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In this week's episode, we take a look at four different ebook formatting tools for indie authors. We also discuss the phenomenon of Star Wars day. This coupon code will get you 25% off the ebook of Malison: The Complete Series at my Payhip store: MALISON25 The coupon code is valid through June 3, 2025. So if you need a new book for spring, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates   Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 251 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is May 9, 2025, and today we are looking at ebook formatting tools. Before we get into our main topic, we'll have Coupon of the Week, a progress update at my current writing and audiobook projects, and then Question of the Week. We'll also close out the show with a preview of my new audiobook Ghost in the Assembly (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy).   This week's coupon code will get you 25% off the ebook of Malison: The Complete Series at my Payhip store, and that is MALISON25. As always, we'll have the coupon code and the links in the show notes for this episode. This coupon code is valid through June the 3, 2025. So if you need a new ebook for spring, we have got you covered. Now here's where I'm at with my current writing projects. I am 87,000 words into Ghost in the Corruption and I'm hoping to hit 90,000 words by the end of today. So if all goes well, I will finish it up later this week and then begin editing. I am also 9,000 words into what my next project will be, which is Shield of Power, the final book in The Shield War series. I'm also 91,000 words into Stealth and Spells Online: Final Quest, and that will be my main project after Shield of Power is finished. So my writing goals for the next couple months will be Ghost in the Corruption, Shield of Power, Stealth and Spells Online: Final Quest, and then the final book in The Ghost Armor series (the title of which I should really decide since I'm getting close to being finished with the fifth book).   In audiobook news, recording of Ghost in the Assembly (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy) is finished. That should be turning up on all the various audiobook stores before too much longer. Shield of Deception (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) is finished and available at all the audio stores: Audible, Apple, Google Play, Spotify, Chirp, and all the others. You can get that right now. Brad should be starting a recording of Shield of Battle sometime in the second half of May, if all goes well. So that is where I'm at with my current writing projects.   00:02:09 Question of the Week   And now let's move on to Question of the Week. Question of the Week is intended to inspire enjoyable discussions of interesting topics. This week's question: what is your favorite Star Wars? The inspiration for this question is the fact that May the Fourth has become Star Wars Day (in a very tongue in cheek manner). And as you might expect, we had a variety of responses to this question. Justin says: I have not seen any Star Wars TV series, but your other choices are mine as well. I have the Trawn Trilogy in the box set and got a PC joystick just for playing TIE Fighter again. Jonathan D. says: Empire Strikes Back is still the best film. I cannot get into the Disney canon after they destroyed the Expanded Universe. I watched The Force Awakens and that killed any interest in watching Disney Star Wars for me. Books is either Heir to the Empire Trilogy or the Darth Bain trilogy. A well done film adaptation of the Darth Bain books would be the only thing that would make me want to watch any new films. Video games would have to be Knight of the Old Republic 1 or 2, with Jedi Academy coming in third. The original Battlefront games were also great.   John Paul says: Loved the Mandalorian and the Book of Boba Fett, especially when they had the characters from each other's show guest starring in them. I saw somewhere they aren't making another series, but [there] was talk about a TV movie to finish it off, but [they are] now showing Series 4 on IBMD with no date. I grew up with the original trilogy though some of the later films are good, especially the special effects, though Jar Jar Binks spoiled the first three movies. Maybe they should reedit the character out since Lucas has spent some money on adding new effects to the trilogy to bring in line with the new movies. Skeleton Crew made me think of the movie Flight of the Navigator with Star Wars added, so I enjoyed that even though it's mainly for kids. I have fond memories of Space Invaders with the sidekick from the original Fall Guy TV show. Again, made for kids though adults can enjoy if they watch tongue in cheek.   Andrew says: There are only three Star Wars movies, of which Empire Strikes Back is my favorite. I really enjoyed Mandalorian Season One. Now Star Wars is dead to me, except for lightsaber battle videos. I really like the Princess Bride Battles. I played TIE Fighter, Dark Forces, and Knights of the Old Republic.   Tom says: Favorite film, Rogue One. With you on Mandalorian Season Two as favorite TV show. Favorite game, Rogue Squadron.   Tracy says: My favorite was Return of the Jedi.   Jenny says: Thrawn Trilogy for sure! Dark Forces was my very first computer game, so it's always going to hold a special place in my heart.   William says: The unofficial remasters of the original trilogy from preserved reels are a godsend.   MG says: Knights of the Old Republic was quite good and Knights of the Old Republic 2.   John K. says: I'm a grim dark sort of guy. Really liked Rogue One but it's slightly edged out by the original Episode IV. I absolutely love Andor but honestly, have not hated anything. Enjoyed them all. I was a nut for the original X-Wing game. Got good enough to one shot TIE Fighters with one quad shot and rarely missed and learned how to solo Star Destroyers pretty easily, though it would take forever. Having played the game that John K. is talking about, I can agree with him that you could take down Star Destroyers in your X-Wing if you knew what you were doing, but it really would take forever.   Dave says: Book wise, I really enjoyed the Thrawn books by Timothy Zahn, also the X-Wing series by Michael A. Stackpole was a personal favorite.   And finally Michael says: I agree on Empire Strikes Back though as a kid, I disliked the lack of upbeat movie. Also really liked the Solo movie. I confess I found the Thrawn books underwhelming, though the original Star Wars novelization is pretty good. And finally, I got to agree on TIE Fighter, such great game. Also, I have a soft spot for Jedi Knight: Dark Forces 2.   For myself, I would have to break it down into four categories because Star Wars media covers so many different formats now. For favorite movie, I would say Empire Strikes Back, with Return of the Jedi as the runner up. For the favorite TV series, Season 2 of The Mandalorian. For my favorite book, The Thrawn Trilogy by Timothy Zahn, with Revenge of the Sith by Matthew Stover, Darth Plagueis by James Luceno, and The Darth Bane Trilogy by Drew Karpyshyn coming in as strong runners up. Seriously, if you're listening to this podcast, you probably enjoy reading books, so these five are definitely worth your time.   For my favorite video games, I would say TIE Fighter, with Knights of the Old Republic as a very close runner-up. But TIE Fighter was definitely my favorite. In the game, you play as an Imperial pilot, and the designers had the clever idea of making the Empire sympathetic by having the player spend most of the missions hunting ruthless pirates, suppressing alien civil wars, and fighting renegade Imperial warlords who are trying to overthrow the Emperor. In the last two expansion packs for the game, the player is flying as Grand Admiral Thrawn's elite pilot against the renegade Grand Admiral Zaarin, and finally defeating Zaarin after like forty missions was VERY satisfying.   So those are my favorite Star Wars media items. As we can see.  there is quite a range of opinion in the answer to that question.   00:06:54 Main Topic: Ebook Formatting Tools   Now let's move on to our main topic, which is ebook formatting tools. And this is an important thing for indie authors to discuss because if you do want to self-publish your books, it is one of those foundational skills you have to master. You need to know what kind of file format the platforms you're publishing to you take and how to produce it. Now this is something you can hire out but you really, really shouldn't in my opinion, especially because some ebook formatting services charge as much as $2,000 to turn a Word document into files ready to upload for ebook stores. Considering that it is something you can easily do yourself with free tools and a little bit of practice, spending any amount of money on it is probably a waste. I mean, there's a difference between the kind of intricate formatting you would need for say, a full color medical textbook with illustrations and a 60,000 word romance novel. Fortunately, all the major software programs are nowhere near as expensive as $2,000 a book and don't have as much of a learning curve as you might expect. Both video and written tutorials are plentiful for all of these options, making it easy to learn at your own pace. Today we're going to go over four software options for formatting ebooks and discuss their pros, cons, and the best uses for them. Although some of these products have word processing functionality and other features built in, today we'll focus on just the ebook formatting part of the software. #1: The first option we will look at is Atticus. Atticus is from the same company that makes Publisher Rocket, which is a software program I've spoken of very favorably of on the show over the years. The company has made an effort to understand the needs of authors over the years and added new features to Publisher Rocket consistently as time went on. The company Kindlepreneur has also made significant enhancements to Atticus since it launched. As of the time of this recording, it is a one-time purchase option that has free ongoing updates and the current cost is $147 (in United States dollars). Expensive, but the founder of the company Dave Chesson has said frequently he doesn't like software subscriptions. So hopefully this will continue to be a one-time fee and not become a subscription thing.   So here are the pros to using Atticus. It is less expensive than Vellum and has the same features. It works on operating systems other than Mac. In theory, since it has a web client, it can work on any platform. Reviewers say it is very pleasant to use and those who want a lot of customization options are generally happy with it and it has a nice tool for creating and reusing the template for things like author bios or link pages.   The con is that it does require an Internet connection to use and you have to have a computer connected to the Internet. Some people also prefer not to have their work stored in the cloud like Atticus does. Some users report slowness while opening or closing or when saving a file, especially if it's a book with a high word account. Because of the online requirement, there can be issues related to syncing. It does not support .mobi as a file export option. However, that's not a big deal anymore because Amazon is officially phasing out the .mobi file extension and is requiring people to use .epub. So this is not a major point and it's only for people who have a customer base with very old e-readers that can't handle .epub.   And finally, Atticus does not offer a free trial period if you just want to try it out, but does offer a refund within the first 30 days if you try it and decide that you don't like it. So what users would find Atticus the best? It's probably best for PC or Linux users who don't want a Mac and also want to have lots of fine control of your formatting or customizing your layout. Atticus is also heavily built around collaboration, where different people can work on the same file. So if you do work with a team (and many indie authors do) or are co-writing a book, then Atticus might be a good tool for you to use.   #2: The second program we're going to look at is called Vellum.  Vellum has been seen as the default option for ebook formatting for a lot of writers for a while now. As of the time of recording, there is a one-time purchase option that has free ongoing updates. The current cost is $199 for the ebook only version or $249 for the version that includes paperbacks. Vellum has gone on sale occasionally in the past, usually for Cyber Monday in November. The pros for Vellum are that many reviewers consider it the best option for ebook formatting and say it delivers professional results without too much work and a minimal learning curve. Vellum lets you try out the software for free, but you won't be able to export the files you're publishing until the software is purchased. Like Atticus, it offers a 30 day window for a refund.   Vellum is not cloud-based software and it can be used offline. So if you are, for instance, working on a laptop on the road with spotty internet connectivity, this can be a lifesaver. Now for the cons and the biggest con is a big one- that Vellum is Macintosh only. You need to have a Mac to use it and it is not currently available for Windows and Linux. The developers have said that presently they have no plans to port it to either Windows or Linux. It will also not work on iOS, so that means you can't run it on your iPad or your iPhone. You can in theory use it on a PC with a Mac OS virtual machine, but people have reported very mixed success with that. The other con is that it is the most expensive option. So the users this is best for I think would be if you already have a Mac or you are willing to buy a Mac for just one piece of software. #3: The third software program we're going to look at is called Jutoh. Jutoh is a labor of love, mainly created by two people in the UK and has been around for a long, long time. As of the time of this recording, there is a one-time purchase option that costs $45 (US dollars) and a Plus version for $90 that supports some additional features. It currently offers a free trial that you can download and install, but functionality is limited in the trial version. The pros of Jutoh is that it works on Windows, Mac, and most versions of Linux. It is not cloud-based software/is local to your computer. It does not need a constant Internet connection to function. Reviewers frequently praised how responsive their customer support is and of the paid options we are discussing, it will be the least expensive of all of them. The cons are the interface is a bit dated. It does kind of look like something from the early 2000s in terms of the buttons and where they are. Because of that, it can be more difficult for some users to use than Atticus or Vellum. It does not create PDFs or print ready files, so you would not be able to use it to format your files for print books, which is something both Atticus and Vellum offer. I think this is best used for users who want a less expensive option than Atticus or Vellum or a PC user who wants a non-cloud based option.   #4: The fourth and final program we're going to look at is called Kindle Create. And as of this recording, it is the only one of these four options that is free. It is a free download. This software is created and maintained by Amazon. The pro? It's free and you can use the .epubs it creates to upload your books onto other platforms. Just because you've made your ebook in Amazon Create, that doesn't mean you can't use the file for Barnes & Noble and Kobo and Apple and so forth. You can go ahead and do that. However, because it is free software, there are quite a few cons to it. The functionality is pretty limited and only a few fonts are available. It is not good with complex layouts and Amazon's own documentation recommends not using it for books with tables, footnotes, or complex text formatting.   The program doesn't handle edits well. There are people who write books in Vellum even though the developers don't exactly recommend that. And Atticus is designed to have books written in it. However, Kindle Create definitely cannot handle that very well. Windows and Mac are supported, but you can't install it on Linux. Kindle Create no longer supports .mobi as a file export option since Amazon is moving away from that option and most other vendors haven't used it ever. That is a minor point.   I think Kindle Create is best used by users who are just starting out and don't have much in the way of budget and have books that don't require a lot of complex formatting. Kindle Create is actually quite good for novels because novels in general don't have a lot of complex formatting and because it's free, it has a little bit of a steeper learning curve, but that can be advantageous as well.   So looking at those four options, what do I use and why? Well, for the first seven or so years I was self-publishing, I didn't use any of these. I used a program called Sigil, which is an .epub editor. And if Kindle Create has a high learning curve, Sigil's is much higher because you're essentially editing the raw guts of the .epub file.   I was content using that for a number of years, but what I needed was a program that would make uploading print books and formatting print books much easier because at the time I was using Create Space and Create Space required a specialized Word template that was just an enormous headache to use. And the reason that many of the Frostborn books have exactly 24 chapters is because I had a template that worked really well with 24 chapters for print books and I wasn't going to mess that up by trying to add a chapter or have one fewer chapter. So for some of the Frostborn books, I made sure there were 24 chapters.   Obviously this was not a tenable situation for the print books, even though I was happy using Sigil for the eBooks. So I eventually heard good things about Vellum. In 2018 (I believe) I got a used Mac and installed Vellum and started using that for print books. I was much happier with that.   Because the books looked so good in print, I eventually switched over to using Vellum for formatting my ebooks as well and I've been using that ever since. So my main ebook format writing program (as of May 9, 2025) is Vellum and I have a Mac specifically for that purpose. However, I also has high praise to say about Jutoh. I got started using Jutoh because for a while, Smashwords required you to upload a book using a specialized Word format. They didn't accept .epubs for the longest time and formatting a book in that proper Word format for Smashwords was a large headache, I have to admit. I never managed to get it automated quite right. And I had frequent problems with Smashwords rejecting the Word document I uploaded and so forth. Eventually, I discovered that Jutoh also had an export option for creating Smashwords-friendly Word documents. So I tried it out and that was just a godsend, I have to admit. It saved me so much time. So for about seven years as well, I used Jutoh for Smashwords formatting. However, in 2024 after Smashwords was acquired by Draft 2 Digital and the two companies became more and more merged, Smashwords changed and now accepts properly formatted .epubs. They don't do that specialized Word document thing anymore, which has made it much easier to upload files to Smashwords, I must say. But that also means that I've used Jutoh less and less in favor of Vellum because I no longer need those specially formatted Word documents. However, I do have nothing but positive things to say about Jutoh; it is a very good program. If you don't want to shell out the $249 for Vellum or if you don't have a Mac, I think Jutoh is an excellent option for you to use. I have never actually used Atticus, but it's popular enough that I wanted to talk about it on this show. I do know a lot of people who have used it to good effect. Just bear in mind the pros and cons we mentioned. And as for Kindle Create, there's nothing wrong with it. I think it's good starting point, especially if you're just starting out and want to format your book without paying a lot of money or having to pay $2,000 to someone on the Internet to do it. I do think it's a good starting point, even though it's very basic and for your first couple of books, it would be good. But as you get more experienced and want to branch into things like print books, you'll probably want a program with greater functionality like Jutoh, Vellum, or Atticus. So myself, I use mostly Vellum (with Jutoh occasionally), and that is what I use for ebook formatting.   So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave your review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.   00:19:53 Audiobook Excerpt   And now we'll close out the show with a short excerpt from Ghost In the Assembly, as narrated by Hollis McCarthy. [Remainder of podcast is audiobook except]

Have you ever felt the imposter syndrome creep in at the thought of calling yourself a Star Wars fan? Then this episode is for you! It includes a powerful meditation and discussions on power dynamics, growth through relationships, and the indestructible force of love that can only come from within. This episode covers Episode IV: A New Hope, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, and Episode VI: The Return of the Jedi. Stay tuned for the breakdown of the rest of the movies! This episode covers:* 5 major themes found throughout Episodes IV-VI of Star Wars* The similarities between the Force, Jedi training, and spiritual mentorship * A moment in Episode IV that you can use to LOL when the patriarchy is hurting your soul

“Now witness the power of this fully armed and operational battlestation!”Emperor Palpatine, shortly before nothing goes wrong for him whatsoever.Say it with us, “that's no moon…that's a space station.” One of the most quotable lines in the Star Wars saga actually tells you quite a bit about the central threat of the original film (now officially known as Episode IV: A New Hope but to anyone who grew up in the ‘80s or ‘90s, it will forever be known simply as Star Wars). The Death Star, the Empire's ultimate planet-destroying superweapon is the size of a small moon (or a large asteroid, as we'll get to in the episode) but is actually a mobile space station that can house and deploy thousands of troops, hundreds of small ships, and packs enough firepower to turn your home planet into multiple orders of space McNuggets.You'd probably assume that something like the Death Star would be completely out of the realm of scientific plausibility. And you might also make assumptions about the story logic or the vibes of the Death Star, especially since the entire Star Wars franchise essentially lives or dies by its vibes. Unlike, say, Star Trek (please don't make assumptions that we are biased simply because this is a Roddenberry production), which tries to lean heavily on the “science” part of science fiction, the Star Wars brand of sci-fi has always had a healthy dose of fantasy. Fortunately, we have Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi and Tamara Krinsky to explain how it all works for you…and also how much it might cost to actually build one of these things. We took a look at the entire history of the Death Star, from what we see in Episode IV, Return of the Jedi, the “Starkiller Base” evolution in The Force Awakens, and even the gritty military realism of Andor and Rogue One to find our answers, which might just surprise you.Don't believe us? (“That…is why you fail!”) Well, padawans, watch the latest episode of Does it Fly? right here and you might just be surprised at what we found!Watch the video version here:https://youtu.be/aE4vkGo-QfkSUGGESTED VIEWING Everything you really need to know about the Death Star (but were afraid to ask) is pretty much contained in Episode IV: A New Hope (we're still calling it Star Wars), Return of the Jedi, and the truly great Rogue One. But it's worth checking out The Force Awakens to see how the Death Star evolved into Starkiller Base. And while Rogue One prequel, Andor on Disney Plus has yet to tap into Death Star mythology…you really, really, really need to be watching that show.But Tamara also recommends the original The Making of Star Wars documentary which has some wonderful looks at how the movie magic of the Death Star was pulled off. Track it down!Tamara also points out a couple of classic war movies that were key inspirations for George Lucas for the assault on the Death Star: 1955's The Dam Busters and 1964's 633 Squadron.FURTHER READING Do you want to delve a little deeper into the facts, concepts, and stories Hakeem and Tamara referenced in today's episode? Of course you do!MimasNo, not orange juice and prosecco! Saturn's seventh largest moon does look suspiciously like the Death Star, doesn't it? It's also about 1/10th the size of The Moon, which makes it much closer in actual size to the Death Star.Asteroid PsycheGiven the absurd cost it would take to actually build a Death Star, we're going to need to raise some capital. Fortunately, there's an asteroid in our solar system that may be composed entirely of materials “worth more than the entire world economy.”Dyson SpheresIn case you're wondering what it would take to power something like a Death Star, let's start with a Dyson Sphere, which could potentially channel the power of an entire sun. Hey, if you're looking to blow up a planet, do it right. Do they exist? Maybe!It Costs HOW Much?Never mind the price of steel and other building materials, get a load of how much firing a weapons grade laser costs. Now imagine that multiplied by how much it would take to destroy a planet!How Star Wars Almost Didn't Happen“I believe it was said at the time that no science fiction picture grossed more than $10 million dollars, and no picture with War in the title ever grossed more than six or seven million. So the idea of a sci-fi film with War in the title was a pretty deadly combination.”The article that Tamara quotes from can be found in full here, and it's full of fascinating info!Operation Plumbbob We can't explain it any better than the Atomic Heritage Foundation: “Operation Plumbbob was a series of 29 nuclear tests conducted by the U.S. military between May 28 and October 7, 1957, at the Nevada Test Site. It was one of the longest and most comprehensive test series in the continental United States, and became controversial after much of the operation was declassified. There were several objectives during Operation Plumbbob, including improving tactical weapon design, conducting bio-medical experiments, safety testing, and component and design testing for thermonuclear systems to be detonated in future operations.”They've got some pretty amazing videos of this as well.WANT MORE FROM DOES IT FLY?We've tackled Star Wars concepts before, so check out our episode on lightsabers right here!The new season of HBO's The Last of Us is currently giving everyone nightmares, so we told you why you maybe (?) shouldn't worry too much…for now.FOLLOW US!Stay in the loop! Follow DoesItFly? on YouTube and TikTok and let us know what you think! Subscribe to Does It Fly? Pod: https://www.youtube.com/@doesitflypod?sub_confirmation=1And don't forget to follow Roddenberry Entertainment:Instagram: @RoddenberryOfficial Facebook: RoddenberryBluesky: @roddenberrypod.bsky.socialFor Advertising Inquiries: doesitfly@roddenberry.comCheck out the official Does it Fly? playlist, too!

Student Doctor Yemi Iyebote returns for his fifth appearance on Stranger Fruit Vol V, Episode IV to explore the profound nature of Seeds—symbols of potential, transformation, and the unseen work of growth. A seed holds the blueprint for life, but it requires the right conditions—environment, patience, and care—to reach its full potential. In this episode, we reflect on how small, intentional actions can lead to lasting impact, both in medicine and in life. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction and Foundations 2:39 Personal Growth and Relationships 8:44 Inspiration and Mentorship with Dr. Good 20:26 Embracing Change and Overcoming Ego 36:58 Reflection and Conclusion References: Intro Music: Bosch's Garden – by Kjartan Abel. This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International.  

Craig Miller is back to help us break down the ultimate Star Wars book, The Art of Star Wars from 1979. Craig was the Director of Fan relations for Lucasfilm from 1977-1980 and had a hand in putting this book together. If you've never read The Art of Star Wars, pause the show now and go and get it! It has the Episode IV script, storyboards, international movie posters and it was the first time we ever saw the subtitle, “Episode IV: A New Hope.” And all that is just the tip of the iceberg. Do you own any “Art of ____” books? This book started it all!   Today in Star Wars History - 11/25/1984   Happy 40th Anniversary to The Ewok Adventure which premiered on ABC. The film stars Eric Walker, Aubree Miller, and Warwick Davis who returns as Wicket the Ewok.    To hear many stories about The Ewok Adventure listen to Episode 56 where we formed our friendship with Eric Walker, the Original Mace: Episode 56: The Ewok Adventure with Eric Walker. Here is the panel we hosted at Celebration 2022, Celebrating the Ewok Adventures with Eric, Kevin and Tracey Thompson. Surprisingly, this was the first Ewok Adventure panel ever held at a Celebration convention: 376: Celebrating the Ewok Adventures - Star Wars Celebration Panel   SPONSORS   Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.   SUPPORT THE SHOW   Find out how you can become a part of the Skywalking Force and unlock bonus content.   CONTACT US   Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod   Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkywalkingPod   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland   Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook.   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!   Never Land on Alderaan!

Craig Miller is back to help us break down the ultimate Star Wars book, The Art of Star Wars from 1979. Craig was the Director of Fan relations for Lucasfilm from 1977-1980 and had a hand in putting this book together. If you've never read The Art of Star Wars, pause the show now and go and get it! It has the Episode IV script, storyboards, international movie posters and it was the first time we ever saw the subtitle, “Episode IV: A New Hope.” And all that is just the tip of the iceberg. Do you own any “Art of ____” books? This book started it all!   Today in Star Wars History - 11/25/1984   Happy 40th Anniversary to The Ewok Adventure which premiered on ABC. The film stars Eric Walker, Aubree Miller, and Warwick Davis who returns as Wicket the Ewok.    To hear many stories about The Ewok Adventure listen to Episode 56 where we formed our friendship with Eric Walker, the Original Mace: Episode 56: The Ewok Adventure with Eric Walker. Here is the panel we hosted at Celebration 2022, Celebrating the Ewok Adventures with Eric, Kevin and Tracey Thompson. Surprisingly, this was the first Ewok Adventure panel ever held at a Celebration convention: 376: Celebrating the Ewok Adventures - Star Wars Celebration Panel   SPONSORS   Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.   SUPPORT THE SHOW   Find out how you can become a part of the Skywalking Force and unlock bonus content.   CONTACT US   Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod   Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkywalkingPod   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland   Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook.   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!   Never Land on Alderaan!

Nach einwöchiger Pause geht es weiter mit unserem Projekt; wie auch schon bei den letzten Malen habe ich mir hier die Handlung und die Charaktere näher angeschaut, die wichtigsten Szenen aufgezählt, und einen Überblick über positive Aspekte und Kritikpunkte gegeben. Mit Episode IV startet unsere Besprechungsreihe zur Original-Trilogie; Episode IV ist der erste und legendärste, der Startschuss für alles. Natürlich habe ich den Film schon immer geliebt und daran hat sich auch jetzt nach den Vorbereitungen auf die Besprechung nicht viel verändert. Trotzdem sind mir noch mal ein paar neue interessante Dinge aufgefallen, die ich hier natürlich alle erwähnt und besprochen habe... es wird also mal wieder viel geschwärmt. Lehnt euch also zurück und hört zu, wie ich unter anderem über besondere Geschwisterliebe, lahme Lichtschwertkämpfe und laufende Bettvorleger rede...

Send us a textStop the press! David has been to see Episode IV in the cinema for the very first time this week. So we discuss the big screen experience.Meanwhile, Steff tells us about his time watching Blade Runner with a live orchestra, although his partner seemed to be expecting something different...In 2nd Chance Cinema Club, we dissect 2022's The Batman in almost as much time as it takes to watch the damn film.You can contact us at:aloneinthesouthpassage@gmail.comWe can be found on:Instagram - @aitsp_podcastTwitter - @aitsp_podcastYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTeKX6NB1XOIPXOraGfIfhw

The first Disney+ MCU spinoff - AGATHA ALL ALONG - is here! Richard and Sarah share a comprehensive breakdown of Episode 1 & 2 - our thoughts, musical cues, comic book origins, and all the overt connections to THE WIZARD OF OZ. We are in love with this show!! It is dense with detail, fantastic writing, and a mysterious, witchy tone.  Which witch is your favorite? Join our coven down the witches' road and tell us more!   Today in Star Wars History - 9/23/2007   The sixth season of Family Guy kicks off with the Star Wars spoof special, “Blue Harvest.” The episode's name is a reference to the working title for Revenge of the Jedi.   Peter retells Star Wars beginning with Episode IV to his family during a blackout. At the end, when the power returns, everyone thanks