Cultured Swine

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Johnny and GSV discuss Ian M. Banks' "The Culture" series, and later the Hitchhiker's Guide series. We suggest you listen from the beginning of either series if you're just starting, as we're covering the whole thing with some semblance of order. culturedswine.substack.com

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Ancillary Justice [20-Finale] 01.09.2023 1:47:39

In conclusion, the Radchaai is a land of contrasts. Find Octavia in various places! Again! https://twitter.com/slimepriestess https://voidgoddess.org/ Come chat with us on our discord ( https://discord.gg/5RweN4Z ) A huge thanks to Terminal Khaos Builders for providing all music used in this episode! Our opening theme is "Oh, they never lie," off the album "12 Views of Iain M. Banks's Culture." Ch...

Ancillary Justice [16-19] 01.09.2023 1:10:10

Oh god there was more past, there was a lot more past. Next time we cover chapter 20 through to the conclusion of the book. Come chat with us on our discord ( https://discord.gg/5RweN4Z ) A huge thanks to Terminal Khaos Builders for providing all music used in this episode! Our opening theme is "Oh, they never lie," off the album "12 Views of Iain M. Banks's Culture." Check out their music here: h...

Ancillary Justice [12-15] 01.09.2023 1:09:24

This week, we learn what the hell was going on in the past. Hopefully the present and future come next! Next time we cover chapters 16-19 Come chat with us on our discord ( https://discord.gg/5RweN4Z ) A huge thanks to Terminal Khaos Builders for providing all music used in this episode! Our opening theme is "Oh, they never lie," off the album "12 Views of Iain M. Banks's Culture." Check out their...

Ancillary Justice [8-11] 12.05.2023 1:01:55

Next week we'll be covering chapters 12-15. No, you had an unplanned hiatus! ...sorry guys, work's been busy, and I've had trouble finding the time and energy to edit. But enjoy the episode! Come chat with us on our discord ( https://discord.gg/5RweN4Z ) A huge thanks to Terminal Khaos Builders for providing all music used in this episode! Our opening theme is "Oh, they never lie," off the album "...

Ancillary Justice [1-11, I guess?] 31.03.2023 1:01:09

Joined by a guest and tragically abandoned by GSV, Johnny hosts a discussion of the whole book up till chapter 11 with Octavia Nouzen. Next time, we'll be covering chapters 8-11 (I promise this time). Find Octavia in various places! https://twitter.com/slimepriestess https://voidgoddess.org/ Come chat with us on our discord ( https://discord.gg/5RweN4Z ) A huge thanks to Terminal Khaos Builders fo...

Ancillary Justice 2 [4-7] 22.03.2023 1:30:18

Our ratio of questions answered to questions raised is still looking a little wonky, but we're making progress! Next week, we'll be covering chapters 8-11. Come chat with us on our discord ( https://discord.gg/5RweN4Z ) A huge thanks to Terminal Khaos Builders for providing all music used in this episode! Our opening theme is "Oh, they never lie," off the album "12 Views of Iain M. Banks's Culture...

Ancillary Justice [1-3] 06.03.2023 1:12:00

In our most uncertain episode yet, Johnny and GSV cover a series that they’ve never actually read before. As a result, they’re undecided on a few little details like the protagonist’s name, gender, goals, and identity, but they can agree that there’s a lot of worldbuilding to talk about! Next week, they’ll be covering chapters 4-7. Come chat with us on our discord ( https://discord.gg/5RweN4Z ) A...

Algebraist [6] 06.03.2023 1:01:33

Come chat with us on our discord ( https://discord.gg/5RweN4Z ) A huge thanks to Terminal Khaos Builders for providing all music used in this episode! Our opening theme is "Oh, they never lie," off the album "12 Views of Iain M. Banks's Culture." Check out their music here: https://terminalkhaosbuilders.bandcamp.com/music And here is our patreon: [ https://patreon.com/unculturedswinepodcast?utm_me...

Algebraist [5] 08.02.2023 1:53:21

Algebraist [4] 25.01.2023 1:18:01

Links we mentioned: [ https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/011F6B31E4B9FF726F346228E631F727/S1477175600002013a.pdf/the-god-of-eth.pdf ] [ ] Come chat with us on our discord ( https://discord.gg/5RweN4Z ) A huge thanks to Terminal Khaos Builders for providing all music used in this episode! Our opening theme is "Oh, they never lie," off the album "12 Views of Iain...

