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Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism

Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism

Asha & Ketho

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An exploration of the politics and themes hiding inside our genre fiction.

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Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism - Dune: Bene Gesserit Part 2

Dune: Bene Gesserit Part 2

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12/05/21 • 67 min

Part 2 of our discussion about Frank Herbert's scifi classic Dune. We focus on the Bene Gesserit and whether Dune is a reactionary story. We talk about shared cultural myths, eugenics, and how trans women are real life Bene Gesserit. Returning champion Nicole is our guest again.
Follow the show @SwordsNSocPod or email us at [email protected]
Darius: @Himbo_Anarchist
Ketho: @StupidPuma69
Nicole: @gi66le_tits

patreon.com/swordsandsocialism
Email: [email protected]
The Show: @SwordsNSocPod
Asha: @Herbo_Anarchist
Ketho: @MusicalPuma69

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Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism - Cyberpunk 2077: Part 2

Cyberpunk 2077: Part 2

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04/22/24 • 130 min

In the 2nd part of our conversation about Cyberpunk 2077 we are rejoined by Roberto to talk The Soul of Theseus, morality, and sexism in the player community. Spoilers for every possible ending to the game (along with which one makes you a good person).
Roberto's Pods: @tsarpowerpod & @History_Georgia

patreon.com/swordsandsocialism
Email: [email protected]
The Show: @SwordsNSocPod
Asha: @Herbo_Anarchist
Ketho: @MusicalPuma69

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Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism - The Witcher: Ecology & Side Characters

The Witcher: Ecology & Side Characters

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01/09/22 • 77 min

This is our final discussion with Trevor on The Witcher by Andrzej Sapkowski. We talk about the ecology of monsters, side characters, and how to problem solve using words. Thank you all for sticking with us through this series!
Follow the show @SwordsNSocPod
Email us at [email protected]
Trevor: @HistoryofPersia
Darius: @Himbo_Anarchist
Ketho: @StupidPuma69

patreon.com/swordsandsocialism
Email: [email protected]
The Show: @SwordsNSocPod
Asha: @Herbo_Anarchist
Ketho: @MusicalPuma69

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Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism - The Witcher: Racism, Fate, & Unicorns

The Witcher: Racism, Fate, & Unicorns

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12/25/21 • 85 min

This is part 1 of our conversation about The Witcher series by Andrzej Sapkowski. In this one we talk about racism, fate, and the power of being ludicrously hot. Special thanks to our guest Trevor for suggesting this series and talking to us about it.
Follow the show @SwordsNSocPod
Email us at [email protected]
Trevor: @HistoryofPersia
Darius: @Himbo_Anarchist
Ketho: @StupidPuma69

patreon.com/swordsandsocialism
Email: [email protected]
The Show: @SwordsNSocPod
Asha: @Herbo_Anarchist
Ketho: @MusicalPuma69

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Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism - JK Rowling Sucks

JK Rowling Sucks

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04/12/22 • 103 min

As a writer and a person, JK Rowling sucks. Today Darius is joined by Nicole and Trevor to talk about a few of the reasons why, and what we should do with her legacy. We also talk about jacked toddlers.
Follow Trevor @HistoryofPersia, and Nicole @gi66le_tits (if she ever unlocks again).
patreon.com/swordsandsocialism
Follow the show @SwordsNSocPod
Email us at [email protected]
Darius: @Himbo_Anarchist
Ketho: @StupidPuma69

patreon.com/swordsandsocialism
Email: [email protected]
The Show: @SwordsNSocPod
Asha: @Herbo_Anarchist
Ketho: @MusicalPuma69

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Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism - Cyberpunk 2077: Part 1

Cyberpunk 2077: Part 1

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04/12/24 • 92 min

We have brain worms we need to exorcise, and so we've invited our friend Roberto on to talk about the video game Cyberpunk 2077. Made by CD PROJEKT RED and set in the universe created by Mike Pondsmith, this game is a masterful blend of politics, themes, and storytelling. In part 1 we discuss the political situation of Night City, the implications of all the chrome, and how to write love interests. Sorry for the wait and we hope you love this game as much as we do.
Roberto's Pods: @tsarpowerpod & @History_Georgia

patreon.com/swordsandsocialism
Email: [email protected]
The Show: @SwordsNSocPod
Asha: @Herbo_Anarchist
Ketho: @MusicalPuma69

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Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism - The Wheel of Time: Dualism & Free Will

The Wheel of Time: Dualism & Free Will

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03/20/22 • 67 min

We dip our toes for the first time into Robert Jordan's extensive world. Special guests Alex and Roberto join Darius to talk about a dualist world and Jordan's take on the existence of free will. (If you're a Ketho fan, too bad. He's not here.)
Please consider supporting Alex's gay bakery/book shop here: https://humva.dev/2022/03/15/books-baking-and-queer-things/
Or listening to Roberto's podcast here: https://historyofsaqartvelo.com/
patreon.com/swordsandsocialism
Follow the show @SwordsNSocPod
Email us at [email protected]
Darius: @Himbo_Anarchist
Ketho: @StupidPuma69

patreon.com/swordsandsocialism
Email: [email protected]
The Show: @SwordsNSocPod
Asha: @Herbo_Anarchist
Ketho: @MusicalPuma69

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Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism - Berserk

Berserk

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10/22/22 • 141 min

What do Bernini, Nietzsche, and Hellraiser have in common? They are all influences on the darkest fantasy we have ever (or may ever) cover: Berserk. This story of power, fate, and astronomical violence provided us with possibly our most intellectual conversation to date. Listen to us talk with special guest Brendan of @tsarpowerpod about the man too angry to die. Content warning: quite a bit of intense sexual violence.
https://tsarpowerpod.weebly.com/
patreon.com/swordsandsocialism
Email: [email protected]
The Show: @SwordsNSocPod
Darius: @Himbo_Anarchist
Ketho: @StupidPuma69

patreon.com/swordsandsocialism
Email: [email protected]
The Show: @SwordsNSocPod
Asha: @Herbo_Anarchist
Ketho: @MusicalPuma69

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Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism - This Is How You Lose The Time War

This Is How You Lose The Time War

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06/29/24 • 73 min

We are back for the end of Pride Month with one of Aurora's favorite books, the lesbian scifi love story This Is How You Lose The Time War. Robotic bodies, complex time travel, and handwritten love letters dominate this wonderful book.

patreon.com/swordsandsocialism
Email: [email protected]
The Show: @SwordsNSocPod
Asha: @Herbo_Anarchist
Ketho: @MusicalPuma69

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Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism - Dune: Hard Power

Dune: Hard Power

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12/12/21 • 64 min

In our third episode about Dune we talk hard power: The Emperor, the Landsraad, CHOAM, and the Spacing Guild. We talk about how these four things encompass the political economy of the Dune universe, how they keep each other in check, and how they eventually become unbalanced.
Follow the show @SwordsNSocPod or email us at [email protected]
Darius: @Himbo_Anarchist
Ketho: @StupidPuma69

patreon.com/swordsandsocialism
Email: [email protected]
The Show: @SwordsNSocPod
Asha: @Herbo_Anarchist
Ketho: @MusicalPuma69

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How many episodes does Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism have?

Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism currently has 62 episodes available.

What topics does Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Science Fiction, Books, Fiction and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism?

The episode title 'The Witcher: Ecology & Side Characters' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism?

The average episode length on Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism is 83 minutes.

How often are episodes of Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism released?

Episodes of Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism are typically released every 13 days, 2 hours.

When was the first episode of Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism?

The first episode of Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism was released on Sep 4, 2021.

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