Mangum Talks

Mangum Reads

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Mangum Reads is a podcast aimed at reviewed and analyzing interesting short stories, novellas, and novels.

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Episode 22 – The Fifth Season by NK Jemisin part 1 Damaya 28.05.2019 1:57:31

No Spencer, mentor isn't quite right.

Episode 21 – A Sworn Sword part 2, Dunk and Egg 2 – GRRM 15.05.2019 1:48:28

A thousand eyes and one.

Episode 20 – A Sworn Sword part 1, Dunk and Egg 2 – GRRM 30.04.2019 1:34:19

You can edit out the sound of me pouring wine right?

Episode 19 – Part 3 of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt 15.04.2019 1:21:47

I really could use a to go cup.

Episode 18 – Part 2 of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt 06.04.2019 2:10:46

Take a traveler's cup with you on a stroll of the squares of Savannah, and hang out with the Grand Empress herself.

Episode 17 – Part 1 of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt 28.03.2019 2:18:45

Take a stroll through the squares of Savannah while we take in the plot of a murder most foul, or is it?

Episode 16 – Melancholy Elephants by Spider Robinson 12.03.2019 1:47:12

Let's just say I get the premise.

Episode 15 – Short Stories by Nnedi Okorafor 24.02.2019 2:02:50

This episode we go through some short stories by Nnedi Okorafor in kabu kabu – kabu kabu, The Magical Negro, Spider the Artist, The Ghastly Bird, and The Baboon War. A bit of a refresh from the rougher time that we had with Binti. Next week just one very short story: Melancholy Elephants by Spider Robinson […]

Episode 14 – Binti by Nnedi Okorafor 15.02.2019 2:11:43

This week we read a novella that Sarah suggested, which sheds a new light and perspective on the Sci-Fi genre. Binti, Hugo and Nebula award winning novella by Nnedi Okorafor. Next week we read a few short stories by Nnedi Okorafor in kabu kabu – kabu kabu, The Magical Negro, Spider the Artist, The Ghastly […]

Mangum Reads – Episode 13: Legion:Skin Deep by Brandon Sanderson 01.02.2019 2:01:33

It's not me who is crazy it's the imaginary people I see that are crazy.

Mangum Reads – Episode 12: We are Legion (We are Bob) by Dennis E. Taylor part 2 19.01.2019 1:55:09

We finish up the first book of the Bobiverse, Spencer figures out what his idea of heaven isn't and BJ laments his programming skills.

Mangum Reads – Episode 11: Holiday Special (crossover) – The Hedge Knight by GRR Martin 11.01.2019 2:08:01

Holiday Special crossover episode with GoT Got Questions

Mangum Reads – Episode 10: We are Legion (We are Bob) plot pt 1 05.12.2018 1:39:05

We start in on a new book part of the Bobiverse trilogy which BJ has recommended (and harangued Spencer to read for a while now). We cover about half the plot and touch on some of the philosophical questions posed by a virtual copy of one’s self and living forever. Next week we continue with […]

Mangum Reads – Episode 9: Snapshot by Brandon Sanderson 18.11.2018 2:24:29

This episode we delve into a little detective novella (which Spencer uses up his hispanic genes trying to pronounce correctly) with a sci-fi leaning/background. As always there is a fun Sanderson twist to the plot and a bunch of philosophical questions we try and tackle, that and some Halo references.   Next week: We are […]

Mangum Reads – Episode 8: A Monster Calls part 2 03.11.2018 1:22:48

We finish up our discussions about the various themes in the book A Monster Calls, facing our own mortality. BJ tortures Spencer with puns and some prequel memes. Giving Spencer a light reprieve on reading we are doing a short story next time. Next up: Snapshot by Brandon Sanderson On deck: We are Legion (We […]

Mangum Reads – Episode 7: A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness 20.10.2018 1:58:23

How can a young teenager cope with his mother's cancer? What will the yew tree do for him?

Mangum Reads – Episode 6: Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett, The world of Discworld? 09.10.2018 1:19:47

This week we talk about the setting of Guards! Guards! and speculate on the world that is Discworld. Next up A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness

Mangum Reads – Episode 5: Guards! Guards! characters and more 02.10.2018 1:38:53

This week the guys delve into the various main characters that make up Guards! Guards! and venture into the similarities of some are to Victorian England.

Mangum Reads – Episode 4: Guards! Guards! by Sir Terry Pratchett 22.09.2018 1:41:28

This week the guys embark on explaining, commenting on, lamenting, and reveling in the plot of Guards! Guards! with a special guest. Tune in next week for delving into those characters you love so much.

Mangum Reads – Episode 3: Unzipping and Pipes – Etgar Keret 13.09.2018 1:00:02

What does fitting into society mean?

Mangum Reads – Episode 2: The Universe ft. Isaac Asimov and Andy Weir 31.08.2018 1:32:05

This week the guys talk about the nature of the universe, it's beginning, end, and possible some purpose. We discuss a few short stories by Isaac Asimov and Andy Weir which delve into the what and why of things. Join us next time when we talk about a few stories by Israeli author Etgar Keret - Pipes and Unzipping

Mangum Reads – Episode 1: Legion – Brandon Sanderson 23.08.2018 1:11:59

The first episode of Mangum Reads where we discuss a short story by Brandon Sanderson. Next week, the nature of the universe.