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
Interview with New York Times Bestseller and 5-Time Bram Stoker Award Winner Jonathan Maberry, Author of Kagen the Damned
We're celebrating episode 50 with New York Times bestselling author and fantastic human being, Jonathan Maberry!
Jonathan Maberry doesn't have time to talk to us. He's writing another novel. He's edi…
The 2022 Emerald City Comic Con
The Emerald City Comic Con was back in Seattle, WA in August 2022! Ron received a press pass and was able to do onsite interviews. He spoke to some incredible people about their projects. Check out …
The 2022 Dog Days of Summer Special!
The iOtians celebrate the Dog Days of Summer by checking out some great streaming content: Prey on Hulu, Westworld Season 4 on HBO Max, and Neil Gaiman's The Sandman on Netflix. They also share their…
Interview with Malcolm Devlin, Author of And Then I Woke Up
Jake and Ron interview Malcolm Devlin, author of And Then I Woke Up published by TorDotCom!
And Then I Woke Up by Malcolm Devlin TorDot Com
https://publishing.tor.com/andtheniwokeup-malcolmdevlin/9781…
Interview with Samit Basu, Author of The City Inside
Jake and Ron interview one of the most exciting science-fiction novelists in recent years, Samit Basu, author of The City Inside published by TorDotCom!
Samit Basu is a prolific veteran of fantasy and…
John Carpenter's The Thing 40th Anniversary
Jake and Ron celebrate the 40th anniversary of John Carpenter's The Thing!
This episode is dedicated to Stephen Colbert, who is the biggest and most knowledgeable fan of John Carpenter's The Thing in …
Interview with Sarah Tolmie, Author of All the Horses of Iceland
Jake and Ron chat with the award-winning poet and author Sarah Tolmie about her novella All the Horses of Iceland
Sarah Tolmie, the author of All of the Horses in Iceland, can be described in many way…
Interview with Juliette Wade, Author of The Broken Trust Series
Jake and Ron chat with the acclaimed author Juliette Wade about her projected 5 book series, The Broken Trust.
Juliette Wade is a novelist ... and after listening to this interview, you'll understand …
Outer Range
The iOtians chat about the weird and wonderful western ... Outer Range! Josh Brolin stars as Royal Abbott. He finds a mysterious hole at the edge of his ranch that causes trouble for his family and c…
Interview with Sylvain Neuvel, Author of Until the Last of Me
Jake and Ron welcome back Sylvain Neuvel to the podcast!They chat about Until the Last of Me, Book 2 of the Take Them to the Stars trilogy.
Sylvain discusses his creative and research processes for U…
Severance and From on EPIX Finales
The iOtians chat about the Severance and From on EPIX finales! The Severance finale was nail-biting and heart-stopping! What an incredible season of TV; from the directing and set design to the casti…
Interview with Edward Ashton, Author of Mickey7
If you follow movie news and development then you've already heard of the sci-fi novel Mickey7. In 2020, Plan B, Brad Pitt's production company, acquired the film rights to the tale. Earlier this ye…
Moon Knight 101
The iOtians review the first episode of the new MCU show, Moon Knight. Jake also provides an overview of Moon Knight for those unfamiliar with the Marvel comic book. Finally, the iOtians remind peopl…
From on EPIX!
The iOtians chat about the fantastic show From ... on EPIX! Yes, the iOtians poke a little fun and nitpick, but they do love the show. Remember, it's on (but not On on) EPIX! Jake recommends his favo…
Severance, Raised by Wolves (Ep. 3-5), Servant
The iOtians chat about the new Apple TV+ show, Severance. Jake experiences a mandaory Wellness Check and ends up in the Break Room! Then, Ron and Jake re-revisit the wacky world of Raised by Wolves a…
Absynthe by Brendan P. Bellecourt, Raised by Wolves, Season 2, The Book of Boba Fett (or is it The Mandalorian, Season 2.5?)
The iOtians chat about Brendan P Bellecourt's new sci-fi novel, Absynthe. Then they revisit the wacky world of Kepler 22-B in Raised by Wolves Season 2. And, they chat about the Mandalorian's off-sea…
Archive 81, Peacemaker and The Tragedy of Macbeth
The iOtians dive into the strange world of Archive 81, get their hands dirty with the eerie black mold while cleaning videotapes, and hang with the demon Kaelego. Their verdict on Kaelego's pad? A de…
Station Eleven, The Book of Boba Fett, The Witcher, Wheel of Time, Arcane
Welcome to the Wrath of the iOtians Season 2 Premiere! The iOtians kick off the episode by chatting about December and January streaming content. For once they're giving hot takes on new shows! They …
The 2021 Emerald City Comic Con
The Emerald City Comic Con (Dec 2021) was back in Seattle, WA after taking a year off in 2020. Ron was able to get a press pass and he met with author JS Dewes, Alpha Girl Comics founder and author A…
New Year's Day Bonus Episode: The iOtian Outtakes (Season 1)
It’s a New Year's Day bonus episode to start 2022! Normally, the iOtians take time off during the holidays and no episodes are published. This year we've assembled outtakes as a bonus to our listener…