The Blasters and Blades Podcast

The Blasters & Blades PodcastEver cringe from the things that go bump in the wintery night? Worry about Krampus sneaking down your chimney? Fear that the Yule Lads might sneak in your front door? Then, boy, do we have the episode for you! Today we’re diving into the role that horror plays in a holiday setting and why we like it. This was a fun interview, so 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 SponsorSlay Bells Ring by Bayonet Books: https://www.amazon.com/Slay-Bells-Ring-Operation-Anthology-ebook/dp/B0BJ9RHC7H/ Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% off Follow Keith Hedger on social mediaKeith’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Keith-Hedger/e/B01N2V9383/ Keith’s Website: https://www.keithhedger.com/ Keith’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeithHedgerAuthor/ Keith’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithhedgerauthor/ Keith’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@keithhedger6504/featured Keith’s Twitter: https://x.com/KHedger30260 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 Thumbnail Art: https://www.goodfon.com/new-year/wallpaper-ded-moroz-machete-maska-bita.html Twas The Night Before Christmas: https://youtu.be/izKjDD3lIYU?si=e91X_xcXRRTZxkzh #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 #KeithHedger #SLLinton #TheRoleOfHorrorOnTheChristmasSetting #HolidayHorror #ChristmasTree #Christmas

The Blasters & Blades PodcastGrab your eggnog and candy cane, we’ve got a holiday episode for you today! We had on Camden Park Press’ editor and owner to talk about the Holiday Hijinks Anthology Series. We talked about her nerd pedigree and her roots as a lover of the written word. Then we pivoted to talk about the origin of this collection and why it is a must for the readers in your life! 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 SponsorSlay Bells Ring by Bayonet Books: https://www.amazon.com/Slay-Bells-Ring-Operation-Anthology-ebook/dp/B0BJ9RHC7H/ Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% off Holiday Hijinks Anthology by Camden Park Press: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN6LXTM6 Follow Lyn Worthen on social mediaLyn’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Lyn-Worthen/author/B07G9STQWW Lyn’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lyn.worthen/Lyn’s Facebook Story Page: https://www.facebook.com/HolidayHijinksLyn’s Publisher: www.camdenparkpress.com Lyn’s Publisher: https://www.facebook.com/CamdenParkPress/ Lyn’s Publisher Substack: https://camdenparkpress.substack.com/Lyn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camdenparkpress/ #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 #LynWorthen #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #misfits #Farscape #stegosaurus #triceratops #trex #tyrannosaurusrexs #Raptor #UtahRaptor #Velociraptor #LandBeforeTime #JurassicPark #EarlGreyTea #LandThatTimeForgot #eggnog #cider #pumpkinpie #stickytoffeepudding #fudge #peppermintbarkfudge #pecanpie #applepie #urbanfiction #paranormalfiction #suburbanfantasy #cozyfantasy #sliceoflifefantasy #contemporaryfantasy

The Blasters & Blades PodcastToday we let the Chief Shenanigator bring on her dear friends, Jay and Julie Barnson. We talked about our holiday traditions, our favorite holiday foods and finally their anthology, the Haunted Yuletide by Immortal Books. 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 SponsorSlay Bells Ring by Bayonet Books: https://www.amazon.com/Slay-Bells-Ring-Operation-Anthology-ebook/dp/B0BJ9RHC7H/ Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% offHaunted Yuletide by Immortal Books: https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-Yuletide-Jay-Barnson/dp/1953491065 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/haunted-yuletide-jay-barnson/1138318305 Follow Jay Barnson on social mediaJay’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jay-Barnson/author/B00TQOCLKI Jay’s Website: https://jaybarnson.com/ Jay’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/RampantCoyote Jay’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJayBarnson Jay’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaybarnson/ Follow Julie Barnson on social mediaJulie’s Website: www.talesbyjulie.comJulie’s Website: www.utahstorytelling.org Julie’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JulieBarnson/ Julie’s Other Appearance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMuqJaSoMOU Storytelling Festival in Utah: www.storycrossroads.org Book Julie at: [email protected] Follow 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 Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jena’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/jenareyCrio Bru: https://criobru.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 #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #JulieBarnson #JayBarnson #Goosebumps #TheTwilightZone #Vampire #Zombie #Werewolve #Birds #AlfredHitchcock #ghost #ghoststories #haunting #curse #cursing #TheHaunting #StevenSpeilberg #TheChangeling #FuneralPotatoes #PrimeRib #Ham #Turkey #DeviledEggs #candy #fudge #caramel #Chocolate #PecanPie #YuleLog #BraidedBread #Rolls #sweatbreads #SparklingCider #SparklingFruitJuice

The Blasters & Blades PodcastToday we’re sitting down with James Raquepau to talk about his Destiny Cycle Series set in the middle of the wilds of ancient Celtic mythology. It was a fun interview for the history nerd in all of us. And for those who don’t like history, you’ll dig the magic and mythology! Seriously, this was a fun interview! Go 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/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorLayla! by A.M. Stevens: https://www.amazon.com/Layla-M-Stevens-ebook/dp/B0FQX5XVKT Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% off The Destiny Cycle Series by James Raquepau: https://www.amazon.com/Destiny-Cycle-Trilogy-Blades-Stone-ebook/dp/B0FQ15JKDH/ https://www.destinycycle.com/book/destiny-cycle-one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CVLLT819 https://books.apple.com/us/book/lann-d%C3%A0n-blades-of-destiny-revised-edition-ii/id6478124123 https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/lann-dan-blades-of-destiny https://draft2digital.com/book/1347510 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lann-dan-blades-of-destiny-revised-edition-iii-james-raquepau/1148014235;jsessionid=867BADD0D011D7AD6095E4B23793370A.prodny_store02-atgap04?ean=2940186150220 Follow James Raquepau on social mediaJames’ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/James-Raquepau/author/B0CYNV6L61 James’ Website: http://www.destinycycle.com/ James’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.raquepau/ James’ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564762572960 James’ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@james.raquepau James’ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DestinyCycleBooks James’ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/authorjamesraquepau Bard’s of Destiny: https://www.destinycycle.com/destiny-cycle-music Follow 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 Facebook: www.facebook.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 #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 #TheDestinyCycleSeries #JamesRaquepau #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #GreatWormOfIreland #JRRTolkien #Tolkien #LotR #LordOfTheRing #DavidWeber #HonorHarringtonSeries #DragonRidersOfPern #Pern #AnneMcCaffrey #BrandonSanderson #StormlightSeries #Ireland #Scotland #Celtic #Scottish #Irish #TheTroubles #NorthernIreland #CelticMythology #TheLakesDistrict #kilt #bagpipes #bagpipe #Lugh #TheMorrigan #Brigid #TheTuathaDéDanann

The Blasters & Blades PodcastAnother day, another awesome interview! This time we are on with Jim C. Hines, and we talked about his book Kitemaster. I’d be remiss if I didn’t remind you to check out the sale Jim has going on for signed copies! But we talked about his nerdy origin story, then we moved on to the book itself. Boy, what a ride that was to listen to. I had fun, Jana had fun and you will too! Seriously, 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 SponsorFlame by Katie Cross: https://katiecrossbooks.com/products/flame Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% off Kitemaster by Jim C. Hines: https://www.amazon.com/Kitemaster-Jim-C-Hines-ebook/dp/B0DVRCVKC2/ https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/kitemaster-jim-c-hines/1146172212?ean=9781647101596 Follow Jim C. Hines on social mediaJim’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jim-C.-Hines/author/B001JS6LMS Jim’s Website: https://www.jimchines.com/ Jim’s BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jimchines.com Jim’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimhines Jim’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jchines/ Jim’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jchines Jim’s Tumblr: https://jimhines.tumblr.com/ Jim’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/172490.Jim_C_Hines Jim’s Bookstore: https://payhip.com/jchines Jim’s Bookstore 10% Discount Code: OMG2025WTF Follow 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 Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jena’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/jenarey Bookshop Website: https://bookshop.org/ #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 #JimCHines #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #FlameByKatieCross #KatieCross #LordOfTheRings #LotR #JRRTolkien #Trex #TyrannosaurusRexs #MurderChickens