Tortallan Knights
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Episode 50: Grand Finale...For Now!
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan reflect on two years of Tortallan Knights, plan their ideal vacation, and say goodbye, at least for now. Until next time
Episode 2.19: Tortallan Roundtable: Sam Maggs
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan welcome you back to the Tortallan Roundtable for a discussion with writer and fandom expert Sam Maggs. We talked faves and anti-faves...
Episode 2.18: Leftovers, Part 2
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan reflect on reading Beka and police brutality, how exactly the Emelan magic system goes off the rails, and the pure gold that is Raoul...
Episode 2.17: Leftovers, Part 1
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca & Joan revisit Tortallan gender and sexuality studies , Emelan coping mechanisms, and inexplicable deities. #SpookyRoomBusiness
Episode 2.16: Stories & Spies
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan discuss Nawat's ...unorthodox... parenting, trees who turn into men, and the Easter Egg basket that is Tortall: A Spy's Guide. Watch ...
Episode 2.15: Emelan Recap
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan compare reading Emelan vs. Tortall, choose their Living Circle Temple, and give advice to their 18-year-old selves. BONUS CABBAGE MAN...
Episode 2.14: The Circle Reforged Recap
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan discuss what the Circle kiddos would think of their adult selves, get in a good round of Dinner And A Raiding Party, and (somehow) ch...
Episode 2.13: Battle Magic
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan finally discuss what happened in Gyongxi, cinematic villains, and oodles of baby animals. DID YOU KNOW THAT 'KID' CAN ALSO REFER TO A...
Episode 2.12: Melting Stones
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan discuss rerouting a volcanic eruption, whether Evvy is on Mountain Time or just kind of cranky sometimes, and vivid geological memori...
Episode 2.11: The Will of the Empress
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan discuss getting the gang back together, thorny (aha) sexual politics, and the meaning of friendship. Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instag...
Episode 2.10: The Circle Opens Recap
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan recap the Circle Opens Quartet, try to understand the vagaries of magic, and struggle to find an MVP. So much murder!
Episode 2.9: Shatterglass
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan discuss lightning strikes, Tris's lack of patience for inequality, and things from our past that are no longer serving us well in the...
Episode 2.8: Cold Fire
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan discuss arson in a frozen city, Frostpine's extreme aversion to the cold, and what it really means to be a hero. May your profits sta...
Episode 2.7: Street Magic
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan discuss gang warfare, Orientalism (unfortunately), and some rocks that rock. Feat: the Scariest Fertilizer. Music by Jacob Eichhor...
Episode 2.6: Magic Steps
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan discuss murder most foul and whether Sandry gets a fair shake, and demo some truly magical dances. Plus, some underwear shenanigans.....
Episode 2.5: Circle of Magic Recap
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan recap the Circle of Magic Quartet, ponder our magical dissertation committees, and name Emelan's first MVP.
Episode 2.4: Briar's Book
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan acknowledge the weirdness of reading this book during a pandemic, discuss fantasy epidemiology, and share a poem for Joan's trees. #S...
BONUS: Daja in the Beforetime
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan share with you their first-ever foray into podcasting - the Daja's Book episode they recorded as a rehearsal for Tortallan Knights. W...
Episode 2.3: Daja's Book
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan discuss raging wildfires, the perils of fantasy Redbull, and your relationship to the communities you come from. AKA: Finding Your Ro...
Episode 2.2 Tris's Book
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan discuss angry weather witches, how to (not) reconcile with bad family members, and what you can do to help a foster kid near you. It'...
Episode 2.1: Sandry's Book
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan discuss more traumatized kiddos, the beauty of making things, and whether or not you can apologize to a fictional character. (Spoiler...
Episode 2.0: Welcome to Emelan Dayz!
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan, fresh off their Tortallan Knights series, embark on a new expedition through Tamora Pierce's other fantasy series. Onwards to Emelan...
BONUS: Coming Soon!
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Check out what's coming next from us in 2020! Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewi...
Episode 25: Tortallan Roundtable Redux
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan welcome you back to the Tortallan Roundtable, featuring a conversation with a literal expert writing her PhD on Tamora Pierce and a w...
Episode 24: Tortall Recap
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan discuss what makes a Tamora Pierce heroine, write letters to their younger selves, and choose a Cabbage Man. Warning: tears ahead! ...
Episode 23: Tempests and Slaughter
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan discuss traumatized glam princelings, toxic friendships, and trying to explain what trust feels like. Get these adjunct mage professo...
Episode 22 - Beka Cooper Recap
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan discuss the Cooper family, pick the best vigilante squads this side of the Eastern Lands, and check out a whole slate of MVPs. Up nex...
Episode 21: Mastiff
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan discuss rescuing the prince, a heartbreaking betrayal, and the realities of human trafficking. Also butt magic??? Jewel Box Resour...
Episode 20 - Bloodhound
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan discuss tracking down counterfeiters, the terror of people who want to watch the world burn, and what money even is anyway. Come for ...
Episode 19: Terrier
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan discuss Corus' rough and tumble past, clock Beka's code-switching, and pitch a Provost's Dogs miniseries. #BorkBork
Episode 18 - Trickster Recap
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan discuss the legacies of Aly's parents, return to kiss-marry-kill, and decide whether being good at lying is the same as being a liar....
Episode 17: Trickster's Queen
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 17: Trickster's Queen: Rebecca and Joan discuss the practicalities of rebellion, Aly's character, and Tricksters worldwide. Nestlings need not...
Episode 16: Trickster's Choice
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan discuss being sixteen, widespread colonialism, and excellent Dadvice. Toto, we're not in Tortall anymore. Music by Jacob Eichhorn ...
Episode 15: Protector of the Small Recap
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 15: Protector of the Small Recap: Rebecca and Joan discuss Kel's ordinary extraordinariness, award an MVP, and send invites to dinner-and-a-ra...
Episode 14: Lady Knight
06 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan discuss the weight of war, consider uncomplicated villains, and plead the Stranger's Case. You are who you were made to be.
Episode 13: Squire
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan discuss everyone's best mentor Raoul of Goldenlake, being an example, and terms of endearment. You're the pearls of OUR hearts! Mus...
Episode 12 - Page
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan discuss true bffs, conquering your fears, and knight-worthy workouts. Plus: DOG! Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Sh...
Episode 11: First Test
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan discuss standing up to bullies, picking up the pieces from the Immortals War, and the importance of falling down. Shields up, swords...
BONUS EPISODE: Tortallan Roundtable #1
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan are joined by booksellers, theatre-makers, old friends, and real-life siblings, Danny and Cecilia Cackley for the first Tortallan Rou...
Episode 10: Immortals Recap
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 10: The Immortals Quartet Recap. Rebecca and Joan discuss Daine's arc over the series, best places to expand the canon, and who on earth is th...
Episode 9: The Realms of the Gods
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan discuss the romance elephant in the room, whether the Divine Realms would be any fun, and their backlogged prayers to the small gods....
Episode 8: Emperor Mage
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 8: Emperor Mage. Rebecca and Joan discuss fresh Carthaki living, the freedom of anger, and how to properly honor the gods of the dead. BYO Und...
Episode 7: Wolf-Speaker
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan discuss Daine's evolving relationship with "monsters," whether sexism applies to wolves, and tips for reading up on conservation and...
Episode 6: Wild Magic
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca and Joan discuss traumatized teenagers, the pitfalls of pacifism, and what the heck sentience is. Also featured: the Pine Marten's Guide to Gu...
Episode 5: Song of the Lioness Recap
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 5: Song of the Lioness Recap. Rebecca and Joan discuss reading the Alanna books then and now, fantastic fanfic opportunities, and choosing an ...
Episode 4 - Lioness Rampant
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 4: Lioness Rampant. Rebecca and Joan discuss Alanna's monster-fighting prowess, the failures of previous generations, and some bangin' Lioness...
Episode 3 - The Woman Who Rides Like A Man
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 3: The Woman Who Rides Like A Man. Rebecca and Joan discuss fleeing to the desert to avoid your feelings, unpacking the Bazhir, and ordinary e...
Episode 2: In the Hand of The Goddess
01 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 2: In the Hand of the Goddess. Rebecca and Joan discuss surviving both war and being 15, questionable dating practices, and actual jewels. Str...
Episode 1: Alanna the First Adventure
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 1: Alanna the First Adventure. Rebecca and Joan discuss the impossibility of ever telling red-headed twins what to do, lies and truth, and adv...
Episode 0: Knight Time
06 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 0: Knight Time. Rebecca and Joan discuss who we are, what we're doing, and why we're all here rereading these in the first place. Thanks, Tamo...