The Blasters and Blades Podcast

Episode 699: The Fae: Urban Fantasy versus High Fantasy

The Blasters & Blades PodcastToday we got a bunch of nerds to bloviate about all of the cool fae things. We talked about where those pesky creatures sat within the high fantasy and urban fantasy genre space. There was a lot of disagreement, no clear definitions and room for more episodes as we pontificate like the kings of our nerdy fiefdoms. We shared our thoughts, but don’t forget to share yours in the comments! This was a fun interview, so check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Today's Host:JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorHunters for Hire by Jonathan Yanez: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3L6DRKL/ Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb 10% Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Follow Charli Cox on social mediaCharli’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Charli-Cox/author/B0C8BX33XL Charli’s Website: https://www.charlicox.net/ Charli’s Twitter: https://x.com/sharlyn1121 Charli’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharliCoxAuthor/ Charli’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlicox1121/ Charli’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@charlicoxwrites Charli’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charlicox1121?lang=en Charli’s Merch Store: https://charlicoxwrites.creator-spring.com/ Charli’s Dot Page: https://dot.cards/charlicox Follow Chloe Garner on social mediaChloe’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Chloe-Garner/e/B00MD4GGLS/ Chloe’s Website: https://blenderfiction.wordpress.com/ Chloe’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlenderFiction Chloe’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chloe.garner.79 Chloe’s Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/435117423514398 Chloe’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/ChloeGarner Follow James JE Pitman on social mediaJames’ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/j.e.pittman James’ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/j.e.-pittman/author/B0BRRWBW9F James’ Website: https://www.halfacrepond.com/ James’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jepittmanwrites James’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.e.pittman/Follow JR Handley on social mediaJR’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.-R.-Handley/author/B01N0SEX3A JR’s Website: https://jrhandley.com/ JR’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sgt.jr.handley JR’s Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/authorjrhandley Follow Ursula Jynx on social mediaUrsula’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ursula-Jynx/author/B0FMKN1KW1 Ursula’s Website: https://buggie-boss-llc.mailerpage.io/ Ursula’s Threads: https://www.threads.com/@buggiebossllc Ursula’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buggiebossLLC/ Ursula’s Merch: http://buggie-boss-llc.printify.me Ursula’s Skool Classroom: https://www.skool.com/book-buggies-1101/classroom #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #fae #highfantasy #urbanfantasy #paranormalfantasy #CharliCox #TravisCox #JamesJEPittman #JEPittman #JamesPittman #MadamChloeGarner #MadamChloe #ChloeGarner #UrsulaJynx

Episode 698: Found Families and why we love them!

The Blasters & Blades PodcastDon’t like your own family? Then find your own and have a blast! That’s right, today we’re discussing Found Families and Why We Love Them! It was a lot of fun, and we even stayed on topic! Even better, we were time on target as well! Talk about winning! This was a fun interview, so check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcastToday's SponsorThe Shamans Bones by Hunter Kay Wallace: https://a.co/d/0g9Xafm6 Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDbDiscount Code: PodcastGruntsCoupon Code Gets you 10% offFollow Chloe Garner on social mediaChloe’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Chloe-Garner/e/B00MD4GGLS/Chloe’s Website: https://blenderfiction.wordpress.com/Chloe’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlenderFictionChloe’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chloe.garner.79Chloe’s Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/435117423514398Chloe’s Bookstore: https://blenderfiction.wordpress.com/verida-signed-copies/Chloe’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/ChloeGarnerFollow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JW Jana’s Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jana’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/janastocks Jana’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/janasbrownwrites Jana’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janasbrownwrites/ Jana’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompress Follow Jena Rey on social mediaJena’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jena-Rey/author/B08XSCHXYX Jena’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/jenareyFollow Michael LaVoice on social mediaMichael’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/michaellavoiceMichael’s Website: https://michaellavoice.com/Michael’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatMichaelLaVMichael’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThatMichaelLaVoice Michael’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LaVoiceinyourhead Michael’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lavoice.in.your.h Michael’s Substack: https://michaellavoice.substack.com/ Michael’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/michaellavoice Follow S.L. Linton (Suzanna) on social mediaSuzanna’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/S.-L.-Linton/author/B0F921MZHM Suzanna’s Website: https://www.sllinton.com/ Suzanna’s Twitter: https://x.com/sl_linton Suzanna’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/sl.linton Suzanna’s Tip Jar: https://ko-fi.com/sl_linton Suzanna’s Substack: https://theforgottenlibrary.substack.comSuzanna’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sllinton Follow Teri Kay Jobe on social mediaTeri’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Teri-Kay-Jobe/author/B0DG3TPL66 Teri’s Website: https://terikjobe.com/ Teri’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terikjobe2013 Teri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terikjobe/#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #FoundFamily #ChloeGarner #MichaelLaVoice #SLLinton #TeriKayJobe

Episode 697: Eyes in the Black by Craig Bell

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe have a treat for you today! We have author Craig Bell on to talk nerdy about growing up in the foundational era of science fiction as it evolved. Then we went all Bro Vet about our Army experiences before talking about his book Eyes in the Black, the first book in the Gangrel War Series. We went a little long, but in our defense, we were left unsupervised! This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorTales of the E4 Mafia Anthology by Henchman Press: https://a.co/d/dYVZ43W Tales of the E4 Mafia Anthology by Henchman Press: https://www.abebooks.com/9798329317589/Tales-E4-Mafia-Hedger-Keith/plp Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% offEyes in the Black by Craig Bell: https://a.co/d/iOnQnYQ Follow Craig Bell on social mediaCraig’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Craig-Bell/author/B0FVNDXYBX Craig’s Website: https://www.cydandcraig.com/ Craig’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578789094112 Craig’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyd.craig/ Craig’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CydandCraig Craig’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cyd.craig Craig’s Substack: https://cydandcraig.substack.com/ Craig’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/cydandcraig #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #EyesInTheBlack #CraigBell #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #JossWhedon #UtahRaptor #Velociraptor

Episode 696: Will the new He-Man movie master the franchise?

