SciFi & Fantasy Read Along
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Episodes
Ch 46 - END
WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what we know so far" discussion, with a greater than 0% chance of related speculation. We always avoid spoilers, BUT, if a close-reading reveals secrets left obscure to a casual reader... be warned.
This is the final episode of this podcast.
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Ch 42 - 45
WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what we know so far" discussion, with a greater than 0% chance of related speculation. We always avoid spoilers, BUT, if a close-reading reveals secrets left obscure to a casual reader... be warned.
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Ch 37-41: The Lady arrives and the fight to destroy the Black Castle ensues.
WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what we know so far" discussion, with a greater than 0% chance of related speculation. We always avoid spoilers, BUT, if a close-reading reveals secrets left obscure to a casual reader... be warned.
Please, kee...
Ch 31-36: The Black Company arrives in Juniper with orders to siege the Black Castle. Shed's position in Juniper is growing more untenable, so he bolts for parts unknown.
WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what we know so far" discussion, with a greater than 0% chance of related speculation. We always avoid spoilers, BUT, if ...
Ch 26 - 30: There's a shake-up among the Black Company in Juniper, but they finally have their body supplier; and the black castle begins to take more direct action.
WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what we know so far" discussion, with a greater than 0% chance of related speculation. We always avoid spoilers, BUT, if a clos...
Ch 19 - 25: Shed is the worst, and the black company's failings aren't going unnoticed by Whisper.
WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what we know so far" discussion, with a greater than 0% chance of related speculation. We always avoid spoilers, BUT, if a close-reading reveals secrets left obscure to a casual reader... ...
Ch 14 - 18: Croaker and friends begin infiltrating the Buskin after an unexpected sighting, and Shed tires of being a coward for one winter night.
WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what we know so far" discussion, with a greater than 0% chance of related speculation. We always avoid spoilers, BUT, if a close-reading reveals secre...
Ch 10 - 13: Croaker and Goblin get ferried to the Barrowlands by the taken Whisper , then on to Juniper as the Lady's attentions are drawn to the Black Castle.
WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what we know so far" discussion, with a greater than 0% chance of related speculation. We always avoid spoilers, BUT, if a close-rea...
Ch 1 - 9: Six years have passed since the events of The Black Company. The Company is 2000 miles east of Charm. Meanwhile, Raven and Darling are about equidistant to the East, slumming it in Juniper.
WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what we know so far" discussion, with a greater than 0% chance of related speculation. We always av...
Ch 13 -- Adam and Eve of Mars, and Leo returns to Earth
WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what we know so far" discussion, with a greater than 0% chance of related speculation. We always avoid spoilers, BUT, if a close-reading reveals secrets left obscure to a casual reader... be warned.
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Pre-warning Warning: Psychoactive experiences are discussed in this episode
Ch 12 -- Barney and Palmer merge and part in each other's body, and Leo finds Barney at Chicken Pox Prospect, still himself
WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what we know so far" discussion, with a greater than 0% chance of related speculation...
Ch 11 -- Leo and Felix can't find Barney, and Barney goes for a Chew-Z ride
WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what we know so far" discussion, with a greater than 0% chance of related speculation. We always avoid spoilers, BUT, if a close-reading reveals secrets left obscure to a casual reader... be warned.
Please,...
Ch 10 -- Palmer Eldritch delivers and Barney goes deep
WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what we know so far" discussion, with a greater than 0% chance of related speculation. We always avoid spoilers, BUT, if a close-reading reveals secrets left obscure to a casual reader... be warned.
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Ch 9 -- Barney and Anne frolic and a DJ gives marching orders
WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what we know so far" discussion, with a greater than 0% chance of related speculation. We always avoid spoilers, BUT, if a close-reading reveals secrets left obscure to a casual reader... be warned.
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Ch 7 -- Anne Hawthorne's descent
WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what we know so far" discussion, with a greater than 0% chance of related speculation. We always avoid spoilers, BUT, if a close-reading reveals secrets left obscure to a casual reader... be warned.
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Ch 7 -- Barney Mayerson's descent
WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what we know so far" discussion, with a greater than 0% chance of related speculation. We always avoid spoilers, BUT, if a close-reading reveals secrets left obscure to a casual reader... be warned.
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Ch 6 -- Leo Bulero continues his nightmarish imprisonment
WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what we know so far" discussion, with a greater than 0% chance of related speculation. We always avoid spoilers, BUT, if a close-reading reveals secrets left obscure to a casual reader... be warned.
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Ch 5 -- The Hnatts begin their evolutionary journey and Leo Bulero has a surprising encounter on Luna
WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what we know so far" discussion, with a greater than 0% chance of related speculation. We always avoid spoilers, BUT, if a close-reading reveals secrets left obscure to a casual reader... be warned...
This is a short conversation between myself, Uel and Phil. It was cut from the previous episode for length.
We'll be back with ch 5 in 9 days.
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Ch 4 -- Leo Bulero is thwarted by the UN on Ganymede, so he enlists Barney Mayerson to see a way through to Palmer Eldritch.
WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what we know so far" discussion, with a greater than 0% chance of related speculation. We always avoid spoilers, BUT, if a close-reading reveals secrets left obscure to a cas...
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