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Subscribe to our Patreon for instant access to the rest of Red Rising episodes → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod Melissa and Ellie kick off Golden Son, and things get messy fast. Darrow's final Academy test turns into a full-blown space trap, "Big Bologna" makes his appearance, and by chapter three our boy is bankrupt, homeless, and down a reputation. Enter Pliny, the smuggest, silkiest villain this series has given us yet, plus a very unwelcome reunion with the Jackal. We cover chapters 1–7, debate whether Darrow should still be pining for Mustang, and ask the important questions — like how many cousins it takes to pee on one guy. Spoiler-free through chapter 7, tissues optional. Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS ENQUIRES: lamebcpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Send us Fan MailThis deep dive coverage of Light Bringer was the most difficult in this bonus series to film. Pierce Brown… you have unapologetically broken us with this book and we do not know if we can forgive you. Ashley took a whole star away from her spoiler free rating for the pain and suffering. Did Liz feel the same way? Do you? In today's final episode (for now!) in our Red Rising bonus series we will not only be discussing in great detail every aspect of how Light Bringer made us feel, we'll also be revealing our favorite book in the series so far, and how we rank them from “worst” to best.” That way when the series is completed we can jump back in, read the new book (or books), reflect, and do our final rating and ranking. If we've learned anything in these past few months it's that anything can change at any moment. And even when you think you're ready for the pain, you're not. We kicked off Sci-Fi Summer with a full-length episode introducing the genre and setting the scene for a closer analysis of science fiction. Next, we covered the original trilogy in detail, books one and two of the second trilogy and have officially rated every book a resounding five stars. Last week's episode had us truly wondering what Brown was going to pull off next, and he did not disappoint. Can we talk about Hangar 17B?
Subscribe to our Patreon for instant access to the rest of Red Rising episodes → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod It's here — our last episode of Red Rising, and it's a big one. Darrow closes out the Institute by taking down the Jackal (yes, that reveal), losing Pax in the process, and discovering that Mustang's connection to the Jackal is closer than anyone guessed (except for Melissa — she guessed it). We break down every twist chapter by chapter, react in real time to the ending we did not see coming, and cap it off with our thoughts on where Darrow goes from here. Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS ENQUIRES: lamebcpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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We are diving deep into Pierce Brown's world of the Red Rising saga. Join us for Chapters 34-38 of book 1. Darrow and Mustang save each other in the wild. A new army forms with a new way to play this game. Can Darrow answer the Tactus test better than he answered the Titus one? And finally, the proctors get what's coming to the them. Hail Reaper!Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:29 - Chapter 34 The North Woods21:44 - Chapter 35 The Oath Breakers32:37 - Chapter 36 A Second Test45:33 - Chapter 37 South54:56 - Chapter 38 The Fall of Apollo1:08:30 - The Honors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahoy, howlers! We're back in the Institute and things are about to get bloody. This week we cover chapters 29 through 35 of Red Rising — Titus's execution, the Howlers officially forming, the siege on House Minerva, and the gut-punch reveal that finally catches up to Darrow when Cassius learns the truth about his brother. We scream, we theorize, we debate whether Fitchner is secretly Mad-Eye Mooney, and we watch Darrow build an army out of the one group nobody else wanted. Heads up — this episode was originally recorded for our Patreon, so the format's a little different than usual, but don't worry, it's still 100% spoiler-free for where we are in the book. Want episodes the second they're recorded instead of waiting for the public rerelease? Join us on Patreon, where this whole read-through is archived and ready to binge. Merch (stickers, totes, and more) is on our website — Patreon members get 15% off. Subscribe to our Patreon for instant access to the rest of Red Rising episodes → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS ENQUIRES: lamebcpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We are diving deep into Pierce Brown's world of the Red Rising saga. Join us for Chapters 27-33 of book 1. Titus needs to be put down but who is going to do it. And people from Pluto are here calling for Darrows head. Better find out what's in that Holocube! Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:31 - Chapter 27 The House of Rage 15:50 - Chapter 28 My Brother 23:07 - Chapter 29 Unity 35:08 - Chapter 30 House Diana 45:45 - Chapter 31 The Fall of House Mustang 55:30 - Chapter 32 Antonia 1:07:42 - Chapter 33 Apologies 1:19:47 - The Honors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
House Mars is falling apart from the inside, and we are here for every second of it. In this episode of the L.A.M.E. Book Club Podcast, we continue their Red Rising read-through with Darrow and Cassius navigating a brutal civil war for control of House Mars — complete with a horse-stealing heist, a very ill-fated flirtation with Mustang, one seriously cursed nickname for Cassius, and a Titus twist neither of us saw coming. Spoiler-free (we don't read ahead!), casual, and chapter-by-chapter, so you can follow along whether or not you've cracked the book yourself. New episodes drop weekly — join the Patreon for early, ad-free access to the full archive. Subscribe to our Patreon for instant access to the rest of Red Rising episodes → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS ENQUIRES: lamebcpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We are diving deep into Pierce Brown's world of the Red Rising saga. Join us for Chapters 20-26 of book 1. House mars has it rough and fractures almost instantly. Titus is out of control. Antonia is the worst. And where the hell is Sevro? Of course the big plan goes badly, but if they can outsmart Mustang things might be ok. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:16 - Chapter 20 The House Mars 13:13 - Chapter 21 Our Dominion 23:08 - Chapter 22 The Tribes 32:12 - Chapter 23 Fracture 42:28 - Chapter 24 Titus' War 52:44 - Chapter 25 Tribal War 59:49 - Chapter 26 Mustang 1:12:40 - The Honors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Melissa and Ellie are back and diving into Red Rising chapters 15 through 21, where Darrow gets drafted tenth out of a thousand (basically the NFL combine but with more murder), and finds himself trapped in a Silver Elite–coded nightmare with a golden ring and a body count of one. Also covered this week: whether a hot dog is a sandwich (it is not, fight us), the ongoing "prestigious vs. prestigious" pronunciation war, our sudden and deeply unqualified discovery that Pierce Brown is, in fact, hot, and the horrifying realization that Cassius has no idea what Darrow just did to his twin brother. Bonus points if you can explain the house system to us before we lose our minds over it. Subscribe to our Patreon for instant access to the rest of Red Rising episodes → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS ENQUIRES: lamebcpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We are diving deep into Pierce Brown's world of the Red Rising saga. Join us for Chapters 13-19 of book 1. Darrow gets a 1600 on his Institute SAT, and gets drafted into House Mars, where wall the hot heads go. But once you learn about the Passage and what this place is all about, maybe this isn't worth it after all. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 1:26 - Chapter 13 Bad Things 11:08 - Chapter 14 Andromedus 18:21 - Chapter 15 The Testing 30:12 - Chapter 16 The Institute 41:57 - Chapter 17 The Draft 41:11 - Chapter 18 Classmates 53:26 - Chapter 19 The Passage 1:02:52 - The Honors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Darrow's world just cracked wide open — chapters 8 through 14 take him from the mines straight into a secret plot to turn him into a Gold, complete with surgery, new eyes, dance lessons, and a card test that broke both our brains. We're going chapter-by-chapter through Red Rising, and this is where the story stops being Hunger Games in space and starts becoming something all its own. Want more? These episodes are recorded ahead for our Patreon along with a Morning Star read-through and bonus afterparty content — join us there to read along before anyone else and get 15% off all merch. Subscribe to our Patreon for instant access to the rest of Red Rising episodes → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS ENQUIRES: lamebcpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
