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In this episode of Night Watch, the hosts — Your Closer-in-Chief, Jolly Green, and Big Smoke — riff on the stories that shaped them: Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, The Dresden Files, The Vigil Bound series, and more. They discuss Tolkien’s wartime influences, the differences between high and low magic, favorite races (dwarves vs. elves), and what makes fantasy and sci-fi such powerful escapes. Expect lively tangents about editing and podcasting grind, military veteran experiences, and candid takes on character arcs, betrayals, and the joys of worldbuilding.