wanting to talk about what she saw -Gerard and the Kanima threaten her, she tells Scott to give Gerard what he wants -On the field, Melissa tells Scott that if he can do something to help, he has to help Boyd and Erica -The pair decide to leave Derek -They hear other wolves h

Welcome to a Bite Sized episode of Not Another Teen Wolf Podcast, where we take one aspect of the fandom and discuss it in a mini-episode! This time around, Natalie and Karen talk with Teen Wolf contest winner Shantal Rhodes. In late 2011, via a fan competition, Shantal won the role of Danielle, a featured extra in episode 2x09 Party Guessed. She's the one who dunks Stiles's head in the pool to sober him up! Shantal is both an aspiring actress and a Teen Wolf superfan and it was very exciting to talk with someone who can give us both a professional and fannish insight to being on set at Teen Wolf! With Shantal, we discuss: -When she started watching the show -Why she decided to enter the contest -How she felt about her entry -What her reaction was when she found out she won -What her experience on set was like -If she was nervous about being on camera -When she learned she'd be back for season 3 -How she manages to stay a fan of the show, but also be a professional -What other shows she'd like to be

Natalie and Karen discuss episodes 2x09 and 2x10 of Teen Wolf, along with current news and season 3 spoilers. They've also got a special announcement! Featured Song: "Night" - Zola Jesus, used in "Fury" Episode 2x09 "Party Guessed" - Favorite Quotes. -What would Matt do to Allison if she had agreed to go into his house with him? Does Matt realise how creepy he is towards Allison, or is he justifying it in his mind? -Does Allison really think it's their fault that Lydia is kind of nuts? -Who is that woman in the bleachers while Lydia is hallucinating that she's on the lacrosse field? -Natalie explains why Erica can withstand more pain than the others. -When and why did Isaac's father change? He clearly wasn't always so abusive. -We love the drag queens. We need them back for season 3. -Why does Lydia care so much about her party when the people she invites obviously don't care about her? -Any falsity about Gerard has been stripped away. He is evil. -We discuss Victoria's suicide and how hard it was to

Natalie and Karen are joined by special guest and listener Danielle to discuss episodes 2x07 and 2x08 of Teen Wolf, along with current news and season 3 spoilers. Featured Song: "We Must Be Killers" - Mikky Ekko, used in "Raving." Danielle introduces herself and explains her Skype icon, which is a picture of her and Keahu Kahuanui (Danny). *NOTE:* We spoil who the Kanima master is. If you haven't watched "Party Guessed" yet, don't listen to this episode!! Episode 2x07 "Restraint" -Why does Jackson feel the need to swallow a snake? -Natalie is pretty sure the Kanima is getting bigger. Danielle wants to know why Matt accompanied him on a kill. -What's the probability that Jackson's parents were murdered? We discuss what Jackson's story could have been about if Colton Haynes had stayed on the show. -We love Scott's mom. Also, we love how the show doesn't make a big deal out of the fact that Scott and Allison are having sex. -Why did Allison think it was a big deal that Scott had to leave to help S

Natalie and Karen discuss episodes 2x05 and 2x06 of Teen Wolf, along with current news and season 3 spoilers. Featured Song: Exit 59 - "Danny Boy" Episode 2x05 "Venomous" - As usual, our favorite quotes - Why do we keep forgetting that Allison is actually awesome? - Sheriff Stilinski heads up the Absent Spouse Brigade once again - just how long has Stiles' mom been dead, and will the sheriff ever move on? And can fanfic writers please stop imagining him moving on with Chris Argent? - The pack's "testing" of Jackson and Lydia - why is Derek pretending like he knows facts when he does not actually know facts? (Also... apparently Derek didn't know Lydia had immunity? Apparently Scott didn't know Jackson got the bite? Wait, whaaaaat?) - Natalie comes up with a terrible theory about Harris's over-the-top hatred of Stiles. - Could Stiles' "were-jaguar" add weight to our "the Kanima is like your Patronus, but evil" speculation? - We talk about the extent of werewolf healing powers, and what physical damag

Natalie and Karen discuss episodes 2x03 and 2x04 of Teen Wolf, along with current news and season 3 spoilers. Featured Song: Donora - "Boom Boom," featured in "Ice Pick" Note: We drop kind of a major spoiler in this episode - aka the identity of the Kanima - so if you haven't seen episodes 2x05 and 2x06 yet, come back and listen to this once you have! Episode 2x03 "Ice Pick" - Fave quotes. - The Argents: if their women are the leaders, why is Gerard their current boss? - Will we ever get a shirtless Stiles? Karen doesn't think so. - What was Peter captain of? Is this a throwback to the original movie? - What do we think of Erica? What do we think of Boyd? To summarize: we would not make fun of Erica for having epilepsy and we would totally sit with Boyd at lunch. - Derek: is at the utter height of arrogant doucheyness in this episode. - Is Lydia really oblivious to Stiles' affections, or was she deflecting? If Stiles organised a private ice skating date for us, well... we would be all over that.

Natalie and Karen discuss episodes 2x01 and 2x02 of Teen Wolf, along with current news and season 3 spoilers. Featured Song: "Like Wolves" by David Condos, used in "Shape Shifted." Episode 2x01 "Omega" - New opening! Apparently Derek bakes cookies when he's stressed? Karen had no idea. - Why was Jackson in the water at the beginning of the episode? Are we still going to get the answer to this question? - Wolfed-out running on all fours looks awkward. - Confusion about the graverobbing scene, but Natalie clears it up - we think. - Gerard gets a bad-ass slow-mo entrance. Karen's intimidated. We hate Gerard more than anyone. - Was Chris really trying to kill Scott when he held that gun to his head? Or was it just to intimidate him? - Scott, Stiles, and Allison have a super balanced teamwork thing going on in the Jeep. We'd like more of this. - How has Harris kept his job? Seriously. - Should we have known Matt was a super-creeper right from the beginning? - Unanswered questions include, What is that blac

Welcome to the second Bite Sized episode of Not Another Teen Wolf Podcast, where we take one aspect of the fandom and discuss it in a mini-episode! This time around, Natalie and Karen talk about the Teen Wolf webisode series Search for a Cure. Did we like or dislike the webisodes, and why? Discussion Points: - How do the webisodes measure up as Teen Wolf content, given that they are basically advertisements? -The doctor mentions the Greek origins of werewolves - could this leave the door open for more creatures based on Greek myths? -We noticed the tension between Scott and Stiles. Where is it coming from? -Who is the woman in the picture? Did she die in the fire or could she still be alive somewhere? -What was Derek and his family doing in Wisconsin (where the doctor was practicing and where the woman was injured)? Why did they move to Beacon Hills? -Where is the doctor in season 2, and will he be an important part of later seasons? We really want him to come back! -Could the Wolf Moon ceremony be

Natalie, Karen, and special guest Courtney discuss episodes 1x11 and 1x12 of Teen Wolf, along with current news and season 3 spoilers. Intro Song: "Sledgehammer" by Art vs. Science We treated the two-part finale as one giant episode this week! After a recap of both episodes and a reveal of our favorite quotes, we touched on these discussion points: Episodes 1x11 "Formality" and 1x12 "Code Breaker" - Peter is definitely competing with Kate as one of the creepiest characters on the show. But we still like him better. - Has Scott ever taken note of his mom's emotional state previously when it comes to guys? How many dates has she gone out on since leaving Scott's dad? - Is Allison punishing Lydia by making her go to the formal with Stiles, or is she simply asking for a favor? - Derek didn't tell anyone about him and Kate. It's clear he still feels extremely guilty. He's beyond even Grumpy Cat Sad now. - More talk about how we think Stiles is really ruthless underneath it all. Would it be dangerous

Natalie and Karen discuss episodes 1x09 and 1x10 of Teen Wolf, along with current news and season 3 spoilers. Recap of 1x09, "Wolf's Bane." - Favorite quotes - Derek being a sass-master, Jackson being actually nice (?) and possibly the funniest scene in the history of television. - How much does Harris, the chemistry teacher, actually know? - Kate still disturbs us. And we still hate her. She's going to the special hell. - Jackson disturbs us too. We question which side of him is more genuine. - Did Derek give Jackson his memories unintentionally? Natalie tells us which cast member is related to Jackson's doctor. - Scott is just really - really, really, really - bad with girls. - Is this the episode that really set the Sterek ship sailing? Does Derek trust or respect Stiles more than Scott? We discuss why this is probably true. - Was Peter in his right mind when he killed Laura? Do we buy his story? Recap of 1x10, "Co-Captain." - Favorite quotes - Danny is totally awesome, Derek is totally projecting,