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Tsar PowerPatreon - We w/ Swords, Sorcery, and SocialismThis episode contains my new co-host, Aurora, who went by Asha at the time this was recorded in 2023
We review the novel We by Yevgeny Zamyatin, and with us we have Aurora and Ketho from Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism. It's a fun time with many discussion points that we can't wait for you to hear.
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2024-11-231h 52
Swords, Sorcery, and SocialismThe Transall SagaWhat if the kid from Hatchet went to the post apocalypse future instead of Canada? That's what we're here to discuss in Gary Paulsen's "The Transall Saga". We talk slavery, YA romance, and the world's fastest language learner. One of Asha's favorite childhood books!patreon.com/swordsandsocialismEmail: SwordsAndSocialismPod@protonmail.com The Show: @SwordsNSocPodAurora: @Herbo_AnarchistKetho: @StupidPuma69
2024-01-281h 12
Swords, Sorcery, and SocialismThe Three Body Problem Aliens, math, and the utter failure of the Cultural Revolution are the main points of discussion in this episode about The Three Body Problem by Liu Cixin. Liberal reforms and the fate of humanity are intertwined in a way that made Asha say, "I don't give a shit about computers, where the fuck are the aliens?" patreon.com/swordsandsocialismEmail: SwordsAndSocialismPod@protonmail.com The Show: @SwordsNSocPodAurora: @Herbo_AnarchistKetho: @StupidPuma69
2023-10-151h 29
Swords, Sorcery, and SocialismThe Chronicles of Narnia: The Last BattleThis is the end! Of Narnia anyway. Asha and Ketho are rejoined by Trevor and Alex to discuss Revelations for children. A false prophet, a gay unicorn, and quite a bit of confusing Christian theology join together for the end of C. S. Lewis' "The Chronicles of Narnia". It's all been building to this.Alex: @humvadevSapphic Sweets & Reads: https://shop.sweetreadsict.com/Trevor: @HistoryofPersiaHistory of Persia: https://historyofpersiapodcast.com/patreon.com/swordsandsocialismEmail: SwordsAndSocialismPod@protonmail.com The Show: @SwordsNSocPodAurora: @Herbo_AnarchistKetho: @StupidPuma69
2023-07-231h 44
Swords, Sorcery, and SocialismThe Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's NephewIt's time for Genesis! Ketho and Asha are joined by Trevor from The History of Persia to talk about the 6th book in the Narnia series, "The Magician's Nephew", in which Alastair Crowley tricks children into multiverse travel, Jadis tries to girl-boss London, and we discuss the academic obsession with Atlantis. Also Jesus gets bonked on the head with a pipe.Please check out Trevor's podcast @HistoryofPersiapatreon.com/swordsandsocialismEmail: SwordsAndSocialismPod@protonmail.com The Show: @SwordsNSocPodAurora: @Herbo_AnarchistKetho: @StupidPuma69
2023-07-111h 21
Swords, Sorcery, and SocialismThe Chronicles of Narnia: Books 4 & 5Part 2 of our 4 part series on C. S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia. Ketho and Asha discuss The Silver Chair and The Horse And His Boy. We have a reversal of favorite and least favorite books in the series, Jadis 2.0, and a plot so well done it probably belongs in a different series.patreon.com/swordsandsocialismEmail: SwordsAndSocialismPod@protonmail.com The Show: @SwordsNSocPodAurora: @Herbo_AnarchistKetho: @StupidPuma69
2023-06-281h 05
Swords, Sorcery, and SocialismThe First 1984: WeIt's a crossover spectacular! A little while back Asha and Ketho went on the Tsar Power Podcast to discuss the first dystopian novel about a totalitarian state: "We" by Yevgeny Zamyatin, published in 1924. Mass surveilance, depersonalization, and why Productionism is terrible. Check out Roberto and Brendan's podcast where they're ranking every ruler of Russia @tsarpowerpodpatreon.com/swordsandsocialismEmail: SwordsAndSocialismPod@protonmail.com The Show: @SwordsNSocPodAurora: @Herbo_AnarchistKetho: @StupidPuma69
2023-05-041h 52
Swords, Sorcery, and SocialismThe Lord of the Rings: HopeIt's the Asha episode. She goes into detail about what hope is in the works of Tolkien, reads some selected quotes, then gives a talk about how this has shaped her views on radicalism, trans rights, and how to fight for a better future. This one came from the heart folks, we hope you enjoy it.patreon.com/swordsandsocialismEmail: SwordsAndSocialismPod@protonmail.com The Show: @SwordsNSocPodAurora: @Herbo_AnarchistKetho: @StupidPuma69
