<![CDATA[Mangum Reads]]>6380d689-919c-54ab-89df-72f2aad53a39Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:56:58 +0000Captivate.fmMangum Talkshttps://artwork.captivate.fm/0f0637d5-0139-46bb-a44c-93a63a7fe695/Fy_J7qPt-O_IPfuJSWKShheb.pngMangum ReadsMangum TalksMangum TalksMangum Reads is a podcast aimed at reviewed and analyzing interesting short stories, novellas, and novels.https://www.mangumtalks.com/series/mangum-reads/falseepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/mangum-reads/nopodcastSupport the show!Mangum Reads - Oaken Hearts and DIYMangum Reads - Oaken Hearts and DIYWe're returning to our roots going over some Hugo and Nebula short stories. Oaken Hearts won both the Hugo and Nebula, DIY was nominated for both. Both of them lean heavily on internet culture, but in very different ways.

]]>We're returning to our roots going over some Hugo and Nebula short stories. Oaken Hearts won both the Hugo and Nebula, DIY was nominated for both. Both of them lean heavily on internet culture, but in very different ways.

]]>fc7a7f73-8af9-47e5-90da-ff6e02eed179Mon, 26 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -040001:05:45falsefull23232Mangum Reads - James by Percival EverettMangum Reads - James by Percival EverettFor our second entry in our return to Mangum Reads, we're covering a book that is forefront of the zeitgeist. James by Percival Everett which is a companion/retelling of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the point of view of Jim. This leans heavily into the careful use of language (possibly even prompted by Mark Twain's forward), and a unique narrative in the antebellum south.

]]>For our second entry in our return to Mangum Reads, we're covering a book that is forefront of the zeitgeist. James by Percival Everett which is a companion/retelling of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the point of view of Jim. This leans heavily into the careful use of language (possibly even prompted by Mark Twain's forward), and a unique narrative in the antebellum south.

]]>80f2ca7a-bd49-4d60-91a0-381b5bccfc04Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -040001:42:13falsefull22222Mangum Reads - Flannery O'ConnorMangum Reads - Flannery O'ConnorWe're BACK!

This time were doing a paired episode writering we read a couple of Flannery O'Connor short stories, with Guest Star Lee.

]]>We're BACK!

This time were doing a paired episode writering we read a couple of Flannery O'Connor short stories, with Guest Star Lee.

]]>46786e42-ac56-48a4-aa88-7949b930f879Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -040001:48:29falsefull21212Pottering Around – 5.29 Career Advice5.29 Career Advicehttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1683Mon, 29 May 2023 13:00:00 -040056:13falsefull5295295BJ, Spencer, and Sarah do a chapter by chapter read of the fourth Harry Potter book, Order of the Phoenix. Sarah starts us off with a Rapid-fire Recap, BJ then goes into his Wizard Wheezes, then joins Spencer for Newbie&#8217;s Notes. Sarah then purveys over the winner and loser of the chapter, followed by a [&#8230;]Pottering Around – 5.28 Snape’s Worst Memory5.28 Snape's Worst Memoryhttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1641Tue, 25 Apr 2023 21:55:12 -040001:27:03falsefull5285285BJ, Spencer, and Sarah do a chapter by chapter read of the fourth Harry Potter book, Order of the Phoenix. Sarah starts us off with a Rapid-fire Recap, BJ then goes into his Wizard Wheezes, then joins Spencer for Newbie&#8217;s Notes. Sarah then purveys over the winner and loser of the chapter, followed by a [&#8230;]Pottering Around – 5.26 Seen and Unforseen5.26 Seen and Unforseenhttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1623Wed, 29 Mar 2023 23:12:45 -040001:20:52falsefull5265265BJ, Spencer, and Sarah do a chapter by chapter read of the fourth Harry Potter book, Order of the Phoenix. Sarah starts us off with a Rapid-fire Recap, BJ then goes into his Wizard Wheezes, then joins Spencer for Newbie&#8217;s Notes. Sarah then purveys over the winner and loser of the chapter, followed by a [&#8230;]Pottering Around – 5.25 The Beetle at Bay5.25 The Beetle at Bayhttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1613Mon, 20 Mar 2023 21:55:07 -040059:55falsefull5255255BJ, Spencer, and Sarah do a chapter by chapter read of the fourth Harry Potter book, Order of the Phoenix. Sarah starts us off with a Rapid-fire Recap, BJ then goes into his Wizard Wheezes, then joins Spencer for Newbie&#8217;s Notes. Sarah then purveys over the winner and loser of the chapter, followed by a [&#8230;]Pottering Around – 5.24 Occlumency5.24 Occlumencyhttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1602Mon, 13 Mar 2023 23:12:01 -040001:00:24falsefull5245245BJ, Spencer, and Sarah do a chapter by chapter read of the fourth Harry Potter book, Order of the Phoenix. Sarah starts us off with a Rapid-fire Recap, BJ then goes into his Wizard Wheezes, then joins Spencer for Newbie&#8217;s Notes. Sarah then purveys over the winner and loser of the chapter, followed by a [&#8230;]Pottering Around – 5.23 Christmas on the Closed Ward5.23 Christmas on the Closed Wardhttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1587Tue, 21 Feb 2023 22:35:42 -040001:01:31falsefull5235235BJ, Spencer, and Sarah do a chapter by chapter read of the fourth Harry Potter book, Order of the Phoenix. Sarah starts us off with a Rapid-fire Recap, BJ then goes into his Wizard Wheezes, then joins Spencer for Newbie&#8217;s Notes. Sarah then purveys over the winner and loser of the chapter, followed by a [&#8230;]Pottering Around – 5.21 The Eye of the Snake5.21 The Eye of the Snakehttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1566Wed, 01 Feb 2023 22:47:54 -040052:46falsefull5215215BJ, Spencer, and Sarah do a chapter by chapter read of the fourth Harry Potter book, Order of the Phoenix. Sarah starts us off with a Rapid-fire Recap, BJ then goes into his Wizard Wheezes, then joins Spencer for Newbie&#8217;s Notes. Sarah then purveys over the winner and loser of the chapter, followed by a [&#8230;]Pottering Around – 5.19 The Lion and the Serpent5.19 The Lion and the Serpenthttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1550Mon, 16 Jan 2023 22:25:55 -040042:26falsefull5195195BJ, Spencer, and Sarah do a chapter by chapter read of the fourth Harry Potter book, Order of the Phoenix. Sarah starts us off with a Rapid-fire Recap, BJ then goes into his Wizard Wheezes, then joins Spencer for Newbie&#8217;s Notes. Sarah then purveys over the winner and loser of the chapter, followed by a [&#8230;]Pottering Around – 5.18 Dumbelore’s Army5.18 Dumbelore's Armyhttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1548Mon, 09 Jan 2023 22:53:54 -040001:04:45falsefull5185185BJ, Spencer, and Sarah do a chapter by chapter read of the fourth Harry Potter book, Order of the Phoenix. Sarah starts us off with a Rapid-fire Recap, BJ then goes into his Wizard Wheezes, then joins Spencer for Newbie&#8217;s Notes. Sarah then purveys over the winner and loser of the chapter, followed by a [&#8230;]Pottering Around – 5.17 Educational Decree Number Twenty-four5.17 Educational Decree Number Twenty-fourhttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1543Mon, 02 Jan 2023 21:51:24 -040001:11:40falsefull5175175BJ, Spencer, and Sarah do a chapter by chapter read of the fourth Harry Potter book, Order of the Phoenix. Sarah starts us off with a Rapid-fire Recap, BJ then goes into his Wizard Wheezes, then joins Spencer for Newbie&#8217;s Notes. Sarah then purveys over the winner and loser of the chapter, followed by a [&#8230;]Pottering Around – 5.16 In the Hog’s Head5.16 In the Hog's Headhttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1424Mon, 25 Jul 2022 22:15:50 -040047:32falsefull5165165BJ, Spencer, and Sarah do a chapter by chapter read of the fourth Harry Potter book, Order of the Phoenix. Sarah starts us off with a Rapid-fire Recap, BJ then goes into his Wizard Wheezes, then joins Spencer for Newbie&#8217;s Notes. Sarah then purveys over the winner and loser of the chapter, followed by a [&#8230;]Pottering Around – 5.15 The Hogwarts High Inquisitor5.15 The Hogwarts High Inquisitorhttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1420Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:56:36 -040053:07falsefull5155155BJ, Spencer, and Sarah do a chapter by chapter read of the fourth Harry Potter book, Order of the Phoenix. Sarah starts us off with a Rapid-fire Recap, BJ then goes into his Wizard Wheezes, then joins Spencer for