Swords & Starships
Join 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!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 149
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Short Swords: Thank you for listening!
This will be the final episode of Swords and Starships!
Thank you all, from the bottom of our hearts, for four plus years of laughs, film reviews, and great reads.
Brittney and Joshua wi…
Curses!
Having a bad day? Trouble sleeping? Being followed by mysterious and upsetting shadow people? You may be cursed!!!
Lucky for you, Brittney and Joshua have just the bezoar: two fantastic…
Upcoming Reads 2025
Looking forward to spending the rest of 2025 nose down in a book? So are we! Brittney and Joshua offer a plethora of new releases to help you escape the chaos.
Brittney's Picks:
The Amber…
Transformations
✨ Transformations take center stage in our latest episode! ✨
We’re diving into The Measure by Nikki Erlick, where a mysterious box transforms lives overnight, and Bunny by Mona Awad, a d…
Short: What's That (Movie) Sound?
🎙️✨ Short and sweet, but full of laughter! This week on Swords & Starships, we’re testing our nerdy knowledge with a quick movie sound guessing game. 🔊🎥 Can you name the film featuring …
Family Focused
Family: the bonds we choose, the chaos we embrace, and sometimes the fire we can't put out 🔥👨👩👧👦✨. This week, we dive into the found family warmth of Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ K…
Short: Santa's Substitute
🎅❓ If Santa couldn't make it this year, who would you call to save Christmas? In this week’s episode, we asked you to nominate the perfect fictional stand-in for the big guy. From magi…
The Thing (1982) Movie Review
🎙️ This week, we’re headed to the icy tundra for a chilling deep dive into The Thing (1982)! 🧊 🔬❄️ Who’s human? Who’s not? And do we really want to know? 👀 Tune in for all the sci-fi s…
Short: Spooky Movie Taglines!
Get ready to test your horror movie knowledge! 🎃🕸️ In this week's episode, we're guessing some of the spookiest movie taglines—can you beat us at our own game? 😱👻 Tune in if you dare...…
The Mummy (1999) Review
Well, it's the last full episode of the season! Brittney and Joshua have chosen end the year with a bang by reviewing The Mummy (1999)!
Join us for eye-candy, face-storms, and ill-conce…
Monster Romance!
Today's episode was partially recorded on Zoom and pre-edited. We apologize for any Zoom-caused garbling!
Get ready for a spine-tingling crossover! 🎙️📚 Swords & Starships is teaming up w…
Spooky Reads 2024
📚✨ Get ready for some spine-tingling tales! In our latest episode, we dive into Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell and The Reformatory by Tananarive Due. Join us as we unra…
Short Swords: Zombie or Robot Apocalypse
THE END IS NIGH!!
Well ... not entirely nigh but in the interest of choosing which inevitable dumpster fire is to be our last, Brittney and Joshua have asked the public whether they wou…
Mad Scientists
Mad scientists, monstrous creations, and moral dilemmas—oh my! 🧪⚡️ In our latest podcast episode, we dive into M is for Monster by Talia Dutton and Vicious by V.E. Schwab. Get ready for…
Geeky Joy
Today’s episode is all about enjoying the little things. What’s been bringing you joy recently? 🌞
Things We Mentioned:
Labyrinth (1986) Movie Review
Join us on a nostalgic journey through the Goblin King's maze as we review the cult classic Labyrinth! 🧩✨ Whether you're a longtime fan or new to this magical world, our latest podcast …
Rerun: Libraries and Censorship
🎙️ On this week's episode, we dive into our library's policies on censorship and acquisitions. Join us as we explore how we navigate these critical issues to ensure diverse voices are h…
I Read It For the Cover
In this episode of Swords & Starships, we embark on a thrilling literary adventure, discussing two captivating books that caught our eye with their stunning covers. Join us as we delve…
Short: What's That (Movie) Sound?!
Think you know your movies? Tune in and test your skills by guessing this iconic soundbite! 🕵️♂️🔍 Can you identify the film from just a few seconds of audio? 🎥🔊
Join us for some suspens…
Indigenous Authors
This week, we're diving into the imaginative worlds crafted by Indigenous authors in the sci-fi and fantasy genres. 🌟✨ Join us as we explore their unique narratives, rich cultural pers…