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Welcome to Realm's newest feed, Strange Matter. Max Gladstone presents a collection of thrilling stories of magic and mystery rooted in the strangeness of our own world. Come back every week for a new spell-binding episode. First on Strange Matter, we have The Witch Who Came in From the Cold. The Cold War rages in the back rooms and dark alleys of 1970s Prague—and on one misty night an American discovers that the city and its spies have become the new front of another, more ancient war—a war of magic. Now a CIA agent and a KGB operative must forge an uneasy alliance in order to stop a secret occult society from destroying the world. When spies and sorcerers cross murky lines to do battle for home and country—who do you trust? The Witch Who Came in From the Cold is written by Lindsay Smith, Cassandra Rose Clarke, Ian Tregillis, Michael Swanwick, Fran Wilde, and Max Glastone. Performed by Christine Lakin and John Glouchevich. Directed by Dennis Kao. Current Season: The Witch Who Came in From the Cold Ready for more? Check out these seasons: Season 1: Bookburners, Season 1 Season 2: Bookburners, Season 2 Season 3: Bookburners, Season 3 Season 4: Bookburners, Season 4 Season 5: Bookburners, Season 5 Binge Ad-Free & Early! Subscribe at realm.fm.

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The Witch Who Came in From the Cold, S1 E20

MAR 25, 2025

The Witch Who Came in From the Cold, S1 E20

His options dwindling, Gabe turns to Tanya—but she needs help of her own as her confiscated radio raises questions with the KGB.

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32 MIN

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The Witch Who Came in From the Cold, S1 E19

MAR 20, 2025

The Witch Who Came in From the Cold, S1 E19

Gabe’s efforts to learn about his visions finally pay off . . . but a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing.

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43 MIN

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The Witch Who Came in From the Cold, S1 E18

MAR 18, 2025

The Witch Who Came in From the Cold, S1 E18

Where can two enemy spies turn for help . . . except each other?

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33 MIN