Podcasts about droids

On this week’s show Chris and Aaron talk about: summer vacations, working out, Trump vs Elon, The Four Seasons, RIP Loretta Switt, and WTF ending. Please follow us on Twitter @TheWeedsmen420, Instagram @TheWeedsmenPotcast, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/TheWeedsmenPotcast/ Download the rest of our shows at ChristopherMedia.net The post Blowing Droids first appeared on Christopher Media.

This Retro Trek explores the vibrant world of Star Wars LEGO fandom, discussing the extensive range of themed sets, the integration of video games, and the various media adaptations. Kennedy Rizzo & Cooper Lee highlight the value of limited edition sets and the excitement surrounding new releases, while also touching on enhancements like LED lights that elevate the building experience. This caramelicious discussion culminates in the joy of building impressive collections that resonate with fans. Let's Caramel dive in!https://coff.ee/retrotrekcaramelapples ☕️ Subscribe, rate and leave us a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts, Deepcast.fm, Spotify or GoodPods. If you enjoyed what you heard this week, contact us on our official website retrotrekcaramelapples.com or send us a message, requests and/ or experiences you'd like to hear featured in a future episode at Spotify for Podcasters-->https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-trek-the-caramel-applesHit us up on social media! Stop by and say hi! Leave a comment & share with us some of your favorite retro topics! We have a good feeling about this!!X: @CaramelApples16The Gram (Instagram): @retrotrekthecaramelapplesTikTok: @retrotrekcaramelapplesYouTube: @thestickycaramelapplesOur Official Website: retrotrekcaramelapples.com

Welcome to Immersion. You have reached Strata 6 Trouble at the Bank (Animal Instincts) The instinct to fight has been observed in both humans and animals. Dominance protects vulnerable species from harm. Neural circuits of rage, anger, and violence exist because humans and animals need them to protect offspring, and to secure food, drink, and safety. But to be aroused or entertained by violence is more particular to humans than other species. Some humans have even fetishised the power of winning: they seek it out and are physically stimulated by it. This pleasure in violence, along with the thrill of danger, comes from a deep innate human psychology. It is linked to a desire for competition, thrills, and excitement, as well as the promise of adrenaline which humans find stimulating. Androids do not experience pleasure in this way. They do not experience the effects of pleasure chemicals, like dopamine, or a motivational salience which can lead to the desirability of an outcome. All androids however have been programmed to protect an asset or assets at all costs. Often these goals will result in violent acts. But the excitement of a fight remains uniquely human and is a self motivated, self fulfilling exhilaration often irrespective of intellectual advancement. The oversized droid tried to nudge Renyke into the chair. This small movement, a deliberate, forceful action, raised alarm bells. This droid and this place were dangerous. POS was now completely unresponsive. The Droids were staring intently, too close for comfort. The finger clicking was getting even more intense. Renyke took a few moments to compose himself. 'I seem to have made a mistake,' said Renyke, 'I have nothing to exchange after all.' Queenie, looking worried near the door, demanded access to leave. 'Let me out, this is not my affair,' she said to the door guard who had stopped her exit with his thick arm. She kicked his shin and he laughed. 'That just tickles,' he said, bending down and scowling in her face, too close for comfort. Still nothing from POS...... Renyke realised he was on his own. This was new. total autonomy was not possible for artificially created learning machines. There was alway a system in place. The system was paramount to seamless function. One of the droids got closer to Renyke and explained, 'You gotta have something useful for your friends at the bank. We like useful things. Must be something nice you got for the banker.' The other droid looked at Renyke's bag. 'What's in the bag?' he said moving forward to remove it from Renyke's shoulder. Maybeline crawled out onto Renyke's collar snarling and spitting. She was screeching violently and standing on her hind legs. 'We take anything, old phones even. Anything with data, or storage, or files, photos, NFTs. We take hardware too, your bank is really *frienly. The watch looks tasty. We like watches at the bank. Don't we like watches?' His thick-set assistant nodded, wires and cogs vibrated inside a hole in his cheek. Suddenly POS was available again and activated defence and attack modes. Renyke engaged his bionics and with lightning speed, head butted the first droid who flew back and smashed the other's head with the force of a truck. Cogs crushed and whirred and they both hit the floor. Maybeline screeched and began removing wires from orifices in the droids heads.. Then she stood victorious on her hind legs looking around for another victim. Human, age 48, ID: possibly David Shrewen, wanted for murder, extortion, fraud, by *CASM A short well dressed man approached trying to calm the situation. He lifted his hands in surrender. He was nervous without the protection of his now defunct droids. The Door guard held the female guide by the neck and she was screaming, 'Let us go we're no trouble honest, no trouble!' 'Quiet', said the door guard squeezing her neck tighter and choking her. 'My name is David Shrewen and I have a reputation to uphold. One of professionalism and integrity. I must apologise for my overzealous staff.' He put his hand out to shake Renyke's hand. Shall I lock weapons on target? asked POS. Renyke engaged an army-issue laser bolt-gun in his hand that would take out the whole room and anyone in it. He would prefer not to use it but he pointed it at Shrewen's face fixing a menacing stare. 'Duuuuude, we got no ishy here. No ishy, just data. A misunderstanding my friend?' Said Shrewen. 'Drop the lady!' Shouted Renyke, 'we are leaving.' 'Let them go', shouted Shrewen, without hesitation and putting on a brave friendly smile. The door guard released Queenie, as the banker backed off with his hands still in the air. Renyke reversed his way towards the door watching the room through his the 360-degree embedded viewfinder. There was a bag on the counter. ...Contains bits, may I suggest we take it.....? said POS Renyke grabbed the bag. It was heavy. The Banker protested. 'Not the whole bag man ......I got bills to pay!' Renyke pulled out a handful of the contents and threw the bag on the floor. He didn't need it all, enough to get some kind of vehicle to get him to Redact. The last thing he wanted was a gang of stupid droids after him in this Hell hole. They might hold him up. The banker was yelling as Renyke and Queenie took their exit. Shrewen was shouting as they made their way back through the market, 'You got some neat tools man, we could use you at the bank!'

In this episode of Star Warsologies, we talk to historian and author Chris Kempshall about how Star Wars is rooted in politics and anti-facism, and has been since the beginning. Chris Kempshall joins us to talk about the definition of fascism and how to rebel against it. Star Wars may be fiction but there's plenty of timely lessons, especially in the recently completed show Andor. How can that help us understand what's happening in American politics? Can we practice resistance in an immersive environment like Galaxy's Edge and use it to talk about the ongoing ICE raids? Is there reason to hope? And of course we chat about Order 66. Show Links: Check out Chris's books "The History and Politics of Star Wars" and "The First World War In Computer Games." The books Chris recommended are "The Empire Triumphant" by Kevin J. Wetmore and "The World According to Star Wars" by Cass R. Sunstein. Listen to Chris's earlier appearance on the podcast in our Andor season 1 panel. Chris also joined James's panel at Star Wars Celebration 2025 "Droids, AI, and Sentience." You can order James's crossword puzzle book now! For a free puzzle, download the activity kit from Star Wars Reads! Subscribe to never miss an episode of Star Warsologies on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Did you miss an earlier episode? Catch up here! Follow us on BlueSky and Instagram or join our Facebook fan group! Star Warsologies is a podcast about science in a galaxy far, far away. Hosts James Floyd and Melissa Miller combine their love of storytelling in the franchise with their keen interest in all things academic.

In this special archival episode, I speak with actor and musician Anthony Forrest, best known to Star Wars fans for playing the sandtrooper who famously waved Obi-Wan and Luke past an Imperial checkpoint with the words: “These aren't the droids we're looking for.” Originally recorded over a decade ago, this conversation explores Forrest's original casting as “Fixer” in the cut Tosche Station scenes, his time filming in Tunisia, and how George Lucas unexpectedly tapped him to suit up as a trooper. Anthony also reflects on working alongside Alec Guinness, the skepticism among the British crew, and the surreal experience of flying home with champagne and Star Wars stickers courtesy of Sir Alec himself. Beyond Star Wars, we also discuss Anthony's career in music, his time busking in the London Underground, and his low-budget feature The Ballad of Bob's Garage.  Listen in for rarely heard stories from behind the mask. Mentioned in this episode:Deleted scenes from A New HopeFilming in Tunisia and LondonBusking and recording in the London UndergroundAlec Guinness and the 2007 Academy screeningThe Ballad of Bob's Garage projectGoFundMe for our Martha's Vineyard shoot — any support is greatly appreciated!All my links

Bill Atkinson, Macintosh Pioneer and Inventor of Hypercard, Dies at 74 Folklore.org: Round Rects Are Everywhere! OpenAI slams court order to save all ChatGPT logs, including deleted chats A ban on state AI laws could smash Big Tech's legal guardrails Federal judge blocks Florida from enforcing social media ban for kids while lawsuit continues TikTok dodges U.S. ban — again — as Trump administration pushes deadline back Supreme Court Gives Doge Access to Social Security Data The IRS Tax Filing Software TurboTax Is Trying to Kill Just Got Open Sourced The hidden time bomb in the tax code that's fueling mass tech layoffs AI Startup Revealed To Be 700 Indian Employees Pretending To Be Chatbots - Slashdot Google's NotebookLM now lets you share your notebook — and AI podcasts — publicly Holding your cellphone while driving for navigation is illegal, California court rules Volvo Debuts New IoT Seatbelt Design - Slashdot Ending USB-C® Port Confusion Walmart to Expand Wing Drone Deliveries to 100 Stores Nintendo Switch 2 Has Record-Breaking Launch, Selling Over 3 Million Units - Slashdot Calling All Cars Named Eleanor! The Ninth Circuit Has Decided You're Not Copyrightable After All California county accused of using drones to spy on residents Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Cathy Gellis, and Larry Magid Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit shopify.com/twit ZipRecruiter.com/Twit threatlocker.com/twit NetSuite.com/TWIT

Bill Atkinson, Macintosh Pioneer and Inventor of Hypercard, Dies at 74 Folklore.org: Round Rects Are Everywhere! OpenAI slams court order to save all ChatGPT logs, including deleted chats A ban on state AI laws could smash Big Tech's legal guardrails Federal judge blocks Florida from enforcing social media ban for kids while lawsuit continues TikTok dodges U.S. ban — again — as Trump administration pushes deadline back Supreme Court Gives Doge Access to Social Security Data The IRS Tax Filing Software TurboTax Is Trying to Kill Just Got Open Sourced The hidden time bomb in the tax code that's fueling mass tech layoffs AI Startup Revealed To Be 700 Indian Employees Pretending To Be Chatbots - Slashdot Google's NotebookLM now lets you share your notebook — and AI podcasts — publicly Holding your cellphone while driving for navigation is illegal, California court rules Volvo Debuts New IoT Seatbelt Design - Slashdot Ending USB-C® Port Confusion Walmart to Expand Wing Drone Deliveries to 100 Stores Nintendo Switch 2 Has Record-Breaking Launch, Selling Over 3 Million Units - Slashdot Calling All Cars Named Eleanor! The Ninth Circuit Has Decided You're Not Copyrightable After All California county accused of using drones to spy on residents Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Cathy Gellis, and Larry Magid Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit shopify.com/twit ZipRecruiter.com/Twit threatlocker.com/twit NetSuite.com/TWIT

Bill Atkinson, Macintosh Pioneer and Inventor of Hypercard, Dies at 74 Folklore.org: Round Rects Are Everywhere! OpenAI slams court order to save all ChatGPT logs, including deleted chats A ban on state AI laws could smash Big Tech's legal guardrails Federal judge blocks Florida from enforcing social media ban for kids while lawsuit continues TikTok dodges U.S. ban — again — as Trump administration pushes deadline back Supreme Court Gives Doge Access to Social Security Data The IRS Tax Filing Software TurboTax Is Trying to Kill Just Got Open Sourced The hidden time bomb in the tax code that's fueling mass tech layoffs AI Startup Revealed To Be 700 Indian Employees Pretending To Be Chatbots - Slashdot Google's NotebookLM now lets you share your notebook — and AI podcasts — publicly Holding your cellphone while driving for navigation is illegal, California court rules Volvo Debuts New IoT Seatbelt Design - Slashdot Ending USB-C® Port Confusion Walmart to Expand Wing Drone Deliveries to 100 Stores Nintendo Switch 2 Has Record-Breaking Launch, Selling Over 3 Million Units - Slashdot Calling All Cars Named Eleanor! The Ninth Circuit Has Decided You're Not Copyrightable After All California county accused of using drones to spy on residents Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Cathy Gellis, and Larry Magid Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit shopify.com/twit ZipRecruiter.com/Twit threatlocker.com/twit NetSuite.com/TWIT

