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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 PodcastThis was a fun one! We interviewed author Daniel Kensington about his Warlock HaremLit series that JR loves. We had another uber fan, Jesse James Fain, on to co-host this episode. We mostly avoided going full fan girl. Yo... more

The Blasters & Blades PodcastThis was a fun one with author Daniel Schwabauer, writing instructor by day and author by night. We talked about our nerdy roots, our love of deep themes in speculative fiction and his Maxine Justice Series. This was a fu... more

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe had a fun show from the worst hotel internet known to God and Florida. That’s right, Nick Garber was on assignment arresting Pluto for impersonating a planet. But today we chatted about superheroes, villains, cool gadg... more

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe’ve got another #kickstarter episode for you with author Katherine Villyard. She’s here to talk about her book The Immortal Gifts and the audiobook she’s trying to fund. This will give the existing book a one-of-a-kind ... more

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Richard Sparks
Author of The New Rock Series
Episode: Episode 563: The New Rock Series by Richard Sparks
Mercedes Lackey
Fantasy and alternate history author
Episode: Episode 562: Alternative History and the Dragon Awards with the Coolest Cats Alive!
SM Stirling
Science fiction and alternate history author
Episode: Episode 562: Alternative History and the Dragon Awards with the Coolest Cats Alive!
Harry Turtledove
Author of alternate history and science fiction
Episode: Episode 562: Alternative History and the Dragon Awards with the Coolest Cats Alive!
Griffin Barber
Author and editor at Bayonet Books, with a background of 20 years in law enforcement.
Bayonet Books
Episode: Episode 560: Go Feral for Fantasy Summer Event with Griffin Barber!
Aaron Canton
An engineer and YA fantasy author
Independent Author
Episode: Episode 558: The Witch of Knightcharm by Aaron Canton
Kristina Gruell
An author known for her dark high-stakes political fantasy series.
Summerlight Universe
Episode: Episode 550: The Dark Moon by Kristina Gruell
Kevin Ikenberry
Military science fiction author and writer of the Buzzer War series
Athon Books
Episode: Episode 549: Steel on Target by Kevin Ikenberry
Melissa McShane
Author of 'The Extraordinaries' series, which includes multiple fantasy sub-genres.
Self-Published Author
Episode: Episode 547: The Extraordinaries Series by Melissa McShane

Host

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.
Many find the personal anecdotes and guest interviews provide depth and entertainment to the episodes.
Listeners appreciate the engaging, humorous discussions and unique insights into the world of sci-fi and fantasy literature.

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Episode 493: An ELF Holiday Movie Review
Q: If you could travel anywhere for the holidays, Boncher, where would you want to go?
Boncher shares his experience of visiting Disney World on New Year's twice and emphasizes the magic of spending time at theme parks during the holidays.
Episode 564: Magelight by Kacey Ezell
Q: Is there a romantic element to the story?
Yes, it features a 'why choose' dynamic where the female lead has emotional ties to multiple male characters, while they share a brotherhood bond.
Episode 564: Magelight by Kacey Ezell
Q: What inspired the idea behind Magelight?
The idea came from exploring how adventuring parties form and the dynamics of their relationships, influenced by the author's interest in reverse harem romance.
Episode 489: Faithfully talking about Christian Fiction
Q: Do you think that to be Christian fiction does the main character have to be Christian?
It's common for the main character in Christian fiction to either be non-Christian at first and then convert, illustrating a transformative journey.
Episode 489: Faithfully talking about Christian Fiction
Q: So do we count that as Christian fiction if Jesus or Lord is not mentioned, or would that be an allegory?
Christian fiction can exist without explicitly mentioning Jesus, but still carry the themes and principles associated with Christianity.

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1. Richard Sparks
2. Mercedes Lackey
3. SM Stirling
4. Harry Turtledove
5. Griffin Barber
6. Aaron Canton
7. Kristina Gruell
8. Kevin Ikenberry

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