All Roads Lead to Amber

All Roads Lead to Amber

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All Roads Lead to Amber episodes

  • Book 7 Ep. 6: Power

    We'll cover chapters 7, 8 and 9 in this episode, as Merlin finally formulates a plot of his own -- rescue Jasra, and get leverage over Luke. We'll dive into Luke's past as Rinaldo, introduce Jurt more fully, and unpack the sequence of flashbacks in chapter 9.

    32 min
  • Book 7 Ep. 5: Issue with Caine

    In chapter 6 of Blood of Amber, Zelazny infamously drops a bombshell about the genealogy of the House of Amber. We'll dive into the inconsistencies surrounding Caine's mother, the lost siblings of Sand and Delwin, and Zelazny's botched attempt to patch it all up with fans. Meanwhile, Luke tries the ultimate sales pitch on Merlin.

    33 min
  • Book 7 Ep. 4: Arbor House

    In this episode, we'll discuss Merlin's flashback that reveals the complexity of the timeline of his childhood in the Courts. He later arrives by boat into Baylesport, then goes to Arbor House to have an information swap with the mysterious Vinta Bayle.

    20 min
  • Book 7 Ep. 3: Walkable Mountain
    In this memorable chapter, Merlin walks from the Palace down to the Harbor district, and we are shown a completely different version of Amber than we've ever seen before. It's fun, but somewhat of a departure from the Corwin series.
    29 min
  • Book 7 Ep. 2: Connective Tissue

    In this episode, we cover chapters 2 and 3. This is great material that paints a sprawling picture of Jasra, Rinaldo, Brand, Kasha and the Keep of the Four Worlds. We'll dive into the sequence of events that bridge Brand's conspiracy to the present Merlin troubles.

    43 min
  • Book 7 Ep. 1: Not in Kansas

    I'll discuss why Blood of Amber is my favorite of the 5 Merlin books, and how the publisher asked Zelazny for a prologue. And we'll cover the opening sequences of this next book in the Chronicles of Amber, including Zelazny's awkward attempt at revisionist history for his female characters.

    35 min
  • Book 6 Ep. 9: Go Back
    In this final episode covering Trumps of Doom, we'll hear from the author on his process. Then, in the concluding two chapters of the book, Merlin and Luke team up in a somewhat complicated relationship, as Merlin shatters the stereotype of the untrusting Prince of Amber. I'll share some closing thoughts, and quote from a review of this first book in the Merlin series.
    33 min
  • Book 6 Ep. 8: Shut it Down

    In this chapter we'll discuss the funeral of Caine, and the updated geography of Amber. Also, does Amber really have a religion? And we'll dive into Ghostwheel, an early version of GenAI for Shadows.

    35 min
  • Book 6 Ep. 7: It's Real...
    Let's hear from Zelazny about this first Merlin book, before diving into this chapter in which Merlin trumps to Amber with Bill Roth, and we return to the palace for the first time since the beginning of The Courts of Chaos. I'll discuss my impressions of how the classic Amberites are re-introduced to fans, and discuss ways in which the general vibe of Amber has changed since the Corwin books.
    36 min
  • Book 6 Ep 6: It's Not a Castle

    In this episode we cover the re-introduction of Bill Roth, a couple of literary references, and the growing complications of the plot. I will also share my strong views on "palace" versus "castle."

    32 min

About All Roads Lead to Amber

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A deep dive into my life-long passion for Roger Zelazny’s The Chronicles of Amber. In this podcast, I'll walk through each of the first five books, sharing all the great moments. I'll go deep into all the layers of meaning, the references, the allusions, and the awesomeness. Join me in celebrating what makes these books so great.