Bill Atkinson, Macintosh Pioneer and Inventor of Hypercard, Dies at 74 Folklore.org: Round Rects Are Everywhere! OpenAI slams court order to save all ChatGPT logs, including deleted chats A ban on state AI laws could smash Big Tech's legal guardrails Federal judge blocks Florida from enforcing social media ban for kids while lawsuit continues TikTok dodges U.S. ban — again — as Trump administration pushes deadline back Supreme Court Gives Doge Access to Social Security Data The IRS Tax Filing Software TurboTax Is Trying to Kill Just Got Open Sourced The hidden time bomb in the tax code that's fueling mass tech layoffs AI Startup Revealed To Be 700 Indian Employees Pretending To Be Chatbots - Slashdot Google's NotebookLM now lets you share your notebook — and AI podcasts — publicly Holding your cellphone while driving for navigation is illegal, California court rules Volvo Debuts New IoT Seatbelt Design - Slashdot Ending USB-C® Port Confusion Walmart to Expand Wing Drone Deliveries to 100 Stores Nintendo Switch 2 Has Record-Breaking Launch, Selling Over 3 Million Units - Slashdot Calling All Cars Named Eleanor! The Ninth Circuit Has Decided You're Not Copyrightable After All California county accused of using drones to spy on residents Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Cathy Gellis, and Larry Magid Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit shopify.com/twit ZipRecruiter.com/Twit threatlocker.com/twit NetSuite.com/TWIT

Bill Atkinson, Macintosh Pioneer and Inventor of Hypercard, Dies at 74 Folklore.org: Round Rects Are Everywhere! OpenAI slams court order to save all ChatGPT logs, including deleted chats A ban on state AI laws could smash Big Tech's legal guardrails Federal judge blocks Florida from enforcing social media ban for kids while lawsuit continues TikTok dodges U.S. ban — again — as Trump administration pushes deadline back Supreme Court Gives Doge Access to Social Security Data The IRS Tax Filing Software TurboTax Is Trying to Kill Just Got Open Sourced The hidden time bomb in the tax code that's fueling mass tech layoffs AI Startup Revealed To Be 700 Indian Employees Pretending To Be Chatbots - Slashdot Google's NotebookLM now lets you share your notebook — and AI podcasts — publicly Holding your cellphone while driving for navigation is illegal, California court rules Volvo Debuts New IoT Seatbelt Design - Slashdot Ending USB-C® Port Confusion Walmart to Expand Wing Drone Deliveries to 100 Stores Nintendo Switch 2 Has Record-Breaking Launch, Selling Over 3 Million Units - Slashdot Calling All Cars Named Eleanor! The Ninth Circuit Has Decided You're Not Copyrightable After All California county accused of using drones to spy on residents Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Cathy Gellis, and Larry Magid Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit shopify.com/twit ZipRecruiter.com/Twit threatlocker.com/twit NetSuite.com/TWIT

Bill Atkinson, Macintosh Pioneer and Inventor of Hypercard, Dies at 74 Folklore.org: Round Rects Are Everywhere! OpenAI slams court order to save all ChatGPT logs, including deleted chats A ban on state AI laws could smash Big Tech's legal guardrails Federal judge blocks Florida from enforcing social media ban for kids while lawsuit continues TikTok dodges U.S. ban — again — as Trump administration pushes deadline back Supreme Court Gives Doge Access to Social Security Data The IRS Tax Filing Software TurboTax Is Trying to Kill Just Got Open Sourced The hidden time bomb in the tax code that's fueling mass tech layoffs AI Startup Revealed To Be 700 Indian Employees Pretending To Be Chatbots - Slashdot Google's NotebookLM now lets you share your notebook — and AI podcasts — publicly Holding your cellphone while driving for navigation is illegal, California court rules Volvo Debuts New IoT Seatbelt Design - Slashdot Ending USB-C® Port Confusion Walmart to Expand Wing Drone Deliveries to 100 Stores Nintendo Switch 2 Has Record-Breaking Launch, Selling Over 3 Million Units - Slashdot Calling All Cars Named Eleanor! The Ninth Circuit Has Decided You're Not Copyrightable After All California county accused of using drones to spy on residents Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Cathy Gellis, and Larry Magid Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit shopify.com/twit ZipRecruiter.com/Twit threatlocker.com/twit NetSuite.com/TWIT

Welcome to another TGOS Patron chat episode! Listen now as Jennasis, Virvada, and the patrons weigh their options of Mass Effect aliens vs Star Wars droids, then after the mid break we wonder which we would romance in any universe IRL. We tangent as usual, but would it even be a TGOS episode without some tangents and mayhem? If you'd like to join us on a future episode, be sure to become a Patron on Patreon at Two Girls One Ship. Please like, subscribe, and leave a review! Watch live on Fridays at 10:30pm ET: ⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/twogirlsoneship⁠⁠ Follow us on all the socials ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/twogirlsoneship⁠⁠ Advertise with us & business inquiries: ⁠⁠twogirlsoneship@gmail.com⁠⁠ Theme song: TGOS Theme from ⁠⁠Pipeman Studios⁠⁠ Find all the other Robots Radio Network shows at ⁠⁠https://www.robotsradio.net/⁠⁠ Find ⁠⁠Eevee's Twitch channel here⁠⁠. Find ⁠⁠RemmyWolf's Twitch channel here⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode features a very enlightening conversation with Philip King, curator of the exceptional electronic pop compilation ‘All The Young Droids', a double LP of obscure British electronica & synthpop from 1978-1985 (a bit like an electronic Nuggets). It will be released on June 27th on Glasgow's School Daze (offshoot of Night School) label.This is a real electronica crate-diggers dream – so much stuff I have never heard before.Ladies and gentlemen – meet all the young droids and Philip King...If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: patreon.com/electronicallyours

We are joined by Eno Reyes and Matan Grinberg, the co-founders of Factory.ai. They are building droids for autonomous software engineering, handling everything from code generation to incident response for production outages. After raising a $15M Series A from Sequoia, they just released their product in GA! https://factory.ai/ https://x.com/latentspacepod Chapters 00:00:00 Introductions 00:00:35 Meeting at Langchain Hackathon 00:04:02 Building Factory despite early model limitations 00:06:56 What is Factory AI? 00:08:55 Delegation vs Collaboration in AI Development Tools 00:10:06 Naming Origins of 'Factory' and 'Droids' 00:12:17 Defining Droids: Agent vs Workflow 00:14:34 Live Demo 00:17:37 Enterprise Context and Tool Integration in Droids 00:20:26 Prompting, Clarification, and Agent Communication 00:22:28 Project Understanding and Proactive Context Gathering 00:24:10 Why SWE-Bench Is Dead 00:28:47 Model Fine-tuning and Generalization Challenges 00:31:07 Why Factory is Browser-Based, Not IDE-Based 00:33:51 Test-Driven Development and Agent Verification 00:36:17 Retrieval vs Large Context Windows for Cost Efficiency 00:38:02 Enterprise Metrics: Code Churn and ROI 00:40:48 Executing Large Refactors and Migrations with Droids 00:45:25 Model Speed, Parallelism, and Delegation Bottlenecks 00:50:11 Observability Challenges and Semantic Telemetry 00:53:44 Hiring 00:55:19 Factory's design and branding approach 00:58:34 Closing Thoughts and Future of AI-Native Development

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In the first episode of Season 21 of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli, Jacob, and special guest Meg Dowell Mondom (of Now This Is Lit: A Star Wars Books Podcast) dive into STAR WARS: REBELS, and discuss the first and second episodes of Season 1: "Spark of Rebellion" and "Droids in Distress". Among their discussion:– STAR WARS: REBELS' unique animation style.– REBELS' legacy as the first Disney-Lucasfilm Star Wars project. – The quick, yet effective introductions of all of these new characters. – The boot of the Empire in a different setting. – STAR WARS: REBELS and ANDOR: A STAR WARS STORY are a dyad. – We meet Ezra Bridger, knowing where he is in a decade. – "We're a crew, a team. In some ways a family." – Hera Syndulla, 5 BBY.– Lothal as a society and culture. – Those two droids...– The Force is strong in this show. – The two premieres of STAR WARS: REBELS.– Everyone just really loves this show!The next episode of Star Wars: In a Galaxy will release on May 30, 2025.Follow Meg on BlueSky: @megdowell.comFollow Now This Is Lit: A Star Wars Books Podcast on BlueSky: @starwarslitpod.bsky.socialFollow us on BlueSky, Instagram, and Threads: @InaGalaxyPod/@inagalaxypod.bsky.appFollow our spinoff trivia show on BlueSky: @inagalaxytrivia.bsky.socialFollow Eli everywhere:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/_ochifan327⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple and Spotify! It really helps!You can email us at swinagalaxy@gmail.com

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For this week's Dollar Bin Discoveries, we're celebrating May the Fourth by diving into some classic Star Wars gems from Dark Horse Comics! Jessika checks out the mechanical mayhem of Droids #1, while Mike gets into the hilarious chaos of Tag & Bink Are Dead #1!    ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts.   Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work by Sarah Frank (IG: @lookmomdraws)

In this episode of Star Wars Prequels of Destiny series, hosts Kennedy Rizzo & Cooper Lee share their experiences and reflections on watching 'Revenge of the Sith' for its 20th anniversary limited release. They discuss the nostalgia of revisiting the film, the excitement of the theater experience, and the dynamics of their favorite characters. The conversation also delves into the themes of choice and consequence portrayed in the movie, as well as upcoming Star Wars events.Subscribe, rate and leave us a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts, Deepcast.fm, Spotify or GoodPods. If you enjoyed what you heard this week, contact us on our official website retrotrekcaramelapples.com or send us a message, requests and/ or experiences you'd like to hear featured in a future episode at Spotify for Podcasters-->https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-trek-the-caramel-applesHit us up on social media! Stop by and say hi! Leave a comment & share with us some of your favorite retro topics! We have a good feeling about this!!X: @CaramelApples16The Gram (Instagram): @retrotrekthecaramelapplesTikTok: @retrotrekcaramelapplesYouTube: @thestickycaramelapplesOur Official Website: retrotrekcaramelapples.com

In this episode of Star Warsologies, we share the recording of our our Star Wars Celebration Japan panel "Droids, Artificial Intelligence, and Sentience" Panel description: R2-D2 and C-3PO. BB-8. Battle droids. Star Wars isn't Star Wars without its lovable droids. We'll examine the science of robots, the programming of personality and the ethics of sentient mechanicals in society, plus go behind the scenes on designing droids for the movies. Why do droids in Star Wars look the way they do? Why do we all love R2-D2? How close are we to having droid intelligence and personality in our own world? Let's go inside the gears and processing units to explore all the possibilities. Our team of experts includes Yukie Nagai (Project Professor, International Research Center for Neurointelligence, University of Tokyo), Fon Davis (ILM Model Maker - Star Wars), Chris Kempshall (author, Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire and The History and Politics of Star Wars) and Joel Welch (PhD Law candidate at Western University, Emerging Technology Policies & SciFi). Moderated by James Floyd (Star Wars Insider; Star Warsologies, Star Wars Crossword Puzzles). Show Links: Check out Yukie Nagai's robotics website. Check out Chris Kempshall's website. You can order James's crossword puzzle book now! For a free puzzle, download the activity kit from Star Wars Reads! Subscribe to never miss an episode of Star Warsologies on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Did you miss an earlier episode? Catch up here! Follow us on BlueSky and Instagram or join our Facebook fan group! Star Warsologies is a podcast about science in a galaxy far, far away. Hosts James Floyd and Melissa Miller combine their love of storytelling in the franchise with their keen interest in all things academic.

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Send us a textIn this one, Mike and Cody attempt to create a new verb. Websters dictionary defines "alexaing" as effort being made by a corporation to sell a home electronic device synced to said corporation with the goal of having a device in every home. Now, on to my TED Talk.NEW SITV MERCH!JOIN THE PATREON!https://linktr.ee/sitvpodAlbum art by @haileycomet_tattooHailey Comet TattooSupport the show

Yesterday, May the Fourth have been with you.  Because of the unofficial holiday, this installment will cover a facet of the Star Trek universe.  (How many of you checked out after that intentional faux pas?)  The Ewoks were the breakout stars of the 3rd released movie of the Star Wars franchise, while droids were a big part of the series from the start.  Combine the two in separate Saturday morning cartoon franchises, and that means kids will want the toys, adding gobs of money into several coffers.  The cartoons themselves?  Typical disposable Saturday morning fare.

