This is it, folks, the last of the post-season content. In this week's episode, Jac and Amy recap important themes and discussion points to remind listeners of the most important takeaways from Season 1, where they analyzed Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses.
If you don't want to listen to all of Season 1 again, listen to this episode to prepare fo ... Show More
Yesterday
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir: Examining Power, Oppression, and Resistance
Welcome to Season of Aquarius, our book club season on Book Talk for BookTok, a fantasy and romantasy podcast centered on thoughtful discussion and literary analysis. This season is created for readers who want more than quick takes and star ratings, offering space to explore how ... Show More
1h 15m
Jan 26
Minneapolis Protests ICE Violence: A Community Perspective with Comma Bookshop
Today’s episode is an intentional departure from our usual book conversation. We’re sitting down with Victoria, owner of Comma Bookshop in Minneapolis, to talk about what’s happening on the ground in Minnesota, the community response, the protests, and how local activists and org ... Show More
31m 8s
Jan 22
Heated Rivalry: From Romance Novel to TV Series and the Rise of Gay Romance
In this Thursday episode of Book Talk for BookTok, we bring an academic lens to bookish culture, genre fiction, and the conversations shaping romance and romantasy today. Our podcast blends literary analysis, cultural criticism, and emotional honesty. We treat romance, romantasy, ... Show More
54m 8s
Apr 2012
S2 Ep1: A Cast of Kings S2E01 – The North Remembers
Game of Thrones is back! Joanna and Dave discuss the second season premiere, which picks off almost right where the last season left off. Does this season start with a bang or a whimper?E-mail us and let us know what you thought of the episode, as well as of the podcast, at acast ... Show More
41m 8s
Jan 2017
19: S1E19 – “Prison is Hell” (Season 1 Interlude # 1) – The Simply Scary Podcast
We want to thank you for making the first season of The Simply Scary Podcast so very successful, and we hope the beginning of our second season will unsettle you just as well. We are scheduled to premiere Season 2 on January 11th, 2017\. Until then, we would like to present you w ... Show More
53m 2s
Apr 2012
S2 Ep3: A Cast of Kings S2E03 – What Is Dead May Never Die
A Cast of Kings is a podcast featuring recaps and reviews of each week’s episode of HBO’s Game of Thrones. This week, Joanna and Dave discuss the second season’s third episode, “What Is Dead May Never Die.”
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36m 41s
Jun 2013
S3 Ep11: A Cast of Kings S3E10 – Mhysa Part 2
Joanna and Dave discuss the season finale of Game of Thrones, “Mhysa.” This is part 2 of a 2 part discussion. Check out part 1 here. E-mail us and let us know what you thought of the episode, as well as of the podcast, at acastofkings@gmail.com. You can find every episode of the ... Show More
1h 18m
Sep 2020
Episode 26 - Season 1 Recap
So apparently not all of the listeners of the show are on Twitter?! In this brief recap of Season 1 (yes, Season 1 is done!) we pay thanks to all of our guest professors, provide you with an update of where we are in terms of the Season 2 launch, and, as usual, invite you to enga ... Show More
6m 13s
Jun 2013
S3 Ep10: A Cast of Kings S3E10 – Mhysa Part 1
Joanna and Dave discuss the season finale of Game of Thrones, “Mhysa.” This is part 1 of a 2 part discussion. Thanks to our sponsor for this week, Greg Kiser’s Insyte
E-mail us and let us know what you thought of the episode, as well as of the podcast, at acastofkings@gmail.com. ... Show More
58m 15s
Apr 2012
S2 Ep2: A Cast of Kings S2E02 – The Night Lands
Joanna and Dave discuss this season’s second episode, “The Night Lands.” This week, we pay a visit to the Iron Islands. But does it go as planned?E-mail us and let us know what you thought of the episode, as well as of the podcast, at acastofkings@gmail.com. You can find every ep ... Show More
33m 29s