Fantasy for the Ages
Jim ScrivenJim (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 w... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 823 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FictionScience Fiction | |||
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What were the absolute best books we read in 2025? The ones that didn’t just blow us away, but earned the always desired by not always earned: a perfect 5-star score? Today, Jim and Zach reveal their Unshakable 5-Star SFFH Discoveries of 2025 — the s... more
This is it — the grand finale! We’ve covered villains from the 1950s to the 2000s, and now we’re tackling the modern era: 2010 to 2024, a stretch filled with some of the most debated, beloved, and terrifying villains in genre fiction.
From Negan’s b... more
We continue our Villains-by-Decade journey with the 2000s — a transformative era in fantasy and science fiction where storytelling took major leaps forward. This decade delivered richly layered worlds, morally complex narratives, and antagonists who ... more
From the rise of grimdark to the explosion of cyberpunk and the rebirth of epic fantasy, the 1990s delivered some of the greatest villains speculative fiction has ever produced. In this episode, Jim walks you through a decade-long villain tour, spotl... more
Step into the neon-lit, blockbuster-driven, power-fantasy decade that reshaped speculative fiction forever. In today’s episode, Jim counts down the best fantasy villain and the best science-fiction villain for every year of the 1980s — from 1980 all ... more
Travel back to the explosive, experimental 1970s — the decade when fantasy and science fiction grew darker, stranger, and bolder. In this episode, Jim walks year-by-year through the entire decade, naming the best fantasy villain and best science-fict... more
Travel with Jim back to the psychedelic, genre-bending 1960s—the decade that transformed speculative fiction forever. In this episode, we’re counting down the best fantasy and science-fiction villains from every single year of the ’60s, pairing one f... more
Get ready to travel back to the dawn of modern genre fiction! In today’s episode, Jim breaks down the best fantasy AND science-fiction villains from every year of the 1950s—a decade packed with dark lords, psychic children, killer plants, alien invad... more
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One of my new favourite WOT podcasts so far. Binging all episodes! Love the dynamic between father and son and the different insights they bring to the books.
Audible5Mrs Anomander Rake
United States3 years ago- A must listen for WOT fans
One of my new favourite WOT podcasts so far. Binging all episodes! Love the dynamic between father and son and the different insights they bring to the books.
Audible5Brenda ThokaUnited States3 years ago - Not just another Wheel of Time recap podcast
I know, I know. There are a lot of Wheel of Time recap podcasts out there, so why listen to this one? It’s because this is a father-son duo, and you can tell these two respect and love each other. Also, though both have read the series already, they do a good job of focusing on a “spoiler light” presentation, great for a first-time reader who’s looking for clues about what to pay attention to but doesn’t want future events ruined. The Wheel of Time is famous for being amazing on a re-read to rev... more
Apple Podcasts5MajcinaUnited States4 years ago - Father/Son Goals
Only a few episodes in but I can guarantee a binge of the rest of the episodes available. I love the concept and it plays well early. I enjoy the perspective Jim and Zach bring respectively. To new reading be careful of the first couple episodes. They throw around a couple heavyweight spoilers. The only painful bit was Zach’s pronunciation of “women.” 🤣 that’s on the internet forever now. I remember pronounce recipe reesype in front of a class of my peers....not fantastic.
Apple Podcasts5Jake ChazealUnited States5 years ago - Fantasy nerd fun
I’m a new reader to Wheel of Time, old friend of Jim’s. The podcasts are fueling my desire to keep reading and go deeper into the world of Robert Jordan.
Plus, I enjoy listening to Zach challenge his all-knowing father on theories and not back down. That’s gold right there.
Keep it up, boys!
Apple Podcasts5Eric Haan PaintingUnited States5 years ago
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This podcast features a unique father-son dynamic as they engage in thoughtful discussions about fantasy literature, beginning with a focus on Robert Jordan's 'The Wheel of Time' series but expanding into various realms of fantasy and science fiction. The hosts explore the generational differences in their perspectives on the genre, providing listeners with diverse insights into popular titles and themes. Topics often include overlooked novels, author highlights, and whimsical debates, making it appealing for both avid readers and newcomers to speculative fiction. This distinctive format and choice of subject matter aim to foster an engaging atmosphere for listeners who treasure comprehensive literature discussions and want to deepen their ... more
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