Fireside Chat for WWW ep29 "The Spy"
What are the dice FOR anyway? And will you pleeeease just explain the witches? "We beg you, answer our questions," the people, the humble people, cry out , while 3/4ths of the cast look down and whisper ..."Okey dokey."
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Wait… Didn’t Brennan say that Hakea was like 16 in that vision? And now we’re asking how hot she was? Guuuuuuuuuyyyyssss…. 👀
I'm relistening to the whole pod almost immediately after finishing book 1 and I need taylor to release the sounds of this story the heores return is my fav track for sure but the witches theme is also high up there
Ame saying "bitch" was heavy ! I was gagged.
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I SCREAMED and SPRINTED for the patreon at the end of this episode hot damn, I love this show
I need to marinate more on the interaction between Ame and Indri. There's so much there and I can't pick it apart 👀
I’m so glad they explained “antivolean/antivolist/antivolee” (sp?) person. While listening, I had a moment where if others had been around I would have had to be like “what just happened? That is clearly important, but why!”
I had to go back to the dinner and relisten. Even then, I was still a little confused.
“Wait, is there a drag show later” went way too under the radar
Why is it that the Witch of the Wind and Stars can only see things happening at night? Why can't she use the sun's vantage point?
I'd say that it's the same reason a Doctor and a Dentist do different work, not because the teeth aren't a part of the body, but because someone else already has that market cornered. I.e The Dawnfather
Shout-out to the FO-O-O-O-OX!!!!!
Genuinely curious about the fact that the other witches DEFINITELY don’t have CR 0 familiars as is written in the playtestable witch class. Can witches sort of “level up” their familiars at some point in the WBN universe? Why did they choose to deviate from the class description for the other witches? Also also, Brennan mentions that the coven does not represent the sum total of witchcraft—will we ever learn about other witches in Umora? If common folk know about witches, it can’t just be because of these 5 individuals. Who are the other witches??
I know this arc has already been recorded so my saying this changes nothing, but where is that copy of Stars of the Southern Skies? I can’t stop thinking about it since they introduced the library!!! 🫨
I imagine I’m not the first to suggest this but I can’t read all the comments first: Aabria, if you want beaded fringes/veils and less sound issues, we can make textile beads happen!! Even give them enough weight to behave as other beads might, big or small! They could be sparkly! Everything is possible pls don’t give up on the dream! Side note ily all you’re wonderful keep on keeping on 🧡 scritches to the Fox 🦊 xoxo
Hi, hello. I didn't understand what the word "Antibolist" meant? Tried to do a Google search, but nothing came up :/
It's a former faction of wizards that were supposedly defeated / eradicated by what became the Citadel over their refusal to join the empire. See also here in the wiki, which is super helpful with names in general: https://worldsbeyondnumber.miraheze.org/wiki/Cataclysm_of_Carrow Hope this helps!
The other thing about the Fox is how Ame is being so poised and collected and diplomatic at the Conclave, so it makes sense that the social awkwardness would fall to the Fox. These characters are all so amazing and what they represent in each other as well as themselves. 💖 Ya'll are amazing.
I'm so happy the Fox seems to be becoming Brennan's comfort character. Like Aida, no filter necessary. Gotta feel good!
Erika is real about the sensuality of the hot tub and I stand by him ‼️‼️🫡
Brennan describing the Fox's view completely wrecked me, that's how I've been living my life... mind blown
I just realized that the stars probably saw/heard Ame calling Indri a b-word lol tho I doubt she would bother looking up Ame records. I am also just glad Indri didn’t yeet Ame off that bridge, I was on edge about it the whole interaction.
And lose her chance to have clean hands? I know the kind of person she's based off and so does Brennan. They NEVER lose their composure when they think a social win will be worth their patience. A.G.
So about the beaded vail, it is common for godesses in african religions, don't know if that's where brennan got it from, but is really cool if he is moving for other kind of pantheons for inspiration.
So when Brennan was talking about the fox and how his personality is not a people pleaser. It kinda reminded me of a combo of Suvi and Ursalon. The fun easy going side of Ursalon and the antisocial part of Suvi. I love over reading into things but I thought it was a fun thought. Great job guys, miss Lou's chaos.
I just realized that the presence of Lou directly correlates to the likelihood and intensity of chaos in a fireside chat episode.
Do you think Mike Teevee was destined to love tv because of his name or is Teevee his nickname because he happens to enjoy watching it?
Nominative determinism
I met the OG Mike TV tabling by himself at NY Comic Con when I was in middle school. I was dressed like walmart marty mcfly (macfly?) back when they were doing the back to the future anniversary thing. I went to rest my little feets and my dad was talking to this guy and he comes up to me like "come meet this guy im talking to its mike TV" I was still wigged out by the blueberry scene from the remake so it was kind of lost on me, but i went anyways cuz i still thought it was wicked morbid shit
When is there going to be Jennifer's Spaghetti Counter going to make it's appearance at the fireside? Or will it be something in the world?
