A Locked Tomb reread podcast where we simultaneously unpack wtf is going on in Gideon the Ninth and Harrow the Ninth. We unapologetically obsess over Gideon, Harrow, and every other beloved and dreadful character. This podcast is FILLED with spoliers - bo
The Locked Tomb Podcast is an incredibly helpful resource for fans of Tamsyn Muir's complex series. Whether you're struggling to remember all the meanings or trying to figure out the intricate plot points, this podcast has got your back. The hosts, Amy and Mel, are not only funny and adorable but also critical readers who provide insightful commentary on the books. As a fellow "bonerd" (bone nerd), it's refreshing to know that I'm not alone in my obsession with taking notes in the margins and discussing every little detail with my friends. Amy and Mel truly understand what it means to be a fan of Tamsyn Muir's work.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the depth of analysis and discussion that Amy and Mel bring to each episode. They dive into the layers, allusions, and references found throughout the series, making for an engaging listening experience. Their insights, questions, and theories are fantastic, often leaving listeners pausing to debate these topics themselves. It's clear that they have a deep love for the Locked Tomb series, which shines through in their thoughtful discussions.
On the downside, some listeners might find that the podcast focuses too much on speculation and theory crafting rather than providing concrete answers or explanations. While this can be exciting for those who enjoy dissecting mysteries and making predictions, it may leave others wanting more straightforward analysis or summaries of the books. Additionally, there were a few episodes with audio quality issues where volume levels between hosts fluctuated, which could be distracting for some listeners.
In conclusion, The Locked Tomb Podcast is a must-listen for fans of Tamsyn Muir's series who are looking to delve deeper into its intricacies. Amy and Mel's chemistry as hosts is excellent, creating an enjoyable listening experience that feels like chatting with equally devoted fans. While there may be room for improvement in terms of balancing speculation with concrete analysis and addressing audio quality inconsistencies, this podcast is still a valuable companion for fans eagerly awaiting the next book in the series. I highly recommend giving it a listen if you're craving more content and discussion surrounding the Locked Tomb series.
Today we cover Chapters 24 and 25 of Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir. Palamedes is back with a whole new bod! Nona destroys a blood ward and gives a corpse a kiss. Kiriona is here, she's queer, and she's pissed. TLDR: Reunions are sometimes not as cuddly as you would like them to be.SPOILER WARNING! This episode is filled with spoilers for the entire series.GET IN TOUCH!Email us at theninth@lockedtombpod.comHead to our website lockedtombpod.comMusic credit: Olivia K
Today we cover The Unwanted Guest, by Tamsyn Muir. This short story can be found in the appendices of the paperback edition of Nona the Ninth. It takes place immediately after chapter 23 of the book, so we're taking a little break from Nona to cover it here on the pod. Palamedes and Ianthe in a battle of wits? Saucy quips? Coach Dulcinea?! Yes, please.SPOILER WARNING! This episode is filled with spoilers for the entire series.GET IN TOUCH!Follow us on Twitter @lockedtombpodEmail us at theninth@lockedtombpod.comHead to our website lockedtombpod.comMusic credit: Olivia K
Today we cover John 9:22 and Chapters 22 and 23 of Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir. John goes on a murderous rampage, Nona plays dress-up, the crew finally reunites with Ianthe Naberius, Corona and Ianthe get a lil weird, and Camilla finally gets to use her weapons.SPOILER WARNING! This episode is filled with spoilers for the entire series.GET IN TOUCH!Follow us on Twitter @lockedtombpodEmail us at theninth@lockedtombpod.comHead to our website lockedtombpod.comMusic credit: Olivia K
