All humans have flaws. All humans are "strange" and "unusual" in our own way. It's what makes us unique and interesting! Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer Mirren Hogan as we discuss the weirdness of being human...

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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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...

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!

Once, fantasy was a genre written by middle-aged British white men. Today, the genre has changed so drastically Tolkien and C.S. Lewis would scarcely recognize it. But are those changes for better or for worse? Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer Parker Sinclair as we discuss it...

Fantasy and sci-fi are so much more than just great genres--they also give us a chance to delve into our inner selves (fantasy) and our future (science fiction). Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer A.J. Martinez as we discuss the philosophy of speculative fiction...

Cain and Abel. Hades and Zeus. Thor and Loki. Family has been a source of conflict since the beginning of time and fiction. Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer Angie Grigaliunas as we discuss unhealthy and complicated family dynamics...

Every character has a piece of the author's soul! Every character offers a glimpse into someone's beliefs, thoughts, feelings, and desires. Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer Shakyra Dunn as we discuss the ways that bits of reality trickle into fictional characters...

For as long as mankind has existed, stories of gods, goddesses, and mythological creatures have existed. Have you ever wondered why? Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer A.F. Stewart as we delve into the why of mythology...

Novels have a beginning, a middle, and an end, but life isn't always that neat and tidy. In reality, there is no "happy ending". Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer Brock Deskins as we talk about pushing on even when life doesn't let up...