Destiny and Chicken: A Merlin Podcast

Fascination & Frustration's Ruth and Michelle talk about each Episode of 2008's BBC Merlin. The episodes are spoiler free for future Merlin content, so if it's your first ever watch through, listen along safely! This podcast aims to have critical and positive conversations about this beloved TV show. Keep the magic secret, but come and join the conversation on out website or social media using #DestinyAndChicken

Looking back on Destiny & Chicken 05/12/2022

Looking back on Destiny & Chicken - - "The time has come", the Walrus said, "To talk of Merlin things: Of shoes - and ships - and sealing wax. Of cabbages - and kings." As mentioned in the podcast: /episode/index/show/destinyandchicken/id/23061575

When Albion's Need Is Greatest - Fanfic Recommendations 03/31/2022

When Albion's Need Is Greatest - Fanfic Recommendations - - In this episode we recommend some of our favourite Merlin fanfic set post The Diamond of the Day - Part 2. (and some others, because Michelle is bad at sticking to theme!) Please remember to leave kudos and comments for anything you read and like. Fanfic writers are the backbone of fandom. /episode/index/show/destinyandchicken/id/22633184

Merlin: Enneagram - Second Try 03/10/2022

Merlin: Enneagram - Second Try - - We use the tried and tested method of online personality quizzes to get to the bottom of Merlin and Arthur. This week: Merlin - Second Try. /episode/index/show/destinyandchicken/id/21641366

Merlin: Enneagram - First Try 03/03/2022

Merlin: Enneagram - First Try - - We use the tried and tested method of online personality quizzes to get to the bottom of Merlin and Arthur. This week: Merlin- First Try. /episode/index/show/destinyandchicken/id/22243148

Arthur Pendragon: Enneagram - Second Try 02/03/2022

Arthur Pendragon: Enneagram - Second Try - - We use the tried and tested method of online personality quizzes to get to the bottom of Merlin and Arthur. This week: Arthur Pendragon - Second Try. /episode/index/show/destinyandchicken/id/21943457

Arthur Pendragon: Enneagram - First Try 01/27/2022

Arthur Pendragon: Enneagram - First Try - - We use the tried and tested method of online personality quizzes to get to the bottom of Merlin and Arthur. This week: Arthur Pendragon - First Try. /episode/index/show/destinyandchicken/id/21902750

The Once And Future Drinking Game - The Death Song of Uther Pendragon 12/31/2021

The Once And Future Drinking Game - The Death Song of Uther Pendragon - - We hope you have a great start to 2022! Drink every time: Someone on screen drinks A toast is made Someone’s life gets saved Merlin calls Arthur ‘Prat’ Arthur calls Merlin ‘Idiot’ Arthur gets knocked unconscious Arthur looks the other way when magic is used Obvious action/explanation for audience benefit Arthur & Merlin bicker like an old married couple Arthur & Merlin have a bromance moment Someone’s angst is large The Dragon is on screen A Horse is on screen Gwaine's Hair (in honour of our friend Aimee) Have a shot everyt time: Telepathy is used Arthur has a ‘King Arthur’ moment Arthur pouts Character is too good/pure for this world Please drink responsibly and make sure you know how you’re getting home, if you’re playing the game at a friend’s house. #DestinyAndChicken /episode/index/show/destinyandchicken/id/21324029

BBC Merlin - Full Round Up 12/27/2021

BBC Merlin - Full Round Up - - Join us for the Full BBC Merlin Round Up, where we discuss everything Season 1 to Season 5, and back again. In Bradley James' words: 'Thanks for being with us on this journey, it wouldn't have been half as much fun without you.' -- You can find the on our website /episode/index/show/destinyandchicken/id/19745909

Merlin Season 5 Round Up 12/11/2021

Merlin Season 5 Round Up - - Join us for the Season 5 Round up, as we discuss all things Merlin Season 5. Thank you to everyone who listened and wrote in; everyone who discussed, debated, and made friends on the website; everyone who played the Lesson Learnt game, became a or supported us through , purchased items from our , liked and shared our content on social media, and was all around awesome. It's been a trip... /episode/index/show/destinyandchicken/id/19368590

Episode V.XIII - The Diamond of the Day, Part 2 11/25/2021

Episode V.XIII - The Diamond of the Day, Part 2 - - Join us as we discuss The Diamond of the Day, Part 2 /episode/index/show/destinyandchicken/id/19246202

Episode V.XII - The Diamond of the Day, Part 1 11/18/2021

Episode V.XII - The Diamond of the Day, Part 1 - - Join us as we discuss The Diamond of the Day, Part 1 -- As mentioned in the podcast: /episode/index/show/destinyandchicken/id/20495657

Episode V.XI - The Drawing of the Dark 09/16/2021

Episode V.XI - The Drawing of the Dark - - Join us as we discuss The Drawing of the Dark /episode/index/show/destinyandchicken/id/20495663

Episode V.X - The Kindness of Strangers 09/16/2021

Episode V.X - The Kindness of Strangers - - Join us as we discuss The Kindness of Strangers /episode/index/show/destinyandchicken/id/20497733

Episode V.IX - With All My Heart 10/28/2021

Episode V.IX - With All My Heart - - Join us as we discuss With All My Heart /episode/index/show/destinyandchicken/id/18851942

Episode V.VIII - The Hollow Queen 10/21/2021

Episode V.VIII - The Hollow Queen - - Join us as we discuss The Hollow Queen /episode/index/show/destinyandchicken/id/19246205

