We’re friends and we talk about fantasy. Books, not sports.
Episodes
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
The Friends use their Fantasy Scenario Generator to speculate 'who would win' random contests between randomly selected fantasy characters. SPOILER FREE.
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Our discussion of Book of the Ancestor continues with Grey Sister by Mark Lawrence.
Friday Nov 27, 2020
Friday Nov 27, 2020
Itching to crack the cover of a fantasy novel but don't have time for a series? The Friends recommend two standalone fantasy novels.
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Friends Talking... Friendship??? The Friends discuss how Mark Lawrence explores friendship as a theme in Red Sister, the first book in The Book of the Ancestor trilogy.
Sunday Nov 22, 2020
Sunday Nov 22, 2020
The Friends share some of their favorite villains / antagonists in fantasy.
Series discussed: A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin, Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling, Saga by Brian K. Vaughn and Fiona Staples
Spoilers for Game of Thrones (announced in the episode)
Friday Nov 20, 2020
Friday Nov 20, 2020
Is the phrase 'Mary Sue' a constructive criticism or a dismissive put-down? Does it have any relevance in today's world? The Friends discuss their thoughts on the phrase 'Mary Sue' within speculative fiction reviews.
Very light spoilers for Star Wars Force Awakens and Hunger Games.
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Kvothe is an accomplished musician, student, ladies man... but is he a Mary Sue?
Light spoilers for The Kingkiller Chronicle series by Patrick Rothfuss.
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
Our buddy read of Book of the Ancestor begins with Red Sister by Mark Lawrence.
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Friday Nov 13, 2020
SPOILER FREE! Our resident Joe Abercrombie expert, Dylan, gives his insight into The Shattered Sea Trilogy, a young adult fantasy series by Lord Grimdark himself.
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Friends Pitching Fantasy continues! In this SPOILER FREE episode, the Friends at Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast begin another epic round of Friends Pitching Fantasy! This is part 2 of 2 dedicated entirely to Charles' books.
Fantasy Books Mentioned in this episode:
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan