The Sword and Laser

Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont
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Jan 17, 2019 • 37min

#343 - Math Is Hard

We’re very pleased that the Hugo Nominations are open and we’ll keep reminding you. Also we’re pleased to discuss pairing beer with novels and pleased to look over the new Philip K. Dick award nominees. We’re pleased to be reading Ninefox Gambit too, even if it makes our brain hurt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 3, 2019 • 48min

#342 - So, You're a Crow Nut?

We’re SO excited for books coming out this year, AND we award our favorite Sword and Laser reads for 2018! We finish with our final thoughts on Crows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 20, 2018 • 38min

#341 - All You Need is Brain

The Sword and Laser bump returns! Also, Veronica wants to start reading comics. And we realize we need brain, but that’s all we need. Isn’t that festive! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 6, 2018 • 39min

#340 - No Birdy Poos

The Verge is writing SciFi for a better tomorrow, plus is Roald Dahl Fantasy? Is It's a Wonderful Life SciFi? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 29, 2018 • 37min

#339 - Nope Ropes on a Tren

We’ve got options! For TV shows! Well we don’t but Annalee Newitz, Mira Grant and Kristine Kathryn Rusch do! Plus our feelings on Zeroes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 15, 2018 • 33min

#338 - Hygge Punk

Tom inadvertently affects a listener feud, the truth about George R. R. Martin and why we think Zeroes is number 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 26, 2018 • 41min

#337 - Hackers, but Bears

Well we are certainly interested in Molly Gloss after that Ursula K. Leguin blurb, we’re mad on behalf of Chuck Wendig, each for different reasons, and coincidentally Zeroes by Chuck Wendig is our next pick. Plus we wrap up the journey that is Matt Ruff’s Lovecraft Country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 11, 2018 • 28min

#336 - Optional Excitement

We're excited for optioned TV series for Circe and Dresden Files even if they are just options. Also we brainstorm Type 3 civilizations and female gearheads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 27, 2018 • 36min

#335 - Do You Know the Way to Slan Jose?

Gorgeous LeGuin books, more Bobiverse! and our final take on Slan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 13, 2018 • 27min

#334 - Is it a Slan Dunk?

We’re excited for TV with Henry Cavill as Geralt, and maybe even some Witchlands! Plus our initial non-spoilery impressions of this month’s book, Slan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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