The Culture Books Club podcast

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By: Sheridan and John

A read-along exploration of Iain M. Banks Culture novels.

Use of Weapons, 27, Remembrance, I
#27
03/03/2025

Possibly the most infamous chapter in science fiction history. Zakalwe receives a present.


Use of Weapons, 26, Remembrance, Thirteen
#26
02/04/2025

Zakalwe has a breakdown followed by an even more terrible day, but we get the standout quote of the book.


Use of Weapons, 25, Remembrance, II
#25
01/06/2025

Zakalwe takes the slow road to the stars, and almost doesn't make it.


Use of Weapons, 24, Remembrance, Twelve
#24
11/06/2024

Finally we get to see Zakalwe doing what he does best; soldiering.


Use of Weapons, 23, Remembrance, III
#23
09/20/2024

Zakalwe goes to the snow!


Use of Weapons, 22, Remembrance, Eleven
#22
08/11/2024

Zakalwe ruins a lot of nice people's holidays like the total jerk he is.


Use of Weapons, 21, Remembrance, IV
#21
07/05/2024

Zakalwe takes us on a tour of life on a Culture GSV!


Use of Weapons, 20, Remembrance, Ten
#20
05/30/2024

Zakalwe throws away his weapon, has a philosphical discussion, and fixes for a fight


Use of Weapons, 19, An Outing, V
#19
04/26/2024

This is Zakalwe's brain on drugs!


Use of Weapons, 18, An Outing, Nine
#18
04/05/2024

Zakalwe gets in a lot of fights, but his love of the old plasma rifle finally pays off!