Can writing darker stories--or any stories, for that matter--have a psychological effect on the author? Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer Kevin Kessler as we take a look at the psychological toll of writing...

We could all stand to be more competent at any number of skills, but we'll never get better without practice! Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer J.M. Butler as we discuss the practice of doing one new thing every day...

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...

What defines a hero? The meaning is different for everyone, but we've all got people that are heroes in our lives! Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurers Lilian Oake and Joshua Robertson for a special episode celebrating the heroes we know and love...

Heroes come in all shapes, colors, and sizes! Some are next-door neighbors, some wear badges, and others save the world. Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurers Brandon Barr, Jonathan Yanez, and Megan Haskell for a special episode celebrating the heroes we know and love...

"The value of life" is one of the oldest debates of all time. For thousands of years, people have asked themselves, "What is my life or the life of my loved one/friend/family member/acquaintance worth?" Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer J.T. Williams as we discuss the value of a human life...

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Great characters make us believe they are real, that magic and imagination aren't just elements of fiction, but things that exist just outside our understanding. If you take away the genre, the setting, the spaceships and the time travel and the romance, you're left with a person we recognize. Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer Ben Hale as we expound on this fascinating topic...

Why is it that rational, intelligent, logical people turn into an emotion-driven, passion-fueled mob in large numbers? Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer Jeff Bardwell as we discuss "the mob mentality"...

In many fantasy novels, magic is sort of a pseudoscience, one that has clearly defined rules, but one that requires a certain amount of belief in the existence of this intangible force (magic) to use. Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventure Christopher Lee as we discuss how the magic used in fantasy novels is, in a way, a sort of allegory for personal faith and belief...

For all the good people in the world, there will always be those that try to use underhanded, abusive, deceitful, and devious behavior to manipulate others. Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer Michael Baker as we discuss the tools people use to manipulate others...