The Magic Box: A Lost Podcast

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Author: Film Stories

THE MAGIC BOX is a retrospective podcast examining ABC's 2004-2010 mystery series LOST, with your host Kurt North and an assortment of fellow Dharma Initiative members. Ready to go back to The Island? A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk
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The Long Con
Episode 13
Saturday, 20 December, 2025

The Long Con: An In-Depth Analysis of Lost Season 2, Episode 13 In this episode of The Magic Box, the Lost podcast on the Film Stories Podcast Network, host Kurt North and guest Choekaas dive deep into Season 2, Episode 13 of Lost, titled 'The Long Con.' They discuss the thematic elements, character dynamics, and plot developments within the episode, particularly focusing on Sawyer's intricate scheme to seize control of the camp's guns. The conversation also touches upon the development of various characters such as Kate, Jack, Locke, and Sayid, the significance of flashbacks involving Cassidy, and the overall progression of Season 2. The episode is noted for its dark themes, complex character relationships, and the symbolic power struggle depicted through the characters' interactions in the hatch. 00:00 Welcome and Holiday Greetings 01:35 Introduction to 'The Long Con' Episode 02:20 Season Two Analysis and Character Dynamics 07:03 Sawyer's Manipulation and Power Struggles 24:21 Flashbacks and Character Backstories 40:38 Closing Remarks and Contact Information Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices