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Fantasy for the Ages

Jim (Father) and Zach (Son) talk about their ideas and perspectives on fantasy fiction, starting with Robert Jordan"s The Wheel of Time series but straying in various other directions as well. The generational difference in how they view what they read will become obvious (and entertaining, they hope!). Come enjoy our debates and explorations over what all these books mean, and see who you agree with.

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00:08:45

Mushroom People & Murder? My Honest Review of...

Fantasy for the Ages ·

2025/12/03

Can a mystery thriller starring sentient mushroom people actually work?Today, I’m diving into Mushroom Blues (The Hofmann Report Book 1) by Adrian M. Gibson—a weird-fiction sci-fi mashup with a premise so wild it practically demands investigation. This was my latest buddy-read with Derek over at D&J’s Epic Quest and Matt from Geaux Read Books, all in preparation for an upcoming full-spoiler discussion episode. And somehow… I’m the first one finished.In this spoiler-lite review, I’ll walk you

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00:50:16

Giving Out AWESOME Trophies for Best SFF Reads of 2025!

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2025/12/02

Welcome to The FFTA Father-Son SFFH Awards — The Sassies: 2025 Edition! 🎉It’s perhaps the start of an annual tradition, where Jim and Zach team up to celebrate (and sometimes lovingly roast) the very best of our fantasy, science fiction, and horror reading from the past year.No cash prizes. No trophies.Just bookish joy, chaotic energy, and two nerds sharing the stories that stuck with us long after we turned the final page.This year’s Sassies categories include:🔥 Best Character You Wanted to

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00:07:36

“I WAS WRONG!” — Jim’s Review: Superman (2025)

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2025/12/01

Did we really need another Superman movie?Jim certainly didn’t think so… until Zach made him watch it. And now? Jim has to admit something he never expected to say:👉 “I WAS WRONG.”In this solo episode, Jim dives into his spoiler-lite review of Superman (2025) — a film he initially skipped due to full-blown Superman fatigue… only to discover it’s one of the most surprisingly entertaining superhero films in years.Jim breaks down why this movie works, what James Gunn brings to the table, how the new

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00:56:08

SPECIAL GUESTS Join Us to JUDGE Your SFF Opinions!

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2025/11/30

In this special Fantasy for the Ages episode, Jim & Zach are joined by two VERY special guests — their better halves, Judy and Rachel! 🎉Together, the four of us dive into a mountain of Fantasy for the Ages YouTube poll results spanning fantasy, science fiction, horror, and all kinds of gloriously nerdy book-and-media debates.But here’s the fun twist: before seeing the results, we all try to guess how YOU, our viewers, voted!Were your choices predictable? Chaotic? Deeply controversial

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00:26:50

Our 5 Star Reads of 2025 You Can't Miss!

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2025/11/29

What were the absolute best books we read in 2025? The ones that didn’t just blow us away, but earned the always desired by not always earned: a perfect 5-star score? Today, Jim and Zach reveal their Unshakable 5-Star SFFH Discoveries of 2025 — the science fiction, fantasy, and horror reads that rose above everything else we picked up this year.These aren’t necessarily new releases… just the books that hit hard, surprised us, moved us, impressed us, and refused to let go. If you’re looking for

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00:15:28

The Most Epic Bad Guys From 2010 to 2024!

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2025/11/27

This is it — the grand finale! We’ve covered villains from the 1950s to the 2000s, and now we’re tackling the modern era: 2010 to 2024, a stretch filled with some of the most debated, beloved, and terrifying villains in genre fiction.From Negan’s brutality to Thanos’s twisted philosophy… from Taravangian’s chilling logic to Feyd-Rautha’s electrifying return to prominence… these villains defined the stories of our time. Jim breaks down why each of them dominated their year and what makes them so

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00:13:34

Most EPIC Fantasy and Sci-Fi Villains of the 2000s!

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2025/11/26

We continue our Villains-by-Decade journey with the 2000s — a transformative era in fantasy and science fiction where storytelling took major leaps forward. This decade delivered richly layered worlds, morally complex narratives, and antagonists who pushed heroes — and readers — into darker, more surprising territory.Join Jim as he explores each year of the 2000s, highlighting the villains who captivated audiences, reshaped their genres, and left lasting marks on modern speculative fiction.If you’re

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00:11:45

Most INCREDIBLE Fantasy & Sci-Fi Villains of the 1990s!

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2025/11/25

From the rise of grimdark to the explosion of cyberpunk and the rebirth of epic fantasy, the 1990s delivered some of the greatest villains speculative fiction has ever produced. In this episode, Jim walks you through a decade-long villain tour, spotlighting the most iconic antagonists in fantasy and science fiction—one of each for every year from 1990 to 1999.Who dominated the decade?Who terrified readers?Who changed their genres forever?And which villains still cast a shadow today?We cover

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00:13:35

Most EPIC Fantasy and Sci-Fi Villains of the 80s!

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2025/11/24

Step into the neon-lit, blockbuster-driven, power-fantasy decade that reshaped speculative fiction forever. In today’s episode, Jim counts down the best fantasy villain and the best science-fiction villain for every year of the 1980s — from 1980 all the way through 1989.From Lord Foul and Raistlin Majere… to the Formics and the Shrike… the ’80s gave us some of the most iconic, influential, and unforgettable villains in genre history.Whether you love epic fantasy, cyberpunk, space opera, political

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00:13:44

BEST Fantasy & Sci-Fi Villains of the 1970s!

