In this episode of Spoiler Sessions, The Longwinded One sits down with LitRPG veteran Harmon Cooper and special guest Andrea Parsneau for a conversation about the evolution of the genre, the rise of audiobook-first audiences, and how author and narrator collaborations can shape a series for years. Harmon and Andrea talk about how they first started working together back in 2018, what they think LitRPG has managed to preserve as it exploded into the mainstream, and whether the massive growth of Audible has changed the way stories are written and paced. The discussion also dives into Harmon’s upcoming LitRPG, I Can’t Believe I Have to Defeat the Demon Lord to Pay Off My Student Loans, including the absolutely ridiculous inspiration behind the title and premise, along with a look at his upcoming collaboration with Luke Chmilenko. If you’ve ever wondered how much the genre has changed, how audio has transformed storytelling, or what happens when experienced creators stop pretending they have every answer planned out in advance, this is a great conversation to jump into.