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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.
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The Book Jar Podcast

Marissa Trarback, Megan Breitenbach

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A podcast between two avid readers in which the topics are chosen from the book jar! Episodes are released every two weeks. Send us your topics to have them added to the jar.
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The Crowned Heathens Podcast

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco

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No stupid questions here. Join Marissa, Matthew, and Sacco each week for video game discussions. From our favourite all-time video games to games we couldn't finish, we'll be discussing a variety of video games, including Playstation, Xbox, mobile, and PC games. Weekly discussions also include games we're currently playing from all genres – with several tangents for your enjoyment. After all, when there are no stupid questions, every topic is on the table. Genres you can expect we'll talk ab ...
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This was a fun one to make! This week the Heathens do a blind ranking video game challenge. The only rule is that both members have to agree on the final ranking. Matt forgets how to speak, Marissa is disappointed, and Sacco tries to usurp. Games we talk about this week: Stardew Valley, Minecraft, Celeste, COD: WaW, It Takes Two, Apex Legends, Halo…
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Thirteen books down, two to go. In this episode of the Queens of Fantasy podcast, the Queens finish off Book Twelve of the Wheel of Time, and they have a lot of thoughts. Marissa rants about Egwene's plot point and whether or not Gareth Bryne is perfect, perfect, perfect! Tay protects Egwene at all costs -- with all her feelings and no thoughts. Yo…
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Besides that one overly comfortable chair in the corner, every reader's favourite place to be is a bookstore. In this episode, Marissa and Megan share the best bookstores they've explored. From local gems to international stars, these bookstores have one thing in common: they are well-loved and well-read. As usual, the two readers start by reviewin…
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Happy Canadian Thanksgiving fellow Canadians! When push comes to shove the Heathens do a quiz. So here it is with a brand new format! Matt and Sacco compete to see who knows the least about video games /s. Matt gets uno reversed, Marissa is the host, and Sacco makes a bad pun. Games we talk about this week: Bioshock, Portal, and Super Mario Bros. L…
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In the third part of our The Gathering Storm read, the Queens are stoked about a Nynaeve POV, concerned about Rand, confused by Mat and left on a cliffhanger. Queen Marissa throws out quite a few theories, Queen Tay needs consoling over how she really can't do spicy foods, Queen Alix teaches the other Queens a little something, and Tay and Marissa …
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After a long rant about Sony's business practices the Heathens discuss their favourite and hidden gems Gamepass games. From indie games to AAA games Gamepass has a lot to choose from. Matt starts the rant, Marissa steals one of Matt's games, and Sacco hates game previews. Games we talk about this week: Cuphead, Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, WaveRunner, Day…
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Get ready for action! The Queens take on part two of Book 12, The Gathering Storm, in Robert Jordan (and Brandon Sanderson's) series, The Wheel of Time. We have betrayals, we have tedious tasks, we have punishments, and we have a wolf man not missing his wife. The Queens discuss Goldilocks and the Three Inns, Mat's misogynistic monologue, and Min's…
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Ever heard of audiobooks? How much do you really know about them? In this episode, Megan explores everything audiobook. From the history of audiobooks to its formats, uses, and styles, join along as your two favourite readers explore the world of audiobooks! As usual, the two readers start by reviewing their most recent reads and finish by discussi…
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After a long rant about Sony's business practices the Heathens discuss their favourite and hidden gems Gamepass games. From indie games to AAA games Gamepass has a lot to choose from. Matt starts the rant, Marissa steals one of Matt's games, and Sacco hates game previews. Games we talk about this week: Stardew Valley, Spider-Man, Stardew Valley, Dr…
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Welcome to the beginning of the end! We're officially in the last three books of the series -- and we're excited, we're nervous, and we're going through it together! The Queens bring out the swords in this one, taking aim at bad character decisions and, in turn, each other as they defend their favourites until the end. Queen Marissa fights off the …
