Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Episode 40: My Star Wars: Our Favorites

At the dawn of THE FORCE AWAKENS, Ryan Daly compiles the favorite Classic Star Wars moments from past (and future?) guests, including Ben Avery, Kyle Benning, Angela Drew, Al Gerding, Rob Kelly, The Irredeemable Shag, Nathaniel Wayne, Omar, Greg and Riley Araujo.

Thanks for a great year of Star Wars podcasting, everybody!!!





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Friday, December 11, 2015

Episode 39: Star Wars On the Big Screen

Ryan Daly recounts his personal history of seeing the Star Wars films in the theater, from Return of the Jedi in 1985, through the Special Editions and the Prequel Trilogy, up to this week's release of The Force Awakens.

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Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Episode 38: Journey to The Force Awakens Trading Cards

Ryan Daly and guest Kyle Benning discuss the new JOURNEY TO THE FORCE AWAKENS trading card set published by Topps. The series includes vintage-looking base cards recapping the original saga films, as well as preview images from the upcoming film. Also, sticker cards, foil cards, patch cards, and more. Plus, listener feedback.

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Sample cards from the Journey to The Force Awakens set:

Packaging for the 14-card pack.

Base cards from The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith.

Rearview with story summaries.

Base cards from Star Wars.

Rearview with story summaries.

Base cards from The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.

Rearview with story summaries.

Preview cards from The Force Awakens.

Rearview with connecting puzzle images.

Sticker cards.

Foil cards (the reflective coating doesn't show on the scan), and concept art cards.

Heroes of the Resistance and Power of the First Order cards.

Check out Kyle's podcast, King-Size Comics, Giant-Size Fun!

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Thursday, December 3, 2015

Episode 37: What to Expect When Your Force is Awakening

Star Wars: The Force Awakens is only two weeks away, and Ryan Daly's dear friend and "law stylist" Omar is here to quash any great expectations you might have for the film.


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Harrison Ford on Jimmy Fallon earlier this week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0qrxL8oGbE


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Thursday, November 26, 2015

Episode 36: Shattered Empire Review

Ryan Daly welcomes Kyle Benning, Nathaniel Wayne, and the Irredeemable Shag to a roundtable discussion about the Marvel Comics miniseries JOURNEY TO STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS: SHATTERED EMPIRE. Okay, it’s not much of a roundtable discussion. In fact, it was recorded separately over two sessions and cobbled together in a nightmarish post-Thanksgiving tryptophan haze.

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King-Size Comics, Giant-Size Fun: http://kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com

90s Comics Retrial: https://90scomicsretrial.wordpress.com

Firestorm Fan: http://firestormfan.com




Shattered Empire trade paperback available at In Stock Trades: http://www.instocktrades.com/TP/Marvel/STAR-WARS-TP-JOURNEY-TO-SW-FORCE-AWAKENS-SHATTER-EMPIRE/AUG150915
Additional music this episode: "Love Vigilantes" by New Order.

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Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Episode 35: Seven Speculations: Star Wars Into Light

POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING! Ryan Daly speculates on what role Kylo Ren will play in the new Star Wars films, including The Force Awakens and future movies. Also, a post-credits speculation bonus involving a character death.

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Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Episode 34: Seven Speculations: The Wandering Jedi

POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING! Ryan Daly speculates on the role of Luke Skywalker in The Force Awakens, where he's been and what he's been up to for the last thirty years. Also, who is Maz Kanata?

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer reaction videos!

Council of Geeks reaction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx3gNgjkzkA

John Boyega ("Finn") reaction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkXKgwB6zCs

Daisy Ridley ("Rey") reaction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEY8p8lMCew

Collider Movie News crew reaction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQsbeMtfWg4

Superhero News reaction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1QVZr242GA

Mesa Redonda - Nerd reaction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIikyLJyzhY

Jor-Els Alexandria reaction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlwkNhDCGoo

Tyrone Magnus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwvGP9EkBzM

Brandi Price: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFl5wA_f7oQ


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Saturday, November 7, 2015

Episode 33: The Force Awakens: Tokyo Drift Trailer

Ryan Daly and guest Rob Kelly analyze and scrutinize the Japanese trailer for The Force Awakens.

Watch the Japanese trailer right here!

Check out Rob's Fire and Water Podcast at: http://fireandwaterpodcast.blogspot.com

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Thursday, October 22, 2015

Episode 32: The Force Awakens Trailer Reaction No. 2

Now that the trailer for The Force Awakens has been out for two days, Ryan Daly and guest Nathaniel Wayne from Council of Geeks analyze and scrutinize the footage in greater depth.

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Check out Nathaniel's reaction to The Force Awakens trailer at the Council of Geeks Youtube channel right here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHWINIVcwZFdVXe3U-vSCcA

And his 90's Comics Retrial Podcast right here: https://90scomicsretrial.wordpress.com



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Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Episode 31: Seven Speculations: The First Order Strikes

POTENTIAL MAJOR SPOILER WARNING!

Ryan Daly speculates on the first part of The Force Awakens' plot, including the opening action and how the new characters of Finn, Rey, and Poe come together.

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Flametrooper, Captain Phasma, Stormtrooper.

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Monday, October 19, 2015

Episode 30: The Force Awakens Trailer Reaction No. 1

It's finally here!!! Wait, we're only talking about the trailer?!! Oh well. Ryan Daly and guests Rob Kelly and The Irredeemable Shag from the Fire and Water Podcast share their first responses to the full trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Watch the trailer right here!

Find Rob Kelly at http://www.aquamanshrine.net.
Find the Irredeemable Shag at http://firestormfan.com.
Check out the Fire & Water Podcast at http://fireandwaterpodcast.blogspot.com.

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Sunday, October 18, 2015

Episode 29: Seven Speculations: DEATH!!!!!!!

Ryan Daly speculates on the potential death of a beloved character in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

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Additional music this episode: "Chewie the Rookie Wookiee" by Dan Whitley's Rebel Force Band.



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Monday, October 12, 2015

Episode 28: Seven Speculations: There is Another Skywalker. And Another.

Ryan Daly speculates on the possible identities of the next generation of Skywalkers appearing in The Force Awakens.

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Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Episode 27: Seven Speculations: Kylo Ren's Broke-Ass Lightsaber

Ryan Daly speculates on relative strength and weakness of Kylo Ren’s lightsaber in The Force Awakens.

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Friday, October 2, 2015

Episode 26: Seven Speculations: FN-2187

Ryan Daly unveils a new segment devoted to his fan-theories about The Force Awakens leading up to the new film’s release. In this first installment, Ryan speculates on the authenticity of Finn’s name.

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Friday, September 11, 2015

Episode 25: Tales of the Jedi Part 1

Ryan Daly and guest Kyle Benning kick off a new segment covering Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi, beginning with "Ulic Qel-Droma and the Beast Wars of Onderon" from the first two issues published by Dark Horse Comics in 1993.

Plus, a new selection from A Guide to the Star Wars Universe.

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Dave Dorman's awesome covers to Tales of the Jedi #1 and #2 (click to enlarge)!


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Sunday, September 6, 2015

Episode 24: Ewoks and Droids Adventure Hour 30th Anniversary Special

Ryan Daly and guest host Ben Avery celebrate the 30th anniversary of Star Wars: Ewoks and Star Wars: Droids: The Adventures of R2-D2 and C-3PO.

Plus, the Irredeemable Shag lends his amazing vocal talent to cover versions of the cartoon's theme songs.

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Click here out the Star Wars: Ewoks Complete Remastered Series over at YouTube!

And click here to check out the Star Wars: Droids Complete Remastered Series!

Check out Ben's podcasts at Comic Book Time Machine.

And Strangers and Aliens.

And Welcome to Level Seven.

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