I (Dylan) provided an update on what's been going on and why we haven't had any episodes in a while. We will be back in due time!

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The journey of the Liveship Traders trilogy reaches its breathtaking conclusion in Ship of Destiny, and we’re here to dive deep into Robin Hobb’s masterful storytelling. Join us as we explore the incredible character arcs, unravel the mysteries of the Liveships and dragons, and discuss the powerful themes of freedom, identity, and legacy. Whether you’re a die-hard Hobb fan or a first-time traveler of the Rain Wilds, this spoiler-filled discussion will chart the full course of this unforgettable finale.

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Get ready to fill out your 2024 r/Fantasy Book Bingo card with our top fantasy book recommendations for each square! In this episode, we break down the categories and suggest the perfect reads to help you conquer this year's challenge. Whether you're looking for something new or want to revisit a classic, we've got you covered. Tune in, and don't forget to check out r/Fantasy for more details on the bingo challenge and to join the community!

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We made it! The grand finale of our First Law Universe read through! The friends discuss the third and final book in the Age of Madness trilogy - Wisdom of Crowds by Joe Abercrombie. 

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Today we have a special crossover episode with Wizards, Warriors, & Words: A Fantasy Advice Podcast.

The guys at WW&W are joined by John Gwynne (author of Malice, The Shadow of the Gods, and A Time of Blood) to discuss how he creates rich, interesting, and compelling characters. We hope you enjoy this crossover event! 

Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words: A Fantasy Advice Podcast: https://wizardswarriorswords.com/ 

The Friends recommend the #1 New York Times Bestselling fantasy book Babel by R. F. Kuang. This discussion is SPOILER FREE.

The Friends reminisce about the early years in the Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon by discussing episodes 1 - 5 (before the casting change). Shout out to Milly Alcock and Emily Carey for their performances as the young Rhaenyra and Alicent.

The Friends continue their read through of the popular fantasy book series in The First Law Universe, The Age of Madness, with Book 2 - The Trouble With Peace by Joe Abercrombie.

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The Friends discuss the first fantasy book series to sweep the Hugos with book 1 of the Broken Earth Series - The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin.

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The Friends discuss the pilot episode of The Lord of the Rings prequel, The Rings of Power.

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The Friends discuss the second episode of the Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon. 

The Friends discuss the pilot episode of the Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon. 

The Friends recommend the best Fantasy books they read during their hiatus. Whether you're planning your own hiatus or not, be sure to check out these Sci-Fi / Fantasy Book recommendations! 

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We're diving deep into book 1 of The Kingkiller Chronicle - The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss with a spoiler-filled discussion covering the prologue through chapter 5. Join us as we explore the intricacies of Kvothe's early life, the rich world-building, and the narrative techniques that make this series a fantasy masterpiece. Be prepared for a detailed analysis as we connect the dots across the entire Kingkiller Chronicle!

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A book discussion of the grimdark staple Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence, book 1 of The Broken Empire Trilogy.

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The Friends discuss The Hunger of The Gods by John Gwynne, Book 2 of The Bloodsworn Trilogy, with friends, YouTubers, and sons of John Gwynne - Ed & Will of The Brothers Gwynne.

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The Friends are joined by OWWR Pod to discuss The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon.

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The Friends FINALLY read and discuss one of their most requested books: The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch (book 1 of the Gentlemen Bastards Sequence). 

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The Friends interview M.J. Kuhn, author of AMONG THIEVES to discuss her writing style, her experiences in publishing, and the wonderful world of #over30booktok.

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Fellow fantasy fiction podcasters Fiction Fans and OWWR Pod join The Friends to discuss Piranesi by Susanna Clarke.

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Friends Creating Fantasy returns, only this time with prolific fantasy author and creator of Writing Fighting - Christian (Miles) Cameron!

Can The Friends use randomly generated prompts to outline a fantasy novel? Listen to find out!

Support Christian (Miles) Cameron: 

• AGAINST ALL GODS: https://christiancameronauthor.com/book/against-all-gods/ 
• Website: https://christiancameronauthor.com/ 

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The Friends dive into one of the most celebrated series in modern Fantasy, The Stormlight Archive, with book 1: The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson.

Joining The Friends is friend, frequent collaborator, and Cosmere enthusiast Steven from Fantology Books!

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The Friends interview author Saara El-Arifi during her unmissable debut of her novel 'The Final Strife.' Join us to hear how Saara's heritage, life experiences, and love of theater influence her debut novel that was signed in only 10 days!

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https://www.saaraelarifi.com/

https://twitter.com/saaraelarifi 

The Final Strife:

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/671930/the-final-strife-by-saara-el-arifi/ 

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54440543-the-final-strife 

Our book discussion of The Chathrand Voyage Quartet comes to an exciting conclusion with book 4, The Night of the Swarm. Joining us from our readalong on Discord is Blaise from Under The Radar Books and series author himself, Robert V.S. Redick! 

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Website: https://www.robertvsredick.com/the-chathrand-voyage  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertVSRedick  

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In this episode, the Friends go deep into the intricacies of Yumi and the Nightmare Painter by Brandon Sanderson, discussing all the twists, turns, and secrets of this richly crafted novel. Charles and Dylan break down the most impactful moments, analyze character arcs, and explore the deeper themes that make this book a standout in Sanderson’s Cosmere universe. If you've read the book and are ready to join a thorough and spoiler-filled discussion, this episode is for you. Get ready for an in-depth conversation on the art, magic, and mystery that drives Yumi and the Nightmare Painter.

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Our book discussion of The Chathrand Voyage Quartet continues with book 3, The River of Shadows. Joining us from our readalong on Discord is Blaise from Under The Radar Books and series author himself, Robert V.S. Redick! 

Join our readalong on Discord and chat with us, Under The Radar Books, and author Robert V.S. Redick: https://discord.com/invite/6yN2TADEUa 

Support Robert V.S. Redick:

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Our book discussion of The Chathrand Voyage Quartet continues with book 2, The Ruling Sea. Joining us from our readalong on Discord is Blaise from Under The Radar Books and series author himself, Robert V.S. Redick! 

Join our readalong on Discord and chat with us, Under The Radar Books, and author Robert V.S. Redick himself! : https://discord.com/invite/6yN2TADEUa 

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Our book discussion of The Chathrand Voyage Quartet kicks off with book 1, The Red Wolf Conspiracy. Joining us from our readalong on Discord is Blaise from Under The Radar Books and series author himself, Robert V.S. Redick! 

Join our readalong on Discord and chat with us, Under The Radar Books, and author Robert V.S. Redick himself! : https://discord.com/invite/6yN2TADEUa 

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Join us for our first ever readalong with... The Chathrand Voyage Quartet!

Series author Robert V.S. Redick will be along for the journey, joining us for all four book discussion episodes we will be hosting over the next five months.

Also joining the adventure is Blaise from Under The Radar Books. Blaise will be hosting the Discord server where Blaise, The Friends, and author Robert V.S. Redick himself will be actively chatting about the books throughout the readalong.

What better way to start the readalong than with a GIVEAWAY of SINGED copies of Book 1, The Red Wolf Cospiricy. View our twitter account for more information.

Support Robert V.S. Redick:

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So, we’re going on a hiatus. As some of you may have noticed, we have not been as active as usual. In this episode, we talk about our reasons for taking a break and our plans for the future of the show.

Thanks for your understanding. We’ll be back.

Charles is joined by YouTube Editor and movie industry professional Joel to discuss The Green Knight, a 2021 film from Studio A24. Directed by David Lowery.

The Friends are joined by Steven and Josh from Fantology Podcast to randomly generate various competitions between characters from The First Law by Joe Abercrombie.

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SPOILER WARNING for the world of the First Law

The Friends have the honor and privilege to interview Joe Abercrombie, author of the world of The First Law.

Wisdom of Crowds (Book 3 of The Age of Madness Trilogy) releases September 14th.

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The Friends continue their read-through of the world of the First Law with A Little Hatred, book 1 of The Age of Madness Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie.

Spoiler warning for The First Law Trilogy and TheFirst Law Standalones. 

The Friends continue their read-through of the world of the First Law with A Little Hatred, book 1 of The Age of Madness Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie.

Spoiler warning for The First Law Trilogy and TheFirst Law Standalones. 

In this episode, the Friends dive into the vibrant and imaginative world of Yumi and the Nightmare Painter by Brandon Sanderson, all without giving away any spoilers. Charles and Dylan share their first impressions of this standalone novel, exploring its unique blend of magic, art, and character-driven storytelling. Whether you're a long-time fan of Sanderson or new to his work, this episode offers a thoughtful and spoiler-free look at what makes Yumi and the Nightmare Painter a must-read. Tune in to hear why this latest entry from one of fantasy’s most prolific authors has captured their attention.

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The Friends are joined by author M.D. Presley to discuss fantasy worldbuilding theory and the release of his new book Fantasy Worldbuilding Workbook.

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Fantasy Worldbuilding Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09B15FRV6/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1 

The Friends are joined by award-winning author Nicholas Eames to discuss The Band Series ('Kings of the Wyld', 'Bloody Rose'), his writing process, and the magical properties of Rod Stewart.

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Hot takes and controversial debates continue in this week's buddy read of The Kingkiller Chronicle Book 2 - The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss here at the Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast!

To celebrate our one year anniversary, The Friends have hand picked 'classic' episodes to re-release every Friday this summer. We hope you enjoy this re-release episode.

Our read-through of the world of The First Law would not be complete with the short story collection Sharp Ends by Joe Abercrombie.

This is Part 2 of our Sharp Ends discussion. Short stories discussed in this episode are: 'Yesterday, Near a Village Called Barden', 'Three’s a Crowd', 'Freedom', 'Tough Times all Over', and 'Made a Monster'

SPOILER WARNING for: The First Law Trilogy, The First Law Standalones, and Sharp Ends by Joe Abercrombie.

The Friends are joined by Hannah and Laura from On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR) Podcast to randomly generate various competitions between characters from The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan.

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Mild SPOILER WARNING for books 1-4 of Wheel of Time.

The Friends discuss how Andrzej Sapkowski's use of folklore, prejudice, and the human condition makes the monsters in the Witcher series. 

Spoiler warning for The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski and season 1 of The Witcher Netflix series.

To celebrate our one year anniversary, The Friends have hand picked 'classic' episodes to re-release every Friday this summer. We hope you enjoy this re-release episode.

#IndieAugust continues! To celebrate, we took to Twitter to get independently published fantasy book recommendations.

View the Twitter thread for all of the indie book recommendations: https://twitter.com/TheFTFPodcast1/status/1419307640216121348 

Our read-through of the world of The First Law would not be complete with the short story collection Sharp Ends by Joe Abercrombie. 

This is Part 1 of our Sharp Ends discussion. Short stories discussed in this episode are: 'A Beautiful Bastard', 'Small Kindnesses', 'The Fool Jobs', 'Skipping Town', 'Hell', 'Two’s Company', and 'Wrong Place, Wrong Time' 

SPOILER WARNING for: The First Law Trilogy, The First Law Standalones, and Sharp Ends by Joe Abercrombie. 

To celebrate our one year anniversary, The Friends have hand picked 'classic' episodes to re-release every Friday this summer. We hope you enjoy this re-release episode.

Beth Tabler (Founder of Before We Go Blog, Site Lead at Grimdark Magazine, SPFBO #7 Judge, and so much more) joins The Friends to discuss the Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off (SPFBO). 

Learn more about SPFBO: http://mark---lawrence.blogspot.com/2018/06/the-official-self-published-fantasy.html 

Follow Beth Tabler

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/BethTabler 

So... House of the Dragon kind of forgot about the season 2 finale.

In this episode, The Friends delve into the unexpected conclusion of House of the Dragon's second season with Episode 8. Join Charles and Dylan as they discuss the highs and lows of this unconventional "finale," exploring why it left viewers feeling like something was missing.

They dissect the episode's plot developments, character arcs, and production choices while reflecting on what it means for the future of the series. Was it a daring creative decision or an unintentional fizzle? Tune in to hear their thoughts on the implications for Season 3 and how this finale stacks up against the epic moments of its predecessor.

Visit our website at https://www.theftfpodcast.com/ for more Friends Talking Fantasy content and to join the conversation about House of the Dragon and other fantasy favorites.

#IndieAugust is here! To celebrate, we took to Twitter to get independently published fantasy book recommendations. 

View the Twitter thread for all of the book recommendations: https://twitter.com/TheFTFPodcast1/status/1419307640216121348 

Dylan's review of 'The Trials of the Core' by Michael E. Thies: https://beforewegoblog.com/the-trials-of-the-core-by-michael-e-thies/  

To celebrate our one year anniversary, The Friends have hand picked 'classic' episodes to re-release every Friday this summer. We hope you enjoy this re-release episode.

The Friends ramble on about the rockin' fantasy novel that is Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames.