Return to Regalia

Oona and Mike discuss chapter twenty-one of The Marks of Secret, in which the group gets caught in some currents. Other topics of discussion include Arcane, the one-sidedness of human-bat alliances, and Hunger Games Minecraft. • Find all our social media and merch links at returntoregalia.carrd.co.

Oona and Lily cover chapters nineteen and twenty of The Marks of Secret, in which the group rescues Ripred, and Gregor and Luxa argue some more. Other topics of discussion include Just War Theory, Dark Academia, and Nona the Ninth. • Find all our social media and merch links at returntoregalia.carrd.co.

Oona and Audie cover chapters seventeen and eighteen of The Marks of Secret, in which the questers have a picnic with some scorpions. Other topics of discussion include Underland linguistics, Gregor's Minecraft skills, and Chekhov's Overgrown Rat Teeth. • Find all our social media and merch links at returntoregalia.carrd.co.

Oona and Mike review chapters fifteen and sixteen of The Marks of Secret, in which the Bane makes a speech. Other topics of discussion include Luxa-Solovet parallels, Regalian propaganda, and the Bane's uncanny resemblance to a certain US president we know... • Find all our social media and merch links at returntoregalia.carrd.co.

Oona and John discuss chapters thirteen and fourteen of The Marks of Secret, in which the fireflies join the group and Luxa declares war. Other topics of discussion include Gregor's OTB (One True Bond), how Katniss and Gregor honor the dead, and the teachings of René Descartes. • Find all our social media and merch links at returntoregalia.carrd.co.

Oona and Nate discuss chapters eleven and twelve of The Marks of Secret, in which the questers experience an earthquake, a flood, and an avalanche. Other topics of discussion include Luxa's character growth, Ender's Game, and Suzanne Collins' efficient writing. • Find all our social media and merch links at returntoregalia.carrd.co.

Oona and Lily cover chapters nine and ten of The Marks of Secret, in which Howard and the kids crash Gregor and Luxa's "picnic." Other topics of discussion include Collins' comedic timing, the questers' trip to Canada, and Underland symbols of death. • Find all our social media and merch links at returntoregalia.carrd.co.

Oona and Nate cover chapters seven and eight of The Marks of Secret, in which Gregor fights some jungle snakes. Other topics of discussion include Ares and Luxa's pet names for Gregor, Gregor's fear of becoming evil, and Luxa's hubris. • Find all our social media and merch links at returntoregalia.carrd.co.

Oona and John cover chapters five and six of The Marks of Secret, in which Hazard has a birthday party. Other topics of discussion include the sudden lack of trust in Vikus, bat milk, and Gluxa-Percabeth parallels. • Find all our social media and merch links at returntoregalia.carrd.co.

Oona and Nate cover chapters three and four of The Marks of Secret, in which Gregor meets Twirltongue. Other topics of discussion include Hazard's human accent, Nerissa's mysterious motives, and Oona's Underland cats theory. • Find all our social media and merch links at returntoregalia.carrd.co.

Oona and Nate cover the first two chapters of The Marks of Secret, in which Gregor meets Ripred and Pearlpelt beneath the palace. Other topics of discussion include zeugmas, rat cannibalism, and Ripred's unreliable narration. • Find all our social media and merch links at returntoregalia.carrd.co.

Oona and Nate cover the last chapter of The Curse of the Warmbloods, in which Gregor and Boots return home without their mom. Other topics of discussion include Vikus and Solovet's marriage, The Golden Compass, and SO MANY SHOES. • Find all our social media and merch links at returntoregalia.carrd.co.

Oona and Mike analyze chapters twenty-five and twenty-six of The Curse of the Warmbloods, in which the questers return to Regalia (eh?) and confront Neveeve. Other topics of discussion include Paul Boehmer's voice acting crimes against humanity, Mike's Solovet Is An Opp Agenda, and Luxa growing into her queenhood . • Find all our social media and merch links at returntoregalia.carrd.co.

Oona and Audie analyze chapters twenty-three and twenty-four of The Curse of the Warmbloods, in which the questers battle the cutters and unravel the Prophecy of Blood. Other topics of discussion include Temp's bravery, raccoons who grieve cotton candy, and Ripred's parlor room scene. • Find all our social media and merch links at returntoregalia.carrd.co.

Oona and Carrie analyze chapter twenty-two of The Curse of the Warmbloods, in which the questers harvest the starshade. Other topics of discussion include how the Underlanders teach hate, plants that get you high and dismember you, and Hamnet's pacifism. • Find all our social media and merch links at returntoregalia.carrd.co.

