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
Oct 28, 2025
Oct 28, 2025
47 min
SPOILER SECTION: Lizzi joins the bone witches as they go into RAMPANT SPECULATION land and trade their most favorite and close-held theories.
Follow Lizzi on TikTok or Tumblr!
Join us next week to hear a special games episode with guest star Kara 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.
Oct 27, 2025
Oct 27, 2025
1 hr 58 sec
SAFE SECTION: Lizzi joins the bone witches and newbies to rate fan theories by their level of unhinged on a scale of Brooke to John.
Follow Lizzi on TikTok or Tumblr!
Join us next week to hear a special games episode with guest star Kara 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.
Oct 15, 2025
Oct 15, 2025
1 hr 27 min
SPOILER SECTION: This episode contains series spoilers through Nona the Ninth!
Recurring guest stars Sonia and Josh join Hannah and Marie for a performance in the theater of the absurd as we discuss the short story "The Unwanted Guest."
Join us next week for an episode of Fan Theories and Rampant Speculation! with special guest of niche-fandom TikTok fame, Lizzi! 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.
Oct 13, 2025
Oct 13, 2025
1 hr 15 min
This episode is SAFE for anyone who has read Gideon the Ninth, Harrow the Ninth, The Mysterious Study of Dr. Sex, and As Yet Unsent.
Update: John has said a decent number of dumb things in the history of this podcast, but nothing has been dumber and more terrible than his take on shipping. He has since seen the light and begs your forgiveness. Thank you.
In this episode, Brooke and John delve into the psyche of Judith F*cking Deuteros, try to understand the timeline, and make a few predictions for what this all might mean, all while Hannah and Marie assist them in picking out a new name.
Join us Wednesday for a super special SPOILERIFIC episode with returning guests John and Sonia where we 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.
Oct 6, 2025
Oct 6, 2025
1 hr 19 min
SAFE SECTION: We contemplate past Brooke and John's preseason predictionsm return to FMKR, and let the newly budded Lyctors rampantly speculate on who Nona might be.
Join us next week when Brooke and John read "As Yet Unsent" and to enjoy the return of MUCH WANTED GUESTS, 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.
Oct 5, 2025
Oct 5, 2025
48 min
SPOILER SECTION: Have you been reading along for the first time with Brooke and John, and you've been dying to know what Marie and Hannah talk about behind that spoiler warning? Now is your chance! These spoilers are safe for anyone who has read Gideon the Ninth, Harrow the Ninth, The Mysterious Study of Dr. Sex, and As Yet Unsent.
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.
Sep 29, 2025
Sep 29, 2025
1 hr 14 min
SPOILER SECTION: Have you been reading along for the first time with Brooke and John, and you've been dying to know what Marie and Hannah talk about behind that spoiler warning? Now is your chance! These spoilers are safe for anyone who has read Gideon the Ninth, Harrow the Ninth, The Mysterious Study of Dr. Sex, and As Yet Unsent.
Join us THURSDAY to hear more sanitized SPOILERS 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.
Sep 25, 2025
Sep 25, 2025
1 hr 9 min
SPOILER SECTION: Have you been reading along for the first time with Brooke and John, and you've been dying to know what Marie and Hannah talk about behind that spoiler warning? Now is your chance! These spoilers are safe for anyone who has read Gideon the Ninth, Harrow the Ninth, The Mysterious Study of Dr. Sex, and As Yet Unsent.
Join us next week to hear more sanitized SPOILERS 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.
Sep 22, 2025
Sep 22, 2025
1 hr 12 min
SPOILER SECTION: Have you been reading along for the first time with Brooke and John, and you've been dying to know what Marie and Hannah talk about behind that spoiler warning? Now is your chance! These spoilers are safe for anyone who has read Gideon the Ninth, Harrow the Ninth, The Mysterious Study of Dr. Sex, and As Yet Unsent.
Join us THURSDAY to hear more sanitized SPOILERS 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.
Sep 15, 2025
Sep 15, 2025
1 hr 25 min
SAFE SECTION: Brooke and John end the books with a collective groan of dissatisfaction while the bone witches cackle with glee, and spend a good amount of time in truly reckless speculation, trying to predict what Nona the Ninth might have in store for them.
SPOILER SECTION: Hannah and Marie continue to cackle with glee, make some soul maps, and contemplate just how frustrated the newbies will be with 2 chapters a week of Nona.
Join us next week for our first of two sanitized spoiler episodes for this season of Frontline Fifth, 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.