Podcasts about fantasy books

Proud nerd. Successful educator. Epic storyteller. Today Al Mega sits down with Raj Sidhu to talk about his journey from teaching the next generation to crafting Thrash Force, a fantasy adventure packed with power, purpose, and pure energy! From the roots of geekdom to the magic of worldbuilding, get ready for laughs, insights, and a deep dive into his new project. Learn more and sign up for updates at: https://www.rajsidhu.org/

Send us a textToday we begin our coverage of the Wicked 5-book universe by Gregory Maguire. We're diving into political fantasy like we never have before, just in time to watch Wicked for Good with all of you! Check out our latest Tuesday full length episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1Z1NeJej2k all about why books and reading are inherently political, why it's not only important to acknowledge this, but to read our favorite books through this lens, and how Maguire uses the fantastical to expertly critique issues like authoritarianism, colonialism, and racism. We also provide a bit of context by discussing what political happenings were taking place when Wicked was written, and what influences the Wizard of Oz and L. Frank Baum may have had on this more current work. In this episode we dive into book one: Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West in which we experience the hostile takeover of Oz by the Wizard, a fascist dictator, through the eyes of Elphaba, the flawed and ultimately the unfortunate martyr to the resistance. Who were our favorite and least favorite characters and plot points? Do we think these books can be separated from politics just because they're fantasy?  What philosophical questions are posed? And what literary devices does Maguire use to critique government structures and the ensuing “isms?”Fantasy tales can be so much more than surface level storytelling, and often are. We're here to discover why! Listen on for our reviews of book one, our deep dive reactions, and fun facts about the book that started the Wicked phenomena!WICKED Movie 1 VS Book? | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqvJvfaD61A Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!! (And sometimes Friday!…)Shop our Merch line | https://besties-and-the-books-shop.fourthwall.comCheck out these author interviews? ⬇️Penn Cole talks with us about Strong Female Characters, Feminist Themes, and her debut bestselling Spark of the Everflame Series! https://youtu.be/7ukNImyoObw?si=7C3Y9kOUMN4hfcKbWe interviewed Callie Hart all about her NYT Bestseller Quicksilver! Watch it here! https://youtu.be/CED5s7qDBdQ?si=8xtIRO1IzX6Rsld4Check the official Author Interview with Lindsay Straube of Split or Swallow! Now a Barnes & Noble & Amazon best seller titled: Kiss of the Basilisk!  https://youtu.be/fknhocSNIKM____Shop bookish apparel worn in this episode!Ashley and Liz are both wearing Wicked The Musical Tees from Broadway | https://wickedthemusicalstore.com/collections/apparelAny link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helpinSupport the showYouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllix

It's Nerd Roll of Fortune time! We're covering psychic phenomenon, high fantasy books, the usefulness of film and TV critics, and theater set design! Plus: Only Murders in the Building season 5; is it holding up? And a trailer review for the new Paul Rudd/Jack Black/Thandie Newton/Steve Zahn Anaconda movie!

Send us a textHannah and Laura are still on Indiemission! They're covering the second half of Revenge Arc by Cat Voleur and trying to put all the creepy pieces of this story together. They also chat about some comedy specials, Seanan McGuire's Wayward Children series, and rewatching Buffy.*This episode contains SPOILERS for Revenge Arc by Cat Voleur. Spoiler section begins at: 19 min 10 secs. ***CW for the episode: discussions of violence, abuse, death, murder, blood, online chat rooms, red rooms, stalking, blood, sexual abuse, cults, torture, homophobia, sexism, misogyny, kidnapping **Poem mentioned in the episode: The Lady's Dressing Room by Jonathan SwiftMedia Mentions:Revenge Arc by Cat Voleur One Punch Man by ONE Vinland Saga by Makoto YukimuraShadow of a Dead God by Patrick Samphire Among Thieves by M.J. KuhnRose Matafeo: On and On and On---HBO Max James Acaster: Hecklers Welcome---HBO Max Scream---Hulu Buffy the Vampire Slayer---Hulu Angel---Hulu Beneath the Sugar Sky by Seanan McGuire Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn MuirSupport the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura are delighted to have been able to talk with Jendia Gammon about her Amethyst Lantern series which has a new book, The Secret of the Sapphire Sentinel, out on October 21st! Jendia shares how she incorporates her love for science/nature in her books and how her sense of adventure led her to write YA. She also shares some great advice for aspiring writers and how she stays motivated to keep writing.**This episode contains mild SPOILERS for The Inn at the Amethyst Lantern by J. Dianne Dotson. **Be sure to pick up The Secret of the Sapphire Sentinel at your local library or independent bookstore today!!You can follow Jendia Gammon online at:Website: Home - Jendia GammonInstagram: @jendiagammonThreads: @jendiagammonTikTok: @jendiagammonauthorBluesky: @jendiagammonMedia Mentions:The Inn at the Amethyst Lantern by J. Dianne DotsonThe Secret of the Sapphire Sentinel by J. Dianne DotsonThe Questrison Saga by J. Dianne DotsonThe Shadow Galaxy by J. Dianne DotsonDungeon Crawl at the Haunted Mall by Jendia GammonAtacama by Jendia GammonThe Vale of Seven Dragons by Jendia GammonAnoka by Shane HawkA Deadly Education by Naomi NovikThe Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson BennettThe Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-GarciaSlow Horses---NetflixThe Diplomat---NetflixSupport the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textOur Throne of Glass deep dive continues with Kingdom of Ash chapters 62-69. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.

Send us a textIt's Indiemission time!!! Hannah and Laura are covering Revenge Arc by Cat Voleur and questioning if their love for this book means that they need more therapy. They also talk about YA novels that they recently read, British television, and different relationship dynamics in Gilmore Girls.*This episode contains SPOILERS for Revenge Arc by Cat Voleur. ***CW for the episode: discussions of violence, murder, death, assault, online chat rooms, red rooms, crime, torture, harassment, self-harm, suicide, sexual assaultMedia Mentions:Revenge Arc by Cat Voleur Star Wars: Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo Taskmaster---YouTubeWould I Lie To You?---YouTubeLast One Laughing UK---Prime Video The Babysitter Lives by Stephen Graham Jones Tender Beasts by Liselle Sambury Gilmore Girls---Netflix Cheetah Girls---Disney+ Raise Your Voice---Disney+ Support the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

We continue our journey into short stories around Earthsea by finishing book five, Tales from Earthsea. Expect an unexpected (and rather passionate) rant from Queen Tay on the danger of bovine companions. And, not to be outperformed, Queen Marissa monologues about a rose, Shakespeare, and symbolism. We're traveling the sky and sea in this one, so come prepared for home safety tips, discussions of bad boys, and of course, a look at your next bit of homework. Or, in other words, join us as we wrap up the second last book in the Earthsea Series, Tales from Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin.In the last bit of the podcast, we review the book and then play a game: DND Classes! Finally, we end off with our fave and least fave characters. The next episode of this podcast will be out on November 1, 2025 and will cover the first three chapters of the final instalment in the series, The Other Wind by Ursula Le Guin.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: Domestic AbuseAnimal DeathRapeSexual AssaultSexual HarassmentTransphobiaHomophobiaTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismChild AbuseDeathRacismDeadnamingSuicideSuicidal Thoughts/IdeationYou can support our project by donating here.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Taylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensAlix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps:00:00 The Creation of Éa0:40 Intro5:18 Start of In-Depth Analysis21:54 We All Love A Bad Boy31:16 Dragonfly42:53 A Rose By Any Other Name49:58 CW: Sexual Assault, Rape, Attempted Rape, Date Rape1:00:55 Who Fits the Job Description?1:04:29 Book Reviews1:11:47 Game: DND Classes!1:42:46 MVP / LVP1:43:46 Homework1:45:44 Outro & Socials1:47:05 Bloopers

This week on TFTB we leave our customary position in orbit, and land on virgin (for us) territory. Romantasy is having a moment, and we've put down our rockets to try and get in touch with our feelings. Or something.Our book of the month is A Fate Inked In Blood by Danielle L Jensen. We conjured up a couple of subject matter experts to guide us through these mysterious lands of spice and smut. Thank you to Miranda and Carolynn for joining us and sharing your perspectives. This book is a bit spicy (medium), so fair warning to those that only like their spice from Arrakis. Or Kessel.We also reveal our next book of the month. You might be relieved to learn that we're heading back to space. Cyberspace. Discover what else Carolynn has to say about reading and writing, and get your multi-sided, multi-coloured gaming math rocks (dice!) here: Twitch: The Karrotte (Reading & Writing stream) - https://www.twitch.tv/thekarrotte KarMoth Dice: Web - https://houseoftobes-shop.fourthwall.com/en-cad/collections/dice-by-karmoth & Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karmothdice/ Learn more about Danielle Jensen - https://danielleljensen.com/ and A Fate Inked in Blood - https://danielleljensen.com/a-fate-inked-in-blood/ Let us know if there's a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at talesfromthebridgepodcast@gmail.com Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

There's scientifically plausible time travel, fantasy / sci fi time travel, 'traditional' time travel centered around real history, people trapped in time loops, time travel romance, and we even threw in a couple of great time travel kids books - something here for every reader to love!As we were editing the episode we realized we forgot an incredible, recent time travel book from the list that we'd meant to include - it's one we've mentioned in a previous episode. Drop us a line on discord if you think you know what we forgot (or if you've got a time travel book you love that you think should have been on the list)!Join the Hugonauts book club on discord to tell us about your favorite time travel booksOr you can watch the episode on YouTube if you prefer videoThis episode is sponsored by Maya: Seed Takes Root, which you can get here on kickstarterIf you want to jump around, here are the timestamps for all the books we talked about: 00:00 Intro 1:03 Sponsor - MAYA: Seed Takes Root 1:34 Fantastical / far future time travel 2:04 Night Watch by Terry Pratchett 3:15 The Dark Tower series by Stephen King 4:36 Fall of Hyperion by Dan Simmons 6:10 Scientifically plausible time travel 6:50 Tau Zero by Poul Anderson 9:20 Story of Your Life by Ted Chiang 10:38 The Forever War by Joe Haldeman 12:15 Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky 13:47 Looping time travel stories 14:14 The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton 14:44 All You Need is Kill by Hiroshi Sakurazaka 17:31 Great Time Travel Kids Books 20:25 Kindred by Octavia Butler 22:09 Lightning by Dean Koontz 23:48 11/22/63 by Stephen King 25:50 The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August by Claire North 29:18 The Rise and Fall of DODO by Neal Stephenson and Nicole Galland 31:40 Time and Again by Jack Finney 35:00 The Life of Chuck by Stephen King 36:30 Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut 40:43 The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger 44:05 Our top 3 favorite time travel books

Send us a textOur spoiler-free Throne of Glass deep dive continues with Kingdom of Ash chapters 54-61.Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.

What happens when you strip away opinion and nostalgia, and let the data decide which fantasy book series reign supreme? In this solo episode, Jim dives deep into sales numbers, critical acclaim, and average fan ratings across Goodreads, Storygraph, and Amazon to reveal the Top 20 Fantasy Series (4+ books) published since 1950, ranked purely by the numbers!From the sprawling armies of Malazan Book of the Fallen to the witty brilliance of Discworld, the emotional power of Realm of the Elderlings, and the titanic juggernauts like Harry Potter and The Wheel of Time, this countdown delivers facts, fun, and maybe a few surprises.Which series earned their place? Which ones fell short?And will your favorites make the cut?Watch to find out — and let the debate begin in the comments!

Send us a textToday we're bringing you a deep dive follow up to a very exciting and mostly spoiler free author interview episode with Hazel Mack all about the monster romcom series that stole our hearts: Haven Ever After! We'll be discussing all NINE books that complete this lighthearted happily ever after series including eight full length books, and one short novella. This series has every type of monster - gargoyles to vampires, witches to werewolves, and everyone in between… and they are ALL falling in love. Single dad, sports romance, enemies to lovers, fated mates, second chance romance, and he falls first are just some of the tropes we love. And don't worry… every book is at least a 3-4 on the spice scale, despite the Gilmore Girls vibes.

Ever wondered if you'd actually survive in the worlds you love to read about? In this collab episode, we team up with Between Pages and Friends to find out which of us would make it out alive in our favorite fantasy books — from ACOTAR's Under the Mountain to Fourth Wing's Gauntlet and beyond. Expect chaos, laughter, and a few questionable survival instincts as we put our romantasy obsessions to the ultimate test.   Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS ENQUIRES: lamebcpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a textHannah and Laura are thrilled to have the author of The Singing Hills Cycle, Nghi Vo, on today's episode to discuss the newest addition to the series, A Mouthful of Dust!! Nghi talks about the power of storytelling, inspirations for her series, and the ways that food connects people. **CW for the episode: discussions of violence, famine, death, cannibalism ***This episode contains SPOILERS for A Mouthful of Dust and The Singing Hills Cycle. *Be sure to pick up A Mouthful of Dust at your local indie bookstore or request it at your local library today!! You can find Nghi Vo online at:Website: Home - Nghi VoInstagram: Nghi Vo (@nghivowriting) • Instagram photos and videosBluesky: @nghivo.bsky.social — BlueskyMedia Mentions: A Mouthful of Dust by Nghi VoA Long and Speaking Silence by Nghi VoThe Singing Hills Cycle by Nghi VoThe Scarlet Ball by Nghi VoThe Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi VoThe City in Glass by Nghi VoDon't Sleep with the Dead by Nghi VoSeanan McGuire's Wayward Children seriesThe Forever Desert series by Moses Ose UtomiSupport the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textOur Throne of Glass deep dive continues with Kingdom of Ash chapters 46-53.The spoiler section this week dives into the theory that Mor is 100% that witch. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.

Send us a textwe're kicking off spooky sun with anathema, book one of the eating woods by keri lake.Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.

Send us a textHannah and Laura are wrapping up The Year of the Dresden and trying to remember what happened in Jim Butcher's book, White Night. They also discuss the relevancy of a book Laura read for her book club, a TV show that hit too close to home for Hannah, and the amount of time Hannah has spent exploring on Silksong...so far.*This episode contains SPOILERS for White Night by Jim Butcher. Spoiler section begins at: 36 min 55 secs. ***CW for the episode: discussions of social justice, racism, homophobia, violence, death, sexism, sexual assault, self-harm, gore, vampires, sex, religionMedia Mentions:White Night by Jim Butcher 1984 by George Orwell Farenheit 451 by Ray BradburyAnthem by Ayn RandTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeBrave New World by Aldous HuxleyParable of the Sower by Octavia ButlerBlack Mirror---NetflixAlien: Earth---Hulu The Bear---Hulu Friendship---HBO Max Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers by Caroline Fraser Hollow Knight: Silksong video game Platonic---Apple TV Friends from College---NetlixWreck-It Ralph---Disney+Ralph Breaks the Internet---Disney+Charmed---HuluRevenge Arc by Cat VoleurWitch King by Martha WellsQueen Demon by Martha WellsA Mouthful of Dust by Nghi VoThe City in Glass by Nghi VoSupport the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Spooky season is here. And we are ready to take it head on...by the horns...or Daddy Death's scythe.  We go deeper than we ever have before. The month of October is a celebration of life that is no longer. Books can help us process so many moments we experience in reality. Embodying every hope and ideal. This includes the topic of death. On this episode we explore death in books. Little deaths of the self and big deaths that have left us emotionally ruined for weeks after reading the story. We hope you enjoy this season with us. We would love to hear from you and how this subject matter has impacted your life.Send us a textSupport the showConnect with usInstagram: https://bit.ly/ourIGpageTikTok: https://bit.ly/ourTiktokpageIntro and Outro music, Sexy Fashion Beat from Coma-Media

Send us a textOur spoiler-free deep dive of Throne of Glass continues with Kingdom of Ash chapters 38-45. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.

I had the joy of meeting Heather Ashle in person at a Family Night hosted by Children's Hospital of Michigan a couple months ago. Her energy lit up the room as she spoke—honestly, nervously, and beautifully, about what it means to live with cystic fibrosis (CF). It was her first time speaking at a CF event, and you could feel how much it meant to her.Heather grew up finding refuge in fantasy, books filled with dragons, magic, and faraway worlds. While CF demanded hours of treatment each day, her imagination offered something far more powerful: freedom. “Fantasy wasn't just fun—it was survival. In worlds of dragons and magic, I could breathe easier.” — Heather AshleNow, with two English degrees from Oakland University, Heather continues crafting those very stories. She writes with the hope of giving others what fantasy once gave her: wonder, empathy, and a temporary escape from the weight of reality.You can find Heather wherever imagination thrives—on the page, on stage, at Ren Fests, or in magical corners of our community like Witches' Bazaars. She is pure magic.Fantasy Author of the Realm Riders Series www.heatherashle.comFor links to Heathers author social media and where her books are available: www.heatherashle.com/linktree Publishing via HB Ink, LLC www.hbinkllc.com  And https://www.facebook.com/HBInkLLC/Also: https://www.instagram.com/hbinkpublisher/ Please like, subscribe, and comment on our podcasts!Please consider making a donation: https://thebonnellfoundation.org/donate/The Bonnell Foundation website:https://thebonnellfoundation.orgEmail us at: thebonnellfoundation@gmail.com Watch our podcasts on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@laurabonnell1136/featuredThanks to our sponsors:Vertex: https://www.vrtx.comViatris: https://www.viatris.com/en

Send us a textHannah and Laura are finishing up Jim Butcher's White Night and they really would like Harry Dresden to wake them up from this psychic nightmare. They also chat about horror novels, a fun graphic novel, and a Netflix show that Hannah easily convinces Laura not to watch.*This episode contains SPOILERS for White Night by Jim Butcher. ***CW for the episode: discussions of murder, death, violence, sex, gore, vampires, self-harm, mental illness, sexismMedia Mentions: White Night by Jim Butcher Chainsaw Man by Tatsuki Fujimoto Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas EamesOne Punch Man by ONE Killer on the Road by Stephen Graham JonesThe Babysitter Lives by Stephen Graham JonesTaskmaster---YouTube Leanne---Netflix Good Hang podcastA Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers A Prayer for the Crown Shy by Becky ChambersHarrow the Ninth by Tamsyn MuirWelcome to St. Hell: My Trans Teen Misadventure by Lewis Hancox Down Among the Sticks and Bones by Seanan McGuire The Hunting Wives---Netflix Somebody Somewhere---HBOMax Undone---Prime VideoRevenge Arc by Cat VoleurSupport the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textOur Throne of Glass deep dive continues with Kingdom of Ash chapters 30-37. In the spoiler section, we dive into the deeper lore connections across the Maasverse for barrow wights, Aelin and Rowan's rings, and recurring imagery like the glow worms.Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.

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Brea and Mallory talk about how to age up your reading tastes from YA to adult (and if you should bother!). Plus, they have Becky Spratford on to discuss her new book WHY I LOVE HORROR, and they recommend fantasy books with NO spice. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -ZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSESGreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCODE: 50GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupEtsy Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/joinRA for AllRA for All: HorrorBecky's TourWhy I Love HorrorBooks Mentioned -Wearing the Lion by John WiswellA Resistance of Witches by Morgan RyanAn Academy for Liars by Alexis HendersonNinth House by Leigh BardugoKiller VHS SeriesHailey Piper BooksThe Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham JonesWhere the Sidewalk Ends by Shel SilversteinThe Country Under Heaven by Frederic D. DurbinCursed Daughters by Oyinkan BraithwaiteEmily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather FawcettThe Magician's Daughter by H.G. Parry