At long last, Sci Fi Section is here! We are diving deep into Pierce Brown's world of the Red Rising saga. Join us for part 1 of book 1, where we meet Darrow and Eo. Whether you're a helldiver or you simply want to drink some swill and play the zither, this going to be one incredible ride. Break the chains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
At long last, Sci Fi Section is here! We are diving deep into Pierce Brown's world of the Red Rising saga. Join us for Chapters 7-12 of book 1, where it's time to meet the Carver. If you're squeamish about plastic surgery you might want to look away. But if pinks with angel wings get your blood pumping, Mickey might be your best friend. All we know is if Ares has a job for you. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:32 - Chapter 7 Lazarus 10:01 - Chapter 8 Dancer 22:51 - Chapter 9 The Lie 30:41 - Chapter 10 The Carver 41:03 - Chapter 11 Mad 48:55 - Chapter 12 The Carving Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On this month's episode of Highkey Obsessed, Cassie and Thomas answer questions submitted by YOU the illustrious and wonderful audience of Highkey Obsessed. They answer questions about the best historical figures to chat with, which events they'd like to visit, Red Rising, series they'd like to see adapted, and MUCH, MUCH, More!All this, plus their latest obsessions on the best podcast in the Multiverse!If you dig what you're hearing be sure to drop those 5 star ratings and reviews, and to follow the show on:Instagram: @HighkeyObsessedPodcast and @sharkbatesbookshelfYouTube: @HighkeyObsessedPodcastWebsite: www.highkeyobsessed.comEmail: highkeyobsessedpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I blame Clint Hall for me singing Roger Millers "Two Worlds Collide" for the last couple of months. No, his sci-fi Worlds Collide has nothing to do with that song, but... I'm DYING to read it. Listen in and see why. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Space wars? Prophecy? EEEP!!! I found Worlds Collide while writing one of my books and was eager to get a copy of it. Thanks to Clint for the lovely copy sitting on my shelf right next to me. Time to start! Worlds Collide by Clint Hall Five worlds at war. Only one can survive. Ten thousand years ago, five cosmic beings—a dragon, a phoenix, a serpent, a lion, and a wolf—set their worlds on an inevitable collision course. Each civilization was given one command: destroy the rival worlds, or crash into them and die. As the planets draw near to each other, the moment of final reckoning is at hand. In a galaxy filled with starfighters and superweapons, magic and manipulation, planet-killing devices and mechanized legions, five heroes must defend their homeworlds against overwhelming odds. But when prophecy and destiny collide, a far greater power begins to stir—one that challenges everything they've been told. Oaths will be broken. Chains will be shattered. Champions will rise. The fate of the universe hangs in the balance as these heroes discover whether any world deserves to survive. The War of the Creators has begun. Perfect for fans of Red Rising, The Expanse, and mythic sci-fi epics, Worlds Collide blends high-stakes interplanetary war with a legendary, fate-driven mystery—where the final battle may not be what it seems. Learn more on Clint's WEBSITE and follow on GoodReads. The Experience podcast starts up in September. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon YouTube and more!
Welcome to the L.A.M.E. Book Club's Red Rising deep dive! We're kicking off chapter-by-chapter through Pierce Brown's series, and yes, this is officially our first SCI-FI read. Heads up: these episodes were originally recorded for our Patreon, so the format's a little different than usual — and since we don't read ahead before recording, chapters 1–7 are completely spoiler-free. Want more (and want it now)? Join our Patreon to get every episode archived and available early, plus 15% off merch. Buckle up — we're hooked already. Subscribe to our Patreon for instant access to the rest of Red Rising episodes → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS ENQUIRES: lamebcpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Send us Fan MailWell...we finished Iron Gold. This is the part in the show notes where we typically include a quippy little one liner from one of our most favorite Red Rising characters or moments. And whoever gets the inside joke, gets it. Then we laugh (
What can a bestselling science fiction novel teach dental hygienists about leadership, advocacy, and challenging the status quo? In this special episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and Dave welcome back Ashley Kear (featured in Episode 521, From Dental Chair to Design Dreams: Ashley Kear on Building an Etsy Shop) for an out-of-the-box conversation about why Red Rising by Pierce Brown has become such a meaningful story for leadership and professional growth. Together, they explore the themes from the series that resonate with dental hygienists, the different leadership styles found throughout the books, and the parallels between Darrow's journey and the evolution of the dental hygiene profession. From questioning old systems to inspiring change, this conversation is all about thinking bigger, leading with purpose, and embracing what's possible. In this episode, you'll hear: Why Red Rising resonates with dental hygienists Leadership lessons from the series How challenging the status quo relates to advancing dental hygiene How stories can inspire stronger leaders, educators, and advocates Ashley's perspective on what hygienists can learn from the series If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with a fellow hygienist, leave a review, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Resources: Read Red Rising by Pierce Brown: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/221552/red-rising-by-pierce-brown/ Contact Ashley: Amoorerdh@gmail.com Contact the Hosts Jessica Atkinson: jatkinson@endeavorb2b.com Dave Torres: dtorres@endeavorb2b.com
What can a bestselling science fiction novel teach dental hygienists about leadership, advocacy, and challenging the status quo? In this special episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and Dave welcome back Ashley Kear (featured in Episode 521, From Dental Chair to Design Dreams: Ashley Kear on Building an Etsy Shop) for an out-of-the-box conversation about why Red Rising by Pierce Brown has become such a meaningful story for leadership and professional growth. Together, they explore the themes from the series that resonate with dental hygienists, the different leadership styles found throughout the books, and the parallels between Darrow's journey and the evolution of the dental hygiene profession. From questioning old systems to inspiring change, this conversation is all about thinking bigger, leading with purpose, and embracing what's possible. In this episode, you'll hear: Why Red Rising resonates with dental hygienists Leadership lessons from the series How challenging the status quo relates to advancing dental hygiene How stories can inspire stronger leaders, educators, and advocates Ashley's perspective on what hygienists can learn from the series If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with a fellow hygienist, leave a review, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Resources: Read Red Rising by Pierce Brown: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/221552/red-rising-by-pierce-brown/ Contact Ashley: Amoorerdh@gmail.com Contact the Hosts Jessica Atkinson: jatkinson@endeavorb2b.com Dave Torres: dtorres@endeavorb2b.com
Pierce Brown is an American novelist whose work has made him one of the defining voices in modern science fiction. After a restless childhood that saw his family move repeatedly and left him passing through more than ten schools, he began writing in earnest just after high school. After years of rejection, he found his breakthrough with Red Rising, the first instalment in an epic saga that fused classical tragedy, Roman myth, and space opera into an international bestseller.Since then, the series has grown into a global phenomenon, winning a devoted readership for its high-stakes politics and fierce emotional intensity. Alongside his work as a novelist, he has embraced gaming culture—contributing to the Red Rising board game and speaking openly about his love of everything from StarCraft II to Mass Effect and Cyberpunk. Now, as the series is being reissued in special tenth-anniversary editions, a new generation of readers is discovering the world that made his name.LINKSPierce Brown – website & booksPierce Brown – official websiteRed Rising – the complete sagaRed Rising: Sons of Ares – prequel comic seriesPierce Brown – Instagram (@piercebrownofficial)Red Rising board gameRed Rising – Stonemaier Games (designed by Jamey Stegmaier)Pierce's Perfect ConsoleCommand & Conquer (1995) – WikipediaCommand & Conquer: Red Alert – WikipediaCommand & Conquer: Tiberian Sun – WikipediaShogun: Total War (2000) – WikipediaTotal War series – official siteBaldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn – WikipediaBlack & White (2001) – WikipediaThe Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind – WikipediaBooks and other references mentionedPlato's Republic – WikipediaAntigone by Sophocles – WikipediaThe Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas – WikipediaEnder's Game by Orson Scott Card – WikipediaThe First Law trilogy by Joe AbercrombieGattaca (1997 film) – WikipediaGustave Doré – illustrator, WikipediaSupport the showMy Perfect Console – episode archiveSupport My Perfect Console on PatreonBecome a My Perfect Console supporter and receive a range of benefits at www.patreon.com/myperfectconsoleTake the Acast listener survey to help shape the show: My Perfect Console with Simon Parkin Survey 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're halfway through 2026, so it's time to check in on our reading lives! We're looking back at the goals we set in January, sharing how many books we've read, and revealing the stories that surprised, disappointed, and completely consumed us.We discuss our unexpected Maggie Gates obsession, whether the Fourth Wing series deserves its hype, our plans to continue Red Rising and Shield of Sparrows, and why mood reading has helped both of us read more than ever. We also weigh in on the BookTok debate about whether creators are actually reading every book they claim to finish.Then, we reveal our favorite books of 2026 so far—including Project Hail Mary, The Night We Met, Our Perfect Storm, You Deserve to Know, and Alchemized—along with our biggest disappointments, such as The Shippers, How to Kill a Guy in 10 Dates, and The Night Circus.Plus, Kayla has a major personal update: she's engaged! Hear the full story of Tom's Central Park proposal and how he managed to surprise her after a morning filled with suspicious hints.We close out the episode with our reading and podcast goals for the rest of 2026, including finishing several series, tackling our physical TBRs, returning to fantasy reading this fall, and working toward 500 YouTube subscribers.What are your best and worst books of 2026 so far? Share them with us on Instagram or TikTok at @booktalkspodcast.
Send us Fan Mail“Finish the bucket, or get the box!” At this point most of you are fully aware of what you're getting into with this series, so let us officially induct you into our den of Howlers. Just remember two things: “Omnis Vir Lupus
Biker Mice from Mars. That’s right. Everyone’s (no one’s) favorite 90s cartoon ripoff of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has finally arrived on TADPOG shores. Why did we do this? AI said it was on Switch Online. Was AI correct? Listen and find out! But first we discuss more Dresden Files, Red Rising, Rock Band on … Continue reading → The post Ep. 879 – Biker Mice from Mars (SNES) appeared first on TADPOG: Tyler and Dave Play Old Games.
Subscribe to our Patreon for our after-party → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod Melissa and Ellie close out House of Flame and Shadow with chapters 94 through 102, covering Bryce's black-hole science experiment gone wrong, her very temporary death and resurrection (thanks, Hypaxia), the "they shared souls during the sex" debacle, the reunion of Ruhn and Lidia's boys, and one very disappointing Ariadne appearance — plus a Kanye West detour, an Incredibles/Prince of Egypt tangent, and the girls holding Rebecca Yarros accountable. This wraps the main feed's Crescent City coverage for now — next week we kick off our Red Rising series, so if you haven't read it yet, get on it. Threshing Day and ACOTAR 6 talk is coming closer to release. Patreon members: your afterparty is up now with even more thoughts we couldn't say out loud. Follow us everywhere @LameBookClubPod and grab merch at lamebookclub.com (Patreon gets you 15% off). Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS ENQUIRES: lamebcpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Send us Fan MailListen closely, my goodman, Golden Son ruined our bloody damn lives… and we're here to fill you in on the heartbreak. ☄️We kicked off Sci-Fi Summer with a full-length episode introducing the genre and setting the scene for a closer analysis of science fiction. We discuss who has historically defined and dominated the genre, its subsequent evolution, and how our newest deep dive obsession, the Red Rising series by Pierce Brown fits into it all. Next, we covered book one to see if it lives up to the hype you all have given it. And boy howdy did it exceed our expectations. Today we're diving into book two: Golden Son. We're out of The Institute and tossed into the “real world,” unforgiving and brutal as it is. We're watching The Rising build and The Society break down (not unlike our main character Darrow) in real time, and the stress… is all-consuming (to put it mildly). We can only examine the implications of real or imagined technology and science on society thoroughly, critically, and responsibly through an intersectional lens. Is Pierce Brown doing this responsibly while also keeping us entertained? We bring you our spoiler free reviews, “Five Sentence Summary” and all our faves and least faves, but also discuss sci-fi themes, differences and similarities to fantasy, the romance, genre miscategorization, lore and fun facts, quotes, character growth and relatability, and most importantly… themes. It might be time to bust out the Cryometer™ because no one is safe in this brutal world and we fear the stakes are only going to get higher. Next week we will be covering the “conclusion” to the original trilogy with Morning Star but don't worry, after that we will continue on with the next three…and finish one day with Red God!Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!! (And sometimes Friday!…)Shop our Merch line | * https://besties-and-the-books-shop.fourthwall.comCheck out these narrator interviews? ⬇️Anthony Palmini gives us the lowdown on what it's like to voice act Rhysand, Kingfisher, AND Slade Ravinger! https://youtu.be/zcCyrlZ5Jcc?si=2k7ULbRPgZl_5pUJCheck out these author interviews? ⬇️Penn Cole talks with us about Strong Female Characters, Feminist Themes, and her debut bestselling Spark of the Everflame Series! https://youtu.be/7ukNImyoObw?si=7C3Y9kOUMN4hfcKbWe interviewed Callie Hart all about her NYT Bestseller Quicksilver! Watch it here! https://youtu.be/CED5s7qDBdQ?si=8xtIRO1IzX6Rsld4Check the official Follow Up Author Interview with Lindsay Straube of the Split or Swallow Universe all about Between Two Kings! https://youtu.be/OW1cxXTVcTc?si=oOxVIzbIheET_bNENikki St. Crowe, the queen of spicy fairy tale retellings chats with us about diving into the land of Oz with West of Wicked! https://youtu.be/wwFYSDKcbtE?si=X6iNmUVAE6Xhmv7B____Shop Bookish Merch we are wearing:Ashley is wearing: A custom Impressive Wingspan tshirt from @DownTheBondofficial | Use Code: BestiesandtheBooks for 15% | https://www.downthebond.comLiz is wearing: an Aedion hoodie from @thebeanworkshop | use our affiliate code “BOOKBESTIES10”) | * https://www.thebeanworkshop.store/BOOKBESTIES10 Any link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!Support the showYouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllix
Send us Fan MailSci-Fi Summer is here in full force, boyo! Are you prime?
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Starlog is back! The Le Guin shortlist is out. Why Tom is naked. We kick off our July read and struggle to understand why some people think Red Rising is Romantasy. Now we know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Now is the time for golden dreams, for your imagination to dance with reality and weave ideas into form. Now is the time to root deep, to reach out, to rise up.Happy Summer and welcome to this week's Rituals of Returning newsletter with more allies for summer flourishing! We also have some beautiful color experiment goddesses ready for you in the shop. This week's magic:13 minute mini ritual video: Allow, let go, createtiny video slideshow from my own family Summer Solstice ritualApril/May prayerbook flip-through video.May handbook mini flip-throughReplay from our 2000 Days of Goddess live celebration including free printable booklets!Back to the Roots collection with so many free resources from this month!My poem Skunkwatching was published in Thimble Literary Magazine this month.bonus baby skunk video that we delighted in seeing just this past weekend!And, I made the shortlist in the Tadpole Press 100 Word Writing Contest with my tiny story: Warmblooded.New essay on Feminism and Religion: EarthprayerBack to the Roots!Back to the Roots is now drawing to a close after celebrating our 2000th day of #30DaysofGoddess! Make sure to check out the collection where all of the free posts are available.And, grab your welcome kit with beautiful journals and customizable covers.Life's Bits and Pieces:A chant for summer:Roots below and sun above,I'm held in wisdom,held in love. Waters flowand clear light shines,summer's magic is now mine. reading: (to self) Red Rising—a little violent and disturbing and disheartening (a blend of Hunger Games meets Ender's Game), this book is also immediately engaging and swoops you right up into this sci-fi world of far-future colonists of Mars and how they have stratified society into a brutal color-caste system. Naturally, we must rely on a plucky, gifted, unwillingly heroic 16 year old to save the day (world).(to kids) Into Battle, book five in the Seventh Tower series—almost finished with this one (also color-caste based society with Red at the bottom, interestingly!). We're starting to get a little annoyed by some elements of this series, I have to admit. I don't want to spoil it, but sometimes the plucky, unwillingly heroic, teenagers get a little too “promoted” through the ranks than makes any logical sense.(still listening to with Tanner): How to Trap a Tiger—we've got about 20 minutes left in this one. Rooted in Korean folklore, but set in modern times.Note: I am on Fable if you want to follow along with what I read there!Resource Reminders:Intro audio about the Goddess Magic Mystery SchoolI've started to add our monthly activation replay videos for this year's #30DaysofGoddess practice to the homepage! Scroll past the “2026 Practice Updates” section to access the videos. Note: Live monthly activations are available to any member of the Goddess Magic Mystery School Patreon community free and paid both!FREE class:forty week Intro to Goddess Studies class!Gift a Goddess Magic membership to a friend!Allow, Let Go, Create: More Allies for SummerHappy Summer!I return to the roots.I return to now,to the pulse beneath all the noise,to the ripeness of this moment. I let presencetransport meinto the sacred.In this week's video, I share our supplemental herbal ally, Linden, and our animal ally, House Mouse, inviting us to return to beginner's mind, embrace imperfection, and create our lives with quiet, persistent joy.Reminder: I do create monthly handbooks for members of our Goddess Magic Mystery School community and June's handbook is available here.Expanded post available here.May we have patience with our infinite dreams and our beautifully human limitations. May we make space for deep listening to our heart's longings and trust in inner wisdom.May we remember that we are woven into a magnificent web of magic,supported, connected, and enough.May we be soft but persistentas we continue to create lives we love to live.Questions to consider:What attracted you to a goddess faith, or an earth-based path, or to everyday magic and sacred living?Can you allow space for mystery in your days? Side note: this reminds me of a quote I read after making this video: “God is the name of the blanket we throw over the mystery to give it shape.” (Barry Taylor)How might you tackle the challenges in your life by going in small?How might we tackle some ordinary situations in our lives that are heaping up and asking for attention—one book, one box, one basket, one item at a time?Can you allow yourself to go back to the roots?AffirmationsI am flexible as I build my future.I protect my resources by surrounding them with what I love.I take on my tasks with a playful air.I take care of what I love.I open my hands and let go.I allow my life to be as it is.I allow ease.I allow joy.I allow discovery.I allow transformation.I allow myself to go back to the roots.I create my life with joy.I accept this moment.Flowering Where We AreJune holds the full creative power of the year—everything lush, buzzing, ripening, in bloom.And still…sometimes we don't feel ready for all the brightness and busyness.In our Simple and Sacred circle this month, we honored that it's okay if this isn't your year to be in full blossom, maybe you're strengthening roots instead of showing flowers.You are no less magical for blooming slowly. Does it feel like this is a root-growing summer or a flower-showing summer for you?"the faithfulness I can imagine would be a weedflowering in tar, a blue energy piercingthe massed atoms of a bedrock disbelief"—Adrienne RichIn our Community Practice last week, I shared an essay by Daniela Molnar called “Flowering in Tar" (Oregon Humanities). She invites us into our senses for a "geohaptic" connection. Imagine that your six senses—touch, sight, sound, taste, smell, and intuition—are six thick roots extending from your body down, down, down to the center of the planet, where they anchor into what Annie Dillard once called Holy the Firm. Holy the Firm can be whatever you name as ultimate:• Goddess/God• gravity or time• molten metal or mystery• the sacred, the absolute, the hum at the center of thingsFrom that core, these roots rise back through the layers of the earth—rock and soil, water and air—reaching into your veins, your skin, your bones, your mind, and heart."You are socketed into the living world through your senses."This deep rooting is a gift.And, a quote to remember and draw strength from:“When the world feels hard, remember this: We live on a planet where trees feed their dying elders through underground rivers of root and fungus. Where whales carry songs older than memory across entire oceans and octopuses dream in shifting colour. Where every breath we take is given by trees and the algae drifting through the sea. Where plants rise around us as medicine, monarch butterflies travel thousands of miles on wings softer than paper, and tiny birds navigate by sensing the earth itself. Where starlight travels for millions of years before touching the earth, and tiny seeds break open stone in their longing for light.”-- Brigit Anna McNeilNote: this section was part of my Back to the Roots series free on Patreon.A summer blessing…And so,we crossed the thresholdinto summer,the vision we breathed into beingon the winter solsticehas now taken form.May we have the courage neededto stand in this liminal space,one foot in creative darkness,one foot in bright possibility.Let us look into our own cupped hands,seeing the seed dreamwe have nourished,that we've planted and protectedis now ready to bloom and thrive.Let us clear space around it.Let us weed awaywhat is not needed.Let us step backand invite the heat and passionof summer's lightto invigorate and strengthenthat which we have so patiently tended.It is now when the visionswe have nurturedbecome real.Sending love to all of you.Keep living your magic, Molly, Mark, + Family This is a public episode. 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Spontane Entscheidung: Ich mache auch dieses Jahr „Mid-year book freak out“ Buchtag mit, um das erste halbe Jahr 2026 büchertechnisch Revue passieren zu lassen. Beim „Mid-year book freak out“ Buchtag geht es um 13 Fragen rund um das bisherige Lesejahr. Der Original-Buchtag stammt von Ely auf YouTube. Eine kleine Statistik-Einsicht zu Beginn: Ich werde voraussichtlich 61 Titel bis Ende Juni beendet haben, werde 30-33 Titel von meinen Stapeln ungelesener Bücher abgebaut haben, und struggle mit 40 % Reihenbeginnen. Ich lese zu 86 % Autorinnen, ca. 153 Seiten/Tag, 73 % höre ich als Hörbücher, 46 % leihe ich (digital) bei meiner Bücherei aus. Je 13 % der Titel waren fremdsprachig oder Rezensionsexemplare und 9 % habe ich in Leserunden gelesen. „Mid-year book freak out“-Buchtag - die übersetzten Fragen 1. Das beste Buch, das du 2026 bislang gelesen hast. 2. Der beste Nachfolgeband, den du bislang 2026 gelesen hast. 3. Eine Neuerscheinung, die du gerne lesen möchtest, aber noch nicht gelesen hast. 4. Die heiß ersehnteste Neuerscheinung im zweiten Halbjahr 2026. 5. Die größte Enttäuschung. 6. Die größte Überraschung. 7. Dein liebster neuer Autor (Debüt oder für dich neu). 8. Dein neuester fiktionaler Schwarm. 9. Deine neueste Lieblingsfigur. 10. Ein Buch, das dich zum Weinen gebracht hat. 11. Ein Buch, das dich glücklich gemacht hat. 12. Das schönste Buch, das dieses Jahr bei dir eingezogen ist. 13. Welche Bücher musst/möchtest du bis Ende des Jahres gelesen haben? Im Buchtag erwähne ich folgende Bücher: „Das Signal“ von Ursula Poznanski* „Die Welt wird brennen“ aus der „Ophelia Scale“-Reihe von Lena Kiefer „Die letzte Stunde“ aus der „Ever & After“-Reihe von Stella Tack „Yesteryear“ von Caro Claire Burke „Lucky - Was ich dir sagen will“ aus der „Junos Bay“-Reihe von Dagmar Bach* „Three Words Unspoken“/„Four nights together“ aus der „London Hearts“-Reihe von Valentina Fast und Lorena Schäfer „Swept away“ von Beth O'Leary „In der Finsternis“ von Sandrone Dazieri „Pretty Scandalous“ aus der „Manhattan Elite“-Reihe von Tami Fischer Die „Dark Swan“-Reihe von Richelle Mead Die „Inspector Gamache“-Reihe von Louise Penny „Qwert“ von Walter Moers* „Somewhere in Summer“ von Tonia Krüger* „Absturz“ von T.J. Newman „Schnee, der auf Ceran fällt“ von Torsten Sträter „Darkly“ von Marisha Pessl „Aftertaste“ von Daria Lavelle* „Mean Moms“ von Emma Rosenblum* „Die Assistentin“ von Caroline Wahl* Reihen beenden, z.B. „Harry Hole“, „Red Rising“, „The Diviners“, „Silver & Poison“, „Die Chroniken von Solaris“, „Novel Haven“, ... Kennt ihr eines der erwähnten Bücher und stimmt ihr mir zu? Welche Antworten hättet ihr gegeben? Wer auch Lust hat, mitzumachen, fühle sich bitte getaggt! Viel Spaß beim Zuhören, eure Ilana *Das Buch wurde mir als Rezensionsexemplar vom Verlag oder dem Autor/der Autorin zur Verfügung gestellt. Ich benutze Affiliate Links von Amazon.de, d.h. ich erhalte eine Provision, wenn ihr sie klickt und Produkte bestellt. Näheres siehe "Impressum und Rechtliches".