The Algebraist [3] 24.12.2022 1:13:45

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHi9FvUPSdQ&t=1s True Facts https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naked_mole-rat https://www.patreon.com/unculturedswinepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit culturedswine.substack.com

Algebraist [Parts 1 & 2] 27.11.2022 1:25:13

I'm afraid we're going to have to use... math. Come chat with us on our discord ( https://discord.gg/5RweN4Z ) A huge thanks to Terminal Khaos Builders for providing all music used in this episode! Our opening theme is "Oh, they never lie," off the album "12 Views of Iain M. Banks's Culture." Check out their music here: https://terminalkhaosbuilders.bandcamp.com/music And here is our patreon: [ ht...

And Another Thing [7-Final] 07.11.2022 1:15:56

No links for this one. Next, on to the Algebraist! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit culturedswine.substack.com

And Another Thing [1-6] 28.09.2022 1:25:44

One left! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit culturedswine.substack.com

Mostly Harmless [13-Final] 10.09.2022 55:45

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Mostly Harmless [1-12] 25.08.2022 1:24:29

Salt circle: https://archinect.imgix.net/uploads/fe/fevhbt2v7w5028jf.jpeg Patron: patreon.com/unculturedswinepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit culturedswine.substack.com

So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish [21-40] 10.08.2022 1:03:02

No, neither of us has died. I'm sorry about how long this took. Douglas Adams playing with Pink Floyd: https://youtu.be/g2D1XjBCj3M Meditations on Moloch: https://slatestarcodex.com/2014/07/30/meditations-on-moloch/ Guild of the Rose: https://guildoftherose.org patreon.com/unculturedswinepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bon...

The Preserving Machine 09.08.2022 58:52

The Preserving Machine, online copy [ http://sickmyduck.narod.ru/pkd097-0.html ] Smooth Criminal, Japanese flute version [ https://youtu.be/MUWxHnEaBT8 ] Don't change color, kitty [ https://emperorx.bandcamp.com/album/10000-year-earworm-to-discourage-settlement-near-nuclear-waste-repositories ] Intro and Outtro music: Mozart Symphony no. 40 in G Minorpatreon Patreon: [ https://patreon.com/uncultur...

So Long, and Thanks For All the Fish [1-20] 01.07.2022 1:14:22

On bird calls: https://www.smbc-comics.com/comic/springtime Guinness ostrich: https://www.fulcrumgallery.com/product-images/P512492-10/guinness-ostrich.jpg Patreon: https://patreon.com/unculturedswinepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit culturedswine.substack.com

Life, the Universe and Everything [18-Finale] 14.06.2022 1:17:15

Hey, an early episode! (Trying to do these consistently as my editing process has improved greatly) Uncultured Swine Discord: https://discord.gg/dVRYJJxDTG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unculturedswinepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit culturedswine.substack.com

Life, the Universe and Everything [1-17] 27.05.2022 1:39:40

Uncultured Swine Discord: https://discord.gg/dVRYJJxDTG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unculturedswinepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit culturedswine.substack.com

The Restaurant at the End of the Universe [Chapters 18-34] 18.05.2022 1:22:29

https://www.smbc-comics.com/comic/omni Uncultured Swine Discord: https://discord.gg/dVRYJJxDTG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unculturedswinepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit culturedswine.substack.com

The Restaurant at the End of the Universe [Chapters 1-17] 28.04.2022 1:28:07

https://www.smbc-comics.com/comic/2013-09-07 Uncultured Swine Discord: https://discord.gg/dVRYJJxDTG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unculturedswinepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit culturedswine.substack.com

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy [Chapters 1-17] 10.04.2022 1:19:18

Hey, how will this have gotten here? https://www.leftoversoup.com/archive.php?num=201 https://www.smbc-comics.com/comic/profound https://qntm.org/destroy Uncultured Swine Discord: https://discord.gg/dVRYJJxDTG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unculturedswinepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit culturedswin...

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy [Chapter 18-End of the first book] 31.03.2022 1:17:32

Hey, what happened to episode 1? Uncultured Swine Discord: https://discord.gg/dVRYJJxDTG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unculturedswinepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit culturedswine.substack.com