Ten Very Big Books - A Malazan Readthrough Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
House of Chains - Cold Iron - Part 2
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Malazan army finishes up preparations for their march into Raraku. Josh takes issue with fantasy vernacular, AJ loves a good buddy story, India ho...
House of Chains - Cold Iron - Part 1
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Seven Cities, we pick up with characters in Aren, the Whirlwind, and a few more scattered about. Josh loves learning about the Old Guard, India d...
House of Chains - The Faces in the Rock - Part 2
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Karsa's journey continues, all the way to Raraku. This week, India says we all have demons, Peter works on an outro, and Josh says the worst sentenc...
House of Chains - The Faces in the Rock - Part 1
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk Karsa! We dive right into House of Chains, and AJ snuck onto the show :). Josh is feeling Karsa's confidence, India is calling some shots,...
Steven Erikson Interview - Memories of Ice
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We finished our read through of Memories of Ice and sat down to talk about the book with Steven Erikson. We touch on camping, the pandemic, and writin...
Tree's Company: A Malazan Roleplaying Story
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There's an Imperial Claw hiding amongst the Mott Irregulars! It's up to our three heroes (if you can call them that) to root the traitor out, solve a ...
The First Collected Tales of Bauchelain & Korbal Broach
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
CONTENT WARNING - There is discussion of rape from 35:49 - 37:42 --- https://linktr.ee/waystotakeaction --- Peter, Josh and AJ dive into the Tales o...
Memories of Ice Spoilercast with Special Guest Iskar Jarak!
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
https://linktr.ee/waystotakeaction --- We invited Iskar Jarak on to talk spoilers for Memories of Ice. We compare readthroughs, Iskar talks Laseen and...
Memories of Ice - Mailbag and Wrap-Up Show
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Memories of Ice is finished. We answer listener questions and talk about Memories of Ice in total and compare to what we've read so far. --- Back ...
Memories of Ice - Memories of Ice
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Memories of Ice ends. Josh cries (twice) , Pete's trying to flirt with Anaster, and India introduces the artist formally known as Dassem Ultor. --- C...
Memories of Ice - Capustan - Part 2
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Capustan recovers, and the T'lan Imass gather. We're nearing the end of Memories of Ice. Peter defends Silverfox, Josh misses the Catpeople and India ...
Memories of Ice - Capustan - Part 1
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Siege of Capustan! We read through the entirety of this classic Malazan Battle. Josh fawns over Gruntle, India is tiring of Silverfox and the Mhyb...
Memories of Ice - Hearthstone - Part 2
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the Pannion Domin encroach on Capustan, alliances begin to take shape. Peter learns some Goosebumps lore. India admits she liked all the chapters. ...
Memories of Ice - Hearthstone - Part 1
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We arrive in Capustan and meet the Grey Swords. Josh loves learning about the Bridgerburners past, India flexes her business knowledge, and Peter need...
Memories of Ice - The Spark and the Ashes - Part 2
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The factions of One Arm's host chafe against each other before they begin their march south. India has no time for Paran's anxieties, Josh is intrigue...
Memories of Ice - The Spark and the Ashes - Part 1
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Memories of Ice is upon us! We catch up with the Bridgeburners and learn more about the Pannion Domin as we return to Genabackis. Peter botches it b...
Steven Erikson Interview - Deadhouse Gates
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome back friend of the show Steven Erikson. We talked about writing on the birth of a religion, Steve teases a bit more about the G...
Willful Child
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we bravely go where the podcast has not gone before. Out of the Malazan Book of the Fallen and into Steven Erikson's satirical scienc...
Deadhouse Gates - Spoiler-cast
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILERS ABOUND: This podcast discusses plot points throughout the main series, you've been warned. Rounding out our read through, Peter had special g...
Deadhouse Gates - Mailbag and Wrap-Up Special!
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We dip our hands into the mailbag today to answer YOUR questions about OUR readthrough of Deadhouse Gates. This one goes out to Scott. Thank you so ...
Deadhouse Gates - Deadhouse Gates Part 2
11 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as Deadhouse Gates and the Chain of Dogs ends. India is on the side of the Azath, Josh admits he was wrong, and Peter finally gets to talk abo...
Deadhouse Gates - Deadhouse Gates - Part 1
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Things are ramping up as we near the end of Deadhouse Gates. Peter defends Felisin, Josh wants to live a pirate's life, and India can't get enough of ...
Deadhouse Gates - Chain of Dogs - Part 2
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's a mess of an episode over here as Seven Cities takes it's toll. Lostara Yil has no love on the podcast, Josh and India argue about Sha'ik Reborn,...
Deadhouse Gates - Chain of Dogs - Part 1
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're back to our regularly scheduled programming this week. Peter checks in on how everybody feels halfway through DG, Josh just can't remember Losta...
Steven Erikson Interview - GotM's 20th Anniversary
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Erikson came on the show a few weeks back. We talked about the 20th Anniversary of Gardens of the Moon, and dipped into discussions about why F...
Deadhouse Gates - Whirlwind - Part 2
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Early morning recording ended up with a shorter episode. Josh does a stew comparison, Peter does a taffy comparison, and India thinks the T'lan Imass ...
Deadhouse Gates - Whirlwind - Part 1
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Rebellion has begin, and the Felisin grievances are growing. Peter tries to defend her, Josh sings a Fener song, and India finally understands Col...
Deadhouse Gates - Raraku - Part 2
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We catch up with Felisin on Skullcup. Josh is stoked on Sha'ik Peter is particularly inarticulate, and India thinks we're underselling the Shapeshi...
Deadhouse Gates - Raraku - Part 1
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're back! Across the sea to Seven Cities we go as our hosts tackle Deadhouse Gates. Josh has a crush on Kimloc, Peter still loves the prologue of...
Gardens of the Moon - Spoiler-cast
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's finally done! As we put Gardens of the Moon behind us, Peter sits down with Producer AJ for one final chat regarding his experience with his seco...
Gardens of the Moon - The Wrap-Up Show
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we put a cap on Gardens of the Moon before moving onto Deadhouse Gates. India gives a killer summary, Josh plays himself, and Peter...
Gardens of the Moon - The Fête
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our three hosts may have partied too hard with this one. Strap on your party hats and lets jump in! India takes issue with adjectives, Josh has a fe...
Gardens of the Moon - The City of Blue Fire
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nearing the end of Very Big Book One! India is representing Meese, Peter reads "that" quote, and Josh talks Bridgeburners.---Chapters covered - 17, 18...
Gardens of the Moon - The Gadrobi Hills
05 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our episode runs a little long as we talk about The Gadrobi Hills. India frets over the Hounds of Shadow, Peter is really trying to keep his new seg...
Gardens of the Moon - Assassins
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Assassins battle within Darujhistan! Josh is excited to see the Bridgeburners, Peter tries to get a new segment going, and India is potentially en...
Gardens of the Moon - The Mission
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Time to catch up with the Malazans. Josh goes off on Bellurdan, Peter has completely forgotten Jorrick Sharplance, and India is a fan of Onos T'oola...
Gardens of the Moon - Darujhistan
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Come to the City of Blue Flame! Josh's favorite character is Kruppe, Peter is a bit forgetful about Coll, and India supports Turban Orr's declaratio...
Gardens of the Moon - Pale - Part 2
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We recorded this episode on St. Patrick's Day. It is immediately apparent. Josh talks the Deck of Dragons, Peter tries to explain Ascendants, and In...
Gardens of the Moon - Pale - Part 1
26 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Ten Very Big Books! In this episode Peter, India, and Josh kick off their readthrough of Gardens of the Moon, the first book in the Malazan...