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Fantasy for Our Time: Consolation of Grimdark: Why This Failed Quest Was More Satisfying Than Victory
Today, we embark on a perilous journey into the world of Grimdark fantasy, where heroes are fools, victories are tragic, and …
Fantasy for Our Time: Cinema as Sacred Art: Why Tolkien’s World Needs Wes Anderson’s Touch w/ Reno Lauro
🎥 Ever wondered if The Lord of the Rings could feel both quirky and profound? Could Wes Anderson bring Tolkien’s world to life …
Fantasy For Our Time: A Dune Deep Dive with Richard Rohlin
Paul Atreides, Duncan Idaho, and Hollywood’s Religious Problem At the time of this recording, it was my birthday, and - in true …
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Fantasy for Our Time: Surviving the Dark Forest: Lessons from Liu Cixin’s Sci-Fi Masterpiece
What if the universe isn’t just vast and indifferent but actively hostile—a cosmic battlefield where silence is survival? Welcome, …
Fantasy for Our Time: Inside the Kotarverse: Slow Productivity & Stories Worth Dying For
This is a special repost of one of my Craftsman’s Workshop Patreon streams, where I dive deep into a pivotal question: What makes …
Fantasy for Our Time: Cantos of Arcadia: Crafting America’s Post-Apocalyptic Myth
🔥 Imagine America’s collapse into myth. Today, we’re exploring “Cantos of Arcadia”—my sci-fi project that merges epic story, …
Fantasy for Our Time: Canon in Sci-Fi? The Case for Shards of Honor and The Vorkosigan Saga
Join me as I dive into Shards of Honor, the first book in The Vorkosigan Saga by Lois McMaster Bujold! 🚀💫 From the depths …
Fantasy for Our Time: Adrian Tchaikovsky on Giant Spiders, Sci-Fi, and the Unexpected Success of Children of Time
Welcome, fellow book lovers and sci-fi enthusiasts! In this video, I have the absolute pleasure of chatting with none other than …
Fantasy for Our Time: The Art of Fantasy, Grimdark, and Tolkien’s Vision: Why We Keep Escaping Into These Worlds
Hello, fellow wanderers! 🌟 In this video, we’re diving deep into the heart of fantasy and the curious intersection between …
Fantasy for Our Time: Human-centric Sci Fi vs Lovecraftian Nightmares with Richard Rohlin
Hey dear friends! In this video, Richard and I dive deep into the evolving worlds of science fiction and fantasy. From Tolkien's …
Fantasy For Our Time: Touch the Darkness Again . . .
Could this be the Star Wars of our time?! . . . . no. Definitely not. Together, Richard and I discuss the final …
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In a Certain Kingdom: The Wooden Eagle
A certain Tsar collects artisans like trinkets. And what do you think? Of course they all compete for his attention. But once a …
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Fantasy For Our Time: The Shadow is a Passing Thing… Or Is It?
In this episode, dear friend Richard Rohlin and I continue our discussion on The Rings of Power, picking up with episodes 6 …
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In a Certain Kingdom: Prince Ivan, the Firebird, and Koschei the Deathless
In a variation of a familiar story, Prince Ivan is the only one of his three brothers with the vigilance to find the thief of his …
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Fantasy For Our Time: There Is a Tempest in Me . . .
Once again I'm joined by Richard Rohlin for a lively discussion about the Rings of Power! Together we discuss . . . well, many …
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Fantasy For Our Time: Without My Sword . . . What Am I?
At last, what you've all been waiting for . . . I discuss The Rings of Power! My friend Richard Rohlin joins me for a …
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Fantasy For Our Time: Resilience and Courage Through Story – Accept Your Quest with Humility and Purpose
This is the final video of my series on accepting unexpected hardships and using stories to help overcome them in a lasting …