Is Fitz Happy?
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We're a chapter-by-chapter spoiler podcast for the Realm of the Elderlings series by Robin Hobb. https://linktr.ee/isfitzhappy
Hey, everyone!
Sorry for the late update, but no new episode this week. Emma ran a marathon on Sunday (Woo! Go Emma!), so we weren't able to record anything. I promise we'll get back to it next week!
Sorry for the late update, but no new episode this week. Emma ran a marathon on Sunday (Woo! Go Emma!), so we weren't able to record anything. I promise we'll get back to it next week!
September 30, 2026 at 5:10 AM
Hey, everyone!
Sorry for the late update, but no new episode this week. Emma ran a marathon on Sunday (Woo! Go Emma!), so we weren't able to record anything. I promise we'll get back to it next week!
Sorry for the late update, but no new episode this week. Emma ran a marathon on Sunday (Woo! Go Emma!), so we weren't able to record anything. I promise we'll get back to it next week!
Episode 309 is out now! This week Fitz discovers a few secrets that surprise him. Chade's experiment goes wrong which leads to Fitz discovering who his apprentice is. Meanwhile, Thick reveals exactly why he calls Tom "stink dog". We discuss spying, Skilling, Beloved, and more.
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Ep. 309 - Ch. 17 Golden Fool - Explosions | Is Fitz Happy?
Chade walks into his tower room after having an experiment blow up in his face. Fitz teaches another Skill lesson, Dutiful and Thick start to get along, and Thick reveals his secret. Chade then meets ...
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September 25, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Episode 309 is out now! This week Fitz discovers a few secrets that surprise him. Chade's experiment goes wrong which leads to Fitz discovering who his apprentice is. Meanwhile, Thick reveals exactly why he calls Tom "stink dog". We discuss spying, Skilling, Beloved, and more.
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Episode 308 is out now! This week, Fitz comes face to face with how Burrich is handling his "death" and the anger Svanja's father has for Hap. We discuss Fitz's avoidance, Hap's growth, and more.
What do you think would change if Fitz had met with Burrich?
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What do you think would change if Fitz had met with Burrich?
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Ep. 308 - Ch. 16 Part 2 Golden Fool - Fathers | Is Fitz Happy?
Fitz is torn while listening to Swift and Burrich. After the conversation, he decides to go to Buckkeep Town to look in on Hap and find some sort of comfort. He ends up in a tavern where Svanja's fath...
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September 18, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Episode 308 is out now! This week, Fitz comes face to face with how Burrich is handling his "death" and the anger Svanja's father has for Hap. We discuss Fitz's avoidance, Hap's growth, and more.
What do you think would change if Fitz had met with Burrich?
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What do you think would change if Fitz had met with Burrich?
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Episode 307 is out now. Things are still awkward with Beloved and Dutiful is still mad, but Fitz manages to maybe make some headway with Thick. We discuss relationships, emotional growth, and eavesdropping this week. What do you think of Fitz's tactics for dealing with Dutiful?
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Ep. 307 - Ch. 16 Part 1 Golden Fool - Fathers | Is Fitz Happy?
Fitz and Lord Golden are still not getting along. It's been a few days and he's feeling morose and decides to gather his students. Fitz Skills out to call Dutiful and Thick to the tower where they meet for the first time. After the first lesson, Fitz is called away to eavesdrop on a meeting between Chade, Queen Kettricken, and Swift. We're reading Golden Fool by Robin Hobb, book 2 of the Tawny Man Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.
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September 11, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Episode 307 is out now. Things are still awkward with Beloved and Dutiful is still mad, but Fitz manages to maybe make some headway with Thick. We discuss relationships, emotional growth, and eavesdropping this week. What do you think of Fitz's tactics for dealing with Dutiful?
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Episode 306 is out now! This week Fitz learns how to talk to people about what's bothering him instead of bottling it all up inside. We discuss illness, differing view points, and making things worse on accident.
What are your thoughts on Fitz and Beloved's fight?
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What are your thoughts on Fitz and Beloved's fight?
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Ep. 306 - Ch. 15 Golden Fool - Quarrel | Is Fitz Happy?
Fitz ruminates on his conversation with Thick and wants to have a breakfast alone in his and Lord Golden's chambers. However, Beloved is there and Fitz takes the opportunity to hash out his grievances...
