McAnally's Pubcast

Here we discuss Chapter 5-7 in which Dresden battles with Agatha Hagglethorn, does dirty by his fairy godmother Lea, and pouts about life while in jail.

Michael and Dresden travel to the Nevernever and battle Agatha. The two manage to put the spirit down and find out that the spirit has been tortured. Just before the two can leave the Nevernever, Dresden’s Godmother catches up to them.

Michael and Dresden are confronted by Lea, Dresden’s Godmother. Michael is unable to intervene due to the covenant that exists between Harry and Lea. Dresden tricks Lea and the two manage to escape the Nevernever.

Harry and Michael wait in jail to be bailed out. The two discuss the nature of their business until Charity arrives and bails them out. Susan drives Dresden home and they are met by two vampires.

Here we discuss Chapter 2-4 in which Dresden treats a ghost like a lady, and a lady like a liar.

Harry and Michael close in a malevolent spirit, Agatha Hagglethorn who is putting the babies at the Nursery into a dangerous enchanted sleep. Harry missteps with the ghost and it retreats into the Nevernever. Harry and Michael are forced to follow before all the babies die in their sleep.

Harry talks with Susan about his latest case. A woman comes to his office and pleads for his protection, as she may not live through the night without it.

Harry is confronted with a potential new client. Lydia, a practitioner of the arts, begs for Dresden’s protection. She is afflicted with Cassandra’s tears which results in no one believing her predictions. Dresden finally decides to take her case, giving her his Talisman and telling her where to go for protection.

This episode discusses Grave Peril possibilities and Chapter 1 in which Dresden talks awkwardly about his feelings while driving recklessly.

Harry Dresden has faced some pretty terrifying foes during his career. Giant scorpions. Oversexed vampires. Psychotic werewolves. It comes with the territory when you're the only professional wizard in the Chicago-area phone book.

But in all Harry's years of supernatural sleuthing, he's never faced anything like this: The spirit world has gone postal. All over Chicago, ghosts are causing trouble - and not just of the door-slamming, boo-shouting variety. These ghosts are tormented, violent, and deadly. Someone - or something - is purposely stirring them up to wreak unearthly havoc. But why? And why do so many of the victims have ties to Harry? If Harry doesn't figure it out soon, he could wind up a ghost himself....

Dresden and Michael race to the Cook County Hospital in the Blue Beetle where the two have an uncomfortable discussion about Harry’s love life. The two make it just in time to the hospital to search for the Nursery.

We examine the second half of B is for Bigfoot in which Dresden makes fun of Vogons, and teaches a Scion it is ok to protect oneself.

Strength of a River in His Shoulders is a Bigfoot who has a son, Irwin Pounder. When River learns that Irwin is being bullied at school, he worries about the boy's safety and hires Harry Dresden to investigate.

Here we discuss the first part of B is for Bigfoot in which Dresden takes a new case to look into Bigfoot's Son, and dons some fancy coveralls again.

Strength of a River in His Shoulders is a Bigfoot who has a son, Irwin Pounder. When River learns that Irwin is being bullied at school, he worries about the boy's safety and hires Harry Dresden to investigate.

We discuss Ep5&6 of Ghoul Goblin, in which Harry spends time in a prison cell, and dispatches some nasties with a little help from a Djinn.

Harry Dresden, a Chicago private investigator and wizard, heads to a small, isolated Missouri town terrorized by Nevernever monsters. The singularly unfortunate Talbot family has suffered a curse that has decimated their number for generations, and only our hero can save them... that is, if he can survive hostile lawmen, the dark secrets of townsfolk, an ancient guardian spirit, and two deadly carnivores! Can Dresden cleanse the Talbot bloodline of its curse without a blood sacrifice of his own?

An irrational imprisonment, a stubborn sister, a sexy senior, a kick-ass cop, and a magical martyr.

Harry’s been erroneously imprisoned following Alex Talbot’s death and Pres promptly informs the grieving Maddie that she’s down another brother. Somewhat weirdly she seems more concerned about Dresden?!?

Meanwhile, Mayor Cedar pulls rank and gets Harry released and we learn she has a sort of... spiritual spouse? from her time in Egypt.

Dresden presses the Mayor into service watching over the remaining Talbots, Pres gets decked out in his best Rambo gear, and he and Harry head out to duel the battling baddies.

The bloodline curse may successfully be broken, but will anyone be left to benefit from Harry’s efforts?

Here we are discussing the Third and Fourth issue of the Graphic Novel Ghoul Goblin in which Dresden makes friends with some spirits and finds a two timing ghoulfriend.

Harry Dresden, a Chicago private investigator and wizard, heads to a small, isolated Missouri town terrorized by Nevernever monsters. The singularly unfortunate Talbot family has suffered a curse that has decimated their number for generations, and only our hero can save them... that is, if he can survive hostile lawmen, the dark secrets of townsfolk, an ancient guardian spirit, and two deadly carnivores! Can Dresden cleanse the Talbot bloodline of its curse without a blood sacrifice of his own?

Another blighted brother, a sad, sad soulgaze, and a little chit-chat with a cute cat…

Dresden fails to save Joseph Talbot, but gains more insight into the misunderstood man and his family troubles.

Harry calls up a nature spirit for intel on the bad guys’ feud and the Talbots’ bloodline curse, and the spirit arranges a meeting for the next night.

Turns out the arranged encounter is with a guardian serpent that seems less than eager to lend a hand.

Dresden also has Pres set up a face-to-face with the three youngest Talbots, tries to get some answers out of Mayor Cedar, and ham-handedly figures out the identity of the ghoul.

Not all of that goes well for Harry…

Here we are discussing the second issue of the Graphic Novel Ghoul Goblin in which Dresden gets lessons in hostage negotiation and circular architecture.

Harry Dresden, a Chicago private investigator and wizard, heads to a small, isolated Missouri town terrorized by Nevernever monsters. The singularly unfortunate Talbot family has suffered a curse that has decimated their number for generations, and only our hero can save them... that is, if he can survive hostile lawmen, the dark secrets of townsfolk, an ancient guardian spirit, and two deadly carnivores! Can Dresden cleanse the Talbot bloodline of its curse without a blood sacrifice of his own?

A goblin at the graveyard…. a ghoul on the grounds... and a mayor with a misdirect.

Harry and Pres save the damsel in distress, but fail to prevent the murder in the mansion. And what’s with Mayor Cedar? Will she succeed in sending Dresden barking up the wrong tree??