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Episode 44: Marcus Napuri (Sculpting The Mandoverse)

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 59:56


In this May The 4th episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Speciality Costume Manufacturer, Marcus Napuri. Join us for a chat about all things art, props, the Mandoverse, and so much more!

Episode 43: Juda Escalante-Part 2 (Painting The Mandoverse and The MCU)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 82:58


In this episode, Juda returns for an on the fly conversation about his work in Star Wars, The MCU, and so much more! We also had the pleasure of putting Juda on the spot with some listener questions! Blabba Fans, Assemble!

Episode 42: Reese Hannigan

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 45:47


Join us as we sit down for our first interview with emerging talent, Reese Hannigan. In this "Island of Ireland" episode, Reese talks us through getting his start in the industry, perfecting his craft, working on Star Wars: The Bad Batch Comic, and so much more!

Episode 41: Juda Escalante-Part 1 (Painting The Mandoverse and the MCU)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 57:27


In this episode, we sit down with Speciality Costume Manufacturer and Painter, Juda Escalante. This is part 1 of a 2- part special where Juda takes us through his journey to the Mandoverse and the MCU, reaching the very top of his industry. Stay tuned part 2!

Episode 40: Maria Sandoval (Hair Design & The Mandoverse)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 46:23


In this episode, we sit down with the one and only, Maria Sandoval, for an all encompassing interview about all things Hair Design, the current industry, and of course The Mandoverse!

Episode 39: Alexander Freed

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 43:56


Join us for a spoiler free chat about all things Star Wars: The Mask of Fear (The first book of the new Reign of The Empire Trilogy).

Episode 38: Tessa Gratton & Star Wars-The High Republic: Temptation of The Force

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 50:25


In this episode, Tessa takes us on a trip down memory lane as we take a deep dive into all things Temptation of the Force. Along the way we chat about the writing process, the camaraderie between The High Republic Authors, and just how much heart and soul it takes to write a novel of this magnitude. Tessa also brings us through the monumental task of reuniting two fan favourites in Elzar Mann and Avar Kriss.

Episode 37: Level Up Leroy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 57:09


In this episode, we sit down with the one and only Level Up Leroy. Join us for an access all areas discussion about Star Wars, the convention scene, DJing, and so much more! If you've ever wondered what its like to perform on the biggest stages on the planet, Leroy gives an in-depth look at his crazy world, and just how much hard work it took for him to “Level Up”!

Episode 36: Erik Sharkey & Paul Shipper

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2024 64:53


In this May The Fourth Special, we sit down with Documentary Filmmaker Erik Sharkey, and illustrator Paul Shipper, for an access all areas chat about their love of Drew Struzan, and their journey to the top of their craft. Follow us on social @blabbathehutt

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Episode 35: John Jackson Miller & Star Wars: The Living Force

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 34:16


In our first episode of 2024 Gary has a spoiler-free chat with the one and only John Jackson Miller about his recently released novel ‘Star Wars: The Living Force'. Follow us on social: @blabbathehutt

Episode 34 - Nolan Markey

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 66:39


In part 3 of our composer series, Nolan Markey talks us through his career, collaborating with other composers, gaming, and much much more! (Some serious name dropping in this one.)  Follow us on social: @blabbathehutt!

Episode 33 - Sean & Dean Kiner

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 66:25


In this episode, Sean and Dean bring us on a journey through their careers, working with their dad, working together, collaborating with other composers, and much much more! Follow us on social: @blabbathehutt

Episode 32 - Jason Flood: The Man Behind Heroes & Villains!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 70:20


It doesn't get anymore Dublin than this! Join us for an off the rails conversation with the one and only Jason Flood! Heroes and Villians are the topics of conversation as we take a deep dive into all things comics, collecting, name dropping, and of course, Dublin Comic Con! Follow us on social: @blabbathehutt

Episode 31 - Ken Coleman & Kim Simmons

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2023 104:20


In part 1 of 2 of our build up to Dublin Comic Con, find out What happens when The Man Who Shot Luke Skywalker meets a Master of the Universe! Don't miss this intriguing discussion featuring 2 legends — Classic Star Wars Toy Photographer Kim Simmons and Irish Photographer, Digital Artist, Instructor & more - Ken Coleman! Follow us on social - @blabbathehutt!

Episode 30 - #Cantina

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 68:02


At #SWCE In 2016, #CANTINA, a concert for Star Wars fans, trended worldwide. In 2023 Celebration is returning to London AND SO IS CANTINA. We were lucky enough to chat with Jed, Martin & Mark about memories of the first #CANTINA, FOMO, planning all the behind the scenes details, entertaining Star Wars fans, and more! Follow us on social: @blabbathehutt

Episode 29 - Kevin Kiner

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2022 48:14


We're pleased to bring you one of our lost episodes featuring none other than KEVIN KINER! Listen in as Kevin discusses scoring iconic Star Wars themes, meeting John Williams, the trajectory of his incredible musical career, working with his sons, Budapest, an Irish priest in Kilkenny, and so much more! Follow us on social: @blabbathehutt

Episode 28 - Peter Kuran

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 71:22


ILM COMES TO BLABBA AS WE CHAT WITH THE LEGEND THAT IS PETER KURAN! FIND OUT WHAT IT'S LIKE BEING A PIONEER IN THE VXF INDUSTRY, WORKING ON STAR WARS, HANGING OUT WITH GEORGE & MARK, WINNING AN ACADEMY AWARD AND SO MUCH MORE! Follow Us on Social: @BlabbaTheHutt

Episode 27 - Ruairí Coleman & Dublin Comic Con Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 49:12


DCC Summer Edition is just around the corner! Join us as we preview the festivities and chat with artist Ruairí Coleman -- making his DCC debut! Follow Us on Social: @BlabbaTheHutt

Episode 26 - HELLO THERE! An Obi-Wan Kenobi Discussion.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 65:48


Hello There! And welcome back to another episode of Blabba! The Obi-Wan Kenobi limited series has come and gone, but Team Blabba still has plenty to say! (Apologies for the delay and the audio issues, we are a work in progress.) Follow us on social: @blabbathehutt

Episode 25 - The Journey to Star Wars Celebration Begins!

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 29:56


The rumors are true! Our very own Queen of Droids will be attending Star Wars Celebration Anaheim! Listen in as we discuss prep, predictions, and more! Follow us on social: @blabbathehutt or send an email to blabbathehutt@gmail.com.

Episode 24 - Mike Chen & Dublin Comic Con Returns!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 97:47


AUTHOR MIKE CHEN CHATS ABOUT HIS UPCOMING BOOK 'STAR WARS: BROTHERHOOD' & BEHIND-THE-SCENES INTERVIEWS WITH 2 DCC VIPS! Follow us on social: @blabbathehutt or send an email to blabbathehutt@gmail.com.

Episode 23 - The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 2 Review

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 25:51


In this episode: Hear our overall thoughts and impressions about the second installment of The Book of Boba Fett. Follow us on social: @blabbathehutt or send an email to blabbathehutt@gmail.com.

Episode 22 - The Book of Blabba

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 30:19


In this episode: What did Team Blabba think of Chapter 1 of The Book of Boba Fett? Listen to find out! Follow us on social: @blabbathehutt

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Episode 21 - I Like Big Hutts and I Cannot Lie

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 55:43


In this episode: The Blabba Crew catches up on Star Wars awards, upcoming releases, and the first 4 episodes of Visions. Follow us on social: @blabbathehutt

Episode 20 - The High Republic: The Rising Storm (First Impressions)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 30:57


A non-spoilery look at Cavan Scott's The Rising Storm. Fear! chaos! Emotions! Follow us on social: @blabbathehutt

Episode 19 - The High Republic: The Light of the Jedi

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 61:29


A fairly spoilery look at the book that kicked off the new HIGH REPUBLIC era -- THE LIGHT OF THE JEDI by CHARLES SOULE. Follow us on social: @blabbathehutt

Episode 18- Is There an Echo in Here?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 53:59


Join our in depth discussion about episodes 1-6 of The BAD BATCH where we chat about Omega, retcons, droids, and everything in between! Follow us on social: @blabbathehutt

Episode 17 - The 4th Will Be With You, Always

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 28:34


HAPPY STAR WARS DAY FROM TEAM BLABBA! CATCH UP THE CREW AS THEY CHAT ABOUT MAY THE 4TH FESTIVITIES AND OTHER STAR WARS THINGS THEY'VE BEEN UP TO. Follow us on social: @blabbathehutt

Mando Musings

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 56:23


In this episode: Gary and Kate Talk Mandalorian S2 Chapters 9-14. Topics include: Frog Lady & her eggs, Ahsoka, Grogu, Boba, Macarons & more! Follow us on social: @blabbathehutt

Episode 15 - Squadrons, and Emmys, and Aphra, OH MY!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 48:59


In this episode: We chat more about the upcoming Squadrons game, recent award announcements, and more! Follow us on social: @blabbathehutt

Episode 14 - We're Still Here!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 59:31


In this episode: We chat about our quarantines in Star Wars, a very intriguing fan project, FACPOV, Squadrons & more! Be sure to check out Reese's website at: www.rglcustoms.com! Follow us on social: @blabbathehutt

Episode 13 - May the 4th Be with You!

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 34:19


In this episode: Catch up with Team Blabba as they chat About Star Wars Day, Clone Wars, crazy plot ideas, an interview with a Rebels Cosplay Family & more! Follow us on social: @blabbathehutt

Episode 12 - Isolation on Ahch-To

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 34:19


Catch up with the Blabba crew as they touch base in a strange new COVID world of self-isolation. Follow us on social: @blabbathehutt

Episode 11.5 - Ben to Ren

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 26:33


Kate & Gary discuss the comic 'The Rise of Kylo Ren' Issue #2 written by Charles Soule and illustrated by Ireland's own Will Sliney! Follow us on social: @blabbathehutt

Episode 11 - The Blabbalorian

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 101:46


In this episode Gary & Kate are joined by Blabba creator, Jamie, who shares his thoughts on The Rise of Skywalker & The Mandalorian. Follow us on social: @blabbathehutt

Episode 10 - The Rise of Blabba!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2019 80:47


In this episode: We talk first reactions to The Rise of Skywalker, Kate's 24+ Star Wars Marathon, and Issue #1 of The Rise of Kylo Ren. Follow us on social: @blabbathehutt

Episode 9 - Star Wars Brain!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 47:19


In this episode: Kate & Gary talk The Rise of Skywalker hopes & expectations as well as initial thoughts about The Mandalorian. Follow us on social: @blabbathehutt

Episode 8.5 - (Final) Trailer Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 73:27


We start off with a Knights of Ren bombshell! Then a much longer than anticipated discussion about the final trailer for The Rise of Skywalker. Get ready for laughs, excitement, and a few surprises! (Here's a link to the article we reference: https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/star-wars-the-rise-of-skywalker-final-trailer-breakdown/) Follow us on social: @blabbathehutt

Episode 8 - Ascendancy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 57:44


In this episode: Force Friday reports. Thrawn: Treason discussion. And plenty of shenanigans. Follow us on social: @blabbathehutt

Episode 7 - Galaxy's Edge (FL)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 52:40


In this episode: Next stop: batuu! Come along on an audio tour of Galaxy's Edge (FL)! Learn about the layout, food & drinks, lightsaber experience & more! Follow us on social: @blabbathehutt

Episode 6 - Dublin Comic Con 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 23:03


In this episode: Hear all about Gary's time at Dublin Comic Con 2019. Featuring an exlusive interview with Solly Mohamed! Follow us on social: @blabbathehutt

Episode 5 - D23 Expo Freak Out!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 44:30


In this episode: we freak out about the incredible d23 expo activity including reactions to The Mandalorian, a Kenobi show, new The Rise of Skywalker footage & more! Follow us on social media: @blabbathehutt or send us an email at: blabbathehutt@gmail.com.

Episode 4 - Master & Apprentice

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 57:08


Welcome to episode 4 of Blabba the Hutt 2.0! In this episode we chat about Claudia Gray's newest Star Wars novel Master & Apprentice. Did Kate and Gary like this one as much as Lost Stars? Listen to find out! Also: we talk art, preview Dublin Comic Con, and share some of the hilarious responses from our Thrawn: Treason contest. Follow us on social media: @blabbathehutt or send us an email at: blabbathehutt@gmail.com.

Episode 3 - Let's Talk Prequels!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2019 57:26


In this episode: hear all about Gary's experience inducting Rogue One composer Michael Giacchino into the 501st Ireland Garrison! Then hear Kate and Gary delve into a balanced and lively discussion about the prequels. We cover Jar-Jar, sand, mannequin Anakin, Vader's Castle and everything in between! Follow us on social media: @blabbathehutt or send us an email at: blabbathehutt@gmail.com.

Episode 2 - Fallen Alphabet

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 50:46


Welcome back to episode 2 of the all-new Blabba the Hutt! In this episode Kate and Gary discuss the new novel 'Alphabet Squadron' and the upcoming game 'Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order'. Follow us on social media: @blabbathehutt or send us an email at: blabbathehutt@gmail.com. Links for this episode: Meet the New Star Wars Pilots Starring in Alphabet Squadron https://io9.gizmodo.com/meet-the-new-star-wars-pilots-starring-in-alphabet-squa-1834980830 Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Game Play https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8939aURV9Dc Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GLbwkfhYZk

Episode 1 - A New Dawn

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2019 39:55


Hello and welcome to the very first episode of Blabba 2.0! In this episode you'll meet the hosts - Kate and Gary, hear some interviews from Phoenix Fan Fusion, and hear some of the plans Blabba has for the future. Follow us on social media: @blabbathehutt or send us an email at: blabbathehutt@gmail.com. Links for this episode: Val (Kickgirl) BB-8 Builders Club

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