Today we cover the very beginning of Day 5 of Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir. Mel finally makes a decent joke, but more importantly Crown Plays Her Part. What IS her part, though? We just aren't quite sure. What we do know is that Nona mistakes Ianthe Naberius for Crown's boyfriend. WooooooSPOILER WARNING! This episode is filled with spoilers for the entire series.GET IN TOUCH!Follow us on Twitter @lockedtombpodEmail us at theninth@lockedtombpod.comHead to our website lockedtombpod.comMusic credit: Olivia K
Today we cover the end of Day 4 of Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir. It's a John sandwich with a tasty tantrum treat right in the middle. John meets with a powerful nAtIoN sTaTe, Nona rips her BODY apart, the cult of necromancy is birthed. Oh also the team acquires a nuclear bomb. No big deal. Also Mel reveals their favorite reddit post ever.SPOILER WARNING! This episode is filled with spoilers for the entire series.GET IN TOUCH!Follow us on Twitter @lockedtombpodEmail us at theninth@lockedtombpod.comHead to our website lockedtombpod.comMusic credit: Olivia K
Today we cover the beginning of Day 4 of Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir. The Angel and Palamades have a fateful encounter that leads to things spiraling violently out of control. Our very attractive fighters, Pash & Camilla join forces to protect each of their wards (BADASS) and Hot Sauce kicks Nona out of the gang (BUMMER).Towards the end of the episode, we discuss many of your theories on The Tower Princes among some others...SPOILER WARNING! This episode is filled with spoilers for the entire series.GET IN TOUCH!Follow us on Twitter @lockedtombpodEmail us at theninth@lockedtombpod.comHead to our website lockedtombpod.comMusic credit: Olivia K
In this bit, Nona and Hot Sauce sneak away from school to watch an absolutely mind blowing broadcast from the Nine Houses (featuring some familiar faces EEEeeEEEee). The Angel comes to the rescue! And, finally, John and crew find out why the money was pulled from their project.SPOILER WARNING! This episode is filled with spoilers for the entire series.GET IN TOUCH!Follow us on Twitter @lockedtombpodEmail us at theninth@lockedtombpod.comHead to our website lockedtombpod.comMusic credit: Olivia K
Today we are covering chapters 14 through 15 and John 8:1 of Nona the Ninth, by Tamsyn Muir. In this section, Nona has some bonding time with Crown and Hot Sauce and John makes a wall out of cows!SPOILER WARNING! This episode is filled with spoilers for the entire series.GET IN TOUCH!Follow us on Twitter @lockedtombpodEmail us at theninth@lockedtombpod.comHead to our website lockedtombpod.comMusic credit: Olivia K
SPOILER WARNING! This episode is filled with spoilers for the entire series.GET IN TOUCH!Follow us on Twitter @lockedtombpodEmail us at theninth@lockedtombpod.comHead to our website lockedtombpod.comMusic credit: Olivia K
In today's special episode, we talk to Sto & Nicki about Homestuck. What the heck is Homestuck? Why does it matter? How does it connect to The Locked Tomb? What is moirallegiance??? Tune in to find out!Sto's instagram: instagram.com/the_stolen_centuryDescription of Homestuck from Inneskeeper.Check out some Homestuck podcasts!Will it HomestuckHomestuck Made This WorldOther authors from Homestuck fandom:Arkady MartineAK LarkwoodVivian ShawToby FoxTom Parkinson Morganoliviacirce is writing the Noniad!Use of quotation marks: Inktog.tumblr.comSerendipity gospels vs. Locked Tomb from sixthcavalier.tumblr.comSome good good Tamsyn Muir Homestuck fanfiction:The Serendipity GospelsFroth and FrogsA Hymn of EmpireHemostuckCase Studies on MoirallegianceNicki's youtube playlist!
