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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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00:12:02

Glen Powell's Running Man is Uncomfortably Relevant

Fantasy for the Ages ·

2026/02/04

Is The Running Man (2025) the rare remake that’s actually better than the original?I went into this one as a fan of the 1987 Schwarzenegger classic—campy, quotable, and unmistakably of its era. But this new adaptation takes a very different approach: darker, smarter, more faithful to Stephen King’s novel, and far more interested in making a point than cracking jokes.In this spoiler-lite review, I break down why The Running Man (2025) is a far more serious, fully realized dystopian sci-fi film than

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00:28:19

Top 10 SFF Movies That Are Impossible to Stop Rewatching

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2026/02/03

What makes a Fantasy or Sci-Fi movie endlessly rewatchable?In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim & Zach counts down the Top 10 Most Rewatchable Fantasy & Sci-Fi Movies of All Time. These are the films you can drop into at any moment, watch for five minutes or two hours, and still have a great time.We’re talking about movies that:• Get better on repeat viewings• Reward familiarity with quotes, details, and payoff• Balance spectacle, character, and pure fun• And somehow never get old,

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00:12:10

We Are Legion (We Are Bob) - Why This Sci-Fi Novel Is...

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2026/02/02

Do you enjoy your science fiction with humor, while still delivering big ideas, hard-SF concepts, action, and genuine heart?In this episode, I (Jim) dive into We Are Legion (We Are Bob) by Dennis E. Taylor, the first book in the wildly popular Bobiverse series. This is smart, funny, binge-worthy science fiction that asks huge questions about identity, AI, and what it really means to be human… even when you’re technically a self-replicating space probe.After wanting to expand my sci-fi reading and

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00:26:48

MOST Epic Opening Scenes That Will Get You HOOKED On...

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2026/02/02

What makes an opening scene truly unforgettable?In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim and Zach count down their Top 10 Opening Scenes in Fantasy & Sci-Fi — across books, movies, and television. These are the moments that hooked us instantly, set the tone for everything that followed, and made us say, “Oh… I’m in.”We’re talking about opening scenes that:• Instantly establish tone, stakes, and voice• Redefine a genre or subgenre• Still hit just as hard on a rewatch or reread• Made us trust

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00:11:44

Stephen Graham Jones' The Only Good Indians: Horror...

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2026/01/29

What happens when a past wrong refuses to stay buried?In this episode, I dive into The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones, a modern horror novel that twists familiar haunting and revenge tropes into something deeply unsettling, emotionally sharp, and completely its own.After falling in love with The Indian Lake Trilogy, I spent about a year working my way up to this book, where many readers first encounter Stephen Graham Jones’ unmistakable voice. And wow… this one delivers.We’ll talk about:•

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00:09:49

Your MBTI Type Just Found Its Perfect Next SciFi Read!

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2026/01/28

Science fiction isn’t one-size-fits-all.Some readers love big ideas and long-term strategy.Others want emotional depth, character-driven stories, or fast, cinematic action.And here’s the thing: your personality plays a huge role in the kind of sci-fi you love.In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, I’m matching science fiction reading recommendations to common Myers-Briggs personality types. Using the same framework as our fantasy episode, I take 10 of the most common personality types and pair

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00:21:33

You Voted For What? Zach Reacts to Actual SFF Picks

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2026/01/27

We asked YOU… and then Zach tried to guess how you voted. 😄What could possibly go wrong?In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim brings a stack of Fantasy & Sci-Fi poll questions straight from our community, and Zach has one job: predict the results before we reveal them. Sometimes he nails it. Sometimes… not so much.We cover a wide range of nerdy goodness, including:• Favorite and least-favorite SFF tropes• Beloved characters and controversial picks• Hot takes that surprised both of us•

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00:09:47

This Is What Happens When a Hero Has to Heal: "Twelve...

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2026/01/26

Harry Dresden has survived apocalypses.But surviving after one? That’s another story entirely.In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim reviews The Dresden Files Book 18, Twelve Months by Jim Butcher — a novel that trades nonstop spectacle for something far more powerful: grief, healing, responsibility, and growth.Set in the year following the devastating Battle of Chicago, Twelve Months follows Harry Dresden as he struggles to process trauma, loss, guilt, and the weight of everything he’s

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00:10:01

Top Fantasy Recommendations Designed JUST FOR YOU!

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2026/01/25

Ever wonder why certain fantasy books instantly click for you… while others just don’t?It might not be the book. It might be you.In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, I’m matching fantasy book recommendations to common personality types, using the Myers-Briggs framework as a fun (and surprisingly accurate) way to think about reading taste.We all see the world a little differently—and that shapes the stories we’re drawn to. Some readers crave structure and epic moral weight. Others want emotional

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00:10:07

The Long Walk (2025) Review | Why You Can't Look Away...

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2026/01/24

Step into one of Stephen King’s darkest worlds as I review The Long Walk (2025), a bleak, brutal, and unsettling dystopian thriller that dares you to keep watching.Based on King’s early Richard Bachman novel, The Long Walk imagines a near-future America where teenage boys volunteer for a televised endurance contest with one simple rule: keep walking… or die. What unfolds isn’t flashy horror, but something far more disturbing: psychological erosion, government control, and a society willing to cheer

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00:10:20

Ranking the GREATEST Ensemble Casts in Sci-Fi,...

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2026/01/23

What makes a great ensemble cast in science fiction, fantasy, and horror TV?It’s not just one breakout character. It’s chemistry. It’s balance. It’s a cast where everyone matters—and where removing just one person would collapse the whole story.In this episode, Jim counts down his Top 10 Ensemble Casts in SFFH Television, spanning decades and genres. Rankings are based on a blend of critical reception, fan love, cultural impact, and—let’s be honest—Jim’s personal opinion. Mileage will vary, and

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00:13:00

Scalzi's Starter Villain | Spycraft Meets Absurdist...

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2026/01/22

What happens when an average guy suddenly inherits a global villain empire?Not metaphorically.Not “my boss is evil.”Actual secret lairs, corporate espionage, assassination attempts… and sentient cats who absolutely know more than they’re telling.Today, I’m giving a spoiler-lite review of Starter Villain, a fast, hilarious, and surprisingly sharp novel from John Scalzi that blends spy-craft, corporate satire, and absurdist humor into one wildly entertaining package.In this episode, I cover:• Why the

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00:09:23

The Cats of Ulthar Graphic Novel Review | Lovecraft’s...

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2026/01/21

What if the most ordinary creatures in your home… weren’t ordinary at all?In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim dives into the graphic novel retelling of The Cats of Ulthar, written by Bruce Brown—an atmospheric, beautifully crafted adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s classic short story.Lovecraft was famous for twisting everyday reality into something cosmically unsettling, and The Cats of Ulthar may be one of his most quietly disturbing tales. This graphic novel breathes new life into that

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00:24:30

When Fantasy Adaptations Soar (And When They Crash...

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2026/01/21

Every fantasy fan knows the moment.“Well… in the book…”Adaptations always change things. Sometimes those changes elevate the story. Sometimes they make it more accessible. And sometimes they completely miss the point of what made the book special in the first place.In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim and Zach dive into fantasy adaptations that significantly changed their source material—and whether those changes worked for better or for worse.This isn’t a “the book is always better”

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00:12:09

What If Nanotechnology Turned Against Us? | Plague...

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2026/01/19

What if the end of the world didn’t come from zombies, nukes, or aliens—but from nanotechnology doing exactly what it was designed to do?In this episode, Jim reviews the Plague Year Trilogy by Jeff Carlson, an underrated dystopian science-fiction series that imagines a frighteningly plausible nanotech apocalypse. We dig into what works, what doesn’t, and who this fast-paced, bleak trilogy is really for.📚 In this spoiler-lite review, we cover:• The trilogy’s hard-science approach to runaway

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00:27:25

These Books Hit Different (But Only Once)

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2026/01/18

Some books are incredible experiences.They challenge us.They wreck us emotionally.They leave a permanent mark.And then… once is enough.In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim and Zach talk about fantasy, science fiction, and horror books they’re genuinely glad they read, but have absolutely no desire to ever revisit. Not because they’re bad. Not because they failed. But because they succeeded too well.We discuss:• Emotionally devastating reads• Intellectually exhausting masterpieces• Surprise

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00:10:42

"Drop" — AWFUL Title but an INSANE Plot?

Fantasy for the Ages ·

2026/01/17

🎬 First dates are awkward.But what if your first date also involved blackmail, surveillance, home invasion, and the threat of murder?In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim reviews Drop, a tense, under-the-radar thriller that completely flew beneath his radar… until it landed on a Best Movies of 2025 list.And wow, this one surprised him.With strong performances, razor-tight pacing, and escalating psychological tension, Drop proves you don’t need explosions or spectacle to deliver a gripping

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00:24:16

Jim & Zach Tackle Your Random SFFH Poll Questions &...

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2026/01/16

Every day on Fantasy for the Ages, we throw a poll out to you. Today, it’s time to see just how well Zach actually understands our audience. 👀In this episode, Zach and Jim break down the questions and the results from our daily poll, with Zach attempting to guess how the community voted before the answers are revealed. Sometimes he nails it… and sometimes he’s spectacularly, gloriously wrong.Along the way, we:• Reveal how you actually voted• Share our own personal takes (wise, questionable, or

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00:08:46

Jurassic World Rebirth | Exactly As Dumb As You'd Expect

Fantasy for the Ages ·

2026/01/15

Did we really need another Jurassic Park sequel in 2025?That’s the question I walked into Jurassic World: Rebirth asking… and honestly? I got exactly the movie I expected.This isn’t a film that’s trying to shock you, move you, or redefine blockbuster cinema. It’s here to put massive dinosaurs on the screen, create some loud, chaotic set pieces, and give you a couple hours of popcorn entertainment — and for better or worse, that’s what it delivers.In this spoiler-lite review, I talk about:• Whether

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00:26:58

Top 10 Fantasy Creatures That Are Criminally Underrated

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2026/01/14

🐉 Fantasy is packed with dragons, elves, and orcs… but what about the creatures that don’t get the spotlight?In today’s episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim & Zach are counting down the Top 10 Most Underrated Fantasy Creatures—the monsters, beings, and entities that quietly elevate their stories without ever becoming household names.These are the creatures that:• Add rich worldbuilding and atmosphere• Bring unexpected terror, wonder, or moral complexity• Stick in your memory long after the book

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