This will be the final episode of Swords and Starships!

Thank you all, from the bottom of our hearts, for four plus years of laughs, film reviews, and great reads. 

Brittney and Joshua wish you all the best for 2025 and hope that you will find them in their next incarnation, whatever that may be.

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Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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Having a bad day? Trouble sleeping? Being followed by mysterious and upsetting shadow people? You may be cursed!!! 

Lucky for you, Brittney and Joshua have just the bezoar: two fantastic reads that feature curses ...

Brittney's pick:
What Stalks among Us by Sarah Hollowell | Goodreads.com

Joshua's pick:
Blood Debts by Terry J. Benton-Walker | Goodreads.com

Find us at:

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Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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Looking forward to spending the rest of 2025 nose down in a book? So are we! Brittney and Joshua offer a plethora of new releases to help you escape the chaos.

Brittney's Picks:
The Amber Owl by Juliet Marillier | Goodreads
Overgrowth by Mira Grant | Goodreads

Joshua's Picks:
Two Truths and a Lie by Cory O'Brien | Penguin Random House
Listen to Your Sister by Neena Viel | MacMillan Publishers

Find us at:

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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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✨ Transformations take center stage in our latest episode! ✨

We’re diving into The Measure by Nikki Erlick, where a mysterious box transforms lives overnight, and Bunny by Mona Awad, a darkly whimsical tale of metamorphosis, friendship, and...bizarre bunny cults? 🐇

Join us as we explore how change shapes identity, destiny, and community in these unforgettable stories. 🎙️

Brittney's Pick: The Measure by Nikki Erlick | Goodreads

Joshua's Pick: Bunny by Mona Awad | Goodreads

Other Things We Mentioned:

• Clicker | The Last of Us Wiki | Fandom
• The Honeys by Ryan La Sala | Goodreads
• Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys (Official Video)
• The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by Victoria E. Schwab | Goodreads

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Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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🎙️✨ Short and sweet, but full of laughter! This week on Swords & Starships, we’re testing our nerdy knowledge with a quick movie sound guessing game. 🔊🎥 Can you name the film featuring this eerie clip? Here’s a hint: it’s an 80s fantasy classic with an unforgettable swamp hag. 🐸💚

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Family: the bonds we choose, the chaos we embrace, and sometimes the fire we can't put out 🔥👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨. This week, we dive into the found family warmth of Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune and the combustible chaos of Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson. Join us as we explore what makes a family—love, magic, and a little bit of mayhem. 🌊📖💥

Joshua's Pick: Somewhere Beyond the Sea (Cerulean Chronicles, #2) by T.J. Klune | Goodreads

Brittney's Pick: Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson | Goodreads

Other Things We Mentioned:

• The House in the Cerulean Sea (Cerulean Chronicles, #1) by T.J. Klune | Goodreads
• Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark | Goodreads
• Problematic Authors Episode
• Monster Romance Episode

Find us at:

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Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

 🎅❓ If Santa couldn't make it this year, who would you call to save Christmas? In this week’s episode, we asked you to nominate the perfect fictional stand-in for the big guy. From magical misfits to unexpected heroes, your picks had us laughing, debating, and feeling all the holiday vibes. 🎄✨

Some Things We Mentioned:

• Jingle Cats - Wikipedia
• (1) My DND - Bone Fairies Credit: nell-f.com | Facebook
• Gremlins Movie Review

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Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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 🎙️ This week, we’re headed to the icy tundra for a chilling deep dive into The Thing (1982)! 🧊 🔬❄️ Who’s human? Who’s not? And do we really want to know? 👀 Tune in for all the sci-fi scares and fiery flamethrower moments!🔥

The Thing (1982) - IMDb

Other Things We Mentioned:

• Coos Bay Public Library Sci-Fi podcast wraps fourth season | Community | theworldlink.com
• "The X-Files" Ice (TV Episode 1993) - IMDb
• The Thing - Ruined with Alison Leiby and Halle Kiefer - Apple Podcasts
• Who Goes There? by John W. Campbell Jr. | Goodreads
• Station Eternity (The Midsolar Murders, #1) by Mur Lafferty | Goodreads
• Staying Safe Around Bears - Bears (U.S. National Park Service)
• How to Hike Safely in Cougar Country — Washington Trails Association

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Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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Get ready to test your horror movie knowledge! 🎃🕸️ In this week's episode, we're guessing some of the spookiest movie taglines—can you beat us at our own game? 😱👻 Tune in if you dare... and see if you can guess them all! 🎧💀

This is our last episode of Season 4! We'll be taking a brief hiatus through November, we'll see you for Season 5 in December!

 #HorrorMovies #SpookySeason #PodcastEpisode #GuessTheTagline #HalloweenVibes #SeeYouNextSeason #StarshipsPod #CoosBayLibrary #Podcast #SciFi #Fantasy #Library

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Well, it's the last full episode of the season! Brittney and Joshua have chosen end the year with a bang by reviewing The Mummy (1999)! 

Join us for eye-candy, face-storms, and ill-conceived curses!

We reviewed:
The Mummy (1999) | IMdB

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Today's episode was partially recorded on Zoom and pre-edited. We apologize for any Zoom-caused garbling!

