The Wrath of the iOtians
Jake and Ron are two Gen X friends who discuss fantasy, horror and science-fiction books, movies and streaming shows with their unique insight and quirky sense of humor. They also interview amazing authors such as World Fantasy Award and Locus Award winner Fonda Lee, Bram Stoker Award winners Jonathan Maberry, Christopher Golden and Grady Hendrix, New York Times bestseller Jason Pargin, JS Dewes, Sylvain Neuvel, Edward Ashton, Juliette Wade, Marina Lostetter and many more! Subscribe and join the hundreds of other listeners from around the world. Jake and Ron have known each other since their college days in Boston. Jake is a lifelong fantasy, horror, and science-fiction fan and has an extensive background working in independent bookstores and publishing in the Boston area. Ron grew up loving comic books, Star Trek, Star Wars and RPG. He is currently a project manager in technology in the Seattle area. Both are big fans of Dune and Twin Peaks. Subscribe on all major podcast platforms. Twitter: @OfiOtians, Instagram: @thewrathoftheiotians, Email: [email protected]
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 90
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
From (Season 2), Dead Ringers, and Silo
The iOtians chat about From Season 2 on MGM+ formerly EPIX! Also, they watched Rachel Weisz in the new Dead Ringers mini-series, created and developed by the BAFTA and Emmy-nominated writer Alice Bir…
Interview with New York Times Bestseller Christopher Paolini, Author of Fractal Noise (The Fractalverse Series)
Jake and Ron welcome legendary author Christopher Paolini!
Even if you don't read genre fiction, you're likely to remember the story of the young man who at the age of nineteen became a New York Times…
Interview with New York Times Bestseller Kayla Cottingham, Author of This Delicious Death
Jake and Ron are so thrilled to have New York Times bestselling author Kayla Cottingham on the Wrath of the iOtians! Her first book, My Dearest Darkest, became a New York Times and Publisher's Weekly…
Interview w/ World Fantasy Award Winner and New York Times Bestseller Fonda Lee, Author of Untethered Sky
Jake and Ron are honored and thrilled to have author Fonda Lee on the podcast! Fonda Lee is the World Fantasy Award-winning author of the epic fantasy Green Bone Saga, consisting of Jade City, Jade W…
Interview with New York Times Bestselling Author, 5-Time Bram Stoker Award Winner Jonathan Maberry (Son of the Poison Rose)
Jake and Ron welcome back New York Times bestselling author, 5-time Bram Stoker Award winner Jonathan Maberry! He chatted with us about Son of the Poison Rose (Book 2 of the Kagen the Damned Trilogy …
Interview with J.S. Dewes, Author of Rubicon
J.S. Dewes makes her 4th guest appearance on the Wrath of the iOtians podcast! Jake and Ron chat with Jenny about her latest novel, Rubicon, published by Tor Books. Jenny compares and contrasts the w…
Interview with Edward Ashton, Author of Antimatter Blues (The Sequel to Mickey 7)
Jake and Ron welcome back to the podcast Edward Ashton, author of the just-released Antimatter Blues, which is a sequel to Mickey 7 and published by St. Martin's Press. As most of you already know, M…
The 2023 Emerald City Comic Con
The Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle was on March 2-5 ! Once again Ron received a press pass and was able check out the events in the new Seattle Convention Center Summit Building. Since it is a bra…
Twin Peaks Day 2023!
As most of the Wrath of the iOtians listeners/subscribers know Ron lives in the town of Snoqualmie, WA where Twin Peaks (Seasons 1 & 2, Fire Walk with Me, and The Return) was filmed! In the past two …
Interview with Marina Lostetter, Author of The Cage of Dark Hours
Jake and Ron are excited to welcome back one of their favorite authors Marina Lostetter! Her new book, The Cage of Dark Hours published by Tor is now available!
The Cage of Dark Hours is the second n…
Interview with New York Times Bestseller and 2-Time Bram Stoker Award Winner, Christopher Golden, Author of All Hallows
Jake and Ron chat with the New York Times bestseller and two-time Bram Stoker Award winner about his latest novel, All Hallows! The book is set in 1984 in Massachusetts. Since Jake and Christopher bo…
Interview with New York Times Bestseller and Bram Stoker Award Winner Grady Hendrix, Author of How to Sell a Haunted House
It's the Season 3 premiere and we kick it off with New York Times bestseller and Bram Stoker Award winner Grady Hendrix! His new book, How to Sell a Haunted House (Berkley) is available on January 17…
Interview with Emmy Award Winner Rich Larson, Author of Ymir
Ymir by Rich Larson, was one of our favorite science fiction books we read in the summer of 2022. Locus Magazine wrote glowingly of Rich:
"If one tried to engineer a young writer who would embody all…
New Year's Eve Replay: Interview with Edward Ashton, Author of Mickey 7 (From April 2022)
Happy New Year! Since Jake is currently on holiday the iOtians decided to replay one of their most downloaded episodes of 2022, their interview with Edward Ashton, Author of Mickey 7. This episode m…
The 2022 Holiday Gift Guide!
It's the Wrath of the iOtians 3rd Annual Holiday Gift Guide! If you know someone who loves fantasy, horror, or science fiction, you've come to the right place! And if you happen to know Jake and Ron …
The 2022 Thanksgiving Special!
The iOtians celebrate Thanksgiving by reflecting on season 2 of podcast. They chat about their favorite episodes, interviews and streaming shows and look ahead to 2023. Jake and Ron send heartfelt th…
Interview with British Fantasy Awards Finalist Rym Kechacha, Author of To Catch a Moon
Jake and Ron chat with British Fantasy Awards Finalist Rym Kechacha, author of To Catch a Moon, published by Unsung Stories. She is a writer and teacher living in Norwich, England. Her debut novel, D…
The 2022 Halloween Special!
Once again, Jake and Ron celebrate Halloween! Check out their scary movie picks! Also, if you have ever wondered what the best horror films featuring William Shatner are, then this episode is for you…
Interview with New York Times Bestseller Jason Pargin, Author of If This Book Exists, You're in the Wrong Universe
Jake and Ron welcome New York Times bestselling author Jason Pargin to the podcast! He is author of the John Dies at the End series and the Zoey Ashe novels. He's also the former Executive Editor at …
Interview with Nina Nesseth, Author of Nightmare Fuel: The Science of Horror Films
Have you ever wondered why certain movies scare you more than others? Why do some movies scare you, even years later and after repeat viewing? Why do certain sounds make you feel uneasy? How do horro…