The characters take stock of who survived the battle, while we take stock of funeral practices, accuracy in reporting, forgetting about the guns (again), and trust. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/attolian-

Return of the Thief, Part II, Chapter 11: Tongue Depressor

Feb 9th, 2023 18m 8s

The Battle of the Naupent approaches. We discuss following Dad's advice, keeping a cool head, Sophos getting left out, and chess.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/attolian-archives-pod/support

Return of the Thief, Part II, Chapter 10: Cliff Notes

Dec 6th, 2022 17m 41s

Gen scoffs at fate (and finally gets his elephants). We discuss the stories-within-the-story (or the lack thereof), clashing gods, helpful treason, kingly authority, and defending Irene. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.

Return of the Thief, Part II, Chapter 9: Prophet Margin

Dec 6th, 2022 26m 37s

Pheris gets mixed up in some serious business. Gen has a weird dream. We discuss hypostatic union (?), killer mic drops, and doing therapy in your sleep. Featuring special guest Phil! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com

Return of the Thief, Part II, Chapter 8: Too Possessed To Be Stressed

Sep 18th, 2022 17m 57s

While Eugenides plays host to an unexpected guest, we discuss sucking chest wounds, ruining the villain monologue, random acts of kindness, and a very terrifying 40 seconds. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/

Return of the Thief, Part 2, Chapter 7: An Elephant Never Forgets

Aug 28th, 2022 20m 37s

In this episode, we finally see the long-awaited elephants. Oh yeah, and Nahuseresh is back or whatever. We discuss Henry the 5th, Kamet's "death", battlefield mud, and the value of heroes. Transcript coming soon. --- Support this podcast:

Return of the Thief, Part 2, Chapter 6: Underreach and Overdeliver

Jul 17th, 2022 22m 7s

The army marches to war. We discuss imaginary birds, divine luck, self-doubt, self-indulgence, and drunk bird fashion goals.Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LOqF3iNO6AxRTenR0IOhJAMukSHfj5xVym8jUE3gdWc/edit?usp=sha

Return of the Thief, Part 2, Chapter 5: Trust Fall

Jul 4th, 2022 20m 45s

Everyone lets off some steam before bottling it all up again to go kill people. We discuss indoor plumbing, Gen’s overnight popularity, Fordad’s motives, and the meaning of Teleus’s advice about love.Transcript available here: https://docs.goo

Return of the Thief, Part 2, Chapter 4: Too Blessed To Be Stressed

Jun 20th, 2022 24m 16s

Gen accomplishes his goal with the max amount of damage to himself and the max amount of distress to those around him. We discuss self image with disability, the RotT audiobook accents, Gen’s convoluted don’t-steal-Eddis plan, and the absurdity

Return of the Thief, Part 2, Ch 3: All That Glitters Is Not Jewels

Jun 1st, 2022 18m 40s

Truth bombs are dropped while the armies muster. We discuss dads, Gen’s parentage, and divine retribution.Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W6H1ZLO6tW-OQv6Nbtp1NDcTq1vrHh9pYRXSkzIA6G4/edit?usp=sharing--- Suppor

Return of the Thief, Part II Chapter 2: The Great Resignation

May 11th, 2022 21m 11s

Eugenides and Irene make a serious threat, and we discuss the centralization of power, risk-taking, new avenues for Pheris, the idea of an inverted tragedy, and, as always, love. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/

Return of the Thief, Part 2, Ch 1: 70,000 New Friends

Apr 25th, 2022 24m 37s

War comes to the Little Peninsula. We discuss the logistics of killing people, Fordad’s fake surprise, Eddisian tattoos, prophetic headcanons, the iconic sleeveless leather vest, and Moira’s Pen.Transcript available here:https://docs.google.c

Return of the Thief, Chapter 8: Math, Maps, and Medes

Apr 11th, 2022 30m 45s

Pheris gets to know his new tutor and we see the last of Melheret. We discuss the Greater Peninsula, Attolian history, Erondites’s plans, the only illustration in the series, and changes in the YA industry.Transcript available here: https://do

