The Blasters and Blades Podcast

The Blasters & Blades PodcastIn this episode, we sit down with military sci-fi author and Air Force veteran Tyler Burnworth to talk about his pulse-pounding new novel, Portal Raiders. What starts as a gritty counterinsurgency operation on Mars rapidly spirals into a secret, galaxy-spanning struggle for survival when a team of elite Marine Raiders uncovers an extraterrestrial conspiracy. For fans of military grit mixed with stargate exploration, Tyler pulls back the curtain on how he crafts elite expeditionary combat units, translates his real-world military background into tactical space warfare, and builds an unforgiving universe where the greatest threat might be wearing the face of an ally. This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. 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 Reservist by JR Handley: https://a.co/d/00K0HRDa Portal Raiders by Tyler Burnworth: https://a.co/d/0i9MUqz4 Follow Tyler Burnworth on social mediaTyler’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09MV7XHDQ Tyler’s Website: https://www.templedarkbooks.com/tyler-e-c-burnworth Tyler’s Website: https://lost-legacy.com/ Tyler’s Twitter: https://x.com/tylerwriting Tyler’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tyler.burnworth.39/ Tyler’s Author Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TylerWriting/ Tyler’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyler_burnworth_ Tyler’s Publisher: https://variantpublications.com/ Tyler’s Newsletter: http://lost-legacy.com/ Free Portal Raiders Short Story: https://x.com/tylerwriting/status/2069601583265202248?s=20 Warfish by Terry Mixon: https://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/419725/Blaster-Bolts-Science-Fiction-Anthology #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 #PortalRaiders #TylerBurnworth #JNChaney #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #VariantPublications #USAF #USAFR #FalloutNewVegas #postapocalypse #Chronosaurus #Kronosaurus #Stargate #StargateSG1 #StargateAtlantis #StargateUniverse #JNChaney #PortalRaiders #TylerBurnworth #StargateVibes #FirstContact #AlienConspiracy #MilitarySciFi #MilSciFi #SpaceOpera #SciFiAction #GalaxysEdge #SciFiBooks #VeteranAuthor #VeteeranWriter #WritingCommunity #AuthorInterview #SciFiWorldbuilding #BookTok #Bookstagram #SciFiReads #MustReadSciFi #KindleUnlimited

The Blasters & Blades PodcastPiecing Together a Cosmos: Inside Jordan Campbell’s Guardians of Glory UniverseSometimes, the most vast and captivating speculative fiction universes don’t begin with a thousand-page doorstopper novel… they’re born in the compact, high-stakes arena of short fiction. In this episode, we sit down with author Jordan Campbell to explore his expanding Guardians of Glory universe. Scattered across a series of gripping short stories, this intricate world blends rich lore, high-stakes conflict, and deep character development. We're diving into Jordan’s unique approach to mosaic worldbuilding, how he drops readers headfirst into an established mythos without overwhelming them, and whether these short stories are laying the groundwork for a massive, full-length epic. This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. 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 SponsorA Bayonet Books Anthology Series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZQN7FL7 Follow Jordon Campbell on social mediaJordon’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jordan-Campbell/author/B0CNZXNJY9 Jordon’s Website: https://jordancampbell2.substack.com Jordon’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592472673581 Flames of Salvation Anthology: https://a.co/d/09uXEq3K Chaos Theory: Biological Bedlam Anthology: https://a.co/d/08Or5xXH Episode 224: John McNichol, Steam Punk Baron!: https://youtu.be/aU7mHAY5v48?si=6EIK5PIy07EJ02p9 #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 #JordonCampbell #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #Behemoth #Leviathan #giganotosaurus #IceAge #MesozoicEra #DireWolf #Milk #cocoa #HotChocolate #Smilodon #Paraceratherium #GiantHornlessRhino #BigFoot #Sasquatch #MothMan #Chupacabra #Cryptids #TheLochNessMonster #Nessy #KingSolomon #MonsterHunterInternational #LarryCorreia #KnightsoftheCross #DresdenFiles #JimButcher #JohnMcNichol #Chesterton #GilbertKeithChesterton #GKChesterton

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWhen a crime scene involves cursed artifacts, rogue vampires, or vengeful spirits, traditional law enforcement won't cut it. You need a paranormal detective. Welcome to Investigating with the Paranormal Detectives! In this spookily entertaining panel, our guest creators are diving deep into the world of supernatural sleuths, occult investigators, and ghost-hunting agency dynamics. From classic hard-boiled investigators tackling demon mob bosses to modern spectral forensics, we’re unpacking what makes the paranormal mystery subgenre so addicting. Tune in to learn how to weave spine-tingling suspense, eerie lore, and sharp detective work into your next favorite story! This was a fun interview, so 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 SponsorTell Me A Secret by Chloe Garner: https://a.co/d/0crjpofkFollow 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 James JE Pitman on social mediaJames’ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/j.e.pittman James’ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/j.e.-pittman/author/B0BRRWBW9F James’ Website: https://www.halfacrepond.com/ James’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jepittmanwrites Follow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JWJana’s Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jana’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompressFollow Matthew Olaranont on social mediaMatt’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/kilroyhiggins YAW 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-podcastFollow 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/mcshaneminionsMelissa’s Discord: https://discord.gg/wKXUe89Kh7Melissa'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 #Investigating #ParanormalDetectives #MelissaMcShane #Warmaster #Warmistress #WarHamster #ChloeGarner #JEPitman #JamesPittman #MatthewOlaranont #MattOlaranont #ParanormalDetective #SupernaturalMystery #OccultInvestigation #UrbanFantasy #GhostHunter #ParanormalFiction #SupernaturalNoir #DarkFantasy #CozyParanormal #SpeculativeFiction #Worldbuilding #WritingCommunity #AuthorPanel #TTRPG #CallOfCthulhu #MysteryWriters #BookTok #Bookstagram #UrbanFantasyReads #SpookyReads #MustReadMystery #Angel #DresdenFiles #JimButcher #fae #fay #InspectorGadget #ScoobyDooGang #Propel #Electrolytes #FelixCastor #MikeCarrey #anime

The Blasters & Blades PodcastReclaiming the Lost Space Age: Inside John E. Siers’ Lunar Free State SeriesWhat if humanity never gave up on the dream of the Moon? Inspired by the legacy of Apollo 11 and classic hard science fiction giants like Robert A. Heinlein, author John E. Siers crafted a massive, 12+ book reality where humanity didn’t stop in 1972. In this episode, we sit down with Siers to discuss his expansive Lunar Free State universe. We’re tracking the journey from the first secret lunar base in The Moon and Beyond to a massive interstellar playground filled with political tension, deep space exploration, and human grit. Tune in as we discuss his 25+ year journey as a writer, how his military background shapes his tactical space combat, and why a self-sustaining lunar civilization remains the ultimate sci-fi frontier. This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. 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 by Scott Bartlett: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DKGB6GQ2/ The Lunar Free State Series by John E. Siers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097R12215 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.Siers#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 #JohnESiers #TheLunarFreeStateSeries #LunarFreeState #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #Trex #TyrannosaurusRex #ChrisKennedy #TheMoonIsAHarshMistress #FlashGordon #TheShipWhoSang #AnneMcCaffery #Existentialism #ExistentialLiterature #kafkaesque #FranzKafka #Heinlein #RobertAHeinlein #IsaacAsimov #Asimov #ArthurCClarke #LunarFreeState #JohnESiers #LunarColony #MoonBase #ColonizeTheMoon #SpaceExploration #HardSciFi #HardScienceFiction #SpaceOpera #PoliticalSciFi #LibertarianSciFi #FreeState #ClassicSciFiVibes #HeinleinFans #VeteranAuthor #AirForceVeteran #Worldbuilding #SciFiAuthor #AuthorInterview #BookTok #Bookstagram #SciFiReads #HardSciFiBooks #IndieSciFi

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWhat lies beneath the surface when humanity pushes the boundaries of exploration? In this episode, we sit down with author David Deane Haskell to dive into his captivating science fiction novel, The Solarian Deep. Blending deep-space mystery with high-stakes tension and rich atmospheric detail, Haskell’s work takes readers on an unforgettable journey into the dark corners of the watery deep. We’ll discuss the inspiration behind his vivid worldbuilding, how he crafts complex characters facing the pressures of the unknown, and his process for keeping readers on the edge of their seats. Whether you are a die-hard sci-fi fan or just love a gripping, claustrophobic mystery, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss. 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 SponsorFrom the Ashes Anthology by Bayonet Books: https://a.co/d/04JX91Yw The Solarian Deep by David Deane Haskell: https://a.co/d/04mVR6MA Follow David Deane Haskell on social mediaDavid’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Haskell/author/B00DVBCZ5S David’s Website: https://daviddeanehaskell.com/ David’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dave.haskell.4 David’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daviddeanehaskell/ David’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DavidDeaneHaskell David’s Second YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@innerchildjournal David’s Substack: https://daviddeanehaskellstories.substack.com/ David’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/daviddeanehaskell David’s Tip Jar: https://buy.stripe.com/14A3cv1QD0SKg3scuQd7q00 Jurassic Park Feathered Raptors in the Kitchen Scene: https://youtu.be/WbCQxBTcyRk?si=fcUmwIGkMpyCKXpc #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 #TheSolarianDeep #DavidDeaneHaskell #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #Trex #TyrannosaurusRex #MichaelCreichton #JurassicPark #IsaacAsimov #ClassicSciFi #TheAndromedaStrain #TheLastQuestionbyIsaacAsimov