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Reading Circle TempleReading Circle TempleThe Crossover Part 2In this episode we sit down with Rebecca Speas and Joan Cummins of the Tortallan Knights podcast to commiserate about the experience of reading Briar's Book in the middle of a pandemic and to debrief about The Circle Opens Quartet.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-151h 13Reading Circle TempleReading Circle TempleDo Not Stand By My Grave and Weep—A Poetic InterludeIn this special episode, Molly reads Mary Elizabeth Frye’s “Do Not Stand By My Grave and Weep” to remember all those who we have lost during this difficult time, whether due to COVID-19 or otherwise. To all our listeners who have lost someone, you are in our hearts.Thanks to Rebecca Speas and Joan Cummins of the Tortallan Knights podcast for inspiration for “Letter to My Twelve Year Old Self.”If you are interested in Poetize with Doug Shields, check out her website at www.poetize.xyz, or find Poetize on your favorite podcatcher. Hos...2021-05-2306 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsGrand Finale...For Now!Rebecca and Joan reflect on two years of Tortallan Knights, plan their ideal vacation, and say goodbye, at least for now. Until next time 2020-11-2434 minReading Circle TempleReading Circle TempleThe Crossover Episode featuring Tortallan KnightsIn our first crossover episode, the Reading Circle Temple meets with Joan Cummins and Rebecca Speas of the Tortallan Knights/Emelan Days podcast. We discuss the difference between Tortall and Emelan, tell Britni and Goodwin to look forward to, and share our love of Gorse. Plus, Joan and Rebecca attempt to shine a light on Britni and Goodwin’s hatred of Kirel!You can find Tortallan Knights at www.tortallpodcast.com or find them on Facebook and Twitter @ACorusLine.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tu...2020-11-201h 19Tortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsTortallan Roundtable: Sam MaggsRebecca and Joan welcome you back to the Tortallan Roundtable for a discussion with writer and fandom expert Sam Maggs. We talked faves and anti-faves, women in fantasy, and why it matters to have someone to talk to about books you love.  Reading Circle Temple: www.readingcircletemple.com, @ReadingTemple Sam Maggs: www.sammaggs.com, @SamMaggs Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com2020-11-101h 04Tortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsLeftovers, Part 2Rebecca and Joan reflect on reading Beka and police brutality, how exactly the Emelan magic system goes off the rails, and the pure gold that is Raoul of Goldenlake. *chef's kiss*    Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com2020-10-2736 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsLeftovers, Part 1Rebecca & Joan revisit Tortallan gender and sexuality studies , Emelan coping mechanisms, and inexplicable deities. #SpookyRoomBusiness2020-10-1346 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsStories & SpiesRebecca and Joan discuss Nawat's ...unorthodox... parenting, trees who turn into men, and the Easter Egg basket that is Tortall: A Spy's Guide. Watch out for bodily fluids (ope!)    Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com  2020-09-2945 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsEmelan RecapRebecca and Joan compare reading Emelan vs. Tortall, choose their Living Circle Temple, and give advice to their 18-year-old selves. BONUS CABBAGE MAN.2020-09-1641 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsThe Circle Reforged RecapRebecca and Joan discuss what the Circle kiddos would think of their adult selves, get in a good round of Dinner And A Raiding Party, and (somehow) choose an MVP for the Circle Reforged.   Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com2020-09-0129 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsBattle MagicRebecca and Joan finally discuss what happened in Gyongxi, cinematic villains, and oodles of baby animals. DID YOU KNOW THAT 'KID' CAN ALSO REFER TO A CHILD??2020-08-1859 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsMelting StonesRebecca and Joan discuss rerouting a volcanic eruption, whether Evvy is on Mountain Time or just kind of cranky sometimes, and vivid geological memories.  Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com2020-08-0445 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsThe Will of the EmpressRebecca and Joan discuss getting the gang back together, thorny (aha) sexual politics, and the meaning of friendship.  Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com2020-07-211h 00Tortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsThe Circle Opens RecapRebecca and Joan recap the Circle Opens Quartet, try to understand the vagaries of magic, and struggle to find an MVP. So much murder! 2020-06-3029 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsShatterglassRebecca and Joan discuss lightning strikes, Tris’s lack of patience for inequality, and things from our past that are no longer serving us well in the present. Also contains: Questionable Metaphors Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com  2020-06-1659 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsCold FireRebecca and Joan discuss arson in a frozen city, Frostpine's extreme aversion to the cold, and what it really means to be a hero. May your profits stay high and your debts low. 2020-06-031h 03Tortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsStreet MagicRebecca and Joan discuss gang warfare, Orientalism (unfortunately), and some rocks that rock. Feat: the Scariest Fertilizer.   Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com2020-05-1952 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsMagic StepsRebecca and Joan discuss murder most foul and whether Sandry gets a fair shake, and demo some truly magical dances. Plus, some underwear shenanigans...  JEWEL BOX: https://youtu.be/6a27hzSzTZw Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com2020-05-0538 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsCircle of Magic RecapRebecca and Joan recap the Circle of Magic Quartet, ponder our magical dissertation committees, and name Emelan's first MVP. 2020-04-2125 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsBriar's BookRebecca and Joan acknowledge the weirdness of reading this book during a pandemic, discuss fantasy epidemiology, and share a poem for Joan's trees. #StayAtHome2020-04-071h 03Tortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsBONUS: Daja in the BeforetimeRebecca and Joan share with you their first-ever foray into podcasting - the Daja’s Book episode they recorded as a rehearsal for Tortallan Knights. We’ve been keeping it a secret, but here it is!   Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com2020-03-2430 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsDaja's BookRebecca and Joan discuss raging wildfires, the perils of fantasy Redbull, and your relationship to the communities you come from. AKA: Finding Your Roots™.    Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com2020-03-1047 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsTris's BookRebecca and Joan discuss angry weather witches, how to (not) reconcile with bad family members, and what you can do to help a foster kid near you. It's electric!    Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com2020-02-2543 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsSandry's BookRebecca and Joan discuss more traumatized kiddos, the beauty of making things, and whether or not you can apologize to a fictional character. (Spoiler: You can.)2020-02-1145 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsWelcome to Emelan Dayz!Rebecca and Joan, fresh off their Tortallan Knights series, embark on a new expedition through Tamora Pierce's other fantasy series. Onwards to Emelan!2020-01-2811 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsBONUS: Coming soon!Check out what’s coming next from us in 2020!   Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com2019-12-1701 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsTortallan Roundtable ReduxRebecca and Joan welcome you back to the Tortallan Roundtable, featuring a conversation with a literal expert writing her PhD on Tamora Pierce and a whole panoply of listener submissions!   Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com2019-12-0447 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsTortall RecapRebecca and Joan discuss what makes a Tamora Pierce heroine, write letters to their younger selves, and choose a Cabbage Man. Warning: tears ahead!   Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com2019-11-1933 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsTempests and SlaughterRebecca and Joan discuss traumatized glam princelings, toxic friendships, and trying to explain what trust feels like. Get these adjunct mage professors into a union!2019-11-0555 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsBeka Cooper RecapRebecca and Joan discuss the Cooper family, pick the best vigilante squads this side of the Eastern Lands, and check out a whole slate of MVPs. Up next: Yer a wizard, ‘Arram!   Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com2019-10-2221 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsMastiffRebecca and Joan discuss rescuing the prince, a heartbreaking betrayal, and the realities of human trafficking. Also butt magic???   Jewel Box Resources on Human Trafficking United Nations Page on Trafficking in Persons: https://tinyurl.com/y2zs7eze https://knowthechain.org/ https://slaveryfootprint.org Polaris - https://polarisproject.org/ National Human Trafficking Hotline: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/  Call: 1-888-373-7888 Text: BeFree (233733) The Dead Eye & the Deep Blue Sea by Vannak Anan Prum: https://tinyurl.com/yxm2q946  Students Opposin...2019-10-0956 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsBloodhoundRebecca and Joan discuss tracking down counterfeiters, the terror of people who want to watch the world burn, and what money even is anyway. Come for the fantasy naming conventions, stay for the mild financial despair! Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com2019-09-2453 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsTerrierRebecca and Joan discuss Corus’ rough and tumble past, clock Beka's code-switching, and pitch a Provost’s Dogs miniseries. #BorkBork2019-09-1052 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsTrickster RecapRebecca and Joan discuss the legacies of Aly’s parents, return to kiss-marry-kill, and decide whether being good at lying is the same as being a liar. Up Next: Law and Order: Corus.   Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com2019-08-2720 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsTrickster's QueenEpisode 17: Trickster’s Queen: Rebecca and Joan discuss the practicalities of rebellion, Aly’s character, and Tricksters worldwide. Nestlings need not apply!!   Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com2019-08-1350 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsTrickster's ChoiceRebecca and Joan discuss being sixteen, widespread colonialism, and excellent Dadvice. Toto, we’re not in Tortall anymore.   Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com2019-07-3149 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsProtector of the Small RecapEpisode 15: Protector of the Small Recap: Rebecca and Joan discuss Kel’s ordinary extraordinariness, award an MVP, and send invites to dinner-and-a-raiding-party. Up next: Tricky Spy Business   Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com2019-07-1617 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsLady KnightRebecca and Joan discuss the weight of war, consider uncomplicated villains, and plead the Stranger's Case. You are who you were made to be. 2019-07-0654 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsSquireRebecca and Joan discuss everyone's best mentor Raoul of Goldenlake, being an example, and terms of endearment. You're the pearls of OUR hearts!  Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com2019-06-1851 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsPageRebecca and Joan discuss true bffs, conquering your fears, and knight-worthy workouts. Plus: DOG!    Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com2019-06-0646 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsFirst Test Rebecca and Joan discuss standing up to bullies, picking up the pieces from the Immortals War, and the importance of falling down. Shields up, swords out.2019-05-2147 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsBONUS: Tortallan RoundtableRebecca and Joan are joined by booksellers, theatre-makers, old friends, and real-life siblings, Danny and Cecilia Cackley for the first Tortallan Roundtable! Conversations include first discoveries of Tortall, Tamora Pierce's place in the wider field of children's literature, a sneak peak at her Emalan universe, and a trip to all of our memory palaces. 2019-05-1043 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsImmortals RecapEpisode 10: The Immortals Quartet Recap. Rebecca and Joan discuss Daine’s arc over the series, best places to expand the canon, and who on earth is the MVP?? Coming Up: Our favorite strong and silent type.   Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com2019-04-2323 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsThe Realms of the GodsRebecca and Joan discuss the romance elephant in the room, whether the Divine Realms would be any fun, and their backlogged prayers to the small gods. More like DragonYEET amirite?? Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com2019-04-0945 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsEmperor MageEpisode 8: Emperor Mage. Rebecca and Joan discuss fresh Carthaki living, the freedom of anger, and how to properly honor the gods of the dead. BYO Undead Dinosaur Army!   Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com2019-03-1946 minA Novel AdaptationA Novel Adaptation17 - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas AdamsWe are back for Season 2 covering the classic Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. We are happy to be back and are thrilled to discuss the basics of hitchhiking across the galaxy, which medium we prefer the story to be in, and why extra creepy parts were added to the movie.   Episode Drink: Pan Galatic Garbel Blaster   1TBL Gin 1TBL light rum 1 TBL vodka 1TBL tequila 2 TBL creme de menth liqueur 2TBL Galliano 1 cup ice...2019-03-1844 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsWolf-Speaker Rebecca and Joan discuss Daine’s evolving relationship with “monsters,” whether sexism applies to wolves, and tips for reading up on conservation and sustainability. (Is this secretly a werewolf book??)   Further Reading from Rebecca's Jewel Box: AMERICAN WOLF: A TRUE STORY OF SURVIVAL AND OBSESSION IN THE WEST by Nate Blakeslee THE SIXTH EXTINCTION: AN UNNATURAL HISTORY by Elizabeth Kolbert THE GULF: THE MAKING OF AN AMERICAN SEA by Jack E. Davis THE INNER LIFE OF ANIMALS by Peter Wohlleben, translated by Jane Billinghurst2019-03-1244 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsWild MagicRebecca and Joan discuss traumatized teenagers, the pitfalls of pacifism, and what the heck sentience is. Also featured: the Pine Marten’s Guide to Guerrilla Warfare and the Marinara Trench.2019-02-2648 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsSong of the Lioness RecapEpisode 5: Song of the Lioness Recap. Rebecca and Joan discuss reading the Alanna books then and now, fantastic fanfic opportunities, and choosing an MVP for the Lioness quartet. Next up: Badgers.   Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com2019-02-1220 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsLioness RampantEpisode 4: Lioness Rampant. Rebecca and Joan discuss Alanna’s monster-fighting prowess, the failures of previous generations, and some bangin’ Lioness tunes. I feel the earth move under my feet? Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle Songs of the Lioness playlist available at: https://tinyurl.com/y9ef8pdd Full list of songs on our website!  www.tortallpodcast.com2019-01-2948 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsThe Woman Who Rides Like A ManEpisode 3: The Woman Who Rides Like A Man. Rebecca and Joan discuss fleeing to the desert to avoid your feelings, unpacking the Bazhir, and ordinary eyes on extraordinary events. Myles 5 Ever. Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Brittany Alyse Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com2019-01-1538 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsIn the Hand of the GoddessEpisode 2: In the Hand of the Goddess. Rebecca and Joan discuss surviving both war and being 15, questionable dating practices, and actual jewels. Stranger Danger: Roger of Conte edition.   Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Brittany Alyse Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com2019-01-0136 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsAlanna the First AdventureEpisode 1: Alanna the First Adventure. Rebecca and Joan discuss the impossibility of ever telling red-headed twins what to do, lies and truth, and advice to gifted girls who are worried they’re not enough. 2 Small 2 Furious. This episode includes one (1) bad swear, and it’s entirely Joan’s fault. Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Brittany Alyse Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com2018-12-1833 minTortallan KnightsTortallan KnightsKnight TimeEpisode 0: Knight Time. Rebecca and Joan discuss who we are, what we’re doing, and why we’re all here rereading these in the first place. Thanks, Tamora Pierce! Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8) Show art by Brittany Alyse Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com2018-12-0608 minTortall RecallTortall RecallEpisode 14: Wolf Speaker, Part 1Kelley, Abby, Aurora, and Shelby discuss Wolf Speaker, the second book in Tamora Pierce’s Immortals quartet! In this episode: A Complex And Cerebral Political Thriller! What Are The Bones Made Of? Fictional Human Angst, Actual Dog Angst! Examinations in Tortallan Neuroscience! Our music is Greensleeves by Zetta. Additional sounds used in this episode include Charm.2018-05-0600 minLet Your Ears Explore New Horizons With Free AudiobookLet Your Ears Explore New Horizons With Free AudiobookTortall: A Spy's Guide Audiobook by Tamora PierceListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 306582 Title: Tortall: A Spy's Guide Author: Tamora Pierce, Timothy Liebe, Various Narrator: Ann Marie Lee, Marc Cashman Format: Unabridged Length: 06:12:00 Language: English Release date: 10-31-17 Publisher: Listening Library (Audio) Genres: Teen, General Summary: The must-have guide for any fan of #1 New York Times bestselling fantasy author TAMORA PIERCE! Enter the world of Tortall in this audiobook guide, brought to you by the author who Sarah J. Maas says “shaped [her] not only as a young writer but also as a young woman” and whom Leigh Bardugo calls “the re...2017-10-316h 12