Episode 15 - The Black Cauldron, by Lloyd Alexander

This one's a doozy! Together, an overheated Madeleine and Grace explore the destructive glorification of war, powerful coming-of-age tales for teens, an endlessly relatable cast of characters, and whether Gurgi is more of a dog-man or a bear-man. Ya know, everything you've ever wondered when reading The Black Cauldron. Plus, an extended discussion of the myriad ways Disney messed up the 1985 film adaptation. Don't be a Gwystyl - join us!

Recorded at the tail end of a Seattle heat wave, enjoy the gentle background noises of a bowl of ice and multiple running fans. We're professionals!

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The wonderful Lloyd Alexander documentary that we mentioned -

Favorite fanart found while researching - Gwystyl by RM-WINCH -