The StoryMen welcome JR.’s favorite author of all time, Stephen R. Donaldson. Steve is the author of the best-selling fantasy series The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, as well as several more series. We discuss the religious power of stories, what it’s like to publish fantasy for four decades, and of course, the end of Thomas Covenant!
0:00 – JR.’s Best Birthday Present EVER
06:00 – The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant
10:00 – Stephen R. Donaldson & the Changing Publishing Landscape
15:30 – The Theology of Thomas Covenant and the Religion of Storytelling
30:00 – Why We Love Anti-Heroes (and Why Thomas Covenant Isn’t One)
38:00 – Steve and the Creator
43:00 – Saying Goodbye to Thomas Covenant
The StoryMen boldly go where no one has gone before. We talk our Trek pedigree, who our favorite captains are and rank the films. Then we spoil the newest installment, Into Darkness In this Episode: 0:00 – Giveaways, Catchup and Espanol! 5:00 – Who's Your Captain? 16:00 – Favorite Trek Episode 21:00 – Star Trek, Politics and Culture 30:00 – Ranking the Trek Films 39:00 – SPOILERS for Into Darkness