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FanCastic

FanCastic

By: Loretta Anne Miller
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Welcome to FanCastic, the fan casting podcast where fantasy readers turn fandom into conversation.


FanCastic is a fantasy and romantasy podcast co-hosted by Loretta Anne Miller, a TV industry professional and audiobook narrator, and Emyli Gudmundson, a theatre arts marketing director. Together, they bring insider entertainment knowledge and passionate fandom energy to conversations about the books readers can’t stop talking about.


Each week, FanCastic dives into the worlds of romantasy, fantasy books, and BookTok favorites covering everything from deep-dive discussions and chaotic fan theories to dream casting the characters we’d love to see in film and television adaptations.


Expect episodes covering beloved authors like Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, Rachel Gillig, and Raven Kennedy and their popular series fandoms like Fourth Wing, A Court of Thorns and Roses, The Plated Prisoner and the Zodiac Academy.


Weekly episodes feature:
- Fantasy and romantasy book discussions
- Dream casting for book-to-screen adaptations
- BookTok and fandom hot takes & recs
- Convention stories and reader community moments


🎧 New episodes drop every Sunday, with visual podcast episodes available on YouTube so you can watch the conversation as well as listen.


Whether you’re a longtime fantasy reader or just discovering romantasy, FanCastic is your weekly dose of magical chaos, fandom debates, and bookish fun.


Follow FanCastic on all platforms for conversations about fantasy books, fandom culture, and the adaptations we’re dreaming of next.

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Episodes
  • Glow Fan Casting | Plated Prisoner Series Book 4: Who Should Play Ryatt?
    Apr 12 2026

    Join us, Loretta and Emyli, in this week’s episode of FanCastic as we journey back into Orea to fan cast our favorite characters from Glow, the fourth installment in Raven Kennedy’s Plated Prisoner series. From our favorite sitcom actors to perfect picks, we break down who we think embodies these beloved characters.

    We even had two (yes, TWO) actor matches between us, proving great minds think alike (or we are spending far too much time together).

    Whether you’re obsessed with Auren’s journey, still reeling from the twists, or just love imagining your favorite book characters on screen, this episode is packed with passionate debates, hot takes, and plenty of laughs.

    Plus — our fan-favorite segment is back.
    We’re bringing the energy with Rant & Rave, where we share what we’re loving and what we’re absolutely not about our week. Expect unfiltered opinions, relatable moments, and a few controversial takes.

    In this episode:

    • Fan casting Glow characters from the Plated Prisoner series
    • Discussion of Daughter of No Worlds
    • Discussing our current read of Gold
    • Two matching actor picks and what that says about our casting choices
    • The challenge of casting the perfect Ryatt
    • The return of our Rant & Rave segment
    • Bookish banter, laughs, and honest reactions
    • A lot of singing (?)

    Tune in now if you love fantasy books, fan casting, and spirited conversations with your book besties.

    Don’t forget to follow, rate, and share FanCastic to support the podcast.

    #FanCasticPodcast #PlatedPrisoner #Glow #FantasyBooks #BookPodcast #FanCasting #BookTokReads #RantAndRave

    🎙 Subscribe to FanCastic for weekly episodes about fantasy books, fandom culture, and dream book-to-screen adaptations.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • GLOW | Full Book Recap, Reactions & Analysis (Spoilers)
    Apr 5 2026

    This week on FanCastic, we’re diving into a full recap and review of Glow by Raven Kennedy, book four in The Plated Prisoner fantasy romance series.

    If you’re searching for a detailed Glow recap, Plated Prisoner breakdown, or a spoiler-filled fantasy book discussion, this episode has you covered!

    Join us, Emyli and Loretta, for a cozy, book club style conversation as we break down the entire story, from major plot points to our favorite moments, character arcs, and everything that left us emotionally wrecked. We also share honest thoughts on the series so far, plus some real life chaos and laughs along the way.

    This episode includes full spoilers for Glow and books 1 through 4 of The Plated Prisoner series, so be sure you’re caught up before listening.

    In this episode:

    • Full Glow recap and plot breakdown
    • Plated Prisoner series discussion (books 1–4)
    • Favorite moments and standout scenes
    • Character analysis and reactions
    • Honest review of Glow
    • Weekly life updates and personal stories
    • Preview of next week’s fan casting

    FanCastic is a fantasy romance podcast where we recap popular BookTok reads, share fan casting picks, and give unfiltered, book club style reactions.

    🎙 Subscribe to FanCastic for weekly episodes about fantasy books, fandom culture, and dream book-to-screen adaptations.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • The Fan Cast Continues! | Gleam (Plated Prisoner #3) + New Rant & Rave Segment!
    Mar 29 2026

    Welcome back to Fancastic: The Fancasting Podcast 🎬✨

    This week, we’re diving into Gleam (Book 3 in the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy) and building our ultimate fan cast for Lu, Osrick, and more iconic characters.

    Expect bold picks, matching energy, and strong opinions—as always.

    PLUS: We’re introducing a brand new segment—Rant & Rave—where we break down what we’re loving this week (and what we are absolutely NOT here for). It’s quick, funny, and just a little unhinged.

    If you’re into fantasy romance, book-to-screen adaptations, and fancasting your favorite characters, you’re going to feel right at home here.

    💬 Got thoughts? We want to hear your Gleam dream cast—tag us or share your picks!

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    🎙 Subscribe to FanCastic for weekly episodes about fantasy books, fandom culture, and dream book-to-screen adaptations.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
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