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Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we read through Red Country! And this week we will be covering Driftwood, and Reasons.Make sure you sign up to memeing every chapter : https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1kwbisk/memeing_every_chapter_of_red_country_signup_list/Meme of the week:https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1l8qbb5/memeing_every_chapter_red_country_the_easy_way/Music Credit: Maszy MusicLeave us a commentSupport the show
Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we read through Red Country! And this week we will be covering New Lives, and The Rugged Outdoorsman. Make sure you sign up to memeing every chapter : https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1kwbisk/memeing_every_chapter_of_red_country_signup_list/Meme of the week:https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1l4mxiv/this_is_it_the_great_leveller/Music Credit: Maszy MusicLeave us a commentSupport the show
In this special (and long-promised) episode of Fantasy for Our Time, I dive helmet-first into the final installment of Joe Abercrombie's First Law Trilogy—a.k.a. the Holy Scripture of Grimdark™ (depending who you ask). I wrestle with berserkers, battle ideologies, and gently poke the gnarled problem of evil with a theological stick.
Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we read through Red Country! And this week, we'll be covering The Stolen and Conscience & The Cock-Rot.Meme of the week:https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1kwc3bo/it_works/Music Credit: Maszy MusicLeave us a commentSupport the show
Live from the DHL Legal Innovation Summit in Columbus, David Cowen sits down with Christina Wojcik, Head of Innovation & Partnerships at Pearson Ferdinand, for a high-energy conversation on the future of legal services. Christina breaks down what it means to build a truly tech-first law firm, no associates, no legacy systems, just streamlined, partner-led innovation. From back-office automation to smarter pricing models, this episode explores how law firms can operate leaner, move faster, and deliver more value in a rapidly evolving market. Key Takeaways: Tech-first law firms are rethinking structure, no associates, just distributed, empowered partners Automating admin tasks frees up time, margin, and talent for high-value client work Clients want to partner on innovation, not just hear about it We're in the messy middle of transformation, and the opportunity is wide open
This week, Scott sat down with Lawfare's Ukraine Fellow Anastasiia Lapatina and Contributing Editors Eric Ciaramella and Alex Zerden to talk through the week's big national security and foreign policy news, including: “The Road to Damascus.” Over the past two weeks, the Trump administration has done an extraordinary about-face on U.S. policy towards Syria, installing almost universal exceptions to most existing sanctions programs and promising to end others. European and other allies seem poised to follow suit, all in an effort to forestall the feared collapse of the post-Assad transitional government being headed by Ahmed al-Sharaa, himself a former terrorist leader. But will it be enough to put post-Civil War Syria on the road to recovery? And will this new policy orientation prove sustainable?“No Fly Zone.” Ukraine struck a historic blow deep into Russian territory over the weekend with a daring series of coordinated drone attacks—dubbed “Operation Spider Web”—that may have wiped out as much as a third of Moscow's strategically important long range bombers. But will the attack help drive the costs of the conflict home to Russia, or trigger another round of escalation? And how will it be received by the Trump administration, several senior members of which are skeptical of U.S. support for Ukraine?“Double Taxation.” President Trump's aggressive use of tariffs suffered a pair of defeats in federal court last week, as two different courts chose to enjoin them, for two different sets of reasons. While both decisions have since been stayed, it's a discouraging sign for the viability of the legal authorities being relied on by the Trump administration. Yet President Trump has continued to threaten tariffs aggressively, including against Europe. How big a threat are these legal holdings to the Trump administration's policy agenda? And how will they impact its efforts to negotiate new bilateral trade deals, with allies and rivals alike?In Object Lessons, Eric polished off the last of The Rehearsal's Season 2 and was left in awe of the show's ability to actually become a show. Nastya returned from colder climates with a warm endorsement of all things Finland: its history, its icy stare at Russia, and its impressive ability to survive both. Speaking of war, Scott dove sword-first into fantasy, reminded of Joe Abercrombie's The First Law trilogy after the new release of “The Devils.” And Alex kept it historical with a recommendation of “The Watchdog: How the Truman Committee Battled Corruption and Helped Win World War Two,” by Steve Drummond.