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Trinity is back, along with a new character, Hillary. They join me in covering Chapters 5-7 from the first volume of the 1831 edition of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. The three of us discuss storytelling through the use of letters, and dissect Mary Shelley’s expression of her own ideas through her characters. These chapters depict the beginning of the slow decay in Victor’s ethics and humanity. 

00:00:00 Welcome to RBTS!
00:00:59 Episode Introduction
00:02:04 Edition Reconciliation
00:04:54 V1:Ch 5-7 
01:45:40 Outro & Credits

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After Season 3 wraps, Read Between the Spines is launching our very first RBTS Author Edition, and we’re kicking it off featuring Brooklyn Quintana, the Florida‑based indie author behind the Fynneas Fog fantasy series. Brooklyn joins us for two episodes to discuss Nine of Swords, and the sequel, Blood in the Water.

After Season 3 wraps, Read Between the Spines is launching our very first RBTS Author Edition, and we’re kicking it off featuring Brooklyn Quintana, the Florida‑based indie author behind the Fynneas Fog fantasy series. Brooklyn joins us for two episodes to discuss Nine of Swords, and the sequel, Blood in the Water.

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Trinity and Rahul, who you'll recognize as returning characters from last season, join me in covering Chapters 3 and 4 from the first volume of the 1831 edition, of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. We debate Victor’s actions and begin to see Mary’s use of nature in demonstrating parallels throughout his journey. The line between passion and obsession has been drawn and crossed, and we conceptualize how unprocessed grief can manifest in dangerous ways. 

00:00:00 Welcome to RBTS!
00:00:59 Introduction
00:02:03 V1: Ch. 3-4 
01:33:01 Outro & Credits

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After Season 3 wraps, Read Between the Spines is launching our very first RBTS Author Edition, and we’re kicking it off featuring Brooklyn Quintana, the Florida‑based indie author behind the Fynneas Fog fantasy series. Brooklyn joins us for two episodes to discuss Nine of Swords, and the sequel, Blood in the Water.

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The characters of Read Between the Spines begin our most ambitious reading yet- a Classic. Undertaking Mary Shelley's gothic masterpiece, Frankenstein, we embark on a journey where we question the depth of horror and humanity, the roles of femininity, and the cost of ambition without restraint. 

Michael, Chris, and I are your characters in Episode 1. Together we set sail on a ship, captained by Robert Walton. In heartfelt letters to his sister, Robert, like us, quickly learn where the line between brilliance and destruction lies.

00:00:00 Introduction to Season 3
00:02:44 Welcome back!
00:06:35 Season 3 Changes 
00:16:02 Author's Introduction
00:27:57 Letter I
00:37:30 Letter II
00:44:45 Letter III
00:01:04 Letter IV
01:13:44 Volume I - Ch. 1 
01:24:18 Volume 2 - Ch. 2
01:39:53 Outro & Credits

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After Season 3 wraps, Read Between the Spines is launching our very first RBTS Author Edition, and we’re kicking it off featuring Brooklyn Quintana, the Florida‑based indie author behind the Fynneas Fog fantasy series. Brooklyn joins us for two episodes to discuss Nine of Swords, and the sequel, Blood in the Water.

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In RBTS's first Special Edition episode, Lex and Kim go to the cottage! Joined by Brad and Justin, not only do we discuss the hit book and show, Heated Rivalry, by Rachel Reid, but "Brustin" also shares their true, queer, hockey romance and gives us an example of a real-life "Hollanov." Gay hockey romance isn't just for fiction, folks! This story has taken the world by storm, and we cover all of it in this episode. The book, the show, the fandom, and the obsession that is the Heated Rivalry world we are living in, and never leaving. Grab a coke or a ginger ale, and listen with us!

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After Season 3 wraps, Read Between the Spines is launching our very first RBTS Author Edition, and we’re kicking it off featuring Brooklyn Quintana, the Florida‑based indie author behind the Fynneas Fog fantasy series. Brooklyn joins us for two episodes to discuss Nine of Swords, and the sequel, Blood in the Water.

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We discuss the role selfishness plays in humanity's perpetuation, the Taumoeba demonstrate there is no end goal to evolution, and we experience the implications of adaptability by any means necessary. 

Our final episode of Season Two answers the one question we have been wondering since day one - will Rocky and Ryland succeed in their mission? Rachel and Michael join me in discussing Chapters 27 - 30 of Andy Weir's, Project Hail Mary. 

00:00 Intro
03:07 Ch. 28
12:03 Ch. 29
24:12 Ch. 30
41:01 Outro + Credits

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After Season 3 wraps, Read Between the Spines is launching our very first RBTS Author Edition, and we’re kicking it off featuring Brooklyn Quintana, the Florida‑based indie author behind the Fynneas Fog fantasy series. Brooklyn joins us for two episodes to discuss Nine of Swords, and the sequel, Blood in the Water.

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Michael and I are joined by his brother, Rafael, who we learn is a fan of Ryland Grace! I guess people like that do exist. 

Ryan Gosling is mentioned, and what would this podcast's identity be if we didn't discuss Stormlight Archives. We even talk a little bit about Project Hail Mary! (Twas an episode of side tangents).

Chapters 25 - 27 are summarized in our penultimate episode of our reading of Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir. 

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:22 Welcome, second Sears!
00:12:37 Ch. 25
00:25:37 Ch. 26
00:58:11 Ch. 27
01:00:45 Outro

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After Season 3 wraps, Read Between the Spines is launching our very first RBTS Author Edition, and we’re kicking it off featuring Brooklyn Quintana, the Florida‑based indie author behind the Fynneas Fog fantasy series. Brooklyn joins us for two episodes to discuss Nine of Swords, and the sequel, Blood in the Water.

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The lights are out, and we are neck deep in Taumoeba waste. Certain characters demonstrate the dangers of dating coworkers (who knew it could be that explosive?), and I discover Michael Sears may be even more intense than Stratt...

Rachel Schutes joins Michael and I through Chapters 22 - 24 of Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir. 

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:58 Errors
00:04:07 Ch. 22
00:18:35 Ch. 23
00:45:03 Ch. 24
01:15:43 Concluding Thoughts
01:20:25 Outro

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After Season 3 wraps, Read Between the Spines is launching our very first RBTS Author Edition, and we’re kicking it off featuring Brooklyn Quintana, the Florida‑based indie author behind the Fynneas Fog fantasy series. Brooklyn joins us for two episodes to discuss Nine of Swords, and the sequel, Blood in the Water.

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Finally! Someone to explain time dilation! Our guest host, Rahul, illuminates us on some of the more complicated sciences of space travel, and Lex enjoys the soapbox tangent she embarks on regarding her favorite subject, evolution. 

Rahul Bhakta joins Rachel and I in discussing Chapters 19 - 21 of Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir. We find Rocky and Ryland planning their visit to Adrian's atmosphere, searching for yet another alien life form... astrophage's predator. 

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:58 Introducing, Rahul!
00:04:56 Ch. 19
00:26:43 Ch. 20
00:44:44 Ch. 21
01:15:20 Outro + Credits

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After Season 3 wraps, Read Between the Spines is launching our very first RBTS Author Edition, and we’re kicking it off featuring Brooklyn Quintana, the Florida‑based indie author behind the Fynneas Fog fantasy series. Brooklyn joins us for two episodes to discuss Nine of Swords, and the sequel, Blood in the Water.

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We struggle to understand time and Mom points out how fast Ryland is running out of it.  Pressured with the weight of his mission, Rocky and Ryland set out for a new planet - Adriaaaaaan! 

Haley, Shelly, and I (with a few guest appearances from our Episode 1 guest host!) grasp at straws during the science bits and rip on the story at the rest. Although Haley can barely stand the flashbacks, all in all, we enjoyed Chapters 16 - 18 of Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir. 

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:59 Softball Mom/Daughter Reunion
00:09:20 Ch. 16
00:30:25 Ch. 17
01:00:18 Ch. 18
01:16:40 Outro + Credits

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After Season 3 wraps, Read Between the Spines is launching our very first RBTS Author Edition, and we’re kicking it off featuring Brooklyn Quintana, the Florida‑based indie author behind the Fynneas Fog fantasy series. Brooklyn joins us for two episodes to discuss Nine of Swords, and the sequel, Blood in the Water.

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While Michael and I are joined by guest host, Trinity Hardy Stukey, Ryland Grace is busy getting a new roommate. As we continually follow Ryland's journey into the stars and into his past, we attempt to understand neutrinos and recognize this story's ode to companionship, in our discussion of Chapters 13 - 15 of Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir.

Though guessing at future plotlines can be as probable as Ryland and Lokken's friendship, Trinity points out that some predictions, prove true.

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:55 Half-Time Reminisces 
00:05:39 Ch. 13
00:33:29 Ch. 14
01:20:10 Ch. 15
01:45:17 Outro + Credits

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After Season 3 wraps, Read Between the Spines is launching our very first RBTS Author Edition, and we’re kicking it off featuring Brooklyn Quintana, the Florida‑based indie author behind the Fynneas Fog fantasy series. Brooklyn joins us for two episodes to discuss Nine of Swords, and the sequel, Blood in the Water.

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