The Sword and Laser

Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont
  • 4.8 (414)
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Read along with the Sword and Laser book club! From classic science fiction to the latest gritty fantasy, we cover it. Subscribe for book discussions, author interviews, hot releases, and news from the genre fiction world! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. S&L Podcast - #525 - The Beans That Wouldn't Burn

    12/19/2025

    S&L Podcast - #525 - The Beans That Wouldn't Burn

    It’s all about the beans on this Sword and Laser. Chili, chowder, and more. We also find time to talk about books, specifically Mark Lawrence’s book that wouldn’t burn. But we don’t want to burn the beans either. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  2. #524 - 4 Stars: Clean, Not Cozy!

    12/05/2025

    #524 - 4 Stars: Clean, Not Cozy!

    The Floating Hotel was a great deal, and we really enjoyed it when we checked in. During our stay we met some really interesting folks, and the staff was fabulous. There was some murder, but in the end we were more concerned with the identity of the Lamplighter. And the cocktails were quite delicious. We enjoyed the continental breakfast, because it included so many continents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
  3. #523 - Ship Happens

    11/21/2025

    #523 - Ship Happens

    Should the Floating Hotel be called a “space cruise ship”? Why Veronica can't make change. Tom tries not to insult Stephen's intelligence. And hoorah for N. K. Jemisin! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
  4. #522 - Punchin' Shrimp and Grits

    11/07/2025

    #522 - Punchin' Shrimp and Grits

    Robert Jackson Bennett deserves more kudos. We clarify it's a tapas bar, not a topless bar. And our thoughts on the new book, Floating Hotel, and the wrap-up of Interview with the Vampire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  5. #521 - The Portions Are Too Big!

    10/10/2025

    #521 - The Portions Are Too Big!

    We revel in the Lammy Awards, follow the tale of root beer, and discuss our first, or most recent, impressions of Interview with the Vampire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
  6. #520 - Alternate Batman

    09/25/2025

    #520 - Alternate Batman

    Tom reports from the Matt Dinniman book event in LA, we kick off our Interview with the Vampire read, and share our last spoilery thoughts on The Hexologists and why we think the writing doorway is the strongest one for this book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
  7. #519 - No Stomach for Old Salad

    09/11/2025

    #519 - No Stomach for Old Salad

    #519 - No Stomach for Old Salad by Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  8. #518 - Hugo Bump Yourself

    09/05/2025

    #518 - Hugo Bump Yourself

    #518 - Hugo Bump Yourself by Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
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Read along with the Sword and Laser book club! From classic science fiction to the latest gritty fantasy, we cover it. Subscribe for book discussions, author interviews, hot releases, and news from the genre fiction world! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont
  • Years Active
    2008 - 2025
  • Episodes
    388
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License
  • Show Website
    The Sword and Laser

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