Brews and Blasters: The Star Wars Party
288 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 124 ratingsWelcome to the Star Wars party! Brews and Blasters is your chance to kick back and enjoy everything about that galaxy far, far away. From the prequels to the original trilogy to The Force Awakens, Rogue One, The Last Jedi and Solo, hosts Chris Salton and Joe Tavano sit down every week to do what would be doing anyway–talk about all things Star Wars, tell some stories, and have a good time. Join them as they share their love for Star Wars, the most obscure Star Wars characters, Boston’s North Shore, 1980s pop culture and delicious food, and occasionally talk to fascinating people–and friends, like an anthropomorphic packet of crystallized lime. Be a Warhead! The Star Wars podcast party starts here.
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233: Blurrgs and Blasters: The Mandalorian, Chapter 1
November 15, 2019 09:30 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBThe Mandalorian is here and man oh man, it did NOT disappoint! So many blurrgs, so many blasters, so much action and a twist ending that made our jaws hit the floor. Mix that up with a killer 70s-inspired score and a badass swagger, we’re only left with one question: how long until the snake man shows up? As far as we’re concerned, The Mandalorian was made for all of us who love the weird guys, so let’s celebrate! The Star Wars live-action series party starts NOW! It’s time for Blurrgs and B...
232: Igloo Cooler Action Figure Storage
November 06, 2019 03:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBWe're digging deep into listener feedback, as well as deep into our Star Wars Igloo Coolers as we contemplate if they should be stored with beers, subs, or figures. Plus, the Cassian Andor series was nearly cancelled, Kevin Feige joins the Galaxy Far, Far Away, and the merits of a Boston-style Chinese Sausage. The Star Wars Party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters.
231: The Rise of Skywalker Final Trailer
October 28, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBYou’ve heard the rest, now hear the podcast that talks about throwing chairs because we’re so psyched to see The Rise of Skywalker! On this episode, we go frame by frame to uncover things in the Rise of Skywalker final trailer that NO ONE has noticed! Come along for the ride with us and discover the weird, the wild, and the theory that’s hiding in plain sight. The Star Wars party starts now! It’s time for Brews and Blasters.
230: Triple Force Friday Fallout Part Two: Never Ending NeedEm GotEm
October 20, 2019 01:10 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBThis is it: the epic NeedEm GotEm conclusion to four years of Triple Force Friday merchandise rollouts. Join us to open up a massive amount of Black Series and Vintage Collection figures, and maybe learn a thing or two along the way. In part one, we discussed the harrowing tales of trying to find the action figures. But one thing is true: these figures are amazing! Let's open up some figs and appreciate Hasbro at the top of their game creating collectibles for the collector's market. The S...
229: Triple Force Friday Fallout Part One: Tabasco Whiskey and Woe
October 20, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBWell, Triple Force Friday Happened...we guess. Let's discuss our harrowing journeys to buy action figures as we also drink Tabasco Whiskey and go to dangerous places for a sandwich. The Star Wars Party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters. Join Our Community: Discord Server Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | Soundcloud | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | RSS RetroZap Podcast Network: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | RSS Social: BrewsAndBlasters.ninja | Facebo...
228: This One Isn’t About Triple Force Friday but It’s Still Good
October 09, 2019 04:01 - 49 minutes - 46 MBIt's true, we're not talking Triple Force Friday in this episode because we're gonna blow it out of the water next time! This week we're tackling important subjects like why George Lucas was betrayed and discarded following the Disney acquisition, we place a call to the Disney Bedtime hotline and take a hyperreal look at the Hyperreal Darth Vader. The Star Wars Party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters. Show Notes Remember Star Wars Kid? We lost time The Kenner Boba Fett Blac...
227: Your Triple Force Friday Master Plan (feat. Jay Yakface)
September 30, 2019 02:30 - 1 hour - 99 MBTriple Force Friday, the biggest Star Wars collecting event in years, is almost upon us, so we decided to call in the big guns to help us discuss everything comprehensively, so enjoy this mammajamma-length special episode of the show featuring Jay Krebsbach, the owner of Yakface.com and all around great guy. For two hours, Jay, Chris and Joe discuss not only all the Triple Force Friday reveals (and yes there's more expected than you saw in that livestream!), as well as the business and hobb...
226: Would You Fight a Four-Foot Rancor Car Thief?
September 25, 2019 02:30 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBThis one was a lot of fun. After deciding we'd like to fight/hang out with criminal Rancor Pit Monsters who ride in sidecars, we uncover something we're almost certainly going to experience in The Rise of Skywalker. There is something about The Rise of Skywalker—nay, the ENTIRE SEQUEL TRILOGY—that you overlooked, and when you realize what we're talking about, you're gonna flip your lid. The Star Wars Party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters. Show Notes Joe wants to fight a Ranc...
225: Saesee Tiin, Kit Fisto and Ethan Hawke
September 19, 2019 01:30 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBOur convention season is heating up like warm apple cider because it's autumn in New England, and Chris and Joe are more excited than ever to talk all things Star Wars! In between jolly ranchers and pumpkin spice blackouts, we're getting excited about The Rise of Skywalker, Triple Force Friday and some even ore weird food from Galaxy's Edge. Yeaaaah Buddy! Jersey Shore Star Wars isn't a thing (yet), but the Star Wars Party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters. Show Notes The show...
224: Charal's in Charge
September 10, 2019 01:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBBlurrgs are cool and all, but have you ever wondered why Charal could turn into a crow but Yoda couldn't? There's a lot of random stuff this week to dig into, and Chris and Joe do so and then some. We go off the deep end with Galaxy's Edge soda bottles, talk about Charal from the Battle for Endor, discuss space dementia and a whole lot more. Let's go, Warheads! The Star Wars party starts now! It's time for Brews and Blasters. Show Notes Notes on John Williams’ TRoS score length Rian Jo...
223: We Needed Them and We Got Them
September 03, 2019 01:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBNo jokes aside, this episode is all about action figures. No joking around at all, we swear. Oh yeah, and a contest! On this episode of Brews and Blasters, we aren’t joking around at all: we’re talking action figures for the entirety of this episode. We’re definitely not singing the A-Team theme or anything like that. You might want to listen to the end, too, ‘cause we got a contest going on! The Star Wars Party starts NOW! It’s time for Brews and Blasters. Show Notes Can you say…action ...
222: A New Era of Star Wars
September 02, 2019 13:00 - 2 hours - 119 MBRemember in 2012, when we all wondered what the future of Star Wars would be like? We’re living it. Six movies on the horizon, three live action series, two animated series, two theme parks the end of the Skywalker Saga, and some blurrgs. We got the blurrgs. Oh yeah, and Kenobi. There is so much Star Wars on the way, you better buckle up! We also ate some donuts. Welcome to a mammajamma of an episode of the Star Wars Party! It’s time for Brews and Blasters. Show Notes D23 Fallout Kane’...
221: Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World
August 17, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBWe're drinking hard Italian sodas and recounting trips to Galaxy's Edge before the park even opens to the public, gearing up for Fan Expo Boston, and digging into Star Wars Resistance season 2. Bravazzi! Bravazzi! Chris went to Galaxy's Edge before it's open to the public, and Joe went to an Italian sub shop and read A Crash of Fate. Then, the guys are going to Fan Expo Boston and they're ready to hand out Oppo Awards, but are you ready to receive them? All that, plus Star Wars Resistance s...
220: Pubs, Subs, Zahn & Thrawn
August 09, 2019 04:01 - 58 minutes - 54.2 MBIt’s not what you think. Well, it’s exactly what you think. We’re talking about plenty of Star Wars, beverages and food—as well as the only place to hear a review of Thrawn: Treason that the love interests of the Chiss grand admiral. Just when you think we’re going to talk about bars and sandwiches, we talk about bars and sandwiches! But then pubs turns into a deep dive discussion about everything going on in Star Wars publishing right now—like Thrawn: Treason and the Smuggler’s Guide, and ...
219: The Mind-Melting Moment in The Rise of Skywalker
July 31, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBWhat is the mind-melting moment in The Rise of Skywalker?! What could Kevin Smith be referring to?! Chris and Joe have a few ideas on the subject, and a cavalier attitude towards 28-inch pizzas. This is why you come to the Star Wars Party, so buckle up! We're going to Wackytown this week, Warheads! Between pizza challenges, Disney World's underground city and Matthew Lillard, we're digging deep into the news and reveals coming off of San Diego Comic Con 2019. What could possibly be the mind...
218: Ewoks Have Super Strength
July 19, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBEwoks definitely have super strength, but after that, we talk about a lot of things that aren’t certain at all, like Dave Bautista as Darth Bane, San Diego Comic Con 2019 Star Wars potential, and a new food quest to embark upon. There might be a special segment after the show, but we’re not certain. What’s going to happen at San Diego Comic Con 2019? Will there be any trailers or set reels released? But more importantly—there is a Battle for Endor reunion happening! We get excited over...