WE ARE BACK. Today we are covering chapters 9 through 10 and John 5:18 of Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir. Nona has a subpar rest of the school day after her fake radio call to Crown. We learn why Nona and Cam don't go to the beach anymore, and Pyrrha comes home with bad news. Finally, in our flashback sequence, John and crew raid a graveyard and become Twitch streamers.SPOILER WARNING! This episode is filled with spoilers for the entire series.GET IN TOUCH!Follow us on Twitter @lockedtombpodEmail us at theninth@lockedtombpod.comHead to our website lockedtombpod.comMusic credit: Olivia K
Today we are covering chapters 7 through 8 and John 15:23 of Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir. Here we begin Day 2 of the book. Domestic life plays out, Honesty has a black eye, and Nona "makes a radio call." Then we see the beginnings of John's necromancy in pre-apocalypse earth.SPOILER WARNING! This episode is filled with spoilers for the entire series.GET IN TOUCH!Follow us on Twitter @lockedtombpodEmail us at theninth@lockedtombpod.comHead to our website lockedtombpod.comMusic credit: Olivia K
Today we are covering chapters 4 through 6 and John 5:20 of Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir. These chapters complete Day 1 of the 5 days the book covers: Hot Sauce is watchful, the city has a bad day, and Nona gets a bedtime story. We also delve into what's sure to be just the beginning of a season-long debate on the nature of Camilla and Palamades' relationship.SPOILER WARNING! This episode is filled with spoilers for the entire series.GET IN TOUCH!Follow us on Twitter @lockedtombpodEmail us at theninth@lockedtombpod.comHead to our website lockedtombpod.comMusic credit: Olivia K
Amy and Mel talk to Climate Journalist and Sword Fighter Lissa Harris who helped consult on everything to do with swords and sword fighting in Gideon the Ninth.SPOILER WARNING! This episode is filled with spoilers for the entire series.GET IN TOUCH!Follow us on Twitter @lockedtombpodEmail us at theninth@lockedtombpod.comHead to our website lockedtombpod.comMusic credit: Olivia K
Today we are covering chapters 2 and 3 of Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir. In these chapters, we get to know most of our main characters through Nona's eyes as she describes what it's like to live with Pyrrha, Palamades, and Camilla andddd how she came to be part of a gaggle of youths.SPOILER WARNING! This episode is filled with spoilers for the entire series.GET IN TOUCH!Follow us on Twitter @lockedtombpodEmail us at theninth@lockedtombpod.comHead to our website lockedtombpod.comMusic credit: Olivia K
Today we kick off our reread of Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir.We are rewarded for making it all the way to book three by immediately receiving the first bits of pre-apocolypse hot goss from Jod as well as our first glimpse into domestic life with Cam, Pal, Pyrrha, and Nona. Nona is our girl. We love her. She loves everyone. We hope YOU love this episode. SPOILER WARNING! This episode is filled with spoilers for the entire series.GET IN TOUCH!Follow us on Twitter @lockedtombpodEmail us at theninth@lockedtombpod.comHead to our website lockedtombpod.comMusic credit: Olivia K
Amy and Mel talk to the the voice goddess herself, Moira Quirk. Moira Quirk is the badass narrator of the Gideon the Ninth, Harrow the Ninth, and Nona the Ninth audiobooks. We could say so much more here in the description, but it wouldn't do this interview justice. We hope you enjoy listening to this conversation as much as we enjoyed having it!SPOILER WARNING! This episode is filled with spoilers for the entire series.GET IN TOUCH!Follow us on Twitter @lockedtombpodEmail us at theninth@lockedtombpod.comHead to our website lockedtombpod.comMusic credit: Olivia K
We cover Tamsyn Muir's short story As Yet Unsent where we STAN Judith Deuteros and her mega gay love story (stories?). As Yet Unsent is a short story included in the appendix of Harrow the Ninth and later published on Tor.com. As Yet Unsent is a series of secret journal entries written by Judith Deuteros between the end of Gideon the Ninth and the end of Harrow the Ninth while she's in Blood Of Eden captivity with Coronabeth and Camilla.SPOILER ALERT for Gideon the Ninth, Harrow the Ninth, AND Nona the Ninth.GET IN TOUCH!Follow us on Twitter @lockedtombpodEmail us at theninth@lockedtombpod.comHead to our website lockedtombpod.comMusic credit: Olivia K
The moment has finally come. Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir is in our hands, it's in our heads, and we've GODda lot to talk about. This is a totally raw reaction episode where we finallllly discuss the third and NOT final book of the Locked Tomb series with each other. This episode is filled with spoilers for Nona the Ninth, Harrow the Ninth, and Gideon the Ninth. If you haven't read these books yet come back once you've finished!GET IN TOUCH!Follow us on Twitter @lockedtombpodEmail us at theninth@lockedtombpod.comHead to our website lockedtombpod.comMusic credit: Olivia K
Quick announcement! We will be recording a REACTION episode to Nona the Ninth this week. If you want to hear us react to anything in particular, feel free to reach out to us at our website lockedtombpod.com, email us at theninth@lockedtombpod.com, or DM us on twitter @lockedtombpod.
SEASON 2 FINALEÂ We cover chapters 50 through the epilogue of Harrow the Ninth, by Tamsyn Muir. These chapters are some of the most confounding and interesting chapters in the book. We learn a lot about Wake and both Gideons, John is murdered and then resurrected, Mercy is exploded, Augustine takes everyone for a dip in the river. Pyrrha is a thing now? And Harrow makes a choice which honestly we don't even really understand. Finally the epilogue is just one huge wtf. Just a warning - we're coming at this as people who have read the preview chapters of Nona that were released a few weeks ago.Music credit: Olivia K
We cover chapters 47-49 of Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir.  These chapters are PACKED with goodness. The river bubble crew, with Harrow now back in possession of her pre-Lyctorhood memories, fights the sleeper. A new member joins the river bubble team and takes part in what can only be described as an EPIC showdown. AND sandwiched in the middle of this battle, we are GRACED with just the absolute best Gideon-Ianthe banter that leaves us wanting more. This is a podcast filled with SPOILERS both for Gideon the Ninth and Harrow the Ninth andddd the first six chapters of Nona. First time readers beware.Music credit: Olivia K
We cover chapters 40-46 of Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir. Â Firstly, know that we do talk about suicide in this episode at minutes 44 and 45 if you'd like to skip that bit.We start with an alternate universe marathon. Then we dive right in to the climax of the book when Harrow realizes what she's done to her brain. AND FINALLY we experience the return of our favorite character, back from the dead and gay as ever!This is a podcast filled with SPOILERS both for Gideon the Ninth and Harrow the Ninth andddd the first six chapters of Nona. First time readers beware.Music credit: Olivia K
We cover chapters 32-39 AND the Epiparodos of Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir. Â Act 4 can be separated into three parts. Part one: Hope. Harrow encounters some of our favorite pals (yay! They're not totally dead!). Part two: Confessions - both Teachers share history of crimes 10,000 years old + we get a more recent confession from Harrow. Part three: Ida-give-a-fuck - Ianthe being a dick in the present and the past.This is a podcast filled with SPOILERS both for Gideon the Ninth and Harrow the Ninth andddd the first six chapters of Nona the Ninth. First time readers beware.
We cover chapters 26-31 of Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir. These chapters are soooo third house y'all.Lots of people get lots of things in these chapters. Ianthe gets a new arm. Harrow gets a makeover. God, Augustine, and Mercymorn get a THREESOME. Harrow gets disgusted by said threesome. And the Saint of Duty gets a spear through the heart (ooph!).This is a podcast filled with SPOILERS both for Gideon the Ninth and Harrow the Ninth. First time readers beware.
We cover chapters 19 through 25 of Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir.Things are tense throughout the Mithraeum, not aided by the fact that the Saint of Duty keeps trying to kill Harrow. We take a quick detour to bubble-land, where the sleeper strikes again! And FINALLY, the moment we've all been waiting for: THE SOUP THROWDOWN.This is a podcast filled with SPOILERS both for Gideon the Ninth and Harrow the Ninth. First time readers beware.
We cover chapters 12 through 18 of Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir.We spend most of this section in and around the Mithraeum. Harrow's busy killing planets and learning about the relationships between everyone aboard the space station. We end with a dip back into the River bubble, where the sleeper has claimed their first victim.This is a podcast filled with SPOILERS both for Gideon the Ninth and Harrow the Ninth. First time readers beware.Music credit: Olivia K
We cover the rest of Act 1, chapters 6 through 11 of Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir.We get a crash course in the River, attend an awkward funeral, meet Augustine the First and Ortus the First (wink wink), and continue to be flabbergasted by this seemingly alternate universe where Gideon doesn't exist, but the sleeper DOES. Is this how it happens? Who's to say.This is a podcast filled with SPOILERS both for Gideon the Ninth and Harrow the Ninth. First time readers beware.Music credit: Olivia K
We made it to Season 2. OUR BODIES ARE READY! We cover the prologue all the way through chapter 5 of Harrow the Ninth, by Tamsyn Muir.Nothing makes sense. We finally get a make out session, but it's not quite what we had in mind. Harrow is periodically bleeding out her ears and so are we. It's all a bit of a mess, but one thing is very clear and that is that Harrow is NOT okay.This is a podcast filled with SPOILERS both for Gideon the Ninth and Harrow the Ninth. First time readers beware.Music credit: Olivia K
We cover Tamsyn Muir's short story, The Mysterious Study of Doctor Sex, gossip about the sixth house, and fangirl Palamedes and Camilla. Also v cute letter from Dulcinea. Also the Nireids. Also the applications of the thanergetic permeability of copper. This is our last "mini" episode before we dive into Harrow the Ninth. This is a podcast filled with spoilers both for Gideon the Ninth and Harrow the Ninth. First time readers beware.Music credit: Olivia KThe Mysterious Study of Doctor Sex: https://www.tor.com/2020/07/29/the-mysterious-study-of-dr-sex-tamsyn-muir/
We cover the appendices of Gideon the Ninth, which includes A Sermon on Cavaliers and Necromancers, Cohort Intelligence Files, and A Little Explanation of Naming Systems. We intended to call this a "mini" episode, but it turned out to be not so mini. Instead, we'll call it a special episode where nothing really major happens, but you still get to listen to us talk at each other about the nine houses.This is a podcast filled with spoilers both for Gideon the Ninth and Harrow the Ninth. First time readers beware.Music credit: Olivia K
We cover chapters 32 - Epilogue of Gideon the Ninth. There's an epic fight, which we break down into four phases and a few interludes. SOMEONE "dies" and Harrow becomes a Lyctor. We have lots of feelings y'all. YOWZA. Oh and happy pride month!This is a podcast filled with spoilers both for Gideon the Ninth and Harrow the Ninth. First time readers beware.Music credit: Olivia K
We cover chapters 32 - 35 of Gideon the Ninth. We start out chill, with Pal and Harrow working together to get into a lyctor lab. But then shit really goes down. Teacher, the bone servants, and the other priests are dead! YOIKES. So is Marta Dyas. Ianthe becomes a lyctor, and we celebrate the demise of Naberius Tern. Then Silas and Colum. So this section I guess is net positive.This is a podcast filled with spoilers both for Gideon the Ninth and Harrow the Ninth. First time readers beware.Music credit: Olivia K
We cover chapters 28 - 31 of Gideon the Ninth. Gideon has tea with the 8th House, which goes poorly and then finds Protesilaus's head in a box (yikes). Gideon word vomits her darkest secret to the 6th house and then IT'S GO TIME. THE MOTHER****ING POOL SCENE. Mel and Amy have a debate about whether and how romance and intimacy play a part in Gideon and Harrow's relationship.This is a podcast filled with spoilers both for Gideon the Ninth and Harrow the Ninth. First time readers beware.Music credit: Olivia K
We cover chapters 23-27 of Gideon the Ninth. We cycle through a whole roller coaster of emotions in this section. We get to see Camilla the 6th in action, which is AWESOME! Unfortunately we also see the fourth die, which SUCKS. The 6th and the 9th start working together more closely. Harrow and Gideon get in a huge fight; RELATABLE.This is a podcast filled with spoilers both for Gideon the Ninth and Harrow the Ninth. First time readers beware.Music credit: Olivia K
We cover chapters 17-22 of Gideon the Ninth. Things get BLEAK in Canaan House. The necromancers fail to raise Magnus and Abigail from the dead. Gideon almost gets siphoned to death in order for Harrow to complete a challenge. And to top it off, the fourth teens find someone's been incinerated. Honestly that's not even close to all.This is a podcast filled with spoilers both for Gideon the Ninth and Harrow the Ninth. First time readers beware.Music credit: Olivia K
We cover chapters 12-16 of Gideon the Ninth. Gideon meets the sixth house (Palamades & Camilla we
We cover chapters 7-11 of Gideon the Ninth and get our first glimpse of the First House and meet the best cast of characters ever written. Harrow goes off on her own and Gideon is left to find her own way. Gideon eats a salad.This is a podcast filled with spoilers both for Gideon the Ninth and Harrow the Ninth. First time readers beware.Music credit: Olivia K
We cover the first six chapters of Gideon the Ninth. Gideon tries to escape the Ninth House. Harrow stops her (violently) and makes her attend a house muster where Harrow reveals that she has been summoned to attempt to attain Lyctorhood at the First House. Harrow's cavalier steals Gideon's shuttle. Harrow convinces Gideon to join her as a replacement cavalier, and they leave the Ninth House together.
Welcome to The Locked Tomb Podcast, a reread podcast where we unpack wtf is going on in Gideon the Ninth, Harrow the Ninth, Nona the Ninth and eventually Alecto the Ninth!Take some time to listen to this short trailer where we explain how best to listen to this podcast and when to look out for what spoilers.GET IN TOUCH!Follow us on Twitter @lockedtombpodEmail us at theninth@lockedtombpod.comHead to our website lockedtombpod.com
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