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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 || Phantasma with Ky & Melle of Plot Twist Book Podcast
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🎙️ Episode 9 – Fan Casting Phantasma w/ Ky & Melle of Plot Twist Podcast!
In this episode of FanCastic, we’re joined by the amazing Ky and Melle from the Plot Twist Podcast for look into Phantasma—its haunting world, gothic romance vibes, and the characters who kept us turning pages. We chat about how COVID reshaped our reading habits, what it’s really like navigating the book-podcast community, and why representation in literature continues to matter.
We also break down our fan-casting choices for the characters of Phantasma—from nailing the right chemistry and character ages to understanding the impact of voice acting and emotional depth. Expect plenty of laughs, differing opinions, and thoughtful insights into both storytelling and the creative process behind fan casting.
Whether you love gothic romance, enjoy spirited book debates, or thrive on all things fandom, this episode is for you!
BONUS: Try the "Devils Margarita Cocktail!"
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