McAnally's Pubcast

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss Chapter 22 in which Harry makes the quintessential spoke too soon comment and then professes his undying love for Polka Dead Beat Chapter 22 Summary: Harry and Mouse make it into the house while the Zombie army attacks. The zombies continue to break down the apartment wards as Harry and Thomas make an escape plan. Just as they are about...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss Chapter 21 in which Mab surprise ambushes Harry and makes him wish he was actually one of Lea's hounds. Dead Beat Chapter 20 Summary: Dresden is relieved of his copy of Die Lied der Erlking and before he is killed by Li, he is rescued by Gard, Hendrix and Marcone. Marcone provides Harry more information about the incident on Wacker and c...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss Chapter 20 in which we repeatedly question Harry's ability to read German, and Harry delegates work he doesn't want to do. Dead Beat Chapter 20 Summary: Dresden is relieved of his copy of Die Lied der Erlking and before he is killed by Li, he is rescued by Gard, Hendrix and Marcone. Marcone provides Harry more information about the incid...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we talk about Chapter 18 & 19 in which Harry is once again a discussion of fate, Marcone and Gard kinda help, and Harry gets stitches. Dead Beat Chapter 18 Summary: Dresden is relieved of his copy of Die Lied der Erlking and before he is killed by Li, he is rescued by Gard, Hendrix and Marcone. Marcone provides Harry more information about the...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss Chapter 16 and 17 in which Tansenn repeatedly butchers the name Li Xian, and Harry struggles against the evil dimple. Dead Beat Chapter 16 Summary: Dresden heads to Bock Ordered Books. He follows up with Shiela and figures a black court vampire has made a visit during the night. While he is there, Alicia and Li Xian show up to intimate B...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss Chapter 14 & 15 in which Butters examines leftovers, preaches the gospel of SUV, and helps Harry flip a USB drive repeated. Dead Beat Chapter 14 Summary: Dresden and Butters return to the Forensic Institute to find any information they can. Butters gets a look at Bartleby’s body which has been cut up and eviscerated. While Butters is...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss Chapter 13 in which Harry goes on a bloody treasure hunt. When X marks the spot, he finds Detective Rawlins who cuts him unnecessary slack. Dead Beat Chapter 13 Summary: Dresden goes around town to check out the spots marked on the map. He stops first at Wacker but doesn’t find much beyond the feeling of the dark energy. Next Harry check...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss Chapter 11 in which we annoy Jes with orations of the Jabberwocky and then cry for all the sad wizard orphans. Dead Beat Chapter 12 Summary: Harry and Thomas go for a run at North Avenue Beach. The two have a heart to heart about Harry’s current situation and Thomas’ Hunger. Find Us Elsewhere: Do you want to follow up with us for even mo...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss Chapter 11 in which we annoy Jes with orations of the Jabberwocky and then cry for all the sad wizard orphans. Dead Beat Chapter 11 Summary: Harry goes home to Thomas and Butters. Thomas seems unsettled but won’t open up. Harry starts to read Erlking but falls asleep and enters a dreamscape where his Father Malcolm speaks with him. Find...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss chapter 9 and 10 in which Georgia risks being sued for malpractice, and Harry commits insurance fraud and harassers the dead. Dead Beat Chapter 9 Summary: Harry and the Alphas leave the area and go to Georgia’s parent’s home. Georgia and Billy are concerned for Harry and worried about his recent changes in behavior. Dresden comes clean a...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss Chapter 8 in which we discuss how many laws Harry can break, Harry's hidden musical prowess and the power of aliases. Dead Beat Chapter 8 Summary: Harry squares off with the hooded pair of wizards named Cowl and Kumori who are on a mission to destroy all copies of Die Lied der Erlking. Dresden denies the two his copy and they square off...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss Chapter 7 in which Harry abandons the shocked Butters to quasi flirt with a magical librarian with photographic memory. Dead Beat Chapter 7 Summary: Harry leaves Butters at his apartment to go to Bock Ordered Books to investigate a book called “Die Lied der Erlking”. Harry finds a copy of the book but when he is about to leave the store,...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss Chapter 6 in which we observe the power of denial, irresponsible gun storage, zombie functions, and the divinity of the lich. Dead Beat Chapter 6 Summary: Harry takes the time to explain the supernatural world to Butters. Find Us Elsewhere: Do you want to follow up with us for even more Dresden? We're all over the internet - you can emai...