Best Readthrough Podcasts (2025)

In which our heroes converge and ALL the Chekov's Guns go off. Mike drops what he thinks is an earth-shattering revelation, but no one else really cares that much. Amal is doomed to impatience. James overthinks Isaiah has strong feelings about Ingtar And everyone is blind going forwardBy windsoftimepodcast

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The Winds of Time Beneath My Wings | The Great Hunt Chapters 42-45 1:53:20

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In which our heroes continue to converge Mike gets it wrong multiple times Amal refuses to take the bait James picks a fight with Kate Reading Isaiah summarizes a chapter perfectly And half the episode is spent talking about one chapterBy windsoftimepodcast

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No One to Hold the Distant Dead by K.L. Schroeder 36:44

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Your hosts read No One to Hold the Distant Dead by K.L. Schroeder. They discuss the somber nature of the novella, the use of “likes animals” as a shorthand for “good character,” and debate if it has an optimistic ending. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs: - Amarià for the use of …

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All Ba'alzamoned Up | The Great Hunt, Chapters 38-41 1:31:14

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In which our heroes converge, and desperate times require desperate measures. Mike rants. Amal declines a point she didn’t receive. James slanders Bela. Isaiah gets skeeved out. And everyone fears the Seanchan more than Ba’alzamon. The image of Liandrin referenced: https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_2160,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,…

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Audition for the Fox by Martin Cahill 38:57

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Your hosts read Audition for the Fox, Martin Cahill's fable-esque novel from Tachyon Publications. They discuss what exactly left them with the fable vibe, whether or not all of the characters were fursonas (spoiler: they weren't, Lilly just misread), and how a little bit of moral complexity goes a long way. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patre…

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THE FINALE: Shadows Upon Time by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode Four 1:30:47

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Send us a text Chapters 67-End. Dear listener, we have been on a journey together. From Delos to Vorgossos, from Jinan to Selene, and from Hadrian's POV to Hadrian's POV -- thank you for listening to us babble on for this entire year of Ruocchio. Despite our grumpiness at times, we've loved every minute of it -- and are so thankful for all of the n…

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If Ba'alzamon Farts... | The Great Hunt, Chapters 35-37 1:39:10

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City of All Seasons by Oliver K. Langmead and Aliya Whiteley 43:51

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Your hosts read City of All Seasons by Oliver K. Langmead and Aliya Whiteley. Lilly realizes she grossly misinterpreted the back of the book, while Sara declares it a contender for favorite read of the year. They also talk about the line between Fantasy and Magical Realism, and family drama. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the …

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Everybody Stop Talking | The Great Hunt, Chapters 31-34 1:52:11

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In which our heroes go to a party Mike cleanses himself of his sins. Amal gets her turn. James is a stranger to the subtle art of seduction, as performed by married noblewomen of the Cairheinin nation. Isaiah doesn’t do names. And American Thanksgiving is completely forgotten about until the very end and then only glossed over.…

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The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain by Sofia Samatar 45:59

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Your hosts discuss The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain by Sofia Samatar, chosen for this episode by their supporters on Patreon. They talk about space magic in SciFi, unjust systems, and degrees of betrayal. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs: - Amarià for the use of “Sérénad…

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Shadows Upon Time by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode Three 1:25:51

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Send us a text Chapter 46-67. In this episode of "Raising Darathama," Hadrian comes face-to-face with the products of his incredible ability to be unlikeable. After sending a warning shot (a.k.a. blowing up 36 people and a full planet), Had attempts some classic politicking - highmatter chopping a table in half, insulting the Chantry and their moth…

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Shadows Upon Time by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode Two 1:06:25

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Send us a text Chapters 23-46. I SHALL BECOME A GOD (remix). Hadrian and his merry band of misfits are off to nuke some Cielcin worldships, but they get sidetracked by 3,000 gingers. We get a preview of why you don't want to fight a Watcher in hand-to-hand combat, a whole ship-load of demonic possession, and a poignant and not gross birth scene. Co…

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Rudd on the Blocks | The Great Hunt, Chapters 26-30 2:09:19

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In which our heroes chase, get chased, meet new people, and just royally screw up. Mike gots jokes Amal tries to spoil the ending of Shogun James gets weirdly antagonistic toward coffee Isaiah admits that Mike is right And nobody fears or respects the ForsakenBy windsoftimepodcast

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Echoes of the Imperium by Nicholas and Olivia Atwater 49:50

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Your hosts read Echoes of the Imperium by Nicholas and Olivia Atwater, a book with airships and goblins and faerie politics that somehow did not click with Lilly. They discuss complex characters, thoughtful themes, and Goblin Court. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs: - Amarià for…

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Shadows Upon Time by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode One 1:22:54

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Send us a text Ch 1-22. Book seven is always better, baby. Are you ready for the ultimate lore corner? Hadrian aura farming? Space Jesus jihad? 'Tis the finale of this series, and I shudder to think about what we are going to do without it. Join us on the conclusion of this epic adventure. We'll be covering SUT in 4 parts, releasing each in a prett…

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Thank You For Listening to This Episode | The Great Hunt, Chapters 22-25 1:14:53

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In which our heroines gain some knowledge Mike is enervated James is in mourning Amal is sick Isaiah's hamster power electrical grid fails And there are so many tangents there's no way to follow anything.By windsoftimepodcast

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Project Hanuman by Stewart Hotston 33:35

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Your hosts read Project Hanuman by Stewart Hotston. They discuss platonic relationship progressions, the variety of alien societies, and sentient ships. Oh, and how they are woefully underqualified to discuss Indian mythology. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs: - Amarià for the u…

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Disquiet Gods by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode Two 1:57:26

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Send us a text MEGA EPISODE - Ch. 28-End. Hadrian is dead. Hadrian meets God. Will Hadrian kill God? Hadrian is Space Jesus. Calen is Kharn and also naked and also there are a thousand of him. Valka's not dead! Valka's dead. Everyone is dead. Featuring: the new best character in the series, Orphan. We're about to embark on our read of Shadows Upon …

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Run with the Hunted 2: Ctr Alt Delete by Jennifer R. Donohue 34:27

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Your hosts return to the Run with the Hunted series by Jennifer Donohue for book two: Ctrl Alt Delete. They discuss fun heists (but this time... it's personal!), evolving relationships between the three main characters, and the joy of unreliable narrators. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of t…

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No Episode This Week Cause Technical Difficulties 2:23

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He's Gonna Die from Death | The Great Hunt, Chapters 14-17 1:38:34

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In which our heroes make new friends Mike is once again confused by Canada, and all things Canadian Amal’s lack of fear of Ba’alzamon is spreading James keeps getting interrupted Isaiah sticks to his guns And everybody agrees that that b*tch from the next chapter is LanfearBy windsoftimepodcast

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Disquiet Gods by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode One 1:15:18

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Send us a text Chapters 1-27. Get ready for some Ruocchio glazing, because we actually like this book! Is paternal Hadrian the best Hadrian? Is his Jaddian rebound actually going to be a hot angel/demon/goddess? Will the bird boiz be jealous of Hadrian's Cielcin fan club? Come hang out with us as we grapple with these existential questions and navi…

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Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff 59:44

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For their final Spooky Month episode, your hosts read Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff. They discuss cosmic horror vs social horror, magic cults, and ill advised heists. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs: - Josh Woodward for the use of “Electric Sunrise” - Kevin MacLeod for the use…

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An Exclusively Canadian Thing | The Great Hunt, Chapters 10-13 1:40:04

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In which our heroes get a restful night's sleep. Mike calls out Steven Erikson on his naming bullshit Amal is caught unawares James doesn’t know Shakespeare. Isaiah prepares ye the way of the Malazan And absolutely nobody makes note of the fact that this is the twentieth episode.By windsoftimepodcast

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Author Interview: Shitshow by Chris Panatier 52:08

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Your hosts talk with Chris Panatier about his latest novel Shitshow and its impeccable fall horror vibes. They discuss the (lack of) poop jokes, the human element at the heart of the book, and cheese grater inspired fair rides. Find more from Chris: https://chrispanatier.com/ https://bsky.app/profile/scribeofhades.bsky.social Find us on Discord / S…

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The Knock-Up Man | The Great Hunt, Chapters 7-9 1:36:15

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In which our heroes set off on a sizeable chase Mike subjects everyone to family dynamics. Amal opens the Robert Jordan Stock Phrases can of worms and spills it all over the podcast. James drills down on everyone’s ages, again. Isaiah subconsciously ships Rand and Nynaeve. And everybody sucks at doing accents…