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September 4, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Episode 306 is out now! This week Fitz learns how to talk to people about what's bothering him instead of bottling it all up inside. We discuss illness, differing view points, and making things worse on accident.
What are your thoughts on Fitz and Beloved's fight?
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What are your thoughts on Fitz and Beloved's fight?
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Episode 305 is out now! This week Fitz and Chade get heated as they discuss the needs of the throne. Then, Fitz is confronted with just how similar he and Thick really are. We discuss anger, misunderstandings, compassion, and more.
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Ep. 305 - Ch. 14 Part 2 Golden Fool - Scrolls | Is Fitz Happy?
Chade shares Queen Kettricken's directive to form a coterie with Thick and Nettle. Fitz and Chade rehash the argument for Fitz to become Skillmaster. They discuss the piebalds and the issues they have...
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August 28, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Episode 305 is out now! This week Fitz and Chade get heated as they discuss the needs of the throne. Then, Fitz is confronted with just how similar he and Thick really are. We discuss anger, misunderstandings, compassion, and more.
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Episode 304 is out now! This week Fitz's anger grows towards the Fool. With no outlet for the anger while they mutually ignore each other, Fitz turns his attention to the burdens of being a Farseer. We discuss Jek, Fitz's double standards, and a new teaching opportunity.
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Ep. 304 - Ch. 14 Part 1 Golden Fool - Scrolls | Is Fitz Happy?
The Out Island delegation, Elliania and Poettre, leave Buckkeep, but not without a planned visit from Dutiful to their lands. Fitz's mood grows ever darker, festering in frustration from the Amber rev...
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August 22, 2026 at 5:04 AM
Episode 304 is out now! This week Fitz's anger grows towards the Fool. With no outlet for the anger while they mutually ignore each other, Fitz turns his attention to the burdens of being a Farseer. We discuss Jek, Fitz's double standards, and a new teaching opportunity.
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Episode 303 is out! This week Fitz teaches Hap about consequences and watches as Dutiful accepts a challenge from Elliania. We discuss the intricacies of Skill commands, Starling's perspective, and more!
Why do you think Dutiful cutting the Skill command hurt Fitz?
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Why do you think Dutiful cutting the Skill command hurt Fitz?
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Ep. 303 - Ch. 13 Golden Fool - Challenges | Is Fitz Happy?
Some time passes with Fitz and Lord Golden equally ignoring each other and with Hap on his own in Buckkeep Town. He talks with Chade about the various issues plaguing and puzzling the Farseers. Fitz t...
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August 14, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Episode 303 is out! This week Fitz teaches Hap about consequences and watches as Dutiful accepts a challenge from Elliania. We discuss the intricacies of Skill commands, Starling's perspective, and more!
Why do you think Dutiful cutting the Skill command hurt Fitz?
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Why do you think Dutiful cutting the Skill command hurt Fitz?
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Hey, everyone! This week got away from us, and we were too busy to be able to record and edit an episode to get it to you by tomorrow. So, we're sorry, but episode #303 will have to wait until next week!
August 6, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Hey, everyone! This week got away from us, and we were too busy to be able to record and edit an episode to get it to you by tomorrow. So, we're sorry, but episode #303 will have to wait until next week!
Episode 302 is out! This week Fitz sees a puzzling scene in the Narcheska's room, speaks with the strange young Bingtown boy about dragons, confronts Starling, and finally apologizes to Jinna. We talk about Fitz's mood, relationships, and more!
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Ep. 302 - Ch. 12 Part 2 Golden Fool - Jek | Is Fitz Happy?
To distract himself, Fitz listens in on Narcheska Elliania's pain and leaves with more questions. He meets Selden in the hallways who implores him to help Tintaglia in her cause. Escaping that convers...
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July 31, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Episode 302 is out! This week Fitz sees a puzzling scene in the Narcheska's room, speaks with the strange young Bingtown boy about dragons, confronts Starling, and finally apologizes to Jinna. We talk about Fitz's mood, relationships, and more!
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Episode 301 is out! This week Fitz is blindsided by one of Fool's secrets coming to light. A rift starts to grow when a misunderstanding is left uncleared and Lord Golden's persona pushes Fitz away. We discuss secrets, homophobia, and more.
How do you feel about this scene?
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How do you feel about this scene?
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Ep. 301 - Ch. 12 Part 1 Golden Fool - Jek | Is Fitz Happy?
