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Read Between the SpinesSeason 2, Episode 10 - Project Hail Mary: Chapters 28 - 30We 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. Our final episode of Season Two answers the one question we have been wondering since day one - will Rocky and Ryland succeed in their mission? Rachel and Michael join me in discussing Chapters 27 - 30 of Andy Weir's, Project Hail Mary. 00:00 Intro03:07 Ch. 2812:03 Ch. 2924:12 Ch. 3041:01 Outro + CreditsWant to support? Become a member at patreon.com/readbetweenthespines !Fo...
2024-04-1441 minRead Between the SpinesSeason 2, Episode 9 - Project Hail Mary: Chapters 25 - 27Michael 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 didn't discuss Stormlight Archives. We even talk a little bit about Project Hail Mary! (Twas an episode of side tangents).Chapters 25 - 27 are summarized in our penultimate episode of our reading of Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir. 00:00:00 Intro00:01:22 Welcome, second Sears!00:12:37 Ch. 2500:25:37 Ch. 2600:58:11 Ch. 2701:00:45 OutroWant to su...
2024-04-041h 01Read Between the SpinesSeason 2, Episode 8 - Project Hail Mary: Chapters 22 - 24The 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 even more intense than Stratt...Rachel Schutes joins Michael and I through Chapters 22 - 24 of Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir. 00:00:00 Intro00:01:58 Errors00:04:07 Ch. 2200:18:35 Ch. 2300:45:03 Ch. 2401:15:43 Concluding Thoughts01:20:25 OutroWant to support? Become a member at patreon.com/readbetweenthespines !Follow and message us at readbetweenthespines_podcast on Instagram.
2024-02-081h 20Read Between the SpinesSeason 2, Episode 7 - Project Hail Mary: Chapters 19 - 21Finally! 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 her favorite subject, evolution. Rahul Bhakta joins Rachel and I in discussing Chapters 19 - 21 of Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir. We find Rocky and Ryland planning their visit to Adrian's atmosphere, searching for yet another alien life form... astrophage's predator. 00:00:00 Intro00:01:58 Introducing, Rahul!00:04:56 Ch. 1900:26:43 Ch. 2000:44:44 Ch. 2101:15:20 Outro + CreditsWant to support? Become a member at pa...
2024-01-141h 15Read Between the SpinesSeason 2, Episode 6 - Project Hail Mary: Chapters 16 - 18We 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, Shelly, and I (with a few guest appearances from our Episode 1 guest host!) grasp at straws during the science bits and rip on the story at the rest. Although Haley can barely stand the flashbacks, all in all, we enjoyed Chapters 16 - 18 of Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir. 00:00:00 Intro00:01:59 Softball Mom/Daughter Reunion00:09:20 Ch. 1600:30:25 Ch. 17
2023-11-121h 17Read Between the SpinesSeason 2, Episode 5 - Project Hail Mary: Chapters 13 - 15While 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 to understand neutrinos and recognize this story's ode to companionship, in our discussion of Chapters 13 - 15 of Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir.Though guessing at future plotlines can be as probable as Ryland and Lokken's friendship, Trinity points out that some predictions, prove true.00:00:00 Intro00:01:55 Half-Time Reminisces 00:05:39 Ch. 1300:33:29 Ch. 1401:20:10 Ch. 1501:45:17 Outro + CreditsW...
2023-10-291h 45Read Between the SpinesSeason 2, Episode 4 - Project Hail Mary: Chapters 10 - 12Is 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 evident that sleep is necessary even in the midst of extraterrestrial meet and greets.Rachel, Chris, and I discuss the relationship between music, math, and human emotion, ponder the meaning of art without vision, and reflect on our own aging. Episode 4 covers Ch. 10-12 of Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir. 00:00:00 Intro00:02:00 Opening Thoughts00:06:04 Ch. 10 00:30:33 Ch. 11
2023-09-301h 26Read Between the SpinesSeason 2, Episode 3 - Project Hail Mary: Chapters 7 - 9I'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 lightyears from home. We also play, quite possibly, the most epic game of catch in the universe.Episode 3 covers Ch. 7 - 9 of Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir. 00:00 Intro01:51 Opening Thoughts05:48 Ch. 724:17 Ch. 837:31 Ch. 956:24 Outro + CreditsWant to support? Become a member at patreon.com/readbetweenthespines !Follow and message us at r...
