Frontline Fifth
A Locked Tomb Podcast from Bone Zone Media.
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Welcome, Penitents!
Welcome, my bright-eyed novitiates, eager to join the Locked Tomb! Welcome, too, you bony and decrepit nuns of Ninth, steeped in the lore of Drearburgh!
This is the Locked Tomb read-along podcast where new readers explore the Locked Tomb Series, by Tamsyn Muir, guided by a pair of old-school bone and spirit witches who can't stop texting each other elaborate fan theories.
Whether you are a Sixth House obsessive, pouring through every detail, a Third House queen, stating your theories with the conviction of facts, or a Ninth House nun, grimly holding on until the end, this is the podcast for you.
Join us every week as we read and discuss a few chapters, starting with Gideon the Ninth.
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How it Works
The first half of each episode is SAFE for new readers!
In the first half of the episode, we will make our way through the details of a few Chapters a week (see our Reading Schedule so you can read along with us!)
The second half is a labyrinth of SPOILERS!
In the second half of each episode, Marie and Hannah talk fan theories, conspiracies, and big picture ideas.
MORE BONES
If you are all caught up on Frontline Fifth and just need MORE CONTENT, please consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/frontlinefifth!
You get bonus content at every tier, including a outlines, murderboards, and a monthly extended game! And if you just need more, get a monthly random bonus episode by joining at the Iliac Crest level or above!
Just to be annoyingly vulnerable for a moment, making this podcast is my greatest joy. It is so so so much fun. And to have the opportunity to justify spending a little more time on it for these bonus features...I can't even tell you how grateful I am to every single person who has listened to Frontline Fifth. <3
Nona the Ninth
Reading Schedule
Dramatis Personae and Poems: "Sleep, I'll Wake You In the Morning" 12/15/25
Day One
John 20:8 & Chapter 1: "Wannabe Heroes and Hairy Dogs" 1/12/26
Chapter 2, 3, & 4: "Good-Looking and Dumb" 1/19/26
Chapter 5, 6, & John 5:20: "Being Unexpectedly Loved" 1/26/26
Day Two
Chapter 7 & 8: "Domestic Life is Immensely Depressing" 2/2/26
John 15:23 & Chapter 9: "Regret and Self-Hatred and Sea Water" 2/9/26
Chapter 10 & John 5:18: "False Labour Pains" 2/16/26
Day Three
Chapter 11 & 12: "The Clock Starts" 2/23/26
Chapter 13 & 14: "I Like My Prison Cells More Obvious" 3/2/26
Chapter 15 & John 8:1: "A Shanty Town and an International Controversy" 3/9/26
Chapter 16 & John 19:18: "It's Zombies, They're Back! Holy Sh*t!" 3/16/26
**Two Weeks Off For Your Bone Witches**
Day Four
Chapter 17, 18, & John 5:1: "The Worst Day of School Ever" 4/6/26
Chapter 19, 20, & John 3:20: "Blood of Eden is Quite Impressed by Blood and Guts" 4/13/26
Day Five
Chapter 21 & John 9:22: "My Friend had Stipulations Once, but the Teacher Put a Cream on It" 4/20/26
Chapter 22 & 23: "Die Quick, Die Cold, Bring 'Em With You" 5/4/26
Chapter 24 & 25: "You F*cking Legend" 5/11/26
Chapter 26, 27, & John 1:20: "Now, the Deluge" 5/18/26
Chapter 28 & 29: "Something Very Nearly Perfect" 5/25/26
John 5:4 & Chapter 30: "To Love God" 6/1/26
Chapter 31, 32, & Epilogue: "The Vow" 6/8/26
The Unwanted Guest 6/15/26
Episodes
3 days ago
3 days ago
1 hr 15 min
SPOILER WARNING for the first season of the TV show Arcane.
This is the end of our review of the first season of the TV series Arcane! Join us for our Alectopause, as we try to fill the massive hole left behind after the rock was rolled away. Remember to stay safe my Ninth necros, and remember not to unlock any tombs or enter any doors without permission, because, you know, ghosts.
