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 150: Enter the Dragon (The Wheel of Time - The Shadow Rising: Ch. 57-58)
And here we are, the big finish, with Rand's storyline (and those with him amongst the Aiel) drawing to a conclusion, for now. Surprises await, shocking revelations, and events that impact the entire…
01:27:27 |
Wed 02 Nov 2022
Episode 149: Review: Peace Talks (Dresden Files 16)
For a book with "peace" in the title, our poor old Harry Dresden doesn't find much of it here! In fact, this book brings so many past plots and characters together in a delightful confluence of disas…
00:54:47 |
Sun 30 Oct 2022
Episode 148: To Read or Not to Read: The Magicians Trilogy
Jim read this trilogy on Zach's recommendation; now they get together to discuss whether or not YOU ought to read it. Come see their perspectives, and learn if it's worth your while - and do they eve…
00:35:53 |
Mon 24 Oct 2022
Episode 147: Goldeneye (The Wheel of Time - The Shadow Rising: Ch. 53 & 56)
Last episode we closed the book on the Tanchico Incident. This time, it's the Two Rivers, as Perrin's story arc of The Shadow Rising comes to an incredible conclusion. This is some powerful stuff, th…
01:19:26 |
Wed 19 Oct 2022
Episode 146: Just Jim: Chatting It Up with The Fantasy Files
While traveling for work, Jim had the chance to connect in-person with Spencer of The Fantasy Files, someone we've interacted with quite a bit. Jim's guested on Spencer's show, and vice versa. Though…
01:13:09 |
Sun 16 Oct 2022
Episode 145: Side Jobs & Brief Cases: Dresden Files Short Story Collections
Before we move into the epic two-book masterpiece that is Peace Talks and Battleground, it's time to step aside and cover all the various short stories that Jim Butcher published in two collections. …
00:58:28 |
Wed 12 Oct 2022
Episode 144: To Read or Not to Read: Dragonlance
We're going with another classic fantasy series in this episode, spoiler-lite, discussing why you may or may not want to read the Dragonlance series. Now, there's a lot of these books. We'll heavily …
00:40:51 |
Sun 09 Oct 2022
Episode 143: Livin' La Vida Loca (The Wheel of Time - The Shadow Rising: Ch. 54-55)
Time to start wrapping up The Shadow Rising. We've got three primary story arcs to conclude, and here we're taking the Tanchico plot to its terrific conclusion. And we're going to learn some amazing …
01:22:48 |
Wed 05 Oct 2022
Episode 142: Review: Skin Game (Dresden Files 15)
Wow, what a fun, yet tense, and highly informative book of the Dresden Files. We've got a number of former characters from various books coming together to interact with Harry - but in new ways, as t…
01:29:24 |
Sun 02 Oct 2022
Episode 141: Tanning in Tanchico (The Wheel of Time - The Shadow Rising: Ch. 51-52)
Back to Tanchico, where Elayne and Nynaeve are trying to make progress on their dual mission: Find the item here that is dangerous to Rand, and find the Black Sisters. But this time, they'll find mor…
01:19:28 |
Sun 25 Sep 2022
Episode 140: Stranger Things: Rumination & Speculation
Four seasons done, one more to go. This incredible leading original show of Netflix has made the career of some stars, revitalized others, and charmed (and terrified) its fans. Jim is one of those fa…
00:44:23 |
Wed 21 Sep 2022
Episode 139: Review: Cold Days (Dresden Files 14)
He's back, baby! Well, sort of. It's a bit of a process. Being "mostly dead" takes a toll on a person. Harry's recovery, physical therapy, and eventual transformation into next level Sir Harry Dresde…
01:08:43 |
Sun 18 Sep 2022
Episode 138: The Great Pretender (The Wheel of Time - The Shadow Rising: Ch. 48-50)
Time to return to the Three-Fold Land, and see who Rand, Mat, and Egwene are faring as they journey along in hopes of rallying the Aiel to Rand's cause. Just because Rand things he's moved fast enoug…
01:14:54 |
Sun 11 Sep 2022
Episode 137: Review: Ghost Story (Dresden Files 13)
Harry Dresden died at the end of Changes. How can there be more books in the series? Well, it may help that this title starts with the word "Ghost". And trust me, there's much more to be told in The …
01:23:22 |
Wed 07 Sep 2022
Episode 136: Let's Hear It for "The Boys"
Zach and Jim take time to chat about Amazon Prime Video's adaptation of "The Boys," now three seasons in, with a fourth coming. We've watched it separately, and barely talked before, other than knowi…
00:46:14 |
Sun 04 Sep 2022
Episode 135: Returning to Westeros: Our Thoughts on House of the Dragon Episode 1
We're back in the world George R. R. Martin created for A Song of Ice and Fire. Did this first episode deliver? Join us live as we discuss our thoughts on all aspects of this return to the world HBO …
00:56:33 |
Mon 29 Aug 2022
Episode 134: Break For It (The Wheel of Time - The Shadow Rising: Ch. 46-47)
Two totally different settings for our chapters today, with hugely significantly occurrences in each. First we'll take you to Tanchico, then to Tar Valon and the White Tower. Such critical chapters!J…
01:33:31 |
Wed 24 Aug 2022
Episode 133: Expanding on The Expanse
Jim loved, loved, LOVED reading The Expanse series and then watching The Expanse TV adaptation. And he's not alone in that. In fact, in this episode Jim is joined by two of his Wheel of Time fandom f…
01:49:16 |
Sun 21 Aug 2022
Episode 132: Review: Changes (Dresden Files 12)
Jim is joined by returning guest and major Dresden Files fan Spencer of The Fantasy Files podcast to discuss and review this fantastic twelfth entry into The Dresden Files universe, Changes. This is …
01:14:59 |
Sun 14 Aug 2022
Episode 131: To Read or Not to Read: A Song of Ice and Fire
Jim and Zach visit another fantasy series to discuss whether or not people should read it. Some little old thing this time, you might of heard of it, A Song of Ice and Fire, by George R. R. Martin, s…
00:36:47 |
Wed 10 Aug 2022
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