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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Brews and Blasters 86: Whales and Whiskey
September 02, 2016 18:07 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBBet you thought we'd be talking about all the Rogue One merchandise announcements, didn't ya! Well, we do. A lot, actually. But e also recap the great RetroZap meetup, whale watches, and much more. There's a lot of Rogue One talk, too. Was the midnight announcement a smokescreen? What's the deal with a midnight madness event? Is Rogue Friday a thing? We have it all for you and a sandwich as well. Enjoy the long weekend! The Star Wars party begins now. It's time for Brews and Blasters.
Brews and Blasters 85: Talking Funko in the Hive with Dengar Dan
August 27, 2016 15:33 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBDengar Dan in in the studio this week to talk Funko and Rogue One figs and much more this week! The Star Wars party starts now--it's time for Brews and Blasters. Contact Us We want to hear from you - if you agree, disagree, or just have something cool to say, email us at [email protected]. Do you #NeedEmGotEm? Eating some awesome food? Want us to weigh in on something? Let us know! Hang Out Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Get your Brews and Blasters T-Shirt Show that...
Brews and Blasters 84: For Kenny
August 19, 2016 04:39 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBThis episode is dedicated to the life and work of Kenny Baker. On this episode of Brews and Blasters, we talk about the passing of Kenny Baker, what he meant to Star Wars, as well as much more, including Rogue One theories, Jabba's droid dungeon, the best sandwiches in Revere, MA, and more. Plus, NeedEm GotEm and our thoughts on lightsaber tech! The Star Wars party starts now--it's time for Brews and Blasters. Contact Us We want to hear from you - if you agree, disagree, or just have s...
Brews and Blasters 83: 97.6% Jazzed Up about Rogue One Trailer 2
August 12, 2016 05:09 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBChris and Joe stay up way too late to watched the new Rogue One trailer, then do a show! Hear their reactions to this amazing movie trailer, and hear them ger delirious with exhaustion as well! Plus: more 80s music, The Force Awakens 3D Collectors Edition, Force Friday Rumors, and much more! We're with you all the way! The Star Wars party starts now--it's time for Brews and Blasters. Contact Us We want to hear from you - if you agree, disagree, or just have something cool to say, email...
Brews and Blasters 82: Chris and Joe's Excellent Star Wars Adventure
August 05, 2016 21:30 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBIt's time to rock out with some amazing music this as Chris and Joe talk about a Luke-less universe after Return of the Jedi, Spiked Seltzers, The Top Shelf Sub, The U-Wing, and much more! Then, during #NeedEmGotEm, the boys go through the recent Smuggler's Bounty Box and the first half of convention exclusives! All that, plus email, KiAdiMonday and more. The Star Wars Party starts now! It's time for Brews and Blasters. Contact Us We want to hear from you - if you agree, disagree, or j...
Brews and Blasters 81: Life Debt
July 29, 2016 16:30 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBMike Audette sits in to recap his travels and experiences at San Diego Comic Con. There will be Black Series figure discussion! Then, Mike and Joe get into Chuck Wendig's new book, Star Wars: Aftermath: Life Debt, and discuss what worked, what may not have worked, and what they are looking forward to in Empire's End. They forget to talk about Malakili, but otherwise it's a great conversation! The Star Wars Party starts now! It's time for Brews and Blasters. Contact Us We want to hear f...
Brews and Blasters 80: Everything Except Edrio Two Tubes
July 22, 2016 13:54 - 2 hours - 116 MBChris and Joe rip through all the news, exclusives and theories emanating from Star Wars Celebration Europe and San Diego Comic Con. They talk about everything except for Edrio Two Tubes--which they flat out forgot to mention. Also, listen for a very unique contest! Finally, check out Stranger Things on Netflix. It's good. Contact Us We want to hear from you - if you agree, disagree, or just have something cool to say, email us at [email protected]. Do you #NeedEmGotEm? Eat...
Brews and Blasters 79: Rogue One Sizzle Reel Roundtable
July 16, 2016 04:58 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBCelebration Europe is in full swing, and the RetroZap crew is gathered together to talk about the highlights of the Rogue One panel and the amazing sizzle reel that premiered today. There's more guests than you can shake a blue Mon Calamari at! The Star Wars party starts now--it's time for Brews and Blasters. Contact Us We want to hear from you - if you agree, disagree, or just have something cool to say, email us at [email protected]. Do you #NeedEmGotEm? Eating some aweso...
