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The Blasters and Blades Podcast

The Blasters and Blades Podcast

JR Handley

The Blasters and Blades Podcast

Fiction English

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 that puts the FUN in DISFUNCTION… without further ado… dive into the insanity with us!

Episodes

Episode 774: The Dying of the Light Series by Jason Kristopher

Episode 774: The Dying of the Light Series by Jason Kristopher

The Blasters & Blades PodcastFor over a century, a secret military unit successfully hid the existence of the undead from the public. But when the outbreak finally breaks containment, the world crumbles. In The Dying of the Light series, award-winning author Jason Kristopher crafts a sweeping, thirty-year post-apocalyptic saga where the military responds with competent grit, the infected...

Episode 773: The Hidden Identity's in Speculative Fiction

Episode 773: The Hidden Identity's in Speculative Fiction

The Blasters & Blades PodcastFrom the mild-mannered reporter hiding superpowers to the runaway royalty passing as a commoner, speculative fiction is obsessed with secret selves. But why are we so captivated by characters who wear a mask? In this panel discussion, our guests unmask the “Hidden Identity” trope across sci-fi, fantasy, and superhero fiction. We’ll explore the deep psychological...

Episode 772: Gods, Myths & Mortals: Ancient Religions in Speculative Fiction

Episode 772: Gods, Myths & Mortals: Ancient Religions in Speculative Fiction

The Blasters & Blades PodcastBefore there was science fiction, there was mythology: tales of cosmic battles, fickle deities, and the divine laws governing humanity. But how do modern writers breathe new life into ancient faiths without reducing them to mere aesthetic backdrops? Join our panel of authors and worldbuilders as we explore the intersection of ancient theology and speculative...

Episode 771: S.W. Swoope II, The Anthromech Anthology

Episode 771: S.W. Swoope II, The Anthromech Anthology

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe’ve got a bonus episode for you! Today we’re here to talk to Scott Swoope about his story in the Anthromech Anthology. We talked about his story The Oath of Alaric and his love for all of the best nerdy things! It was a fun and nerdy quick chat about all of the reasons why we love mecha and the rise of the machine. This was a fun interview, so check it out. Lend...

Episode 770: The Annals of the Auran Empire Crowdfunding

Episode 770: The Annals of the Auran Empire Crowdfunding

The Blasters & Blades PodcastToday, we are interviewing the stellar team of authors behind The Annals of the Auran Empire live on BackerKit! If you love classic, high-stakes epic fantasy, incredible worldbuilding, and supporting independent creators, this is the interview you’ve been waiting for. Tune in as the authors share exclusive story details, talk about the art of writing in a shared...

Episode 769: Diving into the Dollhouse Franchise

Episode 769: Diving into the Dollhouse Franchise

The Blasters & Blades PodcastComing off the heels of Buffy and Firefly, expectations were massive for Joss Whedon's next television venture. Today, we look back at Dollhouse with a modern lens to see how its terrifying themes of identity, corporate greed, and human exploitation hold up. We dive into the profound existential dread of the series, the incredible "Epitaph" episodes that...

Episode 768: Big Trouble in Little Trouble, A Retro Movie Review

Episode 768: Big Trouble in Little Trouble, A Retro Movie Review

The Blasters & Blades Podcast“Everybody relax, I’m here.” This week, we’re hopping into the Pork-Chop Express and driving straight into the subterranean neon underworld of Chinatown. That’s right… we are reviewing John Carpenter's absolute masterpiece of 80s cheese, Big Trouble in Little China! We’re breaking down why Jack Burton is the greatest “action hero who is actually the sidekick” in...

Episode 767: Mysteries of the Mountain Moon Tribe: A Graphic Novel by Jack Ruedisueli

Episode 767: Mysteries of the Mountain Moon Tribe: A Graphic Novel by Jack Ruedisueli

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWhat happens when you mix stunning visual storytelling, deep-rooted mystery, and a journey into the unknown? In this episode, we sit down with author and illustrator Jack Ruedisueli to dive deep into his captivating new book, Mysteries of the Mountain Moon Tribe: A Graphic Novel. Jack shares the inspiration behind the tribe’s lore, his creative process for...

Episode 766: Echoes of Antiquity, Ancient Cultures in Speculative Fiction

Episode 766: Echoes of Antiquity, Ancient Cultures in Speculative Fiction

The Blasters & Blades PodcastFrom the soaring epics of modern fantasy to the distant, alien ruins of far-future sci-fi, creators have always looked backward to build worlds moving forward. But how do you successfully translate the majesty, mythos, and complexity of ancient human civilizations into speculative worlds? In this panel discussion, our guests explore how real-world history—from...

Episode 765: Sparking the Flame: Revolutionary Speculative Fiction

Episode 765: Sparking the Flame: Revolutionary Speculative Fiction

The Blasters & Blades PodcastFrom the hunger-driven districts of Panem to the red-dusted mines of Mars, speculative fiction has always been a fertile breeding ground for rebellion. But what does it actually take to topple an empire on the page? Join our panel of authors and worldbuilders as we dissect the anatomy of fictional revolutions. We’ll explore how to build believable oppressive...