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IP Fridays - your intellectual property podcast about trademarks, patents, designs and much more
Creator Economy Law: What Every Creator Needs to Know About AI, Platforms, and Their Rights – Interview with Franklin Graves of Linkedin – IP Fridays Podcast – Episode 176

IP Fridays - your intellectual property podcast about trademarks, patents, designs and much more

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 36:31


My co-host Ken Suzan and I are welcoming you the episode 176 of the IP Fridays Podcast. Today's interview guest is returning guest Franklin Graves, who is a senior counsel at Linkedin and teaching IP law at Emerson College. With my co-host Ken Suzan he is discussing how the law for creators has dramatically changed in the past years. Franklin Graves is expressing his personal views and not the views of Linkedin or Microsoft. He is talking about the paper “Upload Complete” before he joined Linkedin. Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklingraves/ Paper: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5271442 Website: https://creatoreconomylaw.com/ But before we jump into this interview, I have news for you! Richard Meade, a judge on the UK High Court and one of the most prominent figures in European patent law, was appointed Lord Justice of Appeal at the British Court of Appeal on June 12, 2026. Meade played a key role in numerous landmark British patent decisions, particularly in the area of standard-essential patents (SEPs) and FRAND licenses. In Insulet Corp. v. EOFlow Co., No. 2025-1807, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit completely overturned the original $452 million judgment (which had already been reduced by the District Court to $59.4 million) in favor of Insulet. In its decision of June 2, 2026, in the case of Fujifilm v. Kodak, the UPC Board of Appeal provided comprehensive clarifications regarding so-called “long-arm jurisdiction”—that is, the question of whether the UPC can also rule on national patent claims outside the UPC territory (such as in the United Kingdom). In 14 guiding principles, the judges established specific procedural rules for various categories of cases. There is no automatic UPC jurisdiction over national patent claims outside the UPC territory. The Munich Regional Court has issued an arrest warrant against the managing director of Polytech Health & Aesthetics GmbH because he is alleged to have continued to exploit the Brazilian company Silimed's patent for breast implants despite a preliminary injunction. A number of IT and automotive industry associations—which are among the most frequent users of Inter Partes Reviews (IPR) at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office—have filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court, urging the Court to grant Google's certiorari petition. An attorney for a Las Vegas performer has asked a California federal judge to temporarily prohibit Taylor Swift from using “The Life of a Showgirl” as a trademark while the trademark lawsuit is pending. Swift's attorney called the lawsuit baseless. And now let's hear Ken discuss creator law with Franklin! AI, Platform Law, and the Creator Economy: What Businesses Need to Know Now Franklin Graves has spent his entire career watching digital content move through systems that most people never see. He started in marketing at a major music label right out of law school, then represented individual creators on YouTube in a pro bono capacity, then moved to the platform side at Eventbrite, and today works as Senior Product Counsel at LinkedIn, where he focuses on AI, data, and the regulatory questions that come with both. His recently published law review article, Upload Complete: An Introduction to Creator Economy Law, is the first academic paper to address the creator economy as a distinct legal field. In a recent episode of the IP Fridays podcast, he spoke with host Kenneth Suzan about responsible AI development, platform regulation, and what it actually means to own your audience in a world where the rules keep changing overnight. From Content Creator to Platform Lawyer The through-line in Graves’ career is a genuine understanding of how content moves from an idea in someone’s head to an audience on a screen. That experience, he argues, is precisely what in-house counsel needs right now. Lawyers working on AI and product development cannot afford to sit at a distance from the technology they are advising on. They need to use the tools, experience them as a creator or end user would, and understand the nuances of how a product actually operates before it reaches the public. Understanding the product first is the precondition for everything else. That philosophy translates directly into how he approaches responsible AI implementation. The landscape of AI standards is crowded: NIST frameworks, the EU AI Act, sector-specific guidance, and a growing body of industry-adopted best practices. The challenge for in-house counsel is not knowing that these standards exist. It is making them actionable for the engineering and product teams they support. Abstract principles need to become concrete controls and workflows. Graves offers one practical shortcut: most companies already have open source software review processes that involve the right stakeholders, the right sign-off levels, and the right security checks. Layering the specifics of generative AI or large language models onto those existing processes is far more efficient than building something new from scratch. A Fragmented Regulatory World The geopolitical dimension of AI regulation is something Graves thinks about constantly in his role at LinkedIn. The EU AI Act, shifting US executive orders, and country-specific approaches to data privacy have created a regulatory environment that can change the rules of the game without warning. His analogy is instructive: creators have long understood what it means to build a community on a platform they do not own. An algorithm change, a policy update, or a government ban can wipe out years of audience-building overnight. Businesses deploying AI tools globally now face a structurally similar problem. The response, for creators and for platforms alike, is to build resilience rather than rely on stability that may not last. TikTok is the clearest recent example. When the platform faced the prospect of being shut down in the United States on national security grounds, it triggered a broader conversation about platform dependence that had been building for years. Creators who had invested their entire business in one platform suddenly confronted the possibility that their audience could simply disappear. The lesson is not that platforms are bad. It is that concentration of any kind, whether it is your audience, your data pipeline, or your regulatory compliance strategy, creates fragility. What Is a Creator, Legally Speaking? One of the central contributions of Graves’ law review article is definitional. The terminology matters more than it might seem. When courts and regulators talk about creators without a shared understanding of what that word means, the resulting legal analysis tends to miss the mark. Graves draws a distinction between users who post content, creators who post with the intent to build an audience and eventually monetize it, and influencers, a subset of creators who are actively running a small business through their content. The difference is intent. A parent posting family photos on Facebook is a user. Someone building a subscription community around their professional expertise is running a business, and the legal framework that applies to them should reflect that. That distinction matters practically when it comes to liability. As more creators build their own platforms, whether through custom membership sites, open source tools like Ghost, or federated social networks, they take on obligations that previously fell to large platforms: content moderation policies, privacy notices, terms of service, and compliance with data regulations across multiple jurisdictions. A creator in Tennessee running a membership platform with subscribers in Germany is operating a global business, whether they think of themselves that way or not. Protecting Children Online: A Question Without a Clean Answer The tension between age verification and privacy is one of the more difficult problems in platform law right now. Australia, several European countries, and a growing number of US states have introduced or passed minimum age requirements for social media accounts. The technical challenge is real: verifying age online requires collecting identifying information, and collecting identifying information creates privacy risk, particularly for the young people the laws are designed to protect. Who should bear the responsibility for that verification is also unresolved. Is it the platform? The app store? The mobile operating system? Graves does not pretend there is a clean answer, but he points to the mobile layer as an underexplored option. The Apple App Store and Google Play Store already have significant leverage over which apps reach users on their devices. Whether that leverage should extend to age verification is a question that deserves more attention than it currently receives. The Right of Publicity in the Age of AI Voice cloning, digital replicas, and AI-generated synthetic media have pushed the right of publicity into territory that traditional IP law was not designed to cover. Trademark law, copyright law, and existing publicity rights each capture part of the problem but none of them covers it completely. The result, as Graves describes it, is a period of experimentation: lawyers filing trademarks on vocal sounds and phrases, states updating their publicity statutes to explicitly mention artificial intelligence, and entertainment unions negotiating over who controls a performance and any AI-generated iterations of it. Tennessee’s Elvis Act is a concrete example of the legislative response: the state updated its right of publicity law to include voice and to reference AI directly. Similar efforts are underway elsewhere. The underlying challenge is calibrating protection so that it gives creators and performers meaningful control over their likeness and voice without foreclosing the development of generative AI systems that depend on broad rights to process and learn from content. Somewhere between those two interests, a workable legal framework needs to emerge. The brand deal context may be where the issue becomes most immediately practical. When a brand partners with an influencer and the campaign involves generative AI in any form, the contract needs to address control explicitly. Who has final approval over how the influencer’s likeness or voice is used in AI-generated deliverables? What happens to those assets after the campaign ends? These are not hypothetical questions. They are contract drafting problems that any brand counsel or creator attorney should be addressing today. What Comes Next Graves is cautious about predictions, but his sense of direction is clear. The regulatory environment will continue to fragment before it converges. The right of publicity will be updated, imperfectly, in more jurisdictions. Creators will continue to move toward owning more of their infrastructure. And the lawyers who do this work best will be the ones who understand the technology well enough to translate it into practical, defensible decisions for the people they advise. Full Transcript: Ken Suzan: Thank you, Rolf. Our returning guest today is Franklin Graves. Franklin is the founder and editor of Creator Economy Law, a website and newsletter that educates creator economy professionals on the intersection of law and policy with the world of creators, brands, and platforms. Franklin also published the first law review article focused on the creator economy, Upload Complete, an introduction to creator economy law. He regularly appears across news and media outlets as a commentator and contributor with a focus on educating creators and raising awareness of all legal aspects of the creator economy. Franklin is based in Nashville, Tennessee. Ken Suzan: Franklin was invited to participate as one of the creators and creator economy professionals in the first ever White House creator economy conference. Franklin works full time as a product counsel at LinkedIn Corporation. As a member of the product and data team, he focuses on emerging issues in AI and data. Franklin previously held roles on the technology law group at HCA Healthcare, the commercial legal team at Eventbrite, and the business and legal affairs team at Naxos Music Group. Welcome back Franklin to the IP Fridays podcast. Franklin Graves: Thank you so much for having me. It is exciting to be back and reflecting over the last decade since I last joined and also the paper that I wrote that dives into this in more detail. So I really appreciate it. And yes, full disclosure, I currently work for LinkedIn, which is a subsidiary of Microsoft. I’m here in my personal capacity to talk about this, the paper I wrote before joining LinkedIn and all of that. So thank you so much for having me back. Ken Suzan: Excellent. So Franklin, since your last appearance on IP Fridays in 2017, your career has evolved significantly. You are now senior product counsel at LinkedIn focusing on AI and data. How has working inside a major tech platform changed your perspective on the legal frameworks governing digital content compared to when you were viewing it purely from the creator side? Franklin Graves: I appreciate that question because when I wrote the article, I did not work for LinkedIn. And I had been coming from a history in my career where I, right out of law school, worked for a record label like we talked about almost 10 years ago. And I was on the content creation side. I’ve represented a major distributor of classical music digitally at the time. And that was my first exposure to understanding how content was taken from the initial inception stage from creators and routed through all the various digital platforms that were at the time still evolving and even arguably still today continue to evolve. The early days of YouTube Music launching and then Apple Music launching, and then going through all the phases of high-res audio and everything that came after that. So that was an interesting perspective to start my career with. And then I went to Eventbrite, which is a ticketing platform, but was also focused on elevating event creators. They kind of took on that moniker of “Hey, we are event creators that we support.” And that was arguably my first exposure to the platform side, the tech platform side of it, because Eventbrite is a platform. And so then I evolved from there in my personal capacity, in a pro bono capacity representing individual creators across the YouTube space. And that’s what we talked about a little bit back when I first came on the podcast. Franklin Graves: Over the last decade, it’s been a chance to grow my own understanding of the creator economy. The terminology “creator economy” came around. And then now on the other side of it, having written the article and all that, and now being fully in-house at LinkedIn, I truly am experiencing a social media platform. LinkedIn is of course arguably way more than just the platform itself. There are so many different avenues to it, but it is a chance for me to understand what it is like working for a company that is operating the platform that people are distributing content on. There’s a user journey to content and all of that. So it’s definitely enhanced and given me a different perspective from a major tech platform side. And part of my role at LinkedIn is really heavily focused on understanding regulation and how that from an AI and data perspective impacts the company. And so I’ve been really leveling up my game over the last year and a half that I’ve been here, understanding mostly EU regulations, but also US regulations that are still in their infancy when it comes to AI. But really when it comes to privacy and data, those are pretty well established across the board. It’s been kind of a combination of what I learned at Eventbrite, because I went to Eventbrite when GDPR was going into effect. And so that was an eyes-wide-open moment of getting in the weeds with negotiating data processing agreements, understanding data transfers and cross-border data transfers and the like. So it’s been kind of an evolution as the laws and regulations have evolved. So has my career, so has my own understanding, so have the platforms’ responses to those laws and regulations. And I’m sure that probably resonates with a lot of your listeners who have also been growing their practice and their understanding as the laws and regulations in this realm have been evolving too. Ken Suzan: Yes, indeed. Now let’s switch gears and talk about AI. You advise on AI and data daily. As platforms integrate generative AI tools into their tech stacks, what are the most critical best practices in-house counsel should be adopting right now to embed responsible AI principles into product development? Franklin Graves: So as an attorney, one of my key roles is to understand the technology. Even representing creators and working for creator platforms, that’s something I’m constantly trying to do: put myself in the shoes of being a creator. And I think I talked about this last time I was on, but I come from a background where I was working for a major label doing marketing, video editing, social media work. And I was creating content. I understood the whole life cycle from the inception point of an idea to execution and then to the final delivery and distribution of that content to an audience within a major music label. And so part of that is the same thing that I think attorneys, especially in-house, should be doing: using the tools that the product and engineering teams are either developing in-house or partnering with third parties to develop, or a combination of the two. Using them, understanding them, using them as a creator would, using them as an end user or a client or customer would. And making sure that if you understand the product and understand the nuances of how it operates, and being a part of the iterations of that internally before it fully ramps, that really gives you a chance to understand: okay, we have a lot of responsible AI principles and standards and protocols that are in existence right now, whether it’s NIST, whether it’s based on the EU AI Act or anything and everything in between. It’s understanding how to apply those and bring those into a product and an engineering environment in a way that is practical and actionable for the people that you’re supporting, the stakeholders you’re supporting. So I think one of the critical best practices is, number one, understand the product or features that you’re supporting. Franklin Graves: And then understand how you as an attorney can use your expertise and understanding of responsible AI practices, whether it’s a regulatory standard or an industry-adopted standard or a hybrid of the two, to leverage those and implement those, break those down and make them into actionable controls and processes and flows that work within your existing infrastructure. That’s a lot of high-level talk, but that’s the general idea. One concrete example we talk about frequently is with open source AI. If you’re working with a product team or an engineering team that is taking an off-the-shelf open source model and bringing that in-house, a lot of times companies have pre-existing open source processes that cover the use of open source software or code. Piggyback on that. That’s the easiest quick win for attorneys: leveraging your existing open source processes to just build on top of that the AI flavor and layering. It’s not very much that you have to do, but the underlying process of the key stakeholders that need to be involved in the review, whether it’s security, whether it’s executive sign-off if it gets to that point, even export control considerations should already be part of your existing open source software process. So layering in on those existing processes the specifics of generative AI or large language models that you’re trying to bring in is a great way to put this into practice. Ken Suzan: Now looking at the geopolitical landscape that we currently have, we have the EU AI Act setting strict standards and shifting US executive orders. How should platforms and brands prepare for this fragmented regulatory environment when deploying AI tools to a global user base? Franklin Graves: It’s a great question. It’s something that is still evolving, I think is fair to say. I would equate it, as I do in the paper that I wrote, to how creators and arguably brands don’t own the platforms that they’re building their communities on. That spawned this concept of de-platforming or going into building your own platform, a decentralized platform of sorts, and owning your community. That gives you that control and takes away the level of instability that can come for creators trying to build a business on a platform they don’t own, they don’t control when certain updates happen, when algorithms change, when tools and functionalities either become available or go away completely. So it’s very similar to what we’ve been experiencing in a regulatory environment where we have geopolitical complexities, for lack of a better term, that can overnight seemingly disrupt the way in which a platform or even a multinational brand is able to connect and reach an audience or continue to leverage the user base that they’ve built. I think TikTok is a great example of that, where it became a national security concern and suddenly it was facing an executive order that required it to be effectively disabled in the US or completely owned and operated by a US entity. All the mechanics and technicalities of whether it’s actually possible and still have a global platform with a global user base is a whole different discussion. But that’s an example of very similar considerations that are now not just a discussion point at the creator level or the individual brand level, but also in a much broader context at a platform level as well. Ken Suzan: Franklin, let’s now shift gears and talk about your article. In your recently published journal article, Upload Complete, which we will have linked in our show notes, you advocate for a shift in terminology from internet creator law, a term used during our first podcast almost a decade ago, to creator economy law. Why is this distinction important and how does it change the way legal practitioners should view the ecosystem of creators, brands, and platforms? Franklin Graves: Oh yes, this is part of the reason why I wanted to write the article: to lay this foundation of understanding. Because at the time I’d written the article, the term creator economy and creator had really not appeared but for maybe once in an actual court decision. And it was kind of focused on influencers and this concept, and it was just not getting it right. And so it was also, as you mentioned, when we first spoke I was even using the term internet creators. And I think that was something that was common at the time. The “internet” portion as a qualifier has since dropped off. And now for purposes of the creator economy, the term creators refers to individuals, it can be small businesses, which is what we’ve seen from a regulatory standpoint, how these small businesses are being impacted by regulations. But essentially creators in the article I pin in the context of intent. What is the intent behind the person or the small business that is posting content, trying to build a community and form a community in a virtual environment? And then that can even spill over into real physical world environments. And so the intent is kind of what I look at. Franklin Graves: And I have a chart in the article that has a diagram showcasing the overlap of what I refer to as “users generating content.” It’s a play on the concept of user-generated content, UGC. Users generating content is that large bucket of anyone posting on a platform of some kind. And within that large bucket, that large circle, are smaller subsets. You have creators, you have brands. Those are really the two buckets you can put people into. Otherwise it’s like your grandmother or your parents posting content on Facebook or Instagram, and those are everyday users of a platform. The distinction to get into that subcategory of being a creator more so has been analyzing the intent behind the posting. Are you posting content to build an audience, to build a community, to eventually have a chance to monetize the following that you’re bringing in or sell services or something like that? Brands are posting for that reason. Creators are maybe posting for that same reason. But even within the creator category, there’s a subcategory of influencers that are trying to sell something, that are trying to build more than just an awareness of who they are, their influence. They are trying to do brand deals, partnership deals, upsells and all that, and start an actual small business aside from just the content itself that they’re creating. So that’s kind of the distinctions that I make in the paper. And that’s why it’s important to understand and lay that foundation, that anyone can post content online, but the intent, the why behind their posting that content, really does ultimately matter, especially when you’re looking at it from a court case or from a regulatory standpoint. Ken Suzan: Now, Franklin, we’re seeing unprecedented geopolitical activity around platform ownership. For example, the US legislation targeting TikTok and Brazil’s recent temporary ban of X. How do these macro-level battles impact the day-to-day livelihood of creators? And how can they legally and operationally protect themselves? Franklin Graves: So the shift that we’re seeing, and I alluded to this earlier in our conversation, is this concept of Web 3. And that term may or may not be really popular anymore, but that’s essentially what we’re looking at: a shift into a federated, decentralized operation of a platform. So instead of one owner, one company, one entity owning and operating the platform, it’s decentralized. Anyone can start up a server, and it’s interoperable, meaning anyone can plug and play and connect to that larger network. And it creates this unified social network experience. Within each operating node of that network, there can be your own decisions around content moderation, your own decisions around the hosting providers you use, where you’re operating out of, the terms and conditions that apply to that. But the flip side is that instead of creators posting and sharing in a closed environment run and controlled by a singular entity, you’re now experiencing a peer-to-peer type operation where your experience can change based on which server, which node, which user you’re engaging with. You might have content that’s acceptable in one area but not acceptable in another, and maybe it just doesn’t even show up in that other area. Franklin Graves: But from a liability standpoint, as creators start to build their own networks and communities, even outside of a concept like the fediverse, it’s even down to creators building their own communities through online courses, subscription membership-based platforms that they run on their own website. There’s open source software out there, even something called Ghost, where you have memberships. And that is a creator or a small business in the creator economy that is now taking on the obligations that would typically fall upon a platform. They need to take into consideration terms and conditions, privacy policies, legal aspects, and regulatory considerations for running a platform, especially in a global world. So it’s a lot of liability that then shifts over to those small businesses and even brands sometimes that are doing the same thing. Whether it is something as simple or complex as content moderation or all the way up to monetizing an audience, this new world where creators can spin up and run a platform all dovetails back to the concept of creators not feeling like they have control in reaching the audience and the community that they’re building on an individual platform. And so this really became more mainstream conversation with TikTok and the issues around it potentially being shut down in the US. That was kind of the mindset shift and eyes opening for many creators, especially within the influencer subset, of realizing: we need to make sure that we have a way to reach the audience we’ve built if the individual platform that we’ve committed to over the last year or three years or so is no longer available. We need a way to continue that relationship outside of that one platform controlling it. Ken Suzan: Franklin, we have a few minutes left and a number of topics. So I’m going to switch gears and talk about a few issues. First, a major emerging topic in your paper is the evolution of protecting kids online. With state-level age-gating laws like the CAADCA and the recent FTC updates to COPPA, how should platforms navigate the significant tension between strict age verification mandates and the privacy and First Amendment rights of their users? Franklin Graves: Man, that is a whole discussion to unravel. It is a consideration that we’re seeing happen again, going back to the geopolitical nature of everything. Countries like Australia and certain countries in Europe and now even individual states in the US are trying to look at ways, and some of them have already put into place minimum age requirements before you can even sign up for an account with a social media platform. One of the things I’d just highlight quickly here is that one of the tensions is around how you verify someone’s age online and still maintain the ability to be at least pseudonymous. How do you still have a level of privacy, autonomy, and protection when it comes to having to provide something like a driver’s license or have parental consent tied and connected to an account managed by a parent in a situation where maybe it’s not appropriate or not beneficial to the child in that manner? But then maybe there are counterbalancing factors that outweigh that. All of that comes down to the technicalities of how it’s actually implemented and maintaining the sense of openness and freedom that we’ve had on the internet to date. And then the other element there is, since a lot of the internet that we think of today is more so through mobile applications, is it something that the mobile operating system providers and app store providers should be thinking about? So whether that’s the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store, where does that initial age verification need to fall? Is it at the platform level? Is it the app store or mobile device management level or something else? Yeah, there’s a lot to discuss there. And a lot of the issues we’re seeing with how the internet is changing in terms of being able to browse a website without disclosing personal information that might not have been required before is largely stemming from a focus on protecting children online. Ken Suzan: It sounds like, Franklin, we could have another episode covering lots of issues connected with that one topic alone. Franklin Graves: I would absolutely agree with that. There’s a lot going on there. And again, it’s different across the world. And so I know you all have a global listener base. And so there’s a lot of nuances to that whole discussion too, that are worth exploring. Ken Suzan: Last question for today’s episode is regarding the right of publicity. With the explosion of AI-generated synthetic media, digital replicas, and voice cloning, the right of publicity is taking center stage. What are the biggest legal risks for brands partnering with influencers right now? And how can creators protect their most valuable asset, their likeness? Franklin Graves: That’s a great question. I think we’re seeing kind of a throwing-spaghetti-against-the-wall-to-see-what-sticks approach right now by a lot of different parties, whether it’s trademark attorneys, whether it’s general entertainment attorneys or whoever. For example, we’ve seen Taylor Swift filing trademarks to protect certain sounds of her voice and phrasing that she uses. It’s a difficult area because in the realm of generative AI with deep fakes and virtual avatars, that is where it gets tricky, because traditional IP laws are just not able to fully cover that spectrum. It’s a piecemeal approach, but even then it doesn’t fully cover it. So for example, I’m based in Tennessee and a couple of years ago we had the Elvis Act that updated our right of publicity law to add voice and to explicitly reference artificial intelligence. And so that’s the kind of effort we’re probably going to continue to see: efforts to develop some framework around protecting what is essentially a privacy right, in a manner that doesn’t restrict generative AI systems from continuing to develop and operate the way they’re operating now, while layering in those protections so that in the US at least a First Amendment right doesn’t necessarily get squashed, and those traditional well-recognized efforts to not overregulate a technology in its early stages are respected. Franklin Graves: And so I think a lot of what we’re seeing is just a need to update laws. The SAG-AFTRA debate and the strikes that happened around maintaining control of your performance and any iterations of that, or building upon that by a media company that might come later, it’s all on the table right now and still being discussed, still being worked out. I think in the short run, a lot of times if it’s in a brand deal, the key question is: if you are using generative AI to enhance in some way the final deliverable for the campaign, who has control over that? Who has final say and sign-off on how that likeness or that digital replica or that person’s voice is represented? And even outside of the brand space, we’ve seen actors like James Earl Jones signing over certain aspects like their voice and allowing it to continue to be used in these manners powered by generative AI as Darth Vader. And I think I saw something that Boy George was even starting up an AI company that allows musicians, the original recording artist, to rerecord new versions of their masters so that they don’t miss out on that revenue. It’s powered by generative AI, by taking their voice now, which is significantly different than it was back in the 80s, and using generative AI to make it sound closer to the original, but all based on their current performance. So I think it’s still an evolving area. And what’s interesting too is on the platform side, we’re seeing the early stages of platforms like Google starting to acknowledge and rely on the license grant contained in their terms of service for YouTube, which grants them broad rights to use the content to run their platform. So all that to be said, it’s still early stages. I’m very interested to see where we go from here in the future, especially from a global perspective as well. Ken Suzan: Franklin, I could spend hours talking to you about this. You’re such a knowledgeable person on these topics. Maybe in a few years, will we connect again and talk further on AI and all the things that are yet to be developed? Franklin Graves: Thank you. Yeah, it doesn’t have to be another decade. Maybe we can cut it to half a decade, given the pace at which technology is going now. Ken Suzan: Sounds good, Franklin. Thanks again for being on the IP Fridays podcast.

