Read Rising
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Podcast Overview
<p>We are a group of friends, Craig, Sam, Liz, and Nick, with a shared love of fantasy and sci-fi, brought together by the works of Pierce Brown. Join us weekly for our in-depth discussions of the series, and laugh with us as we share our potentially outlandish takes and analyses. </p><p></p><p>We're now into the second season, which covers 'Golden Son.' If you’d like to read along with us, this season consists of eight episodes split into the four parts of the book. While the focus of season two is on book two, if you haven’t read the series yet, we <b>DO</b> discuss spoilers for the entirety of the first trilogy. We will do our best to avoid and/or mark any and all spoilers for the second era of the Red Rising series.</p>
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3/24/2026
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Recent Episodes
June 23, 2026
2.8 The Red Wedding (Golden Sun, Ch. 46 - 51)
<p>This episode wraps up the season on Golden Son with huge emotional payoffs, brutal betrayals, and a cliffhanger ending. The hosts cover Darrow’s big reveal to Dancer, Fitchner, and the Sons of Ares, unpacking Fitchner’s backstory, the rebellion’s true shape, and the plan to put Darrow in power as a way to dismantle the Society from inside. We dig into Darrow’s disastrous attempt to tell Mustang the truth, his reunion with his mother in the mines, and the painful tension around whether Mustang can ever truly understand the rebellion and what it will cost.</p><p><br />The final stretch turns explosive: the Triumph ceremony becomes a massacre when Roque, Lilith, and the Jackal betray Darrow’s circle, leading to Lorn’s death, Victra’s injury, and Fitchner’s severed head in a box. Along the way, the group debates major themes like power, class, leadership, trust, and whether revolution can happen without repeating the same corrupt system. The episode ends on a devastating note, with the hosts reflecting on how strong, tragic, and unforgettable the book is.</p>
June 16, 2026
2.7 The big reveal, Boyo (Golden Sun, Ch. 40 - 45)
<p>Darrow begins this episode literally and metaphorically stuck in the mud. His plans have gone awry, and we'll see if he pulls through! We also some interesting new dynamics and intrigue with the Jackal. And, of course, a big reveal about Fitchner! Listen on! </p>
June 9, 2026
2.6 I would NOT let my kids play with Tactus (Golden Sun, Ch. 32 - 39)
<p>"The Reaper sails for Mars, and call for an Iron Rain!" <br /><br />If you thought the action we covered in the last episode was good, then you're going to want to hold on to something for this one. </p>
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- What is Read Rising?
<p>We are a group of friends, Craig, Sam, Liz, and Nick, with a shared love of fantasy and sci-fi, brought together by the works of Pierce Brown. Join us weekly for our in-depth discussions of the series, and laugh with us as we share our potentially outlandish takes and analyses. </p><p></p><p>We're now into the second season, which covers 'Golden Son.' If you’d like to read along with us, this season consists of eight episodes split into the four parts of the book. While the focus of season two is on book two, if you haven’t read the series yet, we <b>DO</b> discuss spoilers for the entirety of the first trilogy. We will do our best to avoid and/or mark any and all spoilers for the second era of the Red Rising series.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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