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Her Dark Materials | A His Dark Materials Podcast

Her Dark Materials | A His Dark Materials Podcast

By Her Dark Materials

Her Dark materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.

Join us, two gingers from the north of England, as we talk daemons, Dust and dismantling power structures.

You can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @HDMPod
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Her Dark Materials | A His Dark Materials PodcastNov 04, 2019

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Chapter 38 - The Botanic Garden - The Amber Spyglass

Chapter 38 - The Botanic Garden - The Amber Spyglass

Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.

In this episode we chat about Chapter 38 of The Amber Spyglass – The Botanic Garden.

In this chapter, Lyra and Will follow through on the decision to break their own hearts and ours. We sort of get to catch up with some familiar faces, but we are too distracted by being emotional wrecks. We tie up a lot of loose ends as the book, the series, and our coverage of His Dark Materials … comes to a close!??????

You can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @HDMPod and you can email us at herdarkmaterialspod@gmail.com. You can also visit our website at hdmpod.co.uk.

WE HAVE A PATREON! You can join our family and access lots of fun rewards at patreon.com/hdmpod. You can also support us by rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, it helps other people find us.

WE HAVE A SHOP! Want to get your hands on some sweet merch featuring all original artwork by Rach? Head over to hdmpod.co.uk/shop.

You can listen to more of Faye’s voice on her other podcast, Still Into You: A Paramore Podcast. You can find it wherever you get your podcasts and follow it on Twitter and Instagram @StillIntoYouPod.

You can find Rachael @RachMakes on Instagram and @Rach_Makes on Twitter and TikTok. Into toys, art and all things cute and colourful? If so, you can visit Rach's website rachmakes.co.uk to buy some of her creations.

Feb 21, 202401:35:09
Chapter 37 - The Dunes - The Amber Spyglass

Chapter 37 - The Dunes - The Amber Spyglass

Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.
In this episode we chat about Chapter 37 of The Amber Spyglass – The Dunes.
In this chapter, we learn what the secret is, and we wish we could go back to when we were blissfully unaware. Why, Phil? Why?!
You can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @HDMPod and you can email us at
herdarkmaterialspod@gmail.com. You can also visit our website at hdmpod.co.uk.
WE HAVE A PATREON! You can join our family and
access lots of fun rewards at patreon.com/hdmpod. You can also support us by
rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, it helps other people find us.
WE HAVE A SHOP! Want to get your hands on some
sweet merch featuring all original artwork by Rach? Head over to hdmpod.co.uk/shop.
You can listen to more of Faye’s voice on her other podcast, Still Into You: A Paramore Podcast. You can find it wherever you get your podcasts and follow it on Twitter and Instagram @StillIntoYouPod.
You can find Rachael @RachMakes on Instagram and
@Rach_Makes on Twitter and TikTok. Into toys, art and all things cute and colourful? If so, you can visit Rach's website rachmakes.co.uk to buy some of her creations.
The theme music for the podcast was written and produced by Jonny Knott.
Jan 22, 202401:25:39
Chapter 36 - The Broken Arrow - The Amber Spyglass

Chapter 36 - The Broken Arrow - The Amber Spyglass

Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.
In this episode we chat about Chapter 36 of The Amber Spyglass – The Broken Arrow.
In this chapter, the daemons are back, and they know a
secret. Serafina is back and she knows a secret. Serafina
tells Mary about the secret and encourages the daemons to share what they know with Lyra and Will. A big ol' lizard eats Father Gomez’s corpse – and we still don’t know what the secret is.
You can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @HDMPod and you can email us at
herdarkmaterialspod@gmail.com. You can also visit our website at hdmpod.co.uk.
WE HAVE A PATREON! You can join our family and access lots of fun rewards at patreon.com/hdmpod. You can also support us by rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, it helps other people find us.
WE HAVE A SHOP! Want to get your hands on some sweet merch featuring all original artwork by Rach? Head over to hdmpod.co.uk/shop.
You can listen to more of Faye’s voice on her other podcast, Still Into You: A Paramore Podcast. You can find it wherever you get your podcasts and follow it on Twitter and Instagram @StillIntoYouPod.
You can find Rachael @RachMakes on Instagram and @Rach_Makes on Twitter and TikTok. Into toys, art and all things cute and colourful? If so, you can visit Rach's website rachmakes.co.uk to buy some of her creations.
The theme music for the podcast was written and produced by Jonny Knott,
Dec 05, 202301:08:17
Chapter 35 - Over The Hills And Far Away

Chapter 35 - Over The Hills And Far Away

Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.
In this episode we chat about Chapter 35 of The Amber Spyglass – Over The Hills And Far Away.
In this chapter, Lyra and Will go off to explore Mulefa world in search of their daemons, a sort of hide and seek situation ensues. Father Gomez stalks the children like the total creep he is, little did he know our pal Balthamos was stalking him! Balthamos takes down Gomez and disintegrates, RIP Balthamos! Lyra and Will finally acknowledge their feelings for each other, and OMG THEY KISS and it saves the world!
You can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @HDMPod and you can email us at
herdarkmaterialspod@gmail.com. You can also visit our website at hdmpod.co.uk.
WE HAVE A PATREON! You can join our family and access lots of fun rewards at patreon.com/hdmpod. You can also support us by rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, it helps other people find us.
WE HAVE A SHOP! Want to get your hands on some sweet merch featuring all original artwork by Rach? Head over to hdmpod.co.uk/shop.
You can listen to more of Faye’s voice on her other podcast, Still Into You: A Paramore Podcast. You can find it wherever you get your podcasts and follow it on Twitter and Instagram @StillIntoYouPod.
You can find Rachael @RachMakes on Instagram and
@Rach_Makes on Twitter and TikTok. Into toys, art and all things cute and colourful? If so, you can visit Rach's website rachmakes.co.uk to buy some of her creations.
The theme music for the podcast was written and produced by Jonny Knott.
Nov 13, 202301:21:00
Chapter 34 - There Is Now - The Amber Spyglass

