Home One Radio
227 episodes - Afar - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsHome One Radio is a show where love of story and Star Wars meet. Instead of focusing on the hottest headlines and most recent rumors, your hosts Joshua Crabb and Blaine Grimes are here to bring you weekly, in-depth, exciting, and thoughtful Star Wars analysis that is sure to please fans old and new alike. We’re here to share our deep and abiding love for the stories and characters of the Star Wars universe, as well as the films, novels, comic books, video games, and various other mediums in which they appear.
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Episodes
A Trip to the BSO
August 15, 2019 16:18 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBJosh has returned from visiting Galaxy’s Edge and has a full report of how awesome it was. Plus, technical difficulties this week—internet service outages—was a blessing in disguise as the Star Wars Resistance Season 2 trailer dropped on Wednesday along with some surprising news. We discuss the trailer and a little more Star Wars animation news on this week’s episode! 00:00 - Hello there 1:01 - Josh’s trip to Galaxy’s Edge and the BSO Skip to the below timestamp if you either don’t wan...
#136 - Age of Rebellion - Vader, Jabba, Boba Fett Review
August 09, 2019 16:01 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBOur final look at the Age of Rebellion comics is a three-issue focus on villains. We discuss Vader and his continual small tests at the hands of the Emperor. We get into Jabba’s ruthlessness and love of the finer things. Lastly, we run down our favorite comic of these three with a “Man With No Name” flavored story about Boba Fett. It’s getting a little sinister in here with all these villains, so enjoy our discussion and keep listening for future episodes from the Age of Resistance series!
Dianoga-ing
August 06, 2019 14:30 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBThis week we’re swimming in the trash like our ol’ pal the dianoga. Josh’s house smells like a sewer, but that doesn’t stop Blaine and Josh from talking about Galaxy’s Edge and tweetstorms from Star Wars creators! Plus, we get excited for H1R’s first trip to Galaxy’s Edge as Josh visits Disneyland this week. A very exciting week of stinky news. 0:00 - Greetings 1:00 - Josh’s house smells 1:45 - Galaxy’s Edge 7:35 - Phil Szostak mythbusting tweets
#135 - Thrawn: Treason - Part 2
August 01, 2019 14:24 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBIn the second part of our review of Thrawn: Treason, we examine the back half of the book, including the twists and turns which end with Thrawn fighting a surprising foe and engaging an unknown one. We give our overall thoughts on the book, how it relates to the trilogy Zahn has written, and where we think it leaves Thrawn’s character. Plus, we end up going an unexpected direction and talking big picture and essentially coming down on Josh’s favorite phrase, “it all points to the Unknown Reg...
Dude We're Talking About Bread
July 30, 2019 14:46 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBWe’re busy gearing up for Thrawn: Treason Part 2 this week, so we definitely make sure to hit up the latest social media silliness surrounding Star Wars fans this week. Plus, we talk black kyber crystals and Galaxy’s Edge, as well as new book releases coming out next week! Stay for discussion of kyber crystals, stay for lots of bread talk. 0:00 - Hello 01:45 - Pizza in Star Wars 02:30 - Black Kyber Crystals 05:10 - Bread Talk 10:30 - Myths & Fables 14:00 - In-House News 20:30 -...
#134 - Thrawn: Treason Review - Part 1
July 25, 2019 14:23 - 1 hour - 61 MBIn what has turned into an annual part of Home One Radio’s calendar—yet, maybe not anymore with the conclusion of the trilogy—we have a two-part episode on a Thrawn book! We discuss the third and final book in Timothy Zahn’s new Thrawn trilogy. Thrawn: Treason. Spanning only a short period of time, Thrawn is, once again, plunged into a deeply-tangled web of mystery surrounding Project Stardust. Fighting to preserve his own TIE Defender project, Thrawn has only a week to try and solve a myste...
12 Days of Chissmas
July 24, 2019 14:32Chissmas party has to wait until later this week, in the meantime, we run down all the big news out of San Diego Comic-Con. Star Wars books, new comic series, and Vader Immortal are some of the things we touch on. Plus, Blaine gets really excited about illustrated books for his daughter and Josh wants some new Star Wars kicks. Merry Chissmas, everyone! 0:00 - Season’s Greetings 2:54 - SDCC Publishing Panel 14:28 - Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Panel 17:42 - Vader: Immortal 19:40 - ...