Get ready for a spine-tingling crossover! 🎙️📚 Swords & Starships is teaming up with The Free Bin podcast to explore the wild allure of love that defies the ordinary, from vampires to werewolves and beyond. Expect lively discussions, book recommendations, and plenty of laughs as we celebrate the unique blend of horror and heart in this captivating genre! 🧛‍♀️💖

Harrison's Podcast: The Free Bin (thefreebinpod.com)

Lawrence Public Library's Article: Monster Romance 101 | Lawrence Public Library (lplks.org)

Some of the Books We Mentioned:

• Taken By The Gay Unicorn Biker by Chuck Tingle | Goodreads (Joshua's Read)
• The Awakening (Leopard People, #0.5) by Christine Feehan | Goodreads (Harrison's Read)
• Ice Planet Barbarians Series by Ruby Dixon (goodreads.com)
• Latharian Mate Program Series by Mina Carter (goodreads.com)
• Clecanian Series by Victoria Aveline (goodreads.com)
• Cambric Creek Series by C.M. Nascosta (goodreads.com)
• Leviathan Fitness Series by Ashley Bennett (goodreads.com)
• Strange Love (Galactic Love, #1) by Ann Aguirre | Goodreads
• Bride by Ali Hazelwood | Goodreads
• The Spider's Mate Series by Tiffany Roberts (goodreads.com)
• Duskwalker Brides Series by Opal Reyne (goodreads.com)
• Return to Bear Creek Series by Harmony Raines (goodreads.com)

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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📚✨ Get ready for some spine-tingling tales! In our latest episode, we dive into Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell and The Reformatory by Tananarive Due. Join us as we unravel the chills, thrills, and deeper meanings lurking in these haunting reads! 🕯️👻 

Brittney’s Pick: Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell | Goodreads

Joshua’s Pick: The Reformatory by Tananarive Due | Goodreads 

Things We Mentioned: 

•  What Is White Savior Complex and Why Is It Harmful? (health.com)  
• Skin of the Sea (Skin of the Sea, #1) by Natasha Bowen | Goodreads 
• The Deep by Rivers Solomon | Goodreads 
• Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle | Goodreads 

Find us at:

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Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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THE END IS NIGH!! 

Well ... not entirely nigh but in the interest of choosing which inevitable dumpster fire is to be our last, Brittney and Joshua have asked the public whether they would survive a Zombie or Robot Apocalypse.

Find us at:

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Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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Mad scientists, monstrous creations, and moral dilemmas—oh my! 🧪⚡️ In our latest podcast episode, we dive into M is for Monster by Talia Dutton and Vicious by V.E. Schwab. Get ready for a thrilling discussion on what happens when science goes too far. Perfect for fans of dark, twisty tales! 🎧

Joshua's Pick:
Vicious (Villains, #1) by Victoria Schwab | Goodreads

Brittney's Pick:
M Is for Monster: A Graphic Novel by Talia Dutton | Goodreads


Things We Mentioned:

• The Infinity Particle by Wendy Xu | Goodreads
• First Kill (TV Series 2022) - IMDb
• Understanding cruelty-free logos - Free the Bunnies

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Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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Today’s episode is all about enjoying the little things. What’s been bringing you joy recently? 🌞

Things We Mentioned:

• Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook: A Cookbook by Sohla El-Waylly | Goodreads
• Can Sohla Make A Meal Out Of Oreos? | Mystery Menu | NYT Cooking (youtube.com)
• Chopped | Food Network
• Coconut & Sambal: Recipes from my Indonesian Kitchen by Lara Lee | Goodreads
• Merlin Bird ID – Free, instant bird identification help and guide for thousands of birds – Identify the birds you see (allaboutbirds.org)
• Birding with Benefits by Sarah T. Dubb | Goodreads

Find us at:

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Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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Join us on a nostalgic journey through the Goblin King's maze as we review the cult classic Labyrinth! 🧩✨ Whether you're a longtime fan or new to this magical world, our latest podcast episode dives deep into the enchanting characters, unforgettable music, and the movie's lasting impact. Don't miss it! 🎧 

Labyrinth (1986) - IMDb

Things We Mentioned:

• Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)
•  Artist - Brian Froud - IX Gallery
• Merlin Bird ID – Free, instant bird identification help and guide for thousands of birds – Identify the birds you see (allaboutbirds.org)
• This Elaborate Fan Theory About "Labyrinth" Will Blow Your Mind (buzzfeed.com)
• The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) - IMDb
• Ludo (band) - Wikipedia
• Does #MeToo mean the end of the rock’n’roll groupie? – The Irish Times
• Return to Labyrinth, Vol. 1 by Jake T. Forbes | Goodreads

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Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
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🎙️ On this week's episode, we dive into our library's policies on censorship and acquisitions. Join us as we explore how we navigate these critical issues to ensure diverse voices are heard. 📚✨ Plus, get ready for our Banned Book Trivia event in September—it's going to be a page-turner you won't want to miss!

-This episode originally aired 9/16/2022.

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 In this episode of Swords & Starships, we embark on a thrilling literary adventure, discussing two captivating books that caught our eye with their stunning covers. Join us as we delve into "Five Broken Blades" by Mai Corland, a gripping fantasy tale filled with intrigue and magic, and "Cold Storage" by David Koepp, a suspenseful journey into a deadly containment facility.

Joshua's Pick: Five Broken Blades (The Broken Blades, #1) by Mai Corland | Goodreads

Brittney's Pick: Cold Storage by David Koepp | Goodreads

Other Things We Mentioned:

• Bat World Sanctuary
• Mithridatism Explained: Can the Body Gain Immunity to Poison by Taking Non-Lethal Amounts of Toxins? | Science Times
• Cordyceps Benefits and Uses (clevelandclinic.org)
• Creepshow (1982) - IMDb
• Cambodia (song) - Wikipedia
• Honey Mushroom: The Humongous Fungus – Grant, Oregon - Atlas Obscura

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Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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Think you know your movies? Tune in and test your skills by guessing this iconic soundbite! 🕵️‍♂️🔍 Can you identify the film from just a few seconds of audio? 🎥🔊

Join us for some suspenseful fun and see if you're a true movie buff! ✨

Things We Mentioned

• Bambi (1942) - IMDb
• Ruined with Alison Leiby and Halle Kiefer on Apple Podcasts
• Krampus (2015) - IMDb
• What to Do if You Encounter a Shark (Safety Tips) - Wildlife Informer
• Are More People Killed by Cows than Sharks? | Snopes.com

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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 This week, we're diving into the imaginative worlds crafted by Indigenous authors in the sci-fi and fantasy genres. 🌟✨ Join us as we explore their unique narratives, rich cultural perspectives, and the magical realms they create. 🌍📚

Brittney's Pick: Empire of Wild by Cherie Dimaline | Goodreads

Joshua's Pick: Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology by Shane Hawk | Goodreads

Other Things We Mentioned:

• Metis Mythology and Folklore: (metismuseum.ca)
• Indian Legends of the Pacific Northwest by Ella Elizabeth Clark | Goodreads
  • The specific story Brittney was talking about is titled The Mortal Who Married a Merman
• Sea otters spotted off Oregon coast, a rare sight after a century of near-extinction - OPB
• Wendigo | Description, Legend, Creature, Until Dawn, & Facts | Britannica
• Frankenstein in Baghdad by Ahmed Saadawi | Goodreads
  • Joshua covered this book in our Revived Classics episode.

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Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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Today, we're diving deep into an important topic: Privacy in the Library. 🕵️‍♂️📖 

Join us as we discuss with 2 guests:  

• 🔹 The importance of protecting patron data . 
• 🔹 How libraries handle privacy concerns.  
• 🔹 Tips for ensuring your personal information stays safe. 

Other Things We Discussed: 

• Library Bill of Rights | ALA 
• The Alnwick Garden The Poison Garden - The Alnwick Garden
• Policies | Coos Bay Public Library (coosbaylibrary.org)
• Libraries and Censorship episode
• A Word About Homeless Patrons episode

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Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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No one belongs here more than you. The only thing is, once you're in we can't let you leave ... Brittney and Joshua share two of their favorite books that feature wacky and insidious cults!

Brittney's Pick:
The Gates by John Connolly | Goodreads

Joshua's Pick:
Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin | Goodreads

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Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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Join Brittney and Joshua as they pick Bret's brain about video games!

Bret’s Pick: ANIMAL WELL 

Joshua’s Pick: Hades II Supergiant Games & Fallout 4’s Long-Awaited Next-Gen Update Finally Has a Release Date - IGN 

Brittney’s Pick: Another Crab's Treasure for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site 

Other Games Mentioned: 

• The Witness on Steam (steampowered.com) 
• The Talos Principle on Steam (steampowered.com) 
• Alan Wake on Steam (steampowered.com) 
• Rogue (video game) - Wikipedia 
• DARK SOULS | Official Website (EN) (bandainamcoent.eu) 

Other Things We Mentioned: 

• MissGinaDarling - Twitch 
• Man teaches kid how to do math (youtube.com) 

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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In this episode, we're reviewing some of the funniest reads in the genre that will have you laughing out loud from start to finish. 😂📖 From anxious robots to talking animals, we've got you covered! 

🎧 Tune in now on your favorite podcasting platform, and don't forget to follow us for more bookish fun! 

Brittney’s Pick: In the Lives of Puppets by T.J. Klune | Goodreads 

Joshua’s Pick: Starter Villain by John Scalzi | Goodreads 

 Answer to our Underwater taglines episode: The Abyss (1989) - IMDb 

Things We Mentioned: 

• Pacific squid flashes its huge attack 'headlights' (bbc.com) 
• Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune | Goodreads 
• Robopocalypse (Robopocalypse, #1) by Daniel H. Wilson | Goodreads 
• Nurse Ratched - Wikipedia 
• GLaDOS | Half-Life Wiki | Fandom 
• The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi | Goodreads 
• Irene Adler | Sherlock Wiki | Fandom 
• Dead Boy Detectives (TV Series 2024– ) - 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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🎙️ We're Back! 🎙️ Swords & Starships is in full swing with today's movie review: Terminator 2 (1991). Whether you're a die-hard fan or a first-time viewer, our in-depth review is packed with insights and (questionable?) opinions that you won't want to miss! 

Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) - IMDb 

Things We Mentioned 

• Our Aliens Episode
• LAPD officers beat Rodney King on camera | March 3, 1991 | HISTORY 
• The Secret World of Alex Mack (TV Series 1994–1998) - IMDb 
• Rap Roundtable - SNL (youtube.com) 

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Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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Summer's on the way but we still have lots of reading to do! June is not only the first month of the sunniest season, it's also Pride! Brittney and Joshua share their favorite books of 2024 with LGBTQIA+ protagonists.

Ride that rainbow, bebes!

Brittney's pick:
Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree | Goodreads.com

Joshua's picks:
The Emperor and the Endless Palace by Justinian Huang | Goodreads.com

Find us at:

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Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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🌊 Join us as we explore the worlds of sci-fi and fantasy underwater movies, guessed solely by their taglines! 🚀💦

Things We Mentioned

• Fun and nausea: the history of the Gravitron - Trivia Happy
• Zipper - Modern Midways - The Complete Carnival
• Orbiter - Modern Midways - The Complete Carnival
• Before Sharknado, there was an actual 'gater-nado' in South Carolina - The Weather Network
• Dredge (video game) - Wikipedia

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Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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It's a blast from the past as we dive into the timeless classic, "The Terminator" (1984)! 🤖🔥  

Expect nostalgia, analysis, and maybe even a few Terminator impressions thrown in for good measure! 😉 

Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform and let's journey back to the '80s together! Don't forget to share your thoughts and favorite moments using #Starshipspod 🎬✨ 

The Terminator (1984) - IMDb (Rated R) 

Confused by our Aliens references? Listen to the episode covering it here:
Aliens (1986) Movie Review

Things We Mentioned 

• Beyonce - TEXAS HOLD 'EM (Official Video) (youtube.com) 
• Elon Musk's Neuralink Had a Brain Implant Setback. It May Come Down to Design | WIRED 
• Conan the Barbarian (1982) - IMDb 
• The Pulse and Club Q shootings shut down her local bars. She’s fighting to protect the next generation's LGBTQ+ safe spaces. - ABC News (go.com) 
• Chassis Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster 
• Morbid: Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield (Part 1) on Apple Podcasts 
• \Tom Ragen - Turn It Off (from The Book Of Mormon) - Village Full Time 2014 (youtube.com) 

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Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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Brittney and Joshua play another game of "What's that Sound?!"

Try and guess this film oriented sound clip!

Things we talk about:
Here's the video Brittney and Bret watched to get all the necessary Fallout lore regarding Vaults.

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Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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The aliens have returned! Brittney and Joshua share some more of their favorite ETs in fiction!

Brittney's pick
The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera | Goodreads

Joshua's pick
Station Eternity by Mur Lafferty | Goodreads

Find us at:

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Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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This is a callback from our first season in 2021!

Brittney and Joshua review two books they got through the library's interlibrary loan program and the streaming service Hoopla. Both of these services are free so long as you have a library card and a Coos Bay area zip code.

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Are those plants... moving? Join Brittney and Joshua as they chat about horrifying plant life in this 2008 teen horror!

The Ruins (2008) - IMDb

Things We Mentioned

• Zoroastrianism | Definition, Beliefs, Founder, Holy Book, & Facts | Britannica
• Taken (2008) - IMDb
• Hostel (2005) - IMDb
• The tourist bubble- presenting a place to a visitor (linkedin.com)
• The Mayans: Where Are They Today? - Historica
• Little Shop of Horrors (1986) - IMDb

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Let's play a game! In today’s episode can you guess the outdoorsy movies based on their taglines?  Get your thinking caps on and let's see who can guess them all!

Things We Mentioned:

• Llamas with Hats (youtube.com)
• The Ruins (2008) - IMDb

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This one goes out for the morally gray, the ones who answer the call of, "HELP!" with "What's in it for me?"

Brittney and Joshua review two great books that feature antiheroes!

What is an antihero?

Unlike a hero, who is defined by their moral correctness, altruism, or positive influence on the narrative, an antihero is a complicated protagonist with a dark side, history of bad decisions, and a questionable moral compass | Masterclass

Brittney's pick:
Slewfoot by Brom | GoodReads

Joshua's pick:
Red Rabbit by Alex Grecian | GoodReads

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Inquiring minds want to know: Would you rather move things with your mind (telekinesis) or read minds (telepathy)?

Thank you for supporting us by sending us answers! We appreciate you <3

Things that were mentioned:

• Eleven | Stranger Things Wiki | Fandom
• Phoenix (Jean Grey) Powers, Villains, History | Marvel
• Professor X In Comics Powers, Enemies, History | Marvel
• Matilda (1996) - IMDb
• WALL·E (2008) - IMDb

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Today Brittney and Joshua talk sharks, giant robots and main characters with a disability!

Brittney's pick:
Shark Heart: A Love Story by Emily Habek | Goodreads

Joshua's pick:
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao | Goodreads

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Unlocking the Mysteries of Cryptids... or barreling through a couple favorites and then recommending some books on them?

Prepare to be captivated by spine-tingling tales and fascinating theories about these enigmatic creatures. Tune in now and let the hunt for cryptids begin!

Helpful Links:

• Mark | Coral Island Wiki | Fandom
• Monster Prom
• Dream Daddy (gamegrumps.com)
• Coelacanth | Description, Habitat, Discovery, & Facts | Britannica
• An Ode to a Hometown Creature: Mothman of Point Pleasant, West Virginia | Folklife Magazine (si.edu)
• The Mothman Prophecies by John A. Keel | Goodreads
• The Mothman Prophecies (2002) - IMDb
• MOTHMAN FESTIVAl® - HOME
• This is apparently what the Jersey Devil sounds like (youtube.com)
• Sweet Berries (Cambric Creek, #2) by C.M. Nascosta | Goodreads
• Dear Mothman: A Novel by Robin Gow | Goodreads
• Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre by Max Brooks | Goodreads
• Loch by Paul Zindel | Goodreads

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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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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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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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Brittney's Pick
Bride by Ali Hazelwood | GoodReads

Joshua's Pick
Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djeli Clark | GoodReads

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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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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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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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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!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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Take a trip down memory lane as Joshua and Brittney each share a movie that made them the people they are today!

Brittney's Movie: The Last Unicorn (1982) - IMDb
Book Pairings:

• Into the Land of the Unicorns by Bruce Coville | Goodreads
• A Glory of Unicorns by Alix Berenzy | Goodreads
• Unicorns of Balinor (Unicorns of Balinor, #1-3) by Mary Stanton | Goodreads

Joshua's Movie: The Dark Crystal (1982) - IMDb
Book Pairings:

• The Dark Crystal: The Ultimate Visual History by Caseen Gaines | Goodreads
• Good Faeries/Bad Faeries by Brian Froud | Goodreads
• Jim Henson's Dark Crystal: Creation Myths #1 by Brian Holguin | Goodreads

Other Things We Mentioned:

• In Calabria by Peter S. Beagle | Goodreads
• The Tragic Death Of Jim Henson (grunge.com)
• The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (TV Series 2019) - IMDb
• David the Gnome (TV Series 1985–1987) - IMDb

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Greetings, bird nerds! Brittney and Joshua join with Emily, one of our librarian assistants, for another high stakes game of What's That Sound?! (It's high stakes because there are two sounds! YES!! TWO SOUNDS!)

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Join your two favorite librarians as they discuss their thoughts about the 2023 Super Mario Bros movie! Joining them is Mack, from the 2 Nerds in a Pod Podcast!

Today's movie discussion:
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) - IMDb

Where to find 2 Nerds in a Pod:
2 Nerds in a Pod | Twitch | Linktree

Other things we mentioned:

• Super Mario Bros. (1993) - IMDb
• Swords & Starships: Banned Books: Censorship Episode! on Apple Podcasts
• Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) - IMDb

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Important news!
Swords and Starships as been nominated for the Podcast Awards but we need your vote!
1. Sign up at https://www.podcastawards.com
2. Vote for Swords and Starships in 2 categories:
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Voting ends July 31st! Thank you so much for your support.

Brittney, Joshua and special guest Mack from Two Nerds in the Pod chat about their favorite video games and ask the question: If you could live in a video game, which one would you live in?

Big thanks to all who participated and lent your voices to this episode!

Find 2 Nerds in a Pod at 2 Nerds in a Pod | Twitch | Linktree

Things we talked about:

Stardew Valley
Spyro: Ripto's Rage
Castlevania video game series
Hogwarts Legacy
Mass Effect video game series
Guitar Hero video game series
The Legend of Zelda video game series
World of Warcraft Multi-player Online Game
Valheim

Swords and Starships virtual book club alert!
We will be reading Silvia Moreno-Garcia's Prime Meridian for our episode on September 1st! 

If you are in the Coos Bay / North Bend area, you can pick up a free copy at the Coos Bay Public Library! 

Read the book before August 11th and email us your comments!

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Important news!
Swords and Starships as been nominated for the Podcast Awards but we need your vote!
1. Sign up at https://www.podcastawards.com
2. Vote for Swords and Starships in 2 categories:
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            - Games and Hobbies
Voting ends July 31st! Thank you so much for your support.

It's summertime and the weather is fine, so let's cause some chaos! Brittney and Joshua review two of their favorite books that feature meddling kids as their protagonist.

Channel your inner guttersnipe, toss away the rules and live your best life!

Brittney Reviewed
The Honeys by Ryan La Sala | (Goodreads)

Joshua Reviewed
The Saturday Night Ghost Club by Craig Davidson | (Goodreads)

Stuff we mention
Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi | (Goodreads) This is the prequel to Pet by Akwaeke Emezi | (Goodreads). Brittney reviewed that book in our episode about Queer Black Authors.

Ryan LaSala's website. Brittney and Joshua both agree that Ryan's pretty great!

Swords and Starships Virtual Bookclub!
We are reading Prime Meridian by Silvia Moreno-Garcia | (Goodreads) and would like to read your comments during an upcoming show.

Please read the book by August 11th and visit either our Instagram page, the Coos Bay Public Library's Facebook page, or drop us an email. 

Brittney has included some reading questions to help collect your thoughts, or you can just tell us what you thought!

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VOTE HERE: PodcastAwards - Sign Up

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2. Vote for us in two categories: People's Choice AND Games & Hobbies

Voting ends July 31st, 2023. Thank you all for your support!

