The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Ep. 66: V.R.T. - Part VI - Discussion
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
But seriously, who died? Join Glenn and Brandon as they discuss the conclusion of V.R.T. Support the show and help us reach our goal of hosting an onl...
Ep. 65: V.R.T. - Part VI - Recap
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Did someone just die? Who was it? Find out as Glenn and Brandon recap the conclusion of V.R.T. Support the show and help us reach our goal of hosting ...
Ep. 64: V.R.T. - Part V - Discussion
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
V.R.T.'s abusive childhood and Dr. Marsch's creeping madness. Join Glenn and Brandon as they discuss Part V of V.R.T. Support the show and help us rea...
Ep. 63: V.R.T. - Part V - Recap
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Interrogate the prisoner with Glenn and Brandon as they recap Part V of V.R.T. Support the show and help us reach our goal of hosting an online hang-o...
Ep. 62: V.R.T. - Part IV - Discussion
21 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bad anthropology and political ideologies are on the docket for this discussion episode. Support the show and help us reach our goal of hosting an onl...
Ep. 61: V.R.T. - Part IV - Recap
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Come explore the Annese sacred sites with Glenn and Brandon as they enter the second half of V.R.T. Support the show and help us reach our goal of hos...
Ep. 60: V.R.T. - Part III - Discussion
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
All the great political movements were born in prisons. Join Glenn and Brandon as they discuss Part III of V.R.T. Become a patron on Patreon to suppor...
Ep. 59: V.R.T. - Part III - Recap
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Secret police, a mysterious crime, and a labyrinthine bureaucracy. Join Glenn and Brandon as they recap Part III of V.R.T. Become a patron on Patreon ...
Ep. 58: V.R.T. - Part II - Discussion
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why doesn't Dr. Marsch know what crying is? Join Brandon and Glenn as they discuss Part II of V.R.T. Become a patron on Patreon to support the show an...
Ep. 57: V.R.T. - Part II - Recap
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon, Glenn, Dr. Marsch, and V.R.T. set off in search of the sacred cave far up the River Tempus. Join them as they recap Part II of V.R.T. Become ...
Ep. 56: V.R.T. - Part I - Discussion
07 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What do Karel Capek and Dr. Marsch have in common? Find out as Glenn and Brandon discuss Part I of V.R.T. Become a patron on Patreon to support the sh...
Ep. 55: V.R.T. - Part I - Recap
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Oh, it IS a science-fiction book, isn't it? Join Brandon and Glenn as they begin the final novella in The Fifth Head of Cerberus: V.R.T. Become a patr...
Ep. 54: "A Story," by John V. Marsch - Wrap-Up - Part II: Puzzles, Mysteries, and Unresolved Questions
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Who are the Shadow Children and why are they always quoting scripture? Join Brandon and Glenn for Part II of their two-part wrap-up of "A Story," by J...
Ep. 53: "A Story," by John V. Marsch - Wrap-Up - Part I: Themes and Motifs
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We shake extension. Join Brandon and Glenn for Part I of their two-part wrap-up of "A Story," by John V. Marsch. In this episode they talk themes and ...
Ep. 52: "A Story," by John V. Marsch - Part IV - Discussion
27 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Atlantis, Mu, Gondwanaland -- we're not asking if it was ancient aliens, but was it ancient aliens? Join Glenn and Brandon for a discussion of Part IV...
Ep. 51: "A Story," by John V. Marsch - Part IV - Recap
25 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Human sacrifices, more aliens, and ancient mysteries! Join Glenn and Brandon for Part IV of "A Story," by John V. Marsch. Become a patron on Patreon t...
Ep. 50: "A Story," by John V. Marsch - Part III - Discussion
13 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Baptism, theology, and the philosophy of time among the Hill-People and Marshmen. Join Brandon and Glenn for a discussion of Part III of "A Story," by...
Ep. 49: "A Story," by John V. Marsch - Part III - Recap
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ghoul-bears, ghost priests, and heresy! Join Glenn and Brandon for Part III of "A Story," by John V. Marsch. THIS WEEK: our patron poll to select the ...
Ep. 48: "A Story," by John V. Marsch - Part II - Discussion
29 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Elves, sir! Join Brandon and Glenn for a discussion of medieval fairy stories, the Shadow Children, and cannibalism. We're just a few weeks away from ...
Ep. 47: "A Story," by John V. Marsch - Part II - Recap
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to meet the Shadow Children? Join Brandon and Glenn for Part II of "A Story," by John V. Marsch. We're just a few weeks away from our pa...
Ep. 46: "A Story," by John V. Marsch - Part I - Recap and Discussion
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Wait, I thought this was a sci-fi novel? Where'd this fantasy story come from? Join Glenn, Brandon, and John Sandwalker for the first part of the seco...
Ep. 45: The Fifth Head of Cerberus - A Conversation With Marc Aramini
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Renowned Wolfe scholar Marc Aramini returns to the show to talk about the novella The Fifth Head of Cerberus. Check out Marc's YouTube channel! Suppor...
