Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast

In this SPOILER FREE episode of the Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast, The Friends create a proprietary Fantasy Character Matchup Simulator TM that will randomly generate a variety of competitions for us to discuss and speculate on who would win. 

 

Characters from several of our favorite series (including Mistborn, Kingkiller Chronicle, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and more!) will compete in a variety of contests including fist fights, cook offs, and rap battles. You won't want to miss this experimental, off the rails fantasy podcast discussion! 

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 

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! 

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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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 

 

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!

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!

 

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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

 

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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. 

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