Swords & Starships

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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 (@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

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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? - Historica
• Little Shop of Horrors (1986) - 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
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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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 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

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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, history of bad decisions, and a questionable moral compass | Masterclass

Brittney's pick:
Slewfoot by Brom | GoodReads

Joshua's pick:
Red Rabbit by Alex Grecian | 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

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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) - IMDb
• WALL·E (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
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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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: [email protected]

Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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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 | Description, Habitat, Discovery, & Facts | Britannica
• An Ode to a Hometown Creature: Mothman of Point Pleasant, West Virginia | Folklife Magazine (si.edu)
• The Mothman Prophecies by John A. Keel | Goodreads
• The Mothman Prophecies (2002) - IMDb
• MOTHMAN FESTIVAl® - HOME
• This is apparently what the Jersey Devil sounds like (youtube.com)
• Sweet Berries (Cambric Creek, #2) by C.M. Nascosta | Goodreads
• Dear Mothman: A Novel by Robin Gow | Goodreads
• Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre by Max Brooks | Goodreads
• Loch by Paul Zindel | 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

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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) • 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

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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: 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

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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 Muniz | Goodreads

Helpful Links

• Read with Pride episode on Apple Podcasts.
• Coos Bay Public Library's event calendar: Month Calendar | Coos Bay Public Library (coosbaylibrary.org)

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