Swords & Starships

Mikaela 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

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We 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

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Let'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.

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Boring, 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
• Anastasia (1997) - IMDb
• Jeepers Creepers (2001) - IMDb
• Lady Authors and Characters: Episode where we talk about Cynthia Hand and her cool lady team of authors!
• The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) - IMDb
• Our DND Episode (Spork!)

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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

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How good is your auditory game? See if you can guess the sound along with Brittney!


Helpful Links:
The Link to the Sound!

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Let'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 Alien (1979). Not only do you get Brittney and Joshua, but you can always enjoy a sticker while you watch Jonesy the cat lead the crew of the Nostromo into certain doom!

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Brittney's Pick
Bride by Ali Hazelwood | GoodReads

Joshua's Pick
Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djeli Clark | GoodReads

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Happy 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

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What 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

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cru·ci·ble

[ˈkro͞osəb(ə)l]

NOUN

1. a ceramic or metal container in which metals or other substances may be melted or subjected to very high temperatures:
2. "the crucible tipped and the mold filled with liquid metal"

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Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
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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
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