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We seek out great indie-published fantasy and discuss magical philosophy. Every week we'll recommend a book and on Monday we'll review it.Join the book club and discover well-written, original, and exciting works of fiction by independent authors.
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Old Santeclaus by Clement Clarke Moore (1779 - 1863)

Clement Clarke Moore (July 15, 1779 – July 10, 1863) was an American Professor of Oriental and Greek Literature, as well as Divinity and Biblical Learning, at the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church. He is the author of the yuletide poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas", which later became famous as "'Twas the Night Before Christmas". This poem seems to be a 'moral' version of "The Night Before Christmas".
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Toby Black, co-founder of the Ontario Collector's Alliance, sits in to chat about his upcoming exclusive Star Wars collectors show, May the North Be With You.By J.M. Clark
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I enjoy a talk with artist and writer Sabrina Scalarini. We chat about her new short story, Windrose, featured in the new anthology Happily Ever After.By J.M. Clark
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Apocalypse Tamer, by Maxime J. Durand AKA Void Herald
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Kate and Orland discuss Jurassic pets, your elderly neighbor, and Pokemon. Thanks for coming back to the podcast! Talk to you next time when we chat about: System Change: A LitRPG Adventure (System Universe Book 1)By Kate and Orland Bateman
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Writer Jason Douglas returns to discuss the upcoming kickstarter for his new book Jane American.By J.M. Clark
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The Jedi Ras is joined by Anthony Ruttgaizer, host of The Handsome Genius Club Radio Show, to discuss all the insane news to come out of Star Wars Celebration 2023.By J.M. Clark
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The final part to our Astronomicon 6 adventure featuring chats with Garrett Gunn, Dirk Manning and the mighty Ming Chen!By J.M. Clark
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The Weapon's triumphant and long awaited return to Michigan was quite the party. We reconnect with some of our favourite peoples and meet some new ones. Featuring chats with editor Drena Jo, writer Rob Humphrey, artist Austin Mckinley, C4's Jason Plowman and Simpsons/Disney artist, Bill Morrison. Part 2 coming soon...…
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To get hyped for Astronomicon 6 next weekend we feature a chat with the writer of the upcoming Blaze Ya dead Homie from Source Point Press.By J.M. Clark
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Kate and Orland discuss trusting slimeballs in RPGs, living life in a virtual world, and wandering out into the woods by yourself -- safe for titans, not safe for werewolves. Check out Warwagon on Audible! Send us recommendations for great books (or decent and entertaining books) at indiefantasybookclub@gmail.com Next month's book: Apocolypse Tamer…
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We're joined by our oldest friend writer/artist Shawn Daley to chat about his upcoming book Illumon : Seven rays of the Sun.By J.M. Clark
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A chat with our good friend. the writer of ARN ANDERSON: MY LIFE AS THE ENFORCER, Dirk Manning.By J.M. Clark
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This week's guest returning to the show is writer of the upcoming Dead Romans from Image Comics, Fred Kennedy.By J.M. Clark
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Kate and Orland discuss how many men are necessary in the apocalypse, sturdy ankles, and regulating impossible to regulate magic. Next Month's Book: Nova Terra Titan series book 1, by Seth Ring (thank you Godfried for the recommendation) Support the podcast by checking out the TIFB t-shirt. And call your mother in the apocalypse!…
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A chat with artist, director, story boarder, and rocknrolla John Delaney.By J.M. Clark
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Kate and Orland discuss the idea of perfection, university ptsd, and the essence of responsibility. Next Month's Book: Apocalypse Redux Book 1, by Jakob H. Greif Support the podcast by checking out the TIFB t-shirt!By Kate and Orland Bateman
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A chat with artist and letterer Andrew Thomas about his origin story, career and current work with Secret Stash Press and Dark Horse on Quick Stops and Kevin Smith's Maskerade.By J.M. Clark
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We celebrate our 420th episode with fellow potcaster friends Josh "El Hawkez" Hawkes, Zeus Fleming and Steve Lambert. Also featuring a special intro from Kevin Smith!By J.M. Clark
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A live chat from the May The North Be With You collectors event in Toronto with the principal conceptual designer for Kenner's line of "Star Wars" toys, Jim Swearingin!By J.M. Clark
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Defiance of the Fall: Book 1, by J.F. Brink
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Kate and Orland discuss dating in the apocalypse, mysteries of the dao, and hatchets vs axes (and what could actually be used to dismember a body). Next Month's Book: Mark of the Fool by J.M. Clarke. We want suggestions! If you've written a book that your mom likes, then send us the link so we can check it out. indiefantasybookclub@gmail.com Suppor…
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Episode CDXVIII...Jason Lapidus, Chris Sanagan, Jonathan Kociuba, Eddie Mumford
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The final part in our Gotham Central Halloween Indie-Fest creator spotlights.By J.M. Clark
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Episode CDXVII...Sam Noir, Shane Heron, Becka Kinzie, Danny Gorny
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We continue our celebration of Gotham Centrals Halloween Indie-Fest coming up on Oct 29th by featuring chats with Sam Noir and Shane Heron of Cauldron and R.A.I.D, Becka Kinzie of the Wormhole Club Tragedy and Danny Gorny of SleepWalkers.By J.M. Clark
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The host of Sketchlemania and creator of Dracula Visions, Martin "Slam" Duncan sits in to get hyped for Gotham Central's Halloween Indie-Fest.By J.M. Clark
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Episode CDXV...The Girl from Gotham
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The Girl from Gotham, Jowy Pangilinan sits in to re-cap Kevin Smith's meet and greet and the upcoming Indie-Fest at Gotham Central.By J.M. Clark
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A conversation with the writer of Checkmate Blues, Robert Iveniuk.By J.M. Clark
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Episode CDXIII...The Handsome Genius Club
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A crosspod with Uncle Anthony of the Handsome Genius Club. We geek out over She-Hulk, Ms. Marvel, the MCU, Deadpool 3 and much much more.By J.M. Clark
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Kate and Orland discuss the woes of double-clicking while editing, the joys of plundering pie, and whether or not you should wait for your Master's remnant. Consensus: Loved it! Made things relatively tame since we agreed. Next week: Defiance of the Fall Book 1, by J.F. Brink You can find Kelpy Bogs' new book: The Warwagon Saga: a litRPG adventure,…
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Artist Keith Grachow sits in to discuss his art, his recent trip to Africa and his new book with Robert Iveniuk, Checkmate Blues.By J.M. Clark
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Episode CDXI...FanExpo Extravaganza Part Two : R.A.I.D
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On Part two of our FanExpo Extravaganza 2022 we put a spotlight on Toronto's R.A.I.D studio featuring chats with creative talents Aaron Ong, Kyle j. Smith, Shane heron and Sam Noir!By J.M. Clark
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Episode CDX FanExpo Canada 2022 Extravaganza Part One
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The Jedi Ras returns to the trenches with a collection of live chats from FanExpo '22 in Toronto! Featuring Jason Loo ( The Pitiful Human Lizard, Star Wars, X-Men) John Delaney ( Adventures in the DC Universe, Scooby Doo, Voltron, Futurama, The Simpsons) Martin "Slam" Duncan ( Sketchlemania, Dracula : Visions) Messiah Complex Cosplay ( Geel Boutiqu…
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Minimum Wage Magic: DFZ Book 1, by Rachel Aaron
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Kate and Orland discuss loan sharks, mages who are bad at magic, robotic body parts, and relationships with baggage. You can find Kate's new book: The Warwagon Saga: a litRPG adventure, on Amazon. Support the podcast by checking out the TIFB t-shirt!By Kate and Orland Bateman
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Help end chronic booklessness; check out The Warwagon Saga: Book 1 on Amazon. To be an Architect is to take risks. Being kidnapped by the Sentient Computer Overlord of an alien planet and turned into a nymph doesn’t fit into Axel’s life plan, not that he had a plan, but certainly choosing what to do after college wouldn’t be as hard as fighting car…
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Legend of the Arch Magus: The Expansion, by Michael Sisa
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Kate and Orland discuss city building, assassins, and when it is okay to take over someone else's body. Big thank you to David for next month's book: Minimum Wage Magic, by Rachel Aaron Orland has a special request: Find us a small press or independent apocalyptic litRPG that he hasn't read yet. Bonus points if it has a romance Kate approves of. Pl…
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Kate and Orland discuss forgotten ruins, blood cultists, and romance. Next month's book: Legend of the Arch Magus: The Expansion, by Michael Sisa Support the podcast by checking out the TIFB T-shirt! Kate has a special request: Find us a small press or independent fantasy that has a solid romance in it. Please send suggestions to indiefantasybookcl…
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A chat with the writer of Bastard's Waltz, Bigfoot Frankenstein and the upcoming The Argus from Source Point Press, Mark Bertolini.By J.M. Clark
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Episode CDVIII...Ms. Marvel, Stranger Things, The Boys and Obi-Wan Kenobi
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Uncle Anthony sits in to chat about Ms. Marvel, Stranger Things, The Boys, Obi-Wan Kenobi and more.By J.M. Clark
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Kate and Orland discuss saving the world with fungi and multidimensional planes, and also serial dating as a young 1,000-year-old. Next month's book: He Who Fights With Monsters: Shirtaloon.By Kate and Orland Bateman
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In Another World I Must Defeat the Demon King, by Miles English
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Kate and Orland discuss knights in shining armor, ensemble casts, getting high on Wisdom, and magical insanity. Next book on June 6th: Wizard's Tower, by Gregory Allanther Subscribe to our podcast so you don't miss it.By Kate and Orland Bateman
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Kate and Orland discuss bringing your parents on your adventure, bad dialogue, and tricking all-powerful beings into paradoxes. Next week's book: In Another World, I Must Defeat the Demon King, by Miles EnglishBy Kate and Orland Bateman
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Kate and Orland discuss love polygons, the pros and cons of necromancy, and whether dragons make good presidents. Consensus: Interesting read with some reservations Next week: Battlefield Reclaimer, Guardian of Aster Fall Book 1 by David North Bonus pun: what do you call a government run by a hungry dragon? A dict-EAT-orship.…
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Winter Trials, Threads of Fate Book 2 by Michael Head
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Kate and Orland discuss the role of spoons, rage, and recompense in a world of cultivation where might makes right. Consensus: Agree to disagree. Next week: Accidental Necromancer, by Kelsey Pine
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Kate and Orland discuss the pros and cons of arms dealing, nanobots, and poorly planned revolutions in a litRPG alternate universe. Consensus: Interesting read with some reservations Next week: Winter Trials, Threads of Fate Book 2 by Michael Head
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Kate and Orland discuss time-traveling children, murder cults, and proposing to someone you've just met. Consensus: we like the book! Next week: Portal to Nova Roma by J.R. MathewsBy Kate and Orland Bateman
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Blade of Ghosts, The Lost Sect by Julian Gyll
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Kate and Orland discuss magical appendages, aura types, philosophy of honor, and barbequing enemy spies. Next week's book: Reincarnation, Threads of Fate book 1 by Michael Head Leave us a review or share us with your friends so that they can be in the club!By Kate and Orland Bateman
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The Weapon returns to the trenches of Artist's Alley! LIVE from FanExpo's Toronto Comic Con 2022! Featuring conversations with Sequential award winner and writer of Cover of Darkness from Source Point Press George Michail, , The host of The Fastball Special's Sketchlemania Martin "Slam" Duncan and Eisner award winner and hometown hero Jason Loo.…
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Kate and Orland discuss magical inns, the philosophy of oaths of neutrality, and 7 foot tall alien hunks. The book for next week: Blade of Ghosts, by Julian Gyll Send us your indie fantasy novel at indiefantasybookclub@gmail.comBy Kate and Orland Bateman
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Hey everybody, we have an email now! Write us with recommendations, comments, and questions, we'd love to hear from you. indiefantasybookclub@gmail.com Kate and Orland discuss the LitRPG Atlas Rising. The jury says guilty of bad grammar, but the judge gives a reduced sentence for good story. Discussion themes include Virtual Reality, Crafting, Pers…
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Episode CDVI...Spoiler Review of The Batman.
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Anthony Ruttgaizer of the Handsome Genius Club podcast joins The Jedi Ras for an in depth review of Matt Reeves' The Batman.By J.M. Clark
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Kate and Orland discuss the original litRPG book, "Queen in the Mud," including the humor and the struggles surrounding life as a salamanderkin, naming children, and beastkin races. Next week's book: "Atlas Rising" by Blake Severson.By Kate and Orland Bateman
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Kate and Orland take on the difficult task of explaining litRPG to someone who has never heard of it before. Remember to read Queen in the Mud!By Kate and Orland Bateman
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Episode CDV...Spoiler Review Show..Peacemaker, Uncharted and more!
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Sam Noir sits in to review Peacemaker, Uncharted, The Witcher, The Dr. Strange 2 trailer and more.By J.M. Clark
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