Episodes

20.1 It’s My Birthday, too: Drusilawannabe

McAnally’s Pubcast – A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss the short story It’s My Birthday, too, where Harry is again traumatized by cheap vampire costumes and rotten teenage vampires be drama. Story Summary: Harry Dresden just wants to give his vampire brother, Thomas Raith, Read More ...

McAnally’s 2026 Pub Trivia: Part 2

McAnally’s Pubcast – A Dresden Files Podcast Welcome to the very first McAnally’s Dresden Files Quiz! Maggie has compiled the ultimate quiz on all things Dresden for the first 8 books. The quiz only covers the books and does not include in any of the Read More ...

19.3 Down Town: Kathoom

McAnally’s Pubcast – A Dresden Files Podcast Here We discuss Issue 5 & 6 in which Big Hands Bad Santa gives no regard for chest wounds, Marcone is a germaphobe and decides to try out Martyrdom for fun. Down Town Issue 5 Summary: Harry and Read More ...

19.2 Down Town: Bad Santa and the Sycophant

McAnally’s Pubcast – A Dresden Files Podcast We discuss Issue 3 and 4 in which a goo hunting we go, Bad Santa has a lapse in language, and Mouse becomes a character from Avatar The Last Airbender. Down Town Issue 3 Summary: Molly is able Read More ...

19.1 Down Town: Pride, Protection, and a Mischief

McAnally’s Pubcast – A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss the first issue of Down Town in which there is much confusion over cover art consistency, story motivation and art choices. Down Town Issue 1 Summary: Harry and Molly begin to assist in the investigation Read More ...

McAnally’s 2026 Pub Trivia: Part 1

McAnally’s Pubcast – A Dresden Files Podcast Welcome to the very first McAnally’s Dresden Files Quiz! Maggie has compiled the ultimate quiz on a;ll things Dresden for the first 7 books. The quiz only covers the books and does not include in any of the Read More ...

18.23 White Night: Familiar Devils

McAnally’s Pubcast – A Dresden Files Podcast We discuss Chapter 43 in which we examine the fallout of White Night. Harry catches up on sleep, Elaine fucks off, Marcone feigns indifference, and Thomas comes out. White Night Chapter 43 Summary: After resting from the fight, Read More ...

18.22 White Night: Kill Them with Kindness

McAnally’s Pubcast – A Dresden Files Podcast We discuss Chapter 41 & 42 in which Lash flips her script, Vitto and Cowl throw tantrums, and Harry and Lara eject themselves from the game for unsportsmanlike like conduct. White Night Chapter 41 Summary: Lash pleads for Read More ...

18.21 White Night: Ghouls, Guns, and Guilt

McAnally’s Pubcast – A Dresden Files Podcast We discuss Chapter 40 there are some serious Nevernever questions, and Jes has influenced Tansenn in shipping Marcone and Harry. Also Gandalf = Warden? White Night Chapter 40 Summary: Harry and his group extract the remaining members of Read More ...

18.20 White Night: It’s, It’s, a Catacomb Blitz

McAnally’s Pubcast – A Dresden Files Podcast We discuss Chapter 38 & 39 in which we spontaneously burst into song and there is much mayhem and chaos in Harry’s lowly caveman existence. White Night Chapter 38 Summary: The duel begins. Madrigal is defeated but in Read More ...

McAnally's Pubcast focuses on discussing the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher highlighting the plot development, characters, and lore. As long-time fans of the books themselves, the hosts strive to provide new insights into the series and the writing behind it, appealing to both established fans of Dresden and newcomers alike. The commentary is chock-full of facts, opinions, humour, sarcasm, mutual love of everything Dresden, and good-natured arguments in an attempt to draw attention to the aspects of the series that are relatable to real life, and to provoke thought and discussions among the listeners.