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
- 766
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Episode 26: I’ll Make a Man Out of You (TGH: Ch. 15-18)
This is one of our most entertaining episodes (we think). Great content to cover, as we follow Rand, Loial, and Hurin through the mirror world, along with an intriguing new companion they come upon, …
01:18:42 |
Sun 25 Apr 2021
Episode 25: It’s My Life (TGH: Ch. 10-14)
Continuing further into The Great Hunt, we really do. That is, we really hunt. Rand, Mat, Perrin, Loial, and the Shienarans are hot on the trail of the Darkfriends, seeking what has been stolen, for …
01:20:47 |
Sun 18 Apr 2021
Episode 24: Midweek Special: Rate a Magic System Series - Shannara
Next up in our series of specials rating the magic systems of various fantasy series is the Shannara series by Terry Brooks. One of the first fantasy series Jim came upon, and a long time favorite of…
01:04:40 |
Wed 14 Apr 2021
Episode 23: When You Believe - (TGH: Ch. 6-9)
Our coverage of The Great Hunt continues here as the repercussions of the previous chapters make a resounding impact. Rand learns new reasons for concern, from prophecies to Aes Sedai revelations. Th…
01:30:01 |
Sun 11 Apr 2021
Episode 22: I Can See Clearly Now (TGH: Prologue, Ch. 1-5)
Join us in this episode as we jump into Book 2 of The Wheel of Time, The Great Hunt. This is our single longest episode to date. There was simply what Jim felt was the perfect chunk of content to beg…
01:56:31 |
Sun 04 Apr 2021
Episode 21: Midweek Special: The Dune Saga is the Greatest Sci-Fi Fantasy Epic of All Time
Zach and Jim get into it in this episode, as Jim goes off all fanboy on his favorite sci-fi fantasy series and makes his claims for its greatness, and Zach comes along and rips his points to shreds. …
00:55:47 |
Wed 31 Mar 2021
Episode 20: Keep Holding On (EotW: Ch. 52-53, & Wrap Up)
The big finish of the first book of The Wheel of Time. Here we review the last two chapters of The Eye of the World, and then wrap up with discussion on the book as a whole, as well as thoughts about…
01:18:28 |
Sun 28 Mar 2021
Episode 19: Fight Song (EotW: Ch. 48-51)
This may be our second to last episode on Robert Jordan's The Eye of the World, but THIS is where the action is at. Our company heads north into the Blight, to the actual Eye of the World, and NOTHIN…
01:14:32 |
Sun 21 Mar 2021
Episode 18: Midweek Special: Rate a Magic System Series - The Wheel of Time
This Midweek Special kicks off a series we will return to from time to time, diving deep into the magic system created for various fantasy series. We'll explore the rules, what makes the system tick,…
00:50:07 |
Wed 17 Mar 2021
Episode 17: Defying Gravity (EotW: Ch. 42-47)
The tension and energy is ramping up in a big way as we quickly approach the end of this book. Episode 17 sees our company travel unusual and dangerous Ways, coming to a completely new land and exper…
01:33:01 |
Sun 14 Mar 2021
Episode 16: Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough (EotW: Ch. 41)
Just a little "minisode" to pick up what we couldn't fit into our previous one. We're at the point of The Eye of the World where there is just so much great content occurring! Join us here to experie…
00:22:29 |
Wed 10 Mar 2021
Episode 15: Big, Bad Leroy Brown (EotW: Ch. 35 & 36, 39 & 40)
Episode 15 returns to Rand and Mat, still in Caemlyn, where adventures and complications await. New characters are introduced that have a huge impact on the entire series. And we learn the mystery of…
01:24:42 |
Sun 07 Mar 2021
Episode 14: Brave (EotW: Ch. 21, 28, 37 & 38)
Our company was scattered at Shadar Logoth, and since them we've learned about Perrin and Egwene, Thom, Mat, and Rand. But what of Moiraine, Lan, and Nynaeve. Well, here you go! We put some final puz…
01:04:53 |
Sun 28 Feb 2021
Episode 13: Midweek Special: The Fantasy Fellowship Draft
We're super excited to share this episode with you, our second Midweek Special where we stray from our regular book series content and dive into fantasy fiction in some completely different way. Zach…
01:23:47 |
Wed 24 Feb 2021
Episode 12: Bridge Over Troubled Water (EotW: Ch. 24, 26, 31-34)
Since Shadar Logoth, we've reviewed the experiences of Perrin and Egwene. What of the others? In this episode we return to Mat, Rand, and Thom Merrilan, to see where the journey takes them. We left t…
01:20:38 |
Sun 21 Feb 2021
Episode 11: Hungry Like the Wolf (EotW Ch: 22-23, 25, 27, 29-30)
The debacle that was Shadar Logoth has scattered our company to the four winds. Our next few episodes will follow the various groups of characters as they journey on and have their own unique experie…
01:08:10 |
Sun 14 Feb 2021
Episode 10: Survivor (EotW: Ch. 17-20)
The part of the book that throws everything into chaos! Stopping at a location called Shadar Logoth - really, who would have seen that coming? Our company of travelers have been harried by Shadowsp…
01:10:45 |
Sun 07 Feb 2021
Episode 9: Stronger (EotW: Ch. 14-16)
Our company spends some time in Baerlon, finding a little respite from the creatures chasing them so far. Finally, a little rest, and in a town tremendously larger than anything the Emond's Field fol…
00:42:25 |
Sun 31 Jan 2021
Episode 8: Midweek Special: Who's the Baddest of Them All?
This is the first of our one-off midweek episodes, planned every fifth episode or so, with the intention to focus on all sorts of fantasy genre content while our regular weekly episodes continue thro…
01:09:05 |
Wed 27 Jan 2021
Episode 7: Go the Distance (EotW Ch. 10-13)
The adventure continues, as our company swiftly flees from Emond's Field in the dark of night, seeking to escape The Two Rivers and continue on to a place of safety. Zach and Jim will take listeners…
01:02:30 |
Sun 24 Jan 2021
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