Explore every episode of the podcast Tracing Lyra | A His Dark Materials & Book of Dust Podcast
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| Protection: La Belle Sauvage, Chapter 16 | 14 Aug 2026 | 01:01:48 | |
On this episode, Asiya and Desmond read chapter 16 of Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage, The Pharmacy, through the theme of protection. About the Podcast: Tracing Lyra is a podcast dedicated to reading the complete Lyra Silvertongue story — from her infancy at Godstow Priory to her courageous adulthood — in true chronological order across Philip Pullman's trilogies, His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust. Think of it as a weekly book club, where we discuss one chapter at a time through a theme to help us understand how to operate in our current political and cultural atmosphere. Learn more at tracinglyrapodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Chaos: La Belle Sauvage, Chapter 15 | 31 Jul 2026 | 00:49:29 | |
On this episode, RJ Ingram joins Desmond to read chapter 15 of Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage, The Potting Shed, through the theme of chaos. You can purchase RJ's new book, Peacock Lane, here: https://whitestagpublishing.com/poetry-books-1/p/peacock-lane About the Podcast: Tracing Lyra is a podcast dedicated to reading the complete Lyra Silvertongue story — from her infancy at Godstow Priory to her courageous adulthood — in true chronological order across Philip Pullman's trilogies, His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust. Think of it as a weekly book club, where we discuss one chapter at a time through a theme to help us understand how to operate in our current political and cultural atmosphere. Learn more at tracinglyrapodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Surveillance: La Belle Sauvage, Chapter 14 | 17 Jul 2026 | 00:50:37 | |
On this episode, Asiya and Desmond read chapter 14 of Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage, Lady with Monkey, through the theme of surveillance. About the Podcast: Tracing Lyra is a podcast dedicated to reading the complete Lyra Silvertongue story — from her infancy at Godstow Priory to her courageous adulthood — in true chronological order across Philip Pullman's trilogies, His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust. Think of it as a weekly book club, where we discuss one chapter at a time through a theme to help us understand how to operate in our current political and cultural atmosphere. Learn more at tracinglyrapodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Duty: La Belle Sauvage, Chapter 13 | 03 Jul 2026 | 00:56:43 | |
On this episode, Asiya and Desmond read chapter 13 of Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage, The Bologna Instrument, through the theme of duty. About the Podcast: Tracing Lyra is a podcast dedicated to reading the complete Lyra Silvertongue story — from her infancy at Godstow Priory to her courageous adulthood — in true chronological order across Philip Pullman's trilogies, His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust. Think of it as a weekly book club, where we discuss one chapter at a time through a theme to help us understand how to operate in our current political and cultural atmosphere. Learn more at tracinglyrapodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Denial: La Belle Sauvage, Chapter 12 | 19 Jun 2026 | 00:51:13 | |
On this episode, Asiya and Desmond read chapter 12 of Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage, Alice Talks, through the theme of denial. About the Podcast: Tracing Lyra is a podcast dedicated to reading the complete Lyra Silvertongue story — from her infancy at Godstow Priory to her courageous adulthood — in true chronological order across Philip Pullman's trilogies, His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust. Think of it as a weekly book club, where we discuss one chapter at a time through a theme to help us understand how to operate in our current political and cultural atmosphere. Learn more at tracinglyrapodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Expectations: La Belle Sauvage, Chapter 11 | 05 Jun 2026 | 00:50:13 | |
On this episode, Asiya and Desmond read chapter 11 of Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage, Three Legs, through the theme of expectations. About the Podcast: Tracing Lyra is a podcast dedicated to reading the complete Lyra Silvertongue story — from her infancy at Godstow Priory to her courageous adulthood — in true chronological order across Philip Pullman's trilogies, His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust. Think of it as a weekly book club, where we discuss one chapter at a time through a theme to help us understand how to operate in our current political and cultural atmosphere. Learn more at tracinglyrapodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Imagination: La Belle Sauvage, Chapter 10 | 22 May 2026 | 00:56:24 | |
On this episode, Asiya and Desmond read chapter 10 of Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage, Lord Asriel, through the theme of imagination. You can learn more about futures thinking and "mental time travel" by listening to Jane McGonigal's episode of The Interview. About the Podcast: Tracing Lyra is a podcast dedicated to reading the complete Lyra Silvertongue story — from her infancy at Godstow Priory to her courageous adulthood — in true chronological order across Philip Pullman's trilogies, His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust. Think of it as a weekly book club, where we discuss one chapter at a time through a theme to help us understand how to operate in our current political and cultural atmosphere. Learn more at tracinglyrapodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Doubt: La Belle Sauvage, Chapter 9 | 08 May 2026 | 00:49:11 | |
Asiya and Desmond, read chapter 9 of Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage through the theme of doubt. About the Podcast: Tracing Lyra is a podcast dedicated to reading the complete Lyra Silvertongue story — from her infancy at Godstow Priory to her courageous adulthood — in true chronological order across Philip Pullman's trilogies, His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust. Think of it as a weekly book club, where we discuss one chapter at a time through a theme to help us understand how to operate in our current political and cultural atmosphere. Learn more at tracinglyrapodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fear: La Belle Sauvage, Chapter 8 | 24 Apr 2026 | 00:49:33 | |
