Is This A Podcast? Or Is This Just Fantasy?
Join us, two life-long friends and avid fantasy readers, on a journey through some of the most beloved fantasy book series out there. Our weekly podcast is filled with a mix of attempted humor (admittedly sometimes poorly executed) and in-depth analysis. In each episode, we will dive into 5-7 chapters of a chosen book series, providing a detailed summary and insightful analysis of literary themes, writing style, world-building, races, and magic systems. Whether you’re a die-hard fantasy book lover or simply looking for a fun book club to join, we invite you to be our friend and join in on our discussion. So, grab your favorite reading spot and come along with us as we explore the enchanting worlds of fantasy literature together.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 73 minutes
- Episodes
- 64
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2024
S2E11 Eldest: Ch-ch-ch-CHANGES!
This week, Dane and Jacqui discuss how cool Eragon is with his newly healed hot body, and for some reason, Dane talks a lot about Vanir. This episode covers chapters 57-61 of Eldest, the second book …
S2E10 Eldest: Black Hand Rising
This week, Dane and Jacqui celebrate the return of one of their favorite characters… as well as his wife... and Jax finally gets the pirating adventure she’s always wanted. This episode covers chapte…
S2E9 Eldest: Born in the U.S.Agaetí
This week, Dane and Jacqui lament that Eragon is a bit of a creep with Arya and promptly forget about it once they start to talk about the Blood Oath Celebration.This episode covers chapters 46-49 of…
S2E8 Eldest: Look at this Faïrth-agraph!
This week, Dane and Jacqui discuss their shared joy about Orik and all his shenanigans and then gossip about the new villain of the story, Vanir. This episode covers chapters 40-45 of Eldest, the sec…
S2E7 Eldest: Back on the Lace Gang
This week, Dane and Jacqui play Would You Rather? and get spooked a bit by one creepy little girl. Things are getting weird! This episode covers chapters 34-39 of Eldest, the second book in Christoph…
S2E6 Eldest: Something Good Can Work
This week, Dane and Jacqui debate whether Roran's potential madness might be a fair trade-off for his effectiveness and freak out over the major revelation in the elven lands. This episode covers cha…
S2E5 Eldest: Under Pressure
This week, Dane and Jacqui discuss how wild Roran is becoming, and they finally shift their attention from the dwarves to admire the elven lands. This episode covers chapters 21-27 of Eldest, the sec…
S2E4 Eldest: Rollin’ on the River
This week, Dane and Jacqui debate the audacity of the elves and find themselves falling even deeper in love with the dwarves, particularly their body modifications. This episode covers chapters 15-20…
S2E3 Eldest: Blood Feuds & Hammer Moves
This week, Dane and Jacqui are captivated by the new dwarven city, while Jax concentrates on the delightful food and even better company. Dane delves deeply into the religion of the dwarves. This epi…
S2E2 Eldest: The Queen’s Rhapsody
This week, Dane and Jacqui are navigating the mourning phase for their King Daddy, while Jax expresses even more admiration for the dwarves. Dane, on the other hand, launches into a rant about the po…
S2E1 Eldest: Dead Ends & Dead Friends
This week, we're starting Eldest! Dane and Jacqui discuss the expanding world-building in Alagaesia. Also, Jax explains how one might sell their daughter for a goat, and Dane catches feelings for Bal…
S1E10 Eragon: Throwing Shade to the Empire
This week Dane and Jacqui finish Eragon! We can't believe we did it!! If you’re still with us, are you ok? We mean THANK YOU! This episode covers chapter 53 through the end of Eragon, book 1 of the I…
S1E9 Eragon: Take Me Home Varden Roads
This week, Dane and Jacqui both fangirl over their new King Daddy and freak out about how emo the emo teen's backstory really is, and Jax waxes poetic about the beauty of the dwarven people. This epi…
S1E8 Eragon: Two Dudes, One Elf, and a Dragon
This week, Dane and Jacqui both get skeezed out over Eragon's thoughts about his new elven baggage and discuss the merits of emo teen justice, and Dane rants about the proper care of horses. This epi…
S1E7 Eragon: Brom in the Sky with Diamonds
This week, Dane and Jacqui gush over their new bad boy Murtagh and struggle to hold back tears as they discuss the death of Eragon’s second daddy. This episode covers chapters 36-41 of Eragon, book 1…
S1E6 Eragon: Helgrind & Head Trauma
This week Dane and Jacqui discuss the danger of churches, the possibility of Eragon having CTE, and how everything really is that butcher Sloan's fault. This episode covers chapters 29-35 of Eragon, …
S1E5 Eragon: Besties & Bureaucracy
This week Dane and Jacqui discuss the power of hot angry women, the pros and cons of going through fantasy puberty, and get absolutely jacked about a medieval heist! This episode covers chapters 24-2…
S1E4 Eragon: School of Rocks
This week Dane and Jacqui talk about the merits of grandparent-based pet naming, Jax walks us through the horrors of Yazuac, and Dane freaks out more over revenge. This episode covers chapters 18-23 …
S1E3 Eragon: Riders on the Storm
This week Dane and Jacqui talk revenge and follow this Bean Farmer on his new adventure with the “totally-just-a-story-teller” Brom. This episode covers Chapters 12-17 of Eragon book 1 of the Inherit…