ADOW S1E5 So much happens! Ysabeau spills the tea on Matthew's past, we get to see vampires hunting, we watch the Congregation plotting (together and against one another!), and we learn how Matthew actually feels about Diana. There's other things thrown in there like the Knights of Lazarus, mating, suicide, and schmexy science-y stuff. Our wary hearts are eventually gifted with the reunion of Matthew and Diana! And then, CLIFFHANGER! EPISODE 5 From the press release: Gillian pays a heavy price f...
Feb 15, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 5
ADOW S1E4 We meet Ysabeau, Marthe, Baldwin, and we get to see The Congregation assemble. Seriously, what could go wrong? Dinner, dancing, glaem, romance, ALL fantastic! Until Domenico shows up ... (plays suspense music right here). We're at the pivotal mid-point of the series; we laugh, swoon, rail, and wail! EPISODE 4 From the press release: Matthew’s hope of keeping Diana safe at Sept-Tours appears short-lived as Ysabeau refuses to welcome the warmblood under her roof. Knox calls an emergency ...
Feb 08, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 4
ADOW S1E3 Well, here it is. The Old Lodge, the dinner and as Angela says, phase 1 of Operation Tenth Knot begins . . . EPISODE 3 From the press release: Domenico takes information he’s extracted from Satu to menacing vampire Gerbert, who gains the advantage he has been waiting for. After sending Juliette into the world to do his bidding, Gerbert consults with Meridiana, the witch whom he keeps in thrall, but what does the prophecy she delivers mean? In Oxford, Diana refuses to help Knox realize ...
Feb 01, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Listeners, you really are in for a treat today! Fresh from her attendance of the National Television Awards , Deb dropped in to talk A Discovery of Witches with us. Pull up a chair to the Daemon table, and join us while we have a visit with an executive producer of the show, a historian, a professor, the author / creator of the All Souls universe, and now an official friend of the pod. There are show spoilers, so if you haven't watched the entire series, you may want to wait, but if you don't mi...
Jan 29, 2019•42 min
ADOW S1E2 Traveling further in the small-screen universe, we meet some new characters on screen: Juliette, Hamish, Domenico and Gerbert! All sorts of things seem to be happening around Matthew and Diana, and we work our way through the events, and hash out our flurry of thoughts as the characters work through their drama! EPISODE 2 From the press release: Blind to the interest she has stirred among creatures, Diana fights an increasing pull towards the magical and turns her back on her witch her...
Jan 25, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 2
ADOW S1E1 Our impressions, feelings, nitpicking, drooling, squee-ing, dying on/over episode one, series/season (pick your flavor) one of A Discovery of Witches EPISODE 1 From the press release: In Oxford’s Bodleian library, brilliant American historian and reluctant witch Diana Bishop unwittingly calls up an ancient magical manuscript, Ashmole 782, which has been missing for centuries, and finds herself confronted by acclaimed geneticist and vampire Matthew Clairmont, who is determined to get hi...
Jan 18, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Well?! Are you ready? WE ARE! We are sooo excited to share our excitement over the TV adaptation of our very favorite series, The All Souls Trilogy (named for book one of the trilogy, A Discovery of Witches )! We have been busy Daemons these past couple of months. We've been getting our coverage ready for the worldwide audience on our podcast, and putting together a special giveaway for all of our followers & listeners. See full show notes (THAT'S WHERE THE GIVEAWAY IS!) : go.DaemonsDiscuss....
Jan 03, 2019•11 min
It's our holiday episode! We love to test the waters with different traditions, and this year we are doing Festivus (of Seinfield fame)! Feats of Strength! Festivus Miracles! Airing of Grievances! We also have a relaxed imaginary fireside chat. We reflect on aspects of the series, the fandom, answer questions, and share parts of our weird Daemon lives. After this episode, we are on a holiday break until January 3rd! Happy Holidays, and have a joyous 2019! See full show notes: go.DaemonsDiscuss.c...
Dec 12, 2018•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 48
All Souls Con 2019 is coming sooner than we think! As is our tradition (since the beginning of this podcast), we invited Laura Ventura (co-director of All Souls Con) on to talk about it. As fate would have it, Angela was unable to record that day, so Laura graciously agreed to join us as our third. This episode can only be described as fans being fanatics! We cover the Cardiff premiere of A Discovery of Witches, what Laura can reveal about All Souls Con. We indulge ourselves a little in this per...
Nov 29, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 47
Happy Thanksgiving from us to you! US and Canadian listeners: don't forget to use our promo codes for Sundance Now or Shudder! Tune in to us next week . . . we talk to Laura Ventura of All Souls Con and The Tenth Knot! Last episode + show notes: go.DaemonsDiscuss.com/46 Join us on Patreon (as little as $2 monthly will gain you access to extra episodes + different level incentives for those who join at higher tiers!) A Discovery of Witches TV News info (Continually updated; scenes, sets, trailer ...
