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.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/attolian-archives-pod/support

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Return of the Thief, Chapter 2: Under the Table

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/attolian-archives-pod/support

Return of the Thief, Chapter 1: Estate Stale

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  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/attolian-archives-pod/support

Thick As Thieves, Chapter 13: Garden Advice

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/attolian-archives-pod/support

Thick as Thieves, Chapter 12: The Reason for the Treason

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/attolian-archives-pod/support

Thick as Thieves, Chapter 11: Ferry Impressive

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/attolian-archives-pod/support

Thick as Thieves, Chapter 10: Fasten Furious

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/attolian-archives-pod/support

Thick ad Thieves, Chapter 9: Stop Telling Everyone I'm Dead

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/attolian-archives-pod/support

Thick as Thieves, Chapter 8: Miller Time

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/attolian-archives-pod/support

Thick as Thieves, Chapter 7: Gets My Goat

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/attolian-archives-pod/support

Thick as Thieves, Chapter 6: Sneak Attack

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/attolian-archives-pod/support

Thick as Thieves, Chapter 5: Tourist Trap

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  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/attolian-archives-pod/support

Thick As Thieves, Chapter 4: The Lion's Share

Costis and Kamet start a new job, and we wonder about slavery in Medea versus Sounis, why don’t Kamet and Costis wonder what caused the boat fire, why do the real guards think a fake guard has infiltrated their midst, and what’s the significance of a broken, stapled cup? Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WdQMJ-NOtdsyICKClHh6J4UEaUwC-1xs-bqrgDNJ11U/edit?usp=sharing --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/attolian-archives-pod/support

Thick as Thieves, Chapter 2: Disguise Guys

Kamet and Costis set off, and we ponder resourcefulness, the format of the Immakuk and Ennikar stories, in-universe connections with heroic myths, divine priorities, and going off into the great unknown. Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wNYWUPVPrvAyL4wy6nleiMhIEIuzOzhwKYAs49FBOg4/edit?usp=sharing --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/attolian-archives-pod/support

Thick as Thieves, Chapter 2: Anet’s Ever Given Dream

In our first episode on Thick as Thieves, Kamet sets the stage, and our friend Blythe joins us to discuss epigraphs, self-presentation, purposeful omissions, how disability enhances Kamet’s story, and the real-life army of giants created by King Frederick I of Prussia. Content warning for discussion of abuse at 6:49 - 10:00 and sexual abuse at 12:32 - 14:00 and 19:56 - 22:20. Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15ydeuzyOPlnixaDExHN31nT6QCV173VJ2CUPFqP18XE/edit?usp=sharing --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/attolian-archives-pod/support

Thick as Thieves, Chapter 1: Stranger Danger

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.

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