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[audio] PATRON EXCLUSIVE - Todd through WoT book 10

How is Todd's Journey going? Let's catch up now that he's done with book 10, Crossroads of Twilight.

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PATRON EXCLUSIVE - Todd through WoT book 10

How is Todd's Journey going? Let's catch up now that he's done with book 10, Crossroads of Twilight.

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You saw Dune 2, right?

Craig and Todd chat for a few minutes about the new installment of Denis Villeneuve's Dune adaptation. Before that, Craig makes an announcement about the show taking a short break.

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FIRELORD - Author's Shelf with Daniel Ford

Returning guest Daniel Ford drops by to discuss a favorite of his, Parke Godwin's Firelord. This 1980 retelling of the King Arthur myth is one of the best you'll come across, and it made for some g...

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JADE CITY | Author's Shelf with Moses Ose Utomi

Moses Ose Utomi is Craig's guest today on the Author's Shelf series, and he's selected Fonda Lee's Jade City to discuss. As always, the first question is, "Why did you choose this book?" And with t...

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Project Hail Mary (Blue Team)

Megan has brought the Blue Team back together to a discussion of a recent favorite: Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary. Will she have better success in bringing them a good book than Todd did when he ma...

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I AM THE MESSENGER | Author's Shelf with Kaela Rivera

Old friend of the podcast Kaela Rivera stops by for an Author's Shelf episode about I Am the Messenger, by Markus Zusak. This magical-realism novel was an absolute delight, and you should give it a...

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PATRON EXCLUSIVE - Todd on Lord of Chaos, WoT book 6

How is Todd's Journey going? Let's catch up now that he's done with book 6, Lord of Chaos.

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Now we're talking. CAINE BLACK KNIFE, part 1

After the ... experience that is Blade of Tyshalle, Craig and Drew are back for more, starting in on part 1 of Caine Black Knife, the third book in Matthew Stover's Acts of Caine series. Is this bo...

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Discussing A Game of Thrones (the book!)

Craig and Kenn are joined by Eradandis (of Discord fame) to discuss A Game of Thrones, the first book in #georgerrmartin 's A Song of Ice and Fire series. Are they going to give it the lengthy trea...

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Read the LAST Page FIRST? With Hank Phillippi Ryan

Author and journalist Hank Phillippi Ryan joins Craig for a very spoiler-y discussion. Luckily, they don't spoil anything for you, but Hank is here to talk about why she sometimes reads the last pa...

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The Darkest, then the Weirdest Book I Ever Read | Blade of Tyshalle pt 2

Blade of Tyshalle, part 2. Craig and Drew dive into the second half of the book. Which in this case means Drew dives into it, because Craig has no idea what's going on in this book anymore. Drew at...

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How Self Publishing Really Works

What was once condescendingly sneered at only a few years ago has become more and more commonplace: self publishing. With the rise of new technologies and easier printing, now authors can bypass th...

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Travis Baldree talks going from NARRATOR to AUTHOR

Travis Baldree, Author of Legends and Lattes and the new Bookshops and Bonedust, stops by to chat with Craig about what it's like to go from narrating to writing books. What have been the challenge...

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A Wrinkle in Time panel discussion

Craig and Megan are joined by longtime listener and friend of the show, "Codingfoo," to discuss A Wrinkle in Time, the classic young-reader sci-fi novel by Madeleine L'Engle. Enjoy an hour of vinta...

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PATREON EXCLUSIVE - Blade of Tyshalle, chapter 14

Drew and Craig tackle chapter 14 of Blade of Tyshalle.

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A Comedic and Divine Author's Shelf

Austin Freeman makes his return to the Legendarium! After a great discussion on the theology of Tolkien (episode 400), he's back for an Author's Shelf episode, and together he and Craig talk Dante'...

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Hellspark - Author's Shelf w/ Sharon Lee and Steve Miller

Craig welcomes again Sharon Lee and Steve Miller, the writers behind the Liaden universe. They stop this time to discuss Hellspark, the 1988 novel by Janet Kagan. It's a murder mystery ("in spaaaaa...

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Why Do We Love Talking Animals?

Is it projection? Wish fulfillment? Or just plain adorableness? Why do we readers (and viewers) enjoy stories with talking animals so much? Christopher Rowe stops by to chat with Craig about our fa...

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When a Mental Health Pro Takes Up Fiction

Kristen Simmons joins Craig to discuss the intersection of her work both as a mental health professional and as an author. How does the one inform the other?

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Mattimeo (Redwall 3)

Craig and Kenn welcome Little Red Book from the Patrons' Discord channel as they discuss Mattimeo, the third book in Brian Jacques' Redwall series. Well, "discuss" may be the wrong word here. And m...

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Tolkien & Beowulf - with Tom Shippey

It's a big day at the Legendarium when Craig finally gets to talk with Tom Shippey, one of the most frequently cited writers on the show. Tom comes by to talk about his new translation of Beowulf, ...

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When a Diplomat Writes a Fantasy Book... with David Schlaefer

Dropping in from his temporary home in Poland, author and diplomat David Schlaefer joins Craig to talk about his experiences serving in the U.S. State Department. After having been stationed in sev...

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NEW SERIES - Heroes Die, days 1-3 | The Acts of Caine

Craig and Drew embark on a new podcast series, covering Matthew Stover's four-book series, The Acts of Caine. To follow the entire series of discussions, you'll need to subscribe to both The Legend...

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BEOWULF discussion with Philip Chase | Author's Shelf

Philip Chase joins Craig for an Author's Shelf episode about Beowulf. Why has this story endured? Is it just a historical artifact, or is there something worthwhile here on its own terms? Frankly, ...

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Mossflower discussion | Brian Jacques Redwall Series | Legendarium 416

Craig and Kenn are joined by longtime patron Levi, aka Texas Blade, to discuss Mossflower, Brian Jacques' prequel to Redwall. The guys talk about great heroes, great villains, and the establishment...

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Blade of Tyshalle, chapter 0 | The Acts of Caine

Craig and Drew recorded a special, patreon-only episode that will NOT appear in either of their podcast feeds. And this chapter deserved it.

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Patreon Exclusive: Heroes Die, days 4-7 | The Acts of Caine

Craig and Drew continue their discussion of Matthew Stover's The Acts of Caine. This episode is not available on our podcast feed, but it is available here to patrons. Enjoy!

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[Audio version] Patron-only episode! Todd on Shadow Rising, WoT book 4

By popular demand. :) 

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Patron-only episode! Todd on Shadow Rising, WoT book 4

Fun fact! I also found the lost episode after the first book! I'll post that as well in due course.

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