Into the Arena: Hunger Games Podcast

We have a new trailer tributes! Join us for this emergency live show to discuss the latest scenes from Sunrise on the Reaping! What was your favorite moment??Tune in LIVE on YouTube Monday nights to listen and comment along at 5:30pm PT/8:30pm ET and be sure to follow us on social media @intothearenapodcast for show updates!Panelists on this live:Emily @hungergamesvaultSadie @sadieroseyapsJerry @hgfanboyAJ @thehungergamescollectorRonnie @ronnielauthChase

Welcome back tributes! This week we continuied our SotR reread with chapter 22! We also discuss The Hunger Games rerelease in theaters and all the latest Sunrise merch!Tune in LIVE on YouTube Monday nights to listen and comment along at 5:30pm PT / 8:30pm ET and be sure to follow us on social media @intothearenapodcast for show updates!Voices on this week:Emily @hungergamesvaultJerry @hgfanboyGabby @sunriseonthereapingfanAJ @thehungergamescollectorChase

Welcome back tributes! This week we continuied our SotR reread with chapter 21! In addition to porcupines, we also discussed the SotR Entertainment Weekly digital cover shoot, several brand new movie stills, and the launch of the Sunrise on the Reaping reader's guide!Tune in LIVE on YouTube Monday nights to listen and comment along at 5:30pm PT / 8:30pm ET and be sure to follow us on social media @intothearenapodcast for show updates!Voices on this week:Emily @hungergamesvaultJerry @hgfanboyGabby @sunriseonthereapingfanRonnie @ronnielauthAJ @thehungergamescollectorAbby

Welcome back tributes! This week we continuied our SotR reread with chapter 20! We also discussed new merch and the return of propaganda style promo with the launch of Capitol TV!Tune in LIVE on YouTube Monday nights to listen and comment along at 5:30pm PT / 8:30pm ET and be sure to follow us on social media @intothearenapodcast for show updates!Voices on this week:Emily @hungergamesvaultJerry @hgfanboyRonnie @ronnielauthChase

Welcome back tributes! This week we continued our SotR reread with chapter 19. We're starting Part 3 with Haymitch's despair after losing Ampert, a volcano eruption, and getting lost in a maze!Tune in LIVE on YouTube Monday nights to listen and comment along at 5:30pm PT / 8:30pm ET and be sure to follow us on social media @intothearenapodcast for show updates!Voices also on this week:Emily @hungergamesvaultGabby @sunriseonthereapingfanJerry @HGfanboyRonnie @ronnielauthChase

Welcome back tributes! This week we continued our SotR reread with chapter 18. It's a rough one for us all. But we lightened the mood with some fun debate during our final ranking of the best chapter endings from SotR!Tune in LIVE on YouTube Monday nights to listen and comment along at 5:30pm PT / 8:30pm ET and be sure to follow us on social media @intothearenapodcast for show updates!Voices on this week:Emily @hungergamesvaultAJ @thehungergamescollectorGabby @sunriseonthereapingfanJerry @HGfanboyRonnie @ronnielauthChase

Welcome back tributes! This week we continued our SotR reread with chapter 17. Then we continued our tier ranking debate of the best THG chapter endings from Ballad!Tune in LIVE on YouTube Monday nights to listen and comment along at 5:30pm PT / 8:30pm ET and be sure to follow us on social media @intothearenapodcast for show updates!Voices on this week:Emily @hungergamesvaultGabby @sunriseonthereapingfanJerry @HGfanboyRonnie @ronnielauthTom / Dr. Paradis - worldofpanem.orgChase

Welcome back tributes! This week we continued our SotR reread with chapter 16. Haymitch and Lou Lou are reunited and we discuss the many bunnies in the 50th arena.Tune in LIVE on YouTube Monday nights to listen and comment along at 5:30pm PT / 8:30pm ET and be sure to follow us on social media @intothearenapodcast for show updates!Voices also on this week:Emily @hungergamesvaultGabby @sunriseonthereapingfanJerry @HGfanboyRonnie @ronnielauthChase

Welcome back tributes! This week we continued our SotR reread with chapter 15. Then we continued our tier ranking debate of the best THG chapter endings from Mockingjay!Tune in LIVE on YouTube Monday nights to listen and comment along at 5:30pm PT / 8:30pm ET and be sure to follow us on social media @intothearenapodcast for show updates!Voices on this week:Emily @hungergamesvaultSam @THGsunsetsJerry @HGfanboyRonnie @ronnielauthAbbyChase

