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Episode 77 - The Tomb of the Golden Skull

October 24, 2026
Episode 77 - The Tomb of the Golden Skull
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We have arrived at the very last Fighting Fantasy book in the main series. What a wild ride it has been. The only question that now remains is whether Tomb of the Golden Skull by Ian Livingstone with art by Karl Kopinski is a worthy note for the series to conclude on. Also I share some thoughts about the series as a whole in a bumper set of closing remarks. There’s also a small surprise revelation.

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In podcast Tags Fighting Fantasy, allansia, arantis, ian livingstone, steve jackson, karl kopinski, scholastic, retro, adventure gamebook, game books, solo, rpg, role playing, children's books, 80s, nostalgia, demons, magic, adventure, provisions, review, analysis, gaming, fantasy, series, deep dive
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Episode 74 - Secrets of Salamonis

July 28, 2026
Episode 74 - Secrets of Salamonis
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It’s time to bid a fond hello to one of the original creators of Fighting Fantasy as we enjoy Secrets of Salamonis written by Steve Jackson with help from Jonathan Green and art from Tazio Bettin. This is Jackson’s first Fighting Fantasy book since Creature of Havoc way back in 1989. Is this a triumphant return to the genre that he helped define? Listen along to find out.

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In podcast Tags ian livingstone, Fighting Fantasy, Steve Jackson, tazio bettin, allansia, balthus dire, salamonis, chalice, shazaar, retro, nostalgia, gamebook, game book, children's books, adventure, fantasy, roleplaying, role playing, role-playing, WFRP, Dungeons and Dragons, creature of havoc, puffin, scholastic, shrieker, forest of yore, citadel of chaos, old world, titan, out of the pit, deep dive, archive, review, actual play
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Episode 72 - Assassins of Allansia

May 30, 2026

Assassins of Allansia by Ian Livingstone with art by Robert Ball has a great premise - you are being hunted by assassins sent by Lord Azzur of Port Blacksand. Does the actual book live up to the hype? Listen along to find out.

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Episode 72 - Assassins of Allansia
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In podcast Tags fighting fantasy, ian livingston, Steve Jackson, fantastic fights, fantasy, rpg, gamebooks, game book, adventure gamebook, roleplaying, role playing, nostalgia, scholastic, puffin, port blacksand, lord azzur, zanbar bone, sukumvit, deathtrap dungeon, titan, retro, nerd, geek, deep dive, pop culture, gaming, interactive fiction, CYOA, FF
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