The Blasters and Blades Podcast

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

The Blasters & Blades PodcastJoin us for an exciting deep dive into the worlds created by LitRPG author John Stovall! We sat down to talk to him about his action-packed Demon Card Enforcer Series, where deckbuilding meets gritty mob enforcer life in a high-stakes magical game system. From summoning powerful monsters and activating game-breaking mantles to non-stop battles, memorable characters, and clever card mechanics that feel like Magic: The Gathering crossed with John Wick, Stovall delivers fast-paced progression fantasy at its finest.We had fun discussing the inspiration behind Ethan Wolfe’s story. We talked about how John built an immersive LitRPG systems, while writing a realistic anti-hero in a deckbearer world. Then we covered what’s next in this series and in the larger universe. Whether you’re a LitRPG fan, a card game enthusiast, or just love epic fantasy with criminal underworld vibes, this episode is a must-listen! Seriously, this was a fun interview, 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 SponsorGemini's Crossing: Enora Online by Arlo Adams: https://a.co/d/0g5sG4YA Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% offDemon Card Enforcer by John Stovall: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4L4BHSK Follow John Stovall on social mediaJohn’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B096ZF7676 John’s Website: https://john-stovall-author.com/ John’s Newsletter: https://john-stovall-author.com/join-john-newsletter/ John’s Discord: https://discord.gg/ZpkTrJ2h John’s Twitter: https://x.com/JohnStovallAuth John’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.stovall.5473 John’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071998330067 John’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john.w.stovall/ John’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21498085.John_Stovall John’s Royal Roads: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/249677 Dino Basics YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DinoBasics #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 #JohnStovall #DemonCardEnforcerSeries #LitRPG #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #CapitalStationBooks #ArloAdams #GeminisCrossing #EnoraOnline #Mesosaurus #dinosaurs #seacreature #dietpepsi