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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, a Stabby chaos coordinator and a chief shenanigator 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 tha... more

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The Blasters & Blades PodcastGoonies Never Say Die! Revisiting a 1980s Adventure ClassicBooby traps, pirate treasure, iconic quotes, and a group of outcast kids taking on the world—it doesn't get more 80s than this! In this retro movie review, we’re ... more

The Blasters & Blades PodcastNo Safe Haven: Inside Blind Run: A Burn and Bad Karma with Keith HedgerHigh speed, zero margin for error, and danger around every turn. In this episode, we sit down with author Keith Hedger to explore his heart-pounding t... more

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Recent Guests

Tyler Burnworth
Author, military SF writer; co-writer of Portal Raiders with JNChaney
Chaney Publications / Chaney
Episode: Episode 783: Portal Raiders by Tyler Burnworth
Jordan Campbell
Author of The Guardians of Glory Universe
Bayonet Books Anthology series (sponsor in episode)
Episode: Episode 782: The Guardians of Glory Universe by Jordan Campbell
James Pitman
Author of Felix Chan series; co-founder of The Credit Shelf
The Credit Shelf
Episode: Episode 781: Investigating with the Paranormal Detectives
David Deane Haskell
Author of The Solarian Deep
Self-published author
Episode: Episode 779: The Solarian Deep by David Deane Haskell
SL Linton
Writer of speculative fiction; active on Substack
Indie author
Episode: Episode 778: Armageddon, A Retro Movie Review
Jena Brown
Writer of urban fantasy and speculative fiction under pen name JenaRey
Freelance writer
Episode: Episode 778: Armageddon, A Retro Movie Review
Joe Salem
Author of techno-thrillers and historical shorts
Author / writer
Episode: Episode 778: Armageddon, A Retro Movie Review
Keith Hedger
Author of the Burnin Bad Karma series; publisher
Defiant House Entertainment / author
Episode: Episode 778: Armageddon, A Retro Movie Review
Ella Jezdikova
Author of The Thorned Prince
Collective Ink
Episode: Episode 777: The Thorned Prince by Ella Jezdikova

Hosts

JR Handley
Lead host guiding discussions on fantasy and sci‑fi content; regular presence across episodes.
Jana S Brown
Panelist/guest with expertise in magical systems and world-building; contributes editorial and author perspectives.

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 Kingdom5 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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Listeners appreciate the in‑depth author and publishing industry angles.
Guests offer a strong variety of expertise across fantasy, military sci‑fi, and worldbuilding topics.
Some listeners note one host occasionally interrupts guests; overall dialogue remains lively and engaging.

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Episode 784: Fae Wars: Fire and Ice by Charli Cox
Q: will there be a Book 3 in this trilogy and how connected is it to John Holmes' continuation of the Fae Wars universe?
Charli confirms there will be a Book 3 and that John Holmes plans to borrow her character in his next Fae Wars book, indicating overlap but each author can steer their own arcs while remaining within the shared universe.
Episode 784: Fae Wars: Fire and Ice by Charli Cox
Q: where did the idea for your contribution to the world come from?
The Southwest Project introduces Sasquatch characters in Seattle; Fire and Ice follows a year later with Ash discovering fire magic and facing elven threats, expanding the universe while tying into local Yakama lore.
Episode 784: Fae Wars: Fire and Ice by Charli Cox
Q: for the mom brigade at home, how would you rate this as far as what it's appropriate for what age of reader?
Charli explains it's largely PG-13 with an 18-year-old protagonist, some F-bombs, and an implied assault scene; parents should judge suitability for their child, but the rest fits a teen audience.
Episode 782: The Guardians of Glory Universe by Jordan Campbell
Q: What themes or moral lessons guide the Guardians universe?
The stories emphasize heroes who fight for good, with a preference for nuanced villains and a world where magic and the mundane intersect to explore courage, sacrifice, and responsibility.
Episode 782: The Guardians of Glory Universe by Jordan Campbell
Q: Is Guardians set in a contemporary timeline or across different eras?
Yes, Guardians is set in a contemporary setting with potential timeline alignment for the novels, though timeline specifics are not fixed yet and will be developed as the series grows.

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Recent guests on The Blasters and Blades Podcast include:

1. Tyler Burnworth
2. Jordan Campbell
3. James Pitman
4. David Deane Haskell
5. SL Linton
6. Jena Brown
7. Joe Salem
8. Keith Hedger

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