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It's a trap! And another trap! Everyone gets a trap! Our characters walk into, spring and set up traps all around. The Queens question where exactly the path of daggers is, should you tell your husband who he's just killed and why someone is tasting Elayne's pee. Queen Marissa explains what an auger is, Queen Tay gets a lesson on the circle of life…
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It's time to go back to school! And, what better way to celebrate school than with a test? In this episode, Marissa and Megan review literary terms. Or rather, Marissa quizzes Megan on this terminology while putting her friendship at risk. From metaphor and simile to allusions and character foils, Marissa puts on her teaching hat to share the top l…
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When video games are great, you always want more! That's what the Heathens discuss this week: what video games deserve or want a sequel for? Matt has no concept of time, Marissa has cool plot ideas, and Sacco has cold takes. Games we talk about this week: It Takes Two, A Way Out, Portal, The Order 1886, Midnight Club, Vampyr, Life is Strange, Spide…
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After another misunderstanding about the topic, we have another chaotic podcast. Sometimes it's just one of those days where you have to discuss your favourite video game accessories. You can let us know if we missed one of your favourite accessories at one of our social links below! Matt doesn't think he's good enough for some games, Marissa steal…
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It's a dragon, it's a twin in disguise, it's a new low for Perrin. It's the next episode of the Queens of Fantasy podcast. In this one, the Queens discuss whether or not you can touch an ear in public while also wondering whether Perrin or Elayne considered committing the bigger war crime. Queen Tay falls head over heels, yet again, for Mr. Loial a…
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Books are made to be read, not banned. In this episode, Megan and Marissa discuss banned books. From the most commonly banned novels to their favourite illicit reads, these two readers dive into why the books are banned and why they disagree. As always, they start the podcast with their most recent reads and end it by drawing a new topic from the j…
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In this episode of the Queens of Fantasy podcast, the Queens ask the important questions such as: is it a zebra? Who is that man on the 90's edition cover? And how hard is it to get some service around here? Queen Tay is nauseated over a potential romance, Queen Marissa has strong feelings over dragons, Queen Al holds her tongue against the temptat…
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After some confusion on what the topic actually meant, the Heathens their favourite item they found in a video game. Ranging from hidden collectibles to cool equipment, there are a lot of really cool in-game things that you can collect. Matt forgets how Pokémon works, Marissa likes horses, and Sacco always finds the unicorns. Games we talk about th…
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This one is dedicated to all the book stacks on all those book shelves just waiting to be read. In this episode, Marissa and Megan uncover their most shameful -- or most interesting -- books on their TBRs that they've been avoiding. From books they didn't even know they owned to books they've been waiting for the perfect moment to pick up, join the…
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This was a new game that might be a re-occurrence because it was pretty fun. The Heathens are given the name of an achievement and have to guess the video game it comes from and the description of said achievement/trophy. Matt is a trickster, Marissa wants to punch Sacco, and Sacco doesn't want to be punched. Games we talk about this week: Dragon A…
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Let's see where this all began! The Queens join Morraine, Siuan, and Lan nearly twenty years before The Eye of the World takes place. Morraine and Siuan are baby Accepted students in the tower, and Lan is fighting the good fight everywhere he can. We follow as our two favourite Sedais learn about the Dragon's birth, gain the shawl, prank anyone and…
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For full disclosure, this podcast should have come out last week but shit happens! Enjoy! The Heathens looks at some franchises that either need a video game or a new video game. Matt is sick, Marissa can rhyme, and Sacco has some bad ideas. Games we talk about this week: Mario Party, Jumanji, Stranger Things, Bridgerton, Pride and Prejudice, Percy…
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Ten books down, only four (well, five) more to go! The Queens join the characters as they make good, bad, and terrible decisions. Queen Marissa argues that Egwene makes a terrible choice, while both Queens Alix and Tay worry over their favourite Amyrlin Seat. Every wonders why Perrin left a perfectly viable axe to rust in the forest, and the Queens…