Send us a textHannah and Laura are covering the middle third of Jim Butcher's book, White Night, and are questioning if Harry Dresden's "scared straight" methods are effective. They also chat about a fun sci-fi book series, Murderbot the TV show, re-reading books, and Taskmaster.*This episode contains SPOILERS for White Night by Jim Butcher. Spoiler section begins at: 46 min 35 secs. ***CW for the episode: discussions of mental illness, suicide, self-harm, addiction, drugs, alcohol, sex, violence, vampires, gore, blood, transphobia, murder, death**Media Mentions:White Night by Jim Butcher The Chaotic Orbits series by Beth Revis The Agent Renault Adventures by Jonathan NevairFriends, Lovers, and the Big, Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry Friends---HBO MaxTaskmaster---YouTube Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky ChambersWitch King by Martha WellsEvery Day by David LeviathanHollow Knight: Silksong the video game Murderbot---AppleTV Revenge Arc by Cat VoleurHaroun and the Study of Mischief by Lynn StrongSupport the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura are beginning White Knight by Jim Butcher...and they are actually enjoying the book so far? The jury's still out. Harry Dresden might be in love with his sister. They also chat about their recent trip to see a live podcast recording, board games they've been playing, and how great Nghi Vo's works are. *This episode contains SPOILERS for White Knight by Jim Butcher. Spoiler section begins at 32 min 40 secs. **CW for the episode: discussions of suicide, death, sexual assault, depression, mental illness, violence, sex, vampires, blood, religion, self-harm, magic*Media Mentions:White Knight by Jim Butcher The Bechdel Cast podcast Star Wars---Disney+A Gentle Rain board game Canopy board gameFlamecraft board gameThe Gaming Library in Madison, WisconsinThe Paper---PeacockAbbott Elementary---HuluSt. Denis Medical---PeacockTaskmaster---YouTubeThe City in Glass by Nghi Vo The Singing Hills cycle by Nghi VoA Mouthful of Dust by Nghi VoThe Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi VoSiren Queen by Nghi VoThe Night Circus by Erin MorgensternCascadia board game Hollow Knight: Silksong the videogame The Shades of Magic series by V.E. Schwab Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir Witch King by Martha WellsLegendborn by Tracy DeonnRevenge Arc by Cat VoleurSupport the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a message!Breeze and Sazed join Spook in Urteau and try to come up with a plan to convince the Citizen to join Elend's Empire. Vin and Elend attend a ball, and both start to realize they are already who they want to be. Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a textSHOP OUR NEW BESTIES and the BOOKS X CROW Merch! | * https://besties-and-the-books-shop.fourthwall.comUse code “CROWSPEED5” for $5 off one order of $50+ (ends 09/15/2025 11:59pm PST)Holy mother of crow, what just happened?! Honestly, we're not even sure ourselves. We blinked and it was Crowtember! Also known as “September,” we've deemed Crowtember the month of the crow, the gateway to fall, spooky season, and all things wonderful! So what did we do to honor this lovely time of year?! We launched our very first merch line to honor the crows (our pod mascot), and we read some birdish books so we can give you the crow-11 all about them! So stick around if you want all the details on how you can get your hands on our official hoodies, beanies, and more! And discover whether or not these bird shifters are shadow daddy worthy. We decided to read one cringy crow read: Crow by Layla Fae (IYKYK), and one popular Romantasy read: House of Beating Wings by Olivia Wildenstein. And boy howdy did we have a good time. We're bringing you a deep dive that covers everything from a complex fantasy world in the sky with a shadow daddy crow king, to a cursed half man, half crow with an egg-expelling appendage… We can't wait to yap our beaks off with you about both of these books so you can decide if you'll add them to your TBR or not. And don't worry, we'll make sure to answer the question: Are we INTO crows now? (Yes, like that…) And we finish with a good old creature / crow smash or pass.Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!! (And sometimes Friday!…)Check out these author interviews? ⬇️Check the official Author Interview with Lindsay Straube of Split or Swallow! Now a Barnes & Noble & Amazon best seller titled: Kiss of the Basilisk!  https://youtu.be/fknhocSNIKM____SHOP OUR NEW BESTIES and the BOOKS X CROW Merch! | * https://besties-and-the-books-shop.fourthwall.comUse code “CROWSPEED5” for $5 off one order of $50+ (ends 09/15/2025 11:59pm PST)Ashley is Wearing: The Crop Hoodie with BATB Branded Colors | * https://besties-and-the-books-shop.fourthwall.com/products/cropped-hoodie-besties-anti-social-crow And the Anti Social Social Book Club Beanie | * https://besties-and-the-books-shop.fourthwall.com/products/anti-social-social-crow-book-club-knit-beanie Liz is Wearing: The Zip Up Hoodie with BATB Branded Colors | *  https://besties-and-the-books-shop.fourthwall.com/products/zip-hoodie-grey-besties-anti-social-crow And the Greyscale Besties and the Books Beanie | * Support the showYouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllix

Send us a textWe're diving into A Court This Cruel and Lovely, the first book in the Kingdom of Lies series by Stacia Stark. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.

What are the best self-published fantasy and science fiction novels of the last decade-plus? From The Martian and Wool to The Sword of Kaigen and Waybound, indie authors have proven they can go toe-to-toe with the biggest names in traditional publishing.In this episode, Jim walks through four standout indie releases from every year between 2011 and 2024—one of the most successful and one of the most popular in both fantasy and science fiction. You'll hear how these books rose from self-published beginnings to fan favorites, bestsellers, and in some cases, major publishing deals.If you've ever wondered which indie books deserve a spot on your TBR, this is your guide!

