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  • 13.28 Dead Beat: Cassius the Coinless

    13.28 Dead Beat: Cassius the Coinless

    · McAnally's Pubcast
    McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast

    Here we discuss Chapter 37 and 38.

    Dead Beat Chapter 37 Summary:

    Cassius reveals that he is going to torture and kill Harry for his revenge but he has come for the  coin of Lasciel as well. Mouse and Butters intervene but Cassius is able to get one final spell off.

    Dead Beat Chapter 38 Summary:

    Harry debates with his subconscious about getting help from Lasciel. Harry finally relents and accepts Lasciels help and learns about the Darkhallow. Harry asks Butters to help him with his plan to disrupt the Darkhallow.

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  • 13.27 Dead Beat: Murphyonic Mayhem

    13.27 Dead Beat: Murphyonic Mayhem

    · McAnally's Pubcast
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    Here we discuss Chapter 36 in which Harry gets Butters hooked on thievery, and Quintus desperately is in need of moisturizer.

    Dead Beat Chapter 36 Summary:

    Harry and Butters make a pit stop at a Radio Shack for a GPS. They use the mystery numbers in the GPS to make their way to the Field Museum and find the Word of Kemmler. Harry is ambushed by Grevane and Liver Spots who take the Word from Harry. It is revealed that Liver Spots is Quintus Cassius, the former Knight of the Denarians who is bent on revenge upon Harry.

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  • 13.26 Dead Beat: Disenchanted Damsel

    13.26 Dead Beat: Disenchanted Damsel

    · McAnally's Pubcast
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    Here we discuss Chapter 34 & 35 in which Cowl brags all villain like, and Harry realizes his luck with women is truly spectacularly awful.

    Dead Beat Chapter 34 Summary:

    Harry goes back to Murphy’s and gets updated from Thomas, Butters and Bob on the current theories of where the Necromancers will end up. Harry asks Thomas to send a message to the Wardens and then gets ready to call upon the Erlking.

    Dead Beat Chapter 35 Summary:

    Harry takes Butters and Mouse to go check on Shiela but while he’s talking with her Butters interrupts and it becomes clear that Shiela is in fact an illusion from the Shadow of Lasciel. Harry locks her away in his mind after declining her offers of help, and as a result makes a realization of what the mystery numbers are and how to find The Word of Kemmler.

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  • 13.25 Dead Beat: The Wild Hunt

    13.25 Dead Beat: The Wild Hunt

    · McAnally's Pubcast
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    Here we discuss Chapter 32 and 33 in which Bob and Thomas are skeptical of Harry's career trajectory, and Harry interviews for the Hunt.

    Dead Beat Chapter 32 Summary:

    Harry goes back to Murphy’s and gets updated from Thomas, Butters and Bob on the current theories of where the Necromancers will end up. Harry asks Thomas to send a message to the Wardens and then gets ready to call upon the Erlking.

    Dead Beat Chapter 33 Summary:

    Harry calls upon and traps the Erlking. While Harry struggles to maintain the binding he is assaulted by Cowl, freeing the Erlking and beginning the Wild Hunt.

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  • 13.24 Dead Beat: Warden Dresden

    13.24 Dead Beat: Warden Dresden

    · McAnally's Pubcast
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    We discuss Chapter 31 where Dresden tests fashion boundaries donning a grey cloak, Luccio makes a desperation play, and Ramirez plays it cool.

    Dead Beat Chapter 31 Summary:

    Harry joins the Wardens and is updated on the brutal attacks and ambushes the White Council has endured most recently. Harry speaks with Luccio privately to decline her offer to become a Warden but is finally convinced to accept and is promoted to Commander of the Region.

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  • 13.23 Dead Beat: Necrociations

    13.23 Dead Beat: Necrociations

    · McAnally's Pubcast
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    Here we discuss Chapter 29 & 30 in which Harry and Kumori miss each other's point, and Mac is probably annoyed that Harry kills his sales.

    Dead Beat Chapter 29 Summary:

    Kumori comes to Harry for the book and he explains that he no longer has it. Kumori makes an offer to allow Harry to leave in order to spare his life. Harry makes a counter offer to Kumori for information and the protection of the council. They both are unable to take the offer.

    Dead Beat Chapter 30 Summary:

    Harry drives the city gathering supplies for the upcoming ritual and then heads to McAnallys. The patrons leave for their safety upon Harry’s suggestion, and the Wardens arrive to meet their newest member.

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  • 13.22 Dead Beat: Responsible Recollection

    13.22 Dead Beat: Responsible Recollection

    · McAnally's Pubcast
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    Here we discuss Chapter 27 & 28 in which Harry leans into self talk skills much to Billy's dismay and drops by Shiela's for nookie.

    Dead Beat Chapter 27 Summary:

    Harry makes a call to the Wardens and reports the activities of the followers of Kemmler. Billy arrives and provides Harry his revolver and shares with him his concern for Harry's well being.

    Dead Beat Chapter 28 Summary:

    Harry goes to Shiela’s and asks her for help with recalling the poems from Die Lied der Erlking. Shiela agrees to help and the pair find and transcribe the summoning spell. The two share a brief intimate moment but opt to get to know each other better. As Harry leaves the apartment he is confronted by Kumori.

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  • 13.21 Dead Beat: Bigger Than Polka

    13.21 Dead Beat: Bigger Than Polka

    · McAnally's Pubcast
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    Here we discuss Chapter 26 in which we realize all of Harry's friends have dropped the birthday ball for if Birthday Pancakes are a highlight.

    Dead Beat Chapter 26 Summary:

    Harry, Thomas and Butters make a plan on how to deal with the heirs of Kemmler over birthday pancakes.

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  • 13.20 Dead Beat: The 21st Century Modern Gay Wizard

    13.20 Dead Beat: The 21st Century Modern Gay Wizard

    · McAnally's Pubcast
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    Here we discuss Chapter 24 & 25 in which we examine the nuance of the Modern Gay Wizard. Also, Harry takes an imaginary bath.

    Dead Beat Chapter 24 Summary:

    The group takes some time to rest and recharge at Murphy’s house. Dresden and Butters have a heart to heart talk about dealing with fear.

    Dead Beat Chapter 25 Summary:

    Harry falls into a dream state and is propositioned by the shadow form of Lasciel.

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  • 13.19 Dead Beat: Hail the Mighty Beetle!

    13.19 Dead Beat: Hail the Mighty Beetle!

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    Here we discuss Chapter 23 in which Harry and Grevane barter for Butters, and there is an impromptu flashmob for Michael Jackson's Thriller.

    Dead Beat Chapter 23 Summary:

    Harry negotiates for the return of Butters in exchange for the numbers from the file. While in the process of making the exchange, Corpsetaker interrupts with a ghost army. Harry, Thomas and Mouse  are able to escape with Butters but lose the string of numbers in the process.

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  • 13.18 Dead Beat: Polka Will Never Die!!

    13.18 Dead Beat: Polka Will Never Die!!

    · McAnally's Pubcast
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    Here we discuss Chapter 22 in which Harry makes the quintessential spoke too soon comment and then professes his undying love for Polka

    Dead Beat Chapter 22 Summary:

    Harry and Mouse make it into the house while the Zombie army attacks. The zombies continue to break down the apartment wards as Harry and Thomas make an escape plan. Just as they are about to enact their plan, the zombies pull Butters out through a window.

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  • 13.17 Dead Beat: Tied up at the Moment

    13.17 Dead Beat: Tied up at the Moment

    · McAnally's Pubcast
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    Here we discuss Chapter 21 in which Mab surprise ambushes Harry and makes him wish he was actually one of Lea's hounds.

    Dead Beat Chapter 20 Summary:

    Dresden is relieved of his copy of Die Lied der Erlking and before he is killed by Li, he is rescued by Gard, Hendrix and Marcone. Marcone provides Harry more information about the incident on Wacker and convinces him that it is in his best interest to go to the local emergency room.

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  • 13.16 Dead Beat: The Erlking

    13.16 Dead Beat: The Erlking

    · McAnally's Pubcast
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    Here we discuss Chapter 20 in which we repeatedly question Harry's ability to read German, and Harry delegates work he doesn't want to do.

    Dead Beat Chapter 20 Summary:

    Dresden is relieved of his copy of Die Lied der Erlking and before he is killed by Li, he is rescued by Gard, Hendrix and Marcone. Marcone provides Harry more information about the incident on Wacker and convinces him that it is in his best interest to go to the local emergency room.

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  • 13.15 Dead Beat: Avaunt!

    13.15 Dead Beat: Avaunt!

    · McAnally's Pubcast
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    Here we talk about Chapter 18 & 19 in which Harry is once again a discussion of fate, Marcone and Gard kinda help, and Harry gets stitches.

    Dead Beat Chapter 18 Summary:

    Dresden is relieved of his copy of Die Lied der Erlking and before he is killed by Li, he is rescued by Gard, Hendrix and Marcone. Marcone provides Harry more information about the incident on Wacker and convinces him that it is in his best interest to go to the local emergency room.

