Jacob shares the scary sci-fi-ification of ChatGPT and gets carried away with an impression of the alien Pleiadadian language, before William discovers the writings of author Lois McMaster Bujold, and discusses how fantasy bro author Patrick Rothfuss ALLEGEDLY scammed his fans out of a million dollars. And then on to part two of Jenn Lyons' THE RUIN OF KINGS, where in one timeline, Kihrin is on island time having bb orgies and taking lessons from a bartender and on the other, he is discovers its all in the family as he meets abusive dads, kooky aunts, annoying little brothers, and horny body-swapping stepmoms.

NEXT EPISODE:

May 22: The Ruin of Kings Chapters 59–Epic Conclusion

William gives a glowing (and spoiler-free) review of SINNERS, Jacob shares his harrowing ordeal in the editing bay, and we read our first ever (!!!) fan letter. And then onto Jenn Lyons glorious epic fantasy debut, THE RUIN OF KINGS — a wildly inventive, deeply intricate, and incredibly bonkers book. It has multiple timelines, several enchanted necklaces, and a psychotic evil sexy lady demon that may be one of the most fun villains we’ve ever read!

UPCOMING EPISODES:

• May 13: The Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons, Chapters 21–58
• May 20: The Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons, Chapters 59-End

Before we get into it, William updates us on some accolades and adaptations from our previous books and Jacob describes CLAIR OBSCUR: EXPEDITION 33, a whacko brilliant new video game from France. And then we’re talking both of our favorite book of 2025 thus far — Sarah J Maas’s QUEEN OF SHADOWS — it’s thrilling pacing, wonderful characterizations, Aelin’s ever-evolving hair color, the even better (and darker) witch plot, and the climax to end all climaxes, and last but not least, our trepidation about the much debated upcoming tandem read.

UPCOMING EPISODES:

• May 6: The Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons, Chapters 1–20
• May 13: The Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons, Chapters 21–58
• May 20: The Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons, Chapters 59-End