Latest She-ra Podcast Episodes
"The Inverted Pyramid" Actual Play/Tribute to Larry DiTillio, Part 1
She-Ra: Progressive of Power - May 03, 2019 08:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsThe first of a few episodes this season that do a little something different! Longtime She-Ra/He-Man scribe Larry DiTillio passed away in our off season; listeners of this show know the tremendous impact Larry had on this mythos we love but also on us personally. So, we thought we'd pay...
"The Frozen Forest" and Our Podcast Returns!
She-Ra: Progressive of Power - April 26, 2019 08:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsLauren and Eric return for the fourth season of their show with a discussion of the season two premiere of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, plus a little bit of catching up from the break and a little bit of information on what you can look forward to on this latest batch of Progress...
"The Battle of Bright Moon" with Noelle Stevenson
She-Ra: Progressive of Power - February 22, 2019 09:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsIt's the only way our season could end! Lauren and Eric welcome She-Ra executive producer and showrunner Noelle Stevenson to the pod to chat about nets, real-life villains, rainbows, and so much more! Thank you Noelle and Dreamworks for all of your support. To our listeners -- we'll see...
"Light Hope" with Josie Campbell
She-Ra: Progressive of Power - February 15, 2019 10:20 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsThe introduction of Light Hope to Princesses of Power brings a lot of surprising and fascinating lore with it. Who better to chat with about her episode, then, than She-Ra story editor and writer Josie Campbell? (No one, that's who!) Also, if you've ever wondered about how much math wri...
"Promise" with Vera M.
She-Ra: Progressive of Power - February 08, 2019 09:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsTwo adults who host a She-Ra podcast are at least self-aware enough to know that ultimately, the show's meant for kids. So we decided to interview one! This week, Vera, 8, tells us about why she loves the Princesses of Power and why "Promise" is her favorite episode. Eric also reveals t...
"The Beacon" with Elizabeth Kresin
She-Ra: Progressive of Power - February 01, 2019 09:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsArt director Elizabeth Kresin joins Lauren and Eric to discuss one of the most emotional and character-driven entries in the first season of Princesses of Power, and we get a look inside the creative design process of the show to boot!
"No Princess Left Behind" with Rae Geiger
She-Ra: Progressive of Power - January 25, 2019 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsCharacter designer Rae Geiger joins Lauren and Eric via Skype to chat about their favs Entrapta, Mermista, Olivia Octavius, Kate McKinnon, and a bunch more on this very sweet episode of our show! There's also some political stuff at the end. Definitely follow Rae on Twitter and giant th...
"Princess Prom" with Ashley Demma
She-Ra: Progressive of Power - January 18, 2019 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsThis week, Lauren and Eric get fashionable with special guest Ashley Demma, an expert on dress who shares some terrific insight into the formal wear gracing our heroes and villains in one of the most striking episodes of Princesses of Power! Follow Ashley on Instagram for more insights,...
"In the Shadows of Mystacor" Part 2 with Rachel Megibow - Self Care
She-Ra: Progressive of Power - January 11, 2019 16:30 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsWe're heading back to Mystacor for a look at some of the deeper themes of trauma and healing in the episode, including a chat with school psychologist and returning guest Rachel Megibow, who even uses She-Ra to talk with her students! Also, any fans in New Orleans, we are serious about ...
"In the Shadows of Mystacor" Part 1 with Emily Mozartmaid - Continuity
She-Ra: Progressive of Power - January 04, 2019 14:28 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsIn the first of our two-part look at this episode, we talk with Emily Mozartmaid (author of the OTHER political She-Ra project, the She-Ra Generation Blog) about an episode rich with connections to the past, including digging into our favorite character, the one and only Shadow Weaver. ...
Holiday Mailbag!
She-Ra: Progressive of Power - December 26, 2018 20:28 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsLauren and Eric respond to some tweets and emails from fans of the show, including a mea culpa re: our treatment of the topic of veganism last season. Thanks to everyone who continues to write in and give us lots of good stuff to think about!
"System Failure" with Duo Yang
She-Ra: Progressive of Power - December 17, 2018 23:16 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsThis week, it's Eric's turn to throw some shade as we cover Princess Entrapta's introduction to the squad, "System Failure." Good thing we're joined by the awesome Duo Yang, who goes hard for his favorite princess and brings some fascinating observations about the role of technology in ...
"The Sea Gate" with Ryan Ferguson
She-Ra: Progressive of Power - December 10, 2018 19:31 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsThis week, Lauren, Eric, and guest Ryan Ferguson take on toxic masculinity, finding your tribe, and being "over it" in a discussion of a trio of rich new characters -- Sea Hawk, Mermista, and Scorpia. Huuuuge thanks to impromptu engineer Logan Dean for helping us record Ryan on Skype. ...
"Flowers for She-Ra" with Michael Sherrillo
She-Ra: Progressive of Power - November 30, 2018 17:14 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsIllinois Science Council Associate Board president Michael Sherrillo joins Lauren and Eric in the greenest, most political episode yet of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power! From the failures of Good Vibes Only (TM) to eating bugs, this episode has it all!
"Razz" with Matt Leuck
She-Ra: Progressive of Power - November 25, 2018 05:45 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsVintage toy reseller and longtime She-Ra fan Matt Leuck joins us to chat about the Princesses episode with the strongest connection to the past. Plus, we dive into how political this reboot really is (or isn't), and Eric has a beef with the new theme song. You can shop Matt's online sto...
"The Sword (Parts 1 & 2)" Part 1 - with Shelby Mongan & Clint Worthington
She-Ra: Progressive of Power - November 17, 2018 06:55 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsShe-Ra's back on Netflix, and our show's back for season 3! In the first part of our two-part premiere, we talk with a couple adults -- one television critic, and one longtime Noelle Stevenson fan -- who've never watched She-Ra before! Do you think we all liked it? Recorded live at the ...
Vote // Trailer
She-Ra: Progressive of Power - November 02, 2018 13:15 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsLauren and Eric check in with a pre-election message and some initial responses to the Netflix series' promotion! In case you haven't for some reason, you can catch the Dreamworks She-Ra trailer here. And more importantly, make sure to vote on November 6. Great resources include Vote.or...
Summer Check-In (Live from an Unfortunate Podcasting Booth)
She-Ra: Progressive of Power - August 17, 2018 12:45 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsLauren and Eric pop back for a summer check-in on the unveiled Netflix designs, the forthcoming Power of Grayskull documentary, and any reasonably good political news they can scrounge up. DISCLAIMER: This was recorded at a venue that wasn't meant for podcasting (though we were invited...
Season 2 Live Finale/Masters of the Universe (1987)
She-Ra: Progressive of Power - June 01, 2018 11:15 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsWell, friends, here we are at the end of our second season. Just like last year, we wanted to close out the season with a live finale celebrating our show, our past guests, and our favorite franchise. This time, we decided to watch 1987's live-action Masters of the Universe at that part...
Looking Forward, But Better
She-Ra: Progressive of Power - May 25, 2018 19:45 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsTurns out we released last week's prediction episode a little too early. This week, Lauren and Eric jump back into the studio for a better-informed look ahead at the Netflix reboot based on last week's press release.
Looking Forward
She-Ra: Progressive of Power - May 18, 2018 13:15 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsThis week, Lauren and Eric share their thoughts and hopes on the forthcoming Netflix She-Ra reboot. From politics to cast size to serialization to fan culture, let's all look forward together, huh?
"Jungle Fever" & "Sweet Bee's Home" / Costuming
She-Ra: Progressive of Power - May 11, 2018 14:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsThis week, Lauren dives into her expertise in costuming as we analyze the function & fashion of the clothing of Etheria. If you ever wanted a shortcut to understanding effective costume design, Lauren shares her three key aspects here. Also, Frosta gets saucy.
"Horde Prime Takes a Holiday" & "Bow's Farewell" / Music
She-Ra: Progressive of Power - May 04, 2018 14:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsAs we round the corner on season 2, Lauren and Eric wanted to take some time to dive into topics that are especially important to them. This week, Eric's up first with a look at some iconic '80s soundtracking. From He-Man to Power Rangers to Hillary Clinton, composer, publisher, produce...
"The Mines of Mondor," "Micah of Bright Moon," "For Want of a Horse" / Social Inequality and Property
She-Ra: Progressive of Power - April 27, 2018 13:15 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsEven in the far-off fantasy land of Etheria, society's stratified in a way that values status and possession. This week, we look at three episodes that show how nobility is falsely valued, how an ineffective class of elites can help lay down a red carpet for fascism, and how the thirst ...
"The Reluctant Wizard," "The Caregiver," "Romeo and Glimmer" / Allyship & Defectors
She-Ra: Progressive of Power - April 20, 2018 16:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsThis week, we look at three episodes that can teach us a little something about giving people the space to change with special guest Jeffrey Johnson. Whether it's your parents, your romantic interests, or a super-powerful wizard who lives inside a tree, She-Ra gave some pretty thoughtfu...
"The Red Knight," "The Laughing Dragon," "Portrait of Doom" / Self-Image & Health
She-Ra: Progressive of Power - April 13, 2018 14:30 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsThis week, strength training podcaster Bryan Duff joins Lauren and Eric to talk about self-confidence and strength in a world of Charles Atlases. Bryan's one of the hosts of the podcast Average Strength, another new show in the Nerdologues family!
"Enemy with My Face" & "Eye of the Beholder" / Beauty and Goodness
She-Ra: Progressive of Power - April 06, 2018 15:45 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsEvery once in a while, She-Ra reminds us how '80s it is. This week, as we look at how the show (and its brother program Masters of the Universe) treats physical beauty, we get a pretty messed up lesson. Featuring special guest hairstylist and beauty expert Abby Doud!
"The Eldritch Mist," "The Price of Power," "Of Shadows and Skulls" / Shadow Weaver Spotlight
She-Ra: Progressive of Power - March 30, 2018 14:30 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsSince the beginning of this show, Shadow Weaver has been Lauren and Eric's favorite character. This week, it's all about her and a bevy of issues she touches -- the intersection of science and religion, technology as a cure for impatience, lust for power, and of course Skeletor. Featuri...
"Loo-Kee Lends a Hand" & "Loo-Kee's Sweety" / Morals & Ethics
She-Ra: Progressive of Power - March 23, 2018 14:45 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsAfter a season of making fun of Loo-Kee, Lauren and Eric thought it was time to give him the attention he and his end-of-show moralizing deserves. Appropriately, we brought along an ethics professor to help us out. We're taking a look(ee) at the only two episodes in which he factors int...
The Toys That Made Us / Marketing & Branding
She-Ra: Progressive of Power - March 16, 2018 14:15 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsNEW TO THE NERDOLOGUES! SEASON TWO PREMIERE! Lauren and Eric look at the very beginning of He-Man and She-Ra and consider the recent Netflix documentary The Toys That Made Us with special guests Sam Wells (half-owner of Chicago's incredible vintage toy store Toy De Jour) and Tim Seeley,...
Related She-ra Topics