Lasers and Lockets Podcast

After a year-long hiatus, Lasers and Lockets is officially back behind the microphone. In this "explainer" episode, your host Lee dives into the evolution of the show, why the "strong female character" trope is getting an upgrade to "the messy female character," and a sneak peek at the massive watchlist for the upcoming season.In This Episode, We Discuss:The "Why" Behind the Reboot: Lee reflects on the past year and how her passion for storytelling has evolved from seeking "strong" characters to celebrating the "messy" ones—the women who stand up even when their voices shake.What’s Staying the Same: We are still 100% dedicated to celebrating the heart, strength, and wit of women in sci-fi and fantasy.What’s New:Genre Expansion: Welcoming Romantasy, space operas, and international dramas into the fold.Deep Dives: Moving from broad overviews to granular character studies.Journalism & Interviews: Lee is dusting off her journalism roots to bring you more creator-focused conversations.The Newsletter Revival: The Lasers and Lockets newsletter is back to amplify human-created art, videos, and deep-dive essays that don't make it into the audio.Lee’s Current Watchlist (Upcoming Episodes!):Primeval (2008): A look back at how this British cult classic bucked 2000s sci-fi trends.Star Trek: Starfleet Academy: Discussing the nostalgia and the new frontier of Trek.The Way Home: Prepping for the final season and the emotional conclusion of this time-travel drama.The Superhero Rewatch: Diving back into Supergirl and Legends of Tomorrow.International Hits: First impressions of the Thai 4 Elements series and a standout Chinese fantasy drama from last year.Join the ConversationWe want to hear from you! 1.  Books on the Pod? Should Lee cover her recent sci-fi and fantasy reads on the show, or keep those to the newsletter and socials? 2.  What are you watching? Drop your recommendations for new sci-fi, fantasy, or romance shows in the comments.Stay Connected:Follow us on social media to say hi!Subscribe to the Lasers and Lockets Newsletter for exclusive content.Be kind to one another, stay nerdy and curious!

Join Lee as she shares her first cozy short story and dives into why cozy fantasy is a great genre for strong and complex female characters.Episode hashtag: #laserslocketsBooks DiscussedLegends and Lattes by Travis BaldreeThe House Witch by DelemhachIn the Company of Witches by Auralee WallaceCan’t Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca ThorneA Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky ChambersThe Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky ChambersSeries DiscussedWarehouse 13EurekaXena: Warrior Princess

Join Lee as she deep dives into the women of the Apple TV+ series Silo and the ways in which the female characters both divert from traditional sci fi archetypes and also perfectly match them at the same time.Join our Community!https://discord.gg/rKsy3ruE9qLet’s Get Social!https://linktr.ee/lasersandlocketsTheme and Bumpers composed by Lee Little in GarageBand.

Dive into the world of irresistible romance, past lives, and revenge with our latest podcast episode on "Destined with You"! Join us as we join Hong-Jo on her sometimes humorous, sometimes devastating journey, caught in a web of love spells, creepy curses, and the mysteries of past lives. Get your nerd on!Join the Conversationhttps://linktr.ee/lasersandlockets

Hop in! We're heading to Nevermore--the eerie school of supernatural misfits--with the morbid and endearing Wednesday Addams and Netflix's series Wednesday.From Wednesday to Enid to Bianca and even Marilyn Thornhill, we're diving into why this series is so captivating and its strong and complicated female characters.Join the Conversation!https://linktr.ee/lasersandlockets

In Lee's first ever Korean Drama episode, we're dropping into futuristic present South Korea with the Netflix-produced My Holo Love (literal: I Holo You) and exploring Han So-yeon, a young woman suffering from face blindness, Ko Yoo-jin, the powerful CEO of an AI tech company, and what makes this sci-fi K-Drama such a delight to watch. Get your nerd on!Connect with Us!https://linktr.ee/lasersandlockets

In this episode of Lasers and Lockets, we delve into the enchanting world of Hallmark’s beloved TV series, Good Witch, to explore the magic of kindness. Join Lee as she discusses the enduring appeal of Cassie Nightingale and the other remarkable witches in Middleton. We’ll journey through Cassie’s mystical intuition, Abigail’s fiery determination, Grace’s coming-of-age experience, and Joy’s mysterious presence, unraveling the intricacies that make these characters compelling.

