The Paperweights
Paperweights
Welcome to Paperweights, the podcast where two self-proclaimed gym rats and shooting enthusiasts delve into the world of literature with a sprinkle of humor. Although their biceps could crush a walnut, don't let that intimidate you – they also have a nerdy side. Mike and Brandon have a voracious appetite for reading, particularly in the fantasy genre, and they want to share their passion with you. So grab your protein shake and your favorite novel, and join us for a humorous and insightful journey into the world of books with Paperweights.
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Jun 30, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 17 - Heart of the Machine Ch.13-End 01.09.2023 1:15:15
In this episode, Mike and I discuss chapters 12 through the end of Wesley Miller's Heart of the Machine. Caught in the vortex of a nuclear attack, John and Samantha Worthington manage to take cover and survive the blast but emerge to find that their town has been virtually obliterated. In their search for survivors in nearby cities they soon discover that these attacks have taken place on a gr...
Episode 16 - Heart of the Machine Ch.1-12 25.08.2023 1:00:55
In this episode, Mike and I discuss chapters 1 through 12 of Wesley Miller's Heart of the Machine. Caught in the vortex of a nuclear attack, John and Samantha Worthington manage to take cover and survive the blast but emerge to find that their town has been virtually obliterated. In their search for survivors in nearby cities they soon discover that these attacks have taken place on a grand sc...
Episode 15 - Bourbon, Brews, and Mike 18.08.2023 1:03:34
In this episode, we sit down and have a conversation about anything that came to mind. We covered topics from bourbon, brews, mike's life, and a little bit of our training. This is the first of this style of episode and we hope to interject these in between books, so we can get to know each other, catch up, and give us a break from feeling the pressure of reading a book for the podcast. We hop...
Episode 14 - In Conquest Born Ch.23-End 11.08.2023 1:35:35
In this episode, Mike and I discuss chapters 23 through the end of C.S. Friedman's debut novel, In Conquest Born. From Wikipedia: In Conquest Born is a 1986 science fiction novel by American author C. S. Friedman, which was nominated for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in 1988. The novel blends elements of space opera, anthropological science fiction, and military science fictio...
Episode 13 - In Conquest Born Ch.16-22 04.08.2023 1:59:00
In this episode, Mike and I discuss chapters 16 through 22 of C.S. Friedman's debut novel, In Conquest Born. From Wikipedia: In Conquest Born is a 1986 science fiction novel by American author C. S. Friedman, which was nominated for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in 1988. The novel blends elements of space opera, anthropological science fiction, and military science fiction. Th...
Episode 12 - In Conquest Born Ch.9-15 28.07.2023 1:46:24
In this episode, Mike and I discuss chapters 9 through 15 of C.S. Friedman's debut novel, In Conquest Born. From Wikipedia: In Conquest Born is a 1986 science fiction novel by American author C. S. Friedman, which was nominated for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in 1988. The novel blends elements of space opera, anthropological science fiction, and military science fiction. The...
Episode 11 - In Conquest Born Ch.1-8 21.07.2023 1:56:43
In this episode, Mike and I discuss chapters 1 through 8 of C.S. Friedman's debut novel, In Conquest Born. From Wikipedia: In Conquest Born is a 1986 science fiction novel by American author C. S. Friedman, which was nominated for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in 1988. The novel blends elements of space opera, anthropological science fiction, and military science fiction. The...
Episode 10 - Eye of the World Ch.48-End 14.07.2023 1:40:35
In this episode, Mike and I discuss chapters 48 through Epilogue of Robert Jordan's Eye of the World.
Episode 9 - Eye of the World Ch.42-47 07.07.2023 1:01:27
In this episode, Mike and I discuss chapters 42 through 47 of Robert Jordan's Eye of the World.
Episode 8 - Eye of the World Ch.35-41 30.06.2023 1:23:44
In this episode, Mike and I discuss chapters 35 through 41 of Robert Jordan's Eye of the World.
Episode 7 - Eye of the World Ch.29-34 23.06.2023 53:04
In this episode, Mike and I discuss chapters 29 through 34 of Robert Jordan's Eye of the World.
Episode 6 - Eye of the World Ch.22-28 16.06.2023 1:32:46
In this episode, Mike and I discuss chapters 22 through 28 of Robert Jordan's Eye of the World.
Episode 5 - Eye of the World Ch.15 Predictions 13.06.2023 11:54
In this bonus solo episode, Mike lays out his predictions from reading chapter 15.
Episode 4 - Eye of the World Ch.13-21 09.06.2023 1:42:58
In this episode, Mike and I discuss chapters 13 through 21 of Robert Jordan's Eye of the World.
Episode 3 - Eye of the World Ch.6-12 02.06.2023 52:54
In this episode, Mike and I discuss chapters 6 through 12 of Robert Jordan's Eye of the World.
Episode 2 - Eye of the World Ch.1-5 26.05.2023 54:57
In this episode, Mike and I discuss chapters 1 through 5 of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time introductory novel, Eye of the World.
Episode 1 - Eye of the World Prologue 19.05.2023 32:56
This is our introductory episode. Mike and I introduce ourselves briefly and then dive right into the prologou of Eye of the World
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