Send us a textIt's that time again! Hannah and Laura are choosing the next book that they will be covering during Indie Intermission! Be sure to check out all of the books mentioned in today's episode and show these independently published works some love!You can find all of the books mentioned in today's episode on our blog:IndieMission No. 8 – On Wednesdays We Read PodcastMedia Mentions:Kill Three Birds by Nicole Givens KurtzBloodlines by Peter HartogThe Exile of Zanzibar by Daniel MaidmanA Thousand Li: The First Step by Tao WongA Paradox of Fates by Rebecca HefnerPartial Function by JCM BerneThe New Frontier by Wayne L WilsonRevenge Arc by Cat VoleurOdd Blood by Azalea CrowleyPhased by Victoria TeckenThe Drift by Casie AufenthieKingdom of Forgotten Curses by A.R. KauferSupport the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

We got to interview Robert fresh from his Hugo win for The Tainted Cup - by far the best SFF book of last year! We couldn't be more excited to talk about it with him and get our burning questions answered - will there be more about the leviathans in the rest of the series?! Join the Hugonauts book club on discordOr you can watch the episode on YouTube if you prefer videoNext episode we'll be discussing the classic dystopia I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman - subscribe so you don't miss it. We talked with Robert about: 00:00 Intro 1:07 Winning the Hugo for best novel 3:04 Brent the hat-eater 4:22 Why plant life as technology? 7:58 Bringing modernity into fantasy 10:49 A fantasy empire that's the good guys 16:05 Ana Dolabra's origins 19:26 Will we learn more about the titans? 21:07 Teasers about the 3rd book 22:08 RJB's other fantasy series 23:53 Mild spoilers - Din and Ana's quirks

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Some fantasy novels win awards, earn glowing reviews, and get called “masterpieces” by critics… but when actual fans picked them up? They cried, “Boring!” “Pretentious!” and “I want my weekend back!”In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim counts down 10 fantasy novels since 1930 that critics adored but general readers couldn't stand. From sprawling gothic castles to postmodern fever dreams, these are the books that divided the book world like no others.

Send us a textWe're kicking off our Kingdom of Ash (!!) deep dive with a (very) quick refresh of Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn and KOA chapters 1-5.Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.

Haunted by their dark heritage, a medieval fate awaited them… Strange Alliance by Bryce Walton. That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.You've heard Bryce Walton twice previously on the podcast, Moon of Memory and Savage Galahad. He returns with a short story from Fantasy Book, Volume 1, Number 1, published in 1947. Turn to page 22 for, Strange Alliance by Bryce Walton…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Alone on the scorching side of this tiny little world, an astronaut races against time as the blazing sun creeps closer to incinerating him. Survival depends on outthinking the most unforgiving environment in the solar system. Summertime on Icarus by Arthur C. Clarke.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV===========================Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLostSciFiPodcastTwitter - https://x.com/LostSciFiPodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lostscifiguyThreads - https://www.threads.net/@scottscifiguy=========================== ❤️ ❤️ Thanks to All Our Listeners Who Bought Us a Coffee$200 Someone$100 Tony from the Future$75 James Van Maanenberg$50 Anonymous Listener$25 Someone, Eaten by a Grue, Jeff Lussenden, Fred Sieber, Anne, Craig Hamilton, Dave Wiseman, Bromite Thrip, Marwin de Haan, Future Space Engineer, Fressie, Kevin Eckert, Stephen Kagan, James Van Maanenberg, Irma Stolfo, Josh Jennings, Leber8tr, Conrad Chaffee, Anonymous Listener$15 Every Month Someone$15 Someone, Carolyn Guthleben, Patrick McLendon, Curious Jon, Buz C., Fressie, Anonymous Listener$10 Anonymous Listener$5 Every Month Eaten by a Grue$5 Denis Kalinin, Timothy Buckley, Andre'a, Martin Brown, Ron McFarlan, Tif Love, Chrystene, Richard Hoffman, Anonymous ListenerPlease participate in our podcast survey https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/gNLcxQlk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Superheroes… but make it cozy.In this episode of Author Culture, I explore the Fantastic Four as a surprising model for cozy storytelling.Inside:* How world-building makes or breaks cozy vibes* Why “flat arcs” still keep readers hooked* Why coziness is about style as much as setting* Reader perception is everythingIf you're writing cozy sci-fi or fantasy and want Four Great Tips – plus my informed take on how this adaptation measures up to the 2005 Fantastic Four - this one's for you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authorculture.substack.com/subscribe

Send us a textHannah and Laura finish Proven Guilty in today's episode and, shockingly, Harry Dresden was not the guilty party. They also chat about a great horror novel, some manga that Laura read, a fascinating nonfiction book, and some terrifying/enlightening documentaries.*This episode contains SPOILERS for Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher. Spoiler section begins at: 44 min 31 secs. **CW for the episode: discussions of sexual assault, violence, blood, gore, murder, death, religion, Christianity, racism, sex, fat phobia, poverty, reality TV, child stars, eating disorders, manipulation*Media Mentions:Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham JonesDandadan, Vol. 1 by Yukinobu Tatsu One Punch Man, Vol. 1 by ONE Taskmaster---YouTube There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension by Hanif Abdurraqib Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer A Conjuring of Magic by V.E. Schwab Fit for TV: The Reality Behind The Biggest Loser---Netflix Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing---Netflix Support the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

