Daemoncast: His Dark Materials Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
The Subtle Knife Ch.7
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Returning from hiatus due to illness, we ask the important questions in His Dark Materials; who is the Jigsaw Killer? Why does Lyra need Mary? How lon...
The Subtle Knife Ch.6
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Giant squids in the sea, angels in the sky and witches abroad. The cataclysmic aftermath of Asriel's bridge opening is wreaking havoc across the world...
The Subtle Knife Ch.5
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The dominant theme of sleeping returns, Lyra overlooks the important, and we talk about the true identity of the Tartars... possibly. Hop between dime...
Announcement
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
About the Black Lives Matter Foundation: https://blacklivesmatter.com/about/ Anna North on Khalil Muhammad and police brutality: https://www.vox.com/2...
The Subtle Knife Ch.4
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Morality, philosophy, science and subterfuge, it's all in this edpisode of Daemoncast! Join Sarah and Chris as they delve further into The Subtle Knif...
The Subtle Knife Ch.3
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris has become convinced that Will is a potential serial killer, Sarah has become convinced that Chris has problems, but at least all of them know h...
The Subtle Knife Ch.2
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here is the second episode covering The Subtle Knife, in which we are reintroduced to the more fantastical characters and settings of His Dark Materia...
The Subtle Knife Ch.1
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The first episode of our new series, covering The Subtle Knife, is here! Will and Lyra meet and bond in their deep-seated parental issues, whilst Sara...
Northern Lights/Golden Compass Ch.22-23... The end of season 1!
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The final episode covering Northern Lights/Golden compass sees Chris and Sarah drunk on Tokay, Asriel enshrouded in his halo and Lyra alone, so very a...
Northern Lights/Golden Compass Ch.20-21
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Sarah and Chris for the penultimate episode of Daemoncast season 1, in which panserbjorn fights and naps abound! Is Iorek a fundamentalist?  ...
Betrayal (His Dark Materials TV series Ep.8)
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The grand finale is here... and they killed Roger! Our take on the final episode, the series as a whole, the origins of Asriel and the future of His D...
The Fight to the Death (His Dark Materials TV series Ep.7)
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're back form our very own voyage to the north, if you'd like to skip our discussion of it then listen from 7:46 onwards. Episode seven sees Iorek f...
The Daemon Cages (His Dark Materials TV series Ep.6)
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode six sees Lyra and Roger in Bolvangar, heart of the Gobbler plot. Through technical difficulties and production delays, we just about manage to...
Northern Lights/Golden Compass Ch.18-19
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The eighth episode of Daemoncast, in which Sarah and Chris are back to the book, and heading for a teddy bear's picnic! Where did the Soviet Union tes...
The Lost Boy (His Dark Materials TV series Ep.5)
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode five brings us to the most emotional moments of His Dark Materials yet and we need to talk about those daemons... or the lack thereof! Discuss...
Armour (His Dark Materials TV series Ep.4)
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode four takes us to Trollesund, where we meet fan favourites Lee and Iorek, but will they live up to our expectations? Join us on our continuing ...
The Spies (His Dark Materials TV series Ep.3)
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode three sees Lyra with the Gyptians, Boreal with the hackers, and the unexpected appearance of a character from Lyra's future! Join us on our co...
Northern Lights/Golden Compass Ch.16-17
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The seventh episode of Daemoncast, in which Sarah and Chris continue their discussion of the "meat" of the book whilst fighting their illnesses across...
2nd Half: The Idea of North (His Dark Materials TV series Ep.2)
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part two of our deep, deep dive into episode two of the TV adaptation. Our thoughts on the themes and emotional tone of the series, the changes in pac...
1st Half: The Idea of North (His Dark Materials TV series Ep.2)
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part one of our deep, deep dive into episode two of the TV adaptation. Our thoughts on the themes and emotional tone of the series, the changes in pac...
Lyra's Jordan (His Dark Materials TV series Ep.1)
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's finally here, the long awaited TV adaptation of our beloved His Dark Materials. Join us on the first in our special episodes on the BBC/HBO effor...
Northern Lights/Golden Compass Ch.14-15
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The sixth episode of Daemoncast, in which Sarah and Chris discuss the action packed "meat" of the book. Also, look out for our episodes discussing the...
His Dark Materials All Trailers Special
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode we react to the trailers (released so far) for the upcoming HBO/BBC TV production of His Dark Materials. Who is Chris' least f...
Northern Lights/Golden Compass Ch.12-13
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The fifth episode of Daemoncast, in which Sarah and Chris are back from holiday, confused about how time works, and sad about Tony Makarios. Will Lyra...
Northern Lights/Golden Compass Ch. 10-11
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The fourth episode of Daemoncast, in which Sarah and Chris are back to discussing the book series, and wondering if they were a bit harsh on the film!...
Golden Compass Movie Special
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode we punish ourselves by watching the 2007 Golden Compass movie adaptation, and trying to air our thoughts from a bakery office ...
Northern Lights/Golden Compass Ch.8-9
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The third episode of Daemoncast, in which Sarah and Chris discuss the end of part one of Northern Lights/The Golden Compass. Will Lyra ever make it to...
Northern Lights/Golden Compass Ch.5-7
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The second episode of Daemoncast, in which Sarah and Chris discuss chapters 5-7 of Northern Lights/The Golden Compass from Phillip Pullman's young adu...
Northern Lights/Golden Compass Ch.1-4
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The opening episode of Daemoncast, in which Sarah and Chris discuss the first four chapters of Northern Lights/The Golden Compass, from Phillip Pullma...