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss Chapter 5 in which The Great Pumpkin is recruited by a magical pimp in a fedora toting a car with a big giant bass speaker. Dead Beat Chapter 5 Summary: A man named Grevane has come for Butters. Dresden confronts Grevane who in turn offers to recruit him. Instead, Dresden and Butters escape in the Blue Beetle. Find Us Elsewhere: Do you w...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss Waldo Butters and wizard biology, which just happens to be related to Chapter 4. Dead Beat Chapter 4 Summary: Dresden visits Butters to ask about any unusual deaths, but before they can get to work, the newly dead Phil and a mystery man intervene. Find Us Elsewhere: Do you want to follow up with us for even more Dresden? We're all over t...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss Chapter 3 where we learn about Kemmler and his self published books, and that Bob has a Dissociative Identity Disorder. Dead Beat Chapter 3 Summary: Harry consults with Bob regarding The Word of Kemmler.  In a very unexpected turn of events, Bob reveals that Kemmler was a profoundly dark wizard, and that Bob worked under his command...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we look at Chapter 2 where Mouse and Dresden meet an old fart in the wind. Dead Beat Chapter 2 Summary: Dresden takes Mouse to Graceland Cemetery and meets with Mavra at his gravestone. She requests of him to Find the World of Kemmler within three days or she will destroy Murphy’s career. Do you know the Code? If you think you've figured out Jes' c...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss the first chapter of Dead Beat in which Harry ponders fratricide, gets some exercise, and admires supernatural penmanship. Dead Beat Chapter 1 Summary: Harry and Thomas are both frustrated with the new living circumstances, Harry for his habitat and Thomas for his livelihood. Murphy comes over to let Dresden know she’s going on a vacatio...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we wrap up the book and count the number of times Harry has breakfast, Thomas drains his bank, and we ask why large breed dog food? Blood Rites Chapter 42 Summary: Thomas has been helping take care of Harry while he recovers from his injuries. Dresden visits Arturo and his new wife Joan and catches up with the other crew who have decided to branch...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast We discuss Chapter 41 where Madge invites an old buddy of Harry's to the sex cave of doom, Murphy break dances in a circle, and Thomas is dramatic. Blood Rites Chapter 41 Summary: Harry distracts Raith to allow Murphy to break the magic circle and partially free Thomas. Harry is able to disarm Madge and Raith before they can complete the Entropy spell a...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss Chapter 40 in which Raith roleplays villain fantasies, Trixie skydives using a Spider Pucky Parachute, and Madge talks to herself. Blood Rites Chapter 40 Summary: Raith brings Murphy and Dresden into the Deeps where he divulges the details of his evil plan. Madge and Trixie are present as well but Trixie is thrown to her death in the cav...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we look at Chapter 38 & 39 in which Murphy and Dresden create a new sport involving jousting, large scale vibrators, and magical physics. Blood Rites Chapter 38 Summary: Murphy and Dresden ride her Harley towards the Deeps but are intercepted by a security vehicle.  Dresden uses his magic to decimate their opponents in the style of magical...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we look at Chapter 36 & 37 in which Inari answers the wrong phone, Justine becomes a dowsing rod, and Murphy keeps calling Harry her bitch. Blood Rites Chapter 36 Summary: Dresden tries to contact Thomas but finds out that he’s been kidnapped by Raith’s goons. Harry goes on to contract with Lara to help him find Thomas in exchange for her takeo...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss Chapter 35 in which Harry gets answers from McCoy that he does not want to hear and his world gets a bit smaller. Blood Rites Chapter 35 Summary: Dresden gets the truth out of Ebenezar about his title of Blackstaff and his knowledge of his mother Margaret LeFay. Find Us Elsewhere: Do you want to follow up with us for even more Dresden? W...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss Chapter 34 in which Larry experiences life through a time warp, and the White Council sabotages Eldritch Books. Blood Rites Chapter 34 Summary: Murphy and Dresden are back at his apartment while McCoy is out getting supplies for Harry’s injuries. Harry finally makes the connection and figures out that the Lord Raith of the White Court is...