Literary Wonder & Adventure Show
17 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsDream Tower Media's critically acclaimed monthly podcast featuring fascinating and fun conversations with authors and artists of fantasy, magic realism and science fiction, plus amusing skits, quips, and sound effects. In addition, approximately twice a year, fully produced audio adventures of fantastic stories are presented. Hosted by Robert Zoltan and his sidekick Edgar the Raven in the Dream Tower.
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Episodes
Literary Wonder & Adventure Show 16: The Origins of Science Fantasy: A Conversation with Author Ryan Harvey
November 13, 2020 19:56 - 1 hour - 177 MBRobert Zoltan and Edgar the Raven welcome Ryan Harvey, author of Turn Over the Moon, to discuss the mysterious origins of science fantasy. Plus, Edgar decides to run his own fundraising campaign!
Literary Wonder & Adventure Show 15: The History of Sword and Sorcery: A Conversation with Author Brian Murphy
June 12, 2020 17:58 - 1 hour - 224 MBJoin Robert and Edgar the Raven as they welcome Brian Murphy, author of Flame and Crimson: A History of Sword and Sorcery to the Dream Tower, for a long in depth discussion of Sword and Sorcery literature, the idea of genre, mythology and the imagination, and the importance of the frontier of unexplored vistas of both the mind and nature. Also, Robert agonizes over what genre his Rogues of Merth series might be while Edgar endures. Click here to listen: http://www.dreamtowermedia.com/podca...
Literary Wonder & Adventure Show 14: Rogues of Merth and The Founders of Modern Fantasy
August 30, 2019 17:17 - 1 hour - 154 MBItalian Renaissance sword fighting expert and author Guy Windsor takes over the Dream Tower all the way from England with the help of that mutinous little bird Edgar the Raven, and this time, Robert Zoltan is on the hot seat! They converse about Robert's influences for his Rogues of Merth series ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KJZ7JKC ), the founders of modern sword and sorcery fantasy adventure, the creative process, and much more! Click here to listen: http://www.dreamtowermedia.com/podca...
Literary Wonder & Adventure Show 13: The Lost Tales of Fritz Leiber: A Conversation with Author and Editor Steven Savile
May 31, 2019 18:37 - 1 hour - 173 MBJoin Robert Zoltan and Edgar the Raven as they welcome award-winning author and editor, Steven Savile, for a conversation on discovering Leiber’s previously unpublished work, the writing process, Joseph Campbell, mythology, the perils of world-building, genre jumping, and much more. Plus, Edgar reveals a senses-shattering secret!! Click here to listen: http://www.dreamtowermedia.com/podcast Become a member of the crew at: https://www.patreon.com/LiteraryWonderAndAdventure
One Night in Merth
December 21, 2018 20:53 - 1 hour - 170 MBOne night in Merth, that largest, most diverse, most decadent of westerly cities on the continent of Plemora, a desperate young poet swordsman and an ingenuous young tribal warrior are drawn together by magic, machinations, and mysterious forces that converge upon a single pearl of extraordinary size and luster. The origin story of how Dareon and Blue first met, and the first story in Rogues of Merth: The Adventures of Dareon and Blue, Book 1, available now on Amazon (https://www.amazon.co...
Literary Wonder & Adventure Show 11: Swords: A Conversation with Swordsman and Author Guy Windsor
August 05, 2018 20:25 - 1 hour - 190 MBBritish Swordsman and Author Guy Windsor calls in from across the pond to discuss the most famous weapon in the history of mankind while Robert and Edgar spar with words and blades! Click here to listen: http://www.dreamtowermedia.com/podcast Become a member of the crew at: https://www.patreon.com/LiteraryWonderAndAdventure Why boxing is potentially safer without gloves, the earliest weapons, mesmerized by bees on a flower, why long sword fights in fiction are boring, iron versus steel...
Delta of the Damned (full audio drama)
March 22, 2018 16:50 - 41 minutes - 95.2 MBA full audio dramatization of the mysterious sword and sorcery adventure, Delta of the Damned by Robert Zoltan. Part of his Rogues of Merth series, Delta of the Damned features the reluctant adventurers, the poet swordsman Dareon Vin, and his Indari warrior companion whom he has nicknamed Blue (his real tribal name is a secret known only to his tribe). The dramatization is produced by Dream Tower Media, with music by Robert Zoltan, promotional illustrations by Zoltan, and the voice talent ...
Literary Wonder & Adventure Show 9: Clark Ashton Smith, Poet of The Fantastic: A Conversation with Author Ryan Harvey
March 01, 2018 20:12 - 59 minutes - 138 MBAuthor Ryan Harvey returns to the Dream Tower for a discussion of the romantic poet and teller of fantastic tales, Clark Ashton Smith. Robert Zoltan does a reading of Smith's poem, Averoigne, and Edgar the Raven finds out that Robert is a big fat liar! All on this sumptuous feast of an episode of Literary Wonder & Adventure Show! Clark Ashton Smith, Robert Zoltan, Edgar the Raven, Ryan Harvey, Weird Tales, Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, The Decadents, West Coast Romantic Poets, George St...
