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The Fantasy Pod of the Nine

The Fantasy Pod of the Nine

By: Joe Owens and Eddy Rathke
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 Welcome, one and all, to The Fantasy Pod... of the Nine!

A 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.

We are kicking off our podcast with a dive into grimdark with book-one of Joe Abercrombie’s First Law series, The Blade Itself.

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  • The Fantasy Pod of the Nine: Before They Are Hanged (Pt. 1/4), Episode 09

    The Fantasy Pod of the Nine: Before They Are Hanged (Pt. 1/4), Episode 09
    Jun 30 2025
    Welcome, one and all, to episode NINE 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.

    We are continuing our dive into grimdark with book-three of Joe Abercrombie’s First Law series, starting our read of Last Argument of Kings, covering chapters 1, "The Poison Trade," through Chapter 18, “Horrible Old Men.”

    Send any and all comments and questions to: FantasyPodOfThe@Gmail.com

    (Chapter number references via the Library of Congress catalog and The First Law Wiki.)
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • The Fantasy Pod of the Nine: Before They Are Hanged (Pt. 4/4), Episode 08

    The Fantasy Pod of the Nine: Before They Are Hanged (Pt. 4/4), Episode 08
    Jun 16 2025
    Welcome, one and all, to episode 8 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.

    We are continuing our dive into grimdark with book-two of Joe Abercrombie’s First Law series, wrapping up Before They Are Hanged, covering chapters 41, "The High Places," through Chapter 50, “Back to the Mud.”

    Send any and all questions and comments to: FantasyPodOfThe@Gmail.com

    (Chapter number references via the Library of Congress catalog and The First Law Wiki.)
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • The Fantasy Pod of the Nine: Before They Are Hanged (Pt. 3/4), Episode 07

    The Fantasy Pod of the Nine: Before They Are Hanged (Pt. 3/4), Episode 07
    Jun 2 2025
    Welcome, one and all, to episode 7 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.

    We are continuing our dive into grimdark with book-two of Joe Abercrombie’s First Law series, Before They Are Hanged, covering chapter 30, "The Rest is Wasted Breath," through Chapter 40, “Cold Comfort.”

    Send any and all questions and comments to: FantasyPodOfThe@Gmail.com

    (Chapter number references via the Library of Congress catalog and The First Law Wiki.)
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    1 hr and 19 mins
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