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The Blasters & Blades PodcastFrom the mild-mannered reporter hiding superpowers to the runaway royalty passing as a commoner, speculative fiction is obsessed with secret selves. But why are we so captivated by characters who wear a mask? In this panel discussion, our guests unmask the “Hidden Identity” trope across sci-fi, fantasy, and superhero fiction. We'll explore the deep psychological toll of leading a double life, the delicious tension of near-miss discoveries, and the ultimate, high-stakes fallout when the truth finally comes to light. Join us as we look at how hiding who you are can protect the world—or burn it entirely to the ground. This was a fun interview, so check out this episode. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandleyOur LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcastToday's SponsorTell Me A Secret by Chloe Garner: https://a.co/d/0crjpofkFollow Bill McUisdean (Wylder396) on social mediaBill's Website: https://zorne.substack.com/ Bill's Substack: https://substack.com/@wylder396 Bill's Twitter: https://x.com/Wylder396 Follow Chloe Garner on social mediaChloe's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Chloe-Garner/e/B00MD4GGLS/ Chloe's Website: https://blenderfiction.wordpress.com/ Chloe's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/435117423514398 Chloe's Bookstore: https://blenderfiction.wordpress.com/verida-signed-copies/ Chloe's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/ChloeGarner Follow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JW Jana's Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jana's Facebook: www.facebook.com/janasbrownwrites Jana's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompress Follow Jena Rey on social mediaJena's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jena-Rey/author/B08XSCHXYXFollow Jarret Keene on social mediaJarret's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jarret-Keene/author/B001JOTUPW Jarret's Website: https://www.jarretkeene.net/ Jarret's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJarretKeene/ Jarret's Publisher: https://darkwolfbooks.com/ Follow Keith Hedger on social mediaKeith's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Keith-Hedger/e/B01N2V9383/ Keith's Website: https://www.keithhedger.com/ Keith's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeithHedgerAuthor/ Keith's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@keithhedger6504/featured Follow JR Handley on social mediaJR's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.-R.-Handley/author/B01N0SEX3A JR's Website: https://jrhandley.com/ JR's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sgt.jr.handley JR's Substack: https://jrhandley.substack.com/ The Ghost Cadet by Elaine Marie Alphin: https://a.co/d/06dhfgQk #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #BillMcUisdean #ChloeGarner #MadamChloe #JarretKeene #DrJarretKeene #KeithHedger #HiddenIdenityInSpeculativeFiction #GhostCadet #Dollhouse #Ultraman #Kaiju #Shadow #TheShadow #QuantumLeap #BodySnatcher #SamuelBeckett #RIPD #Kit #KnightRider #Dune #FrankHerbert #PaulAtreides #Fremen #Muad'Dib

The Blasters & Blades PodcastBefore there was science fiction, there was mythology: tales of cosmic battles, fickle deities, and the divine laws governing humanity. But how do modern writers breathe new life into ancient faiths without reducing them to mere aesthetic backdrops? Join our panel of authors and worldbuilders as we explore the intersection of ancient theology and speculative fiction. From resurrecting forgotten pantheons in urban fantasy to projecting ancient rituals onto distant, spacefaring civilizations, we'll discuss how to handle sacred texts with respect, the line between cultural appreciation and appropriation, and why humanity remains eternally fascinated by the divine. This was a fun interview, so check it out! We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandleyOur LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcastToday's SponsorThe Blasters & Blades Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandleyFollow Claire Merrick on social mediaClaire's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0GWSJGS49Claire's Website: https://clairemerrickwrites.com/Claire's Substack: https://urbantreehouse.substack.com/Follow Bill McUisdean (Wylder396) on social mediaBill's Website: https://zorne.substack.com/Bill's Substack: https://substack.com/@wylder396Bill's Twitter: https://x.com/Wylder396Follow Ronald Lloyd on social mediaRonald's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lloyd.r.mcmillanRonald's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076911424966Ronald's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Ronmcmillan44#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #AncientReligions #SpeculativeFicion #BillMcUisdean #RonaldLloyd #MythPunk #MythologyRetelling #AncientHistory #ComparativeReligion #FolkloreAndMyth #SpeculativeFiction #SpecFic #FantasyWorldbuilding #SciFiFantasy #UrbanFantasy #EpicFantasy #Worldbuilding #WritingCommunity #AuthorPanel #WritingTips #FictionalWorlds #BookTok #Bookstagram #FantasyReads #MythologyBooks #Bookish #Mythology #RickRiordan #WaterBoy #TheWaterBoy #Cider #Christian #Zeus #Jupiter #Hera #Juno #Poseidon #Neptune #Hades #Pluto #Athena #Minerva #Ares #Mars #Hecate #Trivia #Apollo #Phoebus #Artemis #Diana #Hermes #Mercury #Dionysus #Bacchus #Hephaestus #Vulcan #Aphrodite #Venus #Demeter #Ceres #HadesAndPersephone #Hecate #NorseGods #Norse #Odin #Allfather #Thor #Loki #Freya #Freyja #Hel #NorseMythology #AztecGods #Quetzalcoatl #Tezcatlipoca #jaguar #godofsorcery #Huitzilopochtli #Mictlantecuhtli #AztecMythology #SumerianGods #MesopotamianGods #Gilgamesh #Ishtar #Inanna #Enki #Enlil #SumerianMythology #MesopotamianMythology #EgyptianGods #Anubis #Egyptian #Osiris #Isis #Set #Seth #Thoth #Sekhmet #EgyptianMythology #ComparativeMythology #AncientPantheons #MesopotamianPantheon #Sumerian #Akkadian #Assyrian #Ishtar #Akkadian #Babylonian #Sumerian #Ishtar #Inanna #Pantheon #Mesopotamian #Babylonian #Ishtar #Inanna #Gilgamesh #EpicOfGilgamesh #Ereshkigal #Enki #Marduk #Babylon #Pazuzu #MesopotamianMythology #BabylonianMythology #SumerianMythology #AncientNearEast #CradleOfCivilization #Inanna

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe've got a bonus episode for you! Today we're here to talk to Scott Swoope about his story in the Anthromech Anthology. We talked about his story The Oath of Alaric and his love for all of the best nerdy things! It was a fun and nerdy quick chat about all of the reasons why we love mecha and the rise of the machine. This was a fun interview, so check it out. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!!Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorThe Anthromech Anthology: https://amazon.com/dp/B0H33SZCWW Follow Scott Swoope on social mediaScott's Amazon: Coming soon!Scott's Website: https://swswoope.com/ Scott's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scott.swoope.79 Scott's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@scottswoope2734 #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #TheIronGiant #RoboCop #GundamWingEndlessWaltz #GundamWing #tank #mech #mecha #tankvsmecha #ScottSwoope #ChrisKennedyPublishing #AnthromechAnthology #anthology #SWSwoopeII #Warhammer40K #WWI #WorldWarI #TheGreatWar #TheOathofAlaric

The Blasters & Blades PodcastToday, we are interviewing the stellar team of authors behind The Annals of the Auran Empire live on BackerKit! If you love classic, high-stakes epic fantasy, incredible worldbuilding, and supporting independent creators, this is the interview you've been waiting for. Tune in as the authors share exclusive story details, talk about the art of writing in a shared universe, and explain why this campaign is a must-back for fantasy lovers. Listen to the episode, head over to their BackerKit page, and claim your place in the Empire! Seriously, this was a fun interview, so go check it out. Co-Hosts:JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorThe Annals of the Auran Empire Crowdfunding: https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/8b8be898-82a5-4dc9-868d-aa9a9b449f6e/landing Follow Alexander Macris on social mediaAlexander's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Alexander-Macris/author/B00O0I1S9AAlexander's Website: https://www.autarch.co/Alexander's Twitter: https://x.com/archonAlexander's Facebook: https://facebook.com/AutarchCo Alexander's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheArbiterOfWorldsAlexander's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/AutarchAlexander's Substack: https://arbiterofworlds.substack.com/Alexander's Alternate Website: https://www.autarchemporium.com/Follow B.K. Gibson on social mediaGibson's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/bkgibsonwriterGibson's Website: https://www.bkgibson.com/Gibson's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589323534470Gibson's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtbaggeryBookReviews/streamsFollow Sam Robb on social mediaSam's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/samrobbSam's Website: https://www.samrobbwrites.com/Sam's Twitter: https://x.com/SamRobbWritesSam's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samrobbwritesSam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samrobbwrites/Sam's Substack: https://samrobbwrites.substack.com/Sam's Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21563661.Sam_RobbFollow Zane Voss on social mediaZane's Amazon: www.amazon.com/stores/Zane-Voss/author/B087V3J7HJZane's Website: https://zanevoss.substack.com/Zane's Twitter: https://x.com/ZaneVoss#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #AlexanderMacris #Archon #BKGibson #SamRobb #ZaneVoss #Backerkit #AnnalsOfTheAuranEmpire #Crowdfunding #elf #dwarves #halfling #Gnomes #HalfOrc #ogres #troll #minion #human #sword #LotR #LordOfTheRings #Tolkien #JRRTolkien #Andúril #FlameOfTheWest #Glamdring #Foe-hammer #HammerOfTheEnemy #Sting #Gúthwinë #Battle-friend #Herugrim #FierceSword #Orcrist #Goblin-cleaver #TheSilmarillion #Narsil #Anglachel #Gurthang #Ringil #Aranrúth #archer #bow #crossbow #LongBow #SwordAndShield #Sword&Shield #Sledgehammer #ChainSword #Warhammer40K #Axe #Battleaxe #Conan #ConanTheBarbarian #Barbarian #HALO

The Blasters & Blades PodcastComing off the heels of Buffy and Firefly, expectations were massive for Joss Whedon's next television venture. Today, we look back at Dollhouse with a modern lens to see how its terrifying themes of identity, corporate greed, and human exploitation hold up. We dive into the profound existential dread of the series, the incredible "Epitaph" episodes that completely flipped the genre on its head, and why the show's central technology feels even more relevant in our current era of AI and tech ethics. Was Dollhouse simply ahead of its time, or did its heavy themes buckle under network constraints? Grab your chair and tune in. This was a fun interview, so go check it out.Co-Hosts:JR HandleyJana S BrownWe work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandleyOur LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcastToday's SponsorThe Last Oracle Series by Melissa McShane: https://www.amazon.com/The-Last-Oracle/dp/B07FRQWNGQDollhouse Series Trailer: https://youtu.be/3yxPO5gngNU?si=hyhW73khoaX5A6kUDollhouse Boxed Set: https://www.amazon.com/Dollhouse-Complete-Seasons-One-Blu-ray/dp/B00421HAA6Follow Chloe Garner on social mediaChloe's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Chloe-Garner/e/B00MD4GGLS/Chloe's Website: https://blenderfiction.wordpress.com/ Chloe's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/435117423514398Chloe's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/ChloeGarnerFollow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JWJana's Website: www.opalkingdompress.comJana's Facebook: www.facebook.com/janasbrownwritesJana's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompress Follow Jarret Keene on social mediaJarret's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jarret-Keene/author/B001JOTUPWJarret's Website: https://www.jarretkeene.net/Jarret's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJarretKeene/Jarret's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorjarretkeene/#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #ChloeGarner #JarettKeene #QuantumLeap #whedonverse #JossWhedon #Buffy #Angel #Firefly #TheNevers #Avenger #Westworld #Alias #Nikita #ThePretender #Thriller #Psychologicalthriller #Cyberpunk #Drama #Dollhouse #Franchise #MaurissaTancharoen #TeddySears #EmmaBell #Actives #Kilo #Mike #Tango #AngelDesai #SophieAlvarez #KevinKilner #JoeHearn #MarkSheppard #AishaHinds #FBI #agent #GrahamTanaka #Loomis #FeliciaDay #Mag #ZackWard #Zone #AdairTishler #Iris #AmyAcker #Whiskey #ClaireSaunders #Alpha #Boyd #RossumCorporation #Clyde2.0 #SafeHaven #ReedDiamond #LaurenceDominic #Active #Attic #SenatorPerrin #NSA #DeWitt #Topher #Arcane #MiracleLaurie #November #Mellie #MadelineCostley #Paul #Omega #SenatorDanielPerrin #LizaLapira #Ivy #Priya #Anthony #Echo #KevinKilner #JoeHearn #BoydLangton #VincentVentresca #DrNolanKinnard #RossumCorp #VIP #PriyaTsetsang #AlanTudyk #CarlWilliamCraft #Gestaltpersonality #PaulBallard #StephenKepler #EnvironmentalSystems #Consultant #AlexisDenisof #DanielPerrin #KeithCarradine #MatthewHarding #SummerGlau #BennettHalverson #Caroline

The Blasters & Blades Podcast“Everybody relax, I'm here.” This week, we're hopping into the Pork-Chop Express and driving straight into the subterranean neon underworld of Chinatown. That's right… we are reviewing John Carpenter's absolute masterpiece of 80s cheese, Big Trouble in Little China! We're breaking down why Jack Burton is the greatest “action hero who is actually the sidekick” in cinematic history, the incredible practical effects, and how this wild mashup of kung fu, ancient sorcery, and American truck-driver swagger ever got greenlit. It's all in the reflexes! Seriously, lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!!Co-Hosts: JR & JanaWe work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandleyOur LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcastToday's SponsorMy Luck by Mel Todd: https://a.co/d/02PivLTYCheck out the Movie!Movie Link: https://www.amazon.com/Trouble-Little-China-Kurt-Russell/dp/B000QUCQX8/Movie Link: https://tubitv.com/movies/714357/big-trouble-in-little-chinaMovie Trailer Link: https://youtu.be/AXsBBqPb5YE?si=N1UTPm1ng6jxKDFpFollow Aaron Big-Water Outdoors on social mediaMr Bigs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587334632868Mr Bigs YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bigwater_outdoorsMr Bigs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigwaheh76cFollow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JWJana's Website: www.opalkingdompress.comJana's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompressFollow Jarret Keene on social mediaJarret's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jarret-Keene/author/B001JOTUPWJarret's Website: https://www.jarretkeene.net/Jarret's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJarretKeene/Follow Keith Hedger on social mediaKeith's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Keith-Hedger/e/B01N2V9383/Keith's Website: https://www.keithhedger.com/Keith's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeithHedgerAuthor/#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #MovieReview #Review #RetroMovieReview #StabbyMovieReview #OpalKingdomPress #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #Aaron #BigWaterOutdoors #JarretKeene #KeithHedger #MelissaMcShane #warmistress #warmaster #warhamster #warmommy #BigTroubleInLittleChina #20thCenturyFox #KurtRussell #JackBurton #truckdriver #Chinatown #SanFrancisco #KimCattrall #GracieLaw #lawyer #DennisDun #WangChi #LoPan #JamesHong #LoPan #Chinese #sorcerer #curse #EmperorQinShiHuang #VictorWong #EggShen #KateBurton #MargoLitzenberger #reporter #MiaoYin #DonaldLi #EddieLee #CarterWong #Thunder #PeterKwong #Rain #JamesPax #Lightning #elementalmaster #SuzeePai #MiaoYin #Chao-LiChi #UncleChu #JeffImada #Needles #TheLordsOfDeath #AlLeong #GeraldOkamura #NathanJung #WingKong #LiaChang #Cary-HiroyukiTagawa #WingKong #FrankHo #ConanLee #JamesLew #ChangSing #warriors #JerryHardin #DrewStruzan #Beholder #DND #D&D #DandDCopyright @ 20th Century Fox LLC 1986. Any illegal reproduction of this content will result in immediate legal action by the rights holder. The clips used in this movie review were utilized under the Fair Use Doctrine and are transformative in nature.

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWhat happens when you mix stunning visual storytelling, deep-rooted mystery, and a journey into the unknown? In this episode, we sit down with author and illustrator Jack Ruedisueli to dive deep into his captivating new book, Mysteries of the Mountain Moon Tribe: A Graphic Novel. Jack shares the inspiration behind the tribe's lore, his creative process for bringing this vibrant world to life, and what it takes to balance art and text in graphic storytelling. Whether you're a die-hard graphic novel fan or just love a great adventure story, this conversation is packed with behind-the-scenes insights you won't want to miss. This was a fun interview, so check it out. Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorMysteries of the Mountain Moon Tribe: A Graphic Novel by Jack Ruedisueli: https://a.co/d/04pcOG4G Follow Jack Ruedisueli on social mediaJack's Simon & Schuster: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Jack-Ruedisueli/253335974 Jack's Website: https://www.ruediart.com/ Jack's Threads: https://www.threads.com/@ruedi.art Jack's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruedi.art/ Jack's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ruedi_art Jack's GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/60860899.Jack_Ruedisueli Jack's Publisher: https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/ The End of Oak Street Trailer: https://youtu.be/7TxCrxJog3E?si=aR06b6kfoa1QZs5c #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #MysteriesoftheMountainMoonTribe #GraphicNovel #JackRuedisueli #Trex #TyrannosaurusRex #Velociraptor #JurassicPark #MichaelCreigchton #DontLookUp #IndependenceDay #WillSmith #Uni

Jim takes your calls. Mark Carney makes a major announcement on submarines for Canada. GUESTS: Retired Vice Admiral Mark Norman - former Vice Chief of the Defence Staff of Canada Lukas Weese - staff writer for The Athletic

The Blasters & Blades PodcastFrom the soaring epics of modern fantasy to the distant, alien ruins of far-future sci-fi, creators have always looked backward to build worlds moving forward. But how do you successfully translate the majesty, mythos, and complexity of ancient human civilizations into speculative worlds? In this panel discussion, our guests explore how real-world history—from Mesopotamian city-states to Mesoamerican astronomy—inspires the politics, magic systems, and technologies of our favorite fictional universes. Join us as we discuss the fine line between creative inspiration and lazy stereotypes, and how the deep past continues to shape the future of storytelling. This was a fun interview, so go check it out. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Co-Hosts:JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandleyOur LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorFreedom's Vow: Shepherd Trilogy by B.K. Gibson: https://a.co/d/08HYjYaq Follow B.K. Gibson on social mediaGibson's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/bkgibsonwriter Gibson's Website: https://www.bkgibson.com/ Gibson's Twitter: https://x.com/bkgibsonwrites Gibson's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589323534470 Gibson's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtbaggeryBookReviews/streams Coldlight Press: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/11446/Coldlight-PressFollow Jacob Sharp on social mediaJacob's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jacob-Sharp/author/B0F3WHJXBW Jacob's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacob.sharp.writes/ Follow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JW Jana's Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jana's Facebook: www.facebook.com/janasbrownwrites Jana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janasbrownwrites/ Jana's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompress Follow Jena Rey on social mediaJena's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jena-Rey/author/B08XSCHXYXFollow Jesse James Fain on social mediaJesse's Amazon: http://amazon.com/author/jessejamesfain Jesse's Website: https://outlawauthor.com/ Jesse's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JesseJamesFain Jesse's Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/OutlawAuthor/ Jesse's Substack: https://jessejamesfain.substack.com/ Follow Melissa McShane on social mediaMelissa's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Melissa-McShane/author/B00TON8E1Q Melissa's Website: www.melissamcshanewrites.com Melissa's Twitter: www.twitter.com/melissamcshanewrites Melissa's Facebook: www.facebook.com/melissamcshanewrites Melissa's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mcshaneminions Melissa's Discord: https://discord.gg/wKXUe89Kh7 Melissa's Store: http://www.nightharborpress.com/ Dan Davis History Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DanDavisHistory/videos #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #AncientCultures #BKGibson #JacobSharp #JesseJamesFain #OutlawAuthor #MelissaMcShane

The Blasters & Blades PodcastFrom the hunger-driven districts of Panem to the red-dusted mines of Mars, speculative fiction has always been a fertile breeding ground for rebellion. But what does it actually take to topple an empire on the page? Join our panel of authors and worldbuilders as we dissect the anatomy of fictional revolutions. We'll explore how to build believable oppressive regimes, the logistics of underground resistance movements, and the moral gray areas of fighting for freedom. From sci-fi cyberpunk uprisings to epic fantasy peasant revolts, this discussion will examine how speculative fiction mirrors our real-world struggles for justice—and what happens after the rebels win the throne. This was a fun interview, go check it out. Co-Hosts: JR & NickWe work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support Us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandleyLinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcastToday's SponsorThe Wounded Warrior Project: https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/Follow James Young on social mediaJames' Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B00AVKCQZQJames' Website: https://jamesyoungauthor.comJames' Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColfaxDenFollow Keith Hedger on social mediaKeith's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Keith-Hedger/e/B01N2V9383Keith's Website: https://www.keithhedger.com/Keith's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeithHedgerAuthorFollow Steve Caldwell on social mediaSteve's Website: https://thebookwyrmspeaks.blogspot.com/Follow Matthew Olaranont on social mediaMatt's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/kilroyhigginsFollow Yet Another Writing Podcast on social mediaYAW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IlliterateBastards/YAW Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/32U2ClIwLXHI8GgPMZLogW?si=2231197b8f26430d&nd=1YAW Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5b7dbed0-1220-424f-b82e-34c57b249e41/yet-another-writing-podcastYAW Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lMWY4N2ZhMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #JamesYoung #WordSlinger #KeithHedger #SteveCaldwell #MatthewOlaranot #RevolutionarySpeculativeFiction #Rebellion #Revolution #Revolutionary #RedRising #PierceBrown #Mistborn #BrandonSanderson #ThePowderMageTrilogy #BrianMcClellan #AncillaryJustice #AnnLeckie #TheFoundationSeries #IsaacAsimov #TheDispossessed #UrsulaKLeGuin #TheExpanseSeries #JamesSACorey #PathToVillainy #SLRowland #SunEater #ChristopherRuocchio #OldMansWar #JohnScalzi #FourWaysToForgiveness #TheRageOfDragons #EvanWinter #AnEmberInTheAshes #SabaaTahir #TheWilloftheMany #JamesIslington #JadeCity #FondaLee #HungerGames #SuzanneCollins #TheBrokenEarthTrilogy #NKJemisin #TheDivergentSeries #VeronicaRoth #Destroyer #MichaelScottEarle #EmpireOfTheVampire #JayKristoff #ACrownForColdSilver #AlexMarshall #WraithKnight #CTPhipps #RevolutionaryFiction #Rebellion #Resistance #ToppleTheEmpire #DystopianFiction #PoliticalSciFi #SpeculativeFiction #SpecFic #SciFiFantasy #Grimdark #Cyberpunk #EpicFantasy #Worldbuilding #WritingCommunity #AuthorPanel #WritingTips #CharacterArc #DystopianBooks #SciFiReads #FantasyBooks

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWhat happens when a wounded warrior is paired with a highly classified, intelligent mech that holds the echoes of his own dead brother? This week, we are sitting down with sci-fi powerhouses Kevin Steverson and Craig Bell to discuss their explosive new military science fiction novel, Shadow Mode. We follow the journey of Gunnery Sergeant John D. Ryerson and his mech partner, MIMIC-01 ("Mike"), onto the live-fire front lines of the Tau Ceti front. But when they uncover a massive conspiracy linking alien insurgents to Earth's own defense contractors, Ryerson faces a terrifying choice: follow orders, or expose a betrayal that could cost him everything. Tune in as Kevin and Craig break down the worldbuilding, the tech, and the intense themes behind this must-read new series! This was a fun interview, so go check it out. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorThe Clash of Steel Anthology by Bayonet Books: https://www.amazon.com/Clash-Steel-Bayonet-Books-Anthology-ebook/dp/B0CJBHW5SX/ Shadow Mode by Kevin Steverson & Craig Bell: https://a.co/d/0cGK17vk Follow Craig Bell on social mediaCraig's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Craig-Bell/author/B0FVNDXYBX Craig's Website: https://www.craigbellauthor.com/ Craig's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craigbellauthor/ Craig's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbellauthor/ Craig's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CraigBellAuthor Craig's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craigbellauthor Craig's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/craigbellauthor Follow Kevin Steverson on social mediaKevin's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kevin-Steverson/author/B07H8S7GRX Kevin's Website: www.kevinsteverson.com Kevin's Twitter: https://x.com/CallMeCatHead Kevin's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.steverson.9 Kevin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevin.steverson Kevin's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kevinsteverson Kevin's Discord: https://discord.com/invite/68CwEXv #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #KevinSteverson #CraigBell #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #velociraptor #RealSteel

The Blasters & Blades PodcastGrand journeys, ancient legends, and heroes you can genuinely root for. This week, we interview debut author Melanie Deer about her book Ancient Gifts: War of Legends Book 1. We're talking forgotten pasts, sweeping worldbuilding, and how Melanie is breathing fresh life into classic high fantasy roots. Stream the episode now to hear how this massive story came to life—and where the War of Legends series is heading next! This was a fun interview, so go check it out.Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorLayla! by A.M. Stevens: https://a.co/d/09c5VxK3 War of Legends: Ancient Gifts by Melanie Deer: https://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Gifts-War-Legends-Book-ebook/dp/B0FZ2WPQJJ/ Follow Melanie Deer on social mediaMelanie's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Melanie-Deer/author/B0FCRHZ148 Melanie's Website: https://melaniedeer.wordpress.com/ Melanie's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelanieDeerOfficial Melanie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melanie.deer.author/ Melanie's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melanie.c.deer.author Melanie's GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/57030636.Melanie_Deer Melanie's Substack: https://melaniedeer.substack.com/ Melanie's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/melaniecdeer?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=e3f2ae09-cca8-4403-a083-03f1817f6a66 #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #WarOfLegendsAncientGifts #MelanieDeer #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #DND #DandD #DungeonsAndDragons #Brontosaurus

The Blasters & Blades PodcastToday, we are hanging out with veteran game designer Darrin Drader (Wizards of the Coast, Paizo, Mongoose Publishing) to talk about his highly anticipated new Kickstarter project. Built from the ground up on the familiar 5E engine, Daring & Dread strips away the “theme park feel” of modern systems to bring back actual stakes, dangerous math, and the gritty, high-octane flavor of the golden era of roleplaying games. We're diving into his 25-year design pedigree, how he's re-engineering combat to make every single dice roll matter, and what players can expect from this brand-new, standalone fantasy system. This was a fun interview, so go check it out!Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorThe Daring & Dread Tabletop RPG Kickstarter by Darrin Drader: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/darrindrader/daring-and-dread-tabletop-roleplaying-game Follow Darrin Drader on social mediaDarrin's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Darrin-L-Drader/e/B0064RGAWKDarrin's Game Books: https://www.lulu.com/search?contributor=Darrin+Drader&adult_audience_rating=00&sortBy=PRODUCT_SALES_90_DAYS Darrin's Website: https://darrindrader.com/Darrin's BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/darrindrader.bsky.social Darrin's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Darrin-Drader-269839809788260/Darrin's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Singularity1973/featured Darrin's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DDraderDesigns Darrin's Tip Jar: https://ko-fi.com/darrindrader Darrin's RPG Store: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/4074/darrin-drader-designs Darrin's Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/darrindrader/daring-and-dread-tabletop-roleplaying-gameDarrin's Discord: https://discord.gg/bPbPbNembj Darrin's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ddraderdesignsCrazy Cat Video: https://x.com/Boldyboy1975/status/2066090067462873393 Big Cat Rescue: https://bigcatrescue.org/ Wild Felids Advocacy Center of Washington: https://wildfelids.org/#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #DarrinDrader #Kickstarter #Stargate #StargateSG1 #StargateAtlantis #StargateUniverse #SG1 #SGA #SGU #Babylon5 #BattlestarGalactica #BSG #Starbuck #D&D #DND #Dungeons&DragonsHonorAmongThieves #HonorAmongThieves #Willow #Conan #ConanTheBarbarian

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWhat happens to humanity when we leave civilization behind? This week, our panel ventures out past the safety of the perimeter to explore the concept of the frontier in sci-fi, fantasy, and horror. From the lawless outer rims of distant galaxies to the monster-infested borders of uncharted magical wilderness, we are dissecting why the “edge of the map” remains the ultimate testing ground for the human spirit. Join us as we discuss the grit, the isolation, and the terrifying freedom that can only be found when you cross the line into the untamed unknown. This was a fun interview, so check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorThe Shamans Bones by Hunter Kay Wallace: https://a.co/d/0bhW88F8 Follow Bill McUisdean (Wylder396) on social mediaBill's Website: https://zorne.substack.com/ Bill's Substack: https://substack.com/@wylder396 Bill's Twitter: https://x.com/Wylder396 Follow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JW Jana's Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jana's Facebook: www.facebook.com/janasbrownwrites Jana's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompress Follow Jena Rey on social mediaJena's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jena-Rey/author/B08XSCHXYX Follow Jesse James Fain on social mediaJesse's Amazon: http://amazon.com/author/jessejamesfain Jesse's Website: https://outlawauthor.com/ Jesse's Twitter: https://x.com/JesseJamesBooks Jesse's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JesseJamesFain Jesse's Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/OutlawAuthor/ Jesse's Substack: https://jessejamesfain.substack.com/Follow JR Handley on social mediaJR's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.-R.-Handley/author/B01N0SEX3A JR's Website: https://jrhandley.com/ JR's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sgt.jr.handley JR's Substack: https://jrhandley.substack.com/ Follow Keith Hedger on social mediaKeith's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Keith-Hedger/e/B01N2V9383/ Keith's Website: https://www.keithhedger.com/ Keith's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeithHedgerAuthor/ Keith's Twitter: https://x.com/KHedger30260 Follow Melissa McShane on social mediaMelissa's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Melissa-McShane/author/B00TON8E1Q Melissa's Website: www.melissamcshanewrites.com Melissa's Facebook: www.facebook.com/melissamcshanewrites Melissa's Discord: https://discord.gg/wKXUe89Kh7 Melissa's Store: http://www.nightharborpress.com/ #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #frontier #Frontiers #speculativefictionfrontier #BillMcUisdean #Wylder396 #JesseJamesFain #OutlawAuthor #OutlawAuthorJesseJames #OutlawAuthorJesseJamesFain #KeithHedger #MelissaMcShane #Warmaster #WarMistress #Warhamster #HunterKayWallace #ShamansBones

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The Blasters & Blades PodcastHide your milk, watch out for mushrooms, and whatever you do, don't tell them your name. This week, we're diving headfirst into the enchanting, chaotic, and downright dangerous world of the Fae. From trickster sprites and glittering courts to the ancient lore that keeps us fascinated, our panel of experts breaks down how faerie magic works, why it always comes with a price, and how modern storytelling has transformed these mythical beings. Whether you're Team Seelie or Unseelie, grab your cold iron and tune in! Co-Hosts:JR HandleyJana S BrownWe work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandleyOur LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcastToday's SponsorFallen Stone by Jena Rey: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087JB8GNN/Tentacles and Tides Anthology: https://a.co/d/05vKWG00Fae Wars: Northwest Front by Charli Cox: https://a.co/d/0eqWA4DlHidden Realm by Melissa McShane: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C412VNM9Tune In Tomorrow by Randee Dawn: https://randeedawn.com/books/tune-in-tomorrow/Leave No Trace by Randee Dawn: https://randeedawn.com/books/leave-no-trace/Follow Charli Cox on social mediaCharli's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Charli-Cox/author/B0C8BX33XLCharli's Website: https://www.charlicox.net/Charli's Substack: substack.com/@charlicox1121Charli's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharliCoxAuthor/Charli's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@charlicoxwritesFollow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JWJana's Website: www.opalkingdompress.comJana's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompressFollow Melissa McShane on social mediaMelissa's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Melissa-McShane/author/B00TON8E1QMelissa's Website: www.melissamcshanewrites.comMelissa's Facebook: www.facebook.com/melissamcshanewritesFollow Randee Dawn on social mediaRandee's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B002F1BDJO Randee's Website: https://randeedawn.com/ Randee's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorRandeeDawn Randee's Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/randeedawn Randee's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/RandeeDawnFollow Teri Kay Jobe on social mediaTeri's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Teri-Kay-Jobe/author/B0DG3TPL66Teri's Website: https://terikjobe.com/Teri's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terikjobe2013#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #Seelie #unseelie #FaeMagic #fae #magic #fey #fairy #FaeFolk #CharliCox #MelissaMcShane #Warmistress #WarMaster #WarHamster #WarMommy #RandeeDawn #TeriKJobe #Fae #faerie #fairyfolk #supernatural #European #folklore #Celtic #Irish #Scottish #French #Germanic #magical #etherealspirits #etherealcreatures #parallelrealm #supernaturalforces #rituals #folklore #religion #occultpractices #Faemagic #fairymagic #feymagic #glamour #enchantment #supernaturalpower #fairies #FairFolk #wizardly #magic #fantasysystems #spellbooks #manacost #schools #faemagic #unpredictable #Otherworld #Faerie #emotions #word #naturalenviornment #supernaturalenvironment #magic

