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#92 Rhythm of War Part Two

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A few hundred pages later, we've completed part two and are that much closer to our destination. If you're along the journey with us, tune in to hear ...

#91 Rhythm of War Part One

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's finally here! As promised, Fantology will be reviewing all five parts of the latest entry to the Stormlight Archive. We discuss the climactic ope...

#90 Dawnshard

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In all seriousness, this is a strong episode. Dawnshard focuses on a paraplegic character, so Stephen opens up about his experience with paralysis and...

#89 Oathbringer

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Need a refresher on the 1200+ pages preceding Rhythm of War? Here's our review and recap of the many, many events of Oathbringer. And this book wasn't...

#88 Rhythm of War Primer

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The biggest event of 2020 is almost upon us! Brandon Sanderson is attempting to redeem this awful year with 1200+ pages of goodness otherwise known as...

Rhythm of War Pre-Release: Chapter 19

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for our series covering the pre-release chapters of Brandon Sanderson's upcoming Stormlight Archive book, Rhythm of War! In this chapter we co...

#87 Dresden Files Tier List Rankings

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our first tier list episode covers all 19 of Jim Butcher's published Dresden works - you won't want to miss this one if you're a fan of the series! St...

#86 The Rage of Dragons Full Spoiler

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

About time we got to this one!  The Rage of Dragons is one of the hottest new books in the fantasy world - does it live up to the hype? Find out ...

#86 The Rage of Dragons Non-Spoiler

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

About time we got to this one!  The Rage of Dragons is one of the hottest new books in the fantasy world - does it live up to the hype? Find out ...

Rhythm of War Pre-Release: Chapter 18

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for our series covering the pre-release chapters of Brandon Sanderson's upcoming Stormlight Archive book, Rhythm of War! In this chapter we ge...

#85 Top 3 Fantasy Book Covers + October Fantasy News

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

4/5th of Fantology is on-hand to kick off November's Top 3 Fantasy Book Covers Competition and recap fantasy happenings from October. Interested in Dr...

#84 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dan, Nathan & Stephen are back in the Wizarding World, covering Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (spoiler: it's Severus Snape). JK Rowling t...

Rhythm of War Pre-Release: Chapter 17

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for our series covering the pre-release chapters of Brandon Sanderson's upcoming Stormlight Archive book, Rhythm of War! In this chapter we pi...

#83 Lord of Chaos Non-Spoiler

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let the Lord of Chaos rule! The sixth book of The Wheel of Time settles us in for the long haul in the series - and we aren't even halfway through yet...

#83 Lord of Chaos Full Spoiler

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let the Lord of Chaos rule! The sixth book of The Wheel of Time settles us in for the long haul in the series - and we aren't even halfway through yet...

#82 Brief Cases Full Spoiler

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're doubling down on the short stories with Brief Cases by Jim Butcher. This entry in the Dresden Files features some never before seen points of vi...

#82 Brief Cases Non-Spoiler

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're doubling down on the short stories with Brief Cases by Jim Butcher. This entry in the Dresden Files features some never before seen points of vi...

Rhythm of War Pre-Release: Chapter 16

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for our series covering the pre-release chapters of Brandon Sanderson's upcoming Stormlight Archive book, Rhythm of War! In this chapter Navan...

#81 Side Jobs

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We should have read the short stories first! Apologies to the entire Dresdenverse. Side Jobs by Jim Butcher is a fantastic extra helping of the Dresde...

#80 The Autumn Republic

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Josh & Stephen wrap up our read of Brian McClellan's Powder Mage trilogy with the explosive final entry, The Autumn Republic! This series revolves...

Rhythm of War Pre-Release: Chapter 15

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for our series covering the pre-release chapters of Brandon Sanderson's upcoming Stormlight Archive book, Rhythm of War! In this chapter Kalad...

#79 The Boys Season Two

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Surprise Episode! Stephen, Ryan & Josh review Season Two of everyone's favorite irreverent superhero show from Amazon Studios, The Boys. Plus, if ...

