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Tales from the Waystone

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The Wise Man's Fear
Kvothe
The Kingkiller Chronicle
Kingkiller Chronicle
Trauma
Friendship
Neil Gaiman
Justice
Emre
Chandrian
No True Scotsman
Toxic Masculinity
Chronicler
Bast
Music
Learning
Financial Stability
Legends and Lattes
The Rise Of Kyoshi
The Killing Moon

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 monthlyEpisodes183Founded6 years ago
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Welcome to Tales from the Waystone; Summer Reading Program - Monk & Robot 1; It Has Begin, where we will be going over the first two chapters of Becky Chambers' A Psalm for the Wild Built.

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Welcome to Tales from the Waystone; Summer Reading Program - Bookshops & Bonedust #7; Every New Beginning Comes From Some Other Beginning’s End, where we will be going over Chapters 37 through the end of Travis Baldree's cozy fantasy novel Bookshops ... more

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We're sorry, but our episode on the ending of Bookshops & Bonedust has to be delayed. Between health stuff, adhd, anxiety, and just exhaustion, the episode wasn't ready to edit or publish in time for the scheduled release. Soooo... h... more

Welcome to Tales from the Waystone; Summer Reading Program - Bookshops & Bonedust #6; Great Strides in Bookselling, where we will be going over Chapters 31 through 36 of Travis Baldree's cozy fantasy novel Bookshops & Bonedust.

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Will McCullough
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Will McKellar
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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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago
  • Awesome breakdown and discussion

    Podcast Addict
    5
    TristiferMudd
    a year ago

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Fans highlight the deep dives into character and worldbuilding as a major draw.
Listeners praise the hosts' warmth and nerdy camaraderie, calling them approachable and thoughtful.
Regulars appreciate the balance of humor with serious, idea-driven discussion.

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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, conversation-driven deep dive into fantasy literature, with hosts unpacking character arcs, worldbuilding, and thematic questions across multiple novels. Episodes mix rigorous analysis with personal anecdotes and light banter, often tying fiction to broader issues like ethics, power dynamics, and culture. Listeners can expect thorough book-by-book exploration, spoiler-friendly but anchored in accessible, nerdy enthusiasm, and a welcoming community for fans who enjoy thoughtful critique paired with humor.

A standout aspect is the sequential, long-form approach: episodes build on prior chapters and series lore, creating a cohesive, immersive re-read experience. The hosts' warmth and ability to connect complex ideas to real-worl... more

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