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ReReading WolfetBotNS 3:3 Outside the JacalListener comments end at: XX: XX The Sword of the Lictor Chapter 3 "Outside the Jacal" Severian sets up Dorcas in a cheap motel, tries to explain himself, gets lost (of course), and ends up outside of some poor people's house. - Patron-only bonus content can be accessed here. This episode's bonus content: Gene Wolfe's 'King Under the Mountain' - Links: * Facebook - Chapter 3 'Outside the Jacal' - Chapter 2 "Upon the Cataract" - * Reddit...2024-08-181h 16

ReReading WolfetBotNS 3:2 Upon the CataractListener comments end at: 38: 10 The Sword of the Lictor Chapter 2 "Upon the Cataract" After his fight with Dorcas, Severian takes a walking tour of Thrax. - Patron-only bonus content can be accessed here. This episode's bonus content: Gene Wolfe's 'The Case of the Vanishing Ghost' You can ready this 1951 undergrad Wolfe story here. - Links: * Facebook - Chapter 2 "Upon the Cataract" - Chapter 1 "Master of the House of Chains" - * Reddit ...2024-01-221h 26

ReReading WolfetBotNS 3:1 Master of the House of ChainsListener comments end at: 45:05 The Sword of the Lictor Chapter 1 "Master of the House of Chains" Severian starts his new job. Dorcas is unhappy - Patron-only bonus content can be accessed here. This episode's bonus content: Gene Wolfe's 'Why I Was Hanged' - Links: * Facebook - Claw of the Conciliator Summary - Chapter 31 "The Cleansing" Part 2 - Special All-Comments Episode - Chapter 31 "The Cleansing" Part 1 - * Reddit - Claw o...2023-12-112h 21

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2 Summary Gene Wolfe‘s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the NewListener comments end at: 1:02:35 The Claw of the Conciliator Summary At long last we put paid to the second volume. - Patron-only bonus content can be accessed here. This episodes's bonus content: Gene Wolfe's 'The Green Wall Said' - Links: * Facebook - Chapter 31 "The Cleansing" Part 2 - Special All-Comments Episode - Chapter 31 "The Cleansing" Part 1 - * Reddit - Chapter 31 "The Cleansing" Part 2 - Special All-Comments Episode - C...2023-12-113h 21

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2:31 The Cleansing PART 2 - Gene Wolfe‘s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the New SunListener comments end at: 46:00 The Claw of the Conciliator Chapter 31 "The Cleansing" Part 2 - Patron-only bonus content can be accessed here. This episodes's bonus content: Gene Wolfe's 'The Green Wall Said' - Links: * Facebook - Chapter 31 "The Cleansing" Part 2 - Special All-Comments Episode - Chapter 31 "The Cleansing" Part 1 - * Reddit - Chapter 31 "The Cleansing" Part 2 - Special All-Comments Episode - Chapter 31 "The Cleansing" Part 1 -2023-12-113h 08

ReReading WolfetBotNS Special All-Comments Episode 1 Listener comments starts at: 0:00:00 cuz it's aaaaall comments Special All-Comments Episode This is an all comments episode where we go through comments we might have missed talking about in this crazy half-year. - You can become a patron and hear additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/rereadingwolfe - You can get episodes on your podcast app or on our Youtube channel. Note: Youtube subscribers in some locales might not be able to access all the episodes. However, you can get every episodes a...2023-07-0952 min

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2:31 The Cleansing PART 1 - Gene Wolfe‘s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the New Sun Listener comments end at: 1:00:00 The Claw of the Conciliator Chapter 31 "The Cleansing" After Hildegrin reveals himself, Severian and Dorcas' encounter with the Witches continues. Links: * Facebook - Chapter 31 "The Cleansing" - Chapter 30 "The Badger Again" - * Reddit - Chapter 31 "The Cleansing" - Chapter 30 "The Badger Again" - This episode is sponsored by Insta-Sommelier Medical App! - You can become a patron and hear additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/rereadingwolfe -2023-06-282h 32

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2:30 The Badger Again - Gene Wolfe‘s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the New SunListener comments end at: 38:00 The Claw of the Conciliator Chapter 30 "The Badger Again" Severian and Dorcas and Jolenta arrive at the Stone Town and encounter two witches, but, gee, it really looked like there was someone else with them. 'No' you say, Merryn? Well, okay. Oh! Wait now you've changed your story...! For Patrons, check out the special super-duper version with secret high-quality bonus content starting at 2:34:30 where we talk about Wolfe's uncollected story "The Hour of the Sheep" Links: * Facebook - Chapter 30 "The Badger Again" 2023-05-282h 34

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2:29 The Herdsman - Gene Wolfe‘s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the New SunListener comments end at: 38:00 The Claw of the Conciliator Chapter 29 "The Herdsman" Severian and Dorcas and Jolenta have an eventful morning and afternoon --almost too eventful to be believed -- filled with roast beef, bull riding, and encounters with the animal kingdom. For Patrons, check out the special super-duper version with secret high-quality bonus content starting at 1:54:00 where we talk about Wolfe's uncollected story "The Vampire's Kiss" Listen to a reading of that story here: Starship Sofa episode 60 Links: * Facebook - Chapter 29 "The Herdsman" - M...2023-03-161h 54

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2:28 The Odalisque of Abaia - Gene Wolfe‘s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the New SunListener comments end at: 45:05 The Claw of the Conciliator Chapter 28 "The Odalisque of Abaia" Severian, like Fezzig, dreams of large women. But turns out it's not a dream. And Dorcas bleeds from her wrists. For Patrons, check out the special super-duper version with secret high-quality bonus content starting at 2:31:30 where we talk about Wolfe's uncollected story "Thou Spark of Blood" Links: * Facebook - Chapter 28 "The Odalisque of Abaia" - Christmas Bonus 2022 - 'Christmas Inn' - Chapter 27 "Toward Thrax" - * Red...2023-01-312h 31

ReReading WolfeBonus Christmas Episode 2022 - Christmas Inn by Gene Wolfe and added discussion by James and CraigFirst, a very unofficial reading of "Christmas Inn" by Gene Wolfe, narrated by Craig. Then James and Craig discuss the story. - This episode is sponsored by Kith and Kin the Party Game! - You can become a patron and hear additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/rereadingwolfe - You can get episodes on your podcast app or on our Youtube channel. Note: Youtube subscribers in some locales might not be able to access all the episodes. However, you can get every episodes at the...2022-12-261h 51

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2:27 Toward Thrax - Gene Wolfe‘s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the New SunListener comments end at: 14:35 The Claw of the Conciliator Chapter 27 "Toward Thrax" Severian, Dorcas and Jolenta camp out Severian dreams of Mama. Then he gets a call. For Patrons, check out the special super-duper version with secret high-quality bonus content starting at 1:22:44.. Where we talk about Wolfe's uncollected werwolf story "Innocent." Links: * Facebook - Chapter 27 "Toward Thrax" - Chapter 26 "The Parting" - * Reddit - Chapter 27 "Toward Thrax" - Of Dreams and Dream Weapons by Mike Farar ...2022-12-151h 22

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2:26 The Parting - Gene Wolfe‘s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the New SunListener comments end at: 17:07 Patron bonus content starts at: 1:39:15: Wolfe's uncollected Robert E. Howard homage: "Six From Atlantis" The Claw of the Conciliator Chapter 26 "The Parting" Severian, Dorcas, and Jolenta choose the road NOT traveled by Talos and Baldanders. Links: - If you'd like to listen to the Patron episodes on your regular podcast app, it's easy to do in just a few steps: Here are the instructions. * Facebook - Chapter 26 "The Parting" - Chapter 25 "The Attack on the Heirodules" -2022-12-151h 39

