Swords & Starships
117 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsJoin Brittney and Joshua, broadcasting from the Coos Bay Public Library, as they chat about their favorite Fantasy and Science Fiction reads, play games, debate movies, gush over fandoms and recommend books to readers!
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Short: Outdoorsy Movie Taglines!
April 12, 2024 07:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBLet'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 and videos Email: [email protected] Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook C...
Our Favorite Antiheroes!
April 05, 2024 07:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBThis 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, history of bad decisions, and a questionable moral compass | Masterclass Brittney's pick: Slewfoot by Brom | GoodReads Joshu...
Short: Telepathy or Telekinesis?
March 29, 2024 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.8 MBInquiring 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) - IMDb WALL·E (2008) - IMDb Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: ...
Characters with Disabilities
March 22, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBToday 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: [email protected] Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook Coos Bay Public Library's...
Short: Cryptids
March 15, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBUnlocking 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 | Description, Habitat, Discovery, & Facts | Britannica An Ode to a Hometown Creature: Mothman of Point Pleasa...
Willow (1988) Film Review
March 08, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBIt'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) • Instagram photos and videos Email: [email protected] Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | F...
Short: Small or Tall?
March 01, 2024 08:00 - 11 minutes - 8.11 MBBrittney 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: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos Email: [email protected] Our...
Graphic Novels 2024
February 23, 2024 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBGrilled 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 Muniz | Goodreads Helpful Links Read with Pride episode on Apple Podcasts. Coos Bay Public Library's event calendar: Month Calendar | Co...
Swoons & Stabbings: Court of the Heart
February 16, 2024 08:00 - 13 minutes - 9.5 MBMikaela and Emily return with more serious matters of Romance and Horror: Is it sweet or is it creepy? Court is in session to decide the fates of the romantic duos of: Edward Cullen and Bella Swan of Twilight (2008) | IMDb Jim Preston and Aurora Lane of Passengers (2016) | IMDb Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos Email: [email protected] Our Library's Facebook Pag...
Romance: 2024
February 09, 2024 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBWe 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 (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos Email: [email protected] Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Pub...
Short: Romantic Taglines!
February 02, 2024 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBLet'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: [email protected] Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrar...
Revived Classics
January 26, 2024 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBBoring, 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 of Holly Chase by Cynthia Hand | Goodreads Things We Mentioned: The War on Terror - Timeline & Facts | HISTORY Anastas...
Cozy Reads
January 12, 2024 08:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBLet'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 Egyptian Theater! Hey, local listener! Join us Friday, January 19th, at the Egyptian Theater for the big screen viewing of A...
Upcoming Reads 2024
January 06, 2024 00:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBBrittney'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: [email protected] Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos
Bonus Short: Turkish Delights!
December 21, 2023 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.3 MBHappy 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 Most - Wikipedia Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney ...
End of Season 3!
October 27, 2023 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.5 MBWhat 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 other substances may be melted or subjected to very high temperatures: "the crucible tipped and the mold f...
Coraline Part 2!
October 20, 2023 17:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBCoraline (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: [email protected] Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook Coos Bay Public Libr...
Coraline [2009] Movie Review!
October 13, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBB-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://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos E...
Team Vampire or Team Werewolf?
October 06, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBIt's a classic question that MUST be answered! Follow Brittney as she harasses the librarians for their opinions! Books, Shows, and Movies Mentioned: The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer (goodreads.com) Richmond Avenal | The IT Crowd Wiki | Fandom (Noel Fielding) What We Do in the Shadows (TV Series 2019– ) - IMDb My Roommate Is a Vampire by Jenna Levine | Goodreads Vampire Weekend by Mike Chen | Goodreads When Life Gives You Vampires by Gloria Duke | Goodreads Squad by Maggie Tokuda...
Spooky Books 2023
September 29, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBThe chills and thrills are back for yet another episode of Spooky books! Brittney and Joshua bring two of their favorite horror novels to keep your October bloody interesting. Brittney's Pick: Beholder by Ryan La Sala | (Goodreads.com) Joshua's Pick: Lone Women by Victor LaValle | (Goodreads.com) Join us for our 100th episode! If you live in the Coos Bay/North Bend area, join us on the evening of Thursday, October 12, 2023 for Trivingo! Win fun prizes! Check out the Library's Events page ...
Swoons & Stabbings: Summer Camp!
September 22, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.5 MBWhich horror movie villain would you want to: 1. Bunk with, 2. Do a 3-legged race with, and 3. NOT get lost in the woods with? Join Mikaela and Emily as they talk about these very important choices! Movies/Villains Mentioned: Stage Fright (2014) - IMDb Opera Ghost Sleepaway Camp (1983) - IMDb Angela The Troop by Nick Cutter | Goodreads "Starvin' Marvin" Friday the 13th Series Jason Mrs. Voorhees Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: B...
Lords & Starships
September 15, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBJoshua's Pick: A Day of Fallen Night (The Roots of Chaos, #0) by Samantha Shannon | Goodreads Brittney's Pick: Gilded (Gilded, #1) by Marissa Meyer | Goodreads Other Things We Mentioned: Reluctant Royals Series by Alyssa Cole (goodreads.com) Runaway Royals Series by Alyssa Cole (goodreads.com) Ghosts of Football Past (radiolab.org) Independence Day (4/5) Movie CLIP - The President's Speech (1996) HD - Bing video Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) - Theoden's Charge Sce...
Libraries and Censorship Rerun
September 08, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBTo recognize Banned Books Month 2023, Brittney and Joshua re-releasing one of their most popular episodes. Please enjoy this conversation with Coos Bay Public Library director Sami and assistant director Christina about the rise in censorship and the protocols in place to ensure every challenged book receives a fair hearing. Things We Talk About CBPL Policies - here you will find the various procedures and policies that allow our library to function. Of note is the Reconsideration of Libr...
Prime Meridian Book Club
September 01, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBBrittney and Joshua return with another virtual book club this time featuring Silvia Moreno-Garcia's dour take on our future. Prime Meridian by Silvia Moreno-Garcia | Goodreads Other things we talk about: The Last Voyage of the Demeter | IMDb Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos Email: [email protected] Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Faceboo...
Stardew Valley With Christina!
August 25, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBHave you ever dreamed of starting over in a small town, repairing an old farmhouse, a community center, and your soul? If you feel burned out by the corporate world, then you should play Stardew Valley! Listen as Brittney and Christina teach Joshua about this amazing game. Today's Review: Stardew Valley Other Things We Mention: First Meeting - 1 | Cori's Adventures in Seducing an Emo Nerd (webtoons.com) Villagers - Stardew Valley Wiki Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarship...
Nostalgic Movies
August 18, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBTake a trip down memory lane as Joshua and Brittney each share a movie that made them the people they are today! Brittney's Movie: The Last Unicorn (1982) - IMDb Book Pairings: Into the Land of the Unicorns by Bruce Coville | Goodreads A Glory of Unicorns by Alix Berenzy | Goodreads Unicorns of Balinor (Unicorns of Balinor, #1-3) by Mary Stanton | Goodreads Joshua's Movie: The Dark Crystal (1982) - IMDb Book Pairings: The Dark Crystal: The Ultimate Visual History by Caseen Gaines | Goo...
What's That Sound?! With Emily
August 11, 2023 13:00 - 14 minutes - 9.87 MBGreetings, bird nerds! Brittney and Joshua join with Emily, one of our librarian assistants, for another high stakes game of What's That Sound?! (It's high stakes because there are two sounds! YES!! TWO SOUNDS!) Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos Email: [email protected] Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook Coos Bay Public Library's Instag...
The Super Mario Bros [2023] Movie Review... With 2 Nerds In A Pod!
August 04, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBJoin your two favorite librarians as they discuss their thoughts about the 2023 Super Mario Bros movie! Joining them is Mack, from the 2 Nerds in a Pod Podcast! Today's movie discussion: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) - IMDb Where to find 2 Nerds in a Pod: 2 Nerds in a Pod | Twitch | Linktree Other things we mentioned: Super Mario Bros. (1993) - IMDb Swords & Starships: Banned Books: Censorship Episode! on Apple Podcasts Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) - IMDb Find u...
Short: Video Game Living
July 28, 2023 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.03 MBImportant news! Swords and Starships as been nominated for the Podcast Awards but we need your vote! 1. Sign up at https://www.podcastawards.com 2. Vote for Swords and Starships in 2 categories: - People's Choice - Games and Hobbies Voting ends July 31st! Thank you so much for your support. Brittney, Joshua and special guest Mack from Two Nerds in the Pod chat about their favorite video games and ask the question: If you could live in a video game, which one would yo...
Meddling Kids
July 21, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBImportant news! Swords and Starships as been nominated for the Podcast Awards but we need your vote! 1. Sign up at https://www.podcastawards.com 2. Vote for Swords and Starships in 2 categories: - People's Choice - Games and Hobbies Voting ends July 31st! Thank you so much for your support. It's summertime and the weather is fine, so let's cause some chaos! Brittney and Joshua review two of their favorite books that feature meddling kids as their protagonist. Channe...
Emergency Announcement: 2023 Podcast Awards!
July 19, 2023 20:00 - 2 minutes - 1.59 MBVOTE HERE: PodcastAwards - Sign Up Directions: Sign up to nominate. This is so people don't spam the site with a bunch of random nominations. Vote for us in two categories: People's Choice AND Games & Hobbies Voting ends July 31st, 2023. Thank you all for your support! And thank you to 2 Nerds in a Pod for letting us know this was happening! Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and vi...
Short: What's that Sound?! Summer edition
July 14, 2023 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.44 MBWelcome back for another round of What's that Sound?! Where Brittney and Joshua take a sound from the library and try to guess what it could be. This time, Joshua showed some initiative and picked the sound. And, honestly, if you've ever worked in an office or a school, you will have a good idea of what the sound is. If you'd like to take up Brittney in our offer to send us your unusual sounds, please send it to our email with the heading: STRANGE SOUNDS Find us at: Podcast Website: http...
Swords & Pirateships!
July 07, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBPirates and Mermaids and Curses, oh my! Join Joshua and Brittney as they discuss their nautical picks for this week! Brittney's Pick: Skin of the Sea (Skin of the Sea, #1) by Natasha Bowen | Goodreads (The second book is Soul of the Deep (Skin of the Sea, #2) by Natasha Bowen | Goodreads) Joshua's Pick: The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty | Goodreads Things We Discussed: UPCOMING BOOK CLUB READ: Prime Meridian by Silvia Moreno-Garcia | Goodreads Gods of Jade and S...
Short: Geeky Joy!
June 30, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBListen to Joshua and Brittney recommend some escapist podcasts, and talk about the joy of plant parenthood! Joshua's Recommendations: Midst | Critical Role (critrole.com) Worlds Beyond Number Brittney's Recommendations: The Rewatcher: Buffy the Vampire Slayer on Apple Podcasts Plant Resources/Plants Mentioned: Plantopedia: The Definitive Guide to Houseplants by Lauren Camilleri | Goodreads Plant care app - Keep your plants alive | Planta (getplanta.com) Brittney mentioned taking note...
Spirited Away (2001) Film Review
June 23, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBBrittney and Joshua enjoy a fantastical romp through a spiritual bath house in Hayao Miyazaki's seminal classic, Spirited Away (2001). What we talk about Spirited Away (2001) dir Hayao Miyazaki | IMDb Swords and Starships virtual book club alert! We will be reading Silvia Moreno-Garcia's Prime Meridian for our episode on September 1st! If you are in the Coos Bay / North Bend area, you can pick up a free copy at the Coos Bay Public Library! Read the book before August 11th and email us...
Short: Who Would You Haunt?
June 16, 2023 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.79 MBA short episode today, but full of great answers! Thank you to all who helped contribute to this episode, we appreciate you! Tracking Down The Library Ghost | Film Clip | GHOSTBUSTERS - YouTube Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos Email: [email protected] Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibra...
Queer Black Authors!
June 09, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBBrittney and Joshua couldn't decide if they wanted to celebrate LGBTQIA+ authors because it's Pride Month, or if they should showcase some Black authors because of Juneteenth. So they decided to talk about authors that fit both themes! Joshua's Pick: Escaping Exodus (Escaping Exodus, #1) by Nicky Drayden | Goodreads Brittney's Pick: Pet by Akwaeke Emezi | Goodreads Honorable Mention: Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi | Goodreads Thing We Mentioned Carrie Underwood - Before He Cheats (Officia...
Short: Hot Taglines!
June 02, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.26 MBGuess along with Brittney and Joshua as they try to figure out which "Hot" Sci Fi & and Fantasy movies these taglines belong to! Tagline: a short catchy 'sound bite'. Think Ghostbusters 'Who you gonna call?'. The audience knows the title of the film just by the tagline. Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos Email: [email protected] Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Ba...
Attack of the Pod People: A crash course in podcasting
May 26, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBWelcome back to another episode! This is the talk Brittney, Harrison (of the Free Bin) and Joshua gave at the Oregon Library Association conference in Bend, Oregon. We talked about our podcast and how we got it up and running. If you're looking to start a podcast, we offer some helpful information of the kind of equipment you need as well as some resources to guide you in the process. Check out Toledo Public Library's podcast, The Free Bin, we Harrison Baker and Deborah Trusty. You can fin...
