Read Between the Spines

We discuss the role selfishness plays in humanity's perpetuation, the Taumoeba demonstrate there is no end goal to evolution, and we experience the implications of adaptability by any means necessary…

Michael and I are joined by his brother, Rafael, who we learn is a fan of Ryland Grace! I guess people like that do exist. 

Ryan Gosling is mentioned, and what would this podcast's identity be if we d…

The lights are out, and we are neck deep in Taumoeba waste. Certain characters demonstrate the dangers of dating coworkers (who knew it could be that explosive?), and I discover Michael Sears may be …

Finally! Someone to explain time dilation! Our guest host, Rahul, illuminates us on some of the more complicated sciences of space travel, and Lex enjoys the soapbox tangent she embarks on regarding …

We struggle to understand time and Mom points out how fast Ryland is running out of it.  Pressured with the weight of his mission, Rocky and Ryland set out for a new planet - Adriaaaaaan! 

Haley, Shel…

While Michael and I are joined by guest host, Trinity Hardy Stukey, Ryland Grace is busy getting a new roommate. As we continually follow Ryland's journey into the stars and into his past, we attempt…

Is there anything creepier than hearing a knock when you are convinced no one should be near you? Our brave Dr. Grace answers the door nevertheless, and we are introduced to another hero. It is also …

I'm sure none of us were shocked to discover aliens, this is a space book after all! But twice?! Join Keagan, Gabi, and I in uncovering just what Ryland saw when he encountered ANOTHER spaceship...12…

Welcome back, Michael, our beloved host from Season 1! Kim Campbell graces us with her bubbly and inquisitive nature as our second guest host of the season. This episode, Ryland's memory continues to…

We're back for a second season! What are we reading? Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir. You'll hear a familiar voice, Haley, joined by our first guest host of the season, Jack McCrary! We find ourselve…

*SPOILER WARNING: Skip minutes 10:00-13:00 to avoid spoilers from the novel, Rhythm of War, the fourth installment of The Stormlight Archives."


After finishing all recordings for Season 1, Michael, Ha…

Our hero may fight Darkfriends, Trollocs, even the Forsaken, but can he fight his destiny? In our finale, we find lost relics, meet a mystical being, and enter an uncertain and dangerous future.

Haley…

Long anticipated answers are revealed about our favorite stone-faced warder hero, as well as a look into his heart. Michael, Haley, and I travel into the fringe of the Dark One's realm and experience…

We take a magical portal to a hero's homeland, identify the group's stalker, and enter the realm of our sworn enemy. 

We were shown how terrible and fearsome darkness can be, but were reminded how bea…

We encounter an entirely different sort of Power from the True Source - politics. Threatened with a growing number of enemies, our reunited friends plan for the challenges ahead. 

Leave it to Michael,…

Our situation gets better for some, but questionably worse for others...future chapters will tell (which MOST of our hosts have not read during this recording, ahem!). 

Michael, Haley, and I experienc…

We meet more Darkfriends than we care to but more friends that we do, earn Loial-ties, and finally, reach our destination... Caemlyn. 

Michael, Haley, and I reach the half-way point of The Eye of the …

We sing, we eat, we even fight...but we mainly run. Fast.

Michael, Haley, and I finish Episode 4 covering chapters 29 - 32.

00:00 Intro
00:58 Ch. 29 Eyes Without Pity
20:05 Ch. 30 Children of Shadow
35:51…

We meet a nomadic group who lives by an interesting philosophy, say a few goodbyes (permanently?! surely not...), and hold out hope for a speedy reunion for our heroes. The danger is mounting...

Micha…

Michael, Rachel, and I summarize and discuss Chapters 17-24. We learn some Two Rivers history, travel to scary places, meet more frightening characters, all before the group unintentionally separates…