A More Civilized Age: A Clone Wars Podcast
136: Darth Vader (2015): Vader Down

A More Civilized Age: A Clone Wars Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 108:25


Our dip into the mid 2010s Marvel Comics Star Wars universe continues, and this time, we've got a bona fide crossover event! "Vader Down" jumps between issues of Kieron Gillen and Salvador Larroca's Darth Vader (which we've been reading for the past few eps) AND Jason Aaron and Mike Deodato Jr's Star Wars. Which means we've got an extended stay with the comics version of Han, Luke, and Leia. Can they live up to their movie counterparts? Next Time: Darth Vader Vol. 3 — The Shu-Torun War (Darth Vader (2015) Annual 1 and issues 16 - 19) Show Notes Yasiin Bey on Drake Hosted by Rob Zacny (robzacny.bsky.social) Featuring Alicia Acampora (ali-online.bsky.social), Austin Walker (austinwalker.bsky.social), and Natalie Watson (nataliewatson.bsky.social) Produced by Michael Hermes Music by Jack de Quidt (notquitereal.bsky.social Cover art by Xeecee (xeecee.bsky.social)  

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Triad Of The Force
Dads, Fathers, & Daddies ◦ A Star Wars FATHER'S DAY Special

Triad Of The Force

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 72:46


"I am your father". Darth Vader's iconic phrase that cemented itself in pop-culture history, and Vader as one of the all-time most famous father in history. However, this begs the question: who is the best father in Star Wars?Today we celebrate Father's Day and ponder that question. Are some of the dad's we'd think would be bad dads or are they actually pretty good? Who are our favorite Star Wars dads?Most importantly, we categorize everyone between Dad, Father, and Daddy (trust us, it makes sense).• • •TRIAD Of The FORCE is a STAR WARS+ podcast hosted by Gus, Nani, Nad, & Chase—Puerto Rican and queer creators sharing deep dives, and heartfelt conversations from a galaxy far, far away. Featured on the STAR WARS CELEBRATION Podcast Stage (2022 & 2023), we explore STAR WARS, fantasy, comic books, and other POP-culture media honestly. We engage in inclusive commentary across film, TV, books, comics, and beyond with humor, critical analysis, and cultural perspective (without the toxicity).Follow TRIAD Of The FORCE at:BlueSky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/triadoftheforce.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/triadoftheforce/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/TriadoftheForce/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you like us, get some merch and help the channel:TeePublic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/user/triad-of-the-force⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• • •Acknowledgement: The Intro and Outro music is the Triad of the Force Theme, composed and performed by Grushkov with full permission for use by Grushkov (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Grushkov⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).• • •This channel is not affiliated in any way with Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC, The Walt Disney Company, or any of their affiliates or subsidiaries.

