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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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00:13:58

Top 20 CREEPIEST Fantasy Settings That Aren’t...

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2026/01/07

Fantasy doesn’t have to be horror to be terrifying.Some fantasy worlds creep under your skin not with jump scares, but with oppressive atmospheres, broken systems, ancient evils, and places that feel fundamentally wrong. In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim counts down the Top 20 Creepiest Fantasy Settings — worlds that are horrifying in tone and implication, even though they aren’t technically classified as horror.From decaying castles and poisoned landscapes to bureaucratized nightmares

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01:09:01

FULL SPOILERS! Stranger Things 2016–2025 — The End of...

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2026/01/06

After nine years, five seasons, and one massive cultural footprint, Stranger Things has officially come to an end — with the final episode dropping on December 31. And on Fantasy for the Ages, we couldn’t let that moment pass without a deep, honest, spoiler-filled conversation.In this episode, Jim is joined by longtime Stranger Things fans and frequent FFTA guests Eric, Karri, and Roofmistress Leigh-a for a full roundtable discussion of Stranger Things (2016–2025). We’re talking the entire series —

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00:06:09

2025 vs 1997: Does the New Slasher Live Up to the...

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2026/01/05

2025 gave us a new I Know What You Did Last Summer — and yes, this is a true sequel, not a reboot.In this spoiler-lite review, I break down whether this 2025 follow-up to the 1997 slasher classic could recapture the magic that made the original so iconic… or whether this is a sequel that never really needed to exist in the first place.We’ll talk about:• How the film compares to the original• The surprisingly strong script and plot twists• Why Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. completely

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00:41:20

Top 10 SFF Books & Series We Can Talk About for HOURS!

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2026/01/04

Some books are fun to read…Others refuse to let you stop talking about them.In today’s Fantasy for the Ages episode, Jim and Zach tackle a topic every speculative fiction fan understands instinctively: the SFF best books and series we could discuss for HOURS.These are the stories with unforgettable worlds, endlessly debated characters, and themes that spark conversation long after the final page. They’re the books that inspire rereads, theories, arguments, and passionate defenses—the ones that turn

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00:06:47

Stephen Graham Jones' Corporate Horror Experiment |...

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2026/01/03

Step into a piece of corporate horror where the office isn’t just soul-crushing—it might be haunted.In this episode, Jim reviews The Indigo Room by Stephen Graham Jones, a short, unsettling work that blurs the line between reality, perception, and the quiet dread of modern work life.As part of a collaborative collection of short horror reads—each written by a different author—The Indigo Room shows Jones working within constraints, delivering a tight, atmospheric story that keeps readers guessing. Is

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00:55:32

Inside Fly Stone, Fly: Worldbuilding, Darkness, and...

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2026/01/02

In today’s episode, Jim sits down with Dust Kunkel, the author of the dark fantasy debut Fly Stone, Fly, for a wide-ranging conversation about writing, influences, and the strange, brutal, deeply human story that’s already turning heads.We start spoiler-free, getting to know Dust as a person and a reader—favorite books, movies, and inspirations—before diving into the origins of Fly Stone, Fly, why dark fantasy was the right home for this story, and how a debut novel ends up landing award attention

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00:09:34

Witchazel: Monster Hunting Fantasy That Falls Short?

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2026/01/01

If you enjoy fantasy stories in the vein of The Witcher—following a lone slayer from supernatural problem to supernatural problem—then today’s review and book recommendation might be for you.In this episode, Jim goes solo to review Witchazel, A Slayer’s Pilgrimage I, the debut dark fantasy novel by T.C. Roberts-Finn. Inspired by The Witcher and even Blade Runner, this book delivers episodic “monster of the week” adventures centered on Kaleb Slow, a troubled slayer wandering a grim world filled with

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00:56:26

The Books, Shows & Movies That Hit Hardest in 2025 |...

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2025/12/31

What were the BEST fantasy, sci-fi, and horror experiences of 2025?In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Zach & Jim each reveal their Top 5 content experiences from five different categories, giving you a ranked list of 25 must-read and must-watch picks that defined our year in speculative fiction.We’re covering:• 🧙‍♂️ Fantasy Books• 🚀 Science Fiction Books• 📖 Other Genre Books (Horror, Thriller, Weird, and more)• 📺 SFFH TV Shows• 🎥 SFFH MoviesThese aren’t just the biggest releases of

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00:13:16

10 BookTok/Tube Books That Actually Deserved the Hype

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2025/12/30

BookTube and BookTok hype is everywhere—but does it actually deliver?Some books explode across BookTube and BookTok and become completely unavoidable. Everyone’s talking about them. Everyone’s recommending them. And everyone assumes they must be incredible.But experience says… that’s a coin toss.In this episode, Jim breaks down the Top 10 “BookTube & BookTok Famous” SFF novels he actually liked, ranked from a much larger Top 100 list based on how dominant these books were across online book

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00:07:17

Does "The Gospel of Z" Prove Stephen Graham Jones Is...

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2025/12/29

When a master of modern horror tackles one of the most well-worn subgenres of all time, expectations are naturally high. In today’s episode, Jim takes a spoiler-lite look at The Gospel of Z, a zombie apocalypse novel by Stephen Graham Jones that aims to do something different with the end of the world.Rather than focusing on nonstop action and survival horror, The Gospel of Z leans into politics, power, corruption, and the uncomfortable truths about what people bring with them when society

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00:09:39

AUDIOBOOKS are the DEFINITIVE FORMAT for Many SFFH...

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2025/12/28

Yes. I said it. And I stand by it.In this Fantasy for the Ages episode, Jim goes solo to tackle one of the most divisive topics in SFFH fandom:👉 For many fantasy, science fiction, and horror stories, the audiobook isn’t just a valid format — it’s the definitive one.This isn’t about gatekeeping. It’s about storytelling.Jim breaks down why great narration can elevate character, sharpen humor, clarify complex worlds, and make emotional beats hit harder than they sometimes do on the page. Using

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00:11:34

"Sinners" Is Dividing Horror Fans — Here's My Verdict

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2025/12/27

One of the most divisive horror films of 2025 is here — and it’s doing something very different with the vampire genre.In this spoiler-lite review, Jim dives into Sinners, a stylish, ambitious period-piece horror film that audiences seem to either absolutely love… or completely reject. Set during the Prohibition era in the Deep South, Sinners blends historical drama, social commentary, and supernatural horror into a bold, uncompromising experience.We’ll cover:• What makes Sinners such a unique take

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00:16:18

2026's Most Anticipated SFFH Releases | 15 Confirmed...

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2025/12/26

In today’s Fantasy for the Ages episode, Jim goes solo to break down the Top 15 CONFIRMED Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror novels coming in 2026 — books with officially announced publication dates that are already shaping what kind of reading year 2026 is going to be.This isn’t a speculative list. Every title discussed has been confirmed by publishers, and Jim digs into:• What kind of story each book is bringing• The genre and subgenre it fits into• Whether it’s a standalone or part of a series

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00:18:16

Jim's Top 10 Most Unpopular SFFH Opinions (This Will...

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2025/12/25

In today’s Fantasy for the Ages episode, Jim goes solo to count down his Top 10 Most Unpopular Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Horror Opinions — ranked by how much backlash they tend to generate.These aren’t rage-bait takes. They’re thoughtful, experience-driven observations about the current state of SFFH books, movies, and TV… but fair warning: you probably won’t agree with all of them.We’re talking about:• Why page count has become a badge of honor (and why that’s a problem)• Whether audiobooks

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00:09:24

This Dark Fantasy Debut Has Better Prose Than...

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2025/12/24

Every once in a while, a debut novel comes along that completely blindsides you—in the best possible way.In this Jim solo review, I’m talking about Fly Stone, Fly, a dark fantasy debut by Dust Kunkel that’s already racking up awards and recognition for its astonishing prose, layered worldbuilding, and deeply human storytelling.This one hit especially close to home. Dust is a real-life friend and coworker, and when he shared that he’d written a fantasy novel, I expected something interesting. What I

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00:28:36

Our Most Anticipated SFF & Horror Reads 2026 | TBR...

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2025/12/23

📚 What are YOU reading in 2026?Every year brings new releases, long-awaited sequels, and that ever-growing TBR pile we swear we’ll finally tackle next year. Well… next year is almost here.In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim and Zach break down the books and series we’re most excited to read in 2026 — from epic fantasy commitments and sci-fi favorites to horror reads, self-published gems, and a few long-overdue classics that have been staring us down from the shelf.We’ll talk:• 📖 Upcoming

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00:14:55

Ranking Jim's BEST OF ALL Science Fiction Reads | THE...

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2025/12/22

This is it — the grand finale of my Top 100 Sci-Fi Reads of All Time (2025 Edition). Today we reveal my Top 20 — the books that define science fiction for me.These stories shaped my imagination, challenged my thinking, broke my heart, and reminded me why sci-fi is one of the most powerful storytelling genres we have. This tier is mythic. Philosophical. World-shaping. And yes… the number one spot may not surprise you — but it’s absolutely earned.If you’ve enjoyed this series, thank you for coming

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00:14:27

Ranking Jim's BEST OF ALL Science Fiction Reads |...

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2025/12/21

Welcome to elite territory. In Part 4 of my Top 100 Sci-Fi Reads of All Time, we’re counting down ranks 40 through 21 — books that represent the core of what science fiction can do.These are stories about power, intelligence, control, revolution, and the long-term consequences of human ambition. Civilizations rise and fall here. Artificial intelligences gain personalities. Revolutions begin. Futures pivot.At this point, rankings get especially painful — moving any of these feels wrong… and yet,

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00:15:17

Ranking Jim's BEST OF ALL Science Fiction Reads |...

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2025/12/20

Now we’re getting serious. In Part 3 of my Top 100 Sci-Fi Reads, we tackle ranks 60 through 41 — the stretch where the books stop being “just good” and start being deeply influential.This tier is full of apocalypses, time travel, AI ethics, societal collapse, and massive “what if” questions. These are stories that linger long after you turn the last page — and several that reshaped how I think about science fiction as a genre.Some longtime favorites slip a bit this year. A few newer reads surge

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00:16:17

Ranking Jim's BEST OF ALL Science Fiction Reads |...

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2025/12/19

Welcome to Part 2 of my Top 100 Sci-Fi Reads of All Time (2025 Edition), where we move into ranks 80 through 61 — the section where the list starts to feel dangerous.This tier is packed with dystopias, survival stories, space opera, monsters, conspiracies, and big ideas colliding with bad human decisions. Many of these books ranked higher last year but were pushed down as my sci-fi reading expanded. Others are brand-new arrivals making strong first impressions.These may not be my absolute favorites

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