Welcome to Fantasy Explorations, the place where to geek out about fantasy, in all of its forms.
This podcast is made by a fantasy lover, in books, in big and small screen, in games, in anime or comics or in art. There is something freeing about exploring this genre, magic, magical creatures, mythological creatures; and the best part about fantasy is that the limit is our own imagination!
I will work on two different concepts: the first is collections, where we explore a topic (a theme, trope, etc.) of fantasy finding books and series that cover this topic; the second is the reading journey through a specific book, trying to mimic reading vlogs into a podcast format!
A passionate journey in the world of the Green Riders series
In today's episode, I want to invite you on a passionate journey to explore, in a non-spoilery way, the Green Rider series by Kristen Britain. I am on a personal journey to discover women who write epic fantasy. And while we have great examples of this niche, such as N.K. Jemisin and Robin Hobb, there are many more talented writers, and one of them is Kristen Britain. In this episode I'll break down the core elements of the Green Rider series, including its world-building, charac...
25 Apr 2026
My whole personality - Dungeon Crawler Carl
In this episode of Fantasy Explorations, I’m sharing my thoughts on Matt Dinniman's "Dungeon Crawler Carl", a series that has captivated me with its unique blend of sci-fi and fantasy. The world-building is phenomenal, drawing you into a televised apocalypse where every decision matters. What I love most? The moral dilemmas faced by the characters, pushing us to ask: what would we do if there were no consequences? This isn’t just a tale of survival; it’s a deep exploration of ...
3 Mar 2025
The humor and the heart of The Colour of Magic
In this episode of Fantasy Explorations, we explore Terry Pratchett's 'The Colour of Magic', exploring its unique world-building, humor, and character dynamics. The discussion highlights the absurd yet cohesive nature of the Discworld, the significance of humor in storytelling, and the intricate plot that intertwines various characters and themes. You can find more information about fantasy stories - with a focus on books - on www.solseit.com and on threads and IG at solseit_the_ent...
10 Feb 2025
The intriguing interplay of fantasy and romantic plot lines
In this episode of Fantasy Explorations, we dive into the intriguing interplay between epic fantasy and romantic plot lines. The discussion begins with a cautionary note about trusting authors who start with a 'happily ever after' premise, leading into a personal exploration evolving my views on romantic plots. The episode covers various romantic tropes in fantasy literature, including arranged marriages, couples forged through hardship, and love above all stories! It also highlig...
25 Jan 2025
Gardens of the Moon, a personal adventure
In this episode, we dive into 'Gardens of the Moon,' the first book in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series by Steven Erikson. The discussion covers my personal connection to the book, its unique world-building, complex plot, and emotional depth. We explore what makes this series to unique in fantasy, even today; we spend time with Erikson's words and we dive into a spoiler free and a spoiler section, both characterized by a structure of: world building, plot and emotions. You...
11 Jan 2025
Exploring the fascinating world of Dragons
Solseit delves into the cultural significance and evolution of dragons in fantasy literature, highlighting notable works by Anthony Ryan, George R.R. Martin, and Barbara Hambly.
28 Dec 2024
Wind and Truth - my epic reading journey
Please join me in this journey through book five in the Stormlight Archive, Wind and Truth, by Brandon Sanderson. This is the book that ends the first arc in the series and it was a wonderful fan experience. You can find more information about fantasy stories - with a focus on books - on www.solseit.com and on threads and IG at solseit_the_enthusiast. If you are interested in hosting your podcast on Buzzsprout, please feel free to use my affiliate program's link, here: https://www.buzzsp...
16 Aug 2024
Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson - reading journey through part one
Welcome to Fantasy Explorations, a little corner of the internet where fantasy is the cornerstone! In this episode, I want to share my reading journey, in fact my thoughts fresh off the press! Please be careful, this is a purely spoiler eposide - granted, it focuses only on the first part of the book, yet it goes in detail on facts, events and plot. So if you did not read the book yet, the suggestion is to read it before listening to this episode! You can find more information about...
19 Jul 2024
Shadowmarch by Tad Williams, a reading journey
Welcome to Fantasy Explorations, a little corner of the internet where fantasy is the cornerstone! In today’s episode, I will share my reading journey through Shadowmarch by Tad Williams. I am hoping to inspire you to read the book, if you have not read it yet, ideally with the spoiler free part of the episode; and reminiscence of the book with me, in the spoiler part of the episode! You can find more information about fantasy stories - with a focus on books - on www.solseit.com and...
19 Jul 2024
Female leads in fantasy stories
Welcome to Fantasy Explorations, a little corner of the internet where fantasy is the cornerstone! In this episode, I want to share with you a few fantasy books and series that center around female leads. While this is not going to be the only episode centered around this topic, I presented a few characters (and their series) that fit the bill. The journey starts with The Cosmere by Brandon Sanderson, continues through Green Rider by Kristen Britain and then with The Songs of the Dr...
5 Jul 2024
Mages, wizards and witches
In this episode we will dive, for the first but not last time, into the magical world of mages, wizards and witches.There are a five entries, mostly books but not exclusively, and I found myself enthralled while preparing this selection of candidates for your attention! The selection this time starts with the classic of the classics with The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, followed by The Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson (and I start wondering if I will be able to includ...
18 Jun 2024
Soldiers in fantasy stories
Welcome to Fantasy Explorations, a little corner of the internet where fantasy is the cornerstone! In this episode, I want to share with you a few fantasy books and series that center around soldiers. While this is not going to be the only episode centered around this topic, I presented a few characters (and their series) that fit the bill. The journey starts with The War of the Rose by Peter McLean, continues through The Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson and then with Th...
18 Jun 2024
The Will of the Many by James Islington, a reading journey
Welcome to Fantasy Explorations, a little corner of the internet where fantasy is the cornerstone! In this episode, I want to share my reading journey of The Will of the Many by James Islignton, book one in the Hierarchy trilogy. The episode is split in to sections: a spoiler free one to provide you with flavor about the story you can expect and why it is a unique story in fantasy; and a second part that is the deeper dive in the story, the characters, the plot and the choices made ...
18 Jun 2024
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Welcome to Fantasy Explorations, a little corner of the internet where fantasy is the cornerstone! In this episode, I share with you how I fell in love with this genre, what excites me and the type of content you can expect. You can find more information about fantasy stories - with a focus on books - on www.solseit.com and on threads and IG at solseit_the_enthusiast. If you want more information about the episode, please follow this link: www.solseit.com/fantasyexplorations/ep...
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