The Fantasy Fiends Podcast: Recent Episodes
Andy Peloquin and Stevie Collier
Any tabletop gamer (D&D, Pathfinder, etc.) will be familiar with the moral systems: good, neutral, evil, lawful, and chaotic. But how applicable are these systems to real life? Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest Stuart Thaman as we discuss our true alignments…
Virtual Reality has been a prominent part of the fantasy landscape for ages–from Alice in Wonderland to Chronicles of Narnia to the Wheel of Time! Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer John M. Olsen as we discuss how fantasy serves as our portal into all manner of virtual realities…
Are we defined/shaped by our environment, genetics, or a mix of both? Nature vs. nurture is one of the oldest debates on human behavior. Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer Chris Fox as we examine both sides of the argument…
A great book is built around great characters. A great writer delves into the minds of their characters to understand them–it turns out that research can help us to “look behind the curtain” of people in our own lives. Join the Giant and Gnome with guest adventurer Rebekah Dodson as we discuss what it means to truly know the mind of our characters…
We’re all familiar with the Spiderman quote “With great power comes great responsibility,” but how does that translate into our lives? Join The Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer RJ Batla as we discuss it…
What attributes, qualities, and characteristics make a person stand out as a true “hero”? Join The Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer Lindsay Buroker as we discuss the traits of a hero!
A lot of research goes into writing a good book, yet sometimes it’s tempting to skimp for the sake of quick writing. Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer Assaph Mehr (https://egretia.com/) as we talk about the importance of diving fully into our stories and not taking “shortcuts”…
We read of noble kings, shining knights, and powerful magicians who save fantasy worlds, but our world doesn’t need saving, right? Not always true! Join The Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer Melinda Kucsera as we discuss how we are the heroes of our own lives…
Dragons are as much a staple of fantasy as magical swords, kindly old wizards, and brave heroes. But where did this fascination with dragons originate? Why do we love dragons so much? Join The Giant and The Gnome with guest adventurer L.K. Hill as we discuss everyone’s favorite fantasy topic…
They say “home is where the heart is”, but a place to belong, an origin is a very important part of our formative years. So what do people–authors and their characters alike–without that sense of “home” do to feel grounded? Join The Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer Logan Keys as we discuss the quest for a place to call home…
There are many preconceived notions and lies we’ve grown so familiar with, but fantasy provides us with a way to challenge and dispel them! Join The Giant and The Gnome with guest adventurer Rosemary Johns as we discuss…
The world has no end of reasons for us to hate each other–it’s time to change things and look for ways to unite! Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer Jesse Teller as we talk about how we can come together to make things better…
Addiction is a recurring theme in a great deal of modern fiction, but it’s a subject less utilized in fantasy. Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer Jon Cronshaw as we delve into substance, compulsion, and the many faces of addiction
We all want to be accepted and to feel like “part” of something, but what are we willing to do for it? Sometimes, a bit too much…
Join The Giant and The Gnome for this special episode as we discuss this desire for acceptance and how it affects our thoughts and decisions!
Fantasy fiction is filled with tales of men and women who can feel the hurt of others, sense their emotions, and understand their pain. Turns out it’s not just fiction! Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer Lilian Oake as we discuss what it means to be an empath…
Most of us share some pretty common irrational beliefs that distort reality, defy logic, cause self-defeating behavior, and produce unhealthy emotions. Join us and guest author Joshua Robertson as we talk about the 12 most common of these beliefs…
People are NEVER just black and white. There is no such thing as a person that is 100% good or 100% evil. Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer Angela J. Ford as we talk about the shades of grey that make us human.
Join us for a special event: The Giant and the Gnome enter the cutthroat, skull-bashing, adventurous world of Dungeons and Dragons, along with Rollcraft’s very own Dungeon Master JC Boyd and fellow adventurer Joshua Robertson!
Fear can either be a handicap or a springboard–you choose which it will be for you! Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer J.M. Butler as we discuss how she turned her fears into stepping-stones to epic experiences…
Afrofuturism is a cultural genre or style, a re-imagining of African tradition that projects techno-futuristic possibilities. Join The Giant and The Gnome with guest adventurer Colby Rice as we discuss the thrilling past, present, and future of Afro-centric, non-Western fiction…