Podcast Summary:
LPN Deep Dives: Crescent City â HOSAB / Episode 21: "Whispering Eye"
Hosts: Natalie Jean & Jackie Zebrowski (The Last Podcast Network)
Original Air Date: October 28, 2025
Episode Overview
In this episode, Natalie Jean and Jackie Zebrowski continue their comedic, candid deep dive into Sarah J. Maasâ House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City Book 2), focusing on the intense and lore-rich chapters dealing with the mystics, the Prince of Hell (Thanatos), and major plot revelations involving Bryce, Ethan, Tharion, and companion characters. The hosts blend literary analysis, critical fandom discourse, and signature irreverent humorâthis time centered on themes of power, addiction, and lineage secrets, all while riffing on costumes, anatomy, and "whispering eyes."
Key Discussion Points
Opening Banter & Costumes [02:38â12:18]
- Hosts open with costume chaos: Jackie quizzes Natalie about neck/back costuming logistics ("Are these two parts pieces?"), both cosplaying Crescent City characters (Natalie as "Prince of Hell" Thanatos, Jackie as the Mystic).
- They riff on mystical and body "holes": third eyes, "whispering eyes" (vaginas, per Role Models), and the "rude eye" (anatomical backdoor), with plenty of double entendre.
- Notable humorous explorations into medical experiences and gendered fashion censorship, and affectionate digs at their home life and roleplay potential.
- Memorable quote:
- "You have to. What do you think? Your nose hole?" (A, 04:51)
- "If you saw my nipples, they were man's nipples. And everyone's fine with that on YouTube." (A, 07:04)
Mystic Tank Scene & Thanatosâ Entrance [12:18â19:48]
- Recap: Bryce, Ethan, and Tharion meet the mystics, who are chained in tanks for their mystical abilities. They witness one, formerly in hell, awaken and begin communicating with Prince Thanatos via projection.
- Thanatosâ ghostly âentranceâ is described ("I envision you floating in like the two Scolari brothers from Ghostbusters" - B, 14:03), with the hosts mimicking macho bravado:
- "'What up, bitches? âŚDid they tell you good things? I hope they didnât cause Iâm a prince of hell, bitch.'" (A as Thanatos, 13:39)
- Notable Points:
- Thanatos is portrayed as arrogant, otherworldly, and contemptuous versus the other hell princesâless camaraderie, more outward danger.
Bryce as "The One" & Prince Dynamics [19:48â22:49]
- Thanatos singles out Bryce ("the one his brother speaks of"), instigating more not-like-other-girls banter:
- "Bryce is like, okay, another prince gonna sniff me, you guys are obsessed with me." (B, 15:31)
- Prince âdirtbagâ vibes likened to famous royal brothers:
- "We got like a Harry and William situationâŚwhich one ignites you, Natalie?" (A, 20:11)
Confrontation: Connor, Emil, & Thanatosâ Real Motives [22:49â26:53]
- Thanatos confirms Connor remains in the Bone Quarter, protected until a mysterious time has passed, but no closure for Ethan.
- When Tharion mentions Emil (a Thunderbird), Thanatos pretends disinterest, only to ominously declare, "Ready to feast." (B, 24:16)
- Scene takes a horror turn: Thanatos âfeastsâ on the male mysticâs soul, technology fails, the room goes coldâa power play and critique of mystical exploitation/addiction.
- Notable host joke:
- "Give me an opportunityâand maybe itâs just âcuz Iâm dressed as Thanatosâbut I feel like weâre not soul-sucking enough." (A, 26:24)
Rescue & Ethical Dilemmas [29:56â36:41]
- Ethan uses wolf-jock athleticism to smash the tanks and rescue the mystics as Thanatos attacks, cutting the princeâs connection.
- The mysticsâdamaged, desperate, possibly addicted to their captivityâbeg to go back in the tanks, likened to withdrawal/addiction dynamics by the hosts:
- "It feels to me like thatâs an addictionâthe pusher man saying, âSee, theyâre begging for more.'" (B, 34:15)
- The Astronomerâin charge of the mysticsâfreaks out; Bryce and Ethan want to fight but must leave.
Aftermath: Rift within the Team [36:41â38:51]
- Outside, Tharion and Bryce fight over blame for the failed rescue; Bryce declares Tharion âon probationâ:
- "'Try having your family at the mercy of the River Queen then come cry to me about morals.'" (A as Tharion, 38:17)
- Encounter with Mordoc (Danika's father, villain figure). Team unites against him, despite Bryceâs anger at Tharion.
Light Moments: Hunt, Isaiah & Baxian [46:37â57:10]
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Meanwhile, Hunt is sulking in the cafeteria, missing Bryce. Is comforted by Isaiah.
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Baxian sits with them; possible olive branch, subtexts of betrayal and found family.
- Host jokes take over:
- "I don't want to sit next to him in the cafeteria because then everybody thinks that he's my friend." (A, 49:25)
- Bob Marley posters and fruit roll-up underpants as âdorm decorâ for these âboys.â
- Host jokes take over:
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Hunt and Baxian share a âguy moment,â play video games, and open up:
- "Was it possible the hellhound was lonely?" (B, 54:28)
More Plot: Surveillance, Danika Mysteries, Wolf Heritage [63:49â77:02]
- Surveillance tapes reveal Danika, before her death, secretly photographing a unique, ancient wolf-shifter lineage manuscript.
- Jesiba, the mysterious sorceress boss, sasses Bryce but ultimately delivers the book.
- Wolf Prime reveals lost wolf history intentionally suppressed by the Asteriâwolves once never bowed, now disconnected from their roots.
- "The reason the old history wasn't written was to keep the wolves from knowing their true nature." (B, 77:36)
- Sabine is confirmed as power-hungry and unwilling to reconnect with wolf heritage.
- Chases, comedic guard distractions, and more lore about wolf oral history.
Rebel Subplot: Pippa, Mech Suits, and Ophionâs True Colors [81:22â83:53]
- New mission: attempted infiltration of Ophionâs base to prevent the unstable Pippa from using newly stolen mech suitsâadding complexity to already convoluted alliances.
- "At this point, there are 30 subplots going on." (A, 83:16-83:27)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (With Timestamps)
- On costumes, gender, and YouTube censorship:
- "If you saw my nipples, they were man's nipples. And everyone's fine with that on YouTube." â Natalie (07:04)
- Thanatosâ performance:
- "'What up, bitches?...Did they tell you good things?...I hope they didnât because Iâm a prince of hell, bitch.'" â Natalie as Thanatos (13:39)
- On the "chosen one" trope:
- "Bryce is like, another prince gonna sniff me, you guys are obsessed with me." â Jackie (15:31)
- On ethical complexity:
- "It feels to me like thatâs an addictionâthe pusher man saying, âSee, theyâre begging for more.'" â Jackie (34:15)
- On new male friendships:
- "Was it possible the hellhound was lonely?" â Natalie (54:28)
- Banter on Wolf Prime's age and sex appeal:
- "He's still hot, though." â Jackie (76:06)
- On the ever-expanding plot:
- "At this point, there are 30 subplots going on." â Jackie (83:16)
Segment Timestamps (Major Beats)
- [02:38] Main content begins; hosts introduce costumes & jump straight into in-character riffs.
- [12:18] Summary and discussion of the mystic tank scene and Thanatosâs entrance.
- [19:48] Analysis of Thanatosâ differentiation from other princes; âchosen oneâ commentary.
- [22:49] Thematic discussion: power, predation, and Thanatos's motives regarding Emil and feasting.
- [29:56] Ethanâs rescue of the mystics; addiction/addictive captivity explored.
- [36:41] Aftermath, blame game, and team dynamic fallout.
- [38:51] Mordoc arrival and teamâs forced unity.
- [46:37] Cut to Huntâs storyline: cafeteria, Isaiah, and budding bromance with Baxian.
- [54:28] Hunt and Baxian establish hesitant camaraderie; video game scene.
- [63:49] Danikaâs secret manuscript; history of wolf lineage/Asteri oppression.
- [77:02] Bryceâs stealth visit to the Prime; wolf oral history and Sabine denunciation.
- [81:22] Final subplot: Mech suits, Ophion, and the âis our rebellion good?â problem.
- [83:53] Hosts lament the richness (and confusion) of the plot threadsâsummary and prep for next reading.
Tone & Style Highlights
- Infectiously irreverent and conversational; hosts riff freely while still summarizing plot with specificity.
- Blunt, openly feminist perspectiveânever shying from calling out problematic character angles, ethical complexity, or their own thirst for charismatic side characters.
- Running gags: costume struggles, anatomical jokes (âwhispering eye,â ârude eyeâ), and metaphors for addiction and power.
- Hosts are unafraid to break character, tease possible ships, or advocate for fan-favorite scenes.
For Next Week
Chapters to read up to: Chapter 43
Perfect For Listeners Who:
- Want a fun, irreverentâbut still plot-preciseârecap of the latest Crescent City developments.
- Appreciate nuanced fandom discussion (and chaos) interlaced with humor.
- Are tracking multiple sprawling plots and crave both comprehension and cackling.
End of Summary