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Ashes of Man by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode Two 1:04:00

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Send us a text Chapters 25 - End! A poet prince, an alien birth, a tragic death, and the slap heard around the world -- this section has it all. Hadrian is captured, escapes, gets thrown in jail again, escapes again, and -- wait, which book is this? Also, we got an ARC for Book 7! Tune in for more announcements about what's next in our Sun Eater jo…

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Zomromcom by Olivia Dade 45:49

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Your hosts continue their Spooky Month reading with Zomromcom, Olivia Dade’s delightful new zombie apocalypse vampire romcom. They talk about reasonable heroines, excellent romantic banter, and speed-running a relationship. They also discuss the practicalities of a burrito as a weapon against zombies. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Than…

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Your Mother is a Thumb | The Great Hunt, Chapters 4-6 1:46:09

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In which our heroes make mistakes Mike draws parallels to geopolitical conflicts. Amal has nothing but disdain for Ba’alzamon. James snubs his wife on their anniversary. Isaiah is disgusted. And for the first time in the podcast’s history, nobody makes a Tolkien or Harry Potter reference.By windsoftimepodcast

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The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood 51:41

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Your hosts celebrate Banned Books Week 2025 by reading The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood, a book Lilly has (somehow) been able to avoid until now. They they talk about dystopian presents, sympathy for antagonists, and the double-edged sword of hope. Content includes on-page sexual assault and coercion, and discussion of self harm and suicide. …

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Ashes of Man by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode One 1:00:17

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Bonus: The Traveling SFF Book Festival feat. Yume Kitasei and Mia Tsai 40:09

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Your hosts are joined by authors Yume Kitasei and Mia Tsai to discuss The Traveling SFF Book Festival coming up in October 2025. They talk about the inspiration behind the event, some behind the scenes of planning it, and what attendees can expect from each stop on the tour. Find out more about the Festival here. More from Yume: https://www.yumekit…

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We're Laughing Because of You | The Great Hunt, Prologue-Chapter 3 1:27:31

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In which our hero runs around like a chicken with his head cut off. Mike is forced to defend Shakespeare’s honor Amal’s fury outburns Ba’alzamon’s. James, for all of the reading he has done, does not recognize one of the most FAMOUS AND IMPORTANT LITERARY DEVICES OF ALL TIME Isaiah would be more evil And nobody knows what [Spoiler] knows.…

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The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson 51:57

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Your hosts are finally entering Spooky Month and reading the psychological supernatural horror classic, The Haunting of Hill House, by Shirley Jackson. Sara has complaints that (for once) don’t boil down to “it’s horror and I don’t like horror”. Lilly agrees?! They talk about unfulfilling explanations, female agency, and relationship roller coaster…

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Kingdoms of Death by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode Three 1:18:19

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Send us a text Chapters 36-End! I hope you like our new bit -- Sun Eater Blunt Rotation. Thank you for putting up with our banter - and as a reward, you get to listen to us break down the tragic ending of the Tamerlane, the most metal side character deaths ever written, and Hadrian and Valka escaping by the skin of their teeth. Can one malnourished…

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Too Much Swords 0/10 | The Eye of the World Full Book Discussion 1:50:44

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Mike loses his mind editing. Amal and Isaiah team up to craft a theory. James dips out to go to a wedding Isaiah is sick of the swords And everybody is excited to start the second book.By windsoftimepodcast

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Author Interview: Terms of Service by Ciel Pierlot 58:47

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Your hosts are joined by Ciel Pierlot to talk about her latest novel, Terms of Service. They discuss tech fae, the presumption of space in scifi, visions of a competent future government, and the twisting of fae tropes you may be familiar with from mythology (but you can admit that you know them from romantasy it's okay). Find more from Ciel: https…

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Kingdoms of Death by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode Two 1:09:34

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Send us a text Chapters 20-35. Choose one -- a) 100 pages of torture, or b) fantasy authors as modern rock bands. We kinda chose option B in this episode, since that seemed a whole lot more fun to talk about -- sorry to you plot-loving nerds out there! In any case, this pivotal section of Hadrian lore covers the rock bottom for Hadrian (and the act…

