The Sword and Laser Podcast
1) S&L Podcast - #525 - The Beans That Wouldn't Burn
It’s all about the beans on this Sword and Laser. Chili, chowder, and more. We also find time to talk about books, specifically Mark Lawrence’s book that wouldn’t burn. But we don’t want to burn the b...Show More
2) #524 - 4 Stars: Clean, Not Cozy!
The Floating Hotel was a great deal, and we really enjoyed it when we checked in. During our stay we met some really interesting folks, and the staff was fabulous. There was some murder, but in the en...Show More
3) #523 - Ship Happens
Should the Floating Hotel be called a “space cruise ship”? Why Veronica can't make change. Tom tries not to insult Stephen's intelligence. And hoorah for N. K. Jemisin!
4) #522 - Punchin' Shrimp and Grits
Robert Jackson Bennett deserves more kudos. We clarify it's a tapas bar, not a topless bar. And our thoughts on the new book, Floating Hotel, and the wrap-up of Interview with the Vampire.
5) #521 - The Portions Are Too Big!
We revel in the Lammy Awards, follow the tale of root beer, and discuss our first, or most recent, impressions of Interview with the Vampire.
6) #520 - Alternate Batman
Tom reports from the Matt Dinniman book event in LA, we kick off our Interview with the Vampire read, and share our last spoilery thoughts on The Hexologists and why we think the writing doorway is th...Show More
7) #519 - No Stomach for Old Salad
#519 - No Stomach for Old Salad by Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont
8) #518 - Hugo Bump Yourself
#518 - Hugo Bump Yourself by Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont
9) #517 - She Who Became Herstory
We get a history listen and revisit accents. And the clean blade battle is confirmed for WorldCon 2029. Plus our non-spoilery first impressions of She Who Became the Sun.
10) #516 - I Know What You Did Last Book Briefing
Why taste in books is like taste in food. Plus, our final thoughts on Joe Abercrombie's The Devils. And the Ruth-Veronica feud heats up. Also, Tom likes fish sticks. Literally.