Blast Points - Star Wars Podcast
471 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 467 ratingsAre you looking for a hilarious Star Wars podcast that talks about obscure and fascinating subjects related to that galaxy far, far away? Do you want one that includes questionable impressions of Obi-Wan Kenobi? Are YOU searching for a show that keeps you up to date on all things George Lucas Super Live Adventure and does a year long tribute to Attack of the Clones? Then you should be listening to Blast Points Podcast! Join Jason and Gabe as they dive into some of the strange mysterious corners and slightly goofier moments in Star Wars history! Subscribe today!
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Episodes
TOM SPINA In Conversation With DENNIS MUREN, PHIL TIPPETT And JON BERG
November 05, 2022 20:20 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBIn this new edition of BLAST POINTS PRESENTS, we are happy to share the audio version of a conversation "our friend and frequent guest" Tom Spina from Tom Spina Designs and Regal Robot had with the group of legends that is PHIL TIPPETT, DENNIS MUREN and JON BERG! It was originally recorded in April of 2021 and a video cut with only the Star Wars related content was released with the debut of the (now sold out) holochess replicas produced by Regal Robot. It's a fascinating chat with some am...
Episode 334 - Tales Of The Jedi - AHSOKA Edition
November 01, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBOur coverage of TALES OF THE JEDI continues as this week we look at the series as a whole and the three AHSOKA stories! These are stories about life and death, surviving, teachers and students and we're touching the nose of the space tiger so that we can survive and talk about them all! How do the stories relate to the Dooku Downfall Trilogy? How could the lessons in these shorts inform future stories? Why are we so blessed to have this show? It's a Tales of the Jedi jamboree so celebra...
NICHOLAS BRITELL Roundtable Interview - The Music Of Andor
October 28, 2022 02:08 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBWe are honored to be a part of this epic roundtable interview with three-time Academy Award-nominated and Emmy-winning composer of the incredible score for Andor, Nicholas Britell! Join us as along with our friends from Friends of the Force: A Star Wars Podcast, Jedi News, Skytalkers, Space.com, Talking Bay 94, and Triad of the Force we learn all about how the unique score was created, it's inspiration and so much more! Celebrate the love and listen today! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and...
Episode 333 - Tales Of The Jedi - DOOKU Edition
October 27, 2022 06:13 - 54 minutes - 50 MBTales of the Jedi is here and first we are talking all about the three incredible COUNT DOOKU stories! We love The Count quite a bit and these bite size bits of Dooku have us going off the deep end with heavy Star Wars thoughts. Good Dooku, master and apprentices, Yaddle, Mundi's giant hood and so much more! PLUS - the shocking final SNOKETOBERFEST of the year! So, erase Kamino from the archives, celebrate the love and listen today! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS...
Episode 332 - Into The MothmaMadness
October 18, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBThis week we have a bad case of MOTHMAMADNESS as we're going over all things MON MOTHMA! We have been huge Mothma fans for years but ANDOR has taken it over the top. Join us as we examine Mothma's creation and first appearance in ROTJ, her roles in Clone Wars, Rebels, Rogue One and how her in Andor changes everything. PLUS - what new old 1983 Mothma information did we discover that SHOOK US TO OUR CORE?! Listen and find out! AND - it's week three of the ultra-party that never ends, SNOKET...
Episode 331 - Luke's Death Blow
October 11, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBIt's a simple question but one that inspires thousands of thoughts - Why did Vader block Luke's death blow to the Emperor in Return of the Jedi? Especially if he still wanted to rule the galaxy as father and son. Inspired by a 2013 blog post from JW Rinzler where he asked this question, we are analyzing every aspect of this small but oh so important moment in ROTJ. What was Vader thinking and what clues in earlier moments lead us there? Plus, what did George Lucas say the meaning of th...
Episode 330 - The Legend Of Alien Exodus
October 04, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBThat's right, this week we are finally talking about ALIEN EXODUS. In the wild times of 1995, there almost was a trilogy of books by Hugo and Nebula award winning author Robert J. Sawyer that not only explained how humans came to the galaxy far, far away but boldly connected the Star Wars universe to THX-1138 and American Graffiti. YES! Join us as we explore how this came about, what the story would have been and how Earth really is just connected to Star Wars anyways! AND - we hear from...
A Conversation With TOM SPINA And KEN RALSTON!
September 27, 2022 16:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBIn this new edition of BLAST POINTS PRESENTS, we are happy to share the audio version of a recent conversation "our friend and frequent guest" Tom Spina from Tom Spina Designs and Regal Robot had with multi-Oscar winning Vis. FX Supervisor Ken Ralston! They're talking about Ken's incredible career, his visionary creature contributions to RETURN OF THE JEDI and more! We all know and love the maquettes from From Star Wars To Jedi and Classic Creatures and Ken sculpted a handful of those AND ...
TOM SPINA In Conversation with KEN RALSTON
September 27, 2022 16:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBIn this new edition of BLAST POINTS PRESENTS, we are happy to share the audio version of a recent conversation "our friend and frequent guest" Tom Spina from Tom Spina Designs and Regal Robot had with multi-Oscar winning Vis. FX Supervisor Ken Ralston! They're talking about Ken's incredible career, his visionary creature contributions to RETURN OF THE JEDI and more! We all know and love the maquettes from From Star Wars To Jedi and Classic Creatures and Ken sculpted a handful of those AND ...
BLAST POINTS PRESENTS - A Conversation With Tom Spina And Ken Ralston!
September 27, 2022 16:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBIn this new edition of BLAST POINTS PRESENTS, we are happy to share the audio version of a recent conversation "our friend and frequent guest" Tom Spina from Tom Spina Designs and Regal Robot had with multi-Oscar winning Vis. FX Supervisor Ken Ralston! They're talking about Ken's incredible career, his visionary creature contributions to RETURN OF THE JEDI and more! We all know and love the maquettes from From Star Wars To Jedi and Classic Creatures and Ken sculpted a handful of those AND ...
Episode 329 - Designing Galaxy's Edge With ERIC BAKER (featuring TOM SPINA)
September 27, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBWhen we finally got to visit Galaxy's Edge last May, our minds were blown and we had to know one thing - who in the world was responsible for the little amazing details all over Batuu? Join us as along with Tom Spina, we get all the answers with former creative director with Walt Disney Imagineering, Eric Baker. Eric and his crew were in charge of all beautiful, detailed props and set dressings for both Galaxy's Edge locations and the story on how it came to be and how it was pulled off is...
Episode 328 - ANDOR First 3 Episodes Freakout
September 22, 2022 06:46 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBAndor is here, we getting up at 4am to watch it and are possibly delirious here talking about all the finer points of the brilliant first three episodes! It has it all : little frog people, serious drama, a binocular POV shot, an intriguing plot and of course, A WALL OF GLOVES! So pour some Caf, listen today and celebrate the love! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! LIGHT AND MAGIC COMMENTARIES! KENOBI COMMENTARIES! BOOK OF BOOK REVIEW EPISODES! MANDO SEASO...
VAN HALEN 1984 SERIES 2 - JUMP
September 19, 2022 04:01 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBOur outrageous VAN HALEN 1984 side series continues as with Tom "Regal Robot" Spina we dissect each song on the album for 19 minutes and 84 seconds! It's the second episode so it's about the second song, the all-time classic JUMP! We're talking the amazing video, the synths, the guitar, the lyrics, why it's such a classic and much, much more. LISTEN TODAY ANYWHERE PODCASTS ARE!! CHECK OUT ALL THE AMAZING STUFF REGAL ROBOT HAS GOING ON & JOIN THE EMAIL LIST here : regalrobot.com EXPERIENCE T...
Episode 327 - The D23 News Jamboree
September 13, 2022 04:23 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBThe D23 Expo descended upon California last weekend and the big Lucasfilm panel did not disappoint! Join us as we look at the big hitters of the panel and come to the conclusion that we are DOOMED! We're talking INDY 5, Andor, Willow, Bad Batch, Tales of the Jedi, Mando, Ahsoka and MORE! What gave us goose bumps and what made us want ice cream? It's a warning that we are about to cross over into a STAR WARS MADNESS zone and we're kinda pumped about it! So, splash some bleach water on your fac...
Episode 326 - The Light And Magic Of ROSE DUIGNAN
September 06, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBIt's a very special episode as this week we’re thrilled to be talking to ILM legend and LIGHT AND MAGIC superstar, ROSE DUIGNAN! Join us as we discuss her career in the VFX industry, working on Star Wars, Return of the Jedi, the magic of “Light and Magic”, her career, passion, life past the documentary and of course, The Ewok Adventure! So, celebrate the love and listen today! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! KENOBI COMMENTARIES! BOOK OF BOOK REVIEW EPISODE...
Episode 325 - Rogue Wonder Years - A Rogue One Celebration
August 30, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBEpisode 325 - Rogue Wonder Years - A Rogue One Celebration Our beloved Rogue One is playing again in selected IMAX theaters and for us it's another reason to sing the praises of one of our favorite Star Wars movies! Join us as reflect on why this one has transcended into a now classic status and why this Rogue One means so much to us and the show. AND what about our screenings?? What stood out? How was the crowd? and what about that ANDOR footage?! PLUS - we asked YOU the listeners f...
Episode 324 - The 1977 NPR Splendibulous Star Wars Review
August 23, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBIn the summer of 1977, when the world had serious Star Wars Fever, noted film critic Tom Shales snuck out one of the most fascinating reviews of the original film on NPR. With just one viewing, he was able to make amazing observations about the film that people are still just catching up to almost 45 years later. Join us as we look at this wild and magical time and throughly analyze Tom's review line by line. What's spot on? What do we not quite agree with it? How does it make us look ...
VAN HALEN 1984 SERIES 1 - TITLE TRACK
August 16, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBIt's the start of a new outrageous side series as along with Tom "Regal Robot" Spina, we dissect each song on VAN HALEN's 1984 album for 19 minutes and 84 seconds! It's a concept so insane only Blast Points & Spina could pull it off! Join us in this kickoff episode talking all about the instrumental first title track, giant beach balls, synthesizers, MTV and much more! LISTEN TODAY ANYWHERE PODCASTS ARE! CHECK OUT ALL THE AMAZING STUFF REGAL ROBOT HAS GOING ON & JOIN THE EMAIL LIST here : re...
Episode 323 - The Creatures Of Jabba's Palace With TOM SPINA
August 09, 2022 04:00 - 2 hours - 112 MBOn Sunday, May 29th 2022, Blast Points with Tom Spina, Amy Ratcliffe and Kirk Thatcher (and his captain's hat) changed the world at Star Wars Celebration with the legendary Creatures of Return of the Jedi panel. Now for all of you that weren't there, we've teamed up with Tom once again to deliver a special super expanded version of everything we talked about in Anaheim and so much more! Join us as we talk the "dare to be weird" creatures of Jabba's Palace by going over EVERY ONE OF THEM!!...
BONUS EPISODE - ANDOR TRAILER FREAK OUT
August 02, 2022 04:58 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBIt's a new Andor trailer and guess what, we've got stuff to say about it! Listen as we try to put into human words our excitement for the show, the themes that appear to be in it, the MothmaMadness, Saw's birthday and so much more! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! KENOBI COMMENTARIES! BOOK OF BOOK REVIEW EPISODES! MANDO SEASON 1 & 2 REVIEW EPISODES! BAD BATCH! CLONE WARS ! BLAST POINTS Q&A EPISODES! ! Theme Music downloadable tracks! Extra goodies! and so mu...
Episode 322 - AOTC YEAR - Zam WesellMania With SAVANNA KIEFER
August 02, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBAOTC Year RETURNS and we are thrilled to welcome back our friend Savanna Kiefer to talk all things ZAM WESELL with us! Savanna was the Queen of Celebration with her incredible Zam cosplay and she's filling us in on the amazing story on how it all happened! What was the inspiration and how is the costume still continuing to evolve? PLUS : Savanna talks the never ending charm of AOTC, The Prequel Renaissance, Zam / Jango shipping and so much more! So call up all your Fesell buddies, listen ...
Episode 321 - The Sound Of Revenge Of The Sith
July 26, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBIn this latest chapter of our long running series based on JW Rinzler's incredible SOUNDS OF STAR WARS book, we are going over the unique and exciting sound of REVENGE OF THE SITH! It's a film where madman genius Ben Burtt took the sound highway to the crazy zone while simultaneously knowing exactly where to hold back. Join us as we go over it all from giggling Buzz Droids to exploding volcano sounds! PLUS : a special spotlight on the unsung heroes of the film sound : the foley artists! ...
Episode 320 - Shadow Of The Sith And The Unsolved Mysteries Of Rise Of Skywalker
July 19, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBWhen we heard that SHADOW OF THE SITH was taking on the mighty task of answering some of the most puzzling aspects from TROS, we knew this book was one we HAD to talk about. So, this week we're excited to be talking all about Adam Christopher's new Star Wars novel and all the hot stuff in its pages. Join us as we explore what we loved in the book and talk about the many updated TROS unsolved mysteries that have haunted us for almost three years now! Ochi's hood ornament! Rey's Palpatine c...
Episode 319 - The Lost Star Wars Comic Book Read Along Experience
July 12, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBDid you know that in 1978 there was a Star Wars themed educational package sent to schools from a company called Pendulum Press? Did you know that in the box there was a poster, a film strip, a 5 part comic adaptation of Star Wars and an audio read along cassette? Could you guess that we are doing a whole episode about this amazing and extremely rare piece of forgotten Star Wars history? Join us as we listen to the whole wild thing and discuss important topics like robot voice Stormtroope...
Episode 318 - Obi-Wan Kenobi Part 6 getting our kicks (SERIES REVIEW)
June 28, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBWe may have made it to the season finale of Obi-Wan Kenobi but it messed us up so bad it buried us under rocks and then we had to think of the episode again to jump out! Long story short, we loved this episode quite a bit and we have A LOT to go over with it. Join us as we discuss deep thoughts like the choices the characters make, centering on anxieties, the majestic return of Qui-Gon and yes, ACTION BERU. It was the slap heard around the world and we are here for it. Plus, we go over ...
Episode 317 - Obi - Wan Kenobi Part 5 Staying Alive
June 21, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBIt's the penultimate episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi the show and the Prequel Renaissance is upon us! It's an episode we will never recover from as Ewan and Hayden are back in some gorgeous pre-AOTC saber training action! Join us as we break down every breathtaking moment and discuss how the lessons of that master and apprentice duel reflect on the episode and beyond! AND we once again say goodbye to Wade while saying "hello" to our favorite ghoulish goof The Grand Inquisitor! So become a werew...
Episode 316 - Obi - Wan Kenobi Part 4 Coming Back 4 More!
June 14, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBThis week Kenobi gets his groove back and learns that ancient proverb that the groove is in the heart. Join us as we explore every bit of this episode and discuss why it's all about love and compassion, wonder what is happening in the hellish tomb of terrors, pour one out for Wade and wonder just where BERU is! So, put that frosted flakes box on your head, celebrate the love and listen today! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! KENOBI COMMENTARIES! BOOK OF BO...
Episode 315 - Obi - Wan Kenobi Part 3 for You and Me!
June 07, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBSomehow, we are at the halfway point in Obi-Wan Kenobi the show and there is A LOT to talk about! Only with our eyes closed can we know our true feelings and some of it may surprise you! Join us as we go over the show's interesting connections to the past, the lessons of Obi-Wan's journey, the Return of the Vader and much, much more! We're spending all month with every episode of Kenobi so hop on the mole man's bus and lets all take this trip together!! Listen today and celebrate the love...
