Drew McCaffrey from the Inking Out Loud podcast drops by again to spin the Wheel of Tangents with Craig. The twist? This time, we asked for the stupidest questions our listeners could think of. And boy oh boy did they come through. Check out Inking Out Loud here: https://www.iolpodcast.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/FnCSsxx Twitter: https://twitt...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 394
Craig and Todd are joined by Nadia Shammas and Marie Enger to discuss what it was like to collaborate on their new graphic novella, Where Black Stars Rise. They talk about how they found each other, how the creative process unfolded, and why the "dream" collaboration isn't with the biggest name you can find. Check out Where Black Stars Rise here Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: h...
Sep 12, 2022•55 min•Ep. 393
The Rings of Power is finally here! Now that the most expensive, promoted, anticipated show of the year has arrived, how do we think it's going after just a couple of episodes? Craig, Sara, Stephanie, and Ryan sit down for a LONG discussion, airing their own loves and grievances, and responding to many of your own questions as well. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discor...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 392
It's here! This is the final episode in our Silmarillion read-along. Ryan and Craig sit down to discuss "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age," the final section of The Silmarillion. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/FnCSsxx Twitter: https://twitter.com/LegendariumPod...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 391
Craig sits down with Kaitlyn Facista from Tea With Tolkien to talk about The Silmarillion, the Rings of Power, and other various Tolkien-connected topics. Kaitlyn is the purveyor of Tea With Tolkien, a book club and erstwhile (but still valuable) podcast that Craig has enjoyed from afar for quite a while now, so this is episode has been a long time coming. Check out Tea With Tolkien here: https://www.teawithtolkien.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out t...
Aug 22, 2022•45 min•Ep. 390
Indian novelist Samit Basu stopped by the Legendarium to talk with Craig about what exactly dystopian fiction is, where that term falls down, and how it differs across continents. Samit is also a multi-discipline writer, and they talked about what it means to write across several different mediums. Check out Samit Basu's website: https://samitbasu.com/ And his new book, The City Inside: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250827507 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check ou...
Aug 19, 2022•41 min•Ep. 389
In this episode, author James Kennedy stops by to chat with Craig about predestination in speculative fiction. He's got four basic categories of determinism, and they walk through each, with a fine-toothed, good-humored comb. Check out James Kennedy's website And his new book, Dare to Know Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/FnCSsxx Twitter: https://twitte...
Aug 15, 2022•50 min•Ep. 388
After a VERY long break, Craig and Ryan are back with part 10 of their Silmarillion read-along, this time covering AKALLABÊTH. This is part 10 of 11 in the read-along, so things are drawing near the end! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/FnCSsxx Twitter: https://twitter.com/LegendariumPod...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 387
A couple of months ago we had our first ever official meetup in Portland, OR. It was fun, and we wish you could all have been there! But for those who were there, we did a live episode on Stardust, the already-classic novel by Neil Gaiman. Such fun to have the audience interaction, so we'll definitely do this again some time. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/i...
Aug 05, 2022•58 min•Ep. 386
Craig and Kenn welcome Ryan Van Loan to the Author's Shelf series. Today's book is Dreamcatcher, the much-maligned 2001 sci-fi horror novel by Stephen King. So does it deserve all that maligning? In some ways, yes! In other ways, it's still an example of a master novelist at work. We'll hit a few of the highs and lows (including the 2003 movie adaptation) in this episode, so strap in! Check out Ryan's website and his new book, The Memory in the Blood . Support the show on Patreon: https://www.pa...
Aug 01, 2022•46 min•Ep. 385
In this high-proof-snark-filled episode, Todd, Kenn, and Stephanie discuss the second half of Babylon's Ashes, the sixth installment in James S.A. Corey's Expanse series. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/FnCSsxx Twitter: https://twitter.com/LegendariumPod...
Jul 25, 2022•51 min•Ep. 384
Craig and Todd welcome author Ed McDonald onto the podcast to talk about something near and dear to Todd's heart: the E-11 Blaster Rifle. And lots of other issues related to weapons and combat in science fiction and fantasy. Check out Ed's books (including the new one, Daughter of Redwinter) here Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/FnCSsxx Twitter: https:/...
Jul 21, 2022•58 min•Ep. 383
The band is back together! Todd, Stephanie, and Kenn are in studio to talk about the first half (chs 1-27) of Babylon's Ashes, the sixth installment in James S.A. Corey's series, The Expanse. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/FnCSsxx Twitter: https://twitter.com/LegendariumPod...
Jul 11, 2022•58 min•Ep. 382
"Step out of your comfort zone," they said. "It'll be fun," they said. Turns out...they were right! Craig and Stephanie welcome Alyson Noël to the Author's Shelf series. Today's book is Rebecca, the classic 1938 gothic novel by Daphne du Maurier. This is not our normal fare, but who cares, when it's such a great book? Thanks to Alyson for selecting this one! Check out Alyson's new book, Stealing Infinity . Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at...
Jun 27, 2022•56 min•Ep. 381
Craig and Ryan are joined by Brian McClellan for this entry to our Author's Shelf series. Today we discuss The Black Count, by Tom Reiss. The Black Count is a biography of Alexandre Dumas Sr., the father of the French Novelist, who inspired many of the stories and scenes in his sons book. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/FnCSsxx Twitter: https://twitter...
Jun 20, 2022•51 min•Ep. 380
Craig is joined once again by Drew McCaffrey from Inking Out Loud. Together they welcome Scott Lynch, author of the Gentleman Bastard series, to discuss HEROES DIE, by Matthew Woodring Stover. Check out Inking Out Loud here: https://www.iolpodcast.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/FnCSsxx Twitter: https://twitter.com/LegendariumPod...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 379
Welcome to the Legendarium's Silmarillion read-along! In this ninth installment, Craig, Ryan, and Kyle discuss the next chunk of The Silmarillion: "Of the Ruin of Doriath," "Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin," and "Of the Voyage of Eärendil and the War of Wrath," chapters 22 through 24 of the Quenta Silmarillion. Check out the rest of the reading schedule here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_NO4iO1fRX19UiwYtKHAjyvwAWsXS4yGD3b9Rt8vbSk/edit?usp=sharing Support the show on Patreon: https:/...
May 25, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 378
Craig, Ryan, and Todd sit down and ... *kind of* talk about a variety of subjects, including Dr. Strange In the Multiverse of Madness, the upcoming Kenobi series, and sequels. In reality, they just end up using those topics to explore their own psyches for an hour. But that's pretty normal by now. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/FnCSsxx Twitter: https:...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 377
Welcome to the Legendarium's Silmarillion read-along! In this eighth installment, Craig, Ryan, and Kyle discuss the next chunk of The Silmarillion: "Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad" and "Of Turin Turambar," chapters 20 and 21 of the Quenta Silmarillion. Check out the rest of the reading schedule here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_NO4iO1fRX19UiwYtKHAjyvwAWsXS4yGD3b9Rt8vbSk/edit?usp=sharing Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives ...
May 05, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 376
Welcome to the Legendarium's Silmarillion read-along! In this sixth installment, Craig, Ryan, and Kyle discuss the next chunk of The Silmarillion: "Of Beren and Luthien," chapter 19 of the Quenta Silmarillion. Check out the rest of the reading schedule here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_NO4iO1fRX19UiwYtKHAjyvwAWsXS4yGD3b9Rt8vbSk/edit?usp=sharing Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord ...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 375
A lot is made -- rightly! -- about Tolkien's influence on the modern fantasy genre. But as today's guest argues, the influence of RPGs, and therefore video games, should not go underappreciated. Craig and Drew (from the Inking Out Loud podcast) have a conversation with A.P. Canavan, known on YouTube as A Critical Dragon. Check out A Critical Dragon here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ACriticalDragon Check out Inking Out Loud here: https://www.iolpodcast.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www....
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 374
Craig, Ryan, and Todd welcome Vilja Johnson back to the show to discuss The Batman. Does the new Robert Pattinson-driven film succeed? Is this the best Batman ever, a total misfire, or somewhere in between? Plus, a short discussion about whether we've reached the apex of comic book movies as the most popular of popular entertainment and are seeing a long-term decline, or if we're simply in a cyclical lull. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at...
Apr 05, 2022•58 min•Ep. 373
Welcome to the Legendarium's Silmarillion read-along! In this sixth installment, Craig, Ryan, and Kyle will discuss the next chunk of The Silmarillion, including chapters 16 through 18 of the Quenta Silmarillion. Check out the rest of the reading schedule here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_NO4iO1fRX19UiwYtKHAjyvwAWsXS4yGD3b9Rt8vbSk/edit?usp=sharing Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Disco...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 372
Craig, Megan, and Stephanie are joined by special guest BefuddledPanda from the Green Team of the Legendarium podcast. They spin the wheel, get weird about nifflers and vampires, wax lyrical about leather bound books, and reimagine Ariel the Little Mermaid in the role of Baron Harkonnen. It's ... quite a time on this episode. Check out the Green Team podcast . Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Disco...
Mar 23, 2022•59 min•Ep. 371
Welcome to the Legendarium's Silmarillion read-along! In this fifth installment, Craig, Ryan, and Kyle will discuss the next chunk of The Silmarillion, including chapters 13 through 15 of the Quenta Silmarillion. Check out the rest of the reading schedule here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_NO4iO1fRX19UiwYtKHAjyvwAWsXS4yGD3b9Rt8vbSk/edit?usp=sharing Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Disco...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 370
FOUR secret novels? Brandon Sanderson has just revealed that four new books, previously unannounced, will be released throughout 2023. This has now become the single most successful Kickstarter of all time. Craig, Ryan, Kenn, and Todd got together to talk about their reactions to the news, the community reaction, and how likely they are to shell out for this record-breaking kickstarter. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelege...
Mar 07, 2022•58 min•Ep. 369
Welcome to the Legendarium's Silmarillion read-along! In this fourth installment, Craig, Ryan, and Kyle will discuss the next chunk of The Silmarillion, including chapters 10, 11, and 12 of the Quenta Silmarillion. Check out the rest of the reading schedule here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_NO4iO1fRX19UiwYtKHAjyvwAWsXS4yGD3b9Rt8vbSk/edit?usp=sharing Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Dis...
Feb 28, 2022•55 min•Ep. 368
Craig, Todd, and Megan spin the Wheel of Tangents. What topics will they cover? No way to know until the Wheel weaves its will! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/FnCSsxx Twitter: https://twitter.com/LegendariumPod...
Feb 24, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 367
Welcome to the Legendarium's Silmarillion read-along! In this third installment, Craig, Ryan, and Kyle will discuss the next chunk of The Silmarillion, including chapters 6, 7, 8, and 9 of the Quenta Silmarillion. Check out the rest of the reading schedule here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_NO4iO1fRX19UiwYtKHAjyvwAWsXS4yGD3b9Rt8vbSk/edit?usp=sharing Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Disc...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 366
Welcome to the Legendarium's Silmarillion read-along! In this second installment, Craig, Ryan, and Kyle will discuss the next chunk of the book, including chapters 3, 4, and 5 of the Quenta Silmarillion. Check out the rest of the reading schedule here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_NO4iO1fRX19UiwYtKHAjyvwAWsXS4yGD3b9Rt8vbSk/edit?usp=sharing Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord commun...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 365
