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Fantastical History

Sean Goodman

What if you could take a class that analyzed Luke Skywalker the same way professors analyze Alexander the Great? What if Ned Stark was treated the same way historians treat Arch Duke Franz F...

Episodes

17 episodes

The Devil is in The Detail

Ari Aster's second film, "Midsommar" was a nightmarish rollercoaster, and I enjoyed the ride.

05:25Jul 10, 2019

Bonus Episode: Why I Still Enjoy Braveheart After All These Years

1995's Braveheart is full of historical inaccuracies, but I still find myself enjoying it after watching it countless times. Here's why.

03:35Jun 28, 2019

Every Man Dies, Not Every Man Really Lives

What happens when someone says ENOUGH IS ENOUGH?

10:17Jun 27, 2019

The Last Jedi Effect

The sweet scent of an undying love for a series can sometimes leave a bitter after taste.

04:55May 23, 2019

What Makes The MCU Stand Out From Other Super Hero Movies

Why are movies from the MCU so good? Here are my reasons.

06:40Apr 12, 2019

What Netflix's "The Haunting of Hill House" Gets Right About Ghost Stories That Others Get Wrong

Another episode where I take over for Prophessor S.T. Gillery and examine what I found to be so spectacular about this Netflix original

04:01Nov 22, 2018

Halloween Special Episode Three: What I learned from Watching and Reading "The Exorcist"

Professor S.T. Gillery is taking a much needed vacation, and in the spirit of the season, I will be reviewing my top three favorite horror s...

03:38Oct 31, 2018

Halloween Special Ep 2: My True Love Forever: Bram Stoker's Dracula

Professor S.T. Gillery is taking a much needed vacation, and in the spirit of the season, I will be reviewing my top three favorite horror s...

04:18Oct 31, 2018

Halloween Special Episode 1

Professor S.T. Gillery is taking a much needed vacation, and in the spirit of the season, I will be reviewing my top three favorite horror s...

03:46Oct 30, 2018

A Game to End All Games - The Realm is a Cold Dark Place

In the final episode of the season, Prophessor S.T. Gillery analyzes one of the most cold, calculated, and callous examples of betrayal that...

28:31Oct 12, 2018

A Game to End All Games - Conflicts, Clashes, and Chaos

So many historians discuss and analyze famous battles and of kings and their conquests, but how many of them talk about the little person? I...

25:39Jun 18, 2018

A Game to End All Games - The Powder Keg in the North

History shows us time and again that your words and actions can leave a ripple effect that can last generations, but sometimes it isn't your...

28:30Mar 29, 2018

Season 2 Preview

Season one: A Hero's Journey, was told as narrative history. In season two: A Game to End All Games, Prophessor S.T. Gillery will look at th...

01:56Mar 9, 2018

A Hero's Journey - Family Tradition

What happens when you are part of a Rebel Alliance, but find out your father is the leading general of the opposing side? Do you continue to...

29:16Jan 24, 2018

A Hero's Journey - The Five Round Smack Down

What happens when you stir the slumber of a sleeping giant? Prophessor S.T. Gillery continues the story of Luke Skywalker and the Rebel Alli...

25:39Jan 17, 2018

A Hero's Journey - The Invaluable Pawn

How did a young moist farmer become one of the most valuable assets to a struggling rebellion? Prophessor S.T. Gillery examines the origin a...

27:03Jan 10, 2018

Introduction to Fantastical History

What if you could take a class that analyzed Luke Skywalker the same way professors analyze Alexander the Great? What if Ned Stark was treat...

02:02Dec 6, 2017