Fantasy Literature Podcasts

Two best friends talk all things Lord of the Rings

A scholarly podcast about pop culture hosted by Hannah McGregor and Marcelle Kosman, produced by Witch, Please Productions. ————————————————————— Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Wheel Weaves Podcast!! The Wheel Weaves is a Wheel of Time podcast suitable for first time readers. Join Dani and Brett as they journey into the series for chapter analysis, character break-downs, and (probably wrong) predictions – all from the perspective of a WoT First Time Reader. Guided by Brett, the long-time […]

Exploring Tolkien is a weekly show that dives deep into JRR Tolkien and all the ages of Middle-earth. Jonathan Watson and Michael Grumbine are your hosts as they read through Tolkien’s works, interview other Tolkien enthusiasts and authors, and critically examine how Tolkien’s world is being treated by mega-corporations like Amazon.com and Warner Bros.

Take a Firebolt ride on our podcast as each week we delve chapter by chapter through the Harry Potter universe!

Alive After Reading is your host, Tim Niederriter and his chats with various other authors and creative folk. Check out more shows and books at timneedawriter.com

The one true A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE Re-Read Podcast by PoorQuentyn and ManuclearBomb

Join Tiffany, Megan, Katie, and Kayla as they fangirl over their favorite fairytales! From dragons to faerie smut to sharp-jawed villains, we will be discussing, laughing, making connections, and theorizing about our favorite characters and magical worlds. In this book club-style podcast, there will be spoilers! By the nature of the books, there are adult […]

It’s every Harry Potter fan’s dream to read the books for the first time again. The wonder, the joy, the excitement and forums and not knowing what is going to happen on the next page. It’s one of the best experiences ever. Join four readers (Jon is a read-harry-potter-every-year kinda guy, Kristen has only read […]

The Wade Center Podcast features interviews and discussions with scholars and figures related to Wade Center and our authors: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Dorothy L. Sayers, George MacDonald, G.K. Chesterton, Owen Barfield, and Charles Williams.

Read the books? Seen the show? Now listen to the podcast! Join longtime fans Jade and Nate as they go beyond the veil and into the world of the Sword Of Truth, a series of twenty six epic fantasy novels written by Terry Goodkind!

From The Silmarillion to the Hobbit to The Rings of Power and The Lord of the Rings. From the creation of the world to what happened after the destruction of the One Ring, this podcast explains all of the lore, characters, history, and mythology of J.R.R. Tolkien’s amazingly deep and complex world one topic at […]

Has the Percy Jackson series been slept on by society? Join Mike Schubert as he journeys through the Riordanverse for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over the Greek mythology throughout. Whether you’re looking for an excuse to […]

Two real weird sisters break down the Harry Potter series chapter by chapter and delve into special topics related to the Harry Potter universe. Character studies are released every Monday. Special topics episodes are released periodically. Book club episodes for Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban, Goblet of Fire, Order of the Phoenix, Half-Blood Prince, […]

The Prancing Pony Podcast is a weekly show about the Middle-earth legendarium of J.R.R. Tolkien, hosted – for six seasons – by Alan Sisto and Shawn E. Marchese. As the show returns for its seventh season, Alan welcomes an all-star cast of co-hosts to join him as he explores the first part of The Return […]

Welcome to Chase & Josh: Fact or Fantasy where we invite you to join us as we cover the widespread universes of fantasy fiction! Whether it’s dissecting your acceptance letter to Hogwarts, debating the allure of the Dark Side, swinging across the New York Skyline with your favorite Webslinger or attempting to sneak into Mordor […]

A Podcast about the Art of the Possible. Hosted by Frank, a Brazilian Historian (@FrankGothic), and Leon, Dutch social scientist (@LaboringLeon). In which we look at Literature (The Left Page) and Media (Here Be Media) through a socio-historical & Utopian lens! Find more of our work and projects at https://linktr.ee/leftpagehbm ————————————————————— Hosted on Acast. See […]

MuggleCast is your weekly ride into the Wizarding World. Our Harry Potter podcast, hosted by four life-long friends, brings its listeners entertaining and thought-provoking discussions about the universe. With each new episode we discuss everything Harry Potter: the latest news, the Potter books, Fantastic Beasts, the theme parks, the video games, the fandom, and more! […]

Alohomora! is the second-longest-running continuously released Harry Potter podcast and the original Harry Potter book club. Join us as we re-read the entire series, spin wild theories, and share content influenced by our love of Harry Potter. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club–5016402/support.

