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We're BACK!!   Tonight, we thought would be a great opportunity to catch up with everyone. We’ll start with the latest Stana News. Then open up the phone lines for an opportunity for those who attended this year’s  Stana Fan Fest to share in a recap for those who were unable to attend.  Plus, we'ill give the final numbers for this year’s annual CHLA/Literally Healing Book drive in honor of Stana annnnd as promised we’ll announced the winner of the drawing for “Beckett’s black turtleneck from “In the Belly of the Beast” to which everyone who notified us via email was automatically entered in our drawing for an opportunity to win. We’ll finish up with another couple of entries for our summer "STR Book Club" so we can all learn more about Stana’s latest film role. If you attended Stana Fan Fest this year, we sincerely hope you can call in and share your thoughts on this year’s event. If you are listening at a later time, feel free to share on STR Facebook or StanaFanFest twitter so everyone can share your experiences.

*******************  THIS SHOW HAS BEEN EDITED FROM THE ORIGINAL ************** It is Party Time!! Today is one of our favorite/favourite days of the year. It’s extra special to Stana Katic fans because we get to “Celebrate Stana!” on her birthday. We hope you can join us even if it’s for only a portion of the scheduled 2 two hours. We do go into overtime and you won’t want to miss our LIVE after party. We give the latest news and then we simply enjoy being her fans by playing Stana-centric games and truly love to sing [we’re all off a bit ;) no doubt it’s because of the few seconds of delay]. You can skype in from anywhere in the world – just hit that blue skype button once the show has started.. OR, you can always call us at: 347.857.4368 beginning at 9|8c NOTE: If you missed sending in your birthday wish, not to worry. Call in LIVE and you can say it LIVE!  Hope to see you here! Photo credit/copyright: Bruce Glikas/Film Magic for WhiteRabbitRedRabbit/ producers Tom Kirdahy and Devlin Elliott Audio credit/copyright: “Castle” ABC,ABC Studios | "Sister Cities" |"The Rendezvous" | "The Librarian, Curse of the Judas Chalice" 

For further information on Stana Katic, please visit her Official Web Site at:  www.stanakatic.com Please also try #ATP and #GOcarFREE for just one day in 2017! More information please go to: www.alternativetravelproject.org 2016 Stana Katic Year In Review photos are via Frederick M. Brown/ Getty Images North America for 68th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards | Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images North America for Independent Spirit Awards |  STR at 'The Rendezvous' MVFF39 Premiere - Movie Poster via Amin Matalqa, Director | 'Sister Cities' - Lifetime Television / Cannonball Productions | 'White Rabbit Red Rabbit'  - Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic, Producers Devlin Elliott & Tom Kirdahy | Bookaboo - Amazon Studios | Castle - ABC | LEGOLAND - Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News and Sandy Huffaker/Legoland | 'herARTS in Action' tweet - Sarah Drake, artwork by Stana Katic for this fundraising project | StanaKatic.com [photos are in BTR random order]   Audio copyright credits: Stana Katic PCA Thank You via Stana Katic | 'Castle' music via Robert Duncan, Castle | Disney | ABC Studios | ABC Outro Music copyright credits Carrie & Lowell 'Should Have Known Better'| Casting Crowns 'I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day'Provident Label Group LLC, a unit of Sony Music Entertainment [available via iTunes for full song purchase]:  

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“The Rendezvous” screenings continue across America. This past Veteran’s Day this fun film was screened at the historic Tivoli theatre in the 'Cinema St. Louis Film Festival' on the 11th and then at the Ft. Worth 'Lone Star Film Festival' the very next day, November 12th.  The director Amin Matalqua along with the writer Tricia Gibbs were in attendance at the St. Louis screening and gave out a few film posters to some lucky fans. Amin also brought some posters along with him to give out at the Ft. Worth screening. If you attended either screening, call in tonight. Everyone would love to hear your unique thoughts on this fun adventure romance film. Just after the latest Stana News about BookABoo, Absentia, Cadaver and More...  we'll open up the STR Round Table for anyone who'd like to call/skype in to share their thoughts of encouragment to those who are still waiting patiently to see this film.  Photo credit/copyright: 'The Rendezvous'  | Bookaboo | 'Cadavar' | 'Absentia' Audio credit/copyright: STR attendance at St. Louis Cinema St. Louis screening, pre/post Q&A with Amin Matalqua and Tricia Gibbs Writer/Producer | "BookABoo Official Trailer - Amazon Kids all right reserved | 'Lost in Florence' Black Sand Pictures - Orion Pictures |

