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
Episode 119 - The Yoda Puppet Is Still Working
April 17, 2018 04:04 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBThis week Jason and Gabe are talking about the greatest gamble of The Empire Strikes Back, the Yoda puppet!! With the sequel to the most successful movie ever made going way over schedule and over budget, the extremely important Yoda was not figured until the very last minute. The fate of the entire future of Star Wars rested on the little green shoulders of that puppet! We go into Yoda's creation, filming and how the puppet changed with ROTJ, TPM and TLJ! PLUS : some news with Therm Sci...
Episode 118 - Solo Trailer FREAKOUT
April 10, 2018 04:22 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBBuckle up baby because this week Jason and Gabe are going totally nuts about that Solo trailer!! They're talking all about how the movie looks and going over the whole thing scene by scene and line by line. Space mice, space yaks, Therm Scissorpunch, Vegetable Man, Walnut Head, Chewie shredding guitar, tender Wookiee love and so so much more. PLUS : Howard the Duck and Radioland Murders even come up! Imagine that. So grab that flying V guitar, magnetize your boots, get pumped for SOLO...
Episode 117 - The Star Wars Awards
April 03, 2018 04:01 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBJoin Jason & Gabe as they go through the first ever Blast Points Academy Star Wars Awards (Star Awards)! You listeners of the show voted and we’ve got the results! Who did YOU choose for the best Gungan? What movie has the best score? Who is the best new TLJ character, what's the top animated series, lightsaber form and what won the the important best picture? Listen and find out! You may laugh a little, you may learn a little, and you'll definitely love this action packed episode! PLU...
Episode 116 - The Director And The Jedi And The Last Jedi Blu Ray
March 27, 2018 04:01 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBThe Last Jedi blu ray is here and Blast Points is going all out with an in-depth look at just about everything it has to offer! The Director and The Jedi documentary is everything we've hoped for in a Star Wars look behind the scenes in a while and we are breaking it all down! We are talking everything from space cows, Mark Hamill's fundamental disagreements, Yoda puppets, the beauty of Ram Bergman's hair to why we still can't stop loving TLJ! And if that wasn't enough, we go through all t...
Episode 115 - Of Mice & George - The Amazing History Of Star Tours
March 20, 2018 04:23 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBThis week we are talking about all about the fascinating history of STAR TOURS! It's the Disneyland ride that was not only set new trends for the park, it started Star Wars on it's eventual future! How the marriage of Lucasfilm and Disney possibly begin? Just how much of a Disney fan is Lucas? What planets were considered for the 2011 version? How did Star Tours influence a young Rian Johnson and directly inspire The Last Jedi? It's an action packed episode headed to beautiful forest mo...
Episode 114 - Godspeed, Rebels
March 13, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBIt's so hard to say goodbye to Star Wars Rebels but Blast Points is here to help get you through it all. Join Jason & Gabe as they look at the show's past, it's strengths, the challenges it faced and where they dream Lucasfilm Animation could go next. From those mysterious voices in-between worlds, the legacy of Ashoka Tano, giant wolves, to our hero AP-5 singing in space, Blast Points toasts four wild seasons of the Ghost Crew adventures. PLUS : Star Wars TV stuff, the Last Jedi deleted...
Episode 113 - The Art Of The Art Of The Phantom Menace
March 06, 2018 05:00 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBListen as Jason & Gabe take a look back at 1999’s The Art of Star Wars, Episode I The Phantom Menace! It was the dawn of a new era of Star Wars concept art and it’s just as fascinating today as it was then! Doug Chiang endlessly drawing Battle Droids in the attic of Skywalker Ranch resulted in a legacy in Star Wars design that can still be felt today. They talk about their favorite illustrations from the book, Jabba in thrones, the idea of an older Anakin, Jar-Jar's pet dog and MORE! PLU...
Episode 112 - Marcia Lucas (The Mystery And Influence Of The Most Secret Secret of Star Wars)
February 27, 2018 05:04 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBThis week Jason & Gabe explore one of the greatest mysteries in Star Wars history, the past and continuing influence of MARCIA LUCAS! Her editing helped shape the saga but just how else did she help make the saga what we know it to be today? Join us as we take a look at her life, career, her time time with GL & beyond. It's a fascinating look at one of the greatest unsung behind the scenes stories of the saga. PLUS : Last Jedi blu ray talk, Episode 9 speculation, KISS references and so much...
Episode 111 - Listener Emails, Questions, Messages & The Great All Nighter!
February 20, 2018 05:13 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBJason and Gabe are back this week to discuss and read through all of the fantastic listener emails they've gotten in the past couple months! There's great questions & voice messages that lead to discussions on things like : The future of the saga, the fate of the singing frog man, Solo speculation, Midnight Madness, what makes Star Wars feel like Star Wars, Ewok movies, Ace Frehley, Anakin's anger, background characters, Kit Fisto, Maz statues, light speed vs hyper space, C-3PO impressions a...
Episode 110 - Love, Lucas Style
February 13, 2018 05:14 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBJust in time for Valentine’s Day, join Jason and Gabe as they celebrate Love, Lucas Style! They go over almost everything Lucas Love with : his wild relationship with Linda Ronstadt, Lucas tap dancing, playing guitar and what he may like to do on dates! Plus they take a look at the fan film classic, George Lucas in Love! Who likes and who kinda doesn't? Listen and find out!! PLUS : all the latest news with Solo stuff from Entertainment Weekly and the latest on Game of Thrones creators ...
Episode 109 - Solo Teaser Trailer FREAKOUT
February 06, 2018 10:06 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBWe've gone from zero to Solo in one week and Jason & Gabe are breaking down both the Super Bowl mini teaser and the full Monday morning preview! L3-37! Rob Halford! Singing Frog People! All that and so much more in this action packed Solo teaser FREAKOUT! watch the Solo preview in amazing quality here: https://thedigitaltheater.com Blast Points t-shirts are now available! Get them here: www.etsy.com/shop/Gibnerd?section_id=21195481 visit the Blast Points website! www.blastpointspod...
Episode 108 - Leigh Brackett, Writer Of The Star Wars 2
January 30, 2018 05:05 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBLeigh Brackett, is an almost forgotten figure in Star Wars history, but she is responsible for the first draft of what was known as Star Wars 2 and eventually became The Empire Strikes Back! Join us as we explore her life & her fascinating version of what became Empire! Who is The Minch? What does this version say about Luke’s father? And how does this Brackett draft connect to Last Jedi? Did she create Master Codebreaker?!?! Who is wearing a gold robe??? Listen and find out! Plus there ...
Episode 107 - Le Darth Vader VCR Game. A Star Wars Art Film.
January 23, 2018 05:03 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBThis week Jason and Gabe go all the way with the insane 1996 Star Wars VCR board game, Star Wars: The Interactive Video Board Game : Assault on the Death Star! A VHS only Star Wars art film where a creepy Vader talks to himself, wanders hallways and says the word “pupil” a lot. Like all Star Wars weirdness, this game has a wild backstory and features the final, expressive performance of David "The Real Darth Vader" Prowse as The Dark Lord of the Sith. It's a bizarre Star Wars experience a...
Episode 106 - Legacy Of The Jedi
January 16, 2018 05:01 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBJoin Jason and Gabe as they get heavy duty with some deep Jedi talk! Is Luke Skywalker right and is the legacy of the Jedi failure, hypocrisy and hubris? This week we break it down by looking at the past deeds of the Jedi and the examine their mighty myth! When did they fail and why is Luke's act in The Last Jedi so important to the future of the Force? Listen and find out!! Plus there is some wild Solo rumor talk, Obi-Wan beard freakouts, John Williams episode 9 stuff, listener reviews...
Episode 105 - The Art Of The Art Of The Last Jedi
January 09, 2018 05:03 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBJason and Gabe are back with an all new, action packed episode that goes heavy into The Art of The Last Jedi book! The fascinating behind the scenes info! The look of the film! Our favorite amazing TLJ concept art! The earlier version of Master Codebreaker! The Lucas connection! Why the Caretakers really do deserve a Saturday Morning cartoon! Plus the latest Solo talk, wild episode 9 speculation & more! So get out your black diamond, fly away on a space boat and celebrate the love with B...
BONUS EPISODE - Last Jedi Listener Reviews!
December 23, 2017 08:32 - 1 hour - 86 MBYou've heard us talk about The Last Jedi and now it's YOUR turn!! Join us as we play 20 fantastic listener voice messages featuring some very different Last Jedi reactions and reviews!! And we just talk about Master Codebreaker a lot.... So be a poet with a blaster & celebrate the love with Blast Points!! Blast Points t-shirts are now available! Get them here: www.etsy.com/shop/Gibnerd?section_id=21195481 visit the Blast Points website! www.blastpointspodcast.com reviews! comics! recipe...
Episode 104 - The Last Jedi Review Super Freakout
December 19, 2017 05:31 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBHere it is! It’s the supersized Blast Points you’ve been waiting for as Jason and Gabe go through ALL of The Last Jedi! From the island of Ahch-To to Crait, we're doing it all!! From the film’s heavy message and themes, to Caretakers being Van Halen fans and the No Parking On The Beach Guy! We get into every aspect of the hot button topic that is THE LAST JEDI! So go hover over your rock and celebrate the love with BLAST POINTS! Blast Points t-shirts are now available! Get them here: w...
Episode 103 - The Last Jedi Pre - Show Meltdown!
December 12, 2017 06:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBThe Last Jedi is right around the corner and you can literally hear Jason and Gabe lose their minds in this fun filled spoiler free episode!! Join in as they freak out and barely keep it together counting down to the giant Last Jedi release! They talk about the long, wild two year journey they've had with Episode 8 and highlights from the film's huge Hollywood premiere! PLUS: Where’s Lucas? Will the mystery of PZ-4CO be solved and so much more!! So dial 9-1 on your phone and celebrate t...
Episode 102 - Christmas With Christmas In The Stars
December 05, 2017 05:07 - 49 minutes - 45 MBJoin Jason and Gabe as they celebrate the holidays by listening to Meco's 1980 “classic” Star Wars holiday album Christmas In The Stars! Threepio sings! A lot! How is this album connected to Jon Bon Jovi? Why is the last song 8 minutes long? What does Motley Crue have to do with it and why is Tommy Lee playing in Snoke's throne room?? And how did Harrison Ford almost end up on the album?!? All these questions and more are talked about as it's a holiday that'll always be in your mem-or-ie a...
Episode 101 - The One And Only Ric Olie ... (and Last Jedi TV Spots!)
November 28, 2017 05:06 - 1 hour - 55 MBJoin Jason and Gabe as they celebrate the one and only Ric Olie!! Some call this hero "Captain Obvious" but we ask the question, was he being obvious or is he just helpful? Tune in as we break it down and explore his every line of dialog to explore the Olie legend! PLUS: TLJ Fever is reaching a boiling point as we explore every Last Jedi TV spot so far, Star Tours info and much more! So land on Tatooine, catch on pretty quick and celebrate the love with BLAST POINTS! Blast Points t-shirt...
Episode 100 Spectacular!
November 21, 2017 05:07 - 2 hours - 133 MBIt's a 100th episode celebration! Join Jason and Gabe for this giant sized 100th episode spectacular!! Featuring : them watching the six original Star Wars films at once, exciting listener messages and questions, so many impressions, Rusty Miller trivia and much, much more!!! It’s a huge celebration of the Star Wars love so listen today!! watch at six at once with us : http://starwarswars.com Blast Points t-shirts are now available! Get them here: www.etsy.com/shop/Gibnerd?section_id=...
Episode 99 - Hardware Wars Raised Us & A New Trilogy Might Kill Us!
November 14, 2017 05:03 - 55 minutes - 51 MBThis week Jason and Gabe talk all about HARDWARE WARS! YES, the amazing 1978 short film Star Wars parody from Ernie Fosselius that made them who they are today. How did it ever get made? Where is the cast nowadays? How was Hardware Wars only the beginning of Ernie's involvement in the galaxy far far away? All these burning questions & more are answered in this laugh filled, action packed episode! Join them as they even do a full commentary for the 13 minute long classic!! Wow! AND IF T...
Episode 98 - Directed By Richard Marquand
November 07, 2017 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBThis week Jason and Gabe discuss the both on and off screen continuing Star Wars influence and mystery of Return of the Jedi director Richard Marquand. From his hiring, to who else could have gotten the job, major plot and character decisions he made, filming and his role is post production, Blast Points sheds some light on this often sadly overlooked contributor to Star Wars history! PLUS! there's talk on that Last Jedi world series ad, international poster, Snoke's Shadow People buddie...
Episode 97 - Famous Monsters Of Star Wars
October 31, 2017 03:59 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBJust in time for Halloween, Jason and Gabe are celebrating all things MONSTERS in Star Wars! Join them as they countdown their top 13 monsters from the whole saga! Who did they pick from the Ewok movies, the read along books and how many are from the beautiful three way Attack of the Clones monster tag team?! Listen and find out!! PLUS: Great moments in Halloween Star Wars History (with drunk Ewoks), Is there a Halloween holiday in the Star Wars universe, Last Jedi stuff, rumors on poss...
Episode 96 - What's Up Mandalore?
October 24, 2017 04:38 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBThis week it's all about Mandalore as Jason and Gabe dive into everything from Sabine, Satine & brave nephew Korkie! From the history of the super commandos in Star Wars to the season four premier of Star Wars Rebels, Blast Points is looking at all of it!! PLUS! There's reactions to the "Solo : A Star Wars Story title, Last Jedi talk, Rebels reactions and more!! So strap on a jetpack, fly into a room of Xizors and celebrate the love with BLAST POINTS!! Blast Points t-shirts are now ava...
Episode 95 - From A Certain Point of View Is A Great Book (from a certain point of view)
October 17, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBThis week, Jason and Gabe are talking all about the brand new Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View. Celebrating 40 years of the original 1977 film, the book features 40 stories by 40 authors. From Muftak to where was Mon Mothma and almost everything in-between, this book tells the stories of just about everyone you ever looked at in A New Hope and wondered, "what's up with that person!?" So naturally, Blast Points is going through each any every one of the stories and sh...
Episode 94 - The Last Jedi Trailer Freakout
October 10, 2017 07:39 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBThe trailer for The Last Jedi is finally here and Jason & Gabe can seriously barely handle it. Join them as they go through it scene by scene trying to make sense of it all and pull their heads together. Along the way they wonder about pie eating contests, who is zooming who and discuss how we all really know so very little still about the next chapter in the Star Wars saga! So meditate, crack a rock, smash your helmet and celebrate the love with BLAST POINTS! Blast Points t-shirts are...
Episode 93 - I Want My MTV Star Wars
October 03, 2017 04:01 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBJoin Jason & Gabe as they go back to the wild world of Star Wars prequel hype and the bizarre marriage of Star Wars and MTV! They're talking everything from Duel of The Fates being a hot TRL chart topper to the huge Skywalker Ranch mid 2000s star studded parties for AOTC & ROTS! Most important of all, they go over the infamous Star Wars interviews with rapper and No Limit Records founder, Master P. Hear him ask Hayden about a lizard, his relationship with Natalie and the mind blowing Geor...
Episode 92 - The Pirates and The Prince and Another Droids Commentary
September 26, 2017 04:07 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBBecause you demanded it, Jason and Gabe are back with another entry in their continuing mission to dissect the fascinating and bizarre Droids animated series!! This time they are watching the Ben Burtt edited epic known as The Pirates and The Prince. 3-PO and R2 meet a new master who looks like he's from a Broadway production of The Warriors, a giant prince alien guy with a magic staff thing, and a space pirate who calls himself KYBO REN! No Mungo Baobab this time, but you can't always ha...
Episode 91 - The Phantom Star Wars Mono Mix & Return of the J.J.
September 19, 2017 04:02 - 1 hour - 62 MBDid you know that when Star Wars was first released in 1977, there were three different versions of the movie's sound mix playing depending how you saw it? Did you know Harry Shearer did voices in the film? Did you know about Strange Beru? Jason & Gabe didn't either but this week they diving in to the mysteries of the the ANH sound mix! They go over the complicated history of Star Wars audio mixes & play examples to compare just how crazy the differences from the Dolby mix to the mono mix...
Episode 90 - Back to School with Star Wars Adventures in Colors and Shapes!
September 12, 2017 04:01 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBIt's the back to school special as Jason and Gabe join 3-PO, R2, Zilnor and a very grumpy Han Solo and learn all about colors and shapes with the weird and mostly forgotten 1984 Read Along Book, Star Wars Adventures in Colors and Shapes! Han needs Fulstar plates to make the Falcon go on a supply run and 3-PO has the most frustrating day ever and he tries to help Han. When does this book take place in the timeline? Is it in Pablo's book collection? It's possibly the greatest Star Wars adve...
Episode 89 : Force Friday 2 = T.G.I.F.F. 2 (Thank George it's Force Friday 2)
September 05, 2017 03:59 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBFORCE FRIDAY 2017! Join Jason & Gabe as they tell the stories of their Force Friday 2 experiences and look for the true meaning of this Star Wars "holiday"! They go over the highs, the lows, the interviews with people in line & more! What did they pick up & why is Jason considering just getting a Klondike Bar next year? And just what do those new CommTech "Force Link" things say and what super secrets to they reveal? As you could guess, we listen to almost ALL of them! As if that wasn't...
Episode IG-88
August 29, 2017 04:08 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBWhat else could there be to talk about on Episode 88 but the one and only droid of doom, IG-88!? But is it IG-88A, B, C or is it D? If you have no clue what that means, you are not alone and Jason and Gabe are here to help the best they can. Join them as they go over the IG droid's many appearances in Star Wars movies, animation and video games, the weird and convoluted backstory of this skinny droid that once tried to take over the Death Star and a little bit of behind the scenes IG-info....
Episode 87 - The Tales of Star Wars Tales
August 22, 2017 04:03 - 1 hour - 55 MBJason and Gabe are talking about one of their favorite Star Wars things ever, Dark Horse Comics' amazing and vastly underrated Star Wars Tales comic series. It was an anthology series that would feature everything from stories about the main heroes to thrilling tales of Yaddle or George R. Binks, Jar Jar's sea captain father. They go over which stories and issues have some of their favorites and why the carefree spirit of the Tales comics is for them missed in today's strictly controlled St...
Episode 86 - The Rusty Miller Jedi Master Quiz Book Challenge!
August 15, 2017 04:01 - 55 minutes - 76 MBJason and Gabe are back and are absolutely freaking out about all that Entertainment Weekly Last Jedi stuff from Anthony Breznican. From Luke & Rey to Porgs and the beautiful space nuns, The Caretakers, your trusted Blast Points hosts can barely handle it all. After about 24 minutes of stone cold Last Jedi madness and some off the rails speculation, they get down to the greatest battle of the century.... THE RUSTY MILLER JEDI MASTER QUIZBOOK CHALLENGE! Join them as they go through dozens ...
Episode 85 - John Williams, The Secret Sauce of Star Wars
August 08, 2017 05:21 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBJason and Gabe are back and this week they are celebrating the music of the saga and the secret sauce of that Star Wars magic, the one and only John Williams! They go into some interesting John Williams history and dive into a heavy duty conversation on what their personal favorite JW tracks from the seven Star Wars films he's done so far. What ones do they like? Dislike? What Star Wars music played at Gabe's wedding? Find out in this music and fun filled episode!!! PLUS! Last Jedi news,...
Episode 84 - We Survived the Droids Treasure of the Hidden Planet commentary
August 01, 2017 04:03 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBA not so long time ago, Jason & Gabe had the great idea of watching the Ben Burtt penned Droids animated series primetime special, The Great Heep. Having loved it and talked about Master Mungo Baobab in just about every Blast Points episode afterwards, they decicded that it would be awesome to go ahead here and do a full commentary for the entire Baobab arc of four Droids animated episodes. Almost ninety minutes later, they are wondering if they made the right decision. Join them this wee...
Episode 83 - Random Dice Roll Clone Wars Good Times!
July 25, 2017 04:49 - 51 minutes - 95 MBThis week Jason & Gabe came up with the great idea of talking about a couple of random Clone Wars episodes and to pick which ones they rolled some dice and.. let fate decide.... Gabe got season 4's Kidnapped episode and Jason got season 5's A Test of Strength. Join them as they get into both great episodes with talk of the best moments, the interesting history they both share and how amazing Clone Wars still is! Before all that though they go over how Ron Howard is now the king of the Sta...
Episode 82 - The Last Jedi Behind The Scenes SIZZLER
July 18, 2017 06:44 - 1 hour - 122 MBThe Last Jedi behind the scenes sizzle reel is out and it is SIZZLING! Join Jason & Gabe as they break that thing down scene by scene, minute by minute and second by second!! What are they trying to tell us about the Last Jedi and what the heck are we seeing?! Lobsters! Lima Bean guys! Space Horse! Red Velvet Cakes! Crystal Wolf! Porgs! Lonely Chewbacca! Luke's belt buckle and more! Plus a little bit on the upcoming Star Wars Disney theme park Galaxy's Edge!! So start the sizzl...
Episode 81 - Ben Burtt Day Party!
July 11, 2017 04:04 - 59 minutes - 114 MBThis week Jason & Gabe are throwing a birthday party for the man who brought the sounds to the saga, the one and only Ben Burtt!! What's his story? How did he get started? Who else almost did the sounds for Star Wars? All of these burning questions are discussed and more as they take a look at his life and accomplished career in Star Wars and beyond. After that, they keep the party going by each picking their top 5 favorite Star Wars sounds!! As if that wasn't enough, there's Forces o...
Episode 80 - Rebel Assault 2 Wild 2 Outrageous
July 04, 2017 04:44 - 56 minutes - 108 MBA long time ago in a galaxy far, far away a brave rebel named ROOKIE ONE blew up the dreaded DEATH STAR! That's right, this week Jason & Gabe take a look at the almost forgotten and barely talked about 1995 game, Rebel Assault 2! This Lucasarts game was the first time official live action Star Wars had been seen since Return of the Jedi!! Learn how the game was made straight from conversations with director Hal Barwood and how the game broke new ground and kinda led to the technology of th...
Episode 79 - Star Wars Breakups! Han Solo Drama, Genndy Clone Wars and Ree Yees on a Motorcycle
June 27, 2017 03:53 - 1 hour - 167 MBAny interesting Star Wars stuff happening recently?? YIKES! Star Wars break ups and shake ups are going down & Jason & Gabe from BLAST POINTS are here to break it all down and try to make sense of it all. From the Han Solo movie's interesting history, last year's Celebration Europe panel, what movie in Ron Howard's past may make him perfect for the job & more. Jason & Gabe debate what it all means for the galaxy far far away and why you maybe shouldn't freak out. PLUS, Lord & Miller a...
Episode 78 - Star Wars on QVC! Superfan Steve Bryant, Mark Hamill, Sweatshirts, Suspenders & more!
June 20, 2017 04:27 - 1 hour - 129 MBTake a trip back to 1992 as Jason & Gabe take a look at the fascinating world of Star Wars QVC specials! In the early 1990s when Star Wars stuff was as rare as a carded Yak Face, the closest you could get to a Celebration like fan experience was sometimes tuning into Star Wars night on the home shopping channel QVC! There host and super fan Steve Bryant would interview guests like Steve Sansweet and in the episode we look at, Mark Hamill. In between selling Star Wars 15th anniversary swea...
Episode 77 - Empire Strikes Back Super 8 Is Super Great
June 13, 2017 04:41 - 1 hour - 130 MBDid you know there is a version of The Empire Strikes Back out there that is just 33 minutes long? And within this mysterious version are tons of odd alternate takes of dialogue which possibly have not been heard since 1980? It is true and this week Jason and Gabe look at this super fascinating and shortened Ken Films Super 8 version of The Empire Strikes Back!! It's a weird version of the classic that you never knew existed! Plus Last Jedi talk, Bossk Baby rumors, international listener re...
Episode 76 - A CommTech Chip Episode Can Mean Only One Thing... Outrageous!
June 06, 2017 04:12 - 1 hour - 117 MBThis week, Jason and Gabe are going off the deep end listening to 44 CommTech chips!! What are CommTech chips? They were the talking Episode 1 bases that had an amazing high tech name and made everyone sound like they were talking through Kylo Ren's mask! Well we haven't stopped thinking about them and now it's an episode over a year in the making as Jason and Gabe go through every chip they have and try and guess just who the heck's voice we are supposed to be listening to! Is it Bibble o...
Episode 75 - The Last Jedi in Vanity Fair & Lima Bean Aliens in Lederhosen
May 30, 2017 03:25 - 58 minutes - 112 MBLast week we were all just minding our own business when out of nowhere The Last Jedi Vanity Fair photos & article dropped and made us all completely freak out. Have no fear as your trusted Blast Points hosts, Jason & Gabe are here this week to break it all down and do what they can to make sense of it all. Aliens wearing lederhosen, why Kylo may not need a mask anymore, Hux's hairdo, the real reason Phasma has a spear, will Luke & Leia be reunited and more. Plus! before that there's tal...
Episode 74 - The Great Heep Great Audio Commentary!
May 23, 2017 03:43 - 1 hour - 125 MBThis week Jason and Gabe are going where no other Star Wars podcast has gone before and diving head first into The Great Heep! Join them as they give some Droids cartoon history and then do the first ever live podcast commentary for the weird and wild Ben Burtt written 1986 Droids TV movie! R2 falls in love! A giant droid that eats astromechs! A cyborg Imperial admiral! The magnificent Mungo Baobob! And so much more! Grab your favorite droid that wears sunglasse or painting of you with...
Episode 73 - Good Old New Hope (Star Wars Episode 4ever)
May 16, 2017 05:21 - 1 hour - 139 MBThe original classic Star Wars is 40 years old so Jason & Gabe are celebrating with this look at almost every moment of this still doozy of a movie. From the fact that it was the first Star Wars movie they both saw, to just how weird it actually is, to what George Lucas wanted to sit on and what music Chewbacca listens to, this episode covers EVERYTHING you want to know about A New Hope! Jawas! A weird droid they never spotted before! How it feels after Rogue One! And tons more!! It's a ja...
Episode 72 - The Star Wars That Almost Were Star Wars
May 09, 2017 06:23 - 1 hour - 121 MBJason and Gabe are kicking off their birthday party for the original STAR WARS with a look at weird and wild early drafts of the 1977 classic. With vastly different outlines and scripts that spanned from 1973 to just months before filming began, the story of how they evolved and the stories inside them are equally insane. Who is Captain Kayos & what about Luke Starkiller with his twin brothers Biggs and Windy? It's all in there and Jason & Gabe may still be confused about it all! Before...
Episode 71 - Rebels Season 4, Panels We Didn't Go To & Even More Celebration Talk!
May 02, 2017 06:07 - 1 hour - 142 MBYes, Jason & Gabe are still talking about Celebration! There was so much to do and see that naturally they couldn't do EVERYTHING and this week's episode has a lot of what they were not able to be at. They run through Dave Filoni's announcement about ending Rebels, the preview for season four, Filoni's animation panel, the droids panel, the heroines of Star Wars panel and how excited they are for the upcoming Forces of Destiny. Plus there's talk of some of the panels they did make it to...