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Podcast Features
Dive deeper into the Epic Realms Podcast. Explore full episode write-ups, guest spotlights, and extended articles that expand on our conversations. Perfect for listeners who want more context or who missed an episode and want the highlights.


Hunter Blain and Luke Daniels Interview on Epic Realms: Urban Fantasy, LitRPG, and Audiobooks
Hunter Blain and Luke Daniels Interview on Epic Realms brings together the bestselling urban fantasy author and the Hall of Fame audiobook narrator for a lively conversation about The Preternatural Chronicles, LitRPG storytelling, time travel mechanics, and the craft of audiobook performance. Packed with humor, behind-the-scenes insights, and creative chemistry, the episode explores how author and narrator collaborate to bring unforgettable characters to life.

Nick Sampson
Feb 104 min read


Aaron Reynolds Effin' Birds Interview: Exploring the Creator’s Past, Process, and Upcoming Projects
Aaron Reynolds Effin Birds joins the Epic Realms Podcast for an honest conversation about creativity, publishing setbacks, and the future of Effin Birds, including new books, calendars, and upcoming projects.

Nick Sampson
Jan 84 min read


Rodney Thompson: From Star Wars Roleplaying to Cyberpunk Heists
Rodney Thompson joins the Epic Realms Podcast to explore his journey from Star Wars roleplaying games to cyberpunk heist storytelling. Known for his work on Dungeons and Dragons, Lords of Waterdeep, and Scratchpad Publishing, Thompson discusses game mastering, licensed RPG design, and the creation of Neon City Outlaws, a modern cyberpunk tabletop RPG focused on narrative driven play.

Nick Sampson
Dec 28, 20253 min read


Audiobooks Are Your Holiday Entertainment
Audiobooks have become the perfect holiday entertainment for busy schedules. With professional actors, full production teams, and immersive performances, modern audiobooks are far removed from the monotone recordings of the past. Featuring legendary narrators like Ray Porter, Luke Daniels, Andrea Emmes, and Jarrett Lemaster, audiobooks offer a powerful way to experience stories while driving, cleaning, or traveling during the holiday season.

Nick Sampson
Dec 15, 20253 min read


Nathan Lowell Returns to Epic Realms and Announces His New Novel The Wizard’s Cat
Author Nathan Lowell returns to Epic Realms to discuss cozy storytelling, food in fiction, and his writing process, while announcing that his newest novel, The Wizard’s Cat, is now officially available on Amazon. Fans of The Wizard’s Butler will enjoy this deeper look into his creative world and the magical elements of his latest release.

Nick Sampson
Dec 9, 20255 min read


Finding Her Voice: Audiobook Narrator Andrea Emmes.
Audiobook narrator Andrea Emmes shares her journey from Disney Interactive to voicing more than four hundred titles. In this Epic Realms interview, she reflects on career reinvention, honing her craft, and her long partnership with author Ashley Fontainne. Their collaboration led to co-writing Eternal Beauty, a dark and emotional novel that blends horror, thriller elements, and social commentary

Nick Sampson
Nov 26, 20254 min read


Building Worlds and Lifting Others: A Conversation with Author Jeri Shepherd
By Nick Sampson | Epic Realms Podcast In this week’s episode of the Epic Realms Podcast, host Nick sits down with multi-time international bestselling author Jeri Shepherd, also known under her pen names Reji LaBerge and Maggie McMahon. With more than two decades of experience across genres, children’s books, biography, nonfiction, speculative fiction, and tabletop gaming, Shepherd brings a rare mix of creativity, discipline, and purpose to everything she does. From her earli

Nick Sampson
Nov 12, 20254 min read


From Dune to the Stars: A Conversation with Kevin J. Anderson
A short summary of the interview with Kevin J Anderson on the Epic Realms Podcast.

Nick Sampson
Nov 10, 20253 min read
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