The Blasters and Blades Podcast

The Blasters & Blades PodcastCurses, Shadows, & Survival: Cambria Williams on The BefallenWhat happens when ancient power awakens and the shadows demand a debt? This week, we sat down with fantasy author Cambria Williams to discuss her haunting novel, The Befallen. We step into a world of intricate magic systems, dark curses, and characters pushed to their absolute limits. Join us as we talk with Cambria about her worldbuilding process, crafting tension on the page, and exploring the fine line between power & ruin.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, & I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandleyOur LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcastToday's SponsorA Spring for Spears by Katie J Cross and Derek Siddoway: https://katiecrossbooks.com/products/spring-for-spearsThe Befallen by Cambria Williams: https://www.cambriawilliams.com/thebefallenA Hero's Title by Cambria Williams: https://a.co/d/07MAje99Follow Cambria Williams on social mediaCambria’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0B9CH3Q9GCambria’s Website: https://www.cambriawilliams.com/ Cambria’s Twitter: https://x.com/CambriaWilliams Cambria’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CambriaWilliamsAuthor Cambria’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cambriawilliams_author/ Cambria’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cambriawilliams_author Cambria’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/cambriawilliams_author Holiday Magic Authors: https://www.instagram.com/holidaymagic.authors/Dino noises videosVideo 1: https://youtu.be/Fqf8EYdCehw?si=tjtEJ0zfUDA_Urss Video 2: https://youtu.be/K4jBjdTRYIk?si=w-ST3gj-GhxvUwBY Video 3: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl6x8oZhYB9F5hS-5-XwhdTH9WWnrikYW Video 4: https://www.reddit.com/r/Paleontology/comments/1g2jpi1/100_dinosaur_sounds_video/ Video 5: https://youtu.be/tFKzWPqGufM?si=AV8TOlM7fabKkdwH Video 6: https://youtu.be/1BctdwU4aHg?si=AIxgQHwPr6qmHKLR Video 7: https://www.reddit.com/r/Dinosaurs/comments/r38wjo/dinosaur_sounds_scientifically_accurate/ Analyzing Fantasy Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTaleTinkerer #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 #podcastlife #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #ReadingRainbow #Enterprise #PatrickStewart #PatrickStewart #Picard #StarTrekTNG #JeanLucPicard #GeordiLaForge #Geordi #LeVarBurton #WesleyCrusher #WesleyCrusher #WilWheaton #DavidEddings #TheBelgariad #Belgariad #Eddings #JRRTolkien #Tolkien #LordOfTheRings #LotR #BrandonSanderson #ThePrioryOfTheOrangeTree #PrioryOfTheOrangeTree #SamanthaShannon #RootsOfChaos #ThroneOfGlass #ThroneOfGlassSeries #SarahJMaas #SJM #TOG #Trex #TyrannosaursRex #DinoTopia #LandBeforeTime #LandOfTheLost #NeverendingStory #MrsFrisbyAndTheRatsOfNIMH #TheSecretOfNIMH #SecretOfNIMH #NIMH #DonBluth #RobertCOBrien #JurassicPark #MichaelCrichton #JurassicParkBook #HistoricalFiction #CambriaWilliams #TheBefallen #CambriaWilliamsAuthor #TheBefallenBook #DarkFantasy #FantasyBooks #EpicFantasy #FantasyCommunity #DarkFantasyBooks #MagicSystems

The Blasters & Blades PodcastArtificial Desires and Digital Dread: Sebastian Howarth on The Synthetic HungerWhat happens when technology stops serving us and starts consuming us? This week, we sit down with sci-fi horror author Sebastian Howarth to discuss his terrifying novel, The Synthetic Hunger. We dive into his atmospheric worldbuilding, the intersection of artificial intelligence and body horror, and the unsettling questions at the heart of human dependence on tech. Join us as Sebastian shares his secrets for pacing sci-fi suspense, crafting eerie, atmospheric tension, and exploring the dark side of future innovation. 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 SponsorOn Deadly Grounds by Bayonet Books: https://books2read.com/u/mgRYZx The Synthetic Hunger by Sebastian Howarth: https://sebastianhowarth.com/#preorder Follow Sebastian Howarth on social mediaSebastian’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sebastian-Howarth/author/B0HGMFSGMJ Sebastian’s Website: https://sebastianhowarth.com/ Sebastian’s Threads: https://www.threads.com/@sebastianhowarthauthor Sebastian’s Facebook: https://facebook.com/sebastianhowarthauthorSebastian’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/sebastianhowarthauthorSebastian’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/71957393.Sebastian_Howarth War in Peace by Nick Howarth: https://www.amazon.com/War-Peace-Truth-About-East-ebook/dp/B075DJSKMT #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 #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #SebastianHowarth #TheSyntheticHunger #SebastianHowarthAuthor #SyntheticHungerBook #SciFiHorror #TechnoHorror #SpeculativeFiction #SciFiReads #BodyHorror #HorrorBooks #AuthorInterview #BookPodcast #SciFiPodcast #BookTok #Bookstagram #MustReadSciFi #Ichthyosauria #ThePhysician #NoahGordon #PileOfBones #MichaelJSullivan

The Blasters & Blades PodcastBound by Fate: Melissa McShane on Company of StrangersWhat turns a group of mismatched outcasts into an unbreakable unit? This week, we sit down with fantasy author Melissa McShane to discuss her acclaimed Company of Strangers series. We explore her rich worldbuilding, the subtle art of managing a large ensemble cast, and how high-stakes magic tests the bonds of loyalty and trust. Join us for a fascinating conversation on crafting character-driven epic fantasy, subverting classic adventuring party tropes, and building worlds that keep readers hooked across multiple volumes. 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 Warmaster Series by Melissa McShane: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLKW4P4B Company of Strangers by Melissa McShane: www.books2read.com/u/bP52J7 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 Twitter: www.twitter.com/melissamcshanewrites Melissa’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/melissamcshanewrites Melissa’s Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mcshaneminions Melissa’s Discord: https://discord.gg/wKXUe89Kh7 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 #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #MelissaMcShane #ThePrincessBride #Labyrinth #TheNeverEndingStory #Spaceballs #Tron #TheLastStarfighter #pralines #hotcocoa #hotchocolate #darkchocolate #drinkingchocolate #marshmallow #dirtysoda #JasperFord #ThursdayNextSeries #wereunicorn #shifter #MelissaMcShane #CompanyOfStrangers #MelissaMcShaneAuthor #CompanyOfStrangersSeries #FantasyBooks #EpicFantasy #EnsembleFantasy #MagicSystems #FantasyReads #FoundFamily #AuthorInterview #BookPodcast #FantasyPodcast #BookTok #Bookstagram #MustReadFantasy

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.