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After a longer-than-usual break, Dylan drops in with a solo update episode. First, he shares a quick note about his doctoral dissertation study, Work and Well-Being Among Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers. If you’re a published science fiction, fantasy, and/or speculative fiction author (US, UK, Canada, or Australia) and might be interested in participating, he explains what’s involved and how…
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendstalkingfantasy We are overjoyed to welcome Travis Baldree — #1 New York Times bestselling author of Legends & Lattes and Bookshops & Bonedust — to Friends Talking Fantasy! Follow Friends Talking Fantasy: Website: https://www.theftfpodcast.com/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/TheFTFPodcast1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theftfpodcast/ Travis…
Set sail with us in this Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast episode as we dive deep into Scott Lynch’s Red Seas Under Red Skies, book two of the Gentleman Bastard series. ⚔️ Charles (first-time reader) and Dylan (returning with fresh eyes) unpack Lynch’s brilliant storytelling, Locke & Jean’s evolving friendship, and the themes of trust, betrayal, and sacrifice. We also share personal reflections,…
Charles returns from paternity leave and rejoins Dylan for a jam-packed episode of the Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast! In this catch-up session, The Friends discuss: • Charles’ first months as a new parent and how audiobooks fueled his reading (12+ books in 3 months!) • Their thoughts on Legends & Lattes and how cozy fantasy surprised them both • Reactions to Red Seas Under Red Skies and why…
This week I (Dylan) got to hang out with Hannah and Laura from On Wednesdays We Read Podcast (OWWR Pod) for a conversation all about our favorite characters in fantasy! As always, Hannah and Laura brought a ton of insightful takes as well as a lot of laughs! And if you’re not already listening to OWWR Pod, definitely check them out too :)
I (Dylan) am joined by my lifelong friend Derek (of Roger Roger: A Star Wars Podcast fame) to talk about the 2025 Superman film! We covered what we liked, what didn’t land for us, and where the DC universe could be headed from here. We also revisited standout moments and talked about the actors' performances, all while enjoying the kind of back-and-forth we’ve been having about movies for decades!
Hey friends, quick announcement! We just dropped a special YouTube-exclusive episode of Friends Talking Fantasy where we reveal the cover of Whalesong by Miles Cameron to not just to the world, but to Miles (Christian) himself! That's right, we had the honor of showing the author his brand-new cover for the first time and capture his live reaction. This was such a big event that Charles made a…
I (Dylan) had the pleasure of welcoming Spencer from The Fantasy Files Podcast to the show. Spencer came prepared with a treasure trove of hidden gem fantasy recommendations, digging deep into the genre’s overlooked corners to spotlight books and authors that deserve more attention. Spencer left me excited to read some books that I had never even heard of before, and I’m sure you’ll be feeling the…
In this special episode, Dylan is joined by Stephen from the Fantology Podcast for an epic deep dive into his favorite fantasy books and authors! Stephen shares his personal tier list, walking us through the writers who have shaped his love for the genre—from all-time legends to underrated gems. Whether you're new to fantasy or a longtime fan looking for your next great read, you’ll come away with…
With Charles out on paternity leave (congrats, Charles!), Dylan takes a crack at doing a full solo episode of Friends Talking Fantasy. Dylan provides some early thoughts on Joe Abercrombie’s The Devils (spoiler: it’s really good), reflects on what it's like to reread Red Seas Under Red Skies by Scott Lynch, and talks to himself about how The Will of the Many helped him break out of a reading…
