
Show overview
Hail Reaper: A Red Rising Podcast has been publishing since 2020, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 54 episodes, alongside 5 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 45 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 32 min and 1h 17m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Arts show.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 6 months ago. The busiest year was 2023, with 20 episodes published. Published by Deepgrave Studios.
From the publisher
Hail Reaper is a podcast dedicated to the Red Rising universe, where we explore the book series through conversation, creative world-building content, and music.
Latest Episodes
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Ep 5610 Questions Before Red God (feat. Words and Whiskey)
Philip & Jeremy team up with Kross & PJ from Words and Whiskey to tackle 10 burning questions leading into Red God. From Darrow’s fate to Lysander’s next move, we jump into theories, predictions, and speculation.Warning: All episodes contain spoilers for books 1-6 of the Red Rising SagaEmail [email protected] to our YouTube ChannelInstagram @hailreaperpodVisit our free Patreon pageArt by Jeff HalseyHail Reaper is a production of Deepgrave Studios

Ep 55The Sons of Ares
The Sons of Ares: A Red Rising Saga Podcast team joins Philip and Jeremy for a fun game that blends their real-life interests with the world of Red Rising.Warning: All episodes contain spoilers for books 1-6 of the Red Rising SagaEmail [email protected] to our YouTube ChannelInstagram @hailreaperpodVisit our free Patreon pageArt by Jeff HalseyHail Reaper is a production of Deepgrave Studios

Ep 54The Book of Lorn Announcement!
Philip and Jeremy dive into the epic news: the Red Rising Saga continues with The Book of Lorn!They break down what this new installment could mean for the series, share their theories, and geek out over the return to Pierce Brown’s brutal and brilliant universe.Warning: All episodes contain spoilers for books 1-6 of the Red Rising SagaEmail [email protected] to our YouTube ChannelInstagram @hailreaperpodArt by Jeff HalseyHail Reaper is a production of Deepgrave StudiosThanks to the Howlers that made this episode possible:

Ep 47Pierce Brown: Light Bringer Retrospective
EJeremy and Philip sat down with Pierce Brown, author of the Red Rising Saga, to reflect on Light Bringer and its incredible highs and lows.(Spoilers for all of Light Bringer)Warning: All episodes contain spoilers for the Red Rising book seriesEmail [email protected] to our YouTube ChannelInstagram & X @hailreaperpodArt by Jeff Halsey - Brothers Bookmark SetHail Reaper is a production of Deepgrave StudiosThanks to the Howlers that made this episode possible:Affable Batty, Data, Fury Caesura, Maestro Tracker, Moezer, Oculus, SushiWestern, The Scepter, Thorn, and WitFlash.

Ep 46Pierce Brown: Light Bringer Q&A
EJeremy, Philip, and Janelle sat down with Pierce Brown to ask him some listener questions about Light Bringer.(Spoilers for all of Light Bringer)Warning: All episodes contain spoilers for the Red Rising book seriesEmail [email protected] to our YouTube ChannelInstagram & X @hailreaperpodArt by Jeff Halsey - Brothers Bookmark SetHail Reaper is a production of Deepgrave StudiosThanks to the Howlers that made this episode possible:Affable Batty, Data, Fury Caesura, Maestro Tracker, Moezer, Oculus, SushiWestern, The Scepter, Thorn, and WitFlash.

Ep 45Light Bringer: Wrap Up
Jeremy and Philip look back at the totality of Light Bringer, sharing their impressions and big takeaways. (Spoilers for all of Light Bringer)Warning: All episodes contain spoilers for the Red Rising book seriesEmail [email protected] to our YouTube ChannelInstagram & Twitter @hailreaperpodArt by Jeff HalseyAdditional production by Tim MountHail Reaper is a production of Deepgrave StudiosThanks to the Howlers that made this episode possible:Affable Batty, Data, Fury Caesura, Maestro Tracker, Moezer, Oculus, SushiWestern, The Scepter, Thorn, and WitFlash.

Ep 44Light Bringer: Brothers
Jeremy and Philip react to chapters 77-89 of Light Bringer, sharing their first impressions and big takeaways. (Spoilers for all of Light Bringer)Warning: All episodes contain spoilers for the Red Rising book seriesEmail [email protected] to our YouTube ChannelInstagram & Twitter @hailreaperpodArt by Jeff HalseyAdditional production by Tim MountHail Reaper is a production of Deepgrave StudiosThanks to the Howlers that made this episode possible:Affable Batty, Data, Fury Caesura, Maestro Tracker, SushiWestern, The Scepter, Thorn, and WitFlash.

Ep 43Light Bringer: Tempest - part 2
Jeremy and Philip react to chapters 57-76 of Light Bringer, sharing their first impressions and big takeaways. (There are no Light Bringer spoilers beyond chapter 76. Clang, clang, clang)Warning: All episodes contain spoilers for the Red Rising book seriesEmail [email protected] to our YouTube ChannelInstagram & Twitter @hailreaperpodArt by Jeff HalseyAdditional production by Tim MountHail Reaper is a production of Deepgrave StudiosThanks to the Howlers that made this episode possible:Affable Batty, Data, Fury Caesura, Maestro Tracker, SushiWestern, The Scepter, Thorn, and WitFlash.

