The Blasters and Blades Podcast

The Blasters & Blades PodcastAction is back in fashion. This week, we sat down with Sean CW Korsgaard, the driving force behind the Battleborn Magazine. We explore the magazine’s mission to revive the spirit of “pulp” fiction for a modern audience. These are stories that are punchy, heroic, and unapologetically fun. From the editorial “slush pile” to the philosophy of the “Battleborn” hero, we...

The Blasters & Blades PodcastBuckle up for a journey across the stars. This week, we sit down with prolific sci-fi author Joe Vasicek to discuss his Falconstar series. We explore the vastness of his universe, the challenges of writing a truly interstellar society, and the delicate balance between high-tech wonder and the human spirit. From the cockpit of the Falconstar to the edges of the gala...

The Blasters & Blades PodcastIf you want to know how the military actually works, you don't ask the generals... you ask the E4s. This week, we’re hosting a panel with the brilliant (and highly evasive) authors behind Tales of the E4 Mafia Volume 2. We’re diving into the unique culture of the "Sham Shield," the art of looking busy while doing absolutely nothing, and how these writ...

The Blasters & Blades PodcastSan Antonio has a secret, and it’s older than the Alamo. This episode, we’re joined by JT Evans, author of the Modern Mythology series, to talk about his immortal protagonist, Marcus Barber. We dive into the grit of writing a Roman Centurion in the 21st century, the challenge of balancing ancient magic with modern-day bounty hunting, and why the old gods are just a...

The Blasters & Blades PodcastFor today’s #Retro #MovieReview episode we’re diving into the 1982 sci-fi classic movie TRON! This was the movie that lit up theaters with groundbreaking computer graphics and introduced the world to digital gladiators, light cycles, and Jeff Bridges in neon spandex. While reviewing this episode, we broke down the revolutionary visuals that changed cinema forever....

The Blasters & Blades PodcastToday we’re tackling the classic “meat and potatoes” topic for fantasy fans, the cost of magic. But we went past the just “mana points” and dove into the physical, emotional, and societal toll of wielding power. As readers, we know that power is never free. Whether it’s the physical toll of “the burn,” the loss of memories, or the literal sacrifice of life force, t...

The Blasters & Blades PodcastForget the “Damsel in Distress”—we’re talking about the women who bring the distress. From Ellen Ripley and Sarah Connor to Molly Weasley and beyond, motherhood in speculative fiction is often the ultimate catalyst for heroism. Join our panel as we celebrate the mothers who fight, lead, and sacrifice across worlds of magic and machines. We’re discussing why “Mother...

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe’re digging into this stone-cold classic with our #retro #moviereview of 1999 version of The Mummy! We had the joy of experiencing Brendan Fraser’s wisecracking adventurer Rick O'Connell, Rachel Weisz’s fiery librarian Evelyn, and the sand-slinging terror of Imhotep himself. During our review we break down why this swashbuckling, monster-mashing, CGI-mummy ro...

The Blasters & Blades PodcastStrap in for a journey across dimensions. This week, we’re talking to Jesse James Fain about his first Kickstarter, Gravesinger: Tides of the Midnight Sea. We explore the world of Leonidas “Dead Wolf” Vanagandr—a Special Forces medical sergeant who trades bureaucratic red tape for the lethal politics of the Midnight Sea. From “Holy Diver” dive bars to extra-dimensi...

The Blasters & Blades PodcastCursed Dragon Ship isn’t just a publisher; it’s a fleet of awesomeness. Join us as we interview the founders of this rising small press to discuss their “author-first” philosophy and their love for the weird, the wonderful, and the genre-bending. We discuss the challenges of being human facing in a world of the digital. We talked about the importance of high-qualit...

The Blasters & Blades PodcastJoin us for an exciting deep dive into the worlds created by LitRPG author John Stovall! We sat down to talk to him about his action-packed Demon Card Enforcer Series, where deckbuilding meets gritty mob enforcer life in a high-stakes magical game system. From summoning powerful monsters and activating game-breaking mantles to non-stop battles, memorable characters...

The Blasters & Blades PodcastToday we dive deep into the shadowy corners of fantasy lore to reclaim the misunderstood races and creatures that have been mischaracterized for far too long. From the noble yet feared orcs, to the cunning dwarves, or the watered-down mermaids, we separate ancient propaganda from the truth. Are giants really just misunderstood scholars with anger issues? Do vampire...

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe’ve got another interview with an amazing debut author! That’s right, it’s none other than Wolf Morrison! We talked about his science fiction love that started in 1958 and from there we went to the kind of speculative fiction that he likes. Then we talked about his new book, Imperial Q-Ship! This was his first interview, so be gentle! Go check out this episode, y...

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe’ve got a fun one for you today! We have on author J.W. Kiefer, who wrote The Justice Cycle, to talk about his books. Oh, and we bloviated about our nerdy love of Star Wars, life, the universe and everything in it. We even stayed on topic for once! This was a fun interview, check out this episode already. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join...

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe’ve got a fun interview with an amazing debut author! We talked to (Amanda) A.J. Wallace about her book Ashmire Journal. This was a darkly compelling look at the Alice in Wonderland story that will chill and thrill readers of the dark and dreary! This was a fun little bonus episode, and you should go check it out! Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorr...

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe’ve got a dozy for you today! We had on author Shami Stovall to get nerdy with us. We talked about her origin story and then we talked about our geeky childhood loves of dinosaurs and monsters. I really enjoyed sitting down with the incredibly prolific Shami. She’s the mastermind behind the hit Frith Chronicles series. If you haven’t started this journey yet, you...

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe’ve got another author who rides the thunda down unda, otherwise known as one of our Australian brethren. That’s right, we talked to author Jeremy Szal about his nerdy pedigree and his love of the speculative fiction genre. Then we moved on to the world of Stormblood, where the line between soldier and weapon is practically non-existent. Join us for a technical a...

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe’ve got another #RetroMovieReview episode for you! We’re diving into the iconic 1970’s movie that starred Clint Eastwood! That’s right, none other than Kelly’s Heroes! We had a lot of fun getting nerdy about this movie and the story behind the story! This was an awesome movie and a fun chat, so what are you waiting for? Seriously, lend us your eyes and ears, you...

The Blasters & Blades PodcastAre you up for a good trauma dump? Then sidle up to the bar and listen to us wax poetic, or at least we attempt it! Today we’re diving deep into the fiction that shaped us. Sometimes, we just talk about the intergenerational trauma, which we insist is the fiction that we pass on! This was a fun interview, so check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you w...

The Blasters & Blades PodcastStep into the armory of our imagination! We’re diving deep into the history and future of fictional defense, from the ground tanks of yesteryear to the orbital drop tanks of the far future. Our panelists debated realism vs. aesthetics, topics such as the transition from human loaders to AI-driven capabilities, and what it really feels like to be a “walking tank” in...

The Blasters & Blades PodcastStep into the armory of our imagination! We’re diving deep into the history and future of fictional defense, from the ground tanks of yesteryear to the orbital drop tanks of the far future. Our panelists debated realism vs. aesthetics, topics such as the transition from human loaders to AI-driven capabilities, and what it really feels like to be a “walking tank” in...

The Blasters & Blades Podcast Step into the armory of our imagination! We’re diving deep into the history and future of fictional defense, from the ground tanks of yesteryear to the orbital drop tanks of the far future. Our panelists debated realism vs. aesthetics, topics such as the transition from human loaders to AI-driven capabilities, and what it really feels like to be a “walking tank” i...

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe’ve got another #RetroMovieReview episode for you! This time we’re diving into the classic war movie, The Dirty Dozen. We had a lot of fun, flew a little too close to the sun and got a little too nerdy. We also came up with more movies to review for future episodes! This was an awesome movie and a fun chat, so what are you waiting for? Seriously, lend us your eye...

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe’ve got to talk to author Kacey Ezell, #USAirForce #veteran and our favorite Zoomie! She came on to talk nerdy with us for the gazillionth time! We talked about the cool speculative fiction books we’re reading and then we talked about what we want to read. Then we moved on to talking about the sequel to Magelight, Blood on the Sand book. But this is a #BeanBook,...

The Blasters & Blades Podcast Well, we gone and done it! We recorded the panel that you’ve asked for, we gathered magical nerds and a chaos witch and dove into the wild world of magic. Then we waxed poetically about the practical application of the gift of magic. This was a fun discussion, so check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! W...