The Fantasy Pod of the Nine

Episode 25: Red Country (Part 2/2)

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Episode 25: Red Country (Part 2/2) Welcome again, one and all, to The Fantasy Pod the Nine! A biweekly show where we tackle a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres.   We're bravely soldiering on through the world of the First Law with the third book of Joe Abercrombie’s second grimdark trilogy—still trekking through parts both unknown and untraveled, beyond the bounds of empire in... Red Country!! —Covering chapters 23 through 43— - - - - - - - -  Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to FantasyPodOfThe@gmail.com Or visit us over on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/fantasypod.bsky.social You can find Eddy at his Substack at https://radicaledward.substack.com// ALSO! Check out Eddy's latest foray into Kickstarter with this kickass campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/erathke/briar-bay-a-mork-borg-zine And of course you can find Joe at most social media https://x.com/JoeMOwens [n.b. with whatever suffiix said platforms employ, e.g. ".bsky.social" for Blue Sky, etc.] (Chapter number references via https://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0722/2007028499.html#:~:text=Table%20of%20Contents%20Chapter%201,46%20The%20Tools%20We%20Have catalog and https://firstlaw.fandom.com/wiki/Before_They_Are_Hanged.)

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The Fantasy Pod of the Nine—Episode 24: Red Country (Part 1/2) Welcome again, one and all, to The Fantasy Pod the Nine! A biweekly show where we tackle a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres.   We bravely soldier on through the world of the First Law with our third book of Joe Abercrombie’s second grimdark trilogy—now trekking through parts both unknown and untraveled, beyond the bounds of empire in... Red Country!! —Covering chapters 1 through 22— - - - - - - - -  Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to FantasyPodOfThe@gmail.com Or visit us over on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/fantasypod.bsky.social You can find Eddy at his Substack at https://radicaledward.substack.com// ALSO! Check out Eddy's latest foray into Kickstarter with this kickass campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/erathke/briar-bay-a-mork-borg-zine And of course you can find Joe at most social media https://x.com/JoeMOwens [n.b. with whatever suffiix said platforms employ, e.g. ".bsky.social" for Blue Sky, etc.] (Chapter number references via https://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0722/2007028499.html#:~:text=Table%20of%20Contents%20Chapter%201,46%20The%20Tools%20We%20Have catalog and https://firstlaw.fandom.com/wiki/Before_They_Are_Hanged.)

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It’s another bi-monthly Tuesday, but wait… where’s the dang new episode?!

Well!!

@radicaledward.bsky.social is traveling for work this week, and @joemowens.bsky.social has been besieged by yet another voice-rending contagion! 😷

As such… we’ll be back next week!

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The Fantasy Pod of the Nine—Episode 23: The Heroes (Part 3/3)

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The Fantasy Pod of the Nine—Episode 23: The Heroes (Part 3/3) Welcome again, one and all, to The Fantasy Pod the Nine! A biweekly show where we tackle a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres.   We are back in the world of the First Law with our second book of Joe Abercrombie’s second grimdark trilogy—heading back to The North to wrap up our visit with The Dogman, Black Dow, Caul Shivers, and all their many, many friends in... The Heroes!! - - - - - - - -  Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to FantasyPodOfThe@gmail.com Or visit us over on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/fantasypod.bsky.social You can find Eddy at his Substack at https://radicaledward.substack.com// You can find Joe at most social media https://x.com/JoeMOwens [n.b. with whatever suffiix said platforms employ, e.g. ".bsky.social" for Blue Sky, etc.] (Chapter number references via https://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0722/2007028499.html#:~:text=Table%20of%20Contents%20Chapter%201,46%20The%20Tools%20We%20Have catalog and https://firstlaw.fandom.com/wiki/Before_They_Are_Hanged.)

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Happy New Year to all our wonderful listeners!

Here are the links to our latest episode—in fact, why don't you ring in 2026 with @joemowens.bsky.social, @radicaledward.bsky.social, & @joeabercrombie.com?!

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The Fantasy Pod of the Nine—Episode 22: The Heroes (Part 2/4) Welcome — and Happy New Year! — one and all, to The Fantasy Pod the Nine! A biweekly show where we tackle a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres.   We are back in the world of the First Law with our second book of Joe Abercrombie’s second grimdark trilogy—heading back to The North to visit The Dogman, Black Dow, Caul Shivers, and all their many, many friends in... The Heroes!! - - - - - - - -  Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to FantasyPodOfThe@gmail.com Or visit us over on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/fantasypod.bsky.social You can find Eddy at his Substack at https://radicaledward.substack.com// You can find Joe at most social media https://x.com/JoeMOwens [n.b. with whatever suffiix said platforms employ, e.g. ".bsky.social" for Blue Sky, etc.] (Chapter number references via https://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0722/2007028499.html#:~:text=Table%20of%20Contents%20Chapter%201,46%20The%20Tools%20We%20Have catalog and https://firstlaw.fandom.com/wiki/Before_They_Are_Hanged.)

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The Fantasy Pod of the Nine—Episode 21: The Heroes (Part 1/4)

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The Fantasy Pod of the Nine—Episode 21: The Heroes (Part 1/4) Welcome, one and all, to The Fantasy Pod the Nine!   A biweekly show where we tackle a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres.   We are moving on in the world of the First Law with our second book of Joe Abercrombie’s second grimdark trilogy—heading back to The North to visit The Dogman, Black Dow, Caul Shivers, and all their many, many friends in... The Heroes!! - - - - - - - -  Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to FantasyPodOfThe@gmail.com Or visit us over on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/fantasypod.bsky.social You can find Eddy at his Substack at https://radicaledward.substack.com// You can find Joe at most social media https://x.com/JoeMOwens [n.b. with whatever suffiix said platforms employ, e.g. ".bsky.social" for Blue Sky, etc.] (Chapter number references via https://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0722/2007028499.html#:~:text=Table%20of%20Contents%20Chapter%201,46%20The%20Tools%20We%20Have catalog and https://firstlaw.fandom.com/wiki/Before_They_Are_Hanged.)

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The Fantasy Pod of the Nine—Episode 20: Best Served Cold (OUR Part 4/4)

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The Fantasy Pod of the Nine—Episode 20: Best Served Cold (OUR Part 4/4) Welcome again, one and all, to episode 20 of The Fantasy Pod of the Nine!  A biweekly show where two writerly hosts (Joe Owens and Eddy Rathke) tackle a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres. Do you still like Revenge Stories™ as much as we do?! Because we are BACK to the World of the First Law with Joe Abercrombie’s SECOND grimdark trilogy. Join us as we trek ever onward, covering part seven of seven—the finale!—of Best Served Cold!! - - - - -  Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to FantasyPodOfThe@gmail.com Or visit us over on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/fantasypod.bsky.social You can find Eddy at his Substack at https://radicaledward.substack.com// You can find Joe at most social media https://x.com/JoeMOwens [n.b. with whatever suffiix said platforms employ, e.g. ".bsky.social" for Blue Sky, etc.] (Chapter number references via https://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0722/2007028499.html#:~:text=Table%20of%20Contents%20Chapter%201,46%20The%20Tools%20We%20Have catalog and https://firstlaw.fandom.com/wiki/Before_They_Are_Hanged.)

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Heads up, friends!

New rhythm, same vibes: New episodes of The Fantasy Pod of the Nine will now drop every other Tuesday!

Thanks for tuning in with Joe and Eddy and supporting the show! And of course, as always, take care of yourselves and take care of each other!!

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The Fantasy Pod of the Nine—Episode 19: Best Served Cold (OUR Part 3/4) Welcome again, one and all, to episode 19 of The Fantasy Pod of the Nine!  A biweekly show where two writerly hosts (Joe Owens and Eddy Rathke) tackle a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres. Do you still like Revenge Stories™ as much as we do?! Because we are BACK to the World of the First Law kicking off Joe Abercrombie’s SECOND grimdark trilogy. Join us as we trek ever onward, covering parts five and six (of seven*) of Best Served Cold! - - - - -  Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to FantasyPodOfThe@gmail.com Or visit us over on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/fantasypod.bsky.social You can find Eddy at his Substack at https://radicaledward.substack.com// You can find Joe at most social media https://x.com/JoeMOwens [n.b. with whatever suffiix said platforms employ, e.g. ".bsky.social" for Blue Sky, etc.] (Chapter number references via https://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0722/2007028499.html#:~:text=Table%20of%20Contents%20Chapter%201,46%20The%20Tools%20We%20Have catalog and https://firstlaw.fandom.com/wiki/Before_They_Are_Hanged.)

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book shelf photo featuring the incomparable works of Robin Hobb and Joe Abercrombie!

a book shelf photo featuring just the incomparable works of Joe Abercrombie!

We had to make an adjustment to the shelves to accommodate copies of THE DEVILS for our profile banner!

The original bookshelf photo features the incomparable works of both @joeabercrombie.com AND @robinhobb.bsky.social—Joe's clearly trying to manifest into being one of the next series we cover!!

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Oh we have THOUGHTS!

(Spoiler alert: We're loving this book!!)

The Fantasy Pod of the Nine—Episode 18: Best Served Cold (OUR Part 2/4) Welcome again, one and all, to episode 18 of The Fantasy Pod of the Nine!  A biweekly show where two writerly hosts (Joe Owens and Eddy Rathke) tackle a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres. Do you still like Revenge Stories™ as much as we do?! Because we are BACK to the World of the First Law kicking off Joe Abercrombie’s SECOND grimdark trilogy. Join us as we soldier on, covering parts three and four (of seven*) of Best Served Cold! - - - - -  Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to FantasyPodOfThe@gmail.com Or visit us over on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/fantasypod.bsky.social You can find Eddy at his Substack at https://radicaledward.substack.com// You can find Joe at most social media https://x.com/JoeMOwens [n.b. with whatever suffiix said platforms employ, e.g. ".bsky.social" for Blue Sky, etc.] (Chapter number references via https://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0722/2007028499.html#:~:text=Table%20of%20Contents%20Chapter%201,46%20The%20Tools%20We%20Have catalog and https://firstlaw.fandom.com/wiki/Before_They_Are_Hanged.)

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The Fantasy Pod of the Nine—Episode 17: Best Served Cold (Pt. 1/4) Welcome again, one and all, to episode 17 of The Fantasy Pod of the Nine!  A biweekly show where two writerly hosts (Joe Owens and Eddy Rathke) will be tackling a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres. Do you like Revenge Stories™ as much as we do?! Because we are BACK to the World of the First Law kicking off Joe Abercrombie’s SECOND grimdark trilogy. Join us as we cover part one of Best Served Cold! - - - - -  Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to FantasyPodOfThe@gmail.com Or visit us over on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/fantasypod.bsky.social You can find Eddy at his Substack at https://radicaledward.substack.com// You can find Joe at most social media https://x.com/JoeMOwens [n.b. with whatever suffiix said platforms employ, e.g. ".bsky.social" for Blue Sky, etc.] (Chapter number references via https://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0722/2007028499.html#:~:text=Table%20of%20Contents%20Chapter%201,46%20The%20Tools%20We%20Have catalog and https://firstlaw.fandom.com/wiki/Before_They_Are_Hanged.)

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The Fantasy Pod of the Nine—Episode 16: THE DEVILS (Pt. 4/4) Welcome again, one and all, to episode 16 of The Fantasy Pod… of THE DEVILS!  A biweekly show where two writerly hosts (Joe Owens and Eddy Rathke) tackle a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres.  We’re taking a brief break from the world of the First Law—though not leaving grimdark behind just yet, we promise!—and wrapping up our coverage of Joe Abercrombie’s first entry his newest series, The Devils!, covering chapters 52, “End of the Road," through Chapter 72, “Saint Tabitha’s Day.” - - - - -  Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to FantasyPodOfThe@gmail.com Or visit us over on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/fantasypod.bsky.social You can find Eddy at his Substack at https://radicaledward.substack.com// You can find Joe at most social media https://x.com/JoeMOwens [n.b. with whatever suffiix said platforms employ, e.g. ".bsky.social" for Blue Sky, etc.]

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