
A podcast about The Captive's War, a sci-fi book series by James S.A. Corey. Hosted by Brigid & Clint.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 30 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Science FictionBooksFictionArts | |||

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Welcome to the Mercy of Pods, a podcast that AT LONG LAST is about The Captive's War by James S.A. Corey, hosted by Brigid & Clint. Episode 29 is a SPOILER FREE preview of The Faith of Beasts, the second novel in the series, due to ... more
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Welcome to the Mercy of Pods, a podcast that is normally about The Captive's War by James S.A. Corey, but today we are continuing our coverage of the main Expanse narrative with the sixth set of chapters of CALIBAN'S WAR, also by Ja... more
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Welcome to the Mercy of Pods, a podcast that is normally about The Captive's War by James S.A. Corey, but today we are continuing our coverage of the main Expanse narrative with the fifth set of chapters of CALIBAN'S WAR, also by Ja... more
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Welcome to the Mercy of Pods, a podcast that is normally about The Captive's War by James S.A. Corey, but today we are continuing our coverage of the main Expanse narrative with the fourth set of chapters of CALIBAN'S WAR, also by J... more
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As a formal nerd this is a very fun podcast. Love the hosts and love the material they cover
I really enjoyed the way they broke down and analyzed TMOG & Live Suit. But these episodes analyzing The Expanse have led me to a full reread of that series too. Can’t wait for TFOB and for these 2 to point out all the things I missed so I can read that book 3 times, too.
More expanse and other books series you like too! I love your guys chemistry
The best Captives War and the best The Expanse podcast out there!
This is such a great podcast for fans of James S.A. Corey and fans of sci-fi in general. Their deep dives and analysis are great. So is the fact that they are just nerds like the rest of us about this, and it really comes through. After listening to every episode, this has become my comfort podcast I keep coming back to and relistening when I need to relax, either from work or for example, as an anxious flyer, when I was on a plane last week.
As a fan who has donated to the show, I humbly bese... more
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A analysis-heavy show that digs into science fiction epics and their character-driven arcs, with a focus on high-stakes leadership, trauma, and political maneuvering within expansive sci-fi universes. Across episodes, listeners are treated to deep dives into complex plots, with frequent attention to how personal histories shape decisions during interstellar conflict, as well as how larger power dynamics drive narrative tension. The hosts mix rigorous textual analysis with entertaining banter, making difficult themes accessible for fans who enjoy both theory and relatable discussion. A standout aspect is the enthusiastic, nerdy camaraderie between Brigid and Clint, plus regular coverage of related novellas and short stories that expand the c... more
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