Episodes

13.5 Dead Beat: Peanut Gallery

McAnally’s Pubcast – A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss Chapter 5 in which The Great Pumpkin is recruited by a magical pimp in a fedora toting a car with a big giant bass speaker. Dead Beat Chapter 5 Summary: A man named Grevane has Read More ...

13.4 Dead Beat: Polkafest

McAnally’s Pubcast – A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss Waldo Butters and wizard biology, which just happens to be related to Chapter 4. Dead Beat Chapter 4 Summary: Dresden visits Butters to ask about any unusual deaths, but before they can get to work, Read More ...

13.3 Dead Beat: The Library of Kemmler

McAnally’s Pubcast – A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss Chapter 3 where we learn about Kemmler and his self published books, and that Bob has a Dissociative Identity Disorder. Dead Beat Chapter 3 Summary: Harry consults with Bob regarding The Word of Kemmler. In Read More ...

13.2 Dead Beat: Dark Parley

McAnally’s Pubcast – A Dresden Files Podcast Here we look at Chapter 2 where Mouse and Dresden meet an old fart in the wind. Dead Beat Chapter 2 Summary: Dresden takes Mouse to Graceland Cemetery and meets with Mavra at his gravestone. She requests of Read More ...

13.1 Dead Beat: Room and Boarder

McAnally’s Pubcast – A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss the first chapter of Dead Beat in which Harry ponders fratricide, gets some exercise, and admires supernatural penmanship. Dead Beat Chapter 1 Summary: Harry and Thomas are both frustrated with the new living circumstances, Harry Read More ...

12.30 Blood Rites: Mouse

McAnally’s Pubcast – A Dresden Files Podcast Here we wrap up the book and count the number of times Harry has breakfast, Thomas drains his bank, and we ask why large breed dog food? Blood Rites Chapter 42 Summary: Thomas has been helping take care Read More ...

12.29 Blood Rites: He Who Deflates Behind

McAnally’s Pubcast – A Dresden Files Podcast We discuss Chapter 41 where Madge invites an old buddy of Harry’s to the sex cave of doom, Murphy break dances in a circle, and Thomas is dramatic. Blood Rites Chapter 41 Summary: Harry distracts Raith to allow Read More ...

12.28 Blood Rites: Magical Spider Patty

McAnally’s Pubcast – A Dresden Files Podcast Here we discuss Chapter 40 in which Raith roleplays villain fantasies, Trixie skydives using a Spider Pucky Parachute, and Madge talks to herself. Blood Rites Chapter 40 Summary: Raith brings Murphy and Dresden into the Deeps where he Read More ...

12.27 Blood Rites: Magical Jousting Motorcycle Comets

McAnally’s Pubcast – A Dresden Files Podcast Here we look at Chapter 38 & 39 in which Murphy and Dresden create a new sport involving jousting, large scale vibrators, and magical physics. Blood Rites Chapter 38 Summary: Murphy and Dresden ride her Harley towards the Read More ...

12.26 Blood Rites: The Deeps

McAnally’s Pubcast – A Dresden Files Podcast Here we look at Chapter 36 & 37 in which Inari answers the wrong phone, Justine becomes a dowsing rod, and Murphy keeps calling Harry her bitch. Blood Rites Chapter 36 Summary: Dresden tries to contact Thomas but 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.