2023-08-2156 minRead Between the SpinesSeason 2, Episode 2 - Project Hail Mary: Chapters 4 - 6Welcome 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 return and shares the heart of his mission with us. Michael relates to Ryland through teaching, Kim questions the size of a cubic meter, and we all contemplate the true size of our galaxy, in our second episode covering Chapters 4-6 of Project Hail Mary. 00:00:00 Intro00:01:55 Thoughts So Far00:11:25 Ch. 400:36:48 Ch. 501:04:23 Ch. 601:45:28 Outro + CreditsWant to support? Become a...
2023-08-041h 45Read Between the SpinesSeason 2, Episode 1 - Project Hail Mary: Chapters 1 - 3We'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 ourselves disoriented, undergoing flashbacks, and...in space? Discussions and predictions abound in our first episode covering Chapters 1-3. 00:00:00 Intro00:01:04 Welcome back!00:07:55 Ch. 1 00:25:51 Ch. 200:45:35 Ch. 301:12:13 Concluding Thoughts01:28:07 Outro + CreditsWant to support? Become a member at patreon.com/readbetweenthespines !Follow and message us at readbetweenthespines_podcast on Instagram.
2023-07-211h 28Read Between the SpinesSeason 1, Episode 11: Bonus Episode*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, Haley, and I discuss what we did, or did not, enjoy about The Eye of the World, the differences between listening to the audiobook versus reading the story, and discover how often the importance of stories is a reigning theme throughout our favorite books.Want to support? Become a member at patreon.com/readbetweenthespines !Follow and message us at readbetweenthespines_podcast on Instagram.
2023-04-1325 minRead Between the SpinesSeason 1, Episode 10: Chapters 50 - 53Our 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, Michael, and I discuss our differing preparation methods for recordings, as well as finally finish, The Eye of the World, covering Ch. 50 - 53. 00:00:00 Intro00:00:28 Lessons from the Year00:06:32 Ch. 50 Meetings at the Eye00:22:18 Ch. 51 Against the Shadow00:53:48 Ch. 52 There Is Neither Beginning Nor End01:24:35 Ch. 53 The Wheel Turns01:38:38 Outro + CreditsWant to support? B...
2023-03-161h 39Read Between the SpinesSeason 1, Episode 9: Chapters 47 - 49Long 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 no shortage of monsters. The penultimate episode of season one covers Chapters 47 - 49 of The Eye of the World. 00:00:12 Intro00:00:27 Ch. 47 More Tales of the Wheel00:23:12 Ch. 48 The Blight00:45:10 Ch. 49 The Dark One Stirs01:03:41 Outro + CreditsWant to support? Become a member at patreon.com/readbetweenthespines !Follow and message us at readbetweenthespines_podcast on Instagram.
2023-01-151h 04Read Between the SpinesSeason 1, Episode 8: Chapters 43 - 46We 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 beauty, hope, and nature can be found in all landscapes using one of the world's most effective weapons - perspective. Haley gets her horror fix and predicts one of more potentially accurate theories to date while discussing Chapters 43 - 46 in The Eye of the World. 00:00:00 Intro00:00:33 Ch. 43 Decisions and Apparitions00:20:14 Ch. 44 The Dark Along the Ways
2022-10-311h 18Read Between the SpinesSeason 1, Episode 7: Chapters 40 - 42We 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, the middle school teacher, to remind Haley and I that these, are in fact, still kids, as we theorize the nature of the Eye of the World while discussing Chapters 40 - 42. 00:00:00 Intro00:00:58 Ch. 40 The Web Tightens00:32:30 Ch. 41 Old Friends and New Threats00:54:56 Ch. 42 Remembrance of Dreams01:13:55 Outro + CreditsWant to support? Become a member at patreon.co...
2022-09-201h 14Read Between the SpinesSeason 1, Episode 6: Chapters 37 - 39Our 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 experience one of the many anticipated reunions and finally set eyes upon the legendary False Dragon in The Eye of the World, covering Ch. 37 - 39. 00:00 Intro00:38 Ch. 37 The Long Chase11:12 Ch. 38 Rescue23:57 Ch. 39 Weaving of the Web41:51 Outro + CreditsWant to support? Become a member at patreon.com/readbetweenthespines !Follow and message us at readbetweenthespines_podcast on...
2022-08-1042 minRead Between the SpinesSeason 1, Episode 5: Chapters 33 - 36We 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 World, covering Ch. 33 - 36. 00:00 Intro01:11 Ch. 33 The Dark Waits10:46 Ch. 34 The Last Village25:06 Ch. 35 Caemlyn34.08 Ch. 36 Web of the Pattern54:52 Outro + Credits + A Taste of LearningWant to support? Become a member at patreon.com/readbetweenthespines !Follow and message us at readbetweenthespines_podcast on Instagram.
2022-06-2755 minRead Between the SpinesSeason 1, Episode 4 - Part II: Chapters 29 - 32We sing, we eat, we even fight...but we mainly run. Fast.Michael, Haley, and I finish Episode 4 covering chapters 29 - 32.00:00 Intro00:58 Ch. 29 Eyes Without Pity20:05 Ch. 30 Children of Shadow35:51 Ch. 31 Play for Your Supper41:07 Ch. 32 Four Kings in Shadow56:20 Outro + CreditsWant to support? Become a member at patreon.com/readbetweenthespines !Follow and message us at readbetweenthespines_podcast on Instagram.
2022-06-191h 00Read Between the SpinesSeason 1, Episode 4 - Part I: Chapters 25 - 28We 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...Michael, Haley, and I learn we can easily take three hours to record an episode. Episode 4 Part II will cover the second half of our recording, covering Ch. 29 - 32. 00:00 Intro00:58 Ch. 25 The Traveling People14:45 Ch. 26 Whitebridge30:45 Ch. 27 Shelter From the Storm46:07 Ch. 28 Footprints in Air54:55 Outro + CreditsWant to support? Become a member at patreon.c...
2022-06-0155 minRead Between the SpinesSeason 1, Episode 3: Chapters 17 - 24Michael, 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. 00:00:00 Intro + Podcast Adjustments00:01:36 Ch. 17 Watchers and Hunters00:07:44 Ch. 18 The Caemlyn Road00:16:45 Ch. 19 Shadow's Waiting00:27:15 Ch. 20 Dust on the Wind00:35:30 Ch. 21 Listen to the Wind00:42:52 Ch. 22 A Path Chosen00:47:49 Ch. 23 Wolfbrother00:59:33 Ch. 24 Flight Down the Arinelle01:11:12 Outro + CreditsWant to support? Become a member at patreon.com/readbetweenthespines !Follow and message us at readbetweenthespines_podcast on I...
2022-04-121h 12Read Between the SpinesSeason 1, Episode 2: Chapters 9 - 16Haley, Michael, and I leave Two Rivers, head into Baerlon, and discuss the travels and characters encountered thus far. 00:00:00 Intro00:00:35 9-16...Where are we?00:02:30 Monsters00:03:30 Rand...do we like him, or...?00:05:45 Moiraine's Show at the Ferry00:07:15 Nynaeve's Age00:08:00 Rand is Jealous00:09:20 Min00:11:00 Dreams and Creeps00:12:35 Meaning in Action00:14:00 Rand and One Power00:15:45 Dad I'm Leaving00:17:10 Trusty or Trickster Thom?00:21:00 Choice00:22:13 False Dragons Through the Ages00:25:30 Manetheren00:26:30 More Dreams00:29:40 Children of the Light00:30:26 GOT References00:32:09 Two Rivers Characteristics00:35:20 S...
2022-03-221h 15Read Between the SpinesSeason 1, Episode 1: Prologue - Chapter 8Rachel, Haley, and I begin our journey into Book 1 of the Wheel of Time series, The Eye of the World. We ponder events and mispronounce names...a lot. 00:00:00 Episode 1 Intro00:00:46 Wheel of Time History00:02:15 Prologue(s)00:07:15 Duality00:11:05 Are we sure we're not reading LOTR?00:11:38 Aes Sedai00:13:52 Wind Personification00:15:15 Power of Names00:19:28 Two Rivers Folk00:24:40 Eye Color Significance00:25:00 Lan
2022-02-191h 05Read Between the SpinesEpisode 0 - Introduction to RBTSWelcome to book club! This is Read Between the Spines. In this episode we talk about who we are and what we envision for this podcast.Host: Alexis SchefkaCo-Host: Michael SearsCo-Host: Rachel JeziorCo-Host: Haley ThibeaultCo-Host: Gabby SchefkaEditing: Alexis SchefkaMusic: Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media, Downloaded from PixabayArtwork: Alexis SchefkaRead away and get lost in a great story!Want to support? Become a member at patreon.com/readbetweenthespines !...
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