The Blasters and Blades Podcast

The Blasters & Blades PodcastShadows, Sorcery, and Deception: Sebastien de Castell on The Court of ShadowsWhen every spell comes with a trick, who can you really trust? This week, we sit down with bestselling fantasy author Sebastien de Castell to discuss his electrifying Court of Shadows series. We dive into his signature blend of fast-paced duel mechanics, sharp-witted antiheroes, and the dangerous political maneuverings of his magical world. Join us as Sebastien shares his secrets for pacing high-stakes action, subverting classic fantasy tropes, and crafting characters who survive on quick wits rather than brute force. 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 SponsorPretender to the Crown by Melissa McShane: https://books2read.com/u/mv8OvX The Court of Shadows Series by Sebastien de Castell: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082HJS2KJ https://decastell.com/book/crucible-of-chaos/ https://decastell.com/book/play-of-shadows/ https://decastell.com/book/our-lady-of-blades/ Follow Sebastien de Castell on social mediaSebastien’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sebastien-de-Castell/author/B00DUTTKJ0 Sebastien’s Simon & Schuster: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Sebastien-de-Castell/234121656 Sebastien’s Website: https://decastell.com Sebastien’s Twitter: https://x.com/decastell Sebastien’s BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/decastell.bsky.social Sebastien’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decastell Sebastien’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sebastiendecastell #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 #SebastiendeCastell #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #Kronosaurus

The Blasters & Blades PodcastDeath, Rebirth, and the Scroll of Thoth: The MummyHe wanted to live again—to love again! This week, we dig into the dusty vaults of classic horror to review Universal Pictures' 1932 masterpiece, The Mummy. We’re examining Boris Karloff’s hypnotic, bone-chilling performance as Imhotep, Zita Johann’s fiery turn as the reincarnated Princess Anck-es-en-Amon, and Jack Pierce’s legendary makeup craft. Join us as we dissect how this Pre-Code classic traded cheap jump scares for eerie atmospheric dread, tragic romance, and a curse that spanned millennia. Seriously, 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 SponsorBreakers by Jarret Keene: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H95HGK9VCheck out the Movie!Movie Link: https://www.amazon.com/Mummy-Ultra-Blu-ray-Digital-UHD/dp/B0CFRBM2LK/ Movie Trailer Link: https://youtu.be/1i6xNScZRP4?si=DHzsvp8BK51u2jBk Follow Bill McUisdean (Wylder396) on social mediaBill’s Website: https://zorne.substack.com/ Bill’s Substack: https://substack.com/@wylder396 Bill’s Twitter: https://x.com/Wylder396 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/ JR’s Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/authorjrhandley JR’s Podcast LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast #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 #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #RetroReview #HorrorPodcast #MovieTok #FilmCommunity #ClassicHorror #PreCodeHorror #HorrorMovies #BlackAndWhiteFilm #ClassicCinema #UniversalHorror #TheMummy1932 #TheMummy #BorisKarloff #ZitaJohann #UniversalMonsters #KarlFreund #BillMcUisdean Copyright @ Universal Pictures LLC 1932. 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 Podcast

Amazon Expedition & Aquatic Terror: Creature from the Black Lagoon

Deep in the uncharted waters of the Amazon, an ancient evolutionary survivor awakens! This week, we climb aboard the steamer Rita to review Universal Pictures’ 1954 sci-fi monster classic, Creature from the Black Lagoon. We’re diving into Julie Adams’ iconic role as Kay Lawrence, the dual stunt performances of Ricou Browning & Ben Chapman as the Gill-man, & Jack Arnold's masterclass in underwater suspense. Join us as we dissect Milicent Patrick’s legendary creature design, the film’s haunting "Beauty and the Beast" subtext, & how this 3D atomic-era gem became the final titan of the Universal Monsters era.

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The Blasters & Blades Podcast"It's alive! It's alive!" This week, we step into the stormy tower laboratory to review Universal Pictures' revolutionary horror masterpiece, Frankenstein (1931). We’re examining Colin Clive’s manic intensity as the obsessed Dr. Frankenstein, Dwight Frye’s iconic turn as Fritz, and Boris Karloff’s legendary, star-making performance as the Monster. Join us as we dissect James Whale’s striking visual direction, Jack Pierce's groundbreaking makeup design, and the tragedy of a creature born without a choice into a world that fears him. Co-Hosts:JR HandleyJana 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 SponsorBreakers by Jarret Keene: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H95HGK9VCheck out the Movie!Movie Link: https://www.amazon.com/Frankenstein-Complete-Legacy-Collection-Digital/dp/B0H98HP57G/ Movie Trailer Link: https://youtu.be/AkSbwiKP3mo?si=EO19fBEcg4mepO4_ Follow Aaron of Big-Water Outdoors on social mediaMr Bigs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587334632868Mr Bigs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigwater_outdoorsMr Bigs YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bigwater_outdoorsMr Bigs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigwaheh76Follow Bill McUisdean on social mediaBill’s Website: https://zorne.substack.com/ Bill’s Substack: https://substack.com/@wylder396 Bill’s Twitter: https://x.com/Wylder396 Follow 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/opalkingdompress Follow Jarret Keene on social mediaJarret’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jarret-Keene/author/B001JOTUPW Jarret’s Website: https://www.jarretkeene.net/ Jarret’s Twitter: https://x.com/KeeneJarret Jarret’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJarretKeene/ Jarret’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorjarretkeene/ Follow JR Handley on social mediaJR’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.-R.-Handley/author/B01N0SEX3A JR’s Website: https://jrhandley.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 #RetroMovieReview #StabbyMovieReview #OpalKingdomPress #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #CandyCorn #HotTamaleCandy #RazorBladeCandy #BlackLicorice #StarAnise #Anise #EricDraven #HALO #MasterChief #Warhammer40K #SpaceMarine #TheCrow #JohnnyCastle #DirtyDancing #Knight #MurderDrones #PSL #PumpkinSpiceLatte #JelloShot #DrPepper #AppleCider #AppleDonut #Aaron #AaronBigWater #BillMcUisdean #JarretKeene #Frankenstein1931 #Frankenstein #BorisKarloff #ColinClive #DwightFrye #UniversalMonsters #JamesWhale #ClassicHorror #PreCodeHorror #UniversalHorror #HorrorMovies #BlackAndWhiteFilm #ClassicCinema #SciFiHorror #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #RetroReview #HorrorPodcast #MovieTok #FilmCommunityCopyright @ Universal Pictures LLC 1931. 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 PodcastSilver Bullets, Pentagrams, and Pity: The Wolf Man (1941)Even a man who is pure in heart and says his prayers by night... This week, we step into the misty forests of Black Falls to review Universal Pictures' tragic horror classic, The Wolf Man (1941). We’re breaking down Lon Chaney Jr.’s heart-wrenching performance as the cursed Larry Talbot, Claude Rains’ steadying presence, and Bela Lugosi’s iconic cameo. Join us as we dissect how screenwriter Curt Siodmak practically invented modern werewolf mythos out of thin air, examine Jack Pierce’s incredible transformation makeup, and discuss why this creature feature remains cinema's ultimate tragic monster story. Seriously, 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 SponsorBreakers by Jarret Keene: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H95HGK9VCheck out the Movie!Movie Link: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Legacy-Collection-Ultra-Digital/dp/B0HDDFHZDQMovie Trailer Link: https://youtu.be/j_k5TyfHMQw?si=3WVtOvUOmxAsV8DsFollow Aaron of Big-Water Outdoors on social mediaMr Bigs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587334632868Mr Bigs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigwater_outdoorsMr Bigs YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bigwater_outdoors Mr Bigs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigwaheh76cFollow Bill McUisdean on social mediaBill’s Website: https://zorne.substack.com/ Bill’s Substack: https://substack.com/@wylder396 Bill’s Twitter: https://x.com/Wylder396 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/ JR’s Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/authorjrhandley The Book of Quint by Ryan Dacko: https://a.co/d/07wFCptF #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 #AaronBigWaterOutdoors #Aaron #BigWaterOutdoors #BillMcUisdean #TheWolfMan1941 #TheWolfMan #LonChaneyJr #ClaudeRains #BelaLugosi #UniversalMonsters #ClassicHorror #WerewolfMovie #UniversalHorror #HorrorMovies #BlackAndWhiteFilm #ClassicCinema #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #RetroReview #HorrorPodcast #MovieTok #FilmCommunity #JAWS #Meg #Megalodon #Dogma #PoopDemon #SaucerMan #TheCrow #HocusPocus #JollyRanchers #SourPatchKids #CandyCorn #HalloweenTown #TheNightmareBeforeChristmas #HotTamaleCandy Copyright @ Universal Pictures LLC 1941. 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.