As The Chakram Turns

Xena: One Against an Army

Thu, 12 May 2022 20:39:27 GMT

We are back with a very dear episode of Xena: One Against an Army. While Helen has some issues with the episode, and it's themes, Bryn is very eager to talk about this episode and it's meaning to the fans. Join the two of us as we trample through this episode of Xena and other as we work our way through the show that brought us together.

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Xena: The Bitter Suite

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:49:24 GMT

We are back with one of the most anticipated episodes of Xena: The Bitter Suite. The TV musical episode that never gets credit for starting the random musical episode trend. Both Bryn and Helen have strong opinions and feelings regarding the episode and because of that, this episode is almost an hour.

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Xena: Maternal Instincts

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 16:01:17 GMT

We are back with the first of the big rift Xena episodes: Maternal Instincts. Both of us are way too excited to get into this story line but also way too opinionated about a 25 year old show. Join us as we discuss the length and depth of Gabrielle's lies, how evil and smart Hope really is, and how Xena some how knows everything that's going to happen. We also see the return of Callisto and her problem with rock caves.

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intro/outro: Globe trekking by Philip Ayers.

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Xena: Warrior, Prestress, Tramp

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 16:56:47 GMT

We are back to talk about an other of the many doppleganger episodes that Xena has to offer with Warrior, Priestess, Tramp. Join us this week as we discuss how well Lucy does at making sure the audience knows who is talking, the evolution of how Gabby is treated, and which of Joxer's songs we prefer.

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intro/outro: Globe Trekking by Philip Ayers

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Xena: The King of Assassins

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:39:48 GMT

After all the trauma of the last few weeks we are happy to return to a more lighthearted Xena episode. Autolycus and Joxer join up with the duo this episode for some twin shenanigans that also include Cleopatra for some reason. The Xena timeline is officially off the rails. Bryn and I discuss weird silly things, while enjoying the ability to laugh after four very serious Xena episodes. Join our discussions by sending an email to us at asthechakramturns@gmail.com or find us on our socials with @asthechakram turns for insta and tiktok and @thechakramturns for twitter

intro/outtro: Globe trekking by Philip Ayers.

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Xena: The Debt

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:17:13 GMT

We are back with a pod that includes the next two episodes of Xena: The Debt. These two episodes deserved to be covered together so we did that, also there was just no real clear way to break them up.

In this episode Helen and Bryn discuss the next backstory dump that we get about Xena, this time with a change of location to Chin. We learn about how she got healed, and continue to have discussion about whether or not this rift is really a rift or just a bunch of really bad choices made with the idea that the other person couldn't handle the choices that were made.

It's complicated.

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Intro/outro: Globe Trekking by Philip Ayers

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Xena: Gabrielle's Hope

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:57:33 GMT

After a week to deal with an unexpected OCD trigger, we are back with the follow up to The Deliverer: Gabrielle's Hope.

Join us as we discuss the things we liked and disliked about this episode. We are very interested in hearing your thoughts on this one as well.

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Xena: The Deliverer

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 22:25:09 GMT

This week we stumble into one of our dreaded episodes. Join us as we tumble into the start of the big rift between Xena and Gabrielle, that happens throughout the entirety of this season. Helen and Brin actually do not agree about something this time around and both are pretty passionate about it.

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Intro/outro Globe Trekking by Philip Ayers

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Xena: Dirty Half Dozen

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 21:41:26 GMT

We are back with the episode we forgot was the real episode 3: The Dirty Half Dozen. We discuss how Ares is very clearly sus during this episode, and how Gabby is also not what the happy tag along any more.

Join us as we discuss how Xena handled their first season long story arc.

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Intro/outro: Globe Trekking by Philip Ayers

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Xena: Been There, Done That

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 16:20:18 GMT

A nice light hearted episode of Xena that leads to several unexpected tangents from both Helen and Bryn this week. Join us as we discuss the events of the Groundhog Day type episode, Xena's math skills, and the size of various bird eggs, (it makes sense, but also...doesn't).

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intro/outro: Globe Treking by Philip Ayers

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Xena: The Furies

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 20:53:11 GMT

Finally we have made it to the season we have waited for...sorta. Bryn and I get right into the first episode of season three of Xena: The Furies.

Tune in to find out if we thought this one held up, or if it was not as we remember.

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Intro/outro by Philip Ayers

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Xena: Lost Mariner

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 21:41:13 GMT

Happy New Year everyone! We wrap up our season 2 rewatch with The Lost Mariner which is Xena season 2 episode 21. Notably, this is not actually the last episode of the season, but Helen handles the silly episodes poorly. She's fun I promise.

The next episode will start our season 3 which is one the seasons we've been very excited for.

Intro/outro: Globe Trekking by Philip Ayers

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Xena: The Price

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:30:37 GMT

Okay, we did it. We got another episode up, this one is from the season 2 episode of Xena called The Price. Both Bryn and I spend a lot of time confused as to why we bothered with this episode, but it's important to story development or something.

Intro/outro by Philip Ayers

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Next episode will be the season finale of season 2!

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Xena: Blind Faith

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 16:45:51 GMT

COVID strikes again. Bare with us as we struggle with two high risk exposures and two weeks of virtual learning.

This week we discuss Blind Faith, and the lengths that Xena will go to, to ensure the safety of Gabby, while they try and maintain that this show exists only in the land of "subtext".

Intro/outro: Globe Treking by Philip Ayers

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Xena: The Execution

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 17:08:42 GMT

We take another trip down Gabrielle's history this time, with a visit to one of her heroes that has called for her help. Give the episode a watch and join us to see if you agree what we have to say about everything. Spoiler: Helen isn't impressed.

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Intro and Outro: Globe Trekking by Philip Ayers

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Xena: A Day in the Life

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 23:12:01 GMT

This week we discuss the episode A Day in the Life, from season 2 of Xena, which was far more entertaining than either one of us expected. We discuss the similar tendencies in our relationship, and wonder how on Earth this show could have been considered "Subtext". A theme that we will probably be revisiting very soon.

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Intro and Outro: Globe Trekking by Philip Ayers

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Xena: A Necessary Evil

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 15:35:34 GMT

Continuing on with the new format, and with a continuing story line, we dive into discussing the next episode of Xena: A Necessary Evil. We discuss how much certain actors ham it up, and how some mistakes made it into the final cut.

We enjoy this more discussion based format, and hope everyone else does as well.

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Intro/Outro done by Philip Ayers

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Xena: The Quest

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 15:13:20 GMT

Helen and Bryn became friends because of this 90s cult classic and now, 24 years later they are revisiting the show.

Up this week is The Quest, which picks up almost right after the devastating events of Destiny. We have also switched to a different format to hopefully help better get episodes out. Thanks for sticking with us while we figure out all these speed bumps.

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Intro/Outro: Globe Trekking by Philip Ayers

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Xena: Destiny

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:29:45 GMT

This week we get the first big dump of Xena's past with the episode Destiny. Both Bryn and I love this episode and were excited to see Karl Urban in the role we first met him in.

Join us as we rewatch Xena: Warrior Princess, and discuss the themes and how this show brought us together.

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Intro/outro song: Globe Trekking Philip Ayers

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