Circle of Friendship
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsA Podcast about the magic of friendship as told by Tamora Pierce's Circle of Magic series.
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Circle of Friendship 4.05: When It Rains It Pours
June 08, 2021 22:17 - 31 minutes - 32.2 MBTris gets mad at a tree. Summersea’s weather forecast isn’t looking good. Niko, you’re on notice again! Content Warning for discussions of epidemics & illness throughout this book. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 4.04: Don’t Drug Your Friends!
May 29, 2021 05:49 - 48 minutes - 46.3 MBSandry makes a questionable decision. Do we like Crane now? Seriously, what DOES Pierce have against water signs? Rosethorn and Briar get some much needed assistance. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 4.03: A Well-Organized Box of Stuff
May 12, 2021 14:59 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBAnna and MJ are joined by longtime pod-friend and brilliant theme composer Molly Hebert-Wilson! Briar needs a quarantine hobby (and a birthday). Frostpine is angry. What does Tamora Pierce have against water signs?! Content Warning for discussions of epidemics & illness throughout this book. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 4.02: They Worked Together?!
April 29, 2021 03:19 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBAnna and MJ are joined by special guest Nicole Ker from the Books That Burn Podcast! Niko is brooding. Rosethorn is grumpy. There should really be an Emelan mod for Stardew Valley. Content Warning for discussions of epidemics & illness throughout this book. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 4.01: It’s a Plant! It’s a Telephone! It’s a Teleplant!
April 13, 2021 17:44 - 52 minutes - 52.8 MBSandry nags Briar about birthdays. Anna & MJ pitch an Office-style Circle of Magic sitcom. Briar and Rosethorn have a plant telephone! Content Warning for discussions of epidemics & illness throughout this book. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Uvumi Interlude 6 - Punterlude w/ Reading Circle Temple
March 17, 2021 03:29 - 44 minutes - 48.2 MBAnna and MJ are joined by MJ’s husband John and Britni and Goodwin from the Reading Circle Temple podcast to give a preview of our Emelan TTRPG using the Fate system. Meet our characters, delight in our terrible puns, and enjoy the chaos that ensues. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 3.13: Magical Mobility Aids!
March 02, 2021 23:01 - 35 minutes - 34.2 MBDaja chooses between Winding Circle and Tenth Caravan Idaram. Polyam can ride again! Friendship always makes us cry. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Uvumi Interlude 5 - Be My Valentine
February 16, 2021 17:00 - 6 minutes - 6.56 MBAnna and MJ follow their own advice and give themselves a break. Anna speculates on what the Discipline Cottage crew would do for Valentine’s Day. Rosethorn wants you to stay out of her garden. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 3.12: She Just Wants a Moderate Amount of Respect!
February 02, 2021 18:03 - 36 minutes - 35.9 MBRosethorn aggressively establishes her boundaries. Daja must choose between self-preservation and saving the Traders. This series still needs the Studio Ghibli treatment. Fire ropes! Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 3.11: Oh No (This Is Fine)
January 19, 2021 18:53 - 49 minutes - 55.3 MBYarrun is determined to put out all the fires or die trying! He dies trying. Daja gets fed up with the Traders’ BS. This whole chapter is a TikTok meme. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 3.10: The Circle of Magic Schoolbus
January 05, 2021 18:54 - 53 minutes - 56.8 MBThe iron vine needs roots! Frostpine and Niko channel their inner Ms. Frizzle and lead a magical exploration of the hot springs. Polyam and Daja realize they might not be wrong after all. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 3.09: Go To Bed, Urchin!
December 22, 2020 19:50 - 51 minutes - 55.1 MBSandry comes up with a clever solution to their tangle of magic. Yarrun nearly makes a great point but takes a hard swerve toward selfishness. Tamora Pierce’s talent for description hits us right in the feels (and Anna’s attempt to imitate her does not). Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 3.08: Mind Your Own Business
December 08, 2020 18:54 - 37 minutes - 40.7 MBDaja forgets her manners. Nico and Tris teach a science lesson. Briar mocks Nico for his knowledge of trees. CW for discussions of disability and physical injury. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 3.07: Consent Is Key
November 24, 2020 16:51 - 39 minutes - 46.4 MBLark and Nico screw up. Polyam and Daja are friends now. Frostpine emphasizes the importance of consent. CW for discussions of predatory behavior and sexual assault. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 3.06: Million Year Dungeon!
November 10, 2020 17:27 - 48 minutes - 52.8 MBDaja drinks some strong tea. Polyam has a soft spot for dogs (and children). Tris doesn’t like giving up her magic. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Uvumi Interlude 4 - The Masochism Tango w/ Robin Hofmann
October 27, 2020 15:44 - 33 minutes - 37.2 MBLife finds a way (to mess up our recording schedule), so Anna & MJ take a break to chat with Robin Hofmann of the Books That Burn podcast. We talk about Books That Burn, the satirical genius of Tom Lehrer, and how magic can express itself through duct tape. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 3.05: Fix it Tris! Redux
October 13, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutes - 32.8 MBDaja & Briar eat some bad sausages. There is an accident in the courtyard. Glaciers and smiths don’t mix. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 3.04: Lightsbridge Mages are WEAK
September 29, 2020 18:22 - 42 minutes - 46.7 MBPolyam gets a lesson in Trader etiquette. Daja makes a magic fire blanket. Yarrun picks a fight with everyone. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 3.03: Fix It, Tris!
