Her Dark Materials | A His Dark Materials Podcast
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
Lantern slides - The Amber Spyglass
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 special bonus episode we’re talking about The Amber Spyglass lantern slides.
Join us as we chat about the extra content Philip
has coined ‘lantern slides’ that are included in the 10th
anniversary and omnibus versions of the HDM trilogy. In this episode we get into The Amber Spyglass lantern slides and pretend that we didn’t just say
The Amber Spyglass wrap up
Her Dark Materials is USUALLY a podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials novels chapter by chapter, spoiler-free. BUT in this special episode we’re talking about The Amber Spyglass as a whole.
Join us as we look back book that ends it all. It’s taken us a good while to get here, but we finally did it!
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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 cove
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?!
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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 do
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 take
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.
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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
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.
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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 antic
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
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 daemon
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.
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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 b
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 everyt
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 c
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. W
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 episo
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.
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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
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
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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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
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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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. Some
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!
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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 a
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
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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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 journ
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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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 origi
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 mor
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
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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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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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 Sal
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
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
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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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
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 s
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
Book Club with Goblet of Wine
Welcome to Her Dark Materials Book Club! In this special bonus episode, we’re chatting with very special guests Charlie and Hannah, the wonderful co-hosts of Goblet of Wine (a drunken Harry Potter podcast) about the His Dark Materials series as a whole, SO if you haven’t read all of the first HDM trilogy (there are also very mild spoilers for the Books of Dust) pop back when you’re all caught up.
You can follow Goblet of Wine on Twitter @GobletOfWinePod and on Instagram @gobletofwinepodcast and
Chapter 7 – Mary, Alone - 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 7 of The Amber Spyglass – Mary, Alone.
In this chapter, we’re with Mary as she begins her journey in Cittagazze and learns that she repels the Spectres. She finds another window and heads through it into brand new world, where she meets and befriends a herd of strange creatures called Mulefa.
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Chapter 6 - Pre-emptive Absolution - 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 6 of The Amber Spyglass – Pre-emptive Absolution.
In this chapter we spend a day sitting in on meetings with the Consistorial Court of Discipline, chaired by, speaking of failure, Father MacPhail. We get a swift recap about Lyra and Will from Fra Pavel, and MacPhail and the boys decide to send an assassin after Lyra.
Chapter 5 - The Adamant Tower - 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 5 of The Amber Spyglass – The Adamant Tower.
In this chapter, Baruch is attacked on his way to deliver the angels’ messages to Asriel. We’re introduced to Asriel’s fortress and meet Lord Roke, a Gallivespian spy, who tells Asriel how important Lyra is. Baruch is able to deliver the messages to Asriel before he passes
Chapter 4 - Ama and the Bats - 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 4 of The Amber Spyglass – Ama and the Bats.
In this chapter, we follow Ama as she finds a healer and a cure for the enchanted sleeper, which she intends to take to Coulter. After arriving early and sneaking inside the cave Ama hides from Coulter and the monkey, and witnesses the truth of what Mrs C is really doing to
Chapter 3 - Scavengers - 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 3 of The Amber Spyglass - Scavengers.
In this chapter, Serafina finds Iorek to tell him about the death of our beloved Lee. Iorek travels into the Cittagazze world to find Lee and honour his death by eating him. Roger and Lyra worry about Mrs Coulter in their continued dream conversation.
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Chapter 2 - Balthamos and Baruch - 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 2 of The Amber Spyglass – Balthamos and Baruch.
In this chapter, Will vows to find Lyra and enlists our new angel friends Balthamos and Baruch to help him, despite their plans to take him to Asriel. Baruch goes ahead to find Lyra and Coulter while Will journeys on with the ever-sarcastic Balthamos. After a very tense
Chapter 1 - The Enchanted Sleeper - 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 1 of The Amber Spyglass – The Enchanted Sleeper.
