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Friends and fantasy lovers, Britni, ND, and Molly, invite listeners to an intimate coffee shop setting where they dissect Tamora Pierce's Circle of Magic series chapter by chapter. From novice to dedicate to superfan, they provide their own analyses and insights, ultimately using the text to create magic in their own lives.

Molly Marjorie, ND Jones, Britni Nunez


    • May 25, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 265 EPISODES
    • 5 SEASONS


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    Hardened Phlegm -- The Reptile Room Ch. 9

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 21:45


    In this episode, Violet goes investigating.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Accidental Accident -- The Reptile Room Ch. 8

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 33:24


    ND has a poignant point on grief, Marjorie has a moment on how easily minds are misled, Goodwin hates orphans, and Britni shuns sneaky snakes. Also crusty curtains make an appearance.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Lion, the Witch, and the Audacity of this B--The Reptile Room Ch. 7

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 29:32


    Goodwin, ND, and Marjorie talk about grief, loss, and love while Britni goes through a voice change.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Macabre Murder--The Reptile Room ch. 6

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 16:19


    Britni finds a zombie movie she likes, Marjorie can't find anything good about Stepano, and everyone mourns Uncle Monty.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Perfect Plans--The Reptile Room Ch. 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 25:18


    Count Olaf...I mean Stephano threatens the orphans. Who knew he could be so awful. We did... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Abominable Assistant--The Reptile Room Ch. 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 30:30


    Uncle Monty's new assistant shows up and turns out be... Count Olaf. (Nobody saw this coming.)Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Virtuous Viper--The Reptile Room Ch. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 42:10


    Marjorie and Goodwin debate the setting of the story while Britni and ND debate the virtue of snakes. And then we all talk about grief.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Vicious Viper--The Reptile Room Ch. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 32:09


    We're all thrilled that the Baudelaires have such a fabulous new guardian! Surely it'll last.... right?Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Loathsome Lane--The Reptile Room Ch. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 19:20


    Goodwin searches for a new name for Lousy Lane, Britni rants about Mr. Poe, ND ties together everyone's themes, and Marjorie attempts to decipher her notes. Welcome to unlucky season 13!Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Tangential Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 9:59


    We're taking some time off, so in the meantime, listen to our outtakes! Stay tuned to our socials as we prepare for reading The Reptile Room!Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Sad Series--Netflix Show ep. 1&2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 52:22


    The Reading Circle Dedicate explore the first two episodes of Netflix's Series of Unfortunate Events series.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Regretful Recap--The Bad Beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 34:07


    We review our favorite Baudelaire moments, our least favorite henchpeople, and just how many new words we learned (hint: so many we had to cut some out!)Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Just Justice--The Bad Beginning Ch. 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 30:14


    As The Bad Beginning comes to a close, Goodwin gets sad, Marjorie develops a dislike for the Baudelaire parents, Britni questions Justice Strauss's actions, and ND tells us why we should have seen it all coming.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Menacing Marriage--The Bad Beginning Ch. 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 24:02


    We debate the rationale of putting Klaus in a sailor suit and at what point Lemony Snicket's definitions hit "goat-level."Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Polygamy Test--The Bad Beginning Ch. 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 23:37


    The Reading Circle dedicates discuss molitav cocktails, polygamy, and other methods to get out of bad situation.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Skillful Skills--The Bad Beginning Ch. 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 15:29


    The Reading Circle Dedicates develop resourcefulness, resilience, and reliability.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Plan E--The Bad Beginning Ch. 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 23:46


    Everything goes wrong for the Baudelaires and the Reading Circle Dedicates alike.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Wuncle--The Bad Beginning Ch. 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 23:07


    Britni tries not to get too excited, ND considers Mr. Poe's uselessness, Goodwin recalls an embarassing memory, and Marjorie confesses to the height of her crimes.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Legal Library--The Bad Beginning Ch. 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 27:17


    Marjorie shares about booksmugglers, ND rants about pirates, Goodwin shares his love of books, and nobody likes the Hook-handed man.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Perilous Play--The Bad Beginning Ch. 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 29:55


    Goodwin quotes The Princess Bride, Brtini compares Snickett and Pierce's affinity for defining familiar words, ND reveals a deep dark secret, and Marjorie gets started on looking for clues about VFD.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Mulctuary Money Mangement--The Bad Beginning Ch. 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 29:55


    Marjorie considers the Baudelaire's choice in friends, Goodwin considers the trustworthiness of certain banks, and ND and Britni consider how good we are at listening.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Pasta Putanesca--The Bag Beginning Ch. 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 23:14


    Britni talks escapism, Marjorie delves into linguistics, and ND explains to Goodwin why Big Vegetable is lying to you.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Beautiful Bedroom--The Bad Beginning Ch.3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 23:49


    Britni, ND, Marjorie, and Goodwin try to make the best of a bad situation.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Swift Switcharoo--The Bag Beginning Ch. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 25:22


    Britni and Marjorie discuss the importance of mourning, Goodwin speaks ill of the dead (and the British), and ND rails about Count Olaf's hygeine.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Perished Parents--The Bad Beginning Ch. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 32:05


