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
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 770
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Episode 191: Marvel Cinematic Universe: Ranking Best to Worst
At the time of this recording, there are 31 movies in what is considered the Marvel Cinematic Universe (the MCU). Which one is the best? Or the worst? Jim and Zach get together to spout their wisdom …
00:57:01 |
Sun 07 May 2023
Episode 190: Tips for Tackling Epic Fantasy
Some people find epic fantasy to be too intimidating. So books in the series! So many different characters! Too many places to keep straight! Too large a commitment! In this episode, Jim gives some a…
00:32:06 |
Sun 30 Apr 2023
Episode 189: Live from JordanCon 2023
We're back again, enjoying our second experience at JordanCon. Just as must goodness as last time? Better? Not so much? We'll tell you all about it in this livestream!#JordanCon #JordanCon2023 #wheel…
00:56:42 |
Wed 26 Apr 2023
Episode 188: Angel in the Snow (The Fires of Heaven, Ch. 29-32)
Wow, what can we say. Four amazing chapters, revealing so much! The series is never the same after this, for both good and bad. For bonus, Zach was under the weather, unable to go just before recordi…
01:34:15 |
Wed 19 Apr 2023
Episode 186: To Read or Not to Read: The Death Gate Cycle
Time to bring you another spoiler-lite episode, this one with Jim's thoughts on the classic Death Gate Cycle by Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman. This is interesting for those who've read it, and safe f…
00:21:32 |
Sun 09 Apr 2023
Episode 185: Author Chat: John Palladino (The Trials of Ashmount)
A few months ago Jim had the pleasure of reading The Trials of Ashmount, Book 1 of The Tragedy of Cedain, and absolutely loved it! Zach has since then also read and enjoyed this book, the first of a …
01:16:17 |
Fri 07 Apr 2023
Episode 184: Epic Fantasy Authors: The Best of the Best
Just what is it that makes some fantasy fiction into "epic fantasy?" And who has brought that sort of game to their writing? That's what Zach and Jim discuss in this episode, going on to debate which…
00:52:38 |
Sun 02 Apr 2023
Episode 183: Secret Identity (The Fires of Heaven, Ch. 26-28)
A major shift to the story occurs in these chapters, as two different groups of travelers arrive in a far flung location of Altara, coming upon a secret gathering of Aes Sedai. And what happens in th…
01:21:27 |
Sat 25 Mar 2023
Episode 182: To Read or Not to Read: Riyria Revelations
Time to share our spoiler-lite thoughts on another fantasy fiction series, this time one we'd never heard of until one of our fantastic Discord and Patreon friends/supporters pointed us in this direc…
00:34:00 |
Wed 22 Mar 2023
Episode 181: Sweet Dreams (The Fires of Heaven, Ch. 23-25)
Rand's Aiel group has arrived in Cairhien, and things are not looking good. And things are getting more complex in The World of Dreams, as well. Join us to see what's going on, warnings of things to …
01:04:23 |
Sun 19 Mar 2023
Episode 180: Cultivating a TBR
For Jim, building and managing his TBR is fun, quite a pleasure. Is he weird? Maybe. But then again, if you love books and look forward to all you may eventually read, you may share his weirdness. Co…
00:38:01 |
Sun 12 Mar 2023
Episode 179: The Walking Dead: An Epic Franchise
Science Fiction did it first, thanks to properties like Star Trek, Star Wars, and Battlestar Galactica. Fantasy finally made it with the help of The Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones. Did what? B…
00:27:02 |
Wed 08 Mar 2023
Episode 178: Rate a Magic System Series - The Magicians Trilogy
Jim and Zach return to one of their early episode types, for the first time on video, as they break down the hard vs. soft elements of the magic system utilized by Lev Grossman in his literary creati…
00:37:38 |
Sun 05 Mar 2023
Episode 177: Simple Gifts (The Fires of Heaven, Ch.19-22)
We've got some revelations and activity in Caemlyn for you today, and then some big stuff with Rand and the Aiel. Action, action, action. Come join us!We hope you'll Like and Subscribe!Join us on Dis…
01:48:46 |
Sun 26 Feb 2023
Episode 176: ReReads I'd Love to Do
So much to read, so little time. Yet, with all the books still waiting out there, there are actually some series that Jim would really love to reread instead. But not just any old books. It takes a c…
00:27:13 |
Wed 22 Feb 2023
Episode 175: SFF Villains It’s So Fun to Despise
Great writers can create villains that are just delightful in the absolute worst ways. And such villains? We love to hate on them. It's great to see their demise. We root for them to fall in the wors…
00:34:32 |
Sun 19 Feb 2023
Episode 174: All-Time Best Marvel Comics
Jim and Zach are both big Marvel fans. Jim has obviously been a fan for longer, the benefits of age. In this "Just Jim" episode, he shares his thoughts on the best all-time of Marvel Comics. Have a w…
00:17:50 |
Sun 12 Feb 2023
Episode 173: The Greatest Show (The Fires of Heaven, Ch.16-18)
Are you ready for the circus? That's what our group is going to find out today, because the chaos is going to force their hands. We get to see what drives Nynaeve and Elayne to run away with a menage…
01:23:12 |
Wed 08 Feb 2023
Episode 172: Books Jim Bought but Never Read - and Still Should!
Do you have this problem, or is it just Jim? Over the years he has bought SO MANY BOOKS, and honestly he's lost track of some. For this episode Jim took a look through his bookshelves and found some …
00:16:35 |
Sun 05 Feb 2023
Episode 171: Jim's Top 10 Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors, and Why
So many great authors, writing such marvelous works of fiction! As Jim continues to move through his TBR, adding to what he has experienced over decades of reading, how is it shaping his preferences?…
00:26:18 |
Wed 01 Feb 2023
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