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This podcast has
28 episodes
Language
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Joe Owens and Eddy RathkeExplicit
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Date created
2025/03/10
Latest episode
2026/04/14
Average duration
68 min.
Release period
16 days
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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. Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to [email protected] Or visit us over on Blue Sky: @fantasypod.bsky.social You can find Eddy at his Substack at RadicalEdward.substack.com/ You can find Joe at most social media @JoeMOwens [n.b. with whatever suffiix said platforms employ, e.g. ".bsky.social" for Blue Sky, etc.]
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Episode 28: A Little Hatred (Part 1/3)
2026/04/14
Welcome again, one and all, to The Fantasy Pod the Nine!
A biweekly show where we tackle a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres.
WE'RE BACK!!
Today, we’re joining up with a New Generation of Point-of-View Characters, poised to inherit a world on the brink of monumental change in part one of Joe Abercrombie’s Age of Madness trilogy... A Little Hatred!!
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Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to [email protected]
Or visit us over on Blue Sky: @fantasypod.bsky.social
You can find Eddy at his Substack at RadicalEdward.substack.com/
ALSO! Check out Eddy's latest foray into Kickstarter with this kickass campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/erathke/briar-bay-a-mork-borg-zine
And of course you can find Joe at most social media @JoeMOwens [n.b. with whatever suffiix said platforms employ, e.g. ".bsky.social" for Blue Sky, etc.]
(Chapter number references via the Library of Congress catalog and The First Law Wiki.)
Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to [email protected]
Episode 27: A FPot9 x Wolf Pod Crossover Extravaganza!
2026/03/17
Welcome again, one and all, to The Fantasy Pod the Nine-meets-Wolf Pod Crossover Extravaganza!
The FPot9 is a biweekly show where we tackle a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres. The Wolf Podcast is a show where Kyle Muntz and Eddy Rathke analyze and discuss a short story by an author, sometimes [even] with that author!
Today, we're making one last pit stop where we're "stick them with the pointy end!" again, but this time, we brought along a friend—The Professor, Kyle Muntz! Today we're going to take a longer, more in-depth look at just a single story from Joe Abercrombie’s Sharp Ends, in... "Two's Company!"
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Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to [email protected]
Or visit us over on Blue Sky: @fantasypod.bsky.social
You can find Kyle Muntz at his TikTok @KyleMuntz1 and/or his novels RIGHT HERE!!
You can find Eddy at his Substack at RadicalEdward.substack.com/
ALSO! Check out Eddy's latest foray into Kickstarter with this kickass campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/erathke/briar-bay-a-mork-borg-zine
And of course you can find Joe at most social media @JoeMOwens [n.b. with whatever suffiix said platforms employ, e.g. ".bsky.social" for Blue Sky, etc.]
(Chapter number references via the Library of Congress catalog and The First Law Wiki.)
Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to [email protected]
Episode 26: Sharp Ends (Part 1/1)
2026/03/03
Welcome again, one and all, to The Fantasy Pod the Nine!
A biweekly show where we tackle a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres.
Today, we're traveling the whole of the Circle of the World, finding foes for whom we proceed to take heed of the age-old fantasy adage and "stick them with the pointy end!" as we cover the only short story collection of the First Law in Joe Abercrombie’s... Sharp Ends!!
—Covering all stories—
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Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to [email protected]
Or visit us over on Blue Sky: @fantasypod.bsky.social
You can find Eddy at his Substack at RadicalEdward.substack.com/
ALSO! Check out Eddy's latest foray into Kickstarter with this kickass campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/erathke/briar-bay-a-mork-borg-zine
And of course you can find Joe at most social media @JoeMOwens [n.b. with whatever suffiix said platforms employ, e.g. ".bsky.social" for Blue Sky, etc.]
(Chapter number references via the Library of Congress catalog and The First Law Wiki.)
Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to [email protected]
Episode 25: Red Country (Part 2/2)
2026/02/17
Welcome again, one and all, to The Fantasy Pod the Nine!
A biweekly show where we tackle a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres.
We're bravely soldiering on through the world of the First Law with the third book of Joe Abercrombie’s second grimdark trilogy—still trekking through parts both unknown and untraveled, beyond the bounds of empire in... Red Country!!
—Covering chapters 23 through 43—
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Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to [email protected]
Or visit us over on Blue Sky: @fantasypod.bsky.social
You can find Eddy at his Substack at RadicalEdward.substack.com/
ALSO! Check out Eddy's latest foray into Kickstarter with this kickass campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/erathke/briar-bay-a-mork-borg-zine
And of course you can find Joe at most social media @JoeMOwens [n.b. with whatever suffiix said platforms employ, e.g. ".bsky.social" for Blue Sky, etc.]
(Chapter number references via the Library of Congress catalog and The First Law Wiki.)
Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to [email protected]
Episode 24: Red Country (Part 1/2)
2026/02/03
Welcome again, one and all, to The Fantasy Pod the Nine!
A biweekly show where we tackle a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres.
We bravely soldier on through the world of the First Law with our third book of Joe Abercrombie’s second grimdark trilogy—now trekking through parts both unknown and untraveled, beyond the bounds of empire in... Red Country!!
—Covering chapters 1 through 22—
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Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to [email protected]
Or visit us over on Blue Sky: @fantasypod.bsky.social
You can find Eddy at his Substack at RadicalEdward.substack.com/
ALSO! Check out Eddy's latest foray into Kickstarter with this kickass campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/erathke/briar-bay-a-mork-borg-zine
And of course you can find Joe at most social media @JoeMOwens [n.b. with whatever suffiix said platforms employ, e.g. ".bsky.social" for Blue Sky, etc.]
(Chapter number references via the Library of Congress catalog and The First Law Wiki.)
Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to [email protected]
Episode 23: The Heroes (Part 3/3)
2026/01/13
Welcome again, one and all, to The Fantasy Pod the Nine!
A biweekly show where we tackle a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres.
We are back in the world of the First Law with our second book of Joe Abercrombie’s second grimdark trilogy—heading back to The North to wrap up our visit with The Dogman, Black Dow, Caul Shivers, and all their many, many friends in... The Heroes!!
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Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to [email protected]
Or visit us over on Blue Sky: @fantasypod.bsky.social
You can find Eddy at his Substack at RadicalEdward.substack.com/
You can find Joe at most social media @JoeMOwens [n.b. with whatever suffiix said platforms employ, e.g. ".bsky.social" for Blue Sky, etc.]
(Chapter number references via the Library of Congress catalog and The First Law Wiki.)
Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to [email protected]
Episode 22: The Heroes (Part 2/3)
2025/12/31
Welcome — and Happy New Year! — one and all, to The Fantasy Pod the Nine!
A biweekly show where we tackle a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres.
We are back in the world of the First Law with our second book of Joe Abercrombie’s second grimdark trilogy—heading back to The North to visit The Dogman, Black Dow, Caul Shivers, and all their many, many friends in... The Heroes!!
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Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to [email protected]
Or visit us over on Blue Sky: @fantasypod.bsky.social
You can find Eddy at his Substack at RadicalEdward.substack.com/
You can find Joe at most social media @JoeMOwens [n.b. with whatever suffiix said platforms employ, e.g. ".bsky.social" for Blue Sky, etc.]
(Chapter number references via the Library of Congress catalog and The First Law Wiki.)
Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to [email protected]
Episode 21: The Heroes (Part 1/3)
2025/12/16
Welcome, one and all, to The Fantasy Pod the Nine!
A biweekly show where we tackle a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres.
We are moving on in the world of the First Law with our second book of Joe Abercrombie’s second grimdark trilogy—heading back to The North to visit The Dogman, Black Dow, Caul Shivers, and all their many, many friends in... The Heroes!!
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Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to [email protected]
Or visit us over on Blue Sky: @fantasypod.bsky.social
You can find Eddy at his Substack at RadicalEdward.substack.com/
You can find Joe at most social media @JoeMOwens [n.b. with whatever suffiix said platforms employ, e.g. ".bsky.social" for Blue Sky, etc.]
(Chapter number references via the Library of Congress catalog and The First Law Wiki.)
Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to [email protected]
Episode 20: Best Served Cold (OUR Part 4/4)
2025/12/02
Welcome again, one and all, to episode 20 of The Fantasy Pod of the Nine!
A biweekly show where two writerly hosts (Joe Owens and Eddy Rathke) tackle a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres.
Do you still like Revenge Stories™ as much as we do?!
Because we are BACK to the World of the First Law with Joe Abercrombie’s SECOND grimdark trilogy. Join us as we trek ever onward, covering part seven of seven—the finale!—of Best Served Cold!!
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Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to [email protected]
Or visit us over on Blue Sky: @fantasypod.bsky.social
You can find Eddy at his Substack at RadicalEdward.substack.com/
You can find Joe at most social media @JoeMOwens [n.b. with whatever suffiix said platforms employ, e.g. ".bsky.social" for Blue Sky, etc.]
(Chapter number references via the Library of Congress catalog and The First Law Wiki.)
Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to [email protected]
Episode 19: Best Served Cold (OUR Part 3/4)
2025/11/18
Welcome again, one and all, to episode 19 of The Fantasy Pod of the Nine!
A biweekly show where two writerly hosts (Joe Owens and Eddy Rathke) tackle a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres.
Do you still like Revenge Stories™ as much as we do?!
Because we are BACK to the World of the First Law kicking off Joe Abercrombie’s SECOND grimdark trilogy. Join us as we trek ever onward, covering parts five and six (of seven*) of Best Served Cold!
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Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to [email protected]
Or visit us over on Blue Sky: @fantasypod.bsky.social
You can find Eddy at his Substack at RadicalEdward.substack.com/
You can find Joe at most social media @JoeMOwens [n.b. with whatever suffiix said platforms employ, e.g. ".bsky.social" for Blue Sky, etc.]
(Chapter number references via the Library of Congress catalog and The First Law Wiki.)
Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to [email protected]
Episode 18: Best Served Cold (OUR Part 2/4)
2025/11/03
Welcome again, one and all, to episode 18 of The Fantasy Pod of the Nine!
A biweekly show where two writerly hosts (Joe Owens and Eddy Rathke) tackle a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres.
Do you still like Revenge Stories™ as much as we do?!
Because we are BACK to the World of the First Law kicking off Joe Abercrombie’s SECOND grimdark trilogy. Join us as we soldier on, covering parts three and four (of seven*) of Best Served Cold!
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Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to [email protected]
Or visit us over on Blue Sky: @fantasypod.bsky.social
You can find Eddy at his Substack at RadicalEdward.substack.com/
You can find Joe at most social media @JoeMOwens [n.b. with whatever suffiix said platforms employ, e.g. ".bsky.social" for Blue Sky, etc.]
(Chapter number references via the Library of Congress catalog and The First Law Wiki.)
Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to [email protected]
Episode 17: Best Served Cold (OUR Part 1/4)
2025/10/20
Welcome again, one and all, to episode 17 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.
Do you like Revenge Stories™ as much as we do?!
Because we are BACK to the World of the First Law kicking off Joe Abercrombie’s SECOND grimdark trilogy. Join us as we cover parts one and two (of seven*) of Best Served Cold!
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Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to [email protected]
Or visit us over on Blue Sky: @fantasypod.bsky.social
You can find Eddy at his Substack at RadicalEdward.substack.com/
You can find Joe at most social media @JoeMOwens [n.b. with whatever suffiix said platforms employ, e.g. ".bsky.social" for Blue Sky, etc.]
(Chapter number references via the Library of Congress catalog and The First Law Wiki.)
Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to [email protected]
Episode 16: THE DEVILS (Pt. 4/4)
2025/10/06
Welcome again, one and all, to episode 16 of The Fantasy Pod… of THE DEVILS!
A biweekly show where two writerly hosts (Joe Owens and Eddy Rathke) tackle a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres.
We’re taking a brief break from the world of the First Law—though not leaving grimdark behind just yet, we promise!—and wrapping up our coverage of Joe Abercrombie’s first entry his newest series, The Devils!, covering chapters 52, “End of the Road," through Chapter 72, “Saint Tabitha’s Day.”
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Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to [email protected]
Or visit us over on Blue Sky: @fantasypod.bsky.social
You can find Eddy at his Substack at RadicalEdward.substack.com/
You can find Joe at most social media @JoeMOwens [n.b. with whatever suffiix said platforms employ, e.g. ".bsky.social" for Blue Sky, etc.]
Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to [email protected]
Episode 15: THE DEVILS (Pt. 3/4)
2025/09/22
Welcome again, one and all, to episode 15 of The Fantasy Pod… of THE DEVILS!
A biweekly show where two writerly hosts (Joe Owens and Eddy Rathke) tackle a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres.
We’re taking a brief break from the world of the First Law—though not leaving grimdark behind just yet, we promise!—and continuing our coverage of Joe Abercrombie’s first entry his newest series, The Devils!, covering chapters 31, “Strange Bedfellows," through Chapter 51, “A Miraculous Medicine.”
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Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to [email protected]
Or visit us over on Blue Sky: @fantasypod.bsky.social
You can find Eddy at his Substack at RadicalEdward.substack.com/
You can find Joe at most social media @JoeMOwens [n.b. with whatever suffiix said platforms employ, e.g. ".bsky.social" for Blue Sky, etc.]
Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to [email protected]
Episode 14: THE DEVILS (Pt. 2/4)
2025/09/08
Welcome again, one and all, to episode 14 of The Fantasy Pod… of THE DEVILS!
A biweekly show where two writerly hosts (Joe Owens and Eddy Rathke) tackle a variety of fantasy series from a diverse selection of authors and sub-genres.
We’re taking a brief break from the world of the First Law—though not leaving grimdark behind just yet!—and continuing our coverage of Joe Abercrombie’s first entry his newest series, The Devils!, covering chapters 13, “Least Worst Choices," through Chapter 30, “A Draw is Enough.”
Joe attempts to redeem himself today leading the episode with much better notes and far more caffeine to power him through!
Send any and all comments and questions to: [email protected].
Send all questions/ comments/ criticisms to [email protected]
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