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All the things that make us cringe, gag, and recoil away from a book within an instant. From abhorrent stickers on book covers to the worst plot devices we've ever read, this week Megan and Marissa discuss their biggest book pet peeves. Marissa also shares an embarrassing reader faux pas she committed and Megan pretends she's very much over it. As …
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Every genre gets its turn on this podcast and this time it's turn-based games. The Heathens talk about their favourite turn-based games, which is an underrated game genre. Matt struggles with segues, Marissa wants to fight, and Sacco gets attacked. Games we talk about this week: Baldur’s Gate, Minecraft, Dragon Age, Last of Us, Worms, Chess, Magic …
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Welcome to the tenth book of the Wheel of Time series! We check in with all our characters to see what they were up to during the final events of book nine. Characters get dressed, shoot down viable rescue stratagies and attempt to calculate the consequences of their actions. The Queens lament over the romance between characters that are not togeth…
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Go forth and achieve/trophy or something like that. Anyway, enough of that here are the latest trophies and achievements we got in our most recent video game adventures. Matt does stuff, Marissa yells at Matt probably, and Sacco showed up. Games we talk about this week: Minecraft, Life is Strange, Tony Hawk Pro Skater, Final Fantasy, Jusant, Elden …
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The Heathens were kind of split on what the topic actually was but they tried it anyways. Some games have amazing endings and some games just aren't great but they both don't need a sequel. Matt didn't understand the assignment, Marissa fights Matt, and Sacco did understand the assignment. Games we talk about this week: Halo, God of War, The Witche…
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This one kind of got out of hand. We tried to talk about video game genres that we just can't stand/didn't like playing and it got heated! Matt stirs the pot, Marissa wants to hit Matt with the pot, and Sacco gets mad at EA. Games we talk about this week: Life is Strange, Bladurs Gate, The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Final Fantasy, Dragon Age, Detroi…
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Another book down, only five (six with the prequel) to go! From wells of magic in a magic-free town to genius plans by our main characters being executed every other chapter, Queens Marissa, Tay, and Alix dive right into this novel. Queens Marissa and Tay decide to ride out a theory until it's impossible to hold on to. Queen Alix tries to direct wi…
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Anybody up for a challenge? Reading challenges are popular across TikTok, StoryGraph, and pretty much anywhere you find readers. Megan and Marissa give their thoughts on reading challenges – which ones they love and which ones they can't quite get into. Megan compares reading challenges to playing the Sims and Marissa changes her opinion quickly as…
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After a week off due to illness, the Heathens are back and as chaotic as ever. Sometimes when you play video games for hours on end you need something to eat and drink. This week we discuss our go to bevs and snacks while gaming. Matt helps Marissa, Marissa gets interrupted, and Sacco is unhinged. Games we talk about this week: NHL, Madden, FIFA, F…
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In this episode, some theories are made, others are proved wrong and discussions are had. Queen Marissa has something to say about the accuracies of the weather conditions, Queen Tay wants to know the others favourite flavour of ice cream and Queen Al is just so excited to see all her very favourite characters come together in a single storyline. T…
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Alix Calfa joins us for a surprise guest episode! Marissa and Alix discuss BookTok – and, in fact, all things about books online. The readers tackle discussing good recommendations and poor ones, as well as some of the more popular BookTok books and whether they are worth the read. As always, we start the podcast with some of our more recent reads.…
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We are back!!!! Welcome back to your weekly dose of chaos featuring Matt, Marissa, and Sacco. This week we are doing a quick re-intorduction about the Heathens. A nice way to ease back in. Matt has a preferred name, Marissa wants t-shirts, and Sacco has a lot of friends. Games we talk about this week: Final Fantasy, Spider-Man, Halo, Dragon Age, Ba…
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Another book down! The Queens finish Book 8, The Path of Daggers by Robert Jordan, and discover that the slog might be at least a little real. After debating the timeline, the Queens discuss everything from Elayne's judgemental POVs to exactly what fanfiction they want someone to write. Queen Alix rants over the start of her least favourite storyli…
