The Blasters and Blades Podcast

The Blasters & Blades PodcastSilver Bullets, Pentagrams, and Pity: The Wolf Man (1941)Even a man who is pure in heart and says his prayers by night... This week, we step into the misty forests of Black Falls to review Universal Pictures' tragic horror classic, The Wolf Man (1941). We’re breaking down Lon Chaney Jr.’s heart-wrenching performance as the cursed Larry Talbot, Claude Rains’ steadying presence, and Bela Lugosi’s iconic cameo. Join us as we dissect how screenwriter Curt Siodmak practically invented modern werewolf mythos out of thin air, examine Jack Pierce’s incredible transformation makeup, and discuss why this creature feature remains cinema's ultimate tragic monster story. Seriously, lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!!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 SponsorBreakers by Jarret Keene: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H95HGK9VCheck out the Movie!Movie Link: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Legacy-Collection-Ultra-Digital/dp/B0HDDFHZDQMovie Trailer Link: https://youtu.be/j_k5TyfHMQw?si=3WVtOvUOmxAsV8DsFollow Aaron of Big-Water Outdoors on social mediaMr Bigs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587334632868Mr Bigs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigwater_outdoorsMr Bigs YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bigwater_outdoors Mr Bigs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigwaheh76cFollow Bill McUisdean on social mediaBill’s Website: https://zorne.substack.com/ Bill’s Substack: https://substack.com/@wylder396 Bill’s Twitter: https://x.com/Wylder396 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jr_handley/ JR’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jr_handley JR’s Substack: https://jrhandley.substack.com/ JR’s Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/authorjrhandley The Book of Quint by Ryan Dacko: https://a.co/d/07wFCptF #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 #MovieReview #Review #RetroMovieReview #StabbyMovieReview #OpalKingdomPress #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #AaronBigWaterOutdoors #Aaron #BigWaterOutdoors #BillMcUisdean #TheWolfMan1941 #TheWolfMan #LonChaneyJr #ClaudeRains #BelaLugosi #UniversalMonsters #ClassicHorror #WerewolfMovie #UniversalHorror #HorrorMovies #BlackAndWhiteFilm #ClassicCinema #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #RetroReview #HorrorPodcast #MovieTok #FilmCommunity #JAWS #Meg #Megalodon #Dogma #PoopDemon #SaucerMan #TheCrow #HocusPocus #JollyRanchers #SourPatchKids #CandyCorn #HalloweenTown #TheNightmareBeforeChristmas #HotTamaleCandy Copyright @ Universal Pictures LLC 1941. Any illegal reproduction of this content will result in immediate legal action by the rights holder. The clips used in this movie review were utilized under the Fair Use Doctrine and are transformative in nature.

The Blasters & Blades PodcastChildren of the Night: Revisiting Universal’s Dracula (1931)Listen to them—children of the night! What sweet music they make! This week, we are turning back the clock to 1931 to review the iconic horror masterpiece that started it all: Universal’s Dracula. We’re sinking our teeth into Bela Lugosi’s genre-defining performance, Dwight Frye’s spine-chilling portrayal of Renfield, and Karl Freund’s haunting gothic cinematography. Join us as we explore how this pre-Code classic laid the foundation for modern cinematic horror, discuss what still creeps us out today, and examine why Count Dracula remains the ultimate creature of the night. Seriously, lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Click the link and check out this episode.Co-Hosts:JR HandleyJana S Brown
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 SponsorBreakers by Jarret Keene: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H95HGK9VCheck out the Movie!Movie Link: https://www.amazon.com/Dracula-4K-UHD-David-Manners/dp/B0BBN79LLX Movie Trailer Link: https://youtu.be/VoaMw91MC9k?si=3HVzW0TYD-O7K2Hn Follow Aaron of Big-Water Outdoors on social mediaMr Bigs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587334632868Mr Bigs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigwater_outdoors Mr Bigs YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bigwater_outdoors Mr Bigs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigwaheh76cFollow Bill McUisdean on social mediaBill’s Website: https://zorne.substack.com/ Bill’s Substack: https://substack.com/@wylder396 Bill’s Twitter: https://x.com/Wylder396 Follow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JWJana’s Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jana’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/janasbrownwrites Jana’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompress Follow Jarret Keene on social mediaJarret’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jarret-Keene/author/B001JOTUPW Jarret’s Website: https://www.jarretkeene.net/ Jarret’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJarretKeene/ Jarret’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorjarretkeene/ Jarret’s Publisher: https://darkwolfbooks.com/#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 #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #MovieReview #Review #RetroMovieReview #StabbyMovieReview #OpalKingdomPress #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #Dracula #Spooktober #RetroMovieReview #AaronBigWater #BillMcUisdean #JarretKeene #CandyCorn #KitKat #ReesePeanutButterCup #Mike&Ike #ReeseFastBreaks #BYU #ToxicPunch #Grog #Dracula1931 #Dracula #BelaLugosi #UniversalMonsters #ClassicHorror #TodBrowning #Renfield #HorrorMovies #GothicHorror #ClassicCinema #BlackAndWhiteFilm #PreCodeHorror #VampireMovies #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #RetroReview #HorrorPodcast #MovieTok #FilmCommunity #Cinephile #BelaLugosi #CountDracula #DwightFrye #RenfieldCopyright @ Universal Pictures LLC 1931. Any illegal reproduction of this content will result in immediate legal action by the rights holder. The clips used in this movie review were utilized under the Fair Use Doctrine and are transformative in nature.

