The Hunger Games in Space? (Red Rising by Pierce Brown) | The Margins Podcast Ep. 16

This one’s about rebellion, loyalty, and what it takes to rise when the world has already written you off. It’s Red Rising by Pierce Brown — a brutal, high-stakes sci-fi tale of class, identity, and revolution on Mars. In this episode of The Margins Podcast, we explore Brown’s vision of a divided society, Darrow’s transformation from slave to revolutionary, and the themes that make Red Rising one of the most talked-about modern sci-fi series. 📌 Key Moments: 00:00 – 13:00 Intro / Hosts & Guest Check-In 13:20 – 16:00 Whisky & Words (Between the Wines) 16:24 – 44:00 Guest Spotlight & Book Banter 44:12 – 1:09:00 Red Rising Synopsis & Discussion 1:09:10 – 1:49:25 5 Hard Questions 2:02:00 – Spoiler Zone If you enjoy book discussions, sci-fi deep-dives, and our signature “5 Hard Questions” segment, subscribe for more episodes every week. 📚 Other episodes include The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch and The Women by Kristin Hannah. #BookTok #BookReview #SciFiBooks #booktube #BookPodcast