Episode 314 - The Celebration 2022 Experience (LIVE And TIRED In ANAHEIM)
June 01, 2022 03:23 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBWe’re back home from the EPIC Celebration 2022 and it was one for the history books. Join us as we look back with some very tired recordings from hotel rooms, Anaheim streets and parking lots as we recap the weekend! Panels! Kenobi premiere! Disneyland! Friends! And more! Take a ride on the wild side and listen today. JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! BOOK OF BOOK REVIEW EPISODES! MANDO SEASON 1 & 2 REVIEW EPISODES! BAD BATCH! CLONE WARS ! BLAST POINTS Q&A ...
Episode 313 - Obi - Wan Kenobi Premiere Recation (EXTRA TIRED FROM AN ANAHEIM HOTEL ROOM)
May 27, 2022 10:33 - 29 minutes - 27 MBObi-Wan Kenobi is her, we were at the red carpet premier at Star Wars Celebration and it MESSED US UP! Listen as we are barely alive and record live from our hotel room in Anaheim and attempt to make sense of what we just saw. It's amazing, it's incredible and we have some stuff to say in this quick recap! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! BOOK OF BOOK REVIEW EPISODES! MANDO SEASON 1 & 2 REVIEW EPISODES! BAD BATCH! CLONE WARS ! BLAST POINTS Q&A EPISODES! ! T...
Episode 312 - Tom Spina And The Celebration Q&A!
May 17, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBIt's almost Celebration time and that means it's the right time to check in with our friend TOM SPINA and hear all about the amazing stuff Regal Robot has planned AND the inside info on our CREATURES OF RETURN OF THE JEDI panel! And if all that wasn't exciting enough, we've got an incredible round of listener submitted questions for Tom and us!! Van Halen! Sandwiches! Aliens in pants! Light Man! AND SO MUCH MORE! So, drive 55 all the way to Anaheim, listen today and celebrate the lo...
Episode 311 - Star Wars Celebration Survival Guide With Skytalkers!
May 10, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 86 MBStar Wars Celebration 2022 is right around the corner, but don't panic as BLAST POINTS and SKYTALKERS are here to help! It's the return of the ultimate Star Wars podcast team up as these veterans of many past celebrations take you through all their personal tips and tricks on how to make the most of your experience! What time should you arrive? What about afterparties? Vendors? Panels? Lotteries? SOCKS!! All that and more in this informative and revealing tag team episode!! So, b...
Episode 311 - Celebration Survival Guide With Skytalkers!
May 10, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 86 MBStar Wars Celebration 2022 is right around the corner, but don't panic as BLAST POINTS and SKYTALKERS are here to help! It's the return of the ultimate Star Wars podcast team up as these veterans of many past celebrations take you through all their personal tips and tricks on how to make the most of your experience! What time should you arrive? What about afterparties? Vendors? Panels? Lotteries? SOCKS!! All that and more in this informative and revealing tag team episode!! So, b...
Episode 310 - Obi - Wan Kenobi Trailer Super Freakout!
May 05, 2022 05:47 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBThe new trailer for OBI-WAN KENOBI is here and we are talking all about every single moment, asking the deep questions and wondering where BERU is and discussing soft serve. It's a full scale freakout so listen today and celebrate the love! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! BOOK OF BOOK REVIEW EPISODES! MANDO SEASON 1 & 2 REVIEW EPISODES! BAD BATCH! CLONE WARS ! BLAST POINTS Q&A EPISODES! ! Theme Music downloadable tracks! Exclusive Commentaries! Extra goodies...
Episode 309 - AOTC YEAR - Celebration II Celebration
May 03, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBIt has been 20 years since Star Wars Celebration II in Indianapolis and this week we are combining AOTC Year and Celebration Month as we look back at our first SW Celebration when the AOTC hype was at its highest level! Join us as we look back on the state of fandom in 2002, our instant impressions of the convention, the panels we went to, our very hazy memories and we get out Jason's 20-year-old program and examine the many incredible panels we DID NOT go to! It's a Celebration II celebrat...
