The little cakes have arrived and with them, MANY consequences for our magicians.
What will happen now that Julia's shade has returned? Will Penny recover from the poison room? Will Margo and Josh find Fen in the Fairy Realm? Will Alice and Quentin ever repair their relationship with themselves or the world? In addition to trying to save all of magic, is Eliot now the emotional core of the show?
Join us as we discuss the plot, plumbing, stabbings, sparks, surprises, whimsy and weariness that is the season two finale!!!
No Sidekicks is a rewatch podcast chronologically discussing SyFy’s “The Magicians” one episode at a time. Hosts Dara (she/her) and Liv (they/them), will dive into the narrative and thematic elements of one of their favorite shows! We’ll have a lot of emotions and probably sing some little songs, too. To join the conversation, follow us at NoSidekicksPod on instagram or email us at nosidekickspod@gmail.com
Josh uses Hakuna Matata to his advantage; Eliot and Quentin hassle a Canadian for a clock; Julia trusts / needs Kady, and Penny and Sylvia find out the poison in Poison Room is literal.
Liv and Dara are missing Fen and Margo plenty and have a LOT to say about the way Our Lady Underground is used in this episode.
No Sidekicks is a rewatch podcast chronologically discussing SyFy’s “The Magicians” one episode at a time. Hosts Dara (she/her) and Liv (they/them), will dive into the narrative and thematic elements of one of their favorite shows! We’ll have a lot of emotions and probably sing some little songs, too. To join the conversation, follow us at NoSidekicksPod on instagram or email us at nosidekickspod@gmail.com.
Quentin and Julia travel to the Underworld via Dragon (totally jealous), Penny and Kady invent inceptisex (could take it or leave it), Eliot gets cockblocked by everyone-in-Fillory-turning-into-rats (oof, no thanks!), and Margo finally reveals where Fen was taken (but was it worth it?!).
Happy Rattening to all who celebrate <3
No Sidekicks is a rewatch podcast chronologically discussing SyFy’s “The Magicians” one episode at a time. Hosts Dara (she/her) and Liv (they/them), will dive into the narrative and thematic elements of one of their favorite shows! We’ll have a lot of emotions and probably sing some little songs, too. To join the conversation, follow us at NoSidekicksPod on instagram or email us at nosidekickspod@gmail.com
This episode has everybody. Eliot plans his wedding to King Idri, while keeping a watchful eye on Fen and Margo (who are totally not seeing people, what are you talking about??).
Kady and Penny search for an overdue Library book, which has consequences much worse than your ordinary late fees. Quentin helps Julia find herself, but not before getting high with Josh.
It wouldn't be The Magicians if we didn't find some way to talk to Alice (alternate dimensions ooooh).
No Sidekicks is a rewatch podcast chronologically discussing SyFy’s “The Magicians” one episode at a time. Hosts Dara (she/her) and Liv (they/them), will dive into the narrative and thematic elements of one of their favorite shows! We’ll have a lot of emotions and probably sing some little songs, too. To join the conversation, follow us at NoSidekicksPod on instagram or email us at nosidekickspod@gmail.com
It's the first (and hopefully not last) musical episode, baby!
Tune in for Kady, Penny, and Julia's crimes, Quentin's attachment-to-Alice issues, and Margo and Eliot strategically spreading out the lines in a Les Misérables ensemble song.
Your hosts are not responsible for any earworms you have after listening to this episode. ;)
No Sidekicks is a rewatch podcast chronologically discussing SyFy’s “The Magicians” one episode at a time. Hosts Dara (she/her) and Olivia (they/them), will dive into the narrative and thematic elements of one of their favorite shows! We’ll have a lot of emotions and probably sing some little songs, too. To join the conversation, follow us at NoSidekicksPod on instagram or email us at nosidekickspod@gmail.com
Ever hunt down a demi-god while your ex-girlfriend haunts your mind? Quentin has while trying to play it cool under the discerning eyes of Penny and Kady.
Shadeless Julia is set loose on Fillory, and destroys an entire population of sentient trees.
Margo steps up as High King Bambi while Eliot is in a coma.
There's attachment issues, the creepy child trope, debilitating mental illness, and Margo kicks everyone out then GENTLY calls Fen SWEETIE. Stream 208 Word as Bond now!
No Sidekicks is a rewatch podcast chronologically discussing SyFy’s “The Magicians” one episode at a time. Hosts Dara (she/her) and Olivia (they/them), will dive into the narrative and thematic elements of one of their favorite shows! We’ll have a lot of emotions and probably sing some little songs, too. To join the conversation, follow us at NoSidekicksPod on instagram or email us at nosidekickspod@gmail.com
It's the bank heist, y'all! What better way to help your friend / enemy (depends on who you ask) access a magical abortion?
No Sidekicks is a rewatch podcast chronologically discussing SyFy’s “The Magicians” one episode at a time. Hosts Dara (she/her) and Olivia (they/she), will dive into the narrative and thematic elements of one of their favorite shows! We’ll have a lot of emotions and probably sing some little songs, too. To join the conversation, follow us at NoSidekicksPod on instagram or email us at nosidekickspod@gmail.com
Penny hunts moss, Benedict has an amazing work / life balance (who else could say no to Penny's request?) Q takes up interpretive dance, and Margo proves she's no virgin. Eliot doesn't know who to trust.