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The Real Dark One Was the Forsaken We Met Along the Way | The Eye of the World, Finale 2:03:05

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In which our heroes go there and back again. Mike RAFOs everyone and everything forever and ever world without end, amen. Amal runs with a theory in exactly the wrong direction James demands answers Isaiah does a dramatic reenactment And everybody gets to have their first experience with the Big White Book of Bad Art The Horn of Valere: https://sta…

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The Feather and the Lamp by L.N. Hunter 35:39

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Your hosts read The Feather and the Lamp, a young adult novel by L.N. Hunter. They consider the comparison to Discworld, and talk about twists on mythology, both age-appropriate and compelling romance plotlines, and framing devices. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs: - Amarià for…

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Bill Pullman's a Fade | The Eye of the World, Chapters 46-48 1:28:01

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In which our heroes hear stories Mike gets reductive about Daenerys of the House Targaryen, the First of Her Name, The Unburnt, Queen of the Andals, the Rhoynar and the First Men, Queen of Meereen, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, Protector of the Realm, Lady Regnant of the Seven Kingdoms, Breaker of Chains, and Mother of Dragons (yes, I had to loo…

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Author Interview: Saints of Storm and Sorrow by Gabriella Buba 42:09

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Your hosts are joined by Gabriella Buba to talk about Filipino fantasy, not shying away from religious atrocities committed by missionaries, and (extremely satisfying) corruption arcs in Saints of Storm and Sorrow, book one in The Stormbringer Saga (her now-complete duology). Find more from Gabriella: https://gabriellabuba.com/ https://www.tiktok.c…

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Kingdoms of Death by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode One 1:10:32

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Send us a text Chapters 1-19. We're back, baby! Hadrian is back, too, with a lightsaber in one hand and the multiverse in the other. We're slashing Cielcin, shmoozing emperors, and ABSOLUTELY HATING COMMUNISTS. If you think the U.S.S.R. is old news and capitalism is king, you will love this section. As always, send us a note with your thoughts or s…

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GOODbye... That's It | The Eye of the World, Chapters 43-45 1:33:10

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In which our ways take a lovely constitutional through a horrific miasma of darkness and soul sucking wind. Mike puts an end to the funny funny colloquialism Amal gets needlessly nihilistic James reads into and overthinks things too much Isaiah steals the Tolkien reference from James And everybody, once again, takes a Spontaneous Last Minute Digres…

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The Last Song of Penelope by Claire North 51:00

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Your hosts see Odysseus back on Ithaca in The Last Song of Penelope, the final book in the Songs of Penelope Trilogy by Claire North. They talk about impossible love triangles, poorly thought out revenge strategies, and how badly Athena needs a hug. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their so…

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Author Interview: Dot Slash Magic by Liz Shipton 54:16

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Your hosts speak with Liz Shipton, author of Dot Slash Magic, about technology based magic, writing storylines just to be contrary, and creating both spicy and sanitized versions of a story. Also, dick magic. Find more from Liz: https://lizshipton.com/ https://instagram.com/lizshiptonauthor https://www.tiktok.com/@lizshiptonauthor https://bsky.app/…

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Galad is a b-tch | The Eye of the World, Chapters 39-42 1:30:43

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In which our heroes are reunited, and it feels so good. Mike stomps down on a theory before it gets profligately out of hand Amal refuses to suspend her disbelief James learns some new stuff Isaiah fails to make the joke Everybody fixates on an ultimately unimportant plot hole, and just… GOD I hope you all like “The Girl from Ipanema”.…

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Very Much Not Plot Armor | The Eye of the World, Chapters 35-38 1:35:32

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In which our heroes reach their various destinations Mike once again completely forgets about Isaiah Amal frees us from the torment of the Three-Pronged Leaf James just… really loves his Tolkien, doesn’t he? Isaiah is annoyed by the chapter icons and everyone is getting sent to The Hague for the actual legitimate criminal crime of not laughing at o…

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The House On Utopia Way by Stefan Mohamed 39:41

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Your hosts discuss The House on Utopia Way, Stefan Mohamed’s surreal, genre-blending detective noir novel. They talk about (not) getting lost in the weirdness of the setting, metaphors that feel natural, and how important it is to have sympathetic characters who bring it all together. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the followi…