We're back with what is probably the longest episode of the podcast so far, but possibly the best. This week we are discussing chapters 9.7, 9.x, and 9.8! But mostly just 9.x...cause...well...you know DISCUSSION QUESTION We (meaning humans) tend to gamify the novels we read. Pit characters against each other and try to figure out who was right and who was wrong. From the perspective of the reader, does it matter which characters are "wrong" or "wronger?" Why or why not? Learn all about the Hallo...
Sep 19, 2018•2 hr 23 min
Arc 9 is heating up! This week we discuss chapters 9.5 and 9.6. Victoria, Byron, and the Malfunctions battle some Teacher thralls and then learn how stupid Tristan is! DISCUSSION QUESTION Pick an element from the prologue and discuss how it has either paid off in the story, or, hasn’t yet, and remains open to interpretation. Last week's Reddit thread with all the excellent answers Learn all about the Halloween Costume Contest If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out...
Sep 12, 2018•1 hr 38 min
This week Arc 9 continues with chapters 9.3 and 9.4. Team Breakthrough gets mind controlled, but Victoria yells at Amy anyway. Then: finally a chance for Byron, Captain of Gondor to show his quality. DISCUSSION QUESTION Compare and contrast the different forms of mind control/mental compulsion present in the Parahumans universe. Is there one that is clearly “worse” than the other? What do you think these different forms have to say about the themes of the story? Check out Professor Crispy's amaz...
Sep 05, 2018•1 hr 44 min
Welcome to the fourth episode of the podcast We've Got Weaverdice - Vegas! Things are coming to a head! Rusty and Snake Eyes have planned out their revenge on the Loose Cannons, but they're facing a crafty foe, and their loyalties may be tested! Join Brain Fog, Tex and Metric as they dive deep in over their heads in the city that never sleeps.
Sep 03, 2018•1 hr 42 min
This week we begin Arc 9: Gleaming with chapters 9.1 and 9.2. Victoria finally reveals the wretch to her team and then goes to have a fun talk with Amy and her pal Goddess. DISCUSSION QUESTION Wildbow’s ability to set up intimidating Big Bads is a strong suit of his works. Discuss the techniques he uses to accomplish this. You can cite things from Twig and Pact, but obviously spoiler tags will be needed. Click here to see the winners of the 4th Quarterly Fan Art Contest! If you have any question...
Aug 31, 2018•1 hr 53 min
This week, we wrap up Arc 8 Beacon by covering the two interlude chapters: 8.x and 8.y. Natalie finally gets her big moment and Scapegoat remains a jerk. DISCUSSION QUESTION Discuss techniques Wildbow uses to make you quickly empathize with POV characters. If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon S...
Aug 22, 2018•1 hr 50 min
It's showtime this week as we cover chapters 8.11 and 8.12. Breakthrough appears on the hit cable news show Hard Boil and it goes about as well as you'd expect. DISCUSSION QUESTION We pointed out in this episode the ways in which Wildbow uses his skill at pace and tension to take a scene that doesn’t involve a lot of traditional action set pieces and make it a figurative page turner. What are some of your favorite examples of how Wildbow has done this in other areas of Worm/Ward? The 4th Quarter...
Aug 15, 2018•1 hr 40 min
This week, We've Got Ward finally returns with Arc 8: Beacon, covering chapters 8.7 through 8.10. Victoria judges everyone's fashion as her organization breaks down and the team prepares to combat a PR nightmare. DISCUSSION QUESTION How would you handle a PR problem with YOUR cape team? The 4th Quarterly Fan Art Contest Is Now Live! Entries are Due August 17th by Midnight! Click here for the official rules! If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, alway...
Aug 08, 2018•2 hr 20 min
This week on another really late episode of We've Got Ward, we continue with Arc 8: Beacon, covering chapters 8.4-8.6. Victoria unleashes her new Super Hero Team formula we're lovingly calling the Taylor Maneuver against a couple of bad-dressing, crappy-named losers. DISCUSSION QUESTION Compare and Contrast Victoria's new Hero Organization idea with the PRT's Organization. The 4th Quarterly Fan Art Contest Is Now Live! Entries are Due August 17th by Midnight! Click here for the official rules! I...
Jul 27, 2018•1 hr 28 min
This week on we've got Ward, Scott is slacking off on vacation somewhere so instead of your regularly scheduled episode, we're doing another mailbag! Our Ward coverage will resume next Wednesday covering Beacon chapters 8.4, 8.5 and 8.6. The 4th Quarterly Fan Art Contest Is Now Live! Entries are Due August 17th by Midnight! Click here for the official rules! If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit th...
Jul 18, 2018•1 hr 50 min
This week on an especially late episode We've Got Ward we jump into Beacon with chapters 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3! It's all very foreboding! Next week is a Mailbag episode so submit your questions on the Reddit Thread or via email! The 4th Quarterly Fan Art Contest Is Now Live! Entries are Due August 17th by Midnight! Click here for the official rules! If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://...
Jul 13, 2018•2 hr 7 min
This week on We've Got Ward we cover the final two interludes of Torch, 7.x, and 7.y. Kenzie takes a trip down horribly disturbing memory lane and we spend some time with everyone's favorite Parahuman Bigot: Gary Nieves! Apologize for the audio quality in this one. Matt's usual mic was having some issues. Happy July 4th to our American listeners! DISCUSSION QUESTION OF THE WEEK Most interesting/favorite mundane character? If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to ...
Jul 04, 2018•2 hr 10 min
Welcome to the third episode of the podcast We've Got Weaverdice - Vegas! Our trio of intrepid villains returns from their scouting mission with the sought-after information - and a hostage. How will the High Rollers react to this aggression from the Loose Cannons? Join Billy, Rusty and Chad as they plot their next moves in sin city.
Jun 28, 2018•1 hr 53 min
This week on We've Got Ward.... OH MY GOD WHAT THE HELL, KENZIE!? We're covering chapters 7.9 and 7.10! DISCUSSION QUESTION OF THE WEEK What's your favorite example of subtle foreshadowing in Worm/Ward? If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon Stay updated with We've Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message u...
Jun 27, 2018•1 hr 51 min
This week on We've Got Ward its name day as the Misfit Toys finally settle on Breakthrough! We're covering Chapters 7.7 and 7.8 DISCUSSION QUESTION OF THE WEEK One of the biggest recurring themes of the parahumans universe has been the importance of names. Everyone, from Yamada, to Lord of Loss, to Victoria herself has an opinion on the names we are assigned from birth vs the names that capes give themselves. Describe what you think Worm and Ward’s central “name thesis” is and how Team Breakthro...
Jun 20, 2018•1 hr 30 min
This week on We've Got Ward, we resume your regularly scheduled Torching with chapters 7.5 and 7.6. Ashley and Rain are in prison, and the Misfit Toys have to figure out what's next for their team. Turns out it involves a time camera and some good old-fashioned detective work! DISCUSSION QUESTION OF THE WEEK Is Victoria at risk of becoming an enabler? If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: h...
Jun 13, 2018•1 hr 31 min
This week on a very special and extra long episode of We've Got Ward , we cover the week-long event arc, Eclipse! We're doing the whole thing this week so strap in! If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dalyplanetfilms Stay updated with We've Got Ward @gotwormpod Message us ...
Jun 06, 2018•2 hr 42 min
Welcome to the second episode of the podcast We've Got Weaverdice - Vegas! Join the gang on their continuing misadventures. Against all odds (and the expectations of the gang) Rusty, Chad and Billy have succeeded in retrieving the briefcase. Now, a challenger emerges to the dominance of the High Rollers. How will our intrepid villains deal with these interlopers? Join Billy, Rusty and Chad as they dive deep in over their heads in the city that never sleeps.
Jun 02, 2018•2 hr 29 min
This week on We've Got Ward, Torch continues with chapters 7.3 and 7.4. As Ashley prepares to face the legal consequences of the murder of Bob, she invites the rest of the Toys over to her apartment to help her move. And we cry. A lot. Then, Victoria, flying to Ashley’s trial, stumbles upon a protest on the cusp of a riot and, stepping in to help out, has a chat with everyone’s favorite Dance Mom, Carol. DISCUSSION QUESTION OF THE WEEK What is your favorite example of 'descriptive writing' by Wi...
May 30, 2018•1 hr 37 min
This week on We've Got Ward, we grab our pitchforks and dive into Arc 7: Torch with chapters 7.1 and 7.2. Victoria visits TWO different therapists and Rain faces down the consequences of his former life. DISCUSSION QUESTION OF THE WEEK What’s the difference between acceptance and forgiveness? If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward relate...
May 24, 2018•1 hr 39 min
This week on We've Got Ward, we finish up Arc 6: Pitch covering chapters 6.8 and 6.9! After a contentious back and forth with Tattletale, Victoria and Company convince her to help out without giving up Cradle, and the teams move to stop the Crowleys in Boston. We quickly find out the Crowley’s aren’t just here for a little bit of the old ultraviolence but are actually planning something...big. The heroes scramble to prevent it, but just as they eliminate the Fenway Station Station forces, tinker...
May 17, 2018•1 hr 38 min
Welcome to the first episode of the podcast We've Got Weaverdice - Vegas! We've been planning this for some time and we're excited to finally start. It's been a month since Leviathan destroyed Newfoundland, killing half a million people and prompting a widespread panic and reallocation of Protectorate resources. This shock to the system has created a number of openings for ... opportunistic minds. The Vegas Protectorate team has lost a number of their most important Thinkers and Strangers. New, ...
May 09, 2018•1 hr 43 min
This week on We've Got Ward, it's part 3 of Arc 6: Pitch covering chapters 6.6 and 6.7! The Fallen War is over, but the problems for the Misfit Toys are just beginning. The Crowleys are heading back into the city to cause a little of the ultraviolence and Victoria and her team need help to take them down. Rebuked by the Patrol Block, they're forced to deal with Tattletale even as the team begins to splinter. DISCUSSION QUESTION OF THE WEEK Should the Misfit Toys (or whatever you want to call the...
May 09, 2018•1 hr 49 min
This week on We've Got Ward, part 2 of Arc 6: Pitch covering chapters 6.4 and 6.5! With Mama taken out by a weaponized off switch, Victoria swiftly and brutally takes down the rest of the Fallen, only to find Rain in mortal danger. After defeating Cradle, Victoria is forced to do the unthinkable...make a deal with Tattletale. DISCUSSION QUESTION OF THE WEEK “When the bad guy is shitty enough, it stops being revenge and starts being justice.” Is Cradle right? Discuss! If you have any questions, c...
May 02, 2018•1 hr 42 min
This week on We've Got Ward we make headway into Arc 6: Pitch with chapters 6.2 and 6.3! DISCUSSION QUESTION OF THE WEEK Pick a character you're interested in and talk about {wants vs. needs / trauma / personality} If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon Stay updated with We've Got Ward : @gotworm...
Apr 25, 2018•1 hr 27 min
Big news, folks. The We've Got Worm team plus Daly Planet guests Michael and Daniel will be embarking upon a horrifying journey into Earth Bet! We're playing Weaverdice , the tabletop RPG set in the world of Parahumans. Check out the teaser trailer to get a feel for the setting and characters!
Apr 25, 2018•11 min
This week on We've Got Ward it’s finally time to wrap up Arc 5: Shadow as we discuss 5.y, Jonathan’s interlude. Then, after taking a bit of time to discuss Arc 5 as a whole we move right on into Arc 6: Pitch with Chapter 6.1. Yes, the title of this episode says Arc 5 (Final) It’s still technically true. Be nice to us. And the winner of the 3rd Quarterly Worm Fanart contest is ... DISCUSSION QUESTION OF THE WEEK We’ve been asking plot- and character-centric questions so far, but this week we woul...
Apr 18, 2018•1 hr 48 min
This week on We've Got Ward it's part SIX of Arc 5 shadow we discuss chapters 5.12 and 5.x. Oh, look an interlude. That means the arc is almost over! This week, Rain has come to The Fallen War and what appears to be a victory quickly delves into chaos. Then we take a step back from the battle to watch some old friends plot world domination…you know...for peace. DISCUSSION QUESTION OF THE WEEK Compare and contrast Cauldron under Doctor Mother and the remnants of Cauldron under Numberine? Is one b...
Apr 11, 2018•2 hr 2 min
This week on We've Got Ward w e continue our analysis of the eternal Arc 5: Shadow with chapters 5.10 and 5.11. Valefor joins the battle and both the Misfit Toys and Hollow Point find themselves under the sway of his power. They escape due to some clever thinking by Victoria, but not without dealing some serious mental damage to all parties. A lull in the battle is broken when Ashley, pushed a bit too far by Bob, totally ignores Victoria’s 75% rule by removing 100% of his chest. All sides reel f...
Apr 04, 2018•1 hr 44 min
This week on We've Got Ward , it's the Arc that never ends! We continue our analysis of Arc 5: Shadow with chapters 5.7 - 5.9. The battle lines and drawn and The Fallen War begins in earnest. Victoria and the Misfit Toys attempt their evacuate and containment plan but the battle shifts in their direction and they find themselves swept up in it. Despite their early success, Victoria gets struck by a case of serious Melancholia, Directed by Lars Von Trier. DISCUSSION QUESTION OF THE WEEK Now that ...
Mar 28, 2018•2 hr 15 min