**** NO SPOILERS PLEASE **** Tonight after the latest Stana News, we’ll open up the STR Round Table to talk about the latest film by Amin Matalqa, “The Rendezvous” , which stars Stana Katic [Rachel Rozman] and Raza Jaffrey [Jake Al-Shadi].  Also included in the film are Alfonso Bassave [Beltran] and Meg Cionni [Lisbeth].  This film's screenplay was written by Terrel Seltzer and is based upon the book "A New Song" by Sarah Isaias. *wink! We hope if you attended either screening on Saturday Oct 8th or Monday Oct 10th you’ll be able to join us tonight for this fun discussion of the film. In addition to MVFF39, we understand "The Rendezvous" will also be in 6 more festivals before it's distribution some time in FEB2017. Listed thus far are: NOV11 St Louis Cinema St Louis Film Festival, NOV12 Fort Worth Texas Long Star Film Festival and even the Havana International Film Festival in Cuba! Photo credit/copyright: "The Rendezvous" Official Poster via Amin Matalqa social media - Producers Tricia Gibbs and Dan Halsted Audio credit/copyright: "The Rendezvous" Official Trailer via Amin Matalqa director - Producers Tricia Gibbs and Dan Halsted - Composer Austin Wintory *Be sure to check their website regularly and "like" them on their new Facebook Page, links: http://therendezvousfilm.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheRendezvous2016

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"Sister Cities" premiered in NYC and LA theatres and now is a part of the Lifetime Television Movie Network [A&E Network]. This film was directed by Sean Hanish and it was based upon the internationally-acclaimed 2006 play of the same name by Colette Freedman, who also wrote the movie script. The film stars Stana Katic, Troian Bellisario, Michelle Trachtenberg, Jess Weixler, Jacki Weaver, Alfred Molina, Amy Smart and Tom Everett Scott.  This ‘Cannonball Productions’ movie is about 4 sisters who come together to mourn what they believe is the suicide of their mother - but there’s more to the story. Tonight, after a bit of news, we'll spend the entire STR Round Table talking about this unique dramatic film. "Excellent Elena" will be our facilitator and we hope you'll be able to join in on the discussion. You can join the conversation via skype or our call in number (347) 857-4368. Photo credit/copyright: Cannonball Productions, LifetimeTV, A&E Networks | Troian Bellisario, Michelle Trachtenberg, Jess Weixler, Stana Katic media accounts. Audio promo credit/copyright: Cannonball Productions, LifetimeTV, A&E Networks  

Tonight is finally here!  As a group we all selected "The Girl on the Train" to read over the summer and we certainly hope you enjoyed this suspense thriller.  The film version staring Emily Blunt will be in theaters early October. After the latest news, Elena will be ready to hear YOUR thoughts on this year's selection. Photo credit/copyright: "The Girl on the Train", Penguin Publishing Group | "White Rabbit Red Rabbit", Westside Theatre | "Sister Cities", LifetimeTV and Director Sean Hanish & Sister Cities | "The Rendezvous", by Director Amin Matalqa Audio credit/copyright: "Sister Cities" Cannonball Productions |  "The Rendezvous" Produced by Dan Halsted and Tricia Gibbs

We are VERY excited about tonight's LIVE drawing for 2 FREE tickets to the play "White Rabbit Red Rabbit" on September 26th, 2016 in NYC staring Stana Katic!  Please go to our Stana Talk Radio Facebook or Twitter for the details. The deadline was 5PM EST today, August 23, 2016. After intros and the latest news, we'll have the drawing. Don't worry if you are not available, we will respond to the winner via email as well. Sadly, since Miah is unable to go to NYC for this event [college degrees are important too], she has graciously agreed to draw the winning ticket. Photo copyright: 'White Rabbit Red Rabbit' via Westside Theatre NYC  |  'Castle' Complete Season 8 via Disney, ABC, ABC Network  |  'Sister Cities' courtesy of Lifetime Cable Network  | 'The Rendezvous' via Director Amin Matalqa

We are half way through the summer and thought tonight would be a great time to have a quick STR get-together to catch up and talk about what’s new with Stana and each of you.  We hope everyone has read or is still reading this summer’s STR Book Club selection, “The Girl on the Train” and will be able to participate in our discussion next month on September 6th.  Looks like we also have some more reading with Stana’s recommendations of “Freedom” by Jaycee Dugard and “The Power of the Herd” by Linda Kohanov. So, if you’ve finished “The Girl…” you already have two great recommendations to check out yet this summer. If you were able to attend the “Sister Cities” World Premiere at Traverse City Film Festival – we’d love for you to call or skype in and tell us your thoughts. We ALL can’t wait to see this film along “Lost is Florence” and “The Rendezvous” this fall.

Happy June everyone!  We hope each of you are having an awesome summer. Tonight, after the latest news updates, we'll all chat about Stana's upcoming films we ALL can't wait to see. In addition, we'll be taking suggestions for our summer #STRBookClub selection. So, please bring one of YOUR recommendations.    Photo credit/copyright: GettyImages Audio credit/copyright: "The Rendezvous" Movie Trailer - therendezvousfilm.com | Amin Matalqa  

Tonight we will finish up our three part series in tribute to Captain/Detective Kate Beckett. What will YOU miss most about Kate Beckett on your television every Monday night? Tell us. We recieved the FINAL CHLA Literally Healing Book Drive from the current Program Coordinator: New Books: 793 Amazon Gift Cards to buy even more: $3,025.00. Stana fans are incredible!! Photo credit/copyright: "Castle" ABC Studios | ABC | Disney

Was THAT 'Major Dad' driving that Korean BBQ Taco Truck and now is known as the evil 'Loksat'?!   You might be right... if you watched the Season/Series Finale of Castle last night on ABC. Did this finale make sense to you? What was your take on the last 2 minutes of the episode? Do you wonder what MilMar would have done to finish the Series? All of these questions and more are "out there" waiting for your thoughts. "Crossfire" was written by Alexi Hawley & Terence Paul Winter, directed by Rob Bowman. Photo credit/copyright: "Castle" ABC Studios | ABC | Disney    

We love this character created by Andrew W Marlowe and brought to life by Stana Katic on Mondays nights for the last 7 years and 8 Seasons of Castle. We hope that you have watch Stana's performances and can join us for tonight's continued tribute. Tonight's PART 2 of and in depth discussion about the character of Captain/Detective Kate Beckett. The upsetting knowledge that next Monday is the last episode we'll ever get to see Stana Katic perform as this incredibly dynamic intelligent woman, means we'll devote our entire 2 hours tonight givingeach of you the opportunity to share: "What is your favorite Kate Beckett moment?". Castle 821 "Hell to Pay" was story by Jim Adler and Teleplay by Adam Frost & Nancy Kiu. Photo credit/copyright: ABC | ABC Studios | Disney

We love this character created by Andrew W Marlowe and brought to life by Stana Katic on Monday nights for 8 Seasons on ABC.  Tonight is PART 1 of an in depth discussion about the character of Captain/Detective Kate Beckett. The upsetting knowledge that these are the last few episodes we'll ever get to see Stana Katic portraying this incredibly dynamic woman. So, we thought they both deserved more than just a single STR show tribute.  Tonight, while this may be difficult, please tell the world what the character of Kate Beckett has meant to you. Castle 820, "Much Ado About Murder" was written by Christine Roum and directed by Hanelle Culpepper. Photo credit/copyright: "Castle" ABC | ABC Studios | Disney

*** NOTE: THIS SHOW HAS BEEN EDITED FROM IT'S ORIGNAL TO FIT THE ALLOTTED TIME *** LOVE shines bright tonight on STR as we celebrate Stana Katic's birthday. Hope you can join us LIVE as we give the latest totals in our #CarFREE4SK [go car free as a gift of yourself in April to Stana and her initiative the Alternative Travel Project], CHLA Literally Healing Book Drive and also direct ATP donations.  We will continue to take donations through the morning of Wednesday April 27 in honor of Stana Katic's birthday. We all share in wishing the VERY best today, tomorrow and always for our favorite, Stana Katc! Audio credit/copyright: "Castle"  201.218, 316, 313, 315, 406 407, 405, 419, 416, 423, 501, 503, 516, 523, 706, 622 ABC | ABC Studios | Disney    

Due to yesterday's news announcement by DeadLine Hollywood regarding Stana's role as Kate Beckett, tonight's STR will be solely devoted to giving Stana fans the opportunity to discuss and process this recent development.   S8e18 of Castle epiosde "Backstabber" aired last night and was written by Robert Bella and directed by Jessica Yu. Please feel free to give us your feedback on this episode and one of Stana's final performances as Captain/Detective Kate Beckett via our website, twitter, facebook or email: stanatalkradiofeedback@gmail.com.

We hope you watched last night’s episode of #Castle, entitled "Death Wish", written by Stephanie Hicks and directed by Bill Roe. Photo credit/copyright: Steph Hick's twitter photo, Disney | ABC Studios | ABC Network

We hope you watched last night's #Castle episode "Heartbreaker" and are able to participate in all of our Stana Birthday festivities. "Heartbreaker" was written by Barry O'Brien and directed by Tom Wright. Photo credit/copyright: "Castle" Disney | ABC Studios | ABC Network

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Wow! Hope you were able to watch last night’s episode of Castle. It showcased all the many aspects of the Captain/Detective Kate Beckett character played perfectly by Stana Katic that we’ve grown to love and admire over the past 8 Seasons of Castle."Fidelis Ad Mortem" was written by Chad Gomez Creasey and directly by Rob Bowman. Photo credit/copyright: "Castle" Disney | ABC Studios | ABC Network

Tonight after a bit of news and announcements we'll make plans for the month of April and check in on your thoughts about last night's #Castle episode, "The G.D. S." [Greatest Detective Society],written by Alexi Hawley and directed by John Terlesky. While you're listening, be sure to check out Stana's awsome website she just updated:                          www.stanakatic.com Photo credit/copyright: StanaKatic.com, "Castle" via Disney | ABC Network | ABC Studios

Tonight we are going to change things up a bit. If you attended SFF2016, we'd love for you to call/skype in so we can hear about YOUR experience both Saturday and Sunday [ATP-ing around downtown LA]. Photo credit/copyright: "Castle": Disney | ABC Studios | ABC Network, gettyimages: Independent Spirit Awards 2016 Blue Carpet  

We shifted the time by 30 minutes so we could enjoy this awesome coffee courtesy of our favorite, Stana Katic! Sit tight, we'll be here shortly. at 1:30 PM PT!    

ABC was calling it a "Double Date", 810 on Valentine's Day and 811 on "Castle Monday".  Hope you were able to watch both episodes even though it may not have been live. Tonight should be quite the discussion in the STR Round Table so we'll be skipping the news and the ratings to head straight for the Round Table discussion. 810 "Witness for the Presecution" was written by Terence Paul Winter and directed by Bill Roe. 811 "Dead Red" was written by Jim Adler and directed by Jeannot Szwarc. Photo copyright/credit: Disney | ABC Studios | ABC Network

Welcome Back! We missed you-guys!! Tonight, after the latest Stana News, we’ll jump right in to the STR Round table. Elena is back so we’ll hear what everyone thought about last night’s Castle episode “Tone Death”, written by Robert Bella [first produced TV script credit] and directed by Hanelle Culpepper [known for 90210, Parenthood, Criminal Minds, Revenge and Grimm].    Hope you can join us. If not, take a listen while you commute or even try #ATP and #GOcarFREE!   Photo copyright/credit: gettyimages DGA awards | Disney, ABC Studios, ABC network

For further information on Stana Katic, please visit her Official Web Site at:  www.stanakatic.com Please try #ATP and #GOcarFREE for just one day in 2016! More information: www.alternativetravelproject.org 2015 Stana Katic Year In Review photos are via Zimbio.com, gettyImages|WireImages, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Ebay Auction, EMA Instagram featuring Stana Katic posts week of March 9th, Alex Gross' painting of Stana "Memory Fragments" on display at Koplin Del Rio Gallery, Recycle Across America YouTube video, Jill Weisleder Los Angeles Dodgers LLC, LACI 2015 Cleantech Global Showcase, LA Opera - Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Alternative Travel Project - Auction via EBay, Castle S7 Cover Art, Stana Katic on set of "The Rendezvous", GoogleTalks - ATP - "Where Do You Want To Go Today?"  [photos are in BTR random order] Audio copyright credits: Stana Katic PCA Thank You via Stana Katic | Google Talks - Stana Katic "Where Do You Want To Go Today?", 'Castle' music via Robert Duncan, Castle | Disney | ABC Studios | ABC Outro Music copyright credits [available via iTunes for full song purchase]:  “Last Year’s Winter” by Cinders, Tall Tale Records  |  “Christmas Card” by Steven Curtis Chapman ‘Joy’ Album, 2012 Provident Label Group LLC, a unit of Sony Music Entertainment

End-of-year donation considerations: The Alternative Travel Project: http://www.alternativetravelproject.org/donations/ CHLA Literally Healing Book Program:    http://support.chla.org/pages/literallyhealing   Audio Castle clips owner/copyright: Disney | ABC | ABC Studios  

After last night’s 2015-16 Fall Finale of #Castle, all anyone needs to say to a Caskett fan is “oh, you guys” and we’re right back in Caskett’s loft agreeing with “Lucy”.  "Mr. and Mrs. Castle" was written by Christine Roum and directed by Jeff Bleckner. After the latest news and a few reminders regarding SFF2016, we’ll revisit the discussion we had back on November 10th STR.   How has your opinion changed, if any, regarding Season 8.  Tonight, we’ll go where the discussion takes us and hopefully you’ll be able to weigh in while PCA voting, repeatedly for:   Stana http://vote.peopleschoice.com/#!/home/all/80/2 … Castle http://vote.peopleschoice.com/#!/home/all/35/2 … Nathan http://vote.peopleschoice.com/#!/home/all/79/2 … *reminder, PCA Voting ends on December 3, 2015 at 11:59PM ET   Photo credit/copyright: Disney | ABC | ABC Studios Promo credit/copyright: Disney | ABC | ABC Studios

If you asked many a #Castle fan what they wished [the most] for Season 8 during this holiday season, your safe bet would be for them to see Caskett back together again as a couple [united their own unique way] and working together again as a team.  Last night’s episode, “The Last Seduction” made quite a huge leap in that fan-wish direction – especially in the last scene – which the episode can be viewed over on www.abc.go.com/castle  in it’s entirety.  “The Last Seduction” was written by Robert Hanning and directed by John Terlesky. #PCA2016 voting is still going!  Please vote often and repeatedly, YOUR votes will make the difference in winning! *Voting ends December 3rd at 11:59PM ET. Stana ?http://vote.peopleschoice.com/#!/home/all/80/2 … Castle ?http://vote.peopleschoice.com/#!/home/all/35/2 … Nathan ?http://vote.peopleschoice.com/#!/home/all/79/2 … Photo credit/copyright: Disney | ABC | ABC Studios for "Castle". Audio credit/copyright: Disney | ABC | ABC Studios for "Castle" Promo.

Tonight, we are back!  We missed you guys! After a bit of news, a few updates, and a SFF2016 reminder... we'll be catching up with what's happening in your part of this BIG world.  If you haven't watched last night's episode of #Castle, "Cool Boys", written by show runner Alexi Hawley and directed by Paul Holahan - we hope you take the time before tonight's show to watch it. We sincerely hope you are PCA voting repeatedly [whenever you can] so we, as fans, can demonstrate loudly our love for this show and it's entire cast and crew: Stana: http://vote.peopleschoice.com/#!/home/all/80/2 Castle: http://vote.peopleschoice.com/#!/home/all/35/2 Nathan: http://vote.peopleschoice.com/#!/home/all/79/2 Earlier this month, STR Host Elena delivered her beautiful baby boy!  So for obvious reasons, she won't be with us tonight. We all hope she is getting some well deserved rest and is sleeping while her sweet baby sleeps. We're certain she's enjoying her OWN "Cool Boys" tonight! Photo credit/copyright: Disney | ABC | ABC Studios Castle Promo credit/copyright: Disney | ABC | ABC Studios  

Today at NOON Pacific Time the #LA2050 Challenge Voting begins. If you are over 18 and a US Resident, please go to their site and Join ‘Good’ [for FREE] and vote for the Alternative Travel Project, #ATP, we’ll talking about this first in the latest News segment: http://myla2050live2015.maker.good.is/projects/altravelproject In addition, The “People’s Choice Awards” Nomination window will close on Thursday, October 22 at 11:59PM ET.  Please keep nominating all three categories:           Stana Katic  for Favorite TV Crime Drama Actress           Nathan Fillion for Favorite TV Crime Drama Actor           ‘Castle’ for Favorite TV Crime Drama “The Nose”, written by Nancy Kiu and directed by Steve Robin gave us a full range of emotions – the episode was filled with plenty to talk about in tonight’s STR Round Table. Tonight, we are going to do things a bit different in the STR Round Table, hope you'll be there to join in.   Photo credit/copyright: Disney/ABC/ABC Studios   Promo Audio credit/copyright: Disney/ABC/ABC Studios via YouTube Channel