Oona and John analyze chapter twenty-one of The Curse of the Warmbloods, in which the questers enter the Vineyard of Eyes and learn about the Garden of the Hesperides. Other topics of discussion include Little Red Riding Hood, plants with eyes, and the agricultural capabilities of rats. • Find all our social media and merch links at returntoregalia.carrd.co.

Oona and Lily analyze chapter twenty of The Curse of the Warmbloods, in which Gregor catches up with Luxa. Other topics of discussion include Luxa's trust issues, dislocated joints, and Nike's interpretation of the prophecy. • Find all our social media and merch links at returntoregalia.carrd.co.

Oona and Nate analyze the stories "Duck, Baby Sitter" and "Little Bear's Band" from episode 10 of the first season. Topics of discussion include Emily's twisted psyche, American rapper Lil Peep, and the mime that's been haunting Nate.

Oona and Audie dive into chapter nineteen of The Curse of the Warmbloods, in which the questers finally find water. Other topics of discussion include Luxa's growth, Twitchtip's absence, and Gregor and Lapblood's touching moment. • Find all our social media and merch links at returntoregalia.carrd.co.

Oona and Nate analyze chapters sixteen through eighteen of The Curse of the Warmbloods, in which the questers encounter a grove of carnivorous plants. Other topics of discussion include bubblegum ex machina, Ratatouille (again), and Oona's Hamareth Agenda.

Oona and Lily cover chapters fourteen and fifteen of The Curse of the Warmbloods, in which Gregor goes rager-mode on some frogs. Other topics of discussion include Hazard's multilingualism, the divergent evolution of Underland animals, and MTV's Teen Wolf.

Oona and John discuss chapters twelve and thirteen of The Curse of the Warmbloods, in which the questers set off into the jungle. Other topics of discussion include Underland geography, Ripred's Lobster Incident, and a family drama of Shakespearean proportions.

Oona and Nate discuss chapters ten and eleven of The Curse of the Warmbloods, in which Gregor visits Neveeve’s lab and analyzes the Prophecy of Blood. Other topics of discussion include bat scientists, Nerissa's remix of Sandwich's prophecy, and Gregor's supposedly "forgiving heart."

Oona and John cover chapters seven through nine of The Curse of the Warmbloods, in which Gregor attends the plague meeting. Other topics of discussion include Ares's disgustingly graphic suffering, Solovet's genocide, and the art of Ripred's manipulation.

Oona and Lily discuss chapters four through six of The Curse of the Warmbloods, in which the rats send an escort and Gregor, Boots, and Grace head down to the Underland. Other topics of discussion include Overland rats' linguistic comprehension, the efficacy of paper bags during panic attacks, and the social skills of bats.

Oona and Nate discuss the first three chapters of The Curse of the Warmbloods, in which Gregor gets a message from Vikus and takes a trip beneath Central Park. Other topics of discussion include heroin as a cough suppressant, the psychosexual significance of bathrooms, and Ripred's lunchbox notes to Gregor's dad.

Oona and Nate discuss chapters twenty-six and twenty-seven of The Prophecy of Bane, in which Nerissa saves the day and the Overlanders head home. Other topics of discussion include Underland OCs, the ridiculousness of the Regalian justice system, and Boots and Temp's Dead Land adventure.

Oona and John discuss chapters twenty-four and twenty-five of The Prophecy of Bane, in which Gregor and Ares crash Nerissa's coronation and get arrested. Other topics of discussion include state capitals, living on borrowed time, and Regalian lawyers. PS: Return to Regalia has merch now! Check out our T-shirts, stickers, magnets, and pins: redbubble.com/people/ReturntoRegalia.

Oona and Lily cover chapters twenty-two and twenty-three of The Prophecy of Bane, in which Gregor and Ares escape with the baby Bane. Other topics of discussion include Regalia's social classes, Boots-Bane parallels, and Ripred's history with Goldshard.

Oona and Nate cover chapters nineteen through twenty-one of The Prophecy of Bane, in which Gregor, Ares, and Twitchtip enter Labyrinth. Other topics of discussion include Ripred's prime Dead Land real estate, a young, hot Solovet prequel, and Gregor and Ares's rock-bottom moment.

Oona and Nate cover chapters seventeen and eighteen of The Prophecy of Bane, in which the questers enter the Tankard. Other topics of discussion include Twitchtip's neurodivergency, dinosaurs, and Gregor's maladaptive coping mechanisms.

Oona and Audie cover chapters fifteen and sixteen of The Prophecy of Bane, in which Twitchtip explains about ragers and the questers come across a mysterious island. Other topics of discussion include Gregor and Ripred's strange relationship, the nature of ragerhood, and Suzanne Collins's heart-wrenching character deaths. (If the episode sounds a bit wonky this week, please bear with me, Zoom does weird things to audio.) In other news, Return to Regalia is now available on major podcast platforms like Spotify and Amazon Music! All the links are in our pinned post on returntoregalia.tumblr.com.

