Best Zachary Rodriguez Podcasts (2025)

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A Meal of Thorns 37 – THE HISTORIAN with Sean Guynes 1:27:15

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Vampire scholar, science fiction editor, and ARB co-founder Sean Guynes joins to discuss Kostova’s 2005 historical vampire thriller. We both have fairly negative opinions of the book, but it did lead us to talk about what historical thrillers are (or are not) theorizing, vampire novels we like more, and much else besides. Podcasts, reviews, intervi…

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A Meal of Thorns 36 – UNDER THE EYE OF THE BIG BIRD with Eleanor McAdam 1:04:24

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Podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Guest: Eleanor McAdam Title: Under The Eye Of The Big Bird by Hiromi Kawakami, translated by Asa Yoneda Host: Jake Casella Brookins Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, transla…

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A Meal of Thorns 35 – 60 Stories with Timothy Moore 1:24:39

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Podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Guest: Timothy Moore Title: 60 Stories by Donald Barthelme Host: Jake Casella Brookins Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John Brough Transcribers: Kate Dollarh…

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A Meal of Thorns 34 – BURNING BRIGHT with Ursula Whitcher 53:13

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Podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Guest: Ursula Whitcher Title: Burning Bright by Melissa Scott Host: Jake Casella Brookins Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John Brough Transcribers: Kate Doll…

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A Meal of Thorns 33 – THE FIFTH SEASON with Joy Sanchez-Taylor 1:03:57

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Podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Guest: Joy Sanchez-Taylor Title: The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin Host: Jake Casella Brookins Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John Brough Transcribers: Kate …

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A Meal of Thorns 32 – AUTHORITY with Zachary Gillan 1:10:47

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Podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Guest: Zachary Gillan Title: Authority by Jeff VanderMeer Host: Jake Casella Brookins Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John Brough Transcribers: Kate Dollarhy…

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A Meal of Thorns 31 – Seattle Worldcon 1:14:25

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Host: Jake Casella Brookins Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John Brough Transcribers: Kate Dollarhyde and John WM Thompson References: World Science Fiction Convention in Seattle The Hugo Awards Norwescon Kevin Black - Publications Division Head Catherine Hardwicke's Twilight, bas…

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A Meal of Thorns 30 – STONE OF FAREWELL with Karlo Yeager Rodríguez 1:14:23

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Guest: Karlo Yeager Rodríguez Title: Stone of Farewell by Tad Williams Host: Jake Casella Brookins Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John Brough Transcribers: Kate Dollarhyde and John WM Thompson References: Kim Stanley Robinson’s Aurora, and our episode on it K.J. Parker's Making H…

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A Meal of Thorns 29 – Readercon & Lovestruck 52:11

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Podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Credits: Featuring interviews with: Rae Borman @ Readercon Riley @ Lovestruck Books Host: Jake Casella Brookins Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John Brough T…

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A Meal of Thorns 28 – EXCESSION with Abigail Nussbaum 1:08:43

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Podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Credits: Guest: Abigail Nussbaum Title: Excession by Iain M. Banks Host: Jake Casella Brookins Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John Brough Transcribers: Kate…

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Raising Kids with Purpose | Dad Mode Ep. 3 56:21

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What does it really mean to "train up a child" in today’s world? In this episode of our Father’s Day series Dad Mode, we sit down with a public school teacher, dad, and believer to talk about how to raise kids with wisdom, faith, and practical skills — even in a culture that feels lost. We talk about: Teaching discipline without being harsh Equippi…

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A Meal of Thorns 27 – 40,000 IN GEHENNA with Arkady Martine (and a 4th Street Fantasy Report) 1:20:47

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Podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Credits: Guest: Arkady Martine Title: 40,000 in Gehenna by C.J. Cherryh Host: Jake Casella Brookins Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John Brough Transcribers:…

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Money Well Spent | Dad Mode 41:22

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💵 Can you be a great dad and still manage money well? In this episode of Dad Mode, we sit down with a father and financial expert who shares real talk about marriage, money, raising kids — and how to honor God in it all. With over 20 years in the banking industry and now an empty-nester, our guest drops gems on: How to prepare financially for fathe…

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A Meal of Thorns 26 – DEATH OF THE AUTHOR with andré m. carrington 1:14:06

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Podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Credits: Guest: andré m. carrington Title: Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor Host: Jake Casella Brookins Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John Brough Tran…

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A Meal of Thorns 25 – THE HUGO NOVELS & NOVELLAS with Roseanna Pendlebury 1:27:46

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Podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Credits: Guest: Roseanna Pendlebury Titles: The 2025 Hugo Novel & Novella List Host: Jake Casella Brookins Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John Brough Transc…

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Holy Ink or Human Rebellion? 27:51

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Are tattoos a form of self-expression… or spiritual rebellion? In this episode, we dive into what the Bible actually says about tattoos and body art. We unpack historical context, explore what Leviticus 19:28 really means, and ask whether ink is compatible with a life of faith. This is a real conversation for Gen Z men navigating identity, faith, c…

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A Meal of Thorns 24 – THE LOST BOOK OF ADANA MOREAU with Maia Gil′Adí 1:00:59

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Podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Credits: Guest: Maia Gil′Adí Title: The Lost Book of Adana Moreau by Michael Zapata Host: Jake Casella Brookins Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John Brough R…

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We Need to Talk About GTA VI… and Aliens 👽🎮 34:08

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In this episode of Wooden Table Talks, we dive headfirst into the two biggest questions of 2025: 👉 Is GTA VI about to be the greatest game of all time? 👉 And if aliens are real… where are they? We break down the leaked details and confirmed features from the GTA VI trailer, talk about Vice City’s return, and share our wild predictions. Then we pivo…

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Is the Earth Really Flat? | Debating College 43:31

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Welcome back to Wooden Table Talks — the raw, unfiltered podcast made for Gen Z men who want to laugh, learn, and level up. In this episode, we sit down with a special guest and dive into some 🔥 hot takes. From debating the Flat Earth Theory 🌍 to questioning the value of college 🎓, no topic is off limits. We go deep, we joke around, and we keep it …

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A Meal of Thorns 23 – DREAMS OF AMPUTATION with Sean McTiernan 1:06:18

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Podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Credits: Guest: Sean McTiernan Title: Dreams of Amputation by Gary J. Shipley Host: Jake Casella Brookins Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John Brough Transcr…

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How to Win on Social Media 32:32

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In this episode of Wooden Table Talks, we sit down with a social media powerhouse to break down what it really takes to grow as a content creator in today’s digital world. From building an online audience to staying grounded in faith, this is the conversation every Gen Z man needs to hear. We talk practical strategies for social media growth—algori…

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He Said THIS While Drinking Coffee... 25:07

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What starts as a chill coffee conversation turns into a surprising deep-dive into mayhem. In this episode of Wooden Table Talks, we share laughs, drop some truth bombs, and explore the raw, unfiltered thoughts that come out when no topic is off-limits and the coffee’s flowing. Pull up a chair, pour yourself a cup, and join us for an authentic, unsc…

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A Meal of Thorns 22 – THE TERRA IS A FORMER MISTRESS with Christian P. Haines 1:29:49

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Podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Credits: Guest: Christian P. Haines Titles: The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein, and The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz Host: Jake Casella Brookins Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Open…

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Ep. 2: Inside The Mind of a FIREFIGHTER 39:45

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Are you ready to ignite your inner fire and achieve success? In this inspiring video, a young firefighter shares his mindset secrets that helped him overcome challenges and stay motivated in one of the toughest professions. From developing a growth mindset to building resilience, he reveals the strategies that have helped him thrive in high-pressur…

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A Meal of Thorns 21 – LUD-IN-THE-MIST with Marita Arvaniti 1:21:14

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Podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Credits: Guest: Marita Arvaniti Title: Lud-in-the-Mist by Hope Mirrlees Host: Jake Casella Brookins Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John Brough References: A…

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Ep. 1: From Alpha to Authentic: Redefining Manhood in Today's World 26:02

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Support the showBy Anthony Torres & Zachary Rodriguez

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A Meal of Thorns 20 – AMONG OTHERS with Archita Mittra 57:02

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Podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Credits: Guest: Archita Mittra Title: Among Others by Jo Walton Host: Jake Casella Brookins Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John Brough References: Eliza Cha…

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A Meal of Thorns 19 – HEIR TO THE EMPIRE with Dan Hartland 1:22:36

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Podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Credits: Guest: Dan Hartland Title: Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn Host: Jake Casella Brookins Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John Brough References: Ga…

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A Meal of Thorns 18 – THE SILMARILLION with Eden Kupermintz 1:19:17

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Podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Credits: Guest: Eden Kupermintz Title: The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien Host: Jake Casella Brookins Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John Brough References:…

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A Meal of Thorns 17 – FIRE LOGIC with Benjamin Rosenbaum 1:22:52

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Podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Credits: Guest: Benjamin Rosenbaum Title: Fire Logic by Laurie J. Marks Host: Jake Casella Brookins Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John Brough References: B…

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A Meal of Thorns 16 – AURORA with Hilary Strang 1:22:39

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Podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Credits: Guest: Hilary Strang Title: Aurora by Kim Stanley Robinson Host: Jake Casella Brookins Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John Brough References: Maroo…

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A Meal of Thorns 15 – MISTRESS OF MISTRESSES with Jared Pechaček 1:11:12

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Podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Credits: Guest: Jared Pechaček Title: Mistress of Mistresses by E.R. Eddison Host: Jake Casella Brookins Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John Brough Referenc…

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A Meal of Thorns 14 – 2024 Wrap-Up with Roseanna Pendlebury 1:39:26

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Podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Credits: Guest: Roseanna Pendlebury Host: Jake Casella Brookins Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John Brough In Memoriam: Alan Jeffrey & Cameron Estrich-Watso…

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A Meal of Thorns 13 – THE THIS with Anna McFarlane 1:16:00

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Podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Credits: Guest: Anna McFarlane Title: The This by Adam Roberts Host: Jake Casella Brookins Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John Brough References: Anna's boo…

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A Meal of Thorns 12 – MELMOTH with Jon Greenaway 1:06:08

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Podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Credits: Guest: Jon Greenaway Title: Melmoth by Sarah Perry Host: Jake Casella Brookins Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John Brough References: Jon's latest …

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A Meal of Thorns 11 – THE BALLAD OF BLACK TOM with Garrett Bridger Gilmore 1:11:16

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More podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Credits: Guest: Garrett Bridger Gilmore Title: The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle Host: Jake Casella Brookins Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by Joh…

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A Meal of Thorns 10 – TAINARON with Shinjini Dey 1:09:19

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More podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Credits: Guest: Shinjini Dey Title: Tainaron: Mail From Another City by Leena Krohn, translated by Hildi Hawkins Host: Jake Casella Brookins Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhart…

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A Meal of Thorns 09 – PATTERN RECOGNITION with Sunny Moraine 1:13:05

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More podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Credits: Guest: Sunny Moraine Title: Pattern Recognition by William Gibson Host: Jake Casella Brookins Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John Brough Refer…

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A Meal of Thorns 08 – GILDED NEEDLES with Juan Martinez 1:04:01

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More podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Credits: Guest: Juan Martinez Title: Gilded Needles by Michael McDowell Host: Jake Casella Brookins Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John Brough Referenc…

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A Meal of Thorns 07 – THE TRAITOR BARU CORMORANT with Amal El-Mohtar 1:08:39

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More podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Credits: Guest: Amal El-Mohtar Title: The Traitor Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John Brough References: Rakesfall by …

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A Meal of Thorns 06 – THE PASSION with Dan Hartland 1:13:48

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More podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Credits: Host: Jake Casella Brookins Guest: Dan Hartland Title: The Passion by Jeanette Winterson Music by Giselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork by Rob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John Brough References…

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Episode 7 20:16

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Miscellaneous voicework: Cult member 1 - Molly Dozier Cult member 2 - Bláithín Seville The lovely people who were involved in the cult chanting: Isaac Knight, Andrea Zents, Bláithín Seville, Nick Lamberti, aL Washington, Molly Dozier, Stephen Gagin, and Stephanie Kirves The following sounds are credited under the Creative Commons Attribution (3.0 &…

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Episode 6 20:59

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Miscellaneous voicework: Crewmate 1 - Paulo Kalra Crewmate 2 - Isaac Knight The following sounds are credited under the Creative Commons Attribution (3.0 & 4.0) license: "steam-whistle" by NLM (https://freesound.org/people/NLM/) of freesound.org "money-out-of-wallet-and-handeling" by puZZelZ (https://freesound.org/people/puZZelZ/) of freesound.org …

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Episode 5 22:26

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No miscellaneous voicework in this episode. The song in this episode: I Wish I Was a Catfish by Hogshill Blues Band (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/hogshill-blues-band/) of freemusicarchive.org (CC BY-NC-SA) The following sounds are credited under the Creative Commons Attribution (3.0 & 4.0) license: "13record-scratch" by always_Hungry2110 (htt…

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Episode 4 20:10

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Miscellaneous voicework: Truck Driver - Isaac Knight Subject 1 - Nick Lamberti Subject 2 - Molly Dozier Subject 3 - Stephen Gagin Subject 4 - Paulo Kalra Subject 5 - Isaac Knight Nurse - Andrea Zents The following sounds are credited under the Creative Commons Attribution (3.0 & 4.0) license: "knock-3x-slow_alt" by lth_stp (https://freesound.org/pe…

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Episode 3 21:05

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Miscellaneous voicework: Cult Greeter - Molly Dozier Cult Woman 1 - Bláithín Seville Cult Woman 2 - aL Washington Cult Man 1 - Nick Lamberti Cult Man 2 - Stephen Gagin Cult Member 1 - Stephen Gagin Cult Member 2 - Molly Dozier The following sounds are credited under the Creative Commons Attribution (3.0 & 4.0) license: "wooden-crates-shuffling" by …

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Episode 2 16:43

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Miscellaneous voicework: Cult Member 1 - Stephen Gagin Cult Member 2 - Paulo Kalra The following sounds are credited under the Creative Commons Attribution (3.0 & 4.0) license: "knocks-medium-17sec" by chevy1976 (https://freesound.org/people/chevy1976/) of freesound.org "cloth-bedding-brush-sweep-015" by MattRuthSound (https://freesound.org/people/…

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Episode 1 22:57

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Miscellaneous voicework: Evelyn's coworker - Trent Bjornsen Police Officer - Douglas Orsten Reporter 1 - Andrea Zents Reporter 2 - Stephanie Kirves Reporter 3 - Isaac Knight Thomas's Coworker - Nick Lamberti Officer Steven - Paulo Kalra Homeless Man - Douglas Orsten The following sounds are credited under the Creative Commons Attribution (3.0 & 4.0…