AB6: Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
Dungeon Crawler Carl might be the most recommended modern fantasy series on the internet, and now we finally understand why.
This week we're diving into Matt Dinniman's wildly popular LitRPG phenomenon. We discuss what makes the genre so addictive, why this series has exploded in popularity, Jeff Hays' incredible audiobook performance, Princess Donut stealing every scene she's in, and whether the humor worked for us.
Along the way we compare the book to Ready Player One, The Hunger Games, The Running Man, and Family Guy, talk about why progression fantasy resonates in 2026, and debate whether…
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