Best Narnia Web Podcasts (2025)

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Is the Witch’s Wand Kind of a Big Deal? | Talking Beasts 41:25

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Amateur videos from the set of Greta Gerwig’s upcoming adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew are continuing to pour in, with the latest being the most dramatic yet. The footage appears to show Emma Mackey’s stunt double pulling a wand from her boot and “blasting” a pedestrian out of the why. This might indicate two changes from the book: 1) Jadis has…

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First Look at Digory, Polly, and… Jadis? | Talking Beasts 42:43

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We have had some exciting reveals via London set photos: David McKenna as Digory, Beatrice Campbell as Polly, and what appears to be our first glimpse of Queen Jadis. Additionally, a large mural of a lion is offering fans some hope. Listen to our reaction and post a comment below! Watch the post-show chatter. The post First Look at Digory, Polly, a…

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The Magician’s Nephew Being Transplanted to 1955? | Talking Beasts 56:37

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The first photos from the set of Greta Gerwig’s upcoming The Magician’s Nephew adaptation revealed a key detail: The story will apparently be set in 1955, unlike the book which was set in 1900. It may also be worth noting that The Magician’s Nephew book was published in 1955. How significant is this shift? And could it be setting the stage for The …

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Why Mabel Kirke Will Probably Have an Expanded Role in The Magician’s Nephew | Talking Beasts 35:39

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Academy Award nominee Carey Mulligan is the latest to join the cast of Greta Gerwig’s upcoming movie adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew. She will play Digory’s mother… who only has a few lines in the book. Should we expect more from this character in the movie? Listen to the discussion and post a comment below! In the post-show chatter, the podcas…

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Will Emma Mackey Be a More Book-Accurate White Witch? | Talking Beasts 46:49

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Last week, we saw the first official casting announcement for Greta Gerwig’s upcoming Narnia movie! Following in the footsteps of Barbara Kellerman and Tilda Swinton, Emma Mackey will be the next actor to portray the iconic White Witch. Listen to our reactions to the news and then post a comment below. Rilian, Gymfan, Glumpuddle Watch the post-show…

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Meryl Streep Might Play Aslan… How Concerned Should We Be? | Talking Beasts 48:07

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The aftershock of the latest casting report can still be felt in the NarniaWeb community: Meryl Steep is reportedly “in talks” to voice Aslan in Greta Gerwig’s upcoming Narnia movie. Following this report, our data indicates that fan enthusiasm for the project significantly diminished, with many questioning if they will go see the film at all. Is t…

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The Magician’s Nephew Casting Rumors are Pouring In | Talking Beasts 37:15

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Daniel Craig as Uncle Andrew? Charli XCX as Jadis? Casting for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew (title unofficial) is underway, and fans are not waiting for official announcements to start the discussion. Listen to the podcasters share their impressions (and do a dramatic reading of the audition scene being used for Digory and Polly). R…

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Narnia Book Covers: New vs. Old | Talking Beasts 45:53

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Watch the video: https://youtu.be/IvnNk65cXPY On April 15, for the first time in 17 years, new Chronicles of Narnia cover art will be hitting bookshelves. In this episode, the podcasters zoom in and squint at every detail of the new artwork and discuss how it compares to the previous set released in 2007. Thanks to everyone in the NarniaWeb Discord…

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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like The Magician’s Nephew | Talking Beasts 31:40

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There is still no official word on which of The Chronicles of Narnia books Greta Gerwig will adapt for the big screen. But last week, we got our biggest clue yet in the form of a casting call for a boy and a girl aged 10-11. Fans were quick to declare that all signs pointed to Digory and Polly. Listen to our analysis and then post a comment! Join o…

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Netflix’s Narnia Movie is Ready to… Rock and Roll? | Talking Beasts 23:43

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Last week, it finally became official: Greta Gerwig’s Narnia movie will be releasing in IMAX theaters Thanksgiving 2026 before it starts streaming on Netflix the following Christmas! And Producer Amy Pascal says it will be “all about rock and roll.” Watch our reactions and then post a comment below or in our new Discord group! In Part 2 of this dis…

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14 Years of Trying to Get Another Narnia Movie Made | Talking Beasts 39:11

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A lot has happened (and not happened) since the last Narnia movie was in theaters. The post 14 Years of Trying to Get Another Narnia Movie Made | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

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Why Netflix Replaced Matthew Aldrich with Greta Gerwig | Talking Beasts 34:23

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Matthew Aldrich has finally broken his silence on his time as the "creative architect" of Netflix's Narnia. The post Why Netflix Replaced Matthew Aldrich with Greta Gerwig | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

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Would Updating Narnia Be the Worst Idea Ever? | Talking Beasts 58:46

10M ago58:46

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This story is about something that happened to them when they were sent away from London during the war because... The post Would Updating Narnia Be the Worst Idea Ever? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

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Should Netflix Bring Narnia Back to the Big Screen? | Talking Beasts

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Greta Gerwig and IMAX are in preliminary talks to bring her Narnia movie to theaters. The post Should Netflix Bring Narnia Back to the Big Screen? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

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PG-13 Illustration in The Last Battle? | Talking Beasts 34:15

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Listen to our discussion about all the murder in the final Chronicle of Narnia. The post PG-13 Illustration in The Last Battle? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

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Why ‘The Last Battle’ Spills the Beans in Chapter 1 | Talking Beasts 30:22

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Discussing the opening chapter of the final Chronicle of Narnia. The post Why ‘The Last Battle’ Spills the Beans in Chapter 1 | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

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Aslan, Shasta, and the Problem of Pain | Talking Beasts Flashback 28:46

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Discussing the powerful meeting between Shasta and The Great Lion in "The Horse and His Boy." The post Aslan, Shasta, and the Problem of Pain | Talking Beasts Flashback appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

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Narnia vs. The Lord of the Rings | Talking Beasts Flashback 37:21

1y ago37:21

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Many of us adore both. But which is better? (Episode originally recorded in 2018) The post Narnia vs. The Lord of the Rings | Talking Beasts Flashback appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

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6 Scenes We Can’t Wait to See in a Narnia Movie Someday | Talking Beasts Flashback 37:46

1y ago37:46

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Four of the Chronicles of Narnia have never been adapted into a movie. The post 6 Scenes We Can’t Wait to See in a Narnia Movie Someday | Talking Beasts Flashback appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

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C.S. Lewis Almost Ruined the Magic Wardrobe | Talking Beasts 40:31

1+ y ago40:31

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Discussing the final chapter of The Magician's Nephew. The post C.S. Lewis Almost Ruined the Magic Wardrobe | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

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Top 5 Lines in Chapter 14 of The Magician’s Nephew | Talking Beasts 35:27

1+ y ago35:27

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Continuing our discussion about C.S. Lewis's Narnia prequel. The post Top 5 Lines in Chapter 14 of The Magician’s Nephew | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

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Why Digory Chose Aslan Over His Mother | Talking Beasts 30:45

1+ y ago30:45

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Discussing Chapter 13 of The Magician's Nephew. The post Why Digory Chose Aslan Over His Mother | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

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The Two Times Aslan Wept | Talking Beasts 24:55

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Discussing Chapter 12 of The Magician's Nephew. The post The Two Times Aslan Wept | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

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Was the First King of Narnia Some Random Guy? | Talking Beasts 37:35

1+ y ago37:35

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Discussing The Magician's Nephew, Chapter 11. The post Was the First King of Narnia Some Random Guy? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume 34:37

1+ y ago34:37

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Join hosts Sam and Sarah on this episode of "Not Your Average Book Report" as they dive into Judy Blume's timeless classic "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." Discover how this beloved coming-of-age tale resonates with readers and explore its enduring themes of identity, friendship, and faith. Power Rank These Three from Worst to Least Worst: 1…

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“The First Book” And Other Matters | Talking Beasts 27:34

1+ y ago27:34

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Discussing the Time Magazine article where they said Greta Gerwig is adapting "the first book" for Netflix. The post “The First Book” And Other Matters | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

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Is the Witch’s Wand Kind of a Big Deal? | Talking Beasts 41:25

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First Look at Digory, Polly, and… Jadis? | Talking Beasts 42:43

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The Magician’s Nephew Being Transplanted to 1955? | Talking Beasts 56:37

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Why Mabel Kirke Will Probably Have an Expanded Role in The Magician’s Nephew | Talking Beasts 35:39

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Will Emma Mackey Be a More Book-Accurate White Witch? | Talking Beasts 46:49

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Meryl Streep Might Play Aslan… How Concerned Should We Be? | Talking Beasts 48:07

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The Magician’s Nephew Casting Rumors are Pouring In | Talking Beasts 37:15

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Narnia Book Covers: New vs. Old | Talking Beasts 45:53

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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like The Magician’s Nephew | Talking Beasts 31:40

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Netflix’s Narnia Movie is Ready to… Rock and Roll? | Talking Beasts 23:43

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14 Years of Trying to Get Another Narnia Movie Made | Talking Beasts 39:11

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Why Netflix Replaced Matthew Aldrich with Greta Gerwig | Talking Beasts 34:23

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Would Updating Narnia Be the Worst Idea Ever? | Talking Beasts 58:46

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Should Netflix Bring Narnia Back to the Big Screen? | Talking Beasts

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PG-13 Illustration in The Last Battle? | Talking Beasts 34:15

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Why ‘The Last Battle’ Spills the Beans in Chapter 1 | Talking Beasts 30:22

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Aslan, Shasta, and the Problem of Pain | Talking Beasts Flashback 28:46

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Narnia vs. The Lord of the Rings | Talking Beasts Flashback 37:21

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6 Scenes We Can’t Wait to See in a Narnia Movie Someday | Talking Beasts Flashback 37:46

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C.S. Lewis Almost Ruined the Magic Wardrobe | Talking Beasts 40:31

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Top 5 Lines in Chapter 14 of The Magician’s Nephew | Talking Beasts 35:27

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Why Digory Chose Aslan Over His Mother | Talking Beasts 30:45

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The Two Times Aslan Wept | Talking Beasts 24:55

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Was the First King of Narnia Some Random Guy? | Talking Beasts 37:35

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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume 34:37

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“The First Book” And Other Matters | Talking Beasts 27:34