app02 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:58:25 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Malazan Maniacs - Episodes Tagged with “Malazan Book Of The Fallen” https://malazanmaniacs.fireside.fm/tags/malazan%20book%20of%20the%20fallen Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 Two Malazan fanboys, Danylo and Mc (hosts of the Hardcover Hooligans podcast), have somehow convinced their life partners, Shelby and Sarah, to read the Malazan Book of the Fallen, one of the most notoriously dense, difficult, and violent fantasy series of all time. en-us episodic They love the series. Their partners…are still deciding. Bear witness. Malazan Maniacs Two Malazan fanboys, Danylo and Mc (hosts of the Hardcover Hooligans podcast), have somehow convinced their life partners, Shelby and Sarah, to read the Malazan Book of the Fallen, one of the most notoriously dense, difficult, and violent fantasy series of all time. yes Book, fantasy books, long fantasy series, comedy, funny book podcast, read-along, Malazan, Malazan Book of the Fallen, funny fantasy read-along, Steven Erikson, Esslemont, military fantasy Malazan Maniacs malazanmaniacs@gmail.com Gardens of the Moon | Book 4: Assassins https://malazanmaniacs.fireside.fm/gotm-book4 de7688ff-7c28-46a9-b051-1604fd94f0a1 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 Malazan Maniacs full Malazan Maniacs A series of characters enter and exit a series of bars. And some of them are assassins. 1:36:15 yes <p>A series of characters enter and exit a series of bars. And some of them are assassins.</p> <p>Santiago’s Anomander Rake “photo”: <a href="https://santilozano.artstation.com/projects/0nwaqy" rel="nofollow noopener">https://santilozano.artstation.com/projects/0nwaqy</a></p> <p>Sam werewolf from Twilight: <a href="https://zerply.com/r/29Fe4wVY/sam-wolf-from-twilight" rel="nofollow noopener">https://zerply.com/r/29Fe4wVY/sam-wolf-from-twilight</a></p> <p><strong>Reactor Re-Read of the Fallen articles for the sections in this episode:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-10-and-11/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-10-and-11/</a></p> <p><a href="https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-12-and-13/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-12-and-13/</a></p> <p><strong>Thanks for listening!</strong><br> If you like the show, please leave us a review or a comment! We love reading them, and, if they’re funny enough, we’ll read them on the show.</p> <p>We also welcome corrections on lore and details (just don’t be a jerk). You can email us at <a href="mailto:malazanmaniacs@gmail.com" rel="nofollow noopener">malazanmaniacs@gmail.com</a>. We also accept compliments.</p> <p>Cover art by Santiago Lozano<br> <a href="http://santiagolozano.com/en/" rel="nofollow noopener">http://santiagolozano.com/en/</a></p> <p>Our other podcast is Hardcover Hooligans. Available wherever podcasts are sold.<br> <a href="https://hardcoverhooligans.fireside.fm/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://hardcoverhooligans.fireside.fm/</a> </p> Book, fantasy books, long fantasy series, comedy, funny book podcast, read-along, Malazan, Malazan Book of the Fallen, funny fantasy read-along, Steven Erikson, Esslemont, military fantasy A series of characters enter and exit a series of bars. And some of them are assassins.

Santiago’s Anomander Rake “photo”: https://santilozano.artstation.com/projects/0nwaqy

Sam werewolf from Twilight: https://zerply.com/r/29Fe4wVY/sam-wolf-from-twilight

Reactor Re-Read of the Fallen articles for the sections in this episode:

https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-10-and-11/

https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-12-and-13/

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Cover art by Santiago Lozano
http://santiagolozano.com/en/

Our other podcast is Hardcover Hooligans. Available wherever podcasts are sold.
https://hardcoverhooligans.fireside.fm/

]]> A series of characters enter and exit a series of bars. And some of them are assassins.

Santiago’s Anomander Rake “photo”: https://santilozano.artstation.com/projects/0nwaqy

Sam werewolf from Twilight: https://zerply.com/r/29Fe4wVY/sam-wolf-from-twilight

Reactor Re-Read of the Fallen articles for the sections in this episode:

https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-10-and-11/

https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-12-and-13/

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Cover art by Santiago Lozano
http://santiagolozano.com/en/

Our other podcast is Hardcover Hooligans. Available wherever podcasts are sold.
https://hardcoverhooligans.fireside.fm/

]]> Gardens of the Moon | Book 3: The Mission https://malazanmaniacs.fireside.fm/themission 8aa5f412-7a32-48a2-a854-bcc2ade89712 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 Malazan Maniacs full Malazan Maniacs One woman's mission to unleash an ancient horror, and one man's mission to not get bored in a hotel room. 1:47:05 yes <p>One woman's mission to unleash an ancient horror, and one man's mission to not get bored in a hotel room. </p> <p><strong>Reactor Re-Read of the Fallen articles for the sections in this episode:</strong><br> <a href="https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-8-and-9/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-8-and-9/</a><br> <a href="https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-10-and-11/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-10-and-11/</a></p> <p><strong>Thanks for listening!</strong><br> If you like the show, please leave us a review or a comment! We love reading them, and, if they’re funny enough, we’ll read them on the show. </p> <p>We also welcome corrections on lore and details (just don’t be a jerk). You can email us at <a href="mailto:malazanmaniacs@gmail.com" rel="nofollow noopener">malazanmaniacs@gmail.com</a>. We also accept compliments. </p> <p>Cover art by Santiago Lozano <br> <a href="http://santiagolozano.com/en/" rel="nofollow noopener">http://santiagolozano.com/en/</a></p> <p>Our other podcast is Hardcover Hooligans. Available wherever podcasts are sold.<br> <a href="https://hardcoverhooligans.fireside.fm/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://hardcoverhooligans.fireside.fm/</a></p> Book, fantasy books, long fantasy series, comedy, funny book podcast, read-along, Malazan, Malazan Book of the Fallen, funny fantasy read-along, Steven Erikson, Esslemont, military fantasy One woman's mission to unleash an ancient horror, and one man's mission to not get bored in a hotel room.

Reactor Re-Read of the Fallen articles for the sections in this episode:
https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-8-and-9/
https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-10-and-11/

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Cover art by Santiago Lozano
http://santiagolozano.com/en/

Our other podcast is Hardcover Hooligans. Available wherever podcasts are sold.
https://hardcoverhooligans.fireside.fm/

]]> One woman's mission to unleash an ancient horror, and one man's mission to not get bored in a hotel room.

Reactor Re-Read of the Fallen articles for the sections in this episode:
https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-8-and-9/
https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-10-and-11/

Thanks for listening!
If you like the show, please leave us a review or a comment! We love reading them, and, if they’re funny enough, we’ll read them on the show.

We also welcome corrections on lore and details (just don’t be a jerk). You can email us at malazanmaniacs@gmail.com. We also accept compliments.

Cover art by Santiago Lozano
http://santiagolozano.com/en/

Our other podcast is Hardcover Hooligans. Available wherever podcasts are sold.
https://hardcoverhooligans.fireside.fm/

]]> Gardens of the Moon | Book 2: Darujistan https://malazanmaniacs.fireside.fm/gotm-book2 9ff2def4-8987-4efe-bd8c-2df38fb5e29d Wed, 20 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 Malazan Maniacs full Malazan Maniacs Kruppe contains multitudes. 1:39:53 yes <p>Kruppe contains multitudes.</p> <p><strong>Reactor Re-Read of the Fallen articles for the sections in this episode:</strong><br> <a href="https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-4-and-5/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-4-and-5/</a><br> <a href="https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-6-and-7/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-6-and-7/</a></p> <p><strong>Thanks for listening!</strong><br> If you like the show, please leave us a review or a comment! We love reading them, and, if they’re funny enough, we’ll read them on the show. </p> <p>We also welcome corrections on lore and details (just don’t be a jerk). You can email us at <a href="mailto:malazanmaniacs@gmail.com" rel="nofollow noopener">malazanmaniacs@gmail.com</a>. We also accept compliments. </p> <p>Cover art by Santiago Lozano <br> <a href="http://santiagolozano.com/en/" rel="nofollow noopener">http://santiagolozano.com/en/</a></p> <p>Our other podcast is Hardcover Hooligans. Available wherever podcasts are sold.<br> <a href="https://hardcoverhooligans.fireside.fm/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://hardcoverhooligans.fireside.fm/</a></p> Book, fantasy books, long fantasy series, comedy, funny book podcast, read-along, Malazan, Malazan Book of the Fallen, funny fantasy read-along, Steven Erikson, Esslemont, military fantasy Kruppe contains multitudes.

