Best Sky Steele Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 413: The Interstellar Getaway Pilot Series by Andrew Warren! 1:14:01

19h ago1:14:01

1:14:01

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe've got an interview with the amazing author, the coolest of cool guys! Yep, we have Andrew Warren. This was a fun one, so don’t miss out! Seriously, go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that…

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Terror in the Sky Review 1:34:04

3d ago1:34:04

1:34:04

Our hosts return to the podcave and sit down to watch and review the episode, TERROR IN THE SKY. Alex and Will discuss the return of the (wo)Man-Bat and the Bride of Frankenstein meets French Connection vibe that this episode brings. Along with comparing it to the very first episode of BTAS and questioning if it's a good sequel or not? Our hosts al…

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Episode 412: End Watch by Adrian Smith 1:02:14

3d ago1:02:14

1:02:14

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe've got another fun global interview with the amazing Adrian Smith! Coming to us all the way from New Zealand. When he’s not busy beating back hordes of hobbits, he sometimes talks with schlubs like us! This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for…

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POLITICAL COMEDY UNDER LABOUR with Matt Forde 54:25

4d ago54:25

54:25

Matt Forde returns this week and we clash in a reasonably good-natured manner about the incoming Labour govt. Will David Lammy go six months without a gaffe? Will Starmer ever sort his weird voice out? Does anyone care what the Tories have to say anymore. We also discuss how comedy will operate now Labour are the target. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION…

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Episode 411: The Fringe by Lou Tambone 1:26:28

5d ago1:26:28

1:26:28

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe've got another awesome interview with Lou Tambone, a master of many artistic mediums! He sings, he dances and when he isn’t prancing, he writes novels! This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army vet…

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BREAKING NEWS #15 Post Election Therapy Breakdown 37:36

7d ago37:36

37:36

So Keir Starmer is Prime Minister. A new yawn has broken, but there were so many sub-plots on a mad night. Tories down but not entirely out? Lib Dems needing a coach rather than people carrier for all their MPs. Reform beating expectations and the SNP doing a 'Scotland in the group stage'. The election is over but the debate is only just beginning.…

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BONUS EPISODE! Final Fantasy VII Remake & Original 36: Episode INTERmission (1 of 2) 56:11

7d ago56:11

56:11

YUFFIE QUEST! Nate & Tyler conclude their coverage of Final Fantasy VII Remake by playing through the downloadable extra mission featuring Yuffie's mission to infiltrate the Shinra building and steal its top secret materia. We also announce the game we will be covering next season. This episode begins and ends INTERmission chapter 1: Wutai's Finest…

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Episode 410: Epically Awesome with Royal Guard Publishing! 1:12:51

8d ago1:12:51

1:12:51

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe've got another interview with an awesome small press publishing company! Except this company puts huge numbers on the board and sets the standard for quality audiobooks! That’s right, we have Royal Guard Publishing here to talk about their publishing house. We had the lovely Jessica and Ryleigh on, with Jonathan Wate…

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Episode 409: Talking Omegaforce: Shadowhawks with Darrin Drader 1:15:07

10d ago1:15:07

1:15:07

The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another interview with an awesome ttrpg game designer! That’s right, it’s none other than Darrin Drader, Dice Guru! He recently released his own game, Omegaforce: Shadowhawks! Even cooler, when he’s not busy rolling them bones, he sometimes slums with schlubs like us! This was a fun interview, so go check out…

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* ELECTION WEEK SPECIAL with Mark Steel * 49:27

11d ago49:27

49:27

It's a bumper episode this week as Mark Steel joins me to chew over the lows and also the lows of this campaign. We then move on to predicting everything from the size of the Labour majority and whether the Tory campaign is the worst thing that's ever happened anywhere to what kind of lectern ole slippery Starmer will go for once he's PM. Order the…

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Episode 408: Lizard Skin and Sharpened Steel with Damien Larkin! 1:44:18

12d ago1:44:18

1:44:18

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe've got another interview with an amazing Irish author! That’s right, it’s none other than Damien Larkin! We had a lot of fun, went far afield on nerdy topics and chatted about all things Army related. This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for …

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Episode 407: Lets talk about Asian Inspired Fantasy stories! 1:12:38

15d ago1:12:38

1:12:38

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe've got another panel for you today; this time we’re talking about fantastical stories inspired by Asian culture and history. We had authors Diana Fedorak, Julia Vee and Ken Bebelle to talk with us about it. This was a fun interview, so go check it out. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fu…

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BREAKING NEWS #15 Caffeine Rishi & Sleepy Joe Biden 31:03

15d ago31:03

31:03

Two big debates to respond to in the this episode. In the first caffeine Rishi had probably his best outing while slippery Starmer looked like he'd over-slept. In the US debate Joe Biden looked like he'd had a nap which started in the late Seventies. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-e…

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Day of the Samurai Review 1:08:48

17d ago1:08:48

1:08:48

Our hosts travel overseas to an ancient hidden podcave this week, and sit down to review, DAY OF THE SAMURAI. Alex and Will are somewhat divided on their feelings for this episode. With a difference of opinion for the overall plot and animation quality, our two hosts are in opposite corners of this pod volcano. Plus, they notice Alfred's many holid…

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Episode 406: The Headmaster by Mark Morton 1:51:29

17d ago1:51:29

1:51:29

The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another interview with an amazing author! We’ve got Mark Morton on to talk about his book The Headmaster! This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "a…

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EP 255 - Damaging Flutter + Farage and Russia (with LEO KEARSE) 42:35

18d ago42:35

42:35

Leo Kearse returns to WMPT in characteristically uncompromising form. We talk about Gamblegate dragging on and Starmer facing no tougher question than why he went to watch Taylor Swift. Meanwhile naughty Nigel Farage is on the back foot after being accused of apologism for Putin. I also somehow manage to tease out Leo's softer side when we talk abo…

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The Way Home (#214) 52:20

18d ago52:20

52:20

Arven, aka Billy from Stranger Things, assembles a team of people just crazy enough to venture down into the Great Crater of Paldea and see just how deep the rabbit hole goes. Naturally, Don Joey & Esteban Humano fall into that category. Together, they venture into Arven's heart of darkness, where the whole episode becomes learning that a guy we ha…

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Episode 405: The Reefs of Time with Jeffrey A Carver! 1:22:03

19d ago1:22:03

1:22:03

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe've got another interview with an amazing author we’re just found! That’s right, it’s none other than the legendary Jeffrey A Carver! When he’s not busy impressing the world with his stories, he sometimes talks with schlubs like us! This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, yo…

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Episode 404: Let's get supernatural with the wee ghosties! 1:11:22

21d ago1:11:22

1:11:22

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe've got another amazing panel for you today! That’s right, we had Colleen Story, Jana S Brown and Teri Kay Jobe on to talk about the wee ghosties! This was a fun chat about any and everything ghost related. I am sure we’ll revisit the topic, but this was a good starting point! Seriously, go check out this episode. Len…

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BREAKING NEWS #14 Mass Debate 'til Your Heart's Content 30:53

23d ago30:53

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In this episode I dive into the big leader's debate on Question Time. What did it teach us? Other than Keir is slippery, Rishi looks depressed, Ed is a chilled out entertainer and John Swinney looks like Jean Luc Picard after a rough few years. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explain…

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Episode 403: Blood and Armor, or why we like military science fiction! 1:12:38

25d ago1:12:38

1:12:38

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe've got another interview with two awesome authors! Two cool cats who got nerdy about history with JR. That’s right, we had the King of the Nerds, Mister Bill Fawcett, on the podcast to talk about his new books, The Blood and Armor Series. But we also have his new co-author, Casey Moores. This was a fun interview for …

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Batman & Robin Review (or: He Really Leans into Dick) 1:33:44

25d ago1:33:44

1:33:44

Alex and Ben return to the podcave to review another Batman movie. This time they're reviewing the infamous, BATMAN & ROBIN.Our hosts break the ice by talking about all of the unique performances in this film. Plus, Alex shares some behind the scenes facts, they talk about the one and only good scene and recast the movie in the modern day.They also…

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EP 254 - Election reaches the Half-way Snark (with SCOTT BENNETT) 48:23

25d ago48:23

48:23

This week I had a chat with Scott Bennett who is funny and Northern. At the half-way mark in the election we reflected on the stand-out moments - from Rishi in the rain to the mystery of Keir's dad's profession. We also wonder again why journos can't deal with Farage. In the Patreon only we discuss the Euros, not least why Lineker was so badly dres…

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Path of Legends, Starfall Street, and Victory Road (#213) 51:45

25d ago51:45

51:45

So it's come to this: the conclusions (perhaps?) of all three Paldean paths. And boy, do Don Joey's knights finally get the glorious battles they were thirsting for—along with a hefty side dish of lengthy cutscenes. We take on Arven/Arwen/Billy, undoubtedly not helping with his daddy issues; finally find out who Cassiopeia is (the one character NOT…

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Anima in Exile: A Nier Replicant ver.122474487139... Travelogue (3 of 3) 57:27

27d ago57:27

57:27

Tyler narrates and reacts to the story and gameplay of Nier Replicant ver.122474487139... in a blind playthrough. Nier Replicant is a genre-shifting action RPG produced by Toylogic and published by Square Enix in 2020. It is an upgraded version of the original release that published in 2010 under the name Nier Gestalt. Music by Keiichi Okabe, Kaker…

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Episode 402: Theft of Fire by Devon Eriksen! 1:47:37

27d ago1:47:37

1:47:37

The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another interview with an amazing debut author! That’s right, it’s none other than Devon Eriksen, making Hard SciFi cool again! We had fun that couldn’t be contained in a single hour, so here is two for your viewing pleasure! This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, …

