The Blasters and Blades Podcast

The Blasters & Blades PodcastIn the near future, data is currency, corporations are kingdoms, and survival is a luxury few can afford. This week, we sit down with author J. Kenton Pierce to discuss his thrilling sci-fi novel, A Kiss for Damocles. We dive deep into the neon-drenched underbelly of his world, exploring the high-stakes chess match of corporate espionage, the psychological toll of cybernetic modification, and what happens when a precision operation spirals into absolute chaos. Pull up a chair and pour a drink, it’s time to step into the shadows. This was a fun interview, so go check it out. 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: The Ixan Prophecies Trilogy Book 1 by Scott Bartlett: https://a.co/d/050Vbw9S A Kiss for Damocles by J. Kenton Pierce: https://www.amazon.com/Kiss-Damocles-Tales-Long-Night-ebook/dp/B0FF18GKYB Follow J. Kenton Pierce on social mediaKenton’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.-Kenton-Pierce/author/B00GZP811E Kenton’s Twitter: https://x.com/jkenton2000 Kenton’s Substack: https://jkentonpierce.substack.com/ Kenton’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/7809767.J_Kenton_Pierce Kenton’s Publisher: https://www.raconteurpress.com/ The Prime Directive is to Dance: https://youtu.be/XYoKtmYJ5YY?si=4LvDq0B2Lmg8fulI One Funk to Rule Them All: https://youtu.be/Nm9codc_zwk?si=QpwzKLl7NkYh6JpMRed Shirt Romeo: https://youtu.be/fuulmgitbkM?si=1aqPAuDGNfg61jAD Star Trek Disco: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1Chs9pBCL3/ Star Trek Soul Funk: https://youtu.be/d4QcJYP6SFo?si=skfNTZ8KRrfHzNNc Redneck Star Wars: https://youtu.be/Yy3F9O2k2Yg?si=j2Q7-qCkObkTIetf Angry Staff Officer: https://angrystaffofficer.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 #AKissForDamocles #JKentonPierce #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #RaconteurPress #GalacticEmpire #Colonization #Babylon5 #Retro #urbanfantasy #MercedesLackey #LarryCorreia #MHI #MonsterHunterInternational #stegosaurus #triceratops #TyrannosaurusRex #trex #FarSideComics #ScholasticBookFaire #WarOfTheWorlds #JulesVerne #Watchers #DeanRKoontz #D&D #DnD #DungeonsAndDragons #ttrpg #mmorpgs #CityOfHeroes #StarTrekOnline #EdgarRiceBurroughs #JimButcher #RobertAHeinlein #Heinlein #AndreNorton #JamesHSchmitz #TheWitchesOfKarres #PeakyBlinders #AngryStaffOfficer #postapocalypse #Yellowstone #SuperVolcano #dystopian #PromethiusAward #SarahHoyt #HarryTurtledove

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWhy does a description of a tavern stew stay with us longer than a battle scene? This week, our panel dives into the kitchens of our favorite fictional realms. We’re exploring how authors use food to ground their worlds, define their cultures, and provide a moment of peace in the middle of a quest. From the decadent feasts of Redwall, the caffeine of Legends & Lattes, to the cozy tea times of the Shire, join us as we discuss why the way to a reader’s heart is often through the stomach. This was a fun interview, so check it out. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!!Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super 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 SponsorA Spring for Spears by Katie J Cross and Derek Siddoway: https://katiecrossbooks.com/products/spring-for-spearsFollow 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 Jena Rey on social mediaJena’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jena-Rey/author/B08XSCHXYX Jena’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/jenarey 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 Substack: https://jrhandley.substack.com/ Follow Matthew Olaranont on social mediaMatt’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/kilroyhigginsFollow Yet Another Writing Podcast (YAW) on social mediaYAW 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-podcastYAW Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lMWY4N2ZhMC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwYAW Podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-yet-another-writing-podcas-117131275/Follow 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/melissamcshanewrites Melissa’s Discord: https://discord.gg/wKXUe89Kh7 Melissa's Store: http://www.nightharborpress.com/ Follow Teri Kay Jobe on social mediaTeri’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Teri-Kay-Jobe/author/B0DG3TPL66 Teri’s Website: https://terikjobe.com/ Teri’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terikjobe2013 Kopiko Coffee Candy: https://a.co/d/0hyvKuQT#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 #Aaron #BigWaterOutdoors #MelissaMcShane #Warmaster #Warmistress #Warhamster #TeriKJobe #FoodsofFantasy #TheFoodsOfTheFantasyWorldsWeLove #MattOlaranont #MatthewOlaranont #KopikoCoffeeCandy #pizza #stew #soup #Legends&Lattes

The Blasters & Blades PodcastFirst, we got nerdy with him. You know, the usual chats about our pedigree of dorkdom and how we love all of the coolest things. Then things got interesting! We asked the important questions! What happens when humanity’s greatest medical breakthroughs become its most terrifying weapons? This week, we sit down with Gregory D. Little to discuss his Mutagen Deception series. We’re diving into a world of “mutagens,” shadowy conspiracies, and the high price of playing god with DNA. Join us as we explore how Greg balances hard science with heart-pounding action, and why the monsters we create in a lab are often less scary than the people who sign the checks. This was a fun interview, go check it out. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! As an added bonus, for the launch day of 1 JULY 2026 there will be a sale on this series. Go check it out, a discount this good won’t last forever!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://www.amazon.com/Ashes-Bayonet-Books-Anthology-Book-ebook/dp/B083TCXHN5/ Mutagen Deception Series by Gregory Little: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WJD7YH8 Follow Gregory Little on social mediaGregory’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B014WQ0L3I Gregory’s Website: https://www.gregorydlittle.com/ Gregory’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregorydlittleauthor/ Gregory’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorgregorydlittle/ Gregory’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14556866.Gregory_D_Little Gregory’s Publisher: https://curseddragonship.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 #MutagenDeceptionSeries #GregoryLittle #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #TheOrville #Orville #SherlockHolmes #Orc #Moriarty #BactaTank #Trex #TyrannosaurusRex #JRRTolkien #Tolkien #JurassicPark #Dinosaurs #FanFic #Librarian #SuperstarsWritingSeminary #CursedDragonShipPublishing #KellyLynnColby #DeepSpaceNine #NewCaprica #BSG #BattlestarGalactica #TerraNova #Lost # The Hobbit #JRRTolkien #Tolkien #LotR #LordOfTheRings #RankAndBass #Cartoon #Horror #SilenceOfTheLambs #TheBirds #AldredHitchcock #Revenants #XCom #Chryssalid #insectoid

The Blasters & Blades PodcastDrop your visors and prep the reactors… we’re talking heavy armor this week. We sit down with military sci-fi authors Craig Bell and Kevin Steverson to discuss The Anthromech Anthology from Chris Kennedy Publishing. We’re diving into the cockpit of the galaxy’s most lethal walking tanks to discuss the evolution of mecha combat, the tactical reality of piloting giant war machines, and how this anthology brings together some of the best voices in indie sci-fi to blow things up in spectacular fashion. This was a fun interview, so go check it out.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 Anthromech Anthology by Chris Kennedy Publishing: https://a.co/06cGpYS4 Follow Craig Bell on social mediaCraig’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Craig-Bell/author/B0FVNDXYBX Craig’s Website: https://www.craigbellauthor.com/ Craig’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craigbellauthor/ Craig’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbellauthor/ Craig’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CraigBellAuthor Craig’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craigbellauthor Craig’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/craigbellauthor Follow Kevin Steverson on social mediaKevin’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kevin-Steverson/author/B07H8S7GRX Kevin’s Website: www.kevinsteverson.com Kevin’s Twitter: https://x.com/CallMeCatHead Kevin’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.steverson.9 Kevin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevin.steverson Kevin’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kevinsteverson Kevin’s Discord: https://discord.com/invite/68CwEXv #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 #CraigBell #KevinJSteverson #KevinSteverson

The Blasters & Blades PodcastIn a world of ancient oaths and simmering rebellion, what does it truly mean to be free? This week, we sit down with the married couple behind the pen name B.K. Gibson to discuss the debut novel Freedom’s Vow. We explore the intricate world-building of the series, the weight of generational promises, and the journey of characters caught between their duty and their hearts. Join us as we dissect how Gibson crafts an epic fantasy that feels both timeless and urgently modern. 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 SponsorBlood Creek Witch by Jay Barnson: https://a.co/d/0dKCMQjP Freedom’s Vow by B.K. Gibson: https://a.co/d/0fsvbD3B Follow B.K. Gibson on social mediaGibson’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/bkgibsonwriter Gibson’s Website: https://www.bkgibson.com/ Gibson’s Twitter: https://x.com/bkgibsonwrites Gibson’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589323534470 Gibson’s Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtbaggeryBookReviews/streams Coldlight Press: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/11446/Coldlight-Press #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 #FreedomsVow #BKGibson #marriedcouple #MarriedCoAuthor #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #Stargate #StargateSG1 #SG1 #StargateAtlantis #Atlantis #JossWedon #Dollhouse #Triceratops #Chai #milk #honey #Quetzalcoatlus #pterosaur #FoxEntertainment #StarsWithoutNumber #Pathfinder