2023-04-161h 23
Swords, Sorcery, and SocialismParable of the SowerImagine a world where the climate crisis gets so bad that the US brings back company towns and slavery. A far stretch, but Octavia Butler has already done the hard work for us in her seminal novel, Parable of the Sower. Ketho and Asha talk about change, community, and the most realistic apocalypse ever encountered.patreon.com/swordsandsocialismEmail: SwordsAndSocialismPod@protonmail.com The Show: @SwordsNSocPodAurora: @Herbo_AnarchistKetho: @StupidPuma69
2023-04-031h 26
Swords, Sorcery, and SocialismEverything Everywhere All At Once [Unlocked Bonus]In honor of all the awards and hype around this movie right now, we decided to unlock this bonus episode from last summer! Existential nihilism, dadaist art, and how the internet has broken everyone's minds. It's genuinely one of our best.patreon.com/swordsandsocialismEmail: SwordsAndSocialismPod@protonmail.com The Show: @SwordsNSocPodAsha: @Herbo_AnarchistKetho: @StupidPuma69 patreon.com/swordsandsocialismEmail: SwordsAndSocialismPod@protonmail.com The Show: @SwordsNSocPodAurora: @Herbo_AnarchistKetho: @StupidPuma69
2023-03-141h 06
Swords, Sorcery, and SocialismBintiIt's our first Novella! Better late than never, we're back with Binti by Nnedi Okorafor. We talk culture, home, and the value of diversity. This book was a happy little break between what came before, and what comes next. Enjoy!patreon.com/swordsandsocialismEmail: SwordsAndSocialismPod@protonmail.com The Show: @SwordsNSocPodAsha: @Herbo_AnarchistKetho: @StupidPuma69 patreon.com/swordsandsocialismEmail: SwordsAndSocialismPod@protonmail.com The Show: @SwordsNSocPodAurora: @Herbo_AnarchistKetho: @StupidPuma69
2023-03-0945 min
Swords, Sorcery, and SocialismThe Fifth SeasonWe begin Black History Month with an absolute chest punch of a book: The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin. This is a story with a powerful exploration of race, slavery, and representation. Read it. Please. Read it then come listen to our conversation about how cultural myths affect real world acceptance and how cool it is to be a bisexual polyamorous pirate king.patreon.com/swordsandsocialismEmail: SwordsAndSocialismPod@protonmail.com The Show: @SwordsNSocPodAsha: @Herbo_AnarchistKetho: @StupidPuma69 patreon.com/swordsandsocialismEmail: SwordsAndSocialismPod@protonmail.com The Show: @SwordsNSocPod
2023-02-181h 13
Swords, Sorcery, and SocialismSnow CrashWe have reached the end of Cyberpunk month and alas, the end of good cyberpunk books as well. We finished up by talking about Snow Crash, by Neal Stephenson. History, religion, psychology, and technology are all brought together in the story of Hiro Protagonist. It's...something.patreon.com/swordsandsocialismEmail: SwordsAndSocialismPod@protonmail.com The Show: @SwordsNSocPodAsha: @Herbo_AnarchistKetho: @StupidPuma69 patreon.com/swordsandsocialismEmail: SwordsAndSocialismPod@protonmail.com The Show: @SwordsNSocPodAurora: @Herbo_AnarchistKetho: @StupidPuma69
2023-01-251h 12
Swords, Sorcery, and SocialismGhost In The ShellCyberpunk Month continues with a story about what happens if you Ship of Theseus yourself. Ghost in the Shell is an all time classic of the genre, and much funnier than you expect.patreon.com/swordsandsocialismEmail: SwordsAndSocialismPod@protonmail.com The Show: @SwordsNSocPodAsha: @Herbo_AnarchistKetho: @StupidPuma69 patreon.com/swordsandsocialismEmail: SwordsAndSocialismPod@protonmail.com The Show: @SwordsNSocPodAurora: @Herbo_AnarchistKetho: @StupidPuma69
2023-01-021h 05
Swords, Sorcery, and SocialismNeuromancerIt's a Christmas miracle! We are alive, and we are back to finally kick off Cyberpunk Month. We decided to start with Neuromancer by William Gibson. This novel popularized nearly all of the themes and aesthetics that would typify the genre for decades to come. AI, posting addiction, regular addiction, Japanese influence, killer women with body modification, this story has it all.patreon.com/swordsandsocialismEmail: SwordsAndSocialismPod@protonmail.com The Show: @SwordsNSocPodAsha: @Herbo_AnarchistKetho: @StupidPuma69 patreon.com/swordsandsocialismEmail: SwordsAndSocialismPod@protonmail.com The Show: @SwordsNSocPodAurora: @He...
2022-12-261h 17