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Ten Very Big Books - A Malazan Readthrough Podcast

India, Josh, Peter, and AJ are reading The Malazan Book of the Fallen. A bad idea? Maybe, but we'll at least have fun along the way.
Peter has read the series before, but it's Josh, India, and AJ's first time.

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Toll the Hounds - Vow to the Sun - Part 1 from 2022-04-14T21:06:08

Woof, Woof
Bark, Bark

We start Book 8. We catch up with lots of beloved characters, see what the Tiste Andii have been doing and…well because of some technical issues India is voiced by...

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Reaper's Gale | Conversation with Steven Erikson! from 2022-04-01T03:00

We sit down once again with Steven Erikson to (kind of) talk about Reaper's Gale!
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Crack'd Pot Trail | A Tale of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach from 2022-03-25T03:00

Hey there Crack'd Pot Heads! AJ, Josh, and Peter surrender their internet usernames and password before finally discussing the next story (allegedly) in the Bauchelain and Korbal Broach series o...

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Conversation with Ian Cameron Esslemont | Discussions of the Malazan Empire from 2022-03-18T13:54:34

Pete and Iskar talk with Ian Cameron Esslemont, author of the Novels of the Malazan Empire!
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Assail | Discussions of the Malazan Empire from 2022-03-11T03:00

Pete and Iskar chat about the "finale" of these Novels of the Malazan Empire!

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Reaper's Gale Spoilercast with special guests QuickJen and Kal (Very Good and Kind)! from 2022-03-04T11:25:18

Pete sits down with Malazan-tubers and cool people Quick Jen and Kal to talk all things Reaper's Gale!

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Reaper's Gale - Reaper's Mailbag from 2022-02-25T01:43:41

Mail mail mail mail mail mail mael mail mail mail mail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And our rankings are all over the place.

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Reaper's Gale - Reaper's Gale - Part 3 from 2022-02-11T20:05:49

We've reached the finale of Reaper's Gale! Pete takes us into the multiverse, AJ reveals Icarium's secret interest, India has a change of heart, and Josh gets a namesake.




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Reaper's Gale - Reaper's Gale - Part 2 from 2022-01-28T04:12:11

Dominoes start to fall....



A Battle on the Awl and So Many Candles...


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Reaper's Gale - Reaper's Gale - Part 1 from 2022-01-13T23:52:39

Happy New Year 2022, we haven't had this many 2 sinces 1222.

The gang is back from the break and grooving into the final sections of RG. We talk more about Seren, Mockra, what's going on...

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Reaper's Gale - Knuckles of the Soul - Part 3 from 2021-12-31T22:50:03

Happy 2022 everyone! Hold your friends close, and your enemies closer. This is your single warning. Love you all thanks for making this year great for the show!!!




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Blood & Bone | Discussions of the Malazan Empire from 2021-12-24T00:17:06

This week we take a brief detour up a river in Jacuruku. We are continuing our ICE miniseries by talking about the Crimson Guard, Ardata, Thaumaturgs and the one, the only, SKINNNERRRRRRRRRRRR Listen

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Reaper's Gale - Knuckles of the Soul - Part 2 from 2021-12-10T08:00

India isn't here, Josh pitches a TEDx, Pete's in the Crocpot, and AJ wrote the summary :)


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Reaper's Gale - Knuckles of the Soul - Part 1 from 2021-11-26T14:48:50

The Malazan's are on our shores and we have some catching up to do! India is upset about Onrack's shoddy hunting skills, AJ is easily tricked, Pete has a big day at work tomorrow, and Josh wants...

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Reaper's Gale - Layers of the Dead - Part 2 from 2021-11-12T22:38:07

Knock knock! The Malazans are here!


Josh doesn't feel well, India forgets her favorite character's name, Pete is enjoying not answering questions, and AJ loved all of these chapters a...

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Reaper’s Gale - Layers of the Dead - Part 1 from 2021-10-29T06:46:24

Josh brings us in as the book gets going. To be honest I am very tired and forgot what happened in this episode. I hope it’s very good and you like it

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Reaper's Gale - The Emperor in Gold - Part 2 from 2021-10-15T07:00

It’s India’s first time hosting! So we’re all stoked for the return of a favorite character, talk about Nisall and run out of steam at the end

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Reaper's Gale - The Emperor in Gold - Part 1 from 2021-10-01T04:01:35

New Music! New Book!

Tune in to the start of Reaper's Gale. India decodes the prologue, Peter longs for the fresh air of Tehol, the Josh/Redmask Bromance begins and AJ  is worried a...

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Conversation with Steven Erikson 6 | The Bonehunters from 2021-09-24T15:50:22

To close out this offseason, as always, we conned Steven Erikson to talk to us for a sixth time; this time we talk about The Bonehunters, spiders, vaccines, the climate disaster, cycles of human...

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Willful Child 3: The Search for Spark (& BONUS The Undiscovered Bunny!!) from 2021-09-17T06:53:04

AJ, Pete, and Nathan sit down once again to talk about the final installment of Steven Erikson's Star Trek spoof series "Willful Child"!
AJ divulges a secret and a hot take, Nate explains some ...

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The God is Not Willing | A Conversation with Steven Erikson from 2021-09-10T20:54:54

Peter and the man himself, Steven Erikson, sit down and talk through the newest Malazan novel! They talk climate crisis, critical views of genre fiction, blood oil, Stillwater, and more!


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The God is Not Willing Discussion w/ Andy Smith! from 2021-09-02T23:47:09

Andy and Pete share their first thoughts about The God is Not Willing !



We were a little pressed for time but we hope to get some longer thoughts about it eventually.

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Orb Sceptre Throne | Discussions of the Malazan Empire from 2021-08-27T02:32:45

Our Discussions of the Novels of the Malazan Empire continue !

We return to the city of Blue Flame to talk all about the Seguleh, Leoman & Kiska, and of course Scorch & Leff. Ha...

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The Bonehunters - Spoilercast w/ Andy Smith! from 2021-08-26T17:57:39

We sure have read all these 10 books! If you haven't, don't listen to this episode! Thanks!






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The Bonehunters - Mailbag and Wrap-Up from 2021-08-26T17:57:24

The Bonehunters is finished!

We start the episode three times, we offer a lot of hot takes and Josh has some sex toy looking device.  


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The Bonehunters - The Bonehunters - Part 2 from 2021-08-26T17:57:09

Another city is on fire! The streets are filled with blood! Hellian gets her man! Join us as we discuss our #PearlThoughts and everything else in the action-packed finale of The Bonehunters!

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The Bonehunters - The Bonehunters - Part 1 from 2021-08-26T17:56:29

Woof woof! The Grey Helms are here! India gives a recommendation, AJ guesses what T'Amber looks like, Josh knows how to fix Malaz City, and Pete makes a reference for The Gamers. 


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[REUPLOAD] The Bonehunters - Shadows of the King - Part 2 from 2021-08-26T17:56:05

There's a new High Fist in town! Pete gives a shoutout. Josh doesn't like siblings. India thinks Quick Ben is a cool guy. AJ has to leave.




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The Bonehunters - Shadows of the King - Part 2 from 2021-07-16T20:39:51

There's a new High Fist in town! Pete gives a shoutout. Josh doesn't like siblings. India thinks Quick Ben is a cool guy. AJ has to leave.




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The Bonehunters - Shadows of the King - Part 1 from 2021-06-18T07:00

I'm not saying I'm going to do it, nor am I saying someone else should do it, but just think about a world where Pearl isn't around... wouldn't that be nice? India doesn't know what's going on, ...

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The Bonehunters - Beneath This Name - Part 2 from 2021-06-04T16:15:44

We catch up with all our faves in the aftermath of Y'ghatan. Peter forgets Josh's middle name, Josh likes how easy it is to find a Jaghut barrow, India had some audio issues (sorry!), AJ theoriz...

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Stonewielder | Discussions of the Malazan Empire from 2021-05-21T17:28:54

Pete and Iskar talk about reuniting with their good friends Greymane and Kyle, and meeting their new enemies, the Stormriders.


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The Last Siege of Y'Ghatan from 2021-05-07T16:00

The Army of the Apocalypse has retreated to a city that thirsts for Malazan blood.

Adjunct Tavore and the 14th have followed in pursuit, and tonight... will be the Last Siege of Y'ghatan...

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The Bonehunters - The Thousand-Finger God - Part 2 from 2021-04-23T06:02:17

K CHAIN CHE MALLE



Tune in as we kick around 7 Cities. Josh is heartbroken, India is vibing with Scillara, Peter is annoyed about Karsa (what's new) and AJ...Imma let you finish ...

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The Bonehunters - The Thousand-Finger God - Part 1 from 2021-04-09T02:02:24

We're back!

Returning to Seven Cities, reuniting with The 14th, and meeting some new characters (Hellian!). All four of us are riding high as we crack open the sixth boo...

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Steven Erikson Interview - Midnight Tides from 2021-04-02T03:00:14

Recorded on March 20th.



We sat down and talked to Steve about ending Midnight Tides, how his writing process has changed over time and India makes a big request.


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AJ Catches Up! - Talking Gardens of the Moon and Deadhouse Gates from 2021-03-30T21:49:25

Peter talks with AJ about their experience reading Gardens of the Moon and Deadhouse Gates for the first time over the last month! 


Hint: It was hard!


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(Bonus) Deadhouse Gates and Memories of Ice Epigraphs from 2021-03-19T06:53:50

Released from the Patreon



Peter and Josh sit down for two more conversations about the Chapter Epigraphs from Books 2 and 3 from the series. It's a bit more rel...

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(Bonus) Conversation with Mark Paxton-MacRae A.K.A. Karsa Orlong from 2021-03-12T06:25:42

**This episode was originally published to our Patreon Backer Feed in January, if you'd like to join our Patreon visit the link below!**


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Return of the Crimson Guard | Discussions of the Malazan Empire from 2021-03-12T06:23:57

First off, Peter had some audio issues this week. We tried out best, learned a lesson.



Anyway, we continue onward in our mini-series discussing the Novels of the Malazan Empire....

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Midnight Tides Spoilercast (feat. Counsellor of Moon's Spawn & Ruthan Badd!) from 2021-03-05T02:32:57

***THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRE MALAZAN BOOK OF THE FALLEN***


Big thanks to Ruthan and Counsellor for coming on the show!


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Midnight Tides Mailbag (w/ special guest Books with Brittany!) from 2021-02-26T02:35:43

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.


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Midnight Tides - Midnight Tides - Part 2 from 2021-02-12T06:37:32

This week, a great closure is upon us....and Empire rises.....

We put an end to Midnight Tides.


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Midnight Tides - Midnight Tides - Part 1 from 2021-01-29T05:23:57

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. 

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Midnight Tides - All That Lies Unseen - Part 2 from 2021-01-15T02:23:49



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.

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Night of Knives | Discussions of the Malazan Empire from 2020-12-31T19:09:20

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's Night of Knives. They di...

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Midnight Tides - All That Lies Unseen - Part 1 from 2020-12-31T04:10:01

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 stock marke...

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BONUS - Krampus (2015) from 2020-12-24T05:00

AJ, Josh, and India discuss Krampus (2015) in this Christmas themed episode! Happy holidays!


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Midnight Tides - Prows of the Day - Part 2 from 2020-12-18T08:00

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 Josh is thriving. Book 5 j...

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Midnight Tides - Prows of the Day - Part 1 from 2020-12-04T03:25:20

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 book.



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Midnight Tides - Frozen Blood - Part 2 from 2020-11-20T06:42:01

Our readthrough is kicked into overdrive. India and Josh love Lether, Peter loses their mojo and Aj tries to host for a while.


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Midnight Tides- Frozen Blood - Part 1 from 2020-11-06T04:52:21

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 new pronunciations.&n...

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Steven Erikson Interview - House of Chains from 2020-10-30T06:52:45

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, and we learn about Steve's ...

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Willful Child: Wrath of Betty from 2020-10-23T04:01:51

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.


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The Death of the Author & The Problem of Karsa Orlong from 2020-10-16T03:46:14

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 of the Author in discussing...

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House of Chains Spoilercast w/ Iskar Jarak from 2020-10-16T03:42:01

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 a...

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House of Chains Mailbag and Wrap-Up Show from 2020-10-09T03:56:04

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 look back on our read-throug...

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House of Chains - House of Chains - Part 2 from 2020-09-24T23:17:03

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. Buckle up for a rowdy one....

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House of Chains - House of Chains - Part 1 from 2020-09-11T02:26:43

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 to punch P...

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(BONUS) Gardens of the Moon - Epigraphs from 2020-09-03T23:28:34

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's like 4 openings, forgive ...

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House of Chains - Something Breathes from 2020-08-28T06:47:15

*** 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 ...

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House of Chains - Cold Iron - Part 2 from 2020-08-14T14:29:28

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 Yil love-train,...

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House of Chains - Cold Iron - Part 1 from 2020-07-31T07:32:07

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 of the Rebe...

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House of Chains - The Faces in the Rock - Part 2 from 2020-07-17T08:31:01

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 in podcast form.  That fucking ...

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House of Chains - The Faces in the Rock - Part 1 from 2020-07-03T02:55:35

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 finding more t...

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Steven Erikson Interview - Memories of Ice from 2020-06-26T02:59:55

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 the conversation and spoile...

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Tree's Company: A Malazan Roleplaying Story from 2020-06-19T04:00

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, and track down the source ...

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The First Collected Tales of Bauchelain & Korbal Broach from 2020-06-12T04:00

CONTENT WARNING - There is discussion of rape from 35:49 -  37:42


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Memories of Ice Spoilercast with Special Guest Iskar Jarak! from 2020-06-12T04:00

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We invited Iskar Jarak on to talk spoilers for Memories of Ice. We compare readthrou...

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Memories of Ice - Mailbag and Wrap-Up Show from 2020-05-29T06:56:32

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. 


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Memories of Ice - Memories of Ice from 2020-05-15T09:51:37

Memories of Ice ends.


Josh cries (twice) , Pete's trying to flirt with Anaster, and India introduces the artist formally known as Dassem Ultor.




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Memories of Ice - Capustan - Part 2 from 2020-05-01T10:00

Capustan recovers, and the T'lan Imass gather. We're nearing the end of Memories of Ice. Peter defends Silverfox, Josh misses the Catpeople and India attacks Silverfox.


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Memories of Ice - Capustan - Part 1 from 2020-04-17T10:00:10

The Siege of Capustan! We read through the entirety of this classic Malazan Battle. Josh fawns over Gruntle, India is tiring of Silverfox and the Mhybe, and Peter adopts Itkovian. 


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Memories of Ice - Hearthstone - Part 2 from 2020-04-03T16:51:06

As the Pannion Domin encroach on Capustan, alliances begin to take shape.


Peter learns some Goosebumps lore. India admits she liked all the chapters. Josh’s undercover operation is fo...

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Memories of Ice - Hearthstone - Part 1 from 2020-03-20T09:01:49

We arrive in Capustan and meet the Grey Swords. Josh loves learning about the Bridgerburners past, India flexes her business knowledge, and Peter needs a decent night sleep. 


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Memories of Ice - The Spark and the Ashes - Part 2 from 2020-03-06T10:00

The factions of One Arm's host chafe against each other before they begin their march south. India has no time for Paran's anxieties, Josh is intrigued by the Seguleh, and Peter tricks Josh into...

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Memories of Ice - The Spark and the Ashes - Part 1 from 2020-02-21T10:52:31

Memories of Ice is upon us! 


We catch up with the Bridgeburners and learn more about the Pannion Domin as we return to Genabackis. Peter botches it by referring to Draconus as Ti...

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Steven Erikson Interview - Deadhouse Gates from 2020-02-14T10:46:30

This week we welcome back friend of the show Steven Erikson. 


We talked about writing on the birth of a religion, Steve teases a bit more about the God is Not Willing, and he rev...

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Willful Child from 2020-02-07T11:00

On this episode, we bravely go where the podcast has not gone before. Out of the Malazan Book of the Fallen and into Steven Erikson's satirical science fiction novel Willfull Child.

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Deadhouse Gates - Spoiler-cast from 2020-01-31T11:00

SPOILERS ABOUND: This podcast discusses plot points throughout the main series, you've been warned.


Rounding out our read through, Peter had special guest Tommy on th...

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Deadhouse Gates - Mailbag and Wrap-Up Special! from 2020-01-24T12:33:49

We dip our hands into the mailbag today to answer YOUR questions about OUR readthrough of Deadhouse Gates. This one goes out to Scott. 


Thank you so much for listening!


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Deadhouse Gates - Deadhouse Gates Part 2 from 2020-01-11T01:10:01

Join us as Deadhouse Gates and the Chain of Dogs ends. India is on the side of the Azath, Josh admits he was wrong, and Peter finally gets to talk about the foreshadowing.


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Deadhouse Gates - Deadhouse Gates - Part 1 from 2019-12-20T08:33:25

Things are ramping up as we near the end of Deadhouse Gates. Peter defends Felisin, Josh wants to live a pirate's life, and India can't get enough of Icarium. 


Also apologies to ...

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Deadhouse Gates - Chain of Dogs - Part 2 from 2019-12-06T11:00

It's a mess of an episode over here as Seven Cities takes it's toll. Lostara Yil has no love on the podcast, Josh and India argue about Sha'ik Reborn, and Peter opens up the show with a bummer.<...

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Deadhouse Gates - Chain of Dogs - Part 1 from 2019-11-22T11:00

We're back to our regularly scheduled programming this week. Peter checks in on how everybody feels halfway through DG, Josh just can't remember Lostara Yil, and India is out representing everyb...

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Steven Erikson Interview - GotM's 20th Anniversary from 2019-11-08T10:46:44

Steven Erikson came on the show a few weeks back. We talked about the 20th Anniversary of Gardens of the Moon, and dipped into discussions about why Frodo should have died, differences between f...

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Deadhouse Gates - Whirlwind - Part 2 from 2019-10-25T10:00

Early morning recording ended up with a shorter episode. Josh does a stew comparison, Peter does a taffy comparison, and India thinks the T'lan Imass are bullies.


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Deadhouse Gates - Whirlwind - Part 1 from 2019-10-11T10:12:06

The Rebellion has begin, and the Felisin grievances are growing. Peter tries to defend her, Josh sings a Fener song, and India finally understands Coltaine. 


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Deadhouse Gates - Raraku - Part 2 from 2019-09-27T10:02:33

We catch up with Felisin on Skullcup.   Josh is stoked on Sha'ik Peter is particularly inarticulate, and India thinks we're underselling the Shapeshifters. 


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Deadhouse Gates - Raraku - Part 1 from 2019-09-13T08:45:28

We're back! Across the sea to Seven Cities we go as our hosts tackle Deadhouse Gates.  


Josh has a crush on Kimloc, Peter still loves the prologue of DG, and India asks if demons...

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Gardens of the Moon - Spoiler-cast from 2019-08-23T22:19:18

It's finally done! As we put Gardens of the Moon behind us, Peter sits down with Producer AJ for one final chat regarding his experience with his second readthrough. 


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Gardens of the Moon - The Wrap-Up Show from 2019-08-16T10:00

 On this episode we put a cap on Gardens of the Moon before moving onto Deadhouse Gates.



India gives a killer summary, Josh plays himself, and Peter suggests a reread of th...

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Gardens of the Moon - The Fête from 2019-08-02T10:00

Our three hosts may have partied too hard with this one. Strap on your party hats and lets jump in! 


India takes issue with adjectives, Josh has a few gripes with Crokus, and we ...

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Gardens of the Moon - The City of Blue Fire from 2019-07-19T12:00

Nearing the end of Very Big Book One! India is representing Meese, Peter reads "that" quote, and Josh talks Bridgeburners.---Chapters covered - 17, 18, 19
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Gardens of the Moon - The Gadrobi Hills from 2019-07-05T11:00

Our episode runs a little long as we talk about The Gadrobi Hills.  India frets over the Hounds of Shadow, Peter is really trying to keep his new segment going, and Josh question's Anomande...

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Gardens of the Moon - Assassins from 2019-06-21T11:00

 Assassins battle within Darujhistan! Josh is excited to see the Bridgeburners, Peter tries to get a new segment going,  and India is potentially enjoying the book??!?!


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Gardens of the Moon - The Mission from 2019-06-07T12:54:30

Time to catch up with the Malazans. Josh goes off on Bellurdan, Peter has completely forgotten Jorrick Sharplance,  and India is a fan of Onos T'oolan. 


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Gardens of the Moon - Darujhistan from 2019-05-24T14:48:42

Come to the City of Blue Flame!


Josh's favorite character is Kruppe, Peter is a bit forgetful about Coll,  and India supports Turban Orr's declaration of neutrality.


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Gardens of the Moon - Pale - Part 2 from 2019-05-10T12:43:52

We recorded this episode on St. Patrick's Day. It is immediately apparent. Josh talks the Deck of Dragons, Peter tries to explain Ascendants,  and India asks if gods can die.


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Gardens of the Moon - Pale - Part 1 from 2019-04-26T23:13:18

Welcome to Ten Very Big Books!


In this episode Peter, India, and Josh kick off their readthrough of Gardens of the Moon, the first book in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series. Peter...

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