The Rise of Dragons Podcast
Books, boss fights, and utter silliness. The Rise of Dragons is the official hub for all my writing and YouTube projects. Join an award-winning fantasy author and rising Soulsborne challenge runner for an inside look at the creative grind. Expect a behind-the-scenes look at my books, hilarious gaming stories, and weekly updates on everything I am building next.Â
Vacation!
In Episode 30 of the Rise of Dragons Podcast, Bobby is finally on vacation and taking some much-needed time to relax, recharge, and step away from work. He also shares a writing update, including his progress on the Rise of Dragons story and some writing advice.
On the gaming side, Bobby talks Resident Evil Requiem, including the hilarious moment when a Blister Head takes nearly two and a half minutes to kill him while he reads a book on stream! He also recaps finally defeating the Blood-Starved Beast during his Bloodborne No Blood Vial Run.
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Holding It All Together
In Episode 29 of the Rise of Dragons Podcast, Bobby talks about trying to get back on track after a difficult stretch, taking some much-needed time to recharge, and balancing work, YouTube, and family life.
He also catches up on the channel, including his ongoing Bloodborne No Blood Vial Run and a brutal two-hour battle against the Blood-Starved Beast, hilarious GTA V Heist moments, a funny Roblox livestream with Abby and Chase, and the latest Bobby’s Gaming Lounge Resident Evil Requiem livestream featuring Grace and Victor Gideon.
Bobby also shares updates on his writing, his up...
Fighting Back To My Feet
In this episode of The Rise of Dragons Podcast, Bobby talks about the ongoing struggle to get back into his YouTube routine after dealing with some recent mental health challenges. He opens up about taking things one step at a time, the importance of looking after yourself, and why it’s okay to slow down when you need to.
Bobby also catches up on what’s been happening across the channel, including the Bloodborne No Blood Vial Run, where he battled his way into Old Yharnam and finally took down Old Hunter Djura. He a...
Mental Health Break
In this episode of the Rise of Dragons Podcast, Bobby opens up about something deeply personal—taking a step back to prioritize his mental health after burnout began catching up with him. He shares why he took a short break from creating content, the importance of recognizing when it's time to recharge, and the changes he's making to maintain a healthier balance moving forward.
On the writing side of the podcast, Bobby discusses his approach to creating strong female characters, explaining why the best-written women in fiction are simply strong, well-developed people who ha...
Live Stream Fiascoes
Welcome to the relaunch of The Rise of Dragons! Bobby, the creative mind behind The Roar of a Dragon series, unveils a brand-new format for the podcast. Tune in as Bobby merges his writing journey with his expanding YouTube ventures, offering listeners a full, engaging look into all of his creative passions.Â
In this episode, Bobby talks about:
 --Picking a title for your book
--The near-disaster of the Firewatch live stream
--What about this week's episode of Your Father's Story made him emotional
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The Rebranded Podcast
Welcome to the relaunch of The Rise of Dragons! Bobby, the creative mind behind The Roar of a Dragon series, unveils a brand-new format for the podcast. Tune in as Bobby merges his writing journey with his expanding YouTube ventures, offering listeners a full, engaging look into all of his creative passions.Â
In this episode, Bobby talks about:
   The Writing Portion: Bridging the gap between Books 1 & 3 of The Roar of a Dragon series
   The YouTube Portion: Battling the Cleric Beast in the Bloodborne No Blood Vial Run, Your Father's Store replacing Soulsborne Battle to the...
Aidan Learns He's About To Become A Knight
Today, Robert talks about Aidan learning he's about to become a knight of Delmar, the circumstances leading to it, and Aidan's reservations. He also discusses Derrick's role, what this event leads to, and why it's important to the story. And much more!
Intro song: Premiere by ANBR @artlist.lo
Outro song: The Last Hero by Veacelav Draganov @artlist.lo
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My Zombie Apocalypse Work-In-Progress
In this episode, Robert talks about his zombie apocalypse WIP! He discusses the background for the story, the characters, and how some of them are based on people in his life. He also talks about how his two boys are involved, and how Christian's character came from another book he wrote. And much more!
Intro song: Premiere by ANBR @artlist.lo
Outro song: The Last Hero by Veacelav Draganov @artlist.lo
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Robert's author website: robertblanchardbooks.com
Podcast website: riseofdragonspodcast.com
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Aidan And The Knights Clear Timor's Name
In this episode, Robert talks about Aidan and the Knights of Iskandor traveling to Lorehaven in The Treachery of a Weasel to clear Timor's name with the mages. He discusses why Aidan had to do so, why Timor fled afterwards, and the Head of the Mages Narissara. And much more!
Intro song: Premiere by ANBR @artlist.lo
Outro song: The Last Hero by Veacelav Draganov @artlist.lo
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Reading Reviews (Good And Bad)
This week, Robert discusses good and bad reviews and reads some of his own! He also talks about what kind of reviews to pay attention to (and which to not), why constructive criticism is important and how to deal with bad reviews! And much more!
Intro song: Premiere by ANBR @artlist.lo
Outro song: The Last Hero by Veacelav Draganov @artlist.lo
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Picking Names Can Be Fun ... Or Tedious ... Or Something
In this episode, Robert talks about picking names for his characters and their meanings. He also discusses reasons for some of the names he chose, human vs. fantasy names, and why the rules of writing don't always apply. And much more!
Intro song: Premiere by ANBR @artlist.lo
Outro song: The Last Hero by Veacelav Draganov @artlist.lo
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Robert's author website: robertblanchardbooks.com
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Sirak, The Ther-lor, And Norvin
This week on the podcast, Robert discusses the main villains of The Roar of a Dragon trilogy! He talks about wanting to create something unique, Sirak's origin story and first appearance in the books, as well as Norvin's issues with Aidan and his story thus far in the trilogy. And much more!
Intro song: Premiere by ANBR @artlist.lo
Outro song: The Last Hero by Veacelav Draganov @artlist.lo
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The Very Beginning
This week, Robert talks about the first few chapters of The Roar of a Dragon! He discusses what he first wrote at the beginning of the book, why he changed it and what has become the new norm when starting off his books. He also talks about how he wrote when he first started writing the book and why it made things so much harder. And much more!
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Outro song: The Last Hero by Veacelav Draganov @artlist.lo
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Special Shout Out And Appreciation Episode!
In this episode, Robert departs from the usual formula to show appreciation to all of you! He talks about hitting the milestone of 100 downloads and the event that took place to hit that mark, as well as statistics for the podcast! And much more!
Intro song: Premiere by ANBR @artlist.lo
Outro song: The Last Hero by Veacelav Draganov @artlist.lo
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Derrick Struggles With Kirra's Death
In this episode, Robert discusses Derrick's struggles in The Cry of a Raven, how he tries to cope with his loss and the damage he was causing. Also Robert talks about the various instances where Derrick messed up and the last straw that caused Aidan to send Derrick home. And much more!
Intro song: Premiere by ANBR @artlist.lo
Outro song: The Last Hero by Veacelav Draganov @artlist.lo
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Advice For Aspiring Writers
Spoiler Rating: N/A
Robert takes a departure this week from talking about his own writing and instead speaks about advice he's received along the way, advice he hopes can help others. He also speaks about authors and friends who have helped along the way, and the most important thing he's heard about querying literary agents. And much more!
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Outro song: The Last Hero by Veacelav Draganov @artlist.lo
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Aidan Wakes Up 3000 Years Later
Spoiler Rating: 5/5 (I'm basically telling you what's going on)
In this episode discussing one of, if not the, most important events in The Roar of a Dragon series, Robert discusses the circumstances surrounding it, how it was in the original manuscript and why he put it on the blurb on the back of the book. He also talks about Iskandor keeping watch on Aidan for the entire three thousand years, Aidan's reaction to his changed appearance and the new powers that came with it. And much more!
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Lady Mirabelle
Spoiler Rating: 4/5 - Heavy Spoilers
In this episode, Robert discusses the character of Lady Mirabelle and her importance to Aidan and the story. He also talks about how her origin was changed from the original manuscript, her unorthodox fighting style and the test she and Aidan conduct at the end of The Roar of a Dragon. And much more!
Intro song: Premiere by ANBR @artlist.lo
Outro song: The Last Hero by Veacelav Draganov @artlist.lo
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Aidan Meets With King Pauric And Queen Westlyn
Spoiler rating: 5/5 (basically telling you what's happening)
Robert is back from haitus and in this episode, speaks about Aidan's meeting with King Pauric and Queen Westlyn from the third book, The Cry of a Raven. Robert speaks about why this meeting is happening, what the state of the world is at the time and why Aidan was so embarrassed. He also talks about how excited he was to write the third book, what made Queen Westlyn cry and the future of his writing!
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Aurora, The Child Necromancer
Robert talks about the necromancer Aurora in this episode, and he discusses why she is mute, the trauma that caused her powers to manifest, and the difficulty of finding any necromancer to help Aidan and company. He also talks about the importance of Aurora to the group, why he loves writing for her, and HINTS at the part she has to play in the series climax!
Intro song: Premiere by ANBR @artlist.lo
Outro song: The Last Hero by Veacelav Draganov @artlist.lo
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The Death Of Aidan's Father
In this episode, Robert talks about Aidan's father's death, the circumstances surrounding it and its purpose in the story. He also talks about Aidan attempting to make rudimentary healing potion and why writers should feel the emotions while writing that they want their readers to feel. And more!
Intro song: Premiere by ANBR @artlist.lo
Outro song: The Last Hero by Veacelav Draganov @artlist.lo
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Robert's author website: robertblanchardbooks.com
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Two Brownies And One Pixie
Spoiler rating: 4/5 - Heavy spoilers
In this episode, Robert discusses the creation of the brownies and pixies in The Roar of a Dragon series, and how his girlfriend was involved. He also talks about each races unique strengths and the very humerous reason they were at war and where the inspiration came from. Plus Robert discusses the future of the podcast!
Intro song: Premiere by ANBR @artlist.lo
Outro song: The Last Hero by Veacelav Draganov @artlist.lo
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Robert's author website: robertblanchardbooks.com
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Timor the Mage Apprentice
Spoiler rating: 3/5 (Moderate spoilers)
In this episode, Robert discusses Timor the Wizard. He talks about Timor's origins, how Timor and Aidan first met, and the importance of Timor to the group. Robert also discusses Timor's evolution and what role Timor is likely to play in future novels. And much more!
Intro song: Premiere by ANBR @artlist.lo
Outro song: The Last Hero by Veacelav Draganov @artlist.lo
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Myst (Deleted Character)
Spoiler rating: 1 out of 5 (Little to no spoilers)
In this episode, Robert discusses the character of Myst, his origins and why he was deleted from the final manuscript! He also discusses whether he would bring Myst back in a future book, his powers and the difficulty of cutting pieces out of your story. And much more!
Intro song: Premiere by ANBR @artlist.lo
Outro song: The Last Hero by Veacelav Draganov @artlist.lo
Robert's Linktree: www.linktr.ee/BobbysWorld2110
Robert's author website: robertblanchardbooks.com
Podcast website: riseofdragonspodcast.com
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Aidan's First Battle
Spoiler rating: 5/5 (I'm basically telling you what's going on)
On this episode, Robert covers Aidan's first battle, how it came about, what happened and the aftermath. He also talks about Aidan not taking to a shield, how he turned to dual-wielding weapons, and Aidan's first meeting with King Baladir IV! And much more!
Intro song: Premiere by ANBR @artlist.lo
Outro song: The Last Hero by Veacelav Draganov @artlist.lo
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Robert's author website: robertblanchardbooks.com
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Kirra, Queen of the Thieves
Spoiler rating: 3/5 (Moderate spoilers)
In this episode, Robert discusses Kirra, the origin of her name, and how she and Aidan immediately got off on the wrong foot. He also talks about her relationship with the other members of the group, why she was a thief, and how her story was important for the overall story. That and much more!
Intro song: Premiere by ANBR @artlist.lo
Outro song: The Last Hero by Veacelav Draganov @artlist.lo
Robert's Linktree: www.linktr.ee/BobbysWorld2110
Robert's author website: robertblanchardbooks.com
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Iskandor The Dragon and Derrick of Delmar
Spoiler rating: 2/5 (Some spoilers)
Special DOUBLE EPISODE this week as a very tired Robert discusses two of Aidan's closest allies, Iskandor the Dragon and Derrick of Delmar! Robert talks about why Aidan and Iskandor are so close and the extraordinary circumstances that led to their friendship. As for Derrick, Robert discusses how he and Aidan came to meet, as well as Derrick's background and why he uses humor as a defense mechanism.
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Outro song: The Last Hero by Veacelav Draganov @artlist.lo
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Aidan of Delmar
Spoiler rating: 2/5 (Some spoilers)
In this episode, Robert discusses the main character of The Roar of a Dragon series, Aidan of Delmar! He talks about Aidan's early childhood, who the character is named after, and his path toward becoming a soldier!
Intro song: Premiere by ANBR @artlist.lo
Outro song: The Last Hero by Veacelav Draganov @artlist.lo
Robert's author website: robertblanchardbooks.com
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Rowanvale Books
Spoiler rating: 1/5 (Little to no spoilers)
In this episode, Robert discusses his relationship with Rowanvale Books as they worked toward the publication of The Roar of a Dragon, the services they provide, and what happened when it came time for the sequel. Robert also discusses whether he would work with them again and a brief look toward the future!
Intro song: Premiere by ANBR @artlist.lo
Outro song: The Last Hero by Veacelav Draganov @artlist.lo
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How Adversity Led To Writing
Spoiler rating: 1/5 (Little to no spoilers)
In this episode, Robert talks about the trials and tribulations he had to endure that led to the creation of his first novel, The Roar of a Dragon. Find out what physical ailments haunted him and how writing was one of the only things he could do. And much more!
Intro song: Premiere by ANBR @artlist.lo
Outro song: The Last Hero by Veacelav Draganov @artlist.lo
Robert's author website: robertblanchardbooks.com
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Trailer
This is the trailer episode of The Rise of Dragons Podcast! In this 1 min. episode, Robert talks about what he will be discussing in future episodes of the podcast.
