The Trash Compactor Podcast is a labor of love from several fangirls who wanted a place to talk about all aspects of Star Wars and Star Wars fandom from our perspective. We’re here for it all: canon, Legends, comics, movies, TV shows, fanfic, you name it. All theories, all ships (or no ships) are we…
Emcee and Sarah sit down and talk about the Foe Yay ship of Obi-Wan and Maul. Not many ships start with one cutting the other in half! That’s got to create a really interesting dynamic! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trashcompactorpodcastBuy Our Merch on TeePublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/emceefrodisBuy Our Merch on RedBubble: https://EmceeFrodis.redbubble.comCheck us out on other social mediaTwitter: https://twitter.com/swtrashpodcastTumblr: http://trashcompactorpodcast.tumblr.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrashCompactorPodcast/
The day has come! From a Certain Point of View Strikes Back has finally been announced! Emcee and Sarah react to the news and discuss their hopes for the upcoming book. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trashcompactorpodcastBuy Our Merch on TeePublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/emceefrodisBuy Our Merch on RedBubble: https://EmceeFrodis.redbubble.comCheck us out on other social mediaTwitter: https://twitter.com/swtrashpodcastTumblr: http://trashcompactorpodcast.tumblr.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrashCompactorPodcast/
Emcee and Sarah finally sit down and go over their feelings about Ahsoka’s Walkabout and the Siege of Mandalore, the final arcs of the Clone Wars.
Happy April Fool’s Day and now for something completely different… Emcee and Sarah are taking a look at another Star thing, by binging different Star Treks. They talk about their multi-fandom interests, why Captain Picard is awesome and Emcee’s thirst for Spock. Ensign Sue Must Die!: http://www.claremoseley.com/ensign-sue-must-die/ensign-sue-must-die-01/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trashcompactorpodcastBuy Our Merch on TeePublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/emceefrodisBuy Our Merch on RedBubble: https://EmceeFrodis.redbubble.com Check us out on other social mediaTwitter: https://twitter.com/swtrashpodcastTumblr: http://trashcompactorpodcast.tumblr.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrashCompactorPodcast/
Emcee and Sarah go over their favourites and least favourite Star Wars movies, discussing why (or why not) those are their go-tos. And of course, they acknowledge how their lists change day by day. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trashcompactorpodcast Buy Our Merch on TeePublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/emceefrodis Buy Our Merch on RedBubble: https://EmceeFrodis.redbubble.com Check us out on other social media Twitter: https://twitter.com/swtrashpodcast Tumblr: http://trashcompactorpodcast.tumblr.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrashCompactorPodcast/
With everyone self isolating right now, Emcee and Sarah sit down for a bonus episode of Trash Compactor with some recommendations for some awesome Star Wars things to check out! Star Wars Splash Page: https://starwarssplashpage.com Skytalkers: https://skytalkers.com/ Talking Bay 94: https://www.talkingbay94.com/ Roqoo Depot: https://roqoodepot.com/ #ECCCOnline: https://twitter.com/hashtag/eccconline #ArtistAlleyOnline: https://twitter.com/hashtag/artistalleyonline Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trashcompactorpodcast Buy Our Merch on TeePublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/emceefrodis Buy Our Merch on RedBubble: https://EmceeFrodis.redbubble.com Check us out on other social media Twitter: https://twitter.com/swtrashpodcast Tumblr: http://trashcompactorpodcast.tumblr.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrashCompactorPodcast/
The Clone Wars is back! Emcee and Sarah are thrilled about this and they eagerly discuss the first arc of the final season of this amazing show. They talk about the members of the Bad Batch, Rex’s character and how Anakin and Padme are the worst secret married ever. SPOILERS for the episodes. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trashcompactorpodcast Buy Our Merch on TeePublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/emceefrodis Buy Our Merch on RedBubble: https://EmceeFrodis.redbubble.com Check us out on other social media Twitter: https://twitter.com/swtrashpodcast Tumblr: http://trashcompactorpodcast.tumblr.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrashCompactorPodcast/
We’ve finally found out the truth behind the mysterious Project Luminous. It is Star Wars: The High Republic. Emcee and Sarah talk about this news, what’s coming to Star Wars and what they hope for with this exploration of a longer time ago in a galaxy far, far away.