In the first chapter of The Amber Spyglass, we find Mrs Coulter camping out in a cave, she has kidnapped Lyra and is keeping her in an enchanted sleep. She’s enlisted the help of a local girl called Ama to bring her food and supplies. Lyra has a strange dream where she
We bloody love an email! Vol. 1
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 special bonus episode we’re reading out your bloody emails!
Join us as we queer some characters (what’s new), assign daemons to the Buffy Scooby gang AND wrap our brains around some scholar drama. Thank you to everyone that wrote into us, we loved reading your thoughts!
You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok @HDMPo
Lantern slides - The Subtle Knife
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 special bonus episode we’re talking about The Subtle Knife lantern slides.
Join us as we chat about the extra content Philip has coined ‘lantern slides’ that are included in the 10th anniversary and omnibus versions of the HDM trilogy. In this episode, we get into The Subtle Knife lantern slides and learn NEW THINGS about our favourit
The Subtle Knife wrap up
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 special episode we’re talking about our thoughts on The Subtle Knife as a whole.
It’s exciting times at HDM HQ – we’re back recording in the same room AND we’ve finished The Subtle Knife! Join us as we mourn our beloved Lee Scoresby, go deep in on Jopari vs. Asriel and for some reason keep forgetting about Mary?!
You can find us on Tw
Chapter 15 - Bloodmoss - The Subtle Knife
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 Subtle Knife – Bloodmoss.
In the final chapter of The Subtle Knife, Mrs Coulter is on a mission to find Lyra. She poisons Boreal after finding out information about the knife, finally finds out Lyra’s prophecy name and vows to prevent another Fall. Will finally meets his dad (AKA Jopari) only for him to be
Chapter 14 - Alamo Gulch - The Subtle Knife
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 Subtle Knife – Alamo Gulch (we are not OK).
In this chapter, Philip Pullman breaks our hearts by killing off one of his most beloved characters. We both quit the podcast forever and refuse to ever read these books again.
We only went and wrote a bloody song for our beloved Lee and Hester! Scoresby’s Song is
Chapter 13 - Æsahættr - The Subtle Knife
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 Subtle Knife – Æsahættr.
In this chapter, the witches try to heal Will’s hand with a spell. Will opens up to Lyra and shares stories of life with his mother, her mental health, and their experience being the victims of bullying from some horrible children. Ruta Skadi drops in, literally, and tells them of h
Chapter 12 - Screen Language - The Subtle Knife
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 Subtle Knife – Screen Language.
In this chapter, we’re back with Mary and meet her colleague Dr Oliver Payne. They’re visited by creepy Charles/Boreal who offers to help fund the research, but only if they make some morally sketchy changes to its direction. Mary uses The Cave to speak to Dust and is told sh
Chapter 11 - The Belvedere - The Subtle Knife
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 Subtle Knife – The Belvedere.
In this chapter, Lyra and Will are back in Cittagazze recovering from the heist. A group of children led by Angelica and Paulo form an angry mob and chase them into a tower. Serafina and the witches come to their rescue.
A huge thank you to Dr. Anna Hurley for sharing her exper
Interview with Jane Tranter
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 Jane Tranter, the Executive Producer on the His Dark Materials 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.
Join us as we have the most wonderful chat with Jane. We learn all about how she nurture
Interview with Russell Dodgson - season 2
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 His Dark Materials 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 sit down (virtually) with our pal Russell for the second time to dive into all things season 2. W
Chapter 10 - The Shaman - The Subtle Knife
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 Subtle Knife – The Shaman.
In this chapter, we’re back with Lee Scoresby as he searches for, and finally finds, the elusive Stanislaus Grumman. Grumman reveals his true identity as John Parry (Will’s dad!!!) and explains how he came to be in Lyra’s world. He tasks Lee with a new mission, to take him to the
Chapter 9 – Theft – The Subtle Knife
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 Subtle Knife – Theft.
In this chapter, Lyra and Will go back to creepy Charles’ house to get the alethiometer. Their plan is very nearly thwarted when he shows up with MRS COULTER, but they manage to get away. Lyra FINALLY remembers why she recognises creepy Charles…
Breakfast With Bears
If you want to give
Interview with Simone Kirby
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 our Mary Malone, Simone Kirby.
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 with the LOVELY Simone about the shipping of Mary and Marisa (the queer couple of our dreams), ponder on what might be coming in sea
Chapter 8 – The Tower of the Angels – The Subtle Knife
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 Subtle Knife – The Tower of the Angels.
In this chapter, Will and Lyra head to the Tower of the Angels to find the knife creepy Charles ask them to get. In the tower, they find a man with a knife who attacks them, Will fights, and wins, but loses two fingers in the process. Giacomo Paradisi tells Will that h
Chapter 7 - The Rolls-Royce - The Subtle Knife
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 7 of The Subtle Knife – The Rolls-Royce.
In this chapter, Lyra goes back to Will’s Oxford without him to find Mary. She’s interrogated by the police, runs away and is picked up by creepy Charles, who uses the opportunity to steal the Alethiometer. To get it back, he tells Lyra and Will to bring him a knife.
You can f
Interview with Lin-Manuel Miranda
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 Lee Scoresby himself, LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA!!!
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 have the most wonderful chat with the most wonderful man. We talk about Lee’s entire journey throughout the show, THAT scene
Season 2 Episode 7 – Æsahættr – 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 2 Episode 7 – Æsahættr.
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Season 2 Episode 6 – Malice – 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 2 Episode 6 – Malice.
In the penultima
Season 2 Episode 5 – The Scholar – 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 2 Episode 5 – The Scholar.
The single
Season 2 Episode 4 – Tower of the Angels – 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 2 Episode 4 – Tower of the Angels.
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Chapter 6 - Lighted Fliers - The Subtle Knife
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 6 of The Subtle Knife – Lighted Fliers.
In this chapter, Lee’s mission to find Stannislaus Grumman leads to him murdering a Skraeling from the Magisterium. Serafina and Ruta witness what the Spectres can do first-hand and learn more about the new world that Cittagazze is in. Ruta leaves to follow the angels on their
Season 2 Episode 3 – Theft – 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 2 Episode 3 – Theft.
WE DID IT. We mad
Season 2 Episode 2 - The Cave - 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 2 Episode 2 – The Cave.
Join us as we
Chapter 5 - Airmail Paper - The Subtle Knife
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 5 of The Subtle Knife – Airmail Paper.
In this chapter, we learn more about Lyra and Will’s dynamic as they hide in our Oxford together. They both rescue a poor cat from getting terrorised by some awful children back in Cittagazze, and afterwards, Will finally reads the letters from his dad.
If you want to read more
Season 2 Episode 1 – The City of Magpies – 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 2 Episode 1 – The City of Magpies.
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The characters of Northern Lights – with The Dark Material Podcast
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 about the characters of Northern Lights with our friends over at The Dark Material Podcast.
Thank you so much to Iain and Amy for asking us to do this, coming up with great questions and editing the episode together. We highly recommend listening to The Dark Material Podcast if you haven’t already, y
Chapter 4 - Trepanning - The Subtle Knife
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 4 of The Subtle Knife – Trepanning.
In this chapter, Will and Lyra each go on their own fact-finding missions in Will’s world. Will contacts his father's lawyer and researches his dad's disappearance. Lyra finds her way to an amazing and unusual museum where she meets the creepiest of creepers. The alethiometer guide
Chapter 3 - A Children's World - The Subtle Knife
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 3 of The Subtle Knife – A Children’s World.
In this chapter, we’re back in the new world with Will and Lyra and learn more about their dynamic as they get to know each other. They meet two children who tell them that the town is deserted because of horrible beings called Spectres, who feed on adults but not children.
Chapter 2 - Among the Witches - The Subtle Knife
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 2 of The Subtle Knife – Among the Witches.
In this chapter, we join Serafina as she tries to save a captured witch from being tortured by Mrs Coulter. She’s on a mission to find Lyra and visits the witch’s consul in Trollesund, then Thorold on Svalbard to try and find out more about Asriel’s plan. Serafina heads back
Chapter 1 - The Cat and the Hornbeam Trees - The Subtle Knife
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 1 of The Subtle Knife – The Cat and the Hornbeam Trees.
In the first chapter of The Subtle Knife, we meet Will Parry, a boy from a world that is very much like ours. Will and his mum flee from men who have broken into their house looking for information on Will’s dad. Will accidentally kills one of the men and runs a
Book Club with Kristin Russo
Welcome to Her Dark Materials Book Club! In these special bonus episodes we chat with a guest about the His Dark Materials series as a whole. SO if you haven’t read all of the first HDM trilogy (there are also very mild spoilers for the Books of Dust) pop back when you’re up to date, we’ll be here!
In this Book Club episode we chat to Kristin Russo, the co-host and producer of one of our favourite podcasts, Buffering The Vampire Slayer. Kristin is also the co-founder of LGBTQ organisations Every
Interview with Caroline McCall
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 Caroline McCall, the Costume Designer on the His Dark Materials TV series.
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 Caroline about the wonderful costumes on the show, the symbolism behind them and th
The Golden Compass film
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 special bonus episode we’re talking about the Golden Compass film.
Join us as we chat about the controversial 2007 movie adaptation of Northern Lights. We realise we have MANY feelings about it and talk at length about the casting choices, the script, and mourn what it could have been if it hadn’t been ripped to shreds by the studio.
Lantern slides – Northern Lights
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 special bonus episode we’re talking about the Northern Lights lantern slides.
Join us as we chat about the extra content Philip has coined ‘lantern slides’ that are included in the 10th anniversary and omnibus versions of the HDM trilogy. In this episode, we get into the Northern Lights lantern slides and learn NEW THINGS about our fa
Northern Lights wrap up
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 special bonus episode we’re talking about our thoughts on Northern Lights as a whole.
We made it! We finished our read through of Northern Lights! Join us as we chat about our thoughts on the first book in the trilogy. We go deep in on Asriel and Mrs Coulter (as always), scream about Lee Scoresby being hot and, most importantly, wonde
Interview with Joel Collins
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 Joel Collins, the Production Designer and Executive Producer on the His Dark Materials TV series.
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 the amazing sets on the show, the story of how th
Chapter 23 – The Bridge to the Stars - Northern Lights
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 Northern Lights – The Bridge to the Stars.
In the final chapter of Northern Lights, our dear, darling Roger is murdered by Asriel ☹. The energy released by his death creates a bridge to the city in the Aurora. Mrs Coulter arrives and Asriel tries to convince her to go into the other world with him, she refuses,
Chapter 22 - Betrayal - Northern Lights
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 Northern Lights – Betrayal.
In the penultimate chapter of Northern Lights (!!!), Lyra is woken by Thorold to find Roger has been taken by Asriel. The gang go after him, but are caught half-way in a fight with some witches and an airship. Iorek takes Lyra as close as he can to Asriel while the bears continue to
Chapter 21 – Lord Asriel’s Welcome - Northern Lights
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 Northern Lights – Lord Asriel’s Welcome.
In this chapter, Iorek and the bears take Lyra and Roger to Asriel’s house. He's is not happy to see Lyra (understatement of the year), and Roger senses a sinister vibe. Asriel is a dick to Lyra (classic) but finally tells her all about Dust and his plan to cross over to
Interview with Dafne Keen
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 the one and only Dafne Keen, who plays Lyra in the His Dark Materials TV series.
This episode does contain spoilers, so if you haven’t read all of the books, pop back when you’re all caught up.
Join us as we chat to Dafne about her time playing one of the most iconic female characters in history.
Chapter 20 – À Outrance - Northern Lights
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 Northern Lights – À Outrance.
In this chapter, Iorek arrives at the bear palace and Lyra tells him he must fight Iofur to the death. They get in the goriest most badass bear fight anyone has ever seen, which Iorek wins to become the new king of the bears. Lyra finds out that Mrs Coulter was behind all of the be
Chapter 19 – Captivity - Northern Lights
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 Northern Lights – Captivity.
