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The Inking Out Loud podcast is brought to you by Rob Santos and Drew McCaffrey. We read, re-read, critique, and analyze science fiction and fantasy novels—and enjoy a cold one while we do it.

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Episode 256: Lies Weeping

Episode 256: Lies Weeping

2025-11-0403:29:46

Rob is back for more Black Company! He and Drew talk through the long-awaited Lies Weeping, the start of a new Black Company sequel series. The Final Draft features a beer from 4 Noses Brewing. Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud Send us a tip on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/inkingoutloud Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Drew McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind.
Drew and Lauren polish off Alix Harrow's time travel fantasy, talking romance, ciphers, and plot twists along the way. The Final Draft features a wild beer from New Belgium Brewing. Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud Send us a tip on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/inkingoutloud Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Drew McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind.
Drew and Lauren review the first thirteen chapters of their most anticipated release of 2025! The Final Draft features beers from The Bruery and Casey Brewing & Blending. Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud Send us a tip on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/inkingoutloud Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Drew McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind.
Drew is joined by new special guest Sean Lydon for the continuation of Glen Cook Season on IOL, this time revisiting the detective fantasy Garrett, P.I. books. The Final Draft features beers from Little Willow, Banded Brewing, and Knotted Root. Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud Send us a tip on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/inkingoutloud Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Drew McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind.
Drew and Rob discuss the utter zaniness of Port of Shadows, Cook's reputation as a grimdark writer, and much more. The Final Draft features Coke Zero and a beer from La Cumbre. Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud Send us a tip on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/inkingoutloud Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Drew McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind.
Drew and Rob finally return to The Black Company with Glen Cook's 2018 release! The Final Draft features Coke Zero and a beer from Burlington Beer Co. Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud Send us a tip on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/inkingoutloud Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Drew McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind.
Drew, Rob, Lauren, and Nicki go way off the deep end talking about the second half of The Devils. The Final Draft features beers from Stone and Monkless. Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud Send us a tip on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/inkingoutloud Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Drew McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind.
Drew and Rob are joined by their better halves for a discussion of the first half of The Devils—Joe Abercrombie's hit new fantasy book. The Final Draft features beers from Burley Oak and TRVE. Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud Send us a tip on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/inkingoutloud Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Drew McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind.
Drew and Lauren conclude their discussion of the latest Sanderson Secret Project! The Final Draft features beers from Pontoon and TRVE. Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud Send us a tip on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/inkingoutloud Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Drew McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind.
Drew and Lauren discuss Parts One and Two of the newest Cosmere book! The Final Draft features beers from Loveland and Cerebral. Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud Send us a tip on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/inkingoutloud Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Drew McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind.
Drew and Lauren polish off The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, talking Heinlein's take on political and social philosophy, cultural callbacks, and artificial intelligence. The Final Draft features beers from Odd13, Hop Butcher For the World, and Urban Family. Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud Send us a tip on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/inkingoutloud Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Drew McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind.
Drew and Lauren get in way deeper than they expected with Book One of The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert Heinlein. The Final Draft features beers from Equilibrium and Urban Family. Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud Send us a tip on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/inkingoutloud Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Drew McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind.
Rob makes another appearance on the pod, this time to join Drew for an in-depth breakdown of Amazon's Wheel of Time series, a review of season 3, and a discussion of what went wrong. Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud Send us a tip on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/inkingoutloud Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Drew McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind.
Drew and Lauren were lucky enough to get a review copy of Robert Jackson Bennett's sequel to the critically acclaimed The Tainted Cup, and they're hear with both non-spoiler and spoiler thoughts and analysis. Spoilers start around 18:30. The Final Draft features beers from Martin House and WeldWerks. Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud Send us a tip on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/inkingoutloud Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Drew McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind.
Drew and Lauren go off the rails with the insane conclusion to The Library at Mount Char. The Final Draft features beers from Lawson's Finest Liquids, Freetail Brewing, and Bow & Arrow Brewing. Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud Send us a tip on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/inkingoutloud Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Drew McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind.
IOL is finally back! Drew and Lauren find themselves at a loss for words over the first half of The Library at Mount Char, a frankly insane standalone fantasy. The Final Draft features beers from Hop Butcher for the World and Martin House. Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud Send us a tip on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/inkingoutloud Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Drew McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind.
The finale is here! Drew and Rob talk that crazy ending to Wind and Truth, the good and the bad, the future of the Cosmere, and much much more. The Final Draft features hot chocolate, a beer from Loveland Beer Company, and a long-awaited bottle from Corporate Ladder and Ology. Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud Send us a tip on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/inkingoutloud Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Drew McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind.
The guys get heavy with Days Seven and Eight, talking Cosmere, religion, philosophy, and of course the nuts and bolts of Sanderson's writing. The Final Draft features hot chocolate and a beer from Drekker. Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud Send us a tip on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/inkingoutloud Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Drew McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind.
Days Five and Six are here! Drew and Rob break down all the good (and not-so-good) stuff as we get deeper and deeper into the mega-epic fifth volume of The Stormlight Archive. The Final Draft features beers from Collective Arts and Radiant. Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud Send us a tip on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/inkingoutloud Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Drew McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind.
Drew and Rob are back! This time, it's Days 2-4 of Wind and Truth...and things are getting serious both in and out of the book. The Final Draft features Jim Beam and a beer from Verboten Brewing. Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud Send us a tip on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/inkingoutloud Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Drew McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind.
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Giridhar Sreedhara

Pete/Pat(am confused at this point) is either vaping between conversations or his drink is down to it's last dregs and he's slurping it up with a straw. Great discussion though. stuck in traffic and this is keeping me from going insane .

Aug 23rd
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