217: I Saw Red—Sith Trooper Revealed!
July 13, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBWe had a whole bunch of things to discuss this week, but it all gets thrown out to discuss the most exciting news this week—the reveal of the Sith Trooper! Just when you think it's going to be a slow news week, Star Wars drops a massive bombshell with the introduction of the Sith Trooper! What does this mean for the Rise of Skywalker? What does it mean for the Sith? What does it mean for new merchandise? What does it mean for our wallets?! We are getting into all of it this week, as well as...
216: Star Wars Antipasto
July 10, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBNew Lucasfilm leadership, The Dark Crystal, carded Kenners, Proto-Fett cop outs and how to make an appropriate Star Wars antipasto. Just another day for Chris and Joe. Some may call it a potpourri of news, but we call it Star Wars Antipasto! This week, we're running down a ton of random goings-on in the Star Wars universe, plus reviewing everything from carded Kenners to Proto Fett cop outs. So grab your charcuterie board and let's go, Warheads! The Star Wars Party starts now! It's time for...
215: Admiral FeedbAckbar
July 04, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBHappy Fourth of July, Warheads! This week is all about YOU—well that's not entirely true. It's also about cheese dogs, Mosep Bineed, the BBC Star Wars radio dramas, and a raid on Galaxy's Edge. And if that's not enough on this special feedback episode, we also hear from a very special caller, and maybe, just maybe, check in on our good friend Crystal Lime. Let's GO, Warheads! From Nimban to Mimban, the good times are just getting started. Just ask Mosep Bineed! The Star Wars party starts NO...
214: Encased in Acrylic Cases
June 22, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBWell, we've gone off the deep end...again. From memories of provolone to being mummified in acrylic cases, to Steven Seagal stories and cotton candy flavored energy drinks, we've unleashed the full force of Brews and Blasters this week. We're telling stories about our adventures buying acrylic cases for action figures, giving you our guide and tips for buying them yourself. Then we look at some remarkable new releases in collecting, including a Flying Ewok figure inside of the Planet of End...
213: Ewoks vs Gremlins
June 19, 2019 01:30 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBDespite the title of this episode, we talk a lot about Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. But not before envisioning the true battle of our time: Ewoks vs Gremlins, otherwise known as the Benioff & Weiss film series premise. This is an important topic, so let us know who you think would win? And, would they all call it a draw and party afterwards? Where does Robocop fit in? If this sounds like fun, then we've got a show for you! We're also discussing Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order in detail this we...
212: Escape from the Death Star
June 08, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBOnce again, we’re going places no Star Wars podcast has gone before and we’re playing Escape from the Death Star live on the show! The winner of the game gets to open The Retro Collection Grand Moff Tarkin! Will Chris and Joe escape from the Death Star? Who gets stuck in the trash compacter? Who wins the TIE Fighter dogfights? Who discovers the horrors of the full lyrics to the Cheers theme song? Let’s go, Warheads! The Star Wars Party starts NOW! It’s time for Brews and Blasters. Show No...
211: Meet the Mini Rigs
June 01, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBChris and Joe are out this week and in their place are MTV-7 and CAP-2 Captivator—otherwise known as the Corellian hip-hop supergroup The Mini Rigs. From Zorri Bliss to the Knights of Ren to the instantly prophetic shot of Luke and Artoo, we have thoughts on the Vanity Fair article you're not going to hear anywhere else! Joe never gets the numbers right but we assure you this is episode 211, and in this one, Chris and Joe come up with their hip-hop alter egos—the Mini Rigs, DJs CAP-2 Captiv...
210: What John Williams’ Mind Sounds Like
May 25, 2019 03:30 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBBefore we Escape from the Death Star, we need to ask: where was Luke’s Lightsaber in the stormtrooper disguise? And before we do that, we wonder about John Williams' mind, and hear his new Galaxy’s Edge music and it changes us into weeping barbarians. We only have the soundtracks, but can you imagine what it's like to be inside of John Williams' mind, inside the head of the man who creates those soundtracks?! Epic-ness occurring in every moment. Plus, one of the weirdest NeedEm GotEms ever ...
209: Dooku Nation
May 22, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBDid Indiana Jones ever use a telephone? What would a Workaholics-style show look like starring the Max Rebo Band? These deep thoughts, plus reviews of Dooku: Jedi Lost, Whistlepig Rye, and Fear Factory albums. There is so much Star Wars going on right now, it's impossible to cover it all. But we'll try! In between discussion on The Rise of Skywalker, new untitled firms, Indiana Jones in the modern world, and Dooku: Jedi Lost, we're also spending precious time discussing Fear Factory, Whistl...