#78 The Two Towers ft. Friends Talking Fantasy

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dylan & Charles join us to talk a classic and debate if Ents are cool or boring. The Lord of the Rings set the standard for fantasy; does it still hol...

Rhythm of War Pre-Release: Chapter 14

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for our series covering the pre-release chapters of Brandon Sanderson's upcoming Stormlight Archive book, Rhythm of War! In this chapter Venli...

#77 Battle Ground

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The name says it all! The latest Dresden Files is indeed, a Battle Ground. Jim Butcher has expertly brought all the events of 17 books to a head, and ...

#76 Top 3 Fantasy Creatures + September Fantasy News

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Once again the full Fantology 5 is together to discuss happenings in September, including big new book releases and TV news. Plus an exclusive look at...

Rhythm of War Pre-Release: Chapter 13

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for our series covering the pre-release chapters of Brandon Sanderson's upcoming Stormlight Archive book, Rhythm of War! In this chapter Shall...

#75 The Trouble With Peace ft. Mike's Book Reviews

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It should be no surprise for fans of Joe Abercrombie that peace is a troubling phenomenon. Mike's Book Reviews joins Ryan & Stephen to break down the ...

#74 Skin Game

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Skin Game is Jim Butcher's Dresden Files heist story - and does he ever go all in! Harry is tasked with robbing no less than the vault of Hades itself...

Rhythm of War Pre-Release: Chapter 12

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for our series covering the pre-release chapters of Brandon Sanderson's upcoming Stormlight Archive book, Rhythm of War! In this chapter it's ...

#73 Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The longest Harry Potter book earns itself in-depth coverage from Dan, Nathan & Stephen. Which Hogwarts professors have the most swag? Where did Harry...

#72 Cold Days

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Butcher has another winner in Cold Days, the 14th Dresden Files entry. Harry is once again defending Chicago from destruction, but this time with ...

Rhythm of War Pre-Release: Chapter 11

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for our series covering the pre-release chapters of Brandon Sanderson's upcoming Stormlight Archive book, Rhythm of War! What's up Venli? This...

#71 A Little Hatred ft. A Hero's Journey

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen & Alex from A Hero's Journey Podcast have zero hatred for this book! Joe Abercrombie's latest (until next week's release) completely lives up ...

#70 Sharp Ends

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Abercrombie writes short stories as well! Sharp Ends contains a snappy little bundle of short works, set in the same world as the First Law books ...

Rhythm of War Pre-Release: Chapter 10

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for our series covering the pre-release chapters of Brandon Sanderson's upcoming Stormlight Archive book, Rhythm of War! This chapter is slowe...

#69 Ghost Story

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Butcher's lucky 13th Dresden Files novel is one of the more divisive entries to the series. But love it or hate it, you can't deny that Ghost Stor...

#68 August Fantasy News + Top 3 Fantasy Artifacts

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The full Fantology crew is here for this special monthly episode. Missed something in August? We have you covered with our fantasy news roundup. Plus,...

Rhythm of War Pre-Release: Chapter 9

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for our series covering the pre-release chapters of Brandon Sanderson's upcoming Stormlight Archive book, Rhythm of War! In this chapter we ge...

#67 Changes

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ben, Josh & Stephen have finally made it to the Dresden Files book that changes everything - the aptly named Changes by Jim Butcher. We discuss which ...

#66 What You Should Read Next - Fantasy Book Recommendations

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're an avid fantasy reader that rips through novels as fast as authors can put them out, a moderate enthusiast that just finished a series ...

Rhythm of War Pre-Release: Chapter 8

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for our series covering the pre-release chapters of Brandon Sanderson's upcoming Stormlight Archive book, Rhythm of War! In this chapter a fam...

#65 Turn Coat

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Butcher has hit his stride and more in Turn Coat, a masterpiece entry in the Dresden Files. Harry is once again donning his PI role, but the stake...

#64 Avatar: The Last Airbender

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Josh and a special guest star team and follow along the journey of Team Avatar! If you are on the fence about watching the show, listen to the fi...

Rhythm of War Pre-Release: Cover Reveal & Chapter 7

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for our series covering the pre-release chapters of Brandon Sanderson's upcoming Stormlight Archive book, Rhythm of War! In this chapter we ge...

#63 Small Favor

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Small Favor features our favorite of Jim Butcher's Dresden Files enemies - Nicodemus and his merry band of Denarians! This book is the cream of the cr...

#62 The Fires of Heaven

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Fires of Heaven by Robert Jordan has it all: epic battles, climatic showdowns, and shocking exits. Not to mention coming of age in the Far Snows! ...

Rhythm of War Pre-Release: Chapter 6

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for our series covering the pre-release chapters of Brandon Sanderson's upcoming Stormlight Archive book, Rhythm of War! In this chapter learn...

#61 The Crimson Campaign

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Crimson Campaign is Brian McClellan's brilliant follow-up to our entry into his Powdermage universe. We loved the action, which picks up immediate...

#60 Deadhouse Gates

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

At long last, we've made it through another Steven Erikson Malazan tome. And we loved it! Ryan, Josh & Stephen do their best to cover the plot here, b...

Rhythm of War Pre-Release: Chapters 4-5

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for our series covering the pre-release chapters of Brandon Sanderson's upcoming Stormlight Archive book, Rhythm of War! In these chapters our...

#59 July Fantasy News + Top Fantasy Character Duos

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The full Fantology Five crew is back with our submissions for Top Fantasy Character Duos ft. the Weasley Twins, Frodo & Sam, and many more! We also co...

#58 White Night

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Harry tangles with the White Court in Jim Butcher's ninth Dresden Files novel, with explosive results. Ben & Stephen break down the novel and discuss ...

Rhythm of War Pre-Release: Chapters 2-3

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for our series covering Brandon Sanderson's upcoming Stormlight Archive book, Rhythm of War! Tor is releasing a couple chapters a week online ...

#57 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Voldemort is back and so are Dan and Nathan to discuss Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the book that forever changed the landscape of the wizardi...

Rhythm of War Pre-Release: Prologue and Chapter 1

25 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for our series covering Brandon Sanderson's upcoming Stormlight Archive book, Rhythm of War! Tor is releasing a couple chapters a week online ...

#56 The Fellowship of the Ring

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fantology goes old school with Tolkien's classic that started it all. Stephen, Ben & Josh provide some fresh takes, break down the legacy of The Lord ...

#55 Peace Talks ft. Mike's Book Reviews

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike's Book Reviews joins us for our review of the latest and greatest Dresden Files entry from Jim Butcher. Still fresh of the press from its release...

#54 Blood Song ft. A Hero's Journey

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Hero's Journey Podcast joined us to review Anthony Ryan's debut entry, Blood Song. This one features quite the hero protagonist in Vaelin Al Sorna -...

#53 Mistborn: The Final Empire

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, Fantology is excited to welcome our guest stars, Cydne & Paiton, who provide a much needed female perspective in our conversa...

#52 Red Country

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The last of the First Law stand-alones by Joe Abercrombie was one of the more unique fantasy books we've explored. How often do you see a spaghetti we...

#51 Top 3 Fantasy Settings + June Fantasy News

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The full Fantology 5 is on hand to discuss a variety of news items from June, answer mailbag questions and most importantly kick-off our next round of...

#50 The Shadow Rising

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Wheel of Time rolls on in this the fourth installment, The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan. Our WoT crew is back with a review from three different...

#49 Artemis Fowl Movie Roast

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The mud men blew it with this movie adaptation. The book material from Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer had plenty of material and an intricate yet compact...

#48 Proven Guilty

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Splattercon!!! Home to Chicago's latest & greatest Dresden Files case. Jim Butcher continues to showcase why he's at the top of modern urba...

#47 Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban doesn't feature Voldemort, and we're okay with that because Sirius Black is a compelling enough villain in hi...

#46 The Heroes

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There aren't any real heroes in The Heroes by Joe Abercrombie. Other than the standing stones on the hill above Osrung that is. But you have to be rea...

#45 Dead Beat

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This installment of the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher features the single best climactic scene in the entire series. Each faction in the Dresden-verse ...

#44 Promise of Blood

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The debut Powdermage book is by all accounts an impressive start for Brian McClellan. Josh & Stephen loved the characters & magic system while being f...

#43 May Fantasy News + Top 5 Villains

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The gang is all here! The full cast of the Fantology Five share news tidbits from the fantasy landscape, answer mailbag questions and then kick off ou...

#42 His Dark Materials Season One

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

HBO's adaptation of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials got off to a fantastic start with a strong first season. Tune in as Josh and Stephen offer the...

#41 Blood Rites

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Sixth entry into the Dresden Files wraps exceptional character growth in a disappointingly adequate plot. The series is now set-up for explosive e...

#40 Blood of Empire

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Blood of Empire concludes the second of Brian McClellan's two Powder Mage trilogies. Stephen and Ryan recap the first two Gods of Blood and Powder boo...

#39 Death Masks

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The fifth installment of Dresden Files introduces our favorite plotline and enemy yet: the Fallen Angel Denarians. These guys cause major trouble for ...

#38 Best Served Cold

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Abercrombie continues to impress Ryan, Ben & Stephen with his first stand-alone novel, Best Served Cold. This is a brutal and bloody tale of venge...

#37 Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 hex...

#36 Top 5 Series + April Fantasy News

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#35 Summer Knight

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

#34 The Dragon Reborn

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 the...

#33 The Dark Tower

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 fini...

#32 Morning Star

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#31 The Amber Spyglass

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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, in...

#30 Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#29 Grave Peril

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 hy...

#28 The Great Hunt

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 fleshin...

#27 March Fantasy News

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

March was a great month for bad news, but there were a few nuggets of good news in the fantasy community! Josh, Ryan & Stephen recap and discuss recen...

#26 The Subtle Knife

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The second book of His Dark Materials keeps the momentum that started The Golden Compass going strong. This series has strong, unique character voices...

#25 The Riyria Revelations

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan breaks down Michael J. Sullivan's first trilogy and does his best to convince Stephen to try reading it again. Sullivan pumps out a lot of conten...

#24 Artemis Fowl

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Blast from the past here! Artemis Fowl is going to be released as a movie soon so we thought we'd dust off our old copies and review it. This book (an...

#23 The Golden Compass

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A steampunk, young adult & alternative universe setting is not our usual cup of tea in a book. But here it works, and works well. The His Dark Materia...

#22 The Eye of the World

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Wheel of Time begins turning for us in our review of the first book of the series. These books are foundational in every sense of the word! Jordan...

#21 Golden Son

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

No sophomore slump for Golden Son, the second book in the Red Rising trilogy! The middle entry continues to astound us with its unique formula of unfo...

#20 The Witcher Saga

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we review the entirety of The Witcher saga - video games, books & TV show. After the release of the Netflix show the books have had a ...

#19 Fool Moon

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you like werewolves, you'll like the second book of the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher. This one is still a little slow with a simple plot, but it co...

#18 Ninth House

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This new dark fantasy book is the best urban fantasy we've read since Dresden Files. And that's high praise coming from Josh! The setting, characters ...

#17 The First Law Trilogy

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The First Law Trilogy is the hallmark of grimdark fantasy. Gritty and hyper-realistic, this series is not for the faint of heart or weak of stomach. H...

#16 Fantasy News 2020 Preview

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're looking ahead to a big 2020 of fantasy books, movies and TV shows. As always there are new offerings from Marvel, plus Amazon's Wheel of Time & ...

#15 Red Rising

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Red Rising is a classic mashup of The Hunger Games, Percy Jackson, Lord of the Flies & Ender's Game. However, this fast moving book is more than the s...

#14 Fantasy News 2019 Recap

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our first segment of Fantasy News is a recap of a momentous 2019. Game of Thrones went out with a whimper and The Witcher came in with a bang. The Boy...

#13 Storm Front

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The first book of Jim Butcher's Dresden Files is a slow start to what will eventually blossom into one of our favorite series. This is urban fantasy d...