Ep. 44: The Fifth Head of Cerberus - Wrap-Up
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Puzzles, mysteries, themes, and the craft of writing! Join Glenn and Brandon for a wrap-up discussion of Wolfe's novella The Fifth Head of Cerberus. S...
Ep. 43: The Fifth Head of Cerberus - Part V - Discussion
04 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why are we stuck this way? Why aren't we ruling this miserable planet? Join Brandon and Glenn as they discuss Part V of The Fifth Head of Cerberus. Su...
Ep. 42: The Fifth Head of Cerberus - Part V - Recap
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Murder, an alien impostor, and robot prison guards. Join Brandon and Glenn for their recap of the final section of The Fifth Head of Cerberus. Support...
Ep. 41: The Fifth Head of Cerberus - Part IV - Discussion
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dreams, dreams, dreams! Join Brandon and Glenn as they discuss Part IV of The Fifth Head of Cerberus. Support the show and help us reach our goal of r...
Ep. 40: The Fifth Head of Cerberus - Part IV - Recap
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Thespianic antics, burglary, a Boschian monster, and a horrific discovery. Join Brandon and Glenn as they recap Part IV of The Fifth Head of Cerberus....
Ep. 39: The Fifth Head of Cerberus - Part III - Discussion
06 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nymphs, femme fatales, trapped souls, and Platonic philosophy. Join Glenn and Brandon for a discussion of Part III of The Fifth Head of Cerberus. We'v...
Ep. 38: The Fifth Head of Cerberus - Part III - Recap
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A visitor from Earth and a shocking revelation about the true nature of Mr. Million. Join Brandon and Glenn as they recap Part III of The Fifth Head o...
Ep. 37: The Fifth Head of Cerberus - Part II - Discussion
23 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Shapeshifting aliens, lost colonists, and floating people. Join Glenn and Brandon for a discussion of pages 22-36 of The Fifth Head of Cerberus. Suppo...
Ep. 36: The Fifth Head of Cerberus - Part II - Recap
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are we all just space aliens masquerading as humans? Join Brandon and Glenn as they begin a series of drugged experiments in pages 22-36 of The Fifth ...
Ep. 35: The Fifth Head of Cerberus - Part I - Discussion
09 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
World-building, literary allusions, and gorgeous libraries: Glenn and Brandon discuss pages 11-22 of The Fifth Head of Cerberus. Support the show and ...
Ep. 34: The Fifth Head of Cerberus - Part I - Recap
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Robots, clones, and shape-shifting aliens: The Fifth Head of Cerberus is finally here! This episode, Brandon and Glenn recap pages 11 to 22 of the 199...
Religion, Politics, More: Past Master Panel Discussion - Live from LaffCon
02 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Robert Bee, Samuel Tomaino, Nancy Lebovitz, and Darrell Schweitzer for a discussion of R.A. Lafferty's Hugo-nominated novel Past Master -- Live f...
Gregorio Montejo - Lafferty's Zarathustra: Not to Mention Camels - Live from LaffCon
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We're excited to bring you Gregorio Montejo's talk from LaffCon3: Laffery's Zarathustra: Not to Mention Camels. Support the show and gain access to bo...
Andrew Ferguson - "Made Up Entirely of Glowing Geniuses": R.A. Lafferty's Radical Theories on Human Intelligence - Live at LaffCon
26 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We're delighted to bring you Andrew Ferguson's talk from LaffCon3: "Made Up Entirely of Glowing Geniuses": R.A. Lafferty's Radical Theories on Human ...
Ep. 33: Snuffles by R.A. Lafferty - Live from LaffCon!
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Live from LaffCon, Glenn and Brandon discuss "Snuffles" by R.A. Lafferty with Gregorio Montejo. Demiurges, gnosticism, and carnivalistic violence, oh ...
Ep. 32: The Road So Far - Part I
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Glenn and Brandon look back over all the stories they've read so far, talking themes, picking favorites, and begging forgiveness for their errors. Sup...
Ep. 31: The Recording
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Memory and guilt, haunted recordings and bad hearts -- this episode it's "The Recording." Support the show, gain access to bonus episodes, and help us...
Ep. 30: Alien Stones - Discussion
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Royal Navy, the judgment of God, and the origin of Deanna Troi. Join Brandon and Glenn for the discussion of one of Wolfe's rare hard SF stories, ...
Ep. 29: Alien Stones - Recap
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Machine life, a beautiful empath, and an interstellar spaceship on a mission of discovery -- it's Gene Wolfe's Star Trek the Motion Picture. Join Bran...
Ep. 28: The Toy Theater
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you nothing more than a puppet? Find out as Brandon and Glenn discuss the fan-favorite "The Toy Theater." Join the conversation on the Claytemp...
Ep. 27: Slaves of Silver
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The game is afoot! Examine the mustard stain, investigate the unusually large paw print, and solve the case of the missing robots with Glenn and Brand...
Ep. 26: The Blue Mouse
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Peace Force and raise mice with Brandon and Glenn as they discuss "The Blue Mouse." Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum. To support...
Ep. 25: Operation ARES Wrap-Up with Marc Aramini
10 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Glenn and Brandon are thrilled to bring you their conversation with Marc Aramini about Operation ARES and Wolfe's early career. Get your potato chips,...
Ep. 24: Operation ARES - Chapters 9 & 10
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
China, India, the Outer Banks, and the Pentagon -- travel along with Brandon and Glenn as they conclude Gene Wolfe's first novel, Operation ARES. Join...
Ep. 23: Operation ARES - Chapters 7 & 8
13 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Biotech and Russian robots, it's time to join Brandon and Glenn as they tackle chapters seven and eight of Gene Wolfe's first novel, Operation ARES. ...
Ep. 22: Operation ARES - Chapters 5 & 6 - Discussion
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Animism, spiritualism, mercy, and mysticism. Join Glenn and Brandon for a discussion of religion in chapters five and six of Wolfe's novel, Operation ...
Ep. 21: Operation ARES - Chapters 5 & 6 - Recap
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Face a lion and meet the President with Brandon and Glenn as they tackle chapters five and six of Gene Wolfe's first novel, Operation ARES. Join the...
Ep. 20: Operation ARES - Chapters 3 & 4 - Discussion
15 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do we have an obligation to obey the law? Do we owe any kind of obedience to the state? Find out what Wolfe, Plato, and Martin Luther have to say as G...
Ep. 19: Operation ARES - Chapters 3 & 4 - Recap
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stand trial with Brandon and Glenn as they tackle chapters three and four of Gene Wolfe's first novel, Operation ARES. Join the conversation on the ...
Ep. 18: Operation ARES - Chapters 1 & 2 - Discussion
01 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Did NASA bankrupt the United States? What are the snuffling, laughing creatures that consume the dead in White City? Join Brandon and Glenn as they d...
Ep. 17: Operation ARES - Chapters 1 & 2 - Recap
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brave the perils of the night with Brandon and Glenn as they tackle the first two chapters of Gene Wolfe's first novel, Operation ARES. Join the con...
Ep. 16: Black Dog (An American Gods story) by Neil Gaiman
23 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the folklore of northern England with Brandon and Glenn as they discuss Neil Gaiman's stand-alone American Gods novella, Black Dog. We're cove...
Ep. 15: The Packerhaus Method
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Reanimate yourself with Glenn and Brandon as they discuss "The Packerhaus Method." Read along and join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum (https...
Ep. 14: Sonya, Crane Wessleman, and Kittee
02 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ride a helibus with Brandon and Glenn as they discuss "Sonya, Crane Wessleman, and Kittee." Our patron vote to determine which stories we'll cover bet...
Ep. 13: Eyebem
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Glenn and Brandon as they don their robotic ranger caps in "Eyebem." Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum at https://www.claytemplemedi...
Ep. 12: The HORARS of War
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Pretend to be an ogre with Glenn and Brandon as they discuss "The HORARS of War." Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum. Read the story in Sto...
Ep. 11: The Island of Doctor Death and Other Stories
21 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Become a fictional character with Glenn and Brandon as they visit the story within a story of "The Island of Doctor Death and Other Stories." Read alo...
Ep. 10: The Scarecrow's Boy by Michael Swanwick
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Brandon and Glenn as they spend some time with the scarecrow of Theseus in "The Scarecrow's Boy" by Michael Swanwick. Join the conversation on th...
Ep. 9: Of Relays and Roses
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Find romance with Glenn and Brandon as they read "Of Relays and Roses." Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum. Read "Of Relays and Roses" in C...
Ep. 8: How the Whip Came Back
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Meet the Pope with Brandon and Glenn in "How the Whip Came Back." Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum. Read "How the Whip Came Back" in Cast...
Ep. 7: Car Sinister
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Go for a ride with Glenn and Brandon as they drive off with "Car Sinister." Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum. Read "Car Sinister" in Cast...
Ep. 6: Morning Glory
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Glenn and Brandon for a bit of horticultural post-modernism in "Morning Glory." Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum. Read "Morning Glor...
Ep. 5: Paul's Treehouse
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Climb into "Paul's Treehouse" with Brandon and Glenn. Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum. Read "Paul's Treehouse" in Castle of Days. Follow...
Ep. 4: The Changeling
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Glenn and Brandon as they have trouble coming home again in "The Changeling." Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum Read "The Changeling"...
Ep. 3: House of Ancestors
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Glenn and Brandon as they wind their way up the double-helix of Freudian self-discovery in "House of Ancestors." Join the conversation on the Cla...
Ep. 2: Trip, Trap
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Brandon and Glenn as they do a little extraterrestrial archeology in Gene Wolfe's first professional publication, "Trip, Trap." Join the conversa...
Ep. 1: Welcome to the Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast. Join Glenn and Brandon as they explain the show's format, talk about why they love Gene Wolfe, and reveal ...