Dark and light, black and white, yin and yang--balance is crucial in life in so many ways. One cannot exist without the other. To step into the light, you must face your shadow! Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer Tessonja Odette as we discuss how to find that balance...

Teenagers are the heroes of so many epic fantasy stories, but they're very different characters from adult heroes in many ways. Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer C.A. Szarek as we take a look into the minds of teenaged heroes...

From tidal waves to earthquakes, hurricanes to winter storms, weather and the environment plays a crucial role in nearly every fantasy novel! Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer and environmental scientist Aaron Hodges as we examine the reality behind fictional environments...

Travel = a broader imagination! Authors will agree that visiting new places, interacting with new people, and seeing new sights can lead to amazing creative inspirations. Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer Josh Rutherford as we talk about how travels impact creativity and art...

Not all strong female characters have to kick ass and take names or be snark machines! Sometimes, strength of character has nothing to do with sass or sword skills. Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer A.M. Rycroft as we take a look at strong female characters in all their forms...

Dragons, unicorns, centaurs, golems, goblins, orcs--the list of fantasy creatures goes on and on! But could they even exist? Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer Savannah Goins as we discuss how realistic these creatures could be...

Fantasy stories are rife with weapons of all sorts--swords, axes, maces, spears, bows, weapons magical and mundane. Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer Richard Writhen as we discuss the sharp-edged weapons we love to read about!

What makes a character loveable and relatable? What makes us HATE a character with a passion? Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer Angela J. Ford as we talk about why there's no middle ground with fantasy characters...

What is Grimdark fantasy really? What separates it from other types of dark or epic fantasy? Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer and professor of grimdark Matthew Johnson as we take a deep dive into the fantasy sub-genre...

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We've all read about mythical creatures galore: dragons, centaurs, wyverns, and more! But how realistic are these and other fantasy creatures? Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer Toni Cox and special guest A. Collier as we discuss real life anatomy of fictional beasts...