The Blasters & Blades PodcastA fun interview with a man who needs no introduction, the legendary David Weber. We spent an hour talking about nerdy things and then a bit about the military experience. Then we pivoted and spent the second hour and change talking about The Star Kingdom Series that he co-wrote with Jane Linskold about an iconically historic woman in Manticoran lore. I had a blast and now I want to read these books. I think you’ll enjoy it too, so listen to us and then read the books! Then join the conversation with us in the comments! Seriously, this was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Today's Host: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)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 Ground by Bayonet Books: https://www.amazon.com/Deadly-Ground-Heroic-Bayonet-Anthology-ebook/dp/B09GL5CYY4Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% offThe Star Kingdom with David Weber: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3ZXFN8C Follow David Weber on social mediaDavid’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Weber/author/B000APBAFE David’s Website: https://www.davidweber.net/ David’s Publisher: https://www.baen.com/allbooks/category/index/id/1952David’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/davidweberauthorDavid’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.weber.5621David’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.m.weber.7David’s Twitter: https://x.com/davidweberbooksThe Royal Manticoran Navy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TRMN.ORGThe Honorverse Today Podcast: https://tpenetwork.com/honorverse-today/Follow Baen Books on social mediaBaen’s Website: https://www.baen.com/Baen’s Twitter: https://x.com/BaenBooksBaen’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BaenBooksBaen’s Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BaenBooksBaen’s Podcast: https://www.baen.com/podcastBaen’s Free Library: https://www.baen.com/allbooks/category/index/id/2012Baen’s Merchandise: https://www.baen.com/allbooks/category/index/id/4930Baen’s Bar Website: https://baensbar.net/#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 #DavidWeber #TheStarKingdom #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #Honorverse #HonorHarrington #StarKingdom #Baen #BaenBooks #BaenPublishing #BaenFreeLibrary #BaenBar #JaneLinskold #JaneMLinskold #Babylon5 #Chewbacca #LordOfTheRings #LotR #JRRTolkien #Superman #LouisLane #ClarkKent #GunSmoke #FrankSinatra #HanSolo #HarrisonFord #DirtyHarry #HarryCallahan #ClintEastwood #WilfordBrimly #TableWine #ChicFilA #OnKilling #DaveGrossman #TheDI #JoeFriday #Treecat #HarryPotter #JKRowling #YA #YoungAdult #Novel #HughHowey #CSForester #HoratioHornblower #MasterAndCommander #HoratioNelson #AlexanderCochrane #TomPope #JacobHolo #MarisaWolf #DanButler #LastActionHero #ArnoldSchwarzeneger
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Episode 565: The Remnant Mage by TJ Reynolds
The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe’ve got another interview with an amazing US Army veteran turned author. This time we’re interviewing author TJ Reynolds (aka Rose) on to talk about her book Remnant Mage in The Twin Realms Apocalypse Series. This was a fun chat that ran a tad long, but we had fun learning about her fun LitRPG world. This fantasy progression sounds like it’ll be extremely enjoyable! 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)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 SponsorGenesis: A LitRPG Fantasy Adventure by Jonathan Yanez & Ross Buzzell: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-LitRPG-Journey-Legends-Online-ebook/dp/B07S9HTZ67/ Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% offRemnant Mage, The Twin Realms Apocalypse Series by TJ Reynolds: https://www.amazon.com/Remnant-Mage-Apocalypse-Progression-Fantasy-ebook/dp/B0F4T37Y7S Follow TJ Reynolds on social mediaTJ’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/TJ-Reynolds/author/B07XXJF5QL TJ’s Website: https://tjreynoldsbooks.com/ TJ’s Twitter: https://x.com/treynoldswrites TJ’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TJReynoldsAuthor/ TJ’s Discord: https://discord.com/invite/ZdpKXCDg TJ’s Patreon: https://bit.ly/4jCcaMj TJ’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20236720.T_J_Reynolds TJ’s Royal Roads: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/144227Atlas Kane’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Atlas-Kane/author/B087799H74 Recommended ReadingChimera King Omnibus by Atlas Kane: https://www.amazon.com/Chimera-King-Box-Set-Books-ebook/dp/B08W8LZWBB Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree: https://www.amazon.com/Legends-Lattes-Novel-Fantasy-Stakes-ebook/dp/B0B3755RV9 Geminis Crossing by Arlo Adams: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P7Y7L3D #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 #RoseReynolds #TJReynolds #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #RemnantMage #TheTwinRealmsApocalypse # brontosaurus #LandBeforeTime #Velociraptor #Trex #TyrannosaurusRex #JurassicPark #Amphibians #Reptiles #Mushrooms #Primeval #PrimevalNewWorld #Espresso #FlatWhiteEspresso #Cortado #quattro #Starbucks #AtlasKane #ChimeraKing #LegendsAndLattes #TravisBaldree #GeminisCrossing #ArloAdams #Necromancer #Spiritmancer #Mage #PortalFantasy #SummonerClass #Death Knight #SecondWorld
