Queens of Fantasy Podcast
Queens of Fantasy Podcast

Queens of Fantasy Podcast

Marissa Trarback, Alix Calfa, Taylor Andresen

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This is the Queens of Fantasy podcast, a podcast dedicated to deeply analyzing, discussing, and reading fantasy series alongside other readers. Each season of this podcast is dedicated to a specific fantasy series and/or author. The Queens in this podcast include myself, Marissa, Alix, and Taylor. We are your guides and companions for your adventure through various fantasy worlds.

Recent Episodes

The Other Wind by Ursula Le Guin, Part One : Chapters 1-3
NOV 1, 2025
The Other Wind by Ursula Le Guin, Part One : Chapters 1-3
The Queens embark on the beginning of the end by reading the first three chapters of our final book in the series, The Other Wind by Ursula Le Guin. Theories and threats to riot are made, the Queens wonder at the round-about terms for women who love each other, and call for Tenar to be shown the respect she deserves.For the game this episode, the Queens are sending out Postcards from Earthsea, and as always close out the show with their most and least favourite characters.The next episode of this podcast will cover the final two chapters in The Other Wind by Ursula Le Guin.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: Domestic AbuseAnimal DeathRapeSexual AssaultSexual HarassmentTransphobiaHomophobiaTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismChild AbuseDeathRacismDeadnamingSuicideSuicidal Thoughts/IdeationYou can support our project by donating here.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Taylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensAlix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps:00:00 The Creation of Éa0:38 Intro3:23 Short Summary 4:39 Start of In-Depth Analysis1:04:06 Homework1:04:32 Game Time : Postcards from Earthsea1:21:58 MVP / LVP1:26:31 Outro & Socials1:28:20 Bloopers
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88 MIN
Tales from Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin, Part Two: Tales 4-5
OCT 14, 2025
Tales from Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin, Part Two: Tales 4-5
We continue our journey into short stories around Earthsea by finishing book five, Tales from Earthsea. Expect an unexpected (and rather passionate) rant from Queen Tay on the danger of bovine companions. And, not to be outperformed, Queen Marissa monologues about a rose, Shakespeare, and symbolism. We're traveling the sky and sea in this one, so come prepared for home safety tips, discussions of bad boys, and of course, a look at your next bit of homework. Or, in other words, join us as we wrap up the second last book in the Earthsea Series, Tales from Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin.In the last bit of the podcast, we review the book and then play a game: DND Classes! Finally, we end off with our fave and least fave characters. The next episode of this podcast will be out on November 1, 2025 and will cover the first three chapters of the final instalment in the series, The Other Wind by Ursula Le Guin.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: Domestic AbuseAnimal DeathRapeSexual AssaultSexual HarassmentTransphobiaHomophobiaTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismChild AbuseDeathRacismDeadnamingSuicideSuicidal Thoughts/IdeationYou can support our project by donating here.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Taylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensAlix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps:00:00 The Creation of Éa0:40 Intro5:18 Start of In-Depth Analysis21:54 We All Love A Bad Boy31:16 Dragonfly42:53 A Rose By Any Other Name49:58 CW: Sexual Assault, Rape, Attempted Rape, Date Rape1:00:55 Who Fits the Job Description?1:04:29 Book Reviews1:11:47 Game: DND Classes!1:42:46 MVP / LVP1:43:46 Homework1:45:44 Outro & Socials1:47:05 Bloopers
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110 MIN
Tales from Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin, Part One : Chapters 1-3
OCT 1, 2025
Tales from Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin, Part One : Chapters 1-3
The Queens get a look around other times and places of Earthsea with book five, Tales from Earthsea, a collection of short stories. We get to see the creation of the school on Roke, a conversation about mercury that no one asked for, teenaged love, and an old friend while he was young and hot. Queen Marissa gets excited by a romance, Queen Tay gets upset over dirty feet, and both Queens stumble over names, because who knows how to pronounce anything? Join us for some laughs on our field trip through Tales from Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin.The Queens get a little wild with a game of Smash or Pass, then top off the episode with their favourite and least favourite characters from this section. The next episode of this podcast will cover the final two stories in Tales from Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: Domestic AbuseAnimal DeathRapeSexual AssaultSexual HarassmentTransphobiaHomophobiaTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismChild AbuseDeathRacismDeadnamingSuicideSuicidal Thoughts/IdeationYou can support our project by donating here.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Taylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensAlix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps:00:00 The Creation of Éa0:36 Intro3:05 Start of In-Depth Analysis13:17 Are You Afraid of the King?16:21 CW : Rape, Incest, Sexual Assault41:52 Darkrose & Diamond48:21 Just Communicate!58:48 Bones of the Earth1:13:24 Game : Smash or Pass1:24:25 MVP / LVP1:25:53 Homework1:26:12 Outro & Socials1:27:37 Bloopers
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88 MIN
Tehanu by Ursula Le Guin, Part One : Chapters 11-14
SEP 15, 2025
Tehanu by Ursula Le Guin, Part One : Chapters 11-14
The Queens finish out the fourth book in Ursula Le Guin's Earthsea Series, Tehanu. In this episode, both Queens are confronted with multiple reenactments of their literal nightmares. Queen Tay wishes one theory had been correct so she wouldn't have to see a certain character, while Marissa kicks her feet with glee at the long overdue commencement of a relationship. We're following our favourite characters as they wield pitchforks, doctor up their enemies, and find themselves caught in a trap so tightly that only a dragon can save them. In other words, join the conclusion to this adventure as we finish out this instalment of the Earthsea Series, Tehanu by Ursula Le Guin.This episode wraps up with both Queens presenting their reviews of the novel, followed by a returning favourite game: It's Giving. Lastly, Tay and Marissa nominate the best and worst characters of the section.Our next podcast will be released on October 1st, 2025, and will cover the first three stories from the Tales From Earthsea, the fifth book in Ursula Le Guin's Earthsea Series. The first three stories are titled: The Finder, Darkrose and Diamond, and The Bones of the Earth.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: Domestic AbuseAnimal DeathRapeSexual AssaultSexual HarassmentLight References to Sexual ContentTransphobiaHomophobiaTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismChild AbuseDeathRacismSuicideSuicidal Thoughts/IdeationYou can support our project by donating here.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Taylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensAlix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps:00:00 The Creation of Éa0:40 Intro2:32 Short Summary5:12 A Literal Nightmare17:17 CW: Sexual Content, Sexual Assault, Child Abuse30:15 Horny-Skinned Wild Creature49:30 The She-Kings of Fantasy Podcast1:00:52 Oh, Look! Another Nightmare1:20:45 The Afterword1:27:16 Book Reviews1:34:14 Game Time: It's Giving1:42:04 Homework!1:42:40 Fave and Least Fave Characters1:43:35 Outro & Socials1:45:16 Bloopers
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108 MIN
Tehanu by Ursula Le Guin, Part One : Chapters 1-10
SEP 7, 2025
Tehanu by Ursula Le Guin, Part One : Chapters 1-10
The Queens pick up the fourth book in Ursula Le Guin's Earthsea Series, where we take a a deeper look at the life of women in this world, meet new characters, say goodbye to old ones, and try to hold it together through the saddest section we've read yet. Queen Marissa won't stand disrespectful interference of burial rituals, Queen Tay gives a PSA for men to do dishes, and both were very confused at the way wizard celibacy was revealed. So brace for trauma, and join us as we discuss Tehanu by Ursula Le Guin.This episode wraps up with a game of Astrological Signs, and classically, Tay and Marissa's best and worst character of the section. Our next podcast will be released September 15th, 2025, and will cover Chapters 11-14 of Tehanu, the fourth book in Ursula Le Guin's Earthsea Series.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: Domestic AbuseAnimal DeathRapeSexual AssaultSexual HarassmentTransphobiaHomophobiaTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismChild AbuseDeathRacismDeadnamingSuicideSuicidal Thoughts/IdeationYou can support our project by donating here.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Taylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensAlix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps:00:00 The Creation of Éa00:37 Intro2:36 Short Summary3:07 Content Warning 3:55 Start of In-Depth Analysis16:26 RIP Old Friend31:16 Content Warning 45:25 The Binary of Earthsea1:10:20 Confusingly Celibate Wizards1:10:32 Content Warning 1:41:28 Why Is This So SAD?1:57:21 Game Time : Astrological Signs2:18:36 MVP / LVP2:20:36 Homework2:23:07 Outro & Socials2:25:05 Bloopers 
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145 MIN