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“There's a place you can go where the cool kids know
The best in sword and sorcery can be found
It’s easy to see it’s the place to be
If you want to get your rocketship off the ground
There’s hobbits, goblins, and dragons galore
Time travel, aliens, robots, and more
So pick up a book and...”Read full review »
Usernamewastaken137 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/21/23
“I’ve been binge listening to all the S&L episodes throughout the pandemic and have finally caught up! It was great fun listening to Tom and Veronica chat about books and sci-fi/fantasy news. Listening to them was therapy during the pandemic, with each episode like a time capsule - made me so...”Read full review »
keto-newbie via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/27/22
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“Veronica and Tom, hosts of the Sword and Laser podcast, highlight great books through discussion and more in this can’t miss podcast! The hosts and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!”
malfoxley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/10/21
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“So I haven’t listened to an episode in like 8 years...since before they had the intro music and sound effects. Love this show and feels just like catching up with an old friend. Like a fine wine just better with age!!”
dajaaj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/20
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“Great book pics—some I would never have picked up on my own but I loved them! I love their analysis of the texts, banter, and info! This podcast has enhanced my reading life immensely!”
amzimme via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/18/20
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“Though I’m often late to discussions I enjoy the Goodreads group and the book picks.”
Yogikai via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/16/20
“I first started listening to the Sword and Laser Podcast about 7-8 years ago. And in the time since then, other podcasts have come and gone, but Veronica and Tom have never left my regular rotation. If you’re looking for great books discussions and news about speculative fiction, then this is the...”Read full review »
NancyInBlue via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/20
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“Warm and friendly banter about stuff I want to banter about.”
Bhasmam via Apple Podcasts ·
India ·
04/03/20
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“I love this podcast, great recommendations for books and great updates about what is going on in the world of SF and fantasy!”
lucyinedinburgh via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/02/20
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“I listen to this podcast even when I haven’t read the book of the month. It’s just so informative, fun, and for some reason very relaxing to me. Looovvveeeeee it!”
GCRokzZzZz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/19
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“I stopped reading novels after I graduated high school because I hated the books I was forced to read. Years later I found out about this Podcast on G&S and now I love reading. My only problem is I have a lot of catching up to do”
Grkpektis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/03/19
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“This is by far my favorite podcast! Great book discussions plus hilarious banter? Couldn’t ask for more.”
milla.kav via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/02/19
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“I've been listening to Veronica and Tom host "Sword And Laser" for several years now, and their mutual love of SFF books permeates the podcast. Also, their rapport always gives the show a fun, lighthearted vibe I really dig. I also appreciate how they feature books from diverse...”Read full review »
Terez via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/19
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“and so does this podcast”
CarterFromTheBlackLagoon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/13/19
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“Love this podcast.”
Liz11221358655 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/18
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“Fantastic show, thank you both!”
Hew7 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/05/18
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“Love the Sword & Laser podcast. I've been listening for years and have read a lot of books that I would not have otherwise picked up. Thanks for creating this community!”Read full review »
karyn_desu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/20/18
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“Thank you to Veronica and Tom, they have introduced me lots of new authors. Yes one can read a list of books. But it's so much more fun listening to this!”Read full review »
Dythya via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
06/10/18
“It's a book club (and so much more!).
Roughly each month the hosts take turns picking either a science fiction or fantasy book. They share thoughts about it as they read through it and comments from their online community at goodreads. They also keep us up to date on general news from the...”Read full review »
longwalkahead via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/28/18
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“This is a nice mix of science fiction and fantasy news. The length of the show is just about perfect—between 30 and 40 minutes—and the host have great chemistry.”
VanessaKM via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/25/17
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“I’ve found quite a few great books and series listening to the Sword and Laser. Recommended.”
rick mode via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/17
“I found this podcast while trying to find something to listen to while walking my pups. It's become much more as it got me back into wanting to read some great SF and fantasy as well as have a group of fun people to share it with.