Chapter 34 - There Is Now - The Amber Spyglass

Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.
In this episode we chat about Chapter 34 of The Amber Spyglass – There Is Now.
In this chapter, Mary finally figures out why Dust is flowing out of the worlds, and watches her beloved tree fall down. She watches as Father Gomez shows up on one of the bastard birds and breaks into her house.
You can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @HDMPod and you can email us at
herdarkmaterialspod@gmail.com. You can also visit our website at hdmpod.co.uk.
WE HAVE A PATREON! You can join our family and access lots of fun rewards at patreon.com/hdmpod. You can also support us by rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, it helps other people find us.
WE HAVE A SHOP! Want to get your hands on some sweet merch featuring all original artwork by Rach? Head over to hdmpod.co.uk/shop.
You can listen to more of Faye’s voice on her other podcast, Still Into You: A Paramore Podcast. You can find it wherever you get your podcasts and follow it on Twitter and Instagram @StillIntoYouPod.
You can find Rachael @RachMakes on Instagram and @Rach_Makes on Twitter and TikTok. Into toys, art and all things cute and colourful? If so, you can visit Rach's website rachmakes.co.uk to buy some of her creations.
The theme music for the podcast was written and produced by Jonny Knott.
Oct 21, 202341:36
Chapter 33 - Marzipan - The Amber Spyglass

Chapter 33 - Marzipan - The Amber Spyglass

Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.

In this episode we chat about Chapter 33 of The Amber Spyglass – Marzipan.

In this chapter, Lyra and Will get more comfortable in the mulefa world, spending a day eating and working alongside them and Mary. Will and Lyra tell Mary their stories, and Mary tells them hers, which awakens something within Lyra.

We’re so excited to be joined by Jessie Blount of Hashtag Ruthless Productions! You can find out more about Jessie and their work at hashtagruthless.com, and make sure to follow them on Instagram @hashtagruthlesspods.

You can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @HDMPod and you can email us at herdarkmaterialspod@gmail.com. You can also visit our website at hdmpod.co.uk.

WE HAVE A PATREON! You can join our family and access lots of fun rewards at patreon.com/hdmpod. You can also support us by rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, it helps other people find us.

WE HAVE A SHOP! Want to get your hands on some sweet merch featuring all original artwork by Rach? Head over to hdmpod.co.uk/shop.

You can listen to more of Faye’s voice on her other podcast, Still Into You: A Paramore Podcast. You can find it wherever you get your podcasts and follow it on Twitter and Instagram @StillIntoYouPod.

You can find Rachael @RachMakes on Instagram and @Rach_Makes on Twitter and TikTok. Into toys, art and all things cute and colourful? If so, you can visit Rach's website rachmakes.co.uk to buy some of her creations.

The theme music for the podcast was written and produced by Jonny Knott.

Oct 04, 202301:41:05
Chapter 32 - Morning - The Amber Spyglass

Chapter 32 - Morning - The Amber Spyglass

Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.
In this episode we chat about Chapter 32 of The Amber Spyglass – Morning.
In this chapter, Lyra and Will find themselves in the mulefa world with Mary, where they have some food and a well needed rest. Mary travels with the mulefa to discover the window where the stream of ghosts are escaping the land of the dead.
You can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @HDMPod and you can email us at
herdarkmaterialspod@gmail.com. You can also visit our website at hdmpod.co.uk.
WE HAVE A PATREON! You can join our family and access lots of fun rewards at patreon.com/hdmpod. You can also support us by
rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, it helps other people find us.
WE HAVE A SHOP! Want to get your hands on some sweet merch featuring all original artwork by Rach? Head over to hdmpod.co.uk/shop.
You can listen to more of Faye’s voice on her other podcast, Still Into You: A Paramore Podcast. You can find it wherever you get your podcasts and follow it on Twitter and Instagram @StillIntoYouPod.
You can find Rachael @RachMakes on Instagram and @Rach_Makes on Twitter and TikTok. Into toys, art and all things cute and colourful? If so, you can visit Rach's website rachmakes.co.uk to buy some of her creations.
The theme music for the podcast was written and produced by Jonny Knott.
Sep 18, 202301:03:08
Chapter 31 - Authority's End - The Amber Spyglass

Chapter 31 - Authority's End - The Amber Spyglass

Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.

In this episode we chat about Chapter 31 of The Amber Spyglass – Authority’s End. In this chapter, almost everyone we know and have strong feelings about dies in some way. Coulter and Asriel drag Metatron into the abyss, to spend eternity falling forever. Lyra and Will release The Authority from his crystal cage only for him to disintegrate, a very anticlimactic end for an all-powerful being. We lose Tally and Sally RIP, but Bear Dad, Balloon Dad and Daddy Jops are back for their final farewells and to help the kids to rescue their daemons and escape to safety!

You can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @HDMPod and you can email us at herdarkmaterialspod@gmail.com. You can also visit our website at hdmpod.co.uk.

WE HAVE A PATREON! You can join our family and access lots of fun rewards at patreon.com/hdmpod. You can also support us by rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, it helps other people find us.

WE HAVE A SHOP! Want to get your hands on some sweet merch featuring all original artwork by Rach? Head over to hdmpod.co.uk/shop.

You can listen to more of Faye’s voice on her other podcast, Still Into You: A Paramore Podcast. You can find it wherever you get your podcasts and follow it on Twitter and Instagram @StillIntoYouPod.

You can find Rachael @RachMakes on Instagram and @Rach_Makes on Twitter and TikTok. Into toys, art and all things cute and colourful? If so, you can visit Rach's website rachmakes.co.uk to buy some of her creations.

The theme music for the podcast was written and produced by Jonny Knott.

Sep 04, 202301:10:17
Chapter 30 - The Clouded Mountain - The Amber Spyglass

Chapter 30 - The Clouded Mountain - The Amber Spyglass

Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.

In this episode we chat about Chapter 30 of The Amber Spyglass – The Clouded Mountain.

In this chapter, Mrs Coulter goes to the Clouded Mountain and meets Metatron. Asriel abseils down the abyss and sees the Dust and the ghosts. Some angels move a mystery glowing cube with an old guy in it only to bump into horrid cliff ghasts. Lyra and Will stumble into the middle of the cliff ghasts trying to break into the cube.

You can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @HDMPod and you can email us at herdarkmaterialspod@gmail.com. You can also visit our website at hdmpod.co.uk.

WE HAVE A PATREON! You can join our family and access lots of fun rewards at patreon.com/hdmpod. You can also support us by rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, it helps other people find us.

WE HAVE A SHOP! Want to get your hands on some sweet merch featuring all original artwork by Rach? Head over to hdmpod.co.uk/shop.

You can listen to more of Faye’s voice on her other podcast, Still Into You: A Paramore Podcast. You can find it wherever you get your podcasts and follow it on Twitter and Instagram @StillIntoYouPod.

You can find Rachael @RachMakes on Instagram and @Rach_Makes on Twitter and TikTok. Into toys, art and all things cute and colourful? If so, you can visit Rach's website rachmakes.co.uk to buy some of her creations.

The theme music for the podcast was written and produced by Jonny Knott.

Aug 07, 202301:04:55
Chapter 29 - The Battle on the Plain - The Amber Spyglass

Chapter 29 - The Battle on the Plain - The Amber Spyglass

Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.

In this episode we chat about Chapter 29 of The Amber Spyglass – The Battle on the Plain.

In this chapter, Lyra and Will cut through to Asriel’s fortress to find themselves in the midst of a huge ongoing battle. Lee and Jopari lead the ghosts to fight the Spectres, witches fight with angels, a storm rages overhead, and Lyra and Will can feel their daemons being attacked as they search for them in the chaos.

You can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @HDMPod and you can email us at herdarkmaterialspod@gmail.com. You can also visit our website at hdmpod.co.uk.

WE HAVE A PATREON! You can join our family and access lots of fun rewards at patreon.com/hdmpod. You can also support us by rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, it helps other people find us.

WE HAVE A SHOP! Want to get your hands on some sweet merch featuring all original artwork by Rach? Head over to hdmpod.co.uk/shop.

You can listen to more of Faye’s voice on her other podcast, Still Into You: A Paramore Podcast. You can find it wherever you get your podcasts and follow it on Twitter and Instagram @StillIntoYouPod.

You can find Rachael @RachMakes on Instagram and @Rach_Makes on Twitter and TikTok. Into toys, art and all things cute and colourful? If so, you can visit Rach's website rachmakes.co.uk to buy some of her creations.

The theme music for the podcast was written and produced by Jonny Knott.

Jul 25, 202301:04:57
Chapter 28 - Midnight - The Amber Spyglass

Chapter 28 - Midnight - The Amber Spyglass

Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.

In this episode we chat about Chapter 28 of The Amber Spyglass – Midnight.

In this chapter, Mrs Coulter learns that Lyra isn’t dead, and Asriel learns that Lyra is important. They discover a mountain in the clouds that has something to do with the Authority.

You can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @HDMPod and you can email us at herdarkmaterialspod@gmail.com. You can also visit our website at hdmpod.co.uk.

WE HAVE A PATREON! You can join our family and access lots of fun rewards at patreon.com/hdmpod. You can also support us by rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, it helps other people find us.

WE HAVE A SHOP! Want to get your hands on some sweet merch featuring all original artwork by Rach? Head over to hdmpod.co.uk/shop.

You can listen to more of Faye’s voice on her other podcast, Still Into You: A Paramore Podcast. You can find it wherever you get your podcasts and follow it on Twitter and Instagram @StillIntoYouPod.

You can find Rachael @RachMakes on Instagram and @Rach_Makes on Twitter and TikTok. Into toys, art and all things cute and colourful? If so, you can visit Rach's website rachmakes.co.uk to buy some of her creations.

The theme music for the podcast was written and produced by Jonny Knott.

Jul 10, 202301:11:53
Chapter 27 - The Platform - The Amber Spyglass

Chapter 27 - The Platform - The Amber Spyglass

Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.

In this episode we chat about Chapter 27 of The Amber Spyglass – The Platform.

In this chapter, the mulefa build Mary a platform so she can figure out why Dust is floating away. She has an out of body experience that brings her closer to the answer. Father Gomez (eww) steps through a window into the mulefa world and meets the Tualapi – AKA those stupid bastard birds.

You can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @HDMPod and you can email us at herdarkmaterialspod@gmail.com. You can also visit our website at hdmpod.co.uk.

WE HAVE A PATREON! You can join our family and access lots of fun rewards at patreon.com/hdmpod. You can also support us by rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, it helps other people find us.

WE HAVE A SHOP! Want to get your hands on some sweet merch featuring all original artwork by Rach? Head over to hdmpod.co.uk/shop.

You can listen to more of Faye’s voice on her other podcast, Still Into You: A Paramore Podcast. You can find it wherever you get your podcasts and follow it on Twitter and Instagram @StillIntoYouPod.

You can find Rachael @RachMakes on Instagram and @Rach_Makes on Twitter. Into toys, art and all things cute and colourful? If so, you can visit Rach's website rachmakes.co.uk to buy some of her creations.

Thanks to Jonny Knott for his musical stylings.

Jun 26, 202354:56
Chapter 26 - The Abyss - The Amber Spyglass

Chapter 26 - The Abyss - The Amber Spyglass

Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.

In this episode we chat about Chapter 26 of The Amber Spyglass – The Abyss.

In this chapter, No-Name the harpy leads Lyra and Will to the highest point in the land of the dead to cut a window. Lee and Jopari saves Lyra’s life by telling Will to give her a haircut! The bomb explodes in another world and creates an abyss.

You can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @HDMPod and you can email us at herdarkmaterialspod@gmail.com. You can also visit our website at hdmpod.co.uk.

WE HAVE A PATREON! You can join our family and access lots of fun rewards at patreon.com/hdmpod. You can also support us by rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, it helps other people find us.

WE HAVE A SHOP! Want to get your hands on some sweet merch featuring all original artwork by Rach? Head over to hdmpod.co.uk/shop.

You can listen to more of Faye’s voice on her other podcast, Still Into You: A Paramore Podcast. You can find it wherever you get your podcasts and follow it on Twitter and Instagram @StillIntoYouPod.

You can find Rachael @RachMakes on Instagram and @Rach_Makes on Twitter. Into toys, art and all things cute and colourful? If so, you can visit Rach's website rachmakes.co.uk to buy some of her creations.

Thanks to Jonny Knott for his musical stylings.

Jun 12, 202356:23
Chapter 25 - Saint Jean les Eaux - The Amber Spyglass

Chapter 25 - Saint Jean les Eaux - The Amber Spyglass

Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.

In this episode we chat about Chapter 25 of The Amber Spyglass – Saint Jean les Eaux.

In this chapter, Father MacPhail and his lads take a ridiculously long time to park a blimp, Mrs Coulter and Lord Roke plan her escape and LMP tries to diffuse the Lyra Bomb. Lord Asriel shows up at the last minute to take all the credit and ‘save’ Coulter.

You can find Hashtag Ruthless Productions’ petition against the making of the new HBO Harry Potter TV show at bit.ly/nohptv – please sign if you’re against more Harry Potter content being made that will benefit it’s transphobic creator.

You can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @HDMPod and you can email us at herdarkmaterialspod@gmail.com. You can also visit our website at hdmpod.co.uk.

WE HAVE A PATREON! You can join our family and access lots of fun rewards at patreon.com/hdmpod. You can also support us by rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, it helps other people find us.

WE HAVE A SHOP! Want to get your hands on some sweet merch featuring all original artwork by Rach? Head over to hdmpod.co.uk/shop.

You can listen to more of Faye’s voice on her other podcast, Still Into You: A Paramore Podcast. You can find it wherever you get your podcasts and follow it on Twitter and Instagram @StillIntoYouPod.

You can find Rachael @RachMakes on Instagram and @Rach_Makes on Twitter. Into toys, art and all things cute and colourful? If so, you can visit Rach's website rachmakes.co.uk to buy some of her creations.

Thanks to Jonny Knott for his musical stylings.

May 29, 202301:16:15
Season 3 Episode 8 - The Botanic Garden - BBC/HBO TV Show

Season 3 Episode 8 - The Botanic Garden - BBC/HBO TV Show

Her Dark Materials is USUALLY a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. But in these special bonus episodes we’re talking about the His Dark Materials TV series on BBC and HBO.

Beware, these episodes are NOT spoiler-free and may contain spoilers for the original HDM trilogy, so if you haven’t read them all, pop back when you’re all caught up.

In this episode we chat about Season 3 Episode 8 – The Botanic Garden.

We’ve finally stopped crying long enough to talk about the series finale, can you believe it?! Join us as we chat about the TV show for the last time (sob), what an epic journey it’s been…

You can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @HDMPod and you can email us at herdarkmaterialspod@gmail.com. You can also visit our website at hdmpod.co.uk.

WE HAVE A PATREON! You can join our family and access lots of fun rewards at patreon.com/hdmpod. You can also support us by rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, it helps other people find us.

WE HAVE A SHOP! Want to get your hands on some sweet merch featuring all original artwork by Rach? Head over to hdmpod.co.uk/shop.

You can listen to more of Faye’s voice on her other podcast, Still Into You: A Paramore Podcast. You can find it wherever you get your podcasts and follow it on Twitter and Instagram @StillIntoYouPod.

You can find Rachael @RachMakes on Instagram and @Rach_Makes on Twitter. Into toys, art and all things cute and colourful? If so, you can visit Rach's website rachmakes.co.uk to buy some of her creations.

Thanks to Jonny Knott for his musical stylings.

May 06, 202301:06:03
Interview with Brian Fisher

Interview with Brian Fisher

Her Dark Materials is USUALLY a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. BUT in this very special bonus episode we chat to Brian Fisher, LMP himself and one of the lead puppeteers on the BBC/HBO TV show.

This episode does contain spoilers, so if you haven’t read the first HDM trilogy, back when you’re all caught up.

We are beside ourselves with excitement to be joined by our wonderful friend Brian, who tells us everything you might ever want to know about LMP, the unique working relationship between him and Ruth, and a gruesome tale involving a bike and a broken arm.

The biggest thank you to Brian for his time, and for always being such a huge supporter of the podcast!

You can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @HDMPod and you can email us at herdarkmaterialspod@gmail.com.

You can also visit our website at hdmpod.co.uk.

WE HAVE A PATREON! You can join our family and access lots of fun rewards at patreon.com/hdmpod. You can also support us by rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, it helps other people find us.

WE HAVE A SHOP! Want to get your hands on some sweet merch featuring all original artwork by Rach? Head over to hdmpod.co.uk/shop.

You can listen to more of Faye’s voice on her other podcast, Still Into You: A Paramore Podcast. You can find it wherever you get your podcasts and follow it on Twitter and Instagram @StillIntoYouPod.

You can find Rachael @RachMakes on Instagram and @Rach_Makes on Twitter and TikTok. Into toys, art and all things cute and colourful? If so, you can visit Rach's website rachmakes.co.uk to buy some of her creations.

Thanks to Jonny Knott for his musical stylings.

