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Episodes
Friday Dec 25, 2020
Friday Dec 25, 2020
The Friends discuss Brandon Sanderson's theories on magic systems and how they are brilliantly executed in the original Mistborn Trilogy. This episode contains spoilers for the original Mistborn Trilogy.
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
The Friends ask each other SPOILER FREE fantasy themed 'Would You Rather?' questions.
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Our epic buddy read of The Book of the Ancestor comes to an end with our discussion of Holy Sister by Mark Lawrence.
Friday Dec 18, 2020
Friday Dec 18, 2020
Looking for a fantasy series to make you "lol?" In this SPOILER FREE episode of our Recommendation Series we discuss books that are chock-full of chortles.
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Anti-heroes may break narrative norms, but they don't break our hearts! This SPOILER FREE episode of the Character Series is a discussion all about stand-out anti-heroes in fantasy.
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
In this NEW series, The Friends improvise a story outline based on their 'Fantasy Novel Generator.'
Friday Dec 11, 2020
Friday Dec 11, 2020
In this short story from Book of the Ancestor by Mark Lawrence, Nona and Ara take on their greatest challenge yet... kissing!
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
The Friends recommend several fantasy series that draw similarities from A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin. If you liked Game of Thrones and you're looking for more, you're in the right place!
Books recommended in this episode:
First Law by Joe Abercrombie
Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson
Acacia Trilogy by David Anthony Durham
Chathrand Voyage Quartet by Robert VS Redick
Broken Earth Trilogy by NK Jemisin
Poppy War Trilogy by RF Kuang
Broken Empire by Mark Lawrence
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
The Poppy War Series reaches its fiery conclusion with The Burning God by R. F. Kuang. Did the Friends fill buckets with their tears? Listen to find out!
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Grab you best soap and wash your hands and face and feet, becuase we're talking The Slow Regard of Silent Things, a novella in The Kingkiller Chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss.
Note: This episode was recorded in August 2020.