McAnally's Pubcast

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss Chapter 3 & 4 in which Dresden is propositioned by a Faerie Queen and then meets up with his old mentor Ebenezer. Summer Knight Chapter 3 Summary: Mab makes Dresden an offer he can’t refuse: 3 tasks to be performed for her in return for his freedom from his obligations. Dresden accepts the new deal and receives his first request - to...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast We discuss Chapter 2 in which Dresden plays double dare with the Queen of the North. Summer Knight Chapter 2 Summary: Dresden drops off Billy and returns to his office. There he finds his office already occupied by one Ms. Sommerset. Dresden quickly deduces that she is Faerie and tells her to leave. She informs Harry that she has bought his debt to Lea...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss the first chapter of Summer Knight in which Dresden collects amphibian stool samples and a Ghoul performs makeup artistry. Summer Knight Book Summary: The Winter Queen of the Sidhe has purchased Dresden's debt from his fairy godmother, Leanansidhe. She tells Dresden he can pay off his debt by doing three favors. Dresden initially refuses...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast We discuss chapter 38 and 39 in which Bianca makes an offer in which Dresden absolutely refuses, unleashes the spirit world, and takes a hospital vacation. Grave Peril Chapter 38 Summary: Dresden dispatches the security and Bianca makes Dresden an offer - complete forgiveness and his life, in exchange for Susan. Harry declines knowing it would be seen a...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we examine Chapter 36-37 in which Dresden dreams a little dream and adventures with duckies throughout a vampire infested manor. Grave Peril Chapter 36 Summary: Dresden enters the dreamworld and faces off with Kravos. Kravos kills Harry in the dream but is resuscitated in the real world by Susan, resulting in a ghost version of Harry. They overpowe...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we examine Chapter 33-35 in which Dresden goes on a mushroom trip, makes the wrong type of entrance, and finds his girlfriend to be not quite right. Grave Peril Chapter 33 Summary: Dresden uses poison as a bargaining chip with Lea, which allows him to escape her grasp. Thomas and Michael stay behind to let Dresden escape. Dresden travels back from...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we examine Chapter 32 in which Dresden tussles with the possessed, Thomas works his wiles, and Bob leads the group on a through fairy territory. Grave Peril Chapter 32 Summary: Dresden, Michael and Thomas face off with the Nightmare that is possessing Lydia. Dresden attempts to exorcize the demon Azorthragal but it fails to work. Dresden realizes w...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss Chapter 31 in which Thomas pays a visit with a gift and Dresden deals with the consequences of Lydia falling asleep. Grave Peril Chapter 31 Summary: Dresden finally wakes up. Michael has been looking out for him. Michael begins to update him on what happened when Thomas arrives. Thomas fills in the blanks and offers a gift - Amoracchius....

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we examine Chapter 30 in which Dresden makes a stand against the Vampires, makes a rescue, takes a loss and lights the night on fire. Grave Peril Chapter 30 Summary: Dresden makes his stand and the vampires attack. Dresden manages to get Lydia but as they try to leave Bianca captures Justine. Bianca makes a deal with Thomas for giving up his compan...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we examine Chapter 29 in which Dresden receives a gift of land and makes a stand. Grave Peril Chapter 29 Summary: Court has begun and the guests receive their gifts from Bianca. Dresden is presented with a Tombstone along with threats to his life and his friends. Lea is presented with a gift but has a surprise gift in kind: Amoracchius. Bianca then...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we examine Chapter 28 in which Dresden, Michael and Susan opt to make a French exit but are confronted by the master of the Nightmare - Mavra. Grave Peril Chapter 28 Summary: Dresden convinces Susan to leave the party even though she is reluctant and no longer seems to trust him. As they leave, they come upon Mavra of the Black Court of Vampires. D...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we examine Chapter 26 and 27 in which Dresden and Michael look for the Nightmare's Master but instead find Little Red Ridinghood. Susan learns a lesson about bartering Grave Peril Chapter 26 Summary: Dresden and Michael continue to try to find the master of the Nightmare at the Party. The two question a Roman Centurion only to find out he is a powe...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we examine Chapter 24 and 25 in which Dresden and Michael attend a party, make new friends, offend the guests, and reacquaint with Kyle and Kelly. Grave Peril Chapter 24 Summary: Michael and Dresden arrive at Bianca’s party where they meet Thomas, of House Raith, of the White Court. They are officially announced at the party where Dresden reveals h...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we cover Chapter 22 & 23 in which Dresden unintentionally cries wolf at the hospital, and him and Michael go off to find a suspect. Grave Peril Chapter 22 Summary: Harry, Michael and Charity arrive at the hospital. Stallings shows up and gives Dresden Kravos’ journal. Harry joins Michael in the maternity ward and finds out that Charity’s labor...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we examine Chapter 20 and 21 in which Dresden and Michael take on the Nightmare to rescue Charity and Dresden makes foolish choices. Grave Peril Chapter 20 Summary: Dresden makes his way to Michaels house. He warns Michael of the Nightmare’s quest for revenge. They find that Charity has left the house and the two go off to look for her. Dresden fin...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we examine Chapter 18 and 19 in which Bob and Dresden indulge in Dream Analysis and Dresden races to stop his doppelganger. Grave Peril Chapter 18 Summary: Dresden recovers from his attack while he and Bob analyze the dream. Bob informs Harry that the Nightmare has eaten part of his powers and is stronger as a result. After some theorizing, Dresden...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we examine Chapter 16 and 17 in which Dresden looks for a runaway, does a new kind of drug, and has dreams to die for. Grave Peril Chapter 16 Summary: Dresden performs a tracking spell and manages to find Lydia in an abandoned building. However, the vampires Kyle and Kelly are also there and attack Dresden. Grave Peril Chapter 17 Summary: Dresden m...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss Chapter 14-15 in which Dresden does a lot of chatting with friends. Grave Peril Chapter 14 Summary: Harry talks to Michael and they make a plan to find Lydia. Susan calls asking about an old case of Harry's. After which, Dresden consults with Bob, who almost seems afraid after hearing the details of the new case. Grave Peril Chapter 15 S...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss Chapter 11-13 in which Dresden takes a side trip to help a friend Micky Malone. Grave Peril Chapter 11 Summary: Dresden is met by Detective Rudolph and Detective Sergeant John Stallings. They convince Dresden to come with them to help a friend - Micky Malone. Outside the house Dresden finds evidence of a small violent scene. Grave Peril...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss Chapter 9-10 in which Dresden and Michael investigate an attack on the Church and then Dresden surprises a psychic. Grave Peril Chapter 9 Summary: Dresden and Michael are called upon to go to Saint Mary’s of the Angels as there was an attack. They learn that a very powerful spirit attacked the Church while calling for Lydia. She makes it...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss Chapter 8 in which Dresden wind whips a couples tennis game and uses his masculine wiles to distract a curious reporter. Grave Peril Chapter 8 Summary: Dresden and Susan are approached by two Vampires. The Vampire Court issues a formal invitation to attend a reception being held for Bianca St. Claire. Susan expresses interest in attendin...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss Chapter 5-7 in which Dresden battles with Agatha Hagglethorn, does dirty by his fairy godmother Lea, and pouts about life while in jail. Grave Peril Chapter 5 Summary: Michael and Dresden travel to the Nevernever and battle Agatha. The two manage to put the spirit down and find out that the spirit has been tortured. Just before the two c...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss Chapter 2-4 in which Dresden treats a ghost like a lady, and a lady like a liar. Grave Peril Chapter 2 Summary: Harry and Michael close in a malevolent spirit, Agatha Hagglethorn who is putting the babies at the Nursery into a dangerous enchanted sleep. Harry missteps with the ghost and it retreats into the Nevernever. Harry and Michael...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast This episode discusses Grave Peril possibilities and Chapter 1 in which Dresden talks awkwardly about his feelings while driving recklessly. Grave Peril Book Summary: Harry Dresden has faced some pretty terrifying foes during his career. Giant scorpions. Oversexed vampires. Psychotic werewolves. It comes with the territory when you're the only professio...

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast We examine the second half of B is for Bigfoot in which Dresden makes fun of Vogons, and teaches a Scion it is ok to protect oneself. Short Story Summary Strength of a River in His Shoulders is a Bigfoot who has a son, Irwin Pounder. When River learns that Irwin is being bullied at school, he worries about the boy's safety and hires Harry Dresden to inv...