Podcast
Acatalepsis
Hosted by Thomas Kilmer · EN
Two friends, Sarah and Thomas, discuss Katalepsis, a serial web novel about cosmic horror and human fragility, urban fantasy and lesbian romance, set in a sleepy English university town. We discuss Katalepsis as a work of eldritch horror, queer literature, social commentary, and how we personally relate to the work.
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Arc 3, Ch 3-4 (Demons and Humans)
Jan 16, 202301:45:58Tap to summarizeIn this week's episode, Sarah and Thomas dive into what makes a person with the newest member of Katalpesis' cast, the strawberry loving demon Praem.
Transcribe →Arc 3, Ch 1-2 (Dreams, Sex, and Castles)
Dec 11, 202202:19:15Tap to summarizeIn this week's episode, Sarah and Thomas discuss the beginning of arc three, talking about the impenetrability of Lozzie and her dreams, Heather's first time having sex, and also the adorable cat which kept interrupting the podcast.
Transcribe →Arc 2 Retrospective
Nov 24, 202201:53:05Tap to summarizeIn this Thanksgiving week's episode, Sarah and Thomas pause their usual progression through Katalepsis to look back on the arcs and characters so far. And also to talk about anything and everything that catches their fancy. There is discussion of the difficulties of dealing with repression, queer imposter syndrome and dating difficulties, game theory and human compassion, and also the science of ultra-fast lasers. P.S. We never thought anyone would listen to this at all, let alone dozens of people. We're very grateful for everyone who listens to this!
Transcribe →Arc 2, Ch 11-12 (Love and War)
Nov 20, 202202:14:24Tap to summarizeIn this week's episode, Sarah and Thomas break down the end of arc two, talking about the mental health system, the finer points of queer romance, Raine's sociopathy, and the unflinching way Katalepsis handles violence.
Transcribe →Arc 2, Ch 9-10 (Kisses and Catastrophizing)
Nov 14, 202203:08:15Tap to summarizeContent Warning: Serious and detailed discussion of depression and suicide occur in this episode. The episode which goes on forever. Raine and Heather kiss, Evelyn goes into a depressive spiral, and the trio discuss what might be done to save Maisie. This episode is chock full of things to talk about, and Thomas and Sarah stuff it even fuller with personal anecdotes and serious discussion about mental health and behavioral psychology.
Transcribe →Arc 2, Ch 7-8 (Demons and Cults)
Nov 7, 202201:49:58Tap to summarizeThomas and Sarah gush about the writing quality of Katalepsis in these two chapters, discuss the implications of Maisie's message perhaps a touch too briefly, and wax rhapsodic about Raine as usual.
Transcribe →Arc 2, Ch 5-6 (Evelyn Causes Problems)
Oct 30, 202201:59:06Tap to summarizeThomas and Sarah talk about two jam-packed chapters, alongside Eva! A surprise podcast guest this week, Eva is one of Sarah's partners and was an absolute blast to have on the show. We talk about the value of mundanity in a narrative, character's justifications for their actions, how thoroughly Evelyn screws up (twice!), and at long last, Wonderland and the Eye itself.
Transcribe →Arc 2, Ch 3-4 (Yup, She's A Werewolf)
Oct 16, 202201:41:50Tap to summarizeThis week Thomas and Sarah talk about 2.3 and 2.4, mostly centering around self medication, sociopathy struggles, and Cat outing herself as a simp in public.
Transcribe →Arc 2, Ch 1-2 (Jealousy of Magic and Relationships)
Oct 2, 202201:48:06Tap to summarizeThomas and Sarah get into the weeds about science, blacksmithing, and historical inaccuracies. Nerdy rants abound. Also incidental Katalepsis discussion.
Transcribe →Arc 1, Ch 4-5 (The End Of The Beginning)
Sep 25, 202201:49:54Tap to summarizeIn this week's episode, Sarah and Thomas break down the end of arc one, talking about the beauty of science, the finer points of sociopathy, and the power of giving your Good Friend a hug.
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