Down The Well

Episode 17: First half of Ancillary Justice (with special guest Matt!)

After a prolonged break and hard pivot from reading How High We Go in the Dark, the crew from Down the Well reconvinces to discuss our latest exploration into Ancillary Justice, book one of the Imperial Radch space opera trilogy by Anne Leckie. 

Episode 16: The Stone Sky, Book 3 of the Broken Earth Series

In this episode, Megan, Adam, and special guest Kaitlyn discuss the final book of the Broken Earth Trilogy, The Stone Sky. If you've read it, you know there's plenty to talk about! Join us as we chat and thanks again for listening. 

PODCAST UPDATE: Next time we get together, we'll be discussing How High We Go in the Dark, by Sequoia Nagamatsu. Feel free to read along with us as we prepare! 

 

Episode 15: The Obelisk Gate, Book 2 of the Broken Earth Series

Megan and Adam join special guest Kaitlyn as they talk through the second book in The Broken Earth Series. We discuss The Obelisk Gate in its entirety, reflecting on the language and imagery, themes of survival and immortality, and how tough it must be to grow up in a fifth season!

Episode 14: The Fifth Season, Book 1 of the Broken Earth Series

Megan & Adam begin their journey into a new trilogy, the Broken Earth Series. Join us as we talk about the first book, The Fifth Season.  We talk about the whole book... so heads up, there are SPOILERS! This sci-fi/fantasy novel has something to say about grief, survival, race, magic, environmentalism, and so much more. You won't want to miss it. Hope you enjoy the book and thanks for joining us as we continue to go... Down the Well.   

Bonus Content: Beltalowda Boogie (No Spoilers!)

Laura & Yonatan's long-awaited prize for winning Expanse trivia!

Episode 13: Last half of Leviathan Falls (with... the whole damn crew!)

Join Megan, Adam, and the whole damn crew (Matt, Laura, Yonatan, Duncan) as we recap the last half of Leviathan Falls. With the epic conclusion of this series, we explore our favorite characters, plot points, and the incredible nuance offered by the second half of the book. 

PS... we're not done! We're not exactly sure what's cooking for the next episode. But rest assured, this won't be the last you hear of us... 

Bonus Content: Down the Well Trivia (Spoilers)!

As bonus content, your favorite Down the Well podcasters reveal how strongly they know the Expanse universe with a spirited round of trivia. Enjoy...

Episode 12: First half of Leviathan Falls (with... the whole damn crew!)

Join Megan, Adam, and the whole damn crew (Matt, Laura, Yonatan, Duncan) as we explore the first half of Leviathan Falls. With escalating tension, new characters, and the end in sight, the podcast crew comes together to discuss the slow build setting up the dramatic conclusion to this epic series. Once again, join us as we go down the well!  

Episode 11: Last half of Tiamat’s Wrath (with special guest Matt!)

Join Adam, Megan, and special guest (and Expanse historian) Matt as they discuss the final half of Tiamat's Wrath. With blockbuster plot points and the looming threat of primordial creators, we chat about our favorite characters and the end of an era. Once again, join us as we go down the well! 

Episode 10: First half of Tiamat‘s Wrath

Join Megan and Adam as they discuss the first half of Tiamat's Wrath, the 8th book in the Expanse series. Chapter by chapter, we explore the book's theme of the unthinkable... diving into the blockbuster plot and the nuances of the characters we know and love. Once again, join us as we go Down the Well!