Brews and Blasters 78: Paper Mache Heads
July 08, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBDid you have a good Fourth of July? Chris and Joe did, so prepare for some crazy show notes! Then, we talk about convention exclusives, Celebration Europe prep, Rogue One trailer rumors, and much, much more. How do paper mache heads fit in? Why Oppo matters in 2016, and just about anything else you might expect from a legendary episode of Brews and Blasters! Contact Us We want to hear from you - if you agree, disagree, or just have something cool to say, email us atbrewsandblasters@retro...
Brews and Blasters 77: Crown Royal and Fisherman's Friend
July 01, 2016 15:36 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBShow Notes The boys are back! And this time it's all about Rogue One, Lego Star Wars, Crown Royal, ET, and more. Plus. we recap Chris' wedding, #BrewsAndBreakfast, and tackle a big question rather deftly. The Star Wars party starts now! Have a safe and happy Fourth, US Brewsters! Contact Us We want to hear from you - if you agree, disagree, or just have something cool to say, email us at [email protected]. Do you #NeedEmGotEm? Eating some awesome food? Want us to weigh in...
Brews and Blasters 76: The Courtship of Christopher Salton
June 24, 2016 21:07 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBIt's an abbreviated show this week as Joe is sick and Chris is preparing for his wedding this weekend! This Sunday, June 26, send Chris your congratulations on Twitter: @collectorshutt @brewsandblaster Congrats Chris! #TheHuttWeds Joe also goes through the major Rogue One news that officially broke over at Entertainment Weekly. Of course, let @breznican know we sent ya! Find everything Brews and Blasters, including email, social links, t-shirts, subscribe options and more at BrewsAn...
Brews and Blasters #75: Bib for a Tuna
June 17, 2016 22:28 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBThis episode was a fever dream. Bill Gardner of the Deep End Games is in the studio and we're drinking wine on top of being so, so tired. Just a preview: Conan the Adventurer ... technical difficulties ... Kenobi movie speculation ... hating IPAs ... Hating audio software ... game design and audio production ... high society voice ... audio is just the worst, man ... we made an MP3 skip ... E3 Star Wars recap ... True Detective ... LOTS of classic Star Wars gaming discussion ... techmology ....
Brews and Blasters #74: The Neil Diamond Episode
June 10, 2016 04:16 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBSo much going on! Chris and Joe discuss the odd Mark Hamill/Neil Diamond connection, the recent visit to the Whistle, the Rogue One situation, weird Return of the Jedi merch, and go through a huge Needem Gotem. Plus, they answer emails, give away Oppo Awards, and devise the forthcoming movie commentaries. Sing along everyone! The Star Wars party starts here. Find everything Brews and Blasters, including email, social links, t-shirts, subscribe options and more at BrewsAndBlasters.ninja. ...
Brews and Blasters #73: Bloodline
June 03, 2016 05:25 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBMike Audette is in the hot seat this week to talk about Rogue One hysteria, fan enthusiasm, and a little book called Star Wars Bloodline!
Brews and Blasters #72: Determination, Perseverance
May 27, 2016 17:36 - 2 hours - 126 MBOh this a big one for a big weekend! Here's just a preview: Celebration Orlando tickets-determination, perseverance-high society voice-opinions on grapefruit beer-dark and stormies-t-shirt designs-Predator 2-Dune-Kelly's Roast Beef song-Blabba the Hutt at Celebration Europe-Andy Capp Hot Fries-Rogue One leak, Rogue One Key Art for Celebration Europe-39th Anniversary of Star Wars-Memories of 30th anniversary-Chewbacca Mom-Need Em Got Em-Going back to the well of continuity-Oppo, Wioslea-Email...
Brews and Blasters #71: Losing at Trivia
May 21, 2016 13:58 - 2 hours - 111 MBIt's an episode of revelations as Scott Ryfun admits why he lost at Star Wars trivia, what it takes to make My Star Wars Story, the proper recipe for butterscotch, the cancellation of Marvel's Darth Vader series, and much, much more. Find everything Brews and Blasters, including email, social links, t-shirts, subscribe options and more at BrewsAndBlasters.ninja. For more great RetroZap shows, subscribe to the RetroZap Podcast Network on iTunes and Google Play!
Brews and Blasters #70: The Fringe
May 13, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBWe're really proud of this one. Heavy Boston accents, Teddy Ruxpin, Choose Your own Adventure, Alligators, and oh yeah, a ton of Star Wars talk, too. Buckle up, cancel your plans, and have some fun! We did. The Star Wars Party starts here. Find everything Brews and Blasters, including email, social links, t-shirts, subscribe options and more at BrewsAndBlasters.ninja. For more great RetroZap shows, subscribe to the RetroZap Podcast Network on iTunes and Google Play!
Brews and Blasters #69: High Society!
May 06, 2016 02:17 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBJoe is joined by Bill Gardner of The Deep End Games to chat all things Star Wars, retro games, Boston stuff and egg and cheese croissant sandwiches. Also, Celebration 2017 stuff, May the Fourth talk, and more!
Brews and Blasters #68: Casual Castin
April 29, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBWe're just kicking back this week with our podcasting little bro Mike Audette, talking food, Yoda's hair, a Pax East recap and a bunch of other cool stuff! The Star Wars party starts here. ---EMAIL: [email protected] --- VOICEMAIL: (978) 219-6688 ---T-SHIRTS: buy here. OPPO AWARDS: Just leave an iTunes review!
Brews and Blasters #67: Sippy Sip
April 22, 2016 04:34 - 2 hours - 116 MBIt's an old fashioned Brews and Blasters this week, with Chris and Joe talking about supercolds, breakfast, Star Wars, alligator bites, Star Wars, weird food, Clone Wars, and more. The Star Wars party starts here. ---EMAIL: [email protected] --- VOICEMAIL: (978) 219-6688 ---T-SHIRTS: buy here. OPPO AWARDS: Just leave an iTunes review!
Brews and Blasters #66: Brews and Coffee and Blasters with Kenobi
April 15, 2016 16:00 - 1 hour - 83 MBWorlds collide! The boys from Coffee with Kenobi, Dan Zehr and Cory Clubb, join the boys from Boston on this episode of Brews and Blasters for a fun and free-ranging discussion that covers Darth Vader, comics, Rogue One, Clone Wars and more. Plus, Need Em Got Em, emails, Oppo Awards and a contest winner announced! Brew a coffee or brew a beer--the Star Wars party starts here. ---EMAIL: [email protected] --- VOICEMAIL: (978) 219-6688 ---T-SHIRTS: buy here. OPPO AWARDS: Just leave ...
Brews and Blasters #65: North End Eye Guy
April 08, 2016 04:01 - 2 hours - 117 MBAccording to tradition, the boys recorded one day before the Rogue One trailer drop, but that doesnt stop them from talking the wars with Dennis Keithly, as well as discussing the best type of cannoli and how to order a sub from New Deal.\\According to tradition, the boys recorded one day before the Rogue One trailer drop, but that doesnt stop them from talking the wars with Dennis Keithly, as well as discussing the best type of cannoli and how to order a sub from New Deal.
Brews and Blasters #64: Twilight of the Apprentice Reactions
April 01, 2016 03:42 - 1 hour - 106 MBWe've seen the Star Wars Rebels season 2 finale, Twilight of the Apprentice, and we have a lot of thoughts. We listen to your voicemail, we invite some of the RetroZap team on the show for a roundtable, we talk about where we get haircuts. Star Wars Rebels analysis as only Brews and Blasters can do it--the Star Wars party begins here!
Brews and Blasters #63: I'm like Sam Rockwell
March 25, 2016 04:33 - 2 hours - 111 MBReady to get weird? Chris and Joe both have colds, but they carry on with the Star Wars Party nonetheless! Recaps of the great RetroZap meetup, Star Wars Rebels, Indy 5, NeedEmGotEm, and much, much more. Let's get weird people! It's time for Brews and Blasters. Email Us! Thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you. Email the show at [email protected] with your thoughts, questions, and comments and we will read them on the air! Brews and Blasters T-Shirts! Don’t forget, you...
Brews and Blasters #62: Oppo, Flapjacks, Teeni Drinks
March 18, 2016 04:26 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBIt's a chill episode this week, as Chris and Joe get started late and hit record for just a portion of their five-hour discussion! This one may go down in show history! Thanks for listening to the show!
Brews and Blasters #61: My Star Wars Sandwich Story
March 11, 2016 04:37 - 1 hour - 102 MBChris is working overtime this week, so Joe enlists the help of Scott Ryfun of My Star Wars Story to talk Star Wars, Kiss, and a ton of sandwiches.
Brews and Blasters #60: Need Em Got Em
March 04, 2016 05:34 - 1 hour - 107 MBThe Star Wars party begins! Here's two hours of Star Wars fun as Chris and Joe kick back and talk about Rebels, the new home release of TFA, and a very specific situation at the Jedi Temple.
Brews and Blasters #59: Renegades
February 26, 2016 05:12 - 2 hours - 118 MBYeah that's right, we're renegades! Tune in this week to hear Chris and Joe talk about renegade-ey things, Star Wars Rebels - The Honorable Ones, and much, much more! Thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you. Email the show at [email protected] with your thoughts, questions, and comments and we will read them on the air! Don’t forget, you can get your exclusive Brews and Blasters T-Shirts here. It’s a great way to own an original piece of Brews and Blasters artwork and su...
Brews and Blasters #58: Wintah Hat Guy
February 19, 2016 05:14 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBChris and Joe take a break this week to allow Wintah Hat Guy and Robe man to take over the Brews and Blasters studio!
Brews and Blasters #57: SPECIAL: An Evening with Steve Glosson
February 18, 2016 04:54 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBJoin Joe and Steve for a fantastic conversation that goes into everything from the 1980s. Literally everything. We're talking Reagan and Rock Lords. Unicron and Masters of the Universe. And Star Wars.
Brews and Blasters #56: Jo-Shek
February 12, 2016 04:49 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBWe got a few supercolds and a lot to discuss! Star Wars figure, big league chew, and a brand new game are all coming up on this week's Brews and Blasters.
Brews and Blasters #55: End of the Road
February 05, 2016 06:17 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBPredators, pizza, philosophizing and Boyz II Men. And Star Wars. Hang out with Chris and Joe and have some fun!
Brews and Blasters #54: Twelve Pack #1
January 31, 2016 05:28 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBGet ready for a 12 pack of audio supercolds! This episode collects come of the funniest momenta from the first 12 episodes of Brews and Blasters. You may hear some interesting revelations inside, too. Enjoy!
Brews and Blasters #53: Wolfman, Patches, Newbacca
January 22, 2016 17:57 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBNew music! New topics! New-bacca? Chris and Joe start riffing on lots of things they can't remember now, including Episode VIII, Star Wars Rebels, and more. Plus Joe has some revelations, and tells a story that's a collector's worst nightmare. What exactly is a vergence, anyway? All this, much more, and a lot of laughs on this week's Brews and Blasters!
Brews and Blasters #52: Bro Dameron
January 15, 2016 13:45 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBWe get back to basics here on Brews and Blasters, which means having brews and talking the 'Wars. Then there's a hardware failure, so you guy will never hear exactly how we came to the idea of fashioning sweatpants made out of soft-goods capes from 3.75-scale Star Wars figures.
Brews and Blasters #51: David Collins and Home Brews
January 08, 2016 05:50 - 2 hours - 167 MBWe kick off 2016 in style with an amazing interview with David Collins who tells us all about his time at Lucasfilm, his time in Boston, and much more! Also, Chris and Joe catch up after Christmas break and talk food and Star Wars galore. Enjoy!
Brews and Blasters #50: The Force Awakens Roundtable
December 21, 2015 02:14 - 3 hours - 195 MBIt's the Great RetroZap The Force Awakens Roundtable! Gather round, friends, as the entire RetroZap team gets together to discuss Star Wars: The Force Awakens! It's our 50th show spectacular, it's The Force Awakens spectacular, it's a spectacular party! We recorded live on December 19, 2015 to a fantastic audience on Mixlr.com, and you can be sure it's not the last time! We cover it ALL - get your fix of TFA speculation with over 3.5 hours of discussion, critical analysis, humor, and specul...