Nov 21, 2018•2 min
SON ch 22 This chapter is so jam-packed with different storylines, that we had no clue what to name it! There's the Rede, and Diana's new little gathering of witches that will help her with her magic. There's Jack Blackfriers, and everything that goes with taking him on as an additional household member. There's Father Hubbard; he's come a-callin' and Diana and Matthew remain quite wary of him. There's some science, between Gregor Mendel and Mary Sidney, we wind up like the kids with blank stare...
Nov 08, 2018•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 46
SON ch 21 Join us as we meet the wise Goody Alsop. She reveals the whole story behind Diana Bishop's erratic powers to her, Matthew Clairmont (Roydon/de Clermont . . . etc.), Susanna Norman, and to us! After careful negotiation, and some protestation from both Susanna and Matthew, Goody Alsop agrees to be Diana's teacher, no matter what! YAY! We also finally get to tell you what actually happened with last week's episode (Jerry!), and there will be changes on how to get into our Facebook group. ...
Oct 24, 2018•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 45
#BlameJerry Jerry is at it again ... It's ok, because we always have a plan "B" and this is it. Enjoy this encore airing of one of our earliest episodes, chosen because this is where we found our groove! This is where we started having fun with podcasting. P.S. The sound is crap (what the heck did we know about audio production?!), we were still self-conscious while recording, and we were still playing it relatively "safe" at this point in our podcasting lives. You can be sure, though, that this...
Oct 17, 2018•58 min•Ep. 7
Time's Convert Review It's been a couple of weeks since Time's Convert has come out, and we figured it was time to discuss this book. This is a general overview; chapters discussion deep-dives are to come once we get through the trilogy! WARNING: SPOILERS live on this episode. If you've not read this book yet, pushing "play" will be at your own risk. Enjoy! See full show notes: go.DaemonsDiscuss.com/BE6 Join us on Patreon (as little as $2 monthly will gain you access to extra episodes + differen...
Oct 03, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 6
SON ch 20 This is where it all began! We imagine the fandom is currently in the midst of reading Time's Convert (released on the 18th of September 2018). A good part of that story covers Marcus and Phoebe, and today we are returning to the foundation of that relationship. The place: Sotheby's. The time: 2010 (according to book canon). Marcus Whitmore entered Phoebe Taylor's life, and changed it forever! Since we didn't get to follow the whole journey on the way to Time's Convert , we are lucky e...
Sep 19, 2018•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 44
SON ch 19 A visit with Mary, Hilliard miniatures, and a teen witch! So much to unpack in this chapter! We come to it with new eyes because we find surprising parallels, unexpected character traits, and a key phrase we've never noticed before. This is the chapter where Diana Bishop faces the fact that she knows nothing about being a witch. Seems neither did we! Stay tuned for our last thoughts; you are invited to our red carpet party -- Daemon style! See full show notes: go.DaemonsDiscuss.com/43 ...
Sep 05, 2018•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 43
Philly or bust? Nah! Philly's been busted! Story time! Our Daemonic adventures from All Souls Con 2018 See full show notes: go.DaemonsDiscuss.com/BE5 Join us on Patreon (as little as $2 monthly will gain you access to extra episodes + different level incentives for those who join at higher tiers!) A Discovery of Witches TV News info (Continually updated; scenes, sets, trailer video, official photographs, casting + more) All Souls Universe Book News for 2018 (Continually updated: The World of All...
Aug 22, 2018•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 5
We talk science, fandom, characters, All Souls Con, and so many other things in this relaxed (even for us) roundtable discussion with Dr. Shelli Carter. Enjoy, and we'll see you at All Souls Con! See full show notes: go.DaemonsDiscuss.com/BE4 Join us on Patreon (as little as $2 monthly will gain you access to extra episodes + different level incentives for those who join at higher tiers!) A Discovery of Witches TV News info (Continually updated; scenes, sets, trailer video, official photographs,...
Aug 08, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 4
SON ch 18 We meet Andrew Hubbard, and according to Gallowglass and Hancock, we probably should've met him much earlier. Our thoughts on him range from a creepy cult leader, to an altruistic ruler of the land of misfit creatures; we discuss this and how Diana Bishop is the one who has to fix this mess that Matthew Clairmont has created for her (again!). We forgive you, Matthew, but boy do you irritate us sometimes! Stay tuned for our reaction to the ADOW TV trailer, and news that was new to us at...
Jul 25, 2018•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 42
SON ch 17 Join us as we follow Monsieur Pierre Cornu as he chases his errant charge, Diana Bishop, all over London! She's shopping for ink, sealing wax, paper, soap, some books -- oh, and did we mention a witch? Stay tuned for later in the episode where we chat with Cait, of the podcast Chamomile and Clove! See full show notes: go.DaemonsDiscuss.com/41 Join us on Patreon (as little as $2 monthly will gain you access to extra episodes + different level incentives for those who join at higher tier...
Jul 10, 2018•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 41
We started out thinking we'd just examine two of the sidekicks in this trilogy (Hancock and Domenico), but we wound up examining others as well! We touch on Miriam, Hamish, Sarah and some of the situations they deal with. We contend that the secondary characters are the ultimate drivers of the story! Also, stay tuned for later in this episode; Save It For The Show segment features a chat with Nikki Gastineau of All Souls Witchy Women . See full show notes: go.DaemonsDiscuss.com/40 Join us on Pat...
Jun 21, 2018•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 40
The World of All Souls - a general discussion Just like the title states, we explore The World of All Souls together in this bonus episode of Daemons Discuss! This episode is best described as "Daemons unplugged," because we opted out of our usual production format. Instead, we leaned into a more straight-forward conversation containing our thoughts on the material contained in this official guide to the All Souls Trilogy . WARNING! There are spoilers! We discuss our impressions of The World of ...
Jun 07, 2018•53 min•Ep. 3
SON ch 16 After reveling in the knowledge of the expansion of their family, Matthew Clairmont considers what it will take to keep his wife occupied and happy in her new century. Prayer and physic alone won't do it. It's time for Diana to meet her new gal-pal, Mary. Longer commutes and thorough workouts will be easily be covered as we couldn't keep quiet during this recording! See full show notes: go.DaemonsDiscuss.com/39 Join us on Patreon (as little as $2 monthly will gain you access to extra e...
May 24, 2018•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 39
SON ch 15 Hello, Elizabeth's London! We begin with Gallowglass sailing it like he stole it (well he did, kind of!), and end with some really big news! Join us if you have time to put your new copy of The World of All Souls down! Truncated show notes this time, because ... LIFE , but the episode is packed with the normal Daemon ditch-diving that most of you appreciate! Enjoy! See full- ish show notes: go.DaemonsDiscuss.com/38 Giveaway! Win a signed copy of The World of All Souls Join us on Patreo...
May 10, 2018•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 38
SON ch 13-14 Beginnings, endings -- change. Boy, do we get a dose of all three throughout these two chapters! We watch Diana Bishop and Matthew Clairmont take their first steps as an "official" husband and wife team. We spend some quality moments with Philippe de Clermont before we bid him farewell. Then we are launched to present-day Sept-Tours in the company of Sarah Bishop, Emily Mather and Ysabeau de Clermont by an anomaly -- Philippe's note to Ysabeau. It did the reader good, because it pro...
Apr 26, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 37
SON ch 12 Here it is folks, the moment we've been waiting for! Finally, the chance to actually title an episode this, after some off-handed remarks in another episode! In all seriousness, this is the one with family planning, the one with the temple, the one with the feasts, the one with La Robe , the one with financial independence, the one with wedding, and the one where Matthew and Diana become one. The "D" is for Daemons, you dirty ditch dwellers! 😜 See full show notes: go.DaemonsDiscuss.co...
Apr 12, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 36
SON ch 11 Well, the title tells the story. Wordplay: Matthew Clairmont and Philippe de Clermont have words to throw at each other! Sharp and pointed like the swords they pick up later, we learn how they interact in conflict. Swordplay: We watch how the words are interchangeable with daggers and swords in the hay barn. Bloodplay: We find out for the first time in this series that Matthew has an affliction -- blood rage. Diana Bishop is also made Philippe's blood-sworn daughter. What does this mea...
Mar 29, 2018•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 35
SON ch 10 Matthew Clarimont has a ton of baggage and Philippe de Clermont is giving Diana decluttering advice! It's time to unpack! Later on, we add our own baggage to the pile. Long episode, so those of you sticking to your New Year's resolutions (good for you, btw!👏) will get an extra long work out! Special thanks goes to our patrons , as this is our first officially patron-sponsored podcast episode. See full show notes: go.DaemonsDiscuss.com/34 Support us on Patreon (as little as $1 monthly ...
Mar 15, 2018•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 34
SON Ch 9 Matthew Clairmont is absolutely puny according to Philippe de Clermont. He's not been taking care of himself properly, and needs excercise! While the Philippe takes care of his puny son, Diana Bishop's tasks are decidedly NOT puny. She needs to learn how to manage a staff, the household, her uncertainty, HER LIFE! We begin with a brooding moody vampire in the antichambers, and end with a facination with the whole gambit our witch is being set up for. She's playing for keeps, and Philipp...
Mar 01, 2018•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 33
SON ch 8 Off to Sept-Tours we go! 1590's style! As we travel with Matthew Clairmont and Diana Bishop, we make a few stops. With each step closer to Philippe de Clermont, we not only wonder about him, but we start to really think about who Matthew de Clermont is! Diana has a long road of discovery ahead of her. A long(ish) episode, but you won't want to miss a bit of it, because after our chapter discussion, we have a chat about All Souls Con 2018 with Laura Ventura! Philadelphia, here we come! A...
Feb 15, 2018•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 32
