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Welcome to Swords & Wigs! Join writers (and readers!) Caroline Fulford and Nadya Agrawal as they take a journey back through the YA Fantasy novels of their youth.New episodes every Wednesd... more
FAQs about Swords & Wigs:How many episodes does Swords & Wigs have?The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.
October 27, 2021Episode 13: Trickster’s Duet – Trickster’s Choice & Trickster’s QueenIn the season finale, Nadya and Caroline wrap-up with Trickster’s Duet, covering both Trickster’s Choice and Trickster’s Queen. This weeks topics include themes of race and colonization, Tammy’s patterns in gender characterization, and of course, The Crows & Nawat....more50minPlay
October 20, 2021Episode 12: Protector of the Small 4 - Lady KnightCaroline and Nadya wrap up the Protector of the Small series with Lady Knight. This weeks topics include the tension between the magical and non-magical world, the idea of a chosen family, and the conflict between duty and destiny....more43minPlay
October 13, 2021Episode 11: Protector of the Small 3 - SquireIn the penultimate book of the Protector of the Small series, Nadya and Caroline discuss Squire. This weeks topics include: PG-13 romance storylines (and how we yearn for them), Tammy's choice to go with more violence, and Kel's lack of magic....more21minPlay
October 06, 2021Episode 10: Protector of the Small 2 - PageNadya and Caroline are back to discuss the second book of the Protector of the Small Series, Page! This weeks discussion includes class structures, the change in scope across the series, and Tammy P’s training montage....more26minPlay
September 27, 2021Episode 9: Protector of the Small 1 - First TestCaroline and Nadya kick-off a new series of books, Protector of the Small. In this first episode, they discuss the world and context of the discussion, and dive into realism in this series....more22minPlay
September 23, 2021Episode 8: Immortals 4 - Realms of GodsNadya and Caroline wrap-up the final book of the Immortals series, discussing the themes of free will, trauma, and a retrospective on the romance elements throughout the series....more29minPlay
September 08, 2021Episode 7: The Immortals 3 - Emperor MageIn this episode, Nadya and Caroline discuss Book 3 of The Immortals series: Emperor Mage. This week they discuss graveyard hags, trying to make sense of the politics of Tammy’s world, and a *specific* brand of racism that can’t be ignored....more26minPlay
September 01, 2021Episode 6: The Immortals 2 - Wolf-SpeakerCaroline & Nadya discuss book two of The Immortals: Wolf-Speaker, diving into the role of the wolf pack, Daine coming into her own, and the hierarchy structure throughout the series....more20minPlay
August 25, 2021Episode 5: The Immortals 1 - Wild MagicNadya & Caroline kick-off their new conversation on The Immortals series by Tamora Pierce with book one: Wild Magic. Tune in this week for a discussion on eco-feminism, a departure from a human-centric world, and of course, some vegan issues....more24minPlay
August 18, 2021Episode 4: Song of the Lioness 4 - Lioness RampantIn Episode 5, Nadya & Caroline dive into the Lioness Rampant and talk race & privilege, female friendships & character archetypes, and the nice way to meet guys....more26minPlay
FAQs about Swords & Wigs:How many episodes does Swords & Wigs have?The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.