We've Got WARD

Did you know it's been two years since Matt and Scott wrapped up We've Got Ward!? The guys got back together again to talk about how they feel about the book and their show two years later!  Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Doof! Media: @doofmedia Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We've Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep

We've got Ward too! Elliot and Reuben hop into Parahumans-land for a bit to deliver on a donation goal everyone helped us reach during our 24-hour All Pact Up livestream! If you like what you hear here, come check out Pale Reflections (https://www.doofmedia.com/pale-reflections/), our weekly show covering Wildbow's Pale. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep  

Hey friends! I hope everyone is doing well! We don't have a new episode of We've Got Ward for you today because, well, that book is over. But we thought we'd instead do a feed drop of Decomposing Worm, the newest show on the Doof! Network. It's all about analyzing Wildbow's novel from some new and interesting perspectives. We love it! Take a listen and then head on over to their feed and subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decomposing-worm/id1513109043 You can also support the Doof! Media Patreon to help make sure shows like Decomposing Worm keep getting made: https://patreon.com/doofmedia

Surprise! We were so thrilled to sit down with Wildbow a couple of weeks ago and talk to him about his writing process, his life, and of course Ward!  (Spoilers!) We hope you enjoy this special conversation with our favorite author.  Make sure you check out Decomposing Worm, premiering this Friday (5/22): https://www.doofmedia.com/2020/05/13/announcing-decomposing-worm/ Also check out Elliot and Reuben's new show, Pale Reflections: https://www.doofmedia.com/pale-reflections/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep

This week, we say goodbye to Ward and our podcast by looking back on the book and answering all of your questions. This is a recording of a live-streamed discussion, so you will hear us interacting with chat at various times.  Our partner Matias from Do the Write Thing is taking his friend Clarence through Worm, analyzing it from other critical lenses. It's called Decomposing Worm and you should listen: https://www.doofmedia.com/2020/05/13/announcing-decomposing-worm/ Also check out Elliot and Reuben's new show, Pale Reflections: https://www.doofmedia.com/pale-reflections/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep  

This week...we finish the book. It's over! Done. Kaput. Fin.  We're discussing chapters 20.e6 and 20.end! No more discussion questions, but it's time for our final mailbag.  Send us your questions and we'll answer them on our finale next week! The final episode of We've got Ward will be streamed live next Tuesday, May 12th at 9:30 PM Central Time over on our YouTube channel. Come hang out with us and say one final goodbye to this amazing book!  If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 20.e6 - 11:18 20.end - 1:08:08 Discussion Question - 2:05:19

This week on the show, some plot tries to invade the epilogue, but Dr. Darnall tells it to go away! We're talking about epilogue chapters 20.e4 and 20.e5! Discussion Question The final We've Got Ward discussion question: What is your favorite part/moment of Ward? If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 20.e4 - 7:50 20.e5 - 1:09:12 Discussion Question - 1:45:17

This week on the show we continue to work through Ward's epilogue. This time focusing on Chastity and Jeff the Nice Number Boy. We're covering 20.e2 and 20.e3! Discussion Question Best odd couple in Parahumans? If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 20.e2 - 5:00 20.e3 - 1:07:53 Discussion Question - 1:38:15

This week on the show we finish the final chapter of the book and move into the epilogue! We discuss chapters 20.11 and 20.e1!  We also announce the winner of March's Madness!: https://www.doofmedia.com/marchmadness Discussion Question Why epilogue?  If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 20.11 - 5:42 20.e2 - 52:48 Discussion Question - 1:38:15 March's Madness Winner Announced - 1:53:29

This week on the show, Capes accidentally discover democracy! We're discussing 20.10 and 20.b!  The Championship match of March's Madness is live. Check out the winners of round 5 and vote for the sweet sixteen matchups here: https://www.doofmedia.com/marchmadness Discussion Question What’s your favorite example of a story that didn’t end up being about what you thought it would be about? If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 20.10 - 4:35 20.b - 1:13:41 Discussion Question - 2:12:46 March's Madness Final Four Results & Championship voting - 2:27:12

