The Blasters and Blades Podcast

JR Handley
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Hey, all you crazy sci-fi and fantasy fans! It's time for your daily dose of shenanigans over here at The Blasters and Blades Podcast. We're just a couple of nerdy veterans, a Stabby chaos coordinator and a chief shenanigator here geeking out over our science fiction passions and fantastical fantasies. A place where magic is king, the sky is the limit and space is the place. We ARE the podcast that puts the FUN in DISFUNCTION… without further ado… dive into the insanity with us!

  1. 14h ago

    Episode 765: Sparking the Flame: Revolutionary Speculative Fiction

    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/kilroyhiggins Follow 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

    1h 17m

  2. 1d ago

    Episode 764: Shadow Mode by Kevin Steverson & Craig Bell

    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

    1h 11m

  3. 2d ago

    Episode 763: The Daring & Dread Tabletop RPG Kickstarter with Darrin Drader

    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

    1h 10m

  4. 2d ago

    Episode 762: War of Legends: Ancient Gifts by Melanie Deer

    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

    1h 1m

  5. 6d ago

    Episode 761: The Frontiers of Speculative Fiction

    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

    1h 26m

  6. Jun 24

    Episode 760: All about that Fae Magic!

    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

    1h 22m

  7. Jun 23

    Episode 759: The Last Unicorn, A Retro Movie Review

    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.

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  8. Jun 19

    Episode 758: Fury, A Movie Review

    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.

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Hey, all you crazy sci-fi and fantasy fans! It's time for your daily dose of shenanigans over here at The Blasters and Blades Podcast. We're just a couple of nerdy veterans, a Stabby chaos coordinator and a chief shenanigator here geeking out over our science fiction passions and fantastical fantasies. A place where magic is king, the sky is the limit and space is the place. We ARE the podcast that puts the FUN in DISFUNCTION… without further ado… dive into the insanity with us!

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