FanCastic

The wait is over! We hope you forgive us for leaving you hanging ... but, as promised, we are back with a strictly fan cast episode of Gild & Glint.  Join us (Loretta & Emyli) as we fan cast various characters in The Plated Prisoner series, including Aurren, King Midas, Queen Malina, Digby, and sweet Summer child Sail. We take time highlighting character traits and the actors we envision b...

Join us (Loretta and Emyli) as we celebrate the long awaited... The Plated Prisoner series day!  Hang out while we discuss our favorite moments of the first two books, 'Gild' & 'Glint' and the characters within it. We delve into the intricate world of Raven Kennedy's acclaimed fantasy series, discussing the magical laws governing kingdoms, character development, and th...

Happy "Love Day" listeners!!!  Loretta and Emyli are covering everything from the Super Bowl recaps to swoony (and not-so-swoony) cutsie romance novels in this jam packed episode. From its fan fiction beginnings to its character dynamics, your hostesses critically explore how romance novels handle emotional complexity, tropes, and representation. They compare it to The Hating Game, debat...

HAPPY SUPERB OWL DAY! MAY THE BEST OWL WIN!  Just kidding, guys... we know ball-- football, and we are bringing you a fun one! In this episode, Loretta and Emyli are truly putting the fantasy in fantasy football as they blend sports talk, literary fandom, and sharp cultural commentary into one lively conversation. As usual, we kick things off with our personal reading check-ins before shifting int...

FanCastic is back! After an extended break, Loretta returns with an exciting update: Emyli officially joins the show as co-host 🎉 Together, they catch up on holiday reads, talk about discovering new books, and dig into how narration can make or break the audiobook experience. The conversation expands into what’s ahead in the world of stories, from highly anticipated book adaptations to major film...

Ho ho hold up... its Holiday break time already?!  Well then, Happy Holidays from FanCastic! We gift thee...a new Post Credits, back with a special holiday-themed episode!  In this festive episode, we share our holiday season reads, reveal who was voted "naughty" and "nice", and play a spirited round of the book cover game “Neigh or Sleigh”where covers get judged with holiday f...

✨ EPISODE 10: PERIOD. — TRIALS & TRIBULATIONS MONTH ✨ We’ve made it to the end of our Trials & Tribulations journey, and it’s only right that we close it out with the most dramatic, emotional, and popular trial on television… Dancing With the Stars Season 34! Note: This episode was recorded before the eliminations of Danielle, Andy, and — the one that shook us the hardest — Whitney Levit...

🎙️ Episode 9 – Fan Casting Phantasma w/ Ky & Melle of Plot Twist Podcast! In this episode of FanCastic, we’re joined by the amazing Ky and Melle from the Plot Twist Podcast for look into Phantasma—its haunting world, gothic romance vibes, and the characters who kept us turning pages. We chat about how COVID reshaped our reading habits, what it’s really like navigating the book-podcast communit...

Fan Casting Immortal Consequences by I.V. Marie  In this week’s episode, I’m joined by my longtime friend and former Broadway-days roommate, Kyle Kokesh, as we dive into I.V. Marie’s debut novel, Immortal Consequences — a haunting, beautifully written story about love, loss, and what it means to keep living after death. We share what we loved most about this powerful new release, unpack the themes...

It's the end of the month and you know what that means! PERIOD.  🎃 HAPPY HALLO-WEEEEK WITCHES!!! We dressed up for ya! 🎃 In this episode of PERIOD, Bryce (Emyli) and Danika (Loretta) dive into the fascinating world of fan fiction and its growing influence on traditional publishing. From the Bridgerton musical controversy and the developing ACOTAR musical (why!?!?) to the evolving legal land...

Fan Casts, Feels & First-Time DNFs – Quicksilver by Callie Hart This week, we’re diving into Quicksilver by Callie Hart—and buckle up, because we’ve got thoughts. Some hearts may be broken, but all opinions are welcome as we navigate this wild ride of a read. Joining us are the amazing Genevieve and Scott from the Booked for Two podcast! We kick things off with concert stories and chaos (as it...

🎙️ Episode 5: Spooky Vibes & Fantasy Fan Casts with Lilly Lloyd 👻📚 In this episode,  we are joined by the delightfully eerie whimsigoth fairy... Lilly Lloyd, (@lillydarlingxo) known on Instagram & TiK Tok for her spooky style and deep love for the enigmatic band Sleep Token.  Lilly and FanCastic dive into Belladonna, a fantasy novel brimming with rich characters and gothic atmosphere wri...

