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“As a nose-inna-book little fellow during the era that Hendrix was blowing folk’s mind I’ve been devouring science fiction, fantasy, & weird tales—along with almost every other print genre under the sun (the old sun, that is)—yet, even though I’d heard Gene Wolfe’s name first bandied about...”Read full review »
conaninspace via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/15/24
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“the hosts have definitely teamed up with the best local businesses to sponsor a fantastic podcast”
lingawakad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/23
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“It may be my fault for dropping in and not starting from the beginning. But the hosts not only assume you’ve read and reread these books (I have) but refer to events and characters in an offhand way that left me in tue dust. What’s more, they refer to theories and analysis as though we already...”Read full review »
DarlingRicky via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/17/23
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“Have you ever needed an escape from your escape? Or maybe a new way to view the vast world that you plunge into when you turn the yellow pages that propel you through the corridors of time?
These guys provide just that. BotNS is my favorite series, and I would consider Wolfe my favorite author....”Read full review »
PathemaMike via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/22/23
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“Just finished the series 2 weeks and found you guys now I’m on episode 2:7!! This is so wonderful I never knew how much I was missing thanks !”
austylee1984 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/13/23
“Based strictly on content, this is the best of the three primary podcasts devoted to Gene Wolfe (the other two being Alzabo Soup and the Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast). The analysis is top-notch and targeting rereaders allows for a more in-depth discussion that takes into consideration the entirety...”Read full review »
Scatology and Genesis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/23
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“I finally got around to starting this show last week and I’m really enjoying it so far (just got past Agilus execution episode)
I’ve been reading this story for over twenty years now, and just started another reading (probably at least the 11th time).
I have never looked at any of the theories...”Read full review »
Ookla13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/23
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“I stumbled upon this podcast a couple of years ago while searching for help on understanding Gene Wolfe’s The Book of the New Sun.
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The hosts Craig and James do such a good job of turning the narrative inside out and sideways bringing in other works of Wolfe into the discussion in...”Read full review »
@r@s via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/01/23
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“Great show. Big fan. Two thumbs up. Love the musical transitions.”
HandsinDaPockets via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/29/22
“I am really enjoying this podcast! Always been a big fan of the solar cycle and having some intelligent viewpoints is increasing my ability to understand the underlying references. Most of the religious imagery and classic influences were unknown to me so it’s really cool to get more backstory...”Read full review »
RubbinRooster via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/22
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“Just found this podcast and really enjoying it along with a re-read of Shadow of the Torturer.”
Jenthebest via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/22
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“I enjoy all three of the Wolfe podcasts in different ways, but now I’m catching up on this one (still a year or so behind) this is fast becoming my favourite.
Being spoiler-laden allows the hosts to address clues that tie in with various theories and interpretations as they come up, and discuss...”Read full review »
MalaclypseTheThird via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/07/22
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“It is possible I already had some presentiment of my future. Warning: this podcast will take you down the rabbit hole of BotNS theory; this one - and the next one - and the next one. The hosts have great respect and admiration for the author and the material, and bring in other Wolfe writers and...”Read full review »
I&O via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/09/21
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“I love the podcast. I started my first reread of BOTNS in late May and have, as of a few days ago, finished my first read of Urth of the New Sun.
After nearly 8 years since my first read I really wanted to try and get into the nitty gritty of this book and was very excited to find this podcast. I...”Read full review »
kbeno via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/21
“Relaxed dialogue between these guys explains all the allusions in Gene Wolfe’s classics I was too lazy to look up myself.”
IkeLuery via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/21
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“I read the first volume of the Book of the New Sun a few years ago. I was captivated by the imagery and language, but suspected I was missing a lot of the content and so I stopped reading with the intent of returning later. This podcast was the excuse I needed to give the books a second go....”Read full review »
Thomas Perscors via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/17/21
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“For years now, I have been loaning (or giving) friends copies of Wolfe’s Books of the New Sun series for the selfish purpose of gaining another person that I could discuss these books with. Mostly that tactic has failed. As much as I can’t conceive of the notion, Wolfe does not capture and...”Read full review »
Fidgettybits via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/23/21
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“I listen to 2 podcasts, and they are both close to my heart. To both, the quote I think perfectly fit the value of your work
From William Wordsworth's The Prelude:
"What we love, others will love, and we will teach them how."
Thank you.”Read full review »
Disap1969 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/22/20
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“A great resource for those who want to finally (feel like they will) get to the bottom of Gene Wolfe’s mysterious writings.”
TheStevarkian via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/20
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“One of the best podcasts covering a great subject matter to date. I'm a huge fan of Wolfe and this podcast hits the nail on the head as far as how his work should be analyed and what can be extracted from it, Highly recommended,”Read full review »
Kingmark21 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/20
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“As the only person I know who has read BotNS the format of this podcast is perfect!
Do I agree with the interpretations provided? Rarely.
Do I come away from each listen with new perspectives on this wild ride of a story?
Absolutely.
James and Craig each bring a wealth of esoteric knowledge...”Read full review »
Captain Crozier via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/20
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“Makes other gene wolf podcast cute little niche podcasts...”
ProfessorGarison via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/20
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“Gnosticism, postmodernism, high church, low culture, classical antiquity and classic literature and so much more. This podcast offers ideas, hints, opinions, experts and crackpot theories for explicating the great Gene Wolfe's marvellous body of work. The creators share their hard earned...”Read full review »
GashousePalooka via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/16/20
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“Certain mystes aver that the universe was constructed by these two know it alls. In a time of ancient gods, warlords and kings… these jerks completely spoiled a book I wanted to read. Here's the story, I was hanging out in my friend Larry's basement and I was getting bored because all...”Read full review »
Charles Gillingham via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/23/20
“There are so many great things about this podcast it is hard to list them all. Both hosts have many years experience with Gene Wolfe theories, and the wider Wolfe community, allowing them to cover the practical to the sublime. They bring amazing guests well known to Wolfe fans to their...”Read full review »
Frabbits-fan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/12/20
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“As a long time fanatic of Wolfe, particularly BotNS, I love this podcast. I have spent years in various places on the internet and in real life discussing/arguing/dissecting this work, and this podcast gives one the sense of sitting around the table with good friends and spinning out all of your...”Read full review »
Particle Noun via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/07/20
“I love this podcast and it’s my favorite of the three Podcasts devoted to the fiction of renowned SFF author Gene Wolfe (the others being Alzabo Soup and Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast—both great as well)
Metz and Phil (Alzabo Soup Podcast) approach the works as adoring but jaded skeptics, Brandon...”Read full review »
MreedF via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/20
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“I read the Solar Cycle only once, 12 years ago, with little preparation or context other than recommendations from fellow authors John Crowley and Ursula LeGuin and critic Michael Dirda. Since then I’ve forgotten almost everything, much like Latro. This podcast has been fascinating as a point of...”Read full review »
Latro, Again via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/16/20
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“As a firm believer that re-reading Wolfe is truly the only way to read Wolfe, I’ve greatly enjoyed these discussions thus far. The crazy and not-so-crazy theory crafting is fun, and at the very least makes you think harder about what you’re reading or remembering. Alzabo Soup is great for a first...”Read full review »
bndrsntch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/20
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“I have read BOTNS once and am now rereading it along with this show. Hosts James and Craig offer clarity to Wolfe and this masterwork without ruining its wonderful opacity and mysterious appeal.
The fact that the episodes are over an hour means that I can reread BOTNS concurrently with other...”Read full review »
jetportal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/20
“Any Wolfe fan podcast immediately gets my ear space. And I like that these guys get straight to the point. However, there are a couple issues I take here. There are far, far too many musical interludes. The audio quality is sometimes lacking. And some of the hosts’ theories are straight up...”Read full review »
EE Patty via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/14/20
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“This podcast is great fun for any Wolfe fan. Gets the theory wheels turning in all the right ways. Also, great outro music choices.”
Dergrimnebulin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/19
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“This is exactly what the description says, a full-spoilers reading of Wolfe. Considering how tightly constructed the narrative and themes of New Sun are, this is much welcome. The hosts do a great job bringing up theories from a wide range of sources. Each episode is a lot of fun to listen to....”Read full review »
Sympathizer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/24/19
“Ever since Gene Wolfe died earlier this year, I’ve been hoping it would spur people to re-read his works and engage in new discussion. This podcast is like an early a Christmas present. I appreciate the level of detail the hosts bring, going so far as to read out longs passages from each chapter....”Read full review »
PVCH via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/19
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“Other Wolfe podcasts try to approach the material as if it’s a first reading, which is not how anybody should actually read the books. This podcast dissects the material with insights from all the new sun material and is able to give a much more satisfying interpretation. The hosts are long time...”Read full review »
a_band via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/04/19
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“Gene Wolfe enthusiasts Craig Brewer and James Wynn reread Wolfe's four-volume masterpiece, "The Book of the New Sun". This splendid podcast is aimed squarely at those who have already read the book and want to know more about the meaning and significance of the events it describes....”Read full review »
Ghost on the Moor via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/26/19
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“Whether you're reading your first Gene Wolfe story or revisiting an old favorite, this is the book club style podcast you need in your life.
It makes no illusions that it will, or that it is indeed POSSIBLE to, avoid spoilers chapter to chapter concerning a writer such as this, and from the...”Read full review »
Marble fortress via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/12/19
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