#133 - Age of Rebellion (Luke, Lando, Han) Review
July 19, 2019 20:19 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBMore Age of Rebellion comics but this time it’s all heroes. We discuss Greg Pak’s stories including Luke’s Dark Side temptation, Lando’s changing heart, and Han’s desperate but futile attempts to avoid being a hero of the Rebellion. While we have preferred the thematically intertwined comics from the Age of Republic series, we still really like these stories and have a bunch to discuss on this week’s episode!
It's All About Sith Troopers
July 17, 2019 21:29 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBThis week’s episode is all about those Sith Troopers. We talk about their design and what purpose they might hold in The Rise of Skywalker. Plus, we anticipate the release of Thrawn: Treason and generally get excited about all things Thrawn. Hopefully, we’ll know next week who the Grysk are and what Eli Vanto has been up to.
#132 - Shadows of the Empire Novel Review
July 13, 2019 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBWe return to the vast well of Legends material with a discussion of the novel from the seminal multimedia project, Shadows of the Empire. Starting with a quick rundown of our personal history with SotE and history of the project, we then dive into the book itself. We discuss the reciprocal characters of Dash Rendar and Prince Xizor, the antagonistic relationship between Vader and Xizor, as well as how incredibly important this book is in Star Wars history. We overcome childhood nostalgia and...
Our Podcast About Podcasts
July 10, 2019 21:19 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBAfter a little opening banter and some Star Wars news, Josh and Blaine recommend some podcasts about Star Wars and some not! It’s a pod-centric episode this week before a Legends-centric episode later in the week! 0:00 - Intro 0:54 - Business Cards 3:00 - Galaxy’s Edge merch being resold: Naughty or nice? 5:32 - Winter Wonderland on Hoth 8:30 - Inside Star Wars and podcast talk
#131 - Age of Rebellion (Tarkin, Leia, Special) Comics Review
July 04, 2019 15:41 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBThe next phase in Marvel’s one-shot comic “Age Of” series started with Tarkin, Leia, and a Special issue. We review all three comics making sure to touch on everything from Tarkin’s fantastical rage to the strangest Star Wars story we have ever encountered. Plus, Blaine goes into Leia’s scoundrel-side and Josh dives deeper into Yoda’s lessons from failure. We love these one-shots and even the weird Biggs and Porkins vacation story has a place in Star Wars.
Hooray for Space Sharks!
July 02, 2019 13:47 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBAfter attending Jaws on the Water in Austin this past weekend, Blaine takes a minute to express his appreciation of sharks in Star Wars. Then, we talk spoiler-y excerpts from the forthcoming Thrawn: Treason novel but still avoid speculating too heavily on what we think will happen. Also, we discuss Age of Resistance comics and the possibility of more information about Supreme Leader Snoke and Ben Solo’s fall to the dark side. All that and the continuing saga of our fake Miyazaki episode on t...
#130 - Kanan Comic Review
June 27, 2019 14:26 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBThis week we head into the Wayback Machine all the way to the year 2015 to discuss the Greg Weisman written Kanan comic series. Spanning twelve issues, the story is framed around the Ghost crew picking up foodstuffs for the people of Tarkintown on Lothal. However, when their destination is the planet where Kanan and his master, Depa Billaba, were during Order 66, it sets off a flashback to Kanan’s past. We discuss Kanan’s backstory, his relationship with his master, as well as how Kanan and ...
Welcome to Our Disney Parks Podcast
June 25, 2019 21:34 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBNo, we haven’t started ANOTHER podcast. We promise. This week’s news show is all Disney Parks and Galaxy’s Edge. Blaine and Josh discuss the news of Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland opening to the public, the incredible response to Celebration in Anaheim, and Josh’s trip to Disney World, highlighted by Hollywood Studios. We get back into the groove after not podcasting for a bit and enjoy a little too much Disney Parks talk. 0:00 - Hello, there! 01:35 - Celebration 2020 selling out fast! 03...
#129 - Star Wars Film School - THX-1138
June 20, 2019 11:27 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBIt’s been quite a while since our last Star Wars Film School and this time it’s back with a movie by George Lucas! We break down the history of the pre and post-production, as well as some of the inspirations for Lucas first feature-length film. The bulk of our time is spent discussing the movie itself and gives a unique perspective into what was to come with Star Wars under Lucas’ creative eye. Plus, Blaine talks Japanese cinema and Josh posits an alternate timeline where Lucas kept making ...
#128 - Alphabet Squadron Review
June 15, 2019 19:49 - 1 hour - 71 MBThis week we review the highly anticipated novel from Alexander Freed, Alphabet Squadron. Following a ragtag group of Imperial defectors and war-ravaged veterans, Freed’s book recounts action in the early days following the Battle of Endor and Return of the Jedi. We discuss each of the characters and how their arcs remind us of old stories as well as paving a new path for new stories and revelations. Plus, Blaine brings up a great point about how Star Wars has shifted how it writes about war...
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order E3 Reaction
June 11, 2019 14:46 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBThis past weekend and E3, EA Star Wars revealed fifteen minutes of gameplay from the forthcoming single player Star Wars game, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Immediately after the reveal, we talked to each other about what we liked, what was really cool, and what left us guessing. Blaine also tries really hard not to be bitter about the shuttered Visceral Star Wars game and Josh pitches a future where Star Wars video games can approach the canon-level significance of movies. Make sure to chec...
#127 - Making Solo Review
June 06, 2019 20:32 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBBack at Star Wars Celebration 2019 in Chicago, we both attended Rob Bredow’s panel on the Making Solo: A Star Wars Story and enjoyed his deep insight. We decided to buy his book the next morning and when Blaine went to go get them, he ran into Rob. He got his autograph for both books and that moment made sure this episode happened! We discuss Bredow’s deep insight and share how this “Making Of” book is unique and special to a lot of the other ones out there. Pick up this book because it is a...
Sleepy Time News
June 04, 2019 14:11It’s the last week of the school year and we are tired. So. Very. Tired. However, we soldier on with an episode filled with news from the last couple of weeks. We discuss the highlights of Lev Grossman’s The Rise of Skywalker article in Vanity Fair and our favorite photos from Annie Leibowitz. We also address a lot of the rumors swirling about a Knights of the Old Republic movie and kind of pitch what we think will end up being what is made. Lastly, Blaine gets really excited about the openi...
#126 - The Phantom Menace Audio Commentary
May 30, 2019 12:35Our last hurrah for The Phantom Menace’s 20th anniversary is a surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one. We dive fully into the first of the prequel movies with a full audio commentary. It’s a mix of our opinions, trivia, gushing, expertise, and a whole lot of love for Ric Olié. It’s safe to listen whether you are following along with the movie, listening without it, and it’s kid-friendly, too! Enjoy our first foray into audio commentary and happy 20th TPM!
#125 - The Phantom Menace Soundtrack
May 24, 2019 12:01 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBWe are very excited to have Chad Hopkins back on our show to discuss John Williams’ The Phantom Menace soundtrack. We dive into the major thematic tracks of the main characters, enjoy some of the best musical moments, and listen to Chad educate us on what makes Williams’ score unique and special. Plus, we share our favorite tracks from the movie and celebrate 20 years of great, prequel music! Many thanks to Chad Hopkins for, once again, joining us to talk Star Wars music! Chad Hopkins on T...
Top 5 Minor Characters in The Phantom Menace
May 22, 2019 00:28 - 24 minutes - 22 MBContinuing our celebration of the 20th Anniversary of The Phantom Menace, we discuss some of our favorite characters who have a small bit of screen-time in Episode I. Covering characters from the military of Naboo to the audience of the Boonta Eve Classic, our list is so wizard! Enjoy our talk and hope with us for a fuller docket of news next week! 0:00 - Salutations 2:00 - Top 5 Minor Characters in The Phantom Menace
#124 - The Phantom Menace Novelization
May 17, 2019 16:51We are kicking off three straight episodes celebrating the 20th Anniversary of The Phantom Menace with one of our favorite things, a book! We discuss Terry Brooks’ novelization of Episode I and how it deepens the development of young Anakin, gives us glimpses of Master & Apprentice, and really doesn’t make Jar-Jar any more likable. Enjoy our conversation and for more The Phantom Menace talk!
5 Star Wars Characters and Their Game of Thrones Counterparts
May 16, 2019 11:35 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBWith all this Game of Thrones hype and showrunners D.B. Weiss and David Benioff announced as the first our of the gate with a new movie, we talk a little news around GoT and Star Wars. Then, we try something new and list 5 Star Wars characters and their Games of Thrones doppelgangers. While a couple of comparisons stretch to the limits, there are some home run comparisons we initially thought would be too difficult of a list to come up with. Enjoy something a little different and get hyped f...
#123 - Dooku Jedi Lost Review
May 09, 2019 23:55 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBWe complete our Cavan Scott two-week duology with a review of Dooku Jedi Lost. Covering the little-explored territory of a pre-Phantom Menace Republic and Jedi Order, we learn a ton about the future leader of the Separatists and Dark Lord of the Sith, Dooku of Serenno. The audio-only novel covers three distinct time periods: from his years as a youngling in the temple to his formative years as an initiate and padawan under Grand Master Yoda, and finally to his later years as a Knight and Mas...
Thank you, Peter Mayhew
May 08, 2019 18:47There is hardly anything we can say that hasn’t already been said about Peter Mayhew and his passing last week. However, we take a moment to remember him and his contribution to Star Wars and fandom. We also discuss what we did for May the 4th, the news of new movie dates, and spend most of our time discussing the slate of new books for the Journey to The Rise of Skywalker. It’s a rather straight-laced episode of the show but we’re excited for what this month is going to bring! 0:00 - How ...
#122 - Choose Your Destiny: An Obi-Wan & Anakin Adventure Review
May 02, 2019 11:52 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBKicking off a two-week review of things by Cavan Scott, we finally dive into his latest Choose Your Destiny book, An Obi-Wan & Anakin Adventure! We discuss our growing aptitude for navigating these books, how fun Star Wars books are just as good as serious ones, and how characterization helps this book move beyond the simple Choose Your Own Adventure books we grew up with. Plus, we get into why this book ties in nicely with our previous episode on Master & Apprentice. 0:00 - So good of you...
Herzog, There
May 01, 2019 21:13 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MB‘Tis a rather silly episode of our news show this week. We honestly kinda forget we’re talking about Star Wars for a little bit and Blaine seems completely lost. However, we recover in time to discuss The Rise of Skywalker news, Kathy Kennedy, and books about aliens. It’s all light and breezy with Herzog talk this week as we gear up for May the 4th. 0:00 - So much silliness 5:00 - Your guess is as good as ours 8:00 - Rise of Skywalker talk 19:00 - It’s over , we have the high ground
#121 - Master & Apprentice Review
April 26, 2019 11:23 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBIt’s Christmas in April for the two H1R boys as we review a brand-new Claudia Gray Star Wars novel! We discuss a brand-new pre-Prequel of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn as they travel to the planet of Pijal to oversee the signing of a treaty to open a new hyperspace corridor. However, after meeting an old friend and making new ones, they get swept up in political upheaval, corporate intrigue, and mysterious paramilitary groups. It’s Star Wars politics, crime solving, and lightsabers all in ...
#120 - Star Wars Celebration 2019 Recap
April 18, 2019 19:15 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBIt finally happened! We got to meet up at Star Wars Celebration AND we got to be at Star Wars Celebration! We recap our two days in Chicago, as well as the livestream of the other days. There is so much to share but we promise we kept it moving along. From trailers to meeting new people, we talk Episode IX, The Mandalorian, The Clone Wars, book signings, and Galaxy’s Edge. It was an exhausting, overwhelming experience and we would do it again in a heartbeat. Here’s to Celebration 2020 in Ana...
#119 - Age of Republic Comics Review
April 09, 2019 14:28 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBSwitching things up in anticipation of some Home One Radio related Star Wars Celebration news, we moved this week’s main episode to Tuesday! We discuss the Age of Republic one-shot comics Count Dooku and Anakin Skywalker. We reflect on Dooku’s story showing him going down the path to villainy and how Anakin’s story shows him at his very best. Or does it? Josh posits a question about the sinister nature of the Separatists using droids as their army and how Anakin cutting them down might not b...
#118 - Age of Republic Comics Review
April 04, 2019 15:12 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBJody Houser’s amazing run of one-shot comics continues and we’re here to review two more thematically tied issues, Padmé Amidala’s story “Bridge” and General Grievous’ story “Burn”. We discuss how these two important figures on either side of the Clone Wars handle things they don’t understand. Also, how has recent material, especially Queen’s Shadow, add depth to Padmé’s story and how one particular The Clone Wars episode is a companion to Grievous’ story. All of this and Josh finally has hi...
Resistance Season 2 Speculation Spectacular
April 03, 2019 05:01 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBWe take a break from our Star Wars Celebration hype to dabble in some speculation. With the end of Star Wars Resistance Season 1, there are plenty of threads to pull on a speculate about Season 2. Where are the denizens of the Colossus might be headed after Neeku’s hyperspace mishap? Also, where is Tam and what does it look like now she is with the First Order? What could possibly be happening in Season 2? We discuss all of these questions and share one character from the sequel era movies w...
#117 - Resistance Report Season 1 Finale
March 28, 2019 14:46 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBOur final Resistance Report for Season 1 dives into the final three episodes of the season, “Descent” and both Parts 1 and 2 of “No Escape”. We discuss the growing maturity and leadership of Kaz, steeled by one tragic event, as well as the evolution of Neeku as a complimentary buddy to Kaz aka Blowfish 1. Also, Tam’s character goes through a big storm of relational turmoil and we analyze her fateful choice after encountering First Order Security Bureau agent Tierney. All of this and we discu...
Pre-Celebration Hype Vol. 1
March 26, 2019 15:46 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBWe’ve got our badges for Star Wars Celebration in Chicago the hype is officially on! Before diving into the panel schedule and sharing what we are looking forward to, Blaine (aka Blowfish 1) talks about one movie prop StarWars.com shared this week and Josh (aka Blowfish 2) gets nostalgic recounting many hours playing X-Wing: Alliance. All of this and Josh pulls a Blaine* with his microphone. *the phrase “pulls a Blaine” has no affiliation with other Blaine-related incidents in H1R canon, s...
#116 - Star Wars Resistance Report February 2019
March 21, 2019 15:25 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBDelayed by interviews and lost voices, we will not be deterred in getting caught up on our discussion of Star Wars Resistance episodes. Even though it’s the middle of March, we discuss February episodes of Resistance and dance around talking the finale, which will be the topic of next week’s show. We discuss the First Order’s incursion on the Colossus, how Kaz has grown as a character, and why these episodes should be sufficient to rope in any skeptics. All of this and plenty of NBC sitcom r...
Kit(ster)bashing
March 20, 2019 04:06 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBA brand new week of news means a whole lot of Celebration talk, as well as chatter around the finale of Star Wars Resistance! Josh spends a lot of time talking Star Wars art and Blaine gushes about Star Wars apps again. All that and they both talk up their wives on this week’s “What We’re Excited About.” 0:00 - Intro and wife gushing 3:24 - Galactic Datapad App & Galaxy’s Edge 9:30 - Star Wars Resistance Concept Art *No Kitsters were harmed or insulted in the making of this episode. ...
#115 - Queen's Shadow Review
March 14, 2019 13:30 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBPadmé Amidala Naberrie is a woman of strong character and unwavering leadership, yet her tragic end betrays much of what we came to love about this powerful queen in The Phantom Menace. E.K. Johnston’s new novel, Queen’s Shadow, seeks to recover much of what we loved about Amidala as she transitions from elected queen to Naboo’s representative in the Galactic Senate. We discuss what the book does to add to Padmé and her handmaiden’s legacy, how our expectations were subverted, and why the un...
News Ketchup
March 13, 2019 01:30 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBIn an effort to further paint ourselves into a corner filled with dad jokes, this episode is brought to you by terrible puns! Painfully listen as we season our talk about Celebration updates with tacky word-based zingers and pepper thought-provoking articles with the tangy zip of miserable quips. Relish the opportunity for this new episode and come back later this week for a rousing flagship episode full of pep and vinegar. All this and so much more on an agonizing episode of the show!
Return to the Clone Wars - S01 E14 - Defenders of Peace
March 07, 2019 20:59 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MBBlaine tackles the continuation of the story from “Jedi Crash” with “Defenders of Peace”! Finding themselves at odds over the morality of war with the local Lurmen leader, Tee Watt Kaa, Ahsoka and Aayla Secura must find a way to get the injured Anakin help and save themselves from Separatists forces led by Nute Gunray. Blaine discusses the Lurmen’s commitment to pacifism and how The Clone Wars forces people to make difficult decisions of survival and compassion. Listen to Blaine’s recap of t...
#114 - Interview with Joe Corroney and Brian Miller
February 28, 2019 17:38 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBThis week is a very special week on Home One Radio. We welcome back returning guest Brian Miller from Oktopolis Art and welcome first-time guest, long-time Star Wars artist Joe Corroney! We discuss Star Wars Celebration, how Brian and Joe ended up being booth buddies for Artist Alley, and dabble into discussing some of their pieces. Plus, they discuss their Celebration exclusives! Make sure to check out the full interview right here and the show notes for all the details on what is going on ...
