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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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00:33:21

30 Fantasy Masterpieces That NEVER Won a Major Award...

Fantasy for the Ages ·

2026/06/05

Fantasy awards have given us some incredible winners over the years.But what about the books that didn’t win?In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, we’re counting down the 30 greatest fantasy novels ever nominated for major fantasy awards that never actually took home the trophy. These are the bridesmaids of fantasy literature—the books that earned Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, or British Fantasy Award nominations, captured the hearts of readers, sold millions of copies, and became genre classics…

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00:12:17

This 'True Crime' Book is Actually Fake (AND...

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2026/06/04

What if the most convincing true crime book you’ve ever read… wasn’t true at all?In this spoiler-lite review, I dive into Chasing the Boogeyman by Richard Chizmar, a brilliantly crafted blend of true crime, mystery, suspense, and horror that feels so authentic you’ll constantly have to remind yourself it’s fiction. Set in a small Maryland town during the late 1980s, this novel captures the atmosphere of a community gripped by fear as a serial predator stalks the area. Along the way, Chizmar

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00:12:43

This Fantasy Series Deserves Way More Hype! | Dragon...

Fantasy for the Ages ·

2026/06/03

Today we're diving into Dragon Offspring, Book 2 in Scott Appleton's The Sword of the Dragon series. This epic fantasy adventure takes everything that worked in Book 1 and expands it in exciting ways.Originally published in 2020 and recently released in audiobook format, Dragon Offspring continues the story begun in Swords of the Six, introducing larger mysteries, deeper character development, greater dangers, and a dramatically expanded world. I'm reviewing the newly released audiobook

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00:17:56

"Do You Agree With My Most Controversial Current SFFH...

Fantasy for the Ages ·

2026/06/01

Some videos are designed to make friends.This is not one of those videos.Today, Jim shares his 12 most controversial Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror opinions of 2026 — from defending Harry Dresden and Terry Brooks to questioning modern fantasy adaptations, getting all soapbox on Stephen King, then explaining why worldbuilding may have become the most overrated concept in fantasy fandom.Will viewers agree? Will they grab the pitchforks? Probably both.Whether you think Jim is absolutely right,

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00:10:38

Scream 7: Did They Finally Ruin the Franchise?

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2026/05/31

Did we REALLY need a Scream 7?That’s the question I found myself asking when yet another Ghostface movie arrived. After all, this franchise has been stabbing its way through horror history for nearly three decades.But when Scream 7 hit Paramount+, there was no way I wasn’t going to watch it.In this spoiler-lite review, I dive into what worked, what didn’t, whether Neve Campbell’s return as Sidney Prescott was worth the hype, how the movie connects the classic and modern eras of the franchise, and

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00:25:50

These Book Covers Lied to Us! | Ranking the 50 Most...

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2026/05/30

We’ve all been there.You pick up a fantasy, sci-fi, or horror novel because the cover looks incredible… and then discover the story inside has almost nothing to do with what the artwork promised.Today we’re counting down 50 of the most misleading SFFH book covers ever published — from fantasy heroes who look twice the correct age, to science fiction novels advertising giant space battles that never happen, to horror covers that completely miss the point of the story inside.To be clear, this episode

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00:13:06

This Sequel Is EVEN BETTER Than Book One?! |...

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2026/05/28

What happens when Brian Lumley stops hinting at his vampires… and finally gives us the FULL nightmare fuel experience?In today’s episode, Jim dives into Necroscope II: Vamphyri! — the second book in the Necroscope series by Brian Lumley — and friends, this thing goes HARD into vampire lore, Cold War psychic espionage, body horror, and the continuing story of Harry Keogh.After recently enjoying the first Necroscope novel, Jim returns to the series to explore:* The terrifying history of the Wamphyri*

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00:47:43

The 10 Greatest Fantasy Novels of the Last 30 Years!

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2026/05/27

What makes a fantasy novel truly great?Is it sales? Awards? Goodreads ratings? Cultural impact? Influence on the genre? Today, Jim and Zach tackle one of the biggest — and most dangerous — topics in fantasy fandom as they each reveal their personal Top 10 Greatest Fantasy Novels of the Past 30 Years!From epic fantasy giants from series like A Song of Ice and Fire, The First Law, and The Stormlight Archive, to genre-shifting modern classics like The Name of the Wind, Mistborn, and more, this episode

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00:13:15

A Parade of Horribles Proves Matt Dinniman Still Has It

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2026/05/25

What happens when a series reaches Book 8? Usually… fatigue sets in. Repetition creeps in. The magic starts fading.Apparently nobody told Matt Dinniman.Today, Jim dives into a spoiler-lite review of A Parade of Horribles — the newest entry in the wildly chaotic, hilarious, emotionally devastating, and somehow STILL incredibly fresh Dungeon Crawler Carl series.Can Dinniman really keep escalating the madness without the whole thing collapsing under its own insanity? And how is this series still

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00:30:06

Can’t Miss SFF Recs — Roofmistress Leigh-a’s Top 5!

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2026/05/24

What books do you recommend when someone says: “I want to get into fantasy and sci-fi… but I don’t know where to start?”Today, Jim is joined once again by the one and only Roofmistress Leigh-a for a lively, funny, and passionate discussion about FIVE speculative fiction recommendations she believes NEVER miss. These are the books and series she confidently hands to friends, family, and curious newcomers—the stories that reliably create new SFF fans.Some picks are classic. Some are modern. Some may

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00:12:23

Jim Butcher's "Out Law" Is Deceptively Important —...

