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Memories of Ice - Mailbag and Wrap-Up Show
Memories of Ice is finished. We answer listener questions and talk about Memories of Ice in total and compare to what we've read so far. --- Back the show on Patreon...
The First Collected Tales of Bauchelain & Korbal Broach
CONTENT WARNING - There is discussion of rape from 35:49 - 37:42 --- https://linktr.ee/waystotakeaction --- Peter, Josh and AJ dive into the Tales of Bauchelain and K...
Memories of Ice Spoilercast with Special Guest Iskar Jarak!
https://linktr.ee/waystotakeaction --- We invited Iskar Jarak on to talk spoilers for Memories of Ice. We compare readthroughs, Iskar talks Laseen and Kilava and Peter...
Tree's Company: A Malazan Roleplaying Story
There's an Imperial Claw hiding amongst the Mott Irregulars! It's up to our three heroes (if you can call them that) to root the traitor out, solve a dastardly murder,...
Steven Erikson Interview - Memories of Ice
We finished our read through of Memories of Ice and sat down to talk about the book with Steven Erikson. We touch on camping, the pandemic, and writing battles. Enjoy ...
House of Chains - The Faces in the Rock - Part 1
Let's talk Karsa! We dive right into House of Chains, and AJ snuck onto the show :). Josh is feeling Karsa's confidence, India is calling some shots, and Peter is fin...
House of Chains - The Faces in the Rock - Part 2
Karsa's journey continues, all the way to Raraku. This week, India says we all have demons, Peter works on an outro, and Josh says the worst sentence we've released i...
House of Chains - Cold Iron - Part 1
In Seven Cities, we pick up with characters in Aren, the Whirlwind, and a few more scattered about. Josh loves learning about the Old Guard, India doesn't think much ...
House of Chains - Cold Iron - Part 2
The Malazan army finishes up preparations for their march into Raraku. Josh takes issue with fantasy vernacular, AJ loves a good buddy story, India hops on the Lostara...
House of Chains - Something Breathes
*** CONTENT WARNING: There is discussion of sexual assault and violence against women and girls from 28:19 to 34:39 *** This week we read all of Part 3. Peter and Aj b...
(BONUS) Gardens of the Moon - Epigraphs
Peter and Josh dust off their copies of Gardens of the Moon to go through line by line to discuss, read through, and speculate about many of the epigraphs. Also there'...
House of Chains - House of Chains - Part 1
Are you Cold or Hot iron? We talk all about it as we build up towards the end of House of Chains. India doesn't trust Pearl, Aj loves Gamet, and Josh says he's going t...
House of Chains - House of Chains - Part 2
Debates break out about Felisin, Crokus, and Tavore as we finish House of Chains. Peter talks writing, India's disappointed, and Josh can't quite get a read on L'oric....
House of Chains Mailbag and Wrap-Up Show
We respond to listener feedback about Tavore, we talk about Peter's old eating habits and Aj flaunts himself as the people's champion. It's a laid back episode as we l...
House of Chains Spoilercast w/ Iskar Jarak
Spoilers for The Main Series On this show I catch up with Malazan youtuber Iskar Jarak (https://www.youtube.com/iskarjarak). We talk a little more about Karsa and Tav...
The Death of the Author & The Problem of Karsa Orlong
This week we stretched our legs and tried to talk about some essays. First we discussed the influential literary theory "The Death of the Author", concerning the role ...
Willful Child: Wrath of Betty
This week we boldly return to where we've been before. We discuss our Star Trek, Hadrian Sawback, and what we make of the sequel to Willful Child. Thanks to Nate for c...
Steven Erikson Interview - House of Chains
This week on the show, we welcome back Steven Erikson to talk about House of Chains. Steve comes in with the hot takes, we talk about moral relativism, French steaks, ...
Midnight Tides- Frozen Blood - Part 1
We go across the sea, and back in time as we start Book 5! Josh loves Tehol, India is trying to get a read on the Edur, and we all really can't decide on any of the ne...
Midnight Tides - Frozen Blood - Part 2
Our readthrough is kicked into overdrive. India and Josh love Lether, Peter loses their mojo and Aj tries to host for a while. --- Chapters covered - 3, 4, 5 --- Back ...
Midnight Tides - Prows of the Day - Part 1
This week, Peter tries to clarify some blood lines, India loves Shurq Elalle, and Josh doesn't understand Feather Witch. Plus, Aj keeps pulling out quotes from the boo...
Midnight Tides - Prows of the Day - Part 2
This week on the show we talk through what happened to Rhulad. India just loves Tehol and Bugg, Pete can't get enough sharp teeth, Aj is reading quotes like always and...
BONUS - Krampus (2015)
AJ, Josh, and India discuss Krampus (2015) in this Christmas themed episode! Happy holidays! --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Join our Dis...
Midnight Tides - All That Lies Unseen - Part 1
Happy New Year! This week we talk through the growing war between Lether and the Edur. We talk through our feelings on Mayen's Assault, Josh asks if we really need a ...
Night of Knives | Discussions of the Malazan Empire
This week on the show we start our Discussions of the Malazan Empire mini-series. Peter welcomes Iskar Jarak to co-host the show and talk through Ian Cameron Esslemont...
Midnight Tides - All That Lies Unseen - Part 2
War fully rages between the Edur and the Letherii. Josh reveals his true colors as a friend, AJ loves Nekal Bara and India loves Kettle and the Azath House. From 1:...
Midnight Tides - Midnight Tides - Part 1
Happy New Year Utter chaos this episode. Josh talks demon names, we all talk a bit more about Seren and warrens, and India rolls her eyes on two separate occasions....
Midnight Tides - Midnight Tides - Part 2
This week, a great closure is upon us....and Empire rises..... We put an end to Midnight Tides. --- Chapters covered - 23, 24, 25 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreo...
Midnight Tides Mailbag (w/ special guest Books with Brittany!)
We welcomed Brittany to the pod and limp our way through a retrospective on the book. We answer mailbag questions, chat rankings thus far and do a final Brother Zone. ...
Midnight Tides Spoilercast (feat. Counsellor of Moon's Spawn & Ruthan Badd!)
***THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRE MALAZAN BOOK OF THE FALLEN*** Big thanks to Ruthan and Counsellor for coming on the show! --- Counsellor of Moon's Spa...