Episode 308 - The Special Edition Luke Scream Mystery
April 26, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBFor 25 years, Star Wars fans have asked one question : why did Luke scream like the Emperor in just the 1997 Special Edition and then it disappeared forever?! In this very important episode of Blast Points, we have the answer to that question and the person responsible is not who you think it is! Join us as we unravel this mystery and discuss some of the other strange audio changes in the Empire Strikes Back Special Edition. PLUS : listener Luke screams AND the big news for our upcoming pa...
Episode 307 - AOTC YEAR - Attack Of The AOTC DVD
April 19, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBOur tribute to the 20th anniversary of ATTACK OF THE CLONES continues as we are joined by our awesome friend and AOTC super fan Silver from the amazing Star Wars Thrifting and Into the Garbage Chute Podcast to discuss our best friend, the Episode II DVD! All our lives changed for the better in November 2002 with this DVD came into our lives and this episode is a giant love letter to that magical home video release. From the history making digital video transfer to the commentary, to the i...
Episode 306 - The Art Of The Art Of The Mandalorian Season 2
April 12, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBThe long-standing tradition of Star Wars art books and our long-standing tradition of talking about them continues with author Phil Szostak's latest masterpiece, The Art of The Mandalorian season 2! With Mando's second season, we find the Lucasfilm Art Department working at the height of the strength with the look of the show really coming together. But how does it all connect to the greater Star Wars aesthetic and what are the greatest lessons of designing for this bold, new era of SW sto...
Episode 305 - The Super Live Luke Skywalker - Lee Whittaker!
April 05, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBSure, we've talked about the incredible, legendary epic Japanese stage show THE GEORGE LUCAS SUPER LIVE ADVENTURE before but this week it's a dream come true as we talk to the one and only LEE WHITTAKER who actually played LUKE SKYWALKER in the actual GLSLA! Lee was 20 years old and flew off to Japan to be Luke Skywalker onstage in front of George Lucas and wow, he has some incredible stories. How did he get the role? What was it like doing the shows? What is the legacy of The George Luc...
Episode 304 - AOTC YEAR - The Sifo Dyas Mystery
March 22, 2022 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBOur year long tribute to Attack of the Clones continues as we ponder that age old question - just what is the deal with SIFO DYAS? It's a riddle wrapped in a mystery as we explore his questionable roots, reveal his fascinating backstory and question just who or WHAT actually created the Clone Army. It's an episode 20 years in the making and AOTC YEAR was finally the right time to discussion this shocking topic!! So, hit that typo on the keyboard, celebrate the love and listen today! JO...
Episode 303 - The Obi - Wan Kenobi Teaser Super Freakout
March 11, 2022 07:19 - 1 hour - 60 MBOur first look at OBI-WAN KENOBI is here and we are losing our minds over this first teaser trailer. Join us as we go over every single scene and go off the deep end and we celebrate the start of KENOBI SEASON! So release that box of space birds and listen today! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! BOOK OF BOOK REVIEW EPISODES! MANDO SEASON 1 & 2 REVIEW EPISODES! BAD BATCH! CLONE WARS ! BLAST POINTS Q&A EPISODES! ! Theme Music downloadable tracks! Exclusive Co...
Episode 302 - The Bobbie Wygant Star Wars Interview Celebration
March 08, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBThis week, it's all about the legendary entertainment news reporter BOBBIE WYGANT and her incredible interviews with the stars of Star Wars. From 1977 to 1999 she was talking to the people that made Star Wars happen and the results are absolute solid gold and some the most unique Star Wars interviews of all time. There's Harrison Ford seeing Star Wars with strangers, Rick McCallum being the actual Phantom Menace, asking George Lucas about LAVA and questions about TAUNTAUN that'll change you...
Episode 301 - The Book Of Boba Fett Book Report Celebrity Hot Tub Party
March 01, 2022 05:01 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBWe've still got some hot and heavy Boba Fett fever and the only known cure is talking more Boba talk. It's been a few weeks since the season one finale and the time is right to look back at every episode and examine the series as a whole. What do we love? What was weird? What was wonderful? Why are we still obsessed with those water stealing Mods?!? Where could we imagine a potential second season could go? It's the Book of Boba book report and we're not using Cliff's Notes!! So, if it...
Episode 300 - The George Lucas Hair History (Hair To The Empire)
February 22, 2022 05:01 - 1 hour - 63 MBIt's the epic moment you've all been waiting for, the 300th episode of BLAST POINTS! We're celebrating the only way we know how, by looking at the incredible history of GEORGE LUCAS' HAIR. It is the Hair to the Empire as we look at every era of the Lucas coiffure! From the greaser stage to the dashing THX-1138 era, salt and pepper prequel era, loose times and his bold modern "shorts and an untucked shirt" look. Every Lucas hairdo is talked about and we learn a lot about ourselves and li...
Episode 299 - AOTC YEAR - The Attack of the Clones Love - In
February 15, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBOur year long tribute to Attack of the Clones continues as this month we look at one the most important aspects of the film : THE LOVE. Join us as we examine our massive love for the film, the way the love has grown for AOTC in the past 20 years, the fascinating role love plays in the movie, how it spreads throughout the saga and more! PLUS : words of wisdom from our wise bearded guru, groovy AOTC dialog poetry and real reactions from AOTC fans after a recent big screen showing! It's the dawn...
Episode 298 - The Legend Of The Deleted Biggs Scene
February 08, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBWe all know the when Toschi Station with Cammie and Fixer appeared on The Book of Boba Fett, the world rejoiced in harmony, but why is this place from an ANH deleted scene so beloved? This week we're talking all about the legendary deleted Biggs on Tatooine scene, why it is such a BIGGS deal and just how it could have changed the whole beginning of Star Wars! Why was it removed? Who wanted it to stay in? Who put a Spider-Man doll in the oven? All these burning questions and more are answered ...
Episode 297 - Max Rebo Behind The Music
February 01, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBIt was the music that defined a generation and shaped popular culture but now join Blast Points as they take you on a journey behind the music of the legendary Max Rebo Band. From humble beginnings as Red Ball Jett and Monster 21 to surviving against the odds to a hot new gig at The Sanctuary! Listen along as we explore how Rebo was created, examine every Rebo song, discuss the band's wild history and answer the burning question of DOES MAX ACTUALLY PLAY WITH HIS LEGS? So, get out your Pal...
Episode 296 - AOTC YEAR - The Most Important Star Wars Movie Ever
January 25, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBIt's the kickoff to our year long, once a month tribute to the 20th anniversary of our much loved ATTACK OF THE CLONES and we're getting the party starting by declaring that AOTC IS THE MOST IMPORTANT STAR WARS MOVIE EVER. (or at least it's definitely in the top three) Join us as we go through 20 ways Episode II has influenced almost all Star Wars that has come after it. From cook droids to Clone Wars to Dropships to Fetts, it's all there in ATTACK OF THE CLONES! So, shake your shoe in...
Episode 295 - Reel Star Wars - The Cue Marks Of The OT
January 18, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBWe're back with our 6th year and it's the episode everyone has been waiting for - THE CUE MARKS OF THE ORGINAL TRILOGY! Join us as we explore these markings on the film that signified the end of a reel and reveal how they actually reveal clues to that very specific Star Wars storytelling structure! When does each story take a dramatic turn? When are our heroes in over their heads? What is it about that unique pace and structure of the Star Wars saga that makes it so special? AND does it all h...
Episode 294 - The Book Of Boba Fett First Episode Freakout
December 30, 2021 00:34 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBThe Book of Boba Fett is here, we were up before dawn watching it, we've drank a lot of coffee and we're real excited to talk about all the treats in Chapter 1! It's wild, weird and beautiful and that's just the way we like it. What happened in the episode that sent us over the top, what have us wondering about the future and why is this one keeping it so real? So, drink the life goo out of the worm, listen today & celebrate the love! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON P...