In this episode, we talk about writing, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, The Witcher Season 2 and Yennefer’s character growth. We also discuss some of the differences between season one and season two, like Triss Merrigold’s red hair, Ciri’s dark eyebrows, and Geralt’s sudden loquaciousness. *Mega Spoilers Ahead Who is Yennefer? Yennefer is a powerful mage in The Witcher – one of the most powerful characters of all. But she’s got a soft spot – she wants a child of her own. In season two of The Witcher, she is given the chance to develop in a way that is different from the books. She loses her powers, and even attempts to betray Ciri in order to get them back. Does this make sense for her character? Do they show the bond between Yennefer and Ciri well enough in the show? We answer this and more in the episode. Who is Ciri? Ciri is the Child of Elder blood, and the most powerful character in the Witcher. How Old is Ciri in the Show? She’s supposed to be around 16, which is half way between her age in the books and the show. What Are Jaskier’s Best Songs? Was Toss a Coin To Your Witcher his greatest hit? Or does Burn Butcher Burn come close? Should Eskell Have Died? Eskell died in the book – did it make sense that Geralt was so willing to kill him and not kill Ciri? Listen to the episode to find out more!

If you’re a young adult, you should be used to transitions by now. Transitions are a huge part of your late teens and early twenties. You basically go from being a kid living with your parents to becoming a (somewhat) functioning adult in the span of a few years. Blink and before you know it you are twenty-seven and people are expecting you to actually know what you want to do with your life. Loomis and I talk about transitions in this episode including: Moving out for the first time. Coping with transitions through literature and media. And a bunch of other stuff. If you like this episode, subscribe! Also, check out www.josephwriteranderson.com for more great stuff! You can watch extended content and get a behind the scenes look into this episode by becoming a patron.

In this episode, we discuss which Harry Potter book reigns supreme, and which one sits at the bottom of the list. Insights into each book. Ranking all seven Harry Potter books. What we got out of the books. Is Chamber of Secrets the best or worst book? Discuss with Loomis and I! Catch Loomis’s Podcast Read the article

In this episode, William and I discuss who the strongest characters are in attack on Titan. Episode HighlightsTop 10 Are soldiers or titans stronger?Which titan is strongest?Mikasa vs Levi – who is the best?Find out in this episode (spoilers current with the anime).Read the articleAttack on Titans Characters Ranked These are the 10 strongest Attack on Titan Characters based on a combination of hand to hand combat skills, titan powers, and strategic capabilities.10. Ymir9. Reiner Braun8. The War Hammer Titan7. Armin6. Captain Erwin 5. Zeke4. Annie3. Eren Jager2. Mikasa Ackerman 1. Levi Ackerman

In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of leaving California. 1. The California Exodus never happened. 2. Living in California with the high cost of living. 3. Natural disasters in California. 4. Dealing with the COVID lockdowns 5. Political divide in California And more! Find the article here: https://www.josephwriteranderson.com/blog/should-you-leave-california-in-2020 Learn more about my guest star: https://ksandersonpaints.com/

In episode number 30 of Keeping Up with Joe, co-host, Michaela Loomis and I delve into who we think are the 10 greatest couples in literature. Grab a glass of wine with us as we chat about some of our favorite books including: 10. The Inferno 9. Harry Potter 8. The Iliad and Odyssey by Homer 7. The Thrones of Glass 6. Daisy and Gastby 5. Outlander 4. A Farewell to Arms 3. Pride and Prejudice 2. Cyrano De Bergerac 1. Lord of the Rings Learn more about the show at www.josephwriteranderson.com/podcasts

In this episode I catch up with Kristyn about her adventures in writing, including how she landed an agent for her novel. We also talk about Iceland a bit. Show Summary: How did you land an agent? What happened after getting a literary agent? What are some cultural differences between Iceland and the US. What are some of your upcoming projects? Learn more about Kristyn here: https://kristynjmiller.com/ Learn more about the show on: https://www.josephwriteranderson.com/...​ And learn more about Kristyn here: https://kristynjmiller.com/

Loomis and I chat about who the strongest beings are in 'The Lord of the Rings' Here’s my list of the Strongest Characters in Lord of the Rings: Elrond Samwise Balrog Witch King of Angmar Aragorn Galadriel Saruman Tom Bombadil Sauron Gandalf

Just one week away from the release of 'The Chosen' Season 2, Loomis and I give you a recap of season 1 and rank the episodes from worst to best. What can we expect from next week's release?

Michaela Loomis and I talk about the 10 strongest wizards in Harry Potter. We had an incredible talk about Harry Potter lore. Wait for more talks to come!