Apr 10, 202301:31:57
Interview with Joel Collins - season 3

Interview with Joel Collins - season 3

Her Dark Materials is USUALLY bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. BUT in this very special bonus episode we chat to Joel Collins, the Production Designer on the BBC/HBO TV show.

This episode does contain spoilers, so if you haven’t read the first HDM trilogy, pop back when you’re all caught up.

Join us as we chat to Joel about all things season 3, from the land of the dead to the clouded mountain, we’ve got you covered. Oh, and keep an eye out for what’s hiding in the Magisterium walls…

A huge thanks to Joel for his time!

You can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @HDMPod and you can email us at herdarkmaterialspod@gmail.com. You can also visit our website at hdmpod.co.uk.

WE HAVE A PATREON! You can join our family and access lots of fun rewards at patreon.com/hdmpod. You can also support us by rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, it helps other people find us.

WE HAVE A SHOP! Want to get your hands on some sweet merch featuring all original artwork by Rach? Head over to hdmpod.co.uk/shop.

You can listen to more of Faye’s voice on her other podcast, Still Into You: A Paramore Podcast. You can find it wherever you get your podcasts and follow it on Twitter and Instagram @StillIntoYouPod.

You can find Rachael @RachMakes on Instagram and @Rach_Makes on Twitter and TikTok. Into toys, art and all things cute and colourful? If so, you can visit Rach's website rachmakes.co.ukto buy some of her creations.

Thanks to Jonny Knott for his musical stylings.

Feb 27, 202357:30
Interview with Simone Kirby - season 3

Interview with Simone Kirby - season 3

Her Dark Materials is USUALLY bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. BUT in this very special bonus episode we chat to Simone Kirby, who plays Mary Malone on the BBC/HBO TV show.

This episode does contain spoilers, so if you haven’t read the first HDM trilogy AND the Books of Dust, pop back when you’re all caught up.

The lovely, wonderful Simone joins us once again to tell us about her and Mary’s season 3 journey. We chat about working with the mulefa, learning a new language, oh and a near death experience involving a baby scorpion (ofc).

The biggest thank you to Simone for her time, and for always being such a huge supporter of the podcast!

You can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @HDMPod and you can email us at herdarkmaterialspod@gmail.com. You can also visit our website at hdmpod.co.uk.

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Feb 13, 202353:19
Interview with Francesca Gardiner

Interview with Francesca Gardiner

Her Dark Materials is USUALLY bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. BUT in this very special bonus episode we chat to Francesca Gardiner, writer and producer on the BBC/HBO TV show.

This episode does contain spoilers, so if you haven’t read the first HDM trilogy, pop back when you’re all caught up.

Join us as we ask the wonderful Francesca the vitally important question of how dare she rip our hearts out with episode 8?! We also get into the Mary and Coulter of it all from season 2, and discuss Mary's queerness.

The biggest thank you to Francesca for her time!

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Feb 06, 202354:19
Season 3 Episode 7 - The Clouded Mountain - BBC/HBO TV Show

Season 3 Episode 7 - The Clouded Mountain - BBC/HBO TV Show

Her Dark Materials is USUALLY a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. But in these special bonus episodes we’re talking about the His Dark Materials TV series on BBC and HBO.

Beware, these episodes are NOT spoiler-free and may contain spoilers for the original HDM trilogy, so if you haven’t read them all, pop back when you’re all caught up.

In this episode we chat about Season 3 Episode 7 – The Clouded Mountain.

Asriel’s got a new gig as the lead singer of Every Time I Die, we give LMP what he deserves (a special name for a special boy), and we wonder just how much of a third wheel Metatron will be in the abyss. It’s the penultimate episode, people!!!

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Feb 03, 202301:03:28
Interview with Russell Dodgson - season 3

Interview with Russell Dodgson - season 3

Her Dark Materials is USUALLY bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. BUT in this very special bonus episode we chat to Russell Dodgson, the VFX Supervisor on the BBC/HBO TV show.

This episode does contain spoilers, so if you haven’t read the first HDM trilogy, pop back when you’re all caught up. We also briefly mention some themes from the Secret Commonwealth - so beware of slight spoilers for that book too!

Join us as we chat to Russell, one of our first ever friends of the pod, about literally everything. Harpies? Yup. Gallivespians? Check. Mulefa? You got it. Oh and possibly our favourite question – how does one make James McAvoy choke himself?

The biggest thank you to Russell for his time, and for always being such a huge supporter of the podcast!

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Jan 30, 202301:25:54
Season 3 Episode 6 - The Abyss - BBC HBO TV Show

Season 3 Episode 6 - The Abyss - BBC HBO TV Show

Her Dark Materials is USUALLY a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. But in these special bonus episodes we’re talking about the His Dark Materials TV series on BBC and HBO.

Beware, these episodes are NOT spoiler-free and may contain spoilers for the original HDM trilogy, so if you haven’t read them all, pop back when you’re all caught up.

In this episode we chat about Season 3 Episode 6 – The Abyss.

It’s dads on dads in this episode with bear dad yeeting bad dad into some rocks, bacon sandwich dad bringing the emotion AND the exposition, and we say goodbye to balloon dad AGAIN (which is just cruel, really).

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Jan 27, 202301:01:56
Interview with Stephen Haren

Interview with Stephen Haren

Her Dark Materials is USUALLY bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. BUT in this very special bonus episode we chat to Stephen Haren, one of the producers of the BBC/HBO TV show.

This episode does contain spoilers, so if you haven’t read the first HDM trilogy, pop back when you’re all caught up.

Join us as we chat to Stephen (AKA the vibe guy) about his incredible work across all three seasons of His Dark Materials. Thank you so much for your time, Stephen!

If you want to find out more about Stephen, you can check out his IMDB page: www.imdb.com/name/nm1647070/, or visit his website at www.stephenharen.com.

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Jan 23, 202332:47
Season 3 Episode 5 - No Way Out - BBC/HBO TV Show

Season 3 Episode 5 - No Way Out - BBC/HBO TV Show

Her Dark Materials is USUALLY a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. But in these special bonus episodes we’re talking about the His Dark Materials TV series on BBC and HBO.

Beware, these episodes are NOT spoiler-free and may contain spoilers for the original HDM trilogy, so if you haven’t read them all, pop back when you’re all caught up.

In this episode we chat about Season 3 Episode 5 – No Way Out.

We say hello again to our beloved balloon dad, wonder if death is the ultimate failure for Father McPhail and give a proper welcome to our pals on heelies – the mulefa.

A huge thanks again to Amir Wilson, Dan McCulloch and Jane Tranter for speaking to us and giving us all the behind-the-scenes goss.

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Thanks to Jonny Knott for his musical stylings.

Jan 20, 202301:05:08
Season 3 Episode 4 - Lyra and Her Death - BBC/HBO TV Show

Season 3 Episode 4 - Lyra and Her Death - BBC/HBO TV Show

Her Dark Materials is USUALLY a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. But in these special bonus episodes we’re talking about the His Dark Materials TV series on BBC and HBO.

Beware, these episodes are NOT spoiler-free and may contain spoilers for the original HDM trilogy, so if you haven’t read them all, pop back when you’re all caught up.

In this episode we chat about Season 3 Episode 4 – Lyra and Her Death.

Oh hi misery, it’s not-so-great to see you again. This episode is TRAUMATIC and we are calling our therapists as we speak. Do you think they’ll tell us to think of Mary and the mulefa if we’re gonna cry?

A huge thanks again to Amir Wilson, Jack Thorne and Jane Tranter for speaking to us and giving us all the behind-the-scenes goss.

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Jan 13, 202354:15
Season 3 Episode 3 - The Intention Craft - BBC/HBO TV Show

Season 3 Episode 3 - The Intention Craft - BBC/HBO TV Show

Her Dark Materials is USUALLY a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. But in these special bonus episodes we’re talking about the His Dark Materials TV series on BBC and HBO.

Beware, these episodes are NOT spoiler-free and may contain spoilers for the original HDM trilogy, so if you haven’t read them all, pop back when you’re all caught up.

In this episode we chat about Season 3 Episode 3 – The Intention Craft.

Well, you could cut the tension in this episode with a not-so-subtle knife… Lyra and Will, Lyra and Pan, Asriel and Mrs C, Mrs C and Ruta… Why can’t everyone just get along?! Seriously though, the bar for sexual tension has been pelted into the sky by Masriel and we are here for it. Spit and choke, anyone??

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Jan 06, 202345:16
Season 3 Episode 2 - The Break - BBC/HBO TV Show

Season 3 Episode 2 - The Break - BBC/HBO TV Show

Her Dark Materials is USUALLY a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. But in these special bonus episodes we’re talking about the His Dark Materials TV series on BBC and HBO.

Beware, these episodes are NOT spoiler-free and may contain spoilers for the original HDM trilogy, so if you haven’t read them all, pop back when you’re all caught up.

In this episode we chat about Season 3 Episode 2 – The Break.

Join us as we roast Daddy Gomez and his fuckboy energy, cheer on Ogunwe and boo Asriel in the battle of the dads, and, as always, marvel at the sheer brilliance that is Ruth Wilson.

A huge thanks again to Amir Wilson, Jack Thorne, Jane Tranter and Dan McCulloch for speaking to us and giving us all the behind-the-scenes goss.

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Thanks to Jonny Knott for his musical stylings.

Jan 01, 202301:10:14
Season 3 Episode 1 - The Enchanted Sleeper - BBC/HBO TV Show

Season 3 Episode 1 - The Enchanted Sleeper - BBC/HBO TV Show

Her Dark Materials is USUALLY a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. But in these special bonus episodes we’re talking about the His Dark Materials TV series on BBC and HBO.

Beware, these episodes are NOT spoiler-free and will contain spoilers for the original HDM trilogy, so if you haven’t read them all, pop back when you’re all caught up.

In this episode we chat about Season 3 Episode 1 – The Enchanted Sleeper.

It’s been a long two years but season 3 is finally here! Join us as we welcome back some familiar faces and say hi to some new ones (well hello, daddy Gomez…). Coulter is keeping Lyra asleep, Will’s got some new angel pals and Asriel has swapped his sweaters and quaffed hair for some army boy gear and a man bun.

A huge thanks to Amir Wilson, Jack Thorne, Jane Tranter and Dan McCulloch for speaking to us and giving us all the behind-the-scenes goss.

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Dec 23, 202201:05:01
Chapter 24 - Mrs Coulter In Geneva - The Amber Spyglass

Chapter 24 - Mrs Coulter In Geneva - The Amber Spyglass

Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.

In this episode we chat about Chapter 24 of The Amber Spyglass – Mrs Coulter In Geneva.

In this chapter, Mrs Coulter visits the CCD, absolutely roasts the life out of some priests, and is arrested by (speaking of failure) Father MacPhail. Lord Roke is sent by Asriel to spy on Mrs C, and finds out that the CCD are building a weapon to kill Lyra.

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Dec 12, 202201:16:25
Chapter 23 - No Way Out - The Amber Spyglass

Chapter 23 - No Way Out - The Amber Spyglass

Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.
In this episode we chat about Chapter 23 of The Amber Spyglass – No Way Out.
In this chapter, Lyra is finally reunited with Roger and tells him of her plans to free the ghosts. Will discovers that they are trapped where they are until they can find higher ground. Tally and Sally negotiate with the Harpies, who agree to take them to a place where they may be able to cut free.
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Nov 29, 202201:13:07
Chapter 22 - The Whisperers - The Amber Spyglass

Chapter 22 - The Whisperers - The Amber Spyglass

Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.

In this episode we chat about Chapter 22 of The Amber Spyglass – The Whisperers.

