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The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast

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Brandon Budda and Glenn McDorman travel through the works of the great speculative-fiction writer Gene Wolfe one story at a time.

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Ep. 66: V.R.T. - Part VI - Discussion 18.04.2019 56:22

But seriously, who died? Join Glenn and Brandon as they discuss the conclusion of V.R.T. Support the show and help us reach our goal of hosting an online hang-out to discuss The Fifth Head of Cerberus with you by becoming a supporter on Patreon . Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum . Up next: The first episode of our two-part V.R.T. wrap-up.

Ep. 65: V.R.T. - Part VI - Recap 16.04.2019 1:00:20

Did someone just die? Who was it? Find out as Glenn and Brandon recap the conclusion of V.R.T. Support the show and help us reach our goal of hosting an online hang-out to discuss The Fifth Head of Cerberus with you by becoming a supporter on Patreon . Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum . Up next: A discussion of this section.

Ep. 64: V.R.T. - Part V - Discussion 04.04.2019 38:37

V.R.T.'s abusive childhood and Dr. Marsch's creeping madness. Join Glenn and Brandon as they discuss Part V of V.R.T. Support the show and help us reach our goal of hosting an online hang-out to discuss The Fifth Head of Cerberus with you by becoming a supporter on Patreon . Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum . Up next: The conclusion of V.R.T.

Ep. 63: V.R.T. - Part V - Recap 02.04.2019 55:42

Interrogate the prisoner with Glenn and Brandon as they recap Part V of V.R.T. Support the show and help us reach our goal of hosting an online hang-out to discuss The Fifth Head of Cerberus with you by becoming a supporter on Patreon . Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum . Up next: A discussion of this section.

Ep. 62: V.R.T. - Part IV - Discussion 21.03.2019 1:07:48

Bad anthropology and political ideologies are on the docket for this discussion episode. Support the show and help us reach our goal of hosting an online hang-out to discuss The Fifth Head of Cerberus with you by becoming a supporter on Patreon . Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum . Up next: Part V of V.R.T.

Ep. 61: V.R.T. - Part IV - Recap 19.03.2019 1:05:46

Come explore the Annese sacred sites with Glenn and Brandon as they enter the second half of V.R.T. Support the show and help us reach our goal of hosting an online hang-out to discuss The Fifth Head of Cerberus with you by becoming a supporter on Patreon . Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum . Up next: A discussion of this section.

Ep. 60: V.R.T. - Part III - Discussion 07.03.2019 38:24

All the great political movements were born in prisons. Join Glenn and Brandon as they discuss Part III of V.R.T. Become a patron on Patreon to support the show and gain access to nearly two-dozen bonus episodes. Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum . Subscribe to the show and leave a review! Up Next: V.R.T. - Part IV.

Ep. 59: V.R.T. - Part III - Recap 05.03.2019 53:43

Secret police, a mysterious crime, and a labyrinthine bureaucracy. Join Glenn and Brandon as they recap Part III of V.R.T. Become a patron on Patreon to support the show and gain access to nearly two-dozen bonus episodes. Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum . Subscribe to the show and leave a review! Up Next: A discussion of this section.

Ep. 58: V.R.T. - Part II - Discussion 21.02.2019 53:38

Why doesn't Dr. Marsch know what crying is? Join Brandon and Glenn as they discuss Part II of V.R.T. Become a patron on Patreon to support the show and gain access to over two-dozen bonus episodes. Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum . Subscribe to the show and leave a review! Up Next: A discussion of this section.

Ep. 57: V.R.T. - Part II - Recap 19.02.2019 46:10

Brandon, Glenn, Dr. Marsch, and V.R.T. set off in search of the sacred cave far up the River Tempus. Join them as they recap Part II of V.R.T. Become a patron on Patreon to support the show and gain access to nearly two-dozen bonus episodes. Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum . Subscribe to the show and leave a review! Up Next: A discussion of this section.

Ep. 56: V.R.T. - Part I - Discussion 07.02.2019 46:56

What do Karel Capek and Dr. Marsch have in common? Find out as Glenn and Brandon discuss Part I of V.R.T. Become a patron on Patreon to support the show and gain access to nearly two-dozen bonus episodes. Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum . Subscribe to the show and leave a review! Up Next: Part II of V.R.T.

Ep. 55: V.R.T. - Part I - Recap 05.02.2019 48:58

Oh, it IS a science-fiction book, isn't it? Join Brandon and Glenn as they begin the final novella in The Fifth Head of Cerberus: V.R.T. Become a patron on Patreon to support the show and gain access to nearly two-dozen bonus episodes. Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum . Subscribe to the show and leave a review! Up Next: A discussion of this section.

Ep. 54: "A Story," by John V. Marsch - Wrap-Up - Part II: Puzzles, Mysteries, and Unresolved Questions 22.01.2019 1:45:12

Who are the Shadow Children and why are they always quoting scripture? Join Brandon and Glenn for Part II of their two-part wrap-up of "A Story," by John V. Marsch. In this episode they talk puzzles, mysteries, and unresolved questions. Support the show on Patreon . You'll gain access to twenty bonus episodes and help us reach our goal of hosting an online discussion of this novel with listeners....

Ep. 53: "A Story," by John V. Marsch - Wrap-Up - Part I: Themes and Motifs 08.01.2019 1:42:03

We shake extension. Join Brandon and Glenn for Part I of their two-part wrap-up of "A Story," by John V. Marsch. In this episode they talk themes and motifs. Support the show on Patreon . You'll gain access to twenty bonus episodes and help us reach our goal of hosting an online discussion of this novel with listeners. Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum . Up next: Wrap-Up Part II: Puzzl...

Ep. 52: "A Story," by John V. Marsch - Part IV - Discussion 27.12.2018 1:04:26

Atlantis, Mu, Gondwanaland -- we're not asking if it was ancient aliens, but was it ancient aliens? Join Glenn and Brandon for a discussion of Part IV of "A Story," by John V. Marsch. Become a patron on Patreon to support the show and help us produce even more content for you. Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum . Subscribe to the show and leave a review! Up Next: Part I of our wrap-up o...

Ep. 51: "A Story," by John V. Marsch - Part IV - Recap 25.12.2018 1:07:55

Human sacrifices, more aliens, and ancient mysteries! Join Glenn and Brandon for Part IV of "A Story," by John V. Marsch. Become a patron on Patreon to support the show and help us produce even more content for you. Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum . Subscribe to the show and leave a review! Up Next: A discussion of this section.

Ep. 50: "A Story," by John V. Marsch - Part III - Discussion 13.12.2018 1:36:55

Baptism, theology, and the philosophy of time among the Hill-People and Marshmen. Join Brandon and Glenn for a discussion of Part III of "A Story," by John V. Marsch. THIS WEEK: our patron poll to select the stories we'll read when we finish this novel. Polls open on December 14th. Become a patron on Patreon to have your say. Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum . Subscribe to the show an...

Ep. 49: "A Story," by John V. Marsch - Part III - Recap 11.12.2018 42:13

Ghoul-bears, ghost priests, and heresy! Join Glenn and Brandon for Part III of "A Story," by John V. Marsch. THIS WEEK: our patron poll to select the stories we'll read when we finish this novel. Polls open on December 14th. Become a patron on Patreon to have your say. Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum . Subscribe to the show and leave a review! Up Next: A discussion of this section.

Ep. 48: "A Story," by John V. Marsch - Part II - Discussion 29.11.2018 1:03:05

Elves, sir! Join Brandon and Glenn for a discussion of medieval fairy stories, the Shadow Children, and cannibalism. We're just a few weeks away from our patron poll to select the stories we'll read when we finish this novel. Become a patron on Patreon to have your say. Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum . Subscribe to the show and leave a review! Up Next: Part III of "A Story," by John...

Ep. 47: "A Story," by John V. Marsch - Part II - Recap 27.11.2018 52:20

Are you ready to meet the Shadow Children? Join Brandon and Glenn for Part II of "A Story," by John V. Marsch. We're just a few weeks away from our patron poll to select the stories we'll read when we finish this novel. Become a patron on Patreon to have your say. Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum . Subscribe to the show and leave a review! Up Next: A discussion of this section.

Ep. 46: "A Story," by John V. Marsch - Part I - Recap and Discussion 13.11.2018 1:03:20

Wait, I thought this was a sci-fi novel? Where'd this fantasy story come from? Join Glenn, Brandon, and John Sandwalker for the first part of the second novella of The Fifth Head of Cerberus: "A Story," by John V. Marsch. We're just a month away from our patron poll to select the stories we'll read when we finish this novel. Become a patron on Patreon to have your say. Join the conversation on the...

Ep. 45: The Fifth Head of Cerberus - A Conversation With Marc Aramini 30.10.2018 1:30:47

Renowned Wolfe scholar Marc Aramini returns to the show to talk about the novella The Fifth Head of Cerberus. Check out Marc's YouTube channel ! Support the show and help us release episodes more frequently by becoming a patron on Patreon . Up next: "A Story," by John V. Marsch, the next novella in The Fifth Head of Cerberus. To start, we're reading pages 85-90.

Ep. 44: The Fifth Head of Cerberus - Wrap-Up 16.10.2018 1:46:27

Puzzles, mysteries, themes, and the craft of writing! Join Glenn and Brandon for a wrap-up discussion of Wolfe's novella The Fifth Head of Cerberus. Support the show and gain access to over a dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon . Up next: A conversation with renowned Wolfe scholar Marc Aramini.

Ep. 43: The Fifth Head of Cerberus - Part V - Discussion 04.10.2018 42:43

Why are we stuck this way? Why aren't we ruling this miserable planet? Join Brandon and Glenn as they discuss Part V of The Fifth Head of Cerberus. Support the show and help us reach our goal of releasing episodes every week by becoming a patron on Patreon . You'll also get access to nearly twenty bonus episodes and other rewards. Thanks for your help! Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum...

Ep. 42: The Fifth Head of Cerberus - Part V - Recap 02.10.2018 51:42

Murder, an alien impostor, and robot prison guards. Join Brandon and Glenn for their recap of the final section of The Fifth Head of Cerberus. Support the show and help us reach our goal of releasing episodes every week by becoming a patron on Patreon . You'll also get access to nearly twenty bonus episodes and other rewards. Thanks for your help! Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum . Re...