Swords & Starships

Brittney & Joshua
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Join Brittney and Joshua, broadcasting from the Coos Bay Public Library, as they chat about their favorite Fantasy and Science Fiction reads, play games, debate movies, gush over fandoms and recommend books to readers!

  1. 01/24/2025

    Short Swords: Thank you for listening!

    Send a text This will be the final episode of Swords and Starships! Thank you all, from the bottom of our hearts, for four plus years of laughs, film reviews, and great reads.  Brittney and Joshua wish you all the best for 2025 and hope that you will find them in their next incarnation, whatever that may be. Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

    2 min

  2. 01/17/2025

    Curses!

    Send a text Having a bad day? Trouble sleeping? Being followed by mysterious and upsetting shadow people? You may be cursed!!!  Lucky for you, Brittney and Joshua have just the bezoar: two fantastic reads that feature curses ... Brittney's pick: What Stalks among Us by Sarah Hollowell | Goodreads.com Joshua's pick: Blood Debts by Terry J. Benton-Walker | Goodreads.com Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

    38 min

  3. 01/10/2025

    Upcoming Reads 2025

    Send a text Looking forward to spending the rest of 2025 nose down in a book? So are we! Brittney and Joshua offer a plethora of new releases to help you escape the chaos. Brittney's Picks: The Amber Owl by Juliet Marillier | Goodreads Overgrowth by Mira Grant | Goodreads Joshua's Picks: Two Truths and a Lie by Cory O'Brien | Penguin Random House Listen to Your Sister by Neena Viel | MacMillan Publishers Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

    25 min

  4. 01/03/2025

    Transformations

    Send a text ✨ Transformations take center stage in our latest episode! ✨ We’re diving into The Measure by Nikki Erlick, where a mysterious box transforms lives overnight, and Bunny by Mona Awad, a darkly whimsical tale of metamorphosis, friendship, and...bizarre bunny cults? 🐇 Join us as we explore how change shapes identity, destiny, and community in these unforgettable stories. 🎙️ Brittney's Pick: The Measure by Nikki Erlick | Goodreads Joshua's Pick: Bunny by Mona Awad | Goodreads Other Things We Mentioned: Clicker | The Last of Us Wiki | FandomThe Honeys by Ryan La Sala | GoodreadsGood Charlotte - Girls & Boys (Official Video)The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by Victoria E. Schwab | GoodreadsFind us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

    46 min

  5. 12/27/2024

    Short: What's That (Movie) Sound?

    Send a text 🎙️✨ Short and sweet, but full of laughter! This week on Swords & Starships, we’re testing our nerdy knowledge with a quick movie sound guessing game. 🔊🎥 Can you name the film featuring this eerie clip? Here’s a hint: it’s an 80s fantasy classic with an unforgettable swamp hag. 🐸💚 Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

    11 min

  6. 12/20/2024

    Family Focused

    Send a text Family: the bonds we choose, the chaos we embrace, and sometimes the fire we can't put out 🔥👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨. This week, we dive into the found family warmth of Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune and the combustible chaos of Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson. Join us as we explore what makes a family—love, magic, and a little bit of mayhem. 🌊📖💥 Joshua's Pick: Somewhere Beyond the Sea (Cerulean Chronicles, #2) by T.J. Klune | Goodreads Brittney's Pick: Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson | Goodreads Other Things We Mentioned: The House in the Cerulean Sea (Cerulean Chronicles, #1) by T.J. Klune | GoodreadsRing Shout by P. Djèlí Clark | GoodreadsProblematic Authors EpisodeMonster Romance EpisodeFind us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

    52 min

  7. 12/13/2024

    Short: Santa's Substitute

    Send a text  🎅❓ If Santa couldn't make it this year, who would you call to save Christmas? In this week’s episode, we asked you to nominate the perfect fictional stand-in for the big guy. From magical misfits to unexpected heroes, your picks had us laughing, debating, and feeling all the holiday vibes. 🎄✨ Some Things We Mentioned: Jingle Cats - Wikipedia(1) My DND - Bone Fairies Credit: nell-f.com | FacebookGremlins Movie ReviewFind us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

    17 min

  8. 12/06/2024

    The Thing (1982) Movie Review

    Send a text  🎙️ This week, we’re headed to the icy tundra for a chilling deep dive into The Thing (1982)! 🧊 🔬❄️ Who’s human? Who’s not? And do we really want to know? 👀 Tune in for all the sci-fi scares and fiery flamethrower moments!🔥 The Thing (1982) - IMDb Other Things We Mentioned: Coos Bay Public Library Sci-Fi podcast wraps fourth season | Community | theworldlink.com"The X-Files" Ice (TV Episode 1993) - IMDbThe Thing - Ruined with Alison Leiby and Halle Kiefer - Apple PodcastsWho Goes There? by John W. Campbell Jr. | GoodreadsStation Eternity (The Midsolar Murders, #1) by Mur Lafferty | GoodreadsStaying Safe Around Bears - Bears (U.S. National Park Service)How to Hike Safely in Cougar Country — Washington Trails AssociationFind us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

    1 hr
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Join Brittney and Joshua, broadcasting from the Coos Bay Public Library, as they chat about their favorite Fantasy and Science Fiction reads, play games, debate movies, gush over fandoms and recommend books to readers!

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  • Creator
    Brittney & Joshua
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    149
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Swords & Starships
  • Show Website
    Swords & Starships