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Dragon Babies

Two sisters reread their favorite YA fantasy classics and discuss why they may be even better for adults.

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Episode 109 - A Conspiracy of Kings, by Megan Whalen...

Dragon Babies ·

2023/04/18

We continue Megan Whalen Turner’s impeccable Queen’s Thief series with A Conspiracy of Kings! We discuss the appeal of sweet Sophos as a protagonist, the portrayal of slavery within fantasy series, and whether the gods are Just Jerks (copyright Madeleine). This is a long one, but in between the sister squabbling, points are made! The main point being that we could talk about MWT’s work for the rest of our lives and still have so much to explore.Thanks to all our listeners who requested The Thief in

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01:21:41

Episode 108 - Wyrd Sisters, by Terry Pratchett

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2023/04/04

It’s back to Discworld with Wyrd Sisters, by Terry Pratchett! We join the titular trio of Nanny Ogg, Granny Weatherwax, and Magrat Garlick as they meddle their way across space and time (within reasonably witchy limits, of course). Review your Shakespeare, work up your best lil ghosty sounds and make sure you’re in good standing with the Fool’s Guild - then join us.MUSIC - Pippin the Hunchback and Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution

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01:27:36

Episode 107 - The Headless Cupid, by Zilpha Keatley...

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2023/03/20

We’re so excited to round out the ZKSHT (Zilpha Keatley Snyder Holy Trinity) with The Headless Cupid. Along with The Egypt Game and The Witches of Worm, this book developed Grace’s little brain into a spooky kid mystery machine. Madeleine’s jonesing for a trip to the Winchester Mystery House and is very upset with Amanda; we’re both reminiscing about the power of playing pretend. Join in the glory of ZKS’ unparalleled work - articulating children’s inner monologues with such specificity and zero

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01:28:19

Episode 106 - Mossflower, by Brian Jacques

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2023/03/04

It’s Badgerin’ Time. We return to the joyous, violent, and feast-laden world of Redwall with Mossflower, by Brian Jacques! Grace breaks down the reasons why this is her favorite of his works, we continue the great “Humans in Mossflower???” debate, and Bella and Boar become our gods. Grab your candied chestnuts and join us.MUSIC - Pippin the Hunchback and Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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01:30:44

Episode 105 - Magic's Pawn, by Mercedes Lackey

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2023/02/07

We’re heading back to Valdemar with Magic’s Pawn, by Mercedes Lackey! This absolute doozy of an episode showed us that we could talk about this book for the rest of our lives. Vanyel and Tylendel’s love story, revenge mission and subsequent Bad But Life-Changing Stuff are at turns stirring, sweet, cathartic and crushing. Tune up your mind speech and listen in - and let us know if you have a concrete internal monologue along the way.This episode was a listener request - thank you, Gyuri! If you’d

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01:07:49

Episode 104 - The Ragwitch, by Garth Nix

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2023/01/23

Head to the nearest midden and abandon all hope - The Ragwitch has you in her thrall! We have a blast discussing Garth Nix’s first novel and following Paul and Julia’s external and internal journeys. We consider the ways in which this work shows the beginnings of the Abhorsen series and do our best to start a rumor that Garth is a necromancer. Typical Dragon Babies stuff. Grab your creepiest doll and join us!This episode was a listener request - thank you, Rachael! If you’d like to make a request,

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00:43:33

My Enduring Obsession with The Snow Queen (Grace's...

Dragon Babies ·

2023/01/06

Have you been craving a close reading of the final passage of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen? No? Well, you should probably listen to this Grace’s Reading Corner not-so-mini episode about why society loves a snowy queen anyway.This episode focuses specifically on the illustrated edition by the wonderful Mary Engelbreit, which remains a personal influence.This is a very vibes-forward Cold Book Episode, so grab some cocoa and a blanket and snuggle up for a listen!EPISODE MEDIAA translation

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00:52:20

Tales from Earthsea (2006) - Patreon Launch!

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2022/12/09

We’re so excited to launch our Babetreon - and we’re taking the first episode out from behind the paywall! We're discussing the 2006 Ghibli film Tales from Earthsea in all its messy glory.Join for $3/mo to get an extra episode every month. We’ll be covering a broader range of materials than we typically do on the main feed - reviews of film and TV adaptations of our favorite books, fantasy picture books, inspirations for our favorite authors' works, voting on our next episodes, and much more!These

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01:03:22

Episode 103 - The Arkadians, by Lloyd Alexander

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2022/11/22

Enchanted poet-donkeys assemble: we’re covering The Arkadians, by Lloyd Alexander! You’ll love this meta retelling of various Greek mythologies and epics as told through the adventures of Lucien, Joy-in-the-Dance, Fronto, and the approximately 500 other goofy characters they encounter along the way. As the self-proclaimed Emo Fantasy crowd, we love Lloyd Alexander very much and it was a delight to reread his Greek Romp Experiment. Plus: if you’re a fan of the 1994 CD-ROM game Wrath of the Gods, then

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01:10:07

Episode 102 - Dogsbody, by Diana Wynne Jones

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2022/10/31

In which gods become dogs and get stuck in their bods! We’re discussing Dogsbody, by Diana Wynne Jones in all its celestial, dog-brained glory. Sirius the dog star is punished for a mysterious murder by being trapped in an earthly pup form - and his only way back to his galaxy is to find the enigmatic Zoi that he threw down to Earth. Leave it to DWJ to make this conceit at turns heartbreaking, hilarious and ultimately bittersweet. Madeleine maintains that for those similarly traumatized by The

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01:14:24

Episode 101 - Eragon, by Christopher Paolini

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2022/10/05

As would-be dragon riders and adolescents during the early 00’s, we’re perfectly positioned to discuss Eragon, by Christopher Paolini. This one has haunted us since we started the podcast - we knew it was inevitable and yet we procrastinated until our 101st episode. We break down our conflicted feelings about this teen-penned dragon epic and own up to our own teenage jealousies of both the protagonist and the author himself. Is it a good idea for a child to have a book published by a major house? Is

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01:19:23

Episode 100 - Sabriel, by Garth Nix (The Abhorsening)

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2022/09/06

To celebrate our 100th (!) full-length episode, we’re re-covering the book that began it all: Sabriel, by Garth Nix! In between some very involved gushing about Tim Curry’s audiobook performance, we consider the YA fantasy and book podcasting lessons we’ve learned along the way. This is a goofy one because we’re just so delighted to be here - thanks to you all for your support over these last 6 years!There are a few minor audio issues in the first half of the episode where Grace’s audio is briefly

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01:03:44

Episode 99 - The Goose Girl, by Shannon Hale

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2022/08/03

HONK. We read The Goose Girl, by Shannon Hale! This retelling of the Grimm fairy tale takes us through the forest, into the goose pen and behind the throne room (best place to eavesdrop on villainous monologuing). We break down protagonist Ani’s haunting search for self, attempt to chat with geese on our own, and process beloved horse loss. Ready to knock your enemies’ hats off by harnessing the wind? Join us!This episode was a listener request - thank you, Isabel, Lexie, and Gyuri! If you have a

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01:16:46

Episode 98 - The Egypt Game, by Zilpha Keatley Snyder

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2022/07/06

We unearth a veritable pharaoh’s tomb of nostalgia as we discuss The Egypt Game, by Zilpha Keatley Snyder! Join us in considering why this is a fantasy book, ways this may have inspired the creation of Dungeons and Dragons, half-remembered childhood yard games, Stranger Danger, Klutz Press, and creating your own serotonin through magical rituals. This is a looser episode than most because we fully immersed ourselves in our book-related memories, but we think it’s one you’ll enjoy. ZKS crew

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01:09:12

Episode 97 - The Changeling Sea, by Patricia A. McKillip

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2022/06/17

We met up with our 3 mysterious magical boyfriends and dove into The Changeling Sea, by Patricia A. McKillip! We discuss McKillip’s glorious prose, the connection between the ocean and Peri’s coming of age, and how annoying it would be to prepare a dinner of oysters after a day of hard labor. Whether ye be a cursed sea dragon or a mischievous magic man, there’s something to appreciate - join us!Thanks so much to Isabel for the recommendation. Let us know your favorite Patricia McKillip book, we came

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00:13:12

MINI EPISODE - How Macmillan Audio Designs Their...

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2022/06/03

Part 2 of an ongoing investigation. Many thanks to Drew and Abigail at Macmillan Audio for their wonderful insights! All covers mentioned are up on our website.Episode TranscriptMUSIC - Late Night Radio by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7613-late-night-radioLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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01:10:04

Episode 96 - Searching for Dragons, by Patricia C. Wrede

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2022/05/26

We’re thrilled to return to the Enchanted Forest with Searching for Dragons, by Patricia C. Wrede! We break down Morwen’s appeal, the kinship between cats and dragons, Mendenbar and Cimorene’s blossoming romance, and Grace’s childhood ripoff of Wrede’s body of work. Plus: awkward pandemic greetings, local ginger beer recommendations, and our expert opinion on where to find the best fudge in America. Hop on your broken teddy bear-adorned magic carpet and join us!MUSIC - Pippin the Hunchback and

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01:13:44

Episode 95 - Half World, by Hiromi Goto

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2022/05/11

Time to brush up on your Bosch and grab your Jade Rat pendant - we read Half World, by Hiromi Goto (with illustrations by Jillian Tamaki)! We test how gnawable our pinkies are as we pay the toll and cross the crow bridge into Half World in all its seamy, terrifying glory. Join us in an exploration of purgatory, trauma management, and reincarnation - plus some lighter topics like the undeniable appeal of Baby G as a nickname. Whether you're flesh, spirit or a giant starfish with a beautiful child's

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00:31:42

MINI EPISODE - Why Are Fantasy Audiobook Covers So Bad?

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2022/04/22

Grace here, with a very special investigation.Visit our website or Instagram for episode visuals! There is also a full transcript available for this episode.MUSIC - Late Night Radio by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7613-late-night-radioLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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01:15:47

Episode 94 - The Dark is Rising, by Susan Cooper

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2022/04/04

The Dark is Rising and we’re along for the ride! We continue Susan Cooper’s epic battle between the Light and Dark and are introduced to the final Old One, 11-year-old Will Stanton. We join Will in adventuring through time without ever leaving Berkshire, discussing the subtleties of Cooper’s folklore inspirations and wishing for our own Book of Gramarye. Plus: Hawkin as the most compelling character, reliving our own self-fabricated childhood quests, and the feminine urge to stand in the center of a

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