Star Wars Nerds Unite
177 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 91 ratingsStar Wars Nerds Unite is a podcast dedicated to discussing the new Star Wars universe.
Your hosts are Tim Van Autreve, show runner, eternal optimist, and life-time Star Wars lover; Jennifer Van Autreve, sci-fi nerd, bombshell, and Star Wars novice; and Josh Mason, the Star Wars expert and ultimate critic. Together they discuss the new media coming out of Disney-owned LucasFilm. This family friendly podcast will analyze and discuss the new TV shows, movies, comic books, novels and anything else coming from Disney/Lucasfilm/Marvel.
The new Star Wars canon includes all the Star Wars movies, The Clone Wars cartoon, The Clone Wars movie, Star Wars Rebels, new Marvel published Star Wars comic books and any media coming out in the future. We also cover Episode 7, Star Wars: The Force Awakens at great length.
For those curious, we all truly feel that Han shot first.
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Episodes
27 | Star Wars #6
July 19, 2015 22:00 - 27 minutes - 13.5 MBDarth Vader makes a stunning realization. The nerds make the realization that Tim was wrong. Again. Star Wars #6 from Marvel Comics. Follow Us On Twitter @StarWarsNU @supertim82 @safetyguy14 @superjen82 Follow Us on the Internets (giving us ratings is super dope): iTunes Stitcher Listen to Other Awesome BenView Podcasts: BenViewNetwork.com is the where you can discover the wonder of BenView! Listen to Other Awesome Retro Junkies Podcasts: https://www.facebook.com/theretrojunkiessuper...
26 | Star Wars #5
July 18, 2015 00:22 - 30 minutes - 15.1 MBThe Star Wars Nerds unite to discuss Marvel Comic's Star Wars #5 by Jason Aaron and John Cassaday. Follow Us On Twitter @StarWarsNU @supertim82 @safetyguy14 @superjen82 Follow Us on the Internets (giving us ratings is super dope): iTunes Stitcher Listen to Other Awesome BenView Podcasts: BenViewNetwork.com is the where you can discover the wonder of BenView! Listen to Other Awesome Retro Junkies Podcasts: https://www.facebook.com/theretrojunkiessupershow #starwars #starwarsrebels
25 | Star Wars Rebels 11-13
July 13, 2015 13:50 - 43 minutes - 20.9 MBThe SWNU returns! We discuss Star Wars Rebels Episodes 11, 12 and 13. Follow Us On Twitter @StarWarsNU @supertim82 @safetyguy14 @superjen82 Follow Us on the Internets (giving us ratings is super dope): iTunes Stitcher Listen to Other Awesome BenView Podcasts: BenViewNetwork.com is the where you can discover the wonder of BenView! Listen to Other Awesome Retro Junkies Podcasts: https://www.facebook.com/theretrojunkiessupershow #starwars #starwarsrebels
24 | Darth Vader #5
June 07, 2015 22:00 - 31 minutes - 15.7 MBSuperheroes invade Star Wars...and it's as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror. Tim, Jen, and Mason talk Marvel Comic Darth Vader #5. Follow Us On Twitter @StarWarsNU @supertim82 @safetyguy14 @superjen82 Follow Us on the Internets (giving us ratings is super dope): iTunes Stitcher Listen to Other Awesome BenView Podcasts: BenViewNetwork.com is the where you can discover the wonder of BenView! Listen to Other Awesome Retro Junkies Podcasts: https://www.facebook.com/the...
23 | Star Wars Rebels 8-10
June 02, 2015 14:11 - 51 minutes - 24.9 MBForce Visions! Puffer Pigs! Mustached Betrayal! Tim, Jen, and Mason discuss three more episodes from Star Wars: Rebels Season 1. Follow Us On Twitter @StarWarsNU @supertim82 @safetyguy14 @superjen82 Follow Us on the Internets (giving us ratings is super dope): iTunes Stitcher Listen to Other Awesome BenView Podcasts: BenViewNetwork.com is the where you can discover the wonder of BenView! Listen to Other Awesome Retro Junkies Podcasts: https://www.facebook.com/theretrojunkiessupersho...
