Fantasy for the Ages
Jim (Father) and Zach (Son) talk about their ideas and perspectives on fantasy fiction, starting with Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series but straying in various other directions as well. The generational difference in how they view what they read will become obvious (and entertaining, they hope!). Come enjoy our debates and explorations over what all these books mean, and see who you agree with.
- Update frequency
- every day
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- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 770
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Top 80 Favorite Fantasy & Science Fiction Books (Part 1 of 4)
We asked other content creators for their three favorite science fiction or fantasy books or series. Wow! In just 48 hours we’d heard from nearly 50 creators and collectively had a list of 80 amazing…
Zach's Guilty Pleasures from Science Fiction & Fantasy Books
Jim recently shared his SFF guilty pleasure reads, the books he enjoys despite reasons he shouldn’t, things he can’t explain, he just loves regardless. Zach joins us today to follow up on that episod…
FIVE Things You Need to Know (If You Love Reading Fantasy & Science Fiction)
Jim shares five key things any fantasy and science fiction reader needs to know. Or your life is missing something!
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Elantris: A Full Spoil Review
Jim & Zach chat today about Elantris, Brandon Sanderson’s first book. Full Spoil! What do they like, where is it weak? Come hear their review.
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Guilty Pleasure Reads of SFF (including Jim's Top 7!)
Do you have guilty pleasure reads, books you love that you can’t really explain, things that others find just abysmal but you enjoy anyway? Jim’s here to provide justification for such issues, while …
House of the Dragon Sn 2 - Mid-Season Check-In
Jim got together with Spencer of The Fantasy Files Podcast for a live chat on what we think of House of the Dragon at this halfway point in the second season. There were SPOILERS! Come see what we ha…
Down Below Beyond BOOK REVIEW
Jim shares his book review of Down Below Beyond, by T.A. Bruno, along with his recommendation regarding the book.
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Top 10 Science Fiction Movies of All Time
We love Top 10 Lists - and this time, Jim’s got his Top 10 Science Fiction Movies for you. These are films every sci-fi fan needs to catch at some point to have true credentials in the genre. And you…
A Crown of Swords Part 2 (Ch. 3-6)
Zach and Jim bring their second episode on a section of A Crown of Swords, Book 7 of Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time. As always, this Wheel of Time episode is spoiler-lite, speaking freely on anyth…
The Living Dead BOOK REVIEW (Spoiler-Lite)
Jim recently thoroughly enjoyed reading The Living Dead, by George A. Romero and Daniel Kraus. Here’s his spoiler-lite review. Want to purchase books / stream media mentioned in this video? Dawn of …
Demon's Tear BOOK REVIEW (The Jantakai Saga Bk 1)
Jim shares his spoiler-lite review of Demon’s Tear, by R. E. Sanders, first book of the new epic fantasy series The Jantakai Saga. And remember, Jim doesn’t spend his times on books that aren’t worth…
Jim's July Reading Plan
July 2024: Here’s Jim’s hopes and dreams for what he might read in this glorious summer month.
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Jim’s June Reading Update
Where did June go? Jim shares the books he was able to enjoy over the course of the 30 days of June, and gives his ratings of each.
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Best Fantasy Fiction: My Top 100 Fantasy Books (Ep 5 of 5: Books 1-20)
Here it is, the big finish. The payoff. Jim brings his final top 20 books of the Top 100 Fantasy Books he has enjoyed over the years, as of 2024. What could the best be? Watch and see.
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Top 100 Fantasy Books I've Read, as of 2024 (Ep 4 of 5: Books 21-40)
Now we’re getting to the REALLY good stuff, as Jim shares books 21-40 on his 100 Best Fantasy Reads of all time. He’s read a great deal of fantastic fantasy novels. Which are good enough to be THIS. …
Top 100 Fantasy Books I've Read, as of 2024 (Ep 3 of 5: Books 41-60)
Back again today with more of my Top 100 Fantasy Books as of 2024, this time books 41-60. We’re rising higher, and so is the quality of these books! Let’s see what else you might find to agree with, …
Understanding Cats (Humor)
Spurred by an experience this weekend, Jim shares a random revelation about cats. Enjoy this odd little humorous piece. Ways to connect with us: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Fantas…
Top 100 Fantasy Books I've Read, as of 2024 (Ep 2 of 5: Books 61-80)
Jim’s taken the time to rank his top 100 fantasy books. Here in Part 2 of 5, Jim is revealing 61-80 of the list. So hard to choose the order, so many great books. Perhaps your TBR will grow a bit mor…
Top 100 Fantasy Books I've Read, as of 2024 (Ep 1 of 5: Books 81-100)
Jim’s taken the time to rank his top 100 fantasy books he’s read over the years. Here’s 81-100 of the list. What gems will you discover? Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? Academ’…
Blade of Tyshalle REVIEW (Spoiler-Lite)
Here’s Jim’s spoiler-lite review of Blade of Tyshalle, book 2 of The Acts of Caine by Matthew Stover. Heck of a book - Jim’s got some really positive things to say. Negative? WAFO
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