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An inebriated exploration of Frank Herbert's Dune. Join our hosts Mike and Derek each week as they open a new bottle of wine and have a bit of a buzzed book club. Never read Dune? No worries, neither has Mike. Whether you are new to Dune, or you already know how to wear your stillsuit desert style; this podcast has something to offer. Pulling from the long out of print, Dune Encyclopedia, we can tell you stories such as: Who was Holtzman? What is it like on a Guild spaceship? How did the Bar ...
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Reading Dune

Reading Dune Podcast

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Together, Evan (who has not read Dune at all,) & Caleb (who has read the whole series through a couple of times) will journey into where the SPICE MUST FLOW. Arthur C. Clarke described Dune as "unique" and wrote, "I know nothing comparable to it except Lord of the Rings." The Louisville Times wrote, "Herbert's creation of this universe, with its intricate development and analysis of ecology, religion, politics, and philosophy, remains one of the supreme and seminal achievements In science fi ...
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Take Me To Your Reader

Pavement Pounders Podcast

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The Pavement Pounders discuss adapted science fiction, generally well-known films derived from written works. They read the book, watch the movie, watch remakes, reboots, re-adaptations, and give it all a good mulling over.
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Dune Not Enter

Dune Not Enter

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Hosts Humphrey Xu, Nolan Zeng, and Philmore Jeon explore the world of Dune by Frank Herbert. Join them as they read through the book and share their thoughts and opinions in detail, alongside goofy high-school commentary, pop culture references, and an excess of laughter! Contact us with questions/corrections/feedback at: Email: dunenotenter@gmail.com Instagram: @dunenotenter Twitter: @dunenotenter Reddit: u/dunenotenter
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The Good Writing Podcast is a show for creative writers who want to nerd out on craft. Two friends, Emily Donovan and Benjamin Kerns, read their favorite sentences, paragraphs, and other short excerpts and present craft lessons and writing exercises for fellow writers.
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Dune Buddies

The Dune Buddies

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Dune Buddies is your friendly, far ranging, far-fetched and maybe overly focused guide to Dune and its adaptations. Taking things chapter-by-chapter and scene-by-scene, while also checking in with our friend who is a sci-fi neophyte reading Dune for the first time, as well as our other friends who might love/hate Dune as much as we do. ***This is not a spoiler-free podcast (but we don't go too hard).***
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Sand is a Frank Herbert enthusiast podcast in which hosts Lance and Molly discuss the Dune series, book-club style. We also spend some time discussing the movies we've watched throughout the previous week for no other reason than we both just love the stuff. To the Dunes!
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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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Pod Emperor of Dune

Nerd I Say More?

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Join nerd power couple Alex and Elayne as we take a spoiler-free chapter-by-chapter dive into the classic sci-fi Dune series by Frank Herbert. Elayne is a prolific sci-fi/fantasy reader who has somehow let this classic series pass her by, while Alex is on his second read and will be our resident “expert”. In each episode, released on Mondays, we'll recap and discuss up to three chapters, and talk about plot points, characters, and the Dune universe at large, all in a manner that's spoiler-fr ...
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On _This Film is Lit_ we finally settle the score on one simple question… Is the book really better than the movie? Bryan has a film degree. He watches the movie but doesn't read the book. Katie has two English degrees, so she does things the right way and reads the book before we watch the movie. Prepare to be wowed by our expertise and charm as we dissect all of your favorite film adaptations and decide whether the silver-screen or the written word did it better. Turn it up, settle in, and ...
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Comic Addiction is hosted by Ed Moore, Jr and Chris Partin. Every episode we recommend to you a "six pack" of books on the FOC, what's coming out next week, and other comics we're reading. That's 18 books in two hours (roughly). We record each episode 'live' on our YouTube channel every Thursday night at 9pm EST. Come hang out with us and be a part of the show!
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Our Opinions Are Correct

Our Opinions Are Correct

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Explore the meaning of science fiction, and how it's relevant to real-life science and society. Your hosts are Annalee Newitz, a science journalist who writes science fiction, and Charlie Jane Anders, a science fiction writer who is obsessed with science. Every two weeks, we take deep dives into science fiction books, movies, television, and comics that will expand your mind -- and maybe change your life
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The Lit Pickers is a podcast that celebrates books and bold opinions. Hosted by writers Supriya Nair and Deepanjana Pal, each episode explores literature, authors and reading. The show champions the written word, as well as the biggest ideas, tiniest thoughts, silliest questions, and confounding conundrums. Nair and Pal invite you to their Sunday breakfast table banter, that makes for truly lively commentary for readers and thinkers, and awaken the bookworm in you. So, pop the kettle on, gra ...
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RTFB

Chris Hamm, Chris Jacobsen, Danielle Rowe, Travis Rowe

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A book club and movie review podcast covering some of the most well regarded book to movie adaptations
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Very Serious Book Club

Very Serious Book Club

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A *very* serious bookclub hosted by two friends who certainly haven't been called the giggle twins before. Join them as they read the seminal sci-fi novel Dune for the first time! Will they like it? Will they even finish it? What is a Kwisatz Haderach? And will they ever stop laughing?
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Just a couple of bros talkin’ books. Hosted by Nerdy Ernie and Ryan ”All” Capps, with the occasional appearance from George (Ernie’s attention-loving golden retriever). On this podcast, the bros will nerd out over their favorite authors, ranging from literary giants like Gene Wolfe, Ursula K. Le Guin, or Jorge Luis Borges; to contemporary, can't-miss bestsellers like Rebecca Roanhorse, Fonda Lee, or Pierce Brown.If you've sensed a pattern, you're probably spot on: we like our science fiction ...
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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.
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Dogears & Timestamps

Dogears & Timestamps

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A book club podcast. Covering everything from Stephen King to The Witcher, Co-hosts Wil Hedrick and Jordan Shaffer try to figure out what is happening in the story - both literally and figuratively. Mostly, though, we just read and have fun. New episodes publish on Wednesdays. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ears-stamps/support
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Brodacious Book Club

Erin Rockfort & Matt Thomas

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A podcast for people who love to read...and for those who don't! Want to know what's hot and happening in the world of fiction, but don't have the energy to read a 400 page book, or the time to listen to 20 hours of audio? This podcast is for you! We summarize, and then analyze, some top titles in today's speculative fiction. New episodes every other Thursday!
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/vjbooks/subscribe The VJ Books podcast is a show featuring discussions with best-selling authors about reading, collecting and writing great books. From Alan Jacobson to Blake Crouch, The VJ Books Podcast has interviewed the best authors, with the best books since 2015.
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From the elusive transcendental logic of Mulholland Drive, to Showgirls’ sly satirical embrace of exploitation and excess, to the assumption in Southland Tales that its audience has already read the six-volume source material, some films are simply more “cruel” on their audiences than others. So, please, lie back and let The Cultists be your guides through the paralyzing and perplexing void of arthouse, experimental, avant-garde, "cult,” and otherwise just generally weird WTF cinema. Because ...
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Wild About Conservation

Wild About Conservation

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Wild about conservation - a new podcast hosted by two chatty conservationists. How do you get wild about conservation? Do you get outside and explore? Have you read every book on natural history? Or maybe, you have watched every wildlife documentary? Listen to Hannah and Lexi - women in science, communicators, conservationists, and volunteers - as they talk to guests about their experiences, stories, and getting wild about conservation.
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A Science Fiction Father/Daughter podcast. We called it "History in Reverse", because history is about the past and science fiction is about the future, so it's like history but going in reverse direction. Get it? Caroline, the daughter, got hooked on science fiction by Richie, the father, when we both used to watch Star Trek Voyager. Captain Janeway is still Caroline's favorite captain. Starting this podcast is part of a secret plan by Richie to get Caroline to read books by Stanislaw Lem. ...
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A Couple of N3rds

Casey Grim and Adam McLaughlin

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A weekly comedy trivia gameshow with comedians Casey Grim and Adam McLaughlin. We bring on guests and compete to win with the funniest answers. Learn cool new trivia and experience the most unique form of pub quiz entertainment!
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Our Kid's Asleep

Jaime & Maddie

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Once the kid’s asleep, Jaime and Maddie sit down to podcast over a glass of wine to tink their glasses to three things: Movies, TV, and/or pop culture nonsense. It’s a mixed bag and we love it. This is Our Kid’s Asleep Podcast! https://oka.pinecast.co
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Prickly Pens Podcast

Michelle Monkou, G. S. Samuels, Julia Canchola

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Prickly Pens Podcast is a platform of discussions with three friends who are also authors on the writing journey: Michelle Monkou, Julia Canchola, G. S. Samuels. During each episode, each co-host will add to the discussion around, not only the writing journey, but issues and topics of our lives. Michelle Monkou is a multi-published author, USA TODAY Best Selling author, and former president and board member of Romance Writers of America (RWA). She has published over 25 titles and currently w ...
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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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Ben DeBono from The Sci-Fi Christian joins us once again to discuss a slow science fiction movie and the book that inspired it. It’s Roadside Picnic, by the Strugatsky Brothers, adapted by Andrei Tarkovsky into Stalker. SFC episode about Ben catching up with the Criteron Collection: http://thescifichristian.com/2023/08/episode-1107-criterion-comple…
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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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While the latest Disney installment in the Star Wars franchise is causing quite the stir with some fans, there are still a handful of nerdy stories across the multimedia that are getting well received, including Apple TV's Dark Matter, the Vampire Dormitory anime, and more. NERDY NEWS: Awakening Horde: Shieldwall Academy Book 1(LitRPG) A Quiet Plac…
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The visions are clear now. I see possible futures, all at once. Our enemies are all around us, and in so many futures they prevail. But I do see a way, there is a narrow way through. It's Dune: Part 2, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was That in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It O…
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998. This week, I talked with Samantha and Greg Enslen, who recently purchased their hometown newspaper, the "Tippecanoe Gazette" in Tipp City, Ohio. Sam and Greg shared how they are making it work, from updating antiquated systems to expanding news coverage and readership. We also discussed balancing print and digital content, the challenges of ad…
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The Planet of the Apes franchise spans decades and formats: it started as a French novel in 1963, and then jumped the Atlantic to become a long-running series of movies, TV shows, a cartoon, and even videogames. We talk about the politics of the story, and why some versions succeed while others fail. Then we're joined by Josh Friedman, who wrote Ki…
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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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Check out James's stream on Twitch! Gamin' every Tuesday and Thursday evening! To join the discussion and suggest a topic, check out our Discord. To support the show, head to our Patreon or Kofi for exclusive content, or check out our Merch Store to grab some Lore Boys branded merch. As always, we super appreciate you listening, and hope that if yo…
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Armageddon is a 1998 science fiction disaster movie directed by Michael Bay and starring Bruce Willis. Selected by our listeners, the film was a commercial success despite mixed reviews from critics, and it remains a fan favorite because of its high-stakes action, emotional drama, and themes of sacrifice, bravery, and teamwork. ----more---- Thank y…
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997. This week, I help you learn (and remember!) the difference between "which" and "that" with practical tips and examples about cupcakes. Then, we take a linguistic stroll through walking-related terms, including "perambulate," "sashay," and "traipse." The "words for walking" segment was written by Michaela Dunn, a Wyoming-based editor and publis…
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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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This week Amy Ireland and Maya B. Kronic joined Cooper and Taylor to discuss their collaborative project, Cute Accelerationism.Amy Ireland is a theorist and experimental writer based in Melbourne, Australia. Her research focuses on questions of agency and technology in modernity, and she is a member of the techno-materialist trans-feminist collecti…
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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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996. This week, you'll learn about the rich linguistic history of African American English with Dr. Sonja Lanehart, an advisor to the Oxford Dictionary of African American English. We talked about what goes into making an entirely new dictionary and about some of the first entries, including "kitchen," "Aunt Hagar's Children," and "do rag." Find Dr…
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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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Check out James's stream on Twitch! Gamin' every Tuesday and Thursday evening! To join the discussion and suggest a topic, check out our Discord. To support the show, head to our Patreon or Kofi for exclusive content, or check out our Merch Store to grab some Lore Boys branded merch. As always, we super appreciate you listening, and hope that if yo…
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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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995. This week, we look at when to use parentheses, dashes, and commas and how the choice can change the tone of your writing. Then, we dive into the history of words for describing a big fuss — "kerfuffle," "hullabaloo," "hoopla," and more. The "big fuss" segment was written by Samantha Enslen, who runs Dragonfly Editorial. You can find her at Dra…
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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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994. This week, I sat down with the prolific "Dune" author Kevin J. Anderson and the famed "Dune" narrator Scott Brick to explore the language challenges in the "Dune" series. Learn how Kevin and Scott navigated Frank Herbert's original vocabulary, stayed true to the cultural influences of the names and terms, and created an extensive pronunciation…
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We’re obsessed with dragons, and for good reason. These gigantic creatures soar through many cultures and genres — and they feel more relevant than ever today. We talk to author Moniquill Blackgoose about why, and discuss her Nebula-award winning novel To Shape A Dragon’s Breath. Then we have a completely non-awkward conversation about dragons and …
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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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Check out James's stream on Twitch! Gamin' every Tuesday and Thursday evening! To join the discussion and suggest a topic, check out our Discord. To support the show, head to our Patreon or Kofi for exclusive content, or check out our Merch Store to grab some Lore Boys branded merch. As always, we super appreciate you listening, and hope that if yo…
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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is a 2023 action-adventure fantasy that follows a charming thief and his band of unlikely adventurers as they embark on a quest to retrieve a lost relic. Selected by our listeners, the film captures the essence of the beloved role-playing game, blending humor and high-stakes adventure, ultimately highlighting…
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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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