We check in on our June reading of Red Rising by Pierce Brown. Why do romantasy people like this? Veronica is making a tincture. And we have fun coming up with a Sci-Fi/Fantasy equivalent of the EGOT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Amazon's buy two, get one free book deal is live, and this episode is a fast hit list of what is actually worth stacking in your cart. The rundown moves from page to screen picks like Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir and the full Hunger Games run by Suzanne Collins, into BookTok favorites like A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, plus the nightstand pile of Fourth Wing and Red Rising that is still waiting to get read.From there it is classics worth revisiting (The Outsiders, Holes, and The Hobbit as the perfect one chapter a night read with kids), a heartfelt nod to Born a Crime by Trevor Noah, and the latest from John Green. The comic corner gets real love this week with Absolute Batman Volume One leading DC's current renaissance and Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow standing out as a personal favorite of the decade, with the movie adaptation landing soon. The whole thing builds to one top recommendation that the entire friend group is hooked on right now: Dungeon Crawler Carl, the paperbacks included in the deal, the audiobooks worth the Audible promo, and Princess Donut earning her own hand painted figurines.00:00:00 Welcome and the Amazon buy three book deal00:00:13 Page to screen: Project Hail Mary and The Hunger Games00:00:26 BookTok picks and the growing nightstand pile00:00:39 Classics worth revisiting and Born a Crime by Trevor Noah00:00:57 Comic corner: Absolute Batman and Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow00:01:33 The number one pick: Dungeon Crawler Carl00:02:10 Princess Donut, figurines, and the Audible deal00:02:25 Shop local, used books, and closing thoughtsThe Amazon deal applies to full franchises, not single titles, so you can grab every Hunger Games book in one cart instead of just the first one.BookTok keeps delivering. A Court of Thorns and Roses, Fourth Wing, and Red Rising are the BookTok and nightstand trio worth starting with.The Hobbit is the standout family read, built for one chapter a night with kids.Absolute Batman Volume One is proof DC is in a creative renaissance right now, and the trade collections finally make it easy to follow.Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow carries Saga and Guardians of the Galaxy energy with artwork worth getting tattooed, and it is the source material for the upcoming movie. At seven dollars it is a steal.Dungeon Crawler Carl is the top recommendation of the week, with paperbacks included in the deal and an Audible three months for a dollar promo making the audiobooks an easy entry point.Shopping local is always the first suggestion, and Amazon's used book listings from libraries and Goodwill are a solid budget route, even if they sit outside this particular promo."If you're like me and TikTok will get you buying a book any day of the week, here's some TikTok gold.""It's a renaissance in DC right now, and one of, if not my actual favorite comic books in the last decade.""It's got Saga vibes, kind of Guardians of the Galaxy vibes. There's heart and pain in it, but also just beautiful artwork. Tattoo worthy artwork.""It is my most highly recommended media of everything right now.""If you told me how much I would love a little cat with a tiara on her head. I just want everything for Princess Donut."If you grabbed something off this list or you have a pick we missed, tell us. What is on your nightstand to do list right now, and what should everyone be adding to their cart this week? Send your recommendations and we will read them on the next episode.If this helped you stack a better cart, follow Geek Freaks Headlines, drop a five star review, and share this episode with the reader in your life who needs a new obsession. Tag us with #GeekFreaksHeadlines so we can see what you are reading.Get more geek culture news at https://GeekFreaksPodcast.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcastThreads: https://threads.net/@geekfreakspodcastPatreon: https://patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast
In this episode of Book Talks Podcast, we're sharing everything we read in May and what we're hoping to read in June!We discuss our thoughts on Shield of Sparrows, Golden Son, The Shippers, and the surprise books that completely took over Kayla's reading month. Kayla dives into her newfound obsession with Maggie Gates, why Our Perfect Storm might be her favorite book of the year, and why she's ready to reread some all-time favorite romances. Meanwhile, Marisa shares her honest thoughts on The Nightingale, discusses a disappointing thriller read, and talks about balancing a never-ending TBR.We also chat about:✨ The pregnancy trope debate✨ Why some authors become auto-buy authors✨ June reading goals and anticipated releases✨ Off Campus and Elle Kennedy obsession✨ Morning Star predictions and Red Rising theories✨ Summer reading plans and Kindle Unlimited recommendationsBooks Mentioned:Shield of Sparrows by Devney PerryThe Shippers by E.J. SchultzGolden Son by Pierce BrownDust Storm by Maggie GatesFire Line by Maggie GatesPoker Face by Maggie GatesOur Perfect Storm by Carley FortuneEvery Summer After by Carley FortuneCold World by Alicia ThompsonOn Wings of Blood by Briar BoleynBonds That Burn by Briar BoleynThe Nightingale by Kristin HannahIt's Not Her by Mary KubicaThe Deal by Elle KennedyMorning Star by Pierce BrownBlue Jeans Summer by Maggie GatesFirst and Forever by Eve DangerfieldFever Dream by Elsie SilverFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Fable: @BookTalksPodcast
Tom and Veronica remember when they read a book. It was called Slow Gods by Claire North. And they're definitely not just reading the latest Dungeon Crawler Carl book instead of that one or the next one, Red Rising. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of the Hugonauts we're breaking down what truly defines great Young Adult fiction and answering the ultimate question: do these books actually hold up when you read them for the first time as an adult? We look at the core guidelines of YA literature—from exploring the human condition through a young protagonist's eyes to (ideally) teaching profound stuff that resonates beyond teenhood. We count down the absolute best YA sci-fi books and YA fantasy recommendations. We dive into legendary dystopian hits like The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Ready Player One by Ernest Cline, masterclass sci-fi like Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card and Red Rising by Pierce Brown, and classic fantasy staples like Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling, J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass, and C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia. But we don't just look at the masterpieces. We also separate the true YA novels from books that are actually meant for middle-grade kids (like The Giver, Redwall, and The Phantom Tollbooth). Finally, we tackle the controversial "duds" of the genre. Why are massive bestsellers like The Maze Runner, Divergent, and Scythe so incredibly popular, and why did they fall totally flat for us? Grab your reading list and let's find out which books are actually worth your time! No spoilers anywhere in this episode. Join the Hugonauts book club on discord Or you can watch our episodes on YouTube if you prefer video This episode is sponsored by Memoirs of the End by Vincent Rylan All the books we recommend, plus timestamps: 00:00 The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 04:16 Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card 07:02 The Chrysalids by John Wyndham 08:55 SPONSOR - Memoirs of the End by Vincent Rylan 09:30 Ready Player One by Ernest Cline 12:54 Illuminae by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff 15:20 Red Rising by Pierce Brown 18:47 Tomorrow, When the War Began by John Marsden 20:15 A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket 22:39 The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien 23:56 The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman 26:40 The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis 29:10 The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett 31:38 Powers by Ursula K. Le Guin 34:14 The Wind Through the Keyhole by Stephen King 35:14 The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman 36:55 Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling 39:10 Redwall by Brian Jacques 41:17 Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh by Robert C. O'Brien 41:55 The Giver by Lois Lowry 42:41 The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster 43:34 Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer 44:40 Cinder by Marissa Meyer 45:56 Running Out of Time by Margaret Peterson Haddix 46:54 How are these duds so popular?