Julia and Kady travel from Hoboken to Sacramento and back all in one day?!?! The writers create an entire character that only perpetuates fatphobia.
Alice plays mean little pranks on her parents because she can. Wouldn't you?
No Sidekicks is a rewatch podcast chronologically discussing SyFy’s “The Magicians” one episode at a time. Hosts Dara (she/her) and Olivia (they/she), will dive into the narrative and thematic elements of one of their favorite shows! We’ll have a lot of emotions and probably sing some little songs, too. To join the conversation, follow us at NoSidekicksPod on instagram or email us at nosidekickspod@gmail.com
Eliot wears our favorite shirt; Quentin adjusts to life without magic; our new royals debate on how to best handle an assassination attempt while processing the fact that Fen is pregnant; Julia tries to get a routine procedure that is anything but routine; and as usual, Penny hates everything, but especially Mayakovsky: with all this stress, it's gotta be CHEAT DAY, right?
No Sidekicks is a rewatch podcast chronologically discussing SyFy’s “The Magicians” one episode at a time. Hosts Dara (she/her) and Olivia (they/she), will dive into the narrative and thematic elements of one of their favorite shows! We’ll have a lot of emotions and probably sing some little songs, too. To join the conversation, follow us at NoSidekicksPod on instagram or email us at nosidekickspod@gmail.com
Penny and Q spend the entire episode fighting, drunk, or stoned because they are soooo good at handling their feelings. Julia and Kady move up the relationship escalator and become Best Bitches - then work together to revive their mutual ex, Marina.
Margo and Eliot's new titles cause a rift in their relationship as they try to navigate running a kingdom.
Dopplebangers! Centaurs! Henry Fogg! White Ladies! And the return of our beloved Todd!
No Sidekicks is a rewatch podcast chronologically discussing SyFy’s “The Magicians” one episode at a time. Hosts Dara (she/her) and Olivia (they/she), will dive into the narrative and thematic elements of one of their favorite shows! We’ll have a lot of emotions and probably sing some little songs, too. To join the conversation, follow us at NoSidekicksPod on instagram or email us at nosidekickspod@gmail.com
We obsess over Marina's incredible one-liners, and new ship: FENNY; we could take or leave the poop and dick jokes; we would ~definitely~ leave the toe biting, cat murder, and the cornering-your-ex-in-a-carriage-to-tell-her-you're-going-to-earn-her-back. It's Divine Elimination, y'all!
No Sidekicks is a rewatch podcast chronologically discussing SyFy’s “The Magicians” one episode at a time. Hosts Dara (she/her) and Olivia (they/she), will dive into the narrative and thematic elements of one of their favorite shows! We’ll have a lot of emotions and probably sing some little songs, too. To join the conversation, follow us at NoSidekicksPod on instagram or email us at nosidekickspod@gmail.com
Do you like riddles, horny pixies, or villains singing Frank Sinatra? This is the episode for you! Join us as everyone tries to fix the mess they made at the end of season one.
Fogg tag teams with Sunderland and former professor Bigby, a pixie who, by nature, delights in the chaos. Q and Julia try to see eye to eye, knowing they are working at opposite goals.
No Sidekicks is a rewatch podcast chronologically discussing SyFy’s “The Magicians” one episode at a time. Hosts Dara (she/her) and Olivia (they/she), will dive into the narrative and thematic elements of one of their favorite shows! We’ll have a lot of emotions and probably sing some little songs, too. To join the conversation, follow us at NoSidekicksPod on instagram or email us at nosidekickspod@gmail.com
Back in Fillory to continue our adventure, but watch out, the locals will barter for your blood, curse your limbs if you question their authority, and those horses? aren’t as nice as they look. Eliot, Margo, Quentin, and Alice become kings and queens, but only after winning 90s trivia. Julia has a bad time in a fun place.
No Sidekicks is a rewatch podcast chronologically discussing SyFy’s “The Magicians” one episode at a time. Hosts Dara (she/her) and Olivia (they/she), will dive into the narrative and thematic elements of one of their favorite shows! We’ll have a lot of emotions and probably sing some little songs, too. To join the conversation, follow us at NoSidekicksPod on instagram or email us at nosidekickspod@gmail.com
Join our hosts as they reflect on the journey we've been on for the last thirteen episodes, as well as those of our characters, and try to process one of the most ballsy cliffhangers for a first season ever.
Quentin narrates partially, Eliot gets married, Alice powers up, and everyone has several revelations as they stumble through Fillory. It's the season finale, y'all! Content warning for the show's episode:
Murder, and sexual assault - 39:00 - 41:05 & 46:56 - 47:21
Content warning for the podcast discussion: Murder, and sexual assault - 1:10:48 - 1:11:02 & 1:24:00 - 1:31:00 & 1:37:38 - 1:38:45
Fair warning, we do discuss the assault more broadly in the exit portion of this episode.
No Sidekicks is a rewatch podcast chronologically discussing SyFy’s “The Magicians” one episode at a time. Hosts Dara (she/her) and Olivia (they/she), will dive into the narrative and thematic elements of one of their favorite shows! We’ll have a lot of emotions and probably sing some little songs, too. To join the conversation, follow us at NoSidekicksPod on instagram or email us at nosidekickspod@gmail.com
Julia and Kady travel downtown to exchange their faith for a spell and a warning - a typical evening in the LES? Bi Quentin Confirmed! But not everyone is rejoicing with us.
Dean Fogg explains a big plot twist, but only after admitting he still hasn't seen Groundhog Day. Quentin and Julia finally make up, but the milk crying idol is totally weird.
The penultimate episode squeezes so much into 1 hour, we couldn't capture it all in this description, but we get to Fillory y'all. Cry your tears of joy!
No Sidekicks is a rewatch podcast chronologically discussing SyFy’s “The Magicians” one episode at a time. Hosts Dara (she/her) and Olivia (they/she), will dive into the narrative and thematic elements of one of their favorite shows! We’ll have a lot of emotions and probably sing some little songs, too. To join the conversation, follow us at NoSidekicksPod on instagram or email us at nosidekickspod@gmail.com
The warning timecode at the top of the episode is aprox 30 seconds early, please take that into consideration if you plan to skip that discussion!
The Brakebills kids test their strategies with facing the Beast thru a probability spell (scary but cool), bottle up their emotions to hone their battle magic skills (stoic but cool), and then some get a little too close for Alice's liking (horny and not cool?).
Richard informs Julia that she is God-Touched and now it's on her and Kady to scour Lower Manhattan for magical beings who might know how to contact a god. A phone number, an email...anything?
No Sidekicks is a rewatch podcast chronologically discussing SyFy’s “The Magicians” one episode at a time. Hosts Dara (she/her) and Olivia (they/she), will dive into the narrative and thematic elements of one of their favorite shows! We’ll have a lot of emotions and probably sing some little songs, too. To join the conversation, follow us at NoSidekicksPod on instagram or email us at nosidekickspod@gmail.com
A new type of magic has entered the villa, and it gives us the ick, but if it gets Penny back to Brakebills, it’ll do. Julia and Kady work their problems out in the name of magic. Richard makes too many puns. Your hosts debate a scene about pizza and time magic.
No Sidekicks is a rewatch podcast chronologically discussing SyFy’s “The Magicians” one episode at a time. Hosts Dara (she/her) and Olivia (they/she), will dive into the narrative and thematic elements of one of their favorite shows! We’ll have a lot of emotions and probably sing some little songs, too. To join the conversation, follow us at NoSidekicksPod on instagram or email us at nosidekickspod@gmail.com
CW: We discuss extremely sensitive content that is included in "The Writing Room," but this episode is not required to understand the show. Anything you need to know is included in the next episode's "previously ons." Feel free to skip it if you're not in a place to hear about child abuse, sexual assault, and rape.
A grieving Eliot and our remaining freshman travel to England to search the Plover Estate for a magical button but discover much more than that. Quentin's image of his favorite author is tarnished forever, and Penny nopes out of at least two situations. Back in New York City, Julia incepts our favorite character ever, RIP Kira.
No Sidekicks is a rewatch podcast chronologically discussing SyFy’s “The Magicians” one episode at a time. Hosts Dara (she/her) and Olivia (they/she), will dive into the narrative and thematic elements of one of their favorite shows! We’ll have a lot of emotions and probably sing some little songs, too. To join the conversation, follow us at NoSidekicksPod on instagram or email us at nosidekickspod@gmail.com
Quentin, Alice, and Penny return to Brakebills and encounter the plot head on. Quentin's knowledge of the Fillory and Further series proves critical once again - but does he know Penny well enough to prevent the Strangled Heart? Eliot confronts that his new boyfriend Mike isn't who he says he is. Also, Julia gets the money shot of all Magicians promotional art, iykyk!
No Sidekicks is a rewatch podcast chronologically discussing SyFy’s “The Magicians” one episode at a time. Hosts Dara (she/her) and Olivia (they/she), will dive into the narrative and thematic elements of one of their favorite shows! We’ll have a lot of emotions and probably sing some little songs, too. To join the conversation, follow us at NoSidekicksPod on instagram or email us at nosidekickspod@gmail.com
Quentin, Alice, Kady, and Penny fly south for the second part of The Trials, where Mayakovsky is creepy and unnecessarily brutal. Back at Brakebills, Margo and Eliot try to find balance with a new player on their team. Also, Julia has a sister!
No Sidekicks is a rewatch podcast chronologically discussing SyFy’s “The Magicians” one episode at a time. Hosts Dara (she/her) and Olivia (they/she), will dive into the narrative and thematic elements of one of their favorite shows! We’ll have a lot of emotions and probably sing some little songs, too. To join the conversation, follow us at NoSidekicksPod on instagram or email us at nosidekickspod@gmail.com