Comics With Kenobi
Episode #508 -- Promises in the Dark

Comics With Kenobi

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 16:32 Transcription Available


Leia, Luke, Chewbacca, C-3PO and R2-D2 find some unexpected support in Black Spire Outpost as Darth Vader unleashes his fury in Marvel's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge -- Echoes of the Empire #3 (of 5). It sets the stage for stories to come.Comics Discussed This Week:Galaxy's Edge -- Echoes of the Empire #3 (of 5)Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:
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News:Per the latest info from Mad Cave and Papercutz, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu #1 one-shot is back to its July 22 release date.Solicit details for Dark Horse Comics' Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #6 (of 6) that's due out Oct. 21.Marvel's Star Wars comics for September feature The Book fo Boba Fett 1 and 2, The Fall o Kylo Ren #2 (of 5) and the Rogue One -- Darth Vader one-shot.Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels, omnibuses and manga:July 1 _ Rogue One: Saw Gerrera #1July 8 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #3 (of 6), Shadow of Maul #5 (of 5)July 14 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase III Part 2 (Collects The High Republic Adventures (Phase III) 11-20, Echoes of Fear 1-4, Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone 1-4 and the one-shots 2025 Annual, The Wedding Spectacular and The Battle of Eriadu); Star Wars: Visions: TsukumoJuly 15 _ Galaxy's Edge -- Echoes of the Empire #4 (of 5), Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch -- Rogue Agents #4 (of 4)
July 21 _ Star Wars Legends: The Newspaper Strips Omnibus (Collects Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures (1994) #1-9, Classic Star Wars: Han Solo at Stars' End (1997) #1-3, Classic Star Wars (1992) #1-20, Classic Star Wars: A New Hope (1994) #1-2, Classic Star Wars: The Vandelhelm Mission (1995) #1, Star Wars newspaper strips "The Constancia Affair," "The Kashyyyk Depths" and "Planet of Kadril”); Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: The Screaming Citadel (Collects Star Wars (2015) #31-43, Star Wars Annual (2015) #3, Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel (2017) #1, Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2016) #7-8)

July 22 _ The Mandalorian and Grogu: Danger in the Dark One-ShotJuly 29 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #4 (of 6)Aug. 5 _ Rogue One: Chirrut & Baze #1Aug. 12 _ The Fall of Kylo Ren #1 (of 5)Aug. 18 _ The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope -- The Manga Vol. 2, Star Wars -- Dark Droids Omnibus (Collects Dark Droids 1-5, D-Squad 1-4, Star Wars (Vol. 3) 37-50, Darth Vader (Vol. 3) 37-50, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) 35-40, Revelations #1 and Free Comic Book Day 2024 #1)Aug. 19 _ Galaxy's Edge — Echoes of the Empire #5 (of 5)Sept. 2 _ Rogue One -- Darth Vader #1 One-ShotSept. 8 _ Star Wars: Poe Dameron Omnibus (Collects 1-31, Annuals 1, 2)Sept. 9 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #5 (of 6), Book of Boba Fett #1 (of 7)Sept. 16 _ The Fall of Kylo Ren #2 (of 5)

Sept. 22 _ Star Wars: Galactic Tales of Terror Library Edition (Collects Tales from the Rancor Pit, Tales from the Death Star and Tales from the Nightlands 1-3)The Book of Boba Fett #2 (of 7)Sept. 29 _ Star Wars: Thrawn (The Manga)
Oct. 3 _ Star Wars Comics Library Vol. 1 1977-1979 (Collects Star Wars Vol. 1 1-23)Oct. 6 _ Smugglers & Scoundrels: The Race for Jabba's Bounty Original Graphic Novel; Hyperspace Stories -- Mace Windu OGN
Oct. 13 _ Boba Fett — Black, White & Red Treasury Edition (Collects 1-4)Oct. 20 _ Hyperspace Stories -- Mace Windu OGN; The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 1 and the Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 2Oct. 21 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #6 (of 6)Nov. 3 _ The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents TPB (Collects 1-4)Nov. 24 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: The Chosen One (Collects Darth Vader Vol. 2 1-12, Annual #2)
Dec. 1 _ Shadow of Maul TPB (Collects 1-5)Dec. 22 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders TPB (Collects 1-6); Star Wars Legends: The Menace Revealed Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Jango Fett - Open Seasons (2002) #1-4, Star Wars (1998) #7-35; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 13, #21-24; Dark Horse Extra (1998) #35-37; Dark Horse Presents Annual 2000)Jan. 19 _ Star Wars Legends The Clone Wars Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Republic 49-67, Jedi -- Mace Windu, Jedi -- Shaak-Ti, Jedi --Aayla Secura, Jedi -- Count Dooku, Darth Maul: Death Sentence 1-4 and material from Star Wars Tales 14, 19 and 22, along with Star Wars: Visionaries)Feb. 9 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 3 and The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 4March 9 _ Tales From the Outer Rim: The Legend of Beggar's Canyon Original Graphic Novel----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

Knock Knock, Hi! with the Glaucomfleckens
Everything You're Getting Wrong About Sleep with Sleep Doctor Chris

Knock Knock, Hi! with the Glaucomfleckens

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 60:20


This week we sit down with Dr. Chris Allen, board-certified sleep medicine physician, board-certified pediatric neurologist, and a man who has been on CPAP therapy for 22 years. We cover how a sleep study actually works, the real misconceptions around sleep apnea, why CPAP isn't the only treatment option, and what the difference is between a home sleep test and a full in-lab polysomnogram. Oh, and we get into parasomnias, which is the fancy medical word for "doing things in your sleep you shouldn't be doing", a category that, as Kristin helpfully reveals, includes me putting on dress pants in the middle of the night and getting back into bed. We also go deep on kids and sleep. Turns out a lot of children diagnosed with ADHD actually have undiagnosed sleep apnea, and treating it can change everything. Plus night terrors , revenge bedtime procrastination, neurodivergent sleep challenges, and why your brain isn't actually out to get you, it just really needs you to stop scrolling. Chris also has a children's book called Sweet Dreams, which is his personal story adapted for kids, and it's exactly the kind of advocacy that makes this stuff actually land. Takeaways: Snoring is never normal, it always means your airway is partially obstructed during sleep, and while it doesn't automatically mean sleep apnea, it's always worth asking the questions. Sleep apnea isn't just a "big guy" problem, anyone can have it regardless of body size, it affects women at the same rate as men after menopause, and in children it often shows up as inattention, hyperactivity, and moodiness that gets mistaken for ADHD. CPAP is great but it's not the only treatment, there are multiple ways to treat obstructive sleep apnea depending on your anatomy, age, and situation, so don't let the Darth Vader mask reputation scare you away from getting evaluated. Parasomnias like sleepwalking, night terrors, and confusional arousals are all under one umbrella, they're common, they're often made worse by other untreated sleep disorders, and there are actual medications that can help if they're disruptive enough. Revenge bedtime procrastination is real and your brain chemistry explains it, caffeine blocks adenosine (your sleep hunger signal), screens suppress melatonin, and cortisol from daily stress keeps your fight-or-flight response lit, which is why 11 PM you keeps doing laundry instead of going to bed. — To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live  We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can't get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! –⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact.  For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G's and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. Produced by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Human Content⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's All Geek to Me With Brant and Andrew
Ep 199 - Star Wars - A New Hope - SodeBeers Root Beer

It's All Geek to Me With Brant and Andrew

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 76:51


So, yeah, the one that started it all. We bring nothing new to the table…. Uh, except maybe Andrew's weird new theory about Leia…. Otherwise, we just get our geek on and enjoy the show!Today's root beer is SodaBeers Root Beer.Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5Send us Fan Mail

Star Wars Podcast
275. Wat als Anakin nooit vader werd?

Star Wars Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 46:41


Anakin Skywalker. Darth Vader. Een van de meest tragische valpartijen in de geschiedenis van Star Wars. Maar wat als de oorzaak van zijn ondergang niet macht, woede of angst was… maar het vaderschap? Begon zijn val naar de Dark Side pas echt toen Padmé zwanger werd? En had de Melkweg er heel anders uitgezien als Luke en Leia nooit waren geboren? Op Vaderdag verkennen we deze alternatieve tijdlijn en ontdekken we hoe het vaderschap Anakin zowel redde als vernietigde.Niets meer missen? Volg de Star Wars Podcast op Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X (voorheen Twitter), TikTok, Twitch, Youtube en abonneer via Spotify, Apple Podcast of je andere favoriete podcast app om geen aflevering te missen!

The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard & Rob Parker
Best of The Week on The Odd Couple

The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard & Rob Parker

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2026 36:02 Transcription Available


Kelvin and a rotating cast of characters explain why Victor Wembanyama is on the same path as famed Star Wars villain, ‘Darth Vader’, tell us why the New York Knicks championship run has tricked the Los Angeles Lakers into thinking they can win a title, and use Cristiano Ronaldo’s struggles in the World Cup to discuss the ‘right’ way to move on from a legendary player.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Word Balloon Comics Podcast
Darth Vader Vs Superman Alex Ross

Word Balloon Comics Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2026 94:00 Transcription Available


From 2020 Alex discusses his UNSEEN art book featuring crossovers that were proposed but didn't happen Star Wars and The DC Universe, Star Trek Vs Star Wars, and many more.We also talk about his MARVEL anthology series festuring stories by fols like Sal Abinanti Steve Darnall and Alan Weiss. 

The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network
Mickey's Big Birthday Plans Keep Missing Their Cue (Ep. 104)

The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 56:06


Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey are back with a merch-packed episode that starts at Target, swings through Walt Disney World, and lands deep in Mickey Mouse history. Lauren shares what she spotted on her latest Florida trip, from Muppets merch and Uncle Deadly deep cuts to Disney's colorful new Logo Mania collections. Then Jim looks back at Disney's repeated attempts to give Mickey Mouse a milestone birthday celebration big enough for the big screen, and why those plans often arrived late, changed shape, or became something else entirely. NEWS • Golden Girls returns to the bookstore with Death on the Lanai, the second mystery novel in Disney's sitcom-inspired series. • Target's Disney Fan Snacks line brings character-shaped chips to the aisle, including Darth Vader corn chips and Grogu-inspired flavors. • Toy Story 5 merch arrives early with Ginormous, a truly oversized plush pig that may require its own shopping cart. • Lauren checks out Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets merch, including Kermit keychains, Miss Piggy gear, and Animal-focused designs. • Walt Disney World's Logo Mania collections lean into color-coded Disney fan moments, from Last Day of Trip Blues to Popcorn on Main Street. FEATURE • Jim revisits how The Sorcerer's Apprentice began as a Mickey birthday short before growing into Fantasia. • Disney's planned Jack and the Beanstalk feature for Mickey's 15th birthday was derailed by World War II and eventually reshaped into Fun and Fancy Free. • Mickey's 60th birthday brought a star-studded NBC special and the temporary Magic Kingdom land that became surprisingly permanent. • The abandoned Search for Mickey Mouse would have sent Disney characters across the animated canon before evolving into Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | Website: jimhillmedia.com • Lauren Hersey - X/Twitter: @laurenhersey2 | Instagram: @lauren_hersey_ FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by UnlockedMagic.com, your go-to source for great deals on Disney and Universal tickets. If a trip to the parks is on your radar for 2026, head over to Unlocked Magic and let their team help make your next vacation just a little bit more magical. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Star Wars Theory
here we go again...

Star Wars Theory

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 14:20


Vader Episode 2 is complete. I will rent a theatre in LA (open to NY or FL as well but for now, LA is the choice unless a great theatre opens up elsewhere that is too good to pass up) I and our small team have created something we believe honors George Lucas' vision and characters in this continuation of Darth Vader coming to terms with his new life and letting go of Anakin Skywalker (as much as he can until Return of the Jedi). The one to test him the most on this journey is Mace Windu, who will stop at nothing to bring an end to the Sith, starring TC Carson and Jesse Gomez. I know the fandom will love this and I look forward to seeing you all at the premiere. THEORY SABERS - https://theorysabers.com/ Best sellers: Ani III - The Chosen One - https://www.theorysabers.com/product/hilt-... Prodigal Son V1 (Affordable Version) - https://www.theorysabers.com/product/hilt-... HATS and MERCH - https://www.theorysabers.com/products-3?ca... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61... SPOTIFY Daily Podcast Episodes - https://open.spotify.com/show/1j8jTU5OgOsi... Apple Podcasts Star Wars Theory - https://apple.co/3Z0qBQE Twitter - https://twitter.com/realswtheory Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/star.wars.theory/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@starwarstheory66 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comics With Kenobi
Episode #507 -- A Wind to Shake the Stars

Comics With Kenobi

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 14:02 Transcription Available


The wind is shaking the stars, again, as Dark Horse brings the 1997 adaptation of the first Star Wars film back to readers in a deluxe hardcover -- The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope -- The Manga Vol. 1 -- featuring Hisao Tamaki's work with a new translation by Michael Gombos.Comics Discussed This Week:The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope -- The Manga Vol. 1 Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:
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News:Over on Threads, artist Man Tsang flips through the Star Wars: Thrawn manga. It's due out in the US on Sept. 29.Solicit details for Jan. 19's Star Wars Legends: The Clone Wars Omnibus Vol. 1 are available. The 848-page, $100 hardcover collects Star Wars: Republic 49-67, Jedi -- Mace Windu, Jedi -- Shaak-Ti, Jedi --Aayla Secura, Jedi -- Count Dooku, Darth Maul: Death Sentence 1-4 and material from Star Wars Tales 14, 19 and 22, along with Star Wars: Visionaries.Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels, omnibuses and manga:June 23 _ Star Wars Legends: The New Republic Omnibus Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars: Crimson Empire (1997) #0-6, Star Wars: The Bounty Hunters - Kenix Kil (1999) #1, Star Wars: Crimson Empire II - Council of Blood (1998) #1-6, Star Wars: Crimson Empire III - Empire Lost (2011) #1-6, Star Wars: Jedi Academy - Leviathan (1998) #1-4, Star Wars: The Mixed-Up Droid (1995) #1, Star Wars: Union (1999) #1-4, Star Wars: Chewbacca (2000) #1-4, Star Wars: Invasion (2009) #0-5, Star Wars: Invasion - Rescues (2010) #1-6, Star Wars: Invasion - Revelations (2011) #1-5, Star Wars Handbook (1998) #2; material from Dark Horse Extra (1998) #21-24; Dark Horse Presents (2011) #1; Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 11, 16-19, 21)
June 24 _ Echoes of the Empire #3 (of 5), The Mandalorian and Grogu: Danger in the Dark One-ShotJuly 1 _ Rogue One: Saw Gerrera #1July 8 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #3 (of 6), Shadow of Maul #5 (of 5)July 14 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase III Part 2 (Collects The High Republic Adventures (Phase III) 11-20, Echoes of Fear 1-4, Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone 1-4 and the one-shots 2025 Annual, The Wedding Spectacular and The Battle of Eriadu); Star Wars: Visions: TsukumoJuly 15 _ Galaxy's Edge -- Echoes of the Empire #4 (of 5), Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch -- Rogue Agents #4 (of 4)
July 21 _ Star Wars Legends: The Newspaper Strips Omnibus (Collects Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures (1994) #1-9, Classic Star Wars: Han Solo at Stars' End (1997) #1-3, Classic Star Wars (1992) #1-20, Classic Star Wars: A New Hope (1994) #1-2, Classic Star Wars: The Vandelhelm Mission (1995) #1, Star Wars newspaper strips "The Constancia Affair," "The Kashyyyk Depths" and "Planet of Kadril”); Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: The Screaming Citadel (Collects Star Wars (2015) #31-43, Star Wars Annual (2015) #3, Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel (2017) #1, Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2016) #7-8)

July 29 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #4 (of 6)Aug. 5 _ Rogue One: Chirrut & Baze #1Aug. 12 _ The Fall of Kylo Ren #1 (of 5)Aug. 18 _ The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope -- The Manga Vol. 2, Star Wars -- Dark Droids Omnibus (Collects Dark Droids 1-5, D-Squad 1-4, Star Wars (Vol. 3) 37-50, Darth Vader (Vol. 3) 37-50, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) 35-40, Revelations #1 and Free Comic Book Day 2024 #1)Aug. 19 _ Galaxy's Edge — Echoes of the Empire #5 (of 5)Sept. 8 _ Star Wars: Poe Dameron Omnibus (Collects 1-31, Annuals 1, 2)Sept. 9 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #5 (of 6), Book of Boba Fett #1 (of 7)

Sept. 22 _ Star Wars: Galactic Tales of Terror Library Edition (Collects Tales from the Rancor Pit, Tales from the Death Star and Tales from the Nightlands 1-3)Sept. 29 _ Star Wars: Thrawn (The Manga)Sept. 30 _ Rogue One: Darth Vader #1
Oct. 3 _ Star Wars Comics Library Vol. 1 1977-1979 (Collects Star Wars Vol. 1 1-23)Oct. 6 _ Smugglers & Scoundrels: The Race for Jabba's Bounty Original Graphic Novel; Hyperspace Stories -- Mace Windu OGN
Oct. 13 _ Boba Fett — Black, White & Red Treasury Edition (Collects 1-4)Oct. 20 _ Hyperspace Stories -- Mace Windu OGN; The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 1 and the Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 2Nov. 3 _ The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents TPB (Collects 1-4)Nov. 24 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: The Chosen One (Collects Darth Vader Vol. 2 1-12, Annual #2)
Dec. 1 _ Shadow of Maul TPB (Collects 1-5)Dec. 22 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders TPB (Collects 1-6); Star Wars Legends: The Menace Revealed Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Jango Fett - Open Seasons (2002) #1-4, Star Wars (1998) #7-35; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 13, #21-24; Dark Horse Extra (1998) #35-37; Dark Horse Presents Annual 2000)Jan. 19 _ Star Wars Legends The Clone Wars Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Republic 49-67, Jedi -- Mace Windu, Jedi -- Shaak-Ti, Jedi --Aayla Secura, Jedi -- Count Dooku, Darth Maul: Death Sentence 1-4 and material from Star Wars Tales 14, 19 and 22, along with Star Wars: Visionaries)Feb. 9 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 3 and The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 4March 9 _ Tales From the Outer Rim: The Legend of Beggar's Canyon Original Graphic Novel----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

Thirteen years after The Empire Strikes Back, the long-delayed finale arrived in 1996 — six episodes that brought the original trilogy to a close. Funding cuts had stalled production for more than a decade, but the conclusion was completed at last, with Anthony Daniels returning one final time as C-3PO, joined by Brock Peters as Darth Vader, John Lithgow's Yoda, and Ed Asner as Jabba the Hutt. Still carried by John Williams' score and the original sound effects, it's Return of the Jedi as you've never heard it. | #RRStarWarsLook for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTRCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:37.835 = Episode 01: Tatooine Haunts00:34:52.858 = Episode 02: Fast Friends01:04:58.749 = Episode 03: Prophecies And Destinies 01:38:38.890 = Episode 04: Pattern And Web02:06:06.595 = Episode 05: So Turns a Galaxy, So Turns a Wheel02:40:27.908 = Episode 06: Blood of a Jedi03:14:07.134 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRRSW03

The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard & Rob Parker
Best of The Odd Couple

The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard & Rob Parker

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 26:01 Transcription Available


Former NFL safety Kerry Rhodes is in for Rob, and he and Kelvin explain why Victor Wembanyama is on the same path as famed Star Wars villain, ‘Darth Vader’, react to the breaking news that Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has declared for the NFL supplemental draft, and tell us why Jalen Brunson winning the NBA Finals MVP makes him a lock for the Basketball Hall of Fame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard & Rob Parker
Hour 2 - Victor Wembanyama Has Entered His Darth Vader Era

The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard & Rob Parker

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 40:12 Transcription Available


Former NFL safety Kerry Rhodes is in for Rob, and he and Kelvin explain why Victor Wembanyama is on the same path as famed Star Wars villain, ‘Darth Vader’, tell us it’s fair to say the San Antonio Spurs championship window isn’t as wide open as people think it is, provide up-to-the-minute analysis of all the World Cup action, and react to the breaking news that Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has declared for the NFL supplemental draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney Fan Podcast
LIVE TWWTS: Grogu Chips Taste Test, Universal AP Night, & 80's Trivia

Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney Fan Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 54:35


Bryn MacKinnon joins us for a hilarious Grogu Tortilla Chip Fan Foods taste test, sampling Grogu, Darth Vader, Stitch, and Olaf-inspired flavors. Sarah recaps her visit to Universal Studios Hollywood's Passholder Night, including the new Fast & Furious-themed Drift & Dine, nighttime tram tour adventures, KPop Demon Hunters merchandise, and more. Then we wrap up the night with a round of totally tubular 80s Disney trivia! Join us live every Monday at 6pm PT and share your thoughts, stories, and favorite summer adventures. About Things We Want To ShareJoin Richard and Sarah every week as they share stories, fandom fun, trivia, and invite viewers to join the conversation live. New topics, special guests, and lots of laughs every episode!

Neverland Clubhouse: A Sister's Guide Through Disney Fandom
LIVE TWWTS: Grogu Chips Taste Test, Universal AP Night, & 80's Trivia

Neverland Clubhouse: A Sister's Guide Through Disney Fandom

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 54:35


Bryn MacKinnon joins us for a hilarious Grogu Tortilla Chip Fan Foods taste test, sampling Grogu, Darth Vader, Stitch, and Olaf-inspired flavors. Sarah recaps her visit to Universal Studios Hollywood's Passholder Night, including the new Fast & Furious-themed Drift & Dine, nighttime tram tour adventures, KPop Demon Hunters merchandise, and more. Then we wrap up the night with a round of totally tubular 80s Disney trivia! Join us live every Monday at 6pm PT and share your thoughts, stories, and favorite summer adventures. About Things We Want To ShareJoin Richard and Sarah every week as they share stories, fandom fun, trivia, and invite viewers to join the conversation live. New topics, special guests, and lots of laughs every episode!

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

Thirteen years after The Empire Strikes Back, the long-delayed finale arrived in 1996 — six episodes that brought the original trilogy to a close. Funding cuts had stalled production for more than a decade, but the conclusion was completed at last, with Anthony Daniels returning one final time as C-3PO, joined by Brock Peters as Darth Vader, John Lithgow's Yoda, and Ed Asner as Jabba the Hutt. Still carried by John Williams' score and the original sound effects, it's Return of the Jedi as you've never heard it. | #RRStarWarsLook for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTRCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:37.835 = Episode 01: Tatooine Haunts00:34:52.858 = Episode 02: Fast Friends01:04:58.749 = Episode 03: Prophecies And Destinies 01:38:38.890 = Episode 04: Pattern And Web02:06:06.595 = Episode 05: So Turns a Galaxy, So Turns a Wheel02:40:27.908 = Episode 06: Blood of a Jedi03:14:07.134 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRRSW03

The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network
A Doomsday Coffee Shop, Spider-Man Sightings, and Star Wars Variety Shows for the Entire Family (Ep. 19)

The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 51:41


Jim Hill and Dan Graney talk about the latest, highly caffeinated Doomsday advertising stunt, and a certain friendly neighborhood Spider-Man makes his way to a neighborhood across the pond - what exactly is he doing there? Then take a trip down memory lane as they talk about the advertising genius that put Richard Pryor into Star Wars! Or more aptly, put Star Wars into everyone's favorite 70's variety shows. NEWS • Jim and Dan discuss the surprise pop-up “green” coffee shop which may or may not have held some hidden Doomsday clues in the menu • Spider-Man was recently spotted in London suspiciously filming something at the same time the Russo Brothers are in town, and with Brand New Day coming in July, the guys wonder if this is another Shawarma-style tag or maybe setting the scene for Spider-Man in Doomsday • Stan Lee is back, Excelsior! Only, is that such a good thing? ElevenLabs thinks so, and they're betting you want him to read you a bedtime story • Darth Vader arrives on Batuu in the new Marvel Comics series Echoes of the Empire, and the Disney folks are finally getting that sweet, sweet corporate synergy between Lucasfilm, Marvel, and the parks FEATURE • Jim and Dan talk about the “Yes, they really did that.” Star Wars television variety show appearances and of course, the much maligned and strangely beloved Star Wars Christmas Special HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | Website: jimhillmedia.com • Dan Graney - YouTube: @TheHubbubbery | Facebook: /thehubbubbery | Website: thehubbubbery.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR • UnlockedMagic.com - Save on Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando tickets through the trusted team behind DVC Rental Store and DVC Resale Market: https://unlockedmagic.com/?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=marvelus If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ll Take it From Here with Joe and Don
232. We Were Wrong About Darth Vader

We’ll Take it From Here with Joe and Don

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 22:00


This week we bring another duo in which Joe goes on a bit of a rant to start the show, and then we go through the top 10 Mandela Effect. The Mandela Effect is when a group of people share the incorrect memory of how they saw or heard something (this is not the official definition). Let us know which ones surprised you!Episode resources:Sponsors:Honest Supplements - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://honestsupplements.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Instagram:welltakeitfromherepodcast Elevation Strength & ConditioningInstagram:Personal – billy20vandykeBusiness – coach.vandykeBusiness website - https://elevationfighter.com

Comics With Kenobi
Episode #506 -- Rapid Roy (That Stock-Car Boy)

Comics With Kenobi

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 10:35 Transcription Available


A fixed race on Janix? In this economy? Janix's Star Gauntlet is in full effect in the pages of Marvel's Star Wars: Shadow of Maul #4 (of 5) as Lawson unearths a conspiracy and casino heist that's poised to lead him to ... Maul.Comics Discussed This Week:Shadow of Maul #4 (of 5)Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:
Shadow of Maul #1 (of 5)
News:Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi shared another page from VIZ media's July 14 release of Star Wars: Visions: Tsukumo. You can see it on our Facebook and Bluesky feeds.We advocate buying your comics from the local comic shop, but there are times when that's not possible. To that end, you can subscribe to Marvel's upcoming The Fall of Kylo Ren and Book of Boba Fett adaptation mini-series starting now. For details, visit comicstoresubscriptions.com..Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels, omnibuses and manga:June 16 _ The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope — The Manga Vol. 1June 23 _ Star Wars Legends: The New Republic Omnibus Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars: Crimson Empire (1997) #0-6, Star Wars: The Bounty Hunters - Kenix Kil (1999) #1, Star Wars: Crimson Empire II - Council of Blood (1998) #1-6, Star Wars: Crimson Empire III - Empire Lost (2011) #1-6, Star Wars: Jedi Academy - Leviathan (1998) #1-4, Star Wars: The Mixed-Up Droid (1995) #1, Star Wars: Union (1999) #1-4, Star Wars: Chewbacca (2000) #1-4, Star Wars: Invasion (2009) #0-5, Star Wars: Invasion - Rescues (2010) #1-6, Star Wars: Invasion - Revelations (2011) #1-5, Star Wars Handbook (1998) #2; material from Dark Horse Extra (1998) #21-24; Dark Horse Presents (2011) #1; Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 11, 16-19, 21)
June 24 _ Echoes of the Empire #3 (of 5), The Mandalorian and Grogu: Danger in the Dark One-ShotJuly 1 _ Rogue One: Saw Gerrera #1July 8 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #3 (of 6), Shadow of Maul #5 (of 5)July 14 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase III Part 2 (Collects The High Republic Adventures (Phase III) 11-20, Echoes of Fear 1-4, Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone 1-4 and the one-shots 2025 Annual, The Wedding Spectacular and The Battle of Eriadu); Star Wars: Visions: TsukumoJuly 15 _ Galaxy's Edge -- Echoes of the Empire #4 (of 5), Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch -- Rogue Agents #4 (of 4)
July 21 _ Star Wars Legends: The Newspaper Strips Omnibus (Collects Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures (1994) #1-9, Classic Star Wars: Han Solo at Stars' End (1997) #1-3, Classic Star Wars (1992) #1-20, Classic Star Wars: A New Hope (1994) #1-2, Classic Star Wars: The Vandelhelm Mission (1995) #1, Star Wars newspaper strips "The Constancia Affair," "The Kashyyyk Depths" and "Planet of Kadril”); Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: The Screaming Citadel (Collects Star Wars (2015) #31-43, Star Wars Annual (2015) #3, Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel (2017) #1, Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2016) #7-8)

July 29 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #4 (of 6)Aug. 5 _ Rogue One: Chirrut & Baze #1Aug. 12 _ The Fall of Kylo Ren #1 (of 5)Aug. 18 _ The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope -- The Manga Vol. 2, Star Wars -- Dark Droids Omnibus (Collects Dark Droids 1-5, D-Squad 1-4, Star Wars (Vol. 3) 37-50, Darth Vader (Vol. 3) 37-50, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) 35-40, Revelations #1 and Free Comic Book Day 2024 #1)Aug. 19 _ Galaxy's Edge — Echoes of the Empire #5 (of 5)Sept. 8 _ Star Wars: Poe Dameron Omnibus (Collects 1-31, Annuals 1, 2)Sept. 9 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #5 (of 6), Book of Boba Fett #1 (of 7)

Sept. 22 _ Star Wars: Galactic Tales of Terror Library Edition (Collects Tales from the Rancor Pit, Tales from the Death Star and Tales from the Nightlands 1-3)Sept. 29 _ Star Wars: Thrawn (The Manga)Sept. 30 _ Rogue One: Darth Vader #1
Oct. 3 _ Star Wars Comics Library Vol. 1 1977-1979 (Collects Star Wars Vol. 1 1-23)Oct. 6 _ Smugglers & Scoundrels: The Race for Jabba's Bounty Original Graphic Novel; Hyperspace Stories -- Mace Windu OGN
Oct. 13 _ Boba Fett — Black, White & Red Treasury Edition (Collects 1-4)Oct. 20 _ Hyperspace Stories -- Mace Windu OGN; The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 1 and the Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 2Nov. 3 _ The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents TPB (Collects 1-4)Nov. 24 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: The Chosen One (Collects Darth Vader Vol. 2 1-12, Annual #2)
Dec. 1 _ Shadow of Maul TPB (Collects 1-5)Dec. 22 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders TPB (Collects 1-6); Star Wars Legends: The Menace Revealed Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Jango Fett - Open Seasons (2002) #1-4, Star Wars (1998) #7-35; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 13, #21-24; Dark Horse Extra (1998) #35-37; Dark Horse Presents Annual 2000)Jan. 19 _ Star Wars Legends The Clone Wars Omnibus Vol. 1Feb. 9 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 3 and The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 4March 9 _ Tales From the Outer Rim: The Legend of Beggar's Canyon Original Graphic Novel----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

Reel Comic Heroes
188 Attack of the Clones

Reel Comic Heroes

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 124:52


188 – Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the ClonesThe Clone Wars are brewing, political intrigue is spreading across the galaxy, and romance is about to make things very awkward. In this episode of Reel Comic Heroes, we revisit Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, the middle chapter of the prequel trilogy that expands the scope of the galaxy while setting the stage for the fall of the Republic.Join us as we follow Jedi apprentice Anakin Skywalker and Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi on separate missions that uncover a conspiracy stretching from mysterious bounty hunters to a secret clone army. Along the way, we examine the film's blend of detective story, political thriller, and epic space opera, while discussing Anakin's growing attachment to Padmé Amidala and the consequences that will echo throughout the saga.We'll break down the movie's strengths and weaknesses, from its visual effects and large-scale action sequences to its infamous dialogue and controversial romance. Plus, we'll explore how the film deepens the mythology of the Jedi Order, introduces key players in the coming conflict, and foreshadows the rise of Darth Vader.Does Attack of the Clones deserve its reputation, or is there more to appreciate beneath the surface? Grab your lightsaber, hop into your Jedi starfighter, and join us as we take a look at one of the most debated entries in the Star Wars saga.Discuss the episode over on the Facebook group: The Reel Comic Heroes League of CitizensFollow @ReelComicHeroes on Letterboxd & InstagramJoin us for our next movie review - Men in Black II

The Commentary Booth
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge Of The Sith Review

The Commentary Booth

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 39:53


The dark side rises as The Commentary Booth hosts, Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey, conclude their journey through the Star Wars prequel trilogy with a deep dive into Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.Widely regarded as the strongest entry in the prequel saga, Revenge of the Sith delivers the tragic downfall of Anakin Skywalker, the rise of Darth Vader, the execution of Order 66, and the birth of the Galactic Empire. But does the film truly earn its reputation, or is it simply the best of a flawed trilogy?Jamie and Corrina break down the film's darker tone, Shakespearean tragedy, and iconic moments, including Anakin's fateful turn to the dark side, Obi-Wan's heartbreaking confrontation on Mustafar, and Palpatine's masterfully orchestrated rise to power. Along the way, they discuss whether Anakin's visions of Padmé ultimately caused the very future he was trying to prevent, the effectiveness of Order 66, General Grievous' brief but memorable role, and how the film bridges the gap to the original trilogy.Highlights Breakdown: - Why Revenge of the Sith remains the standout film of the prequel trilogy - The inevitability of Anakin Skywalker's tragic fall to the dark side - Breaking down Palpatine's galaxy-spanning manipulation and long-term strategy - The emotional impact of Order 66 and the destruction of the Jedi Order - General Grievous, his unique design, and the surprising origin of his cough - Whether the story would have worked better as a prestige television series - The pair also examine the movie's biggest weaknesses, from its lengthy runtime and uneven pacing to some questionable CGI choices that haven't aged particularly gracefully. - Is Revenge of the Sith the masterpiece many fans claim it is, or simply a satisfying conclusion to an otherwise inconsistent trilogy? Join us as we revisit one of the most important chapters in Star Wars history.This week's episode is brought to you byAustralian Wrestling CardsCheck out more great content from Pario Magazine on our website.-------------------------------------------------------------SUPPORT PARIO MAGAZINE & THE COMMENTARY BOOTH- PATREON- BUY MERCH- AMAZON PRIME VIDEO- TUBEBUDDY- Subscribe to AEW Plus using my code (q0yydoz) to earn $10 in FITE credit- Shop Online With Honey- Shop Online With SatechiMY EQUIPMENT- Elgato Facecam- Rode PodMic- Elgato Wave Mic Arm LP- Streamlabs Talk StudioFOLLOW JAMIE ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Twitter- Facebook- Instagram- TikTokFOLLOW PARIO MAGAZINE ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Twitter- Facebook- Instagram

3 Man Front
3 Man Front: Demetri Ravanos talks Sorsby, Campbell and more!

3 Man Front

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 12:15


Demetri Ravanos with Awful Announcing and SEC Unfiltered kicked off hour four of 3 Man Front with his reaction to the Brendan Sorsby saga, and is Cody Campbell the Darth Vader of CFB? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Build Your Network
INTERVIEW | Make Money by Mastering Your Mind with Shirzad Chamine

Build Your Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 24:30


Shirzad Chamine is a New York Times bestselling author, executive coach, and founder of Positive Intelligence. Having trained more than 100,000 coaches and advised CEOs at some of the world's largest companies, Shirzad has dedicated his career to understanding the mental patterns that drive performance, leadership, and fulfillment. In this episode, he shares the painful entrepreneurial failure that sparked his life's work, explains the concept of self-sabotage, and reveals practical tools for strengthening the positive side of your mind while quieting the internal voices that hold you back. On this episode we talk about: The entrepreneurial failure that led Shirzad to develop Positive Intelligence How self-sabotaging thought patterns impact performance, leadership, and relationships The ten "saboteurs" that create stress, self-doubt, and negative emotions Simple mental exercises to shift from reactive thinking to peak performance Why developing your "inner Jedi" may be one of the most valuable skills in the age of AI Top 3 Takeaways Your greatest obstacles are often internal, not external. Self-sabotaging thought patterns can quietly undermine your success, relationships, and well-being unless you learn to recognize them. Negative emotions are signals, not destinations. Stress, anger, guilt, and self-doubt can provide useful information, but staying trapped in those emotions prevents effective action. Mental fitness can be trained. Small, consistent practices that strengthen focus and self-command can help you access greater creativity, confidence, resilience, and performance. Notable Quotes "The question is not if you sabotage yourself, but how you do it." "Inside my head, there's a war going on between my inner Darth Vaders and my inner Jedi." "The most painful day of my professional life ended up becoming the most important positive day of my professional life." Connect with Shirzad Chamine: Website: https://www.positiveintelligence.com Free Saboteur Assessment: https://www.positiveintelligence.com/assessment LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirzadchamine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shirzadchamine A Word from Our Sponsors: - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beer Thursday
Our Top Villains: Evil, Chaotic, and Weirdly Charming [Redux]

Beer Thursday

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 23:59


You know, Shayne sprang this topic on Jay faster than Darth Vader force‑choking an admiral. One minute we're talking Star Wars prequels; the next we're knee‑deep in villains who could ruin your day, your planet, or your sleep schedule. Turns out we've got more favorite villains than we have working brain cells between us. And honestly, that tracks.In this round, we talk about:Darth Vader, the galaxy's top heavy breatherThe Joker and his purple‑suited chaosHannibal Lecter and his questionable dinner menuNorman Bates and the world's worst motelKillmonger, Dr. Evil, and other iconic baddiesRound 316 [Redux of round 34 from July 23, 2020!]~~~~~~~Support the show and unlock bonus shenanigans. The next 17 Patrons who join at the $10 Level get access to the secret Beer Thursday Facebook group. Join us at Beer Thursday Patreon.~~~~~~~ If you like villains, wait until you see the sinister glow of my whiskey glass. Follow Jay's drink and cigar photography at @BeerThursdayShow on Instagram! ~~~~~~~Subscribe to Beer Thursday and leave us a 5‑star review so we can continue our heroic quest to defeat the algorithm.~~~~~~~Here's what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round:Who's the greatest villain ever? Darth Vader. The Joker. Hannibal Lecter. Killmonger. Dr. Evil. Freddie Krueger. The Beer Thursday guys cracked open some whiskey and went full villain bracket.Shayne's picks: Darth Vader tops the list — cool suit, James Earl Jones voice, terrifying hallway scene in Rogue One. The Joker comes in close second — sometimes sinister, sometimes funny, always in purple.Jay's picks: Hannibal Lecter — so smart and charming you almost like him... until you remember the whole eating-people thing. Norman Bates — the original "something is very off about this guy" villain. And Dr. Evil — because sometimes evil just needs a Mini Me and a cat.The real debate: Are the best villains the ones who think they're the hero? Jay says yes. Killmonger had reasons. Darth Vader was pushed to it. Even the Joker had a rough go.They also briefly wondered if Elon Musk is secretly a supervillain and watched a Netflix movie about AI wiping out humanity (casual Tuesday stuff).Spoiler: they ran out of time before they ran out of villains. A sequel round is coming. OR, is not coming. We never know~~~~~~~Disclosure: I don't really have a house elf. Artie is AI. Get it? Artie‑ficial Intelligence!~~~~~~~Chapters00:00 Cold Open Banter 00:58 Prequels Spark Villains 02:02 Vader And Joker Picks 03:40 Rogue One And Solo 04:50 Jay Picks Hannibal 06:48 Sympathetic Villains Talk 09:34 Toast And Drinks 10:49 Lex Luthor, Elon Musk, and AI 12:21 Singularity Movie Detour 16:24 Time Is The Villain 17:44 Dr Evil And Shrek 19:04 Killmonger Spotlight 20:55 Horror Villains Rundown

Comics With Kenobi
Episode #505 -- Castle

Comics With Kenobi

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 9:27 Transcription Available


A look at Jyn Erso's incarceration on Wobani is the story in Marvel's Star Wars: Rogue One -- Jyn Erso #1 one-shot, in a solid story that builds upon readers of Beth Revis' Rebel Rising will know by heart.Comics Discussed This Week:Rogue One -- Jyn Erso #1 One-ShotStar Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:
None
News:Release Sept. 9 is the first of a seven-issue mini-series adaptation of Disney+'s The Book of Boba Fett by Rodney Barnes and Will Sliney. Covers for the first issue are on our social-media feeds.The fourth and final issue of Dark Horse Comics' The Bad Batch -- Rogue Agents is now due out July 15.Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels, omnibuses and manga:June 10 _ Shadow of Maul #4 (of 5)June 16 _ The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope — The Manga Vol. 1June 23 _ Star Wars Legends: The New Republic Omnibus Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars: Crimson Empire (1997) #0-6, Star Wars: The Bounty Hunters - Kenix Kil (1999) #1, Star Wars: Crimson Empire II - Council of Blood (1998) #1-6, Star Wars: Crimson Empire III - Empire Lost (2011) #1-6, Star Wars: Jedi Academy - Leviathan (1998) #1-4, Star Wars: The Mixed-Up Droid (1995) #1, Star Wars: Union (1999) #1-4, Star Wars: Chewbacca (2000) #1-4, Star Wars: Invasion (2009) #0-5, Star Wars: Invasion - Rescues (2010) #1-6, Star Wars: Invasion - Revelations (2011) #1-5, Star Wars Handbook (1998) #2; material from Dark Horse Extra (1998) #21-24; Dark Horse Presents (2011) #1; Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 11, 16-19, 21)
June 24 _ Echoes of the Empire #3 (of 5), The Mandalorian and Grogu: Danger in the Dark One-ShotJuly 1 _ Rogue One: Saw Gerrera #1July 8 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #3 (of 6), Shadow of Maul #5 (of 5)July 14 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase III Part 2 (Collects The High Republic Adventures (Phase III) 11-20, Echoes of Fear 1-4, Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone 1-4 and the one-shots 2025 Annual, The Wedding Spectacular and The Battle of Eriadu); Star Wars: Visions: TsukumoJuly 15 _ Galaxy's Edge -- Echoes of the Empire #4 (of 5), Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch -- Rogue Agents #4 (of 4)
July 21 _ Star Wars Legends: The Newspaper Strips Omnibus (Collects Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures (1994) #1-9, Classic Star Wars: Han Solo at Stars' End (1997) #1-3, Classic Star Wars (1992) #1-20, Classic Star Wars: A New Hope (1994) #1-2, Classic Star Wars: The Vandelhelm Mission (1995) #1, Star Wars newspaper strips "The Constancia Affair," "The Kashyyyk Depths" and "Planet of Kadril”); Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: The Screaming Citadel (Collects Star Wars (2015) #31-43, Star Wars Annual (2015) #3, Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel (2017) #1, Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2016) #7-8)

July 29 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #4 (of 6)Aug. 5 _ Rogue One: Chirrut & Baze #1Aug. 12 _ The Fall of Kylo Ren #1 (of 5)Aug. 18 _ The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope -- The Manga Vol. 2, Star Wars -- Dark Droids Omnibus (Collects Dark Droids 1-5, D-Squad 1-4, Star Wars (Vol. 3) 37-50, Darth Vader (Vol. 3) 37-50, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) 35-40, Revelations #1 and Free Comic Book Day 2024 #1)Aug. 19 _ Galaxy's Edge — Echoes of the Empire #5 (of 5)Sept. 8 _ Star Wars: Poe Dameron Omnibus (Collects 1-31, Annuals 1, 2)Sept. 9 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #5 (of 6), Book of Boba Fett #1 (of 7)

Sept. 22 _ Star Wars: Galactic Tales of Terror Library Edition (Collects Tales from the Rancor Pit, Tales from the Death Star and Tales from the Nightlands 1-3)Sept. 29 _ Star Wars: Thrawn (The Manga)Sept. 30 _ Rogue One: Darth Vader #1
Oct. 3 _ Star Wars Comics Library Vol. 1 1977-1979 (Collects Star Wars Vol. 1 1-23)Oct. 6 _ Smugglers & Scoundrels: The Race for Jabba's Bounty Original Graphic Novel; Hyperspace Stories -- Mace Windu OGN
Oct. 13 _ Boba Fett — Black, White & Red Treasury Edition (Collects 1-4)Oct. 20 _ Hyperspace Stories -- Mace Windu OGN; The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 1 and the Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 2Nov. 3 _ The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents TPB (Collects 1-4)Nov. 24 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: The Chosen One (Collects Darth Vader Vol. 2 1-12, Annual #2)
Dec. 1 _ Shadow of Maul TPB (Collects 1-5)Dec. 22 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders TPB (Collects 1-6); Star Wars Legends: The Menace Revealed Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Jango Fett - Open Seasons (2002) #1-4, Star Wars (1998) #7-35; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 13, #21-24; Dark Horse Extra (1998) #35-37; Dark Horse Presents Annual 2000)Jan. 19 _ Star Wars Legends The Clone Wars Omnibus Vol. 1Feb. 9 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 3 and The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 4March 9 _ Tales From the Outer Rim: The Legend of Beggar's Canyon Original Graphic Novel----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

Rebeldes de la Fuerza
COMICS! Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Echoes of The Empire #2 (Marvel)

Rebeldes de la Fuerza

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 31:54


La evolución de la historia del Black Spire Outpost continua con los ciudadanos de Batuu considerando cuidadosamente las palabras de la Princesa Leia sobre la amenaza imperial. Pero, esta alianza será suficiente para combatir contra Darth Vader?

The Best One Yet

The top 2 movies right now are from YouTubers… The gatekeepers have fallen in film.The most viral 2026 glass water is designed to look like plastic… It's the Darth Vader strategy.Why is People Magazine's owner buying Caesars?... Because it's a “really hard asset.”Plus, Hoarder's Almanac Week #323… We're running outta Whey Protein.$DIS $CZR $IACGrab your Tickets to the IPO Tour: Our In-Person OfferingSan Francisco 9/23: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0064AFB5F688BDBoston 10/14 (21+): https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/tboy-the-ipo-tour-in-person-offering-8cdhupSeattle 11/4 (21+): https://www.axs.com/events/1446394/the-best-one-yet-ticketsNEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Star Wars Escape Pod
Master of Evil | Book Review | What Happened RIGHT AFTER Revenge of the Sith?

Star Wars Escape Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 83:35 Transcription Available


Join Josh, Blake, Dr. Steve, and Matt this week for a deep dive into Master of Evil! Written by Adam Christopher, this Star Wars novel explores a young Darth Vader in his dark prime, told through the eyes of Imperial Royal Guard Halland Goth.  Check out our other book reviews here! Dr Steve Ellerhoffs Podcast! May The Force Be With Jung Buy the book! https://www.amazon.ca/Jung-Star-Wars-Contemporary-Mythology/dp/1041033524 Check out the Star Wars Archives link in our description for a database of all 400+ episodes! Orbitkey Disney Collection Add a sprinkle of Disney magic to your everyday carry. The Disney x Orbitkey Collection features fun, functional accessories inspired by Disney characters, designed to make staying organised feel like magic. https://www.orbitkey.com/pages/disney?srsltid=AfmBOorl0UJrj6Skr7fWecL5ZzpxJ6tt757WShCMY3XcCGsLaXPwzBUw Kirk is on YouTube: @kirkmihelakos https://www.youtube.com/designedbykirk Darian is on YouTube: @TheManDarian https://www.youtube.com/@TheManDarian Matt the artist at sketch to paint https://sketchtopaint.com  https://www.instagram.com/sketch_to_paint/ ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast
Star Wars Favorite Moments Part Deux

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 99:18


We wrap up the our second (and final) episode on our favorite STAR WARS moments that live rent-free in our brains:   Why does Mace Windu flat-out rule?   Why is Darth Vader far more badass in ROGUE ONE?   Why is Luke at his best when he finally goes apeshit while fighting his dad?   All that and why the making of the Death Star trench run is just as fascinating as what's still visualized on-screen!     GUESTS: Aaron Harris (Star Wars Reactions Podcast), Cliff & A-aron, Delvin Cox, Geoff Arbuckle (Film Seizure), Charlie Hildebrand, Ryan McGann (Offtopic Podcast), Travis Crawford (TV's Travis), Sam Willing (The Outer Reels), Oreo Brewer, Tom Lindaman, Mike Ensing, Gil Palmer, James Bruno & Josh Hansen     VOICE-MAILS: Mike-EL, Dave (The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow), Lezlie Sawyer, Natalia McCarty, 0.7 Jarrod Alberich (Action Film Face-Off Podcast), Bart Plaster (TV Shows We Love) & Cam Ray SemiProductions     SONGS: "Dance of the Fates (Extended Clean)" by Auralnauts Main Theme from Star Wars/Leia's Nightmare" by Joel McNeely (Shadows of the Empire OST) Bounty Hunter Videogame OST by Jeremy Soule "Star Wars Gangsta Rap" by Jason Brannon & Chris Crawford "Because I'm Jedi" by The Great Luke Ski "Angry Nerds" by Insane Ian & The Great Luke Ski

The Daily Zeitgeist
Anti-Big Tech = CRIMINAL! Shoulda Been Baby Yoda 05.27.26

The Daily Zeitgeist

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 64:42 Transcription Available


In episode 2064, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, podcaster, and creator of JennaWorld, Molly Lambert, to discuss… Anti-Christian, Anti-Capitalist Now ANTI-AI Is Added To The List of Extremist Threats…, The Pope Wants To “Disarm” AI, Defending A Genocide Is Bad For Your Health And Aura, The Mandalorian = Space Blackwater? And more! Pope Leo says AI must be 'disarmed' in first major teaching Pope Leo warns that AI challenges must be confronted with regulation, transparency in his 1st encyclical Pope Leo warns about AI and calls for regulation as he quotes from The Lord Of The Rings Anthropic aligns with Vatican over White House as Pope Leo addresses AI fears Defending A Genocide Is Bad For Your Health And Aura The Mandalorian and Grogu has lowest box office opening for a Star Wars film in Disney era Mandalorian and Grogu makes unfortunate Star Wars box office history while Michael moonwalks towards $800 million Conservatives Are Trying to Boycott a ‘Star Wars’ Movie Mark Hamill Is Not In I saw the first 15 minutes of The Mandalorian and Grogu ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Is a ‘Star Wars’ Stopgap Iraq War: 'Most Wanted' playing cards The Mandalorian Just Proved the New Republic Isn’t Much Better Than the Empire ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Review: This Supersized Episode Is ‘Star Wars’ at Its Most Generic Grow up, America. Not everything is rebels versus the Empire. Star Wars Was A Vietnam War Allegory Lucas on Iraq war, 'Star Wars' George Lucas' third Star Wars trilogy would have made Darth Maul the big bad along with a 'new Darth Vader' Mando escape from New Republic patrol - The Book of Boba Fett (2021) LISTEN: Spirals by Juice CuiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A More Civilized Age: A Clone Wars Podcast
134: Darth Vader (2015): Book I: Vader

A More Civilized Age: A Clone Wars Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 149:28


Today we begin a journey into the Dark Side as we begin our reading of Marvel's 2015's Darth Vader comic,  Written by Kieron Gillen with art by Salvador Larroca! It has a high reputation, not least of which is due to its introduction of the beloved character Doctor Aphra, but can it do what so few attempts to fill in the blank spaces of the films pull off and actually be good on its own merits Let's find out together! Next Time: Book II: Shadows and Secrets (Vader (2015) issues 7-12) Show Notes Catherine Zeta-Jones Laser Scene in Entrapment   Hosted by Rob Zacny (robzacny.bsky.social) Featuring Alicia Acampora (ali-online.bsky.social), Austin Walker (austinwalker.bsky.social), and Natalie Watson (nataliewatson.bsky.social) Produced by Michael Hermes Music by Jack de Quidt (notquitereal.bsky.social Cover art by Xeecee (xeecee.bsky.social)  

Medium Popcorn
Star Wars: A New Hope

Medium Popcorn

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 57:30


Tickets for Brandon's upcoming Drunk Black History June shows are available at https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/upcoming-shows Support the podcast by subscribing to our Patreon to get access to hundreds of hours of bonus content, early access to upcoming episodes, and the ability to chat with the hosts! www.patreon.com/mediumpopcorn  On this week's episode, Brandon and Justin go to a galaxy far, far away and review the first ever "Star Wars" film where Luke Skywalker has a helluva week, Darth Vader shows he doesn't take any shit, and Princess Leia isn't sure if she likes the boy scout from Tatooine or Harrison Ford's iconic Han Solo.  MP Links: - patreon.com/mediumpopcorn - youtube.com/@MediumPopcornPodcast - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/medium-popcorn Hosts: Brandon Collins (https://www.instagram.com/frodo_blackins) Justin Brown (https://www.instagram.com/jbrowndidit) Medium Popcorn Podcast (https://www.instagram.com/mediumppodcast) "Medium Popcorn" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC. Special thanks as always to our producer Lluvia Gilliam.

Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney Fan Podcast
LIVE TWWTS: Galaxy's Edge Smuggler's Run Updates, Unboxing, and Trivia

Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney Fan Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 61:11


Richard and Sarah recap an epic Disney Day on May 22 spent almost entirely in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge! Along with friends Bryn, Julie, James, and Dave, they experienced the new Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run adventures featuring Coruscant, Endor, and Bespin. Also in this episode: New PhotoPass Magic Shots when Darth Vader crashed the photo shoot Talking with Luke Skywalker about artifacts around Batuu Meeting an adorable, flirty Han and Leia duo Watching the BDX droids in the Landspeeder garage Docking Bay 7 food talk Who was the Rebel Spy?? Thoughts on Shadows of Memory: Grogu Edition An unboxing segment - Leia's Bouschh helmet Summer Movie Trivia you can play along with!   Join us every Monday at 6pm PT on YouTube and Facebook for Things We Want To Share - a weekly livestream filled with stories, trivia, and fun.  

Audio Branding
Sound Design in Video Games: From Sci-Fi to Immersion | Rune Eskildsen – Part 1

Audio Branding

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 30:58


“When I started on the project of Necesse, we had maybe thirty sound effects. I've made around 400, 350 sound effects, so it's become much more immersive. You can hear animals when you wander around in the different environments. And just the feedback you get by playing the game, it's quite nice compared to before, which were much more… maybe empty is the right word.” – Rune EskildsenThis week's guest is a media composer, sound designer, and drummer based in Denmark. He writes music and builds sonic identities across formats, from commercials and podcast jingles to film scores, game music, and in-game sound design. He holds a Master of Science in Strategic Communication, which he applies to creative direction, collaboration, and clear, audience-first storytelling.More recently, he's become the Composer and Sound Designer of the indie game Necesse, selling more than 2,000,000 copies. His name is Rune R. B. Eskildsen, and he bridges classical training and cutting-edge technology to tell stories through sound. This episode will give you a fresh, behind-the-scenes perspective on how sound can shape emotion, imagination, and even player behavior.As always, if you have questions for my guest, you're welcome to reach out through the links in the show notes. If you have questions for me, visit audiobrandingpodcast.com, where you'll find a lot of ways to get in touch. Plus, subscribing to the newsletter will let you know when the new podcasts are available, along with other interesting bits of audio-related news. And if you're getting some value from listening, the best ways to show your support are to share this podcast with a friend and leave an honest review. Both those things really help, and I'd love to feature your review on future podcasts. You can leave one either in written or in voice format from the podcast's main page. I would so appreciate that.(00:00) – Growing Up in a Musical HomeOur conversation starts with the movies and music that inspire Rune's career in sound. “I clearly remember watching Star Wars,” he recalls, “and all of the soundscapes that are in, you know, just that huge universe, [with] TIE-fighters flying by and Darth Vader, that scary sound.” He shares his memories of growing up in a home that doubled as a music studio, and of studying classical music from a young age. “When I went to this special school in Denmark that is only for classical music,” he says, “and being there, being part of that, I played the French horn. At this time, I started to have ear training and music theory and all of that, which kind of led me on a path to try to make my own.”(15:00) – From Classical Music to Video GamesThe discussion turns to his work in the video game industry and how he got his start in composing video-game soundtracks. “I showed up at this incubator with game companies,” he tells us, “and I was, like, ‘This is me, I do music, I want to do music for games.' And then some of the guys there, they said, ‘Hey, we want to work with you.'" Rune gives us a behind-the-scenes look at game development and recalls his sound work on MineRalph, a game where the soundtrack had to keep pace with the action. “So, because you gain speed if you're, like, going down a hill or something like that, or down a hole,” he explains, “if you have high speed, the music will change into different adaptive layers.”(21:40) – Creating Immersive Gaming SoundscapesAs the first half of our talk comes to a close, Rune tells us more about his work with video games and shares another memorable project that took some outside-the-box thinking. “That was like a dystopian world sci-fi thing,” he recalls, “and that was actually mainly symphonic music. But again, it was sci-fi, so I was able to design a lot of, you know, sounds that people did not hear before.” He shares his thoughts on where indie games are heading next and how organic creativity is becoming an increasingly valuable asset in the industry. “I think in terms of trends,” he explains, “people are trying to make immersive worlds that are standing out more than just being, you know, if you use Unity... making it more creative, making your own world, making it hand-drawn instead.”Episode SummaryRune shares his early memories of sound, particularly from sci-fi films.Rune explains his journey from classical music to video game soundtracks.Discussion on current trends in game audio and the role of AI.Tune in for next week's episode as we talk more about the influence of AI in video games and cinema, Rune's advice to musicians for juggling the rapid-fire demands of modern freelancing, and how countries around the world are managing the environmental impact of the AI boom.Connect with the Audio Branding Podcast:Book your project with Voice Overs and Vocals by visiting https://voiceoversandvocals.comConnect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jodikrangle/Watch the Audio Branding Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/JodiKrangleVOConnect with me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodikrangle/Leave the Audio Branding Podcast a review at https://lovethepodcast.com/audiobranding (Thank you!)Share your passion effectively with these Tips for Sounding Your Best as a Podcast Guest!https://voiceoversandvocals.com/tips-for-sounding-your-best-as-a-podcast-guest/Get my Top Five Tips for Implementing an Intentional Audio Strategyhttps://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/Editing/Production by Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Comics With Kenobi
Episode #504 -- Cosmogony

Comics With Kenobi

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 26:05 Transcription Available


Two new comics this week and both are justifiably laden with adventure, with Dark Horse Comics' The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #2 (of 6) taking readers to a place outside of space?In Marvel's Galaxy's Edge -- Echoes of the Empire #2 (of 5), Darth Vader is in Black Spire and loyalties are divided. Will he take Leia, Luke and Chewbacca into custody?Comics Discussed This Week:The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #2 (of 5)Galaxy's Edge -- Echoes of the Empire #2 (of 5)Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:
Star Wars (Vol. 4) #10 (of 10)
News:Release Sept. 9 is the first of a seven-issue mini-series adaptation of Disney+'s The Book of Boba Fett by Rodney Barnes and Will Sliney. Covers for the first issue are on our social-media feeds.Due out Sept. 9 from Dark Horse Comics is Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #5 (of 6) written by George Mann, illustrated by Vincenzo Riccardi and Jagdish Kumar, colored by Michael Atiyeh and lettered by Comicraft. The cover's by Jake Bartok.Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu -- Danger in the Dark #1 One-Shot From Papercutz by Delilah S. Dawson, Arianna Florean and Mario del Pennino has been moved up to JUne 24 from July 22. The issue can be had via comic shops or directly from Papercutz's web site. It will also be available as a digital PDF. Covers are by Florean, Brent Schoonover and Ramon Rosanas.The covers for Dec. 22's Star Wars Legends: The Menace Revealed Omnibus Vol. 1 by Jan Duursema and Ramon Bachs (direct-market only) are on our social-media feeds. This omnibus collects Jango Fett -- Open Seasons 1-4, Star Wars 7-35 and material from Star Wars Tales 8, 13 and 21-24, along with material from Dark Horse Extra 35-37 and Dark Horse Presents Annual 2000.Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels, omnibuses and manga:May 26 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase III Part 1 (Collects The High Republic Adventures Phase III 1-10, Saber for Hire 1-4 and the Crash Landing and Crash and Burn one-shots)
May 27 _ Galaxy's Edge — Echoes of the Empire #2 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #2 (of 6)
June 3 _ Rogue One — Jyn Erso #1 One-Shot
June 10 _ Shadow of Maul #4 (of 5)June 16 _ The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope — The Manga Vol. 1June 23 _ Star Wars Legends: The New Republic Omnibus Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars: Crimson Empire (1997) #0-6, Star Wars: The Bounty Hunters - Kenix Kil (1999) #1, Star Wars: Crimson Empire II - Council of Blood (1998) #1-6, Star Wars: Crimson Empire III - Empire Lost (2011) #1-6, Star Wars: Jedi Academy - Leviathan (1998) #1-4, Star Wars: The Mixed-Up Droid (1995) #1, Star Wars: Union (1999) #1-4, Star Wars: Chewbacca (2000) #1-4, Star Wars: Invasion (2009) #0-5, Star Wars: Invasion - Rescues (2010) #1-6, Star Wars: Invasion - Revelations (2011) #1-5, Star Wars Handbook (1998) #2; material from Dark Horse Extra (1998) #21-24; Dark Horse Presents (2011) #1; Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 11, 16-19, 21)
June 24 _ Echoes of the Empire #3 (of 5), The Mandalorian and Grogu: Danger in the Dark One-ShotJuly 1 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #3 (of 6), Rogue One: Saw Gerrera #1July 8 _ Shadow of Maul #5 (of 5)July 14 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase III Part 2 (Collects The High Republic Adventures (Phase III) 11-20, Echoes of Fear 1-4, Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone 1-4 and the one-shots 2025 Annual, The Wedding Spectacular and The Battle of Eriadu)July 15 _ Galaxy's Edge -- Echoes of the Empire #4 (of 5), Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch -- Rogue Agents #4 (of 4)
July 21 _ Star Wars Legends: The Newspaper Strips Omnibus (Collects Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures (1994) #1-9, Classic Star Wars: Han Solo at Stars' End (1997) #1-3, Classic Star Wars (1992) #1-20, Classic Star Wars: A New Hope (1994) #1-2, Classic Star Wars: The Vandelhelm Mission (1995) #1, Star Wars newspaper strips "The Constancia Affair," "The Kashyyyk Depths" and "Planet of Kadril”); Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: The Screaming Citadel (Collects Star Wars (2015) #31-43, Star Wars Annual (2015) #3, Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel (2017) #1, Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2016) #7-8)

July 29 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #4 (of 6)Aug. 5 _ Rogue One: Chirrut & Baze #1Aug. 12 _ The Fall of Kylo Ren #1 (of 5)Aug. 18 _ The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope -- The Manga Vol. 2, Star Wars -- Dark Droids Omnibus (Collects Dark Droids 1-5, D-Squad 1-4, Star Wars (Vol. 3) 37-50, Darth Vader (Vol. 3) 37-50, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) 35-40, Revelations #1 and Free Comic Book Day 2024 #1)Aug. 19 _ Galaxy's Edge — Echoes of the Empire #5 (of 5)Sept. 8 _ Star Wars: Poe Dameron Omnibus (Collects 1-31, Annuals 1, 2)Sept. 9 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #5 (of 6), Book of Boba Fett #1 (of 7)

Sept. 22 _ Star Wars: Galactic Tales of Terror Library Edition (Collects Tales from the Rancor Pit, Tales from the Death Star and Tales from the Nightlands 1-3)Sept. 29 _ Star Wars: Thrawn (The Manga)Sept. 30 _ Rogue One: Darth Vader #1
Oct. 3 _ Star Wars Comics Library Vol. 1 1977-1979 (Collects Star Wars Vol. 1 1-23)Oct. 6 _ Smugglers & Scoundrels: The Race for Jabba's Bounty Original Graphic Novel; Hyperspace Stories -- Mace Windu OGN
Oct. 13 _ Boba Fett — Black, White & Red Treasury Edition (Collects 1-4)Oct. 20 _ Hyperspace Stories -- Mace Windu OGN; The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 1 and the Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 2Nov. 3 _ The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents TPB (Collects 1-4)Nov. 24 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: The Chosen One (Collects Darth Vader Vol. 2 1-12, Annual #2)
Dec. 1 _ Shadow of Maul TPB (Collects 1-5)Dec. 22 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders TPB (Collects 1-6); Star Wars Legends: The Menace Revealed Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Jango Fett - Open Seasons (2002) #1-4, Star Wars (1998) #7-35; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 13, #21-24; Dark Horse Extra (1998) #35-37; Dark Horse Presents Annual 2000)Jan. 19 _ Star Wars Legends The Clone Wars Omnibus Vol. 1Feb. 9 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 3 and The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 4March 9 _ Tales From the Outer Rim: The Legend of Beggar's Canyon Original Graphic Novel----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

Neverland Clubhouse: A Sister's Guide Through Disney Fandom
LIVE TWWTS: Galaxy's Edge Smuggler's Run Updates, Unboxing, and Trivia

Neverland Clubhouse: A Sister's Guide Through Disney Fandom

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 61:11


Richard and Sarah recap an epic Disney Day on May 22 spent almost entirely in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge! Along with friends Bryn, Julie, James, and Dave, they experienced the new Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run adventures featuring Coruscant, Endor, and Bespin. Also in this episode: New PhotoPass Magic Shots when Darth Vader crashed the photo shoot Talking with Luke Skywalker about artifacts around Batuu Meeting an adorable, flirty Han and Leia duo Watching the BDX droids in the Landspeeder garage Docking Bay 7 food talk Who was the Rebel Spy?? Thoughts on Shadows of Memory: Grogu Edition An unboxing segment - Leia's Bouschh helmet Summer Movie Trivia you can play along with!   Join us every Monday at 6pm PT on YouTube and Facebook for Things We Want To Share - a weekly livestream filled with stories, trivia, and fun.  

Believe to See
Who Owns the Lore?

Believe to See

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 60:42


For most of human history, nobody "owned" the great stories. Nobody owned Achilles, Beowulf, or King Arthur. These tales belonged to civilization itself—passed down, expanded, and reinterpreted generation after generation. Every age added something new, and every storyteller helped keep the stories alive. In many ways, the old myths survived precisely because people kept taking up the tale.   But today, our greatest myths are often locked behind copyright law and corporate canon. Spider-Man, Darth Vader, and even Middle-earth exist as carefully controlled intellectual property guarded by massive entertainment companies and teams of lawyers. So which approach creates healthier culture? Are stories better protected as private property, or shared as a cultural inheritance? At the digital pub table, we explore the history of intellectual property, the evolution of mythology and fan fiction, and how Christians should think about storytelling, creativity, and what it really means to "own" a story.

Star Wars Theory
Dave Filoni Please Explain This

Star Wars Theory

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 6:59


Dave Filoni, during a Mandalorian and Grogu interview with Jon Favreau, mentions the World Between Worlds and how it doesn't work as time travel or grants the ability to meddle with events. If this is the case, then I don't understand how the WBW works, considering Ezra, in Star Wars Rebels, pulled and saved Ahsoka from Darth Vader through the portal in the World Between Worlds. If it's not time travel, what is it? THEORY SABERS - https://theorysabers.com/ Best sellers: Ani III - The Chosen One - https://www.theorysabers.com/product/... Prodigal Son V1 (Affordable Version) - https://www.theorysabers.com/product/... HATS and MERCH - https://www.theorysabers.com/products... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... SPOTIFY Daily Podcast Episodes - https://open.spotify.com/show/1j8jTU5... Apple Podcasts Star Wars Theory - https://apple.co/3Z0qBQE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Work Advice for Me
Beans, Bladders and Bad Decisions - The Floor Recap with Angie, Nicki and Brad

Work Advice for Me

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2026 51:24


This week on The Floor Recap, Angie, Brad, and Nicki dive headfirst into one of the weirdest episodes of the season — complete with bad strategy, bathroom trauma, awkward alliances, and Lance Armstrong apparently becoming the first man on the moon. The crew breaks down Morgan's Renaissance Faire disaster, Beans surviving despite looking like he wandered out of a Disney Channel reboot, and Anthony somehow winning while still making Brad question the entire education system.The gang also debates whether Eric is secretly Darth Vader running a mind-control alliance, why nobody seems willing to challenge him, and whether contestants are literally panicking themselves into bad gameplay. Meanwhile, Ren casually wins $20,000 for doing almost nothing, Nicki reveals her deep fear of airplane bathrooms, and Brad launches into another legendary rant about contestants going back to the floor after only two wins.Add in soap operas, nuts, porta-potties, celebrity siblings, Sunday Toppings, and way too much discussion about bodily functions, and you've got one chaotic recap episode that somehow spirals further off the rails every five minutes.

Geek History Lesson
Star Wars MEGA EPISODE (Darth Vader Vol 1, Star Wars vs Star Trek, History of the Sith & Jedi)

Geek History Lesson

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 257:51


Fire up the hyperdrive and grab your Beskar armor—it's time for a Geek History Lesson MEGA EPISODE celebrating The Mandalorian and his adorable sidekick, Grogu (or as we'll always call him, Baby Yoda). With Mando back in action, we're diving deep into Star Wars lore with a lineup of epic episodes you won't want to miss.Here's what we've got for you this week in the MEGA EPISODE:GHL 281: Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith Vol. 1 (Book Club) – With special guest Ken Napzok, we dive into Charles Soule's incredible comic series that picks up right after Revenge of the Sith.GHL 233: Star Wars vs. Star Trek – The ultimate nerd debate! Special guest Ken Napzok joins us to settle the age-old question: which is better, Star Wars or Star Trek?GHL 141: History of the Sith – Ever wonder where the Sith came from? With special guest Kristian Harloff, we dig deep into the dark side.GHL 93: History of the Jedi – Before the Sith, there were the Jedi. But how were they founded? With special guest John Rocha, we explore the origins of the galaxy's most famous space monks.So grab your lightsaber, pour yourself a glass of blue milk, and settle in for this Star Wars MEGA EPISODE. And don't forget to keep some snacks handy—Baby Yoda's gonna want some.For more exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show, our Teen Titans Podcast, and our GHL Exclusive Discord, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/JawiinGHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreadingFOLLOW GHL►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylessonThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylessonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylessonGet Your GHL Pin: https://geekhistorylesson.etsy.comYou can follow Ashley at https://www.threads.net/@ashleyvrobinson or https://www.ashleyvictoriarobinson.com/Follow Jason at https://www.threads.net/@jawiin or https://bsky.app/profile/jasoninman.bsky.socialThanks for showing up to class today. Class is dismissed!

Comics With Kenobi
Episode #503 -- More More More

Comics With Kenobi

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 8:50 Transcription Available


No new comics this week, but there is a new Star Wars movie out this week, in case you weren't aware. We do have some news, including a new sequel trilogy-era mini-series.Comics Discussed This Week:NoneStar Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:
Jar Jar #1 One-Shot
News:Charles Soule and Will Sliney are back together for the August debut of Marvel's five-issue "The Fall of Kylo Ren" mini-series.Mad Cave's Mark London and Mark Irwin discuss the publisher's Star Wars license in an interview with ICv2.Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels, omnibuses and manga:May 26 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase III Part 1 (Collects The High Republic Adventures Phase III 1-10, Saber for Hire 1-4 and the Crash Landing and Crash and Burn one-shots)
May 27 _ Galaxy's Edge — Echoes of the Empire #2 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #2 (of 6)
June 3 _ Rogue One — Jyn Erso #1 One-Shot
June 10 _ Shadow of Maul #4 (of 5)June 16 _ The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope — The Manga Vol. 1June 23 _ Star Wars Legends: The New Republic Omnibus Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars: Crimson Empire (1997) #0-6, Star Wars: The Bounty Hunters - Kenix Kil (1999) #1, Star Wars: Crimson Empire II - Council of Blood (1998) #1-6, Star Wars: Crimson Empire III - Empire Lost (2011) #1-6, Star Wars: Jedi Academy - Leviathan (1998) #1-4, Star Wars: The Mixed-Up Droid (1995) #1, Star Wars: Union (1999) #1-4, Star Wars: Chewbacca (2000) #1-4, Star Wars: Invasion (2009) #0-5, Star Wars: Invasion - Rescues (2010) #1-6, Star Wars: Invasion - Revelations (2011) #1-5, Star Wars Handbook (1998) #2; material from Dark Horse Extra (1998) #21-24; Dark Horse Presents (2011) #1; Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 11, 16-19, 21)
June 24 _ Echoes of the Empire #3 (of 5)July 1 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #3 (of 6), Rogue One: Saw Gerrera #1, Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch -- Rogue Agents #4 (of 4)July 8 _ Shadow of Maul #5 (of 5)July 14 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase III Part 2 (Collects The High Republic Adventures (Phase III) 11-20, Echoes of Fear 1-4, Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone 1-4 and the one-shots 2025 Annual, The Wedding Spectacular and The Battle of Eriadu)July 15 _ Galaxy's Edge -- Echoes of the Empire #4 (of 5)
July 21 _ Star Wars Legends: The Newspaper Strips Omnibus (Collects Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures (1994) #1-9, Classic Star Wars: Han Solo at Stars' End (1997) #1-3, Classic Star Wars (1992) #1-20, Classic Star Wars: A New Hope (1994) #1-2, Classic Star Wars: The Vandelhelm Mission (1995) #1, Star Wars newspaper strips "The Constancia Affair," "The Kashyyyk Depths" and "Planet of Kadril”); Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: The Screaming Citadel (Collects Star Wars (2015) #31-43, Star Wars Annual (2015) #3, Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel (2017) #1, Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2016) #7-8)

July 22 _ The Mandalorian and Grogu: Danger in the Dark One-ShotJuly 29 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #4 (of 6)Aug. 18 _ The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope -- The Manga Vol. 2, Star Wars -- Dark Droids Omnibus (Collects Dark Droids 1-5, D-Squad 1-4, Star Wars (Vol. 3) 37-50, Darth Vader (Vol. 3) 37-50, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) 35-40, Revelations #1 and Free Comic Book Day 2024 #1)Aug. 26 _ Rogue One: Chirrut & Baze #1Sept. 8 _ Star Wars: Poe Dameron Omnibus (Collects 1-31, Annuals 1, 2)
Sept. 15 _ Smugglers & Scoundrels: The Race for Jabba's Bounty Original Graphic Novel; Hyperspace Stories -- Mace Windu OGN
Sept. 22 _ Star Wars: Galactic Tales of Terror Library Edition (Collects Tales from the Rancor Pit, Tales from the Death Star and Tales from the Nightlands 1-3)Sept. 29 _ Star Wars: Thrawn (The Manga)Sept. 30 _ Rogue One: Darth Vader #1
Oct. 3 _ Star Wars Comics Library Vol. 1 1977-1979 (Collects Star Wars Vol. 1 1-23)
Oct. 13 _ Boba Fett — Black, White & Red Treasury Edition (Collects 1-4)Oct. 20 _ Hyperspace Stories -- Mace Windu OGN; The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 1 and the Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 2Oct. 27 _ The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents TPB (Collects 1-4)Nov. 24 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: The Chosen One (Collects Darth Vader Vol. 2 1-12, Annual #2)
Dec. 1 _ Shadow of Maul TPB (Collects 1-5)Dec. 22 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders TPB (Collects 1-6); Star Wars Legends: The Menace Revealed Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Jango Fett - Open Seasons (2002) #1-4, Star Wars (1998) #7-35; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 13, #21-24; Dark Horse Extra (1998) #35-37; Dark Horse Presents Annual 2000)Jan. 19 _ Star Wars Legends The Clone Wars Omnibus Vol. 1Jan. 26 _ Tales From the Outer Rim: The Legend of Beggar's Canyon Original Graphic NovelFeb. 9 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 3 and The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 4----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

Podcast Stardust
Episode 1036 - The Force Awakens, Part 5 - "Crazy thing is, it's true."

Podcast Stardust

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 86:52


Han Solo tells Rey and Finn about Luke Skywalker on the way to Takodana to meet Maz Kanata in this edition of our or The Force Awakens series.   Ross Hollebon (Fantha Tracks, The Album Cockpit Podcast) joins us for this discussion.   The segment of the movie covered by this discussion runs from 49:20 to 59:45.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Ross's experience with The Force Awakens, The introduction of Snoke and the reval of Kylo Ren's identity, Han Solo telling Rey and Finn about what happened to Luke Skywalker, Han giving some advice to Finn, Han offering Rey a job, Maz Kanata's palace on Takodana, and Kylo Ren talking to Darth Vader's helmet. Check out the last installment in our series in episode 1024.   Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

The Resistance Broadcast: Star Wars Podcast
Is Darth Vader Still the “Golden Goose” of STAR WARS? Plus Boonta Eve Texas Fan Event Details!

The Resistance Broadcast: Star Wars Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 74:11


Our friend Spencer from The Virtual Cantina Network joins us to talk Star Wars news (Ahsoka season 2 release details), why Vader is still the Golden Goose, and talk details about the upcoming Boonta Eve party at Rebel Scum Con in Texas this August! If you like having a great time talking Star Wars, you've found your home, because if you're listening or watching this broadcast, you are part of The Resistance! Thank you for supporting our Star Wars podcast!

Rebel Force Radio: Star Wars Podcast
From Streaming to Cinema: A New Era for The Mandalorian

Rebel Force Radio: Star Wars Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 124:38


One week until The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters! We share our hopes and expectations for this new Star Wars adventure and wonder if the popularity of Baby Yoda will translate into box office success. Hot off his stunning appearance in Maul: Shadow Lord, Darth Vader is in the news spotlight this week as Dave Filoni recently discussed the lore of Vader. And speaking of Darth, The Dark Lord himself debuted at Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge and we have highlights. Ever wonder what caused the death of Leia in The Rise of Skywalker? Swank has a great breakdown. Plus, the Ahsoka season two debut window has been revealed, RFR invades Ohio next week, and Listener Feedback presents us with the question "Is Disney bad at killing characters"?

A More Civilized Age: A Clone Wars Podcast
133: Return of the Jedi (4k83) Pt. 2

A More Civilized Age: A Clone Wars Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 194:33


We come at last to the grand finale of the original Star Wars trilogy, and it, too, is haunted by the past. Once again, in space, a one time scoundrel must trust his gut and swoop down to the pits of a cataclysmic, moon-sized weapon to save the day. Once again, aboard that station, a Jedi must come to the realization that striking down his opponent is not the path to real power. And once again, on a small world below, a rag-tag group Rebels from across the galaxy can do nothing but watch and hope as... wait, sorry, I'm taking another look. What are those little furry guys. They didn't have those at Yavin, I'll tell you that much. Seems like a group of difference makers if I've ever met one. Support the show by going to Patreon.com/civilized! NEXT TIME: Marvel Comic's Darth Vader (2015) Issues 1-6 Show Notes The Vader Yule Log   'Weesa Free' Moment   Hosted by Rob Zacny (robzacny.bsky.social) Featuring Alicia Acampora (ali-online.bsky.social), Austin Walker (austinwalker.bsky.social), and Natalie Watson (nataliewatson.bsky.social) Produced by Michael Hermes Music by Jack de Quidt (notquitereal.bsky.social Cover art by Xeecee (xeecee.bsky.social)  

Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction
Tuesday Teaser: Raytreon! Crackheads Burned Down Chelsea! Heavy Breathing! Luxury Projects! Recovery!

Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 36:40


LISTEN TO THE WHOLE WONDERFUL EPISODE: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast Dave and Ray kick off a weird “Christmas in May” Dopey Tuesday with an old Ray parody song before diving into stories about Chelsea in the ‘90s, addiction nostalgia, Andy Dick, and the destruction of a longtime neighborhood building. Dave talks about working on a Andy Dick interview for Rolling Stone, while Ray reflects on drinking alone, avoiding chaos in public, and their old neighborhood's transformation from rough-and-dangerous to luxury real estate heaven.   The episode spirals into hilarious listener reactions to Selby's heavy breathing during the Patreon Reddit Roundup episode, with fans comparing him to Darth Vader, a dying pug, and someone “pleasuring himself at a men's shelter.” Dave and Ray also talk about recovery shame, missing teeth, NYU dental clinics, old LA drug days, soft-core SLA emails, and the weirdness of getting older in recovery. The episode ends with Dave teasing a big TV pitch meeting and playing “Good So Bad.”   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Be Our Guest WDW Podcast
Star Wars @ Walt Disney World Over The Years - BOGP 2890

Be Our Guest WDW Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 48:45


Mike & Pam are back today celebrating more Star Wars this week as we take a romp down Memory Lane discussing some of our fun memories over the years with the Star Wars experiences at Walt Disney World! From interacting and trading with Jawas (that sometimes would run away with your stuff) to the Hyperspace Hoopa (that had Darth Vader and Padme jamming out to Spice Girls!) to kids battling Vader in the Jedi Training Academy to a character breakfast with the Star Wars crew and more, we have fun looking back on some cool trips! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today's podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Savor
A Galaxy of Star Wars Food Tie-ins

Savor

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 51:32 Transcription Available


This franchise has spawned a bounty of food- and drink-related merchandise and licensed products, from mundane to amusing to of dubious propriety. Anney and Lauren have a bad feeling about some of the strangest culinary tie-ins from the history of Star Wars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.