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Fantasy stories have inspired readers for centuries, making them think and feel deeply, and offering them glimpses of the magical in mundane reality. Join fantasy author and storyteller Nicholas Kotar as he explores classic and new fantasy media, talks to fantasy authors and storytellers, and explores how these stories can help us all live a better, more fulfilling life.
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- The Unwitting Theology of Warhammer 40k · 1 jam 24 mnt · Episode 41Behold, mortals and mech-fanatics! Welcome to the very first episode of our theological deep-dive into the grimdark future where there is only war... and apparently, a surprising…
- Grimdark & the Godless Wheel: A Reflection on Abercrombie’s First Law · 33 mnt · Episode 40In this special (and long-promised) episode of Fantasy for Our Time, I dive helmet-first into the final installment of Joe Abercrombie’s First Law Trilogy—a.k.a. the Holy…
- How I’m Building the Next Inklings | Fantasy Publishing Behind the Scenes · 25 mnt · Episode 39Greetings, fellow fantasy fanatics and lore lovers! 🧙♂️✨ Ever wondered what happens behind the mystical curtain of indie fantasy publishing? In this rare “Craftsman’s Workshop”…
- What If Aliens Were Catholic? w/ M.R. Leonard · 56 mnt · Episode 37Imagine this: Catholic aliens show up on Earth, but instead of demanding our surrender, they want to set up a Mass. Yep, you heard that right. In today’s conversation, I sit down…
- Consolation of Grimdark: Why This Failed Quest Was More Satisfying Than Victory · 23 mnt · Episode 38Today, we embark on a perilous journey into the world of Grimdark fantasy, where heroes are fools, victories are tragic, and morality is as murky as a tavern’s back alley. After…
- Cinema as Sacred Art: Why Tolkien’s World Needs Wes Anderson’s Touch w/ Reno Lauro · 56 mnt · Episode 36🎥 Ever wondered if The Lord of the Rings could feel both quirky and profound? Could Wes Anderson bring Tolkien’s world to life with meticulously composed shots, nostalgic hues…
- A Dune Deep Dive w/ Richard Rohlin : Paul Atreides, Duncan Idaho, and Hollywood’s Religious Problem · 49 mnt · Episode 35At the time of this recording, it was my birthday, and - in true Hobbit fashion - I'm giving YOU the gift of diving into the vast deserts of Dune with the always insightful…
- Surviving the Dark Forest: Lessons from Liu Cixin's Sci-Fi Masterpiece · 33 mnt · Episode 34What if the universe isn’t just vast and indifferent but actively hostile—a cosmic battlefield where silence is survival? Welcome, friends, to an exploration of The Dark Forest…
- Inside the Kotarverse: Slow Productivity & Stories Worth Dying For · 50 mnt · Episode 33This is a special repost of one of my Craftsman’s Workshop Patreon streams, where I dive deep into a pivotal question: What makes a story truly life-giving? 🌱 Join me as I open…
- Cantos of Arcadia: Crafting America’s Post-Apocalyptic Myth · 43 mnt · Episode 32🔥 Imagine America’s collapse into myth. Today, we’re exploring “Cantos of Arcadia”—my sci-fi project that merges epic story, future-archaeology, and existential dread. This is…
- Canon in Sci-Fi? The Case for Shards of Honor and The Vorkosigan Saga 📚 · 32 mnt · Episode 31Join me as I dive into Shards of Honor, the first book in The Vorkosigan Saga by Lois McMaster Bujold! 🚀💫 From the depths of autocratic heroism to the ideals of speculative…
- Adrian Tchaikovsky on Giant Spiders, Sci-Fi, and the Unexpected Success of Children of Time · 44 mnt · Episode 30Welcome, fellow book lovers and sci-fi enthusiasts! In this video, I have the absolute pleasure of chatting with none other than Adrian Tchaikovsky—an international sensation and…
- The Art of Fantasy, Grimdark, and Tolkien’s Vision: Why We Keep Escaping Into These Worlds · 39 mnt · Episode 29Hello, fellow wanderers! 🌟 In this video, we’re diving deep into the heart of fantasy and the curious intersection between Grimdark and Tolkien’s mythopoetic storytelling. Yes…
- Human-centric Sci Fi vs Lovecraftian Nightmares w/ Richard Rohlin · 1 jam 19 mnt · Episode 28Hey dear friends! In this video, Richard and I dive deep into the evolving worlds of science fiction and fantasy. From Tolkien's carefully restrained magic to today's cosmic…
- Touch the Darkness Again... · 1 jam 46 mnt · Episode 27Could this be the Star Wars of our time?! . . . . no. Definitely not. Together, Richard and I discuss the final episode of The Rings of Power and, yet again, it's mostly a…
- The Shadow is a Passing Thing... Or Is It? · 1 jam 39 mnt · Episode 26In this episode, dear friend Richard Rohlin and I continue our discussion on The Rings of Power, picking up with episodes 6 and 7. We try to open up by focusing on the positives…
- There Is a Tempest in Me . . . · 1 jam 28 mnt · Episode 25Once again I'm joined by Richard Rohlin for a lively discussion about the Rings of Power! Together we discuss . . . well, many things; but, perhaps most peculiarly, whether elves…
- Without My Sword . . . What Am I? · 1 jam 33 mnt · Episode 24At last, what you've all been waiting for . . . I discuss The Rings of Power! My friend Richard Rohlin joins me for a wonderful conversation about the new series: what we like…
- Resilience and Courage Through Story: Accept Your Quest with Humility and Purpose · 25 mnt · Episode 23This is the final video of my series on accepting unexpected hardships and using stories to help overcome them in a lasting way. Using Aragorn from The Lord of the Rings as our…
- Resilience and Courage Through Story: Examining the Heart of Ideas You Hate · 33 mnt · Episode 22Welcome to week three of our series exploring how good stories can help us survive difficulty and come out stronger, living a deeper and more fulfilling life. In our first two…
