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Ten Very Big Books - A Malazan Readthrough Podcast

145 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 233 ratings

India, Josh, Peter, and AJ are reading The Malazan Book of the Fallen. A bad idea? Maybe, but we'll at least have fun along the way.
Peter has read the series before, but it's Josh, India, and AJ's first time.
Join us, as we talk through each book and enjoy the works of Steven Erikson.

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Reaper's Gale - Reaper's Gale - Part 1

January 13, 2022 23:52 - 1 hour - 86.3 MB

Happy New Year 2022, we haven't had this many 2 sinces 1222. The gang is back from the break and grooving into the final sections of RG. We talk more about Seren, Mockra, what's going on with Rud Elalle, what might happen to Janath....and Josh wonders about the fate of the Awl. --- Chapters covered - 19, 20 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigboo...

Reaper's Gale - Knuckles of the Soul - Part 3

December 31, 2021 22:50 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB

Happy 2022 everyone! Hold your friends close, and your enemies closer. This is your single warning. Love you all thanks for making this year great for the show!!! --- Chapters covered - 17, 18 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord --- Thank you to Dan Geserick for the logo! ...

Blood & Bone | Discussions of the Malazan Empire

December 24, 2021 00:17 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MB

This week we take a brief detour up a river in Jacuruku. We are continuing our ICE miniseries by talking about the Crimson Guard, Ardata, Thaumaturgs and the one, the only, SKINNNERRRRRRRRRRRR Back next week with a regular ep! --- TEN VERY BIG BOOKS Back the show on Patreon - https://patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://b...

Reaper's Gale - Knuckles of the Soul - Part 2

December 10, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB

India isn't here, Josh pitches a TEDx, Pete's in the Crocpot, and AJ wrote the summary :) 2.03 --- Chapters covered - 15, 16 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord --- Thank you to Dan Geserick for the logo! Follow him on Twitter - https://twitter.com/a_w_dang Thank you to ...

Reaper's Gale - Knuckles of the Soul - Part 1

November 26, 2021 14:48 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB

The Malazan's are on our shores and we have some catching up to do! India is upset about Onrack's shoddy hunting skills, AJ is easily tricked, Pete has a big day at work tomorrow, and Josh wants to talk about a LOT. --- Chapters covered - 13 & 14 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBB...

Reaper's Gale - Layers of the Dead - Part 2

November 12, 2021 22:38 - 1 hour - 91.4 MB

Knock knock! The Malazans are here! Josh doesn't feel well, India forgets her favorite character's name, Pete is enjoying not answering questions, and AJ loved all of these chapters a lot. --- Chapters covered - 10, 11, 12 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord --- Thank you...

Reaper’s Gale - Layers of the Dead - Part 1

October 29, 2021 06:46 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Josh brings us in as the book gets going. To be honest I am very tired and forgot what happened in this episode. I hope it’s very good and you like it --- Chapters covered - 7, 8, 9 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord --- Thank you to Dan Geserick for the logo! Follow him on Twi...

Reaper's Gale - The Emperor in Gold - Part 2

October 15, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MB

It’s India’s first time hosting! So we’re all stoked for the return of a favorite character, talk about Nisall and run out of steam at the end --- Chapters covered - 3 4 5 6 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord --- Thank you to Dan Geserick for the logo! Follow him on Twitter - h...

Reaper's Gale - The Emperor in Gold - Part 1

October 01, 2021 04:01 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

New Music! New Book! Tune in to the start of Reaper's Gale. India decodes the prologue, Peter longs for the fresh air of Tehol, the Josh/Redmask Bromance begins and AJ  is worried about the vicious threat from the Awl. --- Chapters covered - Prologue, 1, 2 --- RG Tentative Schedule: (More details in the show) 10/1- P, 1, 2 10/15- 3, 4, 5, 6 10/29- 7, 8, 9 11/12 - 10, 11, 12 11/26 - 13, 14 12/10 - 15, 16 12/24 - 17, 18 1/7 - 19, 20 1/21 - 21, 22 2/4 - 23, 24, E Back th...

