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Recorded Neutral Territory - A Dresden Files Podcast

Recorded Neutral Territory - A Dresden Files Podcast

By: Adam Ruzzo and Brian O'Reilly
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 Recorded Neutral Territory is a chapter-by-chapter re-read podcast for The Dresden Files book series. Each episode, we examine one or two chapters with a deep dive on the writing, characters, and worldbuilding within this fantastic series. These episodes contain spoilers for all DF related material released at the time of recording. New episodes drop on Fridays (~3 per month).This work is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • SF-10 | How Does Air Magic Work?

    SF-10 | How Does Air Magic Work?
    Jun 6 2025

    This week we're delving into chapters 22-24 of Storm Front. This includes Harry fighting against the Scorpion, his confrontation with Morgan at Macs, and his confrontation against his own darker nature outside the lake house.

    Finally, we dive into our question for Bob this week: How does Air Magic Work with Physics?

    • (00:00) - Intro
    • (01:49) - Ch. 22 - Murphy's been poisoned
    • (15:49) - So a scorpion walks on to an elevator...
    • (30:35) - Ch. 23 - Sitting down with Morgan
    • (43:44) - Ch. 24 - Two Paths Diverged Outside a Lakehouse
    • (01:12:31) - QfB: How Does Air Magic Interact With Physics?
    • (01:20:57) - Next Week's Question for Bob
    Click here to view the episode transcript.

    Reddit Discussing QfB: https://www.reddit.com/r/dresdenfiles/comments/1kzao2k/rnt_how_does_air_magic_interact_with_physics/
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • SF-09 | What's the Enemy's Plan?

    SF-09 | What's the Enemy's Plan?
    May 30 2025

    This week we're tackling chapters 18, 19, 20, and most of 21. We explore the information presented about Harry's father, Malcom Dresden. Next, we discuss Harry's confrontations with the Photographer and Monica Sells until ultimately, Monica cracks the case wide open for him.

    Finally, we dive into our question for Bob this week: What was the Enemy's Plan?

    • (00:00) - Intro
    • (01:25) - Ch. 18 - Malcom Dresden and Harry's Coping Mechanism
    • (12:58) - Ch. 19 - Confronting The Photographer
    • (22:27) - Ch. 20 - Confronting Monica Sells
    • (36:38) - Ch. 21 - The Twisted Path of Victor Sells
    • (56:12) - Jenny Sells Makes it Real
    • (01:06:36) - QfB: What Was Nemesis' Plan?
    Click here to view the episode transcript.

    Reddit Discussing QfB: https://www.reddit.com/r/dresdenfiles/comments/1kuefwv/rnt_what_is_the_enemys_plan_in_storm_front/
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • SF-08 | Why isn't Thaumaturgy Weaponized More Often?

    SF-08 | Why isn't Thaumaturgy Weaponized More Often?
    May 23 2025

    This week we're exploring chapters 15, 16, and 17. Harry is at his lowest point, blaming himself for Linda's death, lying to Murphy, and then, having his hair stolen by one of Marcone's thugs! The final chapter of this episode examines the first time we see a wizard going 'all out', as Harry blasts his way into the Varsity to confront Marcone.

    Finally, we dive into our question for Bob this week: Why don't we see Thaumaturgy used more against Dresden?

    • (00:00) - Intro
    • (02:56) - Ch. 15 - From Murphy's Perspective
    • (19:04) - Is Harry Justified In Lying to Murphy?
    • (25:50) - Ch. 16 - Gimpy steals Harry's Hair
    • (31:12) - Ch. 17 - A First Impression
    • (39:58) - Marcone's Reaction
    • (52:17) - QfB: Why not more offensive thaumaturgy?
    Click here to view the episode transcript.

    Reddit Discussing QfB: https://www.reddit.com/r/dresdenfiles/comments/1kitsus/rnt_why_isnt_thaumaturgy_used_more_often_as_a/
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    1 hr and 7 mins
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