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Take one average fan and one SUPER fan and what do you get? ... A whole lot of talking about our favorite sci-fi saga. Join us in our conversations on our hopes, gripes, dreams, and love for Star Wars. We'll have movie previews and reviews, new movie ideas (!) and discussions on books, animated seri…

Stefan Arnold

  • Feb 4, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 38m AVG DURATION
  • 32 EPISODES


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S1:E37 – Episode 33: It's the Future, You See...

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 11:01


Stefan and Travis lay out a plan heading into the movie review for Star Wars: A New Hope. Produced by Stefan Arnold and Travis Hiner Music - Bad Habits by Suboken Support Before the Z-Wing by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/b4-the-z-wing Find out more at https://b4-the-z-wing.pinecast.co

S1:E36 – Episode 32: Moulin Rogue - Rogue One Review

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 75:04


Stefan and Travis share a few laughs at the expense of the many Star Wars fans who spelled it Rouge One. Produced by Stefan Arnold and Travis Hiner Music - Bad Habits by Suboken Support Before the Z-Wing by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/b4-the-z-wing Find out more at https://b4-the-z-wing.pinecast.co

S1:E35 – Episode 31: Mandalorian Season 2 Review (part 2)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 51:26


Produced by Stefan Arnold and Travis Hiner Music - Bad Habits by Suboken Support Before the Z-Wing by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/b4-the-z-wing Find out more at https://b4-the-z-wing.pinecast.co

S1:E34 – Episode 34: The Young Indiana Solo Chronicles - A B4ZW Movie Review of Solo: A Star Wars Story

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 56:56


Produced by Stefan Arnold and Travis Hiner Music - Bad Habits by Suboken Support Before the Z-Wing by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/b4-the-z-wing Find out more at https://b4-the-z-wing.pinecast.co

S1:E30 – Episode 30: Reaction to the December 2020 Disney/Lucasfilm Announcement

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 22:26


You would think Stefan learned by now not to give Travis the mic. Imagine the insanity if this show was live! It would either be audible alchemy or instant insanity. Hosted by Stefan Arnold and Travis Hiner Music: Bad Habits by Suboken Glory to the Empire by Kevin Kiner Support Before the Z-Wing by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/b4-the-z-wing Find out more at https://b4-the-z-wing.pinecast.co

S1:E29 – Episode 29: Top Thirteen Droids of Star Wars

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 57:49


Stefan and Travis run through another best of Star Wars draft. These are the droids you're ... yeah, you know the rest. Have a favorite droid? Maybe they'll show up in our countdown. If not, please let us know on our Before the Z-Wing social channels where we steered wrong. Hosted by Stefan Arnold and Travis Hiner Music: Bad Habits by Suboken Glory to the Empire by Kevin Kiner Support Before the Z-Wing by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/b4-the-z-wing Find out more at https://b4-the-z-wing.pinecast.co

S1:E27 – Episode 27: The Mandalorian Chapter Thirteen Mini Review Part 2 (spoilers)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 8:31


Hosted by Stefan Arnold and Travis Hiner Music: Bad Habits by Suboken Levers 'n Lights by Suboken Support Before the Z-Wing by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/b4-the-z-wing Find out more at https://b4-the-z-wing.pinecast.co

S1:E26 – Episode 26: The Mandalorian Chapter Thirteen Mini Review Part 1 (spoilers)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 13:36


Hosted by Stefan Arnold and Travis Hiner Music: Bad Habits by Suboken Levers 'n Lights by Suboken Support Before the Z-Wing by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/b4-the-z-wing Find out more at https://b4-the-z-wing.pinecast.co

S1:E25 – Episode 25: The Mandalorian Mid-Season Two Review (spoilers)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020


Stefan and Travis come back strong with a full review of the first half of The Mandalorian, Season 2, Episodes 1-4. And of course, #BabyYodaJokes return, much to Travis' amusement. Thanks so much for listening! And hit that subscribe button! Thank you! Hosted by Stefan Arnold and Travis Hiner Music: Bad Habits by Suboken Support Before the Z-Wing by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/b4-the-z-wing Find out more at https://b4-the-z-wing.pinecast.co

S1:E24 – Episode 24: The Mandalorian Chapter Eleven Mini Review (spoilers)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 15:17


Hosted by Stefan Arnold and Suboken (Travis) Music: Bad Habits by Suboken

S1:E23 – Episode 23: The Mandalorian Chapter Eleven mini review.

