20 episodes

Hazel’s Story is a deep dive into the vast universe that is Saga from Image Comics. Read along with hosts Alan and Bruce every other Thursday as they delight in unpacking all the fantastic characters, ideas, and weirdness that Brian K. Vaughn and Fiona Staples cram into this epic space opera.

Hazel's Story: A Saga Podcast Lore Party Media

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    • 5.0 • 16 Ratings

Hazel’s Story is a deep dive into the vast universe that is Saga from Image Comics. Read along with hosts Alan and Bruce every other Thursday as they delight in unpacking all the fantastic characters, ideas, and weirdness that Brian K. Vaughn and Fiona Staples cram into this epic space opera.

    UPDATE: We're back! Well, one of us is...

    UPDATE: We're back! Well, one of us is...

    It's the start of a new era for our show, the BRUCE era! We're happy to introduce our new co-host Bruce, and announce that Hazel's Story will be back with regular episodes every other Thursday from now on!
    For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com/.
    Also huge thanks to Lawerence Kelly for composing all the amazing music on our show, you can listen to his podcast Night Knight, Spector by clicking here.
    And you can find our hosts on X as well: @ahaburchak & @BruceWalton
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    • 7 min
    Ch. 31-33: Characters! Saga's ALL about the amazing characters - woo!

    Ch. 31-33: Characters! Saga's ALL about the amazing characters - woo!

    We dive back in with a time jump to start Volume Six of Saga from Fiona Staples & Brian K. Vaughan, also a new character is introduced, Abu gets mad about a non-reveal, and Alan gets in his feels about being a dad (AGAIN??).
    This episode discusses ONLY up through chapter 33 of Saga, with no spoilers for any later chapters.
    For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com/.
    Also huge thanks to Lawerence Kelly for composing all the amazing music on our show, you can listen to his podcast Night Knight, Spector by clicking here.
    And you can find our hosts on Twitter as well: @ahaburchak & @abu_zafar.
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    • 59 min
    Taking a break to rest, plus other great books from Brian and Fiona

    Taking a break to rest, plus other great books from Brian and Fiona

    Abu and Alan apologize for disappointing you all AND THEN pull a Brian & Fiona by saying we're taking MORE time off 😄 (though not NEARLY as long).
    Also we recommend several great comics from Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples that you can enjoy before we come back in mid-September:
    • Y: The Last Man
    • Ex Machina
    • Paper Girls (also streaming on Amazon Prime)
    • "The Sea Road" from Northlanders Vol. 5
    You can let us know what else you might be reading via email at hazelsstory@loreparty.com or DM us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/lore_party
    For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com/.
    Also huge thanks to Lawerence Kelly for composing all the amazing music on our show, you can listen to his podcast Night Knight, Spector by clicking here.
    And you can find our hosts on Twitter as well: @ahaburchak & @abu_zafar.
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    • 10 min
    Ch. 60: SPOILER ALERT: The end of an arc & a very special guest!

    Ch. 60: SPOILER ALERT: The end of an arc & a very special guest!

    The incredibly talented and hilarious Jordan Calhoun is here, and we can't believe how much fun it is!
    **WARNING WARNING WARNING** - if you have not read ALL 59 previous chapters AND newly-released chapter 60, SKIP THIS EPISODE.
    If you are current along with us, check out Abu, Alan, and special guest Jordan sharing their first reactions and thoughts on the newest chapter, the first arc of chapters 55-60, plus their favorite panels and quotes.
    Be sure to follow Jordan on Twitter here @JordanMCalhoun AND check out Jordan's book Piccolo Is Black: A Memoir of Race, Religion, and Pop Culture.
    For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com/.
    Also huge thanks to Lawerence Kelly for composing all the amazing music on our show, you can listen to his podcast Night Knight, Spector by clicking here.
    And you can find our hosts on Twitter as well: @ahaburchak & @abu_zafar.
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    • 54 min
    Ch. 28-30: Collecting dragon semen & love is when people make each other better

    Ch. 28-30: Collecting dragon semen & love is when people make each other better

    Even more death than usual in the back half of Saga Volume 5 from Fiona Staples & Brian K. Vaughan, but also apparently dragons are real flexible. And hey our leading couple find each other again.
    This episode discusses ONLY up through chapter 30 of Saga, with no spoilers for any later chapters.
    For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com/.
    Also huge thanks to Lawerence Kelly for composing all the amazing music on our show, you can listen to his podcast Night Knight, Spector by clicking here.
    And you can find our hosts on Twitter as well: @ahaburchak & @abu_zafar.
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    • 57 min
    Ch. 25-27: Violence & drugs are good, bad, or something in-between?

    Ch. 25-27: Violence & drugs are good, bad, or something in-between?

    Abu didn't remember Vol. 5 of Saga from Fiona Staples & Brian K. Vaughan at all, but once we get into it, there's a LOT to learn from Marko's bad trip and Dengo's bad decisions.
    Plus so. much. dragon. piss.
    This episode discusses ONLY up through chapters 25-27 of Saga, with no spoilers for any later chapters.
    For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com/.
    Also huge thanks to Lawerence Kelly for composing all the amazing music on our show, you can listen to his podcast Night Knight, Spector by clicking here.
    And you can find our hosts on Twitter as well: @ahaburchak & @abu_zafar.
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    • 57 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
16 Ratings

16 Ratings

MoreStoriesPlease1998 ,

Brian

Missed this comic so much while it was gone and love so much that it’s back, but it’s even better to enjoy it with this show every month

PodsPodsPods4evah ,

I want everyone to read this book, and this podcast is the perfect way to get into it

This comic changed my life and I love reading the new issues with Abu and Alan. AND I love that the read-along episodes are a way to get my friends into the book. Can’t wait to see what comes next!

ty_guy_1977 ,

What more could you ask for?!

Great podcast about SAGA! The chapter re-caps of past volumes are great! Breakdowns of new issues when they arrive are great! The extra stuff like fav panels, quotes, etc. are great! Great comic, great cast ❤️

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