Another One For The Books! https://anotherforthebooks.podbean.com Join Mike and Alex on a literary journey as they dive deep into the realms of science fiction and fantasy in their podcast, Another One For The Books! In each episode, they embark on a captivating adventure through the pages of iconic books, where one brings a wealth of knowledge having already read the book, while the other discovers the story for the first time. With lively discussions, insightful analysis, and a dash of humor, they explore the rich tapestry of imagination, dissecting the characters, worlds, and themes that make these books beloved to fans. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the genre, this podcast is a delightful exploration of the power of storytelling that will leave you craving more epic adventures. Audio/Video recording done by Mike Drakos Audio mixing done by Alex Douglas Album art done by Alex Douglas Musical score done by Walz Thu, 16 Jan 2025 04:05:36 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Arts:Books 1440 episodic anotherforthebooks anotherforthebooks No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16499916/podcast_album_art_template_v2_8usxdv.jpg Another One For The Books! https://anotherforthebooks.podbean.com 144 144 Mistborn Episode 4 - Armies A-Marching Mistborn Episode 4 - Armies A-Marching https://anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/e/mistborn-episode-4-armies-a-marching/ https://anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/e/mistborn-episode-4-armies-a-marching/#comments Thu, 16 Jan 2025 04:05:36 -0400 anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/62506dd0-d227-36f4-adc7-34533efff3a8 Vin, Elend, and the entirety of Luthadel are being approached on all side by three factions, all desiring above all the most sacred and scarcest alloy of them all - atium. Not only that, but Mists are acting erratic during the day, Khandra infiltrators body snatching into the upper ranks, and petty family bickering stirring up two armies to attacking each other, what else can happen for the last half of the book?

]]> Vin, Elend, and the entirety of Luthadel are being approached on all side by three factions, all desiring above all the most sacred and scarcest alloy of them all - atium. Not only that, but Mists are acting erratic during the day, Khandra infiltrators body snatching into the upper ranks, and petty family bickering stirring up two armies to attacking each other, what else can happen for the last half of the book?

]]> anotherforthebooks false No 4889 12 full Mistborn Episode 3 - Playing Catch-Up Mistborn Episode 3 - Playing Catch-Up https://anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/e/mistborn-episode-3-playing-catch-up/ https://anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/e/mistborn-episode-3-playing-catch-up/#comments Fri, 20 Sep 2024 18:30:16 -0300 anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/39622141-d9d6-3b29-b702-2e3892bc5053 The boys are back! After about a half year of moldy and volcanic escapades, Mike and Alex need to cram as much as they remember about Mistborn: Last Empire into a single episode. It was a bit of a struggle and a bit of detail was lost along the way, but they managed to hit the story beats throughout the novel.

]]> The boys are back! After about a half year of moldy and volcanic escapades, Mike and Alex need to cram as much as they remember about Mistborn: Last Empire into a single episode. It was a bit of a struggle and a bit of detail was lost along the way, but they managed to hit the story beats throughout the novel.

]]> anotherforthebooks false No 4661 11 full Mistborn Episode 2 - Learning to Misty Step Mistborn Episode 2 - Learning to Misty Step https://anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/e/mistborn-episode2-learning-to-misty-step/ https://anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/e/mistborn-episode2-learning-to-misty-step/#comments Tue, 23 Jan 2024 16:56:49 -0400 anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/4d38680d-bff6-3c10-bdd0-cca4f9ba65e9 Vin is starting out on the path to being a Mistborn, and what it means to trust again. Kelsier brings her to House Renoux to get her prepped and ready for the heist, while Sazed, a new favourite, is looking to teach Vin on nobility etiquette so that she can infiltrate the haute society.

 

Chapters 6 - 10, inclusive.

]]> Vin is starting out on the path to being a Mistborn, and what it means to trust again. Kelsier brings her to House Renoux to get her prepped and ready for the heist, while Sazed, a new favourite, is looking to teach Vin on nobility etiquette so that she can infiltrate the haute society.

 

Chapters 6 - 10, inclusive.

]]> anotherforthebooks false No 3331 10 full Mistborn Episode 1 - Meeting the Crew Mistborn Episode 1 - Meeting the Crew https://anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/e/mistborn-episode-1-meeting-the-crew/ https://anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/e/mistborn-episode-1-meeting-the-crew/#comments Sun, 19 Nov 2023 22:17:34 -0400 anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/4c571c83-a84e-303c-b9f9-12ef3f90d966 A new book, a new adventure in the Brando-verse! Alex takes the first leap into Mistborn - The Final Empire, allowing for Mike to explain the new magic system and lore as the chapters unfold.

Chapters 1 - 5, inclusive.

]]> A new book, a new adventure in the Brando-verse! Alex takes the first leap into Mistborn - The Final Empire, allowing for Mike to explain the new magic system and lore as the chapters unfold.

Chapters 1 - 5, inclusive.

]]> anotherforthebooks false No 4822 9 full Elantris Episode 8 - The Ending Elantris Episode 8 - The Ending https://anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/e/elantris-episode-8-the-ending/ https://anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/e/elantris-episode-8-the-ending/#comments Tue, 17 Oct 2023 04:17:30 -0300 anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/d6f381e2-6138-3899-a9a5-a3a5c875b05a Finally. One book down, so many more to go. Mike caught up from Chapter 35 all the way to the ending of Elantris, giving Alex enough time to read romance novels and organize birthday parties. The duo are now able to have a long chat about the story being unfolded and the fates of the main three characters as they strive to survive against an onslaught of Dilaf and his cronies.

 

Chapters that are covered for this episode are 35 to the end of the book, inclusive.

]]> Finally. One book down, so many more to go. Mike caught up from Chapter 35 all the way to the ending of Elantris, giving Alex enough time to read romance novels and organize birthday parties. The duo are now able to have a long chat about the story being unfolded and the fates of the main three characters as they strive to survive against an onslaught of Dilaf and his cronies.

 

Chapters that are covered for this episode are 35 to the end of the book, inclusive.

]]> anotherforthebooks false No 6828 8 full Elantris Episode 7 - A Sanderlanche is Coming Elantris Episode 7 - A Sanderlanche is Coming https://anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/e/elantris-episode-7-a-sanderlanche-is-coming/ https://anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/e/elantris-episode-7-a-sanderlanche-is-coming/#comments Tue, 12 Sep 2023 04:22:50 -0300 anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/e2e6de6a-5d44-38e5-a4fd-1f5c5c2fa3bd The boys are back at it again after a long time away, and this time they're about to find themselves looking up at a quickly closing story with Elantris. Rhaoden tries to keep his people sane, Serene struggles to find a way to keep Arelon safe from the clutches of foolish lords and a child-like king, and Hrathen catches a Shoad!

]]> The boys are back at it again after a long time away, and this time they're about to find themselves looking up at a quickly closing story with Elantris. Rhaoden tries to keep his people sane, Serene struggles to find a way to keep Arelon safe from the clutches of foolish lords and a child-like king, and Hrathen catches a Shoad!

]]> anotherforthebooks false No 3515 7 full Elantris Episode 6 - A Lack of Many a Faith Elantris Episode 6 - A Lack of Many a Faith https://anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/e/elantris-episode-6-a-lack-of-many-a-faith/ https://anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/e/elantris-episode-6-a-lack-of-many-a-faith/#comments Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:09 -0300 anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/151036fb-be4f-36f5-a747-4a1309b7fb16 Hrathen just came to realization that his is quickly loosing control of his clergy as the cunning Dilaf undermines his master's wishes at every turn. Sarene and her cohort are trying to understand what the New Elantrian gang leaders are up to, all the while trying to uncover the secret identity of the one they call Spirit. Rhaoden realizes that he too can easily descend into madness from the pain and wounds inflicted onto him.

 

Chapters that are covered for this episode are 21 - 25, inclusive.

]]> Hrathen just came to realization that his is quickly loosing control of his clergy as the cunning Dilaf undermines his master's wishes at every turn. Sarene and her cohort are trying to understand what the New Elantrian gang leaders are up to, all the while trying to uncover the secret identity of the one they call Spirit. Rhaoden realizes that he too can easily descend into madness from the pain and wounds inflicted onto him.

 

Chapters that are covered for this episode are 21 - 25, inclusive.

]]> anotherforthebooks false No 4701 6 full Episode 5: Elantris - Gangs, Fencing, and Unnecessary Burnings Episode 5: Elantris - Gangs, Fencing, and Unnecessary Burnings https://anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/e/episode-5-elantris-gangs-fencing-and-unnecessary-burnings/ https://anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/e/episode-5-elantris-gangs-fencing-and-unnecessary-burnings/#comments Thu, 29 Jun 2023 04:12:35 -0300 anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/2b224248-a8ff-3d67-92d4-46e29cc74c2c Rhaoden starts to bring more of Elantris under one banner, bringing with him a sense of purpose for all who join him. Serene wants to stop whatever Hrathen is doing by using her widow trials to keep the people of Arelon from using Elantris as a target of hatred. And finally, Hrathen, a man trying to plan a clean and swift coup to overthrow Kind Iadon but is instead trying to understand why his apprentice is trying to elicit murder from his parish.

Chapters that are covered for this episode are 12 - 20, inclusive.

]]> Rhaoden starts to bring more of Elantris under one banner, bringing with him a sense of purpose for all who join him. Serene wants to stop whatever Hrathen is doing by using her widow trials to keep the people of Arelon from using Elantris as a target of hatred. And finally, Hrathen, a man trying to plan a clean and swift coup to overthrow Kind Iadon but is instead trying to understand why his apprentice is trying to elicit murder from his parish.

Chapters that are covered for this episode are 12 - 20, inclusive.

]]> anotherforthebooks false No 5350 5 full Episode 4: Elantris - Bad Painters, Better Planners Episode 4: Elantris - Bad Painters, Better Planners https://anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/e/episode-4-elantris-bad-painters-better-planner/ https://anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/e/episode-4-elantris-bad-painters-better-planner/#comments Tue, 20 Jun 2023 03:15:39 -0300 anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/8c646873-6e9c-33e0-99bf-1fa9abee2f12 New power dynamics are about to rise in both Elantris and Kae, but what will that mean for the future of Arelon? Sarene wants to step into Rhaoden's previous role to lead a coup against the ruling class of Arelon, Hrathen has set motion is plan to quickly create a common enemy for Arelon, while Rhaoden starts his own gang within the city walls of Elantris for the better of all who live there. And little by little, each of our protagonists continue to be unaware of how their actions will affect each other.

]]> New power dynamics are about to rise in both Elantris and Kae, but what will that mean for the future of Arelon? Sarene wants to step into Rhaoden's previous role to lead a coup against the ruling class of Arelon, Hrathen has set motion is plan to quickly create a common enemy for Arelon, while Rhaoden starts his own gang within the city walls of Elantris for the better of all who live there. And little by little, each of our protagonists continue to be unaware of how their actions will affect each other.

]]> anotherforthebooks false No 4331 4 full Episode 3: Elantris - A New Home To Settle For Episode 3: Elantris - A New Home To Settle For https://anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/e/episode-3-elantris-renovations-and-homebodies/ https://anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/e/episode-3-elantris-renovations-and-homebodies/#comments Wed, 07 Jun 2023 15:32:28 -0300 anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/cbc443f1-ddc4-3299-9b2b-41038a4522a5 Rhaoden settles in to Elantris, Sarene catches up with her long lost uncle, and Hrathen hatches a plan. Join the duo as they uncover why our three protagonists have finally accepted Elantris and Kai as their new place to call home - for better or for worst.

]]> Rhaoden settles in to Elantris, Sarene catches up with her long lost uncle, and Hrathen hatches a plan. Join the duo as they uncover why our three protagonists have finally accepted Elantris and Kai as their new place to call home - for better or for worst.

]]> anotherforthebooks false No 4174 3 full Episode 2: Elantris - An Unlikely Trio Episode 2: Elantris - An Unlikely Trio https://anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/e/elantris-episode-1-an-unlikely-trio/ https://anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/e/elantris-episode-1-an-unlikely-trio/#comments Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:54:40 -0300 anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/d76617fe-e4b2-3ea0-b206-b9b90b8626a9 In this first episode of Elantris, Mike and Alex are thrown right into the once mighty city and witness its utter ruin through the eyes of Rhoaden. They are then taken through Sarene's shoes as she arrives to her new home in Kai to visit her new family. And just around the corner, Hrathen is given a luke-warm reception in his quest to take over the reigns of Arelon in the pursuit of his empire's conquest.

]]> In this first episode of Elantris, Mike and Alex are thrown right into the once mighty city and witness its utter ruin through the eyes of Rhoaden. They are then taken through Sarene's shoes as she arrives to her new home in Kai to visit her new family. And just around the corner, Hrathen is given a luke-warm reception in his quest to take over the reigns of Arelon in the pursuit of his empire's conquest.

]]> anotherforthebooks false No 5269 2 full Episode 1: What’s Our Name Again...? Episode 1: What’s Our Name Again...? https://anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/e/episode-0-what-s-our-name-again/ https://anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/e/episode-0-what-s-our-name-again/#comments Sat, 27 May 2023 04:03:30 -0300 anotherforthebooks.podbean.com/5971ff86-888e-3fa3-94db-b7a7bafbb5ad Hello and welcome to our podcast! We're Mike and Alex, two fellow software engineers looking to share our experiences with many of our favourite books and book series. Tag along as we dig deep into the works of fiction that have piqued our interests throughout the years.

]]> Hello and welcome to our podcast! We're Mike and Alex, two fellow software engineers looking to share our experiences with many of our favourite books and book series. Tag along as we dig deep into the works of fiction that have piqued our interests throughout the years.

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