Podcast appearances and mentions of Bryan Young

If you were to see The Empire Strikes Back in the cinema in 1980 and lived in the UK or Australia, chances were high that you would have been treated to a short film called "Black Angel" directed by Star Wars production designer Roger Christian. Bryan Young and Holly Frey dive into this fascinating bit of Star Wars history.

Welcome to the Hyperspace Heroes Podcast, where 3 Gen 1 Star Wars fans are just trying to make their way in the Star Wars podcast universe.  HHP EP 181 sees the return of author Bryan Young.  We discuss BattleTech, Star Wars, Star Trek and more! We wrap up with Collection Corner and SW Dad Joke of the Week.You can find Bryan on all of the social medias under the handle Swankmotron.https://www.instagram.com/swankmotron/Hyperspace Heroes Podcast does weekly livestreams on Thursday nights at 8pm eastern.  Audio versions are posted on all the pod catchers the following Mondays. You can find all of our links for livestreams, podcasts and social media athttps://beacons.ai/brownsquadronIntro/Outro Music: Strange Signal (Instrumental) HoliznaCCO/ Licensed under CCO 1.0 Universal License https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/legalcodeSource: Free Music Archive https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/straight-to-vhs/strange-signal/Support HoliznaCCO via hisPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/HoliznaBandcamp: https://holiznaroyaltyfree.bandcamp.com/Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoliznaVoice Over Work in Intro/Outro Performed by Milz Bowden & Henri GageYou can find Milz & Henri at https://youtube.com/@video4humans

Bryan Young and Holly Frey got together to talk about all the news we heard from D23 and broke down the Star Wars: Ahsoka Season 2 trailer, as well as dove into what Starfighter is all about, plus much, much more.

This week, we're once again in the thick of San Diego Comic-Con International, chatting with filmmaker Duncan Jones about his upcoming animated adaptation of Rogue Trooper, based on the iconic 2000 AD character created by Gerry Finley-Day and Dave Gibbons. Amongst the pulsating exhibit hall, tucked inside the 2000 AD booth, we chat with Jones about his passion for Rogue Trooper, how it ties thematically into his other movies (Moon, Source Code, Warcraft), and why animation was the only medium that could satisfy his creative needs. Also, we enlist our friend Bryan Young (of B and B Movie Reviews) to detail his excruciating saga in the infamous Hall H line and whether his nearly 48 hours of waiting resulted in a satisfying Marvel Studios presentation. You've undoubtedly heard horror stories, but until you've been inside it, you can't understand the challenge and appeal of Hall H. We're grateful to receive Bryan Young's story of pure geek family. What is the value of meat? The question rattles throughout Rogue Trooper, Moon, and Hall H. When humanity is seen as disposable by our corporate overlords, we must make ourselves impossible to ignore and flaunt a raging self-worth. While Rogue Trooper begins its festival circuit, we await a release date. To keep up to date on the film, make sure you're following Duncan Jones on Bluesky. Purchase Rogue Trooper comics from your local comic book shop, or find them on the 2000 AD website. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the Comic Book Couples Counseling YouTube Channel Watch The Stacks, Comic Creators Name Their Favorite Comics How to Win a Marvel Studios Doctor Doom Mask and Cloak The Extended Bryan Young Hall H Conversation CBCC on The Comic Pals The Rogue Trooper Teaser Trailer Previously on CBCC: The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast Previously on CBCC: Ben Whatley on Judge Dee and Judge Dredd Matttt on Joe Matt Matttt on Ed Brubaker Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. This Week's Sponsors Glinda and the Wicked Witch finally get their romance. Vampire Snow White and Werewolf Belle must fight the evil queen, while exes-to-lovers, Sleeping Beauty and Alice, try to escape a Nightmare version of Wonderland. Kat and Phil at Lifeline Comics have been building a Kickstarter empire with their Mature Fairy Tale Universe for years…did we also mention they are queer? Well, now they are all colliding in a special Big 2-style event. Nothing will be the same. Head to Kickstarter for Fairy Tale Wars #1, which sees the popular series The Beast and Snow, Nightmare in Wonderland, and The Witches of Oz crossover for a first-of-its-kind comics event. I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits! is the wild new original graphic novel from Doug Wagner and Daniel Hillyard, the twisted minds behind Plastic, Vinyl, Plush, and the current hit Image book, Narco. Imagine a post-apocalyptic world where Heaven and Hell are at war, a nerd wakes up trapped in the body of a supernatural slasher, and his only allies include a roller derby angel, a possessed truck...and immortal murder chickens. Critics are already calling it wildly creative, wonderfully weird, and an absolute blast. Back the Kickstarter for an oversized deluxe hardcover, exclusive editions, art prints, and even the Murder Chickens Card Game, available only during the campaign. If you love horror, dark comedy, and comics that break every rule, head to Kickstarter and search I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits! before the campaign disappears! This August, the 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special is here to make it a nuclear Summer! This 48-page Summer Special features five self-contained stories featuring Judge Dredd, Strontium Dog, Judge Death and Stickleback – the King of Crime! Never read 2000 AD before? This is a great way to jump on board and try out The Galaxy's Greatest Comic. With a cover by Liam Sharp and stories from a galaxy of reality-warping creators, this is all-out sci-fi with an anarchic edge. And the best news is? It's available through Lunar – so you'll be able to order it through your LCS! It's the ultimate apocalyptic beach read – so make sure you pick up the 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special this month!

Holly Frey and Bryan Young were invited to the press roundtable for the Star Wars Visions series The Ninth Jedi and were able to speak with Supervising Director Kenji Kamiyama, Director Shunsuke Tada, and Producer Hitoshi Ito about the new show. The conversation remained spoiler-free for those wanting to hold out for the show coming out in early August.

The last of our recordings from Indiana Comic Convention, Bryan Young and Holly Frey lead a discussion about The Acolyte and what led to its cancellation and what we'd like to see from its future and what its legacy would be.

Sean and Andrew round out their conversations at Purdue University with five of the best and brightest agronomy graduate students. This episode is a look into the future of agronomy, as we hear about research currently being conducted at one of the top ag universities.   The crew discusses: ✅ Target site vs. non-target site weed resistance ✅ How adjuvants can make or break the success of an application ✅ International crop production challenges ✅ New research on fungicide and herbicide resistance ✅ Nutrient needs, row spacing and plant populations in short-stature corn ✅How collaboration with industry partners and other universities is moving research forward faster  

Bryan and Holly with another fascinating conversation, this time about how Star Wars changed television forever with its streaming shows. Recorded at Indiana Comic Convention in front of a live audience, Bryan Young and Holly Frey led a panel discussion alongside Nitin from StarWarsEconomics.Com to talk about Star Wars on television, how it happened, its history, and how it changed the landscape of everything in the universe of Star Wars and television itself.

Bryan Young and Holly Frey took to the stage at Indiana Comic-Con and spent their time talking about the depth of Darth Maul and his transition from Sith Lord to bisected mess. On the way, he became one of the most in depth and intriguing characters in Star Wars.

Recorded live at Indiana Comic Convention - Holly Frey and Bryan Young gathered before a live audience to talk about the challenges facing the production of A New Hope, the original Star Wars film as George Lucas worked feverishly to complete the film as Fox got more and more impatient with how over schedule and over budget the film was. Still, he had some decisions to make.

Bryan Young talks briefly about Marcia Lucas's legacy on Star Wars, and then to Matt Michnovetz about the work he did developing and writing Star Wars: Maul: Shadow Lord.

Bryan Young and Holly Frey break the spoiler seal and talk all things Mandalorian and Grogu, from beginning to end, they talk about everything that thrilled and delighted them. From character arcs and elegant writing to the questions raised about Hutt life-cycles and the ramifications for the future of the Star Wars universe. Nothing is left undiscussed.

Bryan Young and his 10 year old, Kingston, offer their spoiler free thoughts on Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. They recorded this immediately after seeing it in the theater. You'll get the adult Star Wars fan and expert perspective, as well as the unvarnished opinion of a ten-year old. You won't want to miss it.

Holly Frey and Bryan Young break down all the latest happenings in the world of Star Wars, from Star Wars Celebration tickets and the passing of a legend to spurious rumors that The Mandalorian and Grogu isn't getting marketed. It's all here, so listen in!

Bryan Young and Holly Frey watched 25 minutes of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu as well as the new season finale of Maul: Shadow Lord. Get their thoughts here!

After Holly Frey's trip to the great museums of Italy, Holly and Bryan Young decided to talk about some of the greatest art and greatest artists of Star Wars over its life and history.

With Holly Frey storming the Vatican, Bryan Young was joined by Stephen Tillman, known as "The Star Wars Guru" on Facebook. Together, they chatted about Maul Shadow Lord, The Mandalorian and Grogu, the state of Star Wars for the last couple of years, and everything under the twin suns of Tatooine in this wide-ranging conversation about a galaxy far, far away.

Bryan Young and Holly Frey got together to talk about the first two episodes of the new show, Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord. They break down the first two episodes and talk about what they loved and what they want to see more of from the show, among other things. They also discuss the distinction between personal redemption and forgiveness for characters.

Bryan Young had the honor of attending the fan roundtables for Maul - Shadow Lord and talk to Sam Witwer, Gideon Adlon, Athena Portilla, Brad Ray, and Matt Michnovetz about bringing the brand new Star Wars show to life. He also offers his quick thoughts on the first eight episodes of the show.

Bryan Young and Holly Frey talked about how George Lucas's original ideas spawn so much of modern Star Wars, up to and including the new show, "Maul: Shadow Lord." They talk about how no idea in the history of Lucasfilm seems to go unused and how far back that philosophy has reached.

Holly Frey and Bryan Young commemorate the 50th anniversary of the start of production on the original Star Wars film, A New Hope, by taking an in depth look at the first day of filming and the behind the scenes of the film and the lasting legacy Star Wars has had on the art of filmmaking. Listen in!

It is Intergalactic Women's Day and Holly Frey and Bryan Young decided to talk about 10 of their favorite women from the Star Wars galaxy. Whether they're the bravest, most courageous, most interesting, or just plain most fun, they talk about why they made this list in no particular order.

Holly Frey and Bryan Young talked about the new trailer for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu as well as new tidbits of information from Star Wars: Maul: Shadow Lord. Then Holly gave details about the Star Wars holiday Hutt Taungs-day and they spoke of more changes coming to the Star Wars areas of Disney theme parks.

Going back to the first film of George Lucas, Holly Frey and Bryan Young do a deep dive of THX-1138. Released in 1971, this film was the springboard that almost killed Lucas's career. On the other hand, it's a masterpiece of cinema that still doesn't get the recognition it deserves. Join Holly and Bryan in this in-depth look at the making of and themes of THX-1138.

With the release of the teaser trailer for Maul: Shadow Lord, Bryan Young and Holly Frey talked about details from the new show, including the differences between what they see here and what they saw at Star Wars Celebration Japan. They also talked about art history and the work of Joel Aron on the show. After, they talk about the startling and heartbreaking continued relevance of Andor and the Ghorman Massacre.

Holly Frey and Bryan Young got together to talk about the big news at Lucasfilm this week, where Kathleen Kennedy stepped down as president of Lucasfilm and offered updates on many projects. They also talked about the big changes coming to Disney Parks and Galaxy's Edge.

After talking about some rumors and news, Bryan Young and Holly Frey talk about the coming end of Star Wars Insider, its legacy and some of their favorite work in the magazine that has been giving us some of the best coverage of Lucasfilm across five decades.

Bryan Young and Holly Frey take a look ahead at what Star Wars is bringing the world in 2026, from The Mandalorian and Grogu and Maul: Shadow Lord to Ahsoka's second Season to the Ninth Jedi, they talk about it all. If you're looking for an in depth preview, look no further.

