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DEATH // SENTENCE

DEATH // SENTENCE
Kazuo Ishiguro
Capitalism
World War II
Philosophy
Science Fiction
Lev Grossman
The Bright Sword
Arthurian Myth
Silicon God
Roger Zelazny
Gothic Marxism
Remains Of the Day
Termush
Covid-19
Ursula K. Le Guin
Nocturnes
Trauma
Body Horror
Band Of Brothers
Metallica

A podcast about books for people who don't like books, podcasts or capitalism, but who like extreme metal.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes262Founded8 years ago
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Latest Episodes

The door to the Wizard's Tower opens and reveals... An interview with author LJ Pemberton! Witness the process by which she wrote the Dublin Literary Award longlisted Still Alive! Thrill to music by Darkthrone!

Joe Kasabian, who you might know from his memoir The Hooligans of Kandahar, his sci-fi novels and the military history podcast Lions Led by Donkeys joins us to talk about his new book The Highlands Burn, and the responsibility writers have for gettin... more

Is Elon Musk just a guy who can't post, or is he the avatar of Muskism - a new philosophy for our postliberal age? Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff's book Muskism: A Guide For the Perplexed argues the latter, taking us through techno-fascist South Afr... more

Langdon and Eden dive into the collapse, tackling Event Factory, the first book from Renee Gladman's Ravicka novels. Meaning disappears, rituals empty of signal, and the malaise of our urban existence is revealed. But also, potentials are exposed, co... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Kasabian
Author of The Highlands Burn
Self-employed author, independent publisher
Episode: Joe Kasabian - The Highlands Burn
Ben Tarnoff
Tech writer and author
Ben Tarnoff (author)
Episode: Muskism, with Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff
Quinn Slobodian
Historian and author
Quinn Slobodian (author)
Episode: Muskism, with Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff
Amin Samman
Author of Currency of Nihilism
Stanford University Press
Episode: Amin Samman - Currency of Nihilism
Branson Reese
Cartoonist and fellow podcaster.
Episode: Branson Reese Visits the Wizard's Castle
Kayte Terry
Host of Tender Subjects podcast, discusses body horror and cultural critiques.
Tender Subjects
Episode: Eddington and Weapons
Lyta Gold
Author and commentator, previously associated with Current Affairs magazine and Marvel
Episode: Lyta Gold - Dangerous Fictions
Alex Pheby
Author known for his works in fantasy fiction, including the trilogy featuring Waterblack, Mordu, and Malachoi
Independent Author
Episode: Alex Pheby - Waterblack
Sophie Sleigh-Johnson
Author of Code Damp, An Esoteric Guide to British Sitcoms
Episode: Code Damp: An Esoteric Guide to British Sitcoms - Sophie Sleigh-Johnson

Hosts

Langdon
Host of the show, guiding conversations and coordinating guests
Eden
Co-host and discussion lead, often shares thematic framing and editorial input
Gareth
Co-host, contributes critical perspectives and moderates portions of discussions
Jesse Kohn
Author and guest-host with literary and critical background, collaborates on book and culture conversations

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 157 ratings
  • Crappy hosts make crappy podcast

    Came to listen to Tamsyn Muir. Listened to two idiot menchildren talk over her. They are the worst of the nerd lunch table, the ones who think and tell you they are cool. That’s an hour I will never get back. Tamsyn was cool, but we really didn’t get to hear her.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Eillyn-Uldum
    United States2 years ago
  • This Podcast Slaps So Hard

    So hard you’ll get blunt forced trauma

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thatscifidude
    Australia3 years ago
  • Not good

    You can really tell this is the product of an MFA program and whooo boy I really don’t mean that in a good way. The American one really seems to think he’s smarter than he is and Christ it’s deeply embarrassing. I recommend reading the other negative comments because I think it’s they do a good job of getting to the core of why this is a bad, frankly embarrassing podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Kingsfab123409865
    United States3 years ago
  • Good books good music

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Kendra Levi
    4 years ago
  • My brain is so full now

    This podcast is its own unique thing. I finish every episode with a full sheet of notes filled with things I need to go research. I don’t get these kinds of discussions and recommendations in my day to day, so this podcast is always an immense source of catharsis for me.

    Thank you for everything.

    Also, Langdon is a treasure.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yancy Eaton
    United States4 years ago

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A unique blend of literature, philosophy, and metal culture makes it stand out in the podcast space.
Thoughtful, expansive discussions that reward careful note-taking and follow-up research.
The show's questions and guests often surface fresh perspectives, though some listeners find the tone polarizing or uneven.

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Apple Podcasts
#191
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Joe Kasabian - The Highlands Burn
Q: What is the premise of The Highlands Burn and why choose this setting?
The Highlands Burn follows a young boy named Sayat as his homeland is destroyed and he joins a mercenary company, allowing the narrative to explore geopolitics, cultural intersections, and the impact of war on ordinary people, all grounded in a gunpowder fantasy backdrop inspired by Armenian history.
Amin Samman - Currency of Nihilism
Q: How did Amin Samman arrive at the book's central thesis about nihilism in finance?
The guest explains that the book develops a historical narrative of capitalism and money, not through Marxist labor theories but through money's proliferating forms and new banking practices, showing how finance surfaces emptiness and meaning rather than fixed value.
Ask The Audience 2: Extolling Guan Yu's Many Virtues
Q: What kind of karate do you know?
As an American, the first karate I learned is gun, which is very potent.
Ask The Audience 2: Extolling Guan Yu's Many Virtues
Q: What is your favorite thing about Guan Yu?
He's history's greatest hero, my best friend, and a god of war and money.
Code Damp: An Esoteric Guide to British Sitcoms - Sophie Sleigh-Johnson
Q: What are these two shows about and why pick them out of like the thousands of British sitcoms that you could have picked?
The simple answer to that is Leonard Rossiter.

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What is DEATH // SENTENCE about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A frequent calendar of conversations blends literary analysis, philosophy, and cultural criticism with an eclectic rock/metal sensibility. Episodes cover novels, theory, and critical history, often weaving in provocative themes like colonialism, geopolitics, technology, and art, all through long, exploratory discussions with writers, historians, and critics. The format tends to favor deep, idea-driven chats with occasional tangents into music and personal storytelling, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy thoughtful books-and-ideas conversations plus subcultural critique and a metal-informed lens.

Noteworthy aspects include a strong interdisciplinary approach (literature, philosophy, political economy, and pop culture) and a willingn... more

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8. Alex Pheby

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