Short: Merperson or Vampire?
May 19, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutes - 6.95 MBListen to Brittney & Joshua run amuck at the Oregon Library Association in Bend, Oregon! They have a very important question for the other attendees: Would you rather be a Merperson or a Vampire? Links: Oregon Department of Education : Tribal History/Shared History (TH/SH) : American Indian/Alaska Native Education : State of Oregon We Need Diverse Books – diversebooks.org Conspirituality Podcast — Conspirituality DPL - Wayfinder: A New Way to Find What You're Looking for at the Library ...
Asian American & Pacific Islander Authors!
May 12, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBBrittney's Pick Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki | Goodreads Joshua's Pick The Wolf of Oren-Yaro by K.S. Villoso | Goodreads Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos Email: [email protected] Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos
Short: Meet Mira!
May 05, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.49 MBFind us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos Email: [email protected] Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos
Animals!
April 28, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBYou can access the TRANSCRIPT here It's our favorite animals in Sci Fi and Fantasy! Brittney and Joshua share a beloved childhood book along with multitudes of animal facts while obsessing over jumping spiders. Brittney's pick: The Hidden by Melanie Golding (Goodreads) Joshua's pick: Children of Time by Adrian Tchaicovsky (Goodreads) Honorable Mentions: City by Clifford Simak (Goodreads) Isle of Dogs (2018) directed by Wes Anderson (IMDb) Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton (Goodreads) -...
Short: What's That Sound?! Featuring a guest!
April 21, 2023 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.58 MBBrittney and Joshua are back with a guest guesser for the latest edition of What's That Sound?! Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos Email: [email protected] Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos
Chosen Ones!
April 14, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBPulled any swords out of stones, lately? How about nightly visions of climactic battles with a dark lord? If you have, you just might be a chosen one! Join Bittney and Joshua as they recommend two of their favorites and save the world, or something. Brittney's pick: Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire (Goodreads) Joshua's pick: The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner (Goodreads) Honorable Mention: The Year of Witching by Alexis Henderson (Goodreads) Find us at: Podcast Website: https://s...
Spelling Bee Shenanigans!
April 07, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBOur special guest, Gene, joins Brittney and Joshua in a serious spelling match to prepare for Coos Bay Library Foundation's annual Spelling Bee! Try and spell some unusual words and see how well you do compared to your beloved hosts! If you'd like to be a spectator, your and purchase tickets for the Spelling Bee at the Coos Bay Public Library, at the circulation counter. Tickets are $25 per person. This is a fundraiser so come by and support your local library! Where? Black Market Gourmet...
Aliens (1986) Movie Review
March 03, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBIt's time for the final Aliens review (no, we're going to pretend the rest of the franchise doesn't exist)! Which movie do you prefer: Alien, or Aliens? Aliens IMDB Page Hey all! With our busy schedules and some unexpected life stuff, Swords & Starships will be going on a short hiatus. Please subscribe to the podcast to be updated about when the next episode will be coming out. Thanks! Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@sw...
Swoons and Stabbings presents the Alien Franchise
February 24, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.59 MBMikaela and Emily return with their definitive list on who's in and who's out in the Alien/Predator franchise! Films they mention: Alien (1979) dir. Ridley Scott - IMDb Aliens (1986) dir. James Cameron - IMDb Predator (1987) dir. Dan Trachtenberg - IMDb Prey (2022) dir. Dan Trachtenberg - IMDb Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos Email: [email protected] Our Library...
Alien (1979) Movie Review
February 17, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBIn space, no one can hear you scream. Brittney and Joshua tackle this classic of Sci-Fi Horror with no screaming but plenty of laughter. Don't mind us, it's how we deal with stress. Alien (1979) by Ridley Scott - IMDb Things We Talk About: Prometheus (2012) by Ridley Scott - IMDb As promised, something extra-creepy to help you sleep at night. Enjoy this video of a tarantula moulting by bugsnstuff - YouTube Find us at: Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com Instagram: B...
Graphic Novels 2023!
February 10, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBPlant aliens, squires, magic fish, and a girl who brings her drawings to life? It's time for Brittney and Joshua to review some of their favorite graphic novels! Joshua's Picks: Squire by Sara Alfageeh (goodreads.com) LaGuardia by Nnedi Okorafor (goodreads.com) Brittney's Picks: The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen (goodreads.com) Nightlights by Lorena Alvarez Gomez (goodreads.com) Things We Mentioned Saint Simeon Stylites | Biography & Facts | Britannica (Column Monks) Q&A With Sara A...