I am Vibin' Podcast - We are joined by Kyle Durham, a professor and avid reader of Fantasy books. We talk about what are the Mount Rushmore of classic and modern fantasy books? Why are fantasy books still relevant today?  Why is everything old still new again? And last, why is D&D having a resurgence and still popular just as ever. Find out in this episode.

🔥 Cool Takeaways

• There are various subgenres within fantasy, including high fantasy, low fantasy, and grimdark fantasy.

• Tropes and archetypes are common in fantasy, but authors like to deconstruct them to create unique and interesting stories.
• The use of magic systems in fantasy can vary, with some authors opting for soft magic systems where the rules are not clearly defined, and others using hard magic systems with clear rules and limitations.

⏰ Chapters

00:00 House of Dragons and Book vs Show Adaptations

08:33 Exploring New TV Shows, Movies, and Books

15:30 The Enduring Popularity of The Simpsons and Pokemon

21:39 Curiosity and Interest in The Godfather and Dungeons and Dragons

27:58 The Impact and Role of DMs in Dungeons and Dragons

33:07 Introduction to the Fantasy Genre

34:19 The Appeal of Fantasy and the Absence of Technology

39:30 The Universality of Fantasy and the Role of Brandon Sanderson

45:17 Breaking Tropes and Connecting with Readers

50:29 Favorite Fantasy Authors and Series

56:20 Exploring Themes and Complex Characters in Fantasy

58:30 The Importance of Villains in Fantasy

01:03:46 Inspiring the Next Generation of Fantasy Readers