EPISODE · Apr 5, 2026 · 10 MIN
I Regret Ignoring Old Man's War for 20 Years — BIG Mistake!
from Fantasy for the Ages · host Jim Scriven
🚀 Jim waited 20 YEARS to read this… was it worth it?!In today’s episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim finally dives into Old Man’s War by John Scalzi—a sci-fi classic that’s been sitting on his shelf for way too long. After loving Scalzi’s newer books like Redshirts, The Kaiju Preservation Society, and Starter Villain, it was finally time to go back to where it all began.And wow… this one delivers.From its wildly fun premise — elderly recruits turned super-soldiers — to its sharp humor and fast-paced storytelling, Old Man’s War proves why it remains one of the most beloved gateway sci-fi novels out there.In this review, Jim covers:• What the book is about (spoiler-lite!)• Why it’s still so popular nearly 20 years later• Six reasons you might absolutely love it• Three reasons it might not work for you• And whether this series is worth committing to⸻👍 If you enjoy sci-fi and fantasy reviews with energy, humor, and honesty, make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the notification bell!💬 Join the conversation!Have you read Old Man’s War? Is it worth the hype? Drop your thoughts in the comments!🎧 Want more discussion?Join our growing community on Discord and talk SFF with fellow fans. Find the link below!❤️ Support the channel on Patreon!Get early access, shoutouts, and help shape future content:: patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#SciFiBooks #OldMansWar #JohnScalzi #BookReview #ScienceFiction #SpaceOpera #MilitarySciFi #BookTube #FantasyForTheAgesWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?The Kaiju Preservation Society: https://t.ly/BGopwOld Man’s War: https://t.ly/70DbkRedshirts: https://t.ly/_ZPHkStarter Villain: https://t.ly/CGxLmWays to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:17 - Book Details2:31 - Why Did Jim Read This?4:30 - Spoiler-Lite Summary5:46 - Six Reasons You Might Enjoy This Book7:51 - Three Reasons You Might Not8:52 - Jim’s Final Thoughts9:50 - Closing & Wrap-Up————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/
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🚀 Jim waited 20 YEARS to read this… was it worth it?!In today’s episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim finally dives into Old Man’s War by John Scalzi—a sci-fi classic that’s been sitting on his shelf for way too long. After loving Scalzi’s newer books like Redshirts, The Kaiju Preservation Society, and Starter Villain, it was finally time to go back to where it all began.And wow… this one delivers.From its wildly fun premise — elderly recruits turned super-soldiers — to its sharp humor and fast-paced storytelling, Old Man’s War proves why it remains one of the most beloved gateway sci-fi novels out there.In this review, Jim covers:• What the book is about (spoiler-lite!)• Why it’s still so popular nearly 20 years later• Six reasons you might absolutely love it• Three reasons it might not work for you• And whether this series is worth committing to⸻👍 If you enjoy sci-fi and fantasy reviews with energy, humor, and honesty, make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the notification bell!💬 Join the conversation!Have you read Old Man’s War? Is it worth the hype? Drop your thoughts in the comments!🎧 Want more discussion?Join our growing community on Discord and talk SFF with fellow fans. Find the link below!❤️ Support the channel on Patreon!Get early access, shoutouts, and help shape future content:: patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#SciFiBooks #OldMansWar #JohnScalzi #BookReview #ScienceFiction #SpaceOpera #MilitarySciFi #BookTube #FantasyForTheAgesWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?The Kaiju Preservation Society: https://t.ly/BGopwOld Man’s War: https://t.ly/70DbkRedshirts: https://t.ly/_ZPHkStarter Villain: https://t.ly/CGxLmWays to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:17 - Book Details2:31 - Why Did Jim Read This?4:30 - Spoiler-Lite Summary5:46 - Six Reasons You Might Enjoy This Book7:51 - Three Reasons You Might Not8:52 - Jim’s Final Thoughts9:50 - Closing & Wrap-Up————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/
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