If you’re interested in reading some more regarding some of the recent podcast discussions on fantasy, check out Tolkien’s paper here:
http://brainstorm-services.com/wcu-2004/fairystories-tolkien.pdf
These are the two relevant podcasts:
Tolkien, Fantasy, and Fairy Stories
Cheap Brandy and High Fantasy
Also, be sure to check out the fantasy section of our growing bookstore (affiliate links to Amazon) here: https://twoagesojourner.com/category/recommended-books/fantasy/