What secrets lie beneath the serene waters of the Landry pond? Join me as I dive into the magical (and time travel-ly) world of Hallmark's original series The Way Home.Join our Community!https://discord.gg/rKsy3ruE9q Let’s Get Social!https://linktr.ee/lasersandlocketsTheme and Bumpers composed by Lee Little in GarageBand.

We’re running through concrete walls, battling demons, wielding glowing blue swords, and dialing our snark up to 10. That’s right, we’re discussing the awesome characters of the Netflix-produced series Warrior Nun!Join our Community!https://discord.gg/rKsy3ruE9qLet’s Get Social!https://linktr.ee/lasersandlocketsTheme and Bumpers composed by Lee Little in GarageBand.

We're smashing 4th walls, representing reformed supervillains, and trying to find sensible clothes to fit our ever-changing bodies--that's right, we're diving into the Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. Lee discusses the redeeming qualities of Jennifer Walters/She-Hulk, Tatiana Maslany, and so much more.Join our Community!https://discord.gg/rKsy3ruE9q Let’s Get Social!https://linktr.ee/lasersandlocketsTheme and Bumpers composed by Lee Little in GarageBand.

Grab your magical accessories and join Lee as she adventures into Ms. Marvel's colorful world! She'll discuss Kamala Khan and the rest of the excellent female representation in the series and the power of MCU's first Muslim superhero. Get your nerd on!Join our Community!https://discord.gg/rKsy3ruE9qLet’s Get Social!https://linktr.ee/lasersandlocketsTheme and Bumpers composed by Lee Little in GarageBand.

Embark upon a Disney and Pixar quest with Lee as she explores her top 5 favorite Disney/Pixar films with strong female representation. From a magical house to Hawai'i to a D&D style quest and more, Lee's got you covered. Get your Disney-loving nerd on!Join our Community!https://discord.gg/rKsy3ruE9qLet’s Get Social!https://linktr.ee/lasersandlocketsTheme and Bumpers composed by Lee Little in GarageBand.

Of all the Netflix Originals to watch this summer, First Kill is fun, campy, and full of strong and complex female characters. Join Lee as she explores the monster-filled world of Juliette, Calliope "Cal", Talia, Margot, and Elinor. Get your vampire-loving nerd on!Join our Community!https://discord.gg/rKsy3ruE9qLet’s Get Social!https://linktr.ee/lasersandlocketsTheme and Bumpers composed by Lee Little in GarageBand.

Prompted by a discussion she ran across on social media (I know, a rare discussion that wasn't a dumpster fire), Lee explores what traits she loves in strong female characters and why she's chosen to center her entire podcast around this topic. Get your nerd on!Join our Community!https://discord.gg/rKsy3ruE9qLet’s Get Social!https://linktr.ee/lasersandlocketsTheme and Bumpers composed by Lee Little in GarageBand.

In this magical episode, Lee explores the incredibly diverse video game Wylde Flowers. It's full of amazing representation, quirky, complex characters, rich storylines, and incredibly fun game mechanics. Get your nerd on!Join our Community!https://discord.gg/rKsy3ruE9qLet’s Get Social!https://linktr.ee/lasersandlocketsTheme and Bumpers composed by Lee Little in GarageBand.

On this (hopefully) hopeful episode, join Lee in the alt-present as she explores the short-lived CW Series No Tomorrow starring the ever-charming Tori Anderson and why it might just be the series we all need right now. If you're loving our podcast, please take a moment to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts and consider sharing the podcast with your friends who are as passionate about strong female characters as we are!

Get cozy and join Lee as she dives into the world of the Amazon Prime series The Wheel of Time and its incredibly captivating female characters.