Welcome back tributes! This week we continuied our SotR reread with chapter 14! Then we dissected the surprise 'Meet Haymitch' featurette that was dropped on July 4th!!Tune in LIVE on YouTube Monday nights to listen and comment along at 5:30pm PT / 8:30pm ET and be sure to follow us on social media @intothearenapodcast for show updates!Voices on this week:Emily @hungergamesvaultJerry @hgfanboyGabby @sunriseonthereapingfanRonnie @ronnielauthChase

Welcome back tributes! This week we continued our SotR reread with chapter 13. We've got the whole crew joining us plus special guests Dr. Tom Paradis [worldofpanem.org] and Sam @THGSunsets, which makes for some lively discussion about Effie's arrival, Beetee's role in the series, and our thoughts on Gale...Tune in LIVE on YouTube Monday nights to listen and comment along at 5:30pm PT / 8:30pm ET and be sure to follow us on social media @intothearenapodcast for show updates!Voices also on this week:Emily @hungergamesvaultGabby @sunriseonthereapingfanJerry @HGfanboyAJ @thehungergamescollectorRonnie @ronnielauthChase

Welcome back tributes! This week we continued our SotR reread with chapter 12. Then we revisit tier ranking with chapter endings from Catching Fire!Tune in LIVE on YouTube Monday nights to listen and comment along at 5:30pm PT / 8:30pm ET and be sure to follow us on social media @intothearenapodcast for show updates!Voices on this week:Emily @hungergamesvaultJerry @HGfanboyAJ @thehungergamescollectorRonnie @ronnielauthChase

Welcome back tributes! This week we continuied our SotR reread with chapter 11. Then we discussed some of the latest merch in THG fandom from Youtooz and Out of Print!Tune in LIVE on YouTube Monday nights to listen and comment along at 5:30pm PT / 8:30pm ET and be sure to follow us on social media @intothearenapodcast for show updates!Voices on this week:Emily @hungergamesvaultJerry @HGfanboyAJ @thehungergamescollectorRonnie @ronnielauthChase

Welcome back tributes! This week we kicked off Part 2 of our SotR reread with chapter 10. Then have some fun defending some of our favorite quotes from The Hunger Games while tier ranking Suzanne's iconic chapter endings!Tune in LIVE on YouTube Monday nights to listen and comment along at 5:30pm PT / 8:30pm ET and be sure to follow us on social media @intothearenapodcast for show updates!Voices on this week:Emily @hungergamesvaultJerry @HGfanboyGabby @sunriseonthereapingfanRonnie @ronnielauthChase

Welcome back tributes! On this week's show we wrap Part 1 of our SotR reread with chapter 9.Our favorite THG professor Dr. Tom Paradis joins us for our reread as well as some THG stage play discussion!Find Dr. Paradis and his books at https://worldofpanem.orgTune in LIVE on YouTube Monday nights to listen and comment along at 5:30pm PT / 8:30pm ET and be sure to follow us on social media @intothearenapodcast for show updates!Voices on this week:Emily @hungergamesvaultAJ @thehungergamescollectorJerry @HGfanboyGabby @sunriseonthereapingfanRonnie @ronnielauthChase

Welcome back tributes! On this week's show we continue our Sunrise on the Reaping reread discussion with chapter 8.Tune in LIVE on YouTube Monday nights to listen and comment along at 5:30pm PT / 8:30pm ET and be sure to follow us on social media @intothearenapodcast for show updates!Voices on this week:Emily @hungergamesvaultJerry @HGfanboyGabby @sunriseonthereapingfanRonnie @ronnielauth

Welcome back tributes! On this week's show we continue our SotR reread with chapter 7. We also chat about 1984 and celebrate 200 days until the Sunrise movie release date!Tune in LIVE on YouTube Monday nights to listen and comment along at 5:30pm PT / 8:30pm ET and be sure to follow us on social media @intothearenapodcast for show updates!Voices on this week:Emily @hungergamesvaultJerry @HGfanboyAJ @thehungergamescollectorGabby @sunriseonthereapingfanChase

Welcome back tributes! On this week's show we continue our SotR reread with chapter 6. We also discuss the upcoming collector's edition of The Hunger Games and sneak peek of the exclusive interview with Suzanne Collins!Tune in LIVE on YouTube Monday nights to listen and comment along at 5:30pm PT / 8:30pm ET and be sure to follow us on social media @intothearenapodcast for show updates!Voices on this week:Emily @hungergamesvaultJerry @HGfanboyRonnie @ronnielauthGabby @sunriseonthereapingfan

Welcome back tributes! On this week's show we continue our SotR reread with chapter 5. We also discuss the newest Sunrise movie poster that we skipped over in all the trailer chaos and chat about The Hunger Games franchise.Tune in LIVE on YouTube Monday nights to listen and comment along at 5:30pm PT / 8:30pm ET and be sure to follow us on social media @intothearenapodcast for show updates!Voices on this week:Emily @hungergamesvaultJerry @HGfanboyRonnie @ronnielauthAnd this was our final week with students from Dr. Paradis' Hunger Games seminar course--Rey, Will, Vinny and Jack!

What's better than the 4 hour cut of Ballad you ask? Why the unedited, unrestrained, chaotic, and iconic 4+ hour Tribute Talk SotR trailer discussion, of course!Tune in to Tribute Talk LIVE on YouTube Monday nights to listen and comment along at 5:30pm PT / 8:30pm ET and be sure to follow us on social media @intothearenapodcast for show updates!Voices on this show:Gareth @garfunklezEmily @hungergamesvaultJerry @HGfanboyAJ @thehungergamescollectorGabby @sunriseonthereapingfanRonnie @ronnielauthSamantha @thgsunsetsTherese @panempulseTiffany @thgprequelJuan @tellezcustompropsClement @themockingjaysnest

We have a trailer tributes!! On this week's show we share our initial thoughts and favorite moments of the new Sunrise on the Reaping trailer! We also continue our reread with SotR chapter 4.Tune in LIVE on YouTube Monday nights to listen and comment along at 5:30pm PST/8:30pm EST and be sure to follow us on social media @intothearenapodcast for show updates!Panelists on this week:Emily @hungergamesvaultJerry @hgfanboyAJ @thehungergamescollectorGabby @sunriseonthereapingfanRonnie @ronnielauthAbbyAnd we had the pleasure of students from Dr. Paradis' Hunger Games seminar course joining us--Molly, Kate, Gillian, and Eloise!

Welcome back tributes! On this week's show we jump into chapter 3 of our Sunrise on the Reaping reread. We also breakdown all the recent Sunrise movie promotion as marketing truly begins! Merchandise, Roblox, Flowers--oh my!Tune in LIVE on YouTube Monday nights to listen and comment along at 5:30pm PST/8:30pm EST and be sure to follow us on social media @intothearenapodcast for show updates!Panelists on this week:Emily @hungergamesvaultJerry @HGfanboyAJ @thehungergamescollectorGabby @sunriseonthereapingfanRonnieChaseAnd we were honored once again to have a few students from Dr. Paradis' Hunger Games seminar course join us--Dylan, Riley, Hayley, Maria, Maleah, and Kylie!

Welcome back tributes! On this week's show we dive into chapter 2 of our Sunrise on the Reaping reread. We were honored to have a few students from Dr. Paradis' Hunger Games seminar course join us in the discussion!Tune in LIVE on YouTube Monday nights to listen and comment along at 5:30pm PST/8:30pm EST and be sure to follow us on social media @intothearenapodcast for show updates!Panelists on this week:Emily @hungergamesvaultJerry @HGfanboyAJ @thehungergamescollectorGabby @sunriseonthereapingfanRonnieChaseAnd special guests--Blake, Izzie, Emily, and Olivia!

Welcome back tributes! On this week's show we dive into chapter 1 of our Sunrise on the Reaping reread! We also discuss the official Hunger Games "Lookback" edits and our hopes for the SotR film's promotional era!Tune in LIVE on YouTube Monday nights to listen and comment along at 5:30pm PST/8:30pm EST and be sure to follow us on social media @intothearenapodcast for show updates!Panelists on this week:Emily @hungergamesvaultJerry @HGfanboyAJ @thehungergamescollectorRonnieChaseAnd special guest Matthew!

Welcome back tributes! On this week's live show we break down the new Sunrise on the Reaping movie trailer being tested in theaters. We also dive deep into SotR book discussion nearly one year after release! Thanks to our special fandom guests Juan @tellezcustomprops and Sadie @sadieillustrates for joining us!Tune in LIVE on YouTube Monday nights to listen and comment along at 5:30pm PST/8:30pm EST and be sure to follow us on social media @intothearenapodcast for show updates!

Welcome back tributes! On this weeks live show we talked all about finally getting The Hunger Games Funko Pops, the upcoming exclusive and paperback editions of Sunrise on the Reaping, the Mockingjay illustrated edition cover release, & all with a special fandom guest--@HaymitchsGeese!Join us on YouTube Monday nights to listen in live at 5:30pm PST/8:30pm EST and be sure to follow us on social media @intothearenapodcast for show updates!

Welcome back, tributes! This episode we would like to start out by thanking Scholastic for the amazing gift! We are so excited to unbox and explore the Catching Fire Illustrated Edition written by Suzanne Collins, and illustrated by Nico DeLort.What are some of your favorite illustrations from the book? Share your thoughts with us on our social media @Intothearenapodcast!You can pick up your copy at your local bookstore!

Welcome back, tributes! We hope you are enjoying your summer! We are back with an all new episode about the Sunrise on the Reaping Barnes & Noble Edition interview with Suzanne Collins and David Levithan!What is your favorite part of the interview? If you could ask Suzanne Collins anything, what would you ask?Follow us on social media @IntotheArenaPodcast!

Welcome back tributes! On this episode we're discussing our initial reactions to Part 3 of Sunrise on the Reaping!Be sure to follow us on Instagram @intothearenapodcast for our "Mockingjay Mondays" deep dive discussions of SotR, continuing with chapters 5 & 6 on April 14th!

Welcome back tributes! On this episode we're discussing our initial reactions to Part 2 of Sunrise on the Reaping!Be sure to follow us on Instagram @intothearenapodcast for our "Mockingjay Mondays" deep dive discussions of SotR, continuing with chapters 5 & 6 on April 14th!

Welcome back tributes--the wait is over! On this episode we're processing our initial reactions to Part 1 of Sunrise on the Reaping and reminiscing about our time at our midnight release party!Be sure to follow us on Instagram @intothearenapodcast for our "Mockingjay Mondays" deep dive discussions of SotR, continuing with chapters 3 & 4 next week!

Welcome back tributes! On this episode we're discussing our hopes and predictions for Sunrise on the Reaping--one final time before release day! Get hyped with us for our midnight release party! We can't wait to have this book in our hands! How are you celebrating!?Be sure to follow us on Instagram @intothearenapodcast for live streams of our midnight release event experience and join us starting March 24th for our "Mockingjay Mondays" discussion of SotR, starting with chapters 1 & 2!

Welcome back tributes! On this episode we're chatting with our friend Juan of Tellez Custom Props and The Golden Alliance! We chat about the new Sunrise on the Reaping chapter 1 excerpt, how Juan became a fan of THG, his prop collection, and process for making his own custom THG replica film props!You can find @TellezCustomProps on Instagram and YouTube:https://linktr.ee/tellezcustomprops

Welcome back tributes! Join us for a reprise episode with our fellow Hunger Games fan, fave professor, and author: Dr. Thomas Paradis, who you may remember from our 56th episode in 2023. Now we're back together to discuss Ballad movie thoughts, hopes for Sunrise on the Reaping, and Dr. Paradis' new Hunger Games companion book. Keep the conversation going with us by following along @intothearenapodcast [AMAZON LINK] Behind the Ballads: A Tribute to the People, Places and Music of Songbirds and Snakes - https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Ballads-Tribute-People-Songbirds/dp/1733483845

Welcome back tributes! On this month's episode we're talking all about the Sunrise on the Reaping Cover and synopsis released by Scholastic! Let's discuss our confirmed protagonist Haymitch Abernathy! If you'd like to enter the giveaway for a Sunrise on the Reaping bookmark, head to our Instagram @intothearenapodcast and leave a comment on the post for this episode! Thanks to scholastic for sending us a few to give away to our listeners! Closes on Wednesday, Nov. 27th!

Welcome back tributes! Join us as we explore The Hunger Games Illustrated Edition on release day! We're talking through each image and choosing our favorites! Will you be picking up a copy of the illustrated edition? Let us know your thoughts in the comments or @intothearenapodcast

Welcome back tributes! We can't stop thinking about Sunrise on the Reaping and all the possibilities this new Hunger Games book could hold! Join us and our Tribute Talk panelist Gabby (@sunriseonthereapingfan) in theorizing what the book may be about! What are your thoughts?? Let us know @intothearenapodcast

Welcome back tributes! A new Hunger Games book in 2025 and a new movie in 2026!? The recent announcements have the fandom excitedly theorizing what the focus of this new story will be! Join us in our initial excitement and thoughts about Sunrise on the Reaping!! Let us know your thoughts @intothearenapodcast

