Hail Reaper: A Red Rising Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Golden Son: Triumph (Betrayal) Apr 20, 2021

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PART 7 of our deep dive into book two, Golden Son.

Warning: All episodes contain spoilers for the Red Rising book series

The ultimate betrayal and the ultimate act of evil. Roque and the Jackal combine forces to create one of the most haunting moments of the Red Rising Saga, leaving every reader speechless. We discuss the chaos that unfolds in the last pages of Golden Son in our Season Two Finale.

Hosts - Philip & Jeremy

Email hailreaperpod@gmail.com

To support the show check our Patreon

Audio Engineering by Joshua Ramsey

Editing & Sound Design by Mathr de Leon

Art by Jeff Halsey

Outro music by Peter Crosby

This week's ad music is Paddling Out by Sixteen Wheelers.

Hail Reaper is a production of Catacomb Party

Golden Son: Gala (Tension) Apr 12, 2021

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PART 6 of our deep dive into book two, Golden Son.

Warning: All episodes contain spoilers for the Red Rising book series

At the Gala, Darrow can either become an empire breaker or a terrorist. We discuss Pierce Brown's use of his protagonist at this moment and the brilliance of Darrow's decision.

Hosts - Philip & Jeremy

Email hailreaperpod@gmail.com

To support the show check our Patreon

Audio Engineering by Joshua Ramsey

Editing & Sound Design by Mathr de Leon

Art by Jeff Halsey

Outro music by Sahab

This week's ad music is Crispy Days by Lupus Nocte

Hail Reaper is a production of Catacomb Party

Golden Son: Nero (Bloodline) Mar 22, 2021

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PART 5 of our deep dive into book two, Golden Son.

Nero represents the past and the present of the Red Rising world in Golden Son. We discuss how Nero’s actions as a young man have a lasting impact on Darrow and other surrounding characters.

Warning: All episodes contain spoilers for the Red Rising book series

Hosts - Philip & Jeremy

Email hailreaperpod@gmail.com

To support the show check our Patreon

Audio Engineering by Joshua Ramsey

Editing & Sound Design by Mathr de Leon

Art by Jeff Halsey

Outro music by Sahab

This week's ad music is Swag Rider by Wave Saver

Hail Reaper is a production of Catacomb Party

Golden Son: Fitchner (Reveals) Mar 15, 2021

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PART 4 of our deep dive into book two, Golden Son.

We explore the placement and function of Fitchner au Barca inside of Golden Son. We also discuss Pierce Brown's use of reveals and their impact on the reader throughout the book.

Warning: All episodes contain spoilers for the Red Rising book series

Hosts - Philip & Jeremy

Email hailreaperpod@gmail.com

To support the show check our Patreon

Audio Engineering by Joshua Ramsey

Editing & Sound Design by Mathr de Leon

Art by Jeff Halsey

Outro music by Sahab

This week's ad music is Zero Gravity by ELFL

Hail Reaper is a production of Catacomb Party

Golden Son: Tactus (Loss) Mar 01, 2021

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PART 3 of our deep dive into book two, Golden Son.

The tortured soul of Golden Son. Our conversation on Tactus is one of lament and heartbreak for the character. We also discuss how Tactus unlocks Darrow’s greatest strength, and later, a conversation about Lorn au Arcos and how the book’s identity is shaped by loss.

Warning: All episodes contain spoilers for the Red Rising book series

Hosts - Philip & Jeremy

Special thanks to Josh Bravo as Roque

Email hailreaperpod@gmail.com

To support the show check our Patreon

Audio Engineering by Joshua Ramsey

Editing & Sound Design by Mathr de Leon

Art by Jeff Halsey

Hail Reaper is a production of Catacomb Party

Golden Son: Sevro (Friends) Feb 08, 2021

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PART 2 of our deep dive into book two, Golden Son.

The gorydamn Goblin of Mars! Our conversation is one of appreciation and praise for Sevro and his role inside Golden Son.

Warning: All episodes contain spoilers for the Red Rising book series

Hosts - Philip & Jeremy

Email hailreaperpod@gmail.com

To support the show check our Patreon

Audio Engineering by Joshua Ramsey

Editing & Sound Design by Mathr de Leon

Art by Jeff Halsey

Outro music by Sahab

Hail Reaper is a production of Catacomb Party

Special thanks to Harris Heller for use of the song "Cloak and Dagger" from his album Lone Wolf, available on Spotify or wherever you listen.

Golden Son (Coeval) Feb 01, 2021

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PART 1 of our deep dive into book two, Golden Son.

A conversation about reading Golden Son for the first time and being left in the wake of the book's heaviness. Later, we discuss Darrow's choices within the story, his relationships, and his alliance with Adrius au Augustus.

Warning: All episodes contain spoilers for the Red Rising book series.

Hosts - Philip & Jeremy

Email hailreaperpod@gmail.com

To support the show check our Patreon

Audio Engineering by Joshua Ramsey

Editing & Sound Design by Mathr de Leon

Art by Jeff Halsey

Outro music by Sahab

Hail Reaper is a production of Catacomb Party

Red Rising: Mailbag Oct 26, 2020

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BONUS CONTENT for book one, Red Rising.