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The Hawkes Adventures Podcast

The Hawkes Adventures Podcast

By: L. M. Hawkes / NSH Publishing LLC
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Step into the arena.

Hawkes Adventures brings the world of The Lanista Chronicles to life—an epic historical gamebook series set in ancient Rome, where discipline is survival, brotherhood is fragile, and every decision carries a cost.

Follow Dakon, a gladiator forged by hardship and tested by loyalty, as he navigates the brutal politics of the arena, shifting alliances within the ludus, and the ever-watchful eyes of Rome. Each episode explores the weight of choice, the code of honor that binds warriors together, and the thin line between strategy and sacrifice.

This is not fantasy.
This is steel, sand, and consequence.

Expect immersive storytelling, behind-the-scenes insights into the creation of the gamebooks, historical context on gladiatorial life, and deep dives into the themes that define the series: courage under pressure, leadership earned through suffering, and the cost of becoming who you must be to survive.

If you value history with intensity, moral tension over convenience, and stories where choices truly matter—welcome to the arena.

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Episodes
  • Lanista Chronicles vs 80 Days: Historical Immersion or Spectacle?

    Lanista Chronicles vs 80 Days: Historical Immersion or Spectacle?
    Feb 28 2026
    What's the real difference between a gamebook and a video game RPG—and why does it matter for historical storytelling? We break down the distinction using Inkle's award-winning 80 Days and examine how authorial control shapes moral weight in interactive fiction. (AI-generated)
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    8 mins
  • Lanista Chronicles vs. You Choose: Same Concept, Completely Different Fans

    Lanista Chronicles vs. You Choose: Same Concept, Completely Different Fans
    Feb 26 2026
    What happens when two gamebook series use the same concept but target wildly different audiences? We examine the gap between children's educational gamebooks and the emerging realm of visceral, adult historical interactive fiction—and why readers have been asking for this for years. (AI generated)
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    10 mins
  • Lanista Chronicles vs CYOA: Two Eras, Two Promises in Gamebooks

    Lanista Chronicles vs CYOA: Two Eras, Two Promises in Gamebooks
    Feb 25 2026
    Gamebooks didn't die—they evolved. Discover why Choose Your Own Adventure disappeared, what actually killed the genre, and how a new generation of adult-focused gamebooks is rewriting the rules with tactical depth and historical grit. (AI-generated)
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    8 mins
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