The Sword and Laser

Well we are certainly interested in Molly Gloss after that Ursula K. Leguin blurb, we’re mad on behalf of Chuck Wendig, each for different reasons, and coincidentally Zeroes by Chuck Wendig is our next pick. Plus we wrap up the journey that is Matt Ruff’s Lovecraft Country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're excited for optioned TV series for Circe and Dresden Files even if they are just options. Also we brainstorm Type 3 civilizations and female gearheads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gorgeous LeGuin books, more Bobiverse! and our final take on Slan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re excited for TV with Henry Cavill as Geralt, and maybe even some Witchlands! Plus our initial non-spoilery impressions of this month’s book, Slan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk to author R. A. Salvatore about his new book Timeless, and also how he feels these days about Chewbacca, Dungeons and Dragons and more. Timeless is out September 4. Pick it up in the Salvastore! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We lost the Hugos and it was AWESOME! Plus we have great news about a new novel coming from Rivers Solomon, and a new ebookstore from Wal-Mart. Plus we kick off Slan by A. E. van Vogt and our final thoughts on Jade City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SFF readers have more mature relationship views. It's science. And hey! We're still Hugo-nominated! Will we stay that way or become winners? Who can say? But we have other things to say, like what we think of Jade City by Fonda Lee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tor vs. Library saga continues, we're pumped for the World Fantasy Award nominees, and the serendipity of reading a book about the place you are at while you're reading it. Trust us. It will make sense in the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're excited about new monsters and solarpunk but mostly we're excited about Mortal Engines! Except for all the murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We team up with Mallory and Brea from Reading Glasses for a supercollaboration with reading advice, emails, and discussion of Mortal Engines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why we think Amazon may have been cribbing off us, the reality TV connection to ancient Greece, and the raging 2X audiobook debate speeds along. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A database of all the stories, Stranger Things enters the tie-in book world, a debate about speed-listening, and what Veronica REALLY thinks about Zeus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're very excited about the Expanse coming back and Gail Carriger's plans and that the "What are we drinking" segment got a good review! Plus the different takes on mythology from our two latest book picks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian McClellan joins us to talk about his latest book, Wrath of Empire (second book in the Gods of Blood and Powder series). Plus we find out why he may not want to time travel, and what his writing kryptonite is! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So many awards! Locus, Scribe, Parsec, oh my! Plus why we think maybe it's OK to read the 21 books you shouldn't read, and we kick off Tanith Lee's amazing Night's Master. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever walked into a book store and just froze? Us too. We'll talk you through it. Plus we announced the May book pick and Tanith Lee fans will be happy! Because it's by Tanith Lee! Also the wrap-up for We Are Legion (We are Bob). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are SO excited to be nominated for the Hugos! Thank you! Also the return of the Expanse and why Amazon will spend $1 billion on a Middle Earth show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The March tournament was so much fun, and in the end we'll read We Are Legion (We Are Bob) which is an appropriately fun book. We also talk about other podcasts that are cool to listen to, plus our last thoughts on the beautiful complexity of An Unkindness of Ghosts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More Pratchett TV coming, and more Rothfuss books?  Plus more deep discussion about an Unkindness of Ghosts, including why blurbs may lead you astray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom tries to convince Veronica to fight hate, but A Wrinkle In Time has her questioning love's power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey the Hugo nominations are open and you can vote for us! Also Firefly is coming back as books. And the Hugo nominations are open and you can vote for us. Plus StoryBundle has an awesome set of books called Black Narratives! And the Hugo nominations are open and you can vote for us. Oh and the Locus Awards are open for voting. That one... you can't vote for us. But you can vote for us in the Hugo...

We share our memories and thoughts on the passing of Ursula K. Leguin. We also talk about how silly it is to think anybody but George R. R. Martin truly knows the release date for Winds of Winter, and discover the true villain of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goodbye Shannara, hello The Blade Itself TV show? Also Moby Dick and Philip K Dick have different problems, and what the monster in Frankenstein might truly represent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a whole new year of books, and we have some suggestions! Plus the science behind Westeros and the amazing 200-year-old Mary Shelley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ready Player One may have a sequel, The Witcher TV show has a show runner, and we have no bones to pick with California Bones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.