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2:24 Dr. Talos’s Play Part 5 - Gene Wolfe‘s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the New SunListener comments end at: 21:45 Play Summaries start at: 1:49:50 The Claw of the Conciliator Chapter 24 "Dr. Talos's Play" - PART 4 The Glorious end of the play complete with factionalism and recriminations. Links: * Facebook - Chapter 24 "Dr. Talos's Play" Part 5 - Chapter 24 "Dr. Talos's Play" Part 4 - Chapter 24 "Dr. Talos's Play" Part 3 - Chapter 24 "Dr. Talos's Play" Part 2 - Chapter 24 "Dr. Talos's Play" Part 1 - * Reddit - Chapter 24 "Dr. Talos's Play" Part 5 - Ch...2022-10-133h 05

ReReading WolfeDispatch from The Shadow of the Con - Worldcon 2022Craig and James talk about The Shadow of the Con: our little Wolfecon within a con at Worldcon 2022 with other Wolfe fans. Watch the "Gene Wolfe Renaissance" panel from Worldcon here. - This episode is sponsored by No Mo' FOMO - You can become a patron and hear additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/rereadingwolfe - You can get episodes on your podcast app or on our Youtube channel. Note: Youtube subscribers in some locales might not be able to access all the episodes. Howe...2022-09-1242 min

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2:24 Dr. Talos’s Play Part 3 - Gene Wolfe‘s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the New SunListener comments end at: 50:30. The Claw of the Conciliator Chapter 24 "Dr. Talos's Play" - PART 3 We push on! The Contessa sparks confusion and disagreement. Then we get theological. Links: * The Garden of Earthly Delights * Facebook - Chapter 24 "Dr. Talos's Play" Part 3 - Chapter 24 "Dr. Talos's Play" Part 2 - Chapter 24 "Dr. Talos's Play" Part 1 - * Reddit - Chapter 24 "Dr. Talos's Play" Part 3 - Chapter 24 "Dr. Talos's Play" Part 2 - Chapter 24 "Dr. Talos's Play" Part 1 -2022-07-192h 09

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2:24 Dr. Talos’s Play Part 2 - Gene Wolfe‘s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the New SunListener comments end at: 29:45 The Claw of the Conciliator Chapter 24 "Dr. Talos's Play" - PART 2 We push on! We encounter Jahi and a statue. Craig and Marc Aramini grapple. James flounders. Links: * Facebook - Chapter 24 "Dr. Talos's Play" Part 2 - Chapter 24 "Dr. Talos's Play" Part 1 - * Reddit - Chapter 24 "Dr. Talos's Play" Part 2 - Chapter 24 "Dr. Talos's Play" Part 1 - This episode is sponsored by Big Box Paradox! - You can become a pa...2022-07-041h 45

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2:24 Dr. Talos’s Play Part 1 - Gene Wolfe‘s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the New SunListener comments end at: 37:05 The Claw of the Conciliator Chapter 24 "Dr. Talos's Play" - PART 1 Marc Aramini joins us at great event of the late Commonweath has come at last! Talos's play "Eschatology & Genesis!" We get started with it in this episode. We'll keep doing this for as long as it takes. Links: * Facebook - Chapter 24 "Dr. Talos's Play" Part 1 - Chapter 23 "Jolenta" - * Reddit - Chapter 24 "Dr. Talos's Play" Part 1 - Chapter 23 "Jolenta" - This...2022-07-042h 06

ReReading WolfeBonus: Joan Gordon & Diana Lambert Discuss JolentaJoan Gordon and Diane Lambert discuss the meaning and implication of the character Jolenta in The Book of the New Sun. Gordon wrote the first non-fiction book on Gene Wolfe's works. She's a teacher and scholar. Lambert is a moderator of the Gene Wolfe Appreciation Society Facebook Group. She is also a teacher and a scholar. - This episode is sponsored by The Male Gaze Travel Edition! - You can become a patron and hear additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/rereadingwolfe - ...2022-05-241h 01

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2:23 Jolenta - Gene Wolfe‘s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the New SunListener comments end at: 27:00 The Claw of the Conciliator Chapter 23 "Jolenta" Severian and Jolenta tour the House Absolute grounds. Absolutely nothing controversial happens. /sarcasm Links: * Facebook - Chapter 23 "Jolenta" - Chapter 22 "Personifications" - * Reddit - Chapter 23 "Jolenta" - Chapter 22 "Personifications" - This episode is sponsored by Soporific Bedding and Beyond! - You can become a patron and hear additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/rereadingwolfe - You...2022-05-181h 45

ReReading WolfeBonus: Darrell Schweitzer talks about interviewing and editing Gene Wolfe & OthersThe Darrell Schweitzer Interview Darrell Schweitzer has been a fanzine/genre magazine contributor and interviewer since the late 60s, a published author since the 70s and the editor of Weird Tales and various anthologies. He is considered a foremost anthologist of weird fiction, dark fantasy, and horror, having edited definitive collections of Lord Dunsany, H. P. Lovecraft, and Robert E. Howard. He won the Asimov's Science Fiction's Readers' Award for his poetry and a World Fantasy Award for his editing. His novel The Mask of the Sorcerer is often cited by Wolfe enthusiasts as...2022-05-051h 18

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2:22 Personifications - Gene Wolfe‘s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the New SunListener comments end at: 24:50 The Claw of the Conciliator Chapter 22 "Personifications" Dorcas puts Severian on the couch, but it seems she's the one who could benefit from analysis. Links: * Facebook - Chapter 22 "Personifications" - Chapter 21 "Hydromancy" - * Reddit - Chapter 22 "Personifications" - Chapter 21 "Hydromancy" - This episode is sponsored by Gothic Garden Fixtures! - You can become a patron and hear additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/rereadingwolfe -2022-04-192h 32

ReReading Wolfe016 Reader Interview - Nathan CarsonNathan Carson: musician, agent, writer, Wolfe interviewer - nathancarson.rocks - Interview with Gene Wolfe - The Questions: 1 First encounter with a Wolfe story. 2 Favorite novel or short story, either or both 3 Favorite Wolfe word 4 A personal non-consensus theory about a Wolfe story or your favorite one. 5 Most frustrating mystery in a Wolfe story (any). - Do you want to get on our examination table? Shoot us an email at rereadingwolfe@gmail.com ...2022-03-3124 min

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2:21 Hydromancy - Gene Wolfe‘s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the New SunListener comments end at: 24:50 The Claw of the Conciliator Chapter 21 "Hydromancy" Severian reads a really, really big book and then gets his fortune told by the fountain. Links: * Facebook - Chapter 21 "Hydromancy" - Chapter 20 "Pictures" - * Reddit - Chapter 21 Hydromancy - Chapter 20 Pictures - This episode is sponsored by Tome Tombs! - You can become a patron and hear additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/rereadingwolfe - Yo...2022-03-222h 07

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2:20 Pictures - Gene Wolfe‘s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the New SunListener comments end at: 13:05 The Claw of the Conciliator Chapter 20 "Pictures" Looking for the Green Room, Severian meets some old friends from the Citadel. Links: * Facebook - Chapter 20 "Pictures" - Chapter 19 "Closets" - * Reddit - Chapter 20 Pictures - Chapter 19 Closets - Reddit: Part 1 The Usefulness of Valeria - Reddit Part 2 The Geneology of Valeria - Reddit Part 3 The Valeria Train Goes On! - This episode is sponsored by Carnival Hom...2022-03-081h 24

ReReading Wolfe015 Reader Interview - John KissaneJohn Kissane considers what makes a Wolfe story special. - The Questions: 1 First encounter with a Wolfe story. 2 Favorite novel or short story, either or both 3 Favorite Wolfe word 4 A personal non-consensus theory about a Wolfe story or your favorite one. 5 Most frustrating mystery in a Wolfe story (any). - Do you want to get on our examination table? Shoot us an email at rereadingwolfe@gmail.com Or DM us on on Facebook ...or on T...2022-02-2817 min

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2:19 Closets - Gene Wolfe‘s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the New SunListener comments end at: 30:35 The Claw of the Conciliator Chapter 19 "Closets" After Jonas disappeared into the mirror, Severian goes looking for his sword and encounters old friends and new ones. Links: * Facebook - Chapter 19 "Closets" - Chapter 17b The Tale of the Student and His Son - Capricon Dispatch - Noodus' Crab C'thuhlu - * Reddit - Chapter 19 Closets - A Mantis View on "The Student and His Son" (with First Severian interpretation) - Cha...2022-02-231h 56

ReReading WolfeDispatch from CapriconWarning: almost no Wolfe content at all. James and Craig just sit around in the same room (for the first time ever) and talk about going to a relatively uneventful con. Never say we don't provide novel, exciting content. But we do throw around some ideas for a Wolfe-con near the end. And we mention books we bought and/or learned about: Damon Knight, Three Novels Humphrey Carter, Tolkien: A Biography Tolkien, Unfinished Tales Greg Ketter (ed.), Shelf Life: Fantastic Stories Celebrating Bookstores [includes Wolfe's "From the Cradle"] Tom Disch, Neighboring Lives and The Priest C...2022-02-0745 min

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2:17b The Tale of the Student and His Son - pts 3, 4, and 5 - Gene Wolfe‘s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the New SunListener comments end at: 30:35 The Claw of the Conciliator Chapter 17 parts 3, 4, & 5, "The Tale of the Student and His Son" Severian continues to read to Jonas from the "The Book of the Wonders of Urth and Sky:" "The Encounter with the Princess," "The Battle with the Ogre," and "The Death of the Student." Links: * Facebook - Chapter 17b - Chapter 17a The Tale of the Student and His Son - Reader Interview - Sian Greening - How the Bishop Sailed to Inniskeen - The Circular Ruins by...2022-01-272h 02

ReReading Wolfe014 Reader Interview - Sian GreeningThe story of a youth who encounters strange people in a moment of rebellion which sets them on a path to leave their family and their ideals behind. Yes, that's Severian's story. It's also Sian's. - The Questions: 1 First encounter with a Wolfe story. 2 Favorite novel or short story, either or both 3 Favorite Wolfe word 4 A personal non-consensus theory about a Wolfe story or your favorite one. 5 Most frustrating mystery in a Wolfe story (any). - Do you want to get on ou...2022-01-0159 min

ReReading WolfeChristmas Special 2021 - How the Bishop Sailed to InniskeenCraig and James talk about Gene Wolfe's Christmas ghost story "How the Bishop Sailed to Inniskeen." Published in: * Spirits of Christmas: Twenty Other-Worldly Tales (1989) * Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, (December 1989) * Innocents Aboard: New Fantasy Stories (2004) * Season of Wonder (2012) David G Hartwell Christmas books: * Christmas Ghosts (1987) * Spirits of Christmas (1989) * Christmas Stars (1992) * Christmas Forever (1993) * Christmas Magic (1994) - This episode is sponsored by Merry Maledictions! - You can become a p...2021-12-251h 31

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2:17a The Tale of the Student and His Son - pts 1 and 2 - Gene Wolfe‘s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the New SunListener comments end at: 15:45 The Claw of the Conciliator Chapter 17 parts 1 & 2, "The Tale of the Student and His Son" Severian reads to Jonas from the "The Book of the Wonders of Urth and Sky:" "The Redoubt of the Magicians" and "The Fleshing of the Hero." Links: * Facebook - Chapter 18 Mirrors - Chapter 16 Jonas (part 2) - Chapter 16, Jonas (part 1) * Reddit - Chapter 18 Mirrors - Chapter 16 Jonas (part 2) - Chapter 16 Jonas (part 1) - This episode is sponsored by DomestiQe' by Ho...2021-12-211h 52

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2:18 - Mirrors - Gene Wolfe’s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the New SunListener comments end at: 27:45 The Claw of the Conciliator Chapter 18, "Mirrors" Severian wakes up as Thecla. Hethor's critter is hunting them, so Sev wakes up Jonas and they go to Inire's mirrors. Links: - The Yarn of the Nancy Bell - Stephen Frug on Jonas * Facebook - Chapter 16 Jonas (part 2) - Chapter 16, Jonas (part 1) * Reddit - Chapter 16 (part 2) - Chapter 16 (part 1) - This episode is sponsored by Secret Doors! - You can become a patron an...2021-11-292h 04

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2:16 Jonas - pt 2 - Gene Wolfe’s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the New SunListener comments end at: 51:05 The Claw of the Conciliator Chapter 16, "Jonas" The chapter continues with Severian gets treats from the concession cart. Jonas discusses his past in his broken confused way. He talks about Lewis Carroll's "Through the Looking Glass." Links: - Tea-based time travel clue in the Atrium of Time - Teilhard de Chardin and THEORY of OMEGA POINT - Matt Puz * Facebook - Chapter 16 (part 2) - Chapter 16, Jonas (part 1) * Reddit - Chapter 16 (part 2) - Chapter 16 (part 1) - This epi...2021-11-081h 42

ReReading WolfeBonus: Brian Evenson talks about genre-busting fictionThe (first) Brian Evenson Interview Brian Evenson is an academic and acclaimed, award-winning author of novels and stories spanning every conceivable genre. Naturally he is also a Wolfe fan. Links: * Blending Fantasy and Sci-Fi in Gene Wolfe’s The Shadow of the Torturer at Tor.com * brianevenson.com * bibliography * "The Glassy Burning Floor of Hell" * Interview at Los Angeles Review of Books "I returned to Wolfe a few decades later because of a student’s interest in his The Fifth Head of Cerberus and reali...2021-09-3059 min

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2:16 Jonas - pt 1 - Gene Wolfe’s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the New SunListener comments end at: 1:05:00 The Claw of the Conciliator Chapter 16, "Jonas" Innocents of the Antechamber are whipped and terrorized by Great Wizard of Oz knock-offs, and robot-man Jonas can't decide on the definition of sanity. (The first of two episodes on this chapter.) Links: * Sierra Reynolds on Kim Il Sung and Kimleesoong * Stephen Frug on Heliocentric metaphors and hunting leopards * Stephen Frug on the Ferentarii's song and Talking heads pending * Facebook - Chapter 16, Jonas (part 1) - Chapter 15, Fool's Fire * Reddi...2021-09-152h 15

ReReading WolfeBonus Cross-Post: Varn Vlog Interviews The Rereading Wolfe PodcastC Derick Varn Interviews Craig and James Derick interviewed us about Gene Wolfe, his works, and his legacy. Links: * The Varn Vlog: Voice Podcast * Varn Vlog Video on YouTube * Varn Vlog Patreon Site - You can become a patron and hear additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/rereadingwolfe - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our Youtube channel. If you have problems accessing the podcast on your favorite platform, let us know. - 2021-08-141h 20

ReReading WolfeBonus: Ada Palmer talks about Gene Wolfe, his legacy, and The Book of the New SunThe Ada Palmer Interview Ada Palmer wrote the introductions to the latest edition of "Shadow & Claw" from Tor, "The Path of the New Sun" as well as to the upcoming "Sword & Citadel." And now she talks to us. Yay! She is a professor of History at the University of Chicago and a scholar of the Renaissance. Her novel "Too Like the Lightning" was a Hugo Award nominee in 2017, and that year she won the John W Campbell award for Best New Writer. Links: * Ada's Website and Terra Ignota series * Wr...2021-08-091h 21

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2:14 The Antechamber - Gene Wolfe’s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the New SunListener comments end at: 14:15 The Claw of the Conciliator Chapter 14, "The Antechamber" Severian and Jonas do NOT "come to the garden alone," but instead are accompanied by invisible praetorians and strange giant statues. Links: * Facebook - Chapter 14 The Antechamber - Chapter 13 The Claw of the Conciliator * Reddit - Chapter 14 The Antechamber - Chapter 13 The Claw of the Conciliator - Morwenna's Guilnocence - This episode is sponsored by Sketchy Audio! - You can bec...2021-08-021h 10

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2:13 The Claw of the Conciliator - Gene Wolfe’s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the New SunListener comments end at: 48:30 The Claw of the Conciliator Chapter 13, "The Claw of the Conciliator" Severian resurrects an uhlan and reconnects with the president of his fan club and its first rank and file member. Links: * Facebook - Chapter 13 The Claw of the Conciliator - Chapter 12 Notules - Jeremy Sheets Correction on Baluchitheres, etc - Stephen Frug's corrections and comments on Chapter 30 - Night - Stuart Hamm's rant on pronunciation * Reddit - Chapter 13 The Claw of the Concil...2021-07-201h 59

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2:12 The Notules - Gene Wolfe’s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the New SunListener comments end at: 20:06 The Claw of the Conciliator Chapter 12, "The Notules" Severian and Jonas flee extra-terrestrial ritual murder bats. Links: * Facebook - Chapter 12 Notules - Chapter 11 Thecla * Reddit - Chapter 12 Notules - Chapter 11 Thecla - This episode is sponsored by Sticky Reckonings! - You can become a patron and hear additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/rereadingwolfe - You can get episodes on your podcast app or on o...2021-07-051h 27

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2:11 Thecla - Gene Wolfe’s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the New SunListener comments end at: 19:30 The Claw of the Conciliator Chapter 11, "Thecla" Severian and Jonas share a meal with the Vodalarii -- and that meal is Thecla. Links: * Facebook - Chapter 11 Thecla - Chapter 10 Thea * Reddit - Chapter 11 Thecla - Chapter 10 Thea - This episode is sponsored by Fine Art Barbeque! - You can become a patron and hear additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/rereadingwolfe - You can get...2021-06-241h 50

ReReading Wolfe013 Reader Interview - Aaron RaiseyFrom New Zealand, Aaron Raisey, collector of signed, first edition Gene Wolfe books, brings love for "The Land Across." - * Aaron's Instagram * Author Hugh Walters - The Questions: 1 First encounter with a Wolfe story. 2 Favorite novel or short story, either or both 3 Favorite Wolfe word 4 A personal non-consensus theory about a Wolfe story or your favorite one. 5 Most frustrating mystery in a Wolfe story (any). - Do you want to get on our examination table? 2021-06-2235 min

ReReading Wolfe012 Reader Interview - Mike FarrarMike Farrar draws the line between the Whorl and Yesod. - The Questions: 1 First encounter with a Wolfe story. 2 Favorite novel or short story, either or both 3 Favorite Wolfe word 4 A personal non-consensus theory about a Wolfe story or your favorite one. 5 Most frustrating mystery in a Wolfe story (any). - Do you want to get on our examination table? Shoot us an email at rereadingwolfe@gmail.com Or DM us on on Facebook ...or on...2021-06-1611 min

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2:10 Thea - Gene Wolfe’s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the New SunListener comments end at: 21:45 The Claw of the Conciliator Chapter 10, "Thea" Over lunch with Severian and Jonas, Vodalus discusses his plan to return humanity to space and his Megatherian allies. Thea reveals an... unsavory... secret about the Vodalarii. Links: * "Chapter Guide to The Shadow of the Torturer" by Matthew Chiarello * Phorusrhacos * Behold the Lord High Executioner * Facebook - Chapter 10 Thea - Chapter 09 The Liege of Leaves * Reddit - Chapter 10 Thea - Chapter 09 The Liege of Leaves 2021-06-101h 51

ReReading Wolfe011 Reader Interview - Sierra ReynoldsSierra Reynolds reads from her magic, fabled notes. Fact checking: "cacogen" = "an anti-social person"? Checks out. Lexicon Urthus notes this but James was never fully conscious of it. "Jolenta" and violet flowers? Checks out. Lexicon Urthus associates the name with "Jolie" but it definitely is also possible to associate with Iolantha which means "violet flower." Also with names like Jolanta and Yolanda. - The Questions: 1 First encounter with a Wolfe story. 2 Favorite novel or short story, either or both 3 Favorite Wolfe word 4 A perso...2021-06-0313 min

ReReading Wolfe010 Reader Interview - Keith AdamsKeith Adams and the Soviet Vampires! - The Questions: 1 First encounter with a Wolfe story. 2 Favorite novel or short story, either or both 3 Favorite Wolfe word 4 A personal non-consensus theory about a Wolfe story or your favorite one. 5 Most frustrating mystery in a Wolfe story (any). - Do you want to get on our examination table? Shoot us an email at rereadingwolfe@gmail.com Or DM us on on Facebook ...or on Twitter @rereadingwolfe 2021-05-2911 min

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2:09 The Liege of Leaves - Gene Wolfe’s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the New SunListener comments end at: 34:02 The Claw of the Conciliator Chapter 09, "The Liege of Leaves" Severian and Jonas ride a baluchithere and Severian gets to meet his hero, and the introduction goes about as perfectly as he could have hoped. Alas, meeting his hero turns out the way meeting your heroes often turns out. Links: * Facebook - Chapter 09 The Liege of Leaves - Chapter 08 The Cultellarii * Reddit - Chapter 09 The Liege of Leaves - Chapter 08 The Cultellarii - This e...2021-05-251h 33

ReReading Wolfe009 Reader Interview - Sean Michael RobinsonSean Michael Robinson, illustrator and musician, turns the tables and interrogates his interrogator. * Publisher at Living the Line Books - The Questions: 1 First encounter with a Wolfe story. 2 Favorite novel or short story, either or both 3 Favorite Wolfe word 4 A personal non-consensus theory about a Wolfe story or your favorite one. 5 Most frustrating mystery in a Wolfe story (any). - Do you want to get on our examination table? Shoot us an email at rereadingwolfe@gmail.com 2021-05-2136 min

ReReading Wolfe008 Reader Interview - Korkut GuleKorkut Gule brings it from Singapore. - The Questions: 1 First encounter with a Wolfe story. 2 Favorite novel or short story, either or both 3 Favorite Wolfe word 4 A personal non-consensus theory about a Wolfe story or your favorite one. 5 Most frustrating mystery in a Wolfe story (any). - Do you want to get on our examination table? Shoot us an email at rereadingwolfe@gmail.com Or DM us on on Facebook ...or on Twitter @rereadingwolfe 2021-05-1808 min

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2:08 The Cultellarii - Gene Wolfe’s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the New SunListener comments end at: 59:45. The Claw of the Conciliator Chapter 08, "The Cultellarii" Severian and Jonas return to the inn and talk about the man-apes and the Megatherians. Links: * Facebook - Chapter 08 The Cultellarii - Chapter 07 The Assassins * Reddit - Chapter 08 The Cultellarii - Chapter 07 The Assassins - This episode is sponsored by Henchmen & More! - You can become a patron and hear additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/rereadingwolfe - You...2021-05-052h 14

ReReading Wolfe007 Reader Interview - David StockhoffDavid Stockhoff, a man who looooves a good Wolfe theory. - The Questions: 1 First encounter with a Wolfe story. 2 Favorite novel or short story, either or both 3 Favorite Wolfe word 4 A personal non-consensus theory about a Wolfe story or your favorite one. 5 Most frustrating mystery in a Wolfe story (any). - Do you want to get on our examination table? Shoot us an email at rereadingwolfe@gmail.com Or DM us on on Facebook ...or o...2021-04-2319 min

ReReading Wolfe006 Reader Interview - Mike BennewitzSonofWitz * Official Website * Mike's Axis of the Increate's Enemies Model * Mike's Update to the Model * Instagram - The Questions: 1 First encounter with a Wolfe story. 2 Favorite novel or short story, either or both 3 Favorite Wolfe word 4 A personal non-consensus theory about a Wolfe story or your favorite one. 5 Most frustrating mystery in a Wolfe story (any). - Do you want to get on our examination table? Shoot us an email at reread...2021-04-1832 min

ReReading Wolfe005 Reader Interview - Marcos GouveaMarcos Go-VEY-ah. Marcos started out on the podcast with emails analyzing all the possible pronunciations of Triskele. * From the Urth List, some of Fernando Q. Gouvea's contributions. * Additionally, New York Review of Science Fiction, January 1990, Issue 17: Fernando Q. Gouvea reviews ENDANGERED SPECIES and sends loc on SOLDIER OF ARETE. - The Questions: 1 First encounter with a Wolfe story. 2 Favorite novel or short story, either or both 3 Favorite Wolfe word 4 A personal non-consensus theory about a Wolfe story or your favorite one. ...2021-04-0226 min

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2:06 Blue Light - Gene Wolfe’s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the New SunListener Comments end at 36:40 The Claw of the Conciliator Chapter 06, "Blue Light" Severian throws down with the man-apes. Also James changes his mind about what happened at Morwenna's execution... again. (See the comments). Links: * Facebook ---- Chapter 06 Blue Light ---- Gary Owens on Morwenna's innocence ---- Marc's Rebuttal ---- Chapter 05 The Bourne ---- Chapter 04 The Bouquet * Reddit ---- Chapter 06 Blue Light ---- Discussion at the r/Genewolfe ---- Marc's Rebuttal ...2021-03-301h 47

ReReading Wolfe004 Reader Interview - Stuart HammMaster Stuart Hamm -- Tower of the Bass Line. * Official Website * AllMusic bio * Wikipedia page - The Questions: 1 First encounter with a Wolfe story. 2 Favorite novel or short story, either or both 3 Favorite Wolfe word 4 A personal non-consensus theory about a Wolfe story or your favorite one. 5 Most frustrating mystery in a Wolfe story (any). - Do you want to get on our examination table? Shoot us an email at rereadingwolfe@gmail.com 2021-03-2608 min

ReReading WolfeThe Trial of Morwenna - Marc Aramini Submits a RebuttalMarc Aramini is not having it with our exoneration of Morwenna and putting the blame on poor flower-gifting Eusebia. Links * Facebook ---- Marc's Rebuttal ---- Chapter 05 The Bourne ---- Chapter 04 The Bouquet * Reddit ---- Marc's Rebuttal ---- Mike Farrar's A Little More-wenna ---- Chapter 05 The Bourne ---- Chapter 04 The Bouquet - Did we leave something out? To issue your questions, comments, and complaints, shoot us an email at rereadingwolfe@gmail.com or hit...2021-03-2254 min

ReReading Wolfe003 Reader Interview - Stephen FrugStephen "I can do the Frug" Frug - The Questions: 1 First encounter with a Wolfe story. 2 Favorite novel or short story, either or both 3 Favorite Wolfe word 4 A personal non-consensus theory about a Wolfe story or your favorite one. 5 Most frustrating mystery in a Wolfe story (any). - Do you want to get on our examination table? Shoot us an email at rereadingwolfe@gmail.com Or DM us on on Facebook ...or on Twitter @rere...2021-03-1915 min

ReReading Wolfe002 Reader Interview - Diana LambertTeacher and Gene Wolfe fanatic Diana Lambert - The Questions: 1 First encounter with a Wolfe story. 2 Favorite novel or short story, either or both 3 Favorite Wolfe word 4 A personal non-consensus theory about a Wolfe story or your favorite one. 5 Most frustrating mystery in a Wolfe story (any). - Do you want to get on our examination table? Shoot us an email at rereadingwolfe@gmail.com Or DM us on on Facebook ...or on Twitter @rere...2021-03-1516 min

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2:05 The Bourne - Gene Wolfe’s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the New SunListener Comments ends at 39:20 The Claw of the Conciliator Chapter 05, "The Bourne" Post-Game conversation with Severian and Jonas over dinner. Then Severian get's a letter from "Thecla" and has to bug out. Links: * Pantopsalis on the significance of Valaria Parts 1, 2, 3 * Lord of Atlantis on the Geography of the Commonwealth * Emragoolio on Your First Wolfe Story * Luzellil on the Botanic Gardens * Facebook ---- Chapter 05 The Bourne ---- Chapter 04 The Bouquet * Reddit ---- Chapter 05 The Bourne ...2021-03-151h 25

ReReading Wolfe001 Reader Interview - Jordon FlatoUrth Lister and NoMeansNo podcaster Jordon Flato. Links: * NoMeansNo Thing Podcast - The Questions: 1 First encounter with a Wolfe story. 2 Favorite novel or short story, either or both 3 Favorite Wolfe word 4 A personal non-consensus theory about a Wolfe story or your favorite one. 5 Most frustrating mystery in a Wolfe story (any). - Do you want to get on our examination table? Shoot us an email at rereadingwolfe@gmail.com Or DM us on on...2021-03-1507 min

ReReading WolfeBonus: RRW on PatreonRRW tries out Patreon! There's a video version of this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/rereadingwolfe - This episode is sponsored by Busking. - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our Youtube channel. If you have problems accessing the podcast on your favorite platform, let us know. - Questions, comments, corrections, additions, alternate theories? Connect with us on on Facebook ...or on Twitter @rereadingwolfe ...or on Instagram: rereadingwolfepodcast ...or on R...2021-03-0808 min

ReReading WolfetBotNS 2:04 The Bouquet - Gene Wolfe’s The Claw of the Conciliator, The Book of the New SunListener comments end at 31:20 The Claw of the Conciliator Chapter 04, "The Bouquet" Morwenna gets executed but who is guilty? It's surprising how much debate there is and how sure opposing partisans are of their positions. Links: * The Green Children of Woolpit * The Flammarion Engraving * Basic analysis of word and sentence structure in The Shadow of the Torturer * Facebook: * Facebook ---- Chapter 04 The Bouquet ---- Discussion of chapter 3 * Reddit - Discussion of chapter 4 ...2021-03-012h 14

ReReading WolfetBotNS 1:30 Night - Gene Wolfe’s The Shadow of the Torturer, The Book of the New SunThe Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 30, "Night" What the heck is the deal with Hethor? Also, New Wave SF sex! Links: Adrian de Forest on Agia's coin, her name, and Ultan's rats Eurobubba sees something going on with Agia and Agilus' halos, also her name LaughterHouseV wonders what Agia scratched Urth List Ryan Dunn asks Is Agia a Robot? Goonhandz and James talk about Agia Michael Andre-Druissi takes inventory on Agia's weapons - This episode is sponsored by Fandom. - You can also get episodes on your p...2020-10-071h 54

ReReading WolfetBotNS 1:29 Agilus - Gene Wolfe’s The Shadow of the Torturer, The Book of the New SunThe Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 29, "Agilus" Severian visits Agilus in prison. Agia draws... what? A face? A map? A symbol? Links: Michael Andre-Driussi and Cody Martin comment. - This episode is sponsored by Chekhov's Ornamental Firearms. - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our Youtube channel. If you have problems accessing the podcast on your favorite platform, let us know. - Questions, comments, corrections, additions, alternate theories? Connect with us on on Facebook ...or...2020-09-211h 09

ReReading WolfetBotNS 1:28 Carnifex - Gene Wolfe’s The Shadow of the Torturer, The Book of the New SunThe Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 28, "Carnifex" Severian wakes up in the lazaret to discover he's being attended to by a baboon. He wanders around the Hall of Justice and comes back to talk to Dorcas. Links: Michael Andre-Driussi, Cody Martin, Bowenkage, and Ubikan responded to chapter 27 and other things. Sean Michael Robinson on Cadroe of the Seventeen Stones Ian C Smith on Raucho and the events at the Botanic Gardens 1 and 2 Marco Gouvea on the pronunciation of "Gurloes" Adam Roth's First Severian/Agia Curiositus Urthus - This episode is sponsored b...2020-09-071h 17

ReReading WolfeBonus: John Crowley talks about Hamlet's Mill and a little bit about WolfeThe John Crowley Interview John Crowley has never read a whole Gene Wolfe story but he's read Hamlet's Mill and that is the only 20th-century work included in the Chrasmological Writings (The Book of the Long/Short Sun). So we talked to him about that and about related works. Then Craig and James talk about why James is so obsessed with the Wolfe/Hamlet's Mill connection. Links: Hamlet's Mill - Wikipedia Hamlet's Mill - Amazon Little Big by John Crowely - Amazon Aegypt franchise by John Crowley - Amazon A Fish Dinner in...2020-09-071h 20

ReReading WolfetBotNS 1:27 Is He Dead? - Gene Wolfe’s The Shadow of the Torturer, The Book of the New SunThe Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 27, "Is He Dead?" Severian battles with averns at the Sanguinary Fields. Dorcas takes him to find medical help. Links: Michael Grant on Agia being provoke to worried about the note only after Severian mentions Vodalus Sean Michael Robinson why Dorcas doesn't let Severian buy clothes for her at the Inn of Lost Loves. Also, why Severian is such a good wine critic. Mickey Smith wonders if when Dorcas said "Sun" in the Hildegrin chapter, she actually said "Son". Wolfe and the number 17 - This episode...2020-08-241h 18

ReReading WolfetBotNS 1:26 Sennet - Gene Wolfe’s The Shadow of the Torturer, The Book of the New SunThe Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 26, "Sennet" Severian and Dorcas and Agia continue their search for the writer of the secret note. Severian considers the connection between love and desire and offers bad relationship advice. Links: The Dragonstairs Press release official of the print version of Rereading Wolfe's interview with Michael Swanwick about Gene Wolfe. Handbound and signed by Swanwick. Dragonstairs Press FB page Dragonstairs Press website GoonHandz: Dorcas and the Hyacinth -- labryrinths, mists, fog, Sev getting lost are all signals of time-travel Mickey Smith on Inire's mirror room and what happens if...2020-08-121h 20

ReReading WolfeBonus: Jack Dann talks about Gene Wolfe’s influence on the genre and his own Renaissance Man careerThe Jack Dann Interview Dude, it’s Jack Dann. What more do you want to know? Links: The Official Jack Dann page Jack Dann’s ISFDB page Errata: Jack requested that we note the following corrections: "Joy In Our Cause" was written by Carol Emschwiller, not Kit Reed. - This episode is sponsored by Collaboration. - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our Youtube channel. If you have problems accessing the podcast on your favorite platform, let us kn...2020-08-011h 13

ReReading WolfetBotNS 1:25 The Inn of Lost Loves - Gene Wolfe’s The Shadow of the Torturer, The Book of the New SunThe Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 25, "The Inn of Lost Loves" Severian, Agia, Dorcas, go to supper at a restaurant in a tree. Severian finds a note on his plate. Links: Aeneid Book 6 At Ultan's Library, Marc Aramini reviews "Gene Wolfe's 'The Book of the New Sun': A Chapter Guide" Ask Me Anything on Reddit: The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast Austin Beeman: Was Dorcas Possessed? Gary Ownens: Does the Cumaean summon aquastors? Ted Kuster: A ReReading Banks Podcast? - This episode is sponsored by Grub, Bath, & Beyond. - 2020-07-281h 27

ReReading WolfetBotNS 1:24 The Flower of Dissolution - Gene Wolfe’s The Shadow of the Torturer, The Book of the New SunThe Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 24, "The Flower of Dissolution" Severian, Agia, Dorcas, and Hildegrin cross the Lake of Birds. Severian and Dorcas both pick flowers. Links: Sean Michael Robinson on Beatrix Potter of the New Sun Mike Bennewitz on Hildegrin's persistent presence at resurrections Sean Michael Robinson on the coincidence of Severian happening upon Dorcas's body Mike Farrar's theory about the voices Severian hears on the Lake of Birds Fillipo di Paola on Agia's peacock print dress and the Islamic Garden of Eden story Wolfe on the tBotNS being about "a man who...2020-07-131h 39

ReReading WolfetBotNS 1:23 Hildegrin - Gene Wolfe’s The Shadow of the Torturer, The Book of the New SunThe Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 23, "Hildegrin" Severian and Agia meet Dorcas and Hildegrin in the Garden of Endless Sleep. Links: clew-ah-saw-nay or cloyzn-nay? Curiositus Urthus: Old Man at the Gyoll = Old Man at Lake of Birds? Old Man By the Gyoll Among the Nenuphars Octagonal Prisms (FB) Octagonal Prisms (Wikipedia) Michael Andre-Driussi's Reddit Ask Me Anything Book of Gold Origin Story (Kalle Vilenius) A Crush on Hildegrin? The Blind Mole? - This episode is sponsored by Unbountiful Gardens. - You can also get episodes on your po...2020-06-291h 49

ReReading WolfetBotNS 1:22 Dorcas - Gene Wolfe’s The Shadow of the Torturer, The Book of the New SunThe Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 22, "Dorcas" Severian and Agia go to the Garden of Endless Sleep. Severian meets his grandfather who is looking for Grandma 'Cas. Then Severian falls into the lake and has an underwater encounter. Links: Cloisonné in wikipedia Ultan's Library interviews Marc Aramini Michael Andre-Driussi's Gene Wolfe's First Four Novels: A Chapter Guide The Something Awful Form talks about Wolfe Korkut Guie: Origin story and Pratchett's Library of the Unseen University Origin story and other Wolfean works Attempts to transcribe all the episodes of the RRW podcast Adam Roth asks if O...2020-06-161h 10

ReReading WolfeBonus: Michael Swanwick talks about his Nebula/Hugo winning career and about Gene WolfeMichael Swanwick, Nebula and Hugo award winner, talks about Gene Wolfe and his own writings. Links: Tor review of Shadows of the New Sun that contains Swanwick’s short story “The She-Wolf’s Hidden Grin” "The Hagiography of St Dozois" by Michael Swanwick "The Gardner Dozois You Didn’t Think You Knew" by Michael Swanwick Tor review, “25 Years in the Making — City Under the Stars by Gardner Dozois and Michael Swanwick” "2020-06-0756 min

ReReading WolfetBotNS 1:20 Father Inire's Mirrors - Gene Wolfe’s The Shadow of the Torturer, The Book of the New SunThe Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 20, "Father Inire's Mirrors" Severian and Agia walk the Jungle Gardens as Severian tells the story of Domnina and Father Inire's mirrors. Also, we discuss Inire and Sancha's cat. It all wraps up at the hut in the Jungle. Links: Filippo Di Paola on the Adamnian Steps The Vision of Adamnan (wikipedia) Filippo on the word "mensal" and on the term "monach" and the connection between Terminus Est and the Claw. Redditor dergrimnebulin's First Severian/Thea is Hyperion/Theia - Our Severian is his son, Helios Redditor tbhidgafAboutReddit suggests that...2020-05-181h 57

ReReading WolfetBotNS 1:19 The Botanic Gardens- Gene Wolfe’s The Shadow of the Torturer, The Book of the New SunThe Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 19, "The Botanic Gardens" Severian and Agia go to the Botanic Gardens discussing matters religious and historical. They visit the Sand Garden and then enter the Jungle Garden. Author and journalist, Fabio Fernandez, joins Craig and James for this chapter. Fabio has just completed a series for Tor.com entitled Rereading Wolfe. Nice title. Links: List of Fabio Fernandez's writings at Tor.com Regarding the word "Matachin" Who Are the Witches? GoonHandz about the Claw and McGuffins on Reddit Jordon Flato about the Claw on FB ...2020-05-041h 49

ReReading WolfetBotNS 1:18 The Destruction of the Altar - Gene Wolfe’s The Shadow of the Torturer, The Book of the New SunSeverian and Agia take off for the Botanical Gardens. They get in a street race. They crash into the Cathedral of the Pelerines. The Claw goes missing. Links: CS Lewis Discusses God and Time and the First, Second, and Third Persons of the Trinity in ways that, James thinks, are especially applicable to the First and Second Severian: 4:3 Time and Beyond Time 4:4 Good Infection Samuel R. Delaney about the blow up over Gene Wolfe's teaching methods at Clarion Mike Bennewitz shares his theory about elevation and the hierarchy of Severian's advesaries Charles Gillingham stirs it up a...2020-04-271h 55

ReReading WolfetBotNS 1:17 The Challenge - Gene Wolfe’s The Shadow of the Torturer, The Book of the New SunSeverian meets Agilus in the rag shop. He gets a challenge to a duel. Agia agrees to take him to get the flower he'll need to fight it and give him tips. Links: Robert Borski's theory of Severian's family tree Lee Berman's theory on Severian's family tree (again) Patrick Chesney on UP-Down confusion on FB Sean Michael Robinson re: Thackery on FB "Eating the Fantastic" podcast by Scott Edelman with Michael Dirda "Hoof and Hide" blog on the Marc Aramini episode on the Long/Short Sun Talking Goonhandz about the Marc Aramini episode on Long/Short...2020-04-062h 04

ReReading WolfetBotNS 1:16 The Rag Shop - Gene Wolfe’s The Shadow of the Torturer, The Book of the New SunThe Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 16, "The Rag Shop" Severian has breakfast with Baldanders and Talos and meets a skinny waitress. Then Severian bids Baldanders & Co fare-thee-well and encounters Agia in front of her rag shop. Links: Philip Bonner on FB Mike Farrar theories: First Baldanders Theory and Whorl=Yesod Theory Brett Loftesnes on which side of the continent Nessus is on Bsharp on Dionysus the Fox David Stockhoff on Dionysus and the theater - This episode is sponsored by Lambriquins Unlimited. - You can also get epi...2020-03-301h 48

ReReading WolfetBotNS 1:15 Baldanders - Gene Wolfe’s The Shadow of the Torturer, The Book of the New SunThe Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 15, "Baldanders" Severian's first night on his own. He stops at an inn and gets an interesting bed partner. Links: The Decade-Long Quest For Shadow of the Colossus’ Last Secret The Unseen Lands of Dark Souls and Dark Souls Lore - Do the Souls Games Share A Universe? Ubikcan Reddit theory Mavoris13 Reddit post on the First Severian theory Disagreers DrEvil1380 bsharporflat Stephen Gordon one and two Nigel's comments one and two Calum MacPherson's one and two Judge Dee Mysteries - This episode is sponsored by Rasper M...2020-03-192h 20

ReReading WolfeAnnotation Side Two - The First Severian - Interview with Michael Andre-DriussiTHIS IS SIDE TWO OF THIS EPISODE This is Side TWO of our discussion with Mantis about his theory regarding Severian's description of the First Severian in the final chapter of Citadel of the Autarch. If you haven't listened to Side ONE, go HERE first. - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our Youtube channel. Some Youtube episodes might not be available in some locales. - Questions, comments, corrections, additions, alternate theories? Connect with us on on Facebook ...or...2020-03-022h 36

ReReading WolfeAnnotation Side One - The First Severian - Interview with Michael Andre-DriussiListener comments ends at 35m25s If you don't want to listen to the listener feedback at the beginning, skip to there., No specific chapter This is Side One of our discussion with Mantis about his theory regarding Severian's description of the First Severian in the final chapter of Citadel of the Autarch. Because Severian's reveal as Mantis's frames it has the potential to affect every chapter of "The Book of the New Sun" there's no really good chapter in which to bring it up. So we placed it here upon Se...2020-03-021h 23

ReReading WolfeBonus: Marc Aramini and James Discuss the Long/Short Sun & Why They DisagreeMarc and James agree about a lot regarding the plot of the Books of the Long & Short Sun. So why do they disagree so adamantly about so much? - This episode is sponsored by Narcissism of Small Differences. - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our Youtube channel. Some Youtube episodes might not be available in some locales. - Questions, comments, corrections, additions, alternate theories? Connect with us on Facebook ...or on Twitter @rereadingwolfe ...or on Instag...2020-02-241h 20

ReReading WolfetBotNS 1:14 Terminus Est - Gene Wolfe’s The Shadow of the Torturer, The Book of the New SunThe Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 14, "Terminus Est" Severian gets is sword and leaves the Citadel for the North. Matthew Keeley assists. Links: Matt Keeley's "How Gene Wolfe Starts a Story (And Where to Start Reading)" Matt Keeley's "The Best Way to Approach the Book of the New Sun" - This episode is sponsored by Palaemon's Fine Cutlery. - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our Youtube channel. Some Youtube episodes might not be available in some locales. ...2020-02-171h 49

ReReading WolfetBotNS 1:13 The Lictor of Thrax - Gene Wolfe’s The Shadow of the Torturer, The Book of the New SunThe Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 13, "The Lictor of Thrax" Severian is imprisoned for showing mercy. Palaemon offers him an alternative to being executed. Links: Palaemon's timeline - This episode is sponsored by Weak Excuses Pro. - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our Youtube channel. Some Youtube episodes might not be available in some locales. - Questions, comments, corrections, additions, alternate theories? Connect with us on Facebook ...or on Twitter @rereadingwolfe ...or on Insta...2020-02-031h 19