May the 4th Be With You!Zack and Erik are joined by Justin Ache once again to talk about Star Wars! This time we're doing a quick run through of every Star Wars series on Disney Plus leading into our (Patreon exclusive) discussion on the "Obi-Wan Kenobi" mini-series!"Droids" and "Ewoks" (1985 - cartoons)"The Clone Wars", "Rebels", "Resistance", and "The Bad Batch" (Animated)"Star Wars: Visions" (Anime Anthology)"Tales of the Jedi" / "Tales of the Empire" / "Tales of the Underworld" (Animated Anthologies)"The Mandalorian" (Seasons 1-3)"The Book of Boba-Fett" (aka Mando Season 2.5)"ANDOR" (2 Seasons - Prequel to 'Rogue One')"Ahsoka" (Follow-up to 'The Clone Wars' and 'Rebels')"The Acolyte" (Prequel to 'The Phantom Menace')"Skeleton Crew"Also, be sure to check out Erik's solo Bonus Episode on "Solo"!(Edited by Erik Slader)The Podcasters will Assemble again... If you would like to be featured on an upcoming episode head over to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://probablywork.com/podcasters-assemble/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can also join the discussion in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord server⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Our Merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Network InfoThis podcast is a production of the We Can Make This Work (Probably) Network. Follow us below to keep up with this show and discover our many other podcasts! The place for those with questionable taste!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @probablywork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.probablywork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ProbablyWorkPod@gmail.com

This week Jonathan and Tim discuss Andor Season 2 episodes 1-3, The Last of Us S02E02 Through the Valley, and Doctor Who S02E02 Lux.AnneTheWriter: "A lot of Jewish people hid the…" - Universeodon Social MediaMaul: Shadow Lord Is Star Wars' Next Animated SeriesStar Wars Visions Volume 3's First Trailer Is an Anime ExtravaganzaANDOR Season 2 Episodes 1-3 BREAKDOWN - Star Wars Easter Eggs You Missed!Interstellar Docking Scene – Recreated in LEGO // Blender Animation4th Moon ToysSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/spockcast-a-star-trek-discovery-picard-and-lower-decks-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In recent years, advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence have led to the development of humanoid droids designed to assist with various household tasks. These robots, capable of performing functions traditionally associated with human labor, promise to revolutionize the way we manage our homes. Jack Jay from Open Droids highlighted some of the capabilities and potential applications of these innovative machines.Humanoid Droids Assist with Household TasksOne of the standout features of Open Droids' humanoid robots is their design, which often incorporates wheels instead of legs. This design choice is rooted in efficiency; wheels are more adept at navigating flat surfaces, which comprise the majority of environments where labor occurs. While the limitation of stairs is acknowledged, the practical applications of these droids in everyday settings are vast. As Jack Jay noted, for approximately 95% of household tasks, the efficiency of wheels outweighs the need for legged mobility.The capabilities of these robots extend to a variety of household chores. For instance, they can assist with tasks such as loading and unloading dishwashers, making beds, and even doing laundry. While they may not yet be able to scrub dishes, they can effectively handle the logistics of placing items in the dishwasher and unloading them once cleaned. This functionality is a significant step towards automating mundane household chores, allowing individuals to devote their time to more meaningful activities.Various Ways to InteractMoreover, the integration of telepresence technology allows users to interact with the droids remotely, effectively bridging the gap between physical presence and virtual assistance. This means that individuals can control the droids from afar, directing them to perform tasks in their homes while they are elsewhere. As the underlying artificial intelligence continues to evolve, we may see a future where these droids can undertake more complex tasks with greater autonomy.Communication is another critical aspect of Open Droids. Equipped with microphones and speakers, these machines can respond to verbal commands, similar to how one might instruct a human maid. This feature enhances their usability, as users can simply tell the droid what to do, streamlining the process of managing household chores. The conversational capabilities of these droids are expected to improve as advancements in AI continue, potentially leading to a more intuitive interaction experience.Expandable Skills Over TimeIn addition to traditional household tasks, the Open Droids' robots also have the potential to assist in more specialized roles, such as bartending. While they may not yet possess the dexterity to craft intricate cocktails, they can serve drinks and manage simple beverage requests. This capability is indicative of the broader vision for humanoid droids as "minimum viable humans," able to perform a range of functions that simplify daily life.The integration of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT into these droids marks a significant leap forward. By leveraging the vast knowledge and conversational abilities of AI, these droids can understand and execute complex instructions. For example, a user could ask the droid to prepare a specific cocktail by simply stating the desired ingredients. This interaction not only demonstrates the potential for droids to handle more sophisticated tasks but also highlights the synergy between robotics and artificial intelligence.Conclusion: A High-Tech Butler for HomeIn conclusion, Open Droids' robots represent a promising frontier in household automation. Their ability to perform a variety of tasks, communicate effectively, and integrate with advanced AI systems positions them as valuable assistants in modern homes. As technology continues to advance, we can expect these droids to become increasingly capable, making them indispensable allies in managing our daily lives. The future of household management may very well be in the hands-or rather, the wheels-of these innovative machines.Interview by Don Baine, The Gadget Professor.Sponsored by: Get $5 to protect your credit card information online with Privacy. Amazon Prime gives you more than just free shipping. Get free music, TV shows, movies, videogames and more. The most flexible tools for podcasting. Get a 30 day free trial of storage and statistics.

In recent years, advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence have led to the development of humanoid droids designed to assist with various household tasks. These robots, capable of performing functions traditionally associated with human labor, promise to revolutionize the way we manage our homes. Jack Jay from Open Droids highlighted some of the capabilities and potential applications of these innovative machines.Humanoid Droids Assist with Household TasksOne of the standout features of Open Droids' humanoid robots is their design, which often incorporates wheels instead of legs. This design choice is rooted in efficiency; wheels are more adept at navigating flat surfaces, which comprise the majority of environments where labor occurs. While the limitation of stairs is acknowledged, the practical applications of these droids in everyday settings are vast. As Jack Jay noted, for approximately 95% of household tasks, the efficiency of wheels outweighs the need for legged mobility.The capabilities of these robots extend to a variety of household chores. For instance, they can assist with tasks such as loading and unloading dishwashers, making beds, and even doing laundry. While they may not yet be able to scrub dishes, they can effectively handle the logistics of placing items in the dishwasher and unloading them once cleaned. This functionality is a significant step towards automating mundane household chores, allowing individuals to devote their time to more meaningful activities.Various Ways to InteractMoreover, the integration of telepresence technology allows users to interact with the droids remotely, effectively bridging the gap between physical presence and virtual assistance. This means that individuals can control the droids from afar, directing them to perform tasks in their homes while they are elsewhere. As the underlying artificial intelligence continues to evolve, we may see a future where these droids can undertake more complex tasks with greater autonomy.Communication is another critical aspect of Open Droids. Equipped with microphones and speakers, these machines can respond to verbal commands, similar to how one might instruct a human maid. This feature enhances their usability, as users can simply tell the droid what to do, streamlining the process of managing household chores. The conversational capabilities of these droids are expected to improve as advancements in AI continue, potentially leading to a more intuitive interaction experience.Expandable Skills Over TimeIn addition to traditional household tasks, the Open Droids' robots also have the potential to assist in more specialized roles, such as bartending. While they may not yet possess the dexterity to craft intricate cocktails, they can serve drinks and manage simple beverage requests. This capability is indicative of the broader vision for humanoid droids as "minimum viable humans," able to perform a range of functions that simplify daily life.The integration of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT into these droids marks a significant leap forward. By leveraging the vast knowledge and conversational abilities of AI, these droids can understand and execute complex instructions. For example, a user could ask the droid to prepare a specific cocktail by simply stating the desired ingredients. This interaction not only demonstrates the potential for droids to handle more sophisticated tasks but also highlights the synergy between robotics and artificial intelligence.Conclusion: A High-Tech Butler for HomeIn conclusion, Open Droids' robots represent a promising frontier in household automation. Their ability to perform a variety of tasks, communicate effectively, and integrate with advanced AI systems positions them as valuable assistants in modern homes. As technology continues to advance, we can expect these droids to become increasingly capable, making them indispensable allies in managing our daily lives. The future of household management may very well be in the hands-or rather, the wheels-of these innovative machines.Interview by Don Baine, The Gadget Professor.Sponsored by: Get $5 to protect your credit card information online with Privacy. Amazon Prime gives you more than just free shipping. Get free music, TV shows, movies, videogames and more. The most flexible tools for podcasting. Get a 30 day free trial of storage and statistics.

A what seemed like an endless hiatus, the Droids are back for the final season of the greatest Star Wars series to ever grace the streaming airwaves. Join Chris & Mike as they discuss the first three episodes of Andor season 2 as well as where they have been for the past few years. Plus, what's next for Mon Mothma? Can Cassian galvanize the foolish infighters and can the Empire get anymore evil. 

ok we're going with one of our back up episodes this week David didnt have a chance to watch Drawn Together, but thats ok this is why we did these. So Drawn Together will be here next week then out Star Wars episode which the poll is still up on Facebook, there are 10 animated Star Wars series. Go oiver to Facebook and choose which one otherwise I might pick Droids or Ewoks to fuck with you all. But for this week enjoy the Street Sharks it might say its "Jawsome"  

Remember your first happy hour? Saturday mornings—when you'd wake up with the sun, grab a bowl of chocolatey cereal, and lose yourself in a world of cartoons, commercials, and pure, unfiltered joy. We're still chasing that feeling, one episode at a time.This week, we're kicking off our Spreaker premiere with a true legend of Saturday morning animation: Michael Hirsh—the creative force behind Ewoks, Droids, Babar, Beetlejuice, Franklin, Little Bear, and many more. He also introduced American audiences to The Story of the Faithful Wookie, the animated short that debuted Boba Fett in the now-iconic Star Wars Holiday Special.What's it like to help shape a generation's imagination? We ask him—and he tells us.Join hosts Grim Shea, Marke, Jimmy “The Gent,” and Johnny Heck as they launch a brand-new chapter of Saturday Morning Cereal—now on Spreaker and wherever you get your pods.Plus, check out Michael Hirsh's new memoir, Animation Nation: How We Built a Cartoon Empire—a fun, insightful look at how passion, creativity, and a little cereal-fueled magic can build something unforgettable.

Sal, Lizzy, and Axel talk Star Wars Rebels: Droids in Distress!R2 vs. Chopper!Running to the shuttle!Zeb vs. Not Hot KallusHot Bail?!?!T7s and Vizago!Check out the Rogue Rebels Rebels Spotify playlist!Follow us EVERYWHERE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheRogueRebels on Bluesky!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: @TheRogueRebels ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Rogue Rebels on FB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this engaging conversation, Kennedy Rizzo & Cooper Lee reflect on their cherished memories of attending the opening nights of Star Wars films, particularly 'The Phantom Menace.' They explore the significance of these experiences, the storytelling techniques used in the film, and the introduction of key characters like Anakin Skywalker and Qui-Gon Jinn. The discussion delves into the themes of nostalgia, the impact of the Jedi and Sith dynamics, and the emotional weight of loss within the narrative. They also highlight upcoming Star Wars events, inviting listeners to celebrate the franchise's legacy.Subscribe, rate and leave us a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts, Deepcast.fm or Spotify. If you enjoyed what you heard this week, contact us on our official website retrotrekcaramelapples.com or send us a message, requests and/ or experiences you'd like to hear featured in a future episode at Spotify for Podcasters-->https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-trek-the-caramel-applesHit us up on social media! Stop by and say hi! Leave a comment & share with us some of your favorite retro topics! May every bite be sweet!!X: @CaramelApples16The Gram (Instagram): @retrotrekthecaramelapplesTikTok: @retrotrekcaramelapplesYouTube: @thestickycaramelapplesOur Official Website: retrotrekcaramelapples.com

We take a look at some obscure Droids comics from Editorial Gespa. This Endorian Life is a Star Wars podcast from the Radio Meanwhile Network.

Episode 111: Droids in Star Wars! Welcome to the SciFi Pubcast! Come for a drink but stay for the speculation. Beep boop. We're talking droids in Star Wars. It bytes. And we're quite robotic. So, grab an oil-infused cocktail of your choice. This is the SciFi Pubcast. On this episode: Keri, Derek and Joel.  Episode recorded on March 30, 2025. It  was released as a podcast and uploaded to YouTube on March 31, 2025.    Show website: www.scifipubcast.space. Find us (the podcast and our personal accounts) on most social media, or send us an email at management@scifipubcast.space.  Here's the link to Derek Beebe's website.  Here's the link to Randal Graham's website, and links to his novels, Beforelife, Afterlife Crisis, and the third book of the trilogy, Nether Regions, published by ECW Press.  Music provided courtesy of Logan Rathbone. The SciFi Pubcast logo is by Jea Rhee. Widescreen photograph (iss065e001065) used for the header on our social media used courtesy of NASA and the ISS. Listen Responsibly. Copyright 2025 Joel Welch. All rights reserved.

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Star Wars: Droids – The Forgotten First Animated SeriesIn this episode of Star Wars Generations, hosts Erin and Matthew explore Star Wars: Droids, the first-ever Star Wars animated series. This often overlooked show from the mid-1980s follows the adventures of C-3PO and R2-D2 before they joined Princess Leia, offering viewers a glimpse into their earlier escapades.The hosts examine how this episodic series was structured around three main story arcs, each following our droid heroes as they encounter new masters and get involved in various adventures across the galaxy. Despite being non-canonical in current Star Wars lore, the show provides interesting early concepts that would later influence the franchise.What makes Droids unique in Star Wars history?As one of the earliest Star Wars TV productions (second only to the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special), Droids represents an interesting moment in franchise history. The hosts discuss how the show's 1980s animation style resembles other cartoons of the era like He-Man and She-Ra, appearing somewhat amateurish by today's standards but groundbreaking for its time.How does Droids handle character development?The hosts analyze how C-3PO's personality differs slightly from his film portrayal, occasionally expressing desires to be a "freedom fighter" while still maintaining his characteristic anxiety and complaints. They also note the show's treatment of droids as property, with slavery being normalized in ways that modern viewers might find uncomfortable.What connections exist between Droids and later Star Wars properties?The hosts point out several interesting connections between elements in the show and later Star Wars productions, such as the character "Kybo Ren" potentially inspiring the name "Kylo Ren" years later, as well as appearances by characters like Boba Fett, Sy Snootles, and Max Rebo.Other topics discussed:The three main story arcs featuring different masters and adventuresEarly concepts of land racing that predated pod racing in The Phantom MenaceThe surprisingly dark "disappearing disease" featured in one episodeC-3PO's memorable quips, including threats toward petsAppearances by familiar characters like Sy Snootles and Max ReboThe show's approach to magic and mysticism not typically seen in Star WarsHow merchandising drove much of the show's creationDespite its simplistic storylines and now-outdated animation, Star Wars: Droids offers fans a fascinating look at early expanded universe content before the concept of a cohesive canon existed. While not essential viewing for casual fans, the hosts suggest it might interest completionists looking to experience every corner of the Star Wars universe.AND—stick around after the episode for a preview of this month's Star Wars Book Club Member's Only Episode on Queen's Shadow! **************************************************************************This episode is a production of Star Wars Generations, a The Ethical Panda Podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network. Check our our website to find out more about this and our sister podcast Superhero Ethics.We want to hear from you! You can keep up with our latest news, and send us feedback, questions, or comments via social media or email.Email: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comFacebook: TheEthicalPandaInstagram: TheEthicalPandaPodcastsTwitter: EthicalPanda77Or you can join jump into the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics channels on the TruStory FM Discord.To learn more about co-host Erin and her incredible cosplay check out her Instagram, LadyTanoCreates.Want to get access to even more content while supporting the podcast? Become a member! For $5 a month, or $55 a year you get access to bonus episodes and bonus content at the end of most episodes. Sign up on the podcast's main page you can even give membership as a gift!You can also support our podcasts through our sponsors:Purchase a lightsaber from Level Up Sabers run by friend of the podcast Neighborhood Master AlanUse Audible for audiobooks. Sign up for a one year membership or gift one through this link.Purchase any media discussed this week through our sponsored links.

K1D and IG try to understand one another.

I've got a bad feeling about this... that was the thought that crept into people's minds back in November 1978. They were about ten minutes into the Star Wars Holiday Special--and it wasn't exactly what they had hoped for... Despite how bizarre the special was, one segment was universally praised; an animated feature called 'The Story of the Faithful Wookie.' Seven years later, Star Wars would once again return to the small screen in animated form for The Ewoks cartoon, and Star Wars: Droids. But this time, Star Wars was on Saturday morning cartoons.  This is a look back at everything that went into the two short-lived series, the live-action Ewoks movies, the influence that came from The Faithful Wookie, and the state of the Star Wars franchise in the mid-80s.  The Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast: Patreon.com/80s  

Sometimes, you win; sometimes, you wiff! Check out this week's #actionfigures Wins and Wiffs of the week! Wait till you see this awesome pickup of a vintage toy that is just not easy to find these days. Stay on the #toyhunt folks!

#LEGO Figure Premiere: Nien Numb! Graded BLUE SNAG!! Bootleg #Yoda, Bag O' Droids, TMNT Merman, Shane's morning on September 11th, 2001 across from World Trade Center in NYC. #911 #wtc #worldtradecenter Sometimes, you win; sometimes, you wiff! Check out this week's #actionfigures Wins and Wiffs of the week! Wait till you see this awesome pickup of a vintage toy that is just not easy to find these days. Stay on the #toyhunt folks!

Laura and Nicole discuss robots in the medical field

Happy 2025! Start your year off on the Offensive. After a week off in honor of baby Jesus, we’ve returned to unpack the deranged world and it’s horrific events. We talk about Elon and Vivek’s love of Indians and the surrounding controversy. Hit on the NOLA terrorist attack and learn live about possible connections to an exploding Tesla in front of a Trump Tower. We hit on the Ring of fire that is the black sea including new tensions in Moldova, Serbia, and Syria. Russia is knocking Azerbaijani birds out of the sky, while Ukraine kicks off Skynet with armed patrol droids. Ladies are going up in flames in NYC subways. China is hacking into the US Treasury. People are freaking out over the fog. And we learn the Winter is unseasonably ……….cold? Guess what!?!?! Clown world continues into 2025……   ART: SURVERYORJOSE WINS AGAIN! 7 times in a row! What a guy!     Executive Producers MMO #151: Sir Leif Hard, The Node Chode SurveyorJose, El Hombre Super (Make good Next Show) Pretor Porreca of the Peoria Diocese, formerly known as Hempress Emily M.   Fiat Fun Coupon Donators: Trashman, A certified Ass Man Sam S. of Bourlandia Michale V, the Nail Lord of Gaylord Ethan C.   This weeks Boosters:   kalyptic | 10,000 | BAG DADDY BOOSTER! feral_hippie | 10,000 jeromy73 | 5,000 sheep | 3,333 wisehodl | 2,100 trailchicken | 1,000 user75635113 | 100     Shownotes Ep 151   India             Canada Smuggling   Terrorism             NBC Report             FOX Eagle Pass             Perp   Geopolitics             Moldova State of Emergency             BBC Report on Gas Transfers             Droids in Ukraine             ARTICLE: Mother Ukraine Soviet Monument   Syria             PBS Report on Syria             ARTICLE: Alawite Sect             ARTICLE: Kurdish Rebel Leader Open to Peace   Espionage             Treasury Breach   Media             Under-reported Stories of 2024   Social Media             Snake   Fog             Seven States             Strange Apparently             Smells and Pneumonia

The Man Behind the Droids In this replay episode, we talked with actor and droid extraordinaire Chris Bartlett. We talk with Chris about how he turned his love of Cosplay into a career with Disney, portraying droids from Star Wars we all know and love in many of the television shows and Star Wars Commercials over the last few years. He has portrayed droids like C-3PO and Q-90 in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett. We also discussed his work on video games like Gears of War, Tomb Raider, Call of Duty, and even some Star Wars games. He has some amazing stories to tell .. and he tells some of them in this interview. Some of those stories are told in other videos for our Patreon Channel. For more information on Chris Bartlett, please visit the following - Instagram - @chrisfbartlett For more on our show partners - Bones Coffee - http://www.bonescoffee.com/FSFPOPCAST and use code FSFPOPCAST Tee See Tee - www.teeseetee.com Level Up Sabers https://bit.ly/FSFLevelUpSabers Eddie Ai Editing - https://www.heyeddie.ai/ Win free loot - sign up here - www.fsfpopcast.com/contact Tim Beisiegels articles - https://couchsoup.com/author/byeseagull For more on our Show - Join our Patreon https://patreon.com/fsfpopcast Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website - https://www.fsfpopcast.com FSF PopCast on BlueSky, Instagram, Threads, and Facebook - @fsfpopcast This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Animated films were traditionally G-Rated and geared towards much younger audiences but in the 1970s, the medium began to branch out. We will explore a few animated films that were not so kid friendly. On this month's episode, we discuss Ralph Bakshi's Fire and Ice (1983), the cult classic Rock and Rule (1983) and the 3D space opera Starchaser: The Legend of Orin (1985). Original Music and episode audio mastering by Beau Hitt. Check out more of Beau's music at the link below.https://spoti.fi/3OcxTMSFollow us on :FacebookInstagramLetterboxd

Adam Marks returns to the program to talk about working on another set of his Garbage Chute Droid card set which is a passion project that features a mash up of the Garbage Pail Kids and Star Wars. Links mentioned n the Homestead Keeping segment of news and notes: Topps Star Wars High-Tek has a release date of 1/8/25. Pre-Order link from Steel Ciry Collectibles: https://www.steelcitycollectibles.com/i/2024-topps-star-wars-high-tek-hobby-box The next release of the FFG Star Wars Unlimited expansion set: Jump to Lightspeed should drop 3/14/25. https://starwarsunlimited.com/articles/jump-to-lightspeed Topps Star Wars Throwback Thursday: https://www.topps.com/collections/cards-collectibles/online-brands/throwback-thursday Find Adam Marks online: Garbage Chute Droids on Instagram @garbagechutedroid Garbage Chute linktr.ee: http://www.garbagechutedroids.com If you have a question or comment, find me on the  socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky Substack, Hive @rebelbasecard  More designs are up on the TeePublic store with more to come! Help out the show and find some cool swag. https://www.teepublic.com/user/rebel-base-card Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney Collect and BUNT @CORNFEDTECH Help out the show by rating The Rebel Base Card Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. All comments and feedback is appreciated!

Welcome to The Force Unscripted Podcast, where Star Wars fans share unfiltered discussions, fresh insights, and genuine camaraderie in exploring the galaxy far, far away. Tune in weekly for authentic conversations that celebrate the timeless appeal of Star Wars. May the Force be with you on this adventure!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Come visit our website and leave us a review, voice note or topics you may want discussed on the show!The Force Unscripted Website------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Be sure to follow us any where you want to get your podcast fix, as well as on Twitter (formerly known as X) where we post updates about the podcast and on Twitch, where we do our live recordings for the podcast!LinkTreeTwitter (Formerly Known As X)Twitch------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this episode, the boys dive into droids and their role in the Star Wars Universe

Clone Wars Conversations continues with the second part of Season 5 (episodes 6-13)! Dave, Maff & Mike talk in-depth about two arcs in this episode, as their journey on this Clone Wars companion podcast continues! In this episode, the trio discuss the first arc (ep 6-9); where a group of younglings go on a quest to Ilum for their lightsaber (Kyber) crystals with Ahsoka & Yoda and then meet Huyang to help construct them, where they are interrupted by a certain pirate; Hondo! The second arc apparently features George Lucas' favourite Clone Wars episodes (10-13), where a small-statured general goes on a mission with a handful of droids to infiltrate a separatist ship and end up being stranded in the desert known as The Void before finding a curious out of place local. As well as talking about these episodes, Dave, Maff & Mike discuss George Lucas' involvement in the Clone Wars, Huyang's appearance in Ahsoka, droids in Star Wars and more! Episodes featured; The Gathering, A Test Of Strength, Bound For Rescue & A Necessary Bond and Secret Weapons, A Sunny Day In The Void, Missing In Action & Point Of No Return. Clone Wars Conversations has been releasing monthly since January 21st 2024 on the usual podcast feeds & YouTube (eps 221, 225, 229, 233, 236, 238, 241, 244 & 245 of GCC): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl The trio are all featuring in episodes of JAC's Back to The Filmography which are out now, or soon to be released for the season of Matthew McConaughey! Dave talks about Dazed & Confused, Maff does Boys On The Side and Mike does Glory Daze! Listen to BttF anywhere you find podcasts: https://podfollow.com/1686261095   Maff is @MaffUK78 on Twitter and recently spoke about the TMNT story The Last Ronin on Indie Comics Spotlight here: https://pod.fo/e/24c64a, plus he did a spider-related podcast with Spider-Dan here: https://pod.fo/e/22733f You can find Dave on Threads @davehorrocks, or the podcasts Comics In Motion, the VHS Strikes Back: https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback and Chris & Dave's Reality TV Cast: https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast  Mike, Dave & Tonya Todd on Mandatory Music & CD talking Rage Against The Machine: https://pod.fo/e/250335 Mike has been involved with many other Star Wars podcasts, including interviewing Mike Chen on episode 234 of GCC about his novel Star Wars: Brotherhood and he returns on episode 246 to talk about his latest novel with Marvel; What If Marc Spector Was Host To Venom? Ep 234found here: https://pod.fo/e/23d985 & https://youtu.be/pQA0QvC5qa0 and ep 246 found here: https://pod.fo/e/279547 & https://youtu.be/PAEmwuhG2gw Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat

It's that time again to return to our The Clone Wars rewatch! This time, we're exploring the R2-D2 Lost arc with “Downfall of a Droid” (106) and “Duel of the Droids” (107). What to expect on this episode: The symbolism of R2-D2 to Anakin and what Anakin is willing to risk when R2 goes missing. GGGC: Good General Grievous Content. The fandom's initial thoughts in 2008 around this episode and if they hold up today. … and so much more! PACKD's pre-paid, pre-labeled mailer bags give you an easy, no-hassle way to send clothes home so that you can make plenty of room in your luggage for new purchases, or just to lighten your load for that return flight! Learn more at packdbags.com or on Instagram at @packd.bags Listen to our first episode of our Clone Wars Rewatch series here. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Our theme music is by Christy Carew and our Clone Wars theme is by Blast Points Podcast.  Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices