The Blasters and Blades Podcast

The Blasters & Blades PodcastGoonies Never Say Die! Revisiting a 1980s Adventure ClassicBooby traps, pirate treasure, iconic quotes, and a group of outcast kids taking on the world—it doesn't get more 80s than this! In this retro movie review, we’re dusting off One-Eyed Willy's treasure map and taking a trip back to the Goondocks to revisit Steven Spielberg and Richard Donner’s 1985 classic, The Goonies. Join us as we break down the undeniable chemistry of the young cast, Chunk’s legendary Truffle Shuffle, the incredible practical sets, and why this high-stakes treasure hunt still captures the magic of childhood friendship four decades later. This was an awesome movie and a fun chat, so what are you waiting for? Seriously, click the link and check out this episode.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 Anthology: https://books2read.com/tentacles-and-tidesCheck out the Movie!Movie Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005J6UPMovie Trailer Link: https://youtu.be/lYLAGAwcpSQ?si=UB7QhhtO0ApRYIySFollow Aaron Big-Water Outdoors on social mediaMr Bigs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587334632868Mr Bigs YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bigwater_outdoorsMr Bigs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigwaheh76c Follow Bill McUisdean (Wylder396) on social mediaBill’s Website: https://zorne.substack.com/Bill’s Substack: https://substack.com/@wylder396Bill’s Twitter: https://x.com/Wylder396Follow Jarret Keene on social mediaJarret’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jarret-Keene/author/B001JOTUPWJarret’s Website: https://www.jarretkeene.net/Jarret’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJarretKeene/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/#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #JRHandley #MovieReview #RetroMovieReview #OpalKingdomPress #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #KeithHedger #JarrettKeene #Aaron #BigWaterOutdoors #BillMcUisdean #TheGoonies #SeanAstin #MichaelWalsh #MikeyWalsh #Mikey #OneEyedWilly #JoshBrolin #BrandonWalsh #BrandWalsh #Brand #JeffCohen #LawrenceCohen #Chunk #ChunkCohen #CoreyFeldman #ClarkDevereaux #MouthDevereaux #KerriGreen #AndreaTheresaCarmichael #AndyCarmichael #Andy #MarthaPlimpton #StephanieSteinbrenner #KeHuyQuan #RichardWang #DataWang #Data #JohnMatuszak #LotneyFratelli #SlothFratellis #Sloth #RobertDavi #JakeFratelli #JoePantoliano #FrancisFratelli #AnneRamsey #MamaFratelli #MaryEllenTrainor #IreneWalsh #KeithWalker #IrvingWalsh #Rosalita #CurtHanson #GoonDocks #SteveAntin #TroyPerkins #ElginPerkins #GeorgeRobotham #MichaelPaulChan #TedGrossman #GooniesNeverSayDie #80sMovie #80sNostalgia #ClassicMovie #CultClassic #Spielberg #FilmPodcast #MoviePodcast #RetroReview #PopCulturePodcast #MovieBuff #TruffleShuffleCopyright @ Warner Bros LLC 1985. Any illegal reproduction of this content will result in immediate legal action by the rights holder. The trailer used in this movie review was utilized under the Fair Use Doctrine & are transformative in nature.

The Blasters & Blades PodcastNo Safe Haven: Inside Blind Run: A Burn and Bad Karma with Keith HedgerHigh speed, zero margin for error, and danger around every turn. In this episode, we sit down with author Keith Hedger to explore his heart-pounding thriller, Blind Run: A Burn and Bad Karma. Thrusting readers straight into a relentless storm of suspense, grit, and unexpected turns, Hedger delivers a story where every decision carries fatal consequences. We discuss his inspiration for the book, his secret to pacing pulse-pounding action sequences, and how he builds flawed, resilient characters who thrive under extreme pressure. 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 SponsorTales from the E4 Mafia Vol 1: https://a.co/d/0h4twgcV Tales from the E4 Mafia Vol 2: https://a.co/d/0dBtW7zi Blind Run: A Burn and Bad Karma by Keith Hedger: https://a.co/d/08c7oruh 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/KHedger30260The Fat Electrician: https://thefatelectrician.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 #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #KeithHedger #MilitarySciFi #MilSciFi #MilitaryFiction #SpaceMarines #ReligionInSciFi #SciFiAndReligion #FaithAndFantasy #TheologyInSciFi #SciFiDiscussion #SpeculativeFiction #Worldbuilding #Aliens #StarshipTroopers #RobertAHeinlein #EdgeOfTomorrow #FantasyBooks #SpeculativeFiction #MilitaryFantasy #MilFantasy #Grimdark #EpicFantasy #FantasyWarfare #ReligionInFantasy #FaithAndFantasy #DivineMagic #HolyWar #FantasyTheology #Warcraft #TheGreatWall #Dungeons&DragonsHonorAmongThieves #Dungeons&Dragons #D&D #DandD #DnD #BlindRun #BurnAndBadKarma #KeithHedger #ActionThriller #ThrillerReads #CrimeThriller #SuspenseFiction #GrittyFiction #HighOctane #IndieThriller #AuthorInterview #WritingCommunity #ThrillerAuthor #WritingCraft #BookTok #Bookstagram #ThrillerBookTok #MustReadThrillers #BookRecommendation #HoneyBadger

The Blasters & Blades PodcastA Solo Mission to Save Earth: Reviewing Project Hail MaryMemory loss, interstellar extinction, and an unlikely alien partnership—Andy Weir’s brilliant hard-sci-fi novel has officially hit the big screen! In this movie review panel, we’re strapping in and heading for the Tau Ceti solar system to dissect the cinematic adaptation of Project Hail Mary. Join us as we break down Ryan Gosling’s performance as lone astronaut Ryland Grace, the translation of science-heavy problem solving from page to screen, and how the filmmakers brought everyone’s favorite spider-like alien engineer, Rocky, to life. Is it a worthy successor to The Martian? We’re analyzing every orbit!
Today's Host: JR HandleyWe 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 Blasters & Blades Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Check out the Movie!Movie Link: https://www.amazon.com/Project-Hail-Mary-Blu-ray-Gosling/dp/B0GPRB3SPLMovie Trailer Link: https://youtu.be/m08TxIsFTRI?si=DxBFpboNTGlo2Vtf Follow 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 Substack: substack.com/@charlicox1121Charli’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharliCoxAuthor/Charli’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charlicox1121?lang=enCharli’s Dot Page: https://dot.cards/charlicox 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.handleyJR’s Substack: https://jrhandley.substack.com/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 Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mcshaneminions Melissa'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 #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #MovieReview #Review #OpalKingdomPress #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #CharliCox #MelissaMcShane #TravisCox #ProjectHailMary #ProjectHailMary #ProjectHailMaryMovie #HailMary #RyanGosling #MovieReview #SciFi #ScienceFiction #SpaceMovie #PhilLord #ChrisMiller #AndyWeir #BookToFilm #Rocky #AmcTheatres #IMAX #MustWatch #MovieNight #SciFiMovie #Gosling #BelieveInTheHailMary #RyanGosling #MovieReview #SciFi #HailMary #PhilLord #ChrisMiller #AndyWeir #Rocky #SpaceMovie#DrRylandGrace #RylandGrace #SandraHüller #EvaStratt #JamesOrtiz #Rocky #LionelBoyce #Carl #KenLeung #YaoLiJie #MilanaVayntrub #OlesyaIlyukhina #LizKingsman #OrionLee #DrLi #MichelleGreenidge #DamiendeFroberville #RayPorter #MerylStreep #ProjectHailMaryMovie #Eridian #SciFiMovies #CinematicSciFi #MoviePodcast #SciFiPodcast #HardSciFi #SpaceMovies #FistBumpCopyright @ Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) & Amazon MGM Studios LLC 2026. 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 PodcastWhat would you do if you won the ultimate trip to space, only to realize the mission holds dangerous secrets? In this episode, we sit down with author Kieran Fanning to discuss his thrilling science fiction adventure, Ticket to Mars. Blending fast-paced exploration, futuristic tech, and gripping suspense, Fanning delivers a story that pulls readers straight into the cockpit of interplanetary travel. We discuss his inspiration for the book, how he balances realistic space science with high-octane storytelling, and his secret to writing middle-grade and YA adventures that keep readers glued to every page. 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 Steel Trap by R Max Tillsley: https://www.amazon.com/Steele-Trap-Susie-Adventures-Book-ebook/dp/B07STKQYYQ/ Ticket to Mars by Kieran Fanning: https://a.co/d/04yYQQan Follow Kieran Fanning on social mediaKieran’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kieran-Fanning/author/B0034PYCXY Kieran’s Simon & Schuster: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Kieran-Fanning/258294516 Kieran’s Website: https://www.kieranfanning.com Kieran’s Twitter: https://x.com/KieranJFanning Kieran’s Threads: https://www.threads.com/@kieranfanningauthor Kieran’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kieran.fanning.129 Kieran’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kieranfanningauthor/ Kieran’s Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/KieranFanningBooks Kieran’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/purplekf #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 #TicketToMars #KieranFanning #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #triceratops #CharolettesWeb #SalmonOfKnowledge #ninja #SciFiReads #MarsMission #SpaceAdventure #YASciFi #MiddleGradeSciFi #KidsLit #YAAuthor #SciFiBooks #SpaceExploration #InteractiveFiction #AuthorInterview #WritingCommunity #ChildrensAuthors #STEMinLit #BookTok #Bookstagram #MustReadSciFi #BookRecommendation #MiddleGradeReads

The Blasters & Blades PodcastStep into a world where light isn’t just a comfort—it’s a lifeline. In this episode, we sit down with fantasy author Trevor Ryback to dive into his captivating book, City of Lanturn. Blending rich worldbuilding, deep mystery, and high-stakes tension, Ryback crafts an unforgettable urban setting where danger lurks just beyond the glow. We discuss the spark behind his unique setting, his process for weaving complex mysteries into high fantasy, and how he builds characters that shine even in the darkest circumstances. Light your torches and tune in for a fascinating chat on speculative fiction craft! 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 SponsorSuave Rob's Double-X Derring Do by J. Daniel Sawyer: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008CNLLRI City of Lanturn by Trevor Ryback: https://a.co/d/0if3mXcQ Follow Trevor Ryback on social mediaTrevor’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/trevor-ryback Trevor’s Cover Artist: https://www.instagram.com/royalomari_