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

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)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 SponsorMy Luck (Twisted Luck Book 1) by Mel Todd: https://a.co/d/02RNIAHG Coffee 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/B0FLVW451H Follow 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/B015VJV7JW Jana’s Website: www.opalkingdompress.com 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 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 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.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

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.

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.

The Blasters & Blades PodcastStrap in for a journey across dimensions. This week, we’re talking to Jesse James Fain about his first Kickstarter, Gravesinger: Tides of the Midnight Sea. We explore the world of Leonidas “Dead Wolf” Vanagandr—a Special Forces medical sergeant who trades bureaucratic red tape for the lethal politics of the Midnight Sea. From “Holy Diver” dive bars to extra-dimensional power plays, we’re discussing how Jesse blends heavy metal aesthetics, tactical combat, and genre-bending anime vibes into one explosive 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 SponsorGravesinger: Tides of the Midnight Sea Kickstarter by Jesse James Fain: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/assassinink/gravesinger-guns-grimoires-and-war-across-dimensionsFollow 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/ #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 #JesseJamesFain #OutlawAuthor #OutlawAuthorJesseJames #OutlawAuthorJesseJamesFain #Babylon5 #BattlestarGalactica #BSG #SpaceAboveandBeyond #TheWitcher #Castlevania #CarnivalRow #Stargate #StargateSG1 #StargateUniverse #StargateAtlantis

The Blasters & Blades PodcastCursed Dragon Ship isn’t just a publisher; it’s a fleet of awesomeness. Join us as we interview the founders of this rising small press to discuss their “author-first” philosophy and their love for the weird, the wonderful, and the genre-bending. We discuss the challenges of being human facing in a world of the digital. We talked about the importance of high-quality cover art, and why the future of speculative fiction belongs to the nimble, the daring, and the slightly overcaffeinated. This was a fun interview, so check it out! After that, go read their books. 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 SponsorCursed Dragon Ship Publishing: https://curseddragonship.com/Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% off Follow Kelly Lynn Colby on social mediaKelly’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0763T81TXKelly’s Website: https://kellylynncolby.com/ Kelly’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kcolbywrites Kelly’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kcolbywrites/ Kelly’s Twitter: https://x.com/kcolbywrites Follow S.G. George on social mediaSara’s Website: https://www.ladybirdediting.com/ Sara’s Email: [email protected] Cursed Dragonship Publishing on social mediaCDP’s Website: https://curseddragonship.com/ CDP’s Twitter: https://x.com/CaptWyvern CDP’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CursedDragonShip/ CDP’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curseddragonship/ CDP’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@curseddragonship CDP’s Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/curseddragonship CDP’s Discord: www.curseddragonship.com/discord CDP’s Shore Leave Book Club: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOwAYwkfM81rrOx6PtWggDOhXCmGJZyhp CDP’s Email: [email protected] #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 #CursedDragonShipPublisher #KellyLynnColby #SGGeorge #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #DragonLance #TheColourOfMagic #TerryPratchett #isekai #Triceratops #KevinJAnderson #NicoleHaskell #NVHaskell #TerryMadden