Fantology

Join us for our series covering Brandon Sanderson's upcoming Stormlight Archive book, Rhythm of War! Tor is releasing a couple chapters a week online as we gear up towards the big November 17th release. In this first episode we cover the prologue from Navani's point of view and start to see the fallout from Oathbringer from a familiar setting. Chat with us more! Tell us why we're wrong! Discord: https://discord.gg/9AMJqj2 Support the show on Patreon and access additional perks: https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books Check out our exclusive Merch in our Spreadshirt shop: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/fantology/ Music: "New Dawn" by Terry Devine-King

Fantology goes old school with Tolkien's classic that started it all. Stephen, Ben & Josh provide some fresh takes, break down the legacy of The Lord of the Rings and draw comparisons to modern fantasy. Finally, we finish of the review with Top & Bottom 3 character rankings. Also, how many times can we mispronounce Moria, Bombadil & Galadriel? Next Up: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling Followed By: White Night by Jim Butcher Chat with us more! Tell us why we're wrong! Discord: https://discord.gg/9AMJqj2 Support the show on Patreon and access additional perks: https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books Check out our exclusive Merch in our Spreadshirt shop: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/fantology/ Music: "New Dawn" by Terry Devine-King

Mike's Book Reviews joins us for our review of the latest and greatest Dresden Files entry from Jim Butcher. Still fresh of the press from its release last week, Peace Talks has been somewhat divisive amongst the fanbase, with the consensus being that we'll need to wait for the follow-up entry in a couple months before a fair assessment can be made. Join us for an entertaining conversation as we break down the plot and discuss our opinions of Peace Talks! Plus, name your favorite Cheerio box Twitch streamer! Next Up: The Fellowship of the Ring by JRR Tolkien Followed By: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling Chat with us more! Tell us why we're wrong! Discord: https://discord.gg/9AMJqj2 Support the show on Patreon and access additional perks: https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books Check out our exclusive Merch in our Spreadshirt shop: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/fantology/ Music: "New Dawn" by Terry Devine-King

A Hero's Journey Podcast joined us to review Anthony Ryan's debut entry, Blood Song. This one features quite the hero protagonist in Vaelin Al Sorna - not someone you'd ever want to cross blades with. We break down Vaelin's story, discuss where the series is going from here and recap our favorite moments from the book. Plus, what's the better comparison here: Name of the Wind or A Song of Ice and Fire? Next Up: Peace Talks by Jim Butcher Followed By: The Fellowship of the Ring by JRR Tolkien Chat with us more! Tell us why we're wrong! Discord: https://discord.gg/9AMJqj2 Support the show on Patreon and access additional perks: https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books Check out our exclusive Merch in our Spreadshirt shop: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/fantology/ Music: "New Dawn" by Terry Devine-King

In this special episode, Fantology is excited to welcome our guest stars, Cydne & Paiton, who provide a much needed female perspective in our conversation. And Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson is the perfect book to discuss, as Vin is arguably the seminal female protagonist of modern fantasy. We chat about her character is depth, break down opinions on the romance in the book and talk the plot and the big twist ending! Plus, if you had to pick action or romance from Mistborn, what do you do? Next Up: Blood Song by Anthony Ryan Followed By: Peace Talks by Jim Butcher Chat with us more! Tell us why we're wrong! Discord: https://discord.gg/9AMJqj2 Support the show on Patreon and access additional perks: https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books Check out our exclusive Merch in our Spreadshirt shop: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/fantology/ Music: "New Dawn" by Terry Devine-King

The last of the First Law stand-alones by Joe Abercrombie was one of the more unique fantasy books we've explored. How often do you see a spaghetti western story disguised as a fantasy story? And how often do you see that done well? We saw it here! Red Country combines a streamlined narrative with brilliant characters and just a touch of grimdark violence. Add in some dark humor and you've got another winning First Law book! Plus, Papa Ring or Papa Roach? Help us keep characters and 2000's bands separated! Next Up: Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson Followed By: Bloodsong by Anthony Ryan Chat with us more! Tell us why we're wrong! Discord: https://discord.gg/9AMJqj2 Support the show on Patreon and access additional perks: https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books Check out our exclusive Merch in our Spreadshirt shop: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/fantology/ Music: "New Dawn" by Terry Devine-King

The full Fantology 5 is on hand to discuss a variety of news items from June, answer mailbag questions and most importantly kick-off our next round of Top Fantasy brackets. July will feature the Top 3 Settings in Fantasy. Middle Earth, Roshar, Westeros & Randland all make appearances of course, but you probably wouldn't expect the Pokémon World to make our lists! Plus, our plan to get sent to jail and read for the rest of our lives. How crazy is that really? Next Up: Red Country by Joe Abercrombie Followed By: Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson Chat with us more! Tell us why we're wrong! Discord: https://discord.gg/9AMJqj2 Support the show on Patreon and access additional perks: https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books Check out our exclusive Merch in our Spreadshirt shop: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/fantology/ Music: "New Dawn" by Terry Devine-King

The Wheel of Time rolls on in this the fourth installment, The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan. Our WoT crew is back with a review from three different perspectives & experience levels. We talk through the plot and discuss why this is often considered the best of the series. How did it changed the series as a whole? And as always we deliver our Top & Bottom 3 Character Rankings. Plus, where does Elayne Trakand fall on the hot/crazy scale? Next Up: June Fantasy News + Top Setting Rankings Followed By: Red Country by Joe Abercrombie Chat with us more! Tell us why we're wrong! Discord: https://discord.gg/9AMJqj2 Support the show on Patreon and access additional perks: https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books Check out our exclusive Merch in our Spreadshirt shop: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/fantology/ Music: "New Dawn" by Terry Devine-King

The mud men blew it with this movie adaptation. The book material from Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer had plenty of material and an intricate yet compact plot, but boy did Disney screw it up on the big screen. Ben, Josh & Stephen don't mind too much though. About time we're able to do a good old fashioned roast! Plus, how many embarrassing guilty pleasure shows & movies will we admit to watching? Next Up: The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan Followed By: June Fantasy News + Top Settings Rankings Chat with us more! Tell us why we're wrong! Discord: https://discord.gg/9AMJqj2 Support the show on Patreon and access additional perks: https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books Check out our exclusive Merch in our Spreadshirt shop: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/fantology/ Music: "New Dawn" by Terry Devine-King

Welcome to Splattercon!!! Home to Chicago's latest & greatest Dresden Files case. Jim Butcher continues to showcase why he's at the top of modern urban fantasy as Harry tangles with fae, denarians, vampires and forces yet unknown. Ben, Josh & Stephen break down the plot and offer our opinions on character development and some hard hitting issues the book ventures into. Plus, how old is this Harry Dresden guy anyway? Next Up: Artemis Fowl Movie Review Followed By: The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan Chat with us more! Tell us why we're wrong! Discord: https://discord.gg/9AMJqj2 Support the show on Patreon and access additional perks: https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books Check out our exclusive Merch in our Spreadshirt shop: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/fantology/ Music: "New Dawn" by Terry Devine-King