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Recorded Neutral Territory - A Dresden Files Podcast

Recorded Neutral Territory - A Dresden Files Podcast

By: Adam Ruzzo and Brian O'Reilly
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 Recorded Neutral Territory is a chapter-by-chapter re-read podcast for The Dresden Files book series. Each episode, we examine one or two chapters with a deep dive on the writing, characters, and worldbuilding within this fantastic series. These episodes contain spoilers for all DF related material released at the time of recording. New episodes drop every other Wednesday.This work is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • SF-07 | What makes a great fight scene?

    SF-07 | What makes a great fight scene?
    May 9 2025

    This week we tackle Chapters 13 and 14, which contains the first fight scene in the series, along with the first use of combat magic! Adam discuses the setup of the fight, while Brian discusses the conjugations of Latin nouns. Of course, we also find some time to discuss the fight with the Toad Demon, itself.

    Finally, we dive into our question for Bob this week: What makes for a great fight scene in The Dresden Files?

    • (00:00) - Intro
    • (03:12) - Ch. 13 - How much has he changed?
    • (09:52) - Setting Up the Fight
    • (22:10) - The Fight With the Toad Demon
    • (30:49) - Chaos in the Basement
    • (38:05) - Ch. 14 - Into the Storm
    • (48:33) - Inventing Magic on the Fly
    • (58:37) - QFB - What Makes a Great Fight Scene?
    Reddit Discussing QfB: https://www.reddit.com/r/dresdenfiles/comments/1kccq4q/rnt_what_makes_a_good_fight_scene/
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • SF-06 | What Changes When Rampires Turn?

    SF-06 | What Changes When Rampires Turn?
    Apr 30 2025

    This week we're covering Storm Front chapters 10, 11, and 12. In these chapters, Harry follows up on some leads, gets a concussion, ruminates on the case with Murphy, and passes out. Brian and Adam dig in to the interesting questions these chapters present. Why did Linda Randall change her mind about talking to Dresden? Why was the Three-Eye junkie able to see the Walkers? When and why did Victor decide to kill Linda and Harry?

    Finally, we dive into our question for Bob this week: What changes (mentally) when a half-Rampire goes full red-court?

    • (00:00) - Intro
    • (02:29) - Ch. 10 - Making Calls
    • (08:27) - Harry's First Concussion?
    • (14:23) - Ch. 11 - Harry Reports to Murphy
    • (27:00) - Ch. 12 - Why does Linda Change Her Mind?
    • (37:06) - QfB: What happens to the mind when Rampire takes over?
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    Reddit Discussing QfB: https://www.reddit.com/r/dresdenfiles/comments/1k0ih2z/rnt_what_changes_mentally_when_a_person_goes_full/
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    57 mins
  • SF-05 | Is The "Doom" the Best Option?

    SF-05 | Is The "Doom" the Best Option?
    Apr 16 2025

    This week we explore chapters 8 and 9 of Storm Front; asking questions like: "Why do potions get phased out of the series?" and "What limitations does Bob have with regard to Harry's control?" We also spend some time exploring Murphy's flaw in this early book before moving on to one of the most impactful scenes in the series: Harry's first confrontation with Bianca.

    • (00:00) - Intro
    • (05:27) - Chapter 8: Why No More Potions?
    • (09:56) - Meeting Bob
    • (19:09) - Bob is an "Artifact" Tier Magic Item
    • (25:50) - Chapter 9: In Defense of Murphy
    • (37:09) - A Wizard's Best Tool: Preperation
    • (47:01) - Encountering Bianca
    • (52:47) - Exploring Bianca's Mindset
    • (59:44) - QfB: Is The Doom of Damocles The Best Option?
    • (01:18:27) - Next Week's Question for Bob
    Click here to view the episode transcript.

    Reddit Discussing QfB: https://www.reddit.com/r/dresdenfiles/comments/1jj9ag3/is_there_a_better_system_than_the_doom_of_damocles/
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    1 hr and 20 mins

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