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Episodes
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
This is episode one of three special (AKA self-indulgent) bonus episodes designed to accompany our Lord of the Rings buddy-read discussions. Back in 2016, before 'the friends' became 'The Friends,' we went on a road trip through picturesque New Zealand to see filming locations for The Lord of the Rings movies directed by Peter Jackson.
This episode features another lifelong friend, Derek, the third member of our fellowship we call "The M-Crew." We're excited to introduce him to you, as we discuss events such as visiting the The Shire, climbing Mt. Doom, and much, much more!
We highly recommend viewing this episode on our YouTube channel, as a big part of the conversation focuses on discussing photos and videos taken on our quest in a video chat.
Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSfzXZuezfs&ab_channel=FriendsTalkingFantasy
Sunday Sep 13, 2020
Sunday Sep 13, 2020
A right of passage for any Fantasy podcast, the Friends at Friends Talking Fantasy discuss The Lord of the Rings book 1, The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien. Will the Friends be able to have fresh takes on this thoroughly discussed series? Listen and find out!
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
With another buddy read coming to an end, it's time to pick a new fantasy book to read! In this episode, the Friends at Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast continue their latest version of Friends Pitching Fantasy! This is part 2 of 2 dedicated entirely to Charles' books.
Fantasy Books Mentioned in this episode:
The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski
Red Rising by Pierce Brown
The Magicians by Lev Grossman
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Sunday Sep 06, 2020
Sunday Sep 06, 2020
With another buddy read coming to an end, it's time to pick a new fantasy book to read! In this episode, the Friends at Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast begin another epic round of Friends Pitching Fantasy! This is part 1 of 2 dedicated entirely to Dylan's books.
Wanted to hear Charles' books? No worries! The second part of Friends Pitching Fantasy drops soon!
Fantasy Books Mentioned in this episode:
Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames
All Systems Red by Martha Wells
Red Sister by Mark Lawrence
Cover art credit: Richard Anderson, https://www.artstation.com/artwork/N0OXJ
Sunday Aug 30, 2020
Sunday Aug 30, 2020
Hot takes and controversial debates continue in this week's buddy read of The Kingkiller Chronicle Book 2 - The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss here at the Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast!
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Get your bath water ready! In this episode of the Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast, the Friends discuss season 1 of The Witcher Netflix series. Toss 5 stars to your podcast!
Cover image: Netflix
Sunday Aug 23, 2020
Sunday Aug 23, 2020
What do you look for in a protagonist? In this Character Series episode of The Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast, the Friends discuss six of their favorite protagonists in fantasy.
Series mentioned: The Kingkiller Chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss, Book of the Ancestor by Mark Lawrence, A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin, The Magicians by Lev Grossman, and The Witcher Series by Andrzej Sapkowski
Cover art credit: https://mocah.org/4584853-daenerys-targaryen-game-of-thrones-artwork-fan-art-dragon-fantasy-girl-fantasy-art.html
Sunday Aug 16, 2020
Sunday Aug 16, 2020
Is Kvothe a Mary Sue? Is Denna overhyped? All this and more is passionately discussed in this episode of the Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast featuring book 1 of the Kingkiller Chronicles: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss.
Sunday Aug 09, 2020
Sunday Aug 09, 2020
In this episode of the Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast, The Friends experiment with a new show idea with a fantasy-themed game of 'Would You Rather?'
Fantasy Mentioned: Mistborn, Star Wars, Harry Potter, First Law, Song of Ice and Fire, The Lord of the Rings
Saturday Aug 01, 2020
Saturday Aug 01, 2020
In this episode of the Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast, the Friends discuss Mistborn Book 3 - The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson.