The ultimate Red Rising Saga podcast where hosts Chuck (the nerdy Marine) and Cullen (the nerdier historian) take you deep into the world of Pierce Brown’s beloved sci-fi epic.
Join us as we journey chapter by chapter through the books, unpacking the rich themes, unforgettable characters, pulse-pounding action, and powerful ideas that make this series a phenomenon. Whether you're a longtime Howler or a new reader, this is your home for analysis, theories, a bloodydamn laugh or two, and passionate conversation about the world of Red Rising.
Break the chains. Join the rising.
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The ultimate Red Rising Saga podcast where hosts Chuck (the nerdy Marine) and Cullen (the nerdier historian) take you deep into the world of Pierce Brown’s beloved sci-fi epic.
Join us as we journey chapter by chapter through the books, unpacking the rich themes, unforgettable characters, pulse-pounding action, and powerful ideas that make this series a phenomenon. Whether you're a longtime Howler or a new reader, this is your home for analysis, theories, a bloodydamn laugh or two, and passionate conversation about the world of Red Rising.
Break the chains. Join the rising.
Lo Rusters! This week we finally get to meet the woman behind this whole shitty Society; Octavia au Lune. She's something of a Smaug meets Sphinx meets SOB and she really doesn't like to be lied to. But don't worry, she has a friendly game to tell if you are lying, and lucky Darrow gets to play!
Lo Rusters! The Gala comes to a smashing end as Darrow, Nero, and crew try to make an "Irish Goodbye" and fail spectacularly. Chaos erupts around them and the night devolves into violence and revenge, that is until the new Rage Knight shows up to whisk Darrow off to the Sovereign.
Lo Rusters! Big one today as Darrow finds himself at a crossroads; one path goes the way of terrorism and death, the other path goes the way of uncertainty, civil war, and may still end in death. To help us breakdown one of the most important moments of the whole series we have Janelle, one of the producers of Hail Reaper and host of the Goodladies podcast. She dives into Darrow's motivations, his ultimate decision making, and why the fate of the Society balances on Victra going commando at the Gala. Big shout out to @beeristhemindkiller for the Gala T-shirts - he's one of the best in the game and you can check out more of his awesome work on his Etsy shop.
Lo Rusters! Darrow has received some very dark news and now has to figure out how to deal with it. Will he become Dark Darrow and do some real terroristic deeds or will tread a more nuanced trail? Also, lets get dressed for the Gala and check in with Roque.
Lo Rusters! Back from the holiday break and we dive right into some pretty dark stuff. Good news is the Rising lives and Harmony is at the helm. Bad news is Harmony is at the helm. Darrow is shocked to find her in Dancer's role but he's even more shocked by what she has to share with hime; Eo's second sacrifice.
Lo Rusters! The Jackal is not all bad...or at least he seems to have reasons for being the way he is...sort of. At the very least Darrow sees a path forward that doesn't include being killed by the Bellona. Can these two kids make it work? We shall see! Also, everyone's favorite winged Pink makes her triumphant return!
Lo Rusters! Darrow meets an old friend at the Wee Lost Den. Over a few drinks they hash out their differences (kind of) and explore the idea of an unholy alliance of sorts. Can the Jackal be a human being for five minutes? We shall see!
Lo Rusters! Darrow is in the dumps, no surprise there. He has friends though and they are going to try and help him help himself. Victra au Julii does her best to snap him out of his funk by reminding him that he is the master of his destiny...kind of. Check out bookandboxco and beeristhemindkiller on IG or Etsy and give a listen to Fade to Obsidian.
Lo Rusters! Darrow is feeling a bit in the dumps, unloved, and doomed. So, he does what he does best, no no no, not warmaking, brooding! He's very good at thinking sad thoughts. Also, what did happen between him and Mustang?
Lo Rusters! Darrow is getting his walking papers, his pink slip, axed, however you say it he's getting fired. And, surprising absolutely nobody, the way in which Darrow gets sent on his way is insanely cold and emotionless. Also, it looks like the Sons of Ares are up to some not great stuff.
Lo Rusters! Our boy Darrow is out of the Academy and looking to get a little R&R; he's banged up physically and his heart and mind are in bad shape too. Luckily, he's able to find a nice secluded garden with a beautiful pool, prefect for a little float and chill. Unluckily, some Bellona dinks know he's going to be there and make a mess of things.
Lo Rusters! Finally, some ship on ship action, and things get pretty crazy for Darrow and gang. The Bellona boys are not going down with out a fight, Darrow has to find a way to survive and win. Can he?
Lo Rusters! Welcome to book 2, Golden Son,! The story picks up with Darrow at the Academy, and we some new faces like Karnus and Victra. Can Darrow survive another school? We shall see!
Lo Rusters! We are starting Golden Sun this week but here is another place-holder for you! A little fanfiction the takes a look at what Ragnar was doing before his introduction in GS. Possibly, of course, as it's fanfic. Also, all credit to PB for the world, characters, and everything!
We wanted to wrap our coverage of #redrising and kickoff our new season of #goldenson in a way that showcased all the incredible, and incredibly talented, people of this fandom. It’s a bloodydamn cool thing to realize there are so many amazing people that love these books as much as we do. Please go ahead and checkout these artists and podcasts and creators, well worth your time! And of course, it only happens because @piercebrownofficial had some cool characters and fucked up ideas and put pen to paper. Hail Libertas! Hail Reaper! And Hail Everyone that helped make this slagging skit so PRIME!
Lo Rusters! Like Darrow, we have made it to the end of the road. We've survived much and more, and we've come through the ordeal but there is a final test for our favorite Red made Gold and will he pass it? This is the end of Red Rising but not the end of our journey; stick around and we will be back for Golden Son soon enough!
Lo Rusters! Things are getting even more "bludgeony" as Darrow continues his relentless advance South but who can he trust and who is out to betray him? Can he shift the paradigm again?
Lo Rusters! What lurks to the south of House Mars? Where is the infamous Jackal? How do you take a castle defended by the Gods? Darrow and his hodge-podge army set about finding the answers to these questions and more.
Lo Rusters! Justice. What is it? How does a society create it? Darrow is about to try and figure it out without letting things spill into to vengeance again, all while still trying to win this bloodydamn game.
The ultimate Red Rising Saga podcast where hosts Chuck (the nerdy Marine) and Cullen (the nerdier historian) take you deep into the world of Pierce Brown’s beloved sci-fi epic.
Join us as we journey chapter by chapter through the books, unpacking the rich themes, unforgettable characters, pulse-pounding action, and powerful ideas that make this series a phenomenon. Whether you're a longtime Howler or a new reader, this is your home for analysis, theories, a bloodydamn laugh or two, and passionate conversation about the world of Red Rising.
Break the chains. Join the rising.