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe've got another #Retro #MovieReview episode for your viewing pleasure! It's time to journey to the ends of the earth to find out if we are truly the last. This week, we are reviewing the hauntingly beautiful 1982 animated classic, The Last Unicorn. We're diving into a world of tragic wizards, immortal beasts, and the profound sorrow of a creature learning what it means to feel regret. Join us as we discuss how Rankin/Bass created a fairy tale that respects children's capacity for sadness and why this beautifully animated film still aches just as sharply over forty years later. Seriously, check out this episode.We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandleyOur LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcastOur SponsorThe Warmaster Series by Melissa McShane: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLKW4P4BCheck out the Movie!Movie Link: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Unicorn-Enchanted-Mia-Farrow/dp/B00UART2UCMovie Link: https://tubitv.com/movies/463838/the-last-unicornMovie Trailer Link: https://youtu.be/Z1aX1i79rY8?si=jCwUoDHZlB7d406SFollow AM Stevens on social mediaAdam's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/amstevensAdam's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/amstevensFollow Bill McUisdean on social mediaBill's Website: https://zorne.substack.com/Bill's Substack: https://substack.com/@wylder396Bill's Twitter: https://x.com/Wylder396Follow Melissa McShane on social mediaMelissa's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Melissa-McShane/author/B00TON8E1QMelissa's Website: www.melissamcshanewrites.comFollow Teri Kay Jobe on social mediaTeri's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Teri-Kay-Jobe/author/B0DG3TPL66Teri's Website: https://terikjobe.com/Teri's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terikjobe2013#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #MovieReview #Review #RetroMovieReview #StabbyMovieReview #OpalKingdomPress #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #TheLastUnicorn #AdamStevens #AMStevens #MelissaMcShane #Warmaster #WarMistress #WarHamster #TeriKJobe #Lamassu #Mesopotamian #MiaFarrow #Unicorn #LadyAmalthea #BillMcUisdean #Wylder #Discord #AlanArkin #JeffBridges #PrinceLír #KingHaggard #TammyGrimes #MollyGrue #RobertKlein #Butterfly #AngelaLansbury #ChristopherLee #KingHaggard #KeenanWynn #CaptainCully #bandits #HarpyCelaeno #harpy #PaulFrees #Mabruk #KingHaggard #courtmagician #Schmendrick #cat #tree #Schmendrick #courtmagician #DonMessick #NellieBellflower #RenéAuberjonois #Skull #skeleton #guard #clock #RedBull #BrotherTheodore #Ruhk #hunchback #MommyFortuna #HarpyCelaeno #EdwardPeck #JackJingly #KennethJennings #JackLester #Hunter #OldFarmer #CullysMen #dragon #Mushu #TheGreenKnight #knight #HarryPotter #PotterVerse #JKRowling #Rowling #Sobek #AmericaBand #America #Thestral #Pixie #ChineseDragonCopyright @ ITC Films Inc. & ITC Entertainment, 1982. The Last Unicorn is a registered trademark of its respective owners. Any illegal reproduction of this content will result in immediate legal action by the rights holder. The clips used in this movie review were utilized under the Fair Use Doctrine and are transformative in nature.

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe've got another #MovieReview episode for your viewing pleasure! Roll out the tracks and load the main gun—this week, we are reviewing David Ayer's intense 2014 war drama, Fury. We're breaking down Brad Pitt's chilling performance as “Wardaddy,” Logan Lerman's descent from pacifist typist to hardened killer, and the film's unapologetic look at the psychological toll of late-stage combat. Join us as we discuss how Fury masterfully balances the bond of brotherhood with the grim, unglamorous reality of the final days of WWII. Seriously, lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Click the link and check out this episode.Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcastToday's SponsorClash of Steel Anthology by Bayonet Books: https://a.co/d/ffa5tYRCheck out the Movie!Movie Link: https://www.amazon.com/Fury-Various-Artists/dp/B00OMC2LH2Movie Trailer Link: https://youtu.be/q94n3eWOWXM?si=n7euAtXQbVotCRYg Follow Aaron of Big-Water Outdoors on social mediaMr Bigs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587334632868Mr Bigs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigwater_outdoorsMr Bigs YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bigwater_outdoorsMr Bigs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigwaheh76cFollow Bill McUisdean (Wylder396) on social mediaBill's Website: https://zorne.substack.com/Bill's Substack: https://substack.com/@wylder396Bill's Twitter: https://x.com/Wylder396Follow Jesse James Fain on social mediaJesse's Amazon: http://amazon.com/author/jessejamesfainJesse's Website: https://outlawauthor.com/Jesse's Twitter: https://x.com/JesseJamesBooksJesse's Substack: https://jessejamesfain.substack.com/ #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #MovieReview #Review #RetroMovieReview #StabbyMovieReview #OpalKingdomPress #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #Fury #WWII #tanker #MurderInc #Armor #ShermanTank #Sheila #ScorpionTank #HALO #T28SuperHeavyTank #SuperHeavyTank #ArmoredAssaultTank #AAT #Baneblade #Warhammer #Warhammer40K #GermanA7V #BritishMarkIVTank #MarkVIITank #KTF #IndianaJonesAndTheLastCrusade #MarkVIITank #HatayHeavyTank #ASVABWaiver #InTheMood #WarDaddy #GirlsUndPanzer #LafayetteGPool #StaffSergeant #BradPitt #DonCollier #Wardaddy #tankcommander #ShiaLaBeouf #BoydSwan #Bible #tankgunner #LoganLerman #NormanEllison #Machine #tankassistantdriver #bowgunner #MichaelPeña #TriniGarcoa #Gordo #tankdriver #JonBernthal #GradyTravis #CoonAss #tankloader #JasonIsaacs #CaptainWaggoner #BradHenke #SergeantDavis #JimParrack #SergeantBinkowski #XavierSamuel #LieutenantParker #ScottEastwood #SergeantMiles #KevinVance #SergeantPeterson #AnamariaMarinca #Irma #AliciaVonRittberg #Emma Copyright @ Sony Pictures Releasing 2014. Any illegal reproduction of this content will result in immediate legal action by the rights holder. The clips used in this movie review were utilized under the Fair Use Doctrine and are transformative in nature.

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe've got a bonus episode for you! Today we're here to talk to Ronald Lloyd about his story in the Anthromech Anthology. We talked about his story Directive Thirty-One and his love for all of the best nerdy things! It was a fun and nerdy quick chat about all of the reasons why we love mecha and the rise of the machine. This was a fun interview, so check it out. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorThe Anthromech Anthology: https://amazon.com/dp/B0H33SZCWW Follow Ronald Lloyd on social mediaRonald's Twitter: https://x.com/RonMcMillan20 Ronald's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lloyd.r.mcmillan Ronald's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076911424966 Ronald's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Ronmcmillan44 #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #TheIronGiant #RoboCop #GundamWingEndlessWaltz #GundamWing #tank #mech #mecha #tankvsmecha #USAirForce #RonaldLloyd #DirectiveThirtyOne #ChrisKennedyPublishing #RonLloyd #AnthromechAnthology #anthology #FreedomBase #scifi

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWhat happens when a standard investigation uncovers the exact kind of secrets you can never “un-know?” This week, we are sitting down with urban fantasy author Chloe Garner to talk all about her hit book series, Tell, The Detective. We dive into the inspiration behind Tina's gripping journey; from discovering the truth about her parents to navigating a world filled with shady private eyes and hidden magic. Chloe shares her secrets to balancing fast-paced mystery with supernatural worldbuilding, what it's like writing such an expansive universe, and what lies ahead for the series. Grab your magnifying glass and your warding charms for this fantastic interview! This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorTell Me A Secret: A Paranormal Detective Series: https://a.co/d/006XSHivFollow Chloe Garner on social mediaChloe's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Chloe-Garner/e/B00MD4GGLS/ Chloe's Website: https://blenderfiction.wordpress.com/ Chloe's Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlenderFiction Chloe's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chloe.garner.79 Chloe's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/435117423514398 Chloe's Bookstore: https://blenderfiction.wordpress.com/verida-signed-copies/ Chloe's Newsletter: https://blenderfiction.wordpress.com/mailing-lists/ Chloe's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/ChloeGarner #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #ChloeGarner #vampire #thriller #PI #PrivateInvestigator #Mysteries #Mystery #TellTheDetective #TellMeASecret #TellItToTheHand #TinaTheDetective #ChloeGarnerBooks #UrbanFantasy #ParanormalMystery #FantasyDetective #SupernaturalSleuth #UrbanFantasyBooks #FantasyMystery #MagicalRealism #BookTok #Bookstagram #IndieAuthor #AuthorInterview #PodcastEpisode #BookishPodcast #FantasyReaders #MustReadSeries #AHorseCalledAlpha #Ghostbusters #Constantine #TheFrighteners #LostGirl #Wynonna #TheMagicians #TheOrder #SleepyHollow #BeingHuman #90sAreBack #camel #Llama #Raptor #shifter #wereshifter #werewolves #werewolf #werecreature

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWhat does it mean to inherit a promised land, and what is required to protect it? This week, we sit down with author Graham Bradley to discuss his compelling new release from 40 North Press, Heartlanders: Protecting America's Ancient Covenant. We delve into the deep intersections of sacred history, geography, and the modern responsibilities that come with ancient promises. Graham breaks down the core thesis of his book, sharing why understanding this “Heartland” perspective changes how we look at our heritage and our future. Grab your headphones for a fascinating conversation on faith, history, and covenant. This was a fun interview, go check it out. Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorGladius League by Michael LaVoice: https://www.amazon.com/Given-Doomsday-Gladius-Leagues-Book-ebook/dp/B0DXTBNDXD/ Heartlanders by Graham Bradley: https://nauvoo.supply/products/heartlanders-protecting-americas-ancient-covenant-by-graham-bradley-40-north-press Follow Graham Bradley on social mediaGraham's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00M5HM3FG Graham's Website: https://www.truckermanreads.com/ Graham's Twitter: https://x.com/TempusMalleo Graham's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truckermanreads/ Graham's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/grahambradley Graham's Substack: https://truckermanreads.substack.com/ Graham's GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/grahampbradley Fossil Force by Graham Bradley: https://a.co/d/0hJOhY6a American Paladin by Larry Correia: https://a.co/d/04gELucy #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #Heartlanders #GrahamBradley #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #LotR #LordOfTheRings #TheHobbit #Hobbit #JRRTolkien #Tolkien #Crocodile #Theropods #Trex #TyrannosaurusRex #Stegosaurus #LandoftheLost #LandBeforeTime #Dinotopia #JurassicPark #TheLostWorlds #MichaelCreighton #LarryCorreia #AmericanPaladin #PowerRangers #Baryonyx #SuchomimusTenerensis #Animorphs #KAApplegate #Goosebumps #RLStine #GaryPaulsen #RoaldDahl #ArkPublishing #Fallout #NewVegas