Conversation with Steven Erikson 6 | The Bonehunters

September 24, 2021 15:50 - 1 hour - 73.2 MB

To close out this offseason, as always, we conned Steven Erikson to talk to us for a sixth time; this time we talk about The Bonehunters, spiders, vaccines, the climate disaster, cycles of humanity, and the exhaustion of humanity. Light stuff! All in all it's a very good convo. Thanks for coming on Steve! --- POST-SPIDER CONVO TIMECODE - 40:13 ---  Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts a...

Willful Child 3: The Search for Spark (& BONUS The Undiscovered Bunny!!)

September 17, 2021 06:53 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

AJ, Pete, and Nathan sit down once again to talk about the final installment of Steven Erikson's Star Trek spoof series "Willful Child"! AJ divulges a secret and a hot take, Nate explains some *very* specific references, and Pete wonders if the books are "juvenile". ---  Back the show on Patreon - https://patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Dis...

The God is Not Willing | A Conversation with Steven Erikson

September 10, 2021 20:54 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

Peter and the man himself, Steven Erikson, sit down and talk through the newest Malazan novel! They talk climate crisis, critical views of genre fiction, blood oil, Stillwater, and more! --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord --- Thank you to Dan Geserick for the logo! Follow...

The God is Not Willing Discussion w/ Andy Smith!

September 02, 2021 23:47 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Andy and Pete share their first thoughts about The God is Not Willing !     We were a little pressed for time but we hope to get some longer thoughts about it eventually.     We spoil the book! --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord ANDY SMITH LINKS Check out Andy's YouTube C...

Orb Sceptre Throne | Discussions of the Malazan Empire

August 27, 2021 02:32 - 1 hour - 89.2 MB

Our Discussions of the Novels of the Malazan Empire continue !   We return to the city of Blue Flame to talk all about the Seguleh, Leoman & Kiska, and of course Scorch & Leff. Had a blast making the episode and hope you enjoy it! --- TEN VERY BIG BOOKS Back the show on Patreon - https://patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http:...

The Bonehunters - Spoilercast w/ Andy Smith!

August 26, 2021 17:57 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

We sure have read all these 10 books! If you haven't, don't listen to this episode! Thanks! --- Chapters covered - ALL OF THEM AND THE REST OF THE BOOKS --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord ANDY SMITH LINKS Check out Andy's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/...

The Bonehunters - Mailbag and Wrap-Up

August 26, 2021 17:57 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

The Bonehunters is finished! We start the episode three times, we offer a lot of hot takes and Josh has some sex toy looking device.   --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord --- Thank you to Dan Geserick for the logo! Follow him on Twitter - https://twitter.com/a_w_dang Th...

The Bonehunters - The Bonehunters - Part 2

August 26, 2021 17:57 - 2 hours - 127 MB

Another city is on fire! The streets are filled with blood! Hellian gets her man! Join us as we discuss our #PearlThoughts and everything else in the action-packed finale of The Bonehunters! --- Chapters covered - 21, 22, 23, 24, Epilogue --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord ...

The Bonehunters - The Bonehunters - Part 1

August 26, 2021 17:56 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Woof woof! The Grey Helms are here! India gives a recommendation, AJ guesses what T'Amber looks like, Josh knows how to fix Malaz City, and Pete makes a reference for The Gamers.  --- Chapters covered - 17, 18, 19, 20 ---  Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks  Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks  Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com  Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord  ---  Thank you...

[REUPLOAD] The Bonehunters - Shadows of the King - Part 2

August 26, 2021 17:56 - 1 hour - 78.1 MB

There's a new High Fist in town! Pete gives a shoutout. Josh doesn't like siblings. India thinks Quick Ben is a cool guy. AJ has to leave. --- Chapters covered - 14, 15, 16 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord --- Thank you to Dan Geserick for the logo! Follow him on Twitte...

[REUPLOAD] The Bonehunters - Shadows of the Kind - Part 2

August 19, 2021 16:35 - 1 hour - 78.9 MB

There's a new High Fist in town! Pete gives a shoutout. Josh doesn't like siblings. India thinks Quick Ben is a cool guy. AJ has to leave. --- Chapters covered - 14, 15, 16 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord --- Thank you to Dan Geserick for the logo! Follow him on Twitter - https...

The Bonehunters - Shadows of the King - Part 2

July 16, 2021 20:39 - 1 hour - 78.1 MB

There's a new High Fist in town! Pete gives a shoutout. Josh doesn't like siblings. India thinks Quick Ben is a cool guy. AJ has to leave. --- Chapters covered - 14, 15, 16 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord --- Thank you to Dan Geserick for the logo! Follow him on Twitte...

tryna find those bones part 69

June 18, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MB

RECAP HERE --- Chapters covered - 12, 13 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord --- Thank you to Dan Geserick for the logo! Follow him on Twitter - https://twitter.com/a_w_dang Thank you to _amaranthine for our show music! Check them out on bandcamp - https://amaranthine.bandcamp.com...

The Bonehunters - Shadows of the King - Part 1

June 18, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MB

I'm not saying I'm going to do it, nor am I saying someone else should do it, but just think about a world where Pearl isn't around... wouldn't that be nice? India doesn't know what's going on, but she likes it, Josh does some word association, Peter likes some forgotten history ,and AJ has a scalding-hot take. --- Chapters covered - 12, 13 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about t...

The Bonehunters - Beneath This Name - Part 2

June 04, 2021 16:15 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

We catch up with all our faves in the aftermath of Y'ghatan. Peter forgets Josh's middle name, Josh likes how easy it is to find a Jaghut barrow, India had some audio issues (sorry!), AJ theorizes about immunization via rat bite. --- Chapters covered - 8, 9, 10, 11 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord ...

Stonewielder | Discussions of the Malazan Empire

May 21, 2021 17:28 - 1 hour - 84.4 MB

Pete and Iskar talk about reuniting with their good friends Greymane and Kyle, and meeting their new enemies, the Stormriders. --- TEN VERY BIG BOOKS Back the show on Patreon - https://patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord --- ISKAR JARAK Join the Discord -  https://discord.gg/rTGGZMJ Facebook -  https...

The Last Siege of Y'Ghatan

May 07, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

The Army of the Apocalypse has retreated to a city that thirsts for Malazan blood. Adjunct Tavore and the 14th have followed in pursuit, and tonight... will be the Last Siege of Y'ghatan. --- Chapters covered - 7 -- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord --- Thank you to Scout W...

The Bonehunters - The Thousand-Finger God - Part 2

April 23, 2021 06:02 - 1 hour - 84.3 MB

K CHAIN CHE MALLE Tune in as we kick around 7 Cities. Josh is heartbroken, India is vibing with Scillara, Peter is annoyed about Karsa (what's new) and AJ...Imma let you finish but had the best edit of all time! --- Chapters covered - 4, 5, 6 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDis...

The Bonehunters- The Thousand Finger God - Part 2

April 23, 2021 06:02 - 1 hour - 85.2 MB

K CHAIN CHE MALLE Tune in as we kick around 7 Cities. Josh is heartbroken, India is vibing with Scillara, Peter is annoyed about Karsa (what's new) and AJ...Imma let you finish but had the best edit of all time! --- Chapters covered - 4, 5, 6 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord ---...

The Bonehunters - The Thousand-Finger God - Part 1

April 09, 2021 02:02 - 1 hour - 80.7 MB

We're back! Returning to Seven Cities, reuniting with The 14th, and meeting some new characters (Hellian!). All four of us are riding high as we crack open the sixth book... --- Chapters covered - Prologue, 1, 2, 3 --- Watch the Halfway Q+A on YouTube! - youtube.com/tenverybigbooks Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our com...

Steven Erikson Interview - Midnight Tides

April 02, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MB

Recorded on March 20th. We sat down and talked to Steve about ending Midnight Tides, how his writing process has changed over time and India makes a big request. ---  Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord --- Thank you to Dan Geserick for the logo! Follow him on Twitter - https...