In this chapter, Lyra, Will and the spies meet the inhabitants of the land of the dead. They ask the ghosts for their help to try and find Roger.

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Nov 16, 202201:18:10
Chapter 21 - The Harpies - The Amber Spyglass

Chapter 21 - The Harpies - The Amber Spyglass

Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.

In this episode we chat about Chapter 21 of The Amber Spyglass – The Harpies.

In this chapter, we try to keep our shit together as Lyra, Will and the Gallivespians are led by Lyra’s death to the boat crossing that will take them to the land of the dead. Phil tears our hearts from our chests as Lyra is forced to abandon Pan on the shores of the lake. Somehow the chapter doesn’t end there are we have to endure a broken Lyra being taunted and wounded by harpies.

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Thanks to Jonny Knott for his musical stylings.

Oct 18, 202201:47:27
100th Episode Celebration

100th Episode Celebration

Her Dark Materials is usually a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.

We’re celebrating our 100th episode!!! Can you believe we made it to 100?! We hear from you lovely listeners and some very special guests… Thanks to everyone that emailed or sent us voice note!

You can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @HDMPod and you can email us at herdarkmaterialspod@gmail.com. You can also visit our website at hdmpod.co.uk.

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Thanks to Jonny Knott for his musical stylings.

Oct 03, 202246:35
Chapter 20 - Climbing - The Amber Spyglass

Chapter 20 - Climbing - The Amber Spyglass

*Content warning: from 14 - 16 minutes there is mention of death by suicide during a discussion of famous female poets. Please skip this if you need to or take care when listening.*

Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.

In this episode we chat about Chapter 20 of The Amber Spyglass – Climbing.

In this chapter, Mary climbs to the top of one of the trees in the mulefa world to learn more about Dust. She finds out that Dust is floating away from the trees, which is why the seedpods aren’t growing as much anymore.

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Thanks to Jonny Knott for his musical stylings.


Sep 19, 202248:23
Tarot Club with Lark Malakai Grey

Tarot Club with Lark Malakai Grey

Welcome to Her Dark Materials Tarot Club! In this special bonus episode we’re chatting with Lark Malakai Grey of Hashtag Ruthless Productions about the links between tarot and the alethiometer.

This episode contains spoilers, so if you haven’t read all of the first HDM trilogy AND the Books of Dust pop back when you’re up to date, we’ll be here!

Lark Malakai Grey is a queer and trans artist. He is a full-time podcast maker and the creator of a gender-free tarot deck of monsters called Under the Bed tarot.

Hashtag Ruthless Productions are the creators of very queer, very nerdy podcasts. The Gayly Prophet is their Harry Potter podcast, EsGAYpe from Reality is about the Simon Snow series, and their newest creation is The Gay Pirate podcast, about Our Flag Means Death. They also host a patreon-only Buffy podcast called We Are The Gayers.

Head over to larkmalakai.com to find out more about Lark’s work, and follow him on Instagram @larkmalakai.

You can find out more about Hashtag Ruthless Productions at hashtagruthless.com follow the Gayly Prophet on Instagram and Twitter @thegaylyprophet.

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Sep 05, 202201:00:35
Chapter 19 - Lyra and her Death - The Amber Spyglass

Chapter 19 - Lyra and her Death - The Amber Spyglass

Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.

In this episode we chat about Chapter 19 of The Amber Spyglass – Lyra and her Death.

In this chapter, Lyra, Will and the gang meet a family and their deaths (?!) in the ghost town. Lyra summons her own death to find out how to get to the land of the dead.

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Aug 22, 202201:24:16
Chapter 18 - The Suburbs of the Dead - The Amber Spyglass

Chapter 18 - The Suburbs of the Dead - The Amber Spyglass

Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.

In this episode we chat about Chapter 18 of The Amber Spyglass – The Suburbs of the Dead.

In this chapter, Will and Lyra make a plan for how to get to the world of the dead. While stocking up on food they find a dead body and flee to another world through a ‘different’ feeling window. They meet the ghost of the dead man, decide to follow him on his journey and find themselves in a ghost town.

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Aug 08, 202201:00:49
Chapter 17 – Oil and Lacquer - The Amber Spyglass

Chapter 17 – Oil and Lacquer - The Amber Spyglass

Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.

In this episode we chat about Chapter 17 of The Amber Spyglass – Oil and Lacquer.

In this chapter, we are back with Mary and the Mulefa, Mary experiments with the Mulefa’s tools to make a device that helps her see Dust. We learn more about the Mulefa’s relationship with Dust (or Sraf), and the Mulefa give Mary a very important task.

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Jul 25, 202201:18:08
Book Club with Jenny Owen Youngs

Book Club with Jenny Owen Youngs

Welcome to Her Dark Materials Book Club! In this special bonus episode we’re chatting with a guest about the His Dark Materials series as a whole. SO if you haven’t read all of the first HDM trilogy pop back when you’re up to date, we’ll be here!

In this Book Club episode we chat to Jenny Owen Youngs all about the His Dark Materials TV show. Jenny is a singer songwriter extraordinaire and co-host of our favourite podcast Buffering The Vampire Slayer.

Join the three of us as we get into our origin story, Daleks, and which of us is more into torture… We swear we also talk about HDM too!

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Jul 11, 202201:09:15
BFI TV Festival and Hay Festival

BFI TV Festival and Hay Festival

Her Dark Materials is usually a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.

In this special episode we talk about our experience at BFI TV and Hay festivals. This episode does contain spoilers for the Amber Spyglass, so if you haven’t read it, pop back when you’re all caught up.

We’re so excited to bring you a whole host of interviews with the cast and crew of the His Dark Materials TV show! We chat season 3 and much more with creature FX supervisor and LMP himself Brian Fisher, costume designer Caroline McCall, VFX supervisor Russell Dodgson, Amir Wilson (Will Parry) and Simone Kirby (Mary Malone).

