Best Treader Podcasts (2025)

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

13d ago46:49

46:49

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

1M ago48:07

48:07

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

2M ago37:15

37:15

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

2M ago45:53

45:53

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

3M ago31:40

31:40

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

4M ago23:43

23:43

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

5M ago39:11

39:11

Note: This episode was recorded before the recent comments from Producer Amy Pascal. We have not seen a Chronicles of Narnia movie adaptation since 2010… but not for lack of trying! This episode is a reflection the movie news ups and downs–from the Joe Johnston’s Silver Chair production all the way to Greta Gerwig taking the helm at Netflix. The po…

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

5M ago34:23

34:23

Nothing has been heard from Matthew Aldrich since he was announced as the “creative architect” of Netflix’s Chronicles of Narnia adaptations in 2019… until now: I had a very specific idea about what I wanted to do with the Narnia material. I had laid out for [Netflix] a strategy of film and series as a way to adapt the seven books in a way that was…

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

6M ago58:46

58:46

This story is about something that happened to them when they were sent away from London during the war because of the air-raids. The World War II setting of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe makes it read like a period story today. But, C.S. Lewis published in 1950, just ten years after the story takes place. Many of the book’s first readers cl…

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

6M ago

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According to recent reports, Writer/Director Greta Gerwig is pushing for a Thanksgiving 2026 theatrical release for her upcoming Chronicles of Narnia movie adaptation, but Netflix is reluctant. How much does a theatrical release matter? What is Netflix so concerned about? Listen to the discussion and then post a comment below! Watch the post-show c…

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

7M ago34:15

34:15

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

7M ago30:22

30:22

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

8M ago28:46

28:46

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

9M ago37:21

37:21

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

11M ago37:46

37:46

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

1y ago40:31

40:31

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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The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, ch. 3 - "The Lone Islands" (#40) 29:03

1y ago29:03

29:03

As the passengers land ashore the first of the Lone Islands, they meet one of the missing Lords of Narnia, Lord Bern. What they don't expect, though, is the trouble they'll discover along the way...

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

1y ago35:27

35:27

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

1y ago30:45

30:45

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

1y ago24:55

24:55

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

1y ago37:35

37:35

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

1y ago27:34

27:34

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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Final Debate: The Best Narnia Illustration 14:34

1+ y ago14:34

14:34

It has all come down to this! Watch the podcasters choose the best Chronicles of Narnia illustration by Pauline Baynes.... The post Final Debate: The Best Narnia Illustration appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

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Debate: Best Narnia Illustration (Round 1) 12:16

1+ y ago12:16

12:16

Which illustration by Pauline Baynes is the best? The post Debate: Best Narnia Illustration (Round 1) appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

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NarniaWeb 20th Anniversary Retrospective | Talking Beasts 57:54

1+ y ago57:54

57:54

Friendship, I have said, is born at the moment when one man says to another ‘What! You too? I thought... The post NarniaWeb 20th Anniversary Retrospective | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

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Analysis: Netflix to “Break the Whole Arc” of Narnia Series? | Talking Beasts 26:22

1+ y ago26:22

26:22

Our reactions to some interesting quotes about Netflix's Narnia adaptations. Greta Gerwig says she is currently in the wood between the worlds... whatever that means! The post Analysis: Netflix to “Break the Whole Arc” of Narnia Series? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.…

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Can Talking Beasts (and Humans) Make Real Choices? | Talking Beasts 33:40

1+ y ago33:40

33:40

Discussing chapter 10 of The Magician's Nephew: "The First Joke and Other Matters." The post Can Talking Beasts (and Humans) Make Real Choices? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

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The Hardest Scene for The Magician’s Nephew Movie to Get Right | Talking Beasts 35:48

1+ y ago35:48

35:48

Discussing Chapter 9 of The Magician's Nephew. The post The Hardest Scene for The Magician’s Nephew Movie to Get Right | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

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Did Strawberry the Horse Make the Most Important Decision in Narnia’s History? | Talking Beasts

1+ y ago

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Discussing Chapter 8 of The Magician's Nephew. The post Did Strawberry the Horse Make the Most Important Decision in Narnia’s History? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

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What Barbie Means for Narnia (Review) | Talking Beasts 39:11

2y ago39:11

39:11

Writer/Director Greta Gerwig is set to helm two Narnia adaptations. The post What Barbie Means for Narnia (Review) | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

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Fans React to Greta Gerwig as the Next Narnia Director | Talking Beasts 28:56

2y ago28:56

28:56

Gerwig will write and direct two Narnia movies for Netflix. The post Fans React to Greta Gerwig as the Next Narnia Director | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

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The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, ch. 2 - "On Board the Dawn Treader" (#39) 40:11

2y ago40:11

40:11

As Lewis provides exposition through the character of King Caspian, the stark contrast between the medieval and the modern worldview begins to emerge on board the Dawn Treader, particularly in the opposition between Reepicheep and Eustace.