September 15, 2020 14:00 - 48 minutes - 52.7 MBBriar shows off his mistake. Sandry gets real judgy. Yarrun is a hot mess (insert winking emoji). Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 3.02: Hugs For Everyone!
September 01, 2020 16:00 - 53 minutes - 60.5 MBDaja stands up for herself but it doesn’t seem to matter. Briar costs Gold Ridge some money. Lark has an idea. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 3.01: Smooth Talking Bisexuals
August 18, 2020 16:02 - 51 minutes - 55.2 MBThe kids go on a field trip. Daja is confronted by her past. Sandry has to act like a noble (SPOILER: she hates it). Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Uvumi Interlude 3 - Good Vibrations w/ Geoff Moonen
August 04, 2020 14:18 - 48 minutes - 48 MBAnna & MJ take a break between books to invite CPOV sibling Geoff Moonen to talk about audiobooks and the experience of reading Sandry’s Book for the first time as an adult. We talk about the magic of music, Niko’s ASMR career, and KNIVES. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 2.13: Who Sanctioned This Murder?
July 21, 2020 13:00 - 43 minutes - 45.8 MBCW: Death & Violence In the final chapter of Tris’s Book, the four do a murder. Tris does her best to atone for her actions (spoiler: the pirates don’t care). Niko has the manners of a cat. Shriek has a new diet. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 2.12: The Circle of Lightning
July 07, 2020 17:24 - 36 minutes - 37.6 MBCW: Discussion of violence & gore In the penultimate chapter of Tris’s book, the kids eavesdrop despite being asked not to. Tris is 4 feet of “fight me.” Enahar maybe got zapped? Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 2.11: You Know What Your Dog Is Like
June 29, 2020 14:00 - 34 minutes - 37.7 MBIn this chapter, Tris works on controlling the weather. Briar invents skeet shooting. Why is Little Bear outside?! Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Uvumi Interlude #2 - Once More With Fireworks!
June 22, 2020 13:00 - 6 minutes - 6.24 MBContent warning: loud noises. MJ gets scheduled unexpectedly for work. Anna wrangles her housemates for some light discussion of ambient magic and tries her hand at editing a mini episode! It's summer in Brooklyn which means fireworks in close quarters. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 2.10: Don’t Be an Aymery
June 09, 2020 18:37 - 56 minutes - 52.3 MBIn chapter 10 of Tris’s Book, Briar finds out that Aymery is a very, very bad boy. Tris connects with some lightning. Little Bear takes a nap. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music. Additional thanks to Tor Teen for the ARC of Each of Us a Desert by Mark Oshiro! Pre-Order here and check out Mark's blog here.
Uvumi Interlude
May 25, 2020 15:40 - 5 minutes - 5.65 MBUnfortunately, due to some out of control tech issues, Chapter 10 of Tris's book will be delayed until our next release date. Fear not! We still have some kind words and a treat to share. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 2.09: The Knives of Nature
May 11, 2020 17:19 - 56 minutes - 58.1 MBIn this chapter, senior mages must figure out how to protect the cove. Rosethorn and Briar unleash their inner maleficent. All mages at winding circle need to attend a team building seminar. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 2.08: Break A Toe If You Must
April 27, 2020 19:03 - 58 minutes - 60.8 MBIn this chapter, Skyfire traumatizes Tris further. Aymery is a suspicious sneaky sneak. Briar dreams of gardens in Deadman’s District. As always, we stan Dedicate Gorse. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 2.07: Is That Your Thunder-Weapon?
April 13, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 44 MBAnna and MJ have big news! Also, Briar hates milk. We all know that Rosethorn cares more than she lets on. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 2.06: The Mind Explosion
March 30, 2020 22:21 - 38 minutes - 42.2 MBIn this chapter of Tris' Book, Anna and MJ talk about how great Frostpine is, how proud we are of Tris, and try to stay hopeful in an uncertain world. This chapter calls us to own our expertise and to strengthen our defenses! Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 2.05: Own Your Anger
March 17, 2020 18:35 - 46 minutes - 44.3 MBIn this episode, Anna & MJ continue to dunk on Niko, compliment Duk Vedris, and fawn over developing friendships. We also take time to get real mad at Aymery and whatever his deal is. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 2.04: The Return of Knives
March 02, 2020 15:35 - 40 minutes - 42.7 MBTris faces her fear of Rosethorn enough to ask for help, Briar observes a student playing with invisibility, and Daja learns to trust her instincts in time to warn the Circle of a pirate scout ship. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 2.03: Who Needs Omens
February 17, 2020 15:11 - 42 minutes - 42.4 MBIn chapter 3 of Tris' Book, Anna and MJ gush about how great Frostpine and Lark are as teachers and continue to never let Niko off the hook--even when he's not in the chapter. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 2.02: Blood and Birds
February 03, 2020 13:00 - 42 minutes - 47.2 MBIn the second chapter of Tris' Book, MJ and Anna discuss the importance of trust, consent, and NOT using someone else's blood to make your own magic stronger. Definitely not foreshadowing. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 2.01: 10 Days Later
January 21, 2020 00:39 - 30 minutes - 31.2 MBMJ and Anna kick off season two with a breakdown of Tris' Book chapter 01, where an oppressive heatwave makes everyone miserable. Now that the quake is over and the kids are recovering, they can finally see the consequences of Sandry's actions in the cave. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 1.13: After the Quake
December 23, 2019 15:37 - 29 minutes - 28.2 MBIn the final chapter, Sandry must do some creative problem solving quickly or else they won't survive the quake. Anna and MJ talk about what this book inspires them to do and what we can look forward to next season. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 1.12: Who Saw This Coming?
December 09, 2019 16:26 - 50 minutes - 54.8 MBIn the penultimate chapter, we find out a deadly earthquake is due to hit a far away country, leaving Emelan safe-- or at least, it should. What could go wrong? Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 1.11: Stronger Than the Tides
November 25, 2019 13:00 - 28 minutes - 31.4 MBChapter 11 brings quite a few lessons with it-- like foundations are important and maybe you shouldn't try to challenge one of the most powerful forces in nature when you're just an 11 year old kid. Special thanks to Nicole Bel-summer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 1.10: We Are All Water Garbage Monsters
November 11, 2019 13:00 - 42 minutes - 41.7 MBChaos and destruction abounds at the Summersea market when Sandry interferes with a group of boys beating up on a small dog. Daja and Briar leap into the fray while Tris tries to cool everyone down--except her magic plan turns into a monster and everyone is in serious trouble. Special thanks to Nicole Bel-summer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 1.09: Rooftop Hangouts Are Best Hangouts
October 28, 2019 12:00 - 45 minutes - 46.9 MBIn chapter 09, Tris teaches her housemates how to do chores correctly, Briar has to learn to care for his new tree, Sandry is frustrated that she can't already spin thread and work magic simultaneously, and we discover that big northern lads like Kirel are notoriously high strung. Special thanks to Nicole Bel-summer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 1.08: No Trees Were Harmed in the Production of this Podcast
October 14, 2019 12:00 - 36 minutes - 36.6 MBIn chapter 8, Briar finally finds something worth stealing except he forgets alarm spells are a thing. Featuring special guest, Grace Grindrod-Feeny, our patron saint of technology mishaps. Special thanks to Nicole Bel-summer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 1.07: You Know What Kids Are, Frostpine
September 30, 2019 12:00 - 29 minutes - 32.6 MBIn Chapter 7, Sandry has some trouble with wool, Tris is determined to make nature obey her, and Daja receives an offer. Anna and MJ yell about how maybe it's time to just tell them already. Special thanks to Nicole Bel-summer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 1.06: Confrontation and Meditation
September 16, 2019 12:00 - 45 minutes - 46.1 MBIn chapter 06 of Sandry's book, MJ & Anna discuss how Briar and Tris grow through learning and even more Hogwarts discourse. Special thanks to Nicole Bel-summer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 1.05: The Bathening Part 2
September 02, 2019 12:00 - 59 minutes - 61.7 MBIn chapter 05 of Sandry's Book, MJ and Anna discuss the generosity each kid experiences from their prospective mentors as well as Briar's ongoing war on baths. Special thanks to Nicole Bel-summer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 1.04: Uvumi and Knives
August 19, 2019 12:00 - 31 minutes - 33.8 MBChapter 04 of Sandry's Book means Anna and MJ's favorite quotes, the introduction of some major players, and the merging of story lines. Special thanks to Nicole Bel-summer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.
Circle of Friendship 1.03: Fitting In
August 05, 2019 10:00 - 38 minutes - 61.5 MBAll four kids struggle to fit in at Winding Circle-- assaulted, insulted, and poorly cared for, we have to ask: Niko, what were you thinking?
Circle of Friendship 1.02: A New Life
July 22, 2019 10:00 - 33 minutes - 33.9 MBChapter 02 of Sandry's Book reveals Niko's endgame for each of the lost children he's picked up. Anna and MJ dissect his every move and discuss what he can teach us about caring for others.
Circle of Friendship 1.01: Lost and Found
July 08, 2019 14:06 - 47 minutes - 49.8 MBAnna and MJ bring you a new podcast talking about Tamora Pierce's Emelan universe. They talk about how these books have influenced them, discuss each chapter, and highlight something they've been inspired to do. We start with Sandry's Book, chapter 01, where four very different children are nearly lost.