Episode 44 of Hunger Games Fireside Chat will air live this Monday, January 30, at 10pm ET/7pm PT! This week, our panel of experts will include some of our fabulous friends from Down with the Capitol, Sam of District Tribute and Panem Radio, Crystal of Mockingjay.net andFictionalFood.net, Kait of Victor’s Village, Natalie of Crushable, and Ariel of Nerdy, Wordy, and Almost Thirty (psst…she’s also the lead singer of Madam Pince and the Librarians)!

So, what can you expect?

- After briefly chatting about the March 2012 issue of Empire magazine that’s chock full of Hunger Gamesawesomeness, we’ll speak with Dr. Jen Scott Curwood of the University of Sydney about the role that The Hunger Games has played in her research on literature, literacy, and online spaces.
- We’ll then discuss Capitol Couture and The Hunger Games‘ chances at next year’s Oscars.
- To conclude, we’ll react to the strangest Crackpot Theory we’ve ever heard (hint: it’s Madge-related).

Hunger Games Fireside Chat has posted a video of 100 Things to Do Before The Movie. They had asked me to come up with some to include, so a few in there are from me! Tell us which ones you like and will be doing!

Shownotes:

- Discussing the latest pictures that appeared in People Magazine.
- Discussion about The Square, where fans can campaign to become District mayors. Not everyone likes this idea.
- Lionsgate COO gives some information regarding the financial targets of the franchise, the Chinese release and the lack of IMAX.
- In-depth look at the newest trailer for the upcoming movie, with a scene-by-scene analysis.
- Does District 12 look like we imagined it in the books?
- Why does Effie have an Capitol accent but other members don’t?
- Does Katniss look too much like Prim’s mom?
- Drunken Haymitch is still missing.
- Tribute clothing: Coming soon to a Hot Topic near you.
- Listener feedback to the trailer.
- … And MUCH more!


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With the trailer debuting tomorrow, Adam Spunberg and Savanna New are ready and raring to go for an all out trailer examination podcast. They had a similar discussion when the VMA teaser came out and it was a blast, so be sure to listen live tomorrow as we babble incoherently about the trailer. (as you can tell, I’m expecting good things)

Shownotes:

- Scholastic has announced another entirely new movie tie-in called The Hunger Games Tribute Guide! Will it be worth a purchase?
- A second trailer for The Hunger Games has been rated in Canada. So when will it be released?
- Rue whistles, not sings, in the film. Plus, Foxface’s real name will be revealed.
- We listen to what is likely the first known song from The Hunger Games soundtrack.
- We review each character poster! Which is our favorite? Which is boring?
- Character Discussion: Peeta! Is he the true hero of the series? Would he have stood a chance without Katniss? Why do so many people love him?
- Fun segment: If Gale had been in The Hunger Games, how would this have changed the competition?
- Listeners chime in with their comments about the show.

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Tonight hosts Adam Spunberg and Savanna New will air their 29th episode of Hunger Games Fireside Chat to talk about various topics including trailer rumors, the delayed Josh Hutcherson interview with MTV, transportation in Panem, and TheCapitol.pn site. Listen live at 10 PM ET!

Tune in tonight for The Hunger Games Fireside Chat Episode #27. Tonight’s main topic is Battle of the ARGs and we’ll be discussing other interesting things like the CNN article and whether you can really eat pine. Visit the Fireside Chat page for more info on how to listen.

Tomorrow, Hunger Games Fireside Chat will be having their 26th show and for the first time ever, we’ll get to hear from Head Gamemaker Rowan from Panem October, the fan-made ARG that will launch on Saturday. Make sure to tune in to hear from this elusive character! I will be a guest as well.