Words About Books

Discussing The Library After Dark by Ande Pliego (Part 2) 05.07.2026 1h 28min

And we're back! Is this a podcast that I'm publishing? Did I record this? I finished editing it. I'm putting it in the dropbox. I'm clicking on "schedule for future" and publishing it this coming Sunday at midnight. I'm putting in the title now. Oh wait is this a bone spur in my back? Am I choking to death? Where did all this blood come from? Oh geez everything is going black. Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNR...

Talking About Tolkien - Mount Doom (Return, 6-3) 01.07.2026 56min

The episode is uploaded. But I do not now choose to write the description that I came to write. I will not do this deed. Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/

Discussing The Library After Dark by Ande Pliego Part I 28.06.2026 1h 16min

Bust out your bagpipes as we delve into the depths of an ~~ancient~~ slightly old library. It’s THE LIBRARY AFTER DARK by Ande ~~Peligrino~~ Pliego. Witness the dark secrets of someone who knows that a book reader is reading their mind and so will never directly voice said secret until the end of the book. ~~Suddenly~~ Eventually the elevator crashes and we enter the murder phase of this murder ~~mystery~~ reveal. It’s a ~~locked room mystery~~ slow motion series of reveals for the ages! This...

Talking About Tolkien - Land of Shadow (Return, 6-2) 24.06.2026 56min

Tolkien really wants you to know how miserable this last bit of walking is. Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/

Talking About Genre With John Bierce 21.06.2026 1h 35min

We sit down with Wabby Award Winning Author John Bierce to discuss the relatively new genres of Progression Fantasy, LitRPG, and Isekai. --- Pre-order Mage Errant in hardcover at a bookstore of your choice and send John a proof of purchase at mage.errant.bonus.story@gmail.com to get access free early access to a new short story. Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net...

Talking About Tolkien - The Tower of Cirith Ungol (Return, 6-1) 17.06.2026 59min

We're back! Find out how Sam gets past an army of orcs to rescue Frodo using no less than 3 magic items requiring attunement. Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/

World First - Two Idiots Talk About Stoicism on a Podcast 14.06.2026 1h 10min

Today the boys are talking about Epictetus...kind of. Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/

Nate Discusses All These Worlds by Dennis E. Taylor (Bobiverse III) THE FINALE 07.06.2026 1h 22min

The last Bobiverse episode is finally out! Now that we're done we can reflect on the experience. We're also going to tie up some storylines and get rid of The Others in a very dramatic way. Enjoy! Or don't, I'm not your dad. Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbo...

Nate Discusses All These Worlds by Dennis E. Taylor (Bobiverse III) Part I 31.05.2026 1h 23min

Welcome to the two-part finale of the Bobiverse on Words About Books. This episode we talk about Bob and his various quests to hook up with a redhead, fight a fascist pacific island government, become a dolphin, and maybe become the greatest smooth jazz singer of all time. Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsa...

Discussing Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer 24.05.2026 1h 30min

Wealthy, but not ultra-wealthy, boy genius Artemis Fowl commits crimes to further enrich himself. It's like real life, but these crimes are committed against the fairy folk. Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/

Talking About Tolkien - The Black Gate Opens (Return 5-10) 20.05.2026 52min

My master Sauron the Great bids thee welcome. Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/

Discussing The Name of This Book is Secret by Pseudonymous Bosch 17.05.2026 1h 40min

What do you want? It's a secret. Go away. Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/

WAOB - What even is a cult (Ft. Cultish by Amanda Montell) 15.05.2026 1h 9min

Ben and Chy are back. This time we sit down to try to hammer out a definition of the word "cult." Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/

Discussing The Guncle by Steven Rowley 10.05.2026 1h 48min

Nate tried to force Ben to read a book that he would hate. Ben surprises Nate with his ability to appreciate anything a wide variety of stories. Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/

Talking About Tolkien - The Last Debate (Return, 5-9) 06.05.2026 1h 9min

Hey, Patreon people...sorry that this one is up a little late. Recording was delayed due to an outbreak of tornadoes and I was not able to get to the editing in time. We'll have something special up for the patrons at some point. We find out where that ghost army went. Gandalf proposes an all out assault on Mordor. Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast ...

Discussing Chain of Command by Frank Chadwick Part I 03.05.2026 1h 30min

Finally some good f*king food! Is what I would have put at the beginning of this episode if the original clip from Gordon Ramsay wasn't loud and full of gross background noise. You'll have to just settle for it being in the description. In all seriousness Nate is pretty pleased to be reading books he really enjoys again. There have been a handful of mid books this year already that didn't excite him the way Frank Chadwick's Chain of Command has. Hope you enjoy it! If you want to hear more, th...

Talking About Tolkien - The Houses of Healing (Return, 5-8) 30.04.2026 47min

The hands of the King are the hands of a healer. Everyone knows this, and always has. Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/

Discussing Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good: Part II: by Timothy Zahn 26.04.2026 1h 3min

The epic conclusion after Ben returns from getting that seltzer! Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/

Talking About Tolkien - The Pyre of Denethor (Return, 5-7) 22.04.2026 37min

And so passes Denethor son of Ecthelion... Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/

Discussing Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good: Part I by Timothy Zahn 19.04.2026 1h 7min

This week Nate reads and discusses another Thrawn book. This is for us. Also Ben's brain leaves his skull like Homer Simpson listening to Flanders' talk about cider and juice. Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/