Beyond the Lamppost Stephen and Shannon Read

In today's episode, we share some important news. After a year exploring the world of Narnia through the eyes of young adults, Beyond the Lamppost, as we know it, will end. Although this is a difficult goodbye for now, we hope to drop topical episodes in the future. Keep subscribed!  

Also, we share some telegrams! We discuss the album, Into the Lantern Waste by Sarah Sparks, and dive into a topic we've wanted to unpack for a while: Susan's fate in The Last Battle. 

As always, special thanks to Jacob Harada for providing our theme song! Check out more of his music at jacobharada.com. 

Until next time, fellow Narnians!

Mentioned in this episode:


Into the Lantern Waste by Sarah Sparks on Spotify 
Into the Lantern Waste by Sarah Sparks on YouTube
"The Problem(s) of Susan" by Matt Mikalatos
"Beloved Narnia" from Trumpet's The Lion, the Witch And the Wardrobe

Today, we dive into discussing the 2010 movie, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by Walden Media and 20th Century Fox. We discuss changes to the story we liked and changes we didn’t like, new cast members, trivia, fun facts, and lots more!

Give this movie a watch on Disney+ and let us know, what's your take on this adaptation? 

Email us at beyondthelamppostpodcast@gmail.com!

Mentioned in this episode:


New York Times article “Studios Battle to Save Narnia (From Grip of Sequel Fatigue)”
Reuters article “Director Michael Apted takes movie fans to ‘Narnia’”
VDT movie poster

Today we reach the end of the world! We say goodbye to Reepicheep, talk about Aslan in the real world, discuss similarities between the end of the book and the Bible, and share our final top quotes from the Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Also, Shannon introduces a new segment!

Share any thoughts you have by emailing beyondthelamppostpodcast@gmail.com! 

Mentioned in this episode: 


Lewis quote on Heaven found in the article, C.S. Lewis on Heaven and the New Earth by Randy Alcorn
Narnia ASMR Ambience: Lucy & Aslan in the Forest, Mr. Tumnus' Cave, Aslan's Camp  

As we unpack end of the Dawn Treader’s journey, we talk about the wonders of the sea, the transcendent God and Caspian’s greed and grief. Also, Shannon steps up to her female representation soapbox as we address Ramandu’s daughter.

We would LOVE to hear your take on these chapters! Email us at beyondthelamppostpodcast@gmail.com

Quoted in this episode:


Miracles by C. S. Lewis 
The Narnia Code by Michael Ward

We're back from our summer break!

Today, we talk about all things Ramandu's Island! These are some of the most symbolically rich chapters in all of the Chronicles. We unpack celestial beings, cosmic hierarchy, The Knife and the last three lords.

Share your thoughts with us at beyondthelamppostpodcast@gmail.com! 

Happy Birthday, Beyond the Lamppost! One year ago today, we launched our very first episode!

In today’s episode, we start by uncovering the layers in the spell for the Refreshment of the Spirit. We discuss the significance of the Dark Island, what it means to us personally and the symbolism of the albatross. Also, we share some of the best top quotes we’ve seen so far!

Be sure to check out Jacob Harada's new album!

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