And thank you to 2 Nerds in a Pod for letting us know this was happening!

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Welcome back for another round of What's that Sound?! Where Brittney and Joshua take a sound from the library and try to guess what it could be.

This time, Joshua showed some initiative and picked the sound. And, honestly, if you've ever worked in an office or a school, you will have a good idea of what the sound is.

If you'd like to take up Brittney in our offer to send us your unusual sounds, please send it to our email with the heading: STRANGE SOUNDS

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Pirates and Mermaids and Curses, oh my! Join Joshua and Brittney as they discuss their nautical picks for this week!

Brittney's Pick: Skin of the Sea (Skin of the Sea, #1) by Natasha Bowen | Goodreads

(The second book is Soul of the Deep (Skin of the Sea, #2) by Natasha Bowen | Goodreads)

Joshua's Pick: The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty | Goodreads


Things We Discussed:

• UPCOMING BOOK CLUB READ: Prime Meridian by Silvia Moreno-Garcia | Goodreads
• Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia | Goodreads
• Hook (1991) - IMDb
• Introduction || Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and its Diasporas
• This is a list of Yoruban deities from Wikipedia, please take it with a grain of salt!: List of Yoruba deities - Wikipedia

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Listen to Joshua and Brittney recommend some escapist podcasts, and talk about the joy of plant parenthood!

Joshua's Recommendations:

• Midst | Critical Role (critrole.com)
• Worlds Beyond Number

Brittney's Recommendations:

• The Rewatcher: Buffy the Vampire Slayer on Apple Podcasts
• Plant Resources/Plants Mentioned:
  • Plantopedia: The Definitive Guide to Houseplants by Lauren Camilleri | Goodreads
  • Plant care app - Keep your plants alive | Planta (getplanta.com) Brittney mentioned taking notes about her plants, and she realized this app would do it all for her!
  • Chlorophytum comosum - Wikipedia (Spider Plant)
  • Hoya carnosa - Wikipedia (Hindu Rope Plant)
  • Pilea peperomioides - Wikipedia (Chinese Money Plant)
  • Sedum rubrotinctum - Wikipedia (Jelly Bean Plant)

Other Things We Mentioned:

• Ten Ton Ranch (@tentonranch) • Instagram photos and videos Brittney's parents' up-and-coming fresh cut flower farm!

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Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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Brittney and Joshua enjoy a fantastical romp through a spiritual bath house in Hayao Miyazaki's seminal classic, Spirited Away (2001).

What we talk about
Spirited Away (2001) dir Hayao Miyazaki | IMDb

Swords and Starships virtual book club alert!
We will be reading Silvia Moreno-Garcia's Prime Meridian for our episode on September 1st! 

If you are in the Coos Bay / North Bend area, you can pick up a free copy at the Coos Bay Public Library! 

Read the book before August 11th and email us your comments!

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A short episode today, but full of great answers! Thank you to all who helped contribute to this episode, we appreciate you!

Tracking Down The Library Ghost | Film Clip | GHOSTBUSTERS - YouTube

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Brittney and Joshua couldn't decide if they wanted to celebrate LGBTQIA+ authors because it's Pride Month, or if they should showcase some Black authors because of Juneteenth. So they decided to talk about authors that fit both themes!

Joshua's Pick:  Escaping Exodus (Escaping Exodus, #1) by Nicky Drayden | Goodreads

Brittney's Pick: Pet by Akwaeke Emezi | Goodreads

Honorable Mention: Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi | Goodreads

Thing We Mentioned

• Carrie Underwood - Before He Cheats (Official Video) - YouTube
• Red Dead Redemption 2 (rockstargames.com)
• Mythbusters Polishing a Turd - YouTube
• Star whale | Tardis | Fandom
• Honor Among Thieves (The Honors, #1) by Rachel Caine | Goodreads Brittney reviewed this book in Season 1 from Our Favorite Aliens episode
• Obanje according to Igbo folklore of Nigeria | Afrocritik

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Guess along with Brittney and Joshua as they try to figure out which "Hot" Sci Fi & and Fantasy movies these taglines belong to!

Tagline: a short catchy 'sound bite'. Think Ghostbusters 'Who you gonna call?'. The audience knows the title of the film just by the tagline.

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Welcome back to another episode! This is the talk Brittney, Harrison (of the Free Bin) and Joshua gave at the Oregon Library Association conference in Bend, Oregon.

We talked about our podcast and how we got it up and running. If you're looking to start a podcast, we offer some helpful information of the kind of equipment you need as well as some resources to guide you in the process.

Check out Toledo Public Library's podcast, The Free Bin, we Harrison Baker and Deborah Trusty. You can find it in this link, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Listen to Brittney & Joshua run amuck at the Oregon Library Association in Bend, Oregon! They have a very important question for the other attendees: Would you rather be a Merperson or a Vampire?