There were some major Star Wars gaming announcements this last week and Bryan Young and Holly Frey got together to talk about them. Not only did they talk about Star Wars: Fate of the Republic and what it means for Star Wars, they also talked about Star Wars: Galactic Racer and all of the other games currently in development that we're aware of.

Another archive interview, Bryan Young unearthed this archive interview of John Madden--most well-known for directing the Academy Award Winning film Shakespeare in Love---but was also the director behind the NPR Star Wars audio dramas. Enjoy this interview between the two as they talk about that project at length.

Bryan Young and Holly Frey had some ideas for unconventional and one-of-a-kind Star Wars gifts for that special Star Wars someone in your life (who may well be you). From handcrafted goods to commissioned art (that's never AI slop) and all points in between, you won't want to miss this episode for all the best ideas.

Holly Frey and Bryan Young got together to discuss the recent Life Day happenings at Disney World, where Holly met Chewbacca in his Life Day robes. Then they talk about Star Wars and reasons they are thankful for its existence and have been over the years.

Bryan Young was joined by Tom Hoeler of Random House Worlds and Matthew Stover, author of numerous Star Wars novels, to talk about the 20th anniversary release of the novelization of Revenge of the Sith, hailed as one of the great movie novelizations of all time.

Bryan Young and Holly Frey broke down all the news about the cancelled film "Star Wars: The Hunt for Ben Solo" which was to have starred Adam Driver and been directed by Steven Soderbergh. They talked about possible reasons and why they still want to see the film.

On episode 26, we look at the fledgling Fox Patrol mercenary group, and discuss the newly released Outfoxed novel. I'm joined by the author and creator of the Fox Patrol, Bryan Young, as we dive into this small unit trying to make their way in the ilClan era. 0:00 - 12:46 Intro12:46 - 40:01 Lore & Presentation40:01 - 1:11:18 Outfoxed Preview & Discussion1:11:18 - 1:15:53 Forcepack Chat1:15:18 - 1:22:02 Tabletop Play1:22:02 - 1:26:43 Sponsor & Shout-outs/OutroFind more of Bryan Young at his site:https://swankmotron.comCheck out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Join the Valhalla Club Discord!https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYsFollow me on socials:Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcastFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercenarystarpodcast/Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mercenarystar.bsky.socialMusic:TI-84 - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller Neon Renegade - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller ​

Bryan Young and Holly Frey talk about Star Wars Visions Season 3, the latest in Lucasfilm's non-canon animated series that lets animation studios loose in the world of Star Wars. They talk about best moments, favorite episodes, and best easter eggs. Holly also provides a report from the fan convention Halcy-Con, dedicated to the Galactic Starcruiser.

Ten years ago, Bryan Young did an exhaustive multi-part story about the NPR Star Wars Radio Dramas for Star Wars Insider Magazine, but so much of the interviews that were conducted had to be left on the cutting room floor. One of the best was with Tom Voegeli. From the Full of Sith Archives, Bryan presents this interview with the post-production supervisor for all three Star Wars radio dramas producer by National Public Radio.

Holly Frey and Bryan Young return to the studio to record an episode about all the recent goings-on in Star Wars. From the trailer for Mandalorian and Grogu to the Starfighter pictures to Holly's recent visit to Lucasfilm for the release of LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, they cover it all.

It's the Writers of Star Wars panel from FanX Salt Lake! Bryan Young was joined by Zoraida Cordova, Michael A. Stackpole, and many others to talk about writing in the world of Star Wars! Listen in to this incredibly fun panel!

Live from FanX, Bryan Young and Holly Frey bring you a treat and a half. There is an abridged discussion on the influence of Star Wars Roleplaying Games on the galaxy far, far away, and then the return of the "That's not a Star Wars plot hole" panel, where fans come up, air their grievances about perceived Star Wars plot holes, and the assembled panel helps sort those out for them. On this episode you'll hear from guests Michael A. Stackpole, Pablo Hidalgo, and Clayton Sandell.

Bryan Young was on hand at Dragon Con to bring you one of our favorite treats every year: the authors of Star Wars. The panel this year consisted of authors Timothy Zahn, Delilah Dawson, and Jonathan Jackson Miller, and they talked about their time in the Star Wars trenches, what they have coming up, and new anecdotes about a galaxy far, far away. Also jizz wailing.

Bryan Young and Holly Frey stormed the halls of Dragon Con to bring you some very cool stuff! In this first part of Dragon Con coverage, we have a recap from Bryan and Holly, an interview with Diana Lee Inosanto, who played Morgan Elsbeth in the Mandalorian, Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld, and Ahsoka, and a press interview with FN-2187 himself, John Boyega.

Bryan Young and Holly Frey welcome back super producer Mike Pilot to talk about Star Wars and catch up over 600 episodes of the Full of Sith podcast.

Holly Frey and Bryan Young were joined by Alex Damon and Mollie Damon from Star Wars Explained, as well as Star Wars novelist Jason Fry took to a live audience and answered their questions about Star Wars, regardless of the topic. Anything can and did happen. Listen in!

Holly Frey and Bryan Young were joined by Maggie Lovitt from Collider at Atlanta Comic Convention to discuss the intersection of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and Steven Spielberg's influence on the delightful television show. You don't want to miss this one.

Use the promo code SUPERBAD for 10% off your t-shirt! https://dr-creepens-vault.creator-spring.com/listing/the-devil-is-in-the-detail Today's wonderful story is the complete ‘I Investigate Disturbing Cases: Here are my Stories', an original series by the phenomenal Bryan Young, kindly shared with me via NoSleep and narrated here for you all with the author's direct permission.  https://www.reddit.com/user/bryany97/  Episode 1: The Tall Woman  Episode 2: The Watchers  Episode 3: The Hermit  Episode 4: Hammerhead  Episode 5: Voices from Nature 

Full of Sith's very own Bryan Young and Holly Frey were joined by Alex Damon and Mollie Damon from Star Wars Explained and Star Wars writer Jason Fry to do a live panel at Atlanta Comic Convention. There, they took questions from the audience where they broke down things folks thought might have been plot holes in Star Wars and showed where in the canon they were explained and not actually a plot hole.

Another episode Live from Atlanta Comic Convention, Bryan Young and Jason Fry, the man who brought you the novelization of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, tackle the ins and outs of Luke Skywalker's journey through The Last Jedi and then questions from the audience.

Holly Frey and Bryan Young were live at Atlanta Comic Convention to talk all things Star Wars with a live audience and had a special guest in Star Wars author Jason Fry. They fielded questions from the audience and talked about Jason's experience working on Star Wars, especially his novelization of The Last Jedi.

Holly is joined by guest host Bryan Young for a live show at Indiana Comic Con, focused on the life and work of the author Kurt Vonnegut, known for his dark humor and dystopian visions of the future. Research: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. "Kurt Vonnegut". Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Feb. 2025, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Kurt-Vonnegut “Kurt Vonnegut Lecture.” Case Western Reserve University. 2004. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_RUgnC1lm8&t=551s Manikowski, Amy. “The Legacy of Kurt Vonnegut.” Biblio. https://www.biblio.com/blog/2022/11/the-legacy-of-kurt-vonnegut “Meet Kurt Vonnegut.” Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library. https://www.vonnegutlibrary.org/biography/ Shields, Charles J. “And So It Goes: Kurt Vonnegut, a Life.” St. Martin’s Griffin. 2012. Strand, Ginger. “How Jane Vonnegut Made Kurt Vonnegut a Writer.” The New Yorker. Dec. 3, 2015. https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/how-jane-vonnegut-made-kurt-vonnegut-a-writer Sumner, Gregory D. “Unstuck in Time: Kurt Vonnegut’s Life and Novels.” Seven Stories Press. 2011. Weide, Robert B. and Don Argott. “Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in Time.” IFC Films. 2021. Vonnegut, Kurt. “Palm Sunday: An Autobiographical Collage.” Dial Press. 1999. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.