22 | Kanan: The Last Padawan #2
May 22, 2015 04:00 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MBTim, Jennifer, and Mason discuss the best new Star Wars comic book series, Kanan: The Last Padawan. Issue 2 is on the docking bay today. Follow Us On Twitter @StarWarsNU @supertim82 @safetyguy14 @superjen82 Follow Us on the Internets (giving us ratings is super dope): iTunes Stitcher Listen to Other Awesome BenView Podcasts: BenViewNetwork.com is the where you can discover the wonder of BenView! Listen to Other Awesome Retro Junkies Podcasts: https://www.facebook.com/theretrojunkiess...
21 | Princess Leia #3
May 20, 2015 16:30 - 16 minutes - 16.6 MBRock monsters, betrayal, and Leia heroism. We read and discussed Princess Leia #3 from Mark Waid and Terry Dodson. Follow Us On Twitter @StarWarsNU @supertim82 @safetyguy14 @superjen82 Follow Us on the Internets (giving us ratings is super dope): iTunes Stitcher Listen to Other Awesome BenView Podcasts: BenViewNetwork.com is the where you can discover the wonder of BenView! Listen to Other Awesome Retro Junkies Podcasts: https://www.facebook.com/theretrojunkiessupershow #starwars
20 | Star Wars #4
May 13, 2015 13:14 - 30 minutes - 14.8 MBUse the whole bantha. Tim, Josh, and Jennifer discuss Star Wars #4 by Jason Aaron and John Cassaday. Follow Us On Twitter @StarWarsNU @supertim82 @safetyguy14 @superjen82 Follow Us on the Internets (giving us ratings is super dope): iTunes Stitcher Listen to Other Awesome BenView Podcasts: BenViewNetwork.com is the where you can discover the wonder of BenView! Listen to Other Awesome Retro Junkies Podcasts: https://www.facebook.com/theretrojunkiessupershow #starwars
19 | Panel at Peoria Artist and Comic Expo
May 10, 2015 21:36 - 55 minutes - 26.6 MBA summary of the new canon and an interview with The Man Who Shot Luke Skywalker! The Star Wars Nerds took it on the road and visited the Peoria Artist and Comic Expo. We did a panel talking about all the new media as a whole and what we have to look forward to leading up to Star Wars: The Force Awakens. We also had an amazing chance to interview The Man Who Shot Luke Skywalker AKA Kim DM Simmons, the photographer on all Star Wars toys up to 1999. *note that the audience was not micced s...
18 | Episode IV: A New Hope
May 05, 2015 02:54 - 59 minutes - 28.8 MBTim, Josh, and Jennifer talk Star Wars: A New Hope - Episode IV on Star Wars Day, 2015. Follow Us On Twitter @StarWarsNU @supertim82 @safetyguy14 @superjen82 Follow Us on the Internets (giving us ratings is super dope): iTunes Stitcher Listen to Other Awesome BenView Podcasts: BenViewNetwork.com is the where you can discover the wonder of BenView! Listen to Other Awesome Retro Junkies Podcasts: https://www.facebook.com/theretrojunkiessupershow #starwars #starwarsday #maythe4thbewith...
17 | C2E2 2015
April 28, 2015 03:12 - 34 minutes - 17.1 MBTim, Jennifer, and Josh talk C2E2...from a certain point of view. Tim and Jen hit C2E2 and Josh is jealous. We debut our new hit theme song by @plasticsband, talk cosplay, Jen as Padme Deluxe (aka Leia), the 501st, Darick Maasen @darickmaasen, Danny Haas @r0gue, transitioning to full Star Wars Nerd, and so much more. Follow Us On Twitter @StarWarsNU @supertim82 @safetyguy14 @superjen82 Follow Us on the Internets (giving us ratings is super dope): iTunes Stitcher Listen to Other Aweso...
16 | Darth Vader #4
April 24, 2015 22:00 - 27 minutes - 13.6 MBTim, Josh, and Jennifer talk Marvel comic book Darth Vader #4. Follow Us On Twitter @StarWarsNU @supertim82 @safetyguy14 @superjen82 Follow Us on the Internets (giving us ratings is super dope): iTunes Stitcher Listen to Other Awesome BenView Podcasts: BenViewNetwork.com is the where you can discover the wonder of BenView! Listen to Other Awesome Retro Junkies Podcasts: https://www.facebook.com/theretrojunkiessupershow
15 | Star Wars: The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer #2
April 18, 2015 17:57 - 52 minutes - 25.5 MBTim, Josh, and Jennifer talk Star Wars Celebration 2015 and break down in the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer #2 in great detail. Follow Us On Twitter @StarWarsNU @supertim82 @safetyguy14 @superjen82 Follow Us on the Internets (giving us ratings is super dope): iTunes Stitcher Listen to Other Awesome BenView Podcasts: BenViewNetwork.com is the where you can discover the wonder of BenView! Listen to Other Awesome Retro Junkies Podcasts: https://www.facebook.com/theretrojun...
