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Escapists Anonymous

Escapists Anonymous

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The Fantasy Fiction Book Club and peer support network for fantasy literature fanatics. Two friends, Sam and Dan, explore the epic worlds of fantasy fiction literature as they select books to deep-dive into. Read along with us and join in the conversation on our social media @escapistsanonymouspod. Episodes will include spoilers, so make sure you've read the sections that we're covering. If you're a fan of Joe Abercrombie, Patrick Rothfuss, Peter V. Brett, Brent Weeks, Terry Pratchett, Tolke ...
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Page of the Wind

Nick Alexander, Jordana Heney, & Jeremy Large

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An examination of The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss, one page at a time. Get in touch, support the show, and more at pageofthewind.com!
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Worldbuilders Weekly brings you interviews with authors, artists, designers and more from the sci-fi, fantasy, and gaming community. Every episode also includes the latest news from Patrick Rothfuss' geek-powered charity: treasures from the Worldbuilders Market, trivia, nerdy tangents, and plenty of geeks-doing-good stories thanks to your incredible support! Worldbuilders works to create sustainable change for the better throughout the world in partnership with other charities and through ou ...
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Someone's host has been recording entirely the right sort of podcast... Join me for Kingkiller Chronicle character profiles, theory discussions, and more! SPOILERS abound here -- if you haven't read the existing books (The Name of the Wind and The Wise Man's Fear), be warned! Currently updating monthly with profiles of the male characters. I am not in any way affiliated with Rothfuss or his publisher, DAW Books. Find me on Twitter at twitter.com/etrsop or email me, etrsop@gmail.com. If you w ...
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The Duke and Duchess Book Club

