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The Blasters and Blades Podcast

JR Handley
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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 DISFUNCT... more

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The Blasters & Blades PodcastToday we’re sitting down with James Raquepau to talk about his Destiny Cycle Series set in the middle of the wilds of ancient Celtic mythology. It was a fun interview for the history nerd in all of us. And for those who d... more

The Blasters & Blades PodcastAnother day, another awesome interview! This time we are on with Jim C. Hines, and we talked about his book Kitemaster. I’d be remiss if I didn’t remind you to check out the sale Jim has going on for signed copies! But we... more

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe gathered a merry band of pirates to dive into the wild world of gargoyles. We talked about our favorite mythical creatures and holiday traditions. Then we dove into this collection of kick butt stories! We had J.T. Eva... more

The Blasters & Blades PodcastToday we have our favorite Aussie, all the way from the future! We have none other than author Robert Tillsley, fresh from the wars against the dreaded Drop Bear Incursions and the Emu Invasions. When he’s not wrasslin mo... more

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Roger Alex Gaudreau
Author of stories in a collection with Opal Kingdom Press
Opal Kingdom Press
Episode: Episode 671: The Stone And Sky Anthology by Opal Kingdom Press
Michael Craig
24-year Army veteran turned author with multiple anthology works
Episode: Episode 671: The Stone And Sky Anthology by Opal Kingdom Press
JT Evans
Fantasy author primarily focused on sword and sorcery and urban fantasy
Episode: Episode 671: The Stone And Sky Anthology by Opal Kingdom Press
Robert Tillsley
A science fiction and fantasy author from Australia.
Self-published author
Episode: Episode 670: Wayfarer's Rift by Robert Tillsley
Stephen R. Lawhead
Bestselling author known for the Pendragon Cycle
Episode: Episode 668: The Pendragon Cycle by Stephen Lawhead
Daniel Kensington
Author of the Warlock Series and Harem Magic School Fiction
Episode: Episode 663: The Warlock Series by Daniel Kensington
Daniel Schwabauer
Writer of science fiction and fantasy, teaches English.
Baker Books
Episode: Episode 662: The Maxine Justice Series by Daniel Schwabauer
Katherine Villyard
Author of The Immortal Gifts
Episode: Episode 660: The Immortal Gifts Kickstarter with Katherine Villyard
Andrea Franco-Cook
Veteran of the US Army, author of YA time travel fantasy 'Excavating Fate'
Lodestone Books
Episode: Episode 659: Excavating Fate by Andrea Franco-Cook

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JR Handley
Host known for engaging discussions on speculative fiction, with strong ties to the writing community and extensive experience in fandom culture.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Doc

    Great show but sometimes Doc please think before you laugh over the authors dialogue it can’t always be fun sometimes there are serious points

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wasteofawalk
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • It’s a fun listen

    Good pod, I came for the Larry Correia interview and stayed for The Forgotten Ruin author interview and book review. It’s a casual fun chat with good perspectives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AKom47
    United States5 years ago
  • Great Topics

    Great podcast. Been listening since the previous iteration which I also enjoyed very much. Glad to see that they’re continuing on.

    I especially enjoy the guests and because of the podcast’s format, you get to hear a lot more about them personally as well as how and why they crafted their massively entertaining stories.

    One major caveat: one of the 3 hosts feels the need to cut off guests in the middle of any answer.

    As soon as the guest begins to answer a question or bring some interesting t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ghghnbhg
    United States5 years ago

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Some feedback includes frustrations regarding interruptions during interviews, impacting the flow of conversations with guests.
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Listeners appreciate the engaging, humorous discussions and unique insights into the world of sci-fi and fantasy literature.

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Episode 572: Dragon Monarch Tetralogy by Jason P Crawford
Q: What inspired the concept of the blinded princess in your book?
The idea developed from wanting to write a protagonist with a unique perspective in a world filled with misconceptions about dragons.
Episode 572: Dragon Monarch Tetralogy by Jason P Crawford
Q: Does it change how you engage with content as a reader of books, movies, and such?
Yes, my exposure to the world and my military experience shapes my perspective when consuming media.
Episode 576: Meat, please! by Dane Cobain
Q: Is there a specific villain in the story?
There are no main villains; the story features morally gray characters where leadership conflicts arise among characters trapped together.
Episode 576: Meat, please! by Dane Cobain
Q: How did you come up with the idea for this book?
It started with the idea of a factory farm as the most unpleasant setting possible, exploring moral gray areas through the characters.
Episode 580: Welcome to the Multiverse by Sean Oswald
Q: What made you decide first to start writing and then to start writing specifically the lit RPG?
I discovered lit RPG and felt like coming home, leading me to write my first book during a caregiving period.

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3. JT Evans
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