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/