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Hello and welcome to episode 15 of A Journey Through the Fantastical, an audio podcast dedicated to a love of games, music, books, and everything fantastical.

In this episode, I provide my Music of the Year list for 2024.

Music

• Apple Music Playlist - https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/music-of-the-year-2024/pl.u-kv9lDVjCxaEKM
• Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4GhnW4PvzMJkSWa1QKUM9h?si=m7ocg8J9ThK40mTeoTUuzg

Twitter

• https://x.com/AFantasticalPod

Bluesky

• https://bsky.app/profile/fantasticalpod.bsky.social

Email

• [email protected]

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Hello and welcome to episode 14 of A Journey Through the Fantastical, an audio podcast dedicated to a love of games, music, books, and everything fantastical.

In this episode, I recap all the fantastical things consumed over the four month span between December 2024 and March 2025.

Books

• Elantris - Brandon Sanderson
• The Hope of Elantris - Brandon Sanderson
• Emperor’s Soul - Brandon Sanderson
• The Way of Kings - Brandon Sanderson

Link to Music Segment of the Show

• AJTTF - Episode 14 - The Recap - December 2024 and Q1 2025 - MUSIC ONLY.mp3

Music

• Apple Music Playlist - https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/the-recap-december-2024-q1-2025/pl.u-2aoqL6YfEzyvj
• Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5qLShUvM8NtkNVYv7WXqwP?si=QHh4HROuSxatXRhQhY1MwA

Twitter

• https://x.com/AFantasticalPod

Bluesky

• https://bsky.app/profile/fantasticalpod.bsky.social

Email

• [email protected]

Re-published on 4/17/2025 to remove copywritten music.

Hello and welcome to episode 11 of A Journey Through the Fantastical, an audio podcast dedicated to a love of games, music, books, and everything fantastical.

In this episode, I recap all the fantastical things consumed over the months of September and October 2024.

Books

• Elantris - Brandon Sanderson
• Of Blood and Fire - Ryan Cahill
• Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment - Jason Schreier

Link to Music Segment of the Show

• AJTTF - Episode 11 - The Recap - September-October 2024 - MUSIC ONLY.mp3

Music

• Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lZpGHxRN1hKr3xJgsLKyy?si=PNz4hvW8Qy-vfnaRhwQQZg
• Apple Music Playlist - https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/the-recap-september-october-2024/pl.u-gxblY9DteEyz2

Twitter

• https://x.com/AFantasticalPod

Email

• [email protected]

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Hello and welcome to episode 10 of A Journey Through the Fantastical, an audio podcast dedicated to a love of games, music, books, and everything fantastical.

In this episode, I recap all the fantastical things consumed over the months of July and August 2024.

SGDQ Speedruns

• Ratchet & Clank by marathonman
• Halo 2 by Zoo
• Sonic Project 06 by Stelmo98
• Metroid Fusion by monkeysmb
• Celeste Custom Maps: Monika's D-Sides by carrarium
• Undertale Yellow by KyoshiCadre
• Super "Sonic Saves the World" World by Shoujo
• Kaizo Mario Galaxy by 360chrism
• Old School Runescape by AColdOne
• Hollow Knight by Stratus and Vysuals
• Destiny by Jubb Jubb
• Pokémon White 2 by TTS4life
• Halo 3 by Chronos, adef, bryonato and NervyDestroyer
• Ken Griffey Jr. Presents MLB by Peanut Butter the Dog & JSR_
• Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix Modded by Ninten
• The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past by Glan
• SMW Relay by TheJavaBrew, YouFailMe, juzcook, GlitchCat7, Shoujo, shovda, MarkAlarm, Thabeast721
• The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time by dannyb
• Grand Poo World 3 by MrMightyMouse
• WannaFest 22 by Wolsk
• Super Mario 64 Randomizer Blindfolded by Bubzia
• Super Metroid by ShinyZeni, ARC, Oatsngoats and Imyt
• Super Mario Maker 2 by CarlSagan42 and juzcook
• Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree by blanxz
• Elden Ring by blanxz
• Super Mario RPG Remake by V0oid

Books

• Elantris - Brandon Sanderson
• Of Blood and Fire - Ryan Cahill

Singles

• A Part is Better Than Zero - Free Throw, Hot Mulligan, & Tades Sanville
• Paranoid - Hippo Campus
• The Story of Us - In Her Own Words
• 1800 - Painless - Between You & Me and Teenage Joans
• Wretched Trajectory - Origami Angel
• All In My Head - Blink-182
• Our Love Was Like a Sad Song - Real Friends

Albums

• The Rot That Grows Inside My Chest - Teenage Joans
• The Death of Slim Shady - Coup De Grace
• F-1 Trillion - Post Malone
• Short n’ Sweet - Sabrina Carpenter
• Was Here - Stand Atlantic
• Ultra 85 - Logic
• I Lay Down My Life For You - JPEGMAFIA
• SMILE! :D - Porter Robinson
• No Name - Jack White
• Analysis Paralysis - Four Year Strong
• The Forever Sessions (Vol. 1 / ATL’s Versions) - All Time Low

Link to Music Segment of the Show

• AJTTF - Episode 10 - The Recap - July-August 2024 - MUSIC ONLY.mp3

Games

• Pokemon Black
• Pokemon: Unbound
• Pokemon: Black 2
• Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition
• Warhamer 40,000 Space Marine Anniversary Edition
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Open Beta

Socials

• Follow the show on Twitter - @AFantasticalPod
• Email the show - [email protected]

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Hello and welcome to episode 9 of A Journey Through the Fantastical, an audio podcast dedicated to a love of games, music, books, and everything fantastical.

In this episode, I recap all the fantastical things consumed over the month of June 2024.

Check out this video on The Plucky Squire by SkillUp!

Albums/songs discussed during this episode:

Singles

• Sabrina Carpenter - Please, Please, Please
• Hippo Campus - Tooth Fairy
• Porter Robinson - Russian Roulette
• Real Friends - Waiting Room

Albums

• Gracie Abrams - The Secret of Us
• The Story So Far - I Want To Disappear

Link to Music Portion of the Show

• AJTTF - Episode 9 - The Recap - June 2024 - MUSIC ONLY.mp3

Socials:

• Follow the show on Twitter - @AFantasticalPod
• Email the show - [email protected]

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Hello and welcome to episode 4 of A Journey Through the Fantastical, an audio podcast dedicated to a love of games, music, books, and everything fantastical.

In this episode, I take you on my journey through Final Fantasy.

Songs

• The Prelude - Reunion (FFVII Remake)
• Terra's Theme
• Zanarkand
• Real Emotion
• Final Fantasy (FFXII Version)
• Prelude to Final Fantasy XIII
• Stand Your Ground
• Castle Cornelia
• A New Hope
• Ascension
• Crab Warden (FFVII Remake)
• Main Theme of Final Fantasy VII
• Aerith's Theme

Socials

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/AFantasticalPod
• Email: [email protected]

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Hello and welcome to episode 3 of A Journey Through the Fantastical, an audio podcast dedicated to a love of games, music, books, and everything fantastical.

In this episode, I go through my favorite games of 2023!

Rankings are as follows:

Honorable Mentions

• Destiny 2: Lightfall
• Cyberpunk: 2077 Phantom Liberty
• Cocoon
• Dave the Diver
• Hi-Fi Rush
• Resident Evil 4 Remake

Best Games of 2023

1. Super Mario Bros. Wonder
2. Sea of Stars
3. Final Fantasy 16
4. Starfield
5. Baldur's Gate 3
6. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
7. Diablo 4
8. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
9. Hogwarts Legacy
10. Forza Motorsport

Socials

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/AFantasticalPod
• Email: [email protected]

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Hello and welcome to episode 2 of A Journey Through the Fantastical, an audio podcast dedicated to a love of games, music, books, and everything fantastical.

In this episode, I go through my favorite music of 2023 including singles, albums, and EP's (along with an honorable mention).

Rankings are as follows:

Best Singles of 2023

1. LosT - Bring Me The Horizon
2. Howie, You’re a Freak - Bearings
3. Big Blind - The Story So Far
4. The Tower - Knuckle Puck
5. The Ghost of Billy Royalton - Dance Gavin Dance

Honorable Mention

• Greatest Hangs - Good Hangs

Best Albums (and EP's) of 2023

1. There's Nothing Worse Than Too Late - Real Friends
2. Suicide and Sunshine - Trophy Eyes
3. Sunday at Foxwoods - Boys Like Girls
4. One More Time - Blink-182
5. The Brightest Days - Origami Angel
6. The Jaws Of Life - Pierce the Veil
7. GUTS - Olivia Rodrigo
8. Austin - Post Malone
9. A Call To The Void - Hot Milk
10. But Here We Are - Foo Fighters
11. Tell Me I'm Alive - All Time Low
12. 1989 Taylor’s Version - Taylor Swift

Socials

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/AFantasticalPod
• Email: [email protected]

Hello and welcome to episode 16 of A Journey Through the Fantastical, an audio podcast dedicated to a love of games, music, books, and everything fantastical.

In this episode, I provide my Game of the Year list for 2024.

Twitter

• https://x.com/AFantasticalPod

Bluesky

• https://bsky.app/profile/fantasticalpod.bsky.social

Email

• [email protected]

Hello and welcome to episode 13 of A Journey Through the Fantastical, an audio podcast dedicated to a love of games, music, books, and everything fantastical.

In this episode, I am joined by Justin as we discuss the preliminary results of the challenge we set out for one another; to play one of each others favorite game franchises. I am tasked with playing through the Jak and Daxter trilogy while Justin will be playing through a couple Ratchet & Clank games.

Did we enjoy each others picks? Let's find out.

Twitter

https://x.com/AFantasticalPod

Bluesky

https://bsky.app/profile/fantasticalpod.bsky.social

Email

[email protected]