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2025/11/23

Travel back to the explosive, experimental 1970s — the decade when fantasy and science fiction grew darker, stranger, and bolder. In this episode, Jim walks year-by-year through the entire decade, naming the best fantasy villain and best science-fiction villain for every single year from 1970 to 1979.From Stormbringer’s soul-drinking hunger… to the cosmic coldness of the Monolith Builders… to Morgoth, and of course the Xenomorph — this decade delivered some of the most iconic antagonists in modern

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00:12:39

GREATEST Fantasy & Sci-Fi Villains of the 1960s

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2025/11/21

Travel with Jim back to the psychedelic, genre-bending 1960s—the decade that transformed speculative fiction forever. In this episode, we’re counting down the best fantasy and science-fiction villains from every single year of the ’60s, pairing one fantasy foe and one sci-fi threat for each year from 1960 to 1969.From the unknowable mind of Solaris… to the terror of the Huntsmen of Annuvin… to HAL 9000’s chilling calm… this decade gave us some of the most iconic villains ever written. Join us for a

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00:10:44

Top 20 Fantasy & Sci-Fi Book VILLAINS of the 1950s

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2025/11/19

Get ready to travel back to the dawn of modern genre fiction! In today’s episode, Jim breaks down the best fantasy AND science-fiction villains from every year of the 1950s—a decade packed with dark lords, psychic children, killer plants, alien invaders, sentient houses, and more.From Steerpike to Sauron, Triffids to Pod People, Hill House to the Bugs of Starship Troopers, we’re looking at the villains who defined the era and shaped the stories we still love today. Whether you’re here for classic

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00:12:12

Dungeon Crawler Carl Deep Dive: Do Father & Son Agree?

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2025/11/16

In this episode, Zach sits down with his dad Jim to finally talk Dungeon Crawler Carl! Zach has been tearing through the audiobooks and just wrapped up Book 5, while Jim has been devouring the entire series on his Kindle, and has already reviewed the books elsewhere on the channel. Now it’s time to compare notes!How does the audio experience stack up against reading the text?Do Zach’s impressions line up with Jim’s… or are father and son about to diverge wildly across the dungeon floor?And what

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00:07:46

Guillermo del Toro Finally Gets Frankenstein RIGHT

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2025/11/15

Frankenstein is back — and THIS time, they finally got it right.In this spoiler-lite review, Jim dives into Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein (2025), a breathtaking, emotionally faithful adaptation that at last captures the heart, tragedy, and thematic power of Mary Shelley’s original novel.As a lifelong fan of Frankenstein, Jim went into this film with high hopes… and walked out absolutely thrilled. From the stunning performances (Jacob Elordi deserves ALL the awards), to the dual-perspective

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00:38:17

Hero vs. Villain: Who REALLY Carried the Story? | Jim...

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2025/11/14

Who truly drives the greatest fantasy stories—the noble hero… or the villain pulling the strings from the shadows? Today, Jim & Zach go head-to-head in a playful (and heated!) debate over seven iconic hero/villain pairings across some of the biggest fantasy universes.From Gandalf vs. Sauron to Kaladin vs. Moash, we’re diving deep into who actually made their story unforgettable. Jim champions the heroes, Zach defends the villains. Naturally.Some debates get spicy. Some get surprising. All of

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00:06:24

Final Girls by Riley Sager — A Masterclass in...

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2025/11/13

If you love thrillers packed with twists — and then twists on top of those twists — you’re in the right place. Today, Jim dives into Final Girls by Riley Sager, a mystery-thriller that refuses to let you get comfortable. Just when you think you’ve figured it out… think again. And again. And again.In this spoiler-lite review, Jim breaks down what makes this book such a gripping ride, why Quincy Carpenter is a standout protagonist, how Sager uses memory loss and flashbacks to build tension, and why

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00:28:08

Top 10 Modern Fantasy Series That Deserve Faithful...

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2025/11/12

What modern fantasy stories most deserve the big-screen (or small-screen) treatment?In this episode, Jim counts down his Top 10 Modern Fantasy Series That Deserve Faithful, High-Quality Adaptations — from epic world-hopping sagas to gritty, character-driven tales of gods, rebels, and revolution. Zach is ALSO here for this one, commenting on his Dad’s picks — which ones does he agree on, which has Dad lost his mind on? Zach will then share the picks that his Dad completely whiffed over.No cheap

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00:56:34

Top 10 Classic Fantasy Series That Deserve Modern...

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2025/11/11

Classic fantasy fans, this one’s for you! Jim and his guests Bill & Glenn, the hosts of the Non-Terrestrial Half-Life YouTube channel, dive into Jim’s Top 10 timeless fantasy series that absolutely deserve modern adaptation, plus an honorable mention that could steal the spotlight if done right, along with additional contributions from our guests. From dragons on distant worlds to epic multiversal wars, these are the stories that built the genre — and could captivate a whole new generation with

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00:10:12

Big Channel Updates, Book News, and… Where’s Zach?!

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2025/11/11

Today, just the real skinny! In this solo update, Jim shares what’s been going on lately in life, love, books, and the Fantasy for the Ages channel. From a fandom retreat in the Sierra Nevada foothills to being followed by two major authors, from unboxing a stunning cyberpunk novel to catching up on indie reads and future TBR plans—there’s plenty to cover! Plus, what’s the deal with Zach? Don’t worry… the mysterious son and co-host is very much alive and gearing up for more episodes soon!Jim also

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00:07:04

I Was a Teenage Slasher – Stephen Graham Jones Makes...

Fantasy for the Ages ·

2025/11/08

What if the slasher wasn’t just a monster in a mask… but a person you couldn’t help but feel sorry for?In this episode, Jim dives into Stephen Graham Jones’ newest horror novel, I Was a Teenage Slasher — a brilliant, blood-soaked story that somehow makes the killer the one you sympathize with.From the author of The Indian Lake Trilogy, this book flips every slasher trope on its head.It’s raw, emotional, and hauntingly human — horror with heart, written by a master of the genre.Jim breaks down what

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