Welcome back tributes! In this week's episode we have the honor of interviewing Leven Rambin, who portrays District 1 tribute "Glimmer" in The Hunger Games! Holly and Ronnie talk with Leven about her new book, "Glimmer's Game", which details her journey through the Hunger Games film experience and life as an actor. The book is out now and you can purchase a copy for yourself here: https://www.amazon.com/GLIMMERS-GAME-Leven-Rambin-ebook/dp/B0D4FDFGDJ/ Will you be reading? Let us know in the comments or chat with us on social media @intothearenapodcast

Welcome back tributes! Did you know The Hunger Games is becoming a play this fall? In this month's episode Tribute Talk member @ronnielauth joins us as we discuss our hopes and reservations about the upcoming stage adaptation! Will you go see the play in London? Do you hope it travels to a location near you? Let us know in the comments or join us on social media @intothearenapodcast

Welcome back tributes! In this month's episode we're diving into another fandom favorite character--Tigris Snow! What do you love about Panem's first Games stylist? What did you think about Hunter's performance in Ballad? Why in the world does Tigris eat raw meat?? Let us know in the comments or join us on social media @intothearenapodcast

Welcome back tributes! In this month's episode and to celebrate the release The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes out on DVD/Blu-Ray this week--we're discussing our top 5 favorite scenes! Which scenes do you watch over an over from the film? Let us know in the comments or join us on social media @intothearenapodcast

Welcome back tributes! In this week's episode we have the extreme honor of interviewing Mackenzie Lansing, who plays our newest District 4 tribute "Coral" in The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes! District 4 super-fan AJ [ @thehungergamescollector] joins us as we discuss Mackenzie's favorite scenes, moments that were cut from the film, parallels to the rest of the franchise, and the way she approached the character of Coral! What was your favorite moment of Mackenzie's from the film? Let us know in the comments or join us on social media @intothearenapodcast

Welcome back tributes--we've finally made it! In this episode we break down our reactions and thoughts on The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes movie! We also share our memories from visiting set locations in Germany, attending the premieres, and our experiences seeing the film with some of our Tribute Talk friends. What did you think of Ballad? How many times have you seen the movie? What episodes should we do next? Welcome to the post-Ballad era!!

Welcome back tributes! In this update mini episode we wanted to share with you our thoughts on the recent SAG-AFTRA interim agreement and what Into The Arena looks like for the next month as Ballad releases in theaters and what the two of us will be up to! Can't wait to hear everyone's thoughts on the film! It's our final conversation before seeing Ballad--see you on the other side!

Welcome back, tributes! This week, to prepare Academy students for the new TBOSAS movie, Emily and Holly discuss part 3 of "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" by Suzanne Collins. If you have yet to read the book, or just need a refresher, we hope this episode helps get you ready for the film! Share your favorite parts of the book with us on our socials @intothearenapodcast and join us for Tribute Talk every Thursday at 6:30 PST/ 9:30 EST!

Welcome back, tributes! This week, to prepare Academy students for the new TBOSAS movie, Emily and Holly discuss part 2 of "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" by Suzanne Collins. If you have yet to read the book, or just need a refresher, we hope this episode helps get you ready for the film! Stay tuned for part 3 next week and share your favorite parts of the book with us on our socials @intothearenapodcast and join us for Tribute Talk every Thursday at 6:30 PST/ 9:30 EST!

Welcome back, tributes! This week, to prepare Academy students for the new TBOSAS movie, Emily and Holly discuss part 1 of "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" by Suzanne Collins. If you have yet to read the book, we cannot recommend this enough, but in the meantime, we hope this refresher helps get you ready for the film! Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3 and share your favorite parts of the book with us on our socials @Intothearenapodcast ! Join us for Tribute Talk every Thursday at 6:30 PST/ 9:30 EST!

Welcome back, tributes! It's our first extra episode for the month of October and Holly and Emily are discussing whether Lucy Gray is really the "anti-Katniss" as director Francis Lawrence dubbed her in a recent interview with Empire Magazine. What do you think? Read the Empire article here: https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/hunger-games-ballad-of-songbirds-snakes-lucy-gray-baird-opposite-katniss-everdeen/ Share your thoughts with us on our social media at @Intothearenapodcast and stay tuned for more new episodes every week in October!

Welcome back, tributes! This week Emily and Holly kick off their weekly postings for October by celebrating the release of the latest "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" trailer! What did you think of the second trailer? Share your thoughts with us on our social media at @Intothearenapodcast and stay tuned for new episodes every week in October!