Reactor Re-Read of the Fallen articles for the sections in this episode:
https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-4-and-5/
https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-6-and-7/

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Cover art by Santiago Lozano
http://santiagolozano.com/en/

Our other podcast is Hardcover Hooligans. Available wherever podcasts are sold.
https://hardcoverhooligans.fireside.fm/

]]> Kruppe contains multitudes.

Reactor Re-Read of the Fallen articles for the sections in this episode:
https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-4-and-5/
https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-6-and-7/

Thanks for listening!
If you like the show, please leave us a review or a comment! We love reading them, and, if they’re funny enough, we’ll read them on the show.

We also welcome corrections on lore and details (just don’t be a jerk). You can email us at malazanmaniacs@gmail.com. We also accept compliments.

Cover art by Santiago Lozano
http://santiagolozano.com/en/

Our other podcast is Hardcover Hooligans. Available wherever podcasts are sold.
https://hardcoverhooligans.fireside.fm/

]]> Gardens of the Moon | Prologue & Book 1: Pale (Part 2 of 2) https://malazanmaniacs.fireside.fm/gotm-1-2 60f9b079-404c-40c3-b5d8-ea51860d3cbb Tue, 05 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400 Malazan Maniacs full Malazan Maniacs Our discussion of Book 1 of Gardens of the Moon continues. 57:34 yes <p>Our discussion of Book 1 of Gardens of the Moon continues.</p> <p><strong>Reactor Re-Read of the Fallen articles for the sections in this episode:</strong><br> Gardens of the Moon, Prologue and Chapter 1: <a href="https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-part-1/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-part-1/</a><br> Gardens of the Moon, Chapters 2 and 3: <a href="https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-2-and-3/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-2-and-3/</a><br> Gardens of the Moon, Chapters 4 and 5: <a href="https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-4-and-5/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-4-and-5/</a></p> <p><strong>Thanks for listening!</strong><br> If you like the show, please leave us a review or a comment! We love reading them, and, if they’re funny enough, we’ll read them on the show. </p> <p>We also welcome corrections on lore and details (just don’t be a jerk). You can email us at <a href="mailto:malazanmaniacs@gmail.com" rel="nofollow noopener">malazanmaniacs@gmail.com</a>. We also accept compliments. </p> <p>Cover art by Santiago Lozano <br> <a href="http://santiagolozano.com/en/" rel="nofollow noopener">http://santiagolozano.com/en/</a></p> <p>Our other podcast is Hardcover Hooligans. Available wherever podcasts are sold.<br> <a href="https://hardcoverhooligans.fireside.fm/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://hardcoverhooligans.fireside.fm/</a></p> Book, fantasy books, long fantasy series, comedy, funny book podcast, read-along, Malazan, Malazan Book of the Fallen, funny fantasy read-along, Steven Erikson, Esslemont, military fantasy Our discussion of Book 1 of Gardens of the Moon continues.

Reactor Re-Read of the Fallen articles for the sections in this episode:
Gardens of the Moon, Prologue and Chapter 1: https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-part-1/
Gardens of the Moon, Chapters 2 and 3: https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-2-and-3/
Gardens of the Moon, Chapters 4 and 5: https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-4-and-5/

Thanks for listening!
If you like the show, please leave us a review or a comment! We love reading them, and, if they’re funny enough, we’ll read them on the show.

We also welcome corrections on lore and details (just don’t be a jerk). You can email us at malazanmaniacs@gmail.com. We also accept compliments.

Cover art by Santiago Lozano
http://santiagolozano.com/en/

Our other podcast is Hardcover Hooligans. Available wherever podcasts are sold.
https://hardcoverhooligans.fireside.fm/

]]> Our discussion of Book 1 of Gardens of the Moon continues.

Reactor Re-Read of the Fallen articles for the sections in this episode:
Gardens of the Moon, Prologue and Chapter 1: https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-part-1/
Gardens of the Moon, Chapters 2 and 3: https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-2-and-3/
Gardens of the Moon, Chapters 4 and 5: https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-4-and-5/

Thanks for listening!
If you like the show, please leave us a review or a comment! We love reading them, and, if they’re funny enough, we’ll read them on the show.

We also welcome corrections on lore and details (just don’t be a jerk). You can email us at malazanmaniacs@gmail.com. We also accept compliments.

