Brodacious Book Club
A podcast for people who love to read...and for those who don't! Want to know what's hot and happening in the world of fiction, but don't have the energy to read a 400 page book, or the time to listen to 20 hours of audio? This podcast is for you! We summarize, and then analyze, some top titles in today's speculative fiction. New episodes every other Thursday!
Episodes
25 episodes
Dune by Frank Herbert feat. Derek Künsken
The triumphant return! After a long time away, we return with special guest Derek Künsken, author of The Quantum Magician and House of Styx, to discuss Frank Herbert's epic, DUNE. Will we get bogged down in the lengthy work, or will we be able ...
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Episode 25
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1:21:16
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin
Strap in for some summer fun with a formative piece of science fiction set on the, er, extremely cold planet of Winter. Perhaps we didn't plan this out so well. In any case, join us as we discuss sex, gender, and popular fan fiction tropes as t...
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Episode 24
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1:11:20
The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison
It's summertime! Join us in easing into the season with a cool, refreshing, relatively relaxing look at Katherine Addison's 2014 hit, The Goblin Emperor. Looking for some truly escapist fantasy, in which good and decent people can actually make...
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1:07:15
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo (Part the Second)
We return with the second half of our dive into the Shadow and Bone book and its Netflix adaptation! Here, we discuss the ending of the show, the various arcs in progress, and the trials and tribulations of young adult romance.Once agai...
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Episode 22
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53:11
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo (Part the First)
Welcome to the world of the Grisha! Join us as we discuss the book Shadow and Bone, as well as its recent Netflix adaptation. Whether you're a book fan, a newcomer to the show, or neither, we'll take you through the nuances and intrigues of fan...
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Episode 21
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1:00:14
Down Among The Sticks and Bones by Seanan McGuire
BE SURE. This week, we revisit Seanan McGuire's excellent Wayward Children series with a look at the first prequel, following twins Jack and Jill Wolcott into the terrifying, exciting world of the Moors. What is worth sacrificing in the name of...
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Episode 20
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59:36
I, Robot by Isaac Asimov
Happy (belated) birthday to us! In this Very Special Episode of the Brodacious Book Club, we dive into Isaac Asimov's extremely influential science fiction anthology, I, Robot. Join us as we discuss alternative futures, the nature of servitude,...
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Episode 19
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1:17:55
The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson
Does this episode sound the same in the next universe over? You tell me! This week we dive into Micaiah Johnson's 2020 multiverse epic, The Space Between Worlds. Join us as we discuss such light-hearted topics as free will and how to topp...
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Episode 18
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1:23:19
Narnia: Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis
We're back, baby! This week we return to the Chronicles of Narnia with the second book (chronologically), Prince Caspian. The Pevensie children return to Narnia to find it all very changed, but is the story all that different, or just a retread...
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Episode 17
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58:44
Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
Happy holidays! This week, we are bringing you a vaguely-Christmas-themed classic. Listen, Santa is present, and sometimes that's the most you can ask. Many of our listeners are surely familiar with this story of childhood adventure (and also h...
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Episode 16
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1:19:08
The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang
Welcome back to the deeply engrossing world of The Poppy War! Join us as we pick up with the sequel to 2018's breakout fantasy hit, and reconnect with Rin and the country of Nikan. Here we follow as she ends up part of a revolutionary movement ...
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Episode 15
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1:10:36
The Twisted Ones by T Kingfisher
Happy Hallowe'en! Join us for a creepy recap of T Kingfisher's 2019 horror novel, The Twisted Ones, which follows freelance editor Mouse's absolutely completely normal attempt to clean out her grandmother's old house. This week, we discuss some...
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Episode 14
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57:55
The Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling
Happy October! Welcome to the first of our Hallowe'en spooky episodes, featuring Caitlin Starling's nail-biting science fiction horror, The Luminous Dead. What is truly the most dangerous thing that lies in the caves? Is it the Tunnellers, the ...
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1:11:52
Neuromancer by William Gibson (feat. Evan May)
Welcome to the matrix. Er, not that matrix. Join us and special guest author and podcaster Evan May as we attempt to make sense of William Gibson's incredibly influential, incredibly complicated science fiction novel. Ever wanted to understand ...
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Episode 12
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1:47:03
We Unleash the Merciless Storm by Tehlor Kay Mejia
And we're back! Join us for the epic conclusion to Tehlor Kay Mejia's revolution-soaked duology. Will our heroes succeed and overthrow the oppressive government? Will they manage to grapple with the question of how far is too far, or will they ...
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Episode 11
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1:01:31
We Set The Dark On Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia
Viva la revolución! What happens when you combine a school rivalry turned romantic, a system of political oppression, and a revolution that might be going too far? Join us this week as we discuss Tehlor Kay Mejia's at-times uncomfortably realis...
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Episode 10
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41:43
Every Heart A Doorway by Seanan McGuire
This is not a Narnia podcast. No, really, we promise. Even if we do get sidetracked by Narnia at least three times. Instead, this week we're diving into Seanan McGuire's award-winning novella, Every Heart A Doorway. Join us as we explore the fa...
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Episode 9
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1:00:54
The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells (Part 2)
Will Murderbot and friends be able to take down the shady corporation that has been pursuing them? Will it manage to gain personhood and acceptance from those around it? Will we finish recording before our brains melt out of our ears due to the...
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Episode 8
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45:54
The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells (Part 1)
Robots and space travel and philosophy, oh my! This week, we look at the first two novellas in Martha Wells' The Murderbot Diaries series, All Systems Red and Artificial Condition. Join us for a discussion about humanity, anxiety, and the futur...
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Episode 7
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51:56
Jade City by Fonda Lee
This week we're bringing you an exciting tale that has been likened to a "fantasy Godfather."Join us as we dive into Fonda Lee's action-packed world of magic gangsters, complicated family dynamics, and honour - and, finally, maybe, get some clo...
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Episode 6
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58:37
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
"One flesh, one end." Today on the Brodacious Book Club, we look at Tamsyn Muir's debut novel Gideon the Ninth, which took the speculative fiction world by storm last year with its unique blend of science fiction, horror, and magic. Join us for...
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Episode 5
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57:44
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
This week, we turn back to fantasy for an in-depth look at R.F. Kuang's The Poppy War, a grimdark examination of power, war, and an alternative version of 20th Century China. In this episode, we discuss the real-world allegories and the ways in...
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Episode 4
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55:19
Wanderers by Chuck Wendig (feat. Brandon Crilly)
This week, we're joined by special guest Brandon Crilly (Ottawa author and host of Broadcasts From the Wasteland) to tackle Chuck Wendig's shockingly relevant apocalyptic epic, Wanderers! Will we learn more about how to manage a deadly outbreak...
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Episode 3
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1:08:19
The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin
This week, we read Hugo-award winner N.K. Jemisin's debut, The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms. Join us for a tale of magic, gods, political scheming, and, perhaps, a little bit of romance, as we discuss the perils of intrigue and what makes for a go...
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Episode 2
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46:12
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
For our inaugural episode of the Bro-dacious Book Club, we take on a modern fantasy classic: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. Will the 700+ page count do us in, or will we prevail against dragons, demons, and questionable representatio...
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Episode 1
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1:01:42