Brad Beaulieu - author of lush and richly-rendered epic fantasy tales and co-host of the fabulous Speculate podcast - returns to the Big Chair at the Roundtable to workshop a tale of nerds transported into a an epic fantasy world. The story is conjured from the imagination of creagous Guest Writer, John McCarthy (Surfside Jack to his friends), a coming of age tale of thwarted destinies, grim nemeses, and the fate of worlds hanging in the balance. Moses Siregar joins me as co-host and together we delve into the tale, exploring everything from genre to character arc, worldbuilding to romance. It's a classic brainstorming froth that culminates in a trove of Literary Gold for all.