A huge thanks to the HDM PR team for making this happen for us!

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Jun 27, 202201:17:48
Chapter 16 - The Intention Craft - The Amber Spyglass

Chapter 16 - The Intention Craft - The Amber Spyglass

Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.

In this episode we chat about Chapter 16 of The Amber Spyglass – The Intention Craft.

In this chapter, we spend some time with bad dad Asriel and the captured Mrs Coulter. They argue and we are forced to endure some of the most misogynistic shit we’ve encountered thus far. Asriel holds a council meeting and takes the group (including Coulter) to see his shiny new midlife crisis car, *cough* sorry, intention craft, a vehicle controlled by willpower. Coulter commits grand theft intention crafto and escapes with LMP!

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May 17, 202201:14:44
Chapter 15 - The Forge - The Amber Spyglass

Chapter 15 - The Forge - The Amber Spyglass

Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.

In this episode we chat about Chapter 15 of The Amber Spyglass – The Forge.

In this chapter, Iorek, Lyra and Will fix the knife. Iorek speaks to Lyra and Will and Lyra says a (potential) goodbye to bear dad.

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May 03, 202201:00:49
Chapter 14 - Know What It Is - The Amber Spyglass

Chapter 14 - Know What It Is - The Amber Spyglass

Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.

In this episode we chat about Chapter 14 of The Amber Spyglass – Know What It Is.

In this chapter, Lyra, Will, Tally and Sally head back to Lyra’s world to find Iorek. Iorek is reluctant to fix the knife because he’s scared of what it can do. Lyra uses the alethiometer to find out more about the knife’s intentions.

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Apr 19, 202201:11:50
Chapter 13 - Tialys and Salmakia - The Amber Spyglass

Chapter 13 - Tialys and Salmakia - The Amber Spyglass

Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.

In this episode we chat about Chapter 13 of The Amber Spyglass – Tialys and Salmakia.

In this chapter, Will escapes with a (finally awake) Lyra, followed by Tally and Sally. Will does another murder, throws up about it, and has a much needed catch up with Lyra where they decide they need to go to the land of the dead. Lyra and Will persuade Tally and Sally to help them find Iorek, who lyra discovered should be able to fix the knife.

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Apr 04, 202201:08:00
Chapter 12 - The Break - The Amber Spyglass

Chapter 12 - The Break - The Amber Spyglass

Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.

In this episode we chat about Chapter 12 of The Amber Spyglass – The Break.

In this chapter, Will, Balthamos and Ama sneak into the cave to try and wake Lyra but are caught by Coulter in the process. The CCD and King Ogunwe’s forces arrive at the cave and a big old battle ensues. A distracted Will breaks the knife while trying to get Lyra away, trapping them in this world. Chevvy and Sally show up to help Will, and a very tense stand-off begins.

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Mar 21, 202255:25
Chapter 11 - The Dragonflies - The Amber Spyglass

Chapter 11 - The Dragonflies - The Amber Spyglass

Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.

In this episode we chat about Chapter 11 of The Amber Spyglass – The Dragonflies.

In this chapter, Iorek and Will arrive at the cave where Lyra is being kept and meet Ama, who tells them that Mrs Coulter is keeping her in an enchanted sleep. Will speaks to Mrs Coulter who tells him why she is keeping Lyra captive, but is she telling the truth? Chevvy and Sally hatch their dragonflies and fly on ahead of the CCD’s zeppelins to help protect Lyra.

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Thanks to Jonny Knott for his musical stylings.

Mar 07, 202201:09:23
Chapter 10 - Wheels - The Amber Spyglass

Chapter 10 - Wheels - The Amber Spyglass

Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.

In this episode we chat about Chapter 10 of The Amber Spyglass - Wheels.

In this chapter, Father Gomez enters Cittagazze and quizzes Angelica and Paulo about Mary, Lyra and the knife. Mary gets comfortable with the mulefa and learns more about their way of life. Some dickhead massive birds come and destroy the mulefa’s settlement and we are LIVID.

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Feb 21, 202201:09:07
Chapter 9 - Up-river - The Amber Spyglass

Chapter 9 - Up-river - The Amber Spyglass

Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.

In this episode we chat about Chapter 9 of The Amber Spyglass – Up-river.

In this chapter, Will continues his journey on the bear boat and Iorek studies the knife. After reaching the foothills of the mountains of central Asia via boat, Will and Iorek continue, on foot to rescue Lyra. Asriel’s force and the Magisterium are also on their way to Lyra – who will get there first?!

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Feb 07, 202258:55
Chapter 8 - Vodka - The Amber Spyglass

Chapter 8 - Vodka - The Amber Spyglass

Her Dark Materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.

In this episode we chat about Chapter 8 of The Amber Spyglass – Vodka.

In this chapter, we’re back with Will as he carries on his journey to find Lyra and encounters a horrifically creepy priest that forces him to drink vodka. He journeys further south to a port town that’s in the midst of a battle with a boat full of armoured bears, led by Iorek. Will settles the dispute using the knife and boards the bear boat to carry on south.

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Jan 24, 202201:13:36
The Book of Dust – La Belle Sauvage at the Bridge Theatre

The Book of Dust – La Belle Sauvage at the Bridge Theatre

Her Dark Materials is USUALLY a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. But in this very special bonus episode, we’re talking about the production of The Book of Dust – La Belle Sauvage at the Bridge Theatre.

Join us as we lose our minds at the awesome puppetry, Faye uses the phrase ‘post-bang’ and temporarily forgets how much of a shit Asriel is?!

Performances of The Book of Dust – La Belle Sauvage are running until 26th February 2022. The production will be live streamed by NT Live on 17th February. You can find more information at www.bridgetheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the-book-of-dust

A huge thank you to the PR team at the Bridge Theatre for gifting us tickets!

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Dec 27, 202101:02:00