Newbie&#8217;s Notes. Sarah then purveys over the winner and loser of the chapter, followed by a [&#8230;]Pottering Around – 5.14 Percy and Padfoot5.14 Percy and Padfoothttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1418Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:23:21 -040058:43falsefull5145145BJ, Spencer, and Sarah do a chapter by chapter read of the fourth Harry Potter book, Order of the Phoenix. Sarah starts us off with a Rapid-fire Recap, BJ then goes into his Wizard Wheezes, then joins Spencer for Newbie&#8217;s Notes. Sarah then purveys over the winner and loser of the chapter, followed by a [&#8230;]Pottering Around – 5.13 Detention with Dolores5.13 Detention with Doloreshttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1415Tue, 05 Jul 2022 23:26:23 -040051:11falsefull5135135BJ, Spencer, and Sarah do a chapter by chapter read of the fourth Harry Potter book, Order of the Phoenix. Sarah starts us off with a Rapid-fire Recap, BJ then goes into his Wizard Wheezes, then joins Spencer for Newbie&#8217;s Notes. Sarah then purveys over the winner and loser of the chapter, followed by a [&#8230;]Pottering Around – 5.12 Professor Umbridge5.12 Professor Umbridgehttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1413Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:21:43 -040054:19falsefull5125125BJ, Spencer, and Sarah do a chapter by chapter read of the fourth Harry Potter book, Order of the Phoenix. Sarah starts us off with a Rapid-fire Recap, BJ then goes into his Wizard Wheezes, then joins Spencer for Newbie&#8217;s Notes. Sarah then purveys over the winner and loser of the chapter, followed by a [&#8230;]Pottering Around – 5.11 The Sorting Hat’s New Song5.11 The Sorting Hat's New Songhttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1405Tue, 14 Jun 2022 01:22:07 -040052:14falsefull5115115BJ, Spencer, and Sarah do a chapter by chapter read of the fourth Harry Potter book, Order of the Phoenix. Sarah starts us off with a Rapid-fire Recap, BJ then goes into his Wizard Wheezes, then joins Spencer for Newbie&#8217;s Notes. Sarah then purveys over the winner and loser of the chapter, followed by a [&#8230;]Pottering Around – 5.10 Luna Lovegood5.10 Luna Lovegoodhttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1395Mon, 06 Jun 2022 22:04:15 -040041:46falsefull5105105BJ, Spencer, and Sarah do a chapter by chapter read of the fourth Harry Potter book, Order of the Phoenix. Sarah starts us off with a Rapid-fire Recap, BJ then goes into his Wizard Wheezes, then joins Spencer for Newbie&#8217;s Notes. Sarah then purveys over the winner and loser of the chapter, followed by a [&#8230;]Pottering Around – 5.9 The Woes of Mrs. Weasley5.9 The Woes of Mrs. Weasleyhttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1387Tue, 31 May 2022 23:43:06 -040046:11falsefull59595BJ, Spencer, and Sarah do a chapter by chapter read of the fourth Harry Potter book, Order of the Phoenix. Sarah starts us off with a Rapid-fire Recap, BJ then goes into his Wizard Wheezes, then joins Spencer for Newbie&#8217;s Notes. Sarah then purveys over the winner and loser of the chapter, followed by a [&#8230;]Pottering Around – 5.8 The Hearing5.8 The Hearinghttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1382Wed, 25 May 2022 00:51:43 -040049:14falsefull58585BJ, Spencer, and Sarah do a chapter by chapter read of the fourth Harry Potter book, Order of the Phoenix. Sarah starts us off with a Rapid-fire Recap, BJ then goes into his Wizard Wheezes, then joins Spencer for Newbie&#8217;s Notes. Sarah then purveys over the winner and loser of the chapter, followed by a [&#8230;]Pottering Around – 5.7 The Ministry of Magic5.7 The Ministry of Magichttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1379Mon, 16 May 2022 22:29:36 -040052:27falsefullBJ, Spencer, and Sarah do a chapter by chapter read of the fourth Harry Potter book, Order of the Phoenix. Sarah starts us off with a Rapid-fire Recap, BJ then goes into his Wizard Wheezes, then joins Spencer for Newbie&#8217;s Notes. Sarah then purveys over the winner and loser of the chapter, followed by a [&#8230;]Pottering Around – 5.6 The Noble and Most Ancient House of Black5.6 The Noble and Most Ancient House of Blackhttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1371Mon, 09 May 2022 23:26:02 -040048:16falsefull56565BJ, Spencer, and Sarah do a chapter by chapter read of the fourth Harry Potter book, Order of the Phoenix. Sarah starts us off with a Rapid-fire Recap, BJ then goes into his Wizard Wheezes, then joins Spencer for Newbie&#8217;s Notes. Sarah then purveys over the winner and loser of the chapter, followed by a [&#8230;]Pottering Around – 5.5 The Order of the Phoenix5.5 The Order of the Phoenixhttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1356Mon, 18 Apr 2022 23:26:25 -040054:35falsefull55555BJ, Spencer, and Sarah do a chapter by chapter read of the fourth Harry Potter book, Order of the Phoenix. Sarah starts us off with a Rapid-fire Recap, BJ then goes into his Wizard Wheezes, then joins Spencer for Newbie&#8217;s Notes. Sarah then purveys over the winner and loser of the chapter, followed by a [&#8230;]Pottering Around – 5.4 Number Twelve Grimmauld Place5.4 Number Twelve Grimmauld Placehttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1354Mon, 11 Apr 2022 23:53:51 -040052:46falsefull54545BJ, Spencer, and Sarah do a chapter by chapter read of the fourth Harry Potter book, Order of the Phoenix. Sarah starts us off with a Rapid-fire Recap, BJ then goes into his Wizard Wheezes, then joins Spencer for Newbie&#8217;s Notes. Sarah then purveys over the winner and loser of the chapter, followed by a [&#8230;]Pottering Around – 5.3 The Advance Guard5.3 The Advance Guardhttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1353Wed, 06 Apr 2022 21:15:02 -040038:24falsefull53535J, Spencer, and Sarah do a chapter by chapter read of the fourth Harry Potter book, Order of the Phoenix. Sarah starts us off with a Rapid-fire Recap, BJ then goes into his Wizard Wheezes, then joins Spencer for Newbie&#8217;s Notes. Sarah then purveys over the winner and loser of the chapter, followed by a [&#8230;]Pottering Around – 5.2 A Peck of Owls5.2 A Peck of Owlshttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1350Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:11:29 -040052:19falsefull52525BJ, Spencer, and Sarah do a chapter by chapter read of the fourth Harry Potter book, Order of the Phoenix. Sarah starts us off with a Rapid-fire Recap, BJ then goes into his Wizard Wheezes, then joins Spencer for Newbie&#8217;s Notes. Sarah then purveys over the winner and loser of the chapter, followed by a [&#8230;]Pottering Around – 5.1 Dudley Demented5.1 Dudley Dementedhttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1349Sun, 20 Mar 2022 19:37:15 -040043:12falsefull51515BJ, Spencer, and Sarah do a chapter by chapter read of the fourth Harry Potter book, Order of the Phoenix. Sarah starts us off with a Rapid-fire Recap, BJ then goes into his Wizard Wheezes, then joins Spencer for Newbie&#8217;s Notes. Sarah then purveys over the winner and loser of the chapter, followed by a [&#8230;]Pottering Around – 4.37 The Beginning4.37 The Beginninghttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1143Tue, 12 Oct 2021 22:02:28 -040001:01:08falsefull4374374Pottering Around – 4.36 The Parting of the Ways4.36 The Parting of the Wayshttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1135Mon, 04 Oct 2021 21:21:05 -040046:30falsefull4364364Pottering Around – 4.35 Veritaserum4.35 Veritaserumhttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1127Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:31:54 -040059:35falsefull4354354Pottering Around – 4.34 Priori Incantatem4.34 Priori Incantatemhttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1122Mon, 20 Sep 2021 21:11:12 -040050:25falsefull4344344Pottering Around – 4.33 The Death Eaters4.33 The Death Eatershttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1107Mon, 13 Sep 2021 19:07:10 -040055:10falsefull4334334Pottering Around – 4.32 Flesh, Blood, and Bone4.32 Flesh, Blood, and Bonehttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1094Mon, 30 Aug 2021 20:30:37 -040043:35falsefull4324324Pottering Around – 4.31 The Third TaskThe Third Taskhttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1088Tue, 24 Aug 2021 15:11:52 -040001:02:35falsefull4314314Pottering Around – 4.30 The Pensieve4.30 The Pensievehttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1080Sun, 15 Aug 2021 17:56:24 -040001:00:12falsefull4304304Pottering Around – 4.29 The Dream4.29 The Dreamhttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1072Mon, 09 Aug 2021 23:00:21 -040037:30falsefull4294294Pottering Around – 4.28 The Madness of Mr. Crouch4.28 The Madness of Mr. Crouchhttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1066Tue, 03 Aug 2021 11:04:43 -040052:19falsefull4284284Pottering Around – 4.27 Padfoot Returns4.27 Padfoot Returnshttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1033Wed, 07 Jul 2021 01:24:02 -040052:23falsefull4274274Episode 78 – Appointment with Death by Agatha ChristieAppointment with Death by Agatha ChristieA brief summary of this episode

