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cover Joe Abercrombie's First Law series in detail and spew out their opinions and theories, no matter how tinfoil or outdated.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

Special Episode: Anniversaries Are Best Served Cold 09.06.2023 1:19:32

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join George, Harrison, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this episode, we cover the recent news announcement that his work will be brought to the big screen, adapting the renowned standalone novel, Best Served Cold. Coincidentally, this episode marks the one-year anniversary of when we first launched t...

Episode 52: You Should Find Another Master 02.06.2023 1:08:42

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join George, Harrison, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this episode, we continue covering Last Argument of Kings, the third book in the original trilogy. We review Too Many Knives and Best Of Enemies. Look George, if you don't like editing this week, you should just Find Another Master! Meme o...

Episode 51: Smallest One Gets The Biggest Load, Eh? 26.05.2023 1:04:40

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join George, Harrison, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this episode, we continue covering Last Argument of Kings, the third book in the original trilogy. We review Beloved Of The Moon and Flowers & Plaudits. We get it, peasants, you're all very upset over being abused, and overworked but let...

Episode 50: Our Magical Friends Are Back In Town 19.05.2023 1:02:46

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join George, Harrison, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this episode, we continue covering Last Argument of Kings, the third book in the original trilogy. We review Bad Debts and A Ragged Multitude. Harrison's just back from a long trip.. Looks like our Magical Friends are Back in Town. Meme o...

Episode 49: The Lads Are Going To Shit! 12.05.2023 1:16:44

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join George, Harrison, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this episode, we begin covering Last Argument of Kings, the third book in the original trilogy. We review Honesty and Ghosts. Oh no, we forgot to edit the episode on time! The First Law lads are just going to shit! Meme of the week: https://www...

Episode 48: Nobody Tells Me Anything 05.05.2023 1:06:40

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join George, Harrison, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this episode, we begin covering Last Argument of Kings, the third book in the original trilogy. We review The New Man, Feeding Time, and So Much In Common. Wait, George, you actually updated the website? Damnit, nobody tells me anything! Meme o...

Special Guest Episode: Featuring The Serpent Of Talins! 28.04.2023 55:11

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join George, Harrison, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this special Episode we will be interviewing Stephanie, The Serpent of Talins. Meme of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/12pcvug/ask_today_if_seed_is_right_for_you/ Leave us a comment Support the show

Special Guest Episode: Featuring TamElBore! 21.04.2023 51:41

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join George, Harrison, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this special Episode we will be interviewing Tadhg, aka TamElBore, the Master Meme Maker himself! We hope you all enjoy this interview with a most esteemed guest! Meme of the Week: (Yes it's TamElBore) https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMem...

Episode 45: Waste Of A Bell? By The Fucking Dead! 14.04.2023 1:07:13

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join George, Harrison, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this episode, we begin covering Last Argument of Kings, the third book in the original trilogy. We review The Poison Trade, Being Chief, and This Noble Business. What was that, Harrison? You're complaining about a bell while our recording sc...

Episode 44: We Shall Forgive Our Enemies, But Not Before They Are Hanged.. spoilers for BTAH 07.04.2023 1:12:26

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join George, Harrison, and Jeffrey IN PERSON as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this episode, we cover SPOILERS for ALL BOOKS. Please Enjoy. Meme of the week: https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/11rvy54/meming_every_chapter_laok_chapter_29_sweet_victory/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&amp...

Episode 43: Why do we do this, again *PARODY & SPOILERS FOR ALL BOOKS* 01.04.2023 44:49

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Will, Stephanie, and Josh as we begin our coverage of Joel Ambercrombie's First Law series! In this episode, in our coverage of whatever the fuck we want, we cover... some shit. *A Lovingly made parody, April fools* Meme of the week: please visit house of the meme maker! https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/ Music Credit: Maszy Music L...

Episode 42: Where Does A Wise Man Hide A Stone? 17.03.2023 1:13:41

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join George, Harrison, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this episode, in our coverage of Before They Are Hanged, the second book in the original trilogy, we cover A Fitting Punishment, The Abode Of Stones and Back To The Mud. Meme of the week: https://www.reddit.com/r/HouseOfTheMemeMaker/comments/11m...

Episode 41: Oy! Eggs Are Done! 10.03.2023 1:17:37

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join George, Harrison, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this episode, in our coverage of Before They Are Hanged, the second book in the original trilogy, we cover Holding The Line! Forgive us for no community interaction segment this week but cut us some slack. We recorded this episode hours before it...

Episode 40: Books? Waste Of Fucking Time! 03.03.2023 1:19:13

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join George, Harrison, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this episode, in our coverage of Before They Are Hanged, the second book in the original trilogy, we cover Cheap At The Price, To The Edge of The World, Before The Storm, and Questions. This week's Community Interaction segment is Harrison...

Episode 39: Thinking AND Walking? Pray, Do Not Strain Yourself. 24.02.2023 1:12:19

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join George, Harrison, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this episode, in our coverage of Before They Are Hanged, the second book in the original trilogy, we cover Cold Comfort, The High Places, and Coming over. George had to wake up at 2am to record this one, so youse better be greatful. This week&apo...

Episode 38: Sorry, I Haven't Done This In A While 17.02.2023 1:30:22

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join George, Harrison, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this episode, in our coverage of Before They Are Hanged, the second book in the original trilogy, we cover Beneath The Ruins, No Good For Each Other, and The Hero's Welcome. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, we are covering THAT scene. Put on your...

Episode 37:This Is The Age Of Little Men Doing What They Must 10.02.2023 56:26

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join George, Harrison, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this episode, in our coverage of Before They Are Hanged, the second book in the original trilogy, we cover The Jewel Of Cities, and Luck. This week George's internet is playing up, so he's having to record on his phone, Truly this is th...

Episode 36: You Bit Him! You Bit His Fucking Nose Off! 03.02.2023 1:02:38

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join George, Harrison, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this episode, in our coverage of Before They Are Hanged, the second book in the original trilogy, we cover Scars, Furious, and To The Last Man. We were thinking about taking out this other First Law podcaster and we wanted-... what's that, G...

Episode 35: There Is Power In The Past 01.02.2023 1:13:49

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join George, Harrison, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this episode, in our coverage of Before They Are Hanged, the second book in the original trilogy, we cover One Step At A Time, The Rest Is Wasted Breath and A Matter Of Time. We've definitely learned from our mistakes in releasing this episo...

Episode 34: You've Got Light Duty, You Lucky Bastard. 20.01.2023 1:07:56

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join George, Harrison, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this episode, in our coverage of Before They Are Hanged, the second book in the original trilogy, we cover Heading North, Scant Mercy and This is Pain. Jeffery's coverage is absolutely shit this week, so he's on light duty, The Lucky Ba...

Special Episode: Spoilers For Part One BTAH... CAPITAL! 13.01.2023 56:09

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join George, Harrison, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this episode, in our coverage of Before They Are Hanged, the second book in the original trilogy, we switch things up a bit and take a break from our regular chapter read-throughs to bring you an episode dedicated to spoilers, foreshadowing, and...

Episode 32: That's The Damn Recipe! 06.01.2023 1:16:20

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join George, Harrison, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this episode, in our coverage of Before They Are Hanged, the second book in the original trilogy, we cover Among the stones, The Fruits Of Boldness, One for Dinner and One of Them. Three idiots talking about The First Law? That's The Damn Re...

Special Episode: Nerds Gone Wild (Blooper Reel) 23.12.2022 59:42

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join George, Harrison, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this episode, we decided to join in on the Christmas spirit and gift you all with a special blooper episode! This episode is comprised of blooper reels that we saved during the editing process mixed with our commentary. We hope you'll enjoy...

Episode 30: Heads On Spikes, Eh? Never Goes Out Of Fashion! 16.12.2022 1:25:25

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join George, Harrison, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this episode, in our coverage of Before They Are Hanged, the second book in the original trilogy, we cover Until Sunset, Long Odds, The Road To Victory, and Necessary Evils. We were thinking about how we would decorate our future studio, and I&ap...

Episode 29: Sweep Them Back Across The Border! Excellent, Capital! 09.12.2022 59:17

Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join George, Harrison, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! In this episode, in our coverage of Before They Are Hanged, the second book in the original trilogy, we cover One Hundred Words, The Blind Lead The Blind, and Prince Ladisla's Stratagem. Fret not, loyal listeners! Regarding the naysayers, doubt...