Thursday, May 30, 2019

Daemons Discuss - Podcast: Take 52! | Chapter Discussion about the All Souls Trilogy; Chapter 25 of Shadow of Night

Elizabeth I of England, The Sieve Portrait. See the original image + artist details, and public domain info here

Take 52 - The One With the Closet Raid

Description: Just when Diana was making Elizabethan London her home, someone is telling her it's best that she leaves! We meet Matthew's boss, William Cecil (nicknamed The Old Fox), and he brings with him advice for Diana; go back to Woodstock, and wait out the incoming storm. That storm has a name: Queen Elizabeth I. Instead, Matthew and Diana choose to stay and weather it with help from members of the School of Night, and Mary -- who arms Diana for battle during an epic closet raid! This is a long episode, so you know what to do. Indulge in shifts, take that extra long walk, or be covered for both ends of your commute! You choose! Enjoy!

SPOILER ALERT! We (The Daemons) approach this podcast with an assumption that the listener has read All Souls universe books, including the trilogy (A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, The Book of Life), and  Time's Convert + snippits from The World of All Souls. If you haven't, and you don't mind, we certainly don't mind!  Please be advised, we will approach the television series (A Discovery of Witches) the same way as episodes are released in the US/Canada. ๐Ÿ˜Š  Let's do this. *Note - this podcast is labeled 'explicit'

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Listen:

Download .Mp3 of this episode
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1. Show notes:

For newcomers to the series:
  • Our Daemon Guides to the All Souls Trilogy are available for download: ADOW, SON, TBOL 
  • If you'd like a ready-reference from the author herself, be sure to download the All Souls Real-Time Reading companion (free e-book at online booksellers via Penguin and Headline books). For a more in-depth view of the trilogy, The World of All Souls is available at all major book sellers, as well as the continuation volume into this world, Time's Convert.
  • Deborah Harkness usually conducts a real-time reading on her Facebook Page (starting in September), and shares her posts across social media. Check out her website for all of her social media links, and of course all that she has to offer her readers! Be sure to sign up for her newsletter while you are there!
  • To see what's available on the web as far as the All Souls universe fandom, check our links page.

A modern day version of arming for battle (on the red carpet vs. QE1's court!)
In this episode:
By the segment . . .
  • (00:16) Intro/Patreon sponsorship 
  • (02:41) Discusser emails/Speakpipe - Thank you, Lauren and Chloe
  • (06:02) Main discussion - see topic below
  • (1:08:34) Housekeeping - Thank you, Chelsea, Stephen and Sue!
  • (1:13:25) Save It For the Show - Topic: TV vs. book canon - Confusion with the Fusion!
  • (1:23:55) Promo break - scroll down, or click here to get a hold of us and/or become a Discusser -- information on joining our Facebook group also located on that page. Those of you with US numbers can text ADOW to 444999 to become a Discusser. 
  • (1:24:26) Last thoughts/Outro. 

The sleeves! Patterns available here: Nehelenia Patterns
Topic:  
Chapter 25, Shadow of Night
  • Diana gets home and she’s hangry!
  • Holy crap! Who is this old man? William Cecil — The Old Fox — a human and the Lord High Treasurer? Sir William? Nope. Lord Burghley.
  • Latin isn’t Valerie’s superpower ๐Ÿ˜–. Anyway…Diana tries to spout the Shirley motto to chill this old man out!
  • The Patriarchy rears its head. Bishops and women becoming them!
  • The Queen is bored. Get out of town! Lord Burghley is doing Diana a favor here.
  • Diana is not going to be run out of town. We agree! She's getting all settled!
  • Yeah, lady. Tell your husband I called, alright? *exit tottering old man*
  • Franรงoise: "SH*T!" “Dieu.” Franรงoise crossed herself, then forked her fingers against the evil eye for good measure. “He is an old soul. I do not like the way he looked at you. It is a good thing milord is not yet home. He would not have liked it either.”
  • Diana has tells too!
  • Huzzah! Juggling, Shakespeare, and out of Diana and Matthew’s hair! Bye kids!
  • The wooden spell box…we get distracted by the description!
  • The next day, it’s time to see the Queen! They are called to court.
  • The Queen is reminding them that there are laws against witchcraft, conjurations, and enchantments. Hmm, do you think she knows that Diana's a witch?! ๐Ÿง™๐Ÿป‍♀️
  • Appear in court or go to jail. Welp. That decides that. ๐Ÿš“
  • Mary to the rescue! She’s brought clothing, jewelry and battle armor!♘
  • A FRENCH DRESS?! NOOOOOOOO!!!
  • The anatomy of an Elizabethan dress.
  • 4 women to dress a lady in two hours — to go to QE1’s court, or the Oscar’s! ๐Ÿ‘—
  • Harry Winston, or Mary’s jewelry box? We tend to think Mary’s coffer is more grand.๐Ÿ’Ž
  • Matthew was making a statement with his portrait miniature.
  • Time to meet the Queen! Hurry up! And sit. And wait. In the flowery funk.
  • We are finally admitted to see the Queen! Oy.
  • Let the passive-aggressive jockeying begin . . .
  • I see, and I am silent.
  • We meet that punk, Essex. ๐Ÿคจ
  • The Noblety™ are an odd lot. ⚔️
  • Time for Diana to talk to the Queen!
  • Gerbert! ๐Ÿ˜ˆ
  • Bess!
  • Court is like high school. Seriously. ๐Ÿ˜ณ
  • The real reason Elizabeth wants Edward Kelly back in town. ๐Ÿ”ฎ
  • PSA: No, Fernando does not have a book yet (nor has there been an announcement of one). Jean’s just way ahead of the rest of us! ๐Ÿ˜Ž
  • Matthew strikes a bargain with the Queen. She agrees, as long as Diana stays behind to attend to her.
  • Mary to the rescue!
  • The Queen laments that Matthew no longer has time to plump up her ego. Be gone! Off with you! Out! ๐Ÿ‘ธ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜ญ
  • Matthew on the subject of Prague: NOPE! Goody on the subject of Prague: ALL OF THE NOPES! Diana and Matthew have no choice, though.
  • The Empire Prague or bust!

Pye the Poppet (presented to Deb during a Shadow of Night signing in 2012)
Both photo and poppet © Karen Dower - the poppet was modeled after Diana Bishop
Special Thanks:
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Thursday, May 16, 2019

Daemons Discuss - Podcast: Take 51! | Chapter Discussion about the All Souls Trilogy; Chapter 24 of Shadow of Night

Dr. John Dee (... and a tree ๐Ÿ˜†)

Take 51 - The One With Dee and the Tree

Description: Life for Diana and Matthew in the 16th Century appears to be going as planned; Diana is learning new tricks and tips when it comes to her magic, and Matthew is doing what he does to keep the crown, the congregation & the order sated. George enters the scene with some news! He thinks he's found the trail to Diana's book. The trail in question leads to Dr. Dee's library and the treasures contained within. Meanwhile, in Mary's lab, a major event happening in that batch of prima materia that requires immediate attention!

SPOILER ALERT! We (The Daemons) approach this podcast with an assumption that the listener has read All Souls universe books, including the trilogy (A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, The Book of Life), and  Time's Convert + snippits from The World of All Souls. If you haven't, and you don't mind, we certainly don't mind!  Please be advised, we will approach the television series (A Discovery of Witches) the same way when it is released in the US/Canada. ๐Ÿ˜Š  Let's do this. *Note - this podcast is labeled 'explicit'

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Listen:

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1. Show notes:

For newcomers to the series:
  • Our Daemon Guides to the All Souls Trilogy are available for download: ADOW, SON, TBOL 
  • If you'd like a ready-reference from the author herself, be sure to download the All Souls Real-Time Reading companion (free e-book at online booksellers via Penguin and Headline books). For a more in-depth view of the trilogy, The World of All Souls is available at all major book sellers, as well as the continuation volume into this world, Time's Convert.
  • Deborah Harkness usually conducts a real-time reading on her Facebook Page (starting in September), and shares her posts across social media. Check out her website for all of her social media links, and of course all that she has to offer her readers! Be sure to sign up for her newsletter while you are there!
  • To see what's available on the web as far as the All Souls universe fandom, check our links page.
A sample page depicting plant life in the Voynich manuscript.
In this episode:
By the segment . . .
  • (00:17) Intro/Patreon sponsorship
  • (03:29) Discusser emails/Speakpipe - Thank you Chi & Chloe!
  • (05:54) Main discussion - see topic below
  • (54:15) Housekeeping - Thank you Michelle, Katie,  Lauren, Dora, Jody and Terri
  • (1:02:54) Save It For the Show - Topic: Female Heroes
  • (1:11:05) Promo break - scroll down, or click here to get a hold of us and/or become a Discusser -- information on joining our Facebook group also located on that page. Those of you with US numbers can text ADOW to 444999 to become a Discusser. 
  • (1:13:08) Last thoughts/Outro. 
Topic:  
Chapter 24, Shadow of Night
  • How to train your dragon!
  • Our intro to disguising spells!
  • The weaver cords (we liken them to rosary beads, a wand, or an athame…all these things are supposed to focus the user's intentions).
  • Damn Tea™ 2.0! ☕️
  • Questions and Diana’s power.
  • The coven examines Diana’s magical past
  • Knot making for spells.
  • We discuss Corra’s appearance and size.
  • We discuss other witches using disguising spells.
  • Diana is feeling good on her way home --- and then ... Kit! ๐Ÿ˜ซ
  • Diana’s Amazon packages . . .  ๐Ÿ›
  • Diana’s rat trap — silver gilt … a bit extravagant!
  • George! He’s got news! We'll get it eventually…
  • George, Matthew bites!
  • “Poor Edward!”
  • Kit’s freak out . . . Diana knows everyone’s fate! ๐Ÿ˜ฒ
  • Dee and Kelly — wife swap?! ๐Ÿ˜ณ
  • NOBLETY! It’s a word now! ๐Ÿ˜‰
  • Matthew and Dee are already acquainted . . .
  • Dr. Dee kept diaries about his marriage. Or was it really just keeping score? ✅
  • QE1 was famous for stiffing people.
  • Matthew throws the Dee's some cash.
  • Jane and John often complained of being slighted.
  • Our impressions on Dee’s Library upon first read.
  • Diana is suitably impressed with this library
  • The rare text. With naked people!
  • The Voynich Manuscript
  • A theory: the fake manuscript. A spoof or an early attempt at fantasy/sci-fi.
  • The book that was stolen from Dee…
  • GERBERT! ๐Ÿ˜ˆ
  • Diana was told not to ask questions for a REASON!
  • We discuss the near misses with Gerbert in this book.
  • We are introduced to the concept of Rudolf’s cabinet of curiosities
  • Mary summons Matthew and Diana! Something is happening.
  • Matthew has his lightbulb moment! ๐Ÿ’ก
  • Matthew adds his contribution to Mary and Diana’s experiment.
  • We bring up Marthe’s song.

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Credits/Copyright Information * Intro music: "Ghost Dance" (edited down to second chorus) by Kevin Macleod, licensed for use by Creative Commons.
*  Outro music: Rimsky-Korsakov - "Scheherazade Symphonic Suite for Orchestra Op.35 - IV. Allegro molto," Public domain/copyright-free.  
* All other music used is licensed via several different royalty-free sources (as are sound effects).
* "Save it for the Show" segment introduction voice-over by Devyn Grendell  
* Cover art (+ all variations associated w/ it): © Daemons Domain 
* The term "unofficial" is explained in our disclaimer located in Terms of Use - item 14.
* The Daemons Discuss podcast is hosted and produced by the owners (Angela, Jean and Valerie) of Daemons Domain and can also be found by entering the url http://www.DaemonsDiscuss.com in your browser, (listed on the various podcast syndicates like iTunes, Stitcher, etc.) which will redirect you back to the parent site, Daemons Domain.
* This podcast is intended for personal download/consumption.  Please see our Terms of Use; item 3.

* FTC: Our podcast episodes are solely sponsored by listeners via Patreon.
* Our episode titles are a loving tribute to the show "Friends" just 'cause we love Friends and - let's face it - it's easier! Here's how one of the show creators explains their reasoning:
Jeff Greenstein: "When Marta & David & Jeff & I did 'Dream On', we used to spend a lot of time thinking about titles, because they were on-screen at the top of each episode. On "Friends", we decided that was a waste of time. We figured, why not name each episode after the thing that people will ostensibly be talking about around the water-cooler the next day?"
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Monday, May 6, 2019

ADOW Mid-Season Giveaway!

Because we find any excuse for a giveaway!
Since we are still feeling the good vibes from A Discovery of Witches on television during this second run in the US, we wanted to spread the love worldwide by having another giveaway! Karin (from All Souls Illustrated) is joining in! You'll know her work from the sneak-peek All Souls Con gave us when revealing the attendee badge for All Souls Con 2019 in Cardiff!

Karin is offering a set of 5 mini prints/postcards from her collection -- including the image featured on the badge for the con -- to one lucky winner! How awesome!

The designs of the mini prints/postcards
Oh, and we're tossing in the TV tie-in covered paperback for the novel A Discovery of Witches (the first book of the All Souls Trilogy, and the book series one is based on).

To recap, here's what's up for grabs:
  • A copy of A Discovery of Witches (Penguin paperback) with the TV show tie-in cover
  • A set of 5 mini-prints featuring All Souls inspired images by Karin from All Souls Illustrated (pictured above)
As usual, we've provided several ways to enter! You'll have one mandatory entry, then we have optional social media follows, and you'll have the option to tweet about this daily for more entries -- do one, some, or all! This giveaway is open our international audience. Make sure you read the terms/conditions at the bottom of the post, and enter below!

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Thursday, May 2, 2019

Daemons Discuss - Podcast: Take 50! | Character Discussion on Miriam Shephard

Miriam, who are you?

Take 50 - The One With the Enigma

Description: In this episode we turn our focus on Miriam as our character "on the tens!" We got to see her in action on the TV show, and learn more facets of her personality in Time's Convert, but in the end ... what do we exactly know about her? Hence, the title of the episode: The Enigma. Still, it's engaging to imagine what she's seen and done in her past as we look forward to learning more in the future!

SPOILER ALERT! We (The Daemons) approach this podcast with an assumption that the listener has read All Souls universe books, including the trilogy (A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, The Book of Life), and  Time's Convert + snippits from The World of All Souls. If you haven't, and you don't mind, we certainly don't mind!  Please be advised, we will approach the television series (A Discovery of Witches) the same way when it is released in the US/Canada. ๐Ÿ˜Š  Let's do this. *Note - this podcast is labeled 'explicit'

Find Daemons Discuss:  Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | iHeartRadio | Spotify | RSS | + More!

Listen:

Download .Mp3 of this episode
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1. Show notes:

For newcomers to the series:
  • Our Daemon Guides to the All Souls Trilogy are available for download: ADOW, SON, TBOL 
  • If you'd like a ready-reference from the author herself, be sure to download the All Souls Real-Time Reading companion (free e-book at online booksellers via Penguin and Headline books). For a more in-depth view of the trilogy, The World of All Souls is available at all major book sellers, as well as the continuation volume into this world, Time's Convert.
  • Deborah Harkness usually conducts a real-time reading on her Facebook Page (starting in September), and shares her posts across social media. Check out her website for all of her social media links, and of course all that she has to offer her readers! Be sure to sign up for her newsletter while you are there!
  • To see what's available on the web as far as the All Souls universe fandom, check our links page.
A version of Miriam's "Stand back, I'm going to try science" t-shirt. This particular one can be found here
In this episode:
By the segment . . .
  • (00:15) Intro/Patreon sponsorship
  • (03:28) Discusser emails/Speakpipe - Thank you Brenna, Christine, Chloe, Chi and Melanie
  • (09:30) Main discussion - see topic below
  • (49:10) Housekeeping - Thank you Julie B. & Renee R.
  • (54:03) Save It For the Show - Welcome, AMC and BBC America watchers!
  • (1:06:11) Promo break - scroll down, or click here to get a hold of us and/or become a Discusser -- information on joining our Facebook group also located on that page. Those of you with US numbers can text ADOW to 444999 to become a Discusser. 
  • (1:07:20) Last thoughts/Outro. 
Topic:  
Character Study - Miriam Shephard
  • We first met Miriam in the Bodleian with this: “A diminutive girl was stacking up papers and file folders in the second alcove. She was dressed in a long, baggy brown sweater that reached almost to her knees. When she turned, I was startled to see a full-grown adult. Her eyes were amber and black, and as cold as frostbite.”
  • Our impressions: Jean describes her as efficacious , Angela describes someone she knew that reminded her of Miriam. We also discuss her small stature.
  • Matthew’s tell? Why was he nervous?!
  • Valerie pictured her as a Goth-y girl.
  • We discuss how we tricked ourselves into thinking she was a subordinate/assistant - it didn’t help that she was often paired up with Marcus.
  • We talk about the dichotomy of her description in ADOW vs. TWOAS
  • Her scents give clues of her origins.
  • Miriam on the TV show did come across as book Miriam to us.
  • We discuss the errand that Matthew sent her on to pace Diana when she goes to lunch.
  • We discuss the conversation held between Marcus, Miriam and Matthew in the TV show, and how long Miriam has been involved with the subject of Diana.
  • Miriam is in charge ALL labs!
  • Jean and Val have been watching Friends (full disclosure!) - and Angela says we were integrating the story lines of that and Real Genius with A Discovery of Witches.
  • We discuss the scene in the TV show where Matthew is worrying over Diana’s first deliberate time-walk, and Miriam’s reaction.
  • We discuss how the TV show brought out Marcus and Miriam as stand-outs.
  • We discuss our Miriam encounters in the Book of Life, and how she was upset/scared over Benjamin, and how she took over the lab in New Haven.
  • Miriam was sure to deliver truth bombs everywhere. (And TV Gillian! She still walks the earth).
  • We love the book bits (scrabble, film noir, keeping notes/score on debates/discussions).
  • Her Chris flirtation/affair.
  • Angela’s adventures in New Haven (see links below).
  • TWOAS - Name: Hebrew - wished for child, Rebellious. We discuss the fact she is a clan head.
  • Her role of watching over Matthew.
  • We speculate when Matthew entered her life.
  • Her marriage/mating with Bertrand
  • Miriam’s parenting style.
  • Miriam’s dead daughters.
  • We discuss the dialogue with Sonia.
  • We discuss the fact that she’s godmother to Rebecca.
  • We veer to Baldwin for a few…
  • Killing small animals and killing people on Sims -- don't ask! Refer to Aftershow 27
  • The purple notebook! Audience, any guesses as to who the purple notebook is about? Contact info below
  • We cannot wait to hear anything about Miriam in the future!

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