This week on the show: Victoria opens up to Lisa about her whole "all the capes die" plan, and manages to convince the warlord! Then Defiant gets the most heartwarming interlude ever considering that he's about to die! We're talking about 20.9 and 20.a! Round 5 of March's Madness is live. Check out the winners of round 4 and vote for the sweet sixteen matchups here: https://www.doofmedia.com/marchmadness Discussion Question Is a heroic sacrifice good or bad? Why? If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 20.9 - 4:34 20.a - 1:03:07 Discussion Question - 1:42:38 March's Madness Elite Eight Results and Final 4 Voting - 1:58:20

Chris finally makes his choice and...it's the one the Simurgh, and thus none of us, were expecting. Also, Victoria's genocide plan is foiled and maybe that's a good thing?  We're discussing chapters 20.7 and 20.8! Round 4 of March's Madness is live. Check out the winners of round 3 and vote for the sweet sixteen matchups here: https://www.doofmedia.com/marchmadness Discussion Question What is it that makes us want to give jerk characters the benefit of the doubt? If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 20.7 - 7:28 20.8 - 58:51 Discussion Question - 2:03:00 March's Madness Sweet 16 Results and Elite 8 Voting - 2:21:12

Last continues with Victoria increasingly losing her body and mind! Don't worry though, cause Sveta's joined the losing it party! We're discussing 20.5 and 20.6! The results of the latest fan art contest are in! Check out the winners and all other entries here: https://www.doofmedia.com/2020/03/18/fan-art-contest-8-results/ Round 3 of March's Madness is live. Check out the winners of round 2 and vote for the sweet sixteen matchups here: https://www.doofmedia.com/marchmadness Discussion Question Talk about a time Wildbow has used ambiguity. What worked about it and how did that ambiguity help the moment accomplish its objectives? If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 20.5 - 7:53 20.6 - 1:08:43 Discussion Question - 1:49:19 March's Madness R2 Results and Sweet Sixteen Voting - 2:00:07

This week Arc 20: Last continues! Victoria is fine, y'all. There's nothing to worry about. We definitely don't compare her to Goddess, Heartbreaker, or The Simurgh in this week's episode. Not at all. It's fine. Cool. 10/10 We're discussing chapters 20.3 and 20.4! Round 2 of March's Madness is live. Check out the winners of round 1 and vote for round 2 here: https://www.doofmedia.com/marchmadness Discussion Question Favorite time Wildbow asked you to read between the words. If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 20.3 - 6:10 20.4 - 1:02:24 Discussion Question - 1:34:31 March's Madness R1 Results and R2 Voting - 1:52:47

This week we begin the final arc of Ward...probably. I mean it's named Last, right? That's probably not a trick. Right? Guys? We're discussing chapters 20.1 and 20.2! Entries to the 8th quarterly fan art contest are due March 4th! (that's like...today!):  https://www.doofmedia.com/2020/02/04/weve-got-ward-fan-art-contest-8-acceptance/ All Pact Up is this weekend! Check out the full schedule including an appearance by Wildbow himself here: https://www.doofmedia.com/2020/02/04/all-pact-up-details/ Round 1 of March's Madness is live. Vote for the winners here: https://www.doofmedia.com/marchmadness Discussion Question What character resolution are you most excited to see? What ending do you think would fit for them? If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 20.1 - 9:33 20.2 - 58:22 Discussion Question - 1:53:03 March's Madness R1 Voting - 2:08:36

This week, Scott realizes he actually loved Brian all along and didn't know it. Also, The Simurgh is bad! Who saw that coming? Not us! We wrap up Arc 19: Infrared with chapters 19.g and 19.z. It's time for the 8th Quarterly Fan Art Contest: https://www.doofmedia.com/2020/02/04/weve-got-ward-fan-art-contest-8-acceptance/ Discussion Question Who are your favorite parahuman siblings and why? If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 19.g - 3:26 19.z - 56:23 Discussion Question - 1:39:52