Veronica and Tom are great in their super chill way of...”Read full review »
SuperDuperTango via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/17
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“I freaking love this podcast!!! I travel a lot for work and this podcast makes the drives sooooo much better!!! :)”
Vocabulary1234 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/17
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“I look forward to this podcast so much. The content is relevant to me as a big time reader, and Veronica and Tom never fail to entertain as well as keep me up to date with news from the world of fantasy and sci-fi.”
LacunaBoo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/17
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“I’ve followed this book club for years. Amazing and diverse picks span the breadth and history of science fiction and fantasy. A podcast for the ages.”
Tharmas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/17
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“I love Sword and Laser, my friend introduced it to me when you started your video show, when that ended I switched to the podcast and have been listening from around episode 100. I have read a few book you have spoken about (Dragonflight, into the the series now. The Martian, VN) to name a few....”Read full review »
Mark Kaye via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/24/17
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“A great podcast by 2 great braodcasters who clearly love SF and Fantasy books.”
bunkerraker via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/21/17
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“I like the books they choose, but I like how they talk about the books at the start of the month so if I decide to skip them I know what I'm doing.”Read full review »
Bethmitcham via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/20/17
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“Listening to you guys always makes me happy 😊”
Ash_j_11 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/16/17
“No time to review-Veronica and Tom's book discussions just added 4 more books to my TBR list....”Read full review »
Fat Farm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/15/17
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“I don't even read the books most of the time (no time - PhD student, argh ...), but I like to keep up to date with what's going on in the genre, and Tom and Veronica are both just fun to listen to. This is the show that first got me hooked on podcasts years ago!”Read full review »
lit las via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/12/17
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“Informative and entertaining. One of the best Fantasy and SciFi podcasts. My too read list has grown immensely over the years I have been listening”
PeteJC42 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/07/17
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“I truly enjoy being a part of the Sword and Laser community. It gets me reading a new book each month, many that I may not typically pick up, and for the most part there are no regrets. The podcast is fun and informative. It is clear that Tom and Veronica enjoy each other and bring a wealth of...”Read full review »
kenleyneufeld via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/17
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“I like hearing about books and the hosts are very enjoyable. But Veronica often feels the need to interject her feelings on the ills of the world that are holding women and minorities back in the world of SF and Fantasy. I just want to hear about new books that I might be interested in - I...”Read full review »
Treebert via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/04/17
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“These two fine folks are very good at covering genre fiction, running a book club and are simply lovely people. They're bringing people together and giving nerds of all shapes and sizes a very comfy digi-home. Thanks for all the years of being in my ears!”Read full review »
charlieapple88 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/03/17
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“I have discovered so many new books through this podcast that I would never have picked up otherwise. The discussion is always thoughtful and often hilarious. The associated forums are lively. This is a great find for lovers of science fiction and fantasy in all mediums.”
rlneal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/17
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“I love them. This is a 5 star review.”
Zaprend via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/31/17
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“This is a need to listen and my top3 podcasts of all times. Use the Goodreads integration and enjoy the friendly dialogue with audience feedback and content creation!”
harm82 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
07/14/17
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“You guys are super entertaining. So thanks for that”
Cstlbldr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/14/17
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“Binge listening to every episode of Sword and Laser. So good.”
Alizabee84 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/01/17
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“Even though I've yet to be in synch enough to actually read one if the books while the hosts are discussing it, I love the book club aspect of the show, the news and interviews, and the geeky enthusiasm and friendly chemistry of the hosts.”Read full review »
Slimer57 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/17
“Don't always read along but love to listen. Especally to the Science Fiction/Fantasy news, and author interviews. Love the banter between Veronica and Tom. Great podcast!”Read full review »
Writing monster via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/13/17
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“Sword and Laser got me back into reading. It introduced me to Goodreads. It introduced me to new author I would not have read otherwise. It's a great Podcast”Read full review »
GrendelPrime4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/17
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“Sword and Laser is a great combination of news, discussion, and interesting book pics/suggestions. I've tried out about a dozen different scifi/fantasy discussion podcasts in recent and S&L is so far out in front of the rest that there's really no comparison.”Read full review »
Cincinnati Work Laptop via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/15/17
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“I adore this show. You should give it a try if you like either Sci-Fi or Fantasy.”
rusty- via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/17
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