Introduction to Epic Storytelling and Sword and Sorcery

The hosts introduce guest Steve Erickson, known for his epic storytelling in the Malazan book of the fallen. They discuss their own experiences with sword and sorcery, including reading 'The Hobbit' and discovering Robert E. Howard's work. They delve into the different paths they took to enter the fantasy genre and share their preferences between Tolkien and burrows as authors.