In this episode, Danielle is joined by Nicole, one-half of the dynamic sister duo behind Fantasy Fangirls Podcast, to talk about her leap from running a professional coaching business to building a wildly successful podcast brand that's taken the book world by storm. This isn't a story about going viral overnight (although that did happen). It's a story of personal growth. It's a story about making intentional, informed decisions and trusting yourself enough to pivot when you find what lights you up. Nicole shares how a chance reading of a fantasy novel sparked an idea, how she and her sister went “all in” on creating a show they loved, and what it took to turn that passion project into a full-time career. Key Takeaways:  Pivoting Can Be the Smartest Move You Make: Nicole's shift from coaching to podcasting wasn't a step backward, it was a leap toward something that energized her every day. Strategic Investments Pay Off—If You Actually Implement: The importance of acting on what you learn from courses and mentors, instead of staying in “forever student” mode. Passion and Profit Can Go Hand-in-Hand: The Fantasy Fangirls Podcast proves that you can build a sustainable business around what you genuinely love when you combine your passion with taking an honest look at your numbers.  Entrepreneurship Doesn't Have to Be Lonely: Whether you're going it solo or have a team, you don't have to white knuckle it to success. Don't be afraid to create a support system and rely on others along the way.   Make Space for Hobbies and Discovering Your Spark: Choosing projects that light you up can be the key to longevity and fulfillment in business. Topics Discussed: (00:00 – 04:32) Intro: Nicole's Mission with Fantasy Fangirls Podcast (04:37 – 10:32) From Professional Coaching to Full-Time Fantasy Podcasting: Nicole's Unexpected Career Shift - How a Single Book Sparked a Whole New Business (10:32 – 14:14) Lessons from Investing in Your Education and Actually Implementing What You Learn (14:15 – 18:41) Making the Emotional and Financial Leap Into a New Industry (18:43 – 18:56) Rate & Review Break (19:01 – 28:42) How Nicole Used Numbers to Build a Team and Grow the Podcast (28:42 – 32:35) The Loneliness Factor in Entrepreneurship and the Importance of Having Support   (32:37 – 35:00) What's Next for Nicole and Fantasy Fangirls Podcast in the Future (35:01 – 37:30) Nicole's Piece of Advice for Entrepreneurs Who Are Struggling to Grow or Are In Growth Season   Connect with Nicole: Fantasy Fangirls Podcast Website | https://www.fantasyfangirls.com/  Watch Fantasy Fangirls on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@fantasyfangirls  Follow Fantasy Fangirls on IG and TikTok | @fantasyfangirlspod   Mentioned in the Episode: Built to Sell by John Warrillow | https://builttosell.com/the-books/  Grow the Show with Kevin Chemidlin | https://growtheshow.com/    Book a Call with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.com/book    Connect with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/Kickstartaccounting YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@businessbythebooks  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc  

Send us a textWe continue our tandem deep dive with Tower of Dawn chapters 65-68. Full schedule on IG @DTFaePodcast. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.

Send us a textHannah and Laura are in the middle of Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher and are struggling to figure out how everything connects and what is actually relevant. There may in fact be a lot of things that don't add much to this story. They also chat about a fun romance audiobook, a graphic novel that highlights natural disasters, and the zaniness of Tim Burton movies.*This episode contains SPOILERS for Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher. Spoiler section begins at: 47 min 15 secs. **CW for the episode: discussions of violence, racism, gore, magic, sex, blood, vampires, fires, floods, drug use, sexual abuseMedia Mentions:Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher Jujutsu Kaisen by Gege Akutami A Fire Story by Brian Fies Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel by James Luceno Taskmaster---YouTube The Night She Disappeared by Lisa JewellThe Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen Big Fish---Hulu Shanghai Noon---Hulu Life in Pieces---Hulu Support the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textWe continue our tandem deep dive with Empire of Storms chapter 75 and Tower of Dawn chapters 58-61. Full schedule on IG @DTFaePodcast. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.

Send us a textWe're diving into Nocticadia, a dark, atmospheric tale of deadly secrets and forbidden love by Keri Lake. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.

Send us a textHannah and Laura are covering the first third of Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher and they are really starting to question if Harry Dresden should be allowed near children. It seems unwise for Michael to let him babysit. Hannah also influenced Laura to watch season 19 of Taskmaster, so they both gush over the contestants, Laura has a new favorite rom-com, and Hannah talks about how surprising it can be to read dark/deep themes in YA books as an adult.**This episode contains SPOILERS for Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher. Spoiler section begins at: 53 min 55 secs. ***CW for the episode: discussions of violence, sexual abuse, mental illness, homophobia, sex, vampires, gore, blood, racism, zombies, ghosts*Media Mentions:Proven Guilty by Jim ButcherTaskmaster Season 19---YouTube A Nice Indian Boy---Hulu Captain America: Brave New World---Disney+ The Falcon and the Winter Soldier---Disney+The Incredible Hulk---Disney+A Man on the Inside---NetflixThursday Murder Club---NetflixAgatha All Along---Disney+Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer Heavenly Tyrant by Xiran Jay Zhao The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery by Clarence A. Haynes Shetland---BBC Superman (2025) Smallville---HuluSupport the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the world of fantasy! In this epic countdown, we're revisiting the most iconic heroes of the 1970s, the decade that brought us some of the most unforgettable characters in fantasy history. From sword-wielding warriors to magical wizards, these legendary heroes have captivated audiences for generations. Join us as we rediscover the most EPIC fantasy heroes of each year of the 1970s; come find out which ones rose to the top!#FantasyForTheAges #Fantasy #SFF #FantasyFiction ##BestFantasy #BookRecommendations #TBR #ReadingRecommendations #booktube #booktuberWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?The Birthgrave: https://t.ly/dayRAThe Crystal Cave: https://t.ly/IIj5iDark Crusade: https://t.ly/JqJyRThe Dark is Rising: https://t.ly/4H2cjDeryni Checkmate: https://t.ly/KpY5JDreamsnake: https://t.ly/lcsgbThe Forgotten Beasts of Eld: https://t.ly/nPy5rThe Grey King: https://t.ly/xEL4cHigh Deryni: https://t.ly/9LsaJJack of Shadows: https://t.ly/76sl_Kindred: https://t.ly/Z1wXINine Princes in Amber: https://t.ly/OyucNThe Riddle-Master of Hed: https://t.ly/Cx0dYShardik: https://t.ly/KXBI-A Spell for Chameleon: https://t.ly/6wecHThe Stand: https://t.ly/UG_4mThe Sword of Shannara: https://t.ly/HO6JsThe Tombs of Atuan: https://t.ly/0__BuWatership Down: https://t.ly/Nx5-yThe White Dragon: https://t.ly/MGw13Ways to connect with us:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 ————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

