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Tales from the Waystone

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The Wise Man's Fear
Legends & Lattes
The Long Way To a Small, Angry Planet
Starter Villain
Kingkiller Chronicle
Becky Chambers
Kvothe
Coffee
John Scalzi
Community
Bookshops & Bonedust
Travis Baldree
Dungeons & Dragons
The Kingkiller Chronicle
The Spear Cuts Through Water
Community Building
Vulnerability
Patrick Rothfuss
Dolphins
Personal Growth

A Kingkiller Chronicle re-read podcast where we do a deep dive into the books of Patrick Rothfuss. We recommend starting with episode 1 as our episodes are quite sequential.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes195Founded7 years ago
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Welcome to Tales from the Waystone; Summer Reading Program - Lefthanded Scissors x Labyrinth, where we will be going over pages 74 through 94 of Simon Jimenez' The Spear Cuts Through Water. We'll also chat about a movie that doesn't float Will's goat... more

Welcome to Tales from the Waystone; Summer Reading Program - Electric Guitar Stand x The Sword in the Stone, where we will be going over pages 37 through 74 of Simon Jimenez' The Spear Cuts Through Water. We'll also chat about both the book and movie... more

We're sorry, but due to a confluence of summer colds, work obligations, and a looming colonoscopy (seriously, if you're the age to get one, get one), we are unable to get you a quality podcast episode today and will have to skip our next regularly sc... more

Welcome to Tales from the Waystone; Summer Reading Program - Deadpool Onesie x The Princess Bride, where we will be going over the first thirty-seven pages of Simon Jimenez' The Spear Cuts Through Water.

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Will McCullough
Host with a focus on close-reading, literary context, and thoughtful discourse; central as the show's analytical driver.
Phoenix McCullough
Co-host and audio producer, handling production flow, pacing, and editorial perspective.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Eh

    They really hate this book

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pattymac&cheez
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent Podcast So Far

    Good podcast so far. I’ve listened to the first five shows. Some parts give off a HR/College Campus/Safe Space vibe starting from the second episode that seem out of sorts with my generation but it’s still very enjoyable overall. Give it a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    orcstubs
    United States2 years ago
  • I am looking forward to the rest of this with the excitement of a kid the night before a field trip

    Audible
    5
    Kindle Customer
    United States2 years ago
  • A very niche place I have been looking for

    I am looking forward to the rest of this with the excitement of a kid the night before a field trip

    Audible
    5
    Kindle Customer
    United States2 years ago
  • Awesome breakdown and discussion

    Podcast Addict
    5
    TristiferMudd
    2 years ago

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Listeners praise the hosts' nerdy yet friendly vibe and pacing.
Fans note the community warmth and thoughtful discussions make fantasy deeper and more accessible.
The show is appreciated for its niche focus and respectful, curious approach to complex themes.

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The Wise Man's Fear; A Retrospective - TftWS 2x76
Q: How important is it to you that everything gets a resolution?
I don't think we are going to get a resolution to everything. I think it's okay to leave some things open-ended, as long as it feels like that choice is deliberate.

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A thoughtful, long-form deep-dive into fantasy literature and related media, with a consistent focus on Patrick Rothfuss's Kingkiller Chronicle. Episodes weave close text analysis with meta-discussion about narrative structure, storytelling as performance, and how myths and media reframe power, ethics, and culture. The hosts pair rigorous reading with personal anecdotes, inviting listeners to engage through Discord and Patreon community channels. Notable is a steady emphasis on intellectual curiosity, accessibility for first-time readers, and a collaborative, warm host dynamic that makes niche topics feel welcoming for devoted fantasy fans and curious newcomers alike.

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