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E01. Bitten by the Fantasy-bug
Episode 116th August 2024 • Rolling Into Fantasy • Laurent & Marie-Noor
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Introduction

  1. Who are we?
  2. What is Rolling Into Fantasy?
  3. What do we plan?
  4. Introducing Segments: 'Tales from the Tome' & 'Through the Palantir'

Where & how did our passion for Fantasy start?

Laurent:

  • Earliest memory: Star Wars, which premiered Oct. 27, 1977; later ESB & ROJ
  • Other movies: Excalibur (1981); The Dark Crystal (1982 Jim Henson & Frank Oz); Conan the Barbarian (1982); The Never Ending Story (1984); Labyrinth (1986 - Jim Henson); Willow (1988)
  • Literature: Fighting Fantasy books & Lone Wolf gamebooks (discovered the French versions first: Loup Solitaire, Défis Fantastique) + Stephen King (Mist)

Marie-Noor:

  • Literature: Harry Potter >> Throne of glass: political intrigue, medieval fantasy, etc.
  • Roleplay: “made up things” >> roleplay >> D&D >> larp
  • Series/movies: Star Wars >> Game of Thrones, Arcane, She-Ra, very wide

What is Rolling Into Fantasy?

  • A bi-weekly podcast where we, Marie-Noor & Laurent, a father-daughter duo delve into the enchanting world of Fantasy.
  • With an inter-generational approach spanning over more than 30 years of love for Fantasy, we explore Fantasy literature, games, pop culture, music, series & movies. Each episode connects different aspects of Fantasy, rolling seamlessly from one topic to another.
  • Join us every fortnight on Thursdays as we discuss the origins of Fantasy, current news, and exciting things to come in the realm of Fantasy. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the genre, "Rolling into Fantasy" has something magical for everyone.
  • You'll us on Spotify, Apple, or any other podcast player or through our website www.rollingintofantasy.org

What's the plan?

  • Exploring Fantasy literature, games, pop culture, music, series & movies. Each episode connects different aspects of Fantasy, rolling seamlessly from one topic to another.
  • Sharing the passion for Fantasy & discovering new connections & guests
  • Episodes air every fortnight on Thursdays 

Tales From The Tome:

Laurent:

Marie-Noor:

Next RIF-episode:

  • What are the current Fantasy literature (sub-) genres?
  • Book: Age of the God Eater: Herald
  • Book: Twelve Jackals: Illicitum Book One: 1 (Moud Adel, 2024)
  • Book: The Faithful and the Fallen: Malice (John Gwynne, 2012)
  • Book: Voyage of the Damned (Frances White, 2024)

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