Best Longwinded Podcasts (2025)

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S05E50 - The Four Treasures: Jared and Chris Introduce Part 1 48:50

7M ago48:50

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In this episode, Jared (the author) and Chris (the narrator) of Children of the Cold Moon talk about the story and the process of making the book. They introduce the last four chapters of Part 1 of the book. You get to listen to chapter 2. We hope you enjoy.

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S05E49 - The Four Treasures: Chapter 1 11:24

7M ago11:24

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We hope you enjoy chapter one of our audiobook. Meet Bren and Tathan/Morias. Read more on Royal Road: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/88011/children-of-the-cold-moon-the-four-treasures-saga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Reader Compendium: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.longwinded.one/season-5-the-children-of-the-cold-moon/⁠

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S05E48 - The Four Treasures: Chosen of the Endless One 11:56

7M ago11:56

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Book1: Amos got in a car accident, and he didn't get isekaied, reincarnated or transmigrated! That happened five years later when his transplanted heart failed. But why would the Endless One grab an artist and animator to run a barony? What would the knowledge of thousands of hours of watching YouTube videos do to help a struggling barony prosper? …

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S05E47 - The Four Treasures: Interview with MrCarson 18:04

7M ago18:04

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Carson Spencer, author of Chosen of the Endless One, reflects on his progression from avid reader to Isekai writer. Growing up in the Chicago suburbs, Carson was drawn to the imagination of books and video games. Inspired by Russian litRPG classics like Way of the Shaman and the kingdom-building elements of Destiny’s Crucible, Carson shares how he …

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S05E46 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Ryan Rimmel and Johnathan McClain 1:05:20

8M ago1:05:20

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Join us as we talk to the author/narrator team of the Noobtown and Fifth Era Apocalypse series. We cover topics from the pop culture references in Noobtown to what the working title of book eight is. We even play a little game about the characters of Noobtown to see if the dynamic duo view the characters in the same light. Lastly, we learn about wh…

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S05E45 - The Four Treasures: Newly Broke Heroine! 10:48

8M ago10:48

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Fiona Swiftheart was the hero of Fiefdala. She banished the evil dragon lord to the swampy wastelands, and returned to the capital of the kingdom she saved--and then got taxed for the loot she took from the oversized lizard?! Too bad that no one told her the King went on a long-term vacation, before she got back. He put his scummy son on the throne…

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S05E44 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Magius Swiftscale 22:44

8M ago22:44

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Magius Swiftscale, author of The Newly Broke Heroine, shares how his love for reading Michael Crichton and Dragonlance novels shaped his passion for storytelling. A lifelong reader turned engineer, Magius reveals how modern technology helped him balance writing with his busy life. He discusses his journey into the litRPG space through Royal Road an…

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S05E43 - The Four Treasures: The Book of Avalon Eternal 11:47

8M ago11:47

11:47

What happens when King Arthur is gone, and Camelot has an empty throne? The answer: When legends die, new legends must be born. Gawain, Knight of the Round Table, and the powerful witch Nimue, successor of Merlin, are faced with a kingdom in chaos after King Arthur's apparent death. In response, they form an alliance to take the throne of Camelot a…

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S05E42 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Max and Dakota 57:05

9M ago57:05

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In this episode we talked with two podcasters: Max Heiliger of the CritRPG Podcast and Dakota VanLinden of the UpperPen Podcast. These two were inspiration to me, as I began season 5 and decided to switch to LitRPG authors and narrators. Come and listen as we talk about our favorite genres, and the secrets of what goes on behind the scene of a podc…

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S05E41 - The Four Treasures: Interview with AustenKeats 19:36

9M ago19:36

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In this interview, Austen Keats, author of The Book of Avalon Eternal, shares his deep love for Arthurian legend, tracing his inspirations back to classic fantasy works like The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings. He discusses the impact of Sir Thomas Malory’s Le Morte d’Arthur on his storytelling and reveals how speculative fiction sha…

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S05E40 - The Four Treasures: Terra Mythica 13:17

9M ago13:17

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The world is dying, and everyone knows it. But is the alternative worse? In rust-choked streets and hollowed-out cities, there is only one way out—Terra Mythica, a virtual world so immersive that time warps, hunger vanishes, and even the most broken can live like kings. Jace wasn’t supposed to make it in. He cheated death, and now it’s catching up …

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S05E39 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Hugo Huesca and Jeff Hays 51:25

9M ago51:25

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Dungeon Lord is coming back on August 28, 2024! In this interview we get to talk with the creator, Hugo Huesca, and the narrator, Jeff Hays (of Soundbooth Theater fame). We talk about where Hugo has been the last five years, we learn that both of these creators are also into MMA, and we learn that Soundbooth Theater will be hosting their own confer…

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S05E38 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Fobywoby 37:20

10M ago37:20

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John, known by his pen name Fobywoby, author of Terra Mythica, offers a heartwarming take on how storytelling helped him overcome childhood dyslexia. Reflecting on the emotional power of literature, he describes the impact of works by Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett. He shares his vision of a Blade Runner-esque world that merges futuristic and re…

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S05E37 - The Four Treasures: Enigmatic Bard's Journey 12:39

10M ago12:39

12:39

In a High Fantasy world where Kings and crime lords run rampant due to a miscalculation made by the Adventurer’s Guild long ago, Karsten falls head-first into a fantastically strange forest with only the clothes on his person to his name. He is saved by the Ranger, Medoly, who shows him to the Adventurer’s Guild - unintentionally setting her new fr…

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S05E36 - The Four Treasures: Interview with B3am 19:01

10M ago19:01

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Julie, writing under the pen name B3AM, joins the podcast to discuss her writing journey, from dabbling in light novels to exploring the vibrant Royal Road community. Author of An Enigmatic Bard's Journey, Julie describes how she transitioned from being a manga fan to a litRPG enthusiast. With her signature humor and down-to-earth approach, she tal…

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S05E35 - The Four Treasures: Dark Matter Ascension 14:21

10M ago14:21

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Dark Matter Ascension is a litRPG novel centered around Jace Seren, a character navigating the complexities of a world undergoing a cosmic event known as cosmogenic merging. Jace faces a critical choice: to remain a civilian or take the risk of becoming an aspirant, a path with a low chance of survival but the promise of immense cosmic power. The s…

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S05E34 - The Four Treasures: Interview with SerasStreams 31:06

10M ago31:06

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In this episode, we interview Alex Econome, known by his pen name SerasStreams, who is an author and high school English teacher. Alex shares his journey from a childhood filled with reading and fantasy influences to becoming an active member and mentor in the Royal Road writing community. He discusses how influential authors like Raymond E. Feist …

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S05E33 - The Four Treasures: Mantle of the Gods 11:24

11M ago11:24

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Atlas Zeb has lived his entire life in poverty. It's hard for an orphan to make ends meet, but his one out is the Mantle Trial where he could be bestowed with the power to become an Adventurer and fight the monsters in the dungeon instead of just picking up the crystals left behind for others. But the world of Adventurers is not the easy life that …

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S05E32 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Camadt 21:46

11M ago21:46

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Camadt, whose real name is Ben, shared his journey into writing, particularly in the LitRPG genre. Although he comes from a background in mathematics, Ben transitioned into writing through a mix of personal inspiration and experiences. His writing career began when he and his brother brainstormed a story concept during a long drive, which later bec…

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S05E31 - The Four Treasures: Interview with RavensDagger 50:09

11M ago50:09

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Join us in this episode as we get a chance to talk to RavensDagger, the prolific writer known for: Cinnamon Bun, Stray Cat Strut, Fluff, Dead Tired, Lever Action, Heart of Dorkness, and Love Crafted. He talks to us about his 2024 Stray Cat Strut Fanfiction Contest! Links: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/147338 https://www.patreon.com/RavensDagger…

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S05E30 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Seth McDuffee and Johnathan McClain 1:23:05

11M ago1:23:05

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Join Seth and Johnathan as we discuss their book Big Sneaky Barbarian and play "Guess that Review." We also get to hear an original song inspired by their work called "Dragons in the Sky," performed by Anaria. In addition, we talk about their new joint writing venture called "Meet your Maker." It will be available for preorder from Amazon on Oct. 1…

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S05E29 - The Four Treasures: Jank by Jack Pembroke 32:37

12M ago32:37

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Jank, is about a game tester who plans on getting revenge against "Con Man Claude", who ruined a potentially amazing VRMMO in an effort to scam money out of the users. The ending is completely satisfying. Author Jack Pembroke: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/32291/jank Narrator Henry Kramer: https://henrywkramer.com @hwkramervo…

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S05E28 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Jack Pembroke 25:50

12M ago25:50

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Jack is another Massachusetts author! Listen in as he talks about his experiences selecting a publishing company (he ultimately chose Podium Audio). This interview was especially interesting, as Jack regaled us with his much researched advice on how to build a following on Royalroad. Jack's Website: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/164532 Shoutout…

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S05E27 - The Four Treasures: Beauty in Simplicity 10:10

12M ago10:10

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Art is subjective. Yet some forms of art can be spread over a much larger group of people. Some people enjoy paintings, others prefer art showcased in statues. So when Aeric comes to a different world and needs to adapt to it. When he needs to find a place he fits in with his pacifist tendencies. He chooses his own form of Art, possibly the most wi…

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S05E26 - The Four Treasures: Interview with The Irregular 13:41

12M ago13:41

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This season has something for everyone. Sayl joins us from the Netherlands and tells us about his story, Beauty in Simplicity. If you like Travis Baldree's Legends and Lattes, you will recognize the "simplicity" in Sayl's story- the story of a main character who finds beauty in becoming a tailor. Links: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/66840 Misc.…

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S05E25 - The Four Treasures: Fantasia by Unice5656 11:20

12M ago11:20

11:20

Arwyn has just bought Fantasia, the first fantasy-based VRMMORPG, with 99% realism that you can play while you sleep. In the game, she becomes Fey, a moon elf starting in the magical Elvenwood. Join her (and her snarky narrator who likes to interject sarcastic comments in parentheses) on her exciting, often hilarious adventures inside this magical …

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S05E24 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Unice5656 28:31

12M ago28:31

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Not only was Unice among the first to publish her work on Royalroad over ten years ago, but she has continued writing her initial story, Fantasia (which has almost 2 million views). Join her as she offers very sound advice to new writers and talks about her unique blend of comedy and romance in litrpg. Links: 1/2 Prince translation by Yu Wo: https:…

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S05E23 - The Four Treasures: Apocalypse: Reborn as a Monster 13:40

1y ago13:40

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In a world corrupted by treachery and ambition, Thorian Steelblade was a fearsome leader, on the brink of conquering the capital and etching his family's name into history. But betrayal came from within, leaving him broken and defeated. In his final moment, Thorian unleashed a devastating self-destruction spell to ensure his enemies shared his fate…

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S05E22 - The Four Treasures: Interview with DreamTickler 19:51

1y ago19:51

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In this episode we talk to Omar from Morocco. His kingdom building, "system apocalypse" webnovel, called Apocalypse: Reborn as a Monster" is hugely popular. And with a background in data analytics, Omar is able to tell us about how to "min/max" our way into the good graces of Royal Road. Links: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/159371 https://www.p…

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S05E21 - The Four Treasures: The Power of Ten 16:35

1y ago16:35

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Some time ago, a planes-traveling archmage made up a video game to train some people on the planet Earth for the catastrophe he knew was coming. That game was the Power of Ten. The gods seized this opportunity to take the templates of some of those characters, and even their souls, for use in other worlds, and other realms. Sama Rantha is one of th…

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S05E20 - The Four Treasures: Interview with RE Druin 31:23

