Faithfully Fantasy Podcast

Kicking off a brand new segment, JC and Sian dive into the ultimate literary showdown. In this premiere of Convince Me to Read, Sian steps into the spotlight armed with passion, persuasion, and a spoiler free arsenal of reasons why The Will of the Many by James Islington deserves a place in Juan’s 2026 reading lineup.
She’ll break down what makes this book her standout favourite of the year, world building, themes, characters, vibes, all without giving away a single twist. Meanwhile, JC listens, questions, and judges whether the hype is real enough to earn the coveted spot as the podcast’s next season long read‑along pick.
Will Sian succeed and secure the win for her beloved book, or will she face a very public, very chaotic moment of defeat? Stick around until the end to hear JC’s final verdict.

📜 100 Years of Fantasy: The Books That Built Our Worlds 📜

Fantasy hasn't always looked the way it does today. From the early foundations of high magic to the gritty, epic sagas that dominate our bookshelves now, the genre has undergone an incredible transformation. In this episode, we’re taking a journey through 100 years of the stories that keep us dreaming!
We’re diving into the history of the genre to see how the classics opened the doors for the modern bestsellers we love. In this episode, we cover:
🗺️ The Door Openers: We look at the iconic titles that paved the way for the massive world building and magic systems we see in today's epic fantasy.

⚔️ The Evolution of Epic: How the "heroes" and "monsters" have changed from the 1920s to the 2020s.

Is your favorite fantasy book on our list? Check out our picks and if we missed the one that changed your life, let us know in the comments!
Join us as we celebrate the magic, the myths, and the timeless legends that defined a century of fantasy.

In today's episode, we’re stepping away from our usual deep dives to explore the cosmic mystery of Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time.

Whether you're a lifelong fan of the book or a Stranger Things enthusiast looking for the "source code," we’ve got you covered. In this episode, we break down:
📖 The Story Summary: A complete breakdown of the book's plot (⚠️ Warning: Spoilers included!).

👤 The Parallelism: We compare the striking similarities between the book and Stranger Things. How do the characters and dimensions mirror each other?

📺 Stranger Things Finale: We discuss the connections to the end of the show (⚠️ Warning: Final episode spoilers!).

📚 To Read or Not to Read? If you’ve been on the fence about picking up this classic, we give you all the info you need to decide if this book belongs on your shelf.

Join us as we tesser through time and space to see how this iconic story’s fantastical roots paved the way for the modern adventures we love today!

THE SEASON 5 GRAND FINALE: Brimstone Theory Lockdown This is it, the moment we’ve been building toward all season. We are officially locking in our final theories and closing the book on our Brimstone journey. It’s been an incredible ride of revelations, near misses, and mind blowing twists!In this grand finale, we are breaking down:🔒 Theory Lockdown: We are putting our final stamps on the biggest mysteries of the saga. Who is staying? Who is going? And what are the gods actually planning?🌍 The Journey’s End: A final look at how Brimstone has reshaped the world of the story and our expectations for the future.🏆 The All Time Greats: We revisit our greatest theories for the entire saga so far. The ones we got right, the ones we got wrong, and the ones we’re still betting on!👀 What's Next? Make sure you watch until the very end! We have an announcement about the next chapter of Faithfully Fantasy and what you can expect from us moving forward.Thank you so much for being a part of this community and joining us on this adventure. It’s been a blast, but don't go too far, we’re coming back sooner than you think!

Brimstone: THE FINALE

We have officially finished the book! The gloves are off, the secrets are out, and we are diving into the explosive conclusion of Brimstone. Since we’ve reached the end, there is no more need for caution, we are talking full spoilers for everything!
In this finale episode, we break down:
🏁 The Final Verdict: How do we feel about Brimstone now that the dust has settled?

⭐ The Final MVP: Who was our absolute favorite character in these concluding chapters?

🤝 Art of the Deal: Saeris and her... questionable deal-making skills. Is this just who she is, or will she find redemption in the next book?

🏛️ Godly Interference: Something is definitely going on with the gods. We look at the clues suggesting a past event that deeply affected Fisher’s family.

📚 Looking Forward: What is the next book in the saga called, and what do we think it will be about?

Thank you for joining us on this Season 5 read-along journey! It’s been a wild ride discovering the secrets of Brimstone with all of you.

Drop your final thoughts and theories about the ending in the comments below!