Asiya and Desmond, read chapter 8 of Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage, The League of Saint Alexander, through the theme of fear. About the Podcast: Tracing Lyra is a podcast dedicated to reading the complete Lyra Silvertongue story — from her infancy at Godstow Priory to her courageous adulthood — in true chronological order across Philip Pullman's trilogies, His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust. Think of it as a weekly book club, where we discuss one chapter at a time through a theme to help us understand how to operate in our current political and cultural atmosphere. Learn more at tracinglyrapodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Security: La Belle Sauvage, Chapter 7 | 10 Apr 2026 | 00:47:20 | |
On this episode, Asiya and Desmond read chapter 7 of Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage, Too Soon, through the theme of security. About the Podcast: Tracing Lyra is a podcast dedicated to reading the complete Lyra Silvertongue story — from her infancy at Godstow Priory to her courageous adulthood — in true chronological order across Philip Pullman's trilogies, His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust. Think of it as a weekly book club, where we discuss one chapter at a time through a theme to help us understand how to operate in our current political and cultural atmosphere. Learn more at tracinglyrapodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Confidence: La Belle Sauvage, Chapter 6 | 27 Mar 2026 | 00:49:04 | |
On this episode, Asiya and Desmond read chapter 6 of Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage, Glazing Springs, through the theme of confidence. About the Podcast: Tracing Lyra is a podcast dedicated to reading the complete Lyra Silvertongue story — from her infancy at Godstow Priory to her courageous adulthood — in true chronological order across Philip Pullman's trilogies, His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust. Think of it as a weekly book club, where we discuss one chapter at a time through a theme to help us understand how to operate in our current political and cultural atmosphere. Learn more at tracinglyrapodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Trust: La Belle Sauvage, Chapter 5 | 13 Mar 2026 | 00:46:49 | |
On this episode, Asiya and Desmond read chapter 5 of Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage, The Scholar, through the theme of trust. About the Podcast: Tracing Lyra is a podcast dedicated to reading the complete Lyra Silvertongue story — from her infancy at Godstow Priory to her courageous adulthood — in true chronological order across Philip Pullman's trilogies, His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust. Think of it as a weekly book club, where we discuss one chapter at a time through a theme to help us understand how to operate in our current political and cultural atmosphere. Learn more at tracinglyrapodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mystery: La Belle Sauvage, Chapter 4 | 27 Feb 2026 | 00:53:26 | |
On this episode, Asiya and Desmond read chapter 4 of Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage, Upsala, through the theme of mystery. Trigger warning: This episode contains a discussion of sexual assault. About the Podcast: Tracing Lyra is a podcast dedicated to reading the complete Lyra Silvertongue story — from her infancy at Godstow Priory to her courageous adulthood — in true chronological order across Philip Pullman's trilogies, His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust. Think of it as a weekly book club, where we discuss one chapter at a time through a theme to help us understand how to operate in our current political and cultural atmosphere. Learn more at tracinglyrapodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Investigation: La Belle Sauvage, Chapter 3 | 13 Feb 2026 | 00:48:15 | |
On this episode, Asiya and Desmond read chapter 3 of Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage, Lyra, through the theme of investigation. About the Podcast: Tracing Lyra is a podcast dedicated to reading the complete Lyra Silvertongue story — from her infancy at Godstow Priory to her courageous adulthood — in true chronological order across Philip Pullman's trilogies, His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust. Think of it as a weekly book club, where we discuss one chapter at a time through a theme to help us understand how to operate in our current political and cultural atmosphere. Learn more at tracinglyrapodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Bravery: La Belle Sauvage, Chapter 2 | 30 Jan 2026 | 00:40:48 | |
On this episode, Asiya and Desmond read chapter 2 of Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage, The Acorn, through the theme of bravery. About the Podcast: Tracing Lyra is a podcast dedicated to reading the complete Lyra Silvertongue story — from her infancy at Godstow Priory to her courageous adulthood — in true chronological order across Philip Pullman's trilogies, His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust. Think of it as a weekly book club, where we discuss one chapter at a time through a theme to help us understand how to operate in our current political and cultural atmosphere. Learn more at tracinglyrapodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Innocence: La Belle Sauvage, Chapter 1 | 16 Jan 2026 | 00:38:32 | |
On this episode, Asiya and Desmond read chapter 1 of Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage, The Terrace Room, through the theme of innocence. Trigger warning: This episode contains a brief mention of sexual assault. About the Podcast: Tracing Lyra is a podcast dedicated to reading the complete Lyra Silvertongue story — from her infancy at Godstow Priory to her courageous adulthood — in true chronological order across Philip Pullman's trilogies, His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust. Think of it as a weekly book club, where we discuss one chapter at a time through a theme to help us understand how to operate in our current political and cultural atmosphere. Learn more at tracinglyrapodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Introduction: Tracing Lyra | 14 Jan 2026 | 00:14:25 | |
On this episode, the hosts, Asiya and Desmond, introduce themselves and discuss what you can expect to hear in upcoming episodes. About the Podcast: Tracing Lyra is a podcast dedicated to reading the complete Lyra Silvertongue story — from her infancy at Godstow Priory to her courageous adulthood — in true chronological order across Philip Pullman's trilogies, His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust. Think of it as a weekly book club, where we discuss one chapter at a time through a theme to help us understand how to operate in our current political and cultural atmosphere. Learn more at tracinglyrapodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||