Episodes

  • 032 - The War of the Women

    032 - The War of the Women
    Feb 1 2026
    Immerse yourself in Nada the Lily, a captivating tale of love and vengeance set against the backdrop of the Zulu Kingdom in present-day KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This fictional narrative, intricately intertwined with real historical events, stands out in the literature of the British Empire for its all-black African cast. The story is narrated by Mopo, a witch-doctor to the legendary Zulu king Chaka, and features an eerie spectral wolf pack and a cave that becomes a haunting tomb. Drawing inspiration from the adventures of Alan Quatermain, this novel showcases H. Rider Haggards unique storytelling that captured the hearts of 19th-century readers. Rediscovered in the 1970s, Nada the Lily was proudly republished as the twentieth volume in the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library, which celebrated several of Haggards remarkable works. - Summary by Phil Benson
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    26 mins
  • 031 - The Coming of Nada

    031 - The Coming of Nada
    Jan 31 2026
    Immerse yourself in Nada the Lily, a captivating tale of love and vengeance set against the backdrop of the Zulu Kingdom in present-day KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This fictional narrative, intricately intertwined with real historical events, stands out in the literature of the British Empire for its all-black African cast. The story is narrated by Mopo, a witch-doctor to the legendary Zulu king Chaka, and features an eerie spectral wolf pack and a cave that becomes a haunting tomb. Drawing inspiration from the adventures of Alan Quatermain, this novel showcases H. Rider Haggards unique storytelling that captured the hearts of 19th-century readers. Rediscovered in the 1970s, Nada the Lily was proudly republished as the twentieth volume in the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library, which celebrated several of Haggards remarkable works. - Summary by Phil Benson
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    21 mins
  • 030 - Mopo Tells His Tale

    030 - Mopo Tells His Tale
    Jan 30 2026
    Immerse yourself in Nada the Lily, a captivating tale of love and vengeance set against the backdrop of the Zulu Kingdom in present-day KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This fictional narrative, intricately intertwined with real historical events, stands out in the literature of the British Empire for its all-black African cast. The story is narrated by Mopo, a witch-doctor to the legendary Zulu king Chaka, and features an eerie spectral wolf pack and a cave that becomes a haunting tomb. Drawing inspiration from the adventures of Alan Quatermain, this novel showcases H. Rider Haggards unique storytelling that captured the hearts of 19th-century readers. Rediscovered in the 1970s, Nada the Lily was proudly republished as the twentieth volume in the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library, which celebrated several of Haggards remarkable works. - Summary by Phil Benson
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    20 mins
  • 029 - The Lily is Brought to Dingaan

    029 - The Lily is Brought to Dingaan
    Jan 29 2026
    Immerse yourself in Nada the Lily, a captivating tale of love and vengeance set against the backdrop of the Zulu Kingdom in present-day KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This fictional narrative, intricately intertwined with real historical events, stands out in the literature of the British Empire for its all-black African cast. The story is narrated by Mopo, a witch-doctor to the legendary Zulu king Chaka, and features an eerie spectral wolf pack and a cave that becomes a haunting tomb. Drawing inspiration from the adventures of Alan Quatermain, this novel showcases H. Rider Haggards unique storytelling that captured the hearts of 19th-century readers. Rediscovered in the 1970s, Nada the Lily was proudly republished as the twentieth volume in the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library, which celebrated several of Haggards remarkable works. - Summary by Phil Benson
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    19 mins
  • 028 - The Stamping of the Fire

    028 - The Stamping of the Fire
    Jan 28 2026
    Immerse yourself in Nada the Lily, a captivating tale of love and vengeance set against the backdrop of the Zulu Kingdom in present-day KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This fictional narrative, intricately intertwined with real historical events, stands out in the literature of the British Empire for its all-black African cast. The story is narrated by Mopo, a witch-doctor to the legendary Zulu king Chaka, and features an eerie spectral wolf pack and a cave that becomes a haunting tomb. Drawing inspiration from the adventures of Alan Quatermain, this novel showcases H. Rider Haggards unique storytelling that captured the hearts of 19th-century readers. Rediscovered in the 1970s, Nada the Lily was proudly republished as the twentieth volume in the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library, which celebrated several of Haggards remarkable works. - Summary by Phil Benson
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    22 mins
  • 027 - The Finding of Nada

    027 - The Finding of Nada
    Jan 27 2026
    Immerse yourself in Nada the Lily, a captivating tale of love and vengeance set against the backdrop of the Zulu Kingdom in present-day KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This fictional narrative, intricately intertwined with real historical events, stands out in the literature of the British Empire for its all-black African cast. The story is narrated by Mopo, a witch-doctor to the legendary Zulu king Chaka, and features an eerie spectral wolf pack and a cave that becomes a haunting tomb. Drawing inspiration from the adventures of Alan Quatermain, this novel showcases H. Rider Haggards unique storytelling that captured the hearts of 19th-century readers. Rediscovered in the 1970s, Nada the Lily was proudly republished as the twentieth volume in the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library, which celebrated several of Haggards remarkable works. - Summary by Phil Benson
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    19 mins
  • 026 - The War with the Halakazi People

    026 - The War with the Halakazi People
    Jan 26 2026
    Immerse yourself in Nada the Lily, a captivating tale of love and vengeance set against the backdrop of the Zulu Kingdom in present-day KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This fictional narrative, intricately intertwined with real historical events, stands out in the literature of the British Empire for its all-black African cast. The story is narrated by Mopo, a witch-doctor to the legendary Zulu king Chaka, and features an eerie spectral wolf pack and a cave that becomes a haunting tomb. Drawing inspiration from the adventures of Alan Quatermain, this novel showcases H. Rider Haggards unique storytelling that captured the hearts of 19th-century readers. Rediscovered in the 1970s, Nada the Lily was proudly republished as the twentieth volume in the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library, which celebrated several of Haggards remarkable works. - Summary by Phil Benson
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    29 mins
  • 025 - The Slaying of the Boers

    025 - The Slaying of the Boers
    Jan 25 2026
    Immerse yourself in Nada the Lily, a captivating tale of love and vengeance set against the backdrop of the Zulu Kingdom in present-day KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This fictional narrative, intricately intertwined with real historical events, stands out in the literature of the British Empire for its all-black African cast. The story is narrated by Mopo, a witch-doctor to the legendary Zulu king Chaka, and features an eerie spectral wolf pack and a cave that becomes a haunting tomb. Drawing inspiration from the adventures of Alan Quatermain, this novel showcases H. Rider Haggards unique storytelling that captured the hearts of 19th-century readers. Rediscovered in the 1970s, Nada the Lily was proudly republished as the twentieth volume in the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library, which celebrated several of Haggards remarkable works. - Summary by Phil Benson
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    28 mins