This week, Kenzie makes us sad and Amy makes us...not mad? Wait, that can't be right. We're discussing chapters 19.f and 19.10. It's time for the 8th Quarterly Fan Art Contest: https://www.doofmedia.com/2020/02/04/weve-got-ward-fan-art-contest-8-acceptance/ Discussion Question What’s the endgame if not Amy? If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 19.f - 3:53 19.10 - 53:29 Discussion Question - 1:43:19

This week on the show, we're really feeling the love as we discuss chapters 19.8 and 19.9! It's time for the 8th Quarterly Fan Art Contest: https://www.doofmedia.com/2020/02/04/weve-got-ward-fan-art-contest-8-acceptance/ Discussion Question What’s your favorite example of love, any kind of love, in Parahumans? If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 19.8 - 4:38 19.9 - 58:46 Discussion Question - 1:41:41

This week we deal with an unbelievably sad tragedy and also talk for far too long about birds. We're discussing 19.e and 19.7! It's time for the 8th Quarterly Fan Art Contest: https://www.doofmedia.com/2020/02/04/weve-got-ward-fan-art-contest-8-acceptance/ Discussion Question What is your favorite fate worse than death from a Wildbow story, and what does it mean? If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 19.e - 8:09 19.7 - 57:19 Discussion Question - 1:32:02

The journey into Infrared goes through some spikey forests and a moderately reformed bigot! We're discussing chapters 19.6 and 19.d. Discussion Question Select one Ward character and talk about how acceptance saved them, or conversely how lack of acceptance did not. If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 19.6 - 4:29 19.d - 55:44 Discussion Question - 1:36:40

Arc 19: Infrared continues with the conclusion of Gilpatrick's story and the rise of Rain the world-saving Badass. We're covering 19.c and 19.5! Discussion Question Favorite character who was introduced only to die five seconds later, and what was their storytelling purpose/function? If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 19.c - 6:13 19.5 - 1:05:49 Discussion Question - 1:48:31

We continue with Arc 19: Infrared as we finally get to know why Gilpatrick is so damn cool. We're discussing 19.4 and 19.b! Discussion Question Talk about one way that the concept of memory used in Ward? Check out our first quarterly Doof the Write Thing writing contest: https://www.doofmedia.com/2019/12/09/first-quarterly-doof-the-write-thing-contest/ If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 19.4 - 5:30 19.b - 1:05:25 Discussion Question - 1:40:28  

It's another supersized episode of We've Got WARD as we get into Arc 19 proper and cover 19.2, 19.a, and 19.3! Discussion Question Who is your favorite Case 53 (that isn't Sveta) Check out our first quarterly Doof the Write Thing writing contest: https://www.doofmedia.com/2019/12/09/first-quarterly-doof-the-write-thing-contest/ If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 19.2 - 4:06 19.a - 40:41 19.3 - 1:32:29  

Happy New Year! We're back to discuss a trio of chapters involving a trio of Titans. Chapters We conclude Arc 18: Radiation with 18.10 and 18.z and then begin Arc 19: Infrared with chapter 19.1!  No Discussion Question This Week Check out our first quarterly Doof the Write Thing writing contest: https://www.doofmedia.com/2019/12/09/first-quarterly-doof-the-write-thing-contest/ If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 18.10 - 5:09 18.z - 31:40 19.1 - 1:22:38 Discussion Question - 1:52:16

Arc 18 continues as the conflict shifts from giant god monsters to PUPPY THEFT! We're covering chapters 18.8 and 18.9.  Discussion Question What is Ward about? Check out our first quarterly Doof the Write Thing writing contest: https://www.doofmedia.com/2019/12/09/first-quarterly-doof-the-write-thing-contest/ If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 18.8 - 6:47 18.9 - 1:11:38 Discussion Question - 2:03:47

We continue our examination of Arc 18 with chapters 18.6 and 18.7. The Arc, it burns. The googles, they do nothing! Discussion Question Tell us about a time Wildbow used an unusual technique to let us know how a character was doing emotionally If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 18.6 - 5:26 18.7 - 1:05:41 Discussion Question - 2:10:28

