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
The 2021 Holiday Gift Guide!
It's time for the annual holiday gift guide! Jake and Ron chat about some unique and fun horror and sci-fi gifts. Remember, if you'd like to buy a book as a last-minute gift please consider supporti…
Folk Horror
The iOtians chat about Folk Horror, its origins in the 60s and 70s with the "Unholy Trinity" (Witchfinder General, Blood on Satan's Claw, The Wicker Man), and why it's seen a surge in popularity in r…
The 2021 Thanksgiving Special! A Look Back and A Look Ahead
The iOtians celebrate Thanksgiving by reflecting on their 1st year as a podcast. They chat about their favorite episodes and topics and look ahead to 2022. Jake and Ron send heartfelt thanks to their…
Dune, Foundation, Chucky, & Adam Warlock
The iOtians share their thoughts about Dune, Foundation, the introduction of Adam Warlock to the MCU, and Chucky, the new TV show. They also talk about the Babylon 5 reboot, Cowboy Bebop, and Invasio…
The 2021 Halloween Special!
It's time for the annual iOtians Halloween Special! Jake talks about his top 5 scariest books and movies. Then, both Jake and Ron make a few movie recommendations for your Halloween party. And finall…
Interview with Marina J. Lostetter, Author of The Helm of Midnight and Activation Degradation
Jake and Ron welcome Marina J. Lostetter, acclaimed author of the Noumenon Trilogy, to the podcast to talk about her two latest novels: The Helm of Midnight (fantasy genre) and Activation Degradatio…
Hunting Bigfoot: Interview with Taylor Guterson and Leigh Savidge
Hunting Bigfoot is a new movie about one man's obsessive pursuit of Sasquatch. Taylor Guterson (writer/director) and Academy Award nominee Leigh Savidge (one of the Executive Producers) join Jake and…
Excalibur 40th Anniversary
In 1981 John Boorman directed a tale of the greatest Arthurian myths set to film: Excalibur! The iOtians chat about one of their favorite movies on its 40th anniversary. You'll learn about interesti…
The Final Girl Support Group, My Heart is a Chainsaw, Brand New Cherry Flavor
Welcome to the Wrath of the iOtians Labor Day Special! No rest for the iOtians! Jake and Ron chat about The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix, My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones, …
Fugitive Telemetry: The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells, Hunting Bigfoot, 70s International Cinema and More!
Welcome to the Giant-Sized Summer Special Episode of the Wrath of the iOtians! Grab a beer ... or two ... or three.... Ahhh, just get a case! Sit back and hang with the iOtians for the next hour and …
Interview with J.S. Dewes, Author of The Exiled Fleet
Jake and Ron welcome back to the podcast author J.S. Dewes to chat about the second book in The Divide Series, The Exiled Fleet.
Get your copies of the The Last Watch and The Exiled Fleet at https:/…
The Weird, Edited by Ann and Jeff VanderMeer
The iOtians dig into The Weird anthology, edited by Ann and Jeff VanderMeer. They also talk about the bad sci-fi book covers found on r/badscificovers.
The Weird, edited by Ann and Jeff VanderMeer
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Interview with Neil Sharpson, Author of When the Sparrow Falls
Jake and Ron interview author/playwright/blogger Neil Sharpson, and discuss his debut sci-fi thriller When the Sparrow Falls. Neil outlines the creative process for his novel and also chats about hi…
UFOs or UAPs?
The iOtians take a break from their usual format and instead have a "bar talk" episode on UFOs ... or is it UAPs? Jake plays Mulder, who wants to believe, while Ron plays Scully the skeptic. What do …
Alan Moore's Saga of the Swamp Thing
Jake and Ron discuss Alan Moore's tenure on Swamp Thing, the horror movies of Toho Studios, The Empty Man, Hereditary, and Midsommer.
The Saga of Swamp Thing Box Set by Alan Moore
Penguin Random House …
Harlan Ellison: Deathbird Stories/Dreams with Sharp Teeth
Jake and Ron discuss Harlan Ellison's classic Deathbird Stories and the Ellison documentary Dreams with Sharp Teeth. They also cover how the year 1986 changed comic books and review the horror movie,…
Interview with J.S. Dewes, Author of The Last Watch
Jake and Ron interview the author J.S. Dewes and discuss her debut military science fiction novel, The Last Watch.
The Last Watch is now available! Pick up your copy at https://www.jsdewes.com/books
A …
The Dark Descent, Edited by David G. Hartwell
Jake and Ron discuss the seminal horror anthology The Dark Descent, edited by David G. Hartwell.
The Dark Descent edited by David G. Hartwell
Macmillian Publishers/Tor Books Link
Great Tales of Terror …
The Big Book of Modern Fantasy, Edited by Ann and Jeff VanderMeer
Jake and Ron discuss the anthology The Big Book of Modern Fantasy, edited by Ann and Jeff VanderMeer.
The Big Book of Modern Fantasy, edited by Ann and Jeff VanderMeer
Penguin Random House link
The Big …
Interview with Sylvain Neuvel, Author of A History of What Comes Next
Jake and Ron talk to Sylvain Neuvel, the author of A History of What Comes Next, the first book in his new trilogy Take Them to the Stars.
Sylvain discusses his creative and research processes for h…