Hi! You can call me Mintymist, Minty, or Lex. I use They/Them pronouns! 🍃Welcome to Mintymist Talks! This is a random podcast, where I play Roblox and maybe project sekai, sing, + more! I will try to post often, but episodes may not come out for a while. I am non-binary, asexual, and omniromantic! My […]

Withywindle is a whimsical interactive show for kids who love stories, words, and groan-worthy jokes and features your favorite authors and illustrators. Part book club, part game show it’s an adventure through the wild world of wordplay. Each episode we chat with a very special guest, usually an author or illustrator of children’s books, plus […]

Books & Boba is a book club dedicated to books written by Asian and Asian American authors. We cover a wide range of genres including contemporary, historical fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, YA, nonfiction, thrillers, graphic novels, and memoirs.

It’s the English class you didn’t know you missed and the meaningful conversations you didn’t know you craved. Join Vanessa Zoltan and Matt Potts as they bring thought, reflection and laughter to Harry Potter; not just as novels, but as instructive and inspirational texts that will teach us about our own lives. Relive the magic […]

A Lord of the Rings Podcast where your two hosts, Dave and Johnny discuss all things Middle-earth. Each week, we bring character deep dives, topic discussions, movie/tv-show reviews or the latest news involving Middle-Earth. Ideal for die-hard fans of Tolkien, new-to-Tolkien-comers and anyone who wants to kick back and have a laugh. Entertainment guaranteed. Welcome […]

Each “season” of Two Month Review highlights a new and amazing work of world literature, reading it slowly over the course of eight to nine episodes. Featuring a rotating set of literary guests—from authors to booksellers, critics, and translators—each episode recaps a short section of the book and uses that as a springboard for a […]

Roshawn is completely unspoiled when it comes to the Dresden Files, and Natasha has read them all! Join them as they discuss the entire series, one chapter at a time!

Welcome to Season 6 of Mythmakers! Mythmakers is the podcast for fantasy fans and creatives brought to you by the Oxford Centre for Fantasy. We will be exploring fantasy old and new, look at what went into writing your favourite series, learn tips from the experts, and discuss new books, TV shows and films. Mythmakers […]

Kingslingers is a podcast exploring and analyzing Stephen King’s Dark Tower series. Each week, join Constant Reader Scott as he leads Dark Tower newbie Matt on this epic journey to find out what lies at the top of the tower… and beyond!

Tales from Godric’s Hollow is a Harry Potter podcast hosted by Marissa Dorado (A Ravenclaw who has read the books hundreds of times since childhood) and Joe Slionski (A Hufflepuff who has read the books only a handful of times since getting into it as an adult). TFGH originally started out as a book club […]

To the Maas fans that listen—and the podcasters that answer. Join us as two friends + special guests talk through each of the SJM books and all of the characters because we can’t get enough of it!! Main episodes are spoiler free. Minis are full of spoilers. Come Firehearts and Valkyries for the epic journey […]

Synopsis: Almost every weekday, our ALL-IN-ONE channel showcases discussions on Singapore youth perspectives and social issues, geopolitics through an Asian lens, health, climate change, personal finance and career. Follow our shows on your favourite audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify or even ST’s app, which has a dedicated podcast player section. Produced by podcast editor Ernest […]

Discover the rich world and timeless works of J.R.R. Tolkien with this weekly podcast; your gateway to understanding the mythology behind The Lord of the Rings. Whether you’re a fan who’s only seen the movies, a reader looking to dive deeper into Tolkien’s tales, or someone tackling The Silmarillion for the first time, this show […]

The Brandon Sanderson Podcast made by 17th Shard, the biggest Brandon Sanderson nerds. Come here for all your cosmere, Stormlight Archive, and Mistborn discussion, as well analysis of news and current Words of Brandon.

A deep dive into my life-long passion for Roger Zelazny’s The Chronicles of Amber. In this podcast, I’ll walk through each of the first five books, sharing all the great moments. I’ll go deep into all the layers of meaning, the references, the allusions, and the awesomeness. Join me in celebrating what makes these books […]

Join us as we explore the world of C. S. Lewis and keep a watchful eye on Netflix’s upcoming Narnia adaptations. The Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and been translated into 47 languages. And, we can’t stop talking about them! The filmmakers adapting these books are the temporary custodians of something that […]

A weekly book review and discussion program hosted by Pat Leach. Updated on Thursdays.

A podcast by three fantasy authors who love to overcomplicate their writing lives and want to help you do the same.

#WizardTeam is a Black magical podcast for Black magical stories. Fantasy enthusiasts Bayana Davis, Robyn-Renée Jordan, and Porshèa Patterson-Hurst do a close read of magical books written by and about Black people. Join us on #WizardTeam Wednesdays for a spoiler-heavy discussion of AMARI AND THE GREAT GAME by B.B. Alston. Available wherever you get your […]

Come explore the Hyborian Age and tread the jeweled thrones of Earth with your host, Steeven Orr, as he takes a look at the adventures of Conan of Cimmeria – the black-haired, sullen-eyed barbarian – one comic book issue at a time. From the Marvel Comics series that began in 1970, to the currently-being-published series […]

We Read Books and Other Words, Too. Join two casual readers as they completely ignore their academic backgrounds and talk about the books they loved, and sometimes the ones they didn’t. Includes segments like “Journey to the Center of the Discworld,” “Words are Weird,” and “Pet Peeves.” Ever wonder why someone would read bad fanfiction? […]

Every other week, Jay and Sean discuss the characters, connections, and deeper meanings of Stephen King’s magnum opus, The Dark Tower. We will then quest beyond the Tower and continue to explore King’s library.

Discuss, overanalyze, and generally fangirl about each Percy Jackson book *AND TELEVISION EPISODE* whilst applying a critical fandom studies lens and seeking to answer the question, is Percabeth the greatest love story ever told? Warning: This Podcast contains ⚠️Spoilers⚠️ for the Riordanverse through Trials of Apollo!

Journey to the West is one of the most influential books ever written and has inspired countless stories, including Monkie Kid, Dragon Ball and BBC’s Monkey, but has been obscure in the West. Caoimhe Ní Chaoimh hosts a lighthearted chapter by chapter discussion of the novel with her friend, comedian M.J. Stokes. New episodes come […]

The Secrets of Middle-earth explores the myths, legends and themes of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth. A podcast about the books, the movies and the videogame ‘Lord of the Rings Online’, the Hobbit and the Silmarillion. Hosted by Fr. Roderick.

A Wheel of Time podcast for first-time readers, and an in-depth deep dive of the series. Follow Justin on an adventure through one of the greatest Fantasy stories ever told! Increase your understanding of the vibrant world, fun characters, political intrigue, epic battles, and a wide variety of cultures!! Merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/products/tales-of-a-red-arm-frosty-mug-collect-them-all You can reach me […]

Discussing his works chapter-by-chapter and interviewing Lewis experts.

A Kingkiller Chronicle re-read podcast where we do a deep dive into the books of Patrick Rothfuss. We recommend starting with episode 1 as our episodes are quite sequential.

Join author Megan O’Russell in this candid, humor-filled glimpse into the creation of a new book series, starting at page one. You’re invited to step into the real-time writing process as Megan weaves fae, shifters, witches, and seers into her latest young adult fantasy novel: Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer. No second drafts allowed. No […]

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 […]

All things J.R.R. Tolkien: his work, his inspirations and impact, creative interpretations in other media, languages, lore, ripoffs, parodies, anything we think is interesting!

A few friends–young men, Christians, and classically educated homeschoolers–have way too much fun discussing books.

Fanatical Fics and Where to Find Them is a Harry Potter fanfiction podcast. Fanfiction fanatics, Sequoia Simone and Kim, read and react to some of the craziest, funniest, and most outlandish fanfiction on the internet. This podcast is created for any level of Harry Potter fan, and we strive to keep it accessible to those […]

Two lapsed Harry Potter fans on a journey back through the books they (used to) love so much. Updates every Friday!

Jeff, Hoi, and a rotating roster of special guests discuss the adventure, fantasy, horror, science fiction, and weird fiction that inspires our gaming

Join hosts Tadd and Peter for in-depth discussion and analysis of Stephen King’s Magnum Opus The Dark Tower series. Explore the Novels, comics, upcoming film/TV adaptations, and all things Dark Tower. Join in on both the Round Table Discussions covering the entire series, as well as the Book Club where each book is systematically read, […]

Magic Like This is a C.S. Lewis Book Club Podcast hosted by Christina Wallace. As we read the work of Lewis together, you’re invited to engage your mushy creative side and your logical academic side (the two parts that probably feel like they’re at odds with each other) to get curious about life, faith, God, […]

Alan guides Ian and Chris through their first Wheel of Time read through. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewheelreads/support

Authors J.A. Ironside and M.E. Vaughan talk about books, films and all aspects of speculative fiction, from the nuts and bolts of writing it, to its (occasionally) obscure origins.

The Acolytes of Merlin is a science fiction and fantasy book discussion podcast where we talk about books, movie, and other cool stuff.

3 Books is a completely insane and totally epic 22-year-long quest to uncover and discuss the 1000 most formative books in the world. Each chapter discusses the 3 most formative books of one of the world’s most inspiring people. Sample guests include: Brené Brown, David Sedaris, Malcolm Gladwell, Roxane Gay, Cheryl Strayed, Rich Roll, Soyoung […]