In this cast, we mourn what appears to be the last scene with the Medicus, and we talk about Solonius’ transformation into a slick double crosser. We also express our satisfaction with the exciting Royal Rumble and Gannicus’ grand finale finish. After the end music of the podcast, there is a bonus segment for those of you who happen to be Wheel of Time fans. There has been an ongoing “discussion” comparing characters from Spartacus and WoT that has been edited off up until this cast. Since it is a conversation that continues grow, we decided to leave it on at the end of this cast in case any of you are WoT fans and want to chime in…

Paul explains why he thinks some characters got their just desserts in this episode, and of course the Medicus’ short cameo is talked about at some length.

In this podcast, we discuss this dark turning point of an episode at length. Within this discussion, Steve and Paul have an interesting conversation on how long hair vs. short hair can have an influence on a man’s bearing. The latter being inspired by Crixus’ frumpy hairdo. Go to Facebook, Twitter, or email at empathospire@gmail for comments. We will read them on the next cast!!!!
Btw, the sound quality is not up to our usual standard, and we apologize! However! Despite the technical difficulties and the long work day, we manage to pull a decent enough podcast out of our collective tired arses. We promise to be back up on our game next time. Enjoy!!!! :)

In this podcast, Paul gives Solonius the nickname “Disco,” and we are quite certain this episode is peppered with Star Wars references which we discuss at the very end of the cast.

In this episode, we revisit the Roman public rest room, and Paul explains why he thinks Gannicus contributed to the wrong that was done to Melitta.

In this episode, we all agree it is an awesome start to an awesome season, and of course Paul is finally introduced to the fan favorite gladiator, Gannicus. Finally!!! :)

Throughout our coverage of Blood and Sand, we neglected to appropriately acknowledge the awesome people behind this show, so we decided to take a quick moment and talk just about the actors, writers and directors.

We all agree that this episode is the best payoff episode to ever grace the boob tube. We LOVES this episode.

Revelations! Steve cracks Em and Paul up when he imagines Gollum as the Medicus… and we talk about the episode too. ;)

Other than the pure derision we heap upon the Medicus, we also briefly touch on the awesomeness of the dream imagery and how it is used as a truth reveal, and we speculate about Ashur’s personal motivations.

In this episode, we discuss how seemingly insignificant actions can lead to some serious consequences…so much so that it is time for the Gods to step in and assert their will.

A whore-ific episode, and we are smitten with it. We delve a little into the scheming of Lucretia, and some of us admit to feeling bad for Ashur and Illythia.

More talk about the ever vigilant voyeurs, the ever present schlong, and the ever increasing blood spillage. Also, Em reveals she is on Team Crixus…which was apparent already, really.

We have some differing of opinions in this episode, but one thing we all did agree on is Spartacus’ satisfying manner of dealing out some justice.

Villains! In this episode, we discuss the many plays of skullduggery at work…and we cry a little.

Finally, Paul is hooked! This our longest podcast to date! We spend a lot of time discussing the featured gladiator match of this episode, and of course, we discuss naked fighting (it’s unavoidable). This leads to a very entertaining digression where Paul shares an intimate story of his own…

In this episode, we talk about Ashur’s agenda, the coercion of Crixus, and Spartacus’ descent into Hell.

In this episode, we discuss the layers of character development and the reality of men performing sexual acts under duress of command.

In this episode, we speculate what Glaber’s Facebook status updates might be like, and what it would be like to road trip with Illythia. Of course, the oiled bodies are discussed at length.

Hello! This is a Spartacus podcast featuring some chuckleheads named Em, Steve, and Paul. Our approach is to mine some of the rewards often discovered upon re-watch while limiting the spoilers for the new viewers. Em and Steve have already been initiated into the brotherhood while Paul is entering the ludus for the very first time. Highlights are: the discussion of B.C.E. bikini lines, and when Paul teaches Steve and Em about the phenomena “fear boner.”