Best Redwall Podcasts (2025)

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For The Kids #11: Reading Rainbow 46:02

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(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: July 31, 2020) If you love to read, chances are that you saw this titan of children's television as a child and Will & Lucas are here to determine if Reading Rainbow holds up! The guys discuss the revered past and the uncertain future of the show before getting into their own reading habits, Star Trek: The Next Generation, the im…

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August Madness (In September) 56:47

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We totally do a not quite March Madness in August, and posted in September, and see what is everyone's agreed favorite book! Intro/Outro Music is by: Cory Gray. Medieval Tension 30s. Song is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.By [email protected]

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Kingdoms of Death: 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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For The Kids #10: Sagwa The Chinese Siamese Cat 53:19

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(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: July 17, 2020) Two out-of-their-depth white guys try and figure out if PBS' show about Chinese history and culture holds up or not! Will & Lucas talk about the representation that Sagwa brought to PBS in the early 2000s, the iconic theme song, and its significant connection to Arthur. There's also more silly fare like Galidor and…

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Demon in White by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode Three 1:13:44

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Send us a text Chapter 58 - End. How could you possibly end a book that spans 500+ years of our dear Hadrian's life? With the space version of the battle of Helm's Deep, that's how. After meeting the future (good?) Gods of the Universe, the Quiet, Hadrian goes from Halfmortal to fully Immortal and whoops some Cielcin ass at the battle of Berenike. …

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Demon in White by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode Two 1:04:17

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Send us a text Chapters 30-57. Season Three of "Reincarnated as the Last Hope of Humanity, but Honestly I Just Wanted to Finish My Book," the anime returns with Hadrian expanding his harem once again. It's not cheating if you put your girlfriend on ice, right? Assassins abound, inquisitors inquire, and Hadrian Hadrians himself through an epic light…

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For The Kids #9: Barney & Friends 47:00

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(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: June 26, 2020) It's, quite literally, baby's first TV show as Will & Lucas turn back the clock to Barney-mania! Barney & Friends was something of a cultural touchstone of the 90's, so the guys remember their own experience watching as kids, then reflect on the hatedom of the anti-Barney backlash and the weird urban legends it spa…

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Bonus Episode - Redwall Draft So Far - w/ Slagar the Cruel 2:11:19

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Grab your popcorn and crank up that volume for yet another bonus episode! The Books & Badgers crew is joined by Pom Puma Dragon aka Slagar the Cruel for our first Redwall draft so far! Each ranked character for our book reviews so far have been divided into 3 categories- A-tier, B-tier and C-Tier. Members of the crew will have to draft one characte…

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Demon in White by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode One 1:07:10

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Send us a text Chapters 1-29. It's 300 years in the future, and everyone is HOT. Hadrian is a Knight of the Round Table now, and his Emperor gives him an impossible quest -- babysit his son. And rescue a missing ship, and go fight more Cielcin, and save the galaxy - blah blah blah. Can Hadrian, the Red Company, and a thousand warrior birds defeat t…

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Redwall by Brian Jacques + A Review of Goose at MSG 1:29:35

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Send us a text In which: the kind of mice of Redwall fight a Portuguese searat, and Travis fights a 4.5 hour jam set from Goose at MSG. Goose review starts at 1:05:05. Connect with us on reddit @BookTwoisBetter and via snail mail at [email protected].

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For The Kids #8: Wishbone 54:54

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(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: June 12, 2020) Could the boys be barking up the wrong tree by revisiting the dog who loves to read? Will and Lucas delve into the history of the lovable Jack Russell Terrier and his literary adaptations, plus they take some time to think on which books should be Wishbone-ified, Medieval Times, the PBS Expanded Universe, and what …

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Marlfox Review 2:09:09

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On this episode, the whole Books & Badgers crew is here to give our official ranking and review of Marlfox, joined by author Micheal Bettendorf. We go through our hero and villain ranking and give you our official score for this book. How does it stack up in our rankings? You have to listen to find out! Be sure to check out Micheal's work at https:…

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Howling Dark by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode Three 1:02:28

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Send us a text Chapters 50 - End. Hobo arc > prison arc > Christ arc (?). Join us for the EXPLOSIVE finale to book 2 of Suneater, in which we learn that men are bad but tigers are worse. Reach us on Reddit @BookTwoIsBetter or via email at [email protected] with rapturous praise or damning criticism.…

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For The Kids #7: The Magic School Bus 58:21

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(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 22, 2020) Will & Lucas take chances, make mistakes, and get messy unearthing the story of one of PBS Kids' most successful shows! The boys explore the franchise's deep and varied history from books to video games to the show itself before diving directly down Arnold's esophagus in "The Magic School Bus For Lunch". Plus, discu…

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Bonus Episode - New vs. Old Books and Imagining Redwall 22:09

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Badger Bros Trev and Collin answer your questions! Do you prefer a used or new book? Also, how do you imagine Redwall when you read? Check out this mini bonus episode and be sure to join the conversation with us on social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Marlfox - Act Three: The Queen's Island 1:38:17

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The Badger Boys are here to wrap up Act Three of Marlfox. We talk about Mokkan's rise and swift fall, Lady Cregga's epic final fights, and what's the name of that character again? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Howling Dark by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode Two 55:04

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Send us a text Chapters 24-49. Straight to space jail! That's the fate that awaits our fearless protagonist, Hadrian, as he manages to find his way into captivity at every point of his exploration of Vorgossos. This section is jam-packed with wild world-building, including the introduction of thousand-eyed Kharn Sagara, a cloning facility, creepy c…

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Woodlander RPG Interview; Alexander Johnson 1:14:02

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We interview Alexander Johnson, who's been running a now completed Kickstarter for an RPG with custom art inspired by Redwall! Here's the link to the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/woodlander/woodlander-0/ Intro/Outro Music is by: Cory Gray. Medieval Tension 30s. Song is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Internation…

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For The Kids (A PBS Kids Podcast) #6: Liberty's Kids 50:52

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(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 8, 2020) Two Canadians give the freedom bell a rattle and revisit the show that aimed to educate kids about the American Revolution: Liberty's Kids! Will & Lucas delve into both American and Canadian history (and the history of DIC!), remember the animation and music styles of the early 2000s, giggle about this episode's spec…

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Howling Dark by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode One 1:03:18

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Send us a text We made it to Book Two! We're covering Chapters 1-23 of Howling Dark, Book Two of the Sun Eater series. Time skip, baby! Hadrian and his harem are off on a space journey to find the fabled planet of Vorgossos. This section is full of new misadventures, from a painted man and his robot army to a lightsaber duel to a smuggler who eradi…

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Marlfox - Act Two: Four Chieftains Going Forth 1:51:54

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The Badger boys are back with our discussion on Act 2! We toss up some theories on shadow tropes, chieftains, and what’s the worse insensitive analogies you can think of. It’s another late night recording! Art by sleyf.deviantart.com Music courtesy of Podcastle.AI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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For The Kids #5: Redwall 49:12

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(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: April 24, 2020) Lucas & Will take a trip back to childhood to discuss the beloved children's book series Redwall and its animated counterpart! The guys talk about the series history including forays into opera and video games, the show's unique identity and methods of storytelling among other kid's cartoons of the time, the anima…

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Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode Three (and a bonus Wheel of Time Season 3 review) 51:30

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Send us a text Chapters 61 to the end of Empire of Silence, Book One of the Sun Eater Series. Plus -- a bonus review of Season Three of Wheel of Time (RIP). In this thrill-a-minute section, Hadrian slays the Hunchback of Notre Dame (justice for Gill), refuses to marry Count Mataro's hot daughter and take over a planet, and meets a samurai with a li…

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Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode Two 56:52

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Send us a text Chapters 32-60 of Empire of Silence, Book One of the Sun Eater series. If you love pocket sand, a motley crew of misfit gladiators, and mysterious alien ruins, this is absolutely the book for you. Follow along as we try to figure out how old Hadrian is, how much a spaceship really costs, and why aliens are way cooler than humans. Che…

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For The Kids (A PBS Kids Podcast) #4: Zoom 44:04

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(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: April 10, 2020) No, not that Zoom, the original 1970s series and, especially, its 1990's remake! Will & Lucas revisit the show that encouraged kids to try new things and left an impression on several generations of children. The guys talk about the history of both iterations and discuss what a modern remake would look like, revea…

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Marlfox - Act One: Enter the Players 2:13:11

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Lock up your dibbuns! The Books & Badgers crew is back for yet another breakdown of Act One: Enter the Players. We discuss the mysterious Marlfox clan and spend way too much time figuring out the timeline of characters and find a new character to hate. Who might it be? You have to listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …

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Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode One 49:10

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Send us a text Chapters 1-31 of Empire of Silence, Book One of the Sun Eater series. What happens when you combine teenage angst with a space opera? You get Hadrian, our protagonist and philosophizing teenager, rebelling against his family and the Chantry. Join us as we learn about Hadrian's big dumb younger brother, Crispin, some poorly executed e…

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For The Kids (A PBS Kids Podcast) #3: Teletubbies 51:27

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(Original airdate: March 27, 2020) Lucas & Will are ready to sit down to discuss where they were during Teletubby-mania, find out just how popular the show was in its heyday, reveal their favorite Teletubbies, and discuss what Tubby Toast is...

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For The Kids (A PBS Kids Podcast) #2: Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman 48:12

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(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: March 13, 2020) Will & Lucas go back to the kid's game show airing in the mid-2000s, and take time to think about what makes a great game show, get their Romeos confused, recount the history of Aaron Carter (and how he beat Shaq), and way more!