Literary Wonder & Adventure Show 8: Spaceships, Aliens, and AI, Oh My!: A Conversation with Author Becky Chambers
February 01, 2018 19:59 - 1 hour - 189 MBLiterary Wonder & Adventure Show, Episode 8: Spaceships, Aliens, and AI, Oh My!: A Conversation with Author Becky Chambers! Robert and author Becky Chambers (The Wayfarer Series) hold a provocative discussion on the controversial topics of space travel, alien sex, and robot love! Meanwhile, Robert and Edgar the Raven finally make it out of deep space and return to Los Angeles to find a strange package awaiting them. As if that’s not enough, Edgar gets down and funky to the catchy song, Roc...
Literary Wonder & Adventure Show Halloween Special 2017
October 24, 2017 20:15 - 13 minutes - 32.1 MBIn this Halloween Special, Robert and Edgar perform "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe, and also get some very interesting trick or treaters at the Dream Tower door. Click here to listen: http://www.dreamtowermedia.com/podcast Become a member of the crew at: https://www.patreon.com/LiteraryWonderAndAdventure
Literary Wonder & Adventure Show 7: The Golden Age of Science Fiction, Part2: A Conversation with Editor Rich Horton
August 31, 2017 22:37 - 1 hour - 175 MBLiterary Wonder & Adventure Show, Episode 7. The Golden Age of Science Fiction, Part2: A Conversation with Editor Rich Horton Still stuck in deep space, Robert finds inventive ways of keeping Edgar from going "space happy." And speaking of deeper, Robert and editor Rich Horton dig much, much deeper into the 20th Century origins of science fiction and fantasy literature and the Golden Age, including discussions of John Campbell and Astounding Stories, American jingoism, mythology, classic s...
Literary Wonder & Adventure Show 6: The Golden Age of Science Fiction, Part1: A Conversation with Author Allen Steele
July 01, 2017 01:05 - 1 hour - 178 MBLiterary Wonder & Adventure Show, Episode 6. The Golden Age of Science Fiction, Part 1, with Award-Winning Author Allen Steele (Avengers of the Moon)! Captain Zoltan and first Officer Edgar the Raven find themselves millions of miles from home! Robert and guest Allen Steele discuss the Golden Age of Science Fiction, the modern schism of fiction genres, how prohibition gave rise to the pulp magazine industry, and more! Click here to listen: http://www.dreamtowermedia.com/podcast Become ...
Literary Wonder & Adventure Show, Episode 5: The Strand (Audio Drama)
May 01, 2017 02:17 - 21 minutes - 50.4 MBThe Strand, a Romantic Retro Science Fiction Audio Thriller. Written by Robert Zoltan. Produced by Dream Tower Media. Music by Robert Szeles. Featuring the Voice Talent of Robert Zoltan and Danita Bayer. Go to Dream Tower Media to purchase your own copy of The Strand and sign up for the newsletter to receive news about more upcoming exciting productions.
Literary Wonder & Adventure Show 4 : Robert E. Howard, Master of Sword & Sorcery: A Conversation with Author Howard Andrew Jones
April 01, 2017 02:10 - 1 hour - 174 MBIt's spring cleaning time in the Dream Tower as Robert and Edgar travel to the Hyborian Age for a lively chat with author Howard Andrew Jones! Robert and Howard discuss Robert E. Howard, Conan, childhood, heroes, cynicism, creativity and the lure of lost civilizations. Plus, Robert and Edgar get a couple of vaguely familiar visitors. WARNING: Nihilists will hate this one. Pour a goblet of your favorite libation, sharpen your sword, and sit back for another rousing, amusing, and inspiring hou...
Literary Wonder & Adventure Podcast 3: J.R.R. Tolkien, Master of Modern Mythology: A Conversation with Author Scott Oden
March 03, 2017 01:06 - 1 hour - 164 MBThe Dream Tower travels to Middle-Earth for Episode 3 of The Literary Wonder & Adventure Show, J.R.R. Tolkien, Master of Modern Mythology. Join Robert and Edgar the Raven as they welcome special guest author Scott Oden for a discussion on Tolkien, orcs, creativity, bliss, childhood, and the occult dangers of advanced math. Plus, the Dream Tower gets a couple of unexpected visitors, and Robert and Edgar sing a short but sweet duet. All on the February podcast of Literary Wonder & Adventure! ...
Literary Wonder & Adventure Podcast 2: Edgar Rice Burroughs, Master of Adventure, An Interview with Author Ryan Harvey
January 29, 2017 23:30 - 59 minutes - 139 MBEpisode 2 of the Literary Wonder & Adventure Podcast! Welcome to the Dream Tower! Join Robert Zoltan in a conversation with special guest Ryan Harvey about Edgar Rice Burroughs, creator of Tarzan and John Carter of Mars! Meanwhile, Edgar the Raven throws in his acerbic quips, and Robert deals with possible Pteranodon infestation in the Dream Tower. All this and more! Sign up for the Dream Tower Media newsletter at dreamtowermedia.com.
The Blue Lamp (Audio Drama)
December 11, 2016 00:57 - 51 minutes - 119 MBDream Tower Media is proud to present its first audiobook, a full dramatization of the mysterious sword and sorcery adventure, The Blue Lamp, by Robert Zoltan. Part of his Rogues of Merth series, The Blue Lamp features the recurring reluctant adventurers, the poet swordsman Dareon Vin, and his Indari warrior companion whom he has nicknamed Blue (his real tribal name is a secret known only to his tribe). The dramatization is produced by Dream Tower Media, with music by composer and songwrit...