ReReading WolfetBotNS 1:12 The Traitor - Gene Wolfe’s The Shadow of the Torturer, The Book of the New SunThe Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 12, "The Traitor" Thecla faces her excruciation. - This episode is sponsored by Allowyn's Jewelers and Pain & Suffering. - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our Youtube channel. Some Youtube episodes might not be available in some locales. - Questions, comments, corrections, additions, alternate theories? Connect with us on Facebook ...or on Twitter @rereadingwolfe ...or on Instagram: rereadingwolfepodcast ...or on Reddit: rereadingwolfepodcast - Intro from "The Alligator", Annihila...2020-02-032h 17

ReReading WolfetBotNS 1:11 The Feast - Gene Wolfe’s The Shadow of the Torturer, The Book of the New SunThe Shadow of the Torturer, Chapter 11, "The Feast" Severian is elevated to journeyman at the Feast of Holy Katharine. Links: Bsharp's Severian Family Tree theory - This episode is sponsored by Feast Day City. - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our Youtube channel. Some Youtube episodes might not be available in some locales. - Questions, comments, corrections, additions, alternate theories? Connect with us on Facebook ...or on Twitter @rereadingwolfe ...or on Instagram: rereadingwolfepodcast ...2020-01-062h 01

ReReading WolfeChristmas Special 2019 - War Beneath The TreeA reading of Gene Wolfe's "War Beneath the Tree" with Joan Gordon, Michael Andre-Driussi, Marc Aramini, and Nigel Price. - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our Youtube channel. Some Youtube episodes might not be available in some locales. - Connect with us on Facebook ...or on Twitter @rereadingwolfe ...or on Instagram: rereadingwolfepodcast ...or on Reddit: rereadingwolfepodcast - Songs "Toyland" by Doris Day "The Dirty Dozen Main Theme" by Frank De Vol "Silent Night (Dark Piano Version" by Myuu...2019-12-2425 min

ReReading WolfetBotNS 1:10b The Last Year - Gene Wolfe’s The Shadow of the Torturer, The Book of the New SunThe Shadow of the Torturer, the rest of Chapter 10, "The Last Year" Severian and Thecla continue talking all summer and fall. Palaemon and Gurloes prepare to induct Severian into the Guild as a journeyman. By the end of this chapter, we have progressed a bit less than 18 months into this story. Links: Nigel Price - Gene Wolfe Correspondence Jordon Flato's post on Attention Curiositus Urthus: The Guild of Torturers are Dominicans - This episode is sponsored by That Ain't Rose Pot Pourri. - You can al...2019-12-231h 47

ReReading WolfetBotNS 1:8, 9, 10a The Conversationalist, The House Azure, The Last Year - Gene Wolfe’s The Shadow of the Torturer, The Book of the New SunThe Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 8, 9, and the start of 10, "The Conversationalist", "The House Azure", and "The Last Year" Severian begins his duties to keep Thecla company and then goes to the House Azure. Links: Seventeen Redux Nigel Price's "Great Expectations" Allusions 1, 2, 3 Stephen Frug discussions Curiositus Urthus: Thecla and Thea are khaibit cousins - This episode is sponsored by All Occasion Vials. - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our Youtube channel. Some Youtube episodes might not be available in some local...2019-12-092h 29

ReReading WolfetBotNS 1:7 The Traitress - Gene Wolfe’s The Shadow of the Torturer, The Book of the New SunThe Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 7, "The Traitress" Severian meets Thecla and has a conversation with Gurloes. - This episode is sponsored by Closed For Business. - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our Youtube channel. Some Youtube episodes might not be available in some locales. - Questions, comments, corrections, additions, alternate theories? Connect with us on Facebook ...or on Twitter @rereadingwolfe ...or on Instagram: rereadingwolfepodcast ...or on Reddit: rereadingwolfepodcast - Intro fr...2019-11-251h 56

ReReading WolfeBONUS: Michael Andre-Driussi talks about "Gene Wolfe's The Book of the New Sun: A Chapter Guide"Michael Andre-Driussi, author of "Lexicon Urthus" talks about his new reference for "The Book of the New Sun" and other matters. "Gene Wolfe's The Book of the New Sun: A Chapter Guide" is available for purchase on November 11, 2019 at: Amazon.com Google Play Books Get other publications at SiriusFiction.com. - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our Youtube channel. If you have problems accessing the podcast on your favorite platform, let us know. - Questions, comments, corrections, additions, altern...2019-11-071h 10

ReReading WolfetBotNS 1:6 The Master of the Curators - Gene Wolfe’s The Shadow of the Torturer, The Book of the New SunThe Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 6, "The Master of the Curators" Severian meets Master Ultan and Cyby. Checks out four books for a new client. Links The Devil and Master Ultan The Cube is a Father Inire Mirror - This episode is sponsored by Master Ultan's Book Club. - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our Youtube channel. Some Youtube episodes might not be available in some locales. - Questions, comments, corrections, additions, alternate theories? C...2019-11-021h 33

ReReading WolfeBONUS: Nigel Price talks about 1.6 "The Master of the Curators" from Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer, The Book of the New SunNigel Price, co-founder of Ultan's Library, talks about the Library of Nessus and Master Ultan People and Things Ultan's Library: https://ultan.org.uk Fractals: Fractals exhibit similar patterns as you zoom in closer. This is called self similarity, expanding symmetry and unfolding symmetry -- exactly the same at every scale. - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our Youtube channel. Some Youtube episodes might not be available in some locales. - Questions, comments, corrections, additions...2019-10-211h 06

ReReading WolfeBONUS: Joan Gordon talks about Gene Wolfe, and 1.6 "The Master of the Curators" from The Shadow of the Torturer, The Book of the New SunJoan Gordon, Gene Wolfe scholar, talks about Gene Wolfe's career and works, the Library of Nessus, and Master Ultan Also, appended to the end of this episode (1:04 mark) is a hidden track where James shares a comprehensive theory of "The Fifth Head of Cerberus." People and Things discussed in this episode: Joan Gordon: http://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ea.cgi?24015 Books by Robert Borski: Solar Labyrinth, The Long and the Short of It, and multiple chapbooks from Sirius Fiction Peter Wright: http://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ea.cgi?24015 Brian Attebury: http://www.isfdb.org/c...2019-10-141h 56

ReReading WolfetBotNS 1:5 The Picture-Cleaner and Others - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer, The Book of the New SunThe Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 5, "The Picture Cleaner and Others" Drotte and Roche are elevated to journeymen on the Feast of St Katharine. Severian seizes the role of Captain of the Apprentices. Severian meets Raucho and Rudesind at the picture galleries. - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our Youtube channel. Some Youtube episodes might not be available in some locales. - Questions, comments, corrections, additions, alternate theories? Connect with us on Facebook ...or on Tw...2019-10-061h 25

ReReading WolfetBotNS 1:4 Triskele - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer, The Book of the New SunThe Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 4, "Triskele" Severian gets a dog and meets the mysterious Valeria for the first time. - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our Youtube channel. Some Youtube episodes might not be available in some locales. - This episode is sponsored by Bear Tower Pet Sitters. - Questions, comments, corrections, additions, alternate theories? Connect with us on Facebook ...or on Twitter @rereadingwolfe ...or on Instagram: rereadingwolfepodcast ...or on Reddit: rereadingwolfepodcast ...2019-09-231h 34

ReReading WolfetBotNS 1:3 The Autarch's Face - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer, The Book of the New SunThe Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 3, "The Autarch's Face" Extended Errata and an extensive discussion on symbols in The Book of the New Sun. New Curitas Urthas items from John Clute and Michael "Mantis" Andre-Druissi. - This episode is sponsored by Masters Full Boot Warehouse. - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our Youtube channel. Some Youtube episodes might not be available in some locales. - Questions, comments, corrections, additions, alternate theories? Connect with us on Fa...2019-09-091h 26