What do you do when you're in the middle of your third pregnancy and a hate group forms to threaten your life?In this episode, I sit down with my husband—and third-time guest—Jonny, for a raw and real 40-week wrap-up.We share honestly about what this year has demanded: deep growth, hard decisions, and the very real emotional weight of being publicly attacked while stewarding this freebirth movement.We talk openly about our major fails in business and community building, our shift towards the private sector, and how we're preparing to welcome our third baby at home while holding our family steady.You'll Learn:What it feels like to navigate a pregnancy marked by nausea, migraines, and total slowdownThe story behind Jonny quitting his 6-figure job and choosing to stay home to live as an "intact" family.Why their attempt to build a private school in rural North Carolina failed despite major investmentThe surprising link between moving during COVID and outgrowing their super rural life five years laterWhat happens when you face a smear campaign and community fallout while running a businessHow pregnancy became a catalyst for burning down what no longer fit their family and businessHow Emilee chooses to question her inherited stories around scarcity and overwhelm in motherhood and walk a new pathTimestamps:[00:00] Introduction[09:38] Pregnancy as a catalyst for change, growth, and burning down what no longer serves[29:22] Shifting from conventional jobs to a home-based family life for balance and connection[50:14] Starting and ultimately closing a private school in rural North Carolina after major investment and challenges[01:03:03] ​​Realizing rural life no longer fits their family and beginning to reassess their future[01:14:29] Facing a hate group and smear campaign while pregnant and running a business[02:00:26] Preparing for a third freebirth and Jonny's role in supporting birth and postpartumResources Mentioned:The 40 Week Wrap Up: Host Emilee & Her Husband Share Their Journey | Spotify or AppleThe 40-Week Wild Pregnancy Wrap Up with Emilee & Jonny (Round 2) | Spotify or AppleA Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas | BooksThrone of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas | BooksMatriBirth Mentor Institute (MMI) | ProgramThe Lighthouse Membership Group | WebsiteThe Complete Guide to Freebirth | ProgramFree Birth Society YouTube Channel | YouTubeFind more from Emilee on Instagram, YouTube and the Free Birth Society website.Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of North Carolina shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact info@freebirthsociety.com. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.

I (Dylan) had the pleasure of welcoming Spencer from The Fantasy Files Podcast to the show. Spencer came prepared with a treasure trove of hidden gem fantasy recommendations, digging deep into the genre's overlooked corners to spotlight books and authors that deserve more attention. Spencer left me excited to read some books that I had never even heard of before, and I'm sure you'll be feeling the same way after this episode! We're talking about: -Titles that deserve way more readers -Underrated authors who are doing brilliant, original work -Books that break the mold and breathe fresh life into fantasy tropes Spencer's passion is infectious. If you're feeling burned out on the same old fantasy recommendations, this episode is a must-listen. Check out more from Spencer on the excellent Fantasy Files YouTube channel: The Fantasy Files Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@FantasyFiles

In addition to ranking the six nominees, we also talk about four more amazing books that deserve to be in contention for the best speculative fiction novels of the year.Join the Hugonauts book club on discordOr you can watch the episode on YouTube if you prefer videoThis episode is sponsored by Doppelgänger: An Orphan, A Prodigy, and a Murder by Chip Walter. A computer scientist awakens in a robotic body—next to his own murdered corpse, with only 72 hours to stop a conspiracy that threatens the human race. William Shatner calls it “quite a ride.” Learn more at chipwalter.com/If you want to jump around, here are the timestamps for all the books we talked about: 00:00 Intro1:26 Episode Sponsor - Doppelgänger by Chip Walter2:03 6 - A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher4:58 5 - The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley7:51 4 - Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell9:12 3 - Service Model by Adrian Tchaikovsky12:49 - Four more great books that deserved a nomination22:36 2 - Alien Clay by Adrian Tchaikovsky27:15 1 - The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett

This month's book club pick is friend of the show Margaret Killjoy's high fantasy novel The Sapling Cage. The story follows trans teenage witch Lorel through a world turned against witches and on the brink of war as she tries to untangle a deadly plot all while navigating questions around where she belongs. It's a coming-of-age story about identity, choices, life and death, friendships and relationships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.