Words About Books
Ben & Nate
Words About Books is a podcast where two wannabe writers read and discuss books. Read along with us, or just enjoy the show! New episodes every Sunday.
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Apr 5, 2026 • 50min
Discussing The Odyssey Part III
Odysseus finishes his telling of his tale to the king of the Phaeoeociians. First by recounting that time that he spent a year sleeping with a Goddess. Then that time he went to the underworld. Then that time he went back to the Goddess's island to sleep with her under the guise of burying his drunk friend. Then that time he heard some sirens singing. Finally ending with some monster confrontations and some cows that we should definitely not eat, you know, unless you're really hungry.Support the showBlue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.socialDiscord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8CThreads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcastBlog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/
Apr 1, 2026 • 23min
April Fools: Special Announcement: Words About Old Books
Nate has regrettably left the podcast, and there are going to be some changes to how we do things around here. Support the showBlue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.socialDiscord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8CThreads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcastBlog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/
Mar 31, 2026 • 1h 25min
Talking About Tolkien - The Siege of Gondor (Return, 5-4)
The armies of Sauron have crossed the river. Denethor is unhappy to say the least.Support the showBlue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.socialDiscord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8CThreads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcastBlog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/
Mar 29, 2026 • 1h 36min
Discussing The Odyssey - Odysseus Tries to Get Home (Part 2)
In this episode we follow Odysseus as recounts the first 3 years of his journey to the Phaeacians. Nate's internet connection struggles to remain connected. Ben's car continues to fall apart. Support the showBlue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.socialDiscord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8CThreads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcastBlog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/
Mar 25, 2026 • 59min
Talking About Tolkien - The Muster of Rohan (Return 5-3)
Rohan gets ready for war. Merry starts to wonder why he never sees Eowyn and Dernhelm in the same place at the same time...Support the showBlue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.socialDiscord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8CThreads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcastBlog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/
Mar 22, 2026 • 1h 23min
Discussing The Odyssey - Telemechus Sets Out (Part 1)
We're finally reading The Odyssey. Well, some of us are at any rate...Support the showBlue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.socialDiscord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8CThreads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcastBlog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/
Mar 18, 2026 • 1h 10min
Talking About Tolkien - The Passing of the Grey Company (5-2)
The only things deader than these paths are Eowyn's dreams.Support the showBlue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.socialDiscord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8CThreads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcastBlog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/
Mar 15, 2026 • 1h 25min
Discussing Brigands & Breadknives by Travis Baldree
The stunning conclusion* to the Legends and Lattes Trilogy! It's B&B2! What did the boys think of Fern's midlife crisis? How did it stack up to the other Legends and Lattes Books? What small business are we going to build this time? Find out on another exciting installment of Words & something else that starts with a W (I'm very tired and forgot to upload this).Support the showBlue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.socialDiscord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8CThreads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcastBlog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/
Mar 11, 2026 • 1h 34min
Talking About Tolkien - Minas Tirith (Return, 5-1)
Gandalf and Pippin arrive in Minas Tirith where they meet the Lord Steward Denethor. You ever see this guy eat a tomato?Support the showBlue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.socialDiscord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8CThreads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcastBlog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/
Mar 8, 2026 • 1h
Chad Dingleton Discusses Chuck Tingle's Compilation Book
Special Guest Chad Dingleton is here to discuss a compilation of Chuck Tingle short stories! Also check our the free episode on Patreon.Support the showBlue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.socialDiscord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8CThreads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcastBlog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/