It’s People’s Choice Awards [PCA] Nomination time!! Starting today and lasting until October 22 [11:59 PM, ET] please nominate Stana, Castle, Nathan for a PCA2016: Stana: http://vote.peopleschoice.com/#!/home/all/80/2 Castle: http://vote.peopleschoice.com/#1/home/all/35/24 Nathan: http://vote.peopleschoice.com/#1/home/all/79/2 Plus, on a side note, if you live in the United States, please suporrt the Alternative Travel Project's bid to win the #LA2050 funds to make LA the "best place it can be" with YOUR vote on October 20th. [thank YOU in advance]. Something is really starting to heat up on the “LOCKSAT” storyline [off-camera] with Beckett and Vikram on #Castle, what do you think the tiny scraps of info mean that we learned from last night’s episode? “ What Lies Beneath”, written by Barry O’Brien and directed by Larry Shaw.   There’s a lot going on in this episode which means there's a lot to talk about on tonight’s STR Round Table. Here are Elena’s questions for tonight so you can be ready to give YOUR thoughts on all that is going on: http://stanatalkradio.com/str-round-table/2015-str-round-table-archive/str-224-101315-s8e04-what-lies-beneath-recap/   Photo credit/copyright:  “Castle” – Disney/ABC/ABC Studios “PCA” – One Three Digital, LCC   Audio credit/copyright: "Castle" Promo, "The Nose" - Disney/ABC/ABC Studios "SisterCities" via YouTube - ET Canada Audio credit/copyright: "Castle" Promo, "The Nose" - Disney/ABC/ABC Studios "SisterCities" via YouTube - ET Canada      

Who would have thought we'd be seeing "I Love Lucy" on our timelines for our favorite TV show #Castle? No, it's not a Beckett Replacement. But definitely is giving the "Clark Kent"-ish looking Rick some "food for thought" on his own musings. Hopefully, you watched last night's episode of Castle Season 8, "PhDead" 803 - Written by Chad Gomez Creasey and Directed by Executive Producer Rob Bowman and YOU can join us in tonight's STR Round Table. Season 8 has been some-what of a polarizing Castle Season to many fans and some are still wrapping our minds around the Character-Shake-Ups we’ve “experienced” with them and yet, VERY curious as to where the new Show Runners, Winter/Haley, are taking us all in this new direction for our favorites.            Here are Elena’s questions for you to review before tonight's discussion begins: http://stanatalkradio.com/str-round-table/2015-str-round-table-archive/str-223-100615-s8e03-phdead-recap/   Photo copyright/credit: Castle "PhDead", Disney/ABC/ABC Studios    

WOW!! Who could sleep after last night's #Castle Season 8 Premiere PART 2 episode?! The hour flew by in a flash with so much going on it's a definite rewatch before next week's next Castle episode. We finaly got to see everything last week from Beckett's perspective this week, so what'd ya think?   The episode, entitled "XX", was written by show runners Alexi Hawley & Terence Paul Winter and directed by Paul Holahan. After the latest news tonight, we'll get right to talking all about "XX".  Here are Elena's questions for tonight's STR Round Table: http://stanatalkradio.com/str-round-table/2015-str-round-table-archive/str-222-092915-s8e02-xx-recap/ Photo credit/copyright: Disney|ABC for Castle episode "XX"

What a fun weekend for Stana fans who saw her throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Los Angeles Dodgers Baseball game Friday night and then we understand she attended the Stanford vs USC College Football game on Saturday. Then last night we all were happy to see her portraying the newly promoted Captain Katherine Beckett in the Season 8 Premiere of #Castle on ABC. After the latest news, the STR Round Table has some thought provoking questions for you to consider. Here they are in advance so you can be thinking about your responses: http://stanatalkradio.com/str-round-table/str-221-092215-s8e01-xy-recap/ You can call STR during the live show at 347.857.4368 or press the blue Skype icon if you are an international live listener. In both cases, you must press the "1" to be added into the queue. Hope you can join us. Photo source/copyright/credit: Disney/ABC Studios, Jill Weisler of the LosAngeles Dodgers, LLC Audio source/copyright/credit: Disney/ABC Studios, youtube Dodgers pre-game

SPOILER ALERT!  There, we said it. You will be some-what spoiled if you listen to tonight's entire show, live or in archives. It you don’t want to be spoiled regarding the first couple of episodes of the 8th Season of Castle, please stop listening right after the latest news and maybe listen to it in a couple of weeks in archives and laugh right along with us when we get most of it wrong. Plus, we'd love to hear what you think next Tuesday night about the Season 8 Premiere episode.    Please, please, please WATCH the Castle Season 8 Premiere on Monday night at 10|9c on ABC.    Tonight’s show will have an STR Round Table discussion if you care to talk spoilers and about what YOU think might be happening in the first couple of episodes.   NOTE: If you have already watched the 801 screener from ABC already or have been to filming and know exactly what is going to happen, please do not over-share [thank you in advance]. What’s great about spoiler photos and most teases by the cast and crew is that it makes you want to see the episode even more.   Season 8 is finally almost here!!      Photo source/copyright/credit: Disney/ABC/ABC Studios, Season 8 Premiere LA Opera's 30th Anniversary by Paul Redmond, gettyImages and [Georgie Eisdell's via Stana Katic Instagram]   