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Scott sat down with Lawfare's Ukraine Fellow Anastasiia Lapatina and Contributing Editors Eric Ciaramella and Alex Zerden to talk through the week's big national security and foreign policy news, including: “The Road to Damascus.” Over the past two weeks, the Trump administration has done an extraordinary about-face on U.S. policy towards Syria, installing almost universal exceptions to most existing sanctions programs and promising to end others. European and other allies seem poised to follow suit, all in an effort to forestall the feared collapse of the post-Assad transitional government being headed by Ahmed al-Sharaa, himself a former terrorist leader. But will it be enough to put post-Civil War Syria on the road to recovery? And will this new policy orientation prove sustainable?“No Fly Zone.” Ukraine struck a historic blow deep into Russian territory over the weekend with a daring series of coordinated drone attacks—dubbed “Operation Spider Web”—that may have wiped out as much as a third of Moscow's strategically important long range bombers. But will the attack help drive the costs of the conflict home to Russia, or trigger another round of escalation? And how will it be received by the Trump administration, several senior members of which are skeptical of U.S. support for Ukraine?“Double Taxation.” President Trump's aggressive use of tariffs suffered a pair of defeats in federal court last week, as two different courts chose to enjoin them, for two different sets of reasons. While both decisions have since been stayed, it's a discouraging sign for the viability of the legal authorities being relied on by the Trump administration. Yet President Trump has continued to threaten tariffs aggressively, including against Europe. How big a threat are these legal holdings to the Trump administration's policy agenda? And how will they impact its efforts to negotiate new bilateral trade deals, with allies and rivals alike?In Object Lessons, Eric polished off the last of The Rehearsal's Season 2 and was left in awe of the show's ability to actually become a show. Nastya returned from colder climates with a warm endorsement of all things Finland: its history, its icy stare at Russia, and its impressive ability to survive both. Speaking of war, Scott dove sword-first into fantasy, reminded of Joe Abercrombie's The First Law trilogy after the new release of “The Devils.” And Alex kept it historical with a recommendation of “The Watchdog: How the Truman Committee Battled Corruption and Helped Win World War Two,” by Steve Drummond.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text MessageEver notice how starting is always the hardest part of any task? There's deep scientific wisdom behind this struggle, and it traces back to one of history's greatest minds. Newton's First Law of Physics doesn't just explain how objects move through space—it perfectly captures the psychology of human action and inaction.This Mojo Minute explores how tiny actions generate powerful momentum at surprisingly low cost. Drawing wisdom from Greg Krech's "The Art of Taking Action" and Japanese psychology, we discover that flourishing lives aren't built through occasional heroic efforts but through consistent small steps that generate unstoppable momentum. The question isn't "Have you gone very far?" but rather "Do you now have momentum?" Once that momentum exists, continued progress becomes your natural state. Visit teammojoacademy.com for additional resources and join us in putting theory into action, one small step at a time.Key Points from the Episode:• Small actions create valuable momentum at a low effort cost• Examples include one push-up, one dish washed, or one paragraph written• Greg Krech's book "The Art of Taking Action" draws from Japanese psychology• Initial actions haven't taken you far, but they've created crucial momentum• Building a flourishing life happens one small step at a time• When stuck, try this simple prayer: "Lord, you know all things. You know that I love you. Teach me and lead me today on what you want from me today"Before ending this episode, resolve to do one thing you know you need to do to pursue your dreams. Keep fighting the good fight. Other resources: Want to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly, thank you so much!
Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this episode, we continue our coverage of Red Country! And this week, we'll be covering The Best Man & All Got A Past. Jeffrey Is on point this week with his rendition of these chapters, you really don't want to miss this one!Meme of the week:https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1kqfo1j/the_cripple_he_moved_or_something/Music Credit: Maszy MusicLeave us a commentSupport the show
Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this episode, we continue our coverage of Red Country! And this week, we'll be covering The Easy Way and Just Men. Remember our loyal friends, we will seize the future together!Meme of the week:https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1kp2254/theyre_good_friends/Music Credit: Maszy MusicLeave us a commentSupport the show
Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this episode, we begin our coverage of Red Country! And this week, we'll be covering Some Kind of Coward. Meme of the week:https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1ki0be1/hope_his_legs_ok/Music Credit: Maszy MusicLeave us a commentSupport the show
Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including stories about A Million Lives Book Festival, Findaway's INaudio, and Agatha Christie. Then, stick around for a chat with Joe Abercrombie!Joe Abercrombie was born in Lancaster, England, on the last day of 1974. He was educated at the stiflingly all-boy Lancaster Royal Grammar School, where he spent much of his time playing video games, rolling dice, and drawing maps of places that don't exist. He went on to Manchester University to study Psychology. The dice and the maps stopped, but the video games continued. Having long dreamed of single-handedly redefining the fantasy genre, he started to write an epic trilogy based around the misadventures of thinking man's barbarian Logen Ninefingers. The result was pompous toss, and swiftly abandoned.Joe then moved to London, lived in a slum with two men on the borders of madness, and found work making tea for minimum wage at a TV Post-Production company. Two years later he left to become a freelance film editor, and has worked since on a range of documentaries, awards shows, music videos, and concerts for artists ranging from Barry White to Coldplay.This job gave him lots of time off, and realising that he needed something more useful to do than playing video games, in 2001 he sat down once again to write an epic fantasy trilogy based around the misadventures of thinking man's barbarian Logen Ninefingers. This time, having learned not to take himself too seriously in the six years since the first effort, the results were a great deal more interesting.With heroic help and support from his family the first volume, The Blade Itself, was completed in 2004. Following a heart-breaking trail of rejection at the hands of several of Britain's foremost literary agencies, The First Law trilogy was snatched up by Gillian Redfearn of Gollancz in 2005 in a seven-figure deal (if you count the pence columns). A year later The Blade Itself was unleashed on an unsuspecting public. It now has publishers in thirty countries. The sequels, Before They are Hanged and Last Argument of Kings were published in 2007 and 2008, when Joe was a finalist for the John W. Campbell award for best new writer. Best Served Cold, a standalone book set in the same world, was published in June 2009, and a second standalone, The Heroes, came in January 2011 and made no. 3 on the Sunday Times Hardcover Bestseller List. A third standalone, Red Country, was both a Sunday Times and New York Times Hardcover Bestseller in October 2012.The first part of his viking-inspired Shattered Sea series for young and old adults, Half a King, came out in July 2014, when it won the Locus award for best young adult novel. The other two books, Half the World, and Half a War, followed in January and July 2015.His collection of short fiction, Sharp Ends was published in 2016. A new trilogy set in the world of the First Law, The Age of Madness, began in September 2019 with A Little Hatred. The Trouble with Peace followed in September 2020, and the final part, The Wisdom of Crowds in September 2021. The first book in a new series, The Devils, will publish in May 2025.Joe now lives in Bath with his wife, Lou, his daughters Grace and Eve, and his son Teddy. He spends most of his time writing edgy yet humorous fantasy novels…
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson, M.J. Kuhn and Greta Kelly as they delve into a writing masterclass on How to Write Unlikable Characters with bestselling author Joe Abercrombie. During the episode, Joe unpacks the core traits of unlikable characters, including what makes an unlikable character likable, why readers are fascinated by awful people, the process of creating an unlikable character, the importance of character voice, conveying character details through dialogue, morally gray character arcs, active vs. passive characters, revealing character vulnerabilities and flaws, reader investment, morally gray worlds, external conflict and more.NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Joe. Click here to check out part one.OUR SPONSOR:Transference by Ian Patterson is a sci-fi dystopia that dissects the medical industry and economic inequality in a city where diseases can be transferred.Transference is available now in eBook and paperback. Purchase it here.SHOUTOUT TO THE 'SFF ADDICT' PATRONS:Thank you Ian Patterson, David Hopkins, Luke F. Shepherd, Christopher R. DuBois, Tai, Luke A. Winch and GavinGuile for supporting us on Patreon at $10+.SUPPORT THE SHOW:- Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more)- Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friendsEMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:sffaddictspod@gmail.comABOUT OUR GUEST:Joe Abercrombie is the bestselling author of The First Law trilogy, The Age of Madness trilogy and more. His latest release is The Devils, which you can purchase here.Find Joe on Bluesky, Amazon and his personal website.ABOUT OUR HOSTS:Adrian M. Gibson is the author of Mushroom Blues, which you can purchase here.Find Adrian on Instagram and his personal website.Greta Kelly is the author of The Queen of Days, The Frozen Crown and The Seventh Queen.Find Greta on Instagram and her personal website.M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves and Thick as Thieves.Find M.J. on Instagram and her personal website.FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:LinktreeMUSIC:Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFXOutro: “Galactic Synthwave” by DivionAD ATTRIBUTION:- Music: "Corporate Advertising Music" by SigmaMusicArt / "Synthetic Deception" by GioeleFazzeri- Video: Svavar Halldorsson / Gorodenkoff /artlab /Jacob Wackerhausen / FHP Animation Studio / SweetBunFactory / shivkantsharma07 / iLexx / circotasu / Astragal / Alasabyss
Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this episode, we conclude our coverage of The Heroes with a full review of all of the POV characters. We're all a little sick and tired after spending a week at the Adeptus Historical's hometown, so forgive the rough voices! Meme of the week:https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1ketqfn/have_none_of_you_no_vision/Music Credit: Maszy MusicLeave us a commentSupport the show
You're used to saying "stories are soul food" -- this episode discusses why Nate thought kids in our time especially need to read stories about corrupt institutions failing them, and how to reconsecrate an institution in its own rubble. This takes courage, strength, and determination. It takes having stomach for the fight. It takes a leader who refuses to sabotage himself by turning around. It takes becoming immune to the stress of conflict... but also being willing to let love cover it when it doesn't matter. And, it also takes a thorough knowledge Nate's First Law of Meetings (listen to find out this key piece of advice). Because the truth is that any institution that loses sight of the mission is decaying in front of you... and if you notice the Snickers wrapper on the floor in the classroom, you need to pick it up. All of these themes are things you may have noticed in the Ashtown Burials series. You'll also get a few bonus SASF musings on whether Trump can continue his strategy of nonstop wins or whether he'll run out of steam; SASF for Canada and Canadians; and much more.
