Originally released on September 9, 2013. Welcome to the Narnia Cast Archive. Originally released between 2013 and 2014, Narnia Cast is a special mini-series exploring each of C.S. Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia books through thoughtful discussion, literary analysis, and conversations with guests. In this premiere episode, William O’Flaherty, Paul Martin, and Dr. Crystal Hurd are joined by special guest Dr. Bruce Edwards to discuss The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Together, they explore the story behind the story, the debate over publication order versus chronological order, the novel’s unforgettable characters, Lewis’s use of fairy tales, mythology, and Christian symbolism, Tolkien’s differing views on Narnia, and why The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe continues to captivate readers of all ages. Along the way, the panel reflects on what makes the first Chronicle such an enduring introduction to Narnia and why C.S. Lewis’s imagination and storytelling remain as relevant today as ever. Podcast hosted by William O’Flaherty, Paul Martin, and Dr. Crystal Hurd. Produced in collaboration by Essential C.S. Lewis, NarniaFans.com, and That Lewis Lady. This archive edition is presented by NarniaFans.com. Music by Patrick Swanson and Paul Martin. For more Narnia news, articles, podcasts, and community discussions, visit NarniaFans.com.