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]]>https://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1010Wed, 30 Jun 2021 02:12:00 -040001:34:13falsefull7878Pottering Around – 4.26 The Second Task4.26 The Second Taskhttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1008Mon, 28 Jun 2021 23:05:54 -040054:58falsefull4264264Episode 77 – Witness for the Prosecution- by Agatha ChristieWitness for the Prosecution- by Agatha Christiehttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1009Wed, 23 Jun 2021 02:56:29 -040053:15falsefull7777Pottering Around – 4.25 The Egg and the Eye4.25 The Egg and the Eyehttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1007Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:52:05 -040037:27falsefull4254254Episode 76 – And Then There Were None – by Agatha ChristieAnd Then There Were None - by Agatha Christiehttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=998Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:19:58 -040001:47:38falsefull7676Pottering Around – 4.24 Rita Skeeter’s Scoop4.24 Rita Skeeter's Scoophttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=997Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:39:30 -040058:11falsefull4244244Pottering Around – 4.23 The Yule Ball4.23 The Yule Ballhttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=984Mon, 07 Jun 2021 22:38:59 -040051:16falsefull4234234Pottering Around – 4.22 The Unexpected Task4.22 The Unexpected Taskhttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=982Wed, 02 Jun 2021 00:16:44 -040038:18falsefull4224224Pottering Around – 4.21 House-Elf Liberation Front4.21 House-Elf Liberation Fronthttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=961Tue, 25 May 2021 00:23:04 -040048:44falsefull4214214Pottering Around – 4.20 The First Trial4.20 The First Trialhttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=957Mon, 17 May 2021 21:04:52 -040044:10falsefull4204204Pottering Around – 4.19 Hungarian Horntail4.19 Hungarian Horntailhttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=939Mon, 10 May 2021 14:06:19 -040045:48falsefull4194194Episode 75 – Agatha Awards RecapAgatha Awards Recaphttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=934Wed, 05 May 2021 00:33:37 -040056:02falsefull7575We finally made it through the short stories, we cover how we feel about each one.Pottering Around – 4.18 The Weighing of the Wands4.18 Weighing of the Wandshttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=929Mon, 03 May 2021 23:09:04 -040045:54falsefull4184184Pottering Around – 4.17 The Four Champions4.17 The Four Championshttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=918Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:45:16 -040045:14falsefull4174174Episode 74 – Grist for the Mill by Kaye George Agatha AwardsGrist for the Mill by Kaye George Agataha Awardshttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=908Tue, 20 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -040037:39falsefull7474Pottering Around – 4.16 The Goblet of Fire4.16 The Goblet of Firehttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=905Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:28:41 -040042:52falsefull4164164Episode 73 – Alex’s Choice Agatha Christie AwardsAlex's Choice Agatha Christie Awardshttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=907Sun, 18 Apr 2021 20:25:23 -040001:03:06falsefull7575Pottering Around – Chapter 4.15 Beauxbatons and DurmstrangChapter 4.15 Beauxbatons and Durmstranghttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=897Mon, 12 Apr 2021 21:43:45 -040039:29falsefull4154154Pottering Around – Chapter 4.14 Unforgivable CursesChapter 4.14 Unforgivable Curseshttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=883Tue, 06 Apr 2021 01:13:49 -040048:16falsefull4144144Episode 72 – Better Days by Art Taylor (Agatha Awards)Better Days by Art Taylor (Agatha Awards)https://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=880Tue, 30 Mar 2021 21:45:39 -040001:05:37falsefull7272Pottering Around – Chapter 4.13 Mad-eye MoodyChapter 4.13 Mad-eye Moodyhttps://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=877Tue, 30 Mar 2021 20:16:44 -040041:13falsefull4134134Episode 71 – The Last Word by Shawn Reilly-Simmons (Agatha Awards)The Last Word by Shawn Reilly-Simmons (Agatha Awards)https://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=869Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:02:28 -040001:05:57falsefull7171We are embarking on another award series, this time in the cozy mystery genre. We&#8217;re hoping to find out what exactly makes a cozy mystery, as well as scratch that mystery itch. We&#8217;ll go through each of the nominees of the Agatha Award and then sum up our feeling and foods that we feel represent [&#8230;]Pottering Around – Chapter 4.12 The Triwizard TournamentChapter 4.12 The Triwizard Tournamenthttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=861Mon, 22 Mar 2021 21:00:03 -040044:57falsefull4124124In our &#8216;Pottercast within a podcast&#8217; we are doing a chapter by chapter read of the Harry Potter books. Every episode we&#8217;ll cover one chapter with a summary, individual segments (questioning Sarah about the Wizarding World) along with a bit of a discussion about the books from a muggle perspective.Episode 70 – The Blue Ribbon by Cynthia Kuhn Agatha Christie AwardsThe Blue Ribbon by Cynthia Kuhn Agatha Christie Awardshttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=864Tue, 16 Mar 2021 20:49:21 -040001:00:01falsefull7070We are embarking on another award series, this time in the cozy mystery genre. We&#8217;re hoping to find out what exactly makes a cozy mystery, as well as scratch that mystery itch. We&#8217;ll go through each of the nominees of the Agatha Award and then sum up our feeling and foods that we feel represent [&#8230;]Pottering Around – Chapter 4.11 The Hogwarts ExpressChapter 4.11 The Hogwarts Expresshttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=860Mon, 15 Mar 2021 21:36:47 -040033:47falsefull4134134In our &#8216;Pottercast within a podcast&#8217; we are doing a chapter by chapter read of the Harry Potter books. Every episode we&#8217;ll cover one chapter with a summary, individual segments (questioning Sarah about the Wizarding World) along with a bit of a discussion about the books from a muggle perspective.Pottering Around – Chatper 4.10 Mayhem at the MinistryPottering Around – Chatper 4.10 Mayhem at the Ministryhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=849Tue, 09 Mar 2021 23:06:26 -040037:12falsefullIn our &#8216;Pottercast within a podcast&#8217; we are doing a chapter by chapter read of the Harry Potter books. Every episode we&#8217;ll cover one chapter with a summary, individual segments (questioning Sarah about the Wizarding World) along with a bit of a discussion about the books from a muggle perspective.Pottering Around – Chapter 4.9 The Dark MarkPottering Around – Chapter 4.9 The Dark Markhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=845Tue, 02 Mar 2021 04:11:35 -040059:26falsefullIn our &#8216;Pottercast within a podcast&#8217; we are doing a chapter by chapter read of the Harry Potter books. Every episode we&#8217;ll cover one chapter with a summary, individual segments (questioning Sarah about the Wizarding World) along with a bit of a discussion about the books from a muggle perspective.Pottering Around – Chapter 4.8 The Quiddich World CupPottering Around – Chapter 4.8 The Quiddich World Cuphttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=843Tue, 23 Feb 2021 22:03:10 -040054:13falsefullIn our &#8216;Pottercast within a podcast&#8217; we are doing a chapter by chapter read of the Harry Potter books. Every episode we&#8217;ll cover one chapter with a summary, individual segments (questioning Sarah about the Wizarding World) along with a bit of a discussion about the books from a muggle perspective.Pottering Around – Chapter 4.7 Bagman and CrouchPottering Around – Chapter 4.7 Bagman and Crouchhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=838Tue, 16 Feb 2021 02:59:34 -040057:25falsefullIn our &#8216;Pottercast within a podcast&#8217; we are doing a chapter by chapter read of the Harry Potter books. Every episode we&#8217;ll cover one chapter with a summary, individual segments (questioning Sarah about the Wizarding World) along with a bit of a discussion about the books from a muggle perspective.Pottering Around – Chapter 4.6 The PortkeyPottering Around – Chapter 4.6 The Portkeyhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=836Mon, 08 Feb 2021 23:26:53 -040038:43falsefullIn our &#8216;Pottercast within a podcast&#8217; we are doing a chapter by chapter read of the Harry Potter books. Every episode we&#8217;ll cover one chapter with a summary, individual segments (questioning Sarah about the Wizarding World) along with a bit of a discussion about the books from a muggle perspective.Pottering Around – Chapter 4.5 Weasley’s Wizard WheezesChapter 4.5 Weasley's Wizard Wheezeshttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=833Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:40:20 -040046:39falsefull45454This is where your segment comes from!Pottering Around – Chapter 4.4 Back to the BurrowChapter 4.4 Back to the Burrowhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=829Mon, 25 Jan 2021 22:42:23 -040044:54falsefull44444Molly Weasley is the best.Pottering Around – Chapter 4.3 The InvitationChapter 4.3 The Invitationhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=825Mon, 18 Jan 2021 22:00:20 -040044:32falsefull43434Do you think the Weasley's get mail?Pottering Around – Chapter 4.2 The ScarChapter 4.2 The Scarhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=820Tue, 12 Jan 2021 01:52:47 -040032:52falsefull42424Now we're back in early Harry Potter territory.Pottering Around – Chapter 4.1 The Riddle HouseChapter 4.1 The Riddle Househttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=813Mon, 04 Jan 2021 17:25:01 -040051:08falsefull41414Spencer the real lie there is you actually going to sleep before 3am.Episode 69 – The Forward Collection ReviewThe Forward Collection Reviewhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=808Tue, 22 Dec 2020 03:11:13 -040001:35:44falsefull1721721We finally have come to the end of the Forward Collection, and now you get to be regaled with the foods we ascribe to these stories. We talk quite a number of other things in our &#8220;Forward Wrap-up&#8221;.Episode 68 – Emergency Skin by NK Jemisin (The Forward Collection)Emergency Skin by NK Jemisin (The Forward Collection)http://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=802Tue, 15 Dec 2020 17:39:48 -040001:14:16falsefull1691691It's very funny that this is set basically where we've all lived at some point.Episode 67 – Summer Frost by Blake Crouch (The Forward Collection)Summer Frost by Blake Crouch (The Forward Collection)http://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=792Mon, 07 Dec 2020 18:49:12 -040001:07:38falsefull6767I almost got 3 paragraphs on my re-read, I then decided that the narrator wasn't the most significant issue.Episode 66 – The Last Conversation by Paul Trembly (The Forward Collection)The Last Conversation by Paul Trembly (The Forward Collection)http://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=785Tue, 01 Dec 2020 23:46:20 -040001:20:46falsefull6666The Doctor is probably the most interesting character.Episode 65 – You Have Arrived at Your Destination by Amor Towles (The Forward Collection)You Have Arrived at Your Destination by Amor Towles (The Forward Collection)http://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=780Mon, 23 Nov 2020 14:39:38 -040001:30:30falsefull1651651It's been a while since our last converstation.Episode 64 – Randomize by Andy Weir (The Forward Collection)Randomize by Andy Weir (The Forward Collection)http://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=774Mon, 16 Nov 2020 13:14:34 -040049:23falsefull1641641Well the accents were pretty good?Episode 63 – Ark by Veronica Roth (Forward Collection)Ark by Veronica Roth (The Forward Collection)http://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=765Mon, 09 Nov 2020 14:01:25 -040001:07:32falsefull1631631I bet the old scientist would be played by Leonardo DiCaprio and it would go a bit too far.Episode 62 – The Mist by Stephen KingThe Mist by Stephen Kinghttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=762Mon, 02 Nov 2020 15:17:50 -040001:13:10falsefull6262It was better before the things came out of the mist.Pottering Around – Chapter 3.22 Owl Post AgainChapter 3.22 Owl Post Againhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=755Mon, 19 Oct 2020 13:09:38 -040041:29falsefull3223223That's the most Slytherin thing you've ever done.Pottering Around – Chapter 3.21 Hermione’s SecretChapter 3.21 Hermione's Secrethttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=752Tue, 13 Oct 2020 16:54:21 -040041:06falsefull3213213So many movie references, so little time.Pottering Around – Chapter 3.20 Dementor’s KissPottering Around – Chapter 3.20 Dementor’s Kisshttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=751Mon, 05 Oct 2020 11:57:49 -040030:37falsefullIn our &#8216;Pottercast within a podcast&#8217; we are doing a chapter by chapter read of the Harry Potter books. Every episode we&#8217;ll cover one chapter with a summary, individual segments (questioning Sarah about the Wizarding World) along with a bit of a discussion about the books from a muggle perspective.Pottering Around – Chapter 3.19 The Servant of Lord VoldemortPottering Around – Chapter 3.19 The Servant of Lord Voldemorthttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=749Tue, 22 Sep 2020 02:50:01 -040052:59falsefullIn our &#8216;Pottercast within a podcast&#8217; we are doing a chapter by chapter read of the Harry Potter books. Every episode we&#8217;ll cover one chapter with a summary, individual segments (questioning Sarah about the Wizarding World) along with a bit of a discussion about the books from a muggle perspective.Pottering Around – Chapter 3.18 Mooney, Wormtail, Padfoot, and ProngsPottering Around – Chapter 3.18 Mooney, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongshttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=746Mon, 14 Sep 2020 15:18:38 -040049:14falsefull3183183He's so pedagogical.Pottering Around – Chapter 3.17 Cat, Rat, and DogChapter 3.17 Cat, Rat, and Doghttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=745Mon, 07 Sep 2020 16:44:30 -040052:17falsefull3173173At least we have the oxford comma here.Pottering Around – Chapter 3.16 Professor Trelawney’s PredictionChapter 3.16 Professor Trelawney's Predictionhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=741Mon, 31 Aug 2020 15:00:10 -040046:57falsefull3163163Sassy Hermione is best Hermione.Pottering Around – Chapter 3.15 The Quidditch FinalChapter 3.15 The Quidditch Finalhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=738Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:28:49 -040052:47falsefull3153153Harry seems to only have one move...well technically he basically swallowed it that time, so two move.Episode 61 – The Water Dancer pt 3/3Episode 61 – The Water Dancer pt 3/3http://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=735Mon, 17 Aug 2020 23:56:33 -040001:16:25falsefullDenouement. A return.Pottering Around – Chapter 3.14 Snape’s GrudgeChapter 3.14 Snape's Grudgehttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=734Mon, 17 Aug 2020 23:47:56 -040048:46falsefull3143143We almost find out what Snape's grudge is.Pottering Around – Chapter 3.13 Gryffindor vs RavenclawChapter 3.13 Gryffindor vs Ravenclawhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=729Tue, 11 Aug 2020 04:30:52 -040038:52falsefull3133133It's just a commercial for the FireboltEpisode 59 – The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi CoatesThe Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coateshttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=723Tue, 21 Jul 2020 20:58:35 -040001:38:21falsefull259259What is Conduction?Pottering Around – Chapter 3.11 The FireboltChapter 3.11 The Firebolthttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=721Tue, 21 Jul 2020 20:53:57 -040039:28falsebonus3113113In our &#8216;Pottercast within a podcast&#8217; we are doing a chapter by chapter read of the Harry Potter books. Every episode we&#8217;ll cover one chapter with a summary, individual segments (questioning Sarah about the Wizarding World) along with a bit of a discussion about the books from a muggle perspective.Pottering Around – Chapter 3.10 The Marauders MapPottering Around – Chapter 3.10 The Marauders Maphttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=719Tue, 14 Jul 2020 19:38:50 -040051:37falsebonus3103103In our &#8216;Pottercast within a podcast&#8217; we are doing a chapter by chapter read of the Harry Potter books. Every episode we&#8217;ll cover one chapter with a summary, individual segments (questioning Sarah about the Wizarding World) along with a bit of a discussion about the books from a muggle perspective.Episode 58 – Nebula Award nominations (non-overlap)Episode 58 – Nebula Award nominations (non-overlap)http://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=715Tue, 07 Jul 2020 00:15:19 -040001:45:18falsefullApologies for any sound issues, our normal QC is on temporary absence.Pottering Around – Chapter 3.9 Grim DefeatPottering Around – Chapter 3.9 Grim Defeathttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=712Tue, 07 Jul 2020 00:08:48 -040054:49falsefullDeus ex I forget now.....Pottering Around – Chapter 3.8 Flight of the Fat LadyChapter 3.8 Flight of the Fat Ladyhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=711Mon, 29 Jun 2020 22:22:00 -040047:06falsefull38383Paintings why did it have to be more paintings?Episode 57- Hugo Awards Wrap up Party and DinnerHugo Awards Wrap up Party and Dinnerhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=709Mon, 22 Jun 2020 20:49:01 -040001:15:38falsefull5757What is Cowboy Casserole?Episode 56 – Hugo Award Nominees 5 and 6 by Fran Wilde and Alix E. HarrowHugo Award Nominees 5 and 6 by Fran Wilde and Alix E. Harrowhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=708Mon, 22 Jun 2020 20:45:52 -040001:44:07falsefull5656We&#8217;re finishing up the Hugo awards! We then realized the Nebula awards are a similar with Venn diagram overlap of 3. We&#8217;ll be covering those after a wrap-up episode next time. A Catalog of Storms and &#160; Do Not Look Back, My Lion &#160; &#160; &#160; Next Novel is still The Water Dancer by Ta-nehisi [&#8230;]Pottering Around – Chapter 3.7 The Boggart in the WardrobeChapter 3.7 The Boggart in the Wardrobehttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=705Mon, 22 Jun 2020 18:53:22 -040040:01falsefull37373Deus ex Lupin (again)Pottering Around – Chapter 3.6 Talons and Tea LeavesChapter 3.6 Talons and Tea Leaveshttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=704Mon, 15 Jun 2020 16:14:30 -040050:16falsefull36363In our &#8216;Pottercast within a podcast&#8217; we are doing a chapter by chapter read of the Harry Potter books. Every episode we&#8217;ll cover one chapter with a summary, individual segments (questioning Sarah about the Wizarding World) along with a bit of a discussion about the books from a muggle perspective.Pottering Around – Chapter 3.5 The DementorPottering Around – Chapter 3.5 The Dementorhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=700Mon, 08 Jun 2020 14:49:03 -040043:59falsefullDeus ex LupinPottering Around – Chapter 3.4 The Leaky CauldronChapter 3.4 The Leaky Cauldronhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=699Tue, 02 Jun 2020 12:35:39 -040042:59falsebonus34343Deus ex Plot ProgressionPottering Around – Chapter 3.3 The Knight BusChapter 3.3 The Knight Bushttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=695Mon, 25 May 2020 22:53:02 -040046:37falsebonus33333Deus ex Knight BusPottering Around – Chapter 3.2 Aunt Marge’s Big MistakePottering Around - Chapter 3.2 Aunt Marge's Big Mistakehttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=694Mon, 18 May 2020 20:06:20 -040031:40falsebonus32323Large Marge isn't in charge.Pottering Around – Chapter 3.1 The Owl PostChapter 3.1 The Owl Posthttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=690Tue, 12 May 2020 00:39:28 -040033:50falsebonus41414In our &#8216;Pottercast within a podcast&#8217; we are doing a chapter by chapter read of the Harry Potter books. Every episode we&#8217;ll cover one chapter with a summary, individual segments (questioning Sarah about the Wizarding World) along with a bit of a discussion about the books from a muggle perspective.Pottering Around – Chapter 2.18 Dobby’s RewardChapter 2.18 Dobby's Rewardhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=689Mon, 04 May 2020 22:28:55 -040042:53falsebonus2182182He get's his sock! Little did you know I'm just freeing all your guy's house elves.Pottering Around – Chapter 2.17 The Heir of SlytherinChapter 2.17 The Heir of Slytherinhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=686Mon, 27 Apr 2020 23:20:53 -040039:32falsebonus2172172In our &#8216;Pottercast within a podcast&#8217; we are doing a chapter by chapter read of the Harry Potter books. Every episode we&#8217;ll cover one chapter with a summary, individual segments (questioning Sarah about the Wizarding World) along with a bit of a discussion about the books from a muggle perspective.Episode 54 – Hugo Award Nominees 1 and 2 by Shiv Ramdas and SL HuangHugo Award Nominees 1 and 2 by Shiv Ramdas and SL Huanghttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=685Mon, 27 Apr 2020 21:27:23 -040001:27:47falsefull5555We&#8217;re working our way through the Hugo Award Nominees for short story.  This week we have The Last I May Know, And Now His Lordship is Laughing Announcing the 2020 Hugo Award Finalists Next up: Ten Excerpts from an Annotated Bibliography on the Cannibal Women of Ratnabar Island Blood Is Another Word for Hunger Next [&#8230;]Pottering Around – Chapter 2.16 The Chamber of SecretsChapter 2.16 The Chamber of Secretshttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=672Mon, 20 Apr 2020 12:59:06 -040040:09falsebonus2162162But why is it in a hat?Episode 53 – Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik pt 5 parting thoughtsSpinning Silver by Naomi Novik pt 5 parting thoughtshttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=674Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:53:42 -040058:01falsefull5353We criticize because we really care, and enjoyed it quite a bit.Pottering Around – Chapter 2.15-AragogChapter-2.15-Aragoghttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=669Mon, 13 Apr 2020 20:34:20 -040039:06falsefull2152152Spiders? Why did it have to be spiders?Episode 52 – Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik part 4 plot etcSpinning Silver by Naomi Novik part 4 plot etchttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=664Thu, 09 Apr 2020 01:51:44 -040001:07:17falsefull1521521So why is Stepon even a thing?Pottering Around – Chapter 2.14 Cornelius FudgeChapter 2.14 Cornelius Fudgehttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=662Mon, 06 Apr 2020 21:24:58 -040034:37falsebonus2142142See I did know who he was.Episode 51 – Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik plot pt 3Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik plot pt 3http://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=656Mon, 30 Mar 2020 21:10:59 -040001:16:00falsefull5252We're just going to call him the Czar now.Pottering Around – Chapter 2.13 The Very Secret Diary2.13 - The Very Secret Diaryhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=653Mon, 30 Mar 2020 20:26:52 -040039:57falsebonus2132132Oh, so this is the riddle you've been talking about.Pottering Around – Chapter 2.12 The Polyjuice PotionChapter 2.12 The Polyjuice Potionhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=651Mon, 23 Mar 2020 18:42:37 -040030:48falsebonus2122122Really, Hermione doesn't know what cat hair looks like?Episode 50 – Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik pt 2Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik pt 2http://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=642Thu, 19 Mar 2020 23:59:21 -040001:11:27falsefull5050Ok, we're just about to the spoon.Pottering Around – Chapter 2.11 The Dueling ClubChapter 2.11 The Dueling Clubhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=641Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:09:51 -040039:24falsebonus2112112I see your wand is a impressive as mine, now let's see how you handle it.Episode 49 – Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik pt 1Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik pt 1http://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=639Thu, 12 Mar 2020 00:34:07 -040054:36falsefull4949The different perspectives are fun and easy to follow, those reviewers don't know what they're talking about.Pottering Around – Chapter 2.10 The Rogue BludgerChapter 2.10 The Rogue Bludgerhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=636Mon, 09 Mar 2020 23:43:43 -040050:47falsebonus2102102His noodly appendage.Episode 48 – The Mystery Knight Dunk & Egg 3 pt 2 by GRRMEpisode 48 – The Mystery Knight Dunk & Egg 3 pt 2 by GRRMhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=630Wed, 04 Mar 2020 19:41:18 -040001:02:11falsefullGoodness gracious great Ball of fire.Pottering Around – Chapter 2.9 The Writing on the WallPottering Around – Chapter 2.9 The Writing on the Wallhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=622Mon, 02 Mar 2020 21:00:51 -040040:12falsefullIn our &#8216;Pottercast within a podcast&#8217; we are doing a chapter by chapter read of the Harry Potter books. Every episode we&#8217;ll cover one chapter with a summary, individual segments (questioning Sarah about the Wizarding World) along with a bit of a discussion about the books from a muggle perspective.Episode 47 – The Mystery Knight Dunk & Egg 3 by GRRMThe Mystery Knight Dunk & Egg 3 by GRRMhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=619Tue, 25 Feb 2020 03:57:16 -040001:04:38falsefull4747Goodness gracious great Ball of fire.Pottering Around – Chapter 2.8 Deathday PartyPottering Around - Chapter 2.8 Deathday Partyhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=618Mon, 24 Feb 2020 23:46:43 -040031:59falsebonus28282In our &#8216;Pottercast within a podcast&#8217; we are doing a chapter by chapter read of the Harry Potter books. Every episode we&#8217;ll cover one chapter with a summary, individual segments (questioning Sarah about the Wizarding World) along with a bit of a discussion about the books from a muggle perspective.Pottering Around – Chapter 2.7 Mudbloods and MurmursChapter 2.7 Mudbloods and Murmurshttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=612Tue, 18 Feb 2020 14:37:01 -040036:12falsebonus27272So is Mudblood the M-word of the wizarding world?Episode 46 – The Husband Stitch by Carmen Maria MachadoThe Husband Stitch by Carmen Maria Machadohttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=610Thu, 13 Feb 2020 04:03:17 -040001:34:26falsefull4646She describes sex like JRR Tolkien does the English countryside.Pottering Around – Chapter 2.6 Gilderoy LockhartChapter 2.6 Gilderoy Lockharthttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=604Mon, 10 Feb 2020 15:13:56 -040034:40falsebonus21212I mean maybe he got the job because he's pretty?Episode 45 – Observations about eggs etc. – by Carmen Maria MachadoObservations about eggs etc. - by Carmen Maria Machadohttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=598Mon, 03 Feb 2020 17:54:51 -040052:27falsefull4545OK some of this might be ok advice I guess, but I hate this person.Pottering Around – Chapter 2.5 The Whomping WillowChapter 2.5 The Whomping Willowhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=597Mon, 03 Feb 2020 17:12:15 -040043:11falsebonus222Whomp Whomp...Pottering Around – Chapter 2.4 At Flourish and BlottsChapter 2.4 At Flourish and Blottshttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=592Mon, 27 Jan 2020 23:20:52 -040039:41falsefull24242I want a bookstore with books and bourbon, all sorts of fun dusty things on the shelves.Episode 44 – Cat Pictures Please by Naomi KritzerEpisode 44 - Cat Pictures Please by Naomi Kritzerhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=587Thu, 23 Jan 2020 04:16:43 -040050:52falsefull4444So what gender do you think the AI is and why?Pottering Around – Chapter 2.3 The BurrowChapter 2.3 The Burrowhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=586Mon, 20 Jan 2020 22:15:00 -040045:29falsebonus23232I want owl mail.Pottering Around – Chapter 2.2 Dobby’s WarningChapter 2.2 Dobby's Warninghttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=585Mon, 13 Jan 2020 15:19:35 -040035:06falsebonus222Is this supposed to be funny?Episode 43 – The Quiet Boy by Nick AntoscaThe Quiet Boy by Nick Antoscahttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=584Mon, 13 Jan 2020 15:17:13 -040001:19:03falsefull4343I almost got scared by that part.Pottering Around – Chapter 2.1 The Worst BirthdayChapter 2.1 The Worst Birthdayhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=578Tue, 07 Jan 2020 05:33:07 -040028:04falsebonus21212Jiggery Pokery, a deep dive into the Supreme Court.Episode 42 – Dimension by Alice MunroEpisode 42- Dimension by Alice Munrohttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=559Wed, 01 Jan 2020 21:03:47 -040001:41:30truefull4242Is it the same bus ride?Episode 41 – Mono no Aware by Ken LiuEpisode 41 – Mono no Aware by Ken Liuhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=558Wed, 25 Dec 2019 01:53:15 -040001:12:14falsefullThis week we chose a story that is actually critically acclaimed as well as being yet another story on LeVar Burton Reads. Ken Liu redeems himself with a little short story spanning the time leading up to and the end of the world. It is still no Paper Menagerie, but it hits all the notes [&#8230;]Pottering Around – Chapter 17 The Man With Two FacesPottering Around - Chapter 17 The Man With Two Faceshttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=536Mon, 16 Dec 2019 14:50:58 -040050:06falsebonusI have so many more questions now.Pottering Around – Chapter 16 Through the TrapdoorPottering Around – Chapter 16 Through the Trapdoorhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=548Tue, 10 Dec 2019 18:37:31 -040043:51falsebonusIt's a traaaaaaaap!Episode 40 – You’ll Always Have the Burden With You by Ken LiuEpisode 40 - You'll Always Have the Burden With You by Ken Liuhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=537Tue, 10 Dec 2019 18:34:23 -040001:00:44falsefull4040I don't understand why Ken Liu likes this story so much. Maybe he'll explain himself on his LeVar Burton Reads interview.Pottering Around – Chapter 15 The Forbiddern ForestPottering Around - Chapter 15 The Forbiddern Foresthttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=535Sun, 01 Dec 2019 16:52:00 -040054:52falsebonusSnape being Snape.Episode 39 – The Appropriation of Cultures by Percival EverettThe Appropriation of Cultures by Percival Everetthttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=534Thu, 28 Nov 2019 16:55:46 -040001:19:05falsefull2828We take on another story about culture with a bit more weight, particularly given our ties to the south. This was a really good read for everyone and we had a quite good discussion about it. Next up: You&#8217;ll Always Have the Burden With You by Ken Liu On deck: Mono no Aware again by Ken [&#8230;]Pottering Around – Chapter 14 Norbert the Norwegian RidgebackPottering Around - Chapter 14 Norbert the Norwegian Ridgebackhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=528Tue, 26 Nov 2019 00:59:45 -040039:53falsebonusBut I like those names, it's a good dragon name.Pottering Around – Chapter 13 Nicholas FlamelChapter 13 Nicholas Flamelhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=514Mon, 18 Nov 2019 20:09:07 -040038:56falsebonusI knew I knew him from somewhere.Pottering Around – Chapter 12 The Mirror of ErisedPottering Around – Chapter 12 The Mirror of Erisedhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=506Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:25:21 -040034:33falsefulloooooh I get it desire.Episode 37 – The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins GilmanEpisode 37 – The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilmanhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=496Thu, 07 Nov 2019 04:38:28 -040001:29:04falsefull3737373737So the wall paper is getting creepier by the minute.Pottering Around – Chapter 11 QuidditchPottering Around – Chapter 11 Quidditchhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=494Wed, 06 Nov 2019 14:45:46 -040037:36falsefullDid you know that 1 in 6 wizards would have to be professional quidditch players?Pottering Around – Chapter 10 HalloweenPottering Around - Chapter 10 Halloweenhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=488Thu, 31 Oct 2019 13:43:22 -040032:44falsebonus1010I have Matlab for all my math needs.Episode 36 – Hungry Daughters of Starving Mothers by Alyssa WongEpisode 36 - Hungry Daughters of Starving Mothers by Alyssa Wonghttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=479Mon, 28 Oct 2019 23:54:59 -040001:43:22falsefull3636So she's essentially like Kirby.Pottering Around – Chapter 9 The Midnight DuelPottering Around - Chapter 9 