Fantasy For Our Time

About Fantasy For Our Time

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 better, more fulfilling life.

Publisher

Nicholas Kotar

Category

arts · fiction

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Mar 2022

Latest episode

23 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

42 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Jun 2025

   The Unwitting Theology of Warhammer 40k

   Host discusses Warhammer 40K's surprising sacramental symbolism with Father Deacon Seraphim, exploring Orthodoxy, Horus Heresy, and metaphysical mech lore in this interview.

2. 

   9 Jun 2025

   Grimdark & the Godless Wheel: A Reflection on Abercrombie’s First Law

   The host reflects on Joe Abercrombie's First Law trilogy, exploring grimdark themes like human nature, spiritual fragmentation, and the absence of divine influence in fantasy narratives.

3. 

   14 Apr 2025

   How I’m Building the Next Inklings | Fantasy Publishing Behind the Scenes

   The host discusses indie fantasy publishing, including delays, cover art, new authors, and future plans like Kickstarter campaigns and author coaching programs.

Who has been a guest on Fantasy For Our Time

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Father Deacon Seraphim
• MR Leonard
• Giselle Dan Luthor
• Reno Lauro
• Richard Rohlin

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

22 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

64 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 29 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

37

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.