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 take advantage of JR.'s return from the United Arab Emerites to share stories of journeys they've taken. In this Episode: 0:00 - Welcome Back! Jetlag and catching up 2:00 - the United Arab Eremites, Jordan and Israel 11:45 - Worship Wars in Jerusalem 19:30 - Tales of Travel Horror! 28:00 - Flesh Gordon and the Chinese Train 43:00 - Goonies. Because WHY NOT?
