Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is a podcast from Tyler, Emma and Max discussing John le Carré's novels, adaptations of his works and the wider world of espionage.
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The le Carré Cast - A podcast on John le Carré novels


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The le Carré Cast - A podcast on John le Carré novels
The le Carre Cast
Exploring the works of John le Carré, each episode looks at a specific novel or an unexplored aspect of his life and work. Join us as we take a deep dive into the world of espionage John le Carré has revealed.
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The Many Works of Christiana Ellis
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This show is designed to be listened to while you watch the film yourself on your own TV. It's one part audio commentary, one part film discussion, one part just watching movies with friends, and add alcohol to taste.
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Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to Yours


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Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to Yours
I-Hsien Sherwood, Shane Vaiskauskas
Total Party Thrill is a podcast for GMs and players where we discuss our campaigns in order to inspire yours. Each episode begins with a short recap of an installment of our home campaigns, including the "Mourning Glory" Dungeons & Dragons 5E Eberron campaign and "Dynasty Unwarranted" Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader campaign. We then proceed to our main topic covering the titular aspect of game planning and playing, and we share tips and advice drawn from our own experience. Then we move on to th ...
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Eli M loves to talk about movies. One day, some silly soul gave her a microphone and a laptop, and now she can share her ridiculous rants/raves with all of you! In an attempt to (somewhat) dilute her opinions, she invites some regular folks to join in the debate.
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Daniel Gonzalez and Gabriel Mara tempt fate by discussing books, reading, and trying to read in today's busy world. For the book lovers, the light readers, the speed readers, and for those who show up for the company!
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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Shabby 70’s London Part 2
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This episode I return with Phil Tinline and Bernard Hughes. We continue discussing Phil’s article in the New Statesman on the London of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John le Carré and how it’s different from the London of today. Topics include the le Carré and conspiracies, a discussion of Adam Sisman’s latest book, and plus writers that write well …
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W100M – Spy Game, Bridge of Spies, Three Days of the Condor and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (Podcast)
It’s a discussion of spy movies with Spy Game, Bridge of Spies, Three Days of the Condor and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Podcast Feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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The monsters of DIVISION travel to Island Zero where they have apparently misplaced a kaiju. Podcast Feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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W100M - Spy Game, Bridge of Spies, Three Days of the Condor and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
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It's a discussion of spy movies with Spy Game, Bridge of Spies, Three Days of the Condor and Tinker Tailor Soldier SpyBy Christiana Ellis and Mike Meitin
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Last time the Pocket Protectors traveled to Emershem, they went by airship and had lots of problems, but this time they’re going by train, so it should be fine. Podcast Feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to Yours


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TPT #354: The Cleric Subclass Tier List
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Hosts I-Hsien and Shane rate and rank all the 5e DnD cleric subclasses. And in the Gates of Mourning campaign, a clear choice is made. (81m) Editing: Aram Vartian Important Links: Total Party Thrill Discord server: Come hang out with us and other fans of the show. https://discord.gg/GvFXnSv TPT Character Creation Forge Codex: It's finally here! A h…
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The Empress Solomonia seeks to change the balance of power in Pashan, but the Pocket Protectors turn their eyes toward Dinuther. Podcast Feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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Hosts I-Hsien and Shane discuss how to break free of the quest for bigger numbers. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party lets Xan do his thing, and the ATV conquers all terrains in the Character Creation Forge. (55m) Editing: Aram Vartian Important Links: Total Party Thrill Discord server: Come hang out with us and other fans of the show. ht…
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Empress Solomonia has made a big move in Pashan, creating a new wave of clerics and paladins to combat the nightmares. Podcast Feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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On a hidden island somewhere in the Pacific, they’ve managed to misplace a whole kaiju. Good thing the monsters of DIVISION are on the case! Podcast feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Shabby 70’s London Part 1
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This episode I’m excited to welcome Phil Tinline and Bernard Hughes to the show. We discuss Phil’s article in the New Statesman on the London of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John le Carré and how it’s different from the London of today. Topics include the political background of Tinker, whether Tinker was a case of perfect timing, how the echos of …
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Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to Yours


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TPT #352: The Ranger Subclass Tier List & The Dark Urge
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Hosts I-Hsien and Shane rank all the 5e DnD ranger subclasses. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party is washed away, and the Dark Urge is canon in the Character Creation Forge. (56m) Editing: Aram Vartian Important Links: Total Party Thrill Discord server: Come hang out with us and other fans of the show. https://discord.gg/GvFXnSv TPT Chara…
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The Pocket Protectors can’t seem to leave the material plane for five minutes without somebody getting assassinated. Podcast Feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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TPT #351: Cribbing From Baldur's Gate 3 & Game Review
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Hosts I-Hsien and Shane discuss the latest D&D video game, Baldur’s Gate 3, how to take inspiration from it for your campaign, and whether you should add it to your collection. And in the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party breaks their word. (95m) Editing: Aram Vartian Important Links: Total Party Thrill Discord server: Come hang out with us and…
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Watching 100 Movies - Food Movies! Ratatouille, Chef, Pig, and Babette's Feast
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We discuss movies which place food front and center, including the Pixar classic Ratatouille, the twenty-teens-feel-good Chef, the mysterious Nicolas Cage vehicle Pig, and the Dutch-language period piece Babette's Feast.By Christiana Ellis and Mike Meitin
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We discuss movies which place food front and center, including the Pixar classic Ratatouille, the twenty-teens-feel-good Chef, the mysterious Nicolas Cage vehicle Pig, and the Dutch-language period piece Babette’s Feast. Podcast Feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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The Doomsday Clock is ticking and the body count is rising! Can our monsters solve the Manananggal Murders before it’s too late? Podcast Feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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Our heroes return, triumphant, to the Feywild, where they can finally rest easy. Still, there are plans to be made. Podcast Feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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Adam Sisman on The Secret Life of John le Carré – Interview
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This episode I’m excited to welcome John le Carré’s biographer Adam Sisman to the show. We discuss his latest book The Secret Life of John le Carré which looks at le Carré affairs which Sisman left out of his previous biography. Topics include why Sisman felt he needed to write this new book, the push and pull between biographer and subject, le Car…
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A serial killer is targeting harmless monsters in the Philippines and DIVISION is on the scene to investigate. Podcast Feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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Our heroes teleported away from their confrontation with The Lady Despair, but seem to have veered off course. Podcast Feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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TPT #350: 8th Anniversary Mailbag Edizione Italiana & Clifford the Big Red Dog
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Hosts I-Hsien and Shane commemorate another year of the podcast with answers to your burning questions. And Clifford the Big Red Dog is larger than life in the Character Creation Forge. (75m) Editing: Aram Vartian Important Links: Total Party Thrill Discord server: Come hang out with us and other fans of the show. https://discord.gg/GvFXnSv TPT Cha…
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We continue our campaign of Apocalypse Keys with our monsters deployed to the Phillipines to hunt a dangerous serial killer… of monsters! Podcast Feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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A Private Spy: The letters of John le Carré Explored Part 3
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We continue our three part look at A Private Spy: The letters of John le Carré edited by Tim Cornwell. In part 3 we’ll be talking about what we learned about le Carré’s novels. Returning to discuss the book is Guillam groupie, Matthew Bradford., we discuss le Carrê on James Bond, The Night Manager adapations, and Ludlum-esque title of The China Tar…
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Tyler and Max discuss A Small Town in Germany with Sam Adler-Bell.By Tinker Tailor Podcast Spy
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It’s time for the Scare Stoppers, er… the Pocket Protectors, to confront The Lady Despair Podcast Feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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The world is saved… mostly. So it’s time for cleanup and debrief back at DIVISION. Podcast Feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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A Private Spy: The letters of John le Carré Explored Part 2
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We continue our three part look at A Private Spy: The letters of John le Carré edited by Tim Cornwell. In part 2 we’ll be talking about what we learned about le Carré’s professional life. Returning to discuss the book is Circus cognoscente, Matthew Bradford. We discuss le Carré’s feudin’ and fightin’ with critics and friends, his input on cover art…
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W100M - 80's Action Dudes! - Above the Law, Bloodsport, Rambo First Blood Part 2 and Predator
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Inspired by "The Last Action Heroes" by Nick de Semlyen, we watch a quartet of classic 80's action flicks.By Christiana Ellis and Mike Meitin
