Host Ryan Daly and a rotating selection of guests analyze, discuss, and debate a variety of topics relating to Star Wars, including the films, the toys, and the Expanded Universe.
FINAL EPISODE! After the release of THE FORCE AWAKENS, Ryan Daly reviews his Seven Speculations, examining which predictions were correct and which were not.
At the dawn of THE FORCE AWAKENS, Ryan Daly compiles the favorite Classic Star Wars moments from past (and future?) guests, including Ben Avery, Kyle Benning, Angela Drew, Al Gerding, Rob Kelly, The Irredeemable Shag, Nathaniel Wayne, Omar, Greg and Riley Araujo. Thanks for a great year of Star Wars podcasting, everybody!!!
Ryan Daly recounts his personal history of seeing the Star Wars films in the theater, from RETURN OF THE JEDI in 1985, through the Special Editions and the Prequel Trilogy, up to this week's release of THE FORCE AWAKENS.
Ryan Daly and guest Kyle Benning discuss the new JOURNEY TO THE FORCE AWAKENS trading card set published by Topps. The series includes vintage-looking base cards recapping the original saga films, as well as preview images from the upcoming film. Also, sticker cards, foil cards, patch cards, and more. Plus, listener feedback. Check out the Dead Bothan Spies blog to see examples of these cards: http://deadbothanspies.blogspot.com King-Size Comics, Giant-Size Fun: http://kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com
THE FORCE AWAKENS is only two weeks away, and Ryan Daly's dear friend and "law stylist" Omar is here to quash any great expectations you might have for the film.
Ryan Daly welcomes Kyle Benning, Nathaniel Wayne, and the Irredeemable Shag to a roundtable discussion about the Marvel Comics miniseries JOURNEY TO STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS: SHATTERED EMPIRE. Okay, it's not much of a roundtable discussion. In fact, it was recorded separately over two sessions and cobbled together in a nightmarish post-Thanksgiving tryptophan haze. King-Size Comics, Giant-Size Fun: http://kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com 90s Comics Retrial: https://90scomicsretrial.wordpress.com Firestorm Fan: http://firestormfan.com Shattered Empire trade paperback available at In Stock Trades: http://www.instocktrades.com/TP/Marvel/STAR-WARS-TP-JOURNEY-TO-SW-FORCE-AWAKENS-SHATTER-EMPIRE/AUG150915
POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING! Ryan Daly speculates on what role Kylo Ren will play in the new Star Wars films, including THE FORCE AWAKENS and future movies. Also, a post-credits speculation bonus involving a character death.
POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING! Ryan Daly speculates on the role of Luke Skywalker in THE FORCE AWAKENS, where he's been and what he's been up to for the last thirty years. Also, who is Maz Kanata?
Ryan Daly and guest Rob Kelly analyze and scrutinize the Japanese trailer for THE FORCE AWAKENS. Check out Rob's Fire and Water Podcast at: http://fireandwaterpodcast.blogspot.com
Now that the trailer for THE FORCE AWAKENS has been out for two days, Ryan Daly and guest Nathaniel Wayne from COUNCIL OF GEEKS analyze and scrutinize the footage in greater depth. 90s Comics Retrial page: https://90scomicsretrial.wordpress.com
POTENTIAL MAJOR SPOILER WARNING! Ryan Daly speculates on the first part of THE FORCE AWAKENS' plot, including the opening action and how the new characters of Finn, Rey, and Poe come together.
t's finally here!!! Wait, we're only talking about the TRAILER?!! Oh well. Ryan Daly and guests Rob Kelly and The Irredeemable Shag from the Fire and Water Podcast share their first responses to the full trailer for STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS.
Ryan Daly speculates on the potential death of a beloved character in STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS.
Ryan Daly speculates on the possible identities of the next generation of Skywalkers appearing in THE FORCE AWAKENS.
Ryan Daly speculates on relative strength and weakness of Kylo Ren's lightsaber in THE FORCE AWAKENS.
Ryan Daly unveils a new segment devoted to his fan-theories about THE FORCE AWAKENS leading up to the new film's release. In this first installment, Ryan speculates on the authenticity of Finn's name.
Ryan Daly and guest Kyle Benning kick off a new segment covering STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI, beginning with "Ulic Qel-Droma and the Beast Wars of Onderon" from the first two issues published by Dark Horse Comics in 1993. Plus, a new selection from A GUIDE TO THE STAR WARS UNIVERSE. King-Size Comics, Giant-Size Fun: http://kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com
Ryan Daly and guest host Ben Avery celebrate the 30th anniversary of STAR WARS: EWOKS and STAR WARS: DROIDS: THE ADVENTURES OF R2-D2 AND C-3PO. Plus, the Irredeemable Shag lends his amazing vocal talent to cover versions of the cartoons' theme songs. Comic Book Time Machine: http://comicbooktimemachine.com Strangers and Aliens: http://strangersandaliens.com Welcome to Level Seven: http://welcometolevelseven.com
Thank Goodness It's Force Friday! Ryan Daly (briefly) sums up the new Star Wars product he didn't purchase on the Fourth of September. At least there's new theme music! Plus, a new selection from A GUIDE TO THE STAR WARS UNIVERSE.
Ryan Daly and guest Nathaniel Wayne talk the upcoming slate of Star Wars standalone movies, no longer called Anthology films, including ROGUE ONE, and the Han Solo and Boba Fett projects. MILD SPOILER WARNING! Most of this information has been officially released by Lucasfilm, but some of the topics venture into rumor territory. Plus, a new reading from A GUIDE TO THE STAR WARS UNIVERSE. Council of Geeks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/councilofgeeks Anthony Ingruber's Harrison Ford impression on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bba_wPdLxp4
Ryan Daly welcomes Kyle Benning for a different perspective on the nature of the Sith and the Dark Side in Star Wars films and comics. Plus, the first reading from Ryan's beat-to-hell copy of A GUIDE TO THE STAR WARS UNIVERSE.
Ryan Daly nerd-rages about how the expanding popularity of the Sith in Star Wars films and merchandise tarnished the legacy of Darth Vader. Also, SPOILER WARNINGS about a character in the upcoming film STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS. Plus, check out some awesome art prints by Emmanuelle McGowan that Ryan picked up at Boston Comic Con. Emmanuelle McGowan sites: https://sites.google.com/site/originalemmart/home Additional music this episode: "Sith-inator" from Phineas and Ferb.
While we didn't get a new trailer for THE FORCE AWAKENS at this year's San Diego Comic Con, we did get some intriguing news about the upcoming Star Wars film. Ryan Daly takes a few minutes--very few--to comment on the new villains, new pilots, and the rumored director for Episode IX.
Ryan Daly and first-time guest Greg Araujo celebrate the 20th anniversary of Dark Horse Comics' X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON by reviewing the first issue of the series and talking about Wedge Antilles.
Ryan Daly and guest Bobby Anderson talk Disney's STAR WARS REBELS mini-movie "The Siege of Lothal" and the sad news of actor Christopher Lee's passing.
Ryan Daly examines the broader implications and pitfalls of the Expanded Universe and what is considered Star Wars canon. This episode also kicks off a new feature called "My Star Wars"--part editorial, part fan-theory, and part nerd rant. According to Ryan's whacky theory, Luke Skywalker never knew what his name was until he bet Ben Kenobi. Also included on this episode: An exclusive sneak-peek at the upcoming SECRET ORIGINS PODCAST!
Josh Trank is no longer directing a Star Wars spinoff film, and DBS host Ryan Daly is pretty damn happy about that!
Ryan Daly stumbles across some previously unreleased conversations with Jay Scherer and Nathaniel Wayne. How is a lightsaber duel like a Gene Kelly dance number? And what are the three best lightsaber fights in the Star Wars movies?
Ryan Daly talks the second teaser trailer to STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS with three--count 'em--three defending champion guest hosts, including Nathaniel Wayne from COUNCIL OF GEEKS, Bobby Anderson from RED CIRCUS HOUR, and The Irredeemable Shag from THE FIRE & WATER PODCAST.
Ryan Daly and returning guest Bobby Anderson discuss the Disney XD animated series STAR WARS: REBELS.
Ryan Daly and guest Irredeemable Shag from FIRESTORM FAN and THE FIRE & WATER PODCAST talk about the Expanded Universe novel series New Jedi Order and the Legacy of the Force. Also: A review of the ebook Boba Fett: A Practical Man.
Ryan Daly fan-casts the classic Star Wars characters for a hypothetical reboot. Also, returning guests Paul Scavitto and Jay Scherer join Ryan for a discussion of Jason Reitman's live script reading of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK and the voice cast including Aaron Paul and Oscar-winner J.K. Simmons.
Ryan Daly and special guest The Irredeemable Shag from FIRESTORM FAN and THE FIRE & WATER PODCAST discuss the X-Wing: Rogue Squadron novels and comics.
Ryan Daly and Bobby Anderson talk about the madness and the mayhem of the Mos Eisley Cantina. And why aren't droids allowed there anyway?
Ryan Daly is joined once again by Nathaniel Wayne, who takes the position that a Star Wars Sequel Trilogy is unnecessary and potentially harmful from a narrative standpoint. For his part, Ryan doesn't seem to care.
Ryan Daly and guest Nathaniel Wayne from COUNCIL OF GEEKS conclude their discussion about the Star Wars Special Editions with an overview of changes made to THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK and RETURN OF THE JEDI. Plus: The first installment of the Star Wars Pants Replacement Game!
Rob Kelly and the Irredeemable Shag from THE FIRE AND WATER PODCAST stop by to review the first new Star Wars comic published by MARVEL in almost thirty years. What did the guys think of the story? What did they think of the art? What do they think of Ryan muscling in on their podcast turf? Find out in this daring and dramatic installment of Dead Bothan Spies: A Star Wars Podcast.
Ryan Daly and Nathaniel Wayne from COUNCIL OF GEEKS discuss the minor pros and major cons of the Star Wars Trilogy Special Editions. At what point does improving a work of art change it irrevocably? Part 1 of 2. Bonus: Suggestive Star Wars lines, or "That's What She Said" Star Wars Edition.
Ryan Daly and guest Jay Scherer discuss the roles of Luke Skywalker and Han Solo in THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK. Is Luke a hero we can emotionally connect with? And why is Han Solo even in Star Wars? Find out in this installment of Dead Bothan Spies: A Star Wars Podcast!
Paul Scavitto joins Ryan Daly in a discussion about film prequels and whether or not they're intrinsically doomed to fail. Previous guest Angela Drew makes a cameo appearance.
Ryan Daly and guest Angela Drew discuss the teaser trailer to 2015's eagerly anticipated STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS. Thanks for listening! If you'd like to leave feedback for this show, please post a comment below or email me via the contact form on the sidebar. May the Force Be With You!
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