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On ch 22: Betrayal, in The Golden Compass, by Philip Pullman --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wesley-schantz/support

On ch 21: Lord Asriel's Welcome, in The Golden Compass, by Philip Pullman Tony Watkins' interview with Pullman:  http://www.tonywatkins.co.uk/media/literature/interview-with-philip-pullman-from-2004/  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wesley-schantz/support

For the final conversation episode of the Golden Compass series, I'm joined by Leanna, aka Musical33, a Bureaucrat (editor and moderator) on the His Dark Materials Fandom page. Check it out:  https://hdm.fandom.com/f We talk about the fan community, the world of online role playing, and adaptations past, present, and imaginary of Pullman's work.  News: the series-concluding Q&A session will be Tuesday 30, 7:30 pm Eastern, live on twitch, so send in questions and comments! Musical themes include the Cliff Ghasts, Santelia, the Watchtower, and Mortal Combat! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wesley-schantz/support

On ch 20: Mortal Combat, in The Golden Compass, by Philip Pullman --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wesley-schantz/support

On ch 19: Captivity, in Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wesley-schantz/support

On Ch 18: Fog and Ice, in The Golden Compass, by Philip Pullman --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wesley-schantz/support

Joining me from Wales, Dr Maggie Parke coordinates the Mythgard Institute's new programming and teaches on Signum University. Her work delves into fan communities, adaptation across media, and engagement between the two. https://signumuniversity.org/directory/maggie-parke/ http://maggieparke.com/ Musical themes for the imaginary video game adaptation: Ceiling Space MnTi The Fearsome Tartars Cloud-pine --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wesley-schantz/support

On ch 17: The Witches, in The Golden Compass, by Philip Pullman --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wesley-schantz/support

On ch 16: The Silver Guillotine, in The Golden Compass, by Philip Pullman --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wesley-schantz/support

Dr Lauren Shohet discusses her work interpreting Milton, poet of Providence and defender of free speech, as well as teaching Pullman in the academy. A professor of English at Villanova, she has published on Renaissance literature, primarily Shakespeare and Milton, as well as articles and books considering Renaissance connections to His Dark Materials.  Her website is http://laurenshohet.com/ Also I share some news on Pullman's knighthood and a release date for the next novel, then musical themes for the imaginary video game adaptation: Samoyed Hunters Bolvangar Lights Sister Clara Daemon Cages Course page:  https://newschoolnotes.blogspot.com/2018/10/gamecool-books-golden-compass-by-philip.html --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wesley-schantz/support

On ch 15: The Daemon Cages, in The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wesley-schantz/support

On ch 14: Bolvangar Lights, in Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wesley-schantz/support

Joining me to discuss Philip Pullman's work is Dr. Marek Oziewicz, the Sidney and Marguerite Henry Professor of Children's and Young Adult Literature at the University of Minnesota. He's written extensively on the representation of justice in and through storytelling. His One World, One People won the Mythopoeic Scholarship award in 2010; his recent work has traced the connections between literature and scientific research on consciousness. Marek's page on UMN: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/ci/people/Oziewicz.html Papers available on academia.edu: https://umn.academia.edu/MarekOziewicz Musical themes for the imaginary video game:  Tiny Plants in the Arctic Fencing Tunguska Campaign --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wesley-schantz/support

On ch 13: Fencing, in Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass, and "On the Marionette Theatre," by von Kleist. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wesley-schantz/support

On ch 12: The Lost Boy, of The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wesley-schantz/support

A long-awaited conversation with Kevin Hensler, PhD candidate in Religion at Temple University.  We talk about Pullman's materialist theology, Lyra's destiny, and world-building. Spoilers abound! Kevin's page on Temple U: https://liberalarts.temple.edu/academics/departments/religion/hensler-kevin Musical themes: Jerry, the able seaman Trollesund The Consul The Bear Witches (adapted from 'The Flowers of Lapland,' whistled by Dr Kalmenius in Clockwork) Where's your balloon? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wesley-schantz/support

On ch 11 Armor, in Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass, with some drive-by remarks on His Dark Materials Illuminated, edited by Millicent Lenz and Carole Scott --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wesley-schantz/support

On ch 10: The Consul and the Bear, of The Golden Compass, by Philip Pullman. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wesley-schantz/support

Featuring Mark Vernon, who incorporates narrative into his work as a psychotherapist, and insights from his practice into his work as an author.  He's been hosting the video of this conversation over on his website for weeks, but better late than never I thought I'd post the audio and video of it, too, along with more musical themes from the imaginary video game adaptation following the conversation, and an exciting announcement for the new year!  Mark's website: http://www.markvernon.com/  Mark's review of The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/belief/2010/apr/02/philip-pullman-jesus-myth  Understand Humanism, by Mark Vernon, with a foreword by Philip Pullman: https://www.amazon.com/Understand-Humanism-Teach-Yourself-General/dp/1444103504  Tracklist: John Faa Farder Coram The Zaal and the Eel Market Spy-flies --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wesley-schantz/support

On ch 9: The Spies, in the Golden Compass, and Clockwork, by Philip Pullman --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wesley-schantz/support