2.8 The Red Wedding (Golden Sun, Ch. 46 - 51)

2.8 The Red Wedding (Golden Sun, Ch. 46 - 51)

This episode wraps up the season on Golden Son with huge emotional payoffs, brutal betrayals, and a cliffhanger ending. The hosts cover Darrow’s big reveal to Dancer, Fitchner, and the Sons of Ares, unpacking Fitchner’s backstory, the rebellion’s true shape, and the plan to put Darrow in power as a way to dismantle the Society from inside. We dig into Darrow’s disastrous attempt to tell Mustang the truth, his reunion with his mother in the mines, and the painful tension around whether Mustang can ever truly understand the rebellion and what it will cost. The final stretch turns explosive: the Triumph ceremony becomes a massacre when Roque, Lilith, and the Jackal betray Darrow’s circle, leading to Lorn’s death, Victra’s injury, and Fitchner’s severed head in a box. Along the way, the group debates major themes like power, class, leadership, trust, and whether revolution can happen without repeating the same corrupt system. The episode ends on a devastating note, with the hosts reflecting on how strong, tragic, and unforgettable the book is.

2.7 The big reveal, Boyo (Golden Sun, Ch. 40 - 45)

Darrow begins this episode literally and metaphorically stuck in the mud. His plans have gone awry, and we'll see if he pulls through! We also some interesting new dynamics and intrigue with the Jackal. And, of course, a big reveal about Fitchner! Listen on!

2.6 I would NOT let my kids play with Tactus (Golden Sun, Ch. 32 - 39)

"The Reaper sails for Mars, and call for an Iron Rain!" If you thought the action we covered in the last episode was good, then you're going to want to hold on to something for this one.

2.5 Is this a Star Wars Episode? (Golden Son, Ch. 25 - 31)

Darrow is brainstorming with Mustang! The plan? Steal ships from Ganymede, recruit Lorn au Arcos, the chaos at Europa, Tactus's death, and Mustang's return with the gut-punch news that Augustus and the Jackal have been captured thanks to Pliny's betrayal.

2.4 The Great Escape (Golden Son, Ch. 19 to 24)

In this episode of the Red Rising Podcast, we discuss chapters 19 to 24 of "Golden Son" by Pierce Brown. The conversation dives into the aftermath of the gala, where Darrow and his allies navigate complex political and personal dynamics. We look into Darrow's charismatic leadership, the introduction of new allies like Ragnar and Orion, and the exploration of themes such as loyalty, rebellion, and the intricacies of friendship. Thanks for listening!