Red Seas Under Red Skies Deep Dive | Trust, Betrayal & Scott Lynch’s Brilliant Characters
Set sail with us in this Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast episode as we dive deep into Scott Lynch’s Red Seas Under Red Skies, book two of the Gentleman Bastard series. ⚔️
Charles (first-time reader) and Dylan (returning with fresh eyes) unpack Lynch’s brilliant storytelling, Locke & Jean’s evolving friendship, and the themes of trust, betrayal, and sacrifice.
We also share personal reflections, highlight the incredible audiobook narration by Michael Page, and tease future projects on the horizon.
If you loved Lies of Locke Lamora, you won’t want to miss this one.
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Visit our website: https://www.theftfpodcast.com/
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We’re Back (Again)! Catching Up on Fantasy Reads, Legends & Lattes, Red Seas Under Red Skies, and More
Charles returns from paternity leave and rejoins Dylan for a jam-packed episode of the Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast!
In this catch-up session, The Friends discuss:
• Charles’ first months as a new parent and how audiobooks fueled his reading (12+ books in 3 months!)
• Their thoughts on Legends & Lattes and how cozy fantasy surprised them both
• Reactions to Red Seas Under Red Skies and why Locke & Jean finally click as an all-time fantasy duo
• Hot takes on James Islington’s The Will of the Many and its “pyramid scheme” magic system
• Impressions of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
• A dive into classic David Eddings pulp fantasy and the joy of retro covers
• Early reactions to Brandon Sanderson’s Wind and Truth and the ever-expanding Cosmere
It’s a wide-ranging conversation full of laughs, book talk, and reflections on life as a fantasy fan (and new dad).
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendstalkingfantasy
Visit our website: https://www.theftfpodcast.com/
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Favorite Fantasy Characters featuring OWWR Pod
This week I (Dylan) got to hang out with Hannah and Laura from On Wednesdays We Read Podcast (OWWR Pod) for a conversation all about our favorite characters in fantasy!
As always, Hannah and Laura brought a ton of insightful takes as well as a lot of laughs! And if you’re not already listening to OWWR Pod, definitely check them out too :)
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Did Superman (2025) live up to the hype? Film Discussion with our lifelong friend Derek!
I (Dylan) am joined by my lifelong friend Derek (of Roger Roger: A Star Wars Podcast fame) to talk about the 2025 Superman film! We covered what we liked, what didn’t land for us, and where the DC universe could be headed from here. We also revisited standout moments and talked about the actors' performances, all while enjoying the kind of back-and-forth we’ve been having about movies for decades!
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YouTube-Exclusive Cover Reveal Episode Available Now for Whalesong by Miles Cameron!!!
Hey friends, quick announcement! We just dropped a special YouTube-exclusive episode of Friends Talking Fantasy where we reveal the cover of Whalesong by Miles Cameron to not just to the world, but to Miles (Christian) himself! That's right, we had the honor of showing the author his brand-new cover for the first time and capture his live reaction.
This was such a big event that Charles made a return for this one! We got him to stop by in the midst of his paternity leave. Head over to YouTube, check out the new cover, and hear Miles talk with us about Whalesong, the Arcana Imperii series, and what’s coming next.
Here's the link: https://youtu.be/yKC_ASIvmiU
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