The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another interview with an amazing author! We have on the uniquely creative Madam Dante and we got deep into the nerdiness from yesteryear! 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 (Autho...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 443
The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another #horror #MovieReview episode that was a helluva lot of fun! This time we watched the movie Dog Soldiers and dug deep into the lore of the story! We had on Jesse James Fain, Nathan Abrahams and Richard from the Last Watch Podcast to get nerdy with us. This was an awesome movie and a fun chat, so what are you waiting for? Click the link and check out this episode. Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on t...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 4Ep. 442
The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another #RetroMovieReview episode in conjunction with #UpstreamReviews. We hope you enjoy our ramblings about this classic #SciFi #horror #thriller movie from the way back machine. We landed in January 1981 and watched this weird flick! It was fun, we prattled along and hope you were entertained. Seriously, what are you waiting for? Click the link and check out this episode. Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out...
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 441
The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another chat with an awesome panel for you today! This time we’ve got Chloe Garner, James JE Pitman, Jana S Brown (aka Jena Rey), Jess James Fain and Michael LaVoice on to talk nerdy with us. We talked about space magic and all of the fun mash ups of the fantasy and science fiction genres. 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 veter...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 4Ep. 440
The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another interview where we chat about all of the classic comic books that sparked those brave souls creating their own indie comics! This was one the kinds of episodes that Nick Garber loves, because we’re stepping into his playhouse for this one! Well, not his comics… but his favorite topic. Today we had creator and artist Jason Lenox on to talk about his Lords of the Cosmos #Kickstarter. This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Lend us...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 4Ep. 439
The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another awesome panel where we dive deep into the world of Babylon 5! We talked nerdy about the science fiction series where space was a fun place to hang out! 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-Hos...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 438
The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another #MovieReview episode and hope to keep up our winning streak with the movie, Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade. We had on the awesome panel of Jana S Brown, JE Pittman, Melissa McShane and Michael LaVoice on to get nerdy with us. This was an awesome movie and a fun chat, so what are you waiting for? Seriously, lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Click the link and check out this episode. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt) Nick G...
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Season 4Ep. 437
The Blasters & Blades Podcast We had an awesome time on this podcast talking about a niche genre I’d never heard of called noble bright fiction. We went far and afield, discussing this hopeful genre where decisions have consequences and there are central themes of hope. I love that this genre is a place where good and evil exist, and nothing is “relative.” It is a nice counterbalance between other genres of modern storytelling. Neither style is wrong, but I love that readers have a choice in...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 4Ep. 436
The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another chat with an awesome panel for you today! This time we’ve got Dane Kroll, James Young, Len Berry and Michael LaVoice on to talk nerdy with us. We talked about all thigs kaiju and all of the stompy fun involved. We debated what it is, what it isn’t and chatted about why we liked 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 veter...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 435
The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another interview where we chat about all of the scary spooky movies that the Garber’s know and love! We chatted with Professor Christopher McGlothlin about this awesome #Kickstarter. Fair warning, we did TRY to stay on topic but too many horror movie weirdos in one room is difficult to manage. 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 Ar...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 4Ep. 434
The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another interview with an amazing chat with a super cool author! We had Hunter Kay Wallace over for some books and beverages as we got nerdy with y’all watching at home! We went long, we talked a lot and we had so much fun that it ought to be illegal! Seriously, 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...
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 4Ep. 433
The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another interview where we chat about Marvin Wynn’s #Kickstarter. It was titled The Edge, because the adventure will keep you sitting on the edge of your seats! Even cooler, we got to have a friend of the podcast back on to talk nerdy comic stuff with Nick! Fair warning, we did TRY to stay on topic but too many comic book weirdos in one room is difficult to manage. This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you ...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 4Ep. 432
The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another interview where we chat about David Sherrer’s #Kickstarter. It was creatively titled Outflanked; A Love, Lies & Hocus Pocus Themed Game. It caught my attention and made me curious about his game. Even cooler, we got to make a new friend to talk nerdy with! Fair warning, we did TRY to stay on topic but too many nerds in one room is difficult to manage. This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you wo...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 431
The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another interview where we chat about Michael J Allen’s #Kickstarter. It was creatively titled The Dumpstermancer, which made me laugh. Even cooler, we got to have a friend of the podcast back on to talk nerdy with us! Fair warning, we did TRY to stay on topic but too many nerds in one room is difficult to manage. 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 ...
Aug 24, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 430
The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another interview with an amazing author! We have Eric Goebelbecker on to talk about his cool book concept! And yes, maybe we went a little nerdy about history. In our defense, we were left unsupervised! As someone who loved the story of the epic War of the Worlds, this was a fun discussion. 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 o...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Season 4Ep. 429
The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another interview with an amazingly fun author! We’ve got Micky Carre, the Sultan of Sharing, the Godfather of Harem Lit! We covered everything and nothing; the genre, dragons and their riders and this universe specifically. 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,"...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Season 4Ep. 428
The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another interview with the amazing author, retired US Army Colonel Shane Gries! We told lies, damn lies and war stories during the opening of the episode and then spent the second hour talking about his zombies. It was a lot of fun, 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 r...
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 57 min•Season 4Ep. 427
The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another Retro Movie Review episode that we know you’ll love! This one was just the hosts, and we opened by talking about our love of summer foods! This was an awesome movie and a fun chat, so what are you waiting for? Seriously, lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Click the link and 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-be...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 4Ep. 426
The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another interview with an amazing debut author! This time it’s none other than Hunter Dane, Expert with all of the Magical Stabby Weapons! We had him on to talk about his new series Master of Swords and it was a lot of fun! 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," ...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 425
The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got a fun interview with the Guru of Alternative History, S.M. Stirling! We went far and afield, but it was fun. And we mostly stayed on track, mostly. What I can say is that she hooked me on the book, and I’ll be buying the book and reviewing it. 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 "abracadab...
Aug 09, 2024•2 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 424
The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another unique interview with the amazing JA Andrews! This time we’re talking about literary subscription services and all of the book crack that she supplies! 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:...
Aug 08, 2024•52 min•Season 4Ep. 423
The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another interview with a returning friend of the show, author Justin Sloan. We had a blast walking down memory lane and talking nerdy together. 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 (...
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 422
The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another interview with an amazing debut author! That’s right, it’s none other than Steven D Nickell, Sultan of Steampunk! This was a fun interview, and we think you’ll enjoy it as well! 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...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 421
The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another awesome interview for you today! This time we’ve got author John J Parsons on to pimp his book The Imperial Wizard in the Arcane Awakening Series. When he’s not busy drinking tea with the royals at noon, he sometimes talks with schlubs like us! 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 "...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 420
The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another comically awesome interview with the amazing Parker Newman! That’s right, it’s none other than best thing to happen to Blood Moon Comics since sliced bread! 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. C...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 4Ep. 419
The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another fun panel for you guys today! This time we’re talking about the supernatural, more specifically vampire hunters! We Jana S Brown (aka Jena Rey) Jesse James Fain and Nathan Abrahams on to get nerdy with us. We went round the bender, from wooden steaks to holy water as we went hunter killer on the undead! 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 Arm...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Season 4Ep. 418
The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another amazing interview with Gregg Hale of the Emerald Anvil! We talked about his books, his game, his podcast and all the cool nerdy things. What’s not to like about homicidal fairies? 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 F...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 4Ep. 417
The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another interview with an Army veteran turned author! That’s right, it’s none other than Brendan Wilson and his second novel! When he’s not busy beating his martial arts opponents into submission, he sometimes talks with schlubs like us! 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," "...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 416
The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got a fun interview with some of the authors who put together the Tales from the E4 Mafia Anthology! It was a lot of fun chatting about the Army with Andrew Heymann. Dan Kemp, Keith Hedger and Michael LaVoice about all things shenanigans related! We talked about hypothetical events that clearly never happened and how they became stories in this collection! This was a fun interview, so check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!!...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 415
The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another fun panel for you guys today! This time we’re talking about the supernatural, more specifically the occult! We had Declan Finn, Jesse James Fain and James JE Pittman on to get nerdy with us. 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 ...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 414