The Blasters & Blades PodcastCan the galaxy's most dangerous monsters ever truly find a second chance? This week, we sit down with author and physician Jen Finelli to discuss her space opera thriller, Redemption. We dive into the dark underbelly of the Nephilim Universe, a place where cloning, genetic manipulation, and corporate greed turn human lives into commodities. Join us as we discuss how Jen weaves her real-world medical background into high-stakes sci-fi, and why the hardest thing to fight for in a brutal galaxy isn't survival… it's grace. This was a fun interview, so go check it out.Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorBecome A Hero Charity: https://becominghero.byjenfinelli.comRedemption by Jen Finelli: https://a.co/d/0bf4WA3a Redemption by Jen Finelli: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/redemption-j-f-holmes/1150055534Redemption by Jen Finelli: https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Redemption/J-F-Holmes/9781969374265 Follow Jen Finelli on social mediaJen's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jen-Finelli/author/B016UM2L7Q Jen's Website: https://byjenfinelli.com/ Jen's Twitter: https://x.com/petr3pan Jen's BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jen-yoursffdrsis.bsky.socialJen's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neodymiumuniverse Jen's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BedtimeStoriesWithScifiJenFollow Become A Hero on social mediaBAH Website: https://becominghero.byjenfinelli.com/ BAH's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomingheroBAH's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@becomingareallifesuperhero BAH's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingHero BAH's Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/BecomingHero/BAH's Donations: https://becominghero.byjenfinelli.com/financial-gifts-and-transparency/ Dr. Chris Raynor: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisRaynorMD/videos#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #Redemption #JenFinelli #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #TheSpaceTrilogy #Maiasaura #Ankylosaur #JurassicPark #MichaelCreichton #TheLandBeforeTime #TheLandOfTheLost #Primeval #Stargate #StargateSG1 #StargateAtlantis #StargateUniverse

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe've got a bonus episode for you! Today we're here to talk to Claire Merrick about her story in The Fae Wars Anthology. We talked about her story ‘House Built On Sand' and her discovery of the military fiction genre. It was a fun and nerdy quick chat about all of the reasons why we love military fantasy stories. Oh, and why elves are jerks and dwarves rock! This was a fun interview, so check it out. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorClaire Merrick, The Fae Wars Anthology: https://a.co/d/094IObQX Follow Claire Merrick on social mediaClaire's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0GWSJGS49 Claire's Website: https://clairemerrickwrites.com/ Claire's Twitter: https://x.com/cmerrickwrites Claire's Threads: https://www.threads.com/@sidheleah Claire's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairemerrickwritesfantasy/ Claire's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidheleah/ Claire's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sidheleah Claire's Substack: https://urbantreehouse.substack.com/ #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #TheFaeWarsMoreTalesFromTheOccupation #ClaireMerrick #JFHolmes #CannonPublishing #FaeWars #HouseBuiltOnSand #Defiance #Bright #District9 #CarnivalRow #ShadowAndBone #TheWitcher #HonorHerrington #MoteInGodsEye #TheSunEaterSeries #ChristopherRuocchio

The Blasters & Blades PodcastStep into the shadows of a world where folklore bites. This week, we sat down with author Shelly Campbell to explore the hauntingly beautiful landscape of The Dark Walker Series. We dive deep into her blend of rich mythos and grimdark grit, exploring the cost of survival in a world plagued by monsters; both human and monstrous. Join us as we discuss how Shelly crafts complex, morally complex characters and why the dark is so much more terrifying when it has a heartbeat. This was a fun interview, go check it out.Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorBlood Creek Witch by Jay Barnson: https://a.co/d/0dP8fSWq The Dark Walker Series by Shelly Campbell: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7HW92RP Follow Shelly Campbell on social mediaShelly's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Shelly-Campbell/author/B0929GWGL8 Shelly's Website: https://www.shellycampbellauthorandart.com/ Shelly's BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/shellycampbell.bsky.social Shelly's Threads: https://www.threads.com/@shellycampbellfineart Shelly's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shellycampbellauthorandart/ Shelly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellycampbellfineart Shelly's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shellycampbellauthor Shelly's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shellycampbell1668 Shelly's GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20616319.Shelly_Campbell Her Publisher: https://www.eerieriverpublishing.com/ Misplaced by Brittni Brinn: https://a.co/d/04VuuOOz The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/58724745-the-book-eaters #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #ShellyCampbell #TheDarkWalkerSeries #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #ChooseYourOwnAdventure #ScaryStoriesToTellInTheDark #Goosebumps #RLStine #PickAPath #CryptKeeper #Trex #TyrannosaurusRex #ReadersDigest #Spitfire #WWI #WWII #BlairWitchProject #horror #Inkart #XFiles #StrangerThings

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe've got a bonus episode for you! Today we're here to talk to Charli Cox & John E. Siers about their story in the Anthromech Anthology. We talked about their story Aurora and their love of dragons! It was a fun and nerdy quick chat about all of the reasons why we love mecha and the rise of the machine. This was a fun interview, so check it out. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorThe Anthromech Anthology: https://amazon.com/dp/B0H33SZCWW Follow Charli Cox on social mediaCharli's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Charli-Cox/author/B0C8BX33XL Charli's Website: https://www.charlicox.net/ Charli's Substack: substack.com/@charlicox1121 Charli's Twitter: https://x.com/sharlyn1121 Charli's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharliCoxAuthor/ Charli's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlicox1121/ Charli's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@charlicoxwrites Charli's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charlicox1121?lang=en Charli's Merch Store: https://charlicoxwrites.creator-spring.com/ Charli's Dot Page: https://dot.cards/charlicox Follow John E. Siers on social mediaJohn's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-E.-Siers/author/B00J9YV6LU John's Website: https://lunarfreestate.com/ John's Twitter: https://x.com/JohnSiers7987 John's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/John.Siers/ John's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=48552283John's GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6591389.John_E_Siers John's Store: https://lunarfreestate.com/shop-the-lfs-store The Lunar Free State Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SF.Worlds.of.John.E.SiersThe Lunar Free State Universe: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B097R12215/ #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #TheIronGiant #RoboCop #GundamWingEndlessWaltz #GundamWing #tank #mech #mecha #tankvsmecha #USAirForce #LunarFreeState

The Blasters & Blades PodcastYou paid the price, you cast the spell... but what happens after the smoke clears? We're back for a highly anticipated Part 2 to discuss the darker, lingering consequences of magic systems. This week, our panel goes beyond the immediate sacrifice to look at the long-term trauma of wielding power. We're discussing magic as an addiction, the horrific "interest rates" of dark pacts, and what happens to a fantasy world when the magical bill finally comes due. This was a fun interview, so go check it out!Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorTentacles and Tides (ExtraOrdinary Beasts Book 4): https://a.co/d/0cP8LoC6Tentacles and Tides (ExtraOrdinary Beasts Book 4): https://books2read.com/tentacles-and-tidesFollow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JW Jana's Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jana's Facebook: www.facebook.com/janasbrownwrites Jana's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompress Follow Jena Rey on social mediaJena's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jena-Rey/author/B08XSCHXYX Follow John M Olsen on social mediaJohn's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/johnmolsen John's Website: https://johnmolsen.blogspot.com/ John's Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_m_olsen John's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnsWritingStuffFollow JR Handley on social mediaJR's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.-R.-Handley/author/B01N0SEX3A JR's Website: https://jrhandley.com/ JR's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sgt.jr.handley JR's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jr_handley/ JR's Substack: https://jrhandley.substack.com/ Follow Melissa McShane on social mediaMelissa's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Melissa-McShane/author/B00TON8E1Q Melissa's Website: www.melissamcshanewrites.com Melissa's Facebook: www.facebook.com/melissamcshanewrites Melissa's Discord: https://discord.gg/wKXUe89Kh7 Melissa's Store: http://www.nightharborpress.com/ Follow Teri Kay Jobe on social mediaTeri's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Teri-Kay-Jobe/author/B0DG3TPL66 Teri's Website: https://terikjobe.com/ Teri's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terikjobe2013 Teri's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terikjobe/#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #JohnMOlsen #KevinPettway #MelissaMcShane #WarMistress #WarHamster #Warmaster #TeriKJobe #TheCostOfMagic #TheCostOfMagic2 #BagOfHolding #GateTravel #TeleportationRing #UniversalTranslator #BabelFish #India #ElderScrolls #DietDrPepper #MiddleEarth #JRRTolkien #Tolkien #HotChocolate #LibraryOfAlexandria #TheGreenDragonInn #SmogsLiar #HarryPotter #Hogwarts #JKRowling #Rowling #SalemWitchTrials #NeverendingStory2 #WingsOfFire #FaustianBargain #RobertJordan #TheWheelOfTime #SmallGods #TerryPratchett #DiscWorlds #FallenBladesByKellyMcCulloch #FallenBlades #KellyMcCulloch

The Blasters & Blades PodcastIn the near future, data is currency, corporations are kingdoms, and survival is a luxury few can afford. This week, we sit down with author J. Kenton Pierce to discuss his thrilling sci-fi novel, A Kiss for Damocles. We dive deep into the neon-drenched underbelly of his world, exploring the high-stakes chess match of corporate espionage, the psychological toll of cybernetic modification, and what happens when a precision operation spirals into absolute chaos. Pull up a chair and pour a drink, it's time to step into the shadows. This was a fun interview, so go check it out. Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorSupercarrier: The Ixan Prophecies Trilogy Book 1 by Scott Bartlett: https://a.co/d/050Vbw9S A Kiss for Damocles by J. Kenton Pierce: https://www.amazon.com/Kiss-Damocles-Tales-Long-Night-ebook/dp/B0FF18GKYB Follow J. Kenton Pierce on social mediaKenton's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.-Kenton-Pierce/author/B00GZP811E Kenton's Twitter: https://x.com/jkenton2000 Kenton's Substack: https://jkentonpierce.substack.com/ Kenton's GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/7809767.J_Kenton_Pierce Kenton's Publisher: https://www.raconteurpress.com/ The Prime Directive is to Dance: https://youtu.be/XYoKtmYJ5YY?si=4LvDq0B2Lmg8fulI One Funk to Rule Them All: https://youtu.be/Nm9codc_zwk?si=QpwzKLl7NkYh6JpMRed Shirt Romeo: https://youtu.be/fuulmgitbkM?si=1aqPAuDGNfg61jAD Star Trek Disco: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1Chs9pBCL3/ Star Trek Soul Funk: https://youtu.be/d4QcJYP6SFo?si=skfNTZ8KRrfHzNNc Redneck Star Wars: https://youtu.be/Yy3F9O2k2Yg?si=j2Q7-qCkObkTIetf Angry Staff Officer: https://angrystaffofficer.com/ #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #AKissForDamocles #JKentonPierce #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #RaconteurPress #GalacticEmpire #Colonization #Babylon5 #Retro #urbanfantasy #MercedesLackey #LarryCorreia #MHI #MonsterHunterInternational #stegosaurus #triceratops #TyrannosaurusRex #trex #FarSideComics #ScholasticBookFaire #WarOfTheWorlds #JulesVerne #Watchers #DeanRKoontz #D&D #DnD #DungeonsAndDragons #ttrpg #mmorpgs #CityOfHeroes #StarTrekOnline #EdgarRiceBurroughs #JimButcher #RobertAHeinlein #Heinlein #AndreNorton #JamesHSchmitz #TheWitchesOfKarres #PeakyBlinders #AngryStaffOfficer #postapocalypse #Yellowstone #SuperVolcano #dystopian #PromethiusAward #SarahHoyt #HarryTurtledove

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWhy does a description of a tavern stew stay with us longer than a battle scene? This week, our panel dives into the kitchens of our favorite fictional realms. We're exploring how authors use food to ground their worlds, define their cultures, and provide a moment of peace in the middle of a quest. From the decadent feasts of Redwall, the caffeine of Legends & Lattes, to the cozy tea times of the Shire, join us as we discuss why the way to a reader's heart is often through the stomach. This was a fun interview, so check it out. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!!Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorA Spring for Spears by Katie J Cross and Derek Siddoway: https://katiecrossbooks.com/products/spring-for-spearsFollow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JW Jana's Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jana's Facebook: www.facebook.com/janasbrownwrites Jana's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompress Follow Jena Rey on social mediaJena's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jena-Rey/author/B08XSCHXYX Jena's Facebook: www.facebook.com/jenarey Follow JR Handley on social mediaJR's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.-R.-Handley/author/B01N0SEX3A JR's Website: https://jrhandley.com/ JR's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sgt.jr.handley JR's Substack: https://jrhandley.substack.com/ Follow Matthew Olaranont on social mediaMatt's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/kilroyhigginsFollow Yet Another Writing Podcast (YAW) on social mediaYAW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IlliterateBastards/YAW Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/32U2ClIwLXHI8GgPMZLogW?si=2231197b8f26430d&nd=1YAW Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5b7dbed0-1220-424f-b82e-34c57b249e41/yet-another-writing-podcastYAW Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lMWY4N2ZhMC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwYAW Podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-yet-another-writing-podcas-117131275/Follow Melissa McShane on social mediaMelissa's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Melissa-McShane/author/B00TON8E1QMelissa's Website: www.melissamcshanewrites.comMelissa's Facebook: www.facebook.com/melissamcshanewrites Melissa's Discord: https://discord.gg/wKXUe89Kh7 Melissa's Store: http://www.nightharborpress.com/ Follow Teri Kay Jobe on social mediaTeri's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Teri-Kay-Jobe/author/B0DG3TPL66 Teri's Website: https://terikjobe.com/ Teri's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terikjobe2013 Kopiko Coffee Candy: https://a.co/d/0hyvKuQT#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #Aaron #BigWaterOutdoors #MelissaMcShane #Warmaster #Warmistress #Warhamster #TeriKJobe #FoodsofFantasy #TheFoodsOfTheFantasyWorldsWeLove #MattOlaranont #MatthewOlaranont #KopikoCoffeeCandy #pizza #stew #soup #Legends&Lattes

The Blasters & Blades PodcastFirst, we got nerdy with him. You know, the usual chats about our pedigree of dorkdom and how we love all of the coolest things. Then things got interesting! We asked the important questions! What happens when humanity's greatest medical breakthroughs become its most terrifying weapons? This week, we sit down with Gregory D. Little to discuss his Mutagen Deception series. We're diving into a world of “mutagens,” shadowy conspiracies, and the high price of playing god with DNA. Join us as we explore how Greg balances hard science with heart-pounding action, and why the monsters we create in a lab are often less scary than the people who sign the checks. This was a fun interview, go check it out. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! As an added bonus, for the launch day of 1 JULY 2026 there will be a sale on this series. Go check it out, a discount this good won't last forever!Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorFrom the Ashes Anthology by Bayonet Books: https://www.amazon.com/Ashes-Bayonet-Books-Anthology-Book-ebook/dp/B083TCXHN5/ Mutagen Deception Series by Gregory Little: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WJD7YH8 Follow Gregory Little on social mediaGregory's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B014WQ0L3I Gregory's Website: https://www.gregorydlittle.com/ Gregory's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregorydlittleauthor/ Gregory's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorgregorydlittle/ Gregory's GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14556866.Gregory_D_Little Gregory's Publisher: https://curseddragonship.com/ #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #MutagenDeceptionSeries #GregoryLittle #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #TheOrville #Orville #SherlockHolmes #Orc #Moriarty #BactaTank #Trex #TyrannosaurusRex #JRRTolkien #Tolkien #JurassicPark #Dinosaurs #FanFic #Librarian #SuperstarsWritingSeminary #CursedDragonShipPublishing #KellyLynnColby #DeepSpaceNine #NewCaprica #BSG #BattlestarGalactica #TerraNova #Lost # The Hobbit #JRRTolkien #Tolkien #LotR #LordOfTheRings #RankAndBass #Cartoon #Horror #SilenceOfTheLambs #TheBirds #AldredHitchcock #Revenants #XCom #Chryssalid #insectoid

The Blasters & Blades PodcastDrop your visors and prep the reactors… we're talking heavy armor this week. We sit down with military sci-fi authors Craig Bell and Kevin Steverson to discuss The Anthromech Anthology from Chris Kennedy Publishing. We're diving into the cockpit of the galaxy's most lethal walking tanks to discuss the evolution of mecha combat, the tactical reality of piloting giant war machines, and how this anthology brings together some of the best voices in indie sci-fi to blow things up in spectacular fashion. This was a fun interview, so go check it out.Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorThe Anthromech Anthology by Chris Kennedy Publishing: https://a.co/06cGpYS4 Follow Craig Bell on social mediaCraig's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Craig-Bell/author/B0FVNDXYBX Craig's Website: https://www.craigbellauthor.com/ Craig's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craigbellauthor/ Craig's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbellauthor/ Craig's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CraigBellAuthor Craig's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craigbellauthor Craig's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/craigbellauthor Follow Kevin Steverson on social mediaKevin's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kevin-Steverson/author/B07H8S7GRX Kevin's Website: www.kevinsteverson.com Kevin's Twitter: https://x.com/CallMeCatHead Kevin's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.steverson.9 Kevin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevin.steverson Kevin's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kevinsteverson Kevin's Discord: https://discord.com/invite/68CwEXv #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #CraigBell #KevinJSteverson #KevinSteverson

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The Blasters & Blades PodcastIn a world of ancient oaths and simmering rebellion, what does it truly mean to be free? This week, we sit down with the married couple behind the pen name B.K. Gibson to discuss the debut novel Freedom's Vow. We explore the intricate world-building of the series, the weight of generational promises, and the journey of characters caught between their duty and their hearts. Join us as we dissect how Gibson crafts an epic fantasy that feels both timeless and urgently modern. This was a fun interview, go check it out. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorBlood Creek Witch by Jay Barnson: https://a.co/d/0dKCMQjP Freedom's Vow by B.K. Gibson: https://a.co/d/0fsvbD3B Follow B.K. Gibson on social mediaGibson's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/bkgibsonwriter Gibson's Website: https://www.bkgibson.com/ Gibson's Twitter: https://x.com/bkgibsonwrites Gibson's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589323534470 Gibson's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtbaggeryBookReviews/streams Coldlight Press: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/11446/Coldlight-Press #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #FreedomsVow #BKGibson #marriedcouple #MarriedCoAuthor #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #Stargate #StargateSG1 #SG1 #StargateAtlantis #Atlantis #JossWedon #Dollhouse #Triceratops #Chai #milk #honey #Quetzalcoatlus #pterosaur #FoxEntertainment #StarsWithoutNumber #Pathfinder

The Blasters & Blades PodcastThe Sword in the Stone was just the beginning. Join us as we interview Malory about the hit series Morgan and Merlin's Excellent Adventures. We explore why we are still obsessed with Camelot in 2026, how to give ancient icons a fresh voice, and the secret to crafting a series that is as funny as it is fantastical. What happens when you take the most powerful sorcerer in history and the world's most misunderstood enchantress and throw them into a whirlwind of chaos? Then join us as we talk about subverting Arthurian tropes, the chemistry of a "frenemy" duo, and how to find the humor in high-stakes magic. It's a legendary conversation you won't want to miss.Whether you're a history buff or a fan of magical hijinks, grab your staff and tune in! This was a fun interview, so check it out. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorLayla! by A.M. Stevens: https://www.amazon.com/Layla-M-Stevens-ebook/dp/B0FQX5XVKT Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% off Morgan and Merlin's Excellent Adventures by Malory: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWN7MR9TFollow Malory on social mediaMalory's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Malory/author/B0DWPC9JYZ Malory's Website: https://maloryauthor.com/ Malory's Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/379057 Malory's Twitter: https://x.com/maloryauthor Malory's BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/maloryauthor.bsky.social Malory's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorMalory/ Malory's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maloryauthor Malory's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maloryauthor Malory's Substack: https://maloryauthor.substack.com/ Malory's GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/53152303.Jake_Malory Malory's Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Maloryauthor/ #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #Malory #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #Ankylosaur #KingArthur #discord #Reddit

