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Intro to A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (no spoilers) (Alt Shift X)
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
YouTube video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aljByOJtmfsAlt Shift X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AltShiftXBlueSky: https://bsky.app/prof...
The Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction (1986) by Ursula K. Le Guin
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction (1986) by Ursula K. Le Guin.From Dancing at the Edge of the World (1989).Read by Alt Shift.Alt Shift ZZZ on YouTube:...
All Tomorrows: Redux preview by C. M. Kosemen
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A sneak preview of All Tomorrows: Redux, by C. M. Kosemen.Excerpts from Chapter 5 "Apogee", and Chapter 26 "The Whistling People"....
Dreamtigers by Jorge Luis Borges: Preface by Victor Lange (1970)
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dreamtigers by Jorge Luis Borges (1960). Preface by Victor Lange (1970).Published by Dutton.Please excuse the inconsistent pronunciation!YouTube versi...
Author of Dune: Frank Herbert's extraordinary life (Alt Shift X)
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9rt0bxiB_cPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/AltShiftXBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/altshi...
Darwin among the Machines by Samuel Butler (1863)
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Darwin among the Machines by Samuel Butler (1863) Source: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Darwin_among_the_Machines Podcast: https://anchor.fm/alt-shi...
House of the Dragon S2E08 Explained (Alt Shift X)
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfgumEiQEF8 68 hours of HOTD and GOT videos with Glidus and Alt Schwift X: https:/...
House of the Dragon S2E07 Explained (Alt Shift X)
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxtsGiRhV1E Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/altshiftx...
House of the Dragon S2E06 Explained (Alt Shift X)
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh0fSaoCX7k Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/altshiftx This video has no spoilers for future episodes of ...
House of the Dragon S2E05 Explained (Alt Shift X)
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvJ3b0sOfSw Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription, j...
House of the Dragon S2E04 Explained (Alt Shift X)
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c52KPMOC_6Y 58 hours of HOTD and GOT videos with Glidus and Alt Schwift X: ...
House of the Dragon S2E03 Explained (Alt Shift X)
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHScR9SB9NY 56 hours of HOTD and GOT videos with Glidus and Alt Schwift X: ...
House of the Dragon S2E02 Explained (Alt Shift X)
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC5bftANqBk Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription, ju...
House of the Dragon S2E01 Explained (Alt Shift X)
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtA8ufYCM5c Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription, ju...
The real Jon Snow (Alt Shift X)
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Snow is not who you think he is. Who is the real Jon Snow in the ASOIAF books, compared to the Game of Thrones TV show? Watch the video on YouTube...
The Metaphysical Poets ed. Helen Gardner (1957)
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Metaphysical Poets (1957) Edited by Helen Gardner Second revised edition (1972) Pages 33 to 68 Read by Alt Shift
The Efficient Use of Steam by Oliver Lyle
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chapter 1 of "The Efficient Use of Steam" by Oliver Lyle (1947), 9th impression (1968) Read by Alt Shift
Dune Part Two Trailer #2 Explained (Alt Shift X)
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP9TA2RIAA8 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCveZqqGewoyPi...
Dune Part Two Trailer Explained (Alt Shift X)
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CPttd1cyUw Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCveZqqGewoyPiaco...
The Lurker by C. M. Kosemen
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Lurker is a short story by C. M. Kosemen (the author of All Tomorrows). Read by Alt Shift X. C. M. Kosemen website: http://www.cmkosemen.com/ C. M...
House of the Dragon S1E10 Explained (Alt Shift X)
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-W_-gwKiH4s Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCveZqqGewoyPiacooyw...
House of the Dragon S1E09 Explained (Alt Shift X)
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7s936mY4yA This video has no spoilers for House of the Dragon beyond Episo...
House of the Dragon S1E08 Explained (Alt Shift X)
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf7G3n9rqa8 This video has no spoilers for House of the Dragon beyond Episo...
House of the Dragon S1E07 Explained (Alt Shift X)
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw0FXnoCmU0 This video has no spoilers for House of the Dragon beyond Episo...
House of the Dragon S1E06 Explained (Alt Shift X)
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpDHG7YrihQ This video has no spoilers for House of the Dragon beyond Episo...
House of the Dragon S1E05 Explained (Alt Shift X)
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zHpFFoAHgc This video has no spoilers for House of the Dragon beyond Episo...
House of the Dragon S1E04 Explained (Alt Shift X)
17 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3F66xasOJ4 Get a free audiobook with an Audible trial: http://www.audible.com/asx ...
House of the Dragon S1E03 Explained (Alt Shift X)
10 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKfLnNf0P3o Get a free audiobook with an Audible trial: http://www.audible.com/asx ...
House of the Dragon S1E02 Explained (Alt Shift X)
03 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "House of the Dragon S1E02 Explained" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr_VkF7ahes Free audiobo...
House of the Dragon S1E01 Explained (Alt Shift X)
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "House of the Dragon S1E01 Explained" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHp7JEu4lKg Alt Shift X:...
House of the Dragon: everything you need to know (no spoilers) (Alt Shift X)
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "House of the Dragon everything you need to know (no spoilers)" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
Dune Sequels Explained (Alt Shift X)
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Dune Sequels Explained" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ658qV-xAg Get a free audiobook with...
The real Dune (Alt Shift X)
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "The real Dune" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0krUthYxF4 Alt Shift X: https://www.youtube.c...
Crisis, Anyone? by Frank Herbert
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a reading of "Crisis, Anyone?", from "The Maker of Dune", by Frank Herbert, ed. by Tim O'Reilly, 1987. 0:00 Introduction by Tim O'Reilly 1:54 ...
Top 10 Greatest Warriors in Westeros (Alt Shift X)
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Top 10 Greatest Warriors in Westeros" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLMRR9sWo6E Alt Shift X...
Turtle Man by C. M. Kösemen (author of All Tomorrows)
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Turtle Man": a short story by All Tomorrows author C. M. Kösemen. Read by Alt Shift X. C. M. Kosemen website: http://www.cmkosemen.com/ C. M. Koseme...
The Origins of Dune by Frank Herbert
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a reading of "The Origins of Dune", from "The Maker of Dune", by Frank Herbert, ed. by Tim O'Reilly, 1987. 0:00 Introduction by Tim O'Reilly 5...
Precursors by C. M. Kösemen (author of All Tomorrows)
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a reading of "Precursors" by C. M. Kösemen. Follow and support C. M. Kosemen: Website: http://www.cmkosemen.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube...
The real Tyrion Lannister (Alt Shift X)
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "The real Tyrion Lannister" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9HFigfkKHA 0:00 Intro 08:03 A Gam...
All Tomorrows (Alt Shift X)
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "All Tomorrows: the future of humanity?" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imNtSPM3-r4 All Tomor...
Summerhall (Alt Shift X)
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Summerhall: the tragedy that started Game of Thrones" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85P2-4N...
Blackfyre Rebellions (Alt Shift X)
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Blackfyre Rebellions: House Targaryen’s greatest enemies" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M...
The Mystery Knight (Alt Shift X)
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "The Mystery Knight: Dunk & Egg #3 Explained" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJ5_83zkiJc ...
The Expanse Season 5 Explained (Alt Shift X)
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "The Expanse Season 5 Explained" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUYcnKCQ0AM 0:00 Season 5 0:4...
Nemesis Games: The Expanse Season 5 vs the Books (Alt Shift X)
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Nemesis Games: The Expanse Season 5 vs the Books" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRUkC9yeSrE...
The Expanse S5E01 Explained (Alt Shift X)
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "The Expanse S5E01 Explained" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR_F0U8Wl5U 0:00 Filip 1:17 Naom...
The Expanse recap for Season 5 (Alt Shift X)
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "The Expanse recap for Season 5 (Seasons 1-4)" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zow96B7o_1s 0:0...
The Sworn Sword (Alt Shift X)
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "The Sworn Sword: Dunk & Egg #2 Explained" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rWfyj4caRg Alt...
Raised by Wolves Explained (Alt Shift X)
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Raised by Wolves Explained" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_auMVXbxcbw Alt Shift X: https://...
The Hedge Knight (Alt Shift X)
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "The Hedge Knight: Dunk & Egg #1 Explained (Game of Thrones prequel)" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube....
Apocalypse: disaster and religion (Alt Shift X)
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Apocalypse: disaster and religion" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7A0S7UbXyY Alt Shift X: h...
Dorne (Alt Shift X)
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Dorne: will House Martell survive the Game of Thrones books?" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
Hooded Man in Winterfell (Alt Shift X)
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Hooded Man: who is the Ghost in Winterfell?" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36Ntv75CfqE Alt ...
Westworld S3E08 Finale Explained (Alt Shift X)
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Westworld S3E08 Finale Explained" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT43aJIiQ1Y Alt Shift X: ht...
Westworld S3E07 Explained (Alt Shift X)
02 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Westworld S3E07 Explained" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6D-38MRgVE Alt Shift X: https://w...
Westworld S3E06 Explained (Alt Shift X)
26 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Westworld S3E06 Explained" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pJK0eGEbJU Alt Shift X: https://w...
Westworld S3E05 Explained (Alt Shift X)
19 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Westworld S3E05 Explained" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPYDtwal0Jg Alt Shift X: https://w...
Westworld S3E04 Explained (Alt Shift X)
11 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Westworld S3E04 Explained" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-CGH-dx6Iw Alt Shift X: https://w...
Westworld S3E03 Explained (Alt Shift X)
05 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Westworld S3E03 Explained" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pds8-PptoOQ Alt Shift X: https://...
Cookie Clicker Explained (Alt Shift X)
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Cookie Clicker Explained" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Dx76lD8Scc Alt Shift X: https://ww...
Westworld S3E02 Explained (Alt Shift X)
28 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Westworld S3E02 Explained" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYTg4j-iWcg Alt Shift X: https://w...
Westworld S3E01 Explained (Alt Shift X)
21 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Westworld S3E01 Explained" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrMRLI4_bKY Alt Shift X: https://w...
Euron Greyjoy's apocalypse (Alt Shift X)
15 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Euron Greyjoy's apocalypse in the Game of Thrones books" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbX_...
Pink Letter: who will win Winterfell? (Alt Shift X)
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Pink Letter: who will win Winterfell in the Game of Thrones books?" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/w...
Watchmen 2019 Explained (Alt Shift X)
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Watchmen 2019 Explained" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cl3izXcp86w Alt Shift X: https://www...
The Expanse recap (Seasons 1-3) (Alt Shift X)
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "The Expanse recap (Seasons 1-3)" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meU8GVaAYoA Alt Shift X: htt...
Starfall: will House Dayne save Westeros? (Alt Shift X)
03 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Starfall: will House Dayne save Westeros?" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1RHHj6NcHk Alt Sh...
Watchmen Explained (original comic) (Alt Shift X)
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Watchmen Explained (original comic)" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJmg0uc3CjY Alt Shift X:...
Game of Thrones S8E06 Finale Explained (Alt Shift X)
08 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Game of Thrones S8E06 Finale Explained" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Utceb5igEY Alt Shift...
Game of Thrones S8E05 Explained (Alt Shift X)
19 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Game of Thrones S8E05 Explained" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMlrVwsWWSk Alt Shift X: htt...
Game of Thrones S8E04 Explained (Alt Shift X)
12 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Game of Thrones S8E04 Explained" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RsgJAHtuoI Alt Shift X: htt...
Game of Thrones S8E03 Explained (Alt Shift X)
05 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Game of Thrones S8E03 Explained" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwWqI4AJLmY Alt Shift X: htt...
Game of Thrones S8E02 Explained (Alt Shift X)
28 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Game of Thrones S8E02 Explained" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKqcsIYBFxY Alt Shift X: htt...
Game of Thrones S8E01 Explained (Alt Shift X)
21 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Game of Thrones S8E01 Explained" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZAQvorzdsQ Alt Shift X: htt...
Game of Thrones recap for Season 8 (Alt Shift X)
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Game of Thrones recap for Season 8" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMbao3xdiRY Alt Shift X: ...
Tyrion recap (Seasons 1-7) (Alt Shift X)
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Tyrion Lannister recap for Game of Thrones Season 8 (Seasons 1-7)" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/wa...
Arya recap (Seasons 1-7) (Alt Shift X)
31 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Arya Stark recap for Game of Thrones Season 8 (Seasons 1-7)" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...
Ancient Stark secrets (Alt Shift X)
23 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Ancient Stark secrets and the end of Game of Thrones" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3sp0Q2...
East: the strangest places in Game of Thrones? (Alt Shift X)
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "East: the strangest places in Game of Thrones?" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4J16GzUJ28 A...
Patchface (Alt Shift X)
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Patchface: the strangest Game of Thrones character?" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZQOje3D...
Bloodraven: what’s the three-eyed raven’s secret plan? (Alt Shift X)
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Bloodraven: what’s the three-eyed raven’s secret plan?" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1...
Jaime Lannister (Alt Shift X)
30 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Kingslayer: how will Jaime's story end?" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8Ts-dQSPzM Alt Shif...
Rhaegar Targaryen (Alt Shift X)
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Rhaegar: was Jon’s father the true hero of Game of Thrones?" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
Lioness: Cersei Lannister (Alt Shift X)
09 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Lioness: how will Cersei’s story end?" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5TX2aLdB4s Alt Shif...
Valyrian steel swords (Alt Shift X)
01 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Valyrian steel: who has the swords that can defeat white walkers?" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/wa...
The Grand Northern Conspiracy (Alt Shift X)
27 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "“The north remembers”: is there a Grand Northern Conspiracy?" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/wat...
Aegon’s Conquest (Alt Shift X)
17 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Aegon’s Conquest: how did Daenerys' ancestors take Westeros?" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch...
Jaqen H'ghar and the Faceless Men (Alt Shift X)
05 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Faceless Men: who is Jaqen H'ghar?" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfkFzpktyVk Alt Shift X: ...
Varys (Alt Shift X)
09 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from the video "Spider: what's Varys up to?" on Alt Shift X. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M_hhVg9XUE Alt Shift X: https:/...