In this episode of FanCastic, your favorite co-hosts, Loretta & Emyli, peel back the curtain on the bookish community. From cozy reading corners to the chaotic world of book conventions, they dish on their personal reading habits, bookshelf setups, and what it’s really like co-hosting a podcast. But it’s not all lighthearted banter—things get real as they unpack the recent controversy surround...

🎙️ Fan Casting RuNyx's Enigma | Dark Academia, Trauma, and Casting Deep Dive 🎬 In this thought-provoking episode of our fan casting podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant Adara Bryan as we journey through the moody, mysterious world of Enigma by RuNyx. From the haunting halls of dark academia to the raw emotional depth of complex characters, this is more than just a fantasy romance—it's a...

In this second installment of Author's Aside , Lauren Cate Leake (LC) discusses her journey as an author, the inspiration behind her series  The Dread Descendant,  and the importance of community and reader engagement. The discussion delves into fan casting, character development, and the role of music in storytelling, while also addressing the challenges of navigating reader feedback and cri...

✨ Season 2 Premiere | Fan Casting: Zodiac Academy: The Awakening (Book 1) ✨ We're BACK with Season 2 of FanCastic — and we’re kicking things off with a magical, heartfelt, and laughter-filled episode featuring our special guest, Gina Lock! In this premiere, we dive deep into Zodiac Academy: The Awakening (Book 1) — discussing everything from shocking plot twists and complex characters to th...

Welcome back to FanCastic—the ultimate fan casting podcast! Season One took you deep into the worlds of fantasy, romantasy, and fiction exploring your favorite characters and the actors YOU think should bring them to life. Now, Season Two is coming… bigger, bolder, and bursting with fresh fan casting debates, surprise guests, exclusive interviews, and brand-new fictional worlds to explore. Plus, w...

This is FanCastic! The bookish fan casting podcast where we fan cast all of your favorite characters from bestselling fantasy, romantasy, and fiction! Welcome baaaaack!! Its episode 14 of FanCastic... OUR SEASON FINALE!!! I am so happy you are (still) here! Joining me again this week is Dark Romance lover & fellow Elder Emo; the one... the only... Adara Bryan. We are wrapping up our TWO PART S...

This is FanCastic! The bookish fan casting podcast where we fan cast all of your favorite characters from bestselling fantasy, romantasy, and fiction! WOWEE WEE WOW!! Its episode 13 of FanCastic...on the week of Friday the 13th!! (& your High Lady Hostesses birthday week!) I am so happy you are (still) here! Joining me this week is Dark Romance lover & fellow Elder Emo; the one... the only...

This is FanCastic! The bookish fan casting podcast where we fan cast all of your favorite characters from bestselling fantasy, romantasy, and fiction! Holy crap its episode 12 of FanCastic! I am so happy you are (still) here! Join me this week to welcome back my childhood bestie, Super Mom, & nearly certified Doula, Kjerstin Scheyer as we fan cast, recap, rant, and...well rant again, about the...

This is FanCastic! The fantasy book podcast where we fan cast all of your favorite characters from bestselling fantasy, romantasy, and fiction books. Joining me this week for "A Court of Mist and Fury" is returning guest, Emyli Gudmundson! Tune in as we continue our fan casting journey by filling out The Night Court and other key characters in book two. Special shoutout this week to  @wh...

This is FanCastic! The fantasy book podcast where we fan cast all of your favorite characters from bestselling fantasy, romantasy, and fiction books. Welcome to our TENTH episode of FanCastic! Double digits baby! I am so happy you are here! Join me this week as we welcome fellow Hollywood professional Tabitha Rourick as we fan cast & recap the Booktok sensation and upcoming Netflix film, &quot...

Hey there FanCastic listeners and watchers! Introducing our first episode of a series of special episodes we are calling; Author's Aside. Every season we will feature a favorite author chosen to sit down with us to converse about their process, inspirations, background, and fun facts! Why "Author's Aside", you ask? Well, as you know, FanCastic is a Fantasy/Fiction podcast with...

This is FanCastic! The fantasy book podcast where we fan cast all of your favorite characters from bestselling fantasy books. Welcome to our eighth episode of FanCastic! I am so happy you are here! Join me this week to welcome back Kjerstin Scheyer as we fan cast, recap, rant, and RAVE about "Iron Flame"; Book 2 of The Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros! *EPISODE CONTAINS SERIES SPOILERS!...

This is FanCastic! The fantasy book podcast where we fan cast all of your favorite characters from bestselling fantasy books. Welcome to our seventh episode of FanCastic! I am so happy you are here! Join me this week as I welcome back Adara Bryan to recap & chat book two in the TOG series "Crown of Midnight" -- SPOILER: I still hate Chaol. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday nigh...