The Culture Books podcast

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Come explore the dizzying space opera of Iain M. Banks' culture novels. Buy a book and then read along with us as we explore them chapter by chapter!

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Use of Weapons, 20, Remembrance, Ten

May 30 2024 24 mins

Zakalwe throws away his weapon, has a philosphical discussion, and fixes for a fight

Use of Weapons, 19, An Outing, V

Apr 26 2024 36 mins

This is Zakalwe's brain on drugs!

Use of Weapons, 18, An Outing, Nine

Apr 05 2024 36 mins

Zakalwe gets in a lot of fights, but his love of the old plasma rifle finally pays off!

Use of Weapons, 17, An Outing, VI

Mar 16 2024 22 mins

Zakalwe tries his hand at writing poetry in an idyllic rural setting, but it's not as nice as he'd hoped.

Use of Weapons, 16, An Outing, Eight

Mar 05 2024 34 mins

Zakalwe plays James Bond again, Diziet gets distracted, and our hero goes to an interesting party which he does not enjoy.

Use of Weapons, 15, An Outing, VII

Jan 27 2024 33 mins

As a flashback from the worst day of Zakalwe's life we get the origin story!

Use of Weapons, 14, An Outing, Seven

Jan 06 2024 26 mins

Agent Zakalwe makes a big splash while trying to play the part of James Bond.

Use of Weapons, 13, An Outing, VIII

Jan 02 2024 40 mins

Zakalwe gets stuck in a storm, takes a long hard look at himself, argues with an idiot, and sees some very strange things.

Use of Weapons, 12, An Outing, Six

Dec 07 2023 31 mins

Zakalwe spends a lot of time being rude to GSV minds, but does receive a lovely gift!

Use of Weapons, 11, An Outing, IX

Nov 17 2023 25 mins

Zakalwe falls in love, and dreams about the ghost of the real Zakalwe.