Our coverage of Arc 18: Radiation continues with chapters 18.4 and 18.5! It's time for Smoke Lady and the Jump Bros (new band name) to do battle! Discussion Question Give an example of how Wildbow communicates escalating stakes through writing choices. If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 18.4 - 2:43 18.5 - 1:11:24 Discussion Question - 1:59:09

We properly begin our coverage of Arc 18: Radiation with chapters 18.2 and 18.3. It's a couple chapters of touching and inappropriate fireside chats! Discussion Question  Favorite Parahumans character who you would predict would be in very few people’s top 10? If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 18.2 - 3:19 18.3 - 1:07:17 Name Game - 1:38:30 Discussion Question - 1:44:16

We conclude Arc 17 with a clash of some titans in 17.z and then begin Arc 18: Radiation, which isn't ominous at all! Discussion Question What is your favorite jerkbag Parahumans character? If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 17.z - 2:50 18.1 - 1:10:22 Discussion Question - 1:43:41

The Major Malfunctions prove why they function so...majorly well as we discuss chapters 17.x and 17.y. Check out the results of our second annual costume contest: https://www.doofmedia.com/2019/11/12/fan-art-contest-2-results/ Discussion Question Have you ever changed the way you lived your life because of a story? In what ways? If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 17.x - 6:48 17.y - 46:15 Discussion Question - 1:41:21

In her most relatable move yet, Victoria tries to convince her dad to murder her sister. We're discussing chapters 17.9 and 17.10! Discussion Question Favorite example in fiction of characters who you desperately want to be friends. If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 17.9 – 5:52 17.10 – 1:12:21 Discussion Question – 2:00:19

Happy Halloween! This week we discuss chapters 17.7 and 17.8! After washing all that sex off, Victoria heads back to the Warden’s situation room where she proceeds to ignore all of the orders and advice she gets. Check out the rules for the 2nd annual costume contest: https://www.doofmedia.com/2019/10/08/weve-got-ward-halloween-costume-contest-2/ Discussion Question Favorite example in fiction of scene where characters watch things happen on screens or some other medium. If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 17.7 – 4:14 17.8 – 1:08:17 Discussion Question – 2:10:03

This week we cover chapters 17.5 and 17.6.  Victoria desperately reaches out for connections, but they're all just slightly out of reach. Except for the sex. She grasps that right by the dick. Check out the rules for the 2nd annual costume contest: https://www.doofmedia.com/2019/10/08/weve-got-ward-halloween-costume-contest-2/ Discussion Question Talk about your favorite example of a character in fiction “looking bad” within the story, despite you - and the character - knowing that their actions are justified. (Scott thinks this is just the definition of Dramatic Irony, but Matt seems to think differently) If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 17.5 – 4:43 17.6 – 55:42 Discussion Question – 1:44:43

As we head into chapters 17.3 and 17.4 the theme of the arc, and indeed the entire book comes into focus.  Check out the rules for the 2nd annual costume contest: https://www.doofmedia.com/2019/10/08/weve-got-ward-halloween-costume-contest-2/ Discussion Question Could “you” be reconstructed from all available data about you? If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 17.3 – 4:27 17.4 – 1:04:42 Discussion Question – 1:57:24

Let's wrap up this Amy interlude part 2 and then get the hell out of her head. This week we're finishing up Arc 16 with chapter 16.z and then beginning Sundown with 17.1 and 17.2! Check out the winners of the 7th Quarterly Fan Art contest: https://www.doofmedia.com/2019/10/08/fan-art-contest-7-results/ Check out the rules for the 2nd annual costume contest: https://www.doofmedia.com/2019/10/08/weve-got-ward-halloween-costume-contest-2/ Discussion Question Character reunions are a great opportunity to show how things have changed. Describe a favorite character reunion moment in Parahumans, and how it was used to communicate important character understanding. If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 16.z – 8:02 17.1 – 1:09:37 17.2 – 1:49:01

It's a party in shard space and all your worst memories are invited! This week we're discussing From Within chapters 16.11, 16.12 and the long-awaited Amy interlude 16.y (16.z will be covered on next week's episode) Due to covering three chapters both this week and next, there will be no discussion question this week. Just let us know what you thought about part 1 of the Amy interlude.  If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 16.11 – 4:34 16.12 – 44:06 16.y – 1:28:29

Scott is at Fantastic Fest this week, so we're taking a break from the chapters to answer all of your questions! We'll be back next week for the latest four chapters! Thanks for all of your questions! It’s time for our next Fan Art Contest! Check out the theme, the rules, and the prizes right here: https://www.doofmedia.com/2019/09/03/weve-got-ward-fan-art-contest-7-reflections/ If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep

From Within the Mall cluster's dream room...comes a big scary handyman called Mr. Hugs. This can't be good. We're talking about Chapters 16.9 and 16.10! It’s time for our next Fan Art Contest! Check out the theme, the rules, and the prizes right here: https://www.doofmedia.com/2019/09/03/weve-got-ward-fan-art-contest-7-reflections/ No discussion question this week. It's mailbag time. Submit questions via the Reddit thread or email us at gotwormpod@gmail.com! If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 16.9 – 5:09 16.10 – 46:10 Community Spotlight – 1:53:59

Horrors continue to come From Within as we explore chapters 16.7 and 16.8. This one is rough.  It’s time for our next Fan Art Contest! Check out the theme, the rules, and the prizes right here: https://www.doofmedia.com/2019/09/03/weve-got-ward-fan-art-contest-7-reflections/ Don’t forget to submit questions for the Mailbag! Email us at gotwormpod@gmail.com! DISCUSSION QUESTION Using dreams in storytelling can be hit or miss. Favorite use of dreams in Fiction and why it was effective? If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Stay updated with We’ve Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com We’ve Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro – 00:30 16.7 – 4:12 16.8 – 55:21 Community Spotlight – 1:57:11

From Within continues with 16.5 and 16.6! A few very intense conversation followed by some heartbreaking Heartbroken. Don't hurt the chicken.  It's time for our next Fan Art Contest! Check out the theme, the rules, and the prizes right here: https://www.doofmedia.com/2019/09/03/weve-got-ward-fan-art-contest-7-reflections/ Don't forget to submit questions for the Mailbag! Email us at gotwormpod@gmail.com! DISCUSSION QUESTION Let’s talk about Natalie’s new cape laws. Is this the best possible law enforcement paradigm? How would you design/improve it? If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon Stay updated with We've Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com See all of our podcasts, writing and more at www.doofmedia.com We've Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro - 00:30 16.5 - 6:27 16.6 - 41:38 Community Spotlight - 1:34:52

Welcome to the seventh episode of the podcast We've Got Weaverdice - Vegas! Internal team drama! The #BrainBros come into conflict with their greatest foe yet: themselves. And also a really messed up monster. That might be their greatest foe, actually. Join Brain Fog, Tex and Metric as they dive deep in over their heads in the city that never sleeps.

We continue to explore what comes From Within with our discussion of chapters 16.3 and 16.4. Victoria is bonding with her shard friend which is great and not at all terrifying.  DISCUSSION QUESTION Are Damsel and Swansong the same person? Why or why not? If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon Stay updated with We've Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com See all of our podcasts, writing and more at www.doofmedia.com We've Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro - 00:30 16.3 - 3:11 16.4 - 48:56 Community Spotlight - 1:29:35

It's new arc week here at We've Got Ward as we cover the first two chapters of Arc 16: From Within! Victoria and Kenzie be sad about Ashley! DISCUSSION QUESTION How do you relate to Victoria?  If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon Stay updated with We've Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com See all of our podcasts, writing and more at www.doofmedia.com We've Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro - 00:30 16.1 - 6:19 16.2 - 40:50 Community Spotlight - 1:41:40