    On this, the anniversay of the Baudelaire fire, we, as Lemony Snicket, are forced to recount to Series of Unfortunate Events that would plague the three children known here as Violet, Klaus, and Sunny.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Auspicious Opening--A Series of Unfortunate Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 26:36


    We unveil a new series, new host, new art, and new music! Join us as we embark on A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Vehemently Feisty Daughters

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 0:21


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    The Garden of Prosperpine

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 4:00


    In preparation for our upcoming season, Marjorie reads "The Garden of Prosperpine" by Algernon Charles Swineburn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Tangential Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 5:17


    We've finished reading the Circle of Magic! We will return on September 22 with a different series. In the meantime, enjoy these outtakes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Coming Full Circle--CoM series recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 38:58


    We meet one final time... to discuss the Circle of Magic. Reading Circle Temple will return in September 2024 with a new series.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instagram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Final Four... Three--Circle Reforged Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 35:46


    We take one final look at our favorite characters from the last three books and discuss what may have made a better "circle reforged quartet."As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instagram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A Thirst for Battle--Battle Magic Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 30:56


    Our first face-to-face episode since season 1! Britni complains about the lack of death, Marjorie and Goodwin debate the ending, and ND argues for the sake of argument.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instagram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Welcome to the Secret Chat: A Soul-Crushing Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2024 60:09


    Recorded back in January, ND gives their first impressions of Battle Magic. Plus: pacing, hope, escapism, and some other book reccomendations.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instagram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Bad Wrap--Battle Magic Ch. 24-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 43:33


    We argue about reading order and just how satisfying (or not satisfying) the end of the Circle of Magic is.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instagram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Picking at Nits--Battle Magic Ch. 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 41:13


    Marjorie, Britni, and Goodwin discuss the logistics of the final battle, who the traitor is, and what they'll do with their lives when the series is over.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instagram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Everything is Fine--Battle Magic Ch. 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 31:29


    We discuss just how awful this chapter is and whether or not we will ever know joy again.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instagram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Varieties of Magic--Battle Magic Ch. 21

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 49:31


    History rhymes as the Reading Circle Dedicates open the episode with a bath scene. Also, Luvo's attempts to cheer Evvy, Briar as a horny teenager, and Goodwin's notes on retaliation.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instagram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Battle Tactics--Battle Magic Ch. 20

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 40:47


    Marjorie, Britni, and Goodwin discuss Luvo's bloodbending abilities, why morale is important, and how we take care of each other.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instagram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Throwback--Battle Magic Ch. 19

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 36:03


    Marjorie, ND, and Britni rejoice as everyone reunites and take a break before preparing for the next big battle.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instagram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    We Contain Multitudes--Passover 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 29:22


    A passover special in which Marjorie, Britni, and ND discuss the 4 children of Passover and the 4 children of the Circle of Magic. Find Torah Smash's episode on the four children here.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instagram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Yak Volcanoes--Battle Magic Ch. 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 46:03


    We debate mushroom pancakes, Marjorie's fangirl buttons are pushed, and a five chapter reference slowly dawns on all of us.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instagram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Tears are Real--Battle Magic Ch. 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 55:39


    In this episode, Marjorie and Goodwin discuss battle tactics, why Jimut is the GOAT, Ghandi's letter to Hitler, and Harry Turtledove's response to it.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instagram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Way Too Early

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 32:57


    This week, we're taking a break from Battle Magic to discuss Adam Mansbach's picture book for adults, Go the Fuck to Sleep.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instagram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Big Feelings--Battle Magic Ch. 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 57:50


    In this episode, ND remarks why cats are jerks, Goodwin is suspicious of Big Milk, Marjorie quotes Danya Ruttenberg, and Britni gets personal.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instagram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Weeping Willows--Battle Magic Ch. 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 41:19


    In this episode, we discuss grieving, weird animals, fairytales, and Rosethorn's birthname. Plus, Goodwin makes a new friend.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instagram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Rag and Bone--Battle Magic Ch. 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 43:57


    In this episode, ND and Goodwin warn you not to talk to the cops, Britni looks for a bright moment in a world of darkness, and Marjorie references books no one else has read.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instagram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Speaking of Dead Things--Battle Magic Ch. 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 38:32


    In this episode, Goodwin and Britni ask for advice impressing a naga queen, ND gives us a lesson on sky burial, and Molly changes her name.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instagram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Preparation--Battle Magic Ch. 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 23:24


    In this episode, we take a break with a short chapter to prepare for the horrors yet to come.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instagram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Attempts at Adulting--Battle Magic Ch. 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 58:06


    In this episode, ND needs to visit the doctor, Goodwin kisses his homies goodnight, Britni views the glass half-full, and Molly sings the Lion King.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instagram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Extended Disarming--Battle Magic Ch. 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 52:41


    In this episode, ND returns, Molly gets tongue-tied, Goodwin is excited about battle, and Britni finds all the cutest moments.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instagram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Arrowdynamics--Battle Magic Ch. 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 49:21


    In this episode, Goodwin gets very excited about battle while Molly and Britni fail to find themes.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instagram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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