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Fantology continues our Halloween month with a themed debate. What's scarier? Sci-fi or fantasy? Plus, tune in for a chance to win free audible credits in our 1k subs celebration 🥳 Next Up: Senlin Ascends by Josiah Bancroft Followed By: Emperor of Thorns 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.fa...

Fantology celebrates Halloween month with a themed Top 3 Competition. Scariest creatures, characters, ideas etc. Anything scary in SFF! Listen and then play along on Twitter! Next Up: Senlin Ascends by Josiah Bancroft Followed By: Emperor of Thorns 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.fantology...

Charles from FTFPodcast joins Stephen & Ryan for a review of The Wisdom of Crowds that's more exciting than snorting pearl dust or even fighting in the circle. Thanks Joe Abercrombie for a beautiful and haunting ending to the trilogy! Next Up: Debate and Top 3 in SFF Followed By: Emperor of Thorns by Mark Lawrence Buy the book! https://amzn.to/3lkWPCT Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.c...

Excited for the Apple+ Foundation series? Josh and Stephen give an overview of the book and series as a non-spoiler primer for the show. How well does this 80 year old work hold up today? Tune in for our opinions! Next Up: The Wisdom of Crowds by Joe Abercrombie Followed By: Debate and Top 3 in SFF Buy the book! https://amzn.to/3udtuhP Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcas...

Hopefully you're still excited for The Wisdom of Crowds by Joe Abercrombie because we have another re-release for you today! Here's your recap on The Trouble With Peace before its sequel is upon us - thanks to Mike's Book Reviews for collaborating! Next Up: The Wisdom of Crowds by Joe Abercrombie Followed By: Foundation Trilogy by Isaac Asimov Buy the book! https://amzn.to/3tyAIN1 Check us out on...

Excited for Joe Abercrombie's The Wisdom of Crowds next Tuesday? Get a refresher of A Little Hatred in this re-release of our review of the beginning of The Age of Madness - featuring A Hero's Journey Podcast Next Up: The Trouble With Peace by Joe Abercrombie Followed By: The Wisdom of Crowds by Joe Abercrombie Buy the book! https://amzn.to/38WQh7q Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/Fa...

To slog or not to slog? That, unfortunately is the question in one of the slowest books of The Wheel of Time. Stephen, Jake and Kaden love the series but had to search to find redeeming factors in this one. Next Up: A Little Hatred by Joe Abercrombie Followed By: The Trouble With Peace by Joe Abercrombie Buy the book!! https://amzn.to/3yJULsE Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/Fantolog...

Audio or print: which is the superior medium of book consumption? We debate this hot button issue, fill you in on news items for August and then introduce our September poll competition. Check out our picks for Top 3 funniest characters and then submit your own entry! Next Up: Crossroads of Twilight by Robert Jordan Followed By: Wisdom of Crowds Primer Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/...

Jim Butcher writes more than The Dresden Files! Ben and Ryan look back to the beginning of his career and the beginning of The Codex Alera, Butcher's epic fantasy that began, believe it or not, as a cross between Pokémon and the lost Roman legion Next Up: Fantology Debate! + Top 3 SFF Episode Followed By: Emperor of Thorns by Mark Lawrence Buy the book! https://amzn.to/386NHLG Check us out on YouT...

How did King of Thorns compare to the opening act of The Broken Empire Trilogy? We discuss Mark Lawrence's progression as an author and Jorg's as a character. Plus, what punk rock songs should be in the soundtrack of the hypothetical movie? Next Up: Furies of Calderon by Jim Butcher Followed By: Fantology Debate! + Top 3 SFF Episode Buy the book! https://amzn.to/3k0ue4U Check us out on YouTube: ht...

Stephen & Jake wrap up The First Law Trilogy with Last Argument of Kings by Joe Abercrombie. It's an explosive conclusion to the opening act of the First Law narrative. Who's excited for Wisdom of Crowds next month?? Next Up: King of Thorns by Mark Lawrence Followed By: Foundation by Isaac Asimov Buy the book! https://amzn.to/3jt74UC Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodc...

Debate! Should Wheel of Time on Prime release episodes weekly or in bulk? Which strategy will be best for the success of the show? Plus, our picks for Top 3 Sexy Villains. Let us know which nefarious characters really speak to your carnal preferences Next Up: Last Argument of Kings by Joe Abercrombie Followed By: King of Thorns by Mark Lawrence Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/Fantol...

Doug is back to give us his expert Marvel insights, covering the big releases of the summer. Stephen and Josh join him to give opinions and speculate on what's next for the MCU in these early stages of phase four. Next Up: King of Thorns by Mark Lawrence Followed By: Top Fantasy and Debate! Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Check out the Podcast: https://podcasts.appl...

Ben and Josh are back with more Stephen King. Pet Sematary may well be his most terrifying book ever - what makes this one so seriously messed up? Tune in for our takes on the exploration of death and whether or not this one might be for you. Next Up: King of Thorns by Mark Lawrence Followed By: MCU Wrap-Up: Wandavision, Falcon & Winter Soldier and Loki Buy the book! https://amzn.to/3kQjhVV Ch...

Ben and Josh feature on a special twin episode, covering the first two books of The Dark Tower. Interested in the Stephen King fantasy multiverse, or just reading King in general? We have you covered. Plus a deep dive plot review into both books! Next Up: King of Thorns by Mark Lawrence Followed By: MCU Wrap-Up: Wandavision, Falcon & Winter Soldier and Loki Buy the book! https://amzn.to/3e5E8Q...

Fantology runs the gauntlet in this episode. Stephen, Ryan, Ben and Josh start with our picks for Top 3 SFF Animal Companions, then briefly touch on top news and reviews from June and finish up with our first debate segment. Do authors "owe" their fans completed series?  Next Up: The Gunslinger by Stephen King  Followed By: King of Thorns by Mark Lawrence  Check us out on YouTube: h...

Prince of Thorns was our first Mark Lawrence book, and definitely not our last! This one spawned an interesting review and discussion of morality and whether we could cheer for Jorg despite his despicable actions.  Next Up: Debate! Do authors owe us an ending?  Followed By: The Gunslinger by Stephen King  Buy the book! https://amzn.to/36cRV3n  Check us out on YouTube: https://y...

Looking for something new? Check out Orluvoq by Benny Hinrichs! Just released yesterday, Orluvoq combines a unique Inuit inspired world with compelling characters and themes to create a memorable tale. Tune in to hear Benny tell us about his process, the inspiration for the book and his experience establishing himself as an author.  Next Up: Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence  Followed By...

Our first-time reader Kaden has made it through Winter's Heart. Through nine books now, Jake and Stephen get his take on the 'slog' and his excitement on where the series is going. Plus, polygamy, taint and the politics of Andor. Not to mention our tradition top and bottom character rankings!  Next Up: Orluvoq by Benny Hinrichs  Followed By: Seven Deaths of An Empire by GR Matthews &nbsp...

Tune in for Jake's first-time impressions of Joe Abercrombie's second First Law entry and Stephen's fanboy opinions. Before They Are Hanged is a masterpiece of trope subversion. How exactly did Abercrombie craft this one?  Next Up: Top 3 SFF Fathers + May News  Followed By: Winter's Heart by Robert Jordan  Buy the book! https://amzn.to/3fQHDKH  Check us out on YouTube: https://...

The Blacktongue Thief is a hilarious romp of moral ambiguity. We follow the first person narrative of Kinch, a thief brilliantly assembled from every trope of the class, on an epic adventure across a Dungeons and Dragons inspired world. Tune in for an extended non-spoiler discussion for why you should buy the book, followed by a spoilerific plot breakdown.  Next Up: Before They Are Hanged by...

Welcome vampires and cattle alike to the Antebellum South! Zack from MiddleFantasy was kind enough to join Stephen and Ben to discuss Fevre Dream, an early George R.R. Martin timepiece novel. How does it hold up today? What similarities do we see to A Song of Ice And Fire? Tune in and find out!  Next Up: The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman  Followed By: Before They Are Hanged b...

Two for one special! Jake and Ryan review two outstanding Adrian Tchaikovsky works as Fantology finally ventures into science fiction. No spoilers at first to give curious listeners a taste of the books, followed by a full spoiler discussion for experienced fans.  Next Up: Fevre Dream by George RR Martin  Followed By: Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie  Buy the books!  &...

Fantology's May competition will pay tribute to the mothers of SFF. Who are your Top 3 Moms in the genre? Tune in for our picks, plus a recap of a busy month of April.  Next Up: Children of Time/Ruin by Adrian Tchaikovsky  Followed By: Fevre Dream by George RR Martin  Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast  Chat with us more and support in the links bel...

Release day episode! Stephen and Josh cover John Gwynne's latest hit in depth, starting with a no-spoiler discussion. If you're interested in The Shadow of the Gods, we'll let you know what you're in for and if you've finished already tune into the latter half of the episode for our spoiler takes.  Next Up: Top 3 SFF Mothers + April Fantasy News  Followed By: Children of Time/Ruin by Adr...