Content warning: This episode contains bones, blood, smut and swear words.
If you want to follow along with us during the break, follow us on Instagram@Frontline_Fifth, and on TikTok @frontlinefifth. If you want to rep your love for Frontline Fifth, you can purchase our merch designs on Redbubble. Finally, if you have any fun theories you'd like to share, or ideas for content we should record or games we should play, feel free to email us at FrontlineFifth (at) gmail.com.
We started a patreon!!! If you want to be part of Hannah’s bone-earring collection fund, please consider subscribing. Plus you get tons of cool content including our behind the scenes Episode Outlines, Murderboards, and MONTHLY BONUS CONTENT at every tier!
Frontline Fifth is a Locked Tomb podcast conceived by Marie Adomako and starring Marie Adomako, Hannah Grunwald, Brooke Anderson, and John Ryan. Our cover art was designed and created by Marie Adomako. Hannah Grunwald edited this episode and it was super scary. Our fabulous music was composed and recorded by Blake Anderson. Sonia Grunwald designs our hot merch. The Locked Tomb series is a completely dope-ass book series by Tamsyn Muir who does not know we exist and is in no way affiliated with this podcast.
Aug 17, 2026
Aug 17, 2026
1 hr 8 min
SPOILER WARNING for the first season of the TV show Arcane.
We dive deeper into Arcane this week and somehow manage to confuse fiddles vs violins, skateboards vs hoverboards and all manner of steampunk flying vehicles.
Remember to stay safe my Ninth necros, and remember not to unlock any tombs or enter any doors without permission, because, you know, ghosts.
Content warning: This episode contains bones, blood, smut and swear words.
If you want to follow along with us during the break, follow us on Instagram@Frontline_Fifth, and on TikTok @frontlinefifth. If you want to rep your love for Frontline Fifth, you can purchase our merch designs on Redbubble. Finally, if you have any fun theories you'd like to share, or ideas for content we should record or games we should play, feel free to email us at FrontlineFifth (at) gmail.com.
We started a patreon!!! If you want to be part of supporting Marie's strategic yarn reserves, please consider subscribing. Plus you get tons of cool content including our behind the scenes Episode Outlines, Murderboards, and MONTHLY BONUS CONTENT at every tier!
Frontline Fifth is a Locked Tomb podcast conceived by Marie Adomako and starring Marie Adomako, Hannah Grunwald, Brooke Anderson, and John Ryan. Our cover art was designed and created by Marie Adomako. Brooke Anderson edited this episode. Our fabulous music was composed and recorded by Blake Anderson. Sonia Grunwald designs our hot merch. The Locked Tomb series is a completely dope-ass book series by Tamsyn Muir who does not know we exist and is in no way affiliated with this podcast.
Aug 10, 2026
Aug 10, 2026
1 hr 5 min
SPOILER WARNING for the first three (ish) episodes of the TV show Arcane.
For the next three weeks, Hannah, Brooke, and John are reviewing the first season of the TV series Arcane. Join us for our Alectopause, as we try to fill the massive hole left behind after the rock was rolled away. Remember to stay safe my Ninth necros, and remember not to unlock any tombs or enter any doors without permission, because, you know, ghosts.
Content warning: This episode contains bones, blood, smut and swear words.
If you want to follow along with us during the break, follow us on Instagram@Frontline_Fifth, and on TikTok @frontlinefifth. If you want to rep your love for Frontline Fifth, you can purchase our merch designs on Redbubble. Finally, if you have any fun theories you'd like to share, or ideas for content we should record or games we should play, feel free to email us at FrontlineFifth (at) gmail.com.
We started a patreon!!! If you want to be part of Hannah’s bone-earring collection fund, please consider subscribing. Plus you get tons of cool content including our behind the scenes Episode Outlines, Murderboards, and MONTHLY BONUS CONTENT at every tier!
Frontline Fifth is a Locked Tomb podcast conceived by Marie Adomako and starring Marie Adomako, Hannah Grunwald, Brooke Anderson, and John Ryan. Our cover art was designed and created by Marie Adomako. Brooke Anderson edited this episode. Our fabulous music was composed and recorded by Blake Anderson. Sonia Grunwald designs our hot merch. The Locked Tomb series is a completely dope-ass book series by Tamsyn Muir who does not know we exist and is in no way affiliated with this podcast.
Aug 3, 2026
Aug 3, 2026
1 hr 10 sec
This episode contains spoilers for all currently published Locked Tomb books and short stories.
SPOILER SECTION: The gang pull out their string and pushpins and get to work! (cont.)
Join us next week in the Alectopause as we peruse the Netflix animated series Arcane, but til then, stay safe my Ninth necros, and remember not to unlock any tombs or enter any doors without permission, because, you know, ghosts.
Content warning: This episode contains bones, blood, smut and swear words.
If you want to follow along with us, our reading calendar is available on our website, and you can follow us on Instagram@Frontline_Fifth, and on TikTok @frontlinefifth. If you want to rep your love for Frontline Fifth, you can purchase our merch designs on Redbubble. Finally, if you have any fun theories you'd like to share, or ideas for games we should play, feel free to email us at FrontlineFifth (at) gmail.com.
We started a patreon!!! If you want to be part of Hannah’s bone-earring collection fund, please consider subscribing. Plus you get tons of cool content including our behind the scenes Episode Outlines, Murderboards, and MONTHLY BONUS CONTENT at every tier!
Frontline Fifth is a Locked Tomb podcast conceived by Marie Adomako and starring Marie Adomako, Hannah Grunwald, Brooke Anderson, and John Ryan. Our cover art was designed and created by Marie Adomako, who also edited this episode. Our fabulous music was composed and recorded by Blake Anderson. Sonia Grunwald designs our hot merch. The Locked Tomb series is a completely dope-ass book series by Tamsyn Muir who does not know we exist and is in no way affiliated with this podcast.
Jul 27, 2026
Jul 27, 2026
1 hr 7 min
This episode contains spoilers for all currently published Locked Tomb books and short stories.
SPOILER SECTION: The gang pull out their string and pushpins and get to work!
Join us next week to continue murderboarding along with us, but til then, stay safe my Ninth necros, and remember not to unlock any tombs or enter any doors without permission, because, you know, ghosts.
Content warning: This episode contains bones, blood, smut and swear words.
If you want to follow along with us, our reading calendar is available on our website, and you can follow us on Instagram@Frontline_Fifth, and on TikTok @frontlinefifth. If you want to rep your love for Frontline Fifth, you can purchase our merch designs on Redbubble. Finally, if you have any fun theories you'd like to share, or ideas for games we should play, feel free to email us at FrontlineFifth (at) gmail.com.
We started a patreon!!! If you want to be part of Hannah’s bone-earring collection fund, please consider subscribing. Plus you get tons of cool content including our behind the scenes Episode Outlines, Murderboards, and MONTHLY BONUS CONTENT at every tier!
Frontline Fifth is a Locked Tomb podcast conceived by Marie Adomako and starring Marie Adomako, Hannah Grunwald, Brooke Anderson, and John Ryan. Our cover art was designed and created by Marie Adomako, who also edited this episode. Our fabulous music was composed and recorded by Blake Anderson. Sonia Grunwald designs our hot merch. The Locked Tomb series is a completely dope-ass book series by Tamsyn Muir who does not know we exist and is in no way affiliated with this podcast.
Jul 13, 2026
Jul 13, 2026
1 hr 14 min
SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the 2005 movie "Serenity"
This week Hannah, Brooke, and Marie take a brief detour into a universe that parallels the Locked Tomb, before we return with our mega-murderboard session (i.e. entire episodes of rampant speculation).
Join us for our Alectopause, as we try to fill the massive hole left behind after the rock was rolled away. Remember to stay safe my Ninth necros, and remember not to unlock any tombs or enter any doors without permission, because, you know, ghosts.
