Fantology

Stephen and Jake welcome a new first-time reader onto the podcast! Tune in to hear Jeff's opinions on Mistborn Era 2, starting with a double feature episode covering both Alloy and Shadows. Next Up: An Interview with Shauna Lawless, author of The Children of Gods and Fighting Men Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Chat with us more and support in the links below https:...

What makes a good book title? The Fantology crew weighs in with our favorites. Plus, a very disappointing realization about the state of Kingkiller =/ Next Up: The Alloy of Law + Shadows of Self by Brandon Sanderson 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 ht...

Stephen and Josh discuss all the exciting news from the recent San Diego Comic Cons and go on several rants about what we can expect going forward in epic fantasy adaptations Next Up: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 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...

What was going on behind the scenes during Mistborn Era 1? Secret History reveals all! Tune in for why you need to read in order to really understand one surprising character. Next Up: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 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/inv...

We've said many times that the ending to Mistborn Era 1 is an unparalleled triumph. Now you can hear Stephen and Josh explain why! Next Up: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 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...

It's not possible to be more excited for the fantasy adaptations coming to screen in the latter half of 2022! We review the upcoming lineup and discuss which we are the most excited for. Next Up: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 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://discord...

Fantology has embarked on a new journey through The Expanse! Tune in to hear our review of Leviathan Wakes and a strange comparison to The Host by Stephanie Meyers. Next Up: Upcoming TV Adaptation News 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...

Brian McClellan joins Stephen and Josh to talk about his exciting new release, In the Shadow of Lightning! Buy the book! https://www.brianmcclellan.com/bookstore/in-the-shadow-of-lightning Next Up: Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey 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...

Stephen, Ryan and Jake talk Malazan Book of the Fallen #4. Who's your favorite character and why is it Karsa Orlong? Next Up: A Conversation will Brian McClellan 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...

Let's build a world together! This time it's Stephen's turn to tease his ideas - first chapter due out by the end of the month or else. Next Up: House of Chains 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...

What real life people would you like to see in a fantasy book? Stephen, Jake and Josh make their picks and then open the competition for the month of June. Next Up: House of Chains 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...

We've read The Broken Empire, so on to Red Queen's War! How does Mark Lawrence's second trilogy compare to his first? Could it be... possibly lighter in tone? Next Up: Top 3 in SFF Episode 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/fanto...

Josh and Stephen reread The Well of Ascension for the first time in ten years. How has Mistborn aged? Better or worse than our first impressions? Next Up: Prince of Fools by Mark Lawrence 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...

36:22 Words of Radiance Spoiler! Josh and Stephen catch up on phase four of the MCU and dig into why Multiverse of Madness is great and Moon Knight... isn't. Next Up: The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson 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://...

Fantology has had enough! Tune in to hear what trends we've read too much of. Cancelled! Next Up: The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson 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/Fantology...

Josh pitches Stephen King's Bill Hodges trilogy to Stephen (Fantology host, not King) and they discuss how King compares to the familiar tastes in our epic fantasy palate. Tune in to decide if King is for you! Next Up: Fantology April Round-up 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://disc...

Fantology kicks off a new series where we play author and pitch our world and story ideas. In the first installment, Jake details his sci-fi story with hints of an epic Malazan world. Next Up: The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson 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.c...

Michael Knipp joins Stephen and Ben for the beginning of our Mistborn Era 2 reread. What stood out for us this time through? How well does Brandon pull off the time skip?  Michael Knipp YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/QuestLegacy  Next Up: Fantology Worldbuilding Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Chat with us more and support in the links below https://www.fantologyboo...

April brings us a great opportunity to be foolish, so of course we're going to take it! Stephen, Ben, Josh & Ryan list off our top fools in SFF and open up the competition to you to join in too. Next Up: The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson 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://discor...

The beginning of all four books are out there in the wild now. What did Stephen, Josh and Ben think of what we've read so far? Next Up: Top ? In Sci-Fi/Fantasy 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.audible...

Stephen, Josh and Ben kick off our reread of Mistborn with book 1, The Final Empire. How has our impression of Brandon Sanderson's start on Scadrial changed over the years since its release? Next Up: Cosmere Secret Projects Early Release Chapters by Brandon Sanderson Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Chat with us more and support in the links below https://www.fantolo...

Jake and Josh's first release in a series of shorts covering Cixin Liu's collection To Hold Up the Sky. Tune in for a review of the first story, The Village Teacher. Next Up: Mistborn: The Final Empire 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 Rings of Power has received a lot of hate since the release of the trailer. Does it deserve it? What do we really know about the show so far? Next Up: Brandon Sanderson breaks the internet 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/f...

Bad reviews! Top Sci-Fi and Fantasy Dads! Fantasy News! What more could you want? Tune in to hear Stephen, Jake and Josh break down the month of May 2021.  Next Up: Winter's Heart by Robert Jordan  Followed By: Orluvoq by Benny Hinrichs  Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast  Check out the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1489097985 &nb...

Brandon fooled us! Again. But what more can we take away from this historic Kickstarter? Stephen and Josh discuss the details and how other authors and creators could do something similar. Next Up: How bad will The Rings of Power be? Support the Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dragonsteel/surprise-four-secret-novels-by-brandon-sanderson?ref=bva2b9 Check us out on YouTube: https:/...