Fantology

Which stories have worked as video games and which haven't? What is it about the different mediums that drive successful stories? Next Up: Daughter of the Otherworld by Shauna Lawless Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Chat with us more and support in the links below https://www.fantologybooks.com https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG https://www.patreon.com/fantol...

Nothing says Hell like graduate school! Katabasis is a dark academia that is probably more literary than fantasy. How well did it work? Next Up: Daughter of the Otherworld by Shauna Lawless Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Chat with us more and support in the links below https://www.fantologybooks.com https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG https://www.patreon.com/fant...

Let's recommend one Stephen King book to Fantology host Stephen, who has committed to giving King a shot. Which one will he choose? Tune in! Next Up: Daughter of the Otherworld by Shauna Lawless Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Chat with us more and support in the links below https://www.fantologybooks.com https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG https://www.patreon...

Our most anticipated book of 2025! No spoilers here, but tune in for a preview of what you can expect in book two of The Hierarchy by James Islington Next Up: Daughter of the Otherworld by Shauna Lawless Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Chat with us more and support in the links below https://www.fantologybooks.com https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG https://www.pa...

After way too long of a wait, Wednesday season 2 is out! Did the campy horror vibe continue to deliver? Next Up: The Strength of the Few by James Islington NO SPOILERS Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Chat with us more and support in the links below https://www.fantologybooks.com https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books http://www...

How do we rate books? What boosts ratings and what tanks them? Can a book recover from a bad start? Will a poor ending forever taint a story? All questions answered! Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Chat with us more and support in the links below https://www.fantologybooks.com https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books http://www.a...

The Liveship Traders trilogy is a longtime favorite of Stephen's. But did Ben and Josh see Ship of Magic the same way in their recent introduction to the series? Next Up: Book Review Timelines Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Chat with us more and support in the links below https://www.fantologybooks.com https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG https://www.patreon.c...

Audible is moving in a concerning direction for authors - let's talk about what this means and what the future may hold. Thanks Daniel Greene for kicking this off! Sign this petition! https://www.change.org/p/convince-audible-to-revise-it-s-new-royalty-model Daniel Greene videos & Reddit reference: https://youtu.be/xhTmMv_s578?si=6pEhH-razIqqV_Ti https://youtu.be/AfSWV4O8tMY?si=IPi3grVDs8o...

Fantasy has levels obviously, but how do we define them? We review Daniel Greene's method and offer some tweaks and then place our favorite series in the tiers Next Up: Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Chat with us more and support in the links below: https://www.fantologybooks.com https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG https://www.patr...

The latest secret project goes deeper into the future, and more into science fiction than ever before! But is this a good thing? Tune in for the full Isles of the Emberdark review. Next Up: Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Chat with us more and support in the links below https://www.fantologybooks.com https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG...

It really is embarrassing that it's taken us this long to read what is already a sci-fi classic in Project Hail Mary. What makes it work so well? And could anything be improved? Plus, the movie is going to be good, right?? Next Up: Isles of the Emberdark by Brandon Sanderson Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Chat with us more and support in the links below https:/...

Valentine's is a long way off, but don't tell our lovely contestants! Tune in for a quirky fantasy shipping game show. Next Up: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Chat with us more and support in the links below https://www.fantologybooks.com https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books http://www....

Murderbot season 1 has wrapped and we have thoughts! What would it take to improve this to a 10/10 show? And how are they going to adapt season 2? Next Up: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Chat with us more and support in the links below https://www.fantologybooks.com https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG https://www.patreon.com/fantolo...

For too long Fantology has passed on reviewing Robin Hobb! That time comes to a close as Jake has started the Farseer trilogy. Tune in for reflections on Fitz's first adventures! Next Up: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Chat with us more and support in the links below https://www.fantologybooks.com https://discordapp.com/invite/k5e...

Join us for a goodbye tribute to Kekon & the Kaul family. The Greenbone Saga has produced some all time characters for Stephen, but did Josh & Ryan feel the same? Next Up: Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Chat with us more and support in the links below https://www.fantologybooks.com https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNb...

Witness! Jake and Stephen have finished Reaper's Gale. We discuss which plotlines exceeded expectations and which ones were exceedingly confusing Next Up: Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Chat with us more and support in the links below https://www.fantologybooks.com https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG https://www.patreon.com/fantology_b...

Dylan from Friends Talking Fantasy joins the gang for a fancasting episode! Using an idea from Norwestcon, we're casting the Stormlight Archive adaptation using talent from Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. Next Up: Reaper's Gale by Steven Erikson Friends Talking Fantasy can be found here: https://www.theftfpodcast.com/ Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast...

Jake and Stephen review the first five episodes of Murderbot on Apple+. We chat through the humor and pacing of the show and debate if Alexander Skarsgård is too sexy to be an asexual AI. Next Up: Reaper's Gale by Steven Erikson Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Chat with us more and support in the links below https://www.fantologybooks.com https://discordapp.com/invi...

Season 2 of The Last of Us had plenty of shock and awe, but after seven episodes how did it measure up? Next Up: Reaper's Gale by Steven Erikson Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Chat with us more and support in the links below https://www.fantologybooks.com https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books http://www.audibletrial.com/F...

Say it ain't so! The Wheel of Time has been cancelled. But why? Was this inevitable? And can the show be saved? Next Up: Reaper's Gale by Steven Erikson Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast   Chat with us more and support in the links below https://www.fantologybooks.com https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books http://www.audi...

We are continuing through the Greenbone Saga by Fonda Lee with book 2, Jade War. Stephen loves the series, but what do Josh and Ryan think? Next Up: Reaper's Gale by Steven Erickson Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Chat with us more and support in the links below https://www.fantologybooks.com https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG https://www.patreon.com/fantolog...

 Jake and Stephen revisit The Devils, an entertaining new romp by Joe Abercrombie that will be up for best fantasy of the year! Next Up: Reaper's Gale by Steven Erikson Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Chat with us more and support in the links below https://www.fantologybooks.com https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books http:...

Jake and Stephen are back into Malazan! Check out our first time reader impressions of the first half of Reaper's Gale Next Up: The Devils by Joe Abercrombie Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Chat with us more and support in the links below https://www.fantologybooks.com https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books http://www.audib...

Stephen and Jake were invited to attend Norwescon 47 as panelists! Tune in for our first big exposure to the world of SFF conventions. Next Up: Reaper's Gale by Steven Erikson Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Chat with us more and support in the links below: https://www.fantologybooks.com https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books h...

That's a wrap for season 3 of The Wheel of Time. It wasn't perfect, but we definitely want to see more! Next Up: Reaper's Gale by Steven Erikson Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Chat with us more and support in the links below https://www.fantologybooks.com https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books http://www.audibletri...