The Blasters & Blades PodcastAction is back in fashion. This week, we sat down with Sean CW Korsgaard, the driving force behind the Battleborn Magazine. We explore the magazine's mission to revive the spirit of “pulp” fiction for a modern audience. These are stories that are punchy, heroic, and unapologetically fun. From the editorial “slush pile” to the philosophy of the “Battleborn” hero, we're looking at how Sean is building a new home for the boldest voices in speculative fiction. This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorDeath's Knight by Matthew T Summers & Jena Rey: https://www.amazon.com/Deaths-Knight-War-Lich-Jena/dp/1952415047The Battleborn eZine with Iron Age Media: https://a.co/d/09cpD44S Follow Sean CW Korsgaard on social mediaSean's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sean-CW-Korsgaard/author/B09V5NGJG7 Sean's Baen: https://www.baen.com/authors/sean-cw-korsgaard.html Sean's Simon & Schuster: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Sean-C-W-Korsgaard/201075850 Sean's Website: https://www.korsgaardscommentary.com/ Sean's Website: battlebornmagazine.comSean's Twitter: https://x.com/SCWKorsgaard Sean's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SCWKorsgaard/ Sean's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scwkorsgaard/ Sean's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SCWKorsgaard Follow Battleborn Magazine on social media Battleborn Website: www.battlebornmagazine.com Battleborn Twitter: https://x.com/BattlebornMag Battleborn Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580201626041 Battleborn Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/799792464049764/user/61580201626041/ Follow Iron Age Media on social media Iron Age Media's Website: https://ironage.media/ Iron Age Media's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ironagemedia Iron Age Media's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironage.media/ Iron Age Media's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IronAgeDOTMedia #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #IronAgeMedia #SeanKorsgaard #ironagehashtag #Stargate #StargateSG1 #StargateAtlantis #StargateUniverse #StargateContinium #Babylon5 #BattlestarGalactica #BSG #TheWitcher #Castlevania #CarnivalRow #shark #AtlantaAquarium #SharkWeek #swordandsorcery

This week we are back for some summertime scaries. Dylan was assigned the year 1982, and selected the sophomore album by The Gun Club. One of the innovators of punk blues, with a dash of rockabilly and goth rock, The Gun Club constantly changed membership, besides the main singer and songwriter Jeffrey Lee Pierce. Steve Long Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-cover-divorce-legal-fees Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Major Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: Carry Home by The Gun Club Like Calling Up Thunder by The Gun Club Texas Serenade by The Gun Club

The Blasters & Blades PodcastBuckle up for a journey across the stars. This week, we sit down with prolific sci-fi author Joe Vasicek to discuss his Falconstar series. We explore the vastness of his universe, the challenges of writing a truly interstellar society, and the delicate balance between high-tech wonder and the human spirit. From the cockpit of the Falconstar to the edges of the galaxy, we're looking at what it takes to keep a space opera grounded, relatable, and pulse-pounding. This was a fun interview, so check it out. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!!Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorTales from the E4 Mafia by Henchmen Press: https://a.co/d/09m45jnl The Falconstar Series by Joe Vasicek: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSBSGS69The Falconstar Series by Joe Vasicek: https://www.onelowerlight.com/writing/books/queen-of-the-falconstar/ Follow Joe Vasicek on social mediaJoe's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Joe-Vasicek/author/B004TUQSF8 Joe's Website: http://www.onelowerlight.com/writing/ Joe's Newsletter: https://www.onelowerlight.com/writing/email-list-subscribe/ Joe's GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/onelowerlight Follow J. M Wight on social mediaJ.M. Wight's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/J-M-Wight/e/B01BT8AM72/ J.M. Wight's Website: https://www.onelowerlight.com/writing/authors/j-m-wight/Legend by David Gemmell: https://a.co/d/0giDDWk8 #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #JoeVasicek #TheWitcher #Castlevania #CarnivalRow #Babylon5 #BattlestarGalactica #BSG #Stargate #StargateSG1 #StargateUniverse #StargateAtlantis #jmwight #lds #mormon #thechurchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #gorilla #TheFalconstarTrilogy #JoeVasicek #JRRTolkien #LordOfTheRings #LotR #LegendByDavidGemmell #TracyHickman #TimothyZahn #StarWars #ArthurCClarke #SirArthurCClarke #Clarke #Asimov #IsaacAsimov #Heinlein #RobertAHeinlein #RobertHeinlein

The Blasters & Blades PodcastIf you want to know how the military actually works, you don't ask the generals... you ask the E4s. This week, we're hosting a panel with the brilliant (and highly evasive) authors behind Tales of the E4 Mafia Volume 2. We're diving into the unique culture of the "Sham Shield," the art of looking busy while doing absolutely nothing, and how these writers translate the absurd, dark, and heartwarming reality of barracks life into unforgettable fiction. Secure your perimeter and tune in… just don't tell the First Sergeant. This was a fun interview, so go check it out. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Grunt)Nick Garber (Super Grunt)Jana S Brown (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorTales from the E4 Mafia by Henchman Press: https://a.co/d/0ghg3P3eTales from the E4 Mafia Volume 2 by Defiant House Entertainment: https://a.co/d/0fTKiBYMFollow Barb Caffrey on social mediaBarb's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00H8EROC8Barb's Website: https://elfyverse.com/Barb's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barb.caffrey.1Follow Dan Kemp on social mediaDan's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dan-Kemp/author/B0BCX1SLDWDan's Website: https://www.dankempauthor.com/Dan's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dan.kemp.authorDan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.g.kemp1/Dan's Tumbler: https://www.tumblr.com/dankempauthorFollow Jacob Sharp on social mediaJacob's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jacob-Sharp/author/B0F3WHJXBWJacob's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacob.sharp.writes/ Follow JR Handley on social mediaJR's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.-R.-Handley/author/B01N0SEX3AJR's Website: https://jrhandley.com/JR's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sgt.jr.handley JR's Substack: https://jrhandley.substack.com/ Follow Keith Hedger on social mediaKeith's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Keith-Hedger/e/B01N2V9383/ Keith's Website: https://www.keithhedger.com/ Keith's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeithHedgerAuthor/ Keith's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithhedgerauthor/ Keith's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@keithhedger6504/featured Keith's Twitter: https://x.com/KHedger30260 Follow Michael LaVoice on social mediaMichael's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/michaellavoice Michael's Website: https://michaellavoice.com/ Michael's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThatMichaelLaVoice Michael's Substack: https://michaellavoice.substack.com/ Michael's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/michaellavoice Follow Scott Reichek on social mediaScott's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Scott-Reichek/author/B0CGXWBP31 Scott's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scott.reichek.author Scott's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottreichekauthor/#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #TalesFromTheE4MafiaVolume1 #TalesFromTheE4MafiaVolume2 #E4Mafia #DefiantHouseEntertainment #HenchmanPress #DanKemp #GailSanders #BarbCaffrey #USMC #LanceCorporalUnderground

The Blasters & Blades PodcastSan Antonio has a secret, and it's older than the Alamo. This episode, we're joined by JT Evans, author of the Modern Mythology series, to talk about his immortal protagonist, Marcus Barber. We dive into the grit of writing a Roman Centurion in the 21st century, the challenge of balancing ancient magic with modern-day bounty hunting, and why the old gods are just as petty and dangerous as they were two millennia ago. This was a fun interview, so go check it out! Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandleyOur LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcastToday's SponsorMy Luck (Twisted Luck Book 1) by Mel Todd: https://a.co/d/02RNIAHGCoffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb 10% Discount Code: PodcastGrunts The Modern Mythology Series by J.T. Evans: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLVW451HFollow J.T. Evans on social mediaJ.T.'s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00AG3TR6O J.T.'s Website: https://jtevans.net/ J.T.'s BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtevans.bsky.social J.T.'s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtevans.author/ J.T.'s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jtevans.author/ J.T.'s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jtevanswriter J.T.'s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jtevans J.T.'s Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jtevansauthor/ J.T.'s Books2Read: https://books2read.com/jtevans J.T.'s BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/j-t-evans J.T.'s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3519020.J_T_Evans Follow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JWJana's Website: www.opalkingdompress.comJana's Twitter: https://twitter.com/janastocksJana's Facebook: www.facebook.com/janasbrownwritesJana's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompressFollow Jena Rey on social mediaJena's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jena-Rey/author/B08XSCHXYXFollow JR Handley on social mediaJR's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.-R.-Handley/author/B01N0SEX3AJR's Website: https://jrhandley.com/JR's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sgt.jr.handleyJR's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jr_handley/JR's Substack: https://jrhandley.substack.com/#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #JTEvans #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #TerryBrooks #Stegosaurus #TheSwordOfShannara #LarryNiven #JerryPournelle #JohnnyMnemonic #WilliamGibson #CountZero #CyberPunk #BruceSterling #Immortal #TheHighlander #Mithra #Mitra #Zoroastrianism #Vedic #GodOfLight #Ancient #Mithraism #Roman #Gladius #mythology #greekoroman #ModernMythologySeries

Zum Staffelfinale von Star Trek: Scouts wird es plötzlich ernst: Eine Horta taucht auf, verwandelt Steine in Diamanten – und genau deshalb will Shrix sie haben. In „Asteroid Blasters #10“ besprechen wir den großen TOS-Callback, den Gorgonite-Asteroiden, die Einführung einer echten Bösewichtin und die schöne Trek-Idee, dass nicht das härteste Werkzeug gewinnt, sondern das richtige Verständnis eines Lebewesens. Diesmal geht es um:

Ein Cookie-Asteroid aus der Baker's Galaxy rast auf die Star Trek Scouts zu – natürlich mit extra Chocolate Chips. Und als wäre ein gigantischer Keks im All nicht schon genug, taucht auch noch Finn auf und kapert Sprockets Replikator. Wir besprechen „Asteroid Blasters #9“ und schauen auf eine Folge voller Küchenlogik, Wortspiele und erstaunlich sauberer Problemlösung. Diesmal geht es um:

The Blasters & Blades PodcastFor today's #Retro #MovieReview episode we're diving into the 1982 sci-fi classic movie TRON! This was the movie that lit up theaters with groundbreaking computer graphics and introduced the world to digital gladiators, light cycles, and Jeff Bridges in neon spandex. While reviewing this episode, we broke down the revolutionary visuals that changed cinema forever. Then we talked more deeply about this isekai story of one programmer trapped inside a computer he helped build. During this episode, we talked about why this cult favorite still feels ahead of its time more than 40 years later. Whether you're a longtime user or booting it up for the first time, this one's a high-scoring ride through early cyberpunk and '80s nostalgia. So, click the link and check out this episode.Co-Hosts:JR Handley & Jana S BrownWe work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandleyOur LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcastToday's SponsorThe Handler's Gambit by Ingrid Moon: https://a.co/d/0atgGGhGCoffee Brand Coffee AffiliateSupport the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDbDiscount Code: PodcastGruntsCheck out the Movie!Movie Link: https://www.amazon.com/Tron-3-movie-Collection-Special-Features/dp/B0GGVNG5C7/Follow Aaron of BigWater Outdoors on social mediaBigs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587334632868Bigs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigwater_outdoorsBigs YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bigwater_outdoorsFollow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JW Jana's Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jana's Facebook: www.facebook.com/janasbrownwrites Jana's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompress Follow Melissa McShane on social mediaMelissa's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Melissa-McShane/author/B00TON8E1Q Melissa's Website: www.melissamcshanewrites.com Melissa's Facebook: www.facebook.com/melissamcshanewrites #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #MovieReview #Review #RetroMovieReview #StabbyMovieReview #OpalKingdomPress #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #Aaron #BigWaterOutdoors #MelissaMcShane #Warmaster #WarMistress #WarHamster #Tron #JeffBridges #KevinFlynn #ENCOM #programmer #videogamedeveloper #mainframe #DigitizingLaser #MasterControlProgram #MCP #Clu #CodifiedLikenessUtility #hackingprogram #BruceBoxleitner #AlanBradley #SecurityProgram #DavidWarner #EdDillinger #SeniorExecutiveVicePresident #Sark #rogue #ArtificialIntelligence #DrWalterGibbs #CindyMorgan #DrLoraBaines #Yori #BarnardHughes #CoFounder #SHV20905DigitizingLaser #DigitizingLaser #Dumont #GuardianProgram #DanShor #Ram #RoyKleinberg #PopcornCoWorker #PeterJurasik #Crom #CompoundInterestProgram #GameGrid #TonyStephano #Peter #Sark #SarksLieutenant #StevenLisberger #BuenaVistaDistribution Copyright @ Buena Vista Distribution LLC 1982. Any illegal reproduction of this content will result in immediate legal action by the rights holder. The clips used in this movie review were utilized under the Fair Use Doctrine and are transformative in nature.