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The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, ch. 1 - "The Picture in the Bedroom" (#38) 41:03

2y ago41:03

41:03

In this opening episode on Lewis's rollicking, high-seas adventure story, we are introduced to one of the most memorable characters in the Narniad: Eustace Clarence Scrubb. Though he, in some ways, resembles the banality of evil in the White Witch and Miraz, he ultimately becomes a hopeful representation of Lewis's view of grace and redemption.…

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How BBC Made The Silver Chair Feel Like Narnia’s Finale | Talking Beasts 1:11:17

2y ago1:11:17

1:11:17

Discussing the finale of BBC’s The Silver Chair. The post How BBC Made The Silver Chair Feel Like Narnia’s Finale | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

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The Iconic Silver Chair Plot Twist! (That Surprised No One) | Talking Beasts 37:44

2y ago37:44

37:44

Discussing Episode 5 of BBC's The Silver Chair. The post The Iconic Silver Chair Plot Twist! (That Surprised No One) | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

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Why Prince Caspian Still Divides Fans | Talking Beasts 50:37

2y ago50:37

50:37

Reflecting on the movie on its 15th anniversary. The post Why Prince Caspian Still Divides Fans | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

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Horror and Comedy in BBC’s The Silver Chair | Talking Beasts 43:36

2y ago43:36

43:36

Discussing Episode 4 of BBC's The Silver Chair adaptation. The post Horror and Comedy in BBC’s The Silver Chair | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

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BBC’s Giant Challenge | Talking Beasts 39:39

2y ago39:39

39:39

Discussing BBC's The Silver Chair, Episode 3. The post BBC’s Giant Challenge | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

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Reevaluating Tom Baker’s Puddleglum | Talking Beasts 36:07

2y ago36:07

36:07

Discussing Episode 2 of BBC's The Silver Chair television series. The post Reevaluating Tom Baker’s Puddleglum | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.By Narnia Web

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Prince Caspian, ch. 15 - "Aslan Makes a Door in the Air" (#37) 37:32

2y ago37:32

37:32

In this final chapter of Prince Caspian, Aslan shows grace to Caspian (in his kingship), Reepicheep (in his restored tail), the Narnians (in the feast), and the Telmarines (in their transportation to a new home). All the while, wrong has been made right, and Aslan sends the Pevensies back home with a restored vision for the beauty of Aslan's rule a…

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Prince Caspian, ch. 14 - "How All Were Very Busy" (#36) 38:21

3y ago38:21

38:21

In this penultimate chapter, Miraz is defeated by his own treasonous lords, and the Telmarine army is vanquished by the Narnians (not to mention the awakened Trees!). What's more, Aslan leads the procession of celebration through the towns, calling all who will to join in the merry company and revel in the victory.…

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Prince Caspian, ch. 13 - "The High King in Command" (#35) 30:28

3y ago30:28

30:28

Exercising his true authority as High King of Narnia, Peter offers Miraz a proposal of monomachy, single combat to determine the victor of the war. Yet, as Edmund delivers the offer, Miraz's men, Lords Glozelle and Sopespian, discuss their own plans to undermine Miraz's position and establish themselves in power.…

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Prince Caspian, ch. 12 - "Sorcery and Sudden Vengeance" (#34) 40:52

3+ y ago40:52

40:52

As Trumpkin, Peter, and Edmund approach Aslan's How, they overhear a council-of-war between King Caspian, Trufflehunter, Doctor Cornelius, and Nikabrik. As all hope of victory seems lost, Nikabrik offers an alternative plan, one couched in a sweeping array of philosophical claims and rhetorical strategies that threaten to overturn Caspian's authori…

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Prince Caspian, ch. 11 - "The Lion Roars" (#33) 38:19

4+ y ago38:19

38:19

Is seeing believing? Or is believing seeing? As Lucy follows Aslan toward the Stone Table, the others must decide whether or not they can bear to follow someone they cannot see for themselves. Yet, as they walk by faith, not by sight, the glimpses of Aslan begin to bring repentance, grace, and sanctifying growth, preparing the Pevensies and Trumpki…

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Prince Caspian, ch. 10 - "The Return of the Lion" (#32) 34:02

4+ y ago34:02

34:02

Having discovered that their quest down the gorge, taken contrary to Aslan's will, ends in failure, the children and Trumpkin double back to start again. Yet, as Lucy is summoned by the divine call of Aslan to instruct her siblings to obey his instructions, it remains to be seen whether or not Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Trumpkin have the faith neces…

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Prince Caspian, ch. 9 - "What Lucy Saw" (#31) 29:58

4+ y ago29:58

29:58

As the children and Trumpkin fall asleep exhausted from their journey, Lucy is beckoned awake and away from the camp to encounter the transcendent holiness of Narnia. This first of two visions, in which she remembers the deep magic of Narnia, ultimately prepares her for the greater vision of Aslan and her firm conviction in the face of her siblings…

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Prince Caspian, ch. 8 - "How They Left the Island" (#30) 29:12

4+ y ago29:12

29:12

As Trumpkin concludes Caspian's backstory, he confesses his expectation for the help of Susan's horn to be mighty Narnian kings and queens of old, not four children. Yet, through a series of lighthearted contests, Trumpkin will learn the true importance of an authority that is not merely acknowledged but trusted and obeyed.…

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Prince Caspian, ch. 7 - "Old Narnia in Danger" (#29) 35:21

5y ago35:21

35:21

As Caspian and company journey to Aslan's How, the sacred place of the ancient Stone Table, they encounter Miraz's armies and must decide, once and for all, if they should wind Susan's Horn to summon the help that, according to legend, is prophesied to come. Despite some disbelief in the ranks, Caspian chooses to sound the Horn and send messengers …

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Prince Caspian, ch. 6 - "The People That Lived in Hiding" (#28) 43:15

5y ago43:15

43:15

As Caspian travels to meet the Old Narnians (including Pattertwig, Glenstorm, and the indomitable Reepicheep), he discovers the real meaning of the portents observed in the heavens: he is being prepared for war. Gathered together at the Dancing Lawn for a council, the Narnians pledge their allegiance to Prince Caspian, and the Fauns lead a dance to…

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Prince Caspian, ch. 5 - "Caspian's Adventure in the Mountains" (#27) 38:06

5y ago38:06

38:06

With the birth of King Miraz's son, Prince Caspian now poses a threat to his uncle's dynasty and must flee the castle for his life. Yet, when he is caught by a storm in the woods, Caspian finds himself in the company of what he and Dr. Cornelius had always wondered, and hoped, to find -- the Talking Beasts of Old Narnia.…

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