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FanCastic
Welcome to FanCastic, the fan casting podcast where fantasy readers turn fandom into conversation.
FanCastic is a fantasy and romantasy podcast co-hosted by Loretta Anne Miller, a TV industry professional and audiobook narrator, and Emyli Gudmundson, a theatre arts marketing director. Together, they bring insider entertainment knowledge and passionate fandom energy to conversations about the books readers can’t stop talking about.
Each week, FanCastic dives into the worlds of romantasy, fantasy books, and BookTok favorites covering everything from deep-dive discussions and chaotic fan theories to dream casting the characters we’d love to see in film and television adaptations.
Expect episodes covering beloved authors like Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, Rachel Gillig, and Raven Kennedy and their popular series fandoms like Fourth Wing, A Court of Thorns and Roses, The Plated Prisoner and the Zodiac Academy.
Weekly episodes feature:
- Fantasy and romantasy book discussions
- Dream casting for book-to-screen adaptations
- BookTok and fandom hot takes & recs
- Convention stories and reader community moments
🎧 New episodes drop every Sunday, with visual podcast episodes available on YouTube so you can watch the conversation as well as listen.
Whether you’re a longtime fantasy reader or just discovering romantasy, FanCastic is your weekly dose of magical chaos, fandom debates, and bookish fun.
Follow FanCastic on all platforms for conversations about fantasy books, fandom culture, and the adaptations we’re dreaming of next.
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PERIOD. || Dropped Balls & Clumsy Cons with Emyli Gudmundson
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In this episode of FanCastic, your favorite co-hosts, Loretta & Emyli, peel back the curtain on the bookish community. From cozy reading corners to the chaotic world of book conventions, they dish on their personal reading habits, bookshelf setups, and what it’s really like co-hosting a podcast.
But it’s not all lighthearted banter—things get real as they unpack the recent controversy surrounding Once Upon a Con, diving into the challenges indie authors face and the growing need for transparency and accountability in event planning.
From the bizarre rise of "doubloons" as convention currency to the power of aesthetic venues, this episode blends humor, insight, and a bit of behind-the-scenes tea. Whether you're a casual reader or a die-hard book event enthusiast, you’ll find something to love in this candid and thought-provoking conversation.
This episode contains our personal opinions. Chill.
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