The Duke and Duchess Book Club

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Covering The Kingkiller Chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss, The Gentleman Bastards by Scott Lynch, and The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson. We’ve covered Graphic novels and comics such as Paper Girls and Saga. Fantasy book club.
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Sam and Dan discuss chapter 26 - 41 of Carissa Broadbent's The Serpent and the Wings of Night. SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading the chapters we're covering before listening. Things got really hot and steamy in this section of the book, and we delve uncomfortably deep into the lusty and the romantic elemen…
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Auri longs for a dish of nutmeg. We discuss what jordana did with her summer vacation, the butter being full of knives, and pittums!@pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJoin the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcgIf you like the show, tell a friend!Von Nick Alexander, Jordana Heney, & Jeremy Large
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Auri suffers what seems to be hunger pangs. We talk about how bad things are for Auri, talk about comforting rereadable media, and we ask ourselves for the first time: what happens if Auri’s work stops? @pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJoin the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcgIf you like the show, tell a friend!…
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Ooooooh those sheets feel so goooood, but, as we were all reminded this week, there is a difference between the truth and what we wish were true. We talk about Auri’s apparent attempt to cheat herself into the sheets, the sinister nature of the environs, and are led to an honest talk about modern mental illnesses. @pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJoi…
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No fool, Auri fixes an unsettled mirror. We talk about the music of the prose as Auri works, Nick is allergic to busywork, and we take a close look at the pronunciation of Auri’s name. @pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJoin the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcgIf you like the show, tell a friend!…
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The second chapter, and day, begins. We talk about the symmetry between the previous chapter and this, examine a conspicuous silence, and discuss the differences between doors and doorways. @pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJoin the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcgIf you like the show, tell a friend!…
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Welcome to Tales from the Waystone, Season 2 Episode 72; Iterations, where we will be discussing Chapters 144 through 146 of Patrick Rothfuss' The Wise Man's Fear through a lens of Closing the Loop. For Apple Podcast listeners, please consider rating the show and leaving us a review! It'll help us be seen by more people! We have a Patreon, and righ…
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Auri decides that her work is done for now. We talk about several illustrations, Jeremy activates Dad Mode, and we consider an unorthodox explanation for the creation of the Underthing. @pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJoin the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcgIf you like the show, tell a friend!…
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Auri considers taking something for herself. We talk about the sadness on this page, how Auri feels about herself (and what those feelings evoke in us), and how Auri might be a useful metaphor for certain groups of people in the real world. @pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJoin the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcgIf you like the …
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Auri examines her surroundings. We debate this abandoned structure’s former purpose, the value Auri places (or doesn’t place) on things, and a letter from the great beyond prompts us to discuss Tides of Numenera, which includes a semi-canon connection to the Kingkiller. @pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJoin the community on Discord at https://discord…
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Auri ties Foxen to her belt and sweeps the stairs. We talk about how the personification of objects is essential to keeping our interest, reflect on whether or not Auri’s tasks are pointless, and discuss some ephemera.@pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJoin the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcgIf you like the show, tell a friend!…
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Auri begins to explore the space, and make friends with what she finds. We consider how Auri thinks about what objects she can touch or move, the exhausting physical work Auri is doing, and what Auri might be a metaphor for.The Reddit thread mentioned in this episode’s letter can be found here: https://www.reddit.com/r/KingkillerChronicle/comments/…
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Auri admires the many beautiful things. We talk about how a previous assertion Nick made about the function of this space is supported by the text, whether or not there are windows, and Jeremy educates his cohosts on what a teddy is.@pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJoin the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcgIf you like the show, te…
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Auri takes careful inventory of the new space. We talk about Auri’s own subtext, what Auri’s idioms tell us about her upbringing, and the long fantasy history of places with character.@pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJoin the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcgIf you like the show, tell a friend!…
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Sam and Dan discuss chapter 13 - 25 of Carissa Broadbent's The Serpent and the Wings of Night. SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading the chapters we're covering before listening. We dive yet further into this sexy vampire-romantasy. We get into some of Oraya's daddy issues. We theorise about what makes her spe…
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Investigations ongoing, Auri scouts out the new room. We talk about what makes a wall condescending, describe Auri as a synesthete with empathy, and how fancy Nick’s wife is.@pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJoin the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcgIf you like the show, tell a friend!…
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In this episode of the Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast, we take a spoiler-free journey into the gripping world of Max Brooks’ World War Z. Join us as we explore the unique format of the book, presented as an oral history of the global zombie apocalypse, and discuss the major themes of survival, resilience, and global cooperation. We’ll share our im…
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Something is amiss in this new space . We talk about bone buttons, the unspoken ominous nature of the space, Jordana offers a technical masterclass on how to illustrate refracted light, and we plan a spa day.@pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJoin the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcgIf you like the show, tell a friend!…
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With the click of a key, Auri finds a new part of the Underthing. We talk about what Auri is looking for and why, the rules that govern Auri’s criteria for what needs to be moved, and the ominous nature of some of the other mentioned spaces.@pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJoin the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcgIf you like the …
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Auri enters a sexy new area. We talk about what Wains might have been in the beforetimes, do an oddly extended series of riffs on chandeliers, are very correct about what electricity is (don’t correct us), and how exciting it is to have a numerical mystery.@pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJoin the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcg…
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Auri considers the key, and the gear, and their proper places. We talk about the frustrations of trying to understand Auri’s logic, slutty little bones, and the craft of doing bits.@pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJoin the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcgIf you like the show, tell a friend!…
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Auri gets warmed up by the pipes. We discuss the placement of words and the importance of project management, we make mention of the podcaster’s oath.and talk about emberant and incarnadine.@pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJoin the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcgIf you like the show, tell a friend!…
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Welcome to Tales from the Waystone, Season 2 Episode 71; No Place Like Home, where we will be discussing Chapters 141 through 143 of Patrick Rothfuss' The Wise Man's Fear through a lens of Homecomings. For Apple Podcast listeners, please consider rating the show and leaving us a review! It'll help us be seen by more people! We have a Patreon, and r…
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An illustration of a curving tunnel, lined with pipes, dominates the page. We talk about our favourite pipes, the apparent anachronism of the pipes, and just barely avoid getting deep into a riff about the laying of the pipes.@pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJoin the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcgIf you like the show, tell a fr…
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In this autumnal episode of Friends Talking Fantasy, Charles and Dylan dive into the perfect books to get you into those fall vibes. From spooky horrors to cozy fantasies, they explore the themes, settings, and characters that best capture the essence of the season. Whether you’re looking for eerie tales like Christopher Buehlman’s The Black Tongue…
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Auri begins her post-finding ritual. We talk about what reward making things proper might offer, what Auri gets out of her ablutions, and where the Underthing connects to the University.@pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJoin the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcgIf you like the show, tell a friend!…
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The new treasure gets inspected and an old friend returns. We talk about the relationship of the prose to Auri’s state of mind, how Foxen is endowed with character through bumbrous language, and we learn about malapropisms and spoonerisms and neologisms.@pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJoin the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcgIf …
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Auri heaves herself and her prize out of the pool. We talk about the images in the book and how detailed they are intended to be, Jordana embarks on a mystery solving odyssey, and we look at the comedy beats on the page.@pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJoin the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcgIf you like the show, tell a friend!…
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Auri struggles underwater, is snagged by the hair, and probably is doomed. We talk about the rare nonmagical binding, how this page establishes the stakes of wrongness for Auri and her fanatical attitude, and that maybe she’s right to have it.@pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJoin the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcgIf you like th…
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Auri’s struggling to reach the surface, and we’re on the edge of our collective seat! We talk about the tension in this sequence, which turns into a tangent on trusting your audience to pick things up, and loving what you’re making … or not. We’re dragged kicking and screaming back on track to talk about how brutal this book is, before haring off i…
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Sam and Dan discuss the prologue to chapter 12 of Carissa Broadbent's The Serpent and the Wings of Night. SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading the chapters we're covering before listening. We've got a brand new book to deep-dive into. It's supposed to be one of the hottest books of the year, featuring sexy va…
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Auri runs into some trouble trying to bring something to the surface. We talk about the high-stakes feel of this sequence, then we reveal the depths of our scientific ignorance talking about iridium, and finish up with a discussion of heartbeats.@pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJoin the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcgIf you like…
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We chat with Adam Bassett, UX/UI designer for Campfire and author of the recently released cyberpunk short story collection, Digital Extremities. Adam shares his insights into crafting compelling maps for fantasy worlds, the art of writing cyberpunk stories set in vivid, small-town settings, and how Campfire’s suite of writing tools can enhance any…
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Auri emerges, is VERY cold, and then goes back into the water. We discuss whether the key Auri grabs here is destined to be part of Kvothe’s regalia (and discuss the phenomena of the loot goblin) and then go on a long digression about grownup movies. We come back to talk about “third time lucky”” and its variations, @pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJ…
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Auri spends some more time underwater. We talk more about bubble-blowing and its many applications, the names of bones (and why not to worry about them), which leads to a discussion of how weirded out we should be by randomly encountered skeletons. @pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJoin the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcgIf you l…
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Auri gets deep underwater, and finds … a stick? We talk about why Auri is blowing bubbles, the joys of pipetangle, and Jordana takes issue with the shape and wetness of mouths. @pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJoin the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcgIf you like the show, tell a friend!…
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Auri’s talkin’ with the man in the mirror. We talk about Auri’s sadness, the subtext of her already inscrutable words, and Jeremy’s roommate joins for a guest appearance.@pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJoin the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcgIf you like the show, tell a friend!Von Nick Alexander, Jordana Heney, & Jeremy Large
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Splish splash! Auri goes for a dip in Clinks. We talk about Jordana’s scientifically-determined Worst Parts of Dunking Yourself In Water, how to talk about one’s butt, and finally discuss the page a bit.@pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJoin the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcgIf you like the show, tell a friend!…
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Auri passes into Clinks and is totally feeling herself. We talk about why Clinks be called that, return to the question of Auri as moon and sun, and solve literary analysis forever with one simple trick.@pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJoin the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcgIf you like the show, tell a friend!…
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Welcome to Tales from the Waystone, Season 2 Episode 70; Severance Packages, where we will be discussing Chapter 140 of Patrick Rothfuss' The Wise Man's Fear through a lens of Letting Go. For Apple Podcast listeners, please consider rating the show and leaving us a review! It'll help us be seen by more people! We have a Patreon, and right now we're…
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Page 8: Fill Your BusterA new feature on PotW - we discuss an ILLUSTRATION. Jordana spots something that turns out to be an activation message from the author, and then tells us how Nate Taylor is using hatching to evoke woodcuts, and then we devolve back into nonsense.@pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJoin the community on Discord at https://discord.…
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In this episode, author Christian (Miles) Cameron returns to the show to discuss his latest release, Deep Black, book two of Arcana Imperii. Join us as we delve into the world of his new book, exploring its intricate storytelling, gripping characters, and the dangers of caffeine withdrawal. We also get an inside look at Cameron’s writing process, h…
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Auri comes to a stop, and weighs her options. Jordana resurrects her most cracked pot, and then prepares for the coming storm. We talk about Auri’s particularity when it comes to bottles, and discuss Auri’s simultaneous earthiness and propriety.@pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJoin the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcg…
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Auri’s pipe-following leads her into a chamber new to us, but familiar to her. A discussion about the wrappings of pipes is quickly derailed by the Dungeons and Kennedys Pun Axis. Not to worry though, we follow those pipes to their logical conclusion, and then discuss some of the ominous underpinnings of the Underthing.@pageofthewindpageofthewind.c…
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Auri follows some pipes. We debate what those pipes are, where they go, and why they’re here. Jordana makes a good point about Auri’s self-perception, which leads to a discussion about how we all wear masks … metaphorically speaking. And then, things get … steamy.@pageofthewindpageofthewind.comJoin the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZ…
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