In this chapter, Lyra is taken prisoner by the armoured bears and meets a man that she flatters into telling her more about Iofur Raknison. She remembers that Iofur wants a daemon and convinces him that she is Iorek’s. She tells him that she wants to be his daemon, and he’ll need to
Chapter 18 – Fog and Ice - Northern Lights
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 Northern Lights – Fog and Ice.
In this chapter, the gang journey on in Lee’s balloon. Lee and Lyra have conversations with Serafina Pekkala and we learn more about Lyra’s destiny. The balloon is attacked by cliff ghasts and Lyra is thrown out into the snow where she’s captured by armoured bears :O.
You can find
Making His Dark Materials - BBC/HBO TV show
***SPOILERS AHOY IN THIS EPISODE***
So if you haven’t read the first HDM trilogy, or watched the TV show, pop back when you’re all caught up.
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 special bonus episode we’re talking about Making His Dark Materials, available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
You can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @HDMPod and you can email us at herdark
Interview with Russell Dodgson - season 1
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 Russell Dodgson, the VFX Supervisor on the His Dark Materials TV series.
This episode does contain spoilers, so if you haven’t read all of the books, pop back when you’re all caught up.
Join us as we chat to Russell about the amazing visual effects on the show, have a chuckle about geese and swoon
Chapter 17 – The Witches - Northern Lights
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 Northern Lights – The Witches.
In this chapter, Lyra tricks Mrs Coulter, runs away and causes an explosion that basically destroys the Station. She’s reunited with the gyptians, Iorek and Lee as a battle breaks out. She escapes in Lee’s balloon with Lee, Iorek and Roger with help from the witches.
You can find
Chapter 16 - The Silver Guillotine - Northern Lights
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 Northern Lights – The Silver Guillotine.
In this chapter, Lyra heads into the ceiling to spy on an important meeting in the conference room. She’s discovered spying and the men decide to silence her by cutting Pan away ☹. Mrs Coulter finds her and saves the day?!
You can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebo
Chapter 15 – The Daemon-Cages - Northern Lights
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 Northern Lights – The Daemon-Cages.
In this chapter, Lyra is finally reunited with Roger!!! She goes exploring and finds the severed children’s daemons and Kaisa swoops in to help her free them. Mrs Coulter arrives… Dum dum dummmmm.
If you want to have a look at the FGM charities we mentioned in this episode, y
Chapter 14 - Bolvangar Lights - Northern Lights
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 Northern Lights – Bolvangar Lights.
In this chapter, the gyptians are attacked by an unseen enemy when stopping to rest. Lyra is kidnapped and taken away by Samoyed hunters who drop her off at Bolvangar. She meets more missing children there and learns that Mrs Coulter is coming in two days' time...
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Interview with Dan Jackson and Kahleen Crawford
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 Dan Jackson and Kahleen Crawford, the Casting Directors of the His Dark Materials TV series.
This episode does contain spoilers, so if you haven’t read all of the books, pop back when you’re all caught up.
Join us as we delve into the ins and outs of casting the show with Dan and Kahleen. They wer
Chapter 13 – Fencing - Northern Lights
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 Northern Lights – Fencing.
In this chapter, Lyra and Iorek bring Tony, the daemon-less boy, back to the gyptians where he sadly passes away :(. She learns more about the bears and their strength when she fences with Iorek.
You can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @HDMPod and you can email us at herdar
Chapter 12 – The Lost Boy - Northern Lights
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 Northern Lights – The Lost Boy.
In this chapter, while stopping to rest, the alethiometer tells Lyra about a ghost in the next village. Her and Iorek head off to find the ghost and end up learning what the Gobblers are doing to the missing children :(.
You can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @HDMPod
Chapter 11 - Armour - Northern Lights
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 Northern Lights – Armour.
In this chapter, Lyra sees the city in the sky with her own eyes for the very first time. Kaisa, Serafina Pekkala’s daemon reveals that there are millions of other worlds and that Lyra’s world is just one of them. Lyra uses the alethiometer to help Ioreck find his armour and we meet LE
Book Club with Felix Trench
Welcome to Her Dark Materials Book Club! In these special bonus episodes we’ll be chatting to some friends about the His Dark Materials series as a whole. SO if you haven’t read all of the series (including the new Books of Dust) pop back when you’re up to date, we’ll be here!
In our first ever Book Club episode we chat to actor and fellow podcaster Felix Trench about his relationship with His Dark Materials.
It was a bloody JOY to talk to Felix so please join us as we pick his brain about his j
Chapter 10 – The Consul and the Bear - Northern Lights
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 Northern Lights – The Consul and the Bear.
In this chapter, Lyra and the gyptians arrive in the North. Farder Coram and Lyra go to see the witches Consul who mentions again that Lyra is more important than she knows AND WE MEET IOREK FUCKING BYRNISON!
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Chapter 9 – The Spies - Northern Lights
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 Northern Lights – The Spies.
In this chapter, Lyra and Farder Coram form a beautiful father-daughter relationship which we are SO here for. Lyra predicts a spy’s death using the alethiometer, which leads John Faa to the decision to take her north after all. And Mrs Coulter sends some beetle-like spy devices to f
Interview with Lorne Balfe
***SPOILERS AHOY IN THIS EPISODE***
So if you haven’t read all of the books, pop back when you're all finished!
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 Lorne Balfe, the composer of the music used in the His Dark Materials TV series.
Join us for our first ever interview as we pick Lorne's brain on how he created the wonderful music used
Chapter 8 - Frustration - Northern Lights
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 Northern Lights - Frustration.
In this chapter, Lyra gets comfortable in the Fens and finds some other kids to hang around with. John Faa gathers money and men (not women, ew) to go North and tells a frustrated Lyra she can’t go with them. He also has a pretty weird relationship with his hammer which we are NOT
Chapter 7 - John Faa - Northern Lights
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 7 of Northern Lights - John Faa.
In this chapter, Lyra journies with the gyptians to the Fens and learns that she’s being hunted by the Oblation Board. She goes to the Byan-roping and meets John Faa and Farder Coram who drop bombshell after bombshell with absolutely no warning, including the identity of Lyra’s parent
Chapter 6 - The Throwing-Nets - Northern Lights
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 6 of Northern Lights - The Throwing-Nets.
In this chapter, now free from the clutches of Mrs Coulter, Lyra gets caught by the Gobblers (or are they?!) and rescued by the gyptians all in one night. She’s reunited with Ma Costa and meets Billy’s brother, Tony, who tells her a bunch of information about a bunch of diffe
Season 1 Episode 8 - Betrayal - BBC/HBO TV show
***MASSIVE SPOILERS AHOY IN THIS EPISODE***
So if you haven’t read all of the books, or are watching the TV show WITHOUT reading the books first, be warned that you will be spoiled.
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’ll be talking about the new BBC/HBO TV adaptation of the books.
In this episode we chat about Season 1 Episode 8 of the TV show
Season 1 Episode 7 - The Fight to the Death - BBC/HBO TV show
***MASSIVE SPOILERS AHOY IN THIS EPISODE***
So if you haven’t read all of the books, or are watching the TV show WITHOUT reading the books first, be warned that you will be spoiled.
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’ll be talking about the new BBC/HBO TV adaptation of the books.
In this episode we chat about Season 1 Episode 7 of the TV show
Chapter 5 - The Cocktail Party - Northern Lights
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 5 of Northern Lights - The Cocktail Party.
In this chapter, Lyra spends a few months living her best life in London with Mrs Coulter and not thinking about her best friend Roger who is STILL MISSING. But things aren’t as they seem as we learn FOR SURE that Mrs C is evil and her daemon is indeed a little monkey prick.
Season 1 Episode 6 - The Daemon-Cages - BBC/HBO TV show
***MASSIVE SPOILERS AHOY IN THIS EPISODE***
So if you haven’t read all of the books, or are watching the TV show WITHOUT reading the books first, be warned that you will be spoiled.
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’ll be talking about the new BBC/HBO TV adaptation of the books.
In this episode we chat about Season 1 Episode 6 of the TV show
Season 1 Episode 5 - The Lost Boy - BBC/HBO TV show
***MASSIVE SPOILERS AHOY IN THIS EPISODE***
So if you haven’t read all of the books, or are watching the TV show WITHOUT reading the books first, be warned that you will be spoiled.
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’ll be talking about the new BBC/HBO TV adaptation of the books.
In this episode we chat about Season 1 Episode 5 of the TV show
Chapter 4 - The Alethiometer - Northern Lights
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 4 of Northern Lights - The Alethiometer.
In this chapter, Lyra meets Mrs Coulter and becomes immediately obsessed with her. The master tells Lyra it’s time for her to leave Jordan college, so she goes to live with Mrs Coulter, who she’s known for literally a day?! He gives Lyra the alethiometer and tells her to keep
Season 1 Episode 4 - Armour - BBC/HBO TV show
***MASSIVE SPOILERS AHOY IN THIS EPISODE***
So if you haven’t read all of the books, or are watching the TV show WITHOUT reading the books first, be warned that you will be spoiled.
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’ll be talking about the new BBC/HBO TV adaptation of the books.
In this episode we chat about Season 1 Episode 4 of the TV show
Season 1 Episode 3 - The Spies - BBC/HBO TV show
***MASSIVE SPOILERS AHOY IN THIS EPISODE***
So if you haven’t read all of the books, or are watching the TV show WITHOUT reading the books first, be warned that you will be spoiled.
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’ll be talking about the new BBC/HBO TV adaptation of the books.
In this episode we chat about Season 1 Episode 3 of the TV show
Chapter 3 - Lyra’s Jordan - Northern Lights
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 3 of Northern Lights - Lyra’s Jordan.
In this chapter, we learn more about the Oxford Lyra lives in and what her life is like there (grand theft boato, anyone?). The Gobblers are stealing children, but who the hell are they and what do they need kids for?! We meet (and potentially lose) Lyra’s best friend Roger all i
Season 1 Episode 2 - The Idea of North - BBC/HBO TV show
***MASSIVE SPOILERS AHOY IN THIS EPISODE***
So if you haven’t read all of the books, or are watching the TV show WITHOUT reading the books first, be warned that you will be spoiled.
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’ll be talking about the new BBC/HBO TV adaptation of the books.
In this episode we chat about Season 1 Episode 2 of the TV show
Season 1 Episode 1 - Lyra’s Jordan - BBC/HBO TV show
***MASSIVE SPOILERS AHOY IN THIS EPISODE***
So if you haven’t read all of the books, or are watching the TV show WITHOUT reading the books first, be warned that you will be spoiled.
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’ll be talking about the new BBC/HBO TV adaptation of the books.
In this episode we chat about Season 1 Episode 1 of the TV show
Chapter 2 - The Idea of North - Northern Lights
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 2 of Northern Lights - The Idea of North.
In this chapter, Lyra watches Lord Asriel’s (PowerPoint) presentation and learns about Dust with a capital D. We ask “what’s in the box!?” as Lyra’s not-so-fun uncle brings in an ACTUAL. HUMAN. HEAD to show the scholars. Asriel has potentially discovered a brand-new world and
Chapter 1 - The Decanter of Tokay - Northern Lights
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 our first ever episode we chat about Chapter 1 of Northern Lights - The Decanter of Tokay.
In this chapter, we meet Lyra, Pan and Lord Asriel for the first time and learn that everyone has an animal pal called a daemon?! Lyra hides in a wardrobe to spy on some scholars and we ponder the consequences of having a large daemon in a tiny living space.
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Her Dark Materials trailer
Her Dark materials is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Faye and Rachael discussing the His Dark Materials series chapter by chapter, spoiler-free.
In this trailer, we give you a little teaser of what you can expect when we launch our first episode on 21st October. Eek! We're so excited to get started.
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