Fantasy Talks Live

🎙 Fantasy Talks Live Podcast | Author Interviews, Book Reviews & Fantasy Deep Dives

Welcome to the Fantasy Talks Live Podcast, your final destination for everything fantasy! From author interviews and book reviews to world-building breakdowns and live discussions this podcast is your front-row seat to the best in fantasy literature.

What to Expect:

In-depth interviews with top fantasy authors & rising stars.
Reviews and discussions of classic & modern fantasy books.
Live Q&A sessions and community chats.
Fantasy tropes, writing advice, and behind the scenes insights.
Coverage of epic fantasy, urban fantasy, dark fantasy, and more!

Whether you’re a die hard Tolkien fan, a Discworld devotee, a Brandon Sanderson binge reader or just diving into fantasy for the first time, Fantasy Talks Live is the podcast for you.

Live & interactive – join the conversation in real-time!

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Welcome Listener!

After years of building a subscriber base in Youtube, I started making connections with very interesting people in the fantasy genre, from dedicated readers to book editors, indie authors and World Fantasy Award winning authors. Here's my journey of discovery and the wonderful conversations I had along the way. Join my journey of discovery!

 

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Episodes

4 days ago

1 hr 3 min

What if the impossible were only waiting to be imagined? What strange worlds, radical ideas and extraordinary futures lie just beyond the limits of what we know?
Join us for Beyond the Possible, a conversation with Christian Meddleton exploring the boundless universe of speculative sci-fi. From alternative realities to mind-bending possibilities, we dive into the power of science fiction to challenge our assumptions, expand our imagination and ask: What if everything we thought possible was just the beginning?
You can find out more about Christian and his work over at: www.jensonpanda.co.uk
#Speculative Sci-Fi #Science Fiction #Speculative Fiction #Christian Meddleton #Sci-Fi Literature #Worldbuilding #Alternative Realities #Futuristic Worlds #Literature #ScienceFictionPodcast
You can contact me: email: amazing_worlds@hotmail.com Instagram: jose_amazing_worlds

4 days ago

1 hr 3 min

Nov 3, 2026

1 hr 2 min

What makes us look up at the stars and dream of empires, impossible adventures and battles that span entire galaxies? 🚀 In this episode, I'm joined by Sebastian Howarth to journey into the universe of Space Opera, exploring the epic adventures, larger-than-life heroes, intergalactic conflicts and extraordinary worlds that make the genre so irresistible. From galactic empires to the fate of entire civilisations, we discover why Space Opera remains one of science fiction's grandest and most thrilling playgrounds.
#spaceopera #sciencefiction #epicsciencefiction #spaceoperabooks #sebastianhowarth
You can contact me: email: amazing_worlds@hotmail.com Instagram: jose_amazing_worlds

Nov 3, 2026

1 hr 2 min

Oct 17, 2026

56 min

Once again, Varsha takes over hosting duties as, joined by Alex French, we unpick Terry Pratchett's possibly most political book.
You cand find out more about Varsha and her multiple read alongs over at: https://www.youtube.com/@ReadingByTheRainyMountain
#Discworld #TerryPratchett #Fantasy #Fantasybooks
You can contact me:email: amazing_worlds@hotmail.comInstagram: jose_amazing_worlds

Oct 17, 2026

56 min

Oct 12, 2026

1 hr 2 min

In this episode I discuss myths and legends and their relevance on fantasy writing with Steven Guglich, author of The Veil Saga.
You can find out more about Steven and his work over at: www.stevenguglich.com
#fantasy #fantasybooks #fantasypodcast
You can contact me: email: amazing_worlds@hotmail.com Instagram: jose_amazing_worlds

Oct 12, 2026

1 hr 2 min

Oct 5, 2026

1 hr 29 sec

In this episode I talk to Rya Neddow, author of the Amereld series, about what acting can bring to fantasy writing, from finding the character to why fantasy writers should think like actors.
You can find out more about Ms Neddow and her work over at https://raneddow.square.site
#acting #fantasy #fantasywriting #fantasybooks
You can contact me:email: amazing_worlds@hotmail.comInstagram: jose_amazing_worlds

Oct 5, 2026

1 hr 29 sec

Sep 14, 2026

1 hr 4 min

In this episode I talk to author and podcast host Richie Billing about his new book, the Breakaways, and why monsters cannot be a part of the joke as well as general chit chat around the state of the fantasy genre.
#fantasybooks #fantasywriting #writingpodcast
You can find out more about Richie and his work over at: www.richiebilling.com
You can contact me: email: amazing_worlds@hotmail.com Instagram: jose_amazing_worlds

Sep 14, 2026

1 hr 4 min

Sep 8, 2026

59 min

I chat with author Nico Tuzzolo about the inaccurate portrayal of addiction within Fantasy with Nico Tuzzolo, author of the Crown of Gods series.
You can find more about Nico and his work over at: https://kingofwoe.com #addiction
#recovery #fantasy #fantasybooks #fantasyliterature
You can contact me: email: amazing_worlds@hotmail.com Instagram: jose_amazing_worlds

Sep 8, 2026

59 min

Aug 31, 2026

1 hr 5 min

Author, games, and RPG designer John Houlihan returns for a third round to talk about his new book, The Crystal Void, set in the Mon Dieu! Cthulhu 19th Century Peninsular War. We also talk about his upcoming RPG set in this world to be launched in the upcoming Innsmouth Literary Festival on September 19th.
You can find out more about John and his work over at: https://john-houlihan.net #cthulhu #johnhoulihan #rpg
You can contact me: email: amazing_worlds@hotmail.com Instagram: jose_amazing_worlds

Aug 31, 2026

1 hr 5 min

Jul 13, 2026

1 hr 1 min

In this episode I am joined by fellow educator, DM and author Ian Garner to explore the classic rpg Dungeons and Dragons as a vehicle to learn and develop narrative structure. We also talk about his epic fantasy series, The Summerhost Saga as well as our love of the game.
You can find out more about Ian and his work over at: https://tinyurl.com/3ezp5c97
#fantasy #fantasybooks #dungeonsanddragons #epicfantasy
You can contact me: email: amazing_worlds@hotmail.com Instagram: jose_amazing_worlds

Jul 13, 2026

1 hr 1 min

Jul 10, 2026

1 hr 11 sec

In this episode, I talk to Jenn Vance, marketing director of Books Forward, about the best ways to publicise your book once all the hard work is done.
 
You can find out more about Books Forward: www.booksforward.com
#booksforward #bookpublicity #bookpromotion
 
You can contact me:
email: amazing_worlds@hotmail.com
Instagram: jose_amazing_worlds

Jul 10, 2026

1 hr 11 sec

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