Ep 42Light Bringer: Tempest - part 1
Jeremy and Philip react to chapters 37-56 of Light Bringer, sharing their first impressions and big takeaways. (There are no Light Bringer spoilers beyond chapter 56.)Warning: All episodes contain spoilers for the Red Rising book seriesEmail [email protected] to our YouTube ChannelInstagram & Twitter @hailreaperpodArt by Jeff HalseyAdditional production by Tim MountHail Reaper is a production of Deepgrave StudiosThanks to the Howlers that made this episode possible:Affable Batty, Data, Fury Caesura, Maestro Tracker, SushiWestern, The Scepter, Thorn, and WitFlash.

Ep 41Light Bringer: Rampart
Jeremy and Philip react to chapters 12-36 of Light Bringer, sharing their first impressions and big takeaways. (There are no Light Bringer spoilers beyond chapter 36.)Warning: All episodes contain spoilers for the Red Rising book seriesEmail [email protected] to our YouTube ChannelInstagram & Twitter @hailreaperpodArt by Jeff HalseyAdditional production by Tim MountVirginia voiced by Jenna SharpeHail Reaper is a production of Deepgrave StudiosThanks to the Howlers that made this episode possible:Affable Batty, Data, Fury Caesura, Maestro Tracker, SushiWestern, The Scepter, Thorn, and WitFlash.

Ep 40Light Bringer: Circus
Jeremy and Philip react to the first 11 chapters of Light Bringer, sharing some of their first impressions and big takeaways.(There are no Light Bringer spoilers beyond chapter 11.)Warning: All episodes contain spoilers for the Red Rising book seriesEmail [email protected] to our YouTube ChannelInstagram & Twitter @hailreaperpodArt by Jeff HalseyAdditional production by Tim MountAdditional music by Sergey CheremisinovHail Reaper is a production of Deepgrave StudiosThanks to the Howlers that made this episode possible:Affable Batty, Data, Fury Caesura, Maestro Tracker, SushiWestern, The Scepter, Thorn, and WitFlash.

Ep 39Pierce Brown: Light Bringer Preview
EWe sat down with Pierce Brown, author of the Red Rising Saga, to discuss what's to come in his new book, Light Bringer.Light Bringer is available July 25th, 2023Warning: All episodes contain spoilers for the Red Rising book seriesEmail [email protected] to our YouTube ChannelInstagram & Twitter @hailreaperpodArt by Jeff HalseyAdditional production by Tim MountRecorded at Melrose PodcastsHail Reaper is a production of Deepgrave Studios

Ep 53Dark Age: Skits
Thank you to everyone who listened to our Dark Age series. Many of you enjoyed the openings of each episode. Here is a bonus episode of all the skits we created for the series. Warning: All episodes contain spoilers for books 1-5 of the Red Rising SagaEmail [email protected] to our YouTube ChannelInstagram & X @hailreaperpodArt by Jeff HalseyHail Reaper is a production of Deepgrave StudiosThanks to the Howlers that made this episode possible:

Ep 52Dark Age: Wrap Up
Jeremy and Philip conclude their Dark Age series, offering their final thoughts.Warning: All episodes contain spoilers for books 1-5 of the Red Rising SagaEmail [email protected] to our YouTube ChannelInstagram & X @hailreaperpodArt by Jeff HalseyHail Reaper is a production of Deepgrave StudiosThanks to the Howlers that made this episode possible:

Ep 51Dark Age: Pride
Jeremy and Philip finish reading Dark Age for their second time ever and talk through the idea of equality in the Red Rising world.Warning: All episodes contain spoilers for books 1-5 of the Red Rising SagaEmail [email protected] to our YouTube ChannelInstagram & X @hailreaperpodArt by Jeff HalseyHail Reaper is a production of Deepgrave StudiosThanks to the Howlers that made this episode possible:

Ep 50Dark Age: Treason
Jeremy and Philip discuss part three of Dark Age. Turing their attention to Lyria and Ephraim. Warning: All episodes contain spoilers for books 1-5 of the Red Rising SagaEmail [email protected] to our YouTube ChannelInstagram & X @hailreaperpodArt by Jeff HalseyHail Reaper is a production of Deepgrave StudiosThanks to the Howlers that made this episode possible:

Ep 49Dark Age: Craft
Jeremy and Philip talk through part two of Dark Age, focusing on the Day of Red Doves.Warning: All episodes contain spoilers for books 1-5 of the Red Rising SagaEmail [email protected] to our YouTube ChannelInstagram & X @hailreaperpodArt by Jeff HalseyHail Reaper is a production of Deepgrave StudiosThanks to the Howlers that made this episode possible:

Ep 48Dark Age: Mischief
Jeremy and Philip read Dark Age for the first time in five years and react to part one of the book. Warning: All episodes contain spoilers for books 1-5 of the Red Rising SagaEmail [email protected] to our YouTube ChannelInstagram & X @hailreaperpodArt by Jeff HalseyHail Reaper is a production of Deepgrave StudiosThanks to the Howlers that made this episode possible:

Ep 38Iron Gold: Heir Apparent
How does someone fix the worlds in Red Rising? Does Lysander have the answers the solar system has been looking for? Warning: All episodes contain spoilers for the Red Rising book seriesEmail [email protected] to our YouTube ChannelInstagram & Twitter @hailreaperpodArt by Jeff HalseyAdditional production by Tim MountHail Reaper is a production of Deepgrave Studios

Ep 37Iron Gold: Thieves of Chaos
Ephriam is a thief of chaos, but is he also the key to understanding Iron Gold?Warning: All episodes contain spoilers for the Red Rising book seriesEmail [email protected] to our YouTube ChannelInstagram & Twitter @hailreaperpodArt by Jeff HalseyAdditional production by Tim MountHail Reaper is a production of Deepgrave Studios