Links:

• Oregon Department of Education : Tribal History/Shared History (TH/SH) : American Indian/Alaska Native Education : State of Oregon
• We Need Diverse Books – diversebooks.org
• Conspirituality Podcast — Conspirituality
• DPL - Wayfinder: A New Way to Find What You're Looking for at the Library (deschuteslibrary.org)

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Brittney's Pick
Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki | Goodreads

Joshua's Pick
The Wolf of Oren-Yaro by K.S. Villoso | Goodreads

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It's our favorite animals in Sci Fi and Fantasy! Brittney and Joshua share a beloved childhood book along with multitudes of animal facts while obsessing over jumping spiders.

Brittney's pick:
The Hidden by Melanie Golding (Goodreads) 

Joshua's pick:
Children of Time by Adrian Tchaicovsky (Goodreads)

Honorable Mentions:
City by Clifford Simak (Goodreads)
Isle of Dogs (2018) directed by Wes Anderson (IMDb)
Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton (Goodreads) - reviewed in our Apocalypse Reads episode
The Bees by Laline Paull (Goodreads) - reviewed in our Favorite books of 2022

Things we talk about:
Amazing Poisonous Animals by DK Eyewitness Junior (Goodreads)
Social Lives of Animals by Ashley Ward (Goodreads)
Blood Buddies featured on Radiolab podcast
Little Darlings by Melanie Golding (Goodreads)

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Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

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Brittney and Joshua are back with a guest guesser for the latest edition of What's That Sound?!

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Pulled any swords out of stones, lately? How about nightly visions of climactic battles with a dark lord? If you have, you just might be a chosen one!

Join Bittney and Joshua as they recommend two of their favorites and save the world, or something.

Brittney's pick:
Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire (Goodreads)

Joshua's pick:
The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner (Goodreads)

Honorable Mention:
The Year of Witching  by Alexis Henderson (Goodreads)

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Our special guest, Gene, joins Brittney and Joshua in a serious spelling match to prepare for Coos Bay Library Foundation's annual Spelling Bee!

Try and spell some unusual words and see how well you do compared to your beloved hosts!

If you'd like to be a spectator, your and purchase tickets for the Spelling Bee at the Coos Bay Public Library, at the circulation counter. Tickets are $25 per person. This is a fundraiser so come by and support your local library!

Where? Black Market Gourmet at 495 Central avenue in Coos Bay, OR 97420
When? April 15 from 7 PM to 8 PM

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It's time for the final Aliens review (no, we're going to pretend the rest of the franchise doesn't exist)! Which movie do you prefer: Alien, or Aliens?

Aliens IMDB Page

Hey all! With our busy schedules and some unexpected life stuff, Swords & Starships will be going on a short hiatus. Please subscribe to the podcast to be updated about when the next episode will be coming out. Thanks!

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Mikaela and Emily return with their definitive list on who's in and who's out in the Alien/Predator franchise! 

Films they mention:
Alien (1979) dir. Ridley Scott - IMDb
Aliens (1986) dir. James Cameron - IMDb
Predator (1987) dir. Dan Trachtenberg - IMDb
Prey (2022) dir. Dan Trachtenberg - IMDb

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In space, no one can hear you scream. Brittney and Joshua tackle this classic of Sci-Fi Horror with no screaming but plenty of laughter. Don't mind us, it's how we deal with stress.

Alien (1979) by Ridley Scott - IMDb

Things We Talk About:

Prometheus (2012) by Ridley Scott - IMDb

As promised, something extra-creepy to help you sleep at night. Enjoy this video of a tarantula moulting by bugsnstuff - YouTube

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Plant aliens, squires, magic fish, and a girl who brings her drawings to life? It's time for Brittney and Joshua to review some of their favorite graphic novels!

Joshua's Picks:

• Squire by Sara Alfageeh (goodreads.com)
• LaGuardia by Nnedi Okorafor (goodreads.com)

Brittney's Picks:

• The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen (goodreads.com)
• Nightlights by Lorena Alvarez Gomez (goodreads.com)

Things We Mentioned

• Saint Simeon Stylites | Biography & Facts | Britannica (Column Monks)
• Q&A With Sara Alfageeh and Nadia Shammas, Squire (diversebooks.org)
• Lagoon by Nnedi Okorafor (goodreads.com)
• Trump's US travel ban: What's the full story? - CBBC Newsround
• Hicotea by Lorena Alvarez Gomez (goodreads.com)

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Brittney and Joshua delve into a tale of the evils of racism, demons, magical Aunties and a sword-swinging heroine for their first virtual book club!

Swords and Starships Book Club Pick:

Ring Shout by P. Djéli Clark (Goodreads)

Things We Mention:

• What is a Ring Shout? Have a look at this video of the McKintosh County Shouters.
• Who were the Harlem Hellfighters?
• Marcus Garvey: history, quotes and literature.
• 4 Reasons White People Can't Say the N-Word article
• The Birth of a Nation and it's influence on the return of the Ku Klux Klan.
• Night Doctors and how the medical establishment terrorized black communities.
• Stone Mountain State Park, Georgia

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Join Brittney as she runs amuck and asks the question: If you were a robot, would you want to know?

Don't forget that we will be discussing Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark (goodreads.com) for our February 3rd episode! 

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Before Brittney was a full-fledged librarian, she was a student in college. When she started her first library job there, she met the amazing Rachel.
A library-centric episode today: Join us as we do a short interview with a librarian who primarily works with teens, and works at a much larger library system than we do!

