Episodes

  • The Fantasy Pod of the Nine—Episode 13: THE DEVILS (Pt. 1/4)

    The Fantasy Pod of the Nine—Episode 13: THE DEVILS (Pt. 1/4)
    Aug 25 2025
    Welcome again, one and all, to episode 13 of The Fantasy Pod… of THE DEVILS!

    A biweekly show where two writerly hosts (Joe Owens and Eddy Rathke) tackle a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres.

    We’re taking a break brief break from the world of the First Law—though not leaving grimdark behind just yet—and beginning our coverage of Joe Abercrombie’s first entry in what will of course be his newest series—but as of this recording, it’s just a standalone title—The Devils!, covering chapters 1, “Saint Aelfric’s Day," through Chapter 18, “Empress or Death.”

    Joe attempts to lead this episode with far more scantily-detailed notes than usual since this is his second time reading through the book, and he thought he could ostensibly coast through on his recent reading and rereadings. Alas, the hubris of man knows no lessons too great or small, for our severely attention-deficient host today. He thus vows to over-prepare for the next episode!

    However, as it stands—

    BEWARE MILD SPOILERS around the 52:37 mark; Joe accidentally starts talking about some events from Part II that we'll cover next episode!

    Send any and all comments and questions to: FantasyPodOfThe@Gmail.com.
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    1 hr
  • The Fantasy Pod of the Nine: Last Argument of Kings (Pt. 4/4), Episode 12

    The Fantasy Pod of the Nine: Last Argument of Kings (Pt. 4/4), Episode 12
    Aug 12 2025
    A day late but not a dollar short!

    Welcome again, one and all, to episode 12 of The Fantasy Pod of the Nine!

    A biweekly show where two writerly hosts (Joe Owens and Eddy Rathke) will be tackling a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres.

    We are finally here: Finishing our first dive into grimdark wrapping up book-three of Joe Abercrombie’s First Law series in our read of Last Argument of Kings, covering chapters 47, "Dark Paths," through Chapter 59, “The Beginning.”

    Truly an episode fit... for a King!!

    Send any and all comments and questions to: FantasyPodOfThe@Gmail.com

    (Chapter number references via the Library of Congress catalog and The First Law Wiki.)
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • The Fantasy Pod of the Nine: Last Argument of Kings (Pt. 3/4), Episode 11

    The Fantasy Pod of the Nine: Last Argument of Kings (Pt. 3/4), Episode 11
    Jul 28 2025
    Welcome, one and all, to episode 11 of The Fantasy Pod of the Nine!

    A biweekly show where two writerly hosts (Joe Owens and Eddy Rathke) will be tackling a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres.

    We are furthering our dive into grimdark with book-three of Joe Abercrombie’s First Law series, continuing our read of Last Argument of Kings, covering chapters 34, "The Circle," through Chapter 46, “Open the Box.”

    This one's a doozy!!

    Send any and all comments and questions to: FantasyPodOfThe@Gmail.com

    (Chapter number references via the Library of Congress catalog and The First Law Wiki.)
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • The Fantasy Pod of the Nine: Last Argument of Kings (Pt. 2/4), Episode 10

    The Fantasy Pod of the Nine: Last Argument of Kings (Pt. 2/4), Episode 10
    Jul 14 2025
    Welcome, one and all, to episode 10 of The Fantasy Pod of the Nine!

    A biweekly show where two writerly hosts (Joe Owens and Eddy Rathke) will be tackling a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres.

    We are furthering our dive into grimdark with book-three of Joe Abercrombie’s First Law series, continuing our read of Last Argument of Kings, covering chapters 19, "Prepared For The Worst," through Chapter 33, “Authority.”

    Send any and all comments and questions to: FantasyPodOfThe@Gmail.com

    (Chapter number references via the Library of Congress catalog and The First Law Wiki.)
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • The Fantasy Pod of the Nine: Last Argument of Kings (Pt. 1/4), Episode 09

    The Fantasy Pod of the Nine: Last Argument of Kings (Pt. 1/4), Episode 09
    Jun 30 2025
    Welcome, one and all, to episode NINE of The Fantasy Pod of the Nine!

    A biweekly show where two writerly hosts (Joe Owens and Eddy Rathke) will be tackling a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres.

    We are continuing our dive into grimdark with book-three of Joe Abercrombie’s First Law series, starting our read of Last Argument of Kings, covering chapters 1, "The Poison Trade," through Chapter 18, “Horrible Old Men.”

    Send any and all comments and questions to: FantasyPodOfThe@Gmail.com

    (Chapter number references via the Library of Congress catalog and The First Law Wiki.)
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • The Fantasy Pod of the Nine: Before They Are Hanged (Pt. 4/4), Episode 08

    The Fantasy Pod of the Nine: Before They Are Hanged (Pt. 4/4), Episode 08
    Jun 16 2025
    Welcome, one and all, to episode 8 of The Fantasy Pod of the Nine!

    A biweekly show where two writerly hosts (Joe Owens and Eddy Rathke) will be tackling a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres.

    We are continuing our dive into grimdark with book-two of Joe Abercrombie’s First Law series, wrapping up Before They Are Hanged, covering chapters 41, "The High Places," through Chapter 50, “Back to the Mud.”

    Send any and all questions and comments to: FantasyPodOfThe@Gmail.com

    (Chapter number references via the Library of Congress catalog and The First Law Wiki.)
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • The Fantasy Pod of the Nine: Before They Are Hanged (Pt. 3/4), Episode 07

    The Fantasy Pod of the Nine: Before They Are Hanged (Pt. 3/4), Episode 07
    Jun 2 2025
    Welcome, one and all, to episode 7 of The Fantasy Pod of the Nine!

    A biweekly show where two writerly hosts (Joe Owens and Eddy Rathke) will be tackling a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres.

    We are continuing our dive into grimdark with book-two of Joe Abercrombie’s First Law series, Before They Are Hanged, covering chapter 30, "The Rest is Wasted Breath," through Chapter 40, “Cold Comfort.”

    Send any and all questions and comments to: FantasyPodOfThe@Gmail.com

    (Chapter number references via the Library of Congress catalog and The First Law Wiki.)
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • The Fantasy Pod of the Nine: Before They Are Hanged (Pt. 2/4), Episode 06

    The Fantasy Pod of the Nine: Before They Are Hanged (Pt. 2/4), Episode 06
    May 19 2025
    Welcome, one and all, to episode 6 of The Fantasy Pod of the Nine!

    A biweekly show where two writerly hosts (Joe Owens and Eddy Rathke) will be tackling a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres.

    We are continuing our dive into grimdark with book-two of Joe Abercrombie’s First Law series, Before They Are Hanged, covering chapter 13, "And Next… My Gold," through Chapter 29, “One Step At A Time.”

    Send any and all questions and comments to: FantasyPodOfThe@gmail.com

    (Chapter number references via the Library of Congress catalog.)
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    1 hr and 9 mins