The Blasters & Blades PodcastThe #trailer for the new #MastersoftheUniverse movie just dropped and we’re here for it. Today, we got proof of life from Team Garber and then dove in with our earliest memories of the He-Man cartoon of our youth. From there, we watch the trailer and talk about it! We have high hopes that Sony Pictures won’t disappoint us, so fingers crossed! During this shindig we bloviate for a spell, but we also want your opinion! Join us in the comments and share your thoughts! What about you, what do you think of this upcoming movie? This was a fun interview, so check out this episode.Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandleyOur LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcastToday's SponsorZombie! Patient Zero by Bayonet Books: https://a.co/d/058rbpkXCoffee Brand Coffee AffiliateSupport the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb10% Discount Code: PodcastGruntsHe-Man Trailer: https://youtu.be/SnWnFUcBL_0?si=EV0eWcReDyTv5JhoFollow Jesse James Fain on social mediaJesse’s Amazon: http://amazon.com/author/jessejamesfainJesse’s Website: https://outlawauthor.com/Jesse’s Twitter: https://x.com/JesseJamesBooksJesse’s Substack: https://jessejamesfain.substack.com/Follow JR Handley on social mediaJR’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.-R.-Handley/author/B01N0SEX3AJR’s Website: https://jrhandley.com/JR’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sgt.jr.handleyJR’s Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/authorjrhandleyFollow Nick (Nicholas) Garber on social mediaNick’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Garber/author/B0FB55ZBM7Nick’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickgarberartNick’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nickgarberartNick’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickgarberart/Nick’s BuyMeCoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/nickgarberartNick’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/nickgarberdesignsFollow Apogee Comics on social mediaApogee’s Website: https://www.apogeecomics.com/Apogee’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ApogeeComicsApogee’s Comics Twitter: https://twitter.com/apogeecomicsApogee’s Comics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apogeecomics/Apogee’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@apogee.comicsApogee’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/apogeecomics#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #JesseJamesFain #OutlawAuthor #OutlawAuthorJesseJames #OutlawAuthorJesseJamesFain #HeMan #MastersoftheUniverse #trailer #SonyPictures #Sprite The #MastersoftheUniverse #trailer is courtesy of Sony Pictures. All rights reserved. The trailer that I used to review was designed to analyze the potential of this upcoming film. Nothing that was shown could substitute for watching the whole movie, in fact we urge the audience to watch it themselves when it comes out. We reviewed this movie trailer in a thoughtful and nuanced manner and there was no infringement intended of the rights of the owner of this property, Sony Pictures.

Episode 695: Diving deep into the genre of men's romance!

The Blasters & Blades PodcastToday we had on some cool folks from the Royal Guard Publishing Team to talk about the genre of men’s romance. We talked about the genre and why we like it. We also discussed the tropes and common themes in this space, compared it to the more mainstream romance genre and finally we talked about coffee! This was a fun interview, so check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!!Today's Host: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorRoyal Guard Publishing: https://royalguardpublishing.com/ Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb 10 % Discount Code: PodcastGruntsFollow Jesse James Fain on social mediaJesse’s Amazon: http://amazon.com/author/jessejamesfainJesse’s Website: https://outlawauthor.com/Jesse’s Twitter: https://x.com/JesseJamesBooksJesse’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JesseJamesFainJesse’s Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/OutlawAuthor/Jesse’s Substack: https://jessejamesfain.substack.com/Follow Marcus Sloss on social mediaMarcus’ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07YGRFLXRMarcus’ Website: www.royalguardpublishing.comMarcus’ Twitter: https://x.com/marcus_slossMarcus’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcus.sloss.52Marcus’ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dukesofharem/Marcus’ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MarcusSloss/Marcus’ Discord: https://discord.gg/9dPwesSjKuFollow Shane Hammond on social mediaShane’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Shane-Hammond/author/B0CHJTVDPMShane’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Shane-Hammond-100094348003097/Shane’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tylershanelandonShane’s Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/ShaneHammondAuthor/Follow Vincent C. Pidgeon on social mediaVincent’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Vincent-C.-Pidgeon/author/B0DGWQ3DSXVincent’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VincentPidgeonVincent’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookg.oblin/Vincent’s Twitter: https://x.com/vcpidgeonauthorVincent’s Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/LordDespairus/Vincent’s Substack: https://thepidgeoncoop.substack.com/Follow Royal Guard Publishing on Social MediaRGP’s Website: https://royalguardpublishing.com/ RPG’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Royalguardpublishing RGP’s Discord: https://discord.com/invite/UmptrfJhES RPG’s Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/RoyalGuard2020/ RGP’s Twitter: https://x.com/GuardPublishing RGP’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoyalGuard2020 RGP’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/royalguardpublishing RGP’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royalguardpublishing Thumbnail Art: https://www.facebook.com/shami.stovall #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #JesseJamesFain #OutlawAuthorJesseJamesFain #OutlawAuthorJesseJames #MarcusSloss #RoyalGuardPublishing #ShaneHammond #VincentPidgeon #MensRomance #MensRomanceGenre #Gor #JohnNorman