The Sons of Ares: A Red Rising Saga Podcast

Lo Rusters! Darrow is in the dumps, no surprise there. He has friends though and they are going to try and help him help himself. Victra au Julii does her best to snap him out of his funk by reminding him that he is the master of his destiny...kind of. Check out bookandboxco and beeristhemindkiller on IG or Etsy and give a listen to Fade to Obsidian. Music by Deepgrave Studios

Lo Rusters! Darrow is feeling a bit in the dumps, unloved, and doomed. So, he does what he does best, no no no, not warmaking, brooding! He's very good at thinking sad thoughts. Also, what did happen between him and Mustang? Music by Deepgrave Studios

Lo Rusters! Darrow is getting his walking papers, his pink slip, axed, however you say it he's getting fired. And, surprising absolutely nobody, the way in which Darrow gets sent on his way is insanely cold and emotionless. Also, it looks like the Sons of Ares are up to some not great stuff. Music by Deepgrave Studios

Lo Rusters! Our boy Darrow is out of the Academy and looking to get a little R&R; he's banged up physically and his heart and mind are in bad shape too. Luckily, he's able to find a nice secluded garden with a beautiful pool, prefect for a little float and chill. Unluckily, some Bellona dinks know he's going to be there and make a mess of things. - Takeaways Darrow seeks solace in the hot springs...

Lo Rusters! Finally, some ship on ship action, and things get pretty crazy for Darrow and gang. The Bellona boys are not going down with out a fight, Darrow has to find a way to survive and win. Can he? 00:00:00 Introduction to the Sons of Aries Podcast 00:03:00 Diving into Red Rising's Themes 00:09:00 Character Development of Darrow 00:15:00 Historical Parallels and Military Strategy 00:21:00 The...

Lo Rusters! Welcome to book 2, Golden Son,! The story picks up with Darrow at the Academy, and we some new faces like Karnus and Victra. Can Darrow survive another school? We shall see! Darrow is at the Academy, facing new challenges. Karnus al-Balona is introduced as a formidable opponent. Victra al-Julii's character and potential are highlighted. Darrow reflects on his journey and internal strug...

Lo Rusters! We are starting Golden Sun this week but here is another place-holder for you! A little fanfiction the takes a look at what Ragnar was doing before his introduction in GS. Possibly, of course, as it's fanfic. Also, all credit to PB for the world, characters, and everything! Music by Deepgrave Studios

We wanted to wrap our coverage of #redrising and kickoff our new season of #goldenson in a way that showcased all the incredible, and incredibly talented, people of this fandom. It’s a bloodydamn cool thing to realize there are so many amazing people that love these books as much as we do. Please go ahead and checkout these artists and podcasts and creators, well worth your time! And of course, it...

Lo Rusters! Like Darrow, we have made it to the end of the road. We've survived much and more, and we've come through the ordeal but there is a final test for our favorite Red made Gold and will he pass it? This is the end of Red Rising but not the end of our journey; stick around and we will be back for Golden Son soon enough! Music by Deepgrave Studios

Lo Rusters! Can Darrow defeat the Jackal and fight a war against the Proctors? Can he win it? And what happens after? Music by Deepgrave Studios

Lo Rusters! Things are getting even more "bludgeony" as Darrow continues his relentless advance South but who can he trust and who is out to betray him? Can he shift the paradigm again? Music by Deepgrave Studios

Lo Rusters! What lurks to the south of House Mars? Where is the infamous Jackal? How do you take a castle defended by the Gods? Darrow and his hodge-podge army set about finding  the answers to these questions and more. Music by Deepgrave Studios

Lo Rusters! Justice. What is it? How does a society create it? Darrow is about to try and figure it out without letting things spill into to vengeance again, all while still trying to win this bloodydamn game. Music by Deepgrave Studios

Lo Rusters! Cassius and Darrow need to get some things straight and only one of them is likely to walk away. In the aftermath Darrow finds healing, for body, mind, and heart, in the a cave with a very interesting horse. 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 02:53 Celebrating J.R.R. Tolkien's Legacy 05:46 The Importance of Literature in Tough Times 08:55 Chapter 33: Apologies - Exploring Pain and...

Lo Rusters! Dastardly Darrow displays some serious battlefield mastery when dealing with Mustang and Minerva but he seems to be willing to follow pretty much anyone into the woods...at night...alone. Music by Deepgrave Studios

Lo Rusters! Darrow finds out that justice and revenge are not one and the same thing and in order to truly unite House Mars he may need to seek help from the Huntress. Music by Deepgrave Studios

Lo Rusters! This week Chuck breaks down the state of House Mars post the fight with Mustang and her army and we find out why Titus poses such a threat to Darrow; it's not what you may think! Music by Deepgrave Studios

Lo Rusters! This week the Institute gets darker -- Chapter 25 has some intense events that might be difficult for people to hear discussion of regarding S/A, so just be aware and protect your mental health. As for Darrow and House Mars, while the horrors and violence intensifies in Chapter 25, in Chapter 26 there is a light in the darkness, a horse shaped light. Finally, enter Mustang Music by Dee...

Lo Rusters! This week we Darrow and the Gang are on the outskirts looking in at House Mars; which is adrift for the moment. One powerful figure seems to be the biggest threat to Darrow and so has the biggest target on his back; Titus. Music by Deepgrave Studios

Lo Rusters! Where will the battles of House Mars be fought and who by? We get the lay of the land and learn a little more about the likes of Cassius, Titus, Roque, and, of course, the Reaper himself; Darrow.  Music by Deepgrave Studios

Lo Rusters! In this episode we find out what it takes to get into the elite school of the Society; the Institute. Simply put, things get dark and bloody pretty quick for Darrow and his classmates. We also find out who pass the test and become members of House Mars, the children of rage and violence.  Music by Deepgrave Studios

Lo Rusters! Darrow finds out where he places amongst his peers and who those soon to be Peerless peers are; a poet, an adonis, and a goblin. Music by Deepgrave Studios

Lo Rusters! We are finally leaving the mines and the city and headed to the Hogwarts-on-steroids that is the Institute. Buckle up, things get intense! Music by Deepgrave Studios

Lo Rusters! What does it take to make it in the world of the Golds? Manners, manners, manners my goodmen! Oh, manners and the ability to fight like a summer wind. Music by Deepgrave Studios

Lo Rusters! What will it cost Darrow to "break the chains"? Pretty much everything and more. The most visceral transformation/movie montage on the page ensues. Music by Deepgrave Studios