Content warning: This episode contains bones, blood, smut and swear words.
If you want to follow along with us during the break, follow us on Instagram@Frontline_Fifth, and on TikTok @frontlinefifth. If you want to rep your love for Frontline Fifth, you can purchase our merch designs on Redbubble. Finally, if you have any fun theories you'd like to share, or ideas for content we should record or games we should play, feel free to email us at FrontlineFifth (at) gmail.com.
We started a patreon!!! If you want to be part of Hannah’s bone-earring collection fund, please consider subscribing. Plus you get tons of cool content including our behind the scenes Episode Outlines, Murderboards, and MONTHLY BONUS CONTENT at every tier!
Frontline Fifth is a Locked Tomb podcast conceived by Marie Adomako and starring Marie Adomako, Hannah Grunwald, Brooke Anderson, and John Ryan. Our cover art was designed and created by Marie Adomako, who also edited this episode. Our fabulous music was composed and recorded by Blake Anderson. Sonia Grunwald designs our hot merch. The Locked Tomb series is a completely dope-ass book series by Tamsyn Muir who does not know we exist and is in no way affiliated with this podcast.
Jun 15, 2026
Jun 15, 2026
1 hr 17 min
SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the ENTIRE LOCKED TOMB SERIES - Gideon the Ninth, Harrow the Ninth, Alecto the Ninth, and all published short stories, including "The Unwanted Guest."
This week, all four bone witches talk through The Unwanted Guest and its...implications. We also play a game where we make a truly terrible story, and we all engage in RAMPANT SPECULATION together!
Join us after a break for additional speculation and more reading shenanigans as we all comfort each other in the Alectopause, but til then, stay safe my Ninth necros, and remember not to unlock any tombs or enter any doors without permission, because, you know, ghosts.
Content warning: This episode contains bones, blood, smut and swear words.
If you want to follow along with us, our reading calendar is available on our website, and you can follow us on Instagram@Frontline_Fifth, and on TikTok @frontlinefifth. If you want to rep your love for Frontline Fifth, you can purchase our merch designs on Redbubble. Finally, if you have any fun theories you'd like to share, or ideas for games we should play, feel free to email us at FrontlineFifth (at) gmail.com.
We started a patreon!!! If you want to be part of Hannah’s bone-earring collection fund, please consider subscribing. Plus you get tons of cool content including our behind the scenes Episode Outlines, Murderboards, and MONTHLY BONUS CONTENT at every tier!
Frontline Fifth is a Locked Tomb podcast conceived by Marie Adomako and starring Marie Adomako, Hannah Grunwald, Brooke Anderson, and John Ryan. Our cover art was designed and created by Marie Adomako, who also edited this episode. Our fabulous music was composed and recorded by Blake Anderson. Sonia Grunwald designs our hot merch. The Locked Tomb series is a completely dope-ass book series by Tamsyn Muir who does not know we exist and is in no way affiliated with this podcast.
Jun 8, 2026
Jun 8, 2026
1 hr 20 min
SPOILER SECTION: Marie sounds like she recorded on a potato (sorry) and ALLLL the bone witches can go ham on spoilers! There is no safe section!
Join us next week to read "The Unwanted Guest" but til then, stay safe my Ninth necros, and remember not to unlock any tombs or enter any doors without permission, because, you know, ghosts.
Content warning: This episode contains bones, blood, smut and swear words.
If you want to follow along with us, our reading calendar is available on our website, and you can follow us on Instagram@Frontline_Fifth, and on TikTok @frontlinefifth. If you want to rep your love for Frontline Fifth, you can purchase our merch designs on Redbubble. Finally, if you have any fun theories you'd like to share, or ideas for games we should play, feel free to email us at FrontlineFifth (at) gmail.com.
We started a patreon!!! If you want to be part of Hannah’s bone-earring collection fund, please consider subscribing. Plus you get tons of cool content including our behind the scenes Episode Outlines, Murderboards, and MONTHLY BONUS CONTENT at every tier!
