JEMcast is a weekly podcast, hosted by Alex Knight, Aleen Simms, and K. Tempest Bradford. We provide in-depth analysis on every episode of the outrageous 80s cartoon show, Jem and the Holograms.
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In Season 3, episode 12: “‘A Father Should Be…,’ Jem and The Holograms (with help from Riot and his dad) search for Ba Nee’s father. The Holograms travel to different parts of the country using information provided by Riot and speak to three men they think might be Ba Nee’s father: Leonard Martin, Andy Martin and Martin O’Carolan.
In Season 3, episode 11: “‘Riot’s Hope,’ When Riot’s mother collapses from stress, he is revisited by his rejecting strict father and they begin to fight constantly. It’s up to Jem to try and mend their relationship.”
In Season 3, episode 10: “‘A Change of Heart,’ when Minx has a near-death experience, she decides to change her attitude and become kind and helpful, much to the dismay of Riot and Rapture. She sets out to do all kinds of good deeds for Rio, Jerrica, Jem and the rest of the Holograms to make up for her past bad behavior. Unfortunately, the new Minx turns out to be much more trouble than the old one.”
In Season 3, episode 9: “‘Straight from the Heart,’ A new fashion designer, Regine Cesaire, comes to town and starts working with Jem and The Holograms. When they initially reject her designs, her frustration turns her to the glamour of The Stingers. However, they soon take advantage of her and eventually cast her aside. Repented, she then returns to The Holograms, asking for another opportunity.”
In Season 3, episode 8: “‘That Old Houdini Magic,’ Jem and The Holograms are invited to perform at a magic convention with Astral, hosted by the gullible Mrs. Farnsworth, but when Rapture tricks Mrs. Farnsworth into thinking Houdini has possessed her body, it’s up to The Holograms and Astral to help her see the truth.”
