The Culture Books podcast

By Sheridan and John

Come explore the dizzying space opera of Iain M. Banks' culture novels. Buy a book and then read along with us as we explore them chapter by chapter!... more

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The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.

The Culture Books podcast episodes:

January 10, 2026 The State of the Art, 3, The State of the Art Chapter 2
Sma takes a museum tour and we come to grips with the memory of our own past.
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47min
December 15, 2025 The State of the Art, 2, The State of the Art Chapter 1
The triumphant return of Diziet Sma and we're taking the show to Planet Earth folks!
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23min
October 30, 2025 The State of the Art, 1, A Gift From The Culture
One of the earliest Culture works, we get to know a world eerily like that of BladeRunner and a Culture renegade in more trouble than they can handle.
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43min
June 09, 2025 Use of Weapons, 29, End Notes
At journey's end we can look back and discuss the costs of victory and defeat.
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26min
April 17, 2025 Use of Weapons, 28, Remembrance, Fourteen
We find out who Zakalwe really is...
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43min
March 03, 2025 Use of Weapons, 27, Remembrance, I
Possibly the most infamous chapter in science fiction history. Zakalwe receives a present.
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52min
February 04, 2025 Use of Weapons, 26, Remembrance, Thirteen
Zakalwe has a breakdown followed by an even more terrible day, but we get the standout quote of the book.
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24min
January 06, 2025 Use of Weapons, 25, Remembrance, II
Zakalwe takes the slow road to the stars, and almost doesn't make it.
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40min
November 06, 2024 Use of Weapons, 24, Remembrance, Twelve
Finally we get to see Zakalwe doing what he does best; soldiering.
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36min
September 20, 2024 Use of Weapons, 23, Remembrance, III
Zakalwe goes to the snow!
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31min

FAQs about The Culture Books podcast:

How many episodes does The Culture Books podcast have?

The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.