Emcee and Sarah were just in Los Angeles and they were able to go to Galaxy’s Edge while they were there! They’re going over their whole trip in great detail (SPOILERS for the Galaxy’s Edge experience)
Emcee and Sarah talk about the rumoured sequel to Rebels and give their wish lists for the series. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trashcompactorpodcast Buy Our Merch on TeePublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/emceefrodis Buy Our Merch on RedBubble: https://EmceeFrodis.redbubble.com Check us out on other social media Twitter: https://twitter.com/swtrashpodcast Tumblr: http://trashcompactorpodcast.tumblr.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrashCompactorPodcast/
The first “phase” of Star Wars Comics is over, with the ongoing series starting with Volume Two– and a new, post-ESB era. Emcee and Sarah sit down with Matt of Star Wars Splash Page to discuss the hits and misses… And what we hope for in the upcoming year.
Season one of the Mandalorian is over. Sarah and Emcee sit down and discuss the first season of the first live action Star Wars television series. What worked, what didn’t and what do they want in season two. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trashcompactorpodcast Buy Our Merch on TeePublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/emceefrodis Buy Our Merch on RedBubble: https://EmceeFrodis.redbubble.com Check us out on other social media Twitter: https://twitter.com/swtrashpodcast Tumblr: http://trashcompactorpodcast.tumblr.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrashCompactorPodcast/
With the controversy in fandom, it’s time to enjoy something simple and happy. Emcee and Sarah discuss the love of Poe and BB-8.
Emcee and Sarah have a therapy session in the day following The Rise of Skywalker. There is so much to talk about. MASSIVE SPOILERS. ALL OF THE SPOILERS.
Emcee and Sarah sit down for the last time before The Rise of Skywalker to discuss Bendemption 2019. Is it happening, what are the reasons for it and what will the reaction to it be? Josh Gad tries to get answers from Daisy RidleyFandom Equals Square Emcee: Why Ben Solo Will be RedeemedFandom Equals Square Emcee: New Revelations on Ben Solo Becoming Kylo Ren
Emcee and Sarah go to Chicago TARDIS and talk on the Star Wars panel, along with Brian Biggs, Gayland Jenkins, and Andrew Anderson. They discuss theories for The Rise of Skywalker, recommend Star Wars books, how canon works and briefly touch on the Mandalorian. Chicago TARDIS website: http://chicagotardis.com The Fanthropy Running Clubs: http://potterheadrunning.org, http://whovianrunning.org, http://fandomrunning.org, http://chiltonrunning.org
Sarah, Emcee and their friend Ken gather together in person at Chicago TARDIS to talk about being fans of multiple geek things, the Mandalorian and their new lightsabers.
WEDGE IS BACK! Poe has great hair! This is a great book! Emcee and Sarah review Resistance Reborn by Rebecca Roanhorse.
Emcee and Sarah talk about the Mandalorian. Emcee doesn’t really like Westerns and Sarah doesn’t like kids, but they both really like the Mandalorian. They theorize on the Asset and how it would look in its own armor.
Emcee and Sarah take a look at the relationship between Finn and Rose Tico.
Star Wars perfected the art of merchandising a series. No Star Wars fan is immune from collecting. Emcee and Sarah talk about their own collections, how to acquire things and unsurprisingly discuss X-Wings and Twi’leks.
Emcee and Sarah break down the final trailer for The Rise of Skywalker.
Emcee and Sarah explore the fascinating Enemies to Allies to Maybe More relationship of Zeb Orrelios and Alesxandr Kallus from Star Wars: Rebels.
Emcee and Sarah discuss the Journey to the Rise of Skywalker, the rumoured reappearance of Wedge Antilles and the lack of Rose in Triple Force Friday.
Emcee and Sarah sit down and talk about ships in Star Wars (not those ones… The other ones). How does shipping work, what do we ship and why do we ship it? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trashcompactorpodcastBuy Our Merch on TeePublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/emceefrodisBuy Our Merch on RedBubble: https://EmceeFrodis.redbubble.com Check us out on other social media Twitter: https://twitter.com/swtrashpodcast Tumblr: http://trashcompactorpodcast.tumblr.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrashCompactorPodcast/
In honour of the 20th anniversary of The Phantom Menace, Sarah and Emcee take a look back at the prequels and the attitude people have towards them. They also discuss the recent Twitter “Mar Wars”.
Emcee and Sarah jump on mic yet again for a breakdown of the footage shown at D23! Everybody wants to talk about Dark Rey… But what abut Dark Threepio? This episode is also available on YouTube
IT’S FINALLY HAPPENING! Emcee and Sarah react to the news that Kenobi: A Star Wars Story is coming to Disney+.
Emcee and Sarah get in depth about everything they did at Star Wars Celebration 2019. Panels, autographs, purchases and more! We nerded out pretty hard!
Emcee and Sarah talk about the Rise of Skywalker teaser trailer.
Emcee and Sarah sit down and discuss Padme Naberrie Amidala, Queen and Senator of Naboo… And how she still remains a mysterious figure. They delve into Queens Shadow, the new book by E.K. Johnston and Age of the Republic: Padme Amidala by Jodie Houser.