Rachel put together a list of Young Adult Fantasy books to check out!
Fantastic YA Fantasy Reads | Alameda County Library | BiblioCommons

Things We Mentioned

• American Library Association's Bill of Rights, pertaining to minors: Schools and Minors’ Rights | Advocacy, Legislation & Issues (ala.org)
• A Blade So Black (Nightmare-Verse, #1) by L.L. McKinney (goodreads.com)

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Murderous mermaids? Pirates coming out of retirement? Join Brittney and Joshua as they pick out the books being published in 2023 that look most interesting to them!

Joshua's Pick

• The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by S.A. Chakraborty (goodreads.com)
• Honorable Mention: How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix (goodreads.com) 

Brittney's Pick:

• The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw (goodreads.com)
• Honorable Mention: In the Lives of Puppets by T.J. Klune (goodreads.com)

Things We Mentioned

• Famous writers open up about low turnout at their book signing events : NPR
• Keelhauling - Wikipedia
• The Great Wave off Kanagawa - Wikipedia
• Monstrous Affections: An Anthology of Beastly Tales by Kelly Link (goodreads.com) The short story Brittney mentions about krakens is called "Moriabe's Children."
• What Is The Taiga? - WorldAtlas
• From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) - IMDb

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Beep boop beep... it's the robot episode! Join Brittney and Joshua as they recommend some of their favorite robot reads!

*Trigger Warning for descriptions of extreme violence.

And don't forget to read Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark for our book club episode on February 3rd! Please send any comments/questions about the book to Joshua and I by January 20th, 2022, and we'll discuss it on the podcast!

Brittney's Picks:

•  A Psalm for the Wild-Built (Monk & Robot, #1) by Becky Chambers (goodreads.com)
• Prey by Michael Crichton (goodreads.com)

Joshua's Picks

• All Systems Red (The Murderbot Diaries, #1) by Martha Wells (goodreads.com)
• Robopocalypse (Robopocalypse, #1) by Daniel H. Wilson (goodreads.com)

Things We Mentioned

• Pets for Adoption at Kohl's Cat House, in Coos Bay, OR | Petfinder
• The Iron Giant (1999) - IMDb
• Tremors (1990) - IMDb (If you haven't already, listen to our episode dedicated to this movie!)
• About Us | Mensa International
• "Love, Death & Robots" Automated Customer Service (TV Episode 2021) - IMDb
• I Am Mother (2019) - IMDb
• Scylla and Charybdis - World History Encyclopedia

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It's that time: out with the old, in with the new. But, before we ring in the new year, Brittney and Joshua would like to share their favorite books of 2022!

Brittney's Pick
The Bees by Laline Paull

Joshua's Pick
Babel: An Arcane History  by R. F. Kuang

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What's This?! Join Brittney and Joshua as they cackle over this 1993 animated classic!

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) - IMDb

And don't forget to read Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark (goodreads.com) for our Feb 3rd episode!

Things We Mentioned

• The Movies That Made Us (TV Series 2019– ) - IMDb
• Oingo Boingo Dead Man's Party - YouTube
• What's This? - Fall Out Boy [Re-synced HD version] - YouTube
• Halloween Town | Kingdom Hearts Wiki | Fandom
• Long Live the Pumpkin Queen: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas by Shea Ernshaw (goodreads.com)

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What's that sound?! Guess along with Joshua and Library Director, Sami, about the sound Brittney dug up from the library!

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A more serious episode today, but an important topic to address. Brittney and Joshua have a chat with Library Director, Sami Pierson, about Coos Bay Public Library's unsheltered patrons.

Things We Mentioned

•  Coos Bay Public Library's Policies The Code of Conduct is on page 20
• Homeless in Oregon Statistics - US Interagency Council on Homelessness

Another article to check out:

• What homelessness looks like in Coos Bay - OPB

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It's gifting season, and your favorite librarians are here to share some advice/things to think about if you're considering buying a book for somebody!

Things We Mentioned

• This episode is on YouTube!
  • https://youtu.be/S0LxTYC7uL8 
• Bookshop: Buy books online. Support local bookstores.

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How well do you think you'd survive a horror movie? Join Brittney and Joshua as they chat about The Final Girls [2015], a hidden gem that more people should know about!

The Final Girls (2015) - IMDb This movie is rated PG-13, but trigger warnings for talk about sex, nudity, and murder (not in graphic detail!)

Things We Mentioned

• Boaty McBoatface | National Oceanography Centre (noc.ac.uk)
• Friday the 13th (1980) - IMDb
• Scream (1996) - IMDb
• Gremlins 1984' movie theater scene - Bing video
• Tucker and Dale vs Evil (2010) - IMDb

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Grab your flashlights and hide under the blankets, they're HERE! Brittney and Joshua share their favorite spooky reads and get into the spirit of the season in the most unhealthy way possible.

Brittney's Picks
Ghost Tree by Christina Henry
The Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall & Lisa Sterle (ill.)

Joshua's Picks
Zone One by Colson Whitehead
World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie Apocalypse by Max Brooks

Things We Talk About
Trick 'r Treat (2007) A scary and fun horror film that takes place over multiple stories on one Halloween night. R rated, not for children!

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