Episodes

  • Episode 47: Every Heart A Doorway by Seanan McGuire
    Jan 25 2024

    Gene and Willow are transported to a magical -- hey wait, isn't that what always happens? This episode we discuss magical children, Ned Flanders, and Gene's Top Five novellas.

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    51 mins
  • Episode 46: Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis
    Jan 4 2024

    Willow and Gene are whisked away back to the fantastical world of Narnia. Willow still believes in Aslan, but Gene doesn't believe in magic any more. Who could have expected a reversal like this in the Year of Sword and Sorcery!?!?

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    54 mins
  • Episode 45: Song of the Saurials by Kate Novak and Jeff Grubb
    Dec 14 2023
    Gene and Willow level up! Get your torches and ten-foot poles ready to explore the Forgotten Realms in -- What do you mean it's not a Drizzt book? Is it an Ed Greenwood book? Oh dang. Wait, is that a dinosaur? The Year of Sword and Sorcery continues.
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    38 mins
  • Episode 44: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
    Nov 24 2023
    It's the exciting draconic romance everyone is talking about! Action, murder, extreme horniness, and much more. Willow's anger burns with the heat of dragonfire, and Gene's love for books is more durable than dragon scale.   Another installment of the Year of Sword and Sorcery!
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    58 mins
  • Episode 43: Elder Race by Adrian Tchaikovsky
    Nov 4 2023

    All events can be seen from different perspectives. Gene sees a delightful novella. Willow sees a bog-standard science fiction premise. Does the truth lie somewhere in between? Why would a spacefaring civilization put horns on their heads?! Another installment of the Year of Sword and Sorcery!

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    46 mins
  • Episode 42: The Magicians by Lev Grossman
    Sep 28 2023

    Gene and Willow are transported to a mystical, magical place- a posh university. They learn about magic, addiction, and navigating difficult relationships. Willow feels a smug satisfaction in finding a book that she likes (and that Gene doesn't!). Another installment of the Year of Sword and Sorcery!

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 41: Silverthorn by Raymond E. Feist
    Sep 14 2023

    Gene and Willow must save the princess from vile monsters, but get derailed talking about The Empire Strikes Back, The Dark Crystal, and Batman’s sexuality. It's another installment in THE YEAR OF SWORD AND SORCERY!

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    55 mins
  • Episode 40: The High King by Lloyd Alexander
    Aug 17 2023

    Gene fondly recalls his childhood in the lands of Prydain while Willow absolutely beefs her Gurgi impression. Once again these two can't agree on anything other than sounding tired! Another epic installment in the YEAR OF SWORD AND SORCERY. 

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    56 mins