September 1st!! A day fans of the television show #Castle and every Stana fan has been waiting patiently for all summer long – the Season 6 Castle DVDs are now available by ABC|Disney.  Plus, #SFF2016 tickets are on SALE!! September is off to a great start. To learn more about #SFF2016 please go to our website www.stanatalkradio.com. We hope to see you in February! Tonight’s STR is the latest news and updates for SFF2016 – hope you can listen in. Photo source/copyright/credit: Getty Images - "Hand of God" Premiere August 19, 2015 |   Castle Season 7 DVD graphic art, Disney, ABC Studios/Network | ‘The Tourist’ – Brett Dalton and Stana Katic twitter | ‘The Rendezvous’ – Getty Images | ‘Sister Cities’ – SisterCities.com

*** NOTE: This STR episode has been altered from the original LIVE show. We have edited it to remove the technical issues we encountered. Thank you to those who listened live and laughed righ along with us *** Stana has been very very busy this summer during her hiatus. Tonight we’ll try to catch everyone back up- to- speed on what’s been happening since we “talked” last. Many loyal fans may already know most of these news items, but it’s always a great time reminiscing and looking forward eagerly to seeing all the awesome projects/characters  Stana has been pouring herself into recently. We have finalized our SFF2016 dates for February 20 and 21, 2016. Our next show will be September 1, 2016 - which will also be the first day for Registration for this fan-fun event.  We had a wonderful time meeting all of you last year and have expanded it to two days worth of fun in 2016. Hope to see those returning and many new faces. 

We hope YOU are having an awesome summer. Tonight's an opportunity to reconnect here in July and talk about the latest projects Stana is working on this summer along with the eagerly anticipating Castle Season 8 filming to begin this week.   Photo credit/copyright:   

"A Thousand Splendid Suns",written by Khaled Hosseini, is tonight's STR Book Club selection.   Here is the translation of the poem Kabul by Josephine Barry Davis from page 192: "One could not count the moons that shimmer on her roofs, Or the thousand splendid suns that hide behind her walls."   Here are tonight's STR Book Club questions to give you some time to review and hopefully you'll be able to join us: http://stanatalkradio.com/str-216-06022015-str-bookclub-a-thousand-splendid-suns/   Photo credit/copyright by ATSS Publications, LLC and Riverhead Books published by Penguin Group (USA), Inc.

  Tonight is Part 1 of a two part STR fan-recap of the incredible Season 7 Finale of ‘Castle’.  We also formally learned from the “ABC Upfronts” today in NYC that Castle has been renewed for a Season 8. In addition, ABC confirmed Stana Katic [Beckett] and Nathan Fillion [Castle] will both be back for more performances in the characters we know and love dearly as "Caskett". We can't wait to hear about the rest of the cast.  "Hollander's Woods" was Directed by Paul Holahan and Written by Terri Edda Miller and Andrew W. Marlowe [MilMar]. This was MilMar's farewell episode and are leaving the show in the capable hands of new Showrunners and writers Terrence Paul Winter and Alexi Hawley [returning to Castle after writing/producing for "The Following".  Here are Elena's questions for tonight's STR Part 1 discussion of "Hollander's Woods": http://stanatalkradio.com/2015/05/12/str-214-051215-s7e23-hollanders-woods-recap-season-7-finale-part-1/Photo credit/copyright[above in random BTR order]: ABC Studios/Network/Disney

We hope you were able to watch last night’s FUN episode of #Castle , "Dead From New York". Some of the funniest lines of the season were in last night’s episode with a “Saturday Night Tonight” spoof and some truly humorous self-deprecating scenes and lines for the cast and crew. "Dead From New York" was Directed by Jeanot Szwarc and written by Terence Paul Winter. Here are Elena's questions for tonight's STR Round Table discussion: http://stanatalkradio.com/str-round-table/2015-str-round-table-archive/str-214-050515-s7e22-dead-from-new-york-recap/Photo credit/copyright[above in random BTR order]: ABC Studios/Network/Disney