    Dead Beat Chapter 19 Summary:

    Harry makes it to the emergency room and gets his leg fixed up. While there he is able to talk with the EMT Lamar and get the story of the necromancy resurrection on Wacker Street.

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  • Break Anouncement

    Break Anouncement

    · McAnally's Pubcast

    Hey Folks!

    This is a quick announcement that we're taking a break for the next few weeks.

    As sometimes happens, life has a way of getting in the way. Between work and scheduled trips, we've had to make the decision to take a small hiatus. We will be available on our socials and in our Discord channel! You can find links on our websites at mcanallys.ca or freeflowrambling.com.  

    We very much appreciate your continuing support and we will be back very soon!

    And remember:

    Life is a journey. Time is a river. The door is ajar.Dead Beat
  • 13.14 Dead Beat: His Name Is Harry Dresden

    13.14 Dead Beat: His Name Is Harry Dresden

    · McAnally's Pubcast
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    Here we discuss Chapter 16 and 17 in which Tansenn repeatedly butchers the name Li Xian, and Harry struggles against the evil dimple.

    Dead Beat Chapter 16 Summary:

    Dresden heads to Bock Ordered Books. He follows up with Shiela and figures a black court vampire has made a visit during the night. While he is there, Alicia and Li Xian show up to intimate Bock into revealing who has purchased the copies of Die Lied der Erlking, but Harry stops the interrogation.

    Dead Beat Chapter 17 Summary:

    Harry confronts Alicia and Li Xian. Alicia takes control of Harry’s mind and manages to read the information Harry got from the drive stick. Alicia, now known as Corpsetaker, demands Li  Xian to kill him.

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  • 13.13 Dead Beat: Bony Tony

    13.13 Dead Beat: Bony Tony

    · McAnally's Pubcast
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    Here we discuss Chapter 14 & 15 in which Butters examines leftovers, preaches the gospel of SUV, and helps Harry flip a USB drive repeated.

    Dead Beat Chapter 14 Summary:

    Dresden and Butters return to the Forensic Institute to find any information they can. Butters gets a look at Bartleby’s body which has been cut up and eviscerated. While Butters is performing the examination of Eduardo Mendoza, Bartlesby’s research assistants show up to claim his possessions, one of which Harry discovers is a ghoul. Harry rejoins Butters and finally recognizes Mendoza as Bony Tony the smuggler who has been hiding a thumb drive in his stomach.

    Dead Beat Chapter 15 Summary:

    Harry and Butters leave for Billy’s apartment to examine the USB drive.  While they check the drive, Harry checks his phone messages to find out Murphy has safely made it to Hawaii and that Shiela from Bocks thinks something is wrong at the store. After finding out the content of the drive, Harry asks Billy to take Butters back to his apartment.

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  • 13.12 Dead Beat: Good Hunting

    13.12 Dead Beat: Good Hunting

    · McAnally's Pubcast
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    Here we discuss Chapter 13 in which Harry goes on a bloody treasure hunt. When X marks the spot, he finds Detective Rawlins who cuts him unnecessary slack.

    Dead Beat Chapter 13 Summary:

    Dresden goes around town to check out the spots marked on the map. He stops first at Wacker but doesn’t find much beyond the feeling of the dark energy. Next Harry checks out The Field Museum. He finds out a Dr. Bartlesby was killed and the energy is that of a different user than the others. Detective Rawlins finds him at the scene and helps out Harry instead of detaining him.

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  • 13.11 Dead Beat: Unquenched

    13.11 Dead Beat: Unquenched

    · McAnally's Pubcast
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    Here we discuss Chapter 11 in which we annoy Jes with orations of the Jabberwocky and then cry for all the sad wizard orphans.

    Dead Beat Chapter 12 Summary:

    Harry and Thomas go for a run at North Avenue Beach. The two have a heart to heart about Harry’s current situation and Thomas’ Hunger.

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  • 13.10 Dead Beat: Snicker-Snack

    13.10 Dead Beat: Snicker-Snack

    · McAnally's Pubcast
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    Here we discuss Chapter 11 in which we annoy Jes with orations of the Jabberwocky and then cry for all the sad wizard orphans.

    Dead Beat Chapter 11 Summary:

    Harry goes home to Thomas and Butters. Thomas seems unsettled but won’t open up. Harry starts to read Erlking but falls asleep and enters a dreamscape where his Father Malcolm speaks with him.

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