Frontline Fifth is a Locked Tomb podcast conceived by Marie Adomako and starring Marie Adomako, Hannah Grunwald, Brooke Anderson, and John Ryan. Our cover art was designed and created by Marie Adomako, who also edited this episode. Our fabulous music was composed and recorded by Blake Anderson. Sonia Grunwald designs our hot merch. The Locked Tomb series is a completely dope-ass book series by Tamsyn Muir who does not know we exist and is in no way affiliated with this podcast.
Jun 1, 2026
Jun 1, 2026
1 hr 12 min
SAFETY WARNING: There is heavy talk about mental health this episode. Proceed with caution, and if you need to talk to someone, help is available 24/7 in the US by dialing or texting 988.
SAFE SECTION: We almost talk ourselves into reading the Bible for the Alectopause (we won't); we all agree that Jod is a POS; Noodle is in the back; we all agree to launch immunologists into the sun.
SPOILER SECTION: Marie and Hanna plot a new podcast, since this is their last solo spoiler sesh...
Join us next week to hear xxxxx in Chapters Y and Z but til then, stay safe my Ninth necros, and remember not to unlock any tombs or enter any doors without permission, because, you know, ghosts.
Content warning: This episode contains bones, blood, smut and swear words.
If you want to follow along with us, our reading calendar is available on our website, and you can follow us on Instagram@Frontline_Fifth, and on TikTok @frontlinefifth. If you want to rep your love for Frontline Fifth, you can purchase our merch designs on Redbubble. Finally, if you have any fun theories you'd like to share, or ideas for games we should play, feel free to email us at FrontlineFifth (at) gmail.com.
We started a patreon!!! If you want to be part of Hannah’s bone-earring collection fund, please consider subscribing. Plus you get tons of cool content including our behind the scenes Episode Outlines, Murderboards, and MONTHLY BONUS CONTENT at every tier!
Frontline Fifth is a Locked Tomb podcast conceived by Marie Adomako and starring Marie Adomako, Hannah Grunwald, Brooke Anderson, and John Ryan. Our cover art was designed and created by Marie Adomako, who also edited this episode. Our fabulous music was composed and recorded by Blake Anderson. Sonia Grunwald designs our hot merch. The Locked Tomb series is a completely dope-ass book series by Tamsyn Muir who does not know we exist and is in no way affiliated with this podcast.
May 25, 2026
May 25, 2026
1 hr 15 min
SAFE SECTION: Marie is a hater (we get it, but enough already), and we celebrate by giving gifts. SPOILER SECTION: Hannah knows (and fears) what the message is.
Please note - we probably have some slip ups misgendering a new character - it is not malicious or intentional, and we do get better.
Join us next week as we draw the Tower in Nona the Ninth John 5:4 and Chapter 30 but til then, stay safe my Ninth necros, and remember not to unlock any tombs or enter any doors without permission, because, you know, ghosts.
Content warning: This episode contains bones, blood, smut and swear words.
If you want to follow along with us, our reading calendar is available on our website, and you can follow us on Instagram@Frontline_Fifth, and on TikTok @frontlinefifth. If you want to rep your love for Frontline Fifth, you can purchase our merch designs on Redbubble. Finally, if you have any fun theories you'd like to share, or ideas for games we should play, feel free to email us at FrontlineFifth (at) gmail.com.
We started a patreon!!! If you want to be part of Hannah’s bone-earring collection fund, please consider subscribing. Plus you get tons of cool content including our behind the scenes Episode Outlines, Murderboards, and MONTHLY BONUS CONTENT at every tier!
Frontline Fifth is a Locked Tomb podcast conceived by Marie Adomako and starring Marie Adomako, Hannah Grunwald, Brooke Anderson, and John Ryan. Our cover art was designed and created by Marie Adomako, who also edited this episode. Our fabulous music was composed and recorded by Blake Anderson. Sonia Grunwald designs our hot merch. The Locked Tomb series is a completely dope-ass book series by Tamsyn Muir who does not know we exist and is in no way affiliated with this podcast.