The Culture Books podcast
Sheridan and John
Come explore the dizzying space opera of Iain M. Banks' culture novels. Buy a book and then read along with us as we explore them chapter by chapter!
Episodes
Mentioned books
Aug 11, 2024 • 36min
Use of Weapons, 22, Remembrance, Eleven
Zakalwe ruins a lot of nice people's holidays like the total jerk he is.
Jul 5, 2024 • 50min
Use of Weapons, 21, Remembrance, IV
Zakalwe takes us on a tour of life on a Culture GSV!
May 30, 2024 • 24min
Use of Weapons, 20, Remembrance, Ten
Zakalwe throws away his weapon, has a philosphical discussion, and fixes for a fight
Apr 26, 2024 • 36min
Use of Weapons, 19, An Outing, V
This is Zakalwe's brain on drugs!
Apr 5, 2024 • 37min
Use of Weapons, 18, An Outing, Nine
Zakalwe gets in a lot of fights, but his love of the old plasma rifle finally pays off!
Mar 17, 2024 • 23min
Use of Weapons, 17, An Outing, VI
Zakalwe tries his hand at writing poetry in an idyllic rural setting, but it's not as nice as he'd hoped.
Mar 5, 2024 • 34min
Use of Weapons, 16, An Outing, Eight
Zakalwe plays James Bond again, Diziet gets distracted, and our hero goes to an interesting party which he does not enjoy.
Jan 28, 2024 • 34min
Use of Weapons, 15, An Outing, VII
As a flashback from the worst day of Zakalwe's life we get the origin story!
Jan 6, 2024 • 27min
Use of Weapons, 14, An Outing, Seven
Agent Zakalwe makes a big splash while trying to play the part of James Bond.
Jan 2, 2024 • 40min
Use of Weapons, 13, An Outing, VIII
Zakalwe gets stuck in a storm, takes a long hard look at himself, argues with an idiot, and sees some very strange things.