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EP 253 - Rishi's Sky Dishi & Slippery Starmer Karma (with HUGO RIFKIND) 53:39

29d ago53:39

53:39

I'm back from Ibiza so thank god I had Hugo Rifkind to help 'remind' me of the week's big political news. From Rishi's Sky Dishi to Slippery Stamer's Corbyn karma & Nigel's one man political blunderbuss. We also talk about Hugo's excellent new book 'Rabbits' which has guns, drugs and loads of cool references to the Nineties. Order the PAPERBACK EDI…

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Moon of the Wolf Review 1:27:18

1M ago1:27:18

1:27:18

Our hosts return to the podcave and sit down to watch, MOON OF THE WOLF. Did our hosts LYCAN this episode? Or did it not scratch their itch? Alex and Will talk about the werewolf's backstory and what they think of this classic Universal monster running around the streets of Gotham. Plus, they discover that Alfred is very knowledgeable in the kink c…

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Episode 401: How wet is your space navy? 1:05:49

1M ago1:05:49

1:05:49

The Blasters & Blades PodcastJust a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. We had a fun chat today about whether or not waterborne navies have a role in an FTL future. We had a lot of cool guests, some good conversational drift and all the fun t…

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Alfornada Gym, Montenevera Gym, Glaseado Gym, and Team Star Fighting Crew (#212) 49:33

1M ago49:33

49:33

In an attempt to get our adventurers' levels back on the... well, level, we take on the final three Paldean gyms and the final Team Star Base. One valiant knight faces some tough battles, while a less valiant traveler follows a slightly different path—one which involves a lot of rolling balls of poop up the sides of mountains, until finally, Sisyph…

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Episode 400: The Best Defense by Matthew Bowman 1:35:50

1M ago1:35:50

1:35:50

The Blasters & Blades Podcast Just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd) We work for free, so if you wanna throw a fe…

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Anima in Exile: A Nier Replicant ver.122474487139... Travelogue (2 of 3) 58:09

1M ago58:09

58:09

Tyler narrates and reacts to the story and gameplay of Nier Replicant ver.122474487139... in a blind playthrough. Nier Replicant is a genre-shifting action RPG produced by Toylogic and published by Square Enix in 2020. It is an upgraded version of the original release that published in 2010 under the name Nier Gestalt. Music by Keiichi Okabe, Kaker…

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Episode 92 - Moments in life. 1:06:48

1M ago1:06:48

1:06:48

It's good to be back, we missed you guys. xBy Aaron McCann & Tim Gallagher

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Episode 399: Pimp my ride, dragon style! 1:08:45

1M ago1:08:45

1:08:45

The Blasters & Blades Podcast Just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd) We work for free, so if you wanna throw a fe…

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BREAKING NEWS #13 Dodgy Debates and the return of Naughty Nigel 34:33

1M ago34:33

34:33

Another BREAKING NEWS episode. I do a deep dive on the big debate. Why was Starmer blinking so much? How much coffee had Rishi had? Why was Julie Etchingham acting like their step-mum? And will Nigel Farage ruin it for both of them? (Also a free chapter from my book THE BRITISH BLOKE DECODED which you can order HERE) JOIN the Podcast Patreon and re…

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Tyger Tyger Review 1:31:44

1M ago1:31:44

1:31:44

Our hosts return to the podcave and sit down to watch The Island of Dr. Moreau -- I mean, Tyger Tyger. Alex and Will give credit to the animation and character design, but that's about as far as their positive thoughts go for this episode. The Island of Dr. Moreau and Batman just don't mix and this weird mash-up is proof of that. Our hosts discuss …

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Episode 398: Learning magical systems and all things arcane! 1:06:07

1M ago1:06:07

1:06:07

The Blasters & Blades Podcast Just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd) We work for free, so if you wanna throw a fe…

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EP 252 - Leadership Debate Drinking Games (with CHARLIE BAKER) 46:37

1M ago46:37

46:37

Charlie Baker joins me this week and we have a funny and far ranging chat on everything from his chance meeting with Starmer, to how men sometimes wake up on a yellow card from the Mrs & your new drinking game for the leadership debates. JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode early, AD-FREE & with bonus content https://www.patreon.com/ge…

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Cascarrafa Gym, Medali Gym, and Gimmighoul Grab (Ft. Greg Leatherman) #211 1:10:50

1M ago1:10:50

1:10:50

On the road outside Cascarrafa, Don Joey & Esteban Humano encounter Lysander Lux, a traveling merchant with exquisite taste in fashion, Pokémon, and ruthless capitalism. The trio descends upon the Water and Normal gyms, in particular finding a kindred spirit (aka disenchanted drinker) in Medali's Larry, who's just trying to make it through the day.…

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Episode 397: The Carter Files Series with Lori Janeski! 1:16:42

1M ago1:16:42

1:16:42

The Blasters & Blades PodcastJust a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd) We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few…

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