Podcast Summary:

LPN Deep Dives: Crescent City — 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. Maas’ 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 humor—this 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 [02:38–12:18]

• 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 & Thanatos’ Entrance [12:18–19:48]

• 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.
• Thanatos’ ghostly “entrance” 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? …Did they tell you good things? I hope they didn’t cause I’m a prince of hell, bitch.'" (A as Thanatos, 13:39)
• Notable Points:
  • Thanatos is portrayed as arrogant, otherworldly, and contemptuous versus the other hell princes—less camaraderie, more outward danger.

Bryce as "The One" & Prince Dynamics [19:48–22:49]

• 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 “dirtbag” vibes likened to famous royal brothers:
    • "We got like a Harry and William situation…which one ignites you, Natalie?" (A, 20:11)

Confrontation: Connor, Emil, & Thanatos’ Real Motives [22:49–26:53]

• 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 “feasts” on the male mystic’s soul, technology fails, the room goes cold—a power play and critique of mystical exploitation/addiction.
• Notable host joke:
  • "Give me an opportunity—and maybe it’s just ‘cuz I’m dressed as Thanatos—but I feel like we’re not soul-sucking enough." (A, 26:24)

Rescue & Ethical Dilemmas [29:56–36:41]

• Ethan uses wolf-jock athleticism to smash the tanks and rescue the mystics as Thanatos attacks, cutting the prince’s connection.
• The mystics—damaged, desperate, possibly addicted to their captivity—beg to go back in the tanks, likened to withdrawal/addiction dynamics by the hosts:
  • "It feels to me like that’s an addiction—the pusher man saying, ‘See, they’re begging for more.'" (B, 34:15)
• The Astronomer—in charge of the mystics—freaks out; Bryce and Ethan want to fight but must leave.

Aftermath: Rift within the Team [36:41–38:51]

• Outside, Tharion and Bryce fight over blame for the failed rescue; Bryce declares Tharion “on probation”:
  • "'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 Bryce’s anger at Tharion.

Light Moments: Hunt, Isaiah & Baxian [46:37–57:10]

• Meanwhile, Hunt is sulking in the cafeteria, missing Bryce. Is comforted by Isaiah.

• 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 “dorm decor” for these “boys.”

• Hunt and Baxian share a “guy moment,” play video games, and open up:

  • "Was it possible the hellhound was lonely?" (B, 54:28)

More Plot: Surveillance, Danika Mysteries, Wolf Heritage [63:49–77:02]

• 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 Asteri—wolves 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 Ophion’s True Colors [81:22–83:53]

• New mission: attempted infiltration of Ophion’s base to prevent the unstable Pippa from using newly stolen mech suits—adding 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." — Natalie (07:04)
• Thanatos’ performance:
  • "'What up, bitches?...Did they tell you good things?...I hope they didn’t because I’m a prince of hell, bitch.'" — Natalie as Thanatos (13:39)
• On the "chosen one" trope:
  • "Bryce is like, another prince gonna sniff me, you guys are obsessed with me." — Jackie (15:31)
• On ethical complexity:
  • "It feels to me like that’s an addiction—the pusher man saying, ‘See, they’re begging for more.'" — Jackie (34:15)
• On new male friendships:
  • "Was it possible the hellhound was lonely?" — Natalie (54:28)
• Banter on Wolf Prime's age and sex appeal:
  • "He's still hot, though." — Jackie (76:06)
• On the ever-expanding plot:
  • "At this point, there are 30 subplots going on." — 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 Thanatos’s entrance.
• [19:48] Analysis of Thanatos’ differentiation from other princes; “chosen one” commentary.
• [22:49] Thematic discussion: power, predation, and Thanatos's motives regarding Emil and feasting.
• [29:56] Ethan’s rescue of the mystics; addiction/addictive captivity explored.
• [36:41] Aftermath, blame game, and team dynamic fallout.
• [38:51] Mordoc arrival and team’s forced unity.
• [46:37] Cut to Hunt’s storyline: cafeteria, Isaiah, and budding bromance with Baxian.
• [54:28] Hunt and Baxian establish hesitant camaraderie; video game scene.
• [63:49] Danika’s secret manuscript; history of wolf lineage/Asteri oppression.
• [77:02] Bryce’s stealth visit to the Prime; wolf oral history and Sabine denunciation.
• [81:22] Final subplot: Mech suits, Ophion, and the “is our rebellion good?” problem.
• [83:53] Hosts lament the richness (and confusion) of the plot threads—summary and prep for next reading.

Tone & Style Highlights

• Infectiously irreverent and conversational; hosts riff freely while still summarizing plot with specificity.
• Blunt, openly feminist perspective—never shying from calling out problematic character angles, ethical complexity, or their own thirst for charismatic side characters.
• Running gags: costume struggles, anatomical jokes (“whispering eye,” “rude eye”), 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, irreverent—but still plot-precise—recap 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.

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