! Neurodivergent REQUEST ! ADHD'ing really hard lately. I've listened to the mirror box opening scene half a dozen times and my brain isn't taking in what's happening. It's just a lot, but I can take in info better reading? Would anybody be willing to break it down quick for me, please?
From my understanding, the mirror glass from inside the box created a spider that then created multiple scorpions that are going around collecting information from the witches library.
The Chocolate factory movies always really scared and bothered me XD I agree with everything Brenan said
Erika, I am less and less on board the longer this goes. The marking thing is going to be a conversation for therapy.
Humans mark their territory. It doesn't always involve peeing (though that still occurs).
Erika being a monster-fucker is so wonderful -- I finally feel represented in media 🥹
Aabria has declared herself as well elsewhere. Their hold on Horner Corner is no accident.
The discussion of letting the dice help dictate the world’s understanding of an event was just such a great insight into how to better shape thinking around storytelling
Ahoo hoo, crackle crackle, what a great talkbackle.
Crickety crackle, all this murder is whackle
I am sorry Dime couldn't be here for Eursulon. I was looking forward to his satisfaction over beating Heinrul in the drinking contest. Heinrul threw up; Eursulon didn't. Of course the end of the scene kinda overshadowed that small triumph.
I was so happy for Eursulon in that scene. He got to enjoy being a wild one with other wild ones. Lots of play, drink and now that he has reconnected with his it means so much more being able to as an adult.
Hoo hoo, crackle crackle, Brennan eats an almond snackle!
Holy shit, I got my question answered! (The grimore diplomacy one) Definitely missed the whole transactional aspect of guaranteeing that they keep to themselves
This is such a lovely thing to wake up to on Tuesdays. Was the requirement of the geas that someone not of the citidel sing only on their own? Like if Suvi had sang, it wouldn't work? Or just that someone else has to sing in addition to her? Lol on imagining The Witch of the Wild Hunt doing conference type paperwork and admin, it's just bloody forms and maybe a heart left on a piece of animal skin. Like okay Grimoire, maybe you're on security duty for this con. The Antivellist!!! Is it Eoighorain? Is it some new citadel-hater? How long has the person been here? Are they being kept here or here of their own volition? Why not come to dinner?
Ooh, great guess on the Shapeshifter, that would be dope!
Sell me fox merch !
Did Lou go back to Panama?
Wait, which week?
Witch week!
Is the fox ever going to get a name???
What’s in a name?
Still no comment on the banging noises while Suvi was in the library. I thought Indri had just come in the door. Now I am trying to remember if Suvi has left the library yet. No?
Hey Carrie, I listened back to that section and didnt hear anything out of place. Do you have a timestamp for the issue you’re experiencing? -t
So glad Brennan and I share similar sentiments about Willy Wonka.
I also need to know if the wizard Sly could have been Eursulons brother in law at one stage and WHEN THE HELL ARE THEY GPING TO USE THE STAR MAP IN THE LIBRARY!?!?!?!
Now that Brennan has introduced crackle rhyming, there's a nonzero chance that one of Lou's many stand-ins will include Jensen Ackles
"Ohuhu, crackle crackle, it's ya boy, Jensen Ackles"
Okay, I thought Suvis low roll on intimidation as they entered the dinner was more about her garnering some form of respect from Grimore? Not really a failed intimidation check in the rollplay sense. Almost like Grimore took it as a show or honour/respect from the wizards.
Yeah like she'd almost be like "wheres the blood at?" If she had cleaned it off in the first place
Roald Dahl just kinda hates children
There is a lot of childhood trauma porn in his writing, isn’t there
Woo fireside chat!
Ahoohoo, crackle crackle, I’m crying about the fox again!!
23:50 - you can hear Brennan editing a HELLA AMOUNT of spoilers from what he could say 😂
The name "Mike TV' will forever make me think of the character from "ReBoot."
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Just checking, didn't Brennan say Hacea was 16 in that flashback? Or just that she was younger
"Looks to be about 16" definitely something I remember from that!
What sin was Mike TV even supposed to be? Augustus is Gluttony Veruca is Greed Violet is Pride Mike is... Wrath? Lust? Envy? Sloth? None of those seem to be him... he seemed like he enjoyed tv, but he was thin, active, energetic, intelligent, outspoken....
wrath, at least in the depp version. he was a little asshole
Does the spotify version get uploaded on Tuesday's as well? Not sure if I remember... *oop! Nope it's there now!
What a lovely treat!!! I will be adding backle to my vocab !!
An early a-hoo-hoo to you too!
Yeah, fuck my sleep schedule! IT'S THE WITCHIN HOUR
Perfect timing
Ahoohoo!
GO TO SLEEP ITS TOO LATE FOR THIS
But it's wiiiiitch weeeeek
Oooo!!! A little treat for the fireside!!! The s’mores have come early!!!
Omg on my drive home from my friends from the bar! Perfect timing 💖
First??
Nice