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 -

One of America's premier authors of children's fantasy, Lloyd Alexander is best known for the Chronicles of Prydain, including the 1969 Newbery winner The High King. With this documentary, filmmaker Jared Crossley gives fans a never-before-seen glimpse of the life and writings of this beloved author, including an in-depth look at the land of Prydain.

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