Swords & Starships

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

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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

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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)

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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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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
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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: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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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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Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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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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Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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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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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
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Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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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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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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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!

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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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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) - 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: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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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– ) - IMDb
• My Roommate Is a Vampire by Jenna Levine | Goodreads
• Vampire Weekend by Mike Chen | Goodreads
• When Life Gives You Vampires by Gloria Duke | Goodreads
• Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall | Goodreads
  • We covered this book in Season 2 episode "Spooky Books 2022" 
• The Skull by Jon Klassen | Goodreads

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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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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.

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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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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) - IMDb
  • Opera Ghost
• Sleepaway Camp (1983) - IMDb
  • Angela
• The Troop by Nick Cutter | Goodreads
  • "Starvin' Marvin"
• Friday the 13th Series
  • Jason
  • Mrs. Voorhees

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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
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Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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Joshua's Pick:

• A Day of Fallen Night (The Roots of Chaos, #0) by Samantha Shannon | Goodreads

Brittney's Pick:

• Gilded (Gilded, #1) by Marissa Meyer | Goodreads

Other 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 video
• Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) - Theoden's Charge Scene | Movieclips - Bing video
• The Happy Writer Podcast - Marissa Meyer

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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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To recognize Banned Books Month 2023, Brittney and Joshua re-releasing one of their most popular episodes.

Please enjoy this conversation with Coos Bay Public Library director Sami and assistant director Christina about the rise in censorship and the protocols in place to ensure every challenged book receives a fair hearing.

Things We Talk About

CBPL Policies - here you will find the various procedures and policies that allow our library to function. Of note is the Reconsideration of Library Materials Policy and Form, which cover how the library will respond to a challenge as well as the form that must be completed for any challenged item.

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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
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Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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Brittney and Joshua return with another virtual book club this time featuring Silvia Moreno-Garcia's dour take on our future.

Prime Meridian by Silvia Moreno-Garcia | Goodreads

Other things we talk about:

The Last Voyage of the Demeter | IMDb

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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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Have you ever dreamed of starting over in a small town, repairing an old farmhouse, a community center, and your soul? If you feel burned out by the corporate world, then you should play Stardew Valley! Listen as Brittney and Christina teach Joshua about this amazing game.

Today's Review: Stardew Valley

Other Things We Mention:

• First Meeting - 1 | Cori's Adventures in Seducing an Emo Nerd (webtoons.com)
• Villagers - Stardew Valley Wiki

Find us at:

Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
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