Hope you took flight with #Castle last night with their latest Season 7 episode entitled "In Plane Sight". We, the audience, were flying right along with them as this story evolved. "In Plane Sight" was directed by Bill Roe and written by Dara Creasey. Here are Elena's STR Round Table questions for tonight's discussion so you'll have time to gather your thoughts: http://stanatalkradio.com/str-round-table/2015-str-round-table-archive/str-213-042815-s7e21-in-plane-sight-recap/ Photo credit/copyright[above in BTR random order]: ABC Studios/Network

*** PLEASE NOTE: This show has been edited from it's original *** Happy Birthday Stana!! Thank you to each person who joined us tonight for this LIVE birthday celebration in honor of Stana Katic.  Stana has fans around the world that have demonstrated in so many wonderful ways their love today and we are just adding to the heart-felt love. Audio credit: www.freesfx.co.uk   

*** PLEASE NOTE: THIS SHOW ABRUPTLY ENDS AS IT RAN OVER THE ALLOTED TIME. OUR APOLOGIES ***   Did you watch last night's episode of #Castle, entitled "Sleeper"? Do you think it answered most of the questions about where Castle was when he was missing for two months or do you think it raised even more?  There was a lot of complex information given to us, the audience, in this episode. Perhaps a second rewatch might be in order! Here are Elena's STR Round a Table questions for tonight's show so you'll have some time to gather your thoughts till then: http://stanatalkradio.com/str-211-42115-s7e20-sleeper-recap/ "Sleeper" was directed by Paul Holahan and writtern by David Amann. Photo credit/copyright[above in BTR random order]: ABC Studios/Network

The latest news and a few fun announcements. Hope you're able to download or snag a copy and are reading the book "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaleo Hosseini which is our next STR Book Club selection we'll be discussing on June 2nd STR.       

How in the world could anyone not love last night’s episode of #Castle?! Impossible! Hope you could watch it live. If not, go watch it now and then come back and jump into our STR Round Table discussion tonight! "Habeas Corpse" was directed by Kate Woods and written by Rob Hanning. Thank you everyone at Team Castle for this true Dramedy episode. Here are tonight's questions for you to formulate your thoughts prior to the show: http://stanatalkradio.com/str-round-table/2015-str-round-table-archive/str-209-033115-s7e19-habeas-corpse-recap/ Photo credit/copyright[above in BTR random order]: ABC Studios/Network

If you watched the latest #Castle episode last night, wasn’t THAT AWESOME?! What a wild ride that was for Ryan!! This episode was completely intense from the very first scene until the final confrontation of the killer. "At Close Range" was directed by Bill Roe and written by Jim Adler, great job everyone! Hope you were able to watch "At Close Range" and can join us for tonight's STR Round Table, here are Elena's questions for tonight: http://stanatalkradio.com/str-round-table/2015-str-round-table-archive/str-208-032415-s7e18-at-close-range-recap/ Photo credit/copyright[above in BTR random order]: ABC Studios/Network.

                                                ************ NOTICE  ************** STR EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL COMMUNICATION FAILURE AT THE 11 MINUTE MARK OF THE LIVE STREAM CAPTURE OF THIS SHOW. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THIS RATHER STRANGE AND SOMEWHAT UNPLEASANT "MEOW" SOUND YOU WILL HEAR FOR ABOUT 6 MINUTES. WE RECOMMEND YOU TURN DOWN YOUR SOUND OR SKIP AHEAD TO THE 17:41 MINUTE MARK TO MOVE PAST THIS ODD SKYPE LOST SOUND. HOWEVER, YOU MIGHT MISS THE NATURAL HUMOR OF MIAH, ELENA AND LEWIS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.  STR TEAM.                                                ************* Hope you were able to watch last night's Castle episode, entitled "Hong Kong Hustle". It gave us a tiny glimpse into what kinds of things "Beckett" thinks about regarding her life, career and future with Castle... along with several of Castle's funny attempts to appease and even encourage his wife that she truly is THE BEST! Definitely a must-see episode in the 'Evolution of Caskett' and for every fan looking to the future for this beloved couple and for the entire Precinct Team. "Hong Kong Hustle" was directed by Jann Turner and written by Chad Creasey. After the latest news, we'll open up the STR Round table for your thoughts on this episode. Hope you can join us, here are Elena's questions for tonght's discussion: http://stanatalkradio.com/str-round-table/2015-str-round-table-archive/str-207-031715-s7e17-hong-kong-hustle-recap/ Photo credit/copyright[above and in random BTR order] ABC Studios/Network.