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 14:23


Hosted by Stefan Arnold and Suboken (Travis) Music: Bad Habits by Suboken

S1:E21 – Episode 21: The Mandalorian Chapter Nine mini review.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 9:08


Hosted by Stefan Arnold and Suboken (Travis) Music: Bad Habits by Suboken

S1:E20 – Episode 20: Goodbye Clone Wars - our brief salute to an epic Star Wars series

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 53:08


Produced by Stefan Arnold and Suboken Music - Bad Habits by Suboken Support Before the Z-Wing by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/b4-the-z-wing Find out more at https://b4-the-z-wing.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1:E19 – Episode 19: Face Plant of the Jedi - A B4ZW Movie Review of Revenge of the Sith

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2020 60:00


Did Star Wars Episode 3 Revenge of the Sith stick the landing? Um, well, you see, it's a bit more complicated than that.Produced by Stefan Arnold and SubokenMusic - Bad Habits by Suboken Music - Wail of the Banshee by SubokenSupport Before the Z-Wing by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/b4-the-z-wingFind out more at https://b4-the-z-wing.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1:E18 – Episode 18: Mystery of the Clones - A B4ZW Movie Review of Attack of the Clones

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 62:36


Produced by Stefan Arnold and SubokenMusic - Ghosts by SubokenSupport Before the Z-Wing by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/b4-the-z-wingFind out more at https://b4-the-z-wing.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1:E17 – Episode 17: The Phantom Menagerie - A B4ZW Movie Review of The Phantom Menace

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 60:16


Produced by Stefan Arnold and SubokenMusic - Charmed by a Laughing Fortune Teller by Suboken.Support Before the Z-Wing by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/b4-the-z-wingFind out more at https://b4-the-z-wing.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1:E16 – Episode 16: Phantom Phenomenon - Ticket Lines, Antics and Cosplay before Star Wars Episode 1

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 42:15


Our hosts start this episode steeling their nerves for B4ZW's forthcoming official Star Wars movie reviews. But in true Suboken fashion (#TSF), Travis veers down a few long-winded tails about camping out for two weeks waiting to see The Phantom Menace! Oh you silly, silly man.Hosted by Stefan Arnold and Travis HinerMusic: Back Track by Suboken, Bus Girl by SubokenSupport Before the Z-Wing by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/b4-the-z-wingFind out more at https://b4-the-z-wing.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1:E15 – Episode 15: B4ZW Stories: Boba Fett and Obi Wan Kenobi movies

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 40:57


Travis pitches two Star Wars movies for Stefan to ponder, revealing an alternate path for beloved characters, Obi Wan Kenobi, Rey, and Boba Fett. Thus, Stefan cries himself to sleep with the heartbreak of knowing what greatness could have been in two never-to-be-seen Star Wars movies.Hosted by Stefan and Travis (yes, the same Travis behind the creative phenomenon, Suboken)Music by SubokenSupport Before the Z-Wing by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/b4-the-z-wingFind out more at https://b4-the-z-wing.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1:E14 – Episode 14: The Cloning of War Tropes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 26:53


Stefan and Travis discuss Rex and Co. and how the first four episodes improve on the original story reel animation of the first story arc from Clones Wars season seven. Ahsoka Tano's upcoming journey in the next few episodes is also talked about as is a Sci-Fi classic, 1987's "Predator," starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Hosted by Stefan Arnold and Travis HinerMusic - Brain Case by SubokenSupport Before the Z-Wing by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/b4-the-z-wingFind out more at https://b4-the-z-wing.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1:E13 – Episode 13: Holo-net Film at 11:00: Breaking Star Wars News!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 32:46


Chuck Two Moons and Thrust Richter walk the line between official news, rumors, and speculation in this Action 7 Holo-net episode of Before the Z-Wing. Holo-net Film at 11:00Actually hosted by Stefan and Travis.Music - Glory to the Empire by Kevin KinerThrust Richter is a character originally created by Justin FellersSupport Before the Z-Wing by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/b4-the-z-wingFind out more at https://b4-the-z-wing.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1:E12 – Episode 12: What epitomizes Star Wars the most?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 35:59


At a glance (or a listen), what Star Wars production element undeniably screams Star Wars? The guys argue about this very question in this light-hearted episode of Before the Z-Wing.Hosted by Stefan Arnold and Travis Hiner.Music - Bad Habits by SubokenSupport Before the Z-Wing by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/b4-the-z-wingFind out more at https://b4-the-z-wing.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1:E11 – Episode 11: Plot Point No. 2: Saving General Kenobi

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 58:44


Hosted by Stefan Arnold and Travis Hiner (aka Suboken)The pair discuss how the upcoming Disney+ series needs to fix some issues about Obi Wan Kenobi that were caused, surprisingly, by the prequel triology. Audio snippets used during this episode are for disscussion and education purposes only and are the sole property of LucasFilm LTD. Support Before the Z-Wing by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/b4-the-z-wingFind out more at https://b4-the-z-wing.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1:E10 – Episode 10: Before the Z-Wing's Fan Scale

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 47:15


Our long awaited Star Wars Fan Scale is here! Write down and share your score on our Facebook Page.Hosted by Stefan Arnold and Travis HinerMusic - Charmed By A Laughing Fortune Teller by SubokenSupport Before the Z-Wing by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/b4-the-z-wingFind out more at https://b4-the-z-wing.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1:E9 – Episode 9: Top Twenty Vehicles of Star Wars

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 50:33


Stefan cons Travis into participating in a top twenty draft and wipes the floor with Travis's vehicle picks. Travis has only one choice in order to meet Stefan's onslaught; bring out one of the deepest vehicle cuts in Star Wars history, and Holdo Maneuver this only hope to save his fleet.Hosted by Stefan Arnold and Travis Hiner (aka Suboken)Music - Five Episodes Later by SubokenSupport Before the Z-Wing by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/b4-the-z-wingFind out more at https://b4-the-z-wing.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1:E8 – Episode Eight: Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series review and season 7 preview

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 55:15


There's a void now that The Mandalorian's first season has ended. However, new Star Wars content is about to drop on Disney+. The seventh and final season of The Clone Wars animated series returns this February. Apparently Travis loves the show, and Stefan's about to get an earful about why. Will Travis be able to convince Stefan that watching the show is well worth his time? The force is strong with this one.The Clone Wars must watch episode list mentioned in our podcast can be found at http://suboken.com/2020/clone_warsHosted by Stefan Arnold and Travis Hiner (aka Suboken)Music - Negotiating Dogs by Suboken. http://suboken.bandcamp.com/track/negotiating-dogs Music - The Clone Wars Theme by Keven Kiner based on music written by John WilliamsSupport Before the Z-Wing by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/b4-the-z-wingFind out more at https://b4-the-z-wing.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1:E7 – Episode Seven: Plot Point No. 1: The Holdo Maneuver

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2020 26:50


Travis scratches his head in frustration over a scene that Stefan regards as THE pivotal moment in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Can they discover a reasonable explanation to make The Holdo Maneuver work without creating a giant Mon Calamari starship crashing at hyperspace-sized plot hole in the Star Wars galaxy?Hosted by Stefan Arnold and Travis Hiner (aka Suboken)Music - The Dosha Osprey by Suboken - available on most music streaming services https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/the-dosha-osprey/795024859?i=795026892&mt=1&app=musicSupport Before the Z-Wing by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/b4-the-z-wingFind out more at https://b4-the-z-wing.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1:E6 – Episode Six: The Helmet, the Puppet, and the Ugly

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 39:02


Step foot into the expanding galaxy of Star Wars with The Mandalorian on Disney+. We offer our thoughts on how this new, but brief episodic series changes the game for Star Wars, while going on record with an overall positive review of the show. But best of all, Stefan has #BabyYoda jokes; lots of Baby Yoda jokes.Hosted by Stefan Arnold and Travis Hiner (aka Suboken)Music - Sound Check by Suboken - available to listen at https://suboken.bandcamp.com/track/sound-checkSupport Before the Z-Wing by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/b4-the-z-wingFind out more at https://b4-the-z-wing.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1:E5 – Episode Five: Where Do We Begin?: Star Wars Parents’ Guide and Order to Watch

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 30:32


Today's Star Wars conversation dives into one parent's thoughts on why, how, and when to bring young viewers into Star Wars. Plus, we chat about the varied viewing orders of the multi-movie saga.Hosted by Stefan Arnold and Travis Hiner (aka Suboken)Music - Among the Striders by Suboken - available on most music streaming servicesSupport Before the Z-Wing by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/b4-the-z-wingFind out more at https://b4-the-z-wing.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1:E4 – Episode Four - More to say, have you? (The Rise of Skywalker Review, Part II: The Legacy Characters)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 31:47


Stefan and Travis continue sharing their thoughts on Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. After focusing on Rey, Kylo Ren and the First Order in Part I, the pair talk the main saga characters that were in the final movie: Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, C-3PO and R2-D2.Hosted by Stefan Arnold and Travis Hiner (aka Suboken)Music - Paradox Girl by SubokenSupport Before the Z-Wing by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/b4-the-z-wingFind out more at https://b4-the-z-wing.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1:E3 – Episode Three - Are We There Yet? (Rise of Skywalker Review, Part I)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 40:53


Stefan and Travis share their thoughts on Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Did they like it? Was it a fitting end? What did they specifically like or dislike? How did they feel about the saga coming to an end? ... Quick spoiler-free review first and then spoiler after spoiler, so listener beware! Enjoy! Hosted by Stefan Arnold and Travis Hiner (aka Suboken)Music - Levers 'n Lights by SubokenSupport Before the Z-Wing by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/b4-the-z-wingFind out more at https://b4-the-z-wing.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1:E2 – Episode Two - The Rise of Darth Expectations

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 45:55


Stefan and Travis talk about their expectations of Star Wars Episode Nine: The Rise of Skywalker. They discuss questions to be answered and plot holes to fill. They also discuss one possible ending that could shock fans. Hosted by Stefan Arnold and Travis Hiner (aka Suboken)Music - Levers 'n Lights by SubokenSupport Before the Z-Wing by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/b4-the-z-wingFind out more at https://b4-the-z-wing.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1:E1 – Episode One - The Beginning

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 25:00


Stefan and Travis talk Baby Yoda, who we are, the Moldy Crow, and upcoming podcast episode topics, including a preview and review of Rise of Skywalker. Hosted by Stefan Arnold and Travis Hiner (aka Suboken)Music - Charmed by a Laughing Fortune Teller by SubokenFind out more at https://b4-the-z-wing.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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