What do we mean by a “good book”? Some people choose a holiday read that demands time and attention. Others pick rip-roaring novels that require little thought. Our bookworms discuss whether art has to be improving to be praiseworthy, and give genre fiction some much-needed air time. This is a full list of the books mentioned in the show:“Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen“Red Rising” by Pierce BrownJack Reacher series by Lee Child“The Hunt for Red October” by Tom Clancy“Riders” and the other Rutshire chronicles by Jilly CooperDungeon Crawler Carl series by Matt Dinniman“Middlemarch” by George Eliot“Ulysses” by James Joyce“Wolf Hall” by Hilary Mantel“The Diamond Age” by Neal StephensonThe Murderbot series by Martha Wells “The Martian” by Andy Weir“American Wife” by Curtis SittenfeldGuests and host:Catherine Nixey, culture and Britain correspondentTom Standage, Economist deputy editorAlexandra Suich Bass, culture editorAlex Hern, AI writerRosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Fiction, romance, sci-fi, crime, thrillers, fantasy, romantasyJane Austen, Jilly Cooper, Curtis Sittenfeld, Lee ChildMatt Dinniman, Pierce Brown, Neal StephensonListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What do we mean by a “good book”? Some people choose a holiday read that demands time and attention. Others pick rip-roaring novels that require little thought. Our bookworms discuss whether art has to be improving to be praiseworthy, and give genre fiction some much-needed air time. This is a full list of the books mentioned in the show:“Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen“Red Rising” by Pierce BrownJack Reacher series by Lee Child“The Hunt for Red October” by Tom Clancy“Riders” and the other Rutshire chronicles by Jilly CooperDungeon Crawler Carl series by Matt Dinniman“Middlemarch” by George Eliot“Ulysses” by James Joyce“Wolf Hall” by Hilary Mantel“The Diamond Age” by Neal StephensonThe Murderbot series by Martha Wells “The Martian” by Andy Weir“American Wife” by Curtis SittenfeldGuests and host:Catherine Nixey, culture and Britain correspondentTom Standage, Economist deputy editorAlexandra Suich Bass, culture editorAlex Hern, AI writerRosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Fiction, romance, sci-fi, crime, thrillers, fantasy, romantasyJane Austen, Jilly Cooper, Curtis Sittenfeld, Lee ChildMatt Dinniman, Pierce Brown, Neal StephensonListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Burnie and Ashley discuss animal sense, SATs, ACTs, GPAs, Mush's diet, US reading recession, Red Rising, modern Harry Potters, Dungeon Crawler Carl, Matt Dinniman, cat fall dynamics, WhatsApp AI Incognito, Instgram nudie detection, and the Hive Mind Wars.
Subscribe to our Patreon for our after-party → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod Surprise, besties — Ellie's on maternity leave (baby's here, everyone's safe, screaming and crying we love her), so Melissa's husband Zeke is filling in, and yes, he has not read a single word of Crescent City. We dragged him through House of Flame and Shadow Chapters 29–35 anyway: Bryce gets shackled by her absolute trash bag of a father, the Autumn King helps himself to Truth-Teller (rude), Ithan goes necromancer-shopping to un-kill Sigrid (we have Thoughts on resurrection cheapening a death, thank you), Jesiba Roga continues to live in Melissa's head as Joe Rogan for reasons no one can explain, Lidia FINALLY reveals herself by dunking on The Hawk in an elevator — RIP the coolest name with the least impactful death — and then casually saves the entire gang before nuzzling Ruhn goodbye and yeeting herself off a cliff (with a bullet, just for fun). If your boyfriend/husband/situationship has ever side-eyed your SJM obsession, this is the episode to put on in the car — Zeke is the everyman ambassador and he's doing his best. Spoilers through HoFaS Ch. 35, plus ACOTAR and Throne of Glass at large, so reader beware. New chapters every week, Patreon afterparty as always, and somebody please bully Zeke into starting Red Rising in the comments. Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS ENQUIRES: lamebcpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Golden Son by Pierce Brown (Red Rising #2) absolutely DESTROYED us. In this episode of BookTalks Podcast, we're diving into our full spoiler-filled debrief of the second book in the Red Rising saga — and honestly… how are we supposed to recover after THAT ending?!We talk about: Why Golden Son was even better than Red Rising Kayla's hatred for Cassius Why the Ares reveal didn't fully land for us Darrow + Mustang supremacy The insane betrayals, politics, and nonstop twists The cliffhanger ending that gave us major Red Wedding energyIf you love fantasy books, sci-fi, BookTube discussions, or chaotic emotional reading experiences, this episode is for you. SPOILERS for Golden Son by Pierce Brown throughout the episodeSubscribe for more fantasy book discussions, reading vlogs, BookTube chaos, and podcast episodes!#GoldenSon #RedRising #PierceBrown #BookTube #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #BookPodcast #ReadingVlog #FantasySeries #MustangAndDarrow #CassiusAuBellona #BookTok #FantasyReaders #GoldenSonReaction #RedRisingSeries
The latest episode of The Science Faction spirals from Star Wars spoilers and obsolete gaming hardware to AI-powered paper interfaces, billionaire airline schemes, and a surprisingly heartfelt sci-fi short story discussion. Also: Devon's mom makes a guest appearance. Real Life Steven kicks things off with the finale of Maul: Shadow Lord, which somehow managed to exceed expectations and leave him wanting even more animated Star Wars content. That naturally led into random Star Wars news, toy leaks, and the growing suspicion that The Mandalorian and Grogu may already be accidentally spoiling itself through merchandise. Nothing says "carefully guarded cinematic surprise" like a plastic action figure showing up six months early. Ben dives deep into the glory of the New Steam Controller — the strange, awkward, beloved device whos first version maybe arrived too early for the world to appreciate. Thumbpads, gyroscopes, weird ergonomics, customization rabbit holes… the gang discusses why the controller still has devoted fans years later, and why scalpers continue to treat new tech like buried treasure. That somehow mutates into a discussion about AI infrastructure and whether we're entering a full-blown "Rampocalypse." Is AI consuming all available RAM on Earth? Why do hardware prices keep fluctuating like cursed crypto charts? Nobody has all the answers, but everyone agrees the future smells faintly of overheated GPUs. Ben also brings up the world of HFY ("Humans Eff Yeah") sci-fi stories — tales where humanity survives, thrives, or weaponizes sheer stubbornness against impossible odds. If you've ever wanted science fiction powered by caffeine, duct tape, and irrational confidence, HFY may be your genre. Meanwhile, Devon's mom came to visit. Hi mom! Steven also revisits Cyberpunk: Combat Zone from Monster Fight Club: https://monsterfightclub.com/collections/cyberpunk-red-combat-zone The crew talks miniatures, skirmish combat, and the appeal of tactical cyberpunk warfare. This naturally evolves into a completely different question: how does Hackers still have such a low Rotten Tomatoes score? Some crimes cannot be forgiven. Future or Now Steven