The Blasters & Blades PodcastMagic, Duty, and Power Struggles: C. H. Duncan on The Resident SorcererWhat happens when being the most powerful wizard in the room just makes you a bigger target? This week, we sit down with fantasy author C. H. Duncan to discuss his gripping novel, The Resident Sorcerer. We step into a world of intricate spellcraft, royal secrets, and high-stakes political intrigue. Join us as C. H. Duncan shares how he constructed his unique magic systems, the balance between institutional power and individual morality, and what it takes to write a wizard who relies on sharp wits as much as ancient runes. This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. 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 SponsorDeath’s Knight by Matthew T Summers & Jena Rey: https://www.amazon.com/Deaths-Knight-War-Lich-Jena/dp/1952415047 The Resident Sorcerer by C. H. Duncan: Coming SoonFollow Corey CH Duncan on social mediaCorey’s Website: https://chduncanfiction.com/ Corey’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fantasyfictiondoc Corey’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fantasyfictiondoc/ #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 #TheResidentSorcerer #CHDuncan #CoreyDuncan #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #CHDuncan #TheResidentSorcerer #CHDuncanAuthor #ResidentSorcererBook #FantasyBooks #HighFantasy #MagicSystems #WizardFantasy #EpicFantasy #FantasyReads #AuthorInterview #BookPodcast #FantasyPodcast #BookTok #Bookstagram #MustReadFantasy #Raptor #UtahRaptor #Velociraptor

The Blasters & Blades PodcastReluctant Heroes & Corporate ConspiracyWhat happens when your past refuses to stay buried? This week, we sit down with SFWA author David E Graham to discuss The Tracer Series. We dive into the gritty world of the Settled Systems, tracking the journey of former operative Andre Duroz, the bonds of chosen family aboard the Venture, and how high-stakes space opera can explore the real costs of war, leadership, and systemic corruption. Tune in for an inside look at building a cinematic sci-fi universe! This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode.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 SponsorCar Warriors: Autoduel Chronicles Series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKQ47FX2The Tracer Series by David E Graham: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVQ13Q6C Follow David E Graham on social mediaDavid’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-E-Graham/author/B0DVQ9BQN2 David’s Website: https://www.dgrahamwrites.com/ David’s Twitter: https://x.com/DGrahamWrites David’s Threads: https://www.threads.com/@dgrahamwrites David’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/David-E-Graham/61582699624548/ David’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dgrahamwrites/ David’s Substack: https://dgrahamwrites.substack.com/ David’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/dgrahamwrites David’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/54459782.David_E_Graham #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 #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #TheTracerSeries #DavidEGraham #Velociraptor #UtahRaptor #Trex #TyrannosaurusRex #DamageControl #MenInBlack #AgentOfShield #Cyberpunk #Bladerunner #actionadventure #DavidEGraham #TracerSeries #TracerBook #BrokenAlliance #SciFiAuthor #SpaceOpera #MilitarySciFi #SciFiBooks #SpeculativeFiction #SpecFi #ChosenFamily #SciFiThriller #SettledSystems #BookCommunity #SciFiRead #AuthorInterview #PodcastEpisode #BookPodcast #SciFiPodcast #PodcastersOfInstagram

The Blasters & Blades PodcastDeals with Demons and Dark Streets: Ben Schenkman on *The Devil You Know SeriesWhat happens when your best chance at survival means making a deal with the dark? This week, we sit down with urban fantasy author Ben Schenkman to discuss his pulse-pounding The Devil You Know Series. We dive into his rain-slicked, monster-infested streets, the complex magic systems built on bargains and consequences, and the antihero protagonists fighting against impossible odds. Join us as Ben shares his secret formula for pacing supernatural thrillers, balancing dark humor with high stakes, and crafting stories where every choice carries a price. This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. 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 SponsorThe Book of Secrets by Melissa McShane: https://books2read.com/u/31rRqW The Devil You Know Series by Ben Schenkman: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CQRGD7FV/ Follow Ben Schenkman on social mediaBen’s Amazon: https://us.amazon.com/stores/author/B0G4H1VJQD Ben’s Website: https://benschenkman.com/ Ben’s BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/benschenkman.bsky.social Ben’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benschenkman.author/ Ben’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benschenkman.author/ Ben’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ben.schenkman.author Ben’s Tip Jar: https://buymeacoffee.com/benschenkman Ben’s Publisher: https://caffeinatedterrier.com/ Ben’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/47639912.Ben_Schenkman Ben’s Links: https://benschenkman.com/links/ Healing Monk LARP: https://youtube.com/shorts/tbVLt48C0yU?si=LJ-pgm7DMXFjE-ie Healing Monk LARP: https://www.reddit.com/r/funnyvideos/comments/1iouzzh/when_youre_completely_unqualified_but_you_at/ #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 #BenSchenkman #TheDevilYouKnowSeries #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #twin #LARP #LARPer #BenSchenkman #TheDevilYouKnowSeries #BenSchenkmanAuthor #TheDevilYouKnow #UrbanFantasy #DarkFantasy #ParanormalThriller #SupernaturalNoir #FantasyBooks #Antihero #AuthorInterview #BookPodcast #FantasyPodcast #BookTok #Bookstagram #MustReadFantasy #IndieAuthor #Ankylosaurus #Dragonlance #LegendOfHuma #RichardNKnaak #DnD #DungeonsAndDragons #DnDPodcast #FantasyReads #TTRPG #DragonlanceSaga #Ansalon