Fathers, Fantasy, & Fiction

This week on  Fathers, Fantasy, & Fiction , we cover Words of Radiance Chapters 64 through the Fourth Interludes, and the tension keeps climbing as the Sanderlanche approaches. Kaladin wrestles with an impossible choice between honor and revenge, Shallan’s investigation into the Ghostbloods uncovers dangerous new secrets, and Adolin finds himself at the center of growing political and personal...

This week on  Fathers, Fantasy, & Fiction , we cover Words of Radiance Chapters 54 through the Third Interludes, where the stakes and the action reach new heights. Shallan dives deeper into the Ghostbloods’ dangerous schemes, while Adolin’s duel turns into an unforgettable four-on-one showdown that ends with Kaladin delivering one of the most iconic moments in the series and paying the price f...

This week on  Fathers, Fantasy, & Fiction , we cover Words of Radiance Chapters 45–53, where secrets, storms, and Shardblades all collide. Shallan dives deeper into her Lightweaving abilities, revisits painful memories from her past, and infiltrates Amaram’s manor in one of her boldest schemes yet. Along the way, she uncovers disturbing clues, discovers an unexpected connection to Heleran, and...

This week on Fathers, Fantasy, & Fiction , we cover Words of Radiance Chapters 35-44, where Shallan finally arrives on the Shattered Plains and immediately finds herself balancing court politics, secret societies, and a growing collection of alternate identities. We discuss Shallan’s introduction to Dalinar and Adolin, her unexpected role in Sebarial’s camp, and a tense meeting with the Ghostb...

This week on Fathers, Fantasy, & Fiction , we cover Words of Radiance Chapters 24 through the Second Interludes, and things escalate quickly. Shallan’s uneasy partnership with Tyn comes to a dramatic end, the mystery of the Ghostbloods deepens, and a chance encounter over a pair of boots may have larger implications than it first appears. Meanwhile, Kaladin continues exploring his growing abil...

This week on Fathers, Fantasy, & Fiction , we cover Words of Radiance Chapters 13–23, where Shallan starts assembling a surprisingly loyal following on the road to the Shattered Plains while Kaladin’s suspicions about Amaram finally boil over. We dive into Shallan’s growing Lightweaver abilities, Pattern’s obsession with lies and truth, and the increasingly mysterious nature of the Knights Rad...

This week on Fathers, Fantasy, & Fiction , we cover Words of Radiance Chapters 6 through the First Interludes and the scope of Roshar expands fast. From the mysterious culture of the listeners and their dangerous “forms of power,” to giant island-sized greatshells and secret Surgebinders hiding across the world, Brandon Sanderson starts pulling back the curtain on just how strange this world r...

In this episode of Fathers, Fantasy, & Fiction , we begin Words of Radiance by covering the Prologue through Chapter 5. We return to the night of Gavilar’s assassination through Jasnah’s eyes and diving deeper into the mysteries of spren, Surgebinding, and Shadesmar. Shallan’s journey takes center stage as her strange abilities evolve, introducing Pattern and raising new questions about the na...

In the final episode of this season Fathers, Fantasy, & Fiction , we wrap up The Way of Kings with Chapters 70 through the Epilogue bringing major reveals, satisfying character moments, and huge implications for what’s next.  We break down Shallan’s biggest truth, the mystery of the Ghostbloods, and the shocking reveal involving Taravangian and Szeth. We also explore Dalinar’s visions, the tru...

In this episode of Fathers, Fantasy, & Fiction , we cover Chapters 59–69 of The Way of Kings as the climax of the book explodes into motion. Kaladin continues discovering the truth of his powers and pushes Bridge Four to new heights, while Dalinar’s visions are finally validated and his trust in Sadeas is put to the ultimate test. When betrayal strikes at the Tower, every major storyline colli...

In this episode of Fathers, Fantasy, & Fiction , we cover Chapters 52–58 of The Way of Kings as the story barrels toward its finale. Dalinar’s visions reveal more about the mysterious Knights Radiant and the Day of Recreance, while his uneasy alliance with Sadeas appears to strengthen through joint plateau assaults. As politics, paranoia, and old rivalries collide, we debate whether Sadeas can...

In this episode of Fathers, Fantasy, & Fiction , we cover Chapter 45 through the Third Interludes of The Way of Kings and the Sanderlanche is starting to build. Shallan’s story hits a major turning point as her experiments with Soulcasting spiral into something far more dangerous, leading to a surreal glimpse into what may be the Cognitive Realm, a shocking reveal about Capsal, and a complete...

In this episode of Fathers, Fantasy, & Fiction , we cover Chapters 36 - 44 of The Way of Kings and things are escalating fast. Shallan’s storyline takes a dark turn as Jasnah’s brutal demonstration of philosophy forces her to question everything, ultimately pushing her to make a bold and dangerous move with the Soulcaster. Meanwhile, her mysterious abilities continue to surface, raising new qu...

In this episode of Fathers, Fantasy, & Fiction , we cover the Second Interludes through Chapter 35 of The Way of Kings . The interludes expand the world in fascinating ways. From Rysn’s glimpse into Shinovar and the origins of Szeth’s Oathstone, to Axies the Collector’s hunt for spren, and Szeth’s increasingly dangerous new masters. Meanwhile, Shallan’s story deepens as her scholarship, secret...

In this episode of Fathers, Fantasy, & Fiction , we cover Chapters 22 - 28 of The Way of Kings . Kaladin takes meaningful steps toward leadership, using ingenuity and empathy to win over Bridge Four; gathering resources, outsmarting the apothecary, and turning chasm duty into a turning point for the crew. Meanwhile, flashbacks introduce a new citylord whose arrival casts a shadow over Kaladin’...

In this episode of Fathers, Fantasy, & Fiction , we cover Chapters 16 - 21 of The Way of Kings . Kaladin’s past continues to unfold, revealing the roots of his drive to protect others, while his present-day struggle with Bridge Four takes a turning point as he begins forming a plan to keep his men alive. Meanwhile, Dalinar pushes to unite the highprinces but faces resistance from Elhokar and h...

In this episode of Fathers, Fantasy, & Fiction, we cover the first interludes through Chapter 15 of The Way of Kings. The story expands beyond our main characters as we explore the mysterious Purelake, meet Shallan’s troubled brother, and catch up with Szeth as his grim fate as Truthless continues. Then Part Two begins, introducing Dalinar, Adolin, and the Alethi war camps—complete with politi...

In this episode of Fathers, Fantasy, & Fiction, we cover Chapters 6 - 11 of The Way of Kings. Shallan continues her pursuit of Jasnah and finally earns a place as her ward—though not without some awkward encounters, questionable plans, and a little help from Yalb. Meanwhile, Kaladin’s story takes a darker turn as he’s forced into the brutal life of a bridgeman on the Shattered Plains. We unpac...

In this episode of Fathers, Fantasy, & Fiction, we dive into the opening of The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson—covering the Prelude, Prologue, and Chapters 1–5. Derrik experiences the world for the first time while Jon revisits the story (carefully avoiding spoilers). We unpack mysterious heralds, shardblades, strange spren, and the introduction of key characters like Kaladin and Shallan. A...

Two dads. One fantasy series. Plenty of questionable predictions. Fathers, Fantasy, & Fiction is a book club podcast where we read through fantasy novels a few chapters at a time—recapping the story, sharing theories, and trying to figure out what’s actually going on.