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Ben and Josh, our resident team of twins, team up on this review of early Stephen King. How does The Eyes of the Dragon compare to other King fantasy? Tune in a find out! Ten minutes of no spoiler conversation, followed by a full book review.  Next Up: Children of Time/Ruin by Adrian Tchaikovsky  Followed By: Top 3 SFF + April Fantasy News  Buy the book! https://amzn.to/3ncCWOI &nbs...

Stephen, Jake and first-time reader Kaden continue their trek through the Wheel of Time in book 8, The Path of Daggers! We talk the momentum of the series, favorite character moments and debate when the slog begins. Plus, who would you want by your side on a deserted island in the Aryth Ocean?  Next Up: The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King  Followed By: Children of Time by Adrian Tchai...

We welcome Alex & Zach from A Hero's Journey Podcast to talk through Elantris. Tune in for our discussion of how Sanderson's writing and the Cosmere itself has progressed since the adventures of Raoden, Sarene & Hrathen. Brandon Sanderson's first published work isn't one to skip!  Plus, don't miss your chance to win a hardcover copy of the book by listening to both episodes.  Nex...

Stephen and Ryan revisit the entirety of Jim Butcher's Dresden Files (with full spoilers). We get Ryan's tier list rankings for the books and retrospective thoughts on the series as a whole. Is it really urban fantasy? Or epic fantasy in disguise?  Next Up: Elantris by Brandon Sanderson  Followed By: The Path of Daggers by Robert Jordan  Buy the books! https://amzn.to/3sABEz0  ...

Who are the best sidekick characters in SFF? All five Fantology members give their picks and now request to hear from you! Plus, news in March including new Abercrombie and Wheel of Time on Prime speculation.  Next Up: The Dresden Files, Full Series Review  Followed By: Elantris by Brandon Sanderson  Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast  Chat with us...

Stephen's roommate Daniel took the plunge into epic fantasy, so we took the opportunity to revisit the beginning of the Stormlight Archive with him. Tune in for a first time perspective on the beginning of Brandon Sanderson's magnum opus!  Next Up: Top 3 Fantasy Sidekicks + March SFF News  Followed By: The Dresden Files, Full Series Review  Buy the book! https://amzn.to/3sABEz0 &nbs...

Jake has finally started The First Law! Stephen joins him to talk about the beginning of Joe Abercrombie's fantastic grimdark series and discuss theories and favorite characters. Why do we do this again?  Next Up: The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson  Followed By: Top 3 Fantasy + March SFF News  Buy the book! https://amzn.to/31dhFu8  Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.co...

No Spoilers!  In the first half of our coverage of YouTuber/Author Daniel Greene's debut novella, Breach of Peace, we discuss Daniel's newfound status as an author and our general (positive) opinion of the book. Don't forget to support the author and check out the book yourself!  Next Up: The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie  Followed By: The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson  B...

Full Spoilers. You've been warned.  Daniel Greene's debut novella, Breach of Peace is a deliciously dark heart-pounding mystery/thriller that we couldn't get enough of. We discuss our favorite parts and speculate on where the series could go from here. Don't forget to support the author and buy the book!  Next Up: The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie  Followed By: The Way of Kings by...

Randall McNally connected with Stephen to talk about Shadowless, his self-published and uniquely brilliant epic fantasy book. We talk about his writing process and experience in the publishing market while convincing you to try out the book!  Next Up: Breach of Peace by Daniel Greene  Followed By: The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie  Buy the book! https://amzn.to/3eU4G8W  Check...

Ana Lal Din was kind enough to join us for our first in our special series - The Author's Voice. Ana is releasing her debut novel, The Descent of the Drowned, an #ownvoices tale that explores culture, abuse and the strength of humanity. Plus there's magic! Check out the book and support our authors!  Next Up: Shadowless by Randall McNally  Followed By: The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie...

Kaden is still going strong through his first read of Wheel of Time. Add in Jake's expert perspective and whatever it is Stephen brings to the episode and you have a review of A Crown of Swords! Plus, check out who the guys picked for their Top and Bottom 3 characters.  Followed By: Shadowless by Randall McNally  Next Up: The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie  Buy the book! https://am...

Our Marvel expert Doug makes his first guest appearance as we break down Wandavision and upcoming Marvel projects. Theories abound. Superheroes are back baby!  Followed By: A Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan  Next Up: Shadowless by Randall McNally  Chat with us more and support in the links below   https://youtu.be/YX1N2lKDdcc   https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG &...

