The Closed Council

Circle Of The World Podcast

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A podcast by three friends, George, Harrison, and Jeffrey where they cover Joe Abercrombie's First Law series in detail and spew out their opinions and theories, no matter how tinfoil or outdated. Episodes are released weekly on Fridays and will feature guests and pick the best meme of the week for the subreddit, Houseofthemememaker. Subscribe and listen to us on this journey into this epic series, it's better to do it than to live with the fear of it!

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Episodes

Episode 200: Aren't You The Weaver? 10.07.2026 40:05

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we cover A Little Hatred. And it's our 200th episode! Join us as we read through In The Mirror, A Deal, and The New Monument! Meme of the week: https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1uknsnh/memeing_every_chapte...

Episode 199: You Ought To Be Congratulated 03.07.2026 42:51

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we cover A Little Hatred. And in this episode, we read through Something Of Ours, The Man Of Action and Ugly Business Meme of the week: https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1uexz2q/describe_the_books_badly/ Leave us...

Episode 198: What A Day! 26.06.2026 1:10:59

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we cover A Little Hatred. And in this episode, we read through Welcome To The Future and The Little People! Meme of the week: https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1ucsbd6/memeing_every_chapter_alh_young_mens_folly/...

Special Guest Episode : Featuring DaBloodyNiner! "Put Em Out Of Your Mind..." 12.06.2026 59:20

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join George, and Harrison as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this special episode we will be featuring our friend, DaBloodyNiner! https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1txrxve/imagine_the_lord_of_the_rings_as_directed_by/ Leave us a comment Support the show

Special Guest Episode : Featuring Tikenten! "And With Great Reluctance.. The Nobles!" 05.06.2026 1:03:38

Episode 195: There Will Be A Reckoning! 29.05.2026 1:01:40

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we cover A Little Hatred. And in this episode, we read through No Unnecessary Sentiment, Friends Like These, and Sinking Ships! Meme of the week: https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1t5ixmb/memeing_every_chapter_a_...

Episode 194 : Am I The Lion?! 22.05.2026 40:28

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we cover A Little Hatred. And in this episode, we cover Surprises, and The Lion And The Wolf Meme of the week: https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1ta9bz2/meneming_every_chapter_alh_sore_spots/ Leave us a comment...

Episode 193 : I Haven't Regretted A Day Of It. 15.05.2026 51:27

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we cover A Little Hatred. And in this episode, we cover Sore Spots and Full Of Sad Stories. Meme of the week: https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1t7dc0b/memeing_every_chapter_alh_the_machinery_of_state/ Leave us...

Episode 192 : But Things Really Have Never Been So Bad. 08.05.2026 1:22:40

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we cover A Little Hatred. And in this episode, we cover Questions and The Machinery of State! Meme of the week: https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1t5zpia/we_all_know_who_were_thinking_of/ Leave us a comment Supp...

Episode 191: The Young Lemon! 01.05.2026 53:08

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we cover A Little Hatred. And in this episode, we cover Knowing The Arrow; Biding Time, Wasting Time, and The Bigger They Are! Meme of the week: https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1ssvxg7/memeing_every_chapter_a_...

Episode 190: Then.. Who Pulls The Strings? 24.04.2026 53:18

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we cover A Little Hatred. And in this episode, we cover Fencing With Father, Promises, and A Blow For The Common Man! Meme of the week: https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1sooegq/thought_of_this_in_the_shower/ Le...

Episode 189: Life In The Old Dog Yet Eh? 17.04.2026 1:16:43

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we cover A Little Hatred. And in this episode, we cover A Sea Of Business & Fencing With Father! Meme of the week: https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1shk9gv/sajaam_upon_loaning_out_friendly_to_monza_and/ Lea...

Episode 188 : Tart.. But Tolerable 10.04.2026 58:31

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we cover A Little Hatred. And this episode, we cover, The Moment, Break What They Love, and It Was Bad.. Meme of the week: https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1s9yoyp/meeting_every_chapter_of_a_little_hatred_a_lit...

Episode 187: So.. Let's Grab What We Can Get.. 03.04.2026 1:03:01

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we cover A Little Hatred. And this episode, we cover The Breakers, The Answer to Your Tears, and Young Heroes! Meme of the week: https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1s7tpz7/big_lad/ Leave us a comment Support the...

Episode 186: So Much For Spiritual Instruction 27.03.2026 1:32:29

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we cover A Little Hatred. And this episode, we go over Guilt Is A Luxury, Keeping Score, and A Little Public Hanging! Meme of the week: https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1rulr85/capital/ Leave us a comment Supp...

Episode 185 : THE YOUNG LION!! 20.03.2026 1:09:48

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we begin our coverage of A Little Hatred with, Blessings and Curses & Where The Fight's Hottest! Meme of the week: https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1rr8piq/dogman_dont_even_try_to_control_logen_anymore_...

Special Guest Episode : Featuring Hummingbird Butcher "Have A Smile For Breakfast, You'll be Shi***ng Joy By Lunch!" 06.03.2026 1:11:06

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join George, and Harrison as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this special episode we will be featuring our friend, HummingBirdButcher! https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1rafka9/i_didnt_know_what_i_was_getting_into_before_this/ Leave us a comment Support the show

Special Guest Episode : Featuring Danat! "Doing Better Next Time, That's What Life Is.." 27.02.2026 54:59

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join George, and Harrison as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this special episode we will be featuring our friend, Danat, from the Discord server! https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1ra5q84/the_stories_coming_out_about_shabulyan_are_hard/ Leave us a comment Support the show

Special Episode: The Trouble With Running is.. Wherever You Run To, Well... There You Are 20.02.2026 59:02

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! As part of our off-book cycle, for this episode, we ask the question, is The First Law really grimdark? Meme(s) of the week: https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1r00u8s/logen_spitting_fire/ https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeM...

Episode 181: Sharp Ends Book Review - Damn Good Show. 13.02.2026 39:39

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we read through Sharp Ends! In today's episode we warp up our full review of the book. Enjoy! Meme of the week: https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1qspqds/the_man_like_numbers/ Leave us a comment Support the...

Episode 180 : Changed My Mind.. 06.02.2026 1:54:49

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we read through Sharp Ends! In today's episode we will be covering Made A Monster. Meme of the week: https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1qjs0i7/some_offcuts/ Leave us a comment Support the show

Episode 179 : Stand And Deliver! 30.01.2026 57:56

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we read through Sharp Ends! In today's episode we will be covering Tough Times All Over. Meme of the week: https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1qerqp2/crown_prince_ladisla_pushing_them_back_across_the/ Leave...

Episode 178: You And I.. Side By Side.. 23.01.2026 58:49

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we read through Sharp Ends! In today's episode we will be covering Yesterday, Near A Village Called Barden! Meme of the week: https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1qa0icj/memeing_every_chapter_sharp_ends_yester...

Episode 177: A Beautiful, Beautiful Boy 16.01.2026 58:39

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this season, we read through Sharp Ends! In today's episode we will be covering Yesterday, Near A Village Called Barden! Meme of the week: https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/1pwnwjh/whirrun_of_bligh_vs_bremer_dan_gorst_s...

Episode 176 : Blooper Episode 3 02.01.2026 44:13

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this episode, all of the funny or interesting bits that we normally cut out! Meme of the week: https://www.reddit.com/r/Armor/comments/1pv7jl8/why_did_the_celtic_brits_natives_fought_bare/ Leave us a comment Support the show