Her Dark Materials is USUALLY a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. BUT in this special bonus episode we’re talking about The Amber Spyglass lantern slides. Join us as we chat about the extra content Philip has coined ‘lantern slides’ that are included in the 10th anniversary and omnibus versions of the HDM trilogy. In this episode we get into The Amber Spyglass lantern slides and pretend that we didn’t just say ...
Jul 24, 2024•58 min•Season 3Ep. 40
Her Dark Materials is USUALLY a podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. BUT in this special episode we’re talking about The Amber Spyglass as a whole. Join us as we look back book that ends it all. It’s taken us a good while to get here, but we finally did it! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @HDMPod and you can email us at [email protected] . You can also visit our website at hdmpod.co.uk . WE HA...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 39
Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. In this episode we chat about Chapter 38 of The Amber Spyglass – The Botanic Garden. In this chapter, Lyra and Will follow through on the decision to break their own hearts and ours. We sort of get to catch up with some familiar faces, but we are too distracted by being emotional wrecks. We tie up a lot of loose ends as the book, the series, and our cove...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Season 3Ep. 38
Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. In this episode we chat about Chapter 37 of The Amber Spyglass – The Dunes. In this chapter, we learn what the secret is, and we wish we could go back to when we were blissfully unaware. Why, Phil? Why?! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @HDMPod and you can email us at [email protected]. You can also visit our website at hdmp...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 37
Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. In this episode we chat about Chapter 36 of The Amber Spyglass – The Broken Arrow. In this chapter, the daemons are back, and they know a secret. Serafina is back and she knows a secret. Serafina tells Mary about the secret and encourages the daemons to share what they know with Lyra and Will. A big ol' lizard eats Father Gomez’s corpse – and we still do...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 34
Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. In this episode we chat about Chapter 35 of The Amber Spyglass – Over The Hills And Far Away. In this chapter, Lyra and Will go off to explore Mulefa world in search of their daemons, a sort of hide and seek situation ensues. Father Gomez stalks the children like the total creep he is, little did he know our pal Balthamos was stalking him! Balthamos take...
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 35
Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. In this episode we chat about Chapter 34 of The Amber Spyglass – There Is Now. In this chapter, Mary finally figures out why Dust is flowing out of the worlds, and watches her beloved tree fall down. She watches as Father Gomez shows up on one of the bastard birds and breaks into her house. You can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @HDMPod and y...
Oct 21, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 34
Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. In this episode we chat about Chapter 33 of The Amber Spyglass – Marzipan. In this chapter, Lyra and Will get more comfortable in the mulefa world, spending a day eating and working alongside them and Mary. Will and Lyra tell Mary their stories, and Mary tells them hers, which awakens something within Lyra. We’re so excited to be joined by Jessie Blount ...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 3Ep. 32
Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. In this episode we chat about Chapter 32 of The Amber Spyglass – Morning. In this chapter, Lyra and Will find themselves in the mulefa world with Mary, where they have some food and a well needed rest. Mary travels with the mulefa to discover the window where the stream of ghosts are escaping the land of the dead. You can find us on Twitter, Instagram an...
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 32
Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. In this episode we chat about Chapter 31 of The Amber Spyglass – Authority’s End. In this chapter, almost everyone we know and have strong feelings about dies in some way. Coulter and Asriel drag Metatron into the abyss, to spend eternity falling forever. Lyra and Will release The Authority from his crystal cage only for him to disintegrate, a very antic...
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. In this episode we chat about Chapter 30 of The Amber Spyglass – The Clouded Mountain. In this chapter, Mrs Coulter goes to the Clouded Mountain and meets Metatron. Asriel abseils down the abyss and sees the Dust and the ghosts. Some angels move a mystery glowing cube with an old guy in it only to bump into horrid cliff ghasts. Lyra and Will stumble into...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. In this episode we chat about Chapter 29 of The Amber Spyglass – The Battle on the Plain. In this chapter, Lyra and Will cut through to Asriel’s fortress to find themselves in the midst of a huge ongoing battle. Lee and Jopari lead the ghosts to fight the Spectres, witches fight with angels, a storm rages overhead, and Lyra and Will can feel their daemon...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 29
Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. In this episode we chat about Chapter 28 of The Amber Spyglass – Midnight. In this chapter, Mrs Coulter learns that Lyra isn’t dead, and Asriel learns that Lyra is important. They discover a mountain in the clouds that has something to do with the Authority. You can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @HDMPod and you can email us at herdarkmateria...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 28
Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. In this episode we chat about Chapter 27 of The Amber Spyglass – The Platform. In this chapter, the mulefa build Mary a platform so she can figure out why Dust is floating away. She has an out of body experience that brings her closer to the answer. Father Gomez (eww) steps through a window into the mulefa world and meets the Tualapi – AKA those stupid b...
Jun 26, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. In this episode we chat about Chapter 26 of The Amber Spyglass – The Abyss. In this chapter, No-Name the harpy leads Lyra and Will to the highest point in the land of the dead to cut a window. Lee and Jopari saves Lyra’s life by telling Will to give her a haircut! The bomb explodes in another world and creates an abyss. You can find us on Twitter, Instag...