What magic is the best magic? We debate. And let us know your top magic systems on Twitter! Plus, we cover news from February including an update from George R.R. Martin, Wheel of Time on Prime and news from new authors.   Followed By: Breach of Peace by Daniel Greene  Next Up: The Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan  Chat with us more and support in the links below    h...

Part two concludes our first trivia episode. Will Stephen hold his lead? Will Nathan overtake his older brother? Will Dan find his way onto the scoreboard? Play along with us and test your Harry Potter knowledge!  Next Up: Top 3 Magic Systems + February News  Followed By: The Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan  Chat with us more! Tell us why we're wrong! Our Discord community is full...

Charles and Dylan from FTF Podcast join Ben and Stephen to cover The Burning God from all angles. We talk Rin and the making of a monster against the backdrop of speculative Chinese history. Plus, our attempted answers to the philosophical questions R.F. Kuang asks in the series and who's interested in The Poppy War: A Musical?  Next Up: Harry Potter Trivia Special Part 2  Followed By: T...

The showdown episodes in the making. Stephen, Nathan and Dan compete for the title of ultimate Potterhead in the first part of our trivia showdown. Play along with us! There's a non-zero chance that your Harry Potter knowledge is much more impressive than ours.  Next Up: The Burning God by R.F. Kuang  Followed By: Harry Potter Trivia Special Part 2  Chat with us more! Tell us why we...

Dune is a classic. One of the founding fathers of the science fiction genre. How does Frank Herbert's creation hold up today? Find out in our review!  Next Up: Harry Potter Trivia Special Part 1  Followed By: The Burning God by R.F. Kuang  Buy the book! https://amzn.to/3rMiC7O  Chat with us more! Tell us why we're wrong! Our Discord community is full of full-time fantasy nerds...

We can't recommend reading this book. But if you have already, here's a rant that might make you feel better.  Next Up: Dune by Frank Herbert  Followed By: Harry Potter Trivia Special  Buy the book! https://amzn.to/39Sdid9  Chat with us more! Tell us why we're wrong! Our Discord community is full of full-time fantasy nerds - join in on the conversation here: https://discordapp....

What are your favorite romances from SFF books? Fantology is unveiling ours and appropriately devoting February to let everyone compete on Twitter to find out which fantasy romances are the strongest. Plus, fantasy news from January and regular old fantasies from Josh!  Next Up: Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline  Followed By: Dune by Frank Herbert  Chat with us more! Tell us why we'r...

Full spoilers this time! Everyone's favorite ball of unstoppable gladiatorial fury, Tau Solarin, is back in Fires of Vengeance, Book 2 of The Burning by Evan Winter. Tune in to see what we loved and what we wanted to obliterate with a dual sword strike from Isihogo.  Next Up: Top Fantasy Romances + January SFF News  Followed By: Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline  Buy the book! https:...

Everyone's favorite ball of unstoppable gladiatorial fury, Tau Solarin, is back in Fires of Vengeance, Book 2 of The Burning by Evan Winter. This episode has no spoilers, so tune in to see if this series might be for you!  Next Up: Top Fantasy Romances + January SFF News  Followed By: Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline  Buy the book! https://amzn.to/2Ys8lB2  Chat with us more! Te...

Anthony Ryan kicks off a new duology starring everyone's favorite Brother of the Sixth Order, Vaelin Al Sorna, with The Wolf's Call. Stephen, Ryan and Jake talk through the plot and our favorite characters, including some controversial decisions. Plus, what do Vaelin Al Sorna and Michael Scott's vasectomy have in common?  Next Up: The Fires of Vengeance by Evan Winter  Followed By: Top F...

Anthony Ryan kicks off a new duology starring everyone's favorite Brother of the Sixth Order, Vaelin Al Sorna, with The Wolf's Call. If you finished The Raven's Shadow trilogy, or even only read Blood Song and want an opinion on continuing on, we have that here! Jake, Ryan and Stephen break it all down with no spoilers.  Next Up: The Fires of Vengeance by Evan Winter  Followed By: Top Fa...

We hate to see it end, but also still enjoy the finale Harry Potter all these years later. Dan, Nathan and Stephen provide their takes on the end of The Deathly Hallows and create top & bottom character rankings for the final time. Plus, Stephen's British accent and the discovery of the real reason that Hermione and Ron are a questionable couple.  Next Up: The Wolf's Call by Anthony Ryan...