Fantasy for the Ages

Jim & Zach dig into two more chapters. We get to see Moiraine lose her cool, while Elayne just loses her mind. And we'll see what happens when oil and water mix as Rand, Egwene, and Elayne try to explore instruction in male channeling. But perhaps the best is the end, as Rand bravely faces rejection from one love to open new possibilities. Well, sort of. Listen and see! Video version of this e...

Jim & Zach explore the next three chapters of The Shadow Rising, starting off with the aftermath of nasty business that came at Perrin, Mat, and Rand in Chapter 2. We'll also see Thom getting back to form, busily playing games, while Nynaeve and Egwene try to work out next steps in some unfinished Black Ajah business. Come for the fun, stay for the intrigue! #fantasy #WoT #wheeloftime #thewhee...

The start of a new Midweek Special theme, Zach and Jim will be exploring a number of fantasy and sci-fi series with their recommendations as to why you might want to read them, and possibly why not. In this first such episode, they dig into C.S. Lewis' best known fiction, the seven book series The Chronicles of Narnia. This episode uses their famous "spoiler-lite" format™. "Have no fear - if you h...

Let's get back to the action of our core characters, particularly those three ta'veren from the Two Rivers. What's Rand, Mat, and Perrin up to? Each have an interesting adventure in this episode! Video version of this episode available on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/m4P817VoPTEJoin us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKkSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTh...

It's time to kick off the 4th book of The Wheel of Time! And the best place to start is with Min, who pretty much disappeared after the beginning of our previous book. We pick up with her arriving in Tar Valon, and intrigue and politicking begin once again! But we'll also have time to look in on a few other characters, to see what else has been going on around the world. Great way to jump start an...

Jim and Zach get together for this Midweek Special to discuss their full thoughts on Amazon's Season 1 of The Wheel of Time.  What did we like, what were the issues?  What do we hope for the future? Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKkSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAgesCheck out our merch:  https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fanta...

Zach and Jim got together with three special guests to discuss The Dragon Reborn and celebrate the completion of this book, and the journey through Books 1-3 of The Wheel of Time. Joining the FFTA duo was Drew McCaffrey of the Inking Out Loud Podcast, Joe Perry of Talk'aran'rhiod: The Wheel of Time Showcast, and Alan Witt, host of The Wheel Reads Podcast. It was 90 minutes of great conversation an...

And here it is, the conclusion of the epic story of The Dragon Reborn. Come listen to how all the elements come together, and the truth is finally learned by all. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKkSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAgesCheck out our merch:  https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheages Rate & review us at Apple Pod...

The Witcher is now a wildly popular fantasy TV series on Netflix. But before that, it was a popular video game series (still is), and before that, a successful and rich fantasy fiction series. Zach and Jim welcome guest friend (and big Witcher fan) Brendan on to the show to discuss all of this. Can you enjoy just the TV series, or are you missing out if you don't read the books and/or play the gam...

Second to last episode of chapters from The Dragon Reborn. So much happens, and EVERYONE is involved. Waste no more time with descriptions - just start listening! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKkSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAgesCheck out our merch:  https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheages Rate & review us at Apple Pod...

Introducing a new, very occasional type of episode for the podcast, where Jim goes off on a topic of his own choosing. These episodes will always be created on our YouTube channel, and then ported over as audio to the podcast stream. Check our YouTube channel for the original content, with all the snazzy graphics!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4f0U6Xmwb9G-4yy9faUuwA For this particular epi...

Egwene, Elayne, and Nynaeve - they came to Tear hoping to spring a trap. In this episode, mission accomplished, but they find you don't always get what you want, and when you do, it isn't always what you thought you were getting. Mat has a similar experience here, getting what he wanted but not in the way he expected. Have a listen, and see what we mean. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWy...

Zach and Jim get into a full breakdown of Brandon Sanderson's magic system in the first of his published novels. Full book spoilers will abound, although we'll avoid spoiling much else of the greater Cosmere collection of stories. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKkSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAgesCheck out our merch:  https://www.newcreationsbyjen...

We're spending all our time in Tear for this episode, first with the girls, then some of the guys. Everyone's trying to figure out what others are doing, and no one is quite getting it right. But still, into this story some luck does fall. Especially Master Cauthon. You KNOW luck is going to side with that fellow. Check it out. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKkSupport us on Patreon...

Zach and Jim were honored to be invited to participate in this year's WoT-a-Holiday, December 12, 2021. Joining with a whole bunch of creators, Fantasy for the Ages filled one hour of the 24-hour charity livestream, an effort that altogether raised over $10,000 for Brandon Sanderson's The Lightweaver Foundation! For our hour, we joined up with Cheyenne, Alfonsina and Ilana, the three-member team o...

Finally, finally, Mat and Thom make it to Caemlyn, where Mat should be able to easily deliver that letter from Elayne, allowing him to move on to the finer things of life:  gambling, drinking, and flirting. Of course, we're talking Matrim Cauthon here - it clearly can't be THAT simple. In fact, Mat really steps into it here, and we have the launchpad for MUCH of his story arc the rest of the...

Jim & Zach discuss the many great suggestions for Gateway books into the Fantasy Fiction genre that were spurred by last month's Tri-Reader Tournament on this topic, and they share their own preferences and ideas. It also remains available in video format on the Fantasy for the Ages YouTube channel. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKkSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com...

Wow - you thought the last episode had all the action? Here we've got heavy feet, bedroom shenanigans, daring flights from danger, and last stands. These chapters are a veritable adrenaline rush. Come enjoy with us! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKkSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAgesCheck out our merch:  https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collection...

We reconnect with both Mat and Perrin, separately in these chapters, a tale of two cities, if you will. One of them sees explosive events occur, the other's outlook is a bit more gray. Give a listen to discover what we mean! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKkSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAgesCheck out our merch:  https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/c...

Jim & Zach went live to rank a whole bunch of "Top 3" and "Bottom 3" preferences from Sci-Fi & Fantasy, categories they came up with as well as many contributed by listeners. Lots of fun - take a look! Be aware, very minor spoilers come up on occasion, but nothing that should be shocking or terrible for most of you. This was done as a YouTube livestream, and available in video format on ou...

One of our longer episodes for you this time, and it's no surprise, with all the key characters and information you are about to discover. All three chapters are focused on our central ladies, Nynaeve, Egwene, and Elayne - who have everything in hand, only of course they don't. You may begin to sense a pattern with that...Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKkSupport us on Patreon: http...

The Wheel of Time begins on Amazon Prime Nov. 19, just a few days away. Zach and Jim livestreamed on the YouTube channel to talk about their thoughts anticipating the show, including how they plan to watch the first three episodes, what they are hoping to see, and what they hope they WON'T see. The video has been converted for audio distribution here, but remains available as well on our YouTube c...

Perrin, Loial, Lan & Moiraine need to skip town quickly, after that little to-do Perrin got into with the Whitecloaks when he did the right thing and freed Gaul. But will they get out of town free? Or will there be... encumbrances? Don't know what that word means? You could look it up - or you could just listen to the episode, and enjoy. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKkSupport...

Oh yes, we're cooking with gas this week. Hot stuff coming to you, as Zach and Jim converse about the common tropes of fantasy fiction: What are they, are they bad, what do they mean? As usual, we MOSTLY stay on topic, and we think you'll find the conversation entertaining. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKkSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAgesCheck out ou...

A couple of watershed chapters for Perrin's experience in these books, as he comes to a foreseen moment ("Thanks, Min!") and makes a pivotal decision - a decision that will impact him profoundly through the rest of the series. We LOVE these chapters! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKkSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAgesCheck out our merch:  https://w...