208: Fettquest Socks
May 10, 2019 19:00 - 59 minutes - 55.2 MBNeedEm GotEm is raging back with a vengeance with a ton of preorders, acquisitions and some really weird stuff. Winter hats, prototype Boba Fett socks, standees, and pencils galore—and then there's the figure preorders, Marty! We got to do something about the figure preorders! If you thought there was a lot of news coming out of Celebration, wait till you hear about all the stuff that Joe preordered! From waves upon waves of figures to the best socks ever, we got it ALL here. Plus, prototyp...
207: Master and Apprentice Revelations, Willow Series Speculations
May 04, 2019 05:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBThis week, we're taking a trip back into the deep 80s, but not before we imagine a Willow/Breaking Bad mashup and get a good look at the weird guys in the upcoming Star Wars Alien Archive. This episode might be a Brews and Blasters instant classic. Hey guys, this episode was recorded before the announcement of the passing of legend Peter Mayhew; we will have more to say on this great man and his legacy in the coming weeks. On this episode of Brews and Blasters, we're heading straight back...
206: Obligatory Celebration Chicago Recap Part Two
April 30, 2019 21:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBWe’re awash in Star Wars! With so much going on, we keep the mics on, the drinks flowing and the good times coming. Join us for part two of our Celebration Chicago recap! Our deep dive into everything that was discussed, released or announced at Star Wars Celebration Chicago continues, as we start to dig into The Rise of Skywalker, The Mandalorian, Jedi: Fallen Order and more. The Star Wars Party starts NOW, Warheads! It's time for Brews and Blasters. Show Notes We're still ripping into ...
205: Obligatory Celebration Chicago Recap Part One
April 23, 2019 03:30 - 1 hour - 101 MBCome along with us as we take a tour of four days of full Star Wars geekery! In part one, we recount our personal Celebration Chicago experiences and surprises while relaying to you what it's like to find the perfect steak tip on your plate. It’s our obligatory Celebration recap episode, but it’s also a bourbon night at the Brews and Blasters beatlab! We go into everything we experienced at Celebration Chicago, from meet-and-greets, photo ops, friends, food and more! After this episode, it ...
204: SPECIAL: The Rise of Skywalker Teaser Trailer Complete Analysis
April 13, 2019 07:30 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBBreathe...just, breathe. We are digging deep with our Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker teaser trailer complete analysis, taking a close eye to every shot, with theories, ideas and speculation you won't hear anywhere else! No one's ever really gone...but while Chris is at Celebration Chicago, Bill Drewnowski from Dorklair sits in with Joe to do an in-depth Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker teaser trailer complete analysis, looking at everything that was learned from this huge reveal! You'll w...
203: Celebration Domination Guide
April 09, 2019 04:30 - 54 minutes - 50 MBOn the eve of Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019, Chris and Joe are letting you in on all the tips, tricks and knowledge they've picked up over the years of attending Star Wars Celebrations—from how to find the best food, to the joys of a smaller panel, to the insanity that a simple pen brings to this episode, this is the podcast you need to need to hear this week if you're attending Celebration or hanging at home. Our Celebration Domination guide isn’t a survival guide. This isn’t the norm...
202: Steaming Canteen Trucks at Jabba's Palace
March 31, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBWe're WAY out in international waters this week with discussion about various places canteen trucks might've shown up, then we decide to get really weird! In addition to your voicemails and emails, we got news about Count Dooku, some Old Republic rumors and Joe's obsession with tiny lightsabers. The Star Wars Party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters. Show Notes Oppos, Emails, Voicemail, and more Steaming canteen trucks What’s the lowest level of Coruscant? All Oppos and P...
201: Weird Food at Galaxys Edge
March 23, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBWhere else are you going to go to get a detailed review and analysis of the food at Galaxy's Edge? Nowhere else, that's where. This episode starts with Waru, turns left at bantha steaks, asks about Hondo’s age, and ponders a Dryden Vos/Zartan connection. Intro Joe also likes the Walking Dead Thanks to two Super Dudes Let’s talk Waru. Anakin can Droidspeak? Episode IX Oscar Issac talks Episode IX Matt Smith is out, or was he ever in? Galaxy’s Edge When are we going to go? The ...
200: The 200th One of These
March 17, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBThis is it! Whether we're the Hall and Oates, the Bill and Ted, the Chris and Joe of Star Wars podcasting, we've hit 200 episodes. To commemorate this commemorative moment, we've decided to share some never-before-heard footage, share some insight into how the show got started, and give you our thoughts on why the show has endured all this time--and will for years to come. PLUS, we got a barge to look and a macaroni and cheese to discuss. The Star Wars Party starts NOW! It's time for Brews ...
199: Rumors and Wraps, Wraps and Rumors
March 12, 2019 01:15 - 1 hour - 59 MBThis episode is all about rumors and wraps, and we ain't talking about buffalo chicken wraps! From the Episode IX wrap photo to Marvel comics, we got it all on this episode! We got some theories on that Episode IX wrap photo, but we're also thinking about Disney+ series rumors, bad impressions, Rebel Alliance sideburns, Mark Cuban as Constable Zuvio, and more! The Star Wars party stars NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters Show Notes Thanks for the spice rubs and sauces Mr Freeze! Deta...
198: Grown-Man Mac and Cheese
March 02, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB2019 New York Toy Fair, Elks Lodge Toy Fair, Chinese Food Gourmet Fare, King Tips Medium Rare. Two hours of the best Star Wars and non-Star Wars talk you’ll hear this week. We're not talking about just 2019 New York Toy Fair this week, we got a whole other Toy Fair to report on that you never heard of! This is a mammajamma of an episode, and we’re buying figures live on air! In between all the action figure news, we need to talk about King Tips, Chinese food, and the best damn macaroni and ...
197: Michael Caine
February 23, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBDid you know that Michael Caine invented IG-88? That's not true but if you listen to this episode, you'll understand a little bit of the Star Wars madness we call a podcast. It's official: Brews and Blasters has transcended to a new, strange level that no Star Wars podcast has ever been. We're serious: in between getting REALLY weird this week, we're going over a ton of news! Not that this was recorded pre-Toy Fair, so a rumor about the Hyperreal line is a little off. Anywho, have fun, Warh...
196: Romance and Blasters
February 19, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBIf you'd just as soon kiss a wookiee, this is the episode for you! We're looking at the great loves of Star Wars, and NOTHING is off limits. Even that time a cat-lady-alien fell for Anakin. Happy Valentine's Day, Warheads! This week, we're talking about the greatest relationships and love affairs of the Star Wars franchise, and it's not what you think. Yes, we mention Yaddle. Yes, we talk about Avatar. Yes, we discuss pizza. Yes, we talk Tom Green movies. Enjoy the show, guys, because we ha...
195: Weird Science Snoke
February 10, 2019 03:30 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBWe're tossing as many theories out there as we are hot dogs rolled up in foil. Snoke origins, Jedi mind tricks, and Saelt Marae all get their spotlight this week! Some interesting theories are floating around out there about where Episode IX might take things, and we're gonna dig into a few. Then, we debate whether Qui Gon Jinn was terrible at the Jedi Mind Trick or not. Plus: Some lengthy talk about hot dogs, an epic NeedEm GotEm that goes to parts unknown, and the secret ingredient for an...
194: Renegades Forever
February 03, 2019 05:30 - 1 hour - 101 MBGet ready, Warheads—this episode is an all-out barrage of absurdity, as we talk about hands like rocks, the black plague, Point Break and special braised beef. And that's just the tip of the iceberg as the boys buy a Lootcrate, discuss a Blue Snaggletooth acquisition, and consider a duel between Mace vs. Yoda. ALSO: Oppo Lives, Buckets of Ribs, Tish Nip Ibs, and 12-hearted mad libs. Let's GO, Warheads and shout out to the Dragonfruit Crew! The Star Wars Party starts NOW! It's time for Brews...
193: Abolish Case Assortments!
January 25, 2019 01:01 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBAction figure case assortments have got to go, and Episode IX trailers have got to arrive! We’re swinging for the fences this week when it comes to controversial topics and gearing up for acrylic case campouts. Episode IX news is starting to trickle in, and Chris and Joe has lots to discuss. Then, we start thing big about small action figures, as news of a renovated Hasbro Toy Shop has got our hosts thinking about improved methods for getting figs on pegs. That’s right, it’s not time for th...
