Fantology

Dan & Nathan are back to chat with Stephen and break down the minutiae of the Harry Potter-verse. Apologies for the significant audio issues, some hexes are so strong that not even post-production editing can fix them! However, persevere and listen to our takes on Lockhart, Quidditch broom imbalance, Ron's broken wand and the state of house elf affairs. Plus, Stephen's strange connection to de-gnoming. Next Up: Best Served Cold by Joe Abercrombie Followed By: Death Masks 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

In this special edition Stephen, Ben and Josh supplement the low amount of news in Covid-19 April with their All-Time Top Five Fantasy Series Rankings. NO SPOILERS! Any book that makes a list like this is exemplary and deserves to be read, but with three different opinions on all time top five we couldn't help but drag each other's favorites through the mud. Just kidding... Kinda. Let us know what your favorite series are and where our opinions are completely off base! Skip to 9:00 for the Top 5 Series Rankings. Stephen: 1.Stormlight 2.Wheel of Time 3.Lightbringer 4.First Law 5.Kingkiller Ben: 1.Cosmere 2.Wheel of Time 3.Harry Potter 4.First Law 5.Red Rising Josh: 1.Mistborn 2.Harry Potter 3.Lord of the Rings 4.Dark Tower 5.Dresden Files HM: Gentleman Bastards, Farseer, Licanius, Stardust, Emperor's Soul Next Up: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by JK Rowling Followed By: Best Served Cold 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 Dresden Files train continues to pick up speed for Ben, Stephen & Josh in the fourth book of the series. Summer Knight introduces the fae courts in force, as Harry once again is the only wizard for hire that can prevent the annihilation of Chicago. Faeries, vampires & wizards...oh my! Plus, Harry Dresden or Harry Potter, which series handles muggles better? Next Up: Top 5 Series + April Fantasy News Followed By: Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. 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

Book 3 of The Wheel of Time takes the series to new heights according to our host Stephen, expert Jake & first-time reader Kaden. The guys provide their unique perspectives on the characters and plot as they break down the action from The Dragon Reborn. No series spoilers, but be prepared to hear all the details of this book! Plus, comparisons to The Ocarina of Time & Animorphs and too bad Rand Al'Thor never watched National Treasure! Next Up: Summer Knight by Jim Butcher Followed By: Top 5 Series + April Fantasy News 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

Rather than cover the entirety of Stephen King's magnum opus, Stephen extracts a broad strokes overview of these books from Josh. Our expert just finished the series and obviously wants to say a lot, but holds back enough to give this episode a yellow spoiler rating. No specific plot points will be harmed by listening to this episode! Plus, comparisons to The Series of Unfortunate Events and how does it feel to be Stephen King? Next Up: The Dragon Reborn by Robert Jordan Followed By: Summer Knight 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 Red Rising trilogy concludes in epic fashion with this exciting and harrowing adventure. Ben and Stephen are on hand to provide a blow by blow of the fate of Darrow and the rest of the Rising. We discuss our favorite moments, including rocket launchers and razor fights. Plus, which Wheel of Time character is Darrow's plot eerily similar to?  (Spoilers for the WoT series from 38:10 to 39:43)  Next up: The Dark Tower Series by Stephen King  Followed By: The Dragon Reborn 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

Some differing opinions on the conclusion of His Dark Materials make up Josh and Stephen's review of book 3. We tackle some controversial subjects, ingrained in the subject matter of the book. How does this series compare to other contemporaries, and what were some of our favorite moments from the book? Plus, what mythology features the River Styx? Next up: Morning Star by Pierce Brown Followed By: The Dark Tower Series by Stephen King 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

What else can we say about the GOAT series of YA fantasy? Stephen is joined by guest stars Dan and Nathan, who give their opinions on what makes Harry Potter what it is. We talk about some potential improvements to wizarding society, including issues with the house cup and Quidditch scoring systems. Plus, don't miss our power rankings of top and bottom character performances in the book! Next up: The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman Followed By: Morning Star by Pierce Brown 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

Jim Butcher is starting to find his stride in the third entry of the Dresden files. Ben, Josh & Stephen talk through the ghosts, vampires & fae and hype up the rest of the series! Important characters are entering and the seeds of huge conflicts have been planted. While this entry still has a ways to go in terms of quality of the later books, we are officially headed there. At least Fantology thinks we are. Plus, thoughts on vampires, nails from the Cross and attempts to pronounce the Latin name of a magical sword. Next up: Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling Followed by: The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman 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

Book Two of The Wheel of Time has an interesting structure. It's somewhat of a retelling of the first book, but it does so brilliantly, slowly fleshing out the world and larger plot of the series. Jake & Stephen break down the book without any series spoilers and first-time reader Kaden offers a unique perspective. The guys point out the important plot points and do a Power Ranking for their favorite characters. Which characters performed the best in this book alone? Plus, could the Dragon Reborn save the world from Covid-19 and a quick statistics lecture. Next up: Grave Peril by Jim Butcher Followed by: Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone 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