Episodes

  • Episode 42 - Descent Into Roshar: Series Retrospective, Episode 3

    Episode 42 - Descent Into Roshar: Series Retrospective, Episode 3
    Jun 9 2026
    Shaylee begins discussing book two of the Stormlight Archive, Words of Radiance. She talks about the building blocks of this book's themes and character arcs, as well as how it sets up major plot points for later in the series.
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    44 mins
  • Episode 41 - Fear, Sacrifice, and Science: A Deep Dive into Project Hail Mary

    Episode 41 - Fear, Sacrifice, and Science: A Deep Dive into Project Hail Mary
    May 26 2026
    In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. From Ryland Grace waking up alone in space with no memory… to one of the most emotional friendships in modern sci-fi, we’re unpacking everything that makes this story unforgettable. Worlds Connect created the music for our podcast⁠. Book Discussed In Today’s Episode: ⁠Project Hail Mary⁠
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    42 mins
  • Episode 41 - Stepping Out of the Shire part 2

    Episode 41 - Stepping Out of the Shire part 2
    May 12 2026
    Today, we are finishing discussing The Lord of the Rings series. Join us as we discuss our favorite themes from these stories, our favorite quotes, and take a quiz to find out which LoTR character we are! The music for our podcast was created by ⁠Worlds Connect⁠. Books & Media Discussed In Today’s Episode: ⁠Lord Of The Rings series by J.R.R. Tolkien⁠ ⁠Lord Of The Rings films ⁠ ⁠The Silent Patient⁠ ⁠Cackle⁠ ⁠The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna by Juliet Grames⁠ ⁠Cursebound by Saara El Arifi⁠ ⁠Book Swap by Tessa Bickers⁠ ⁠Off the Books by Tamara Berry⁠ Quiz: ⁠Which character are you?⁠
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    47 mins
  • Episode 40 - Stepping Out of the Shire

    Episode 40 - Stepping Out of the Shire
    Apr 28 2026
    Join us for a discussion about The Lord of the Rings. We are going over our favorite moments, characters, our most hated characters, and the themes that make this story great! We had too much to say, so this is episode one of two. The music for our podcast was created by ⁠Worlds Connect⁠. Books & Media Discussed In Today’s Episode: ⁠Lord Of The Rings series by J.R.R. Tolkien⁠ ⁠Lord Of The Rings films ⁠
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    51 mins
  • Episode 39 - The Honeys and the Horror of Being Othered

    Episode 39 - The Honeys and the Horror of Being Othered
    Apr 14 2026
    In this solo episode, Shaylee gives a summary and review of plot and themes in the book The Honeys by Ryan La Sala. The themes discussed largely center around how Mars' queer identity and experiences affect the story, as well as the horror that exists with being seen as an outsider. The music for our podcast was created by Worlds Connect. Books Discussed In Today's Episode: The Honeys
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    36 mins
  • Episode 38 - Childhood Comfort vs Thriller Chaos (Author Deep Dives)

    Episode 38 - Childhood Comfort vs Thriller Chaos (Author Deep Dives)
    Mar 31 2026
    This episode is giving whiplash in the best way—because we’re going from the dark, twisty world of Freida McFadden straight into the wholesome, chaotic charm of Beverly Cleary. We’re breaking down what makes McFadden’s books so bingeable and why Cleary’s stories still feel like home. It’s thrillers vs. childhood classics—and we’re here for all of it. Books and Media Discussed in this Episode: The Housemaid series by Freida McFadden The Favorite Son by Freida McFadden The Inmate by Freida McFadden The Thursday Next series by Jasper Fforde Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Brain on Fire by Susannah Cahalan Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree The Book Thief by Markus Zusak The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson Books Boxset of Beverly Cleary Worlds Connect created the music for our podcast
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    51 mins
  • Episode 37 - Warming up to the Cozy Mystery Campfire

    Episode 37 - Warming up to the Cozy Mystery Campfire
    Mar 17 2026
    In today's episode, we discuss the differences between True Crime, Mysteries, Thrillers, Whodunits, and what makes a mystery cozy instead of intense. The music for our podcast was created by ⁠Worlds Connect⁠ Books & Media Discussed In Today’s Episode: ⁠Psych⁠ ⁠Murder, She Wrote⁠ ⁠The Residence⁠ ⁠Man On The Inside⁠ ⁠Only Murders In The Building⁠ ⁠Sherlock Holmes Series⁠ ⁠Monk⁠ ⁠Frasier⁠ ⁠Knives Out ⁠ ⁠Gravity Falls⁠ ⁠Forensic Files⁠ ⁠The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman⁠ ⁠Seaside Cafe Mysteries series by Bree Baker⁠ ⁠The Cat in the Stacks series by Miranda James⁠ ⁠Marlow Murder Club series by Robert Thorogood⁠ ⁠Miss Marple Mysteries Series by Agatha Christie ⁠ ⁠Hidden Rabbits Youtube Channel⁠ ⁠A Survivor's Book Club Mystery by Lynn Cahoon⁠
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    50 mins
  • Episode 36 - Wuthering Heights: A Gothic Ghost Story About Obsession, Not A Love Story

    Episode 36 - Wuthering Heights: A Gothic Ghost Story About Obsession, Not A Love Story
    Mar 3 2026
    This week, we’re diving into the dark, morally ambiguous world of Wuthering Heights, unpacking revenge, toxic love, and the cycle of trauma that shapes every character in the novel. We discuss whether Heathcliff is a tragic victim or a calculated villain, and how Emily Brontë blurs the line between sympathy and accountability. With Shaylee out this week, I’m joined by a special guest cohost—my brother and author, Nathiel Darkish, from ⁠The Scream Kings Podcast⁠ —for a thoughtful literary deep dive. The music for our podcast was created by ⁠Worlds Connect⁠. Books and Authors Discussed: ⁠Wuthering Heights⁠ ⁠Jane Eyre ⁠ ⁠Atonement⁠ ⁠The Haunting of Hill House⁠ ⁠Rebecca⁠
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    1 hr and 15 mins