Longwinded One: The Podcast

On this episode of Spoiler Sessions, Jared hangs out with LitRPG authors J. Krauss (Will of the Immortals, The Immortals Mask, and the new VRMMO Lighting the Forge) and Tommy Kerper aka Sourpatch Hero (I’m Not the Hero) for a conversation about the stuff readers actually obsess over: side characters, cut lore, and the worldbuilding that never makes it on-page. They talk about Tommy’s unused locati...

In this episode, we sit down with Sean Oswald to dig into the craft and business of writing LitRPG at scale. We talk about writing to audio and why audiobooks make up such a significant portion of his readership, the future of Life in Exile as it heads toward book seven, and how four of his series coexist within a shared multiverse while still standing on their own. Peter Berkrot, narrator of Life...

This week on the show, I’m joined by Tao Wong, author of The System Apocalypse and A Thousand Li. We dig into both series, including unused scenes, unwritten lore, and choices that shaped their endings—like new material added to the print editions of A Thousand Li and the never-written “Book 5.5” of The System Apocalypse. We also tackle long-running fan questions: Master Cheng’s fate, and what ult...

This week on Spoiler Sessions, I’m joined by sci-fi and LitRPG author Dawn Chapman to talk about her interconnected universe spanning Razor’s Edge and Through Steel and Stars. We dig into Pops’ origin story and the creation of the Razor’s Edge. Dawn shares insight into unwritten lore, character dynamics (including the much-talked-about Mal and Rus pairing). We are joined by Dawn's long-time fr...

JD Mullenary Sr. joins the show to talk about QuestWright and the Symphony series (formerly Creation), including how he builds his systems from scratch and what drives his worldbuilding approach. We get into Gatekeeper Jim’s unwritten backstory, Johnny’s role in Cassio’s arc, and how “negative space” can make a world feel bigger without overexplaining. Partway through the conversation, Johnathan M...

In this episode of Spoiler Sessions, I sit down with TJ Lombardi, author of Golem Master, for a deep-dive conversation that goes well beyond surface-level book talk. We focus on two things fans rarely get to hear about: unused scenes and side characters. Along the way, the episode turns into a full community hangout, with surprise appearances from Eric Ugland, Bosloe, Jess from the In Other Worlds...

In the Season Six premiere of Spoiler Sessions, we kick things off with LitRPG standout Ryan Maxwell, author of the Grand System Vending series. In this post-apocalyptic, system-integration survival story, the world ends, and the System arrives. Ryan (dog lover, father of three, Texan, and EdTech/IT professional) joins us to dig into: How Grand System Vending works under the hood: magic rules, spe...

In this episode, Jared (the author) and Chris (the narrator) of Children of the Cold Moon talk about the story and the process of making the book. They introduce the last four chapters of Part 1 of the book. You get to listen to chapter 2. We hope you enjoy.

We hope you enjoy chapter one of our audiobook. Meet Bren and Tathan/Morias. Read more on Royal Road: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/88011/children-of-the-cold-moon-the-four-treasures-saga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Reader Compendium: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.longwinded.one/season-5-the-children-of-the-cold-moon/⁠

Book1: Amos got in a car accident, and he didn't get isekaied, reincarnated or transmigrated! That happened five years later when his transplanted heart failed. But why would the Endless One grab an artist and animator to run a barony? What would the knowledge of thousands of hours of watching YouTube videos do to help a struggling barony prosper? Could it help shield the barony from the coming ci...

Carson Spencer, author of Chosen of the Endless One, reflects on his progression from avid reader to Isekai writer. Growing up in the Chicago suburbs, Carson was drawn to the imagination of books and video games. Inspired by Russian litRPG classics like Way of the Shaman and the kingdom-building elements of Destiny’s Crucible, Carson shares how he created his unique world. This interview captures...

Join us as we talk to the author/narrator team of the Noobtown and Fifth Era Apocalypse series. We cover topics from the pop culture references in Noobtown to what the working title of book eight is. We even play a little game about the characters of Noobtown to see if the dynamic duo view the characters in the same light. Lastly, we learn about why there was a slight delay in Ryan's prolific publ...

Fiona Swiftheart was the hero of Fiefdala. She banished the evil dragon lord to the swampy wastelands, and returned to the capital of the kingdom she saved--and then got taxed for the loot she took from the oversized lizard?! Too bad that no one told her the King went on a long-term vacation, before she got back. He put his scummy son on the throne, who decided cuteness and heroics weren't cool! F...

Magius Swiftscale, author of The Newly Broke Heroine, shares how his love for reading Michael Crichton and Dragonlance novels shaped his passion for storytelling. A lifelong reader turned engineer, Magius reveals how modern technology helped him balance writing with his busy life. He discusses his journey into the litRPG space through Royal Road and emphasizes the importance of character-driven na...

What happens when King Arthur is gone, and Camelot has an empty throne? The answer: When legends die, new legends must be born. Gawain, Knight of the Round Table, and the powerful witch Nimue, successor of Merlin, are faced with a kingdom in chaos after King Arthur's apparent death. In response, they form an alliance to take the throne of Camelot and restore the peace that King Arthur brought. But...

In this episode we talked with two podcasters: Max Heiliger of the CritRPG Podcast and Dakota VanLinden of the UpperPen Podcast. These two were inspiration to me, as I began season 5 and decided to switch to LitRPG authors and narrators. Come and listen as we talk about our favorite genres, and the secrets of what goes on behind the scene of a podcast. Links: https://linktr.ee/madix3 https://upper...

In this interview, Austen Keats, author of The Book of Avalon Eternal, shares his deep love for Arthurian legend, tracing his inspirations back to classic fantasy works like The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings. He discusses the impact of Sir Thomas Malory’s Le Morte d’Arthur on his storytelling and reveals how speculative fiction shaped his writing journey. Austen also dives into hi...

The world is dying, and everyone knows it. But is the alternative worse? In rust-choked streets and hollowed-out cities, there is only one way out—Terra Mythica, a virtual world so immersive that time warps, hunger vanishes, and even the most broken can live like kings. Jace wasn’t supposed to make it in. He cheated death, and now it’s catching up to him. As the reluctant protégé of Hades, Jace fi...

Dungeon Lord is coming back on August 28, 2024! In this interview we get to talk with the creator, Hugo Huesca, and the narrator, Jeff Hays (of Soundbooth Theater fame). We talk about where Hugo has been the last five years, we learn that both of these creators are also into MMA, and we learn that Soundbooth Theater will be hosting their own conference next summer! Links: https://hugohuesca.com ht...

John, known by his pen name Fobywoby, author of Terra Mythica, offers a heartwarming take on how storytelling helped him overcome childhood dyslexia. Reflecting on the emotional power of literature, he describes the impact of works by Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett. He shares his vision of a Blade Runner-esque world that merges futuristic and retro aesthetics in Terra Mythica. John’s reflection...

In a High Fantasy world where Kings and crime lords run rampant due to a miscalculation made by the Adventurer’s Guild long ago, Karsten falls head-first into a fantastically strange forest with only the clothes on his person to his name. He is saved by the Ranger, Medoly, who shows him to the Adventurer’s Guild - unintentionally setting her new friend upon a path of harsh realities, full of fight...

Julie, writing under the pen name B3AM, joins the podcast to discuss her writing journey, from dabbling in light novels to exploring the vibrant Royal Road community. Author of An Enigmatic Bard's Journey, Julie describes how she transitioned from being a manga fan to a litRPG enthusiast. With her signature humor and down-to-earth approach, she talks about embracing her creative side, building con...

Dark Matter Ascension is a litRPG novel centered around Jace Seren, a character navigating the complexities of a world undergoing a cosmic event known as cosmogenic merging. Jace faces a critical choice: to remain a civilian or take the risk of becoming an aspirant, a path with a low chance of survival but the promise of immense cosmic power. The story blends elements of fantasy and science fictio...

In this episode, we interview Alex Econome, known by his pen name SerasStreams, who is an author and high school English teacher. Alex shares his journey from a childhood filled with reading and fantasy influences to becoming an active member and mentor in the Royal Road writing community. He discusses how influential authors like Raymond E. Feist and Tolkien shaped his storytelling, and explains...

Atlas Zeb has lived his entire life in poverty. It's hard for an orphan to make ends meet, but his one out is the Mantle Trial where he could be bestowed with the power to become an Adventurer and fight the monsters in the dungeon instead of just picking up the crystals left behind for others. But the world of Adventurers is not the easy life that he'd thought it was. Can he navigate this new worl...