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Jim (Father) and Zach (Son) talk about their ideas and perspectives on fantasy fiction, starting with Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series but straying in various other directions as well. The generational difference in how they view what they read will become obvious (and entertaining, they hope!). Come enjoy our debates and explorations over what all these books mean, and see who you agree with.
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Just a couple sweet, innocent boys who fell down the YouTube rabbit hole and set up a permanent residence. Every week Dram and JY will dig through the dark recesses of popular content sites (Reddit, YouTube, etc.) in an attempt to find the most unpopular and unsavory content. Be it physically sickening, emotionally jarring, or just straight up the product of mental illness, we will find it and consume it so that you don't have to. The terminal disease of this world has warped and twisted our ...
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Geography and Fantasy Novels - they have a strong relation. What author creates a world for his story, and doesn’t create a map? Father & Son get together today to chat about the common geographic features that pretty much all such stories share, because, well, they simply both enjoy geography and fantasy. Let’s see what they came up with.Want to p…
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Jim is rereading The Way of Kings, book 1 of Brandon Sanderson’s Stormlight Archive series. And he’s had a shocking revelation, humbling him and bringing about this revealing and nearly apologetic episode. Come witness! Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? Gardens of the Moon: https://t.ly/_OQsu Malazan Book of the Fallen: https://…
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We finally reach the top of the mountain. Out of 80 favorite SFF reads contributed by 45 different content creators, here are the top 20, all of which were submitted by multiple people. There are the big boys. Master works. Must reads. How many have you already enjoyed, and when will you read the missing ones?Want to purchase books/media mentioned …
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45 content creators responded to our request for their three favorite books or series from fantasy and science fiction. That gave us 80 works to highlight! We’ve ranked this list, and 41-80 have been shared in the two previous episodes. Today we cover 21-40. Oh my - some amazing books! Get ready to increase your TBR.Want to purchase books/media men…
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Here’s our second episode of this series, sharing a great list of favorite fantasy and science fiction books and series. 45 content creators submitted their favorite reads. How do these shape up? Favorites 41-60 are here for you today, more books for your TBR lists. Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? The Acts of Caine: https://t.…
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We asked other content creators for their three favorite science fiction or fantasy books or series. Wow! In just 48 hours we’d heard from nearly 50 creators and collectively had a list of 80 amazing books. And here, today, in ranked order of how many put these books forward, are books 61-80. Check our next episode for the continuation of this list…
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Jim recently shared his SFF guilty pleasure reads, the books he enjoys despite reasons he shouldn’t, things he can’t explain, he just loves regardless. Zach joins us today to follow up on that episode, now providing for us the books/series that HE considers HIS guilty pleasure reads. Will we be shocked? Or will Zach just be adorable? Watch to find …
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Jim shares five key things any fantasy and science fiction reader needs to know. Or your life is missing something! Ways to connect with us: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follo…
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Jim & Zach chat today about Elantris, Brandon Sanderson’s first book. Full Spoil! What do they like, where is it weak? Come hear their review. Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? Caine’s Law: https://t.ly/9u-MX Dragonfly in Amber: https://t.ly/0FyU3 Dust of Dreams: https://t.ly/vdJWa Elantris: https://t.ly/1l0VR The Great Book of …
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Do you have guilty pleasure reads, books you love that you can’t really explain, things that others find just abysmal but you enjoy anyway? Jim’s here to provide justification for such issues, while also sharing his seven top guilty pleasure reads of SFF. Come along and see! Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? Dragonlance Chronicl…
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Jim got together with Spencer of The Fantasy Files Podcast for a live chat on what we think of House of the Dragon at this halfway point in the second season. There were SPOILERS! Come see what we had to say, as well as the comments of those who joined us in the live chat.Want to see more of Spencer? Check out his YouTube channel:https://www.youtub…
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Jim shares his book review of Down Below Beyond, by T.A. Bruno, along with his recommendation regarding the book. Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? Down Below Beyond: https://t.ly/1otgJ Ways to connect with us: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.…
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We love Top 10 Lists - and this time, Jim’s got his Top 10 Science Fiction Movies for you. These are films every sci-fi fan needs to catch at some point to have true credentials in the genre. And you won’t regret a one! Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? 2001: A Space Odyssey: https://t.ly/Ci6Fy Alien: https://www.hulu.com/movie/…
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Zach and Jim bring their second episode on a section of A Crown of Swords, Book 7 of Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time. As always, this Wheel of Time episode is spoiler-lite, speaking freely on anything up through this point but not spoiling any content to come further in the series. Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? A Crown of …
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Jim recently thoroughly enjoyed reading The Living Dead, by George A. Romero and Daniel Kraus. Here’s his spoiler-lite review.Want to purchase books / stream media mentioned in this video?Dawn of the Dead: https://www.amazon.com/Dawn-Dead-David-Emge/dp/B0CNQKLLHDThe Living Dead: https://t.ly/qXPxHNight of the Living Dead: https://www.hulu.com/movie…
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Jim shares his spoiler-lite review of Demon’s Tear, by R. E. Sanders, first book of the new epic fantasy series The Jantakai Saga. And remember, Jim doesn’t spend his times on books that aren’t worthy! Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? Demon’s Tear: https://t.ly/LCJN1 A Path of Blades: https://t.ly/wHf_Y Tann’s Last Stand: https…
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July 2024: Here’s Jim’s hopes and dreams for what he might read in this glorious summer month. Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video?Caine Black Knife: https://t.ly/yGU9VCaine’s Law: https://t.ly/9u-MXDown Below Beyond: https://t.ly/iAc5UDust of Dreams: https://t.ly/vdJWaKumasagi Series: https://t.ly/uvByzSurviving the Apocalypse: ht…
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Where did June go? Jim shares the books he was able to enjoy over the course of the 30 days of June, and gives his ratings of each. Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? Armageddon: https://t.ly/bL-1d Blade of Tyshalle: https://t.ly/11Z1G Demon’s Tear: https://t.ly/LCJN1 Down Below Beyond: https://t.ly/iAc5U Heroes Die: https://t.ly…
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Here it is, the big finish. The payoff. Jim brings his final top 20 books of the Top 100 Fantasy Books he has enjoyed over the years, as of 2024. What could the best be? Watch and see. Missed Parts 1, 2, or 3? Find it here: https://youtu.be/UQi8fkktXXo https://youtu.be/fOI65WPLuX0 https://youtu.be/0w7lZjx3HE0 https://youtu.be/YV7FhlawMC8 Want to pu…
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Now we’re getting to the REALLY good stuff, as Jim shares books 21-40 on his 100 Best Fantasy Reads of all time. He’s read a great deal of fantastic fantasy novels. Which are good enough to be THIS. high on the list? Missed Parts 1, 2, or 3? Find it here: https://youtu.be/UQi8fkktXXo https://youtu.be/fOI65WPLuX0 https://youtu.be/0w7lZjx3HE0 Want to…
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Back again today with more of my Top 100 Fantasy Books as of 2024, this time books 41-60. We’re rising higher, and so is the quality of these books! Let’s see what else you might find to agree with, disagree with, or just add to the TBR Missed Parts 1 or 2? Find it here: https://youtu.be/UQi8fkktXXo https://youtu.be/fOI65WPLuX0 Want to purchase boo…
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Spurred by an experience this weekend, Jim shares a random revelation about cats. Enjoy this odd little humorous piece.Ways to connect with us:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Fol…
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Jim’s taken the time to rank his top 100 fantasy books. Here in Part 2 of 5, Jim is revealing 61-80 of the list. So hard to choose the order, so many great books. Perhaps your TBR will grow a bit more here…Missed Part 1? Find it here:https://youtu.be/UQi8fkktXXo Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video?11/22/63: https://www.amazon.com/1…
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Jim’s taken the time to rank his top 100 fantasy books he’s read over the years. Here’s 81-100 of the list. What gems will you discover?Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video?Academ’s Fury: https://www.amazon.com/Academs-Fury-Jim-Butcher/dp/0441013406 Antrax: https://www.amazon.com/Antrax-Voyage-Jerle-Shannara-Brooks/dp/0345397673Curs…
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Here’s Jim’s spoiler-lite review of Blade of Tyshalle, book 2 of The Acts of Caine by Matthew Stover. Heck of a book - Jim’s got some really positive things to say. Negative? WAFO Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? The Acts of Caine: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+acts+of+caine+by+matthew+stover&gad_ The Living Dead: https://www.…
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Soon to begin the final two books of Malazan Book of the Fallen, Jim is bringing his questions today, the things still hanging out there that he is hoping get resolved in this epic conclusion. Full spoil through Book 8, but NO SPOIL for 9 or 10. He knows nothing about these, and so it shall stay until he reads! Want to purchase books/media mentione…
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Jim is joined by Derek of D&J’s Epic Quest Podcast, primarily a Malazan Book of the Fallen read through show - which Jim loves. Derek is a Dune nube - he’s read only the first book, and seen the newest two film adaptations. Let’s find out what he REALLY thinks is going on in this story today.Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video?Dune…
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Jim & Zach take time to discuss their full thoughts on a series they’ve each reach, Riyria Revelations, by Michael J. Sullivan. Mostly spoiler-lite. Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? Riyria Revelations: https://www.amazon.com/Riyria-Revelations-3-book-series/dp/B074CG96KL Ways to connect with us: Support us on Patreon: https://w…
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Jim talks about apocalypse-focused movies today, and creates his personal Top 10 of such films. Throws in a few honorable mentions, as well. Will your favorites make the list? Want to stream media mentioned in this video? 28 Days Later: Not available currently in the U.S. Dawn of the Dead (Original): https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.…
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Jim & Zach begin the seventh book of The Wheel of Time, utilizing their patented (not really) spoiler-lite technique. Here, they cover the Prologue and the first two chapters. Want to purchase books mentioned in this video? A Crown of Swords: https://www.amazon.com/Crown-Swords-Book-Seven-Wheel-ebook/dp/B003H4I5G2 Ways to connect with us: Support u…
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Using examples from fantasy tales we know and love, Jim explains his Top 10 Rules for Surviving a Fantasy Story. But will those characters ever listen? Probably not… Want to purchase books mentioned in this video? Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Deathly-Hallows-Rowling-ebook/dp/B0192CTMWS Harry Potter and t…
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Making use of the collective rating scores on Goodreads, Jim evaluates the books he’s read over the years. Which of them are the 10 best, according to Goodreads readers? And which, the 10 worst? Interesting…Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video?The Colorado Kid: https://www.amazon.com/Colorado-Kid-Hard-Case-Crime/dp/1789091551 From a…
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Jim noticed yet another week has gone by, so he’s here to share another weekly update. Books, shows, travel, and more! Want to purchase books / stream media mentioned in this video? The Blade of Tyshalle: https://www.amazon.com/Blade-Tyshalle-Matthew-Woodring-Stover/dp/0345421434 Chopped: https://www.max.com/shows/chopped-volume-3/e15a9d57-a3e6-4da…
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Zach enjoyed his read of Ninth House, by Leigh Bardugo. Here’s his spoiler-lite reaction video. Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? Ninth House: https://www.amazon.com/Ninth-House-Leigh-Bardugo/dp/1250313074 Ways to connect with us: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: ht…
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Jim’s spoiler-lite review and reaction to Moon Cops on the Moon, a fantastical comedic science fiction novel by C.T. Phipps. You’ll have a great idea whether or not this book is for you after watching this video. Want to purchase the book mentioned in this video? Moon Cops on the Moon: https://www.amazon.com/Moon-Cops-C-T-Phipps-ebook/dp/B0CD7QKBQJ…
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Jim shares his reaction to and thoughts about House of the Dragon Season 2, Episode 1. Want to stream the media mentioned in this video? House of the Dragon: https://play.max.com/show/c68e69d7-9317-428a-a615-cdf8fe5a2e06 Ways to connect with us: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https:/…
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Jim & Zach discuss some of the best fantasy movies of all time, and then try to collectively decide their personal top 10. See what you agree with! Want to stream media mentioned in this video? Big Fish: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Fish-Billy-Crudup/dp/B00190KZUU The Black Cauldron: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.bea9f725-1a2e-e…
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Zach has recently begun to explore anime / manga, and he’s here today to share what he’s been learning about this media and literature format. And he likes!Want to purchase books / stream media mentioned in this video?86: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DCVG4CY Battlestar Galactica: https://www.amazon.com/Battlestar-Galactica-Season-1/dp/B000UU2YKE Bo…
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Jim brings the weekly update on books read, media watched, and events experienced. Thanks for checking in! Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? The Blade of Tyshalle: https://www.amazon.com/Blade-Tyshalle-Matthew-Woodring-Stover/dp/0345421434 Chopped: https://www.max.com/shows/chopped-volume-3/e15a9d57-a3e6-4da1-9048-b70ff66e3f10 D…
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Jim just recently finished Heroes Die, Book 1 of Matthew Stover’s The Acts of Caine. It was so excellent, he can’t believe more people don’t talk about this. He NEEDS to talk about it, so here you go. Spoiler-lite!Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video?Heroes Die: https://www.amazon.com/Heroes-Die-Fantasy-Novel-Caine-ebook/dp/B001MYA3…
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Zach continues to explore the romantasy subgenre, having recently completed A Court of Thorns and Roses, by Sarah J. Maas. What did his think? And can he convince his father to try them? Take a look! (Spoiler-lite) Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? A Court of Thorns and Roses: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F7JQTCR Ways to connect…
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Mountains, mountains, everywhere. That’s certainly how it feels with some of fantasy & science fiction, and Jim brings a Top 10 list to us today all about that - the Top 10 Mountains for SFF! Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? The Dragonriders of Pern: https://www.amazon.com/Dragonriders-Pern-Dragonflight-Dragonquest-Dragon/dp/03…
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Zach shares his spoiler-lite reaction to the first five books of Roger Zelazny’s The Chronicles of Amber. And he doesn’t hold back! Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? The Great Book of Amber: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Book-Amber-Complete-Chronicles/dp/0380809060 Ways to connect with us: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patre…
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Zach & Jim blow the dust off a video format they haven’t returned to in about a year, Rate a Magic System, for a full spoil discussion of the magic seen in Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files. After diving into the various elements of magic, they also “score” the magic system with a highly objective rating grid. Enjoy! — Again, SPOILERS! Want to purcha…
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Jim is through Book 8 of this Epic Fantasy series. And his thoughts? Well, that’s why there is a video!Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video?Toll the Hounds: https://www.amazon.com/Toll-Hounds-Eight-Malazan-Fallen/dp/0765348853 Ways to connect with us:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father …
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Here’s Jim’s spoiler-lite review of the final book of The Bleed Trilogy: Armageddon. He makes some general references to the trilogy as a whole, too. Is it worth your time? Take a look. Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? The Bleed: Armageddon: https://www.amazon.com/Bleed-3-Armaggedon-David-Moody-ebook/dp/B08VX2T4GC Ways to conne…
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Star War Toys changed the landscape of how companies sold products related to movies. They also transformed Jim’s childhood. In this episode Jim shares his favorite action figures and other toys from Star Wars. How many will you recognize, or even remember from YOUR childhood? Ways to connect with us: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/…
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Jim delivers his weekly update of books read, things watched, places visited, things done, and a few other channel tidbits. Thanks for checking in! Want to purchase books mentioned in this video? The Bleed: Armageddon: https://www.amazon.com/Bleed-3-Armaggedon-David-Moody-ebook/dp/B08VX2T4GC Down Below Beyond: https://www.amazon.com/Down-Below-Beyo…
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Jim shares his plans for reading over the course of June, 2024. Will he get to all of these??? Want to purchase books mentioned in this video? The Acts of Caine: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074C71NMX The Crippled God: https://www.amazon.com/Crippled-God-Book-Malazan-Fallen/dp/076534887X Demon’s Tear: https://www.amazon.com/Demons-Tear-Jantakai-Saga-…
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Jim shares the books he read over May 2024. Some great material!Want to purchase books mentioned in this video?The Poppy War Trilogy: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Poppy-War-Trilogy-Republic-ebook/dp/B0BXLM3JSF The Ferryman: https://www.amazon.com/Ferryman-Novel-Justin-Cronin-ebook/dp/B0B8GZ58DK Thirteen Storeys: https://www.amazon.com/Thirteen-S…
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