Episode V.VII - A Lesson In Vengeance 10/14/2021

Episode V.VII - A Lesson In Vengeance - - Join us as we discuss A Lesson In Vengeance -- /episode/index/show/destinyandchicken/id/20495651

Episode V.VI - The Dark Tower 08/24/2021

Episode V.VI - The Dark Tower - - Join us as we discuss The Dark Tower -- Links to some interesting things that came up in the website discussion -- /episode/index/show/destinyandchicken/id/20247188

Episode V.V - The Disir 09/16/2021

Episode V.V - The Disir - - Join us as we discuss The Disir --- /episode/index/show/destinyandchicken/id/20495675

Merlin Mad Libs 2 09/23/2021

Merlin Mad Libs 2 - - We are playing Merlin Fanfic Mad Libs AGAIN! Definitely DO try this at home! /episode/index/show/destinyandchicken/id/20245805

Episode V.IV - Another's Sorrow 08/24/2021

Episode V.IV - Another's Sorrow - - Join us as we discuss Another's Sorrow -- /episode/index/show/destinyandchicken/id/20247167

Episode V.III - The Death Song of Uther Pendragon 09/09/2021

Episode V.III - The Death Song of Uther Pendragon - - Join us as we discuss The Death Song of Uther Pendragon -- Links mentioned in the episode: /episode/index/show/destinyandchicken/id/20247149

Episode V.I & V.II - Arthur's Bane Part 1&2 09/02/2021

Episode V.I & V.II - Arthur's Bane Part 1&2 - - "I'm glad to be with you Samwise Gamgee. Here, at the end of all things." Welcome back to Destiny & Chicken! We're so happy you're here with us, as we launch into Season 5 of Merlin. Hold on to your hats and try and keep up, because eighteen million things happen, and we do our best to make sense of them all! /episode/index/show/destinyandchicken/id/19745879

Looking forward to Season 5 08/26/2021

Looking forward to Season 5 - - Warning: Spoilers for Season 5! It feels like it wasn't very long ago that we announced the start of Destiny & Chicken - a week by week Merlin podcast in which we bring you critical, positive (hopefully occasionally humorous) discussion of one of our favourite TV shows - and now here we are, about to start Season 5. Who else is scared? 0_0 /episode/index/show/destinyandchicken/id/20094812

Merlin Mad Libs 08/05/2021

Merlin Mad Libs - - We are playing Merlin Fanfic Mad Libs - Definitely DO try this at home! /episode/index/show/destinyandchicken/id/20025713

The Once And Future Drinking Game - His Father's Son 07/22/2021

The Once And Future Drinking Game - His Father's Son - - Drink every time: Someone on screen drinks A toast is made Someone’s life gets saved Merlin calls Arthur ‘Prat’ Arthur calls Merlin ‘Idiot’ Arthur gets knocked unconscious Arthur looks the other way when magic is used Obvious action/explanation for audience benefit Arthur & Merlin bicker like an old married couple Arthur & Merlin have a bromance moment Someone’s angst is large The Dragon is on screen A Horse is on screen Gwaine's Hair (in honour of our friend Aimee) Have a shot everyt time: Telepathy is used Arthur has a ‘King Arthur’ moment Arthur pouts Character is too good/pure for this world Please drink responsibily and make sure you know how you’re getting home, if you’re playing the game at a friend’s house. #DestinyAndChicken /episode/index/show/destinyandchicken/id/19708025

Merlin Canon Fanfic Recommendations 07/01/2021

Merlin Canon Fanfic Recommendations - - In this Patreon Reward episode for GirlFromNowhere, we recommend some of our favourite Merlin Canon Fic. Please remember to leave kudos and comments for anything you read and like. Fanfic writers are the backbone of fandom. /episode/index/show/destinyandchicken/id/19673279

Season 4 Superlatives 06/17/2021

Season 4 Superlatives - - Join us for some hiatus fun, where we discuss a selection of the Superlatives written in by you, the listeners, for Season 4 of Merlin /episode/index/show/destinyandchicken/id/18266183

Merlin Season 4 Round Up 05/26/2021

Merlin Season 4 Round Up - - Join us for the Season 4 Round up, as we discuss all things Merlin Season 4. Thank you to everyone who listened and wrote in; everyone who discussed, debated, and made friends on the website; everyone who played the Lesson Learnt game, became a Patreon or supported us through Ko-Fi, purchased items from our Red Bubble store, liked and shared our content on social media, and was all around awesome. ------------------------------------------- As mentioned in the podcast: Arthuriana , Casting, Plotting, and Enchanting: Arthurian Women in Starz's "Camelot" and the BBC's "Merlin" JENNIFER C. EDWARDS Multiculturalism, Diversity, and Religious Tolerance in Modern Britain and the BBC's "Merlin" DAVID C. TOLLERTON /episode/index/show/destinyandchicken/id/19246274

Episode IV.XII & IV.XIII - The Sword in the Stone Part 1&2 05/12/2021

Episode IV.XII & IV.XIII - The Sword in the Stone Part 1&2 - - We discuss Episode 12 and Episode 13, the end of Season 4 of Merlin, The Sword in the Stone, Part 1 & 2. /episode/index/show/destinyandchicken/id/19079372

Episode IV.XI - The Hunter's Heart 04/29/2021

Episode IV.XI - The Hunter's Heart - - We discuss Episode 11 of Season 4 of Merlin, The Hunter's Heart. /episode/index/show/destinyandchicken/id/18917060

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