The Fantasy and Sci-fi Fanatic's Podcast
Daniel Coolbaugh
Do you love fantasy? Do you crave sci-fi adventures? Is writing a hobby of yours? Then the Fantasy and Sci-fi Fanatic's Podcast is the podcast for you! We will be interviewing different authors, writers, artists, and other members of the fantasy and sci-fi communities. If you have a suggestion of someone you would like to see interviewed, please email me at [email protected].
- 54 minutes 17 secondsMichael Vadney Interview
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Hosted by Daniel Coolbaugh
For this episode of Season 5, I had the pleasure of interviewing veteran podcaster and rookie fantasy author Michael Vadney. We had a great chat about learning from podcasting, making the right decisions between different drafts, and how to bring your product together.
Make sure to check out Michael's book and socials in the space below including his pre-order for Crownfall and don't forget to subscribe to his channel- @AuthorAdjacent
Author Social Links:
X: https://x.com/Michael_Vadney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_vadney/
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@michael_vadney
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@michael_vadney
Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelvadney.bsky.social
Author Adjacent Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorAdjacent
Podcast Channel Links:
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Website: https://thefantasyandscififanaticspod.com/
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30 March 2026, 4:00 am - 10 minutes 39 secondsBook Review-My Brother's Keeper by Ben Schenkman
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Hosted by: Daniel Coolbaugh
Check out our live chat for Ben's Book Launch on Monday, April 6th from 7-8pm EST: https://youtube.com/live/QcKP91YNTLk?feature=share
My Brother's Keeper will be out March 30th! \
Book Blurb:
Max Asher, Jewish mystic and private-eye, never thought he’d be coming back to his home town to bury his twin brother, Solomon. He definitely never thought the funeral would turn into a case, but when Sol’s widow Gabby asks him to investigate the cause of death, “Uncle Max” is on the job.
When Max kicks the demon’s nest, he uncovers a conspiracy that forces him to reevaluate everything he thought he knew about his brother. Unfamiliar local politics blur the line between the supernatural and the mundane, and soon, fighting for justice becomes dangerously literal. If Max can uncover the murderer, he might just save his brother’s soul—but if he can’t, he’ll fall victim to the same deadly fate.
Putting the past to rest is going to take more than a shovel full of dirt.
Season 3, Episode 53-Ben Schenkman Interview: https://youtu.be/xNCywHcL1YM?si=hJlE7AaoE22MqVW2
Season 5, Episode 7-The Return of Ben Schenkman: https://youtu.be/fL-1zzJ8i5c
Author 's Links:
Author Website: https://benschenkman.com
Author Amazon Profile: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CRC2J8CJ/about
Podcast Channel Links:
Patreon: patreon.com/TFSFP
Website: https://thefantasyandscififanaticspod.com/
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27 March 2026, 4:00 am - 53 minutes 11 secondsJeremy Szal Interview
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Hosted by Daniel Coolbaugh
For this episode of Season 5, I had the pleasure of interviewing veteran science fiction and space opera author Jeremy Szal. We had a great about his writing background, the inspiration for his series The Common, and his latest debut novel Wolfskin.
Make sure to check out Wolfskin by using the links in the description below and check out his socials as well:
Amazon Profile Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jeremy-Szal/author/B00J48JU6O?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/Jeremy.J.Szal/
Author's Goodreads Profile: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8296791.Jeremy_Szal
Podcast Channel Links:
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Website: https://thefantasyandscififanaticspod.com/
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25 March 2026, 1:25 pm - 53 minutes 18 secondsJ. Alex Giguere Interview
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Hosted by Daniel Coolbaugh
For this episode of Season 5, I had the pleasure of interviewing debut epic fantasy author J. Alex Giguere. We had a great about his debut Breaking, his plans for book 2, and his writing inspirations.
Make sure to check out his debut novel and his Youtube Channel along with his book and socials in the space below:
Author Website: https://jalexgiguere.com/
Author Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/jalexgiguere/
Author Goodreads Profile: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/58452627.J_Alex_Giguere
Author Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/jalexgiguere_author/
Author Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JAlexGiguere-Author
Podcast Channel Links:
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23 March 2026, 4:00 am - 1 hour 2 minutesTJ Cooper Interivew
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Hosted by Daniel Coolbaugh
For this episode of Season 5, I had the pleasure of interviewing debut epic fantasy author TJ Cooper. We had a great chat about his debut novel A Shadow's Vendetta, his writing inspirations, and his plans for a sequel.
Make sure to check out his newest release and his book and social links in the space below:
Author Website: https://tjcooperauthor.com/books/a-shadow-s-vendetta-t-j-cooper/9798999274113
Author Amazon Profile: https://www.amazon.com/stores/T-J-Cooper/author/B0FY3SQQ1N?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
Author Goodread's Profile: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/241680104-a-shadow-s-vendetta?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=AUOmm873x8&rank=1
Podcast Channel Links:
Patreon: patreon.com/TFSFP
Website: https://thefantasyandscififanaticspod.com/
Youtube Channel Subscription: https://youtube.com/@thefantasyandsci-fifanatic2328
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16 March 2026, 1:28 pm - 55 minutes 31 secondsTrevor Jones and April Nia Raine Interview
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Hosted by: Daniel Coolbaugh
For this episode of Season 5, I had the pleasure of interviewing fantasy co-authors Trevor Jones and April Nia Raine. We had a great chat about their co-authoring experiences, their writing backgrounds, and their future writing plans.
Make sure to check out his newest release Stone Cold Blood and his book and social links in the space below:
Author Website: https://kinthur.com/about/
Trevor's Goodreads Page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/18948733.Trevor_Jones
April Nia Raine's Goodreads Page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21538456.April_Nia_Raine?from_search=true&from_srp=true
Podcast Channel Links:
Patreon: patreon.com/TFSFP
Website: https://thefantasyandscififanaticspod.com/
Youtube Channel Subscription: https://youtube.com/@thefantasyandsci-fifanatic2328
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9 March 2026, 4:04 am - 1 hour 4 minutesDan Hanly Interview
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Hosted by Daniel Coolbaugh
For this episode of Season 5, I had the pleasure of interviewing dark fantasy and mystery author Dan Hanly! We had a great chat about his book The Great Leap, its sequel Stone Cold Blood, and his future projects.
Make sure to check out his newest release Stone Cold Blood and his book and social links in the space below:
Author Site: https://danhanly.com/#books
Author Facebook Page: https://danhanly.com/#books
X profile: https://x.com/danhanly
Author Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danhanly/?hl=en
Author Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dan-Hanly/author/B0D1232GY9?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
Podcast Channel Links:
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Website: https://thefantasyandscififanaticspod.com/
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2 March 2026, 5:00 am - 1 hour 9 minutesTim Akers Interview
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Hosted by Daniel Coolbaugh
For this episode of Season 5, I had the pleasure of interviewing fantasy novelist Tim Akers! We had a terrific chat about his extensive catalog of novels and novellas, his experiences in the publishing industry, and his latest novel The Dragon in the Mists.
Make sure to check out his book and social links in the space below and please don't forget to subscribe to our channel!
Author Website: https://www.timakers.net/
Author Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JTimothyAkers
Author X: https://x.com/timakers0
Author Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/207694.Tim_Akers
Podcast Channel Links:
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26 February 2026, 5:00 am - 1 hour 14 minutesLIVE EPISODE-Rosaire Bushey
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Hosted by Daniel Coolbaugh
For this live episode I had the pleasure of interviewing podcaster, fantasy author, and editor Rosaire Bushey! We had a great chat about his podcast with Mike Mollman @Bald_and_Balding , his fantasy series, book cover stuff, and his writing and editing services. Make sure to check out his book and social links below.
Please don't forget to subscribe to the Bald and Balding podcast!
Ro's Links: https://rosairebushey.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/491278618805664
https://substack.com/@robushey
https://bsky.app/profile/rosaireb.bsky.social
https://www.youtube.com/ @Bald_and_Balding
https://www.tiktok.com/ @Rosaireb
https://www.instagram.com/rosairebushey/
https://www.bookbub.com/authors/rosaire-bushey
Podcast Channel Links:
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Website: https://thefantasyandscififanaticspod.com/
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25 February 2026, 5:00 am - 1 hour 2 minutesSimon Kewin Interview
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Hosted by Daniel Coolbaugh
For this episode of Season 5, I had the pleasure of interviewing award-winning writer of fantasy and sci-fi Simon Kewin! With over 500 publications to his name, we had a lot to chat about in this interview. He has a great back log of work so please make sure to click on the links below and check out his book and socials!
Author Website: https://simonkewin.co.uk/
Author Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Simon-Kewin/author/B004BH9KYU?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1771799189&sr=8-2&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
Author Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SimonKewin.Author/
Author Goodreads Profile: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4013862.Simon_Kewin
Podcast Channel Links:
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Website: https://thefantasyandscififanaticspod.com/
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23 February 2026, 5:00 am - 54 minutes 14 secondsRussell Carroll Interview
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Hosted by: Daniel Coolbaugh
For this episode of Season 5, I had the pleasure of interviewing epic fantasy author Russell Carroll! We had a great chat about his first book Relentless Blades, his sequel Ashbound Oaths, and writing characters from past #dungeonsanddragons campaigns.
Make sure to check out his book and social links in the space below and please don't forget to subscribe!
Author Website: https://awesomegang.com/russell-carroll/
Author Amazon Profile: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0DD1NSZ4Z/about
Author Youtube Channel: @DWARussell or https://www.youtube.com/@DWARussell
Author Goodreads Profile: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/51382044.Russell_Carroll
Podcast Channel Links: Patreon: patreon.com/TFSFP
Website: https://thefantasyandscififanaticspod.com/
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