Jun 12, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. In this episode we chat about Chapter 25 of The Amber Spyglass – Saint Jean les Eaux. In this chapter, Father MacPhail and his lads take a ridiculously long time to park a blimp, Mrs Coulter and Lord Roke plan her escape and LMP tries to diffuse the Lyra Bomb. Lord Asriel shows up at the last minute to take all the credit and ‘save’ Coulter. You can find...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 25
Her Dark Materials is USUALLY a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. But in these special bonus episodes we’re talking about the His Dark Materials TV series on BBC and HBO. Beware, these episodes are NOT spoiler-free and may contain spoilers for the original HDM trilogy, so if you haven’t read them all, pop back when you’re all caught up. In this episode we chat about Season 3 Episode 8 – The Botanic Garden. We’v...
May 06, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Her Dark Materials is USUALLY a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. BUT in this very special bonus episode we chat to Brian Fisher, LMP himself and one of the lead puppeteers on the BBC/HBO TV show. This episode does contain spoilers, so if you haven’t read the first HDM trilogy, back when you’re all caught up. We are beside ourselves with excitement to be joined by our wonderful friend Brian, who tells us everyt...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 32 min
Her Dark Materials is USUALLY bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. BUT in this very special bonus episode we chat to Joel Collins, the Production Designer on the BBC/HBO TV show. This episode does contain spoilers, so if you haven’t read the first HDM trilogy, pop back when you’re all caught up. Join us as we chat to Joel about all things season 3, from the land of the dead to the clouded mountain, we’ve got you c...
Feb 27, 2023•57 min
Her Dark Materials is USUALLY bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. BUT in this very special bonus episode we chat to Simone Kirby, who plays Mary Malone on the BBC/HBO TV show. This episode does contain spoilers, so if you haven’t read the first HDM trilogy AND the Books of Dust, pop back when you’re all caught up. The lovely, wonderful Simone joins us once again to tell us about her and Mary’s season 3 journey. W...
Feb 13, 2023•53 min
Her Dark Materials is USUALLY bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. BUT in this very special bonus episode we chat to Francesca Gardiner, writer and producer on the BBC/HBO TV show. This episode does contain spoilers, so if you haven’t read the first HDM trilogy, pop back when you’re all caught up. Join us as we ask the wonderful Francesca the vitally important question of how dare she rip our hearts out with episo...
Feb 06, 2023•54 min
Her Dark Materials is USUALLY a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. But in these special bonus episodes we’re talking about the His Dark Materials TV series on BBC and HBO. Beware, these episodes are NOT spoiler-free and may contain spoilers for the original HDM trilogy, so if you haven’t read them all, pop back when you’re all caught up. In this episode we chat about Season 3 Episode 7 – The Clouded Mountain. As...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Her Dark Materials is USUALLY bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. BUT in this very special bonus episode we chat to Russell Dodgson, the VFX Supervisor on the BBC/HBO TV show. This episode does contain spoilers, so if you haven’t read the first HDM trilogy, pop back when you’re all caught up. We also briefly mention some themes from the Secret Commonwealth - so beware of slight spoilers for that book too! Join us...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 26 min
Her Dark Materials is USUALLY a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. But in these special bonus episodes we’re talking about the His Dark Materials TV series on BBC and HBO. Beware, these episodes are NOT spoiler-free and may contain spoilers for the original HDM trilogy, so if you haven’t read them all, pop back when you’re all caught up. In this episode we chat about Season 3 Episode 6 – The Abyss. It’s dads on ...
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Her Dark Materials is USUALLY bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. BUT in this very special bonus episode we chat to Stephen Haren, one of the producers of the BBC/HBO TV show. This episode does contain spoilers, so if you haven’t read the first HDM trilogy, pop back when you’re all caught up. Join us as we chat to Stephen (AKA the vibe guy) about his incredible work across all three seasons of His Dark Materials....
Jan 23, 2023•33 min
Her Dark Materials is USUALLY a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. But in these special bonus episodes we’re talking about the His Dark Materials TV series on BBC and HBO. Beware, these episodes are NOT spoiler-free and may contain spoilers for the original HDM trilogy, so if you haven’t read them all, pop back when you’re all caught up. In this episode we chat about Season 3 Episode 5 – No Way Out. We say hello...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Her Dark Materials is USUALLY a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. But in these special bonus episodes we’re talking about the His Dark Materials TV series on BBC and HBO. Beware, these episodes are NOT spoiler-free and may contain spoilers for the original HDM trilogy, so if you haven’t read them all, pop back when you’re all caught up. In this episode we chat about Season 3 Episode 4 – Lyra and Her Death. Oh h...
Jan 13, 2023•54 min
Her Dark Materials is USUALLY a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. But in these special bonus episodes we’re talking about the His Dark Materials TV series on BBC and HBO. Beware, these episodes are NOT spoiler-free and may contain spoilers for the original HDM trilogy, so if you haven’t read them all, pop back when you’re all caught up. In this episode we chat about Season 3 Episode 3 – The Intention Craft. Wel...
Jan 06, 2023•45 min
Her Dark Materials is USUALLY a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. But in these special bonus episodes we’re talking about the His Dark Materials TV series on BBC and HBO. Beware, these episodes are NOT spoiler-free and may contain spoilers for the original HDM trilogy, so if you haven’t read them all, pop back when you’re all caught up. In this episode we chat about Season 3 Episode 2 – The Break. Join us as we...
Jan 01, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Her Dark Materials is USUALLY a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. But in these special bonus episodes we’re talking about the His Dark Materials TV series on BBC and HBO. Beware, these episodes are NOT spoiler-free and will contain spoilers for the original HDM trilogy, so if you haven’t read them all, pop back when you’re all caught up. In this episode we chat about Season 3 Episode 1 – The Enchanted Sleeper. ...
Dec 23, 2022•1 hr 5 min
