Books and authors you’ve loved include:

Phil: I’ve read loads of Stephen King. I love his short stories; I’d recommend The Jaunt for a really creepy one.



Dan: I keep trying to convince Phil to read the Millennium trilogy. Stieg Larsson’s characters are incredible.



What are you reading (or re-reading) at the moment?

Dan: I’m on a bit of a Young Adult kick after reading Paper Towns. I’m currently reading the Maze Runner trilogy (as I’m mildly infatuated with Dylan O’Brien).

Phil: I’m about to read Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. I loved the anime Sword Art Online, and I need something to fill that gap.



Who is your favourite fictional character and why?

Dan: I love Samwise, the unappreciated hobbit.

Phil: Buffy the Vampire Slayer! She fought demons and survived high school at the same time! What a hero.



Which fictional character would you like to go out drinking with and why?

Dan: I’d say poor old Professor Snape [from the Harry Potter series]. Someone to pat him on the back and tell him that one day everyone will appreciate what he did, y’know?

Phil: Probably Smaug [from The Hobbit]. He’d have enough gold for some fancy cocktails.



Which fictional location would you most like to visit and why?

Dan: Most fictional universes are terrifying, dangerous dystopias. Magic? Dinosaurs? No thanks. I’m happy sipping a tea by my laptop.

Phil: The Pokémon world! I’ve always wanted a Pikachu.



Who would you invite to your fantasy dinner party and what would you serve?

Dan: Kanye West and maybe a cake with a picture of his face printed on it.

Phil: Mary Berry. I’d serve the cakes I asked her to bring. I want all the cakes.

Not many people know this, but I’m very good at…

Dan: Twisting my wrists all the way around: a disturbing and impressive party trick!

Phil: Remembering obscure celebrities and knowing what movies they were in.

What is your guilty pleasure?

Phil: Property shows! I’m all about the before and after; it’s like a drug to me.

Dan: High School Musical… Out of date memes… I’m not ashamed of anything I enjoy!

What do you always carry with you?

Dan: My phone. Sorry. I can’t live without the internet.

Phil: A cereal bar! You don’t want to see me hungry.