Well, I may not have met my reading goal for 2025 (life always has other plans). But I certainly read some absolute bangers this year. And since it’s a mostly manageable number, I decided to micro-review each one. So… if there’s room on your TBR, have at it! – R www.genreblender.net/micro-review...

It is time for the Genre Blender pair to look forward into the new year. Join us as we share our themes and projects which will see us through 2026! youtu.be/ccvE6Gxe9Vw?...

And that’s (almost) a wrap on 2025! This has been a huge year of entertainment for us over at Genre Blender. Join us on this weeks video to see what we pick as the best of the best for the year that was. youtu.be/_JX4vhuDm4o

Do you play early access games? Why or why not? Check out why Kris loves them in today’s video! youtu.be/YOGkzX9iB3o?...

Welcome to the Watch Party! On today’s episode Rian and Kris tackle Guillermo del Toro’s 2025 Frankenstein. Was it stunning? Absolutely. Did we love it? Not so much. Are we shocked we agreed? You’ll have to watch to find out! youtu.be/6VFUiPzbjb0?...

New video! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rian discusses the broken state of book star ratings, and what we can do instead. 🤔 youtu.be/b-Vc1nVf2DI

Novembers episode of #genreblenderpodcast was wolf-PACKED! Rian breaks out their interviewing skills to help celebrate the launch of Kris’s debut ALPHA 🐺 Kris delves into writing, world-building, and the journey to becoming a published author. youtu.be/pbIeDxYLgGI?...

On this weeks episode of Books and Bevvies, Rian and Kris delve into the giant tome that is EXODUS! To say we had mixed thoughts is an understatement 🤔 Books & Bevvies - EXODUS: The Archimedes Engine | What we thought of this 900+ page sci-fi monster! youtu.be/rnqlplIU-I8

Just over a week ago Rian and Kris were adventuring along the Margaret River in WA. We knew we wouldn’t last a whole long weekend without book shopping 😅😅 If you’re curious to see what we picked up (and some adorable Australian wildlife), come take a look! youtu.be/rKze2nJihTY?...

Today Kris gets to gush about his dream of running a medieval tavern … with craft beers! youtu.be/zA_gjgTYGOM?...

Coming at you with a double dose of content this week! Today Rian and Kris delve into horror sub genres just in time for Halloween! Gettin' Spooky With It! - Exploring Horror Subgenres youtu.be/So_mkNQvDNQ

Guess what Rian finally watched!!!! Tune in to this months episode of Genre Blender to find out. With a new format, we get to delve deeper into everything we’ve read, watched and played over the whole month! As well as delve into noteworthy news that excites us! youtu.be/9UwJCy1k_8s

We’re evolving! There are a few changes to the format of our videos and podcast episodes that we’ve announced in a blog post here (all good things, we promise!): www.genreblender.net/were-evolvin...

What do you do when the next book on your TBR is 1,211 pages but you’re intimidated by big books? Rian talks about this conundrum and how he overcame it while reading The Stand by Stephen King. youtu.be/w7VvkjEVFA4

It’s newbie vs constant reader in today’s video! Happy spooky season folks! Let’s chat the glory of Stephen King! youtu.be/UQ1VK2Wlkus?...

Kris’s first solo video is live! Exploring his addiction to GrimShire, Kris shares what makes this cozy horror game so dang addictive. Cozy Horror - What Makes Grimshire Utterly Addictive youtu.be/auLU3tSjMgo

Retro gaming is having a resurgence and we are both thrilled! Genre Blender - Episode 29: The Rise of Retro Gaming | Emulation, gaming handhelds, and nostalgia youtu.be/iNtPSJJyIbY

The YouTube comments on the new Ananta game trailer do not disappoint. e.g. “Which genre is this game?” “Yes” and “Ah yes, Grand Zenless Spider IV - Sleeping Row” Tell you what, though… I kinda think the game looks absolutely amazing. - R youtu.be/BMzzXYQ8zoQ?...

It’s time to get cozy with this weeks episode of Genre Blender as Rian and Kris chat about Tiny Bookshop! This gem of an indie title offers players the chance to give up the hustle and bustle of everyday life to open a book shop in a quaint seaside town. youtu.be/FmV10kcBzv0?...

Some pesky technical difficulties appeared meaning this weeks episode is a tad late! Apologies folks, but we will be back soon, chatting about the phenomenon that is The Tiny Bookshop!

The Picture of Dorian Gray is jam packed full of heavy and reflective themes about how we as people view art, human nature, decadence, youth and so much more. Genre Blender - Episode 27: Art and Morality in The Picture of Dorian Gray | Book discussion youtu.be/jqHAf0ERRag

🎂HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY!!!🎂 This week over on #genreblender we celebrate the shows first birthday! Our small following is passionate about storytelling and we have an absolute blast sharing that passion with you! Genre Blender - Episode 26: It’s Our First Birthday! youtu.be/CTMYnEHn9Pc

K Pop Demon Hunters is taking the world by storm right now and we have been swept up in the winds with everyone else! Offering something for everyone this movie is a glorious mix of stunning animation, layered storytelling and catchy tunes. This episode was Golden 😉 youtu.be/pWc9kkmMXhY

If watching a couple of nerdy friends freak out over the middle of the year, I have just the thing for you! Tangents galore in this one folks! Genre Blender - Episode 24: Mid-Year Freak Out Tag | Books and games for our mid-year review youtu.be/a5qrHtmGmVk

What a discussion! This week #genreblender was joined by Michael to talk about the slow decline of physical media. I think we could have talked for hours! What are your thoughts on physical/digital media? youtu.be/9sUoqZs8eOQ?...

Another pride related episode is now live from the Genre Blender crew! Rian and Kris return to memorable queer characters and attempt to tackle those they have found in books and games! Who has been your most memorable LGBTQIA+ character in media? youtu.be/9LDqUxpmaGE

Happy #pridemonth friends! This episode we celebrate memorable LGBTQIA+ characters and go into depth as to why they have stuck in our minds! Rian and Kris had a lot to say in this one! Tune in for some raw emotions, a couple of laughs and of course, a tangent or two! youtu.be/QNYvpHqSDlI?...

We’ve had so much fun watching and talking about films lately that we just had to come back for seconds! This time it’s all about arthouse and auteur films. A bit of a longer episode this fortnight, so get comfy and geek out with us as we share some of our favs. youtu.be/iZmthYBkigU

Special guest and resident movie expert, Jack, joins Rian on the podcast this week to talk about… you guessed it. Movies! Grab some popcorn, get cosy, and join us for this heartfelt (and, for Rian, very educational) chat. youtu.be/jLLbWX8Ubg0

This week on #genreblenderpodcast Rian and Kris explore stories for escapism! What stories do you lean into when you need to escape? youtu.be/7c1Kts8556U?...

Genre Blender is back! This episode we chat about keeping it cozy and what cozy media means to us! youtu.be/XxgOCR9kxTw?...

This week on Genre Blender, Rian and Kris talk about those book and games they just won’t pick up. Feelings were hurt, however the friendship remains intact 😅 youtu.be/baznE77P5qU?...

Genre Blender is giving away a copy of Shayla Morgansen’s Mythos Unbound! To enter, head on over to our YT channel, hit that subscribe button and let us know what your favourite fandom is! youtube.com/shorts/HtPAg...

Genre Blender is now reading Butter by Asako Yuzuki! Based on the true story of The Konkatsu Killer this is shaping up to be an indulgent read 🧈

Kris is joined by author Shayla Morgansen to explore the world of fanfiction! Kris and Shayla discuss their introductions to fanfiction, and the relationship between fanfiction, fandoms, and publishing. Stay tuned for the giveaway! www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7Oj...

Books & Bevvies bonus episode is now up on YouTube. It’s the one where we swear a lot and every sentence is a spoiler for Absolution by @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social. Not sure we actually get anywhere with the discussion, but… I dunno, judge for yourself? 😅 #booksky #booktube youtu.be/GHuiPGIySlU

In this week's episode, Kris and Rian take you on a trip down memory lane to explore the books, TV shows, movies, and games that shaped them into the people they are today. Thanks to @maedbetweenpages.bsky.social for the original tag! #booksky #podcast youtu.be/6zd6_FvoTtc

I dunno who this guy is but he sounds like someone who knows how to party. (fun with auto captions while editing the latest episode)

Episode 13 is out! ✨ It’s no secret that life can get in the way of things we enjoy. This week, Rian and Kris discuss how their physical and mental health impacts their favourite hobbies. Does anything in the episode resonate with you? Let us know in the comments. 🥰 youtu.be/SnMK2lFP3g4

It’s a brand new year and a brand new us… Just kidding, we’re still (mostly) the same, but we do have some yearly themes and goals to discuss, as well as our Best-Of-2024 Read Watch Play lists! Episode 12 is available to watch on YouTube now: youtu.be/N_ZLumWCF18

The buddy read for January has begun! Absolution by @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social. Come join us at our new Discord community to discuss it (or anything else!) throughout the month. The link is available to free Patreon members. No frills, just community, books & good vibes www.patreon.com/GenreBlender

Episode 11 is out! It’s our final episode for 2024! Rian’s first book tag, and a holiday book exchange where Kris and Rian unwrap their gifts live on the podcast. 🤣 Have a great holiday, everyone. Let us know what you’re planning to read/watch/play! youtu.be/5Q4HqaZZLuw

Check out our new podcast artwork with the cartoon versions of us by Andy (andch24 on Insta). We’re in love. 😍 We have one more episode right around the corner before we wrap for the year, and it’s gonna be a doozy! So keep your eyes peeled for that one! (what a weird idiom that is). 👀🍌

Episode 10: ‘I’ve Never Fan-Fictioned’ is now live. Rian and Kris discuss the idea of the “aspiring author” and what that even means. Plus the usual shenanigans and tangents because it wouldn’t be a Genre Blender episode without those. Watch on YouTube youtu.be/ORU3fzfj39Y or in your podcast app.