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Do you use bookmarks? Marissa and Megan discuss the most remarkable bookmarks they've had over the years. From American one-dollar bills to a leather marker with a flower that seems one petal short, both readers talk about whether or not they use them, what will count as a bookmark, and whether dog-earring is ever an option. We start the podcast wi…
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The Queens officially begin the slog, but with the power of friendship they are sure to make it through. From screaming to get through the Gateway, to screaming not to kiss her there, the Queens have a lot to talk about despite a slow moving plot. Queen Tay pulls out her map to make a theory, Queen Al tries to figure out what Alliandre did with her…
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Gather round, young adventurers, for we have a story recap for you! We are officially (but not literally) halfway through the series – if we don't count the prequel. To celebrate, we're reviewing everything we've read so far in The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. From the first moments we stepped into Eamon's Field to the last moments we saw…
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Slumps suck. Reading slumps extra suck. Every avid reader has been through one reading slump or another and, while sometimes they are inevitable, there are some ways to get through them without losing your mind. Marissa and Megan discuss their experiences with their own reading slumps, and all the top tips they have to prevent them. From reading ch…
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We'd like to emphasize our trigger warnings throughout book seven. To avoid rape and sexual assault discussions, please see the timestamps at the bottom of this description. Take care of yourselves, and we thank you for listening! Book seven is finally closed! But, before The Queens can put this baby on their shelves, we've gotta discuss the good, …
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Everybody loves a good villain. From the most sinister non-human entities to the humans we start to empathize with, we've got all the best baddies from books we've read. We start with a classic President Snow and end with an even more classic villain who will suck your blood, and we hit every bad guy in between. We start the podcast with our most-r…
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We'd like to emphasize our trigger warnings throughout book seven, and particularly for this episode. Given the frequency of certain content throughout this book – rape and sexual assault, in particular – we are putting out a blanket warning for this episode. Please expect rape and sexual assault content throughout the whole podcast. The Queens hav…
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On the eve of the Heathens taking a short break, we thought it would be a good idea to look back at the past 4 years and give a short list of recommends and do not recommends. We will continue posting podcasts starting June 26 and will continue to stream and monitor the discord in the meantime. Matt is chaotic, Marissa agrees with Matt, and Sacco h…
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With the advance of technology comes an advancement in what developers can build for us to explore and adventure through. The heathens look back at their favourite video games and discuss the environments and sceneries that they fell in love with. Matt interrupts everyone, Marissa stands up for herself, and Sacco has trouble speaking. Games we talk…
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The Queens begin the seventh book of the Wheel of Time series, A Crown of Swords. We'd like to emphasize our trigger warnings throughout book seven. Please see the trigger warnings below and keep yourself safe. Welcome back to Book 7. As Elayne falls in the Queens' eyes, we follow the crew as they braid each other's hair in the dark and negotiate a…
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From the rawest insight into people's lives to illuminating spotlights on important issues, biographies and memoirs can leave a long-lasting impact. In this episode, Marissa and Megan discuss their favourite memoirs and autobiographies. Marissa discusses several dancer and a few artists' memoirs, while Megan talks about reading about therapy and de…
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Sometimes the topics are straightforward, like this one and still Matt gets confused/pedantic. This week the heathens talk about the video game boss fights that gave them the most trouble. Matt tries to clarify the topic, Marissa loves a good challenge, and Sacco plays nerdy games. Games we talk about this week: God of War, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fa…
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The Queens begin the seventh book of the Wheel of Time series, A Crown of Swords. We'd like to emphasize our trigger warnings throughout book seven. Please see trigger warnings below. In the aftermath on Dumai Wells, our friends return to find someone upon a throne that is not theirs. Meanwhile in Salidar, Egwene receives some blackmail. In this ep…
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