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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Episodes
Brews and Blasters #37: Ben Kenobi uses Snapchat
September 18, 2015 00:05 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBCollecting chaos. More books than ever. Comics every week. TV season coming soon. Oh, and a MOVIE a few weeks away! Can two guys from Boston keep up with it all?
Brews and Blasters #36: Little Monsters
September 11, 2015 00:01 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBIt's the Force Friday recap show! We look back on all our adventures on midnight madness and beyond, and speculate about what's to come. Also, remember the movie Little Monsters?
035: Force Friday Special
September 04, 2015 00:57 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBListen to Chris and Joe on your way over to the Force Friday event of your choice! Also, details on our major contest to win an SDCC Exclusive First Order Stormtrooper!
034: Every Bam is a Movie
August 28, 2015 03:14 - 2 hours - 138 MBWe're on the edge of a fandom precipice--one week until Force Friday!!
033: Hothston
August 21, 2015 01:02 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBIt's a jam-packed episode this week as John and Daryl from Super Awesome Geek Show join us to talk all things Star Wars and much, much more.
032: Ki Adi Monday Dot Com
August 12, 2015 03:27 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBWe're all over the place as we discuss Yaddle, Jean Jackets, and Beahs...in space! Stay tuned for TFA news at the end of the episode.
031: Pause for Tortellini
August 06, 2015 04:28 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBYou'll find we're full of surprises this episode, as Joe shows Chris something he brought back from Boston Comic-Con that is truly one of a kind.
030: We're Getting Jobs at Toys 'R' Us
July 30, 2015 03:29 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBThis week, Chris and Joe devise the ultimate plan for Force Friday. They also discuss cookouts and the after-credits scene of a great 80s movie. All this and much more on this week's Brews and Blasters.
029: The Food Episode
July 24, 2015 03:16 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBIced coffee, steak tips, Wuher the bartender, we're talking about it all and more this week! Also, will Darth Maul be in Episode IX?
028: We Might Need a Carriage
July 16, 2015 04:13 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBThe boys review all the news from SDCC, except General Hux, then proceed into a deep discussion about Lord Blorg. Lord Blorg? Listen in and find out where he fits in to all this!
027: Supercold Dark Disciples
July 10, 2015 03:20 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBJoe and Chris talk to fellow RetroZapper Mike Audette for a spoileriffic, in-depth discussion of Star Wars: Dark Disciple and the current canon at large. Plus, Oppo-talk, Han Solo's age, and even more!
Terminator 2: Judgment Day Commentary
July 01, 2015 03:18 - 2 hours - 125 MBA RetroZap! special to celebrate the release of Terminator: Genisys, we look back at one of the greatest movies ever made, T2!
026: IG-BBQ-88
June 25, 2015 03:35 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBThere's no way to describe this episode briefly--you'll just have to listen!
025: Attack of the Things
June 18, 2015 03:53 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBWe pay our respects to Sir Christopher Lee, discuss how awesome Episode II really is, theorize on a few things, and much, much more! Also: Jurassic Park mini discussion.
024: Oppo-tunity
June 11, 2015 03:19 - 59 minutes - 55 MBA jam-packed episode featuring Rotta the Hutt, Poe & Kylo: the high school years, our favorite King Cobra, and much, much more!
023: Corvette Summers
June 04, 2015 03:47 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBOn this week's show, Chris and Joe discover an interesting way of rating some unique films.
022: Malakili Shirts
May 27, 2015 03:32 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MBStar Wars Weekends! Movie Posters! Lightsabers! Rancor Keeper discussion! All this and much, much more on this week's show.
021: The Sweathogs of Star Wars Fandom
May 18, 2015 12:29 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThat's right, we go there: Welcome Back, Kotter references!
020: Didn't Listen to Riley
May 12, 2015 12:56 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBChris is on "special assignment," so we brought our good friend Riley Blanton of the Star Wars Report to keep Joe company. We talk about the Vanity Fair article and coffee, so grab a stick of butter for this special episode of Brews and Blasters!
019: The Mulch Incident?!
May 06, 2015 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBChris has some big news, recaps his California adventure, and much more! Joe reads an email and talk about his trip to the Presidio. Plus, even more Oppo Rancisis talk. All this and more on this episode of Brews and Blasters!
018: May the Fourth be With You!
May 04, 2015 04:00 - 3 minutes - 3.63 MBHere's a micro-episode to commemorate Star Wars Day!
017: These are All Great Things, Though
April 29, 2015 04:09 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBPre-Celebration VI show 2 of 2. Suddenly, Chris tries his hand at impressions, and there are consequences.
016: Death Star Convenience Store
April 23, 2015 04:15 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBPart 1 of 2 of our pre-Celebration VI podcasts. We're all over the place on this one. Have fun!
015: DinoSaucers, etc.
April 08, 2015 03:43 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBWe discuss 80s cartoons, the TIE Fighter short, true roast beef sandwiches, and much more. Subscribe! Leave a comment! We love that.
014: Chris Hates Scallops
April 05, 2015 14:33 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBHappy Easter! So Chris apparently hates seafood, and we talk about a lot of other stuff, too.
013: Snakey or Sneaky?
March 24, 2015 02:35 - 38 minutes - 27 MBChris runs out of steam, Joe shuts down the show a couple of times, and you know, hilarity ensures!
012: The Harrison Ford Incident
March 16, 2015 01:45 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBRecorded minutes after his fateful plane crash, we deal with the situation with some worried humor. Then, after we hear he's ok, things really get wacky.
011: Mandolorian Mortgage
March 08, 2015 20:10 - 56 minutes - 26.2 MBRecorded 2-24-15. We make predictions about "Fire Across the Galaxy," Chris feels a little blue, and Joe cheers him up with a story about hot wings. All this and more on this week's Brews and Blasters!
010: Breakfast and Blasters?
March 02, 2015 01:34 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBWe're super tired, but have a lot of fun. Suddenly: sound effects!
009: Lightsaber Deli Slicer
February 22, 2015 02:15 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MBDon't you remember that part of the saga? Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes and Stitcher!
008: Gregory Peck as Artoo Detoo
February 03, 2015 23:54 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBDon’t worry, all will be explained in the episode. Sort of.
007: Battle for Endor Commentary
January 29, 2015 21:24 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBWe listen to the Alf animated series theme song at 1:21:26. We get weird. The Ewok Adventures commentary series is complete! Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes and Stitcher!
006: Caravan of Courage Commentary
January 19, 2015 22:35 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBWe did it! The first in The Ewok Adventures commentary series is now live! We had a TON of fun on this one, so pop in the movie, turn on the podcast, and have a good time! Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes and Stitcher!
005: Salacious Crumb, CPA
January 12, 2015 05:11 - 51 minutes - 23.8 MBYes, we actually discuss this. And the Ewok movies.Plus, Chris gets a surprise, Joey apologizes for something, and we deliver breaking news! Recorded 01-04-15. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes and Stitcher!
004: Green Ham and Eggs
January 03, 2015 05:11 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBHow DID the Rancor get inside that palace?And, would a Dewback be good in the morning commute? This just scratches the surface of the absurdity in this episode of Brews and Blasters. Recorded 12.18.14. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes and Stitcher!
003: Reybacca
December 22, 2014 05:00 - 35 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode, Joey and Chris discuss the recently released character names and lament the dearth of action figures on the pegs. Recorded 12.11.14. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes and Stitcher!
002: Wioslea?
December 08, 2014 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBThis was originally a test episode, but we had too much fun to keep it on the shelf. Enjoy! This week, we talk about some random, lesser known characters and uncover just who was at that party on Endor. Its a madhouse! Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes and Stitcher!
001: The First Episode
December 03, 2014 00:30 - 38 minutes - 17.9 MBAt long last--the first installment of RetroZap's free-ranging podcast about all things Star Wars! Our topic this week (you've probably guessed it): The Force Awakens teaser trailer!