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Inking Out Loud

Inking Out Loud
Brandon Sanderson
Stormlight Archive
Glenn Cook
The Expanse
Port Of Shadows
Black Company
The Sunlit Man
Leviathan Wakes
Cosmere
The Tainted Cup
Zeth
Adolin
Abaddon's Gate
Gideon the Ninth
Dragonsteel Prime
Robert Jackson Bennett
Caliban's War
The Wheel Of Time
Garrett PI Series
Old Tin Sorrows

The Inking Out Loud podcast is brought to you by Rob Santos and Drew McCaffrey. We read, re-read, critique, and analyze science fiction and fantasy novels—and enjoy a cold one while we do it. We're on Patreon! www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud Website: www.iolpodcast.com/

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Drew and Lauren explore all the craziness during the first half of The Second Empire! The Final Draft features beers from Athletic and Voodoo Brewing. IOL is sponsored by Bricks & Minifigs Centennial. Visit www.bamcentennial.com and use code INKINGOU... more

Drew and Sean tackle the penultimate (for now) Garrett, P.I. book...and have some surprisingly differing opinions on it! The Final Draft features drinks from Athletic, The Alchemist, and Long Live. IOL is sponsored by Bricks & Minifigs Centennial. Vi... more

Drew and Lauren review Robert Jackson Bennett's hotly anticipated third book in the Ana & Din Mysteries! The Final Draft features beers from Broken Hops and Dark Sky. IOL is sponsored by Bricks & Minifigs Centennial. Visit www.bamcentennial.com and u... more

Drew and Lauren break down the crazy pace and events of the second half of The Iron Wars! The Final Draft features drinks from Deschutes and Snake River Brewing. IOL is sponsored by Bricks & Minifigs Centennial. Visit www.bamcentennial.com and use co... more

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Recent Guests

Sean Lydon
Co-host / guest on this episode
Inking Out Loud
Episode: Episode 265: Petty Pewter Gods
Lauren McCaffrey
Special guest and wife of Drew McCaffrey
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Episode: Episode 235: Howl's Moving Castle
Derek Künsken
IOL featured author and science fiction writer
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Episode: Episode 233: Gideon the Ninth
Jared Livingston
A returning guest to the podcast
Episode: Episode 229: Caliban's War Part 2

Hosts

Drew McCaffrey
Host of Inking Out Loud; guides discussion and provides context
Lauren McCaffrey
Co-host; contributes insights and reactions
Sean Lydon
Special guest / co-host on various episodes; provides guest commentary

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • The Tainted Cup

    I hate to leave a low review on a podcast that appears to be trying hard and grounded in loving literature but Drew was so insufferable to Lauren in The Tainted Cup episodes that I had to come by and say it prevented me from subscribing or listening to any other episodes. It was painful to hear him contradict her or tell her she had misunderstood the text or that her opinion on a subjective aspect of the book was invalid for one reason or another.

    The pinnacle of this is where she clearly asse... more

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    2
    aguilams
    United States7 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Seeker42
    2 years ago
  • Hours

    I’ve listened to a lot of this on my way to work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zodiac_Bondsmith
    United States3 years ago
  • This is an AMAZING podcast. I never really do patreon but these guys deserve it. Very funny, very insightful look into science fiction and fantasy. I love the format. I love the detail. I love that they are so passionate about the books. Highly recommend. I will anxiously await each episode.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Marcos Romero
    5 years ago
  • This is an AMAZING podcast. I never really do patreon but these guys deserve it. Very funny, very insightful look into science fiction and fantasy. I love the format. I love the detail. I love that they are so passionate about the books. Highly recommend. I will anxiously await each episode.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Marcos Romero
    5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Strong lore and world-building discussions with approachable banter.
A mixed reception on tone—high-enthusiasm paired with occasional critiques of host dynamics.
Thoughtful, deep dives that reward re-reads and careful theory.
Guests and topics tend to stay within fantasy/sci-fi fandoms, appealing to devoted readers.

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Episode 252: Port of Shadows Part 2
Q: Did you like this book?
While it ranks at the bottom of the Black Company series for me, it still holds value.
Episode 221: The Sunlit Man Part 2
Q: Was this a tightly woven story?
It's sort of fast-paced but lacks a diversity of literary flavor.

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The show centers its discussion on science fiction and fantasy novels with deep dives into world-building, character dynamics, and thematic threads, often mixing rigorous analysis with light-hearted banter and occasional sponsor reads. Episodes frequently cover pacing, POV usage, and how ongoing series expand their universes, while guests—when present—toss in diverse perspectives from literary critique to reader experience. A standout pattern is the hosts' willingness to balance scholarly analysis with approachable, fan-friendly commentary, making it suitable for listeners who want thoughtful theorizing alongside entertaining dialogue.

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