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 epis…

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. Please, keep comments r…

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 lef…

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…

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 r…

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-readi…

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.…

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…

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, …

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…

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, …

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…

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 …

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 …

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. P…

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. …

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 casu…

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-re…

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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 spoil…

Ch 3 -- Richard Hnatt sells mins to a toy-like stranger; and Life on Mars 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 o…

Ch 2 -- A day in the life of Leo Bulero, corporate king, drug lord, womanizer. 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 l…

Ch 1 -- the stage is set: Earth is slowly evolving toward a Venusian climate. Our characters are revealed: struggling amidst mundane concerns. But a star ship has crashed on Pluto, and the homeopapes are speculating on the return of Palmer Eldritch, absent these last 10 years. WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Any…

Ch 10 -- The narrator and Billy merge in Dresden 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 9 -- the war is over, and escaping to New York City 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 …

Ch 8 -- the bombing of Dresden, and the anniversary party 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 casu…

Ch 7 -- in which our band of American prisoners adapt to life in Dresden. 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 o…

Ch 6 -- by the end of which, Billy Pilgrim sees Dresden. So it goes. 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 obscur…

Six (or 5b) in which we finish up chapter five. Billy visits his honeymoon, and gets tangled in barbed wire. 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 c…

Five A -- in which, the Americans are interred at the extermination camp 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 ob…

Four -- in which Billy Pilgrim is abducted by aliens and the American G.I.s arrive at an extermination camp. 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 c…

Three -- in which a river of American humiliation flows East 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 c…

Two -- in which a second narrative evolves; one that loosely orbits around Billie Pilgrim just after the Battle of the Bulge, but also in 1967, and at other times, too. So it goes. 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…

One -- which, in the rambling style of a beloved madman, introduces us to the novel, its narrator and fair helping of disorder. Peace. 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 a…

The Open Sea -- in which Sparrowhawk confronts his shadow 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 casu…

Iffish -- in which Sparrowhawk pursuit of an enemy leads him to an old friend. 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 l…

Hunting -- in which Sparrowhawk faces his fears and the Shadow. 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 …

The Hawk's Flight, in which Sparrowhawk is snared within the Court of Terranon. 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 …

In this episode: despite some celebrity, Sparrowhawk is rebuffed by Roke...in the chapter titled Hunted. 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…

In this episode: Sparrowhawk negotiates with a dragon! 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 …

In this episode: Sparrowhawk has had enough of Jasper, and a great wizard pays the price. 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 reveal…

In this episode: Sparrowhawk is admitted to the School for Wizards on Roke Island and finally meets his peers. 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…

In this episode: Sparrowhawk explores his new environment and discovers he and Master Ogion aren't the best fit. 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…

In this episode Gab and Blab begin discussing a high-water mark in the fantasy genre. This novel put Ursula K. Le Guin on the map in 1968, and the release of The Left Hand of Darkness, a sci-fi masterwork, the following year settled her comfortably among the pantheon. WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything rev…

In this episode: Master Trader Hober Mallow follows a hunch that leads him ever closer to the next Seldon Crisis. SFFRA is a book/podcast aiming for an in-depth discussion of some genre notables that get us excited. WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what we know so f…

In this episode: Master Trader Hober Mallow is enlisted to "investigate" the disappearance of 3 Foundation trader ships in the Korellian system. SFFRA is a book/podcast aiming for an in-depth discussion of some genre notables that get us excited. WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is …

In this episode: Limmar Ponyets is dragged into a bad situation getting worse on the planet Askone. SFFRA is a book/podcast aiming for an in-depth discussion of some genre notables that get us excited. 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…

In this episode: Salvor Hardin and the Foundation face another crisis, this one in the form of an vitreolic Regent to the throne of Anacreon. SFFRA is a book/podcast aiming for an in-depth discussion of some genre notables that get us excited. WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is sub…

In this episode: The Foundation nears the first of many crises as Salvor Hardin rises to power. SFFRA is a book/podcast aiming for an in-depth discussion of some genre notables that get us excited. 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, wi…

In this episode: We begin the monumental novel and series Foundation by Isaac Asimov. 13:46:00 discussion of the novel begins SFFRA is a book/podcast aiming for an in-depth discussion of some genre notables that get us excited. WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what …