On this Fangirl Friday edition of Lasers and Lockets, join Lee as she explores the shows and books she's currently loving (including Wheel of Time, Lost in Space, and more), as well as a lively discussion about books becoming tv series. Get your nerd on! Join the Community! https://linktr.ee/lasersandlockets

Join Lee as she dives into the world of Shadow & Bone and Six of Crows....well basically the Grishaverse. She'll have you in love with Inej, Nina, and Alina by the end of the episode. Get your Grishaverse-loving nerd on! Join our Community! https://linktr.ee/lasersandlockets Theme and Bumpers created by Lee Little in GarageBand

A deep dive into the Netflix series Arcane and its incredibly complex and strong female characters. Let’s Get Social https://linktr.ee/lasersandlockets

Join Lee as she explores her 8 favorite Halloween/spooky Sci-Fi and Fantasy tv series episodes to watch around the spooky season. Some will make the hair on the back of your neck stand up, others will just make you laugh. Get your spooky nerd on! Let's Get Social! https://linktr.ee/lasersandlockets Theme & Bumpers: Composed by Lee Little in GarageBand

Lee's back with a character exploration episode all about our favorite witchy fixer, Raelle Collar. Join her as she does a deep dive into this incredibly complex character, gushes about Taylor Hickson, and why Motherland: Fort Salem is such a powerful show. You'll also get an epiphany or two about why she loves Raelle more now than she did at the beginning of the series. Get your witchy nerd on! News!

In this autumnal-themed episode, Lee shares her recommendations for sci-fi and fantasy entertainment and books to get you in a cozy mood. Get your nerd on!

In this character exploration episode, Lee takes a deep dive into Motherland: Fort Salem’s character, Scylla Ramshorn, and all her complex, messy, beautiful parts. You’ll also get a particularly deep question of the episode, and some excellent news about a new Lasers and Lockets feature: The Lasers and Lockets Communicator! Get your witchy nerd on!

In this very special Lasers and Lockets, Lee is joined by Kevin from The Tales of the Black Badge podcast and we do a deep dive into all things Wynonna Earp. Come for the twists and turns and laughs, and stay for the mushy love for this wonderful fandom and series. Get your demon detective nerd on!

In this minisode, Lee runs down the shows and entertainment she’s really loving right now including Motherland: Fort Salem, Shadow & Bone, and much more. Get your nerd on!

Run through the blue sparkly magic barrier and join Lee as she discusses Fate: The Winx Saga, the Netflix live-action mature reimagining of a Nickelodeon animated series Winx Club. She’ll discuss the Winx suite of fairies including Bloom, Stella, Terra, Musa, and Aisha, along with the beloved headmistress. Get your nerd on!

In this episode, grab your Farnsworth and join Lee as she explores…or rather re-explores the women of Warehouse 13 including HG Wells, Myka Bering, Leena, Mrs. Irene Frederic, and Claudia Donovan. Does the series hold up after 12 years? Did Lee’s opinions change about the characters? You bet. Get your steampunk-loving nerd on!

In this special live recording of Lasers and Lockets: Book Club Edition, Lee explores the Oasis with the characters from Ready Player Two. She dives into what she enjoyed about the book, what she wished it did better, and why she nearly rage-quit it a few times. Get your VR-loving nerd on!

Grab a drink and a snack and join Lee at the Dal while she explores a world hidden from humans…the world of Lost Girl, the groundbreaking Canadian TV series. She dives into Bo, Tamsin, Lauren, and Kenzi, and explores why this series is so powerful and why it still matters today. Get your fae-loving nerd on!

In this delightfully historic episode, join Lee as she drops into the Apple TV+ comedy series, Dickinson. Grab your petticoats and follow along as Lee explores Emily Dickinson, Sue, Vinnie, and Emily’s mother…also named Emily. Get your poetry-loving nerd on!

In this magically musical episode, Lee dives into Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and its lead character, Zoey Clarke. You’ll get plenty of side tangents, nerdy news, and much, much more. Get your musical-mystery-loving nerd on!

In this retro review and exploration, Lee dives into The Lost World, a 1999 TV series loosely based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s book by the same name. She explores its female leads: Marguerite Krux, Veronica Layton, and Finn, and why she still feels it’s worth a rewatch in 2021. Get your dinosaur-loving nerd on!

In this special 50th episode of Lasers and Lockets, Lee runs down her favorite series of 2020, her favorite character, and some exciting news about the 2021 season of Lasers and Lockets! Get your sci-fi and fantasy-loving nerd on!