AJ Catches Up! - Talking Gardens of the Moon and Deadhouse Gates

March 30, 2021 21:49 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Peter talks with AJ about their experience reading Gardens of the Moon and Deadhouse Gates for the first time over the last month!  Hint: It was hard! --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord --- Thank you to Tara Crawford for the logo! Follow her on Instagram - https://www.in...

(Bonus) Deadhouse Gates and Memories of Ice Epigraphs

March 19, 2021 06:53 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Released from the Patreon   Peter and Josh sit down for two more conversations about the Chapter Epigraphs from Books 2 and 3 from the series. It's a bit more relaxed, and big friend energy.  Enjoy. --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord --- Thank you to Dan Geserick for the...

(Bonus) Conversation with Mark Paxton-MacRae A.K.A. Karsa Orlong

March 12, 2021 06:25 - 50 minutes - 70 MB

**This episode was originally published to our Patreon Backer Feed in January, if you'd like to join our Patreon visit the link below!** --- A few weeks ago we got to talk to Mark Paxton-MacRae aka Karsa Orlong himself! We talk to Mark about what it was like roleplaying with Erikson, how it felt to have his character fleshed-out in the books, and the importance of asking people where World War II planes have sunk. Thanks to Mark for coming on the show! --- Thanks to _amaranthin...

Return of the Crimson Guard | Discussions of the Malazan Empire

March 12, 2021 06:23 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MB

First off, Peter had some audio issues this week. We tried out best, learned a lesson.    Anyway, we continue onward in our mini-series discussing the Novels of the Malazan Empire. This time, we turn to the Crimson Guard, Laseen and so many more within the Empire itself.    Enjoy! (Stonewielder soon enough) --- TEN VERY BIG BOOKS Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email...

Midnight Tides Spoilercast (feat. Counsellor of Moon's Spawn & Ruthan Badd!)

March 05, 2021 02:32 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

***THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRE MALAZAN BOOK OF THE FALLEN*** Big thanks to Ruthan and Counsellor for coming on the show! --- Counsellor of Moon's Spawn's channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/CounsellorofMoonsSpawn Ruthan Badd's channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/ruthanbadd Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Jo...

Midnight Tides Mailbag (w/ special guest Books with Brittany!)

February 26, 2021 02:35 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

We welcomed Brittany to the pod and limp our way through a retrospective on the book. We answer mailbag questions, chat rankings thus far and do a final Brother Zone. --- Watch Brittany's videos! - https://www.youtube.com/bookswithbrittany Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord ...

Midnight Tides - Midnight Tides - Part 2

February 12, 2021 06:37 - 2 hours - 125 MB

This week, a great closure is upon us....and Empire rises..... We put an end to Midnight Tides. --- Chapters covered - 23, 24, 25 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord --- Thank you to Dan Geserick for the logo! Follow him on Twitter - https://twitter.com/dangeserick Thank...

Midnight Tides - Midnight Tides - Part 1

January 29, 2021 05:23 - 1 hour - 98.9 MB

Happy New Year    Utter chaos this episode. Josh talks demon names, we all talk a bit more about Seren and warrens, and India rolls her eyes on two separate occasions.  --- Chapters covered - 20, 21, 22--- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord --- Thank you to Dan Geserick for t...

Midnight Tides - All That Lies Unseen - Part 2

January 15, 2021 02:23 - 1 hour - 97.5 MB

War fully rages between the Edur and the Letherii. Josh reveals his true colors as a friend, AJ loves Nekal Bara and India loves Kettle and the Azath House. From 1:26:00 onward, we dive deep on our thoughts about Seren's plotline,  rape and sexual violence so far. A link to the Tor Reread of Chapter 16 we reference in that discussion: https://www.tor.com/2012/01/18/malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-midnight-tides-chapter-sixteen/ --- Chapters covered - 16, 17, 18, 19 --- Back the show on ...

Night of Knives | Discussions of the Malazan Empire

December 31, 2020 19:09 - 1 hour - 99.4 MB

This week on the show we start our Discussions of the Malazan Empire mini-series. Peter welcomes Iskar Jarak to co-host the show and talk through Ian Cameron Esslemont's Night of Knives. They discuss their own thoughts on the book, respond to community comments, and try to get a handle on how people talk about Esslemont and Erikson. --- TEN VERY BIG BOOKS Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thou...

Midnight Tides - All That Lies Unseen - Part 1

December 31, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 86.3 MB

Happy New Year!  This week we talk through the growing war between Lether and the Edur. We talk through our feelings on Mayen's Assault, Josh asks if we really need a stock market, and Peter is here to welcome Yan Tovis into the story. Content Warning: 29:00- 40:00 mins (estimate) for discussion of sexual assault. --- Chapters covered - 12, 13, 14, 15 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Tho...

BONUS - Krampus (2015)

December 24, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MB

AJ, Josh, and India discuss Krampus (2015) in this Christmas themed episode! Happy holidays! --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Join our Discord! - bit.ly/VBBDiscord Let us know your thoughts on the show - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Tweet us! - twitter.com/tenverybigbooks --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tenverybigbooks/message --- Special thanks as always to the Reactor Malazan Reread of the Fallen, which we use as references for our s...

Midnight Tides 91011

December 18, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MB

RECAP HERE --- Chapters covered - 9, 10, 11 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord --- Thank you to Dan Geserick for the logo! Follow him on Twitter - https://twitter.com/dangeserick Thank you to _amaranthine for our show music! Check them out on bandcamp - https://amaranthine.bandca...

Midnight Tides - Prows of the Day - Part 2

December 18, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 76.4 MB

This week on the show we talk through what happened to Rhulad. India just loves Tehol and Bugg, Pete can't get enough sharp teeth, Aj is reading quotes like always and Josh is thriving. Book 5 just hitting different  --- Chapters covered - 9, 10, 11 ---  Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks  Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks  Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com  Join our community Discord - http://bit...

Midnight Tides - Prows of the Day - Part 1

December 04, 2020 03:25 - 1 hour - 75.6 MB

This week, Peter tries to clarify some blood lines, India loves Shurq Elalle, and Josh doesn't understand Feather Witch. Plus, Aj keeps pulling out quotes from the book. Apologies, Peter had some audio issues this week but should be fixed up in other episodes. Thanks! --- Chapters covered - 6, 7, 8 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gma...

Midnight Tides - Frozen Blood - Part 2

November 20, 2020 06:42 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

Our readthrough is kicked into overdrive. India and Josh love Lether, Peter loses their mojo and Aj tries to host for a while. --- Chapters covered - 3, 4, 5 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord --- Thank you to Dan Geserick for the logo! Follow him on Twitter - https://twi...

Midnight Tides- Frozen Blood - Part 1

November 06, 2020 04:52 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB

We go across the sea, and back in time as we start Book 5! Josh loves Tehol, India is trying to get a read on the Edur, and we all really can't decide on any of the new pronunciations.  --- Chapters covered - Prologue, 1, & 2 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord --- Thank ...

Steven Erikson Interview - House of Chains

October 30, 2020 06:52 - 1 hour - 78.8 MB

This week on the show, we welcome back Steven Erikson to talk about House of Chains. Steve comes in with the hot takes, we talk about moral relativism, French steaks, and we learn about Steve's Muppet Heritage. Heads up, Steve alludes to a few things that happen later on in the series. Just be warned! We hope you enjoy the interview. 🔥 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the ...

Willful Child: Wrath of Betty

October 23, 2020 04:01 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

This week we boldly return to where we've been before. We discuss our Star Trek, Hadrian Sawback, and what we make of the sequel to Willful Child. Thanks to Nate for coming on the show :) --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord --- Thank you to Dan Geserick for the logo! Foll...

The Death of the Author & The Problem of Karsa Orlong

October 16, 2020 03:46 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

This week we stretched our legs and tried to talk about some essays. First we discussed the influential literary theory "The Death of the Author", concerning the role of the Author in discussing a work. Then we discussed Erikson's essay "The Problem of Karsa Orlong", and finally discussed the Teblor Barbarian himself. Read the essays here: Death of the Author: http://sites.tufts.edu/english292b/files/2012/01/Barthes-The-Death-of-the-Author.pdf The Problem of Karsa Orlong https:...

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