
The internet’s first source for Rationalist Fiction in audio
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 524 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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Pus covered killer robots and guardian angels? This week has it all!
Next week we’re covering chapters 16 and 17!
Support Matt and Doof directly here! It’s also how you get to vote on the next chapter if you’re caught up.
It’s also on Royal Ro... more
We learn just how messy this situation gets with a time machine in the mix and we don’t know who to trust!
Next week we’re covering chapters 14 and 15!
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The investigation is underfoot and the mastermind behind the reunion is revealed!
Next week we’re covering chapters 12 and 13!
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It’s als... more
Steven and Brian get to sit down with Matt Freeman (moridinamael) and discuss the awesome details of Matt’s writing process and the story’s origins!
Next week we’re covering chapters 10 and 11!
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While I appreciate all the effort of this writer I found that by chapter I had to quit. Harry sounds like an insufferable whiner, Ron sounds as dumb as a mountain troll. The story line makes want to hate the story. So sorry.
Seriously thank you for making this
It’s one of the best books I’ve read and I love that potcast!
I just recently discovered the podcast and am binging it. Very very good!
I have read the books 3 times and listened to the podcast/ audiobook 3 times. I am now on my 4th listen. It is simply amazing.
However, I cannot find episodes 2 and 3, are they missing?
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A thoughtful, narrative-driven show focusing on rationalist fiction and related analysis, with long-form storytelling, narration, and commentary. Episodes often blend science-minded worldbuilding, meta-reflection on rationality, and discussions around ethics, identity, and psychology, frequently anchored by popular works or fan-created content. Listeners likely appreciate rigorous analysis, high production values, and a taste for structured debates about ideas, often extrapolating from fiction to practical thinking. A standout aspect is the podcast's commitment to exploring complex themes through clear, logical discussion and immersive storytelling, making it appealing to fans of rational inquiry and speculative fiction while maintaining ac... more
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