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Episode 564: Magelight by Kacey Ezell
The Blasters & Blades PodcastFresh off the press from Baen Publishing, we bring you Magelight by Kacey Ezell. She was one of the books discussed by Griffin Barber in our #FeralFantasySummer episode last week. Kacey was a fun guest, but she always is! That’s why she’s one of our favorite #Zoomies! We talked nerdy, then we talked about her magically awesome book. What are you waiting for? This was a fun interview, so go check I 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)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)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 SponsorGladius League by Michael LaVoice: https://www.amazon.com/Given-Doomsday-Gladius-Leagues-Book-ebook/dp/B0DXTBNDXD/ Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% offMagelight by Kacey Ezell: https://www.amazon.com/Magelight-Kacey-Ezell-ebook/dp/B0DVJQGH43/ Choices by Kacey Ezell: https://www.baen.com/choices Follow Kacey Ezell on social mediaKacey’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Kacey-Ezell/e/B0195040QU/ Kacey’s Website: www.kaceyezell.net Kacey’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKaceyEzell/ Kacey’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaceyezell/ Kacey’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KaceyEzellWriterLife Kacey’s Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2860818 Kacey’s Twitter: https://x.com/KaceyEzell1 Kacey’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kacey.ezell Follow Baen Books on social mediaBaen’s Website: https://www.baen.com/ Baen’s Twitter: https://x.com/BaenBooks Baen’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BaenBooks Baen’s Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BaenBooks Baen’s Podcast: https://www.baen.com/podcast Baen’s Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ELEH8O9QiKV5Bx8CUvM2o?si=750bb20f5d374f24 Baen’s Free Library: https://www.baen.com/allbooks/category/index/id/2012 Baen’s Merchandise: https://www.baen.com/allbooks/category/index/id/4930 Baen’s Bar Website: https://baensbar.net/ Hounds Of Orion by DM Rook: https://www.amazon.com/Hounds-Orion-Book-DM-Rook-ebook/dp/B0F4F175SX Upstream Reviews: https://upstreamreviews.substack.com/ Lindybeige Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lindybeige #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 #KaceyEzell #Magelight #Stargate #StargateSG1 #StargateUniverse #StargateAtlantis #SG1 #Babylon5 #BSG #BattlestarGalactica #Jumanji #EwardScissorhands #TheMummy #MastersOfTheAir #AppleTV #DanielDayLewis #TheLastOfTheMohicans #BrendenFraiser #Pterodactyl #Trex #TyrannosaurusRex #JurassicPark #Velociraptor #SueTheTrex #ShelSilverstein #TheGivingTree #WhereTheSidewalkEnds #AlFranken #StuartSmalley #Everquest #LitRPG #D&D #DungeonsAndDragons #Dungeon&Dragons #PodiumPublishing #PodiumEntertainment #DeclanFinn #UpstreamReviews #ReverseHarem #WhyChooseRomance #HEMA #Lindybeige
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Episode 563: The New Rock Series by Richard Sparks
The Blasters & Blades PodcastWhat a joy this episode was! We talked nerdy about our love of gaming, science fiction and fantasy. I got to hear about Richard Sparks time writing for legendary comedians and cool British tv shows. Then about his time working for Hollywood! Oh, and we talked about his The New Rock Series of portal fantasy that’s game lit adjacent! 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)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 SponsorGeminis Crossing by Arlo Adams: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P7Y7L3D Vacuum Sucks Hard by JR Handley & Chris Winder: https://www.amazon.com/Vacuums-Suck-Hard-Adventures-STICK-ebook/dp/B07M7L4D8P/ Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% offThe New Rock Series by Richard Sparks: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW1C6G5HFollow Richard Sparks on social mediaRichard’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Richard-Sparks/author/B0CPBP7ZHNRichard’s Website: www.richardsparks.com Richard’s Twitter: https://x.com/NewRockseries Richard’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550662994731 Richard’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardsparks_author/ Richard’s Substack: https://richardsparks.substack.com/ Richard’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@newrocknewrole Richard’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/richardsparks #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 #RichardSparks #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #DouglasAdams #HitchhikersGuideToTheGalaxy #SwordAndSorcery #MassEffect #MagicalWorlds #Magic #Poker #Wrestling #Judo #Jujitsu #PeterCook #MontyPython #Funtasy #JRRTolkien #ExterCollege #OxfordUniversity #BillShatner #WilliamShatner #PatrickStuart #CaptainPicard #ReadyPlayerOne #KomodoDragon #BattleOfCannae #ElderScrolls #ElderScrollsOnline #WesleyCrusher #WillWheaton #PhilipPullman #Struthiomimus #Dimetrodon
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Episode 562: Alternative History and the Dragon Awards with the Coolest Cats Alive!
The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe’ve got one of my favorite panel chats for you, mostly because it was my flavor of nerdiness. Thanks to a friend of the show, Bill Fawcett, we had on an amazing panel of guests to talk about alternative history. We had on legendary authors Mercedes Lackey, Steve SM Stirling and Harry Turtledove for this fun discussion. Is there a cooler panel to gather together for this topic? I can’t think of one, that’s for sure! We ranged far and wide, talking about so many things. I wish we could have gone on for hours, but they had to do things like sleeping and eating. Anyway, this was a fun interview, so check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Today's Host: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)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 SponsorOn Deadly Ground by Bayonet Books: https://www.amazon.com/Deadly-Ground-Heroic-Bayonet-Anthology-ebook/dp/B09GL5CYY4Coffee Brand Coffee AffiliateSupport the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDbDiscount Code: PodcastGruntsCoupon Code Gets you 10% offFollow Bill Fawcett on social mediaBill’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Bill-Fawcett/author/B000AP9HP4Bill’s Website: https://bloodandarmor.com/Bill’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bill.fawcett.946Follow Harry Turtledove on social mediaHarry’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000APWWZQHarry’s BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/hntdove.bsky.socialHarry’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/29479.Harry_TurtledoveFollow Mercedes Lackey on social mediaMercedes’ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mercedes-Lackey/author/B000APZNR0Merecedes Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/contributor/mercedes-lackey/_/N-2khgMercedes’ Website: https://www.mercedeslackey.com/Mercedes’ Twitter: https://x.com/mercedeslackeyMercedes’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MercedesLackey/Mercedes’ Backer Kit: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/zombie-orpheus-entertainment/mercedes-lackey-s-grandmaster-a-deluxe-valdemar-anthologyMercedes’ GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8685.Mercedes_LackeyFollow Steve SM Stirling on social mediaSteve’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/S.-M.-Stirling/author/B000AP5GTASteve’s Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/contributor/s-m-stirling/_/N-2kldSteve’s Website: https://smstirling.com/Steve’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephen.m.stirlingNominate books for the Dragon Awards: https://applyto.dragoncon.org/fan_awards/dc_fan_awards_signup.php#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 #BillFawcett #HarryTurtledove #MercedesLackey #SteveSMStirling #SMStirling #GunsOfTheSouth #GunsOfTheSouthByHarryTurtledove #SecretHistory #XFiles #AlternativeHistory #DanBrown #Yesterday #TheYiddishPolicemensUnion #MichaelChabon #LilithsLingerie #TheOathbound #TheOathboundByMercedesLackey #NantucketSeriesBySMStirling #NantucketSeries #DanceTrackByMercedesLackey #JethroTull #WarBand #WaarBand #MarcAlanEdelheit #Timeline191Series #Timeline191SeriesByHarryTurtledove #101StumblesInTheMarchOfHistory #UltimateGeneralsVol1
Hey, all you crazy sci-fi and fantasy fans! It's time for your daily dose of shenanigans over here at The Blasters and Blades Podcast. We're just a couple of nerdy veterans, and one chaos coordinator here geeking out over our science fiction passions and fantastical fantasies. A place where magic is king, the sky is the limit and space is the place. We ARE the podcast that puts the FUN in DISFUNCTION… without further ado… dive into the insanity with us!
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