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Our omen class monsters confront the harbinger of the Parasitic Library! Hopefully at least MOST of the world will be saved! Podcast Feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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Inspired by “The Last Action Heroes” by Nick de Semlyen, we watch a quartet of classic 80’s action flicks. Podcast Feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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We continue our mini-D&D arc with an investigation into strange tremors at a local park in Villanocta. Podcast Feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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The monsters of DIVISION try to solve the mystery of the Parasitic Library Podcast Feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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We dip our toes back into D&D with a one-shot in the city-state of Villanocta. Podcast Feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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We take another visit with the map-building game “The Quiet Year” Podcast Feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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TPT #349: Breaking Your Campaign Setting & John Henry
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Hosts I-Hsien and Shane discuss what to do after the game is actually played. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party strikes a bargain, and John Henry hammers it home in the Character Creation Forge. (67m) Editing: Aram Vartian Important Links: Total Party Thrill Discord server: Come hang out with us and other fans of the show. https://discor…
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A Private Spy: The letters of John Carré Explored Part 1
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We’ll be taking a three part look at A Private Spy: The letters of John le Carré edited by Tim Cornwell. In this episode we’ll be talking about what we learned about le Carré’s personal life. Returning to the podcast to discuss the book is living le Carré encyclopedia Matthew Bradford. We discuss whether the first letter in the book was the inspira…
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The Pocket Protectors need to make one last big score in the Moon-Shadowed Sea Podcast Feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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Single and Single by John Carré Explored Part 2
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In this episode we continue our look at John le Carré’s 1999 novel, Single and Single. Returning to discuss the book is espionage and nonfiction author Adam Brookes. We discuss Adam’s interactions with shady Russians in the 90’s, why le Carré just can’t quit Russia, and that wild ending. Plus, is there such a thing as Chekhov’s Motorcycle? All that…
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W100M - Dreamworks 2D Animation - Prince of Egypt, Road to El Dorado, Spirit and Sinbad
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We discuss Dreamworks Animation's short-lived 2D division, with a look at four of their five films: Prince of Egypt, Road to El Dorado, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, and Sinbad: Legend of the Seven SeasBy Christiana Ellis and Mike Meitin
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Our heroes have secured a magical crown, but who shall wear it? Podcast Feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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We discuss Dreamworks Animation’s short-lived 2D division, with a look at four of their five films: Prince of Egypt, Road to El Dorado, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, and Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas Podcast Feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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Nothing’s better for team-building than infiltrating a living extradimensional library, right? Right? Podcast Feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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Our heroes risk their lives by attending a gala and trying to win a party game! Direct Download Podcast FeedBy Christiana
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We’ve learned about our monsters, time to learn about their home-slash-employer. Podcast Feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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Single and Single by John Carré Explored Part 1
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In this episode we look at John le Carré’s 1999 novel, SIngle and Single. Joining me to discuss the book is espionage and nonfiction author Adam Brookes. We discuss Adam’s first encounters with le Carré, the British boarding school system and tropes seen in le Carré’s female characters? Plus, whether the first chapter of the book makes the book wor…
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TPT #348: The Fighter Subclass Tier List & Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
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Hosts I-Hsien and Shane rank all the 5e DnD fighter subclasses. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party gets unexpected aid, and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy puts the trade in tradecraft in the Character Creation Forge. (62m) Editing: Aram Vartian Important Links: Total Party Thrill Discord server: Come hang out with us and other fans of the show…
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We learn more about the history of Dinuther with a game of The Quiet Year Podcast Feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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W100M - Surveilling the Jack Ryan Films
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Christiana and Mike talk about the evolution of films based on the Tom Clancy hero Jack Ryan.By Christiana Ellis
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Christiana and Mike talk about the evolution of films based on the Tom Clancy hero Jack Ryan. Podcast Feed Direct DownloadBy Christiana
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