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#368 Wednesday Season 2

After way too long of a wait, Wednesday season 2 is out! Did the campy horror vibe continue to deliver?Next Up: The Strength of the Few by James Islington NO SPOILERSCheck us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

09-12
32:33

#367 The Science of Book Ratings

How do we rate books? What boosts ratings and what tanks them? Can a book recover from a bad start? Will a poor ending forever taint a story? All questions answered!Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

09-05
42:40

#366 Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb

The Liveship Traders trilogy is a longtime favorite of Stephen's. But did Ben and Josh see Ship of Magic the same way in their recent introduction to the series?Next Up: Book Review Timelines Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

08-29
40:37

#365 Audible vs Authors

Audible is moving in a concerning direction for authors - let's talk about what this means and what the future may hold. Thanks Daniel Greene for kicking this off!Sign this petition!https://www.change.org/p/convince-audible-to-revise-it-s-new-royalty-modelDaniel Greene videos & Reddit reference:https://youtu.be/xhTmMv_s578?si=6pEhH-razIqqV_Tihttps://youtu.be/AfSWV4O8tMY?si=IPi3grVDs8owdCT0https://www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/comments/1mcsjbh/audible_are_not_actually_meeting_50_royalties_for/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonCheck us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links below:https://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

08-22
53:56

#364 The Levels of Fantasy

Fantasy has levels obviously, but how do we define them? We review Daniel Greene's method and offer some tweaks and then place our favorite series in the tiersNext Up: Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links below:https://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

08-15
47:44

#363 Isles of the Emberdark by Brandon Sanderson

The latest secret project goes deeper into the future, and more into science fiction than ever before! But is this a good thing? Tune in for the full Isles of the Emberdark review.Next Up: Ship of Magic by Robin HobbCheck us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

08-08
41:15

#362 Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

It really is embarrassing that it's taken us this long to read what is already a sci-fi classic in Project Hail Mary. What makes it work so well? And could anything be improved? Plus, the movie is going to be good, right??Next Up: Isles of the Emberdark by Brandon Sanderson Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

08-01
41:14

#361 SFF Shipping Showdown

Valentine's is a long way off, but don't tell our lovely contestants! Tune in for a quirky fantasy shipping game show.Next Up: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

07-25
38:12

#360 Murderbot Season 1, Episodes 6-10

Murderbot season 1 has wrapped and we have thoughts! What would it take to improve this to a 10/10 show? And how are they going to adapt season 2?Next Up: Project Hail Mary by Andy WeirCheck us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

07-18
38:43

#359 Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb

For too long Fantology has passed on reviewing Robin Hobb! That time comes to a close as Jake has started the Farseer trilogy. Tune in for reflections on Fitz's first adventures!Next Up: Project Hail Mary by Andy WeirCheck us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com

07-11
31:56

#358 Jade Legacy by Fonda Lee

Join us for a goodbye tribute to Kekon & the Kaul family. The Greenbone Saga has produced some all time characters for Stephen, but did Josh & Ryan feel the same?Next Up: Assassin's Apprentice by Robin HobbCheck us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

07-04
55:51

#357 Reaper's Gale by Steven Erikson, Parts 3-4

Witness! Jake and Stephen have finished Reaper's Gale. We discuss which plotlines exceeded expectations and which ones were exceedingly confusingNext Up: Ship of Magic by Robin HobbCheck us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

06-27
52:43

#356 Way of Thrones Fancasting ft. Friends Talking Fantasy

Dylan from Friends Talking Fantasy joins the gang for a fancasting episode! Using an idea from Norwestcon, we're casting the Stormlight Archive adaptation using talent from Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon.Next Up: Reaper's Gale by Steven Erikson Friends Talking Fantasy can be found here: https://www.theftfpodcast.com/Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

06-20
01:03:37

#355 Murderbot on Apple+ Episodes 1-5

Jake and Stephen review the first five episodes of Murderbot on Apple+. We chat through the humor and pacing of the show and debate if Alexander Skarsgård is too sexy to be an asexual AI.Next Up: Reaper's Gale by Steven EriksonCheck us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

06-13
34:21

#354 The Last of Us Season 2

Season 2 of The Last of Us had plenty of shock and awe, but after seven episodes how did it measure up?Next Up: Reaper's Gale by Steven EriksonCheck us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

06-06
54:13

#353 The Wheel of Time on Prime CANCELLED

Say it ain't so! The Wheel of Time has been cancelled. But why? Was this inevitable? And can the show be saved?Next Up: Reaper's Gale by Steven EriksonCheck us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Chat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

05-30
44:51

#352 Jade War by Fonda Lee

We are continuing through the Greenbone Saga by Fonda Lee with book 2, Jade War. Stephen loves the series, but what do Josh and Ryan think?Next Up: Reaper's Gale by Steven Erickson Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

05-23
51:14

#351 The Devils by Joe Abercrombie, Full Spoilers

 Jake and Stephen revisit The Devils, an entertaining new romp by Joe Abercrombie that will be up for best fantasy of the year!Next Up: Reaper's Gale by Steven EriksonCheck us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

05-16
36:50

#350 Reaper's Gale by Steven Erikson, Parts 1 & 2

Jake and Stephen are back into Malazan! Check out our first time reader impressions of the first half of Reaper's Gale Next Up: The Devils by Joe Abercrombie Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

05-09
01:00:25

# 349 Norwescon 47: Our experience as panelists

Stephen and Jake were invited to attend Norwescon 47 as panelists! Tune in for our first big exposure to the world of SFF conventions.Next Up: Reaper's Gale by Steven Erikson Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links below:https://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

05-02
59:16

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