Sleep deprived and just wanting to rest, Fitz finds a strange woman named Jek in Lord Golden's room. She calls Lord Golden by a strange name and makes assumptions about their relationship with no resp...
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July 24, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Episode 301 is out! This week Fitz is blindsided by one of Fool's secrets coming to light. A rift starts to grow when a misunderstanding is left uncleared and Lord Golden's persona pushes Fitz away. We discuss secrets, homophobia, and more.
How do you feel about this scene?
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How do you feel about this scene?
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Episode 300 is out now! This week we find out what the Bingtown delegation wants and what Beloved knows of their Dragons. We discuss crossovers, trust, and more.
Thank you all for getting us to 300 episodes! We couldn't do it without all of you.
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Thank you all for getting us to 300 episodes! We couldn't do it without all of you.
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Ep. 300 - Ch. 11 Part 2 Golden Fool - Tidings From Bingtown | Is Fitz Happy?
The Bingtown delegation presents gifts to Queen Kettricken and her councilor, Chade to negotiate an alliance in their war against Chalced. Fitz and the Fool eavesdrop and are witness to the revelation...
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July 18, 2026 at 4:04 AM
Episode 300 is out now! This week we find out what the Bingtown delegation wants and what Beloved knows of their Dragons. We discuss crossovers, trust, and more.
Thank you all for getting us to 300 episodes! We couldn't do it without all of you.
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Thank you all for getting us to 300 episodes! We couldn't do it without all of you.
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Episode 299 is out now! This week Fitz confronts Hap about his behavior and realizes parenting isn't as easy as he thought. He also learns a delegation from Bingtown has arrived but Lord Golden cannot be seen by them. We discuss teenagers, secrets, and more this week.
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July 10, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Episode 299 is out now! This week Fitz confronts Hap about his behavior and realizes parenting isn't as easy as he thought. He also learns a delegation from Bingtown has arrived but Lord Golden cannot be seen by them. We discuss teenagers, secrets, and more this week.
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Episode 298 is out now! This week Fitz sees just how much Dutiful's words hurt Elliania and how grown up she can be. Meanwhile, Hap and Svanja are nowhere to be found. We discuss the embarrassment of Dutiful, Elliania's childishness, and Fitz's parenting style.
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July 3, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Episode 298 is out now! This week Fitz sees just how much Dutiful's words hurt Elliania and how grown up she can be. Meanwhile, Hap and Svanja are nowhere to be found. We discuss the embarrassment of Dutiful, Elliania's childishness, and Fitz's parenting style.
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Episode 297 is out now! This week Fitz deals with Nettle's growing Skill strength, Dutiful's poor decision making, and Chade's meddling. We discuss teenage behavior and Fitz's weirdness around bringing Nettle to Buckkeep.
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June 26, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Episode 297 is out now! This week Fitz deals with Nettle's growing Skill strength, Dutiful's poor decision making, and Chade's meddling. We discuss teenage behavior and Fitz's weirdness around bringing Nettle to Buckkeep.
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Episode 296 is out now! This week we follow Fitz as he settles into a routine in Buck. We discuss his hypocritical behavior towards Nettle and his avoidance of Thick.
Why do you think Fitz suddenly wants to avoid teaching Thick?
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Why do you think Fitz suddenly wants to avoid teaching Thick?
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June 19, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Episode 296 is out now! This week we follow Fitz as he settles into a routine in Buck. We discuss his hypocritical behavior towards Nettle and his avoidance of Thick.
Why do you think Fitz suddenly wants to avoid teaching Thick?
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Why do you think Fitz suddenly wants to avoid teaching Thick?
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Episode 295 is out now! This week Dutiful dives into the Skill and Fitz works on making Thick hate him less. We discuss the mysterious presence in the Skill River and the threads at work behind the scenes in Buck.
How could Fitz handle training Dutiful more successfully?
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How could Fitz handle training Dutiful more successfully?
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June 12, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Episode 295 is out now! This week Dutiful dives into the Skill and Fitz works on making Thick hate him less. We discuss the mysterious presence in the Skill River and the threads at work behind the scenes in Buck.
How could Fitz handle training Dutiful more successfully?
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How could Fitz handle training Dutiful more successfully?
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Episode 293 is out! This week, Fitz is confronted with his loneliness and Hap's lack of enthusiasm for his apprenticeship.Then Fitz runs off to tie up loose ends at his cabin. We discuss the birds and the bees, Hap's bad attitude, and Fitz's old writings.
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May 29, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Episode 293 is out! This week, Fitz is confronted with his loneliness and Hap's lack of enthusiasm for his apprenticeship.Then Fitz runs off to tie up loose ends at his cabin. We discuss the birds and the bees, Hap's bad attitude, and Fitz's old writings.
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Episode 292 is out! This week Fitz and Laurel have a tense talk about the danger he is bringing to the Farseers. We discuss the complexity of the situation and the lack of Fitz in his childhood home.
What do you think the Huntswoman's role is for the Queen?
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What do you think the Huntswoman's role is for the Queen?
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May 22, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Episode 292 is out! This week Fitz and Laurel have a tense talk about the danger he is bringing to the Farseers. We discuss the complexity of the situation and the lack of Fitz in his childhood home.
What do you think the Huntswoman's role is for the Queen?
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What do you think the Huntswoman's role is for the Queen?
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Episode 291 is out now! This week Fitz gets sulky about Dutiful standing him up and then has a heart to heart with Kettricken. We discuss responsibility, grief, and friendship.
How do you read Fitz's relationship with Kettricken?
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How do you read Fitz's relationship with Kettricken?
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May 15, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Episode 291 is out now! This week Fitz gets sulky about Dutiful standing him up and then has a heart to heart with Kettricken. We discuss responsibility, grief, and friendship.
How do you read Fitz's relationship with Kettricken?
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How do you read Fitz's relationship with Kettricken?
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Episode 290 is out! This week Fitz accompanies an "injured" Lord Golden to the Betrothal Ceremony. He is met with a few unexpected familiar faces. Later he gets a dream visitor who puts herself in danger by reaching out. We discuss family dynamics, parties, and fashion!
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May 8, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Episode 290 is out! This week Fitz accompanies an "injured" Lord Golden to the Betrothal Ceremony. He is met with a few unexpected familiar faces. Later he gets a dream visitor who puts herself in danger by reaching out. We discuss family dynamics, parties, and fashion!
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Episode 289 is out now! This week Fitz and Lord Golden try to comfort Dutiful about his betrothal to Elliania. The Fool also proves once again that they're a great actor. We talk about loneliness, Skill, and Fitz being clueless in this week's episode!
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Ep. 289 - Ch. 3 Part 2 Golden Fool - Echoes | Is Fitz Happy?
FitzChivalry speaks with Prince Dutiful on their afternoon ride in the countryside. The prince vents about his betrothal, commands Tom Badgerlock to attend the event, and speaks about being lonely. Fi...
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May 1, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Episode 289 is out now! This week Fitz and Lord Golden try to comfort Dutiful about his betrothal to Elliania. The Fool also proves once again that they're a great actor. We talk about loneliness, Skill, and Fitz being clueless in this week's episode!
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Episode 288 is out now! This week Fitz realizes how out of practice he is with swords and discovers just how good his Badgerlock disguise is. We discuss Fitz's reaction to hostility and his struggles with his desire to be seen and his need to stay hidden.
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April 24, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Episode 288 is out now! This week Fitz realizes how out of practice he is with swords and discovers just how good his Badgerlock disguise is. We discuss Fitz's reaction to hostility and his struggles with his desire to be seen and his need to stay hidden.
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Episode 287 is out in the walls of the Keep! This week we get a deeper look into Elliania's character and her relationship with her maternal uncle Peottre. We also finally meet the source of the mysterious music, Thick! We talk changing relationships, assumptions, and more!
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April 17, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Episode 287 is out in the walls of the Keep! This week we get a deeper look into Elliania's character and her relationship with her maternal uncle Peottre. We also finally meet the source of the mysterious music, Thick! We talk changing relationships, assumptions, and more!
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Episode 286 is out! This week Fitz spends the night at Jinna's waiting for Hap to come home then makes his way back to the Keep. We discuss Hap, grief, and the dangers Fitz may now be facing by staying at Buckkeep.
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April 10, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Episode 286 is out! This week Fitz spends the night at Jinna's waiting for Hap to come home then makes his way back to the Keep. We discuss Hap, grief, and the dangers Fitz may now be facing by staying at Buckkeep.
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