This week, Josh and Dietrich discuss how you can begin exploring the fantasy genre. Full of multi-volume epics and thousand-page long tomes, this is a daunting genre to get into, and as the pair discuss, it's just as important that you don't start at the wrong place as it is to find the right place. They talk about steering clear of classics such as Lord of the Rings and George RR Martin, and why these legendary books are just about the worst place to start. Instead, they look at authors such as Scott Lynch, Lev Grossman, and JK Rowling, and talk about what makes their books so much more approachable. It's an unusual primer episode, seeing both Josh and Dietrich set aside some of their most beloved authors in favor of those that better represent the most enjoyable parts of the genre. In addition, the pair talk about Phillip Pullman's iconic trilogy, as well as one of the most deliriously insane books Josh has read in a long time. Finally, they wrap up with Josh recommending a pair of films to seek out, and Dietrich recommending a film and a television series to avoid like the plague. You can send question or comments to [email protected].