Swords & Starships

Are those plants... moving? Join Brittney and Joshua as they chat about horrifying plant life in this 2008 teen horror!The Ruins (2008) - IMDbThings We MentionedZoroastrianism | Definition, Beliefs, Founder, Holy Book, & Facts | BritannicaTaken (2008) - IMDbHostel (2005) - IMDbThe tourist bubble- presenting a place to a visitor (linkedin.com)The Mayans: Where Are They Today? - HistoricaLittle Shop of Horrors (1986) - IMDbFind us at:Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.comInstagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videosEmail: Starships@coosbaylibrary.orgOur Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | FacebookCoos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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) - IMDbFind us at:Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.comInstagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videosEmail: Starships@coosbaylibrary.orgOur Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | FacebookCoos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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 | MasterclassBrittney's pick:Slewfoot by Brom | GoodReadsJoshua's pick:Red Rabbit by Alex Grecian | GoodReadsFind us at:Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.comInstagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videosEmail: Starships@coosbaylibrary.orgOur Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | FacebookCoos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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 <3Things that were mentioned:Eleven | Stranger Things Wiki | FandomPhoenix (Jean Grey) Powers, Villains, History | MarvelProfessor X In Comics Powers, Enemies, History | MarvelMatilda (1996) - IMDbWALL·E (2008) - IMDbFind us at:Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.comInstagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videosEmail: Starships@coosbaylibrary.orgOur Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | FacebookCoos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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 | GoodreadsJoshua's pick:Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao | GoodreadsFind us at:Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.comInstagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videosEmail: Starships@coosbaylibrary.orgOur Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | FacebookCoos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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 | FandomMonster PromDream Daddy (gamegrumps.com)Coelacanth | Description, Habitat, Discovery, & Facts | BritannicaAn Ode to a Hometown Creature: Mothman of Point Pleasant, West Virginia | Folklife Magazine (si.edu)The Mothman Prophecies by John A. Keel | GoodreadsThe Mothman Prophecies (2002) - IMDbMOTHMAN FESTIVAl® - HOMEThis is apparently what the Jersey Devil sounds like (youtube.com)Sweet Berries (Cambric Creek, #2) by C.M. Nascosta | GoodreadsDear Mothman: A Novel by Robin Gow | GoodreadsDevolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre by Max Brooks | GoodreadsLoch by Paul Zindel | GoodreadsFind us at:Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.comInstagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videosEmail: Starships@coosbaylibrary.orgOur Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | FacebookCoos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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) | IMDbFind us at:Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.comInstagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videosEmail: Starships@coosbaylibrary.orgOur Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | FacebookCoos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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 LinksThe Secret of NIMH (1982) - Plot - IMDbThe Borrowers (The Borrowers, #1) by Mary Norton | GoodreadsFind us at:Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.comInstagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videosEmail: Starships@coosbaylibrary.orgOur Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | FacebookCoos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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 | GoodreadsJoshua's Pick: The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz | GoodreadsHelpful LinksRead 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.comInstagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videosEmail: Starships@coosbaylibrary.orgOur Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | FacebookCoos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

We love Love! Listen to Joshua and Brittney recommend some surprisingly gritty stories with great romantic plotlines. <3Joshua's Pick:All That’s Left in the World by Erik J. Brown | GoodreadsBrittney's Pick:The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer | GoodreadsFind us at:Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.comInstagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videosEmail: Starships@coosbaylibrary.orgOur Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | FacebookCoos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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.Find us at:Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.comInstagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videosEmail: Starships@coosbaylibrary.orgOur Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | FacebookCoos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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 | GoodreadsThe Fall of the House of Usher (TV Mini Series 2023) - IMDbBrittney's Pick:The Afterlife of Holly Chase by Cynthia Hand | GoodreadsThings We Mentioned:The War on Terror - Timeline & Facts | HISTORYAnastasia (1997) - IMDbJeepers Creepers (2001) - IMDbLady Authors and Characters: Episode where we talk about Cynthia Hand and her cool lady team of authors!The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) - IMDbOur DND Episode (Spork!)Find us at:Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.comInstagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videosEmail: Starships@coosbaylibrary.orgOur Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | FacebookCoos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

How good is your auditory game? See if you can guess the sound along with Brittney!Helpful Links:The Link to the Sound!Find us at:Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.comInstagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videosEmail: Starships@coosbaylibrary.orgOur Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | FacebookCoos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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 PodcastsSuper Mario Bros Movie Review with 2 Nerds In a PodThe Crucible (1996) - IMDbStay up to date by following us on Instagram @swordsnstarships---cru·ci·ble[ˈkro͞osəb(ə)l]NOUNa 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 filled with liquid metal"Find us at:Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.comInstagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videosEmail: Starships@coosbaylibrary.orgOur Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | FacebookCoos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

Coraline (2009) - IMDbHelpful Links:LAIKA StudiosCoraline by Neil Gaiman | GoodreadsMake Good Art by Neil Gaiman | GoodreadsIf you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy our Nightmare Before Christmas episode!Find us at:Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.comInstagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videosEmail: Starships@coosbaylibrary.orgOur Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | FacebookCoos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

B-b-buttons?! Join Brittney and Joshua as they talk about this 2009 movie classic, as well as their love for the book!Coraline (2009) - IMDbHelpful Links:LAIKA StudiosCoraline by Neil Gaiman | GoodreadsMake Good Art by Neil Gaiman | GoodreadsIf you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy our Nightmare Before Christmas episode!Find us at:Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.comInstagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videosEmail: Starships@coosbaylibrary.orgOur Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | FacebookCoos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

It'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– ) - IMDbMy Roommate Is a Vampire by Jenna Levine | GoodreadsVampire Weekend by Mike Chen | GoodreadsWhen Life Gives You Vampires by Gloria Duke | GoodreadsSquad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall | GoodreadsWe covered this book in Season 2 episode "Spooky Books 2022" The Skull by Jon Klassen | GoodreadsFind us at:Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.comInstagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videosEmail: Starships@coosbaylibrary.orgOur Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | FacebookCoos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

The 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 for more details.Find us at:Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.comInstagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videosEmail: Starships@coosbaylibrary.orgOur Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | FacebookCoos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

Which 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) - IMDbOpera GhostSleepaway Camp (1983) - IMDbAngelaThe Troop by Nick Cutter | Goodreads"Starvin' Marvin"Friday the 13th SeriesJasonMrs. VoorheesFind us at:Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.comInstagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videosEmail: Starships@coosbaylibrary.orgOur Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | FacebookCoos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

Joshua's Pick:A Day of Fallen Night (The Roots of Chaos, #0) by Samantha Shannon | GoodreadsBrittney's Pick:Gilded (Gilded, #1) by Marissa Meyer | GoodreadsOther 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 videoLord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) - Theoden's Charge Scene | Movieclips - Bing videoThe Happy Writer Podcast - Marissa MeyerFind us at:Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.comInstagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videosEmail: Starships@coosbaylibrary.orgOur Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | FacebookCoos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos