Hosted by Jim Scriven · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 967 episodes
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Jim (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 with.
Jim Scriven hosts Fantasy for the Ages, a fiction show with 967 episodes published.
Some of the greatest fantasy and science fiction novels ever written aren’t massive doorstoppers—they’re under 400 pages! In today’s countdown, I’m ranking 30 of the most successful, beloved, and highly acclaimed SFF nov
Ready to branch out beyond The Dresden Files? Then it may be time to meet Kate Daniels. In today’s spoiler-lite review, I’m diving into Magic Bites, the first novel in the acclaimed Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews.
How long can one fantasy or science fiction series possibly run? 🤯 Some of them have been going for more than SIX DECADES. In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, I’m counting down the 25 longest-running fantasy and sc
Journey back to one of the most legendary eras in Pern as I revisit Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern by Anne McCaffrey! In this spoiler-lite review, I discuss why this remains one of my absolute favorite Dragonriders of Pern n
What do Fantasy for the Ages viewers REALLY think? 🤔In this episode, Zach puts his instincts to the test as he tries to predict how you voted in a variety of Fantasy for the Ages daily polls covering science fiction, fa
Some of the greatest heroes in science fiction and fantasy didn’t start out as heroes at all. They began as villains. Whether driven by pride, ambition, vengeance, fear, or outright evil, these characters crossed lines t
What if I told you there’s a Star Wars novel that actually makes The Phantom Menace better? Like, quite a bit better. In this spoiler-lite review, I dive into Darth Plagueis by James Luceno — a Star Wars Legends novel th
Airships. Espionage. Mind control. Revenge decades in the making.Today I’m reviewing The Skyman’s Legacy by Pete Kramer, a 2025 steampunk fantasy adventure that combines covert operations, alternate-history vibes, star-c
Some characters AREN’T the hero… but we’d riot if they weren’t in the story. In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim counts down his Top 30 Extremely Likable Minor Characters in Science Fiction and Fantasy. These ar
What if vampirism wasn’t supernatural… but biological? In today’s review, I dive into The Strain (2009), the first novel in Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan’s acclaimed vampire horror trilogy. Long before I knew this w
What makes a truly great father? In fantasy and science fiction, we’re surrounded by heroes, villains, kings, captains, warriors, wizards, and chosen ones. But some of the most inspiring characters in all of speculative
Did Richard Chizmar stick the landing? After the phenomenal success of Chasing the Boogeyman and Becoming the Boogeyman, expectations were sky-high for the final installment of the Boogeyman Trilogy. In this spoiler-lite
What if everything you’ve ever been told about vampires was wrong? In this spoiler-lite review of Necroscope III: The Source by Brian Lumley, I continue my journey through one of horror’s most beloved cult-classic series
Some science fiction and fantasy books have incredible titles. Others have titles that leave you wondering if the author lost a dare, a bet, or perhaps a small amount of their sanity. In this episode of Fantasy for the A
How is nobody talking about this series?!Warlock’s Sun Rising by Damien Black continues one of the most impressive epic fantasy stories I’ve discovered in recent years. After being thoroughly captivated by Devil’s Night
WARNING: FULL SPOILERS AHEAD! Martha Wells has done it again. Or has she? Zach and Jim aren’t not entirely on the same page here. In this episode, Zach and I dive deep into a FULL SPOIL discussion of Platform Decay, the
Today I’m reviewing Becoming the Boogeyman by Richard Chizmar, the second installment in his unique horror-thriller series that blends true crime, psychological suspense, and unsettling horror into something that feels d
Urban fantasy has given us wizard detectives, monster hunters, vampire slayers, magical police officers, ancient druids, and some of the most beloved characters in all of fantasy literature. But which series rise above t
Fantasy awards have given us some incredible winners over the years. But what about the books that didn’t win? In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, we’re counting down the 30 greatest fantasy novels ever nominated fo
What if the most convincing true crime book you’ve ever read… wasn’t true at all? In this spoiler-lite review, I dive into Chasing the Boogeyman by Richard Chizmar, a brilliantly crafted blend of true crime, mystery, sus
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