The Midnight Duelhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=478Mon, 28 Oct 2019 20:50:37 -040036:39falsebonusI would figure out something to save my friends from a troll.Pottering Around – Chapter 8 The Potions MasterPottering Around – Chapter 8 The Potions Masterhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=470Tue, 22 Oct 2019 00:07:12 -040038:01falsefullSpencer hates Snape, Dumbledore is still up in the air.Episode 35 – Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel Characters 2 and WorldbuildingEpisode 35 - Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel Characters 2 and Worldbuildinghttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=453Wed, 16 Oct 2019 18:37:33 -040001:17:20falsefull3535This week continue with Station Eleven. We thoroughly enjoyed talking through the last of the characters in this episode and a bit about the world in general. Next up: Hungry Daughters of Starving Mothers by Alyssa Wong On deck: The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins In the future: Cuisine des Memoires by NK Jemisin Suggestions welcome. &#160; We [&#8230;]Pottering Around – Chapter 7 The Sorting HatPottering Around - Chapter 7 The Sorting Hathttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=452Mon, 14 Oct 2019 22:47:10 -040034:26falsebonus77The next time through I did get Hufflepuff so all is right in the world.Episode 34 – Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel Characters 1Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel Characters 1http://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=447Mon, 07 Oct 2019 18:29:22 -040001:16:47falsefull3434He's just the main character that essentially dies before the beginning of the story.Harry Potter Chapter 6 – The Journey from platfrom nine and three quartersThe Journey from platfrom nine and three quartershttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=446Mon, 07 Oct 2019 18:22:29 -040037:42falsebonusI don't understand the intervening month.Pottering Around – Chapter 5 Diagon AlleyPottering Around – Chapter 5 Diagon Alleyhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=431Mon, 30 Sep 2019 20:01:06 -040034:39falsefull55Oh I get it now, it's diagonally.Episode 33 – Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel plotEpisode 33 - Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel plothttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=437Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:45:57 -040001:05:09falsefull3333Well the twist, it wasn't really a twist, and that's ok.Pottering Around – Chapter 4 Keeper of the KeysPottering Around – Chapter 4 Keeper of the Keyshttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=434Tue, 24 Sep 2019 00:24:58 -040027:38falsefullOh, god, that was terrible BJ.Episode 32 – A Witch’s Guide to Escape A Practical Compendium of Portal Fantasies by Alix E HarrowEpisode 32 - A Witch’s Guide to Escape A Practical Compendium of Portal Fantasies by Alix E Harrowhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=426Wed, 18 Sep 2019 14:04:06 -040001:02:32falsefull3232"I am upset that the hurricane has harried the alliteration right out of you"Pottering Around Chapter 3 – Letters From No-onePottering Around Chapter 3 - Letters From No-onehttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=427Mon, 16 Sep 2019 21:54:51 -040021:26falsebonus44In our &#8216;podcast within a podcast&#8217; we are doing a chapter by chapter read of the Harry Potter books. Every episode we&#8217;ll cover one chapter with a summary, individual segments (questioning Sarah about the Wizarding World) along with a bit of a discussion about the books from a muggle perspective.Pottering Around Chapter 2 – The Vanishing GlassChapter 2 - The Vanishing Glasshttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=417Mon, 09 Sep 2019 20:30:52 -040022:59falsebonus22In our &#8216;podcast within a podcast&#8217; we are doing a chapter by chapter read of the Harry Potter books. Every episode we&#8217;ll cover one chapter with a summary, individual segments (questioning Sarah about the Wizarding World) along with a bit of a discussion about the books from a muggle perspective.Episode 31 – Playing Nice with God’s Bowling Ball by N.K. JemisinEpisode 31 - Playing Nice with God’s Bowling Ball by N.K. Jemisinhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=415Mon, 09 Sep 2019 19:30:46 -040055:48falsefull3131Dun dun, scene change.Pottering Around Chapter 1 – The Boy Who LivedPottering Around Chapter 1 – The Boy Who Livedhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=411Mon, 02 Sep 2019 22:53:38 -040020:27falsefullIn our &#8216;podcast within a podcast&#8217; we are doing a chapter by chapter read of the Harry Potter books. Every episode we&#8217;ll cover one chapter with a summary, individual segments (questioning Sarah about the Wizarding World) along with a bit of a discussion about the books from a muggle perspective.Episode 30 – She Unnames Them by Ursula K. Le GuinEpisode 30 – She Unnames Them by Ursula K. Le Guinhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=406Tue, 27 Aug 2019 00:23:36 -040001:16:20falsefullExpostulate, apparently not a new word but a good one either way.Episode 29 – The Likeness by Tana French part 3 Resolution (of sorts)The Likeness by Tana French part 3 Resolution (of sorts)http://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=397Thu, 15 Aug 2019 03:03:17 -040001:14:34falsefull2929We don't like the engagement. It's weird and it doesn't fit.Episode 28 – The Likeness by Tana French part two the House and the PeopleThe Likeness by Tana French part 2 the House and the Peoplehttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=389Tue, 06 Aug 2019 15:49:31 -040001:19:46falsefull2828We take on our first detective/mystery novel with Tana French&#8217;s The Likeness as suggested by an avid &#8216;listener&#8217;. In our second episode we discuss the Whitethorn &#8216;manor&#8217; and the group of friends (and Det. Maddox) that inhabit it. We talk a bit about their relationships and what we think about deteriorating relationships. Also a bit [&#8230;]Episode 27 – The Likeness by Tana French part one ‘The Setup’The Likeness by Tana French part 1 The 'Setup'http://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=374Wed, 24 Jul 2019 21:31:57 -040001:24:47falsefull2727I'm really looking forward to more snappy detective dialogue.Episode 26 – Welcome to Your Authentic Indian Experience™ by Rebecca RoanhorseEpisode 26 – Welcome to Your Authentic Indian Experience™ by Rebecca Roanhorsehttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=362Tue, 16 Jul 2019 02:20:37 -040002:02:15falsefull2626We take our first dive into an all inclusive audiobook/podcast experience with an episode of Levar Burton Reads episode 25 &#8211; Welcome to Your Authentic Indian Experience™ by Rebecca Roanhorse. As all the short stories in Levar&#8217;s podcast, this is a short &#60;1hr story with twilight zone-esque themes. We take a closer look at what authentic [&#8230;]Episode 25 – The Fifth Season by NK Jemisin part 4 Alabaster and TheoriesEpisode 25 – The Fifth Season by NK Jemisin part 4 Alabaster and Theorieshttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=361Fri, 05 Jul 2019 18:34:04 -040002:14:09falsefull2626A discussion of all of our questions, theories, and just general enjoyment of the book as a whole. Also we go over parts of Alabaster&#8217;s story, and anything we may have missed or want to rehash from previous episodes. Next story: Welcome to Your Authentic Indian Experience™ by Rebecca Roanhorse Next book: The Likeness by Tana [&#8230;]Episode 24 – The Fifth Season by NK Jemisin part 3 EssunThe Fifth Season by NK Jemisin part 3 Essunhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=345Tue, 25 Jun 2019 15:16:38 -040001:58:52falsefull2424We continue our discussion of the last of the three main perspectives in the Fifth Season by NK Jemisin. This perspective also gave us more insight into the realities of the world and what is happening since the &#8220;end of the world&#8221;. We also begin to understand a little bit more of what is going [&#8230;]Episode 23 – The Fifth Season by NK Jemisin part 2 SyeniteThe Fifth Season by NK Jemisin part 2 Syenitehttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=339Fri, 07 Jun 2019 15:35:39 -040002:26:46falsefull2323We continue our discussion of the second of the three main perspectives in the Fifth Season by NK Jemisin. Spencer continues to be difficult with his using &#8216;correct&#8217; words. All