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The Long Patrol Review 2:15:25

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The crew is back together to give our official review of The Long Patrol and are joined by special guest T.H. Wall. We discuss the good, bad, and in-between of this book with our official rating at the end. How will this book stack up against the rest? You have to listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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For The Kids (A PBS Kids Podcast) #1: Postcards From Buster 40:55

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(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: February 14, 2020) Will & Lucas kick off the new Patreon-exclusive show by looking at Postcards From Buster, "Alien Adventure"! The boys are completely surprised by who sang the theme song, discuss the show's "style king", lament long desert drives, reunite with an unlikely Arthur character, and workshop the ending...…

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The Long Patrol - Book Three: The Ridge 1:29:21

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Hosts Trevor & Collin close out the Long Patrol with their discussion of Book Three: The Ridge! They excitedly talk about the conclusion of this book with some of the highest highs and lowest lows. They also nominated the best chapter Brian Jacques has ever written, which I am sure won't be controversial at all! Give a listen to find out more! Host…

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The Rogue Crew, Book 3: All Foward to Redwall! 2:14:21

6M ago2:14:21

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So it's arrived, the final portion of the last book. What do we think about all of this, and why is Uggo a goober? Join Braden, Matthias, KD and Pete on this ultimate section! Intro/Outro Music is by: Cory Gray. Medieval Tension 30s. Song is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.…

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Takeout Food Special 25:01

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Instead of cooking tonight, what don't we just order takeout? Come join KD, Braden, Pete and Matthias to see what Redwall-esqe or at least Redwall-adjacent food. Intro/Outro Music is by: Cory Gray. Medieval Tension 30s. Song is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.By [email protected]

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Elwood City Limits Episode 27: Double Guy (Spotify re-upload) 1:09:02

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(Re-upload for Spotify listeners) Hey hey! We're talking the power of stuffed animals in "DW's Blankie", and then, we're gushing over the Ratburn siblings in "Arthur's Substitute Teacher Trouble"! Plus, we talk Ulan Bator, the Arthur March Madness bracket, Recess: School's Out, and Planet of the Apes...for some reason. Plus, your emails & Tumblr as…

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The Long Patrol - Book Two: A Gathering of Warriors 1:41:47

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Hosts Trevor and Collin discuss more of The Long Patrol with Book Two: A Gathering of Warriors! In this episode, we discuss Damug's mixed motivations and what exactly the warrior of Redwall is supposed to do when a 'snake' is found in the deep depths of the Abbey. We also slowly slip into madness as the episode continues. Is it dry ditch fever agai…

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The Long Patrol - Book One: The Runaway Recruit 1:53:57

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Hosts Collin & Trevor kick off season 10 with a rousing discussion of book one: The Runaway Recruit! We dive into Tammo's antics and discuss our horrid experiences reading poetry to our wives. It's an adventure you don't want to miss! Rubbadub! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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ECL Announcement 3-14-25 1:15

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1) Join us for an ECL farewell stream on Tuesday March 18 starting at 5:00 PM EST on our Twitch channel (https://www.twitch.tv/elwoodcitylimitspod) 2) Weekly uploads of past Patreon content (For The Kids, ECL Origins) will begin in April, so stay subscribed!

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The Pearls of Lutra Review 1:57:38

7M ago1:57:38

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The Books & Badgers crew is back together to give our official review of The Pearls of Lutra -- joined by our special guest Slagar the Cruel (Pom Puma Dragon)! We discuss the greats of this book and may have some controversy about the ending. You'll have to give a listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The End of Arthur: Elwood City Limits Series Recap 1:23:39

6M ago1:23:39

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Will Young & Lucas Mancini gather together for the final(?) ECL recording, as they discuss their feelings on the show, as well as drop their personal top 10 episodes of Arthur and their #1 favorite character. #TheEndofArthur Thank you for listening and for your support of the podcast. Follow us on social media (FB, IG, X, Tumblr) to find out what w…

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The Pearls of Lutra - Book Three: When Tears Are Shed 1:37:15

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In their continuing coverage of The Pearls of Lutra, William and Trevor talk about the highs and lows of the novel's conclusion, including a discussion of their favorite cinematic moments, Jacques's representation of revenge and mercy, and the moment "When Tears Are Shed." Credits: Podcastle Music Cover art by GojuChrisa Hosted on Acast. See acast.…

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The Pearls of Lutra - Book Two: Westward the Warriors 2:05:49

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In season 9, episode 2 Trevor and William get completely flummoxed by Jacques' doling out of plot armor, the incredible competence of Marty the Warrior, and the...hold on...Rasconza and Ublaz are STILL going at it!? Music credit: Podcastle Music, JoelFazhari Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Elwood City Limits Season 25 Recap 19:40

7M ago19:40

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One last time, Will & Lucas discuss their top 3 episodes of the final season of Arthur and give their thoughts on how Season 25 said goodbye to our favorite aardvark. #TheEndofArthur

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Elwood City Limits Episode 252: Faith of the Heart 1:16:06

7M ago1:16:06

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It's been a long road getting from there to here. For one last time, Lucas Mancini & Will Young get together to chat about Buster being a yapper in "Blabbermouth," and deal with where everyone ended up in "All Grown Up." Along the way, the guys determine their character mixes and wrestle with the animal hierarchy one more time, Will defends his fin…

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The Rogue Crew, Book 2: Enter the Rogue Crew! 2:21:28

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Well, this middle part is at least more interesting. Join Pete, Matthias, and KD as we start to see what antics hares can get up to. Intro/Outro Music is by: Cory Gray. Medieval Tension 30s. Song is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.By [email protected]