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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, 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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Red, White, and True Love: Inside Fourth of Forever with Sabine Berlin.

Can a single holiday change your entire life? In this episode, we sit down with romance author Sabine Berlin to explore her heartwarming Holiday M... more

The Blasters & Blades PodcastMagic Dance: Revisiting Jim Henson’s LabyrinthSlap that baby, make him free! In this retro movie review episode, we’re stepping through the looking glass and into the goblin kingdom to revisit the 1986 dark fantasy cult c... more

The Blasters & Blades PodcastDragons, Fae, and Ancient Myths: Inside The Fae Wars: Red Dragon RisingWhen ancient legends awaken, realm-shattering conflict is never far behind. In this episode, we sit down with author Chris Thorndycroft to explore his... more

The Blasters & Blades Podcast“No, you can’t loot the local temple:” Paladins, The Ultimate Party PooperThey’re shiny, righteous, and completely incapable of looking the other way when the Rogue tries to pick a pocket. Welcome to our panel discussion,... more

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Recent Guests

Sabine Berlin
Author of Blood Creek Witch and Holiday Magic series editor/publisher collaborator
Author, Publisher
Episode: Episode 802: The Holiday Magic Series by Sabine Berlin
Chris Thorndycroft
British author
Canon Publishing / Fae Wars
Episode: Episode 800: The Fae Wars: Red Dragon Rising by Chris Thorndycroft
Teira Wilson
Author of Clean Paranormal Romance
Author (Fighting With The Elf Prince)
Episode: Episode 798: Starcrossed & Supernatural: Why we love YA Paranormal Romance
Cambria Williams
Fantasy/YA contemporary romance author
Author (The Unsung and The Wolf)
Episode: Episode 798: Starcrossed & Supernatural: Why we love YA Paranormal Romance
Sabina Berlin
Young adult science fiction romance author
Author (The Fourth of Forever, Under the Sky Full of Stars)
Episode: Episode 798: Starcrossed & Supernatural: Why we love YA Paranormal Romance
JE Pitman
Author of Felix Chance series and co‑founder of Crowded Shelf
Crowded Shelf
Episode: Episode 796: The Great Debate: Tanks Vs Mech!
Andrea Franco-Cook
Clinical social worker and author, time travel fantasy author
Episode: Episode 795: The appeal of Rome and Greece in Alternative History
James L. Young
Author and editor, Archivaries series
Slinger of Tales
Episode: Episode 795: The appeal of Rome and Greece in Alternative History
Zane Voss
Author of science fiction, fantasy and alternate history
Episode: Episode 795: The appeal of Rome and Greece in Alternative History

Hosts

JR Handley
Host of The Blasters and Blades Podcast; long‑running host with deep involvement in sci‑fi and fantasy discussions.
Jana Brown
Co‑host with focus on audience suitability and discussion facilitation, frequently involved in storytelling and marketing conversations.

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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Some listeners wish for smoother pacing and less interruption during interviews.
Listeners appreciate the guest depth and fun energy, though pacing can be uneven when hosts interrupt guests.
The format consistently delivers author insights and craft takeaways, with occasional sponsor segments.

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Episode 802: The Holiday Magic Series by Sabine Berlin
Q: What can you tell us about the tone and level of magic in Fourth of Forever?
The tone leans toward entertaining and hopeful, with a light touch of magic that supports the story—ghosts and astronomy are present, but it remains grounded in a contemporary lake-town setting and a treasure-hunt adventure.
Episode 802: The Holiday Magic Series by Sabine Berlin
Q: Is this series aimed at a younger audience or a broader reader base, and what age range is it appropriate for?
It's YA, with a focus on younger teens and up, but written to be accessible for readers around 12 and above, keeping things relatively clean while delivering a fun, magical romance.
Episode 791: Blind Run: A Burn and Bad Karma by Keith Hedger
Q: Where did the idea or premise for Blind Run come from?
The concept grew from Keith Hedger's ongoing Burn and Bad Karma world, centering on Bad Karma who wakes with enforced amnesia and uses data to locate her past in Chicago, with a mix of humor and danger to drive the narrative.
Episode 793: Songs of Ash and Dawn Book Two by Gabrielle Wanek
Q: Where does book two pick up, and how does it relate to book one?
Book Two picks up right after the events of Book One, about a week or two later, continuing Cora and Aiden's journeys as they delve deeper into their worlds, with ripple effects that require reading Book One first to fully understand the plot and relationships.
Episode 793: Songs of Ash and Dawn Book Two by Gabrielle Wanek
Q: So can you give people a little bit of a Reader's Digest version of what this series is?
The Reader's Digest version is that if all of mythology and fantasy were placed in today's world, the stories follow two female leads as they navigate a modern society infused with magic and myth, meeting new characters and exploring a richly imagined universe that blends mythologies with contemporary settings.

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A lively, fan‑forward show that blends deep dives into science fiction and fantasy with lighthearted banter and author interviews. Episodes often center on world‑building, storytelling craft, and the publishing process, with frequent discussions of books, films, and nostalgic pop culture from the Sci‑Fi/Fantasy space. A standout trait is the duo's playful energy and willingness to explore both serious craft topics and offbeat tangents, making it accessible for new readers while rewarding for hardcore fans. The format leans into guest expertise across publishing, world‑building, and marketing, and sometimes includes sponsor segments and live cover reveals, which can be valuable for authors seeking exposure or brands looking for targeted spon... more

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1. Sabine Berlin
2. Chris Thorndycroft
3. Teira Wilson
4. Cambria Williams
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6. JE Pitman
7. Andrea Franco-Cook
8. James L. Young

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