Ein Bubblegum-Asteroid aus der Candy Core Galaxy rast auf die Star Trek Scouts zu – und diesmal läuft wirklich alles klebrig. Wir besprechen „Asteroid Blasters #8“ und schauen auf eine Folge, in der ein Snow Cone erst einen Schneesturm erzeugt, klappernde Zähne am Eis scheitern und ein Phaser am Ende nicht als Waffe, sondern als Heizgerät benutzt wird. Außerdem geht es um:

Ein Disco-Kugel-Asteroid aus dem Boogie Belt rast auf die Star Trek Scouts zu – und natürlich ist Finn wieder da, um alles schlimmer zu machen. Wir besprechen „Asteroid Blasters #7“ und schauen uns an, wie Star Trek: Scouts seine kleinen Geschichten baut: über Wortfelder, klare Motive und Lösungen, die nicht einfach stärker, sondern passender sind. Diesmal geht es um:

The Blasters & Blades PodcastToday we're tackling the classic “meat and potatoes” topic for fantasy fans, the cost of magic. But we went past the just “mana points” and dove into the physical, emotional, and societal toll of wielding power. As readers, we know that power is never free. Whether it's the physical toll of “the burn,” the loss of memories, or the literal sacrifice of life force, the best magic systems are defined by their limits. When magic enters a world, it changes the economy, the politics, and the people. That requires users to also consider the “Check and Balance” systems of speculative fiction. We discuss “Hard” vs. “Soft” magic costs, the psychological burden of wielding god-like power, and how a well-defined price tag prevents magic from becoming a narrative "easy button." It's a deep dive into the mechanics of the miraculous. Join our panel as we dissect how authors like Brandon Sanderson, and Ursula K. Le Guin use the “cost” of magic to create tension, drive character growth, and keep the stakes sky-high. If a wizard can do anything, why doesn't he? We're finding out. This was a fun interview, so go check it out!Co-Hosts:JR Handley (Grunt)Jana S Brown (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandleyOur LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcastToday's SponsorTentacles and Tides (ExtraOrdinary Beasts Book 4): https://books2read.com/tentacles-and-tidesCoffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb10% Discount Code: PodcastGruntsFollow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JWJana's Website: www.opalkingdompress.comJana's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompressFollow John M Olsen on social mediaJohn's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/johnmolsen John's Website: https://johnmolsen.blogspot.com/ John's Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_m_olsen John's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnsWritingStuffFollow JR Handley on social mediaJR's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.-R.-Handley/author/B01N0SEX3AJR's Website: https://jrhandley.com/JR's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sgt.jr.handley JR's Substack: https://jrhandley.substack.com/Follow Kevin Pettway on social mediaKevin's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kevin-Pettway/author/B07YX5G59XKevin's Website: https://kevinpettway.com/Kevin's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevinpettwayauthor/Follow Melissa McShane on social mediaMelissa's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Melissa-McShane/author/B00TON8E1QMelissa's Website: www.melissamcshanewrites.comMelissa's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mcshaneminionsFollow Teri Kay Jobe on social mediaTeri's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Teri-Kay-Jobe/author/B0DG3TPL66Teri's Website: https://terikjobe.com/Teri's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terikjobe2013#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #JohnMOlsen #KevinPettway #MelissaMcShane #WarMistress #WarHamster #Warmaster #TeriKJobe #TheCostOfMagic

The Blasters & Blades PodcastForget the “Damsel in Distress”—we're talking about the women who bring the distress. From Ellen Ripley and Sarah Connor to Molly Weasley and beyond, motherhood in speculative fiction is often the ultimate catalyst for heroism. Join our panel as we celebrate the mothers who fight, lead, and sacrifice across worlds of magic and machines. We're discussing why “Motherhood as a Superpower” is one of the most compelling tropes in the genre and which fictional moms we'd want in our corner when the monsters come knocking. This was a fun interview, so check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorDeath's Knight by Matthew T Summers & Jena Rey: https://www.amazon.com/Deaths-Knight-War-Lich-Jena/dp/1952415047Follow Charli Cox on social mediaCharli's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Charli-Cox/author/B0C8BX33XL Charli's Website: https://www.charlicox.net/ Charli's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharliCoxAuthor/ Charli's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@charlicoxwrites Charli's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charlicox1121?lang=enFollow Chloe Garner on social mediaChloe's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Chloe-Garner/e/B00MD4GGLS/ Chloe's Website: https://blenderfiction.wordpress.com/ Chloe's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/435117423514398 Chloe's Bookstore: https://blenderfiction.wordpress.com/verida-signed-copies/ Chloe's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/ChloeGarner Follow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JW Jana's Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jana's Facebook: www.facebook.com/janasbrownwrites Jana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janasbrownwrites/ Jana's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompress Follow Jena Rey on social mediaJena's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jena-Rey/author/B08XSCHXYXFollow JR Handley on social mediaJR's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.-R.-Handley/author/B01N0SEX3AJR's Website: https://jrhandley.com/JR's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sgt.jr.handleyJR's Substack: https://jrhandley.substack.com/ JR's Tip Jar: https://buymeacoffee.com/authorjrhandleyFollow Melissa McShane on social mediaMelissa's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Melissa-McShane/author/B00TON8E1QMelissa's Website: www.melissamcshanewrites.comMelissa's Facebook: www.facebook.com/melissamcshanewritesMelissa's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mcshaneminionsMelissa's Discord: https://discord.gg/wKXUe89Kh7#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #MothersDay #MomsDay #MumsDay #BadAssedMom #BadAssedMomsOfSpecFic #BadAssedMomsOfSpeculativeFiction #CharliCox #ChloeGarner #MelissaMcShane #Warmaster #Warhamster #WarMistress

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe're digging into this stone-cold classic with our #retro #moviereview of 1999 version of The Mummy! We had the joy of experiencing Brendan Fraser's wisecracking adventurer Rick O'Connell, Rachel Weisz's fiery librarian Evelyn, and the sand-slinging terror of Imhotep himself. During our review we break down why this swashbuckling, monster-mashing, CGI-mummy romp still holds up as one of the most fun adventure films of the late ‘90s. You can expect laughs, nostalgia and plenty of “oh yeah, THAT scene!” moments from us. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering it for the first time, this one is pure popcorn entertainment gold. This was an awesome movie and a fun chat, so what are you waiting for? Go click the link and check out this episode!Co-Hosts:JR HandleyNick GarberJana S BrownWe work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandleyOur LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcastToday's SponsorPretender to the Crown by Melissa McShane: https://books2read.com/u/mv8OvXCheck out the Movie!Movie Link: https://www.amazon.com/Mummy-Full-Screen-Collectors/dp/B00000JQB6Movie Trailer Link: https://youtu.be/f7oKxlaUBac?si=vanIIcxIhdyZaawZFollow Bigwater Outdoors on social mediaBigs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587334632868Bigs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigwater_outdoorsBigs YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bigwater_outdoorsBigs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigwaheh76cFollow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JWJana's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompressFollow Melissa McShane on social mediaMelissa's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Melissa-McShane/author/B00TON8E1QMelissa's Website: www.melissamcshanewrites.comMelissa's Facebook: www.facebook.com/melissamcshanewritesFollow Nick Garber on social mediaNick's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Garber/author/B0FB55ZBM7Nick's BuyMeCoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/nickgarberartNick's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/nickgarberdesigns#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #MovieReview #Review #RetroMovieReview #StabbyMovieReview #OpalKingdomPress #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #TheMummy #Aaron #BigWaterOutdoors #MelissaMcShane #WarMistress #WarMaster #WarHamster #MrMcShane #BrendanFraser #RickOConnell #RachelWeisz #EvelynCarnahan #JohnHannah #JonathanCarnahan #ArnoldVosloo #Imhotep #KevinJOConnor #BeniGabor #JonathanHyde #DrAllenChamberlain #OdedFehr #ArdethBay #ErickAvari #DrTerenceBey #StephenDunham #IsaacHenderson #CoreyJohnson #DavidDaniels #TucWatkins #BernardBurns #OmidDjalili #WardenGadHassan #AharonIpalé #PharaohSetiI #BernardFox #Captain #WinstonHavelock #PatriciaVelásquez #Anck-su-namun #CarlChase #Hook #Medjai #MohammedAfifi #AbderrahimElAadili #CityOfTheDead #Eygpt #Hamunaptra #American #FFL #FrenchForeignLegionCopyright @ Universal Pictures LLC 1999. Any illegal reproduction of this content will result in immediate legal action by the rights holder. The clips used in this movie review were utilized under the Fair Use Doctrine and are transformative in nature.

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Steve Berlin, producer, arranger, session player, saxophonist, and Grammy-winning member of Los Lobos and The Blasters is now promoting a band he was in over forty years ago. Top Jimmy And The Rhythm Pigs released one album, in 1987. The album, entitled, Pigus, Drunkus Maximus returns with a re-release on Blind Owl Records including enhanced sound quality and deluxe packaging. Steve steps into our virtual studio to relive those LA Monday nights when Top Jimmy and The Rhythm Pigs played at the Cathay de Grande. He'll also share a few stories regarding the artists he's played with, including The Go-Go's, Sheryl Crow, and the upcoming Los Lobos documentary, Native Sons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Berlin, producer, arranger, session player, saxophonist, and Grammy-winning member of Los Lobos and The Blasters is now promoting a band he was in over forty years ago. Top Jimmy And The Rhythm Pigs released one album, in 1987. The album, entitled, Pigus, Drunkus Maximus returns with a re-release on Blind Owl Records including enhanced sound quality and deluxe packaging. Steve steps into our virtual studio to relive those LA Monday nights when Top Jimmy and The Rhythm Pigs played at the Cathay de Grande. He'll also share a few stories regarding the artists he's played with, including The Go-Go's, Sheryl Crow, and the upcoming Los Lobos documentary, Native Sons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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