Fort Salem Witching Hour

Bonus: Xena Warrior Princess recap w/guest host Alex Cranz

February 28, 2022 Fort Salem Witching Hour crew Season 2 Episode 18
Fort Salem Witching Hour
Bonus: Xena Warrior Princess recap w/guest host Alex Cranz
Show Notes

In this bonus episode of the show, we rise to the challenge laid down by Eden S (one of our patrons) and recap several episodes of the queer fantasy classic and greatest show of all time, Xena: Warrior Princess. We knew we'd need back up before taking on the absolutlely legendary two parter "The Debt" so we called in the lovely Alex Cranz to help us discuss both episodes, plus the season 6 classic "When Fates Collide"

Hear us break down all the campy queer action, discuss Xena's place in LGBTQ+ fandom and whether it still holds up, and revisit our more innocent past selves who somehow thought Xena and Gabrielle were just really good gal pals. Even if you've never seen an episode of the show give it a listen.

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Show outline:

  • Intros (00:00)
  • Meet Alex Cranz (02:26)
  • The history of Xena (05:50)
  • The Debt part 1 recap and discussion (19:18)
  • The Debt part 2 recap and discussion (43:12)
  • Xena fanfic and the origin of Uber/AU fics (1:03:46)
  • When Fates Collide recap and discussion (1:11:16)
  • What other Xena episodes should you check out (1:34:36)
  • Wrap up (1:41:46)

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