Oona and Carrie cover chapters thirteen and fourteen of The Prophecy of Bane, in which the questers encounter a whirlpool. Other topics of discussion include Regalian royalty, Gregor's outsider perspective, and the intricate ritual of making an apology sandwich.

Oona and Lily discuss chapters ten through twelve of The Prophecy of Bane, in which the quest begins and a giant squid attacks. Other topics of discussion include Regalian boat design, firefly dimorphism, and Charles Lindbergh.

Oona and Nate talk about chapters seven through nine of The Prophecy of Bane, in which Gregor unlocks some Ares backstory and Ripred arrives with Twitchtip. Other topics of discussion include Ares's bat crimes, bond polycules, and Twitchtip's cold reading skills — plus a bonus Underland linguistics lesson from Oona at the end of the episode!

Oona and John talk about chapters four through six of The Prophecy of Bane, in which Gregor reads the prophecy, eavesdrops on Vikus and Solovet, and meets Luxa's cousins. Other topics of discussion include Pre-Regalia Sandwich, Luxa-Annabeth-Astrid parallels, and Vikus and Solovet's emblematic conflict.

Oona and Nate analyze the first three chapters of The Prophecy of Bane, in which Boots gets kidnapped by cockroaches. Other topics of discussion include Mrs. Cormaci's cooking, Ares and Gregor's fraught relationship, and how goddamn big Central Park is.

It's been two whole decades since Gregor the Overlander first hit shelves! In this very special anniversary episode, Oona, Nate, and John celebrate by reading emails sent in by fans and competing in an Underland creature trivia game.

Oona and Nate cover the rest of Gregor the Overlander, in which the questers return home and Gregor makes a vow. Other topics of discussion include Underland syntax, Ares's punk band, and Suzanne Collins's doomed characters.

Oona and Nate analyze chapters twenty-three, twenty-four, and the first half of twenty-five, in which Gregor finds his dad and Henry does not look where he leaps. Other topics of discussion include Ripred's solitude, Henry's motives, and Ares's doomed decision.

Oona and John discuss chapters twenty-one and twenty-two of Gregor the Overlander, in which Henry attempts an assassination and Tick makes a noble sacrifice. Other topics of discussion include cannibalism, dystopian societies, and wedding vows.

Oona and Nate talk about A BIG, BEAUTIFUL RAT as they cover chapters nineteen and twenty of Gregor the Overlander. Other topics of discussion include How to Introduce a Character 101, rat psychedelics, and the origin of the sandwich.

Oona and Lily discuss chapters seventeen and eighteen of Gregor the Overlander, in which Gregor and the squad escape from the spinners. Other topics of discussion include the spider silk textile industry, how old Mareth is, and the life cycle of the American cockroach.

Oona and John review chapters fourteen, fifteen, and sixteen of Gregor the Overlander, in which Gregor meets some friendly cockroaches and some not-so-friendly spiders. Other topics of discussion include elementary school track stars, Vikus's endless optimism, and bugs that can run fast.

Oona and Lily review chapters twelve and thirteen of Gregor the Overlander, in which Gregor embarks on his quest and puts up with some royal brats. Other topics of discussion include Gregor's sarcasm, Regalian politics, and a theme park with a line stretched from here to the surface.

Oona and John review chapters ten and eleven of Gregor the Overlander, in which Gregor reads a prophecy and attends a council meeting. Other topics of discussion include mysterious mentor figures, Percy Jackson, and a guy named Nostra-something.

Oona and Nathan discuss chapters seven through nine of Gregor the Overlander, in which Gregor attempts to escape the Underland and runs headfirst into some rats. Other topics of discussion include The Hunger Games, acrophobia, and Ratatouille.

Oona and John recap and discuss chapters four through six of Gregor the Overlander, in which we meet several important citizens of Regalia. Other topics of discussion include the Hero’s Journey, Vikus's communication issues, and BabyBjörns.

Oona and Nate recap and discuss the first three chapters of Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins, in which we meet protagonist Gregor, his family, some cockroaches, and a badass queen girl who is mean. Other topics of discussion include Breaking Bad, Alexandria's Genesis, and Boots Riley.

Hello, I'm Oona, and I've been obsessed with The Underland Chronicles by Suzanne Collins since I was in fifth grade. Join me and my friends as we discuss and analyze this powerful middle-grade book series a few chapters at a time. New episodes release Mondays. Learn more at returntoregalia.tumblr.com.