In this minisode, Lee explores what shows she's currently enjoying and is deeply curious to know what sci-fi and fantasy shows you're currently enjoying too!

In this teen-tastic superhero episode, Lee adventures through small-town America with DC’s Stargirl. She explores Courtney, Yolanda, and Beth, 3 of the members of the new teenaged Justice Society of America. She also gushes briefly about Motherland: Fort Salem gives you a tryptic of nerdy news and gives you a fun question of the episode. Get your nerd on!

In an episode that would make Einstein feel at home, join Lee as she explores the world of Eureka and its awesome female characters: Jo, Zoe, and Allison. You’ll also get some nerdy news, your question of the episode, and much more science goodness! Get your nerd on!

In this punny minisode, Lee explores her 5 favorite books, TV series, and films to re-watch. You’ll hear about wizards, Farnsworths, spaceships, demon hunters, and so much more. You’ll also get your nerdy news, an episode question, and after-episode bloopers too. Get your nerd on!

In this alt-present episode, Lee dives into the world of Freeform’s Motherland: Fort Salem. Join her as she explores the incredibly complex and unique characters Tally, Raelle, Abigail, and Scylla. You’ll also get your nerdy news and your question of the episode. Get your witchy nerd on!

In this very special episode, Lee takes the opportunity to elevate and celebrate strong and complex Black female characters in science fiction and fantasy entertainment. She dives into Vagrant Queen, a series that is doing an excellent job with representation. She also provides some resources and highlights other Women of Color in the genre. You’ll get your nerdy news and a challenge in this episode. Get your nerd on!

In this dance-happy episode, Lee explores the fascinating world of Utopia Falls and its strong female presence with Aliyah 5, Authority Phydra (spoiler alerts: we don’t like her even a little bit), Brooklyn 2, and Sage 5. Grab your sonic disruptors and join us at the wall. Oh, and you’ll also get your nerdy news and episode question. Get your nerd on!

In this special book club edition of Lasers and Lockets, Lee explores The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett. She dives into the funny and complex character of Tiffany Aching and her adventures with The Feegles in this book. She also shares the first of the discussion questions to kick-start the book club discussion on our Goodreads group. Get your nerd on!

In this informally random episode, Lee discusses what she’s loving on tv right now including Vagrant Queen and Utopia Falls, along with some other nerdy tidbits. You’ll also get some episode questions and an update on the Lasers and Lockets Book Club. Get your nerd on!

In this fantastical episode, Lee explores the post-apocalyptic world of the MTV series The Shannara Chronicles. She’ll dive into the lives of Amberle, Eretria, and Lyria and explore what makes them such interesting characters worth a watch. You’ll also get some nerdy news and your episode question, gentle listeners. Get your magic-loving nerd on!

In this timely episode (get it? timely? haha!), Lee explores the short-lived series Timeless. She discusses the intrepid Lucy Preston, along with Agent Christopher and Jiya. She also starts up the first book in the Lasers & Lockets Book Club. Don’t worry, you’ll also get your question of the episode. Get your time-traveling nerd on!

In this very special episode, Lee explores her Top 10 list of female characters who’ve had the greatest influence on her over the past 10 years. She also takes a moment to share why she loves podcasting, your Question of the Episode, and so much more.

In this episode, Lee explores the CW series, Nancy Drew. She discusses some interesting tidbits about the book series in comparison to the tv series, explores Nancy, Bess, and George, and explains why she is encouraging you to give the series a chance. You’ll also get your question of the episode, nerdy news, and much more. Get your nerd on!

In this space-tastic episode, Lee dives into the world of the SyFy series Dark Matter and explores Two, Five, and Android. You’ll also get your nerdy news for the water cooler and your question of the episode. Get your nerd on!

In this minisode, come for the random mind dump of Lee’s current tv series she’s enjoying, stay for the nerdy nostalgia, episode questions, and ALL the feels. Get your nerd on!

In the first episode of 2020, Lee dives into Legacies on the CW network and its incredibly complex (also messy) female characters Hope, Lizzie, and Josie. You’ll also get some nerdy news and your question of the episode. Get your nerd on!