A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin, Part One : Chapte...

What this episode covers

Hello and welcome to the second season of the Queens of Fantasy podcast! We dive in to Ursula Le Guin's world of Earthsea, with Queen Tay challenging characters to summon her spirit and see what happens, throwing out some theories as we go. Queen Marissa has to watch her tongue for spoilers for the moment, but shares in Tay's feelings about how Ged greets the dragons. Queen Al is with us in spirit, and will come for you if you use our true names against us. Grab your wizard's staff and embark on the Queens next journey, A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin, book one of the Earthsea Series.This episode includes the Name Game, and the Queens first Most Valuable and Least Valuable character rankings Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: Domestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultSexual HarassmentTransphobiaHomophobiaTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismChild AbuseDeathRacismDeadnamingSuicideSuicidal Thoughts/IdeationYou can support our project by donating here.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Taylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensAlix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps:00:00 The Creation of Éa0:37 Intro4:04 Short Summary5:20 Start of In-Depth Analysis 37:11 Don't Worry, I'll Summon a Woman Spirit51:48 Man Meets Dragon56:41 Theories by Tay 1:11:52 Homework1:13:22 More Theories by Tay 1:14:01 Game Time : The Name Game 1:25:37 MVP / LVP1:30:04 Outro & Socials1:31:57 Bloopers

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

I'm ok

Mar 26, 2026 ·1m

Food Saved My Life

Mar 19, 2026 ·34m

Eat More Vegetables: The 4 Foods That Beat Ozempic (Naturally)

Feb 18, 2026 ·11m

How to End Heart Disease with Dr. Fuhrman

Feb 11, 2026 ·45m

Revolutionizing Breast Health: QT Imaging, Overdiagnosis, and What to Do Instead

Jan 27, 2026 ·35m

REMIX: Why we over-shop and compulsively acquire, and how to stop, with Dr Jan Eppingstall

Jan 9, 2026 ·61m

Similar Podcasts

Ask A Spaceman Archives - 365 Days of Astronomy Ask A Spaceman Archives - 365 Days of Astronomy Podcasting Astronomy Every Day of the Year Eat to Live Jenna Fuhrman, Dr. Fuhrman Our health is our most precious gift and smart nutrition can change your life. Each month, join Dr. Fuhrman and his daughter, Jenna Fuhrman as they discuss important topics in the world of nutrition. Eat to Live will change the way you eat and think about food. French Your Way Jessica: Native French teacher founder of French Your Way Boost your French listening skills and test your comprehension with this one of a kind series of podcasts. Get the chance to listen to a real conversation between native speakers talking at normal speed AND customise your learning experience through carefully designed sets of questions (2 levels of difficulty) available for download at www.frenchvoicespodcast.com. All interviews also come with the transcript. French teacher Jessica interviews native speakers of French from around the world who share a bit of their life and passion. Where else would you meet in one same place a French yoga teacher based in Melbourne, a soap manufacturer from Provence, or a couple cycling around the world? That Hoarder: Overcome Compulsive Hoarding That Hoarder Hoarding disorder is stigmatised and people who hoard feel vast amounts of shame. This podcast began life as an audio diary, an anonymous outlet for somebody with this weird condition. That Hoarder speaks about her experiences living with compulsive hoarding, she interviews therapists, academics, researchers, children of hoarders, professional organisers and influencers, and she shares insight and tips for others with the problem. Listened to by people who hoard as well as those who love them and those who work with them, Overcome Compulsive Hoarding with That Hoarder aims to shatter the stigma, share the truth and speak openly and honestly to improve lives.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Queens of Fantasy Podcast?

This episode is 1 hour and 32 minutes long.

When was this Queens of Fantasy Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on June 15, 2025.

What is this episode about?

Hello and welcome to the second season of the Queens of Fantasy podcast! We dive in to Ursula Le Guin's world of Earthsea, with Queen Tay challenging characters to summon her spirit and see what happens, throwing out some theories as we go. Queen...

Can I download this Queens of Fantasy Podcast episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.