and Devon discover the incredible website: https://letsbuyspiritair.com/ The dream? Take ownership away from billionaires and let the people run an airline. The concerns? Literally everything else. Devon immediately begins asking practical questions like: "What happens if people pledge money and then don't pay?" This turns into an unexpectedly entertaining conversation about collective ownership, internet chaos, and the terrifying logistics of buying an airline like it's a Kickstarter for a board game. Ben brings in a fascinating essay by James Somers: https://jsomers.net/blog/the-paper-computer Somers proposes the idea of a "paper computer," where AI bridges the gap between tactile physical objects and digital systems. Instead of staring at glowing rectangles all day, users could interact with notebooks, index cards, sketches, and handwritten notes while AI quietly handles transcription, synchronization, and organization in the background. The discussion drifts into concepts similar to Dynamicland — a future where computing becomes ambient, physical, and less psychologically exhausting. Less clicking. More touching grass. Possibly literally. Book Club (~20 min) This Week: Saint Zero of the Hollows and the Eagle Knight by V. M. Ayala https://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/saint-zero-of-the-hollows-and-the-eagle-knight/ "The only sound Zero heard in their helmet was their own hyperventilating and the gentle pings from their pegasus." The crew unanimously loved this one. The story blends sci-fi, mysticism, military imagery, and desperate emotional momentum into something that strongly reminded everyone of Red Rising. Giant-scale emotional stakes, rigid systems, brutal conflict, and characters struggling under impossible expectations — it hit a lot of the same notes in the best way. That comparison leads naturally into discussion of The Will of the Many, which Devon recently listened to during a road trip. The gang talks about recurring themes in modern science fiction: empire, hierarchy, sacrifice, rebellion, and the terrifying pressure of being "special" in worlds designed to consume people. This week's story earned a rare unanimous recommendation from the hosts. Next Week: Update on Rules for the Spatiotemporal Use of Campus Spaces by Andrea Kriz https://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/update-on-rules-for-the-spatiotemporal-use-of-campus-spaces/ "Dear Members of the Community, As we begin yet another fall semester in the throes of the rogue timestream unleashed on our campus…" Time distortions. Academic bureaucracy. Campus memos. Reality collapsing under administrative language. This already feels extremely promising. Whether it's crowdfunded airlines, AI-powered paper notebooks, ancient Sith conspiracies, or sci-fi knights hyperventilating on robotic pegasi, this episode somehow manages to connect all of it into one giant conversation about technology, humanity, and the weird systems we build around ourselves. It's one of those episodes where the tangents get dangerously powerful, the recommendations stack up fast, and everyone leaves wanting to immediately consume more science fiction. 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Episode 54: Don your fry suit and get your pit viper anti-venom ready because the crew is going on a deep dive into the world of Red Rising. Imagine a school where your first assignment is to kill one of your classmates, where you are divided into teenage armies and pitted against one another, where you can only get ahead by being not only brutal but cunning. Plus, why does Erik gaze at balloon artists? Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Welcome to the 7thweek of Red Rising! This week we wrap up the first book of the Red Rising series! We rank the characters, read our favorite parts, and go over our theories we made in this book! See you next week for more FBC!Pick Up Golden SonReach out to us using this link!https://prattpodcast.comAnd click on all of these too!Follow on InstagramAlezeia on SpotifyBe chaotic! READ! PEACE!
Today, I review Red Rising, by Pierce Brown!Goodreads/Fable: Ellie ManoInstagram/TikTok: @hookofabookEmail: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com
Welcome to the 6th week of Red Rising! This week we finish reading part 4! Chapters 39-44! This week, we get to see a surprisingly sad death, some more trickery, and a good ole fashion raid! See you next week for more FBC!Pick Up Red RisingReach out to us using this link!https://prattpodcast.comAnd click on all of these too!Follow on InstagramAlezeia on SpotifyBe chaotic! READ! PEACE!
Drew and John wrap up the first trilogy of the Red Rising series! The Final Draft features a protein shake and beers from Broken Hops and Smithers. IOL is sponsored by Bricks & Minifigs Centennial. Visit www.bamcentennial.com and use code INKINGOUTLOUD for 10% off your orders! Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud Send us a tip on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/inkingoutloud Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Drew McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind.
Join me this week while I chat with Pierce Brown himself. The Red God update you have all been waiting for happens very early in the episode, but stick around for a very long chat about Red Rising, creating memorable worlds, and of course, Star Wars and Game of Thrones. Make sure to follow Pierce on Instagram and his website for updates and events. **This episode contains spoilers from the entire Red Rising series, Game of Thrones, Hunger Games, Twilight, and Star WarsThis episode is sponsored by Fable Grounds Coffee. Use code LLAMA10 to save.Please subscribe, leave us a 5-star review, and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Check out the website here! If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind-the-scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Follow Tatyana on Instagram and Tiktok.
Kail and Becky are coming at you live from Dover, Delaware with peak Karma & Chaos energy with Red Rising tees, TikTok Shop temptations, and a full-blown “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?” showdown that proves… math is personal and fractions are a hate crime.Between impulse buys, Peloton struggles, and the very real “when do parents even have time to work out?” debate, the girls get into what 2026 boundaries are actually going to look like, plus a surprisingly sweet moment where they talk about what they'd miss most about each other. There's a pop culture lightning round, chaotic confidence, and just enough yapping to make you feel like you're in the room with them.To submit an Is It Karma Or Is It Chaos story email us at info@karmachaospodcast.comShop merch hereFor full videos head to patreon.com/kaillowry Follow Becky at Hayter25 and subscribe to For The HaytersThank you for supporting the show by checking out our sponsors! BetterHelp: Visit betterhelp.com/KARMA to get 10% off your first month.HERS: start your free online visit today at forhers.com/karmaSKIMS: Check out the SKIMS at www.skims.com and let them know we sent you by choosing podcast and Karma and Chaos in the drop down menu that follows.Revolve: Head to REVOLVE.com/KARMA, shop my edit, and take 15% off your first order with code KARMA. FSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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