Episode 56: A Quartet on Solo

Starships, Sabers, & Scoundrels

English - June 05, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB - ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
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Previous Episode: Episode 55: Solo Stories

Next Episode: Episode 56.1: Burning Seas

Welcome to episode 56 of Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels: A Quartet on Solo. On this episode, the Scoundrels finally get to review Solo: A Star Wars Story. However, they contain their excitement long enough to cover the news and "That's SO Wizard!" first. Welcome to episode 56: A Quartet on Solo.

Recent Star Wars News

Despite the Star Wars world focusing on Solo: A Star Wars Story, the past week had other developments. The news starts with some additional details concerning Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney World as revealed during Galactic Nights. Dennis, Jay, and Taxus discuss these developments and consider future visits to Disney World. Also, Marvel announced a tie-in to Solo for a character introduced in the movie. The Scoundrels discuss who it is and when it arrives. Finally, the news ends with the announcement of when The Last Jedi arrives on Netflix plus a recently announced novelization for Solo.

That's SO Wizard!

Jay has another edition of "That's SO Wizard!" on this episode. This week she talks more about the Lando Dinnerware available from ThinkGeek. Then she offers some suggestions of summertime items and gifts for dad just in time for Father's Day that include some unique Star Wars sleeping bags, the Millennium Flacon Multi-Took Kit, an R2-D2 folding chair, and Star Wars wind chimes. Jay also revisits some of the Star Wars swim wear available from Musterbrand. She then ends the segment by presenting the Wizard Award to Wood With Mood.

Solo: A Star Wars Story

Solo: A Star Wars Story arrived in theaters and delighted Star Wars fans all over. Now, it is time for the Scoundrels to review the latest film in the Star Wars saga. Joining them for the discussion is Bill Drewnowski from The Dork Lair Collecting Podcast. The conversation focuses on their favorite new characters and scenes.The conversation also includes a number of Easter eggs they noticed from Legends and the Bryan Daley trilogy. In addition, they discuss the major surprise cameo from the film and how it worked.

Silence Fools!

Finally, the show turns to some listener feedback and community news in "Silence Fools!" In this edition, the Scoundrels discuss the results of the latest Twitter poll. Plus, Dennis talks about some online reaction to a Tweet he wrote focusing on Solo: A Star Wars Story. "Silence Fools!" ends with a "Saberclash!" from Taxus in response to the success of Solo.

Thanks for tuning into episode 56 of Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels: A Quartet on Solo.

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