1y ago31:23

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On this episode, RED tells to us about his time on Webnovel and on Royal Road. On Royal Road his Power of Ten has over 7 million views. RED talks to us about his main character, Sama Rantha, and how the chapter he shared (for podcast episode 21) is a fan favorite. Enjoy!Links:https://www.royalroad.com/profile/151859https://www.patreon.com/ThePowero…

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S05E19 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Eric Ugland and Neil Hellegers 57:45

1y ago57:45

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I can't tell you the last time I've had this much fun during an interview! In this interview, we do a deep dive into the world of Valdrani. We discuss the Good Guys, the Bad Guys, The Grim Guys, and the upcoming Ugly Guys series. The writer/narrator pair discuss their favorite parts of the series and we even get a unique look behind the screen into…

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S05E18 - The Four Treasures: Tinea and Leah 9:02

1y ago9:02

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Aden... Aden had an ugly childhood. It taught him how to fight and survive, taught him how to run and hide and cut ties. Taught him that he wasn't born right. It didn't teach him much else. So Aden ran. Aden grew up. Discovered the world, and crossed an ocean. Made his life his own. Soul-deep pain notwithstanding, he fought to be happy. Aden made d…

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S05E17 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Eleeyah 25:05

1y ago25:05

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In this heartfelt interview with Charlie (aka Eleeyah), we learn about the German writer and his fan fiction set in the world of Stray Cat Strut. His work, Tinea and Leah has taken on a popular life its own over on Royal Road, and Charlie talks to us about his hopes and dreams for this Cyberpunk fiction. Links: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/149…

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S05E16 - The Four Treasures: Dragonheart Core by Adam Atenburgh 19:18

1y ago19:18

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To take a dragon's hoard is to challenge death. The greatest of the sea-drakes wakes, curled on his silver throne; but there is no silver. His hoard is stolen. He rises, screaming, and chases the thief to the ends of the world—only to be shot from the sky. But dragons do not die easy, and never one with such festering hatred. A dungeon core rises f…

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S05E15 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Adam Atenburgh 24:16

1y ago24:16

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In this episode, author Adam Atenburgh talks with us about Progression Fantasy, his process through the publishing world (and audiobooks), his “Snake” series, and his current work of fiction- Dragonheart Core. Adam Atenburgh Websites: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/210367 Misc. Websites: NoDragons Thieves' Dungeon Will Wight Cradle Mother of Lea…

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S05E14 - The Four Treasures: Maxwell Flourish: A Fun Night by Zrail 12:21

1y ago12:21

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This is a Modern Age Online story. It is the Future. The realm of online video game entertainment has grown, creating vast and wonderous worlds for people to explore and enjoy. This is the story of Kaleb, a young gamer, and his adventures in the latest Super-Hero Virtual reality MMO: Modern Age Online. Join him as he takes on villains (both player …

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S05E13 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Zrail 20:26

1y ago20:26

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This interview was a lot of fun. Zrail and I talked about his love of video games, board games, and comic books. We talked about the authors that influenced his super hero story Maxwell Flourish, and his larger world of Modern Age Online. A must listen! Zrail Websites: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/50378 Misc Websites: Mausritter Tabletop game …

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S05E12 - The Four Treasures: Inexorable Chaos by Nino/Cliff Hanger 16:49

1y ago16:49

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Gods are, generally speaking, not fans of directly putting their fingers on the scale. This is for a variety of reasons, ranging from cautioun to amusement, but is generally because after a few hundred millennia and enough prayers to fill a hollow Earth, you're bound to learn the art of delegation. Luckily, among the unwashed masses, there exist th…

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S05E11 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Nino/Cliff Hanger 19:53

1y ago19:53

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Come and learn from Cliff Hanger as he describes his unique story, Inexorable Chaos. Listen as we discuss the difference between experience and power. And finally, learn about the beginning stages of the publishing process, as Cliff Hanger traverses early interest letters from his future publishers. Nino/Cliff Hanger Websites: https://www.royalroad…

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S05E10 - The Four Treasures: Doom Guy Isekai by Angry Spider 11:34

1y ago11:34

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A very familiar soldier, used to battling the 'endless' hordes of Hell, is eventually overrun and dies. But his war isn't over yet... Author Angry Spider: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/34854/doom-guy-isekai Narrator Jack Sapsford: https://jacksapsford.com https://twitter.com/jacksapsford

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S05E09 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Angry Spider 15:11

1y ago15:11

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In this interview, we learn about how Angry Spider entered the world of LitRPG and his advice for new authors. We learned how he came to write a hugely successfully Doom fan fiction web novel that has over one million views (without ever playing Doom)! Angry Spider Websites: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/162623 https://www.youtube.com/channel/U…

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S05E08 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Neven Iliev and Jeff Hays 1:13:17

1y ago1:13:17

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Join us as we chat with the dynamic duo behind the Everyone Loves Large Chest series. In this episode we tackle everything from how both Jeff and Neven got into Litrpg, to the importance of anonymity on the Internet, to "mean" book reviews. Learn about what each of them is currently working on, and hints about how they will end the ELLC series. Lin…

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S05E07 - The Four Treasures: Mistaken for a Returnee by ReWight 12:35

1y ago12:35

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Aldritch of clan Blackshield is older than dirt and tired of just living day to day with no hope for the future. A half-giant Dwarf by birth, a cleric by class, a soldier by duty, and a survivor by necessity. Aldritch has lived through more wars than he cares to recall. He's seen kingdoms rise and empires buried beneath the sands of time, and he pe…

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S05E06 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Alex Wight (ReWight) 34:09

1y ago34:09

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Join us as Alex walks us through all of the backstory for his Royal Road novel, Mistaken for a Returnee. He talks about the story that coined the phrase “Royal Road”, about writing in the wee hours of the morning, and the importance of staying true to your story. ReWight Websites: Royal Road Profile Alex Wight Books Patreon Misc. Websites: A Gamer'…

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S05E05 - The Four Treasures: A Soldier's Life by Alwaysrollsaone 11:37

1y ago11:37

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A story of being transported to another world. The main character is forced into the military in a fantasy setting and rises through the ranks while keeping his true ability secret. Author: Alwaysrollsaone https://www.patreon.com/alwaysrollsaone https://www.scribblehub.com/profile/105575/alwaysrollsaone/ https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/58243/a-so…

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S05E04 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Alwaysrollsaone 15:05

1y ago15:05

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Come learn about Erick (aka Alwaysrollsaone) and his work on A Soldier's Life. A Dungeon Master at heart, Erick talks about what has inspired him and his work. This interview gives you a glimpse into the life of an independent author, and how much dedicated time they spend interacting with their work and with their fans. Alwaysrollsaone Websites: h…

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S05E03 - The Four Treasures: Otherworldly by AlloraLee 14:17

1y ago14:17

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Eunora Dawn is just a child. She was born a noble in the kingdom of Maeve, with 5 siblings and a shy personality. At a glance, her life was meant to be rosy. But, when Eunora unlocks the [System] on her 8th birthday, she gains more than she expected. Memories of her past life as a strong-willed and fulfilled woman flood her mind and all but overwri…

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S05E02 - The Four Treasures: Interview with AlloraLee 26:48

1y ago26:48

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Come listen as we talk with AlloraLee, the brilliant mind behind the web novel Otherworldly. We discuss all things, from the inspiration of her writing, to her time on Royal Road, and finally to the authors she loves the most! We also get some fan questions answered! AlloraLee Websites: https://alloraleewrites.com https://www.tiktok.com/@alloralee …

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S05E01 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Robert Bevan and Jonathan Sleep 41:57

1y ago41:57

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Join us in the inaugural episode of season 5 where we talk to Robert Bevan and Jonathan Sleep about LitRPG and GameLit. We ask them about the origins of Critical Failures and how the author and narrator came to work together. Among other topics, we discuss the progress Robert has made on Critical Failures X, and the working title. Robert Bevan's We…

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