This week arc 15 Dying concludes with the death of one of our favorite characters. Try not to cry. We did. We're covering chapters 15.y and 15.z!  DISCUSSION QUESTION What is your most impactful character death in written fiction and why? Make sure you spoil non-Worm/Ward deaths.  If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon Stay updated with We've Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com See all of our podcasts, writing and more at www.doofmedia.com We've Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro - 00:30 15.y - 8:52 15.z - 52:39 Community Spotlight - 2:04:44

This week we continue to wade through the Dying with chapters 15.8 and 15.x. Breakthrough chooses the hidden "Fuck you, you do it" option and we finally meet Jeff the Nice Number Boy.  DISCUSSION QUESTION When considering important, big questions, do you Sveta or do you Harbinger? If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon Stay updated with We've Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com See all of our podcasts, writing and more at www.doofmedia.com We've Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro - 00:30 15.8 - 6:41 15.x - 1:06:45 Community Spotlight - 2:00:12

Our coverage Dying continues with chapters 15.6 and 15.7, wherein Contessa returns to the story and brings all the trolleys with her.  DISCUSSION QUESTION Which option would YOU choose and why? If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon Stay updated with We've Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com See all of our podcasts, writing and more at www.doofmedia.com We've Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro - 00:30 15.6 - 7:17 15.7 - 1:10:56  Community Spotlight - 1:58:44

This week we continue Arc 15: Dying with two new chapters: 15.4 and 15.5. Amidst all the dying, Victoria is forced to make a horrible choice and Oops! Ashley did it again. DISCUSSION QUESTION Describe an example of a time when a Wildbow character undergoes change without the character themselves realizing it. If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon Stay updated with We've Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com See all of our podcasts, writing and more at www.doofmedia.com We've Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro - 00:30 15.4 - 3:45 15.5 - 1:11:55   Community Spotlight - 1:43:34

This week, we are back from vacation and ready to begin dying. We're also starting Ward Arc 15: Dying. This episode covers chapters 15.a-15.3.  DISCUSSION QUESTION What is your favorite DoubleBow? JayManiac's video response to our discussion question: https://youtu.be/uDtskkeLymM If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon Stay updated with We've Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com See all of our podcasts, writing and more at www.doofmedia.com We've Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro - 00:30 15.a - 2:51 15.1 - 1:09:36 15.2 - 1:35:51 15.3 - 1:56:38 Community Spotlight - 2:22:28

This week, Arc 14 wraps up with a little bit of empathy and hope. We're talking about chapters 14.12 and 14.z DISCUSSION QUESTION Talk about how Parahumans has changed your perspective on things. If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon Stay updated with We've Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com See all of our podcasts, writing and more at www.doofmedia.com We've Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro - 00:30 14.12 - 4:35 14.z - 49:17 Community Spotlight - 1:36:59

This week, Amy fucks up some more, Scott explains what a milkshake duck is and our heroes are suddenly super cool with giving knives to children. We're talking about 14.10 and 14.11! DISCUSSION QUESTION As discussed in this episode, Wildbow uses Dot as a perfect third party to convey some information about Amy that Victoria’s perspective alone could not convey. Select your favorite instance in Parahumans in which differing perspectives have revealed important character information. Discuss the ways in which Wildbow achieved his goal with these characters? If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon Stay updated with We've Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com See all of our podcasts, writing and more at www.doofmedia.com We've Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro - 00:30 14.10 - 4:59 14.11 - 57:58 Community Spotlight - 1:36:58

This week we've elected to temporarily rename the podcast to We Hate Amy. This week on We Hate Amy, we discuss chapters 14.8 and 14.9.  DISCUSSION QUESTION Discuss an interesting example of playing with the format or playing with the conventions of a medium, how it was executed and what the effect was, from any piece of media. For example, the five dots in 14.9, or the “space” in 12.x. If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon Stay updated with We've Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwormpod@gmail.com See all of our podcasts, writing and more at www.doofmedia.com We've Got Ward Cover Image Art created by Lonsheep Timestamps:  Intro - 00:30 14.8 - 3:46 14.9 - 1:02:36 Community Spotlight - 2:16:37