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
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
17 min
SPOILER SECTION: Marie and Hannah look for the FTL ships and try on different names for G-.
Join us next week to find something very nearly perfect in Nona the Ninth Chapters 28 and 29 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 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
1 hr 15 min
SAFE SECTION: Marie starts a cult, Brooke's heart broke five times, Hannah has goose bumps, and John will be writing a song called "Celestial Piece of Sh!t." Also, we are impossible to keep on task, topic, or focus this episode. Enjoy!
Join us next week to find something very nearly perfect in Nona the Ninth Chapters 28 and 29 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 11, 2026
May 11, 2026
1 hr 7 min
SAFE SECTION: We all think about defending Judith Deuteros and learn about the saddest girl in the world; John dibs a few band names; Marie, Hannah, and Brooke give an impromptu biology lesson; and Brooke and John do some soul math.SPOILER SECTION: Marie and Hannah do their own soul math and go searching for bodies while being insufferable pedants.
Join us next week to seek out some old friends in Nona the Ninth Chapters 26, 27, and John 1:20, 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 4, 2026
May 4, 2026
1 hr 16 min
SAFETY WARNING: There is a lot of talk these chapters and this episode about self-harm. 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: John is the bad cheese, and we all(?) strap on our swords and play our most depressing game to date.
SPOILER SECTION: Hannah and Marie speculate about what speculating with the newbies will be like.
Join us next week to kiss corpses in Nona the Ninth Chapters 24 and 25 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.
Apr 27, 2026
Apr 27, 2026
11 sec
Act None- Sorry penitents!
There has been a small delay. Please stay tuned. We are definitely back next week, and if you say some solid 9th House prayers, perhaps before then. Love you, bye!
Apr 20, 2026
Apr 20, 2026
1 hr 8 min
SAFE SECTION: We come up with the absolute worst code words, but the best shows about the extras. Brooke and John muse about a "throuple" soul, while John searches for the center of the donut.
SPOILER SECTION: Marie and Hannah muse about souls and identities, and our hopes for Alecto.
Join us next week to get in one last duel in Nona the Ninth Chapters 22 & 23, 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.
Apr 13, 2026
Apr 13, 2026
1 hr 14 min
SAFE SECTION: Brooke and John are too sweet and innocent to throw a proper tantrum, but they do get enthusiastic about recipes for human flesh.
SPOILER SECTION: Marie and Hannah muse about tantrums, dreams, and dogs.
Join us next week to make a deal in Nona the Ninth Chapter 21 and John 9:22 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.
Apr 6, 2026
Apr 6, 2026
1 hr 32 min
SAFE SECTION: John promises "unholy vengeance" upon Marie and Hannah, we all get morose over Cam and Pal's recordings, and we show how much tact we can show in impossible situations.
SPOILER SECTION: Marie and Hannah talk yet again about Cam and Pal, and Marie doesn't try (and succeeds?) to convince to Hannah about how Pash is an interesting and really cool character.
Join us next week to have a tantrum in Nona the Ninth Chapters 19 & 20 and John 3:20 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.
Mar 16, 2026
Mar 16, 2026
1 hr 29 min
SAFE SECTION: We go evo-devo on Noodle's arboreal legs, learn about cows, try to remember English history, and Marie is an insufferable know-it-all about cows.
SPOILER SECTION: Marie and Hannah speculate about John, the nun, and the Angel.
Join us in TWO WEEKS to listen to other people’s messages in Nona the Ninth Chapters 17, 18, and John 5:1, 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.
Mar 9, 2026
Mar 9, 2026
1 hr 10 min
SAFE SECTION: Oh boy. We end up spiraling about capitalism.
SPOILER SECTION: Hannah and Marie have yet another deep conversation about what love is, and what it is not.
Join us next week to sneak away to explore Nona the Ninth Chapter 16 and John 19:18 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.