The Blasters and Blades Podcast

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.