Return of the Thief, Part II, Chapter 12: Naptime's Over
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.
May 25, 2023•18 min
Attolian Archives
A chapter-by-chapter Queen's Thief reread podcast with commentary, news, and occasional screaming. We promise to leave no literary stone unturned, no theory unconsidered, no hand joke unmade.
Episodes
Return of the Thief, Part II, Chapter 11: Tongue Depressor
The Battle of the Naupent approaches. We discuss following Dad's advice, keeping a cool head, Sophos getting left out, and chess.
Feb 09, 2023•18 min•Season 6Ep. 18
Return of the Thief, Part II, Chapter 10: Cliff Notes
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.
Dec 06, 2022•18 min•Season 6Ep. 17
Return of the Thief, Part II, Chapter 9: Prophet Margin
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!
Dec 06, 2022•27 min•Season 6Ep. 16
Return of the Thief, Part II, Chapter 8: Too Possessed To Be Stressed
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.
Sep 18, 2022•18 min•Season 6Ep. 15
Return of the Thief, Part 2, Chapter 7: An Elephant Never Forgets
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.
Aug 28, 2022•21 min•Season 6Ep. 15
Return of the Thief, Part 2, Chapter 6: Underreach and Overdeliver
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=sharing
Jul 17, 2022•22 min•Season 6Ep. 14
Return of the Thief, Part 2, Chapter 5: Trust Fall
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.google.com/document/d/1Oe76tnv5_pAM0dy6-ljGxdjcjH3zQkW1YNCeC25SgcY/edit?usp=sharing
Jul 04, 2022•21 min•Season 6Ep. 13
Return of the Thief, Part 2, Chapter 4: Too Blessed To Be Stressed
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 of violence. Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wSqYA-PxVLSd4z9HIf5lFCkE6z7iNUWnQYIYAWGATbA/edit?usp=sharing...
Jun 20, 2022•24 min•Season 6Ep. 11
Return of the Thief, Part 2, Ch 3: All That Glitters Is Not Jewels
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
Jun 01, 2022•19 min
Return of the Thief, Part II Chapter 2: The Great Resignation
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.
May 11, 2022•21 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Return of the Thief, Part 2, Ch 1: 70,000 New Friends
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.com/document/d/1EYdHrnSfPfyp0BNzxSk-_KipBAm_E6p4ZeU6s8asq0c/edit?usp=sharing
Apr 25, 2022•25 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Return of the Thief, Chapter 8: Math, Maps, and Medes
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://docs.google.com/document/d/1-_mTxblLTBAoT0anqhC9ESaKE4zVZnDeKYvfnevtKVs/edit?usp=sharing The Attolian Archives is a chapter-by-chapter Queen’s Thief reread podcast by two overgrown library rats named Noelle and Caitlin. New episodes every other Sunday. Subsc...
Apr 11, 2022•31 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Return of the Thief, Chapter 7: Earring of Fire
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
Mar 29, 2022•19 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Return of the Thief, Chapter 6: No Grain, No Gain
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/131u7I0t5YwgppJQwWsdIPWERFIe7w2I1tTvORpGfM-A/edit?usp=sharing
Jan 31, 2022•19 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Return of the Thief, Chapter 5: Pent Up Emotions
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.com/document/d/1O0jCAeD93tVM2G9GgGsoF-m4fqTdizPFPHwgzXVfqwc/edit?usp=sharing
Dec 04, 2021•29 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Return of the Thief, Chapter 4: Prophecy is Cheap
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 available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QzPf8U76AqBd9bZUxSVmdJkgXPiS9Li1aDnFyM0uv3M/edit?usp=sharing
Nov 09, 2021•26 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Return of the Thief, Chapter 3: Gift Horse
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
Oct 26, 2021•28 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Return of the Thief, Chapter 2: Under the Table
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.
Oct 11, 2021•29 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Return of the Thief, Chapter 1: Estate Stale
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-kTFWs4PfqHDEv9HrKDKdMDKG5LE-i6wTMjzGjZEvY/edit?usp=sharing
Sep 26, 2021•18 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Thick As Thieves, Chapter 13: Garden Advice
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/1G9Hh546CFcuA1jvloymm-FD8sjqCqq77RINpdBrXjxo/edit?usp=sharing
Sep 20, 2021•22 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Thick as Thieves, Chapter 12: The Reason for the Treason
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
Sep 02, 2021•23 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Thick as Thieves, Chapter 11: Ferry Impressive
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?usp=sharing
Aug 15, 2021•15 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Thick as Thieves, Chapter 10: Fasten Furious
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/1NVLfCfhz1mJwxuG1ZCRJWssNLydJlHulUtKkA7L69dU/edit?usp=sharing
Aug 01, 2021•17 min
Thick ad Thieves, Chapter 9: Stop Telling Everyone I'm Dead
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-uM0rpMIjIJMZBYAteJjzsHv-jU/edit?usp=sharing
Jul 18, 2021•22 min
Thick as Thieves, Chapter 8: Miller Time
Kamet and Costis make new friends then make new enemies. We discuss water as a metaphor, how to tin pots, the absence of frostbite, and mythologically scary dogs. Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hycjFtPt2muSaXEZhoJb143NQWy9VemnM9tkIQFsw2A/edit?usp=sharing
Jun 27, 2021•15 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Thick as Thieves, Chapter 7: Gets My Goat
Kamet and Costis bond over another myth and some good conversations. We look at violence, apologies, forgiveness, the goddess of mercy, mischievous errand boys, and faking your own death. Content warning for a mention of sexual violence 4:48 - 4:54. Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EbYuzuKc2pd9HG0OdjXMcv6Bw-Rg9XUbU_6421CEuaA/edit?usp=sharing
Jun 13, 2021•18 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Thick as Thieves, Chapter 6: Sneak Attack
Kamet and Costis escape another bad situation through teamwork. We discuss quick thinking, national identity, Kamet’s perspective on intimacy, and the presence of violence in this chapter. Content warning for discussion of sexual assault 3:15 - 7:04 and 13:20 - 13:45 - 14:03. Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jtAbIipMDkpwceLsvxwIRMU2NnrtRDORO3n7-NqxVzQ/edit?usp=sharing...
May 30, 2021•20 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Thick as Thieves, Chapter 5: Tourist Trap
Kamet and Costis visit a beautiful monument and we discuss Kamet’s childhood, mysterious fortunes, and how great Costis is at lying. Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VmlXIq7q9S36vhvj3SIMSTizPFBQoD_H4QzK3FDqgWk/edit?usp=sharing
May 16, 2021•18 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Thick As Thieves, Chapter 4: The Lion's Share
Costis and Kamet find a not-so-safe place to lie low and get to know each other a little better. We discuss goddess(es) of the moon, explicit and implicit references to Eugenides, and fictional food. Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k9OQDp5qYFf31gwmO9Jl7E_dK7PBygxhdedslqZWvf0/edit?usp=sharing
May 02, 2021•19 min•Season 5Ep. 4
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