Swords & Starships

Send a text Summer's on the way but we still have lots of reading to do! June is not only the first month of the sunniest season, it's also Pride! Brittney and Joshua share their favorite books of 2024 with LGBTQIA+ protagonists. Ride that rainbow, bebes! Brittney's pick: Legends and Lattes  by Travis Baldree | Goodreads.com Joshua's picks: The Emperor and the Endless Palace  b...

Send a text 🌊 Join us as we explore the worlds of sci-fi and fantasy underwater movies, guessed solely by their taglines! 🚀💦 Things We Mentioned Fun and nausea: the history of the Gravitron - Trivia Happy Zipper - Modern Midways - The Complete Carnival Orbiter - Modern Midways - The Complete Carnival Before Sharknado, there was an actual 'gater-nado' in South Carolina - The Weather Ne...

Send a text It's a blast from the past as we dive into the timeless classic, "The Terminator" (1984)! 🤖🔥   Expect nostalgia, analysis, and maybe even a few Terminator impressions thrown in for good measure! 😉  Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform and let's journey back to the '80s together! Don't forget to share your thoughts and favorite moments using #St...

Send a text Brittney and Joshua play another game of "What's that Sound?!" Try and guess this film oriented sound clip! Things we talk about: Here's the video Brittney and Bret watched to get all the necessary Fallout lore regarding Vaults. Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos a...

Send a text The aliens have returned! Brittney and Joshua share some more of their favorite ETs in fiction! Brittney's pick The Last Cuentista  by Donna Barba Higuera | Goodreads Joshua's pick Station Eternity  by Mur Lafferty | Goodreads Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos Em...

Send a text This is a callback from our first season in 2021! Brittney and Joshua review two books they got through the library's interlibrary loan program and the streaming service Hoopla. Both of these services are free so long as you have a library card and a Coos Bay area zip code. Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsn...

Send a text Are those plants... moving? Join Brittney and Joshua as they chat about horrifying plant life in this 2008 teen horror! The Ruins (2008) - IMDb Things We Mentioned Zoroastrianism | Definition, Beliefs, Founder, Holy Book, & Facts | Britannica Taken (2008) - IMDb Hostel (2005) - IMDb The tourist bubble- presenting a place to a visitor (linkedin.com) The Mayans: Where Are They Today?...

Send a text Let's play a game! In today’s episode can you guess the outdoorsy movies based on their taglines?  Get your thinking caps on and let's see who can guess them all! Things We Mentioned: Llamas with Hats (youtube.com) The Ruins (2008) - IMDb Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos a...

Send a text This one goes out for the morally gray, the ones who answer the call of, "HELP!" with "What's in it for me?" Brittney and Joshua review two great books that feature antiheroes! What is an antihero? Unlike a hero, who is defined by their moral correctness, altruism, or positive influence on the narrative, an antihero is a complicated protagonist with a dark side...

Send a text Inquiring minds want to know: Would you rather move things with your mind (telekinesis) or read minds (telepathy)? Thank you for supporting us by sending us answers! We appreciate you <3 Things that were mentioned: Eleven | Stranger Things Wiki | Fandom Phoenix (Jean Grey) Powers, Villains, History | Marvel Professor X In Comics Powers, Enemies, History | Marvel Matilda (1996) - IMD...

Send a text Today Brittney and Joshua talk sharks, giant robots and main characters with a disability! Brittney's pick : Shark Heart: A Love Story by Emily Habek | Goodreads Joshua's pick: Iron Widow  by Xiran Jay Zhao | Goodreads Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos Email: Sta...

Send a text Unlocking the Mysteries of Cryptids... or barreling through a couple favorites and then recommending some books on them? Prepare to be captivated by spine-tingling tales and fascinating theories about these enigmatic creatures. Tune in now and let the hunt for cryptids begin! Helpful Links: Mark | Coral Island Wiki | Fandom Monster Prom Dream Daddy (gamegrumps.com) Coelacanth | Descrip...

Send a text It's the ultimate daddy-daughter daytrip adventure! Grab your magic wands and a few acorns, it's time to help a baby fight an evil sorceress queen. Brittney and Joshua review Ron Howard and George Lucas' fantasy classic, Willow! Willow (1988) | IMDb Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • In...

Send a text Brittney is at it again with her weird questions. Would you rather be 10 feet or 10 inches tall? A big thank you to everybody who sent in their answers, it made for a really fun episode! Helpful Links The Secret of NIMH (1982) - Plot - IMDb The Borrowers (The Borrowers, #1) by Mary Norton | Goodreads Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittne...

Send a text Grilled cheese and robots? It's the combo you didn't realize you needed, but we're here to serve it to you! Join Brittney and Joshua as they talk about some of their recent graphic novel reads that they think you'll enjoy! Brittney's Pick:   The Infinity Particle by Wendy Xu | Goodreads Joshua's Pick: The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Mu...

Send a text We love Love! Listen to Joshua and Brittney recommend some surprisingly gritty stories with great romantic plotlines. <3 Joshua's Pick: All That’s Left in the World by Erik J. Brown | Goodreads Brittney's Pick: The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer | Goodreads Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnst...

Send a text Let's play a game! Joshua and Brittney try to guess the movie based on the movie's tagline.  All of today's movies are sci-fi and fantasy movies with a romantic aspect to them. Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org Our Library...

Send a text Boring, crusty, "classic" books? WRONG! Joshua and Brittney recommend updated versions of a few well-known tales! Joshua's Pick: Frankenstein in Baghdad by Ahmed Saadawi | Goodreads   Honorary Recommendation: What Moves the Dead (Sworn Soldier, #1) by T. Kingfisher | Goodreads The Fall of the House of Usher (TV Mini Series 2023) - IMDb Brittney's Pick: The Afterlife...

Send a text How good is your auditory game? See if you can guess the sound along with Brittney! Helpful Links: The Link to the Sound! Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook Coos Bay Pub...

Send a text Let's start 2024 wrapped in a snuggy with a mug of your bevvy of choice! Brittney and Joshua share two of their favorite cozy reads! Get ready for prescient apple trees and vampires who knit! Brittney's pick: The Vampire Knitting Club by Nancy Warren | GoodReads   Joshua's pick: Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen | GoodReads Join us for Alien (1979) at the Coos Bay Egy...

Send a text Brittney's Pick Bride  by Ali Hazelwood | GoodReads Joshua's Pick Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djeli Clark | GoodReads Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook Coos...

Send a text Happy Holidays everyone! Would you give up your family for Turkish Delights? Enjoy this bonus holiday episode as Brittney once again harasses her coworkers for very important questions. Season 4 will commence in January, we'll see you all soon! Helpful Links The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - Wikipedia Narnia LWW clip Turkish Delight - YouTube Turkish delight - Wikipedia Stari...

Send a text What a wild year this was! Thanks y'all for the ride, we'll see you in Season 4! Helpful links: 2 Nerds In A Pod: A Video Game Podcast on Apple Podcasts Super Mario Bros Movie Review with 2 Nerds In a Pod The Crucible (1996) - IMDb Stay up to date by following us on Instagram @swordsnstarships --- cru·ci·ble [ˈkro͞osəb(ə)l] NOUN a ceramic or metal container in which metals or...

Send a text Coraline (2009) - IMDb Helpful Links: LAIKA Studios Coraline by Neil Gaiman | Goodreads Make Good Art by Neil Gaiman | Goodreads If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy our Nightmare Before Christmas episode! Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos Email: Starships@coo...

Send a text B-b-buttons?! Join Brittney and Joshua as they talk about this 2009 movie classic, as well as their love for the book! Coraline (2009) - IMDb Helpful Links: LAIKA Studios Coraline by Neil Gaiman | Goodreads Make Good Art by Neil Gaiman | Goodreads If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy our Nightmare Before Christmas episode! Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarshi...