Measures of Truth: A His Dark Materials Podcast

May 28 2023 44 ep. 91 mins 127

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Listen to Caitlin, Anya, and Alan talk about His Dark Materials! Read along with “The Subtle Knife” as we explore the philosophy, science, and religion that makes this series a classic.

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The Problem: A Lockwood and Co Podcast

May 28 2023 17 mins

Caitlin and Alan are watching the Netflix hit Lockwood and Co, and want you to listen along! The Problem will cover each episode of the season, in the hopes that the show can find a new home. Just like in Measures of Truth, we will be comparing the books to the show, and trying to figure out what it all means.

"The Clouded Mountain" "The Botanic Garden"

Dec 26 2022 77 mins

Francis, Caitlin, Anya, and Alan talk about the final two episodes of His Dark Materials! Warning: these episodes could make you violently cry! We sure did. We love gay Mary! Metatron was almost human looking enough to be perfect! Will and Lyra’s story was perfectly heartbreaking.

The Amber Spyglass Ch 36-38

Dec 20 2022 108 mins

Francis, Caitlin, Anya, and Alan finish “The Amber Spyglass!” We debate the nature of Dust. What it means to grow up. If Philip Pulllman planned it all out from the start. We love this book, and we love the bittersweet ending.

"No Way Out" "The Abyss"

Dec 19 2022 70 mins

Francis, Caitlin, Anya, and Alan loved episodes 305 and 306 of His Dark Materials. No notes. Just great.

"The Intention Craft" "Lyra and Her Death"

Dec 12 2022 72 mins

Francis, Caitlin, Anya, and Alan debate if Will is a Jedi, can’t remember MacPhail’s new title, and are delighted to hear “Everyone is beautiful.” Ruth Wilson is our favorite again- but we still love to hate Lord Asriel. Iorek using a hammer off-screen was the right choice, but changing the Gallivespians was a mistake.

The Amber Spyglass Ch 33-35

Dec 12 2022 68 mins

Francis, Caitlin, Anya, and Alan debate what exactly happened between Will and Lyra when they confess their love for each other in chapters 33-35 of “The Amber Spyglass.” We also learn about the science of coevolution and the garden of Eden. Who is sex-crazed on the podcast, and are they right?

His Dark Materials 301 The Enchanted Sleeper

Dec 05 2022 74 mins

Francis, Caitlin, Anya, and Alan talk about the return of His Dark Materials! Why is there so much Lord Asriel? What is Mrs Coulter doing waiting for a man? Why is Father Gomez so hot? And… wow Father Gomez has dreamy eyes… and- hot Father Gomez!

The Amber Spyglass Ch 30-32

Dec 05 2022 66 mins

Francis, Caitlin, Anya, and Alan talk about taking the lid off of canned god in chapters 30-32 of “The Amber Spyglass.” Mrs Coulter and Lord Asriel meet their fate, String Theory and Hermes make an appearance, and we argue if Marissa Coulter can be redeemed by one good deed.

The Amber Spyglass Ch 26-29

Nov 28 2022 59 mins

Francis, Caitlin, Anya, and Alan talk about escaping the land of the dead in chapters 26-29 of “The Amber Spyglass.” Lord Asriel reminds us of a certain billionaire. Roger rejoins the universe. We argue about if souls have mass. All of the important stuff.

The Amber Spyglass Ch 23-25

Nov 21 2022 68 mins

Francis, Caitlin, Anya, and Alan discuss chapters 23-25 of “The Amber Spyglass.” We gush about the perfection of chapter 23. Well… most of us do. What will you tell the harpies when you die? Maybe it will be a metaphor, but does that make it a lie? Will it be a buddy cop story with Lord Roke and Mrs Coulter? Because we want that.