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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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00:28:36

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

Fantasy for the Ages ·

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...

Fantasy for the Ages ·

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 |...

Fantasy for the Ages ·

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 |...

Fantasy for the Ages ·

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 |...

Fantasy for the Ages ·

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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01:12:31

Year 6 YouTube Channel Kickoff Livestream: Let's Nerd...

Fantasy for the Ages ·

2025/12/19

We've just begun SEASON 6 of Fantasy for the Ages. Mind-blowing! Today's livestream is just some fun with friends and all of you, celebrating why we keep bring content and fun to you all. Enjoy!Check out our friends:Derek at D&J's Epic Quest: https://www.youtube.com/@djsepicquest226Glenn at Non-Terrestrial Half-Life: https://www.youtube.com/@non-terrestrialhalf-lifeRoofmistress Leigh-a at Three Fold Talk: https://www.youtube.com/@MalkierTalksDaniel Byshenk's Newest Audiobook

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00:16:39

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

Fantasy for the Ages ·

2025/12/17

I’ve already updated my Top 100 Fantasy Reads for 2025 — horror included — but today it’s time to give science fiction its moment in the spotlight. In Part 1 of my Top 100 Sci-Fi Reads of All Time, we’re starting at the bottom of the list with ranks 100 through 81.These are foundational reads, cult favorites, classics, guilty pleasures, and a few books that may surprise you by even being on the list at all. Some are longtime staples that have slipped. Others are newer arrivals just finding their

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00:08:44

A Disease That Makes You Burst Into Flames?! | The...

Fantasy for the Ages ·

2025/12/16

🔥 What if catching a disease meant you might burst into flames? 🔥In this Jim-solo episode of Fantasy for the Ages, I dive into The Fireman by Joe Hill, a chilling apocalyptic novel where a mysterious infection causes spontaneous combustion—and fear spreads faster than fire.This is a spoiler-lite review, exploring what makes The Fireman such a compelling blend of sci-fi, horror, and dystopian fiction. We’ll talk about the terrifying premise, the deeply flawed but engaging characters, and why this

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00:36:42

Sci Fi Predictions That Came True: 10 Real Inventions...

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2025/12/16

What if the technology you use every single day was first imagined in science fiction?From Star Trek communicators that look suspiciously like smartphones, to AI, video calls, and self-driving cars that once lived only in novels and movies, science fiction has been predicting — and inspiring — the future for over a century.In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Zach & Jim break down 10 technologies that first appeared in classic sci-fi books, movies, and TV shows… and are now part of everyday

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00:18:08

Ranking Jim's Fantasy's Greatest Reads | Part 5: THE...

Fantasy for the Ages ·

2025/12/14

This is it — the grand finale of my Top 100 Fantasy Reads of All Time (2025 Edition)! Today we count down my Top 20 fantasy books ever — the stories that shaped me, broke me, inspired me, and permanently rewired my love for the genre.From sweeping epics to brutal grimdark, from dragon-soaring sci-fantasy to universe-shaking finales, this top section features some of the greatest storytelling I’ve ever encountered. Many of these books define entire eras of my reading life… and yes, the top spot might

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00:14:37

Ranking Jim's Fantasy's Greatest Reads | Part 4 #40–21

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2025/12/13

Welcome to Part 4 of my Top 100 Fantasy Reads of All Time (2025 Edition) — and now we’re entering sacred territory. Ranks 40 through 21 are home to the books that shaped my taste, my reading habits, and in some cases my entire understanding of what fantasy can do.These novels are emotional heavy-hitters, foundational epics, brilliant sequels, unforgettable finales, and a handful of genre-defining masterpieces. Some placements might surprise you… but that’s part of the fun of a highly subjective list

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00:15:24

Ranking Jim's Fantasy's Greatest Reads | Part 3 #60–41

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2025/12/13

We’ve crossed the threshold — welcome to Part 3 of my Top 100 Fantasy Reads of 2025, covering ranks 60 through 41! This is where the competition really starts heating up. These aren’t just books I enjoyed… these are books that reshaped my reading life.From intense Malazan heartbreakers, to defining Wheel of Time installments, to massive grimdark showstoppers and classic sci-fantasy, this section is loaded with heavyweights. Some rise, some fall, and some cling tenaciously to their spots like a

