The Blasters and Blades Podcast

The Blasters & Blades PodcastComing off the heels of Buffy and Firefly, expectations were massive for Joss Whedon's next television venture. Today, we look back at Dollhouse with a modern lens to see how its terrifying themes of identity, corporate greed, and human exploitation hold up. We dive into the profound existential dread of the series, the incredible "Epitaph" episodes that completely flipped the genre on its head, and why the show’s central technology feels even more relevant in our current era of AI and tech ethics. Was Dollhouse simply ahead of its time, or did its heavy themes buckle under network constraints? Grab your chair and tune in. This was a fun interview, so go check it out.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!
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The Blasters & Blades Podcast“Everybody relax, I’m here.”
This week, we’re hopping into the Pork-Chop Express and driving straight into the subterranean neon underworld of Chinatown. That’s right… we are reviewing John Carpenter's absolute masterpiece of 80s cheese, Big Trouble in Little China! We’re breaking down why Jack Burton is the greatest “action hero who is actually the sidekick” in cinematic history, the incredible practical effects, and how this wild mashup of kung fu, ancient sorcery, and American truck-driver swagger ever got greenlit. It’s all in the reflexes! Seriously, lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!!
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The Blasters & Blades PodcastWhat happens when you mix stunning visual storytelling, deep-rooted mystery, and a journey into the unknown? In this episode, we sit down with author and illustrator Jack Ruedisueli to dive deep into his captivating new book, Mysteries of the Mountain Moon Tribe: A Graphic Novel. Jack shares the inspiration behind the tribe’s lore, his creative process for bringing this vibrant world to life, and what it takes to balance art and text in graphic storytelling. Whether you're a die-hard graphic novel fan or just love a great adventure story, this conversation is packed with behind-the-scenes insights you won't want to miss. This was a fun interview, so 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 SponsorMysteries of the Mountain Moon Tribe: A Graphic Novel by Jack Ruedisueli: https://a.co/d/04pcOG4G Follow Jack Ruedisueli on social mediaJack’s Simon & Schuster: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Jack-Ruedisueli/253335974 Jack’s Website: https://www.ruediart.com/ Jack’s Threads: https://www.threads.com/@ruedi.art Jack’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruedi.art/ Jack’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ruedi_art Jack’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/60860899.Jack_Ruedisueli Jack’s Publisher: https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/ The End of Oak Street Trailer: https://youtu.be/7TxCrxJog3E?si=aR06b6kfoa1QZs5c #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 #MysteriesoftheMountainMoonTribe #GraphicNovel #JackRuedisueli #Trex #TyrannosaurusRex #Velociraptor #JurassicPark #MichaelCreigchton #DontLookUp #IndependenceDay #WillSmith #Uni

The Blasters & Blades PodcastFrom the soaring epics of modern fantasy to the distant, alien ruins of far-future sci-fi, creators have always looked backward to build worlds moving forward. But how do you successfully translate the majesty, mythos, and complexity of ancient human civilizations into speculative worlds? In this panel discussion, our guests explore how real-world history—from Mesopotamian city-states to Mesoamerican astronomy—inspires the politics, magic systems, and technologies of our favorite fictional universes. Join us as we discuss the fine line between creative inspiration and lazy stereotypes, and how the deep past continues to shape the future of storytelling. This was a fun interview, so go check it out. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won’t be sorry!! Co-Hosts:JR Handley (Author) (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/AuthorJRHandleyOur LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorFreedom's Vow: Shepherd Trilogy by B.K. Gibson: https://a.co/d/08HYjYaq 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-PressFollow Jacob Sharp on social mediaJacob’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jacob-Sharp/author/B0F3WHJXBW Jacob’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacob.sharp.writes/ 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 Jesse James Fain on social mediaJesse’s Amazon: http://amazon.com/author/jessejamesfain Jesse’s Website: https://outlawauthor.com/ Jesse’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JesseJamesFain Jesse’s Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/OutlawAuthor/ Jesse’s Substack: https://jessejamesfain.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 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/ Dan Davis History Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DanDavisHistory/videos #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 #AncientCultures #BKGibson #JacobSharp #JesseJamesFain #OutlawAuthor #MelissaMcShane

The Blasters & Blades PodcastFrom the hunger-driven districts of Panem to the red-dusted mines of Mars, speculative fiction has always been a fertile breeding ground for rebellion. But what does it actually take to topple an empire on the page? Join our panel of authors and worldbuilders as we dissect the anatomy of fictional revolutions. We’ll explore how to build believable oppressive regimes, the logistics of underground resistance movements, and the moral gray areas of fighting for freedom. From sci-fi cyberpunk uprisings to epic fantasy peasant revolts, this discussion will examine how speculative fiction mirrors our real-world struggles for justice—and what happens after the rebels win the throne. This was a fun interview, go check it out. Co-Hosts: JR & NickWe 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 Us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandleyLinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcastToday's SponsorThe Wounded Warrior Project: https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/Follow James Young on social mediaJames’ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B00AVKCQZQJames’ Website: https://jamesyoungauthor.comJames’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColfaxDenFollow Keith Hedger on social mediaKeith’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Keith-Hedger/e/B01N2V9383Keith’s Website: https://www.keithhedger.com/Keith’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeithHedgerAuthorFollow Steve Caldwell on social mediaSteve’s Website: https://thebookwyrmspeaks.blogspot.com/Follow Matthew Olaranont on social mediaMatt’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/kilroyhiggins
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