Return of the Thief, Chapter 7: Earring of Fire

Mar 29th, 2022 19m 15s

Pheris saves the day! We discuss ghostly messages, new relationships, narrative overlap, and the value of kindness.Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mve2zeQaJ-kwNm7-B1IiqM0sIC3yeqGr1R9nZ3A4jCc/edit?usp=sharing---

Return of the Thief, Chapter 6: No Grain, No Gain

Jan 31st, 2022 18m 34s

Pheris sees a terrifying apparition after his cover is blown. We discuss war prep, what makes monarchs popular, how not to punish children, and why Gen is a public jokester.Transcript available here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/131u7I0t

Return of the Thief, Chapter 5: Pent Up Emotions

Dec 4th, 2021 29m 6s

In this episode, the Pent's script goes off track. We discuss Cenna's daring theatrical performance, what's in a name, and mercy versus justice. Trigger warning for discussion of sexual assault. Transcript available here: https://docs.google.c

Return of the Thief, Chapter 4: Prophecy is Cheap

Nov 9th, 2021 25m 46s

In our story, we find a prophecy, a garden, a lot of personal drama, and, oh, also a death. Meanwhile, we discuss interior design, Attolia's brothers, Gen seeing Pheris, Pheris seeing Gen, and Attolia's garden as a locus amoenus.Transcript ava

Return of the Thief, Chapter 3: Gift Horse

Oct 26th, 2021 28m 11s

Eugenides gets a bow, a decorative pomegranate, a horse, and the stomach flu. We discuss oaths, names, childhood, and back references. transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QUD-VK3x6U7Ic17t3YqTgMBZ2lFK4ll9AGpapcAm49M/edit?usp=sharing

Return of the Thief, Chapter 2: Under the Table

Oct 11th, 2021 28m 34s

Pheris adjusts to his new home. We discuss adult supervision, Gen's master plan, Eddisian accents, the psychology of Helen's clothing choices, and confusing banquet hall seating arrangements. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo

Return of the Thief, Chapter 1: Estate Stale

Sep 26th, 2021 17m 50s

Pheris is minding his own business when he's pulled into a story more epic than he ever could have imagined. We discuss beehives, calendars, prejudice, hair, and secret sisters.transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L-kTFWs4PfqHDEv9Hr

Thick As Thieves, Chapter 13: Garden Advice

Sep 20th, 2021 21m 58s

Kamet gets some good advice from Attolia, a warning from Relius, hugs in the kitchen, and a reunion with a special friend. We discuss food, friendship, and Kamet's relationships. transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G9Hh546CFcuA1jvl

Thick as Thieves, Chapter 12: The Reason for the Treason

Sep 2nd, 2021 22m 53s

Secrets are revealed, and we discuss the advanced reader’s copy, errand boys, secret identities, trust, and sandals.Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GfAlh4sLT_fzEHokRWwtIewU7oP2CyT7G9H2d3XsbU4/edit?usp=sharing--

Thick as Thieves, Chapter 11: Ferry Impressive

Aug 15th, 2021 14m 42s

Our duo crosses the waves. We discuss dolphins, earrings versus toe rings, private seals, pirate-safe cities, and beautiful sunsets.Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i8R1ZCz9Ih8Suk-iElL_UyBGpjlHFqYyjvlIl2-z8k0/edit

Thick as Thieves, Chapter 10: Fasten Furious

Aug 1st, 2021 17m 7s

Kamet and Costis get help from an unexpected source. We discuss authenticity, being hoodwinked, like knowing like, projecting, and prophecy fulfillment.Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NVLfCfhz1mJwxuG1ZCRJWssNLydJ

Thick ad Thieves, Chapter 9: Stop Telling Everyone I'm Dead

Jul 18th, 2021 21m 43s

Costis comes back from the dead and Kamet stabs a dude. We ponder tall gods, friendly immortals, denial, fake ghosts, and ambiguity in relationships.Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sLzZjSeG_lEBYJXR-uM0rpMIjIJMZBY