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00:17:21

Ranking Jim's Fantasy's Greatest Reads | Part 2 #80–61

Fantasy for the Ages ·

2025/12/12

Welcome to Part 2 of my updated Top 100 Fantasy Reads of All Time (2025 Edition)! Today we journey through ranks 80 to 61, where beloved classics jostle with grimdark heavy-hitters, LitRPG mayhem rubs elbows with dragonriders, and more than one book drops or rises in ways sure to spark debate.In this section we hit everything from action-packed urban fantasy, to sprawling epic battles, to sci-fantasy legends, to some very emotional Malazan entries (because of course). Some long-time favorites hold

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00:17:30

Ranking Jim's Fantasy's Greatest Reads | Part 1 #100–81

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2025/12/11

Welcome to Part 1 of my brand-new Top 100 Fantasy Reads of 2025! 🎉I’ve read a lot of fantasy over the decades — classics, grimdark epics, cozy adventures, science-fantasy blends, cosmic weirdness, and yes… even the occasional LitRPG dungeon filled with cats, chaos, and questionable life choices. After a ton of thought (and perhaps too much coffee), it’s time to reveal my personal, highly subjective, and proudly chaotic Top 100 Fantasy Reads as of 2025.In this opening episode, I’m counting down the

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00:12:12

28 Years Later: Genius Revival or Desperate Cash Grab?

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2025/12/08

The viral apocalypse is back! After nearly two decades, the horror and heartbreak of 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later return in the brand-new 2025 sequel 28 Years Later. But is this revival a brilliant evolution of the franchise… or just an unnecessary cash grab? In this episode, Jim breaks down all three films, exploring what made the originals so groundbreaking, how the second movie raised the stakes, and why the newest installment might be the boldest chapter yet.Join me as I cover:🔥 The

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00:07:55

I Just Watched The Final Girls — Let’s Cut to the Chase!

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2025/12/07

Today I’m diving into The Final Girls (2015)—a comedic slasher film that somehow mixes heart, horror tropes, meta humor, and summer camp chaos into one unforgettable experience. What happens when characters get trapped inside a slasher movie and suddenly have to obey all the genre rules? Well… things get messy in the best possible way.In this spoiler-lite review, I break down what works, what surprised me, and why this hidden gem immediately became one of my favorite meta-horror films of the last

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00:09:18

The Babysitter Lives: A Haunting Like You’ve NEVER Seen

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2025/12/06

What happens when a haunting, a babysitting job, and a time-bending nightmare collide? Today I’m diving into The Babysitter Lives by Stephen Graham Jones — a Halloween-set horror story that mixes ghosts, trauma, looping realities, and SGJ’s signature genre-warping style.In this spoiler-lite review, I’ll break down the book’s premise, how it’s been received, why I picked it up as part of my 2025 Stephen Graham Jones reading streak, and what really worked for me… along with the one part of the ending

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00:10:56

Stranger in a Strange Land: Still Relevant. Still...

Fantasy for the Ages ·

2025/12/05

Prepare to GROK this classic like never before!In today’s Jim-solo review, we dive into Robert A. Heinlein’s Stranger in a Strange Land — one of the most influential, controversial, and conversation-sparking science-fiction novels ever written. Originally published in 1961 and later expanded in the uncut edition, this book reshaped the genre, challenged cultural norms, and introduced ideas that still echo through modern sci-fi… and modern society.In this spoiler-lite discussion, I explore the book’s

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00:09:53

Swan Song Is Overrated? Let's Discuss

Fantasy for the Ages ·

2025/12/04

In this spoiler-lite review, Jim takes on Swan Song by Robert McCammon — a 1987 post-apocalyptic dystopian horror novel that won a Bram Stoker Award and continues to be hailed by many readers as a classic. But does it hold up today? And does it really deserve the constant comparisons to Stephen King’s The Stand?After a channel viewer recommended it — knowing The Stand is Jim’s favorite King novel — he dove in. Did this end-of-the-world epic impress, or did it fall flat? Let’s just say Jim has some

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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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