Geeky Readers Need The Sword And Laser
Looking for something to add to your podcast queue?
With the end of “Battlestar Galactica” and “Stargate” in recent months, I’ve found myself craving more science fiction entertainment. Fantasy occasionally fits the bill - as long as it’s not the likes of “Knights of Bloodsteel” - but sometimes gaming and television can’t replace a good, well-written book.
Great, unless I don’t have time to trawl the web or the local bookstore for a book suggestion. (I know, I know. Not likely, but it could happen.)
Never fear! Sword and Laser has the answers we seek! Veronica Belmont of Tekzilla and Tom Merritt of Buzz Out Loud publish a book club podcast just for scifi/fantasy geeks. Recent books include Daniel Suarez’s “Daemon”, Frank Herbert’s “Dune” and Robert Jordan’s “Eye of the World”. Obviously, there’s a mix of new stuff and old classics. These two have a great rapport, and time flies while listening. Be sure to check out the forums as well; they’re set up in a way that I haven’t often seen and it’s easy to see the latest comments in a number of discussions without dealing with the usual forum screen.
If you find something interesting to read, check out the S & L store. As always, make sure to leave some comments so they know they’re doing a great job! This ‘cast is damned entertaining. (Case in point: Belmont saying “the Sword and Laser” in Simpsons’ Comic Book Guy voice.)
And if all that isn’t enough to convince you, you simply *must* hear the theme song, which is played at the end of the episode. It’s awesome!
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June 24th, 2009 at 9:42 am
No, actually, I wasn’t looking for anything to add to my podcast queue, because it’s already full of stuff I haven’t had time for… Darn you anyway for adding more “must have” items to the list!!!
June 24th, 2009 at 10:39 am
@Lori: Mwaaahaaahaaa! All part of my plan to make sure that everyone else is losing productivity points along with me.
June 24th, 2009 at 10:52 am
wow, thanks for the endorsement! we have a lot of fun doing the show, so i’m glad it comes across.
new episode and book pick coming soon!
V
June 24th, 2009 at 11:03 am
@Veronica: Sweet! I’ve never read any George R.R. Martin, so I’m waiting until you guys pick which one you’re going to read then I’ll tag along. (Still sloughing through Sword of Truth series. Nine down, two to go!)