Originally recorded November 19, 2006. Welcome to the Narnia Fans Cast Archive. These episodes were originally recorded between 2006 and 2009 during the early years of The Chronicles of Narnia film series. They have been preserved as part of NarniaFans.com’s history and may have been lightly edited for clarity, length, or archival presentation. Step through the wardrobe and enjoy this piece of Narnia Fans history. In Episode 17 of Narnia Fans Cast, John Burkitt and Austin Fury discuss two memorable stories from the world of Narnia news: a casting call for the centaur Glenstorm in Prince Caspian and a tongue-in-cheek report about a fictional trade dispute between King Caspian’s Narnia and Calormen. The hosts speculate about Glenstorm’s potential role in the film while having fun with the imagined political consequences of Narnian import taxes. The episode also features another chapter from John Burkitt’s Byron on Wells, continuing the series with “The Birthday Girl,” a reflective story celebrating friendship, family, and growing up. In the second half of the show, the hosts debate whether Prince Caspian could realistically meet its announced release date, discuss what the films can communicate that the books cannot, imagine how the story might have changed if Edmund had failed to break the White Witch’s wand, and conclude with a thoughtful conversation about the relationship between Narnian and Earth time, as well as whether others besides the Pevensies may have crossed between worlds. Podcast produced by NarniaFans.com. Music by Patrick Swanson. For more Narnia news, articles, podcasts, and community discussions, visit NarniaFans.com.

Originally recorded November 12, 2006. Welcome to the Narnia Fans Cast Archive. These episodes were originally recorded between 2006 and 2009 during the early years of The Chronicles of Narnia film series. They have been preserved as part of NarniaFans.com’s history and may have been lightly edited for clarity, length, or archival presentation. Step through the wardrobe and enjoy this piece of Narnia Fans history. In Episode 16 of Narnia Fans Cast, Andy Filipovich, Paul Martin, and Roger Thomas discuss the latest developments in the search for the actor who would portray Prince Caspian, including reports that casting had been narrowed to a shortlist while additional auditions continued. The hosts speculate on when Disney and Walden Media might finally reveal the new lead and what fans could expect from the film’s marketing campaign. The episode also features another chapter from John Burkitt’s Byron on Wells, continuing the heartfelt story with a chapter centered on childhood learning, literacy, and a father’s quiet encouragement. In the second half of the show, the hosts imagine what the first Prince Caspian movie poster should look like, debate whether the Pevensie siblings or Caspian himself should take center stage in the marketing, discuss the ideal age to introduce readers to The Chronicles of Narnia, and consider why Lucy’s dagger quietly disappears from the series after The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Podcast produced by NarniaFans.com. Music by Patrick Swanson. For more Narnia news, articles, podcasts, and community discussions, visit NarniaFans.com.

Originally recorded November 5, 2006. Welcome to the Narnia Fans Cast Archive. These episodes were originally recorded between 2006 and 2009 during the early years of The Chronicles of Narnia film series. They have been preserved as part of NarniaFans.com’s history and may have been lightly edited for clarity, length, or archival presentation. Step through the wardrobe and enjoy this piece of Narnia Fans history. In Episode 15 of Narnia Fans Cast, John Burkitt is joined by Colin “Monkey” Edson for a thoughtful discussion about the newly announced release date of May 16, 2008 for Prince Caspian, examining whether the production schedule seemed realistic and what the aging cast could mean for future installments of the series. The episode also features a new Bard’s Tale presentation with Byron on Wells, an original story by John Burkitt beginning with Chapter 1: “The Club with No Name,” a nostalgic tale of childhood friendship and memories. In the second half of the show, the hosts explore how the relationships between the Pevensie siblings may evolve in Prince Caspian, discuss the major themes running throughout The Chronicles of Narnia, and consider one of the series’ enduring questions: whether the dwarfs in The Last Battle ever found their way into Aslan’s Country. Podcast produced by NarniaFans.com. Music by Patrick Swanson. For more Narnia news, articles, podcasts, and community discussions, visit NarniaFans.com.

Originally recorded October 29, 2006. Welcome to the Narnia Fans Cast Archive. These episodes were originally recorded between 2006 and 2009 during the early years of The Chronicles of Narnia film series. They have been preserved as part of NarniaFans.com’s history and may have been lightly edited for clarity, length, or archival presentation. Step through the wardrobe and enjoy this piece of Narnia Fans history. In Episode 14 of Narnia Fans Cast, John Burkitt, Paul Martin, and Roger Thomas discuss the latest developments surrounding Prince Caspian, including William Moseley’s comments that he still had not received the script despite the approaching production schedule. They also examine The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe‘s BAFTA nomination, the competition it faced from major films such as Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Wallace & Gromit, and other recent Narnia news. The episode also features a special Bard’s Tale presentation, Dying for Edmund, an original dramatic short by John Burkitt imagining the tense negotiation between Aslan and Jadis over Edmund’s fate. In the second half of the show, the hosts debate whether Prince Caspian could still meet its planned 2008 release date, whether it could surpass the first film at the box office, explore questions of race, harmony, and diversity in Narnia, and discuss which Narnian character most closely reflects C.S. Lewis himself. Podcast produced by NarniaFans.com. Music by Patrick Swanson. For more Narnia news, articles, podcasts, and community discussions, visit NarniaFans.com.

Originally recorded October 22–23, 2006. Welcome to the Narnia Fans Cast Archive. These episodes were originally recorded between 2006 and 2009 during the early years of The Chronicles of Narnia film series. They have been preserved as part of NarniaFans.com’s history and may have been lightly edited for clarity, length, or archival presentation. Step through the wardrobe and enjoy this piece of Narnia Fans history. In Episode 13 of Narnia Fans Cast, John Burkitt, Paul Martin, and Roger Thomas discuss the latest Narnia news, including Disney’s “vault” strategy for home video releases, a C.S. Lewis festival in Petoskey, Michigan, and reports that Richard Dempsey, who portrayed Peter Pevensie in the BBC adaptation, could return for a cameo in Prince Caspian. The episode also features the original story A Statue in the Library, followed by an in-depth discussion about the production timeline for Prince Caspian, including the challenges of visual effects, casting schedules, and whether a 2008 release date was realistic. In the book discussion, the hosts explore biblical parallels among the Pevensie siblings, speculate on what might have happened if the White Witch had been successfully resurrected, and examine themes of necromancy, power, and Aslan’s role in preventing evil from returning. Podcast produced by NarniaFans.com. Music by Patrick Swanson. For more Narnia news, articles, podcasts, and community discussions, visit NarniaFans.com.

Originally recorded October 15, 2006. Welcome to the Narnia Fans Cast Archive. These episodes were originally recorded between 2006 and 2009 during the early years of The Chronicles of Narnia film series. They have been preserved as part of NarniaFans.com’s history and may have been lightly edited for clarity, length, or archival presentation. Step through the wardrobe and enjoy this piece of Narnia Fans history. In Episode 12 of Narnia Fans Cast, Paul Martin is joined by Austin Fury for a shorter but lively discussion covering the podcast’s growing recognition, including a mention on Blogcritics.org, as well as the team’s search for a new audio editor and ideas for expanding the show’s format. The conversation also explores James A. Owen’s novel Here, There Be Dragons, examining its unique blend of fantasy, literary history, and the lives of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Charles Williams. In the second half of the episode, the hosts debate whether Peter’s duel with Miraz should remain in Prince Caspian, discuss whether Polly and Diggory may have influenced the language of Narnia’s talking beasts, and imagine what kind of new book C.S. Lewis might have written had he lived longer. Podcast produced by NarniaFans.com. Music by Patrick Swanson. For more Narnia news, articles, podcasts, and community discussions, visit NarniaFans.com.

Originally recorded October 8, 2006. Welcome to the Narnia Fans Cast Archive. These episodes were originally recorded between 2006 and 2009 during the early years of The Chronicles of Narnia film series. They have been preserved as part of NarniaFans.com’s history and may have been lightly edited for clarity, length, or archival presentation. Step through the wardrobe and enjoy this piece of Narnia Fans history. In Episode 11 of Narnia Fans Cast, John Burkitt fills in as host alongside Roger Thomas for a wide-ranging discussion of the latest Narnia and fantasy news. Topics include the proposed film adaptation of Here, There Be Dragons and an interview with screenwriter David Goyer, James McAvoy’s confirmation that he would not return as Mr. Tumnus in Prince Caspian, Evanescence’s song “Good Enough” and its Narnia connection, the growing popularity of C.S. Lewis societies around the world, Buena Vista Games’ rise among the top video game publishers, and Imogen Heap’s revelation that she wrote “Can’t Take It In” in just one week. The episode also features John Burkitt’s standalone story The Other Magician, followed by a thoughtful discussion about the publication versus chronological order of The Chronicles of Narnia, the fate of the Tree of Protection, and what may have happened in Narnia during the centuries between The Magician’s Nephew and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Podcast produced by NarniaFans.com. Music by Patrick Swanson. For more Narnia news, articles, podcasts, and community discussions, visit NarniaFans.com.

Originally recorded October 1, 2006. Welcome to the Narnia Fans Cast Archive. These episodes were originally recorded between 2006 and 2009 during the early years of The Chronicles of Narnia film series. They have been preserved as part of NarniaFans.com’s history and may have been lightly edited for clarity, length, or archival presentation. Step through the wardrobe and enjoy this piece of Narnia Fans history. In Episode 10 of Narnia Fans Cast, Paul Martin and John Burkitt host a more intimate episode after technical difficulties prevent the full team from joining. They discuss the newly released novel Here, There Be Dragons by James A. Owen, examining its imaginative blend of historical figures and fantasy storytelling, and what makes that concept so compelling. The conversation then turns to the art of storytelling itself as John introduces the idea of bringing fan-written works to life through audio drama. Together they explore voice acting, performance, sound design, music, and the creative process behind producing immersive audio stories, while also offering a behind-the-scenes look at podcasting and audio production. Podcast produced by NarniaFans.com. Music by Patrick Swanson. For more Narnia news, articles, podcasts, and community discussions, visit NarniaFans.com.

Originally recorded September 17, 2006. Welcome to the Narnia Fans Cast Archive. These episodes were originally recorded between 2006 and 2009 during the early years of The Chronicles of Narnia film series. They have been preserved as part of NarniaFans.com’s history and may have been lightly edited for clarity, length, or archival presentation. Step through the wardrobe and enjoy this piece of Narnia Fans history. In Episode 9 of Narnia Fans Cast, Andy Filipovich, John Burkitt, and Paul Martin discuss a variety of Narnia and fantasy news, including early reports that The Hobbit could be adapted into one or two films, speculation surrounding Peter Jackson’s involvement, and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe being featured in an early Blu-ray promotion. The episode also continues John Burkitt’s serialized Narnia-inspired story Heart of Ice with Chapter 6: The Final Prophecy. In the second half of the show, the hosts examine how fame might affect the young actors playing the Pevensies, debate what would happen if someone died while in Narnia, and tackle one of the most fascinating questions in the series: how time in Narnia relates to time on Earth. Podcast produced by NarniaFans.com. Music by Patrick Swanson. For more Narnia news, articles, podcasts, and community discussions, visit NarniaFans.com.

Originally recorded September 10, 2006. Welcome to the Narnia Fans Cast Archive. These episodes were originally recorded between 2006 and 2009 during the early years of The Chronicles of Narnia film series. They have been preserved as part of NarniaFans.com’s history and may have been lightly edited for clarity and archival presentation. Step through the wardrobe and enjoy this piece of Narnia Fans history. In Episode 8 of Narnia Fans Cast, Andy Filipovich, Roger Thomas, Kelson Thomas, and John Burkitt discuss the White Witch being ranked among literature’s greatest villains, the announcement of a new extended Royal Edition DVD of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and the latest Prince Caspian casting news. The episode also continues John Burkitt’s serialized Narnia-inspired story Heart of Ice with Chapter 5: The Storm Breaks. In the second half of the show, the hosts explore how Aslan’s role develops throughout The Chronicles of Narnia, discuss the origins of evil in Narnia, and examine the mythology and archetypes that shape C.S. Lewis’s world. Podcast produced by NarniaFans.com. Music by Patrick Swanson. For more Narnia news, articles, podcasts, and community discussions, visit NarniaFans.com.