A Herzog Approved Podcast
February 26, 2019 17:38 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBWe might not be an officially endorsed Herzog podcast, but we would like to think we are. While we spend some time dreaming of an appearance by the German documentarian at Star Wars Celebration, we also discuss recent news about Celebration, JJ Abrams talking about Episode IX, and we also discuss a lot of Star Wars art in anticipation of this week’s interview with Brian Miller and Joe Corroney. All of this and Josh forgets to plug in his microphone! 0:00 - Intro - lots of nonsense
#113 - Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith Comic Series Review
February 21, 2019 17:38 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBSome of the best material in the Marvel new canon comic books has been the exploration of Darth Vader. Spanning multiple different series, including Kieron Gillen’s Vader series, Darth Vader has proven to be a rich vein of moral and spiritual storytelling. We spend a sizeable chunk of time discussing each collected edition of Charles Soule’s Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith comic series. We discuss Vader’s violent baptism into the Dark Side, his relationship with Sidious, as well as differ...
Star Wars Will Make Us File Chapter 7
February 19, 2019 17:38 - 21 minutes - 20 MBWhat are we excited about in Star Wars this week? Well, it’s (sorta) new content where we finally split our news segment into a separate episode! We’re talking about some of our favorite pieces of news from the past week in Star Wars. This week, it’s the end of an era as Episode IX wraps shooting, the announcement of our bank account’s Armageddon with Triple Force Friday, and a little bit of spoilery talk about an excerpt from Claudia Gray’s much-anticipated book, Master & Apprentice! Make s...
Return to the Clone Wars - S01 E13 - Jedi Crash
February 16, 2019 22:01 - 9 minutes - 8.67 MBBlaine gets back into the action of Return to The Clone Wars by reviewing the Season 1 episode, Jedi Crash! Featuring a massive action sequence at the beginning, the episode eventually becomes a meditation on the Jedi principle of forming no attachments. Ahsoka’s affection for her master is tested in this episode, as is Anakin’s for his snippy, young padawan. Plus, we spend a little time with Aayla Secura, her first major appearance on the show! Make sure to listen to the next episode as Bla...
Return to the Clone Wars - S01 E12 - The Gungan General
February 15, 2019 21:03 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBJosh is back with another episode finishing up the two-episode arc starting with “Dooku Captured”. While this episode has some Jar Jar in it, if you want an episode of RttCW talking about everyone’s favorite Gungan, go back to the episode on “Bombad Jedi”. This episode is a quick one talking about Dooku, his interaction with the Jedi, and his ultimate escape and lack of gentlemanly disposition. Make sure to listen for two new episodes by Blaine coming out tomorrow and early next week as we c...
Return to the Clone Wars - S01 E11 - Dooku Captured
February 13, 2019 19:46 - 8 minutes - 7.74 MBThe first of two episodes tied together by the pursuit of Count Dooku. Josh discusses “Dooku Captured” and spends most of it talking about everyone’s favorite genial mercenary, Hondo Ohnaka! Make sure to check out the second episode continuing this story later in the week from Josh as he returns to The Clone Wars! “Dooku Captured” Episode Guide on StarWars.com
#112 - Darth Plagueis Review
February 12, 2019 22:29 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBIt’s two weeks in a row with Legends material as we dive into James Luceno’s Darth Plagueis novel! We discuss the interesting story behind the publication of this story, as well as a possible reason for the delay. Also, this book delves heavily into the nature of the Force and we get a chance to dive deeper into the will of the Force and the light versus the dark. Plus, it gives us the opportunity to talk about the similarities between serial killers and sith lords. All of that and Blaine ge...
#111 - Splinter of the Mind's Eye Review
February 05, 2019 15:51 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBWe’re kicking off two straight weeks of Legends novels by returning to the very first book commissioned to continue the story of George Lucas’ Star Wars. We discuss some of the history of Alan Dean Foster’s Splinter of the Mind’s Eye, it’s value as a cultural artifact, and how the novel doesn’t feel like a Star Wars novel but that’s okay! Plus, we discuss some more Star Wars Celebration news and Blaine forgets what he is excited about. All this and an inventory of severed limbs on this week’...