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2026/05/23

What happens when a fandom addicted to The Dresden Files finally gets another hit of content? Jim Butcher drops Out Law — the brand-new Dresden Files novella (Book 18.5) — and Dresden fans everywhere immediately descend like magical raccoons looking for scraps. But is this novella just a fun distraction while we wait for the next BIG novel… or is it secretly much more important than it first appears?In this spoiler-lite review, Jim dives into:⚡ Harry Dresden’s continued character growth⚡ The

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00:17:01

The Best Christian Fantasy That ISN'T Actually...

Fantasy for the Ages ·

2026/05/21

If you love classic-feeling epic fantasy filled with ancient evil, dangerous magic, deep worldbuilding, quests, mentors, prophecy, and genuinely thoughtful themes of faith and purpose… then Damien Black’s Devil’s Night Dawning may be exactly the hidden gem you’ve been looking for.In this spoiler-lite review, Jim dives into this self-published fantasy novel that impressed readers during Mark Lawrence’s SPFBO competition and explores why it worked SO well for those judges/readers. From its fascinating

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00:14:09

Top 10 Australian SFF Legends That You REALLY Should...

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2026/05/19

Australia may not produce as many science fiction and fantasy authors as the U.S. or the UK……but the ones they do produce? They tend to be unforgettable.In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, I’m ranking the Top 10 Australian SFF Authors of All Time, from epic fantasy legends to hard sci-fi masterminds to dark, emotionally intense storytellers who helped shape modern speculative fiction.Some of these names you’ll likely know. Some? Not so much, but here we correct that.This list explores the

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00:11:03

Humanity Is Completely Cooked in Scalzi’s “The Last...

Fantasy for the Ages ·

2026/05/17

Humanity’s enemies are everywhere in John Scalzi’s Old Man’s War universe… and in The Last Colony, things get even messier. Alien species are maneuvering against humanity, political tensions are boiling over, and somehow humanity itself may still be its own worst enemy.In this spoiler-lite review, Jim dives into the third full novel in the Old Man’s War series by John Scalzi and discusses why The Last Colony may be one of the strongest entries yet. From the outstanding character work of John Perry,

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00:13:13

Cold War Vampires + Psychic Spies? Necroscope Is...

Fantasy for the Ages ·

2026/05/15

What happens when you combine Cold War espionage, psychic warfare, vampires, supernatural horror, and one of the WEIRDEST protagonists in horror fiction?You get Necroscope by Brian Lumley — and honestly, Jim cannot believe it took him this long to finally read it.In this spoiler-lite book review, Jim dives into the first book in the legendary Necroscope series, exploring why this cult horror classic has built such a passionate fanbase over the decades. From psychic spy agencies and creepy

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00:13:29

Platform Decay Proves Murderbot Deserves to Be a Sci...

Fantasy for the Ages ·

2026/05/14

Murderbot is back… and somehow still the most relatable socially awkward being in science fiction. 🤖📺💥Today on Fantasy for the Ages, Jim is diving into Platform Decay by Martha Wells — book 8 in The Murderbot Diaries series. We’ll talk about Murderbot’s continued emotional growth (whether it likes it or not), the relentless pacing, fascinating worldbuilding, corporate chaos, and why the interactions with Dr. Mensah’s family may be some of the best material in the series yet.This isn’t a

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01:09:35

Apple TV Quietly Made the BEST MonsterVerse Show and...

Fantasy for the Ages ·

2026/05/13

What happens when you combine giant Titans, Hollow Earth mysteries, secret organizations, family trauma, AND Kurt Russell being unbelievably cool? You get Monarch: Legacy of Monsters — and today Jim is joined by Roofmistress Leigh-a for a FULL SPOILER discussion of Seasons 1 and 2!After a brief spoiler-lite setup for newcomers, we dive deep into everything:🦖 The strengths and weaknesses of the series🦖 The performances and production quality🦖 Our favorite Titans and monster moments🦖 Lee Shaw,

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00:20:39

Returning to Fantasy Fiction after 30 Years: Breaking...

Fantasy for the Ages ·

2026/05/11

If you fell in love with fantasy literature back in the 1980s or 1990s… and then disappeared into adulthood for a few decades… this episode is your survival guide for returning to fantasy in 2026.Because things have CHANGED.In this fun and humorous Fantasy for the Ages episode, Jim walks returning fantasy readers through the modern fantasy landscape:⚔️ Grimdark⚔️ Cozy Fantasy⚔️ Romantasy⚔️ LitRPG⚔️ Progression Fantasy⚔️ BookTok⚔️ Self-publishing revolutions⚔️ Modern fandom culture⚔️ “Canceled”

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00:30:15

These SFF Books Never Disappoint — Glenn's Top 5...

Fantasy for the Ages ·

2026/05/08

Jim is joined once again by Glenn the Geeky Hippie for a conversation every SFF fan understands: the hunt for those rare books that NEVER fail as recommendations.You know the ones. The books you hand to someone with complete confidence because they consistently amaze readers, spark imagination, and remind us why we fell in love with fantasy and science fiction in the first place.In this episode, Glenn shares five of his ultimate “go-to” SFF recommendations — books and series that deliver wonder,

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00:17:21

These Top 15 African Authors Are Revolutionizing...

Fantasy for the Ages ·

2026/05/07

African science fiction and fantasy is having a moment.And honestly?👉 It’s one of the most exciting movements in speculative fiction right now.In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, I’m ranking the Top 15 African SFF Authors, covering fantasy, science fiction, horror, African futurism, mythic storytelling, and more.From groundbreaking voices like Nnedi Okorafor and Tade Thompson…to breakout fantasy stars like Tomi Adeyemi and Suyi Davies Okungbowa…This list explores the authors helping redefine

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