Halfway through book three, y'all! In this episode, who's playing who, Mrs. Coulter or Lord Asriel? Also, the mulefa have their own Genesis story: what are the implications of that on the multiverse? And if hell is where those who exercise cognition and creation exist, does that mean we are all there always? It's pandemonium, literally, this week! ~*~ Don't forget to check out our Extraneous merch and more over at Mischief Merch! Remember to send us your thoughts via email or a voice...

Alright, we're taking a deep dive into chapters 14 and 15 of Amber Spyglass. We see Lyra and Will find Iorek Byrnison, who is hesitant to help Will out with the problem before him. ~*~ Our sponsor this week is LOOTCRATE! Hit the link right here and use the code STAYEXTRA to get 15% off! ~*~ Don't forget to check out our Extraneous merch and more over at Mischief Merch! Remember to send us your thoughts via email or a voice message with your theories: [email protected]! We have a...

It's a three-chapter week, as we delve into chapters 11, 12, and 13 of Amber Spyglass. Mrs. Coulter is being truthful, the tiny spies are super dangerous, Will's plans go horribly awry, and our team of heroes is in terrible danger. Join us as we travel this action-packed section! ~*~ Our sponsor this week is LOOTCRATE! Hit the link right here and use the code STAYEXTRA to get 15% off! ~*~ Don't forget to check out our Extraneous merch and more over at Mischief Merch! Remember to send...

We are back! And this time in chapters 9 and 10 of Amber Spyglass we delve into the world of the superpowered steampunk soldiers, the Gallivespians! Plus Mary finds out all about Mulefaton, and more. ~*~ Our sponsor this week is LOOTCRATE! Hit the link right here and use the code STAYEXTRA to get 15% off! ~*~ Don't forget to check out our Extraneous merch and more over at Mischief Merch! Remember to send us your thoughts via email or a voice message with your theories:...

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In this episode, we explore the loveyl, dare-we-say Edenic home of our favorite wheeled/sorta-elephants, the Mulefa! Get the scoop on their whole rolling deal, from wiggly nose to wheelie tail. Plus, Will has a dark encounter, and Iorek returns! ~*~ Our sponsor this week is LOOTCRATE! Hit the link right here and use the code STAYEXTRA to get 15% off! ~*~ Don't forget to check out our Extraneous merch and more over at Mischief Merch! Remember to send us your thoughts via email or a...

On this episode of Extraneous, we honor an angel’s sacrifice, catch up with our old frenemy Asriel, meet the beloved Gallivespians, dive deep into Magisterium politics, and get the tea on the whole heaven situation. Honestly, there’s just a lot going on right now. ~*~   Don't forget to check out our Extraneous merch and more over at Mischief Merch! Remember to send us your thoughts via email or a voice message with your theories: [email protected]! We have a Patreon! Join our...

Two small chapters to go over today, so what better time to try and open a giant can of worms about which HDM characters would be whom from the Council of Elrond? Surely no one on the Internet has strong opinions about that! Also this week, Ama gets a plan, Iorek gets a meal, and the monkey gets disgusting. Join us in our ongoing adventure through the Amber Spyglass! ~*~ Don't forget to check out our Extraneous merch and more over at Mischief Merch! Remember to send us your thoughts via...

It's finally time to start Amber Spyglass and wouldn't you know that before the second chapter is over we get an entire reset on God, the universe, heaven, hell, and more. Classic Phillip Pullman. Join Will and Melissa as they traverse the universes in the beginning of the final installment of this epic journey. ~*~ Don't forget to check out our Extraneous merch and more over at Mischief Merch! Remember to send us your thoughts via email or a voice message with your theories:...

The season is over, and we have a LOT of thoughts. We go over our favorite and least favorite parts of this season of television, and give out some awards — such as the illustrious "Glenn Close in West Wing" award for the best minor role, and the "Boreal in Memorial" award for, well, we're really not sure. Plus, we catch up on our mailbag!  NEXT WEEK: We start The Amber Spyglass! Don't forget to check out our Extraneous merch and more over at Mischief Merch! Remember to send us your...

This finale is full of dead things: Jopari, a few witches, many Magisterium (Magisteri?), and, lest we forget, our beloved aeronaut. But we are also waving goodbye to the deftness -- and dare we say subtlety -- that characterized much of this season, as we found this finale a bit inert. Come along with us as we break it all down and try to buck ourselves up, as we finish season two of the His Dark Materials television show. Don't forget to check out our Extraneous merch and more over...

On this episode of Extraneous: His Dark Materials, we spy some angels from afar, follow Mary through Cittagazze, and share some moments with our favorite junior high power couple, one of whom may be bleeding to death. Plus, a very special Boreal memorial! So long, old friend! This week's sponsor is Shaker and Spoon, the easiest way ever to become a mixologist in your very own home! Don't forget to check out our Extraneous merch and more over at Mischief Merch! Remember to send us your...

It's Mrs. Coulter's first day in our world, and she's already passed her driving test and everything. Will and Lyra make eyes at each other, Mary considers a quest, and the angels have figured out surround sound. Come with us as we break down every awesome moment of His Dark Materials, Episode 5! This week's sponsor is Tavour, the app for finding and getting delivered the most awesome craft beers; remember to use code EXTRANEOUS to get $10 off your order of $25 or more! Don't forget to...

It's episode four and the slashfic is raging - we mean, Lee and Jopari have begun their epic trek across the Northern lands. Does Will get the knife? Do Carlo and Marisa get the earlybird special? What are this week's Boreal puns? It's all waiting in this week's ep! Don't forget to check out our Extraneous merch and more over at Mischief Merch! Remember to send us your thoughts via email or a voice message with your theories: [email protected]! We have a Patreon! Join our...

In episode three, we contemplate the hazards of trusting anyone with a spider daemon, eavesdrop on a remarkable conversation between Lee and Mrs. Coulter, and watch Mary Malone do Mary Malone things (it’s...science?). Also Lyra and Will face off against Boreal the Curatorial, and two of our favorite non-humans have some sweet hangs! This week's sponsor is Tavour, the app for finding and getting delivered the most awesome craft beers; remember to use code EXTRANEOUS to get $10 off your order...

In episode two, we meet Mary Malone (Simone Kirby), and nothing else matters, because she is the best and we want to hang out with her wearing kicks, drinking beer, and eating stale biscuits all the time. Don't you? Also: Boreal is a creeporeal, McPhail fails WAY up, and the show makes perhaps the greatest foreshadow in the HISTORY OF ALL TELEVISION (okay, we just like it, and we're emotional) with a trip to the Botanic Gardens. This week's sponsor is The Listener so remember to use the code...

Are you ready to dive really deep into this big, beautiful, budget-ey, biworldy second season? It's His Dark Materials, SEASON TWO! Will and Melissa do some redux on the first episode of the BBC/HBOMax series and we are very very very optimistic about what's to come. Also, we get a WitchMoot, we see some specters, the Lady of Bear Island has returned, and we attend a Florence and the Machine concert (aka a witchmoot).  This week's sponsor is Shaker and Spoon, so check them out for your...

It's time for moreal of the tales of boreal the exploreal, in this, our final episode covering The Subtle Knife book, JUST IN TIME for the BBC show to return! Woo! In this episode it's Taps for Lee and Hester, our pal Boreal, Lena Feldt, and all those redshirts from the Magisterium. We delve into Will and Lyra's deepening relationship, and discuss what happens when Hot Shaman and Destiny Boy finally meet. This week on Extraneous! This week's sponsor is TheListener.co so check them out and...

We are closing in on the end of our Subtle Knife deep dive and boy do we have some takes! Grandpa Cliffy, Ruta Skadi's sexual exploits, the very nature of all of humanity and consciousness, Augistinian conundrums, and cliffghast poop. All right here in this episode! For your browsing ease: Summary: 00:03:46 Characters: 00:10:00 Dust Bears: 00:41:01 Dust Bunnies: 00:59:25 Alethiometer: 01:06:35 Extra Award: 01:10:52 Mixtape: 01:12:48 Remember to send us your thoughts via email or a...

Boreal is exploreal, John and Lee have a bromance for the ages, and there are Dementors in Cittagazze - it's the second trailer for the HDM Subtle Knife Series and we are all about it! --- We have a Patreon! Join our ever-growing community by going to Patreon.com/makingmischief today! You can also find our Extraneous merch and more over at Mischief Merch. --- Send us an email or a voice message with your theories: [email protected]! Also follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and...

Melissa and Will are back with a brand new episode and a slightly new format and JUST in time because John Parry has finally made his appearance! --- We have a Patreon! Join our ever-growing community by going to Patreon.com/makingmischief today! You can also find our Extraneous merch and more over at Mischief Merch. --- Send us an email or a voice message with your theories: [email protected]. Also follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and join our Facebook group for even more HDM...

Quick record and release here, as Melissa and Will break down the new trailer for THE SUBTLE KNIFE, SEASON 2, that was released at Comic Con! Is that Will without his fingers? What is Lord Boreal doing fighting with Will? A new look for the tower? Witchmoot?! RUTA MF'ing SKADI! We're SO EXCITED! Extraneous is a part of the Mischief Media network. We have a Patreon! Join our ever-growing community by going to Patreon.com/makingmischief today! You can also find our Extraneous merch and more...

Lyra, Pan, Will, and the Tabby Cat pull a heist worthy of Ocean's 11. So of course Mrs. Coulter shows up!  Characters (05:30:00) Dust Bears (20:15:00) Dust Bunnies (25:02:00) Alethiometer readings (28:24:00) Extra Awards (31:13:00) Mixtape (32:01:00); remember you can listen to the playlist here! This episode is sponsored by Tab for a Cause!  Send us an email or a voice message with your theories: [email protected]. Also follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and join our Facebook...

More than halfway through Subtle Knife...we meet...THE SUBTLE KNIFE! Join us as we traverse this immensely important piece of the story: Characters (06:11:70) Dust Bears (27:15:22) Dust Bunnies (47:56:83) Alethiometer readings (51:02:81) Extra Awards (53:10:94) Mixtape (54:43:70); remember you can listen to the playlist here! This episode is sponsored by Shaker and Spoon. Send us an email or a voice message with your theories: [email protected]. Also follow us...