192: Star Wars Resistance Pivots
January 19, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBNo matter if you love Star Wars Resistance or haven't checked it out yet, this is an episode you'll want to hear. We noticed a trend in Star Wars animation that gives us a lot of hope and excitement for the series, and we're just getting warmed up. Star Wars Resistance keeps on getting better and better, so we explore what's great, what's changed and the curious case of why Lucasfilm animation has done the same pivot in three consecutive animated series. All that, plus a major announcement ...
191: Where's the Force?!
January 12, 2019 05:30 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBNo time for love, Doctor Jones! Chris and Joe act as advice goblins this week, but not before talking about chili cheese dogs, mini rigs, 1980s EU, Star Wars comics, and much more. Oh yeah, then there's the issue of the Force going missing for a while. So what is it that makes Star Wars, "Star Wars," anyway? What is that secret sauce that binds it all together into that thing that we love? Chris and joe have some thoughts on the subject--as well as plenty of thoughts on hot dog toppings, ol...
190: Down to Clown in Live-Action Town
January 06, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBFrom Resistance to Celebration to Galaxy’s Edge to live-action TV and oh yeah, Episode IX, we discuss everything coming at ya in Star Wars in 2019! Happy New Year, Warheads! We're kicking off the year right with a recap of our holiday adventures and a look forward at all the Star Wars coming in 2019! There's a ton to get hyped about this year and we have already started! So grab your White Zinfandel in one hand and an egg roll in the other and LET'S GO, WARHEADS! The Star Wars Party starts ...
189: Happy Holidays from Brews and Blasters
December 25, 2018 22:00 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBJust when you thought Christmas was winding down, all the presents are opened, and all the leftovers are packed away in the fridge, Chris and Joe are back to hit ya with a FULL EPISODE to party like you should because after all, it's the holidays! So, grab some eggnog, grab another slice of lasagna from the fridge, slap those headphones on and let's have some fun. The Christmas Star Wars party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters. Show Notes Surprise! Merry Christmas and Happy Ho...
188: Kickin it Freestyle
December 18, 2018 05:30 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBSo Pedro Pascal is the Mandalorian, but have you ever tried to eat as many egg rolls as you can in one hour? On this episode of Brews and Blasters, we're kickin' it freestyle, talking about the Manadalorian and egg rolls. Need we say more? Hit play. The Star Wars Party starts now! It's time for Brews and Blasters. Show Notes Secrets of the classic Brews and Blasters dinner party image Boxtrolls and baby talk Classic Celebration talk Breaking News: Pedro Pascal is The Mandalorian! ...
187: Galaxy's Edge, Galaxy of Adventures. Galaxies of Mac and Cheese
December 08, 2018 07:00 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBGalaxy of Adventures is ushering in a new generation of fans, and we're ushering in memories of the mall as we find the perfect way to describe the importance of John Williams. This is episode 187 and true to form, it's a killer! People have come to a lot of conclusions about John Williams' contributions to film and especially Star Wars, but we think we pretty much nail it in this episode. If that's not enough for you to listen, we also talk about Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures and the turn...
186: Four Years and a Star Wars Holiday Special
December 03, 2018 01:00 - 2 hours - 222 MBThis is it—the one you've been asking for: Brews and Blasters watches the Star Wars Holiday Special. Prepare yourself, get your affairs in order: this is an extra-long episode in celebration of four years of the original Star Wars Party. Four years ago, this party started with humble beginnings and big-deal dreams, and today we're happy to celebrate this edifying force of fun and fandom that has become Brews and Blasters: the Star Wars party! And, to commemorate that, since it's LONG overdu...
185: Max Rebo: Does He Have Arms?
November 27, 2018 06:07 - 1 hour - 83 MBIt SEEMS like a simple question, but as it turns out, Max Rebo is one of the weirdest alien species ever put on screen. We also talk about Star Wars Resistance and a boatload of Black Series figures. Get weird, Warheads! The Star Wars Party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters. Show Notes It’s cold. We’re bundled up. Resistance: Fuel for the Fire Is Jace Rucklin a con artist or a pilot? Yeager’s respect Kaz’s biggest flaw What’s up with that weird old creepy alien Resi...
184: Martinis with Oppo Rancisis
November 17, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBWe came. We saw. We conquered Rhode Island Comic Con and returned with handfuls of Kenners and stories of drinks with Oppo Rancisis. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. You don't want to miss this one. We've had adventures...oh yes, friends, we've had adventures, and you need to hear them! On this episode we detail our experiences at Rhode Island Comic Con 2018, pay tribute to Stan the Man Lee, discuss the report of Pedro Pascal as the Mandalorian, geek out of the Cassian Andor series a...