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The Sword and Laser

The Sword and Laser

Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

Read along with the Sword and Laser book club! From classic science fiction to the latest gritty fantasy, we cover it. Subscribe for book discussions, author interviews, hot releases, and news from the genre fiction world!
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At Con-Volution 2015 we sat down with author/podcaster/publicist Jaym Gates and talked about her unique perspective on publishing from within and without.
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The Sword and Laser - S&L Podcast - #183 - The Damon Inside Me
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07/08/14 • 40 min

We ponder on Matt Damon's role in The Martian, why we love to hate villains, and the role of philosophy and ideology in Octavia Butler's Dawn. Join us, before Veronica falls into the hellmouth.
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The Sword and Laser - S&L Author Spotlight - Anne Leonard
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03/06/14 • 18 min

Anne Leonard's first book JUST came out. Congrats Anne! Moth and Spark is about a Prince who has been chosen to free dragons from bondage to the Empire, but nobody’s exactly sure how he should do it, not even their riders. He meets a doctor’s daughter who discovers she’s a seer. She’s also a commoner, so he really shouldn’t fall for her How do you shine a spotlight on such a young career? It's all in the backstory! Just watch. http://swordandlaser.com/home/2014/3/4/sl-video-author-spotlight-anne-leonard
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The Sword and Laser - #498 - Weird Things With Burritos
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10/17/24 • 43 min

We wrap up our thoughts on A Night in the Lonesome October by Roger Zelazny. Tom lays down some very obscure hints about the next pick. And why we’re glad Andy Weir got fired.
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The Sword and Laser - #268 - "Underrated" is Not a Dirty Word
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09/15/16 • 37 min

We praise the underrated and print books, and we get into the dog-eat-dog world of Fire Upon the Deep!
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The Sword and Laser - #238 - W.E.B. Dubois' 1908 GoT Reference
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12/09/15 • 32 min

A newly-discovered short story from W.E.B. Dubois called “The Princess Steel” seems to anticipate elements of Game of Thrones and Doctor Who. Plus, we kick off the book with the talking horses!
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The Sword and Laser - #368 - But is it Art?

#368 - But is it Art?

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11/11/19 • 30 min

So many awards! You have no excuse for not finding something awesome and new to read right now. Not that you ever do with us on the job, we hope. Also, our first impressions on reading The Snow Queen.
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The Sword and Laser - #352 - The Sword Conspiracy

#352 - The Sword Conspiracy

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05/02/19 • 36 min

To Gene Wolfe! Thank you for Shadow and Claw and Pringles. Plus, William Gibson’s Alien 3, what you need to know before reading The Martian Chronicles, and our final thoughts on the vast conspiracies that make up Theft of Swords.
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The Sword and Laser - #327 -  Real Housewives of the Aegean
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06/21/18 • 35 min

Why we think Amazon may have been cribbing off us, the reality TV connection to ancient Greece, and the raging 2X audiobook debate speeds along.
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The Sword and Laser - #308 - A Decade of Us

#308 - A Decade of Us

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10/12/17 • 40 min

That’s right, Sword and Laser has been picking and reading books for 10 years and we’re not even close to stopping. This week we discuss why you don’t need to travel to London to read Theodora Goss but it doesn’t hurt. And why we’re extra excited for Andy Weir’s Artemis.
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FAQ

How many episodes does The Sword and Laser have?

The Sword and Laser currently has 364 episodes available.

What topics does The Sword and Laser cover?

The podcast is about Fiction, Reading, Podcasts, Books, Science, Book, Arts, Fantasy, Club and Novel.

What is the most popular episode on The Sword and Laser?

The episode title '#384 - Teenaged Wiccan' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Sword and Laser?

The average episode length on The Sword and Laser is 38 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Sword and Laser released?

Episodes of The Sword and Laser are typically released every 13 days.

When was the first episode of The Sword and Laser?

The first episode of The Sword and Laser was released on Dec 4, 2013.

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