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 90: Whirlpool (The Wheel of Time - The Shadow Rising: Ch. 2)
Let's get back to the action of our core characters, particularly those three ta'veren from the Two Rivers. What's Rand, Mat, and Perrin up to? Each have an interesting adventure in this episode! Vid…
01:35:12 |
Sun 30 Jan 2022
Episode 89: Shadow of a Doubt (TSR: Ch. 1)
It's time to kick off the 4th book of The Wheel of Time! And the best place to start is with Min, who pretty much disappeared after the beginning of our previous book. We pick up with her arriving in…
01:36:17 |
Mon 24 Jan 2022
Episode 88: The Wheel of Time Season 1 - Our Review!
Jim and Zach get together for this Midweek Special to discuss their full thoughts on Amazon's Season 1 of The Wheel of Time. What did we like, what were the issues? What do we hope for the future?J…
00:57:10 |
Wed 19 Jan 2022
Episode 87: The Dragon Reborn Wrap-Up Special
Zach and Jim got together with three special guests to discuss The Dragon Reborn and celebrate the completion of this book, and the journey through Books 1-3 of The Wheel of Time. Joining the FFTA du…
01:24:23 |
Sun 16 Jan 2022
Episode 86: Another One Bites the Dust (TDR: Ch. 55-56)
And here it is, the conclusion of the epic story of The Dragon Reborn. Come listen to how all the elements come together, and the truth is finally learned by all.Join us on Discord: https://discord.g…
01:16:21 |
Thu 06 Jan 2022
Episode 84: The Witcher: Books vs Games vs Netflix - One, Two, or All?
The Witcher is now a wildly popular fantasy TV series on Netflix. But before that, it was a popular video game series (still is), and before that, a successful and rich fantasy fiction series. Zach a…
01:00:08 |
Wed 05 Jan 2022
Episode 83: Explosions (TDR: Ch. 53-54)
Second to last episode of chapters from The Dragon Reborn. So much happens, and EVERYONE is involved. Waste no more time with descriptions - just start listening!Join us on Discord: https://discord.g…
01:28:01 |
Sun 02 Jan 2022
Episode 85: Just Jim: To Be Read List - 2021 Milestones / 2022 Goals
Introducing a new, very occasional type of episode for the podcast, where Jim goes off on a topic of his own choosing. These episodes will always be created on our YouTube channel, and then ported ov…
00:43:16 |
Thu 30 Dec 2021
Episode 82: Trapped (TDR: Ch. 50-52)
Egwene, Elayne, and Nynaeve - they came to Tear hoping to spring a trap. In this episode, mission accomplished, but they find you don't always get what you want, and when you do, it isn't always what…
01:26:13 |
Sun 26 Dec 2021
Episode 81: Midweek Special: Rate a Magic System Series - Elantris
Zach and Jim get into a full breakdown of Brandon Sanderson's magic system in the first of his published novels. Full book spoilers will abound, although we'll avoid spoiling much else of the greater…
00:35:56 |
Wed 22 Dec 2021
Episode 80: Backbreaker (TDR: Ch. 48-49)
We're spending all our time in Tear for this episode, first with the girls, then some of the guys. Everyone's trying to figure out what others are doing, and no one is quite getting it right. But sti…
01:18:57 |
Sun 19 Dec 2021
Episode 79: WoT-a-Holiday WoT TV Chat
Zach and Jim were honored to be invited to participate in this year's WoT-a-Holiday, December 12, 2021. Joining with a whole bunch of creators, Fantasy for the Ages filled one hour of the 24-hour cha…
01:06:09 |
Thu 16 Dec 2021
Episode 77: Private Investigations (TDR: Ch. 45-47)
Finally, finally, Mat and Thom make it to Caemlyn, where Mat should be able to easily deliver that letter from Elayne, allowing him to move on to the finer things of life: gambling, drinking, and fl…
01:25:40 |
Sun 12 Dec 2021
Episode 77: Midweek Special: Great Book Recommendations for Gateways into Fantasy Fiction
Jim & Zach discuss the many great suggestions for Gateway books into the Fantasy Fiction genre that were spurred by last month's Tri-Reader Tournament on this topic, and they share their own preferen…
00:37:39 |
Wed 08 Dec 2021
Episode 76: Witch Wolf (TDR: Ch. 43-44)
Wow - you thought the last episode had all the action? Here we've got heavy feet, bedroom shenanigans, daring flights from danger, and last stands. These chapters are a veritable adrenaline rush. Com…
01:21:54 |
Sun 05 Dec 2021
Episode 75: Shades of Gray (TDR: Ch. 40-42)
We reconnect with both Mat and Perrin, separately in these chapters, a tale of two cities, if you will. One of them sees explosive events occur, the other's outlook is a bit more gray. Give a listen …
01:30:41 |
Sun 28 Nov 2021
Episode 74: Midweek Special: SFF Rank-a-Rama
Jim & Zach went live to rank a whole bunch of "Top 3" and "Bottom 3" preferences from Sci-Fi & Fantasy, categories they came up with as well as many contributed by listeners. Lots of fun - take a loo…
01:24:15 |
Tue 23 Nov 2021
Episode 73: Hey, Soul Sister (TDR: Ch: 37-39)
One of our longer episodes for you this time, and it's no surprise, with all the key characters and information you are about to discover. All three chapters are focused on our central ladies, Nynaev…
01:42:47 |
Sun 21 Nov 2021
Episode 72: WoT on Prime Anticipation Conversation
The Wheel of Time begins on Amazon Prime Nov. 19, just a few days away. Zach and Jim livestreamed on the YouTube channel to talk about their thoughts anticipating the show, including how they plan to…
00:31:50 |
Wed 17 Nov 2021
Episode 71: Bird of Prey (TDR: Ch: 35-36)
Perrin, Loial, Lan & Moiraine need to skip town quickly, after that little to-do Perrin got into with the Whitecloaks when he did the right thing and freed Gaul. But will they get out of town free? O…
01:23:15 |
Sun 14 Nov 2021
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