Haze & Daz

Co-Morbid Reads

Arts EN ↓ 53 episodes

A lifelong "Heralds of Valdemar" superfan (Haze) and a brand-new reader (Daz) dive deep into the captivating world of Mercedes Lackey's "The Heralds of Valdemar" series. Together, they explore each book chapter-by-chapter, offering detailed summaries, thoughtful reviews, insightful analysis, surprising self-discovery, and plenty of fun and ridiculous moments along the way. Whether you're a long-time fan or just starting your journey through Valdemar, read along with us for a unique and engaging ride through one of fantasy's most beloved series!

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Haze & Daz

Episodes

Arrows’ Fall 1 - Transitions 27.11.2025 55:27

Original post date: 11/27/25 Series: Queen’s Own Book: Arrows’ Fall Chapter: 1-2 Trouble in paradise between Talia, Kris, and Dirk, and the cohosts talk manipulation and how much Orthallen sucks. haze.comorbid@gmail.com

Arrows’ Flight 10 - Come to a Close 21.11.2025 1:02:27

Original post date: 11/21/25 Series: Queen’s Own Book: Arrows’ Flight Chapter: 12

Arrows’ Flight 9 - Beginning to Move 13.11.2025 58:43

Original post date: 11/13/25 Series: Queen’s Own Book: Arrows’ Flight Chapter: 11 The internship comes to a close, the stormclouds are brewing, and Daz predicts who Talia will marry - if she marries at all. haze.comorbid@gmail.com

Arrows’ Flight 8: The Edge Of Winter 06.11.2025 44:42

Original post date: 11/06/25 Series: Queen’s Own Book: Arrows’ Flight Chapter: 10 After a miserable siege by snow, spring is springing and the cohosts discuss what it means to be successful.

Arrows’ Flight 7: Cabin Fever, Again 30.10.2025 41:00

Original post date: 10/30/25 Series: Queen’s Own Book: Arrows’ Flight Chapter: 8-9 The snowstorm continues, and Daz is charmed by Kris. haze.comorbid@gmail.com

Arrows’ Flight 6 - Cabin Fever 23.10.2025 1:03:34

Original post date: 10/23/25 Series: Queen’s Own Book: Arrows’ Flight Chapter: 6 Talia and Kris cope with a snowstorm, and the cohosts discuss burnout. haze.comorbid@gmail.com

Arrows’ Flight 5 - Onwards and Upwards 16.10.2025 26:01

Original post date: 10/16/25 Series: Queen’s Own Book: Arrows’ Flight Chapter: 5 haze.comorbid@gmail.com

Arrows’ Flight 4 - Complications Ensue 09.10.2025 48:04

Original post date: 10/09/25 Series: Queen’s Own Book: Arrows’ Flight Chapter: 5 haze.comorbid@gmail.com

Arrows’ Flight 3 - Setting Out 02.10.2025 46:29

Original post date: 10/02 Series: Queen’s Own Book: Arrows’ Flight Chapter: 3-4 haze.comorbid@gmail.com

Arrows’ Flight 2 - (About To Be) On The Road Again 25.09.2025 46:29

Original post date: 09/25/25 Series: Queen’s Own Book: Arrows’ Flight Chapter: 2 haze.comorbid@gmail.com

Arrows’ Flight 1: Talia, Intern 18.09.2025 1:05:06

Original post date: 09/18/25 Series: Queen’s Own Book: Arrows’ Flight Chapter: 1-2 haze.comorbid@gmail.com

Arrows 12 - The End And The Beginning 11.09.2025 41:13

Original post date: 09/11/25 Series: Queen’s Own Book: Arrows of the Queen Chapter: 12 haze.comorbid@gmail.com

Arrows 11 - Toward The End 04.09.2025 55:39

Original post date: 09/04/25 Series: Queen’s Own Book: Arrows of the Queen Chapter: 11 haze.comorbid@gmail.com

Arrows 9-10 - The Plot Thickens 28.08.2025 55:59

Original post date: 08/28/25 Series: Queen’s Own Book: Arrows of the Queen Chapter: 9-10 haze.comorbid@gmail.com

Arrows 7-8: Gone Too Soon 21.08.2025 59:00

Original post date: 08/21/25 Series: Queen’s Own Book: Arrows of the Queen Chapter: 7-8 haze.comorbid@gmail.com

Arrows 6: Friendship is Magic 14.08.2025 39:18

Original post date: 08/14/25 Series: Queen’s Own Book: Arrows of the Queen Chapter: 6 haze.comorbid@gmail.com

Arrows 5 - Work Study at the Collegium 07.08.2025 39:29

Original post date: 08/07/25 Series: Queen’s Own Book: Arrows of the Queen Chapter: 5 haze.comorbid@gmail.com

Queen’s Own 4: Murder Is An Ugly Word 31.07.2025 39:29

Original post date: 07/31/25 Series: Queen’s Own Book: Arrows of the Queen Chapter: 5 Brief summary of episode: Talia has a hell of a time settling in, making friends, and influencing people. haze.comorbid@gmail.com

Queen’s Own 3: Magic School for the Singlemindedly Heroic 24.07.2025 41:15

Original post date: 07/24/25 Series: Queen’s Own Book: Arrows of the Queen Chapter: 4 Brief summary of episode: Talia learns the ups and unexpected downs of being a Herald. haze.comorbid@gmail.com

Queen’s Own 2: Magic Fairy Ponies 17.07.2025 51:38

Original post date: 07/17/25 Series: Queen’s Own Book: Arrows of the Queen Chapter: 2-3 Brief summary of episode: Welcome to Haven! Have fun at your new job AND in your new major! haze.comorbid@gmail.com

Queen’s Own 1 - Meet Talia 10.07.2025 47:37

Original post date: 07/10/25 Series: Queen’s Own Book: Arrows of the Queen Chapter: 1 Brief summary of episode: Talia makes her entrance and makes her escape Wall of Fame: Talia Wall of Shame: Keldar haze.comorbid@gmail.com

Vows and Honor 7: Oathblood 19.06.2025 1:43:38

Original post date: 02/13/25 Series: Vows and Honor Book: Oathblood Haze and Daz say goodbye to Tarma and Kethry with Oathblood, the final installment in Vows and Honor haze.comorbid@gmail.com

Vows and Honor 6: Oathbreakers 12.06.2025 1:47:29

Original post date: 02/06/25 Series: Vows and Honor Book: Oathbreakers Haze and Daz talk about a full book, all at once. Tarma and Kethry track down a missing friend, Kethry finds love, and Rethwellan has a coup (again). haze.comorbid@gmail.com

Vows and Honor 5: Oh, No, Consequences! 05.06.2025 1:23:31

Original post date: 01/30/25 Series: Vows and Honor Book: The Oathbound Brief summary of episode: Somehow, Thahlkarsh Returned, and it’s a bad time for everyone. Tarma and Kethry learn that not everything will be easy, and a priest gets a perfect test subject to see how redemption really works.

Vows and Honor 4: Threes, or In My Hubris Era 29.05.2025 47:35

Original post date: 01/23/25 Series: Vows and Honor Book: The Oathbound Chapter: 8 Tarma and Kethry step into legend by way of folk music, and may or may not set a trap for their future downfall.