in all this had some of our favorite development of characters and relationships. This perspective also gave us more insight into the goings on in [&#8230;]Episode 22 – The Fifth Season by NK Jemisin part 1 DamayaThe Fifth Season by NK Jemisin part 1 Damayahttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=336Tue, 28 May 2019 02:12:44 -040001:57:31falsefull2222No Spencer, mentor isn't quite right.Episode 21 – A Sworn Sword part 2, Dunk and Egg 2 – GRRMA Sworn Sword part 2, Dunk and Egg 2 - GRRMhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=329Wed, 15 May 2019 17:14:09 -040001:48:28falsefull2121A thousand eyes and one.Episode 20 – A Sworn Sword part 1, Dunk and Egg 2 – GRRMA Sworn Sword part 1, Dunk and Egg 2 - GRRMhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=295Tue, 30 Apr 2019 18:41:15 -040001:34:19falsefull2222You can edit out the sound of me pouring wine right?Episode 19 – Part 3 of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John BerendtPart 3 of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendthttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=287Mon, 15 Apr 2019 14:04:33 -040001:21:47falsefull1919I really could use a to go cup.Episode 18 – Part 2 of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John BerendtEpisode 18 – Part 2 of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendthttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=281Fri, 05 Apr 2019 22:05:52 -040002:10:46falsefullTake a traveler's cup with you on a stroll of the squares of Savannah, and hang out with the Grand Empress herself.Episode 17 – Part 1 of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John BerendtPart 1 of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendthttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=278Thu, 28 Mar 2019 00:22:29 -040002:18:45falsefull1717Take a stroll through the squares of Savannah while we take in the plot of a murder most foul, or is it?Episode 16 – Melancholy Elephants by Spider RobinsonEpisode 16 – Melancholy Elephants by Spider Robinsonhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=272Tue, 12 Mar 2019 15:14:40 -040001:47:12falsefullLet's just say I get the premise.Episode 15 – Short Stories by Nnedi OkoraforEpisode 15 - Short Stories by Nnedi Okoraforhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=247Sun, 24 Feb 2019 18:13:29 -040002:02:50falsefull1414This episode we go through some short stories by Nnedi Okorafor in kabu kabu &#8211; kabu kabu, The Magical Negro, Spider the Artist, The Ghastly Bird, and The Baboon War. A bit of a refresh from the rougher time that we had with Binti. Next week just one very short story: Melancholy Elephants by Spider Robinson [&#8230;]Episode 14 – Binti by Nnedi OkoraforEpisode 14 - Binti by Nnedi Okoraforhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=240Fri, 15 Feb 2019 05:28:31 -040002:11:43falsefull1414This week we read a novella that Sarah suggested, which sheds a new light and perspective on the Sci-Fi genre. Binti, Hugo and Nebula award winning novella by Nnedi Okorafor. Next week we read a few short stories by Nnedi Okorafor in kabu kabu &#8211; kabu kabu, The Magical Negro, Spider the Artist, The Ghastly [&#8230;]Mangum Reads – Episode 13: Legion:Skin Deep by Brandon SandersonEpisode 13: Legion:Skin Deep by Brandon Sandersonhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=237Fri, 01 Feb 2019 15:23:04 -040002:01:33falsefull1313It's not me who is crazy it's the imaginary people I see that are crazy.Mangum Reads – Episode 12: We are Legion (We are Bob) by Dennis E. Taylor part 2Episode 12: We are Legion (We are Bob) by Dennis E. Taylor Part 2 the prime directive is BShttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=230Sat, 19 Jan 2019 18:15:03 -040001:55:09falsefull1212We finish up the first book of the Bobiverse, Spencer figures out what his idea of heaven isn't and BJ laments his programming skills.Mangum Reads – Episode 11: Holiday Special (crossover) – The Hedge Knight by GRR MartinEpisode 11:Holiday Special - The Hedge Knight by GRR Martinhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=224Fri, 11 Jan 2019 04:16:37 -040002:08:01falsefull1111Holiday Special crossover episode with GoT Got QuestionsMangum Reads – Episode 10: We are Legion (We are Bob) plot pt 1Episode 10: We are Legion (We are Bob) plot pt 1http://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=213Wed, 05 Dec 2018 04:33:09 -040001:39:05falsefull1010We start in on a new book part of the Bobiverse trilogy which BJ has recommended (and harangued Spencer to read for a while now). We cover about half the plot and touch on some of the philosophical questions posed by a virtual copy of one&#8217;s self and living forever. Next week we continue with [&#8230;]Mangum Reads – Episode 9: Snapshot by Brandon SandersonEpisode 9: Snapshot by Brandon Sandersonhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=203Sat, 17 Nov 2018 21:00:57 -040002:24:29falsefull99This episode we delve into a little detective novella (which Spencer uses up his hispanic genes trying to pronounce correctly) with a sci-fi leaning/background. As always there is a fun Sanderson twist to the plot and a bunch of philosophical questions we try and tackle, that and some Halo references. &#160; Next week: We are [&#8230;]Mangum Reads – Episode 8: A Monster Calls part 2Episode 8: A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness part 2http://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=197Sat, 03 Nov 2018 06:14:01 -040001:22:48falsefull88We finish up our discussions about the various themes in the book A Monster Calls, facing our own mortality. BJ tortures Spencer with puns and some prequel memes. Giving Spencer a light reprieve on reading we are doing a short story next time. Next up: Snapshot by Brandon Sanderson On deck: We are Legion (We [&#8230;]Mangum Reads – Episode 7: A Monster Calls by Patrick NessEpisode 7: A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness part 1http://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=178Sat, 20 Oct 2018 18:15:54 -040001:58:23falsefull77How can a young teenager cope with his mother's cancer? What will the yew tree do for him?Mangum Reads – Episode 6: Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett, The world of Discworld?Episode 6 - Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett, The world of Discworld?http://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=171Mon, 08 Oct 2018 21:10:14 -040001:19:47falsefull66This week we talk about the setting of Guards! Guards! and speculate on the world that is Discworld.  Next up A Monster Calls by Patrick NessMangum Reads – Episode 5: Guards! Guards! characters and moreEpisode 4: Guard! Guards! by Terry Pratchett - characters and morehttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=165Tue, 02 Oct 2018 03:24:29 -040001:38:53falsefull55This week the guys delve into the various main characters that make up Guards! Guards! and venture into the similarities of some are to Victorian England.Mangum Reads – Episode 4: Guards! Guards! by Sir Terry PratchettEpisode 4 - Guards! Guards! by Sir Terry Pratchetthttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=160Sat, 22 Sep 2018 01:10:32 -040001:41:28falsefull14141This week the guys embark on explaining, commenting on, lamenting, and reveling in the plot of Guards! Guards! with a special guest. Tune in next week for delving into those characters you love so much.Mangum Reads – Episode 3: Unzipping and Pipes – Etgar KeretEpisode 3: Unzipping and Pipes - Etgar Kerethttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=151Thu, 13 Sep 2018 02:40:49 -040001:00:02falsefull33What does fitting into society mean?Mangum Reads – Episode 2: The Universe ft. Isaac Asimov and Andy WeirEpisode 2: The Universe ft. Isaac Asimov and Andy Weirhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=149Fri, 31 Aug 2018 17:50:52 -040001:32:05falsefull22This week the guys talk about the nature of the universe, it's beginning, end, and possible some purpose. We discuss a few short stories by Isaac Asimov and Andy Weir which delve into the what and why of things. Join us next time when we talk about a few stories by Israeli author Etgar Keret - Pipes and UnzippingMangum Reads – Episode 1: Legion – Brandon SandersonEpisode 1:Legion - Brandon Sandersonhttp://www.mangumtalks.com/?post_type=podcast&p=123Thu, 23 Aug 2018 02:06:41 -040001:11:59falsefull11The first episode of Mangum Reads where we discuss a short story by Brandon Sanderson. Next week, the nature of the universe.