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson, M.J. Kuhn and Greta Kelly as they chat with bestselling author Joe Abercrombie about his new novel The Devils, first attempts at writing, working in film, TV and music video editing, the world of The First Law and gradual success, his opinions on grimdark, writing (absurdist) alternate history Europe, going down historical research rabbit holes, creating an eclectic ensemble cast, writing multiple POVs, giving characters distinct voices and much more.NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Joe. Stayed tuned next week for his writing masterclass on How to Write Unlikable Characters.OUR SPONSOR:Transference by Ian Patterson is a sci-fi dystopia that dissects the medical industry, economic inequality, and what it means to be human in a city where diseases can be transferred.Transference is available now in eBook and paperback. Purchase it here.SHOUTOUT TO THE 'SFF ADDICT' PATRONS:Thank you Ian Patterson, David Hopkins, Luke F. Shepherd, Christopher R. DuBois, Tai, Luke A. Winch and GavinGuile for supporting us on Patreon at $10+.SUPPORT THE SHOW:- Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more)- Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friendsEMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:sffaddictspod@gmail.comABOUT OUR GUEST:Joe Abercrombie is the bestselling author of The First Law trilogy, The Age of Madness trilogy and more. His latest release is The Devils, which you can purchase here.Find Joe on Twitter, Bluesky, Amazon and his personal website.ABOUT OUR HOSTS:Adrian M. Gibson is the author of Mushroom Blues, which you can purchase here.Find Adrian on Twitter, Instagram and his personal website.Greta Kelly is the author of The Queen of Days, The Frozen Crown and The Seventh Queen.Find Greta on Twitter, Instagram and her personal website.M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves and Thick as Thieves.Find M.J. on Twitter, Instagram and her personal website.FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:LinktreeMUSIC:Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFXOutro: “Galactic Synthwave” by DivionAD ATTRIBUTION:- Music: "Corporate Advertising Music" by SigmaMusicArt / "Synthetic Deception" by GioeleFazzeri- Video: Svavar Halldorsson / Gorodenkoff /artlab /Jacob Wackerhausen / FHP Animation Studio / SweetBunFactory / shivkantsharma07 / iLexx / circotasu / Astragal / Alasabyss
Prenatal Conversations... Moksha and Olam Ha-Ba... Albert Einstein and the First Law of Thermodynamics... Monarch Butterflies... The Apostle Paul as the Primary Source of the Belief in Resurrection... Listen to this Easter episode to discover what all of these have in common.
Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join George, Harrison, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this special Episode we will be featuring our friend, TacoTuesdays! We hope you all enjoy our more free form episode and lack of direction this episode haha, you gotta turn loose sometimes! Enjoy the chaos!Meme of the week:https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1k1ckjh/luck_some_men_have_it_some_dont/Leave us a commentSupport the show
Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join George, Harrison, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this special Episode we will be featuring our friend, supporting and head of the House of the Meme Maker page on reddit SerSpaceman! We hope you all enjoy our more free form episode and lack of direction this episode haha, you gotta turn loose sometimes! Enjoy the chaos!Meme of the week:https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1jvxi9f/caution_first_always/Music Credit: Maszy MusicLeave us a commentSupport the show
Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we review The Heroes, and this week, we cover: Just Deserts, Black Calder & Retired.Meme of the week:https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1jhovza/bayaz_wont_be_happy/Music Credit: Maszy MusicLeave us a commentSupport the show
Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we review The Heroes, and this week, we cover: New Hands, Old Hands & Everyone Serves. Meme of the week:https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1jhovza/bayaz_wont_be_happy/Music Credit: Maszy MusicLeave us a commentSupport the show
Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we review The Heroes, and this week, we cover End Of The Road, and By The Sword!Meme of the week:https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1jcvq5r/the_rogont_paradox/Music Credit: Maszy MusicLeave us a commentSupport the show
Chapter 3: Men and HorsesIn Greenly Foggart's swampy heart, a new shadow loomed—Cailean Rhys, an each-uisge whose beauty masked a predator's chill. Margo, ever wary of blue bloods, saw his arrival as a taunt, his imperious gaze stirring nightmares of judgment and vulnerability. As rent loomed and Mrs. P's bakery buzzed, this water spirit's presence promised trouble—or worse.What will life be like after the apocalypse? Nothing. Like. This. In this story, the world shattered on January 1, 2000—Apocalypse Day—when the veil between realities was torn apart, unleashing magic and chaos across Earth. Cities crumbled, governments disappeared, and a dark fantasies appeared where cities once lit up the sky. Supernatural beings—the blue bloods, now rule and humans are their slaves, or worse, their prey.Meet The Main Character - this is a first person point of view story. Margo Sanchu: A 26-year-old human with sun-darkened olive skin and thick black hair. Pretty face, big light- gray eyes. Curvy shape. Cuban descent. An escaped “professional virgin,” she bears the scars of her sacrifices, the missing tips of both pinky fingers are the most glaring scars.She's bound with a geis – a spell that keeps her locked in her virginal state and deters any male who is sexually interested in her- no man can touch her without itching, sneezing, or worse.The only way to end the risk of being forced to serve as a virgin sacrifice is to break the spell and stop being a virgin.* Upcoming vote: Should Margo be two years older or a year younger?* Upcoming vote: I'm not in love with her name. Change Margo's Name?* Upcoming vote: What should Margo's name be if we change it. Andres Sanchu: Margo's father, a sorcerer frozen at age fifty. Obsessed with power, he'd carved her into his tool, using manipulation and lies. She knows that he, and any sorcerer would do anything to get their hands on her and force her back into her role as sacrifice.Unnamed Mother: A crackhead and latent witch Margo's mother disappeared before Apocalypse day.Upcoming Vote: Margo's mother needs a name. Do you have an enemy we can name her after? I started writing this world five years ago on wattpad. It's a mess, but it's still there. I refined and contiuned the world in the book Claiming Starlight, a very spicy fantasy paranormal mash-up, and I'm continuing it—with your help—in Blue Blood. Sorcerer (n.)A human practitioner of powerful magic, often aligned with secretive factions like the Sorcerers League, who emerged or gained prominence after Apocalypse Day, January 1, 2000, when magic flooded Earth. Skilled in rituals and spellcasting, sorcerers wielded blood magic—using innocents or "professional virgins" like Margo for potent sacrifices—despite the First Law's prohibition, enforced by the Reaper. Marked by ambition and manipulation, they sought to control magical beings and artifacts, exploiting ley lines and the post-apocalyptic chaos. Margo viewed them as cruel and obsessive, exemplified by her father, Andres Sanchu, whose abuses left her scarred and convinced they warped humanity into tools for power, their cunning masked by a veneer of purpose.Read more from this story on REAMFind my socials and hype me up with a follow: https://hype.co/@isoellenThanks for listening and following along! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit isoellen.substack.com
Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we review The Heroes, and this week, we cover End Of The Road, and By The Sword!Meme of the week:https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1j9zult/im_sure_ladisla_also_wears_makeup/Music Credit: Maszy MusicLeave us a commentSupport the show
Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we review The Heroes, and this week, we cover The Moment of Truth, Spoils, Desperate Measures and Stuff Happens.Meme of the week:https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1j4vbyj/to_be_of_bligh/Music Credit: Maszy MusicLeave us a commentSupport the show
I was in the mood to read from a new story. Don't hate me because I haven't finished the other ones yet. I can't help myself. Blue Blood - Set in The Apocalypse Keys World (Claiming Starlight) IntroductionThe world broke on January 1, 2000—Apocalypse Day, they call it, when the veil between realities shredded and time itself fractured. No one knows why, though I know some people blame secret societies, sorcerers meddling with powers they couldn't leash. What I know is this: the Earth I was born into isn't the one my parents knew. Cities crumbled, governments dissolved, and magic flooded in, dragging blue bloods—vampir, shifters, fae, and worse—out of myth and from between veils into the ruins.Humans like me, a red blood, became prey, pawns, or prizes, depending on who caught us first.If you've been here before, you know Old City—what used to be Chicago—where the book Claiming Starlight began. There, Sophie hunted for her lost brother in a sprawl split between Hyde's vampir lords and South Bloc's shifter packs, dodging the fog-choked Barrens and their hungry ghosts. She found more than she bargained for in Micah, a wolf who claimed her under the stars on a wild hunt. That's their tale—gritty, raw, and tangled in a world where trust is a blade that cuts both ways.This is mine. I'm Margo, and my story, Blue Blood, drags you south, past Old City's chaos, into the saltwater flats and humid swamps of Greenly Foggart. Here, stilts prop up shacks against the tide, and the air's thick with heat and rot.It's a crossroads for trolls, naiads, shifters—creatures of lore and time who'd sooner trade your soul than shake your hand. I ran here to escape a sorcerer father who brain washed me into his cult of blood magic into thinking cutting off parts of my body would save us from the monsters.Turns out, he was the biggest monster of them all. I found safety in a red house but nothing's free in a world like this.For those new to this mess, welcome to a world where magic's real and ruthless, where the Reaper stalks violators of the First Law—killing innocents is forbidden, but everyone bends it—and where humans like me cling to scraps of survival.This is Blue Blood—a tale of scars, swamps, and a love I don't trust, in a world that's forgotten what trust even means. Step in, if you dare.This is a choose your own smut novel, where readers vote on some of the chapters. Be kind.Read the first 3 chapters here: Blue BloodLet me know in the comments if you want me to read more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit isoellen.substack.com
Today, we embark on a perilous journey into the world of Grimdark fantasy, where heroes are fools, victories are tragic, and morality is as murky as a tavern's back alley. After years of avoiding the genre, I finally took the plunge and read Joe Abercrombie's Before They Are Hanged—the second book in The First Law trilogy. And what did I discover? A failed quest that somehow became one of the most unexpectedly profound fantasy narratives I've encountered. Why do we need failed quest narratives? How do they console us in a world obsessed with relentless achievement? And what does this mean for epic fantasy, The Hero's Journey, and even my own book, The Song of the Sirin? Let's discuss. ⏰ Timestamps: 0:00 – Welcome to the Studio: My Grimdark Adventure Continues 2:15 – Why I Avoided Grimdark for So Long 4:38 – Before They Are Hanged and the Quest That (Gloriously) Failed 8:22 – Giselle Dan Luthor: A Fool's Journey to Something Like Wisdom 12:47 – The Unexpected Consolation of Grimdark 17:02 – Lord of the Rings as a Failed Quest (And Why That's Brilliant) 20:10 – My Own Novel's Failed Quest and Why It Matters 22:01 – Final Thoughts & What's Next in the Grimdark Discussion
Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we review The Heroes, and this week, we cover Blood, Pointed Metal, & Peace In Our Time.Meme of the week:https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1izrrgq/you_get_used_to_it/Music Credit: Maszy MusicLeave us a commentSupport the show
Daniel McShea is Professor of Biology, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Duke University. He is a scientist, philosopher and author. His work focuses on 2 main areas: 1) Evolution of Complexity: In a 2010 book with Robert Brandon, Biology's First Law, he argues that the complexity of organisms will tend to increase spontaneously in the absence of natural selection and other forces. In evolution, complexity is easy (and simplicity is hard.) A second book, The Missing Two Thirds of Evolutionary Theory (Brandon and McShea 2020), further develops the theory, offering a quantitative formulation.2) Teleology (purpose, goal directedness): A common physical structure underlies all goal-directed systems, from acorns turning into oak trees to homing torpedoes to human passions and purposes. All of these are hierarchically structured, consisting a small thing nested within a large thing, more precisely, a goal-directed entity moving within a larger directing field.TIMESTAMPS:(0:00) - Introduction (1:00) - What is Field Theory?(6:44) - Goal-Directedness(10:13) - Support for Field Theory(15:15) - Persistence & Plasticity(22:20) - Purposiveness & Teleology(31:10) - Free Will & Consciousness(41:15) - Internal Conflicts(44:30) - Future of Field Theory(53:40) - Intentionality(55:45) - External Influences vs Internal Fields(1:01:20) - Purpose in the Universe/Meaning of Life(1:05:20) - Final Thoughts(1:06:20) - ConclusionEPISODE LINKS:- Dan's Website: https://scholars.duke.edu/person/dmcshea- Dan's Work: http://www.biology.duke.edu/mcshealab/- Dan's Publications: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=IB5lqFwAAAAJ&hl=en- Dan's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Daniel-W-McShea/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ADaniel%2BW.%2BMcShea- Elusive But Everywhere: https://aeon.co/essays/a-new-field-theory-reveals-the-hidden-forces-that-guide-us- Levin, Solms, Babcock, McShea: https://youtu.be/VUszs0nALxM?feature=shared- Levin, Babcock, McShea: https://youtu.be/7ZahEQGwc1g?feature=sharedCONNECT:- Website: https://tevinnaidu.com - Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/mindbodysolution- YouTube: https://youtube.com/mindbodysolution- Twitter: https://twitter.com/drtevinnaidu- Facebook: https://facebook.com/drtevinnaidu - Instagram: https://instagram.com/drtevinnaidu- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/drtevinnaidu=============================Disclaimer: The information provided on this channel is for educational purposes only. The content is shared in the spirit of open discourse and does not constitute, nor does it substitute, professional or medical advice. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of listening/watching any of our contents. You acknowledge that you use the information provided at your own risk. Listeners/viewers are advised to conduct their own research and consult with their own experts in the respective fields.
Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we review The Heroes, and this week, we cover Onwards & Upwards, More Tricks, and The Tyranny of Distance.Meme of the week:https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1imy5ud/live_is_a_misery_we_endure_between_dissapointments/Music Credit: Maszy MusicLeave us a commentSupport the show
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Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we review The Heroes and this week, we cover Still Yesterday, For What We Are About To Recieve & The Riddle Of The Ground Meme of the week:https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1ijyjzu/ive_had_a_change_of_heart/Music Credit: Maszy MusicLeave us a commentSupport the show
Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we review The Heroes and this week, we cover Shadows, Under The Wing, and Names. Meme of the week:https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1id041c/can_i_skip_all_the_books_and_go_straight_to_the/Music Credit: Maszy MusicLeave us a commentSupport the show
Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we review The Heroes and this week, we cover The King's Last Hero, My Land, and The Standard Issue. Meme of the week:https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1i8tylx/archival_footage_showing_leo_dan_brock_moments/Music Credit: Maszy MusicLeave us a commentSupport the show
Hello everyone!!Kicking off 2025 with the Left Page we bring a very special series of books, the First Law trilogy, by Joe Abercrombie!A series dear to Leon and, now to the pod itself. We dive into how these books actually achieve goals of engaging the psychological, the social and the political, while also making compelling literature, imagine that!As such, we explore the building of this world, and how it depicts History, war, power, and even its own sense of mythology. A very strong recommendation from us, and a wonderful time for sure.Enjoy!If you can and are interested in early episodes and the Here Be Extras, check our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/leftpage Also! If you're not there already, feel free to join our Discord, as we have been more talkative than usual, and plan to do so more and more!https://discord.gg/J2wgG3yrPNIntro Music: Ultralounge, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Outro Music: Leve Palestina, Spartacus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Each week, the leading journalists in legal tech choose their top stories of the week to discuss with our other panelists. This week's topics: 00:00 Panelist Introductions A sudden surge in tech focused on contract playbooks (Selected by Bob Ambrogi) Legal tech for Plaintiffs' contingency fee lawyers draws investment dollars (Selected by Stephen Embry) Case Western Reserve School of Law becomes first law school in the U.S. to require legal AI education certification for all first-year law students (Selected by Victor Li) Bloomberg Law's new AI tools (Selected by Greg Lambert)
Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we review The Heroes and this week, we cover Good Deeds, One Day More, and Bones. Meme of the week:https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1i0bk23/i_wonder_who_bayaz_favourite_character_is/Music Credit: Maszy MusicLeave us a commentSupport the show
AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports President Trump sees FEMA as an obstacle.
Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we review The Heroes and this week we cover The Bridge, Strange Bedfellows, and Hearts And Minds.Meme of the week:https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1hyfte4/derp/Music Credit: Maszy MusicLeave us a commentSupport the show
The Drunk Guys have beer itself this week while the read The Blade Itself, the first book of the First Law Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie. Their first beer is Love Letters from Hell by Abomination Brewing. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday for Miss Lonelyhearts by Nathanael West The Drunk
Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we review The Heroes and this week we cover Closing Arguments, Straight Edge, and Escape!Meme of the week:https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1hlpybv/memeing_every_chapter_the_heroes_chapter_29/Music Credit: Maszy MusicLeave us a commentSupport the show
Join Jim as he dives into the gritty and brutal world of Joe Abercrombie's The Wisdom of Crowds, the third book in the Age of Madness series. In this epic review, Jim will delve into the complex characters, morally ambiguous themes, and pulse-pounding action that has come to define Abercrombie's work. Whether you're a seasoned fan of the series or just discovering the world of the First Law, this review is a must-listen for anyone looking for an in-depth analysis of The Wisdom of Crowds. So sit back, relax, and let Jim guide you through the twists and turns of this epic grimdark fantasy novel. #FantasyForTheAges #readingrecommendations #fantasy #FirstLaw #grimdark #Abercrombie #TBR #ToBeRead #SFF #BookReview #booktube #booktuber Want to purchase books mentioned in this episode? First Law Trilogy: https://t.ly/cPurj A Little Hatred: https://t.ly/ZOKY7 The Trouble with Peace: https://t.ly/V00Cq The Wisdom of Crowds: https://t.ly/VdD1w Ways to connect with us: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheages Jim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 ———————————————————————————— Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements: https://elements.envato.com/
Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we review The Heroes and this week we cover Reasoned Debate & Chains of Command! Meme of the week:https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1hnlijj/beck_and_the_lads_proving_their_worth_at_osrung/Music Credit: Maszy MusicLeave us a commentSupport the show
In this insightful episode, we sit down with David O'Malley, Principal at Stay Lean, Go Fast and former SVP of Product Strategy & Innovation at VNS Health, to unpack the essentials of leading change in large organizations. Drawing a brilliant parallel to Newton's First Law of Motion, David reveals how overcoming inertia in organizational transformation begins with one crucial role: the Catalyst. He emphasizes that to get the rock rolling, leaders must build trust, identify a burning platform, rally a coalition of the willing, and avoid wasting energy on resisters. David also delves into the importance of culture as the bedrock of sustainable change and highlights the skills needed to excel as a Catalyst at the executive level, including networking and storytelling. Whether you're navigating the complexities of corporate strategy or looking to lead transformative initiatives, this episode is packed with actionable wisdom for driving impactful and enduring change. Show notes: https://youtu.be/BiN_OoAyt_w?si=l0Pe5Ay-LBfxFI97 Original music by Lynz Floren.
Join me as I dive into the concluding trilogy of Joe Abercrombie's First Law world, starting with the highly acclaimed "A Little Hatred"! If you're a fan of grimdark fantasy, morally complex characters, and epic betrayals, then this is a must-read. In this episode, I'll be sharing my thoughts on the first book, discussing the intricate plot, the complex characters, and the brutal situations that will leave you on the edge of your seat. If you're new to the series or just looking for a refresher, this video is perfect for you. So, grab a cup of coffee (or something stronger), get comfortable, and let's dive into the world of the First Law trilogy! #FantasyForTheAges #BookRecommendations #BookReview #FirstLaw #Grimdark #Fantasy #SFF #booktube #booktuber Want to purchase books mentioned in this episode? Best Served Cold: https://t.ly/_k4x2 First Law Trilogy: https://t.ly/cPurj A Little Hatred: https://t.ly/ZOKY7 The Heroes: https://t.ly/yJe-n Red Country: https://t.ly/YJkvN Ways to connect with us: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheages Jim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim's Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n ———————————————————————————— Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements: https://elements.envato.com/
Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we review The Heroes and this week we cover Opening Remarks & The Infernal Contraptions! Meme of the week:https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1hann1v/memeing_every_chapter_the_heroes_chapter_23_fair/Music Credit: Maszy MusicLeave us a commentSupport the show
Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we review The Heroes and this week we cover Rest & Recreation, and Dawn. Meme of the week:https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1h5e6zu/memeing_every_chapter_the_heroes_chapter_20_paths/Music Credit: Maszy MusicLeave us a commentSupport the show
Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we review The Heroes and this week we cover Fair Treatment, and Tactics. Meme of the week:https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1h2hr8t/logen_ninefingers_meets_the_shareholders_of_north/Music Credit: Maszy MusicLeave us a commentSupport the show
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