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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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Fan Casting || Belladonna with Lilly Lloyd
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🎙️ Episode 5: Spooky Vibes & Fantasy Fan Casts with Lilly Lloyd 👻📚
In this episode, we are joined by the delightfully eerie whimsigoth fairy... Lilly Lloyd, (@lillydarlingxo) known on Instagram & TiK Tok for her spooky style and deep love for the enigmatic band Sleep Token.
Lilly and FanCastic dive into Belladonna, a fantasy novel brimming with rich characters and gothic atmosphere written by the amazing Adalyn Grace. Together, we unpack emotional themes, the power of audiobooks, and how certain characters leap off the page and into our hearts.
And yes—there’s the main event, fan casting! Expect deep dives into characters like Blythe, Signa, and Elijah, dream casting debates, and a candid discussion on the importance of representation in adaptations. With a few personal spooky stories sprinkled in and lots of laughs along the way, this episode is a must-listen for fantasy lovers, bookworms, and anyone who enjoys a touch of the mysterious.
Happy Spooky Season, friends!
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