Emcee and Sarah dive into what’s coming up this year in Star Wars and discuss what they’re looking forward to. Books, television shows, movies, theme parks, conventions… It’s all happening in a galaxy far, far away!
With the announcement of more Clone Wars, Emcee, smols and Sarah take a look back at the spectacular animated show that ended too soon… And speculate about the ending we will finally be getting.
Emcee, April and smols delve deeper into the Star Wars EU with three more books in the new canon. They look at Ahsoka, Combat Squadron and The Legends of Luke Skywalker. Also: They give fandom a very special message about news reports.
With a new movie out so soon after the last one, there’s a lot to talk about. Emcee, April and smols dig into the life and legend of Han Solo, droid rights, the wasting of Female Characters of Color and the box office numbers.
There is a plethora of Star Wars novels coming out now. Emcee, April and smols sit down to discuss four of them. They break apart if they’re good reads, how they enhance the characters and how they fit into the Star Wars Saga as a whole.
It is the end of an era as Star Wars Rebels airs its final episode. Emcee sits down with Sarah and Smols to talk about this incredible show. They discuss the journey of the characters, how the show has impacted the Star Wars universe and what might come in the future.
It’s been three months since the Last Jedi came out. A new movie always rocks the fandom and this one is no exception. Emcee and April sit down with Eleanor and Bronwyn to discuss how the Last Jedi changed their perspectives on characters, ships and if it changed their fic habits.
Emcee, Roane and special guest Emma Grant take a good, long look at the prequels and decide what is worthy of keeping and what tweaks need to be made for a superior trilogy.
Join Emcee, April, Roane, and special guest Angie as we share our feelings (AT LENGTH) in the immediate aftermath of seeing Episode VIII: The Last Jedi. Brace yourselves, this is almost ninety minutes of unabashed squee, heartbreak and some speculation as we celebrate the fact that the #WaitForVIII is finally over!
When the first full trailer of The Last Jedi landed, Emcee, April and Roane sat down to talk about it, analyze it, and speculate our little hearts out. Just how wrong were we? Pretty wrong in some places, and astonishingly right in others.
It’s our favorite time of the year (aside from movie premiere time, that is)! Come join us as Emcee talks to Mneme Hoshiko, who shares her experiences at Celebration, and in keeping with our ‘real world’ subject this time around, we have a spotlight on Marcia Lucas, the woman who edited the original trilogy. Plus a great video rec from Emcee, and more!
Here in Episode X (better late than never, yes?), we talk about the Aftermath trilogy by Chuck Wendig, squee about all the latest news coming from Lucasfilm, and indulge in more of our usual shenanigans re: X-wings and X-rated speculation.
Join us for episode nine, where we talk about the latest news of Episode VIII (the real one, not ours), our in-depth discussion of Rogue One with Emcee, April, Roane, and special guest Leupagus. There’s also the usual round up of news, a spotlight on Lyra Erso, and a few more thoughts on Carrie Fisher.
On December 27th, we lost Carrie Fisher much too soon. Join us as we remember the woman who was a hero to us in many many ways.
Join Emcee, roane, and April as we talk about Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, each within hours of seeing it for the first time. We will save the analysis and discussion for our January episode, this episode is pure squee. Listen in as we get excited about Jyn, Cassian and the rest of the team, along with all of the shout-outs and callbacks and plot twists in this first Star Wars Anthology movie.
Happy Life Day! Join Emcee, Roane, and April as we celebrate this Star Wars holiday by watching (and then talking about) the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special with special guest Rob (Emcee’s baby brother–Life Day being a time for family and all). We also have a lot of opinions this time around, on topics from the latest Han Solo casting news to Carrie Fisher’s new memoir, The Princess Diarist.
This month is all about the Disney XD TV series, Star Wars Rebels. Join Emcee, Roane, and special guest Luthe (persian-slipper) as we talk about Ezra, Kanan, and the rest of the crew of the Ghost: where they’ve been and where we think they’re going (cue freakout from Roane). We also talk about a fan theory involving Rex, new information on Kylo Ren. Plus, letters from listeners including more discussion about vehicular sex in the Star Wars universe.
Join us this month for look at some of our favorite rarepairs and the pros and cons of shipping rarepairs with special guests Leupagus and Zoe. Also we talk some about the premiere of Season 3 of Star Wars: Rebels, and we have listener email asking the important questions: Is it possible to have sex in an X-wing?
This month, we finish up our look at Rey with Rex and April, talking about shipping and speculation going forward for Episodes VIII and IX. We also bid a heartfelt farewell to Kenny Baker.