Extraneous: His Dark Materials

Joe and Ed have retreated to their summer house while Joe grapples with a long-term illness. When a stray dog appears in their yard, Joe begins to wonder if his grasp on health and reality is slipping.

CW: mentions of a terminal illness

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Today’s story is Shepherd by Jeffrey Ricker

website: www.jeffrey-ricker.com

Twitter: @rickerje

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This story is read by Jordan Edwards

Twitter: @JordanEdwards

IG: @TheJordanEdwards

This episode was edited by Leah Cornish

Our intro/outro music is Realm Daytime by Peritune: http://peritune.com

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This week: Melissa and WIll finish chapter 2 and delve into all of chapter 3 of The Subtle Knife! (Have you not read these books? Read these books! Because we do spoilers.) After our main discussion, we bring you alethiometer readings (00:52:03), the Extra award (00:55:30), and a couple of songs for the new Subtle Knife mixtape (00:57:24), which is different than the Golden Compass one, so make sure you check it out! 

Have we mentioned we have merch available? 

Send us an email or a voice message with your theories: [email protected]. Also follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and join our Facebook group for even more HDM discussion goodness!

Produced by Jaanelle Yee // hosts Melissa Anelli and William Redden // Audiobook clips (c) Penguin Random House

Instead of a new story, this week we're bringing you a smattering of clips from all of our previous episodes! Share with your friends!

Story timecodes are as follows

Sharing Glances
1:05-3:31

Her Name was Dana
3:33-06:36

Gravity
06:39-8:23

Sorted
8:26-11:14

Queering Borders
11:15-14:04

Raunch Daddy
14:05-16:24

Designated Driver
16:25-19:28

Prima Donna
19:30-21:53

The Ibex Tattoo
21:55-24:29

Cromartie Street
24:31-27:21

That's a Night Outfit
27:23-30:15

Wine and Magnolias
30:17-33:14

A Sex Toy Shop for Misfits and Mutants
33:17-36:05

Lemon
36:08-38:56

Have Your Cake
38:59-41:42

At the End of the Breakwater
41:46-44:11

Dread
44:15-47:16

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This episode was edited by Leah Cornish

Our intro/outro music is Realm Daytime by Peritune: http://peritune.com

Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

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Since The Subtle Knife continues with a truly insane amount of plot, Melissa and Will have decided to take their time and split chapter 2 into 2 episodes. We'll be doing quicker plot discussions and then getting into themes. We also have alethiometer readings, the Extra award, and a brand new mixtape for your listening pleasure. Dive into this amazing book with us! 

Have some merch!

Send us an email or a voice message with your theories: [email protected]. Also follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and join our Facebook group for even more HDM discussion goodness!

Remember to rate/review/etc! Also make sure to check out the His Dark Materials Mixtape and The Subtle Knife Mixtape!

Produced by Jaanelle Yee // hosts Melissa Anelli and William Redden // Audiobook clips (c) Penguin Random House

When a catastrophic fire strikes Keira's neighborhood, she takes refuge in a dangerous place: the home of her ex-girlfriend. Will she stay and live with the danger she knows? Or will she muster the courage to leave and face the unknown?

CW: abusive relationship, violence, post-disaster setting

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Today’s story is Dread by Katherine Gleason

www.katherinegleason.com

Twitter: @KGleasonWriter

This story is read by Katherine Gleason

This episode was edited by Leah Cornish

Our intro/outro music is Realm Daytime by Peritune: http://peritune.com

Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

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We're jumping into The Subtle Knife this week, and we couldn't be happier. The first chapter is jam-packed so we go through the strange new world we're thrown into piece by piece (00:02:39). A LOT happens. Then, we get into the Extra Award (00:43:06) and our alethiometer readings (00:45:42). We can't wait to see where Lyra and Will go from here!

Have some merch!

Send us an email or a voice message with your theories: [email protected]. Also follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and join our Facebook group for even more HDM discussion goodness!

Remember to rate/review/etc! Also make sure to check out the His Dark Materials Mixtape! Catch up before we start the new one next week.

Produced by Jaanelle Yee // hosts Melissa Anelli and William Redden

Framed in a conversation on the breakwater, Simon recalls his passionate friendship with Grayson when they first met in high school, and the chances he took and didn't take. 

CW: use of a slur, alcohol consumption

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Today’s story is At the End of the Breakwater by Dustin Buursma

Twitter: @DustyBuurd

This story is read by Josh Wittge

Twitter: @joshwatchintv

Instagram: @joshwatchintv

This episode was edited by Leah Cornish

This episode was sponsored by Shaker and Spoon; sign up now for $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/mostqueer

Our intro/outro music is Realm Daytime by Peritune: http://peritune.com

Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Brett deals with the trauma resulting from an extramarital affair while trying to get through his son's birthday party.

CW: adultery, implied rough sex

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Today’s story is Have Your Cake

Twitter: @JRobbinsLeon

This story is read by Jonathan Robbins Leon

This episode was edited by Leah Cornish

This episode was sponsored by Tab for a Cause - you can join our team today by going to tabforacause.org/mostqueer.

Our intro/outro music is Realm Daytime by Peritune: http://peritune.com

Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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A young painter finds inspiration and then some in the most unlikely of places -- a strip club.

CW: alcohol consumption

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Today’s story is Lemon by Kirsten Perry

This story is read by Leah Cornish

This episode was edited by Leah Cornish

This episode was sponsored by Tavour - for $10 off your first purchase of $25 or more, download the Tavour app and use code 'mostqueer'

Our intro/outro music is Realm Daytime by Peritune: http://peritune.com

Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

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This week, we welcome journalist and podcast icon Joanna Robinson onto the podcast! We talk about how she came to the original book series, what she felt out the His Dark Materials tv show, and where we would want to see the show go in the future.

Our recap of the whole season of the show is coming soon. Then, in a couple of weeks, we'll start our recaps of The Subtle Knife, so get reading if you want to follow along with us!

Have some merch!

Send us an email or a voice message with your theories: [email protected]. Follow Joanna on Twitter to keep up with all of her podcasts! Also follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and join our Facebook group for even more HDM discussion goodness!

Remember to rate/review/etc! Also make sure to check out the His Dark Materials Mixtape!

Produced by Jaanelle Yee // hosts Melissa Anelli and William Redden