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.
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- 2020 - 2025
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Series That Had Us at "Hello"
Many SFF series start good, but become great, and it may take a couple books or so before we fall completely in love with the story. But others? They hit you hard, knock you down, and command your co…
Something I Need (Lord of Chaos: Ch. 12-14)
Three chapters for you today! The first chapter has the meat of the material, while the last chapter is the most action packed. But they all have great things to reveal, as we follow the women of our…
Night of Knives RAPID REVIEW - Full Spoil (Malazan)
After allowing time for the thoughts to fully process, Jim is ready to share his full breakdown on the most critical aspects of this first Ian C. Esslemont entry into the Malazan universe. Included i…
Jim's March Reading Plan
Jim has to step his game up in March to keep his 2024 reading goal in his sights. But in the end, it doesn't matter how many books he reads. What really matters are WHICH books he reads, and whether …
Jim's February Reading Update
With another month in the books, Jim's coming at you today to share what he read for February 2024. 16 books were planned. You know what they say about the best laid plans...
#TBR #Fantasy #SFF #Sci…
The Red Queen's War REACTION (Spoiler-Lite)
Jim really enjoyed his first experience with the works of Mark Lawrence, The Broken Empire Trilogy. Did that carry over to the next trilogy set in the same world, The Red Queen's War? That's what Jim…
Golden Son: Full Spoiler Discussion (Red Rising 2)
Jim continues to move through this fantastic series by Pierce Brown, which son Zach read last year. Finally, they can talk without hints or holding back. So come along and enjoy this full spoil discu…
MORE Powerful Quotes from SFF
Many of you enjoyed the first 10 quotes Jim recently shared. One of you said they were basically the same ones everyone likes. Kind of, blah. CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! Here's 10 more quotes, but this time,…
Most Powerful Quotes from Fantasy & Science Fiction
It's not just about a fun story. Great SFF has depths, it moves us, it can even cause us to look at the world around us differently. Think about how many people went into the field of engineering aft…
Posing in Bondage (Lord of Chaos, Ch. 10-11)
We've got a couple of powerful chapters for you today, with long-lasting ramifications. We mean, the implications of these events literally shake the course of WoT history. Almost brings crashing dow…
Andor: The Problem with New Star Wars Content
Where do you fall concerning all the new Star Wars content now produced by Disney? Jim has some thoughts, both good and bad, and having just finally finished season one of Andor, he comes today to ta…
10 Best Sports in Fantasy & Science Fiction
Sports are a huge part of the culture in most parts of the world. It makes sense that sports would capture a significant aspect of literature as well, including science fiction and fantasy. Here are …
Top 10 Things to Do on a Cruise Ship
Jim & his wonderful wife Judy are really into vacations via cruise ship, and with experience comes knowledge. Here today they are ready to share 10 great tips for the type of people who enjoy our cha…
Red Rising: Full Spoiler Discussion (Red Rising Bk 1)
As Jim has finally read Book 1 of Pierce Brown's Red Rising Saga, Zach gets together here with his dad to finally fully discuss the book: plot, characters, themes, implications. This is some really g…
Top 10 Characters from The Stormlight Archive
Opinions are what makes the Internet and YouTube go round! Come see Jim make the case for the absolute 10 best characters of Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive series. There are SPOILERS, so this…
The Stand: Discussing the King Classic
Jim gets together with fantasy author (and King constant reader) Eric Haan, as well as with Colin of Colin's Corner YouTube channel, to discuss The Stand, the longest novel by Stephen King, a novel c…
Rating AirBNB's by Their Books!
AirBNB's are fun and unique alternatives to staying in sterile hotel rooms. For someone like me, traveling a lot for work, these have served as a nice change of pace - and they usually cost less than…
The Bonehunters RAPID REVIEW - Full Spoil (Malazan 6)
Jim is back to share his full thoughts on the most epic elements of this sixth book in the core series of Malazan Book of the Fallen. There is SO MUCH to discuss. He tries to be concise. Really. But …
The Three Body Problem Trilogy REVIEW
Jim really enjoyed his recent read of this fantastical and creative, thought-provoking science fiction trilogy by Cixin Liu. Here he shares his spoiler-lite reaction to these books, great to watch wh…
Breaking Free (Lord of Chaos, Ch. 8-9)
Zach and Jim are changing up the format a bit as they continue through The Wheel of Time. Beginning with this episode, they will VERY briefly summarize a chapter, then spend the rest of the time in d…