Brews and Blasters #49: For Your Ride to the Movie Theater
December 17, 2015 19:27 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBHere's a short show and some music to get you pumped up on your ride over to the movie theaters!
Brews and Blasters #48: Jedi News, Major News, Chinese Food
December 11, 2015 04:24 - 1 hour - 103 MBWith only days away from The Force Awakens, Chris and Joe are excited, and it shows. Listen in for some exciting news as well as an amazing interview with Mark Newbold that you won't hear anywhere else! Then, the boys discuss the latest episode of Rebels and the biggest Chinese Food restaurant in New England. Email the show: [email protected] and stop by teepublic for your Brews and Blasters T-shirt!
Brews and Blasters #47: Chris and Joe get Full of Sith
December 04, 2015 16:20 - 2 hours - 116 MBAaaand we're back! There's two weeks to go...so are you ready? We talk about that, and have a legendary conversation with Bobby Roberts from the Full of Sith. Enjoy, and drop us a line! [email protected]
Brews and Blasters #46: Thanksgiving Leftovers Special
November 27, 2015 16:09 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBStill stuffed from dinner? Shopping till you drop? Hiding from relatives from out of town? Have some leftovers with Brews and Blasters! This week, we're sharing an exclusive roundtable we took part in with Vanessa Marshall, the voice of Hera Syndulla on Star Wars Rebels. Enjoy!
Brews and Blasters #45: Anthony Breznican, Vanessa Marshall
November 20, 2015 03:53 - 2 hours - 111 MBAnother huge week continues as Chris and Joe hang out with EW Senior Writer Anthony Breznican and Hera Syndulla herself, Vanessa Marshall! Brews and Blasters is the only place you're going to get coverage like this.
Brews and Blasters #44: We met Oppo Rancisis
November 13, 2015 05:15 - 2 hours - 126 MBIt's the biggest episode yet! Trailers, TV spots, EW pictures, collecting, Rebels, oh and a trip to Rhode Island Comic Con. Plus we meet a living legend or two. We're burning the midnight oil on this jam-packed episode of Brews and Blasters!
Brews and Blasters #43: Gammorean Guard Thinking Mask
November 06, 2015 05:07 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBIf it's going on in Star Wars, Chris and Joe are talking about it! They're also talking about Crystal Lime and other things, too.
Back to the Future Commentary
October 30, 2015 00:01 - 2 hours - 111 MBWatch one of the greatest movies ever made with the RetroZap crew! Join Joe tavano and Mike Rappa for a commentary that really cooks. Oddly enough, we recorded this episode on October 26, 2015...exactly 30 years since the evening Marty first went back in time! Looks like our density has popped us to you.
Brews and Blasters #42: Boring Conversation Anyway
October 22, 2015 05:40 - 1 hour - 110 MBJust a quiet week and a quiet podcast. NOPE! We blow the lid off the poster, the tickets, and the trailer for The Force Awakens, then set out sights on Rebels S02E01 for a Rebels Recap after the show.
Brews and Blasters #41: Crystal Lime
October 16, 2015 00:30 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBIt's a huge show this week and we're all over the place with the Rebels season two premiere, TFA full trailer rumors, and a new friend.
Brews and Blasters #40: Like Doc Brown Ripping Up Marty's Letter
October 09, 2015 00:01 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBJohn Adams from The Super Awesome Geek Show joins us to talk about a bunch of things, plus we announce the winner of the SDCC Exclusive First Order Stormtrooper contest!
Brews and Blasters #39: The First Marker
October 02, 2015 20:40 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBChris is back and the boys are ripping it up on this episode! No spoilers here-just have fun!
Brews and Blasters #38: B-List Bounty Hunters
September 25, 2015 13:48 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBRetroZap writer Dennis Keithly joins Joe this week to talk about everything from Star Wars comics, to the new 360-degree video, to Greedo's true intentions. Plus, an SDCC First Order Stormtrooper Contest update, the Oppo Awards, and much more on this week's episode of Brews and Blasters.