Cover art by Santiago Lozano
http://santiagolozano.com/en/

Our other podcast is Hardcover Hooligans. Available wherever podcasts are sold.
https://hardcoverhooligans.fireside.fm/

]]> Gardens of the Moon | Prologue & Book 1: Pale (Part 1 of 2) https://malazanmaniacs.fireside.fm/gotm-1-1 095bb51c-ba26-455a-a0ce-f60f323dbe04 Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 Malazan Maniacs full Malazan Maniacs Everyone finds out what they’re in for. 1:26:19 yes <p>Everyone finds out what they’re in for. </p> <p><strong>Links:</strong><br> Moon’s Spawn fan art: <a href="https://64.media.tumblr.com/1dad03e062782b9062193e75c93a047b/tumblr_myfm5g9pWH1t19zq1o1_1280.jpg" rel="nofollow noopener">https://64.media.tumblr.com/1dad03e062782b9062193e75c93a047b/tumblr_myfm5g9pWH1t19zq1o1_1280.jpg</a></p> <p><strong>Reactor Re-Read of the Fallen articles for the sections in this episode:</strong><br> Gardens of the Moon, Prologue and Chapter 1: <a href="https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-part-1/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-part-1/</a><br> Gardens of the Moon, Chapters 2 and 3: <a href="https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-2-and-3/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-2-and-3/</a><br> Gardens of the Moon, Chapters 4 and 5: <a href="https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-4-and-5/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-4-and-5/</a></p> <p><strong>Thanks for listening!</strong><br> If you like the show, please leave us a review or a comment! We love reading them. And, if they’re funny enough, we’ll read them on the show. </p> <p>We also welcome corrections on lore and details (just don’t be a jerk). You can email us at <a href="mailto:malazanmaniacs@gmail.com" rel="nofollow noopener">malazanmaniacs@gmail.com</a>. We also accept compliments. </p> <p>Cover art by Santiago Lozano <br> <a href="http://santiagolozano.com/en/" rel="nofollow noopener">http://santiagolozano.com/en/</a></p> <p>Our other podcast is Hardcover Hooligans. Available wherever podcasts are sold.<br> <a href="https://hardcoverhooligans.fireside.fm/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://hardcoverhooligans.fireside.fm/</a></p> Book, fantasy books, long fantasy series, comedy, funny book podcast, read-along, Malazan, Malazan Book of the Fallen, funny fantasy read-along, Steven Erikson, Esslemont, military fantasy Everyone finds out what they’re in for.

Links:
Moon’s Spawn fan art: https://64.media.tumblr.com/1dad03e062782b9062193e75c93a047b/tumblr_myfm5g9pWH1t19zq1o1_1280.jpg

Reactor Re-Read of the Fallen articles for the sections in this episode:
Gardens of the Moon, Prologue and Chapter 1: https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-part-1/
Gardens of the Moon, Chapters 2 and 3: https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-2-and-3/
Gardens of the Moon, Chapters 4 and 5: https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-4-and-5/

Thanks for listening!
If you like the show, please leave us a review or a comment! We love reading them. And, if they’re funny enough, we’ll read them on the show.

We also welcome corrections on lore and details (just don’t be a jerk). You can email us at malazanmaniacs@gmail.com. We also accept compliments.

Cover art by Santiago Lozano
http://santiagolozano.com/en/

Our other podcast is Hardcover Hooligans. Available wherever podcasts are sold.
https://hardcoverhooligans.fireside.fm/

]]> Everyone finds out what they’re in for.

Links:
Moon’s Spawn fan art: https://64.media.tumblr.com/1dad03e062782b9062193e75c93a047b/tumblr_myfm5g9pWH1t19zq1o1_1280.jpg

Reactor Re-Read of the Fallen articles for the sections in this episode:
Gardens of the Moon, Prologue and Chapter 1: https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-part-1/
Gardens of the Moon, Chapters 2 and 3: https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-2-and-3/
Gardens of the Moon, Chapters 4 and 5: https://reactormag.com/the-malazan-re-read-of-the-fallen-gardens-of-the-moon-chapters-4-and-5/

Thanks for listening!
If you like the show, please leave us a review or a comment! We love reading them. And, if they’re funny enough, we’ll read them on the show.

We also welcome corrections on lore and details (just don’t be a jerk). You can email us at malazanmaniacs@gmail.com. We also accept compliments.

Cover art by Santiago Lozano
http://santiagolozano.com/en/

Our other podcast is Hardcover Hooligans. Available wherever podcasts are sold.
https://hardcoverhooligans.fireside.fm/

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