14 | Star Wars: Rebels 5-7
April 12, 2015 21:00 - 41 minutes - 20 MBTim, Josh, and Jennifer talk about episodes 5-7 of the hit Disney show, Star Wars: Rebels. Follow Us On Twitter @supertim82 @safetyguy14 @superjen82 Follow Us on the Internets (giving us ratings is super dope): iTunes Stitcher Listen to Other Awesome BenView Podcasts: BenViewNetwork.com is the where you can discover the wonder of BenView! Listen to Other Awesome Retro Junkies Podcasts: https://www.facebook.com/theretrojunkiessupershow
13 | Kanan: The Last Padawan #1
April 08, 2015 14:56 - 38 minutes - 18.8 MBTim, Josh, and Jennifer talk about the new Kanan origin comic book and Jennifer gets a LOT of Star Wars questions answered. Follow Us On Twitter @supertim82 @safetyguy14 @superjen82 Follow Us on the Internets (giving us ratings is super dope): iTunes Stitcher Listen to Other Awesome BenView Podcasts: BenViewNetwork.com is the where you can discover the wonder of BenView! Listen to Other Awesome Retro Junkies Podcasts: https://www.facebook.com/theretrojunkiessupershow
12 | Darth Vader #3
April 01, 2015 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.7 MBDarth continues his pursuit of a loyal force with the goal to crush his enemies. Jen continues her pursuit of learning the Star Wars universe with the goal to crush Tim and Josh. Follow Us On Twitter @supertim82 @safetyguy14 @superjen82 Follow Us on the Internets (giving us ratings is super dope): iTunes Stitcher Listen to Other Awesome BenView Podcasts: BenViewNetwork.com is the where you can discover the wonder of BenView! Listen to Other Awesome Retro Junkies Podcasts: https://www...
11 | Topps Star Wars Card Trader App
March 30, 2015 14:10 - 27 minutes - 13 MBTim, Jen, and Mason download, play, trade and discuss the new iOS app, Topps Star Wars Card Trader. Gotta catch 'em all! ...or something like that. Friend us and trade with us! Tim = supertim82 Josh = safetyguy14 Jen = superjen Follow Us On Twitter @supertim82 @safetyguy14 @superjen82 Follow Us on the Internets (giving us ratings is super dope): iTunes Stitcher Listen to Other Awesome BenView Podcasts: BenViewNetwork.com is the where you can discover the wonder of BenView! Listen t...
10 | Princess Leia #2
March 29, 2015 23:00 - 28 minutes - 14.2 MBLeia rescues refugees. Follow Us On Twitter @supertim82 @safetyguy14 @superjen82 Follow Us on the Internets (giving us ratings is super dope): iTunes Stitcher Listen to Other Awesome BenView Podcasts: BenViewNetwork.com is the where you can discover the wonder of BenView! Listen to Other Awesome Retro Junkies Podcasts: https://www.facebook.com/theretrojunkiessupershow
9 | Star Wars: Rebels 1-4
March 23, 2015 04:44 - 46 minutes - 22.6 MBThe first four episodes of the cartoon series, Star Wars: Rebels. Follow Us On Twitter @supertim82 @safetyguy14 @superjen82 Follow Us on the Internets (giving us ratings is super dope): iTunes Stitcher Listen to Other Awesome BenView Podcasts: BenViewNetwork.com is the where you can discover the wonder of BenView! Listen to Other Awesome Retro Junkies Podcasts: https://www.facebook.com/theretrojunkiessupershow
8 | Star Wars #3
March 15, 2015 04:00 - 39 minutes - 18.9 MBConversation about Marvel Comic's Star Wars #3. Trench runs galore. Follow Us On Twitter @supertim82 @safetyguy14 @superjen82 Follow Us on the Internets (giving us ratings is super dope): iTunes Stitcher Listen to Other Awesome BenView Podcasts: BenViewNetwork.com is the where you can discover the wonder of BenView! Listen to Other Awesome Retro Junkies Podcasts: https://www.facebook.com/theretrojunkiessupershow
7 | Princess Leia #1
March 12, 2015 02:59 - 33 minutes - 15.8 MBConversation about Marvel Comic's Star Wars: Princess Leia #1. The debate on who has the best hair in the Star Wars Universe is finally settled. Follow Us On Twitter @supertim82 @safetyguy14 @superjen82 Follow Us on the Internets (giving us ratings is super dope): iTunes Stitcher Listen to Other Awesome BenView Podcasts: BenViewNetwork.com is the where you can discover the wonder of BenView! Listen to Other Awesome Retro Junkies Podcasts: https://www.facebook.com/theretrojunkiessup...
6 | Darth Vader #2
March 08, 2015 05:00 - 21 minutes - 10.9 MBConversation about Darth Vader #2. Best Star Wars comic book to date? Follow Us On Twitter @supertim82 @safetyguy14 @superjen82 Follow Us on the Internets (giving us ratings is super dope): iTunes Stitcher Listen to Other Awesome BenView Podcasts: BenViewNetwork.com is the where you can discover the wonder of BenView! Listen to Other Awesome Retro Junkies Podcasts: https://www.facebook.com/theretrojunkiessupershow
5 | Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure
March 04, 2015 03:05 - 36 minutes - 18.3 MBYou asked for it and you got it, folks. Star Wars Nerds Unite goes retro when we watched Caravan of Courage and talked about it on this very podcast. We'll be back onto our regularly scheduled "new media" next week! Follow Us On Twitter @supertim82 @safetyguy14 @superjen82 Follow Us on the Internets (giving us ratings is super dope): iTunes Stitcher Listen to Other Awesome BenView Podcasts: BenViewNetwork.com is the where you can discover the wonder of BenView! Listen to Other Awesome...
4 | Star Wars #2
February 22, 2015 15:30 - 35 minutes - 16.8 MBAction. Adventure. A jedi craves not these things. But, Star Wars fans crave them. The epic saga of the Marvel Star Wars comic book continues. Let's talk Marvel's Star Wars #2! Follow Us On Twitter @supertim82 @safetyguy14 @superjen82 Follow Us on the Internets (giving us ratings is super dope): iTunes Stitcher Listen to Other Awesome BenView Podcasts: BenViewNetwork.com is the where you can discover the wonder of BenView! Listen to Other Awesome Retro Junkies Podcasts: https://www.fa...
3 | Darth Vader #1
February 16, 2015 03:24 - 51 minutes - 24.1 MBVader rampages, a Hutt is asphyxiated, a rancor salivates, an Emperor fumes! Glean insights never before revealed from Vader's own mind. The Star Wars Nerds; Tim, Jennifer, and Mason, read and discuss Darth Vader #1 by Kieron Gillen and Salvador Larroca from Marvel Comics. Follow Us On Twitter @supertim82 @safetyguy14 @superjen82 Follow Us on the Internets (giving us ratings is super dope): iTunes Stitcher Listen to Other Awesome BenView Podcasts: BenViewNetwork.com is the where you ca...
2 | Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion
February 06, 2015 13:00 - 47 minutes - 22.9 MBStar Wars Rebels is the new cartoon coming from LucasFilm and Disney. We watched the first episode, a 45 minute mini movie, and then discussed it. Aladdin would be proud. http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Star_Wars_Rebels:_Spark_of_Rebellion Follow Us On Twitter @supertim82 @safetyguy14 @superjen82 Follow Us on the Internets (giving us ratings is super dope): iTunes Stitcher Listen to Other Awesome BenView Podcasts: BenViewNetwork.com is the where you can discover the wonder of BenView! ...
1 | Star Wars #1
February 03, 2015 03:29 - 45 minutes - 22 MBStar Wars Nerds Unite! Josh Mason and Jennifer Van Autreve join Tim Van Autreve on a new podcast to talk about the new Star Wars media and canon. Our maiden voyage features introductions of the hosts and a spoilery analysis of the new Marvel published Star Wars #1 by Jason Aaron, John Cassaday, Laura Martin, and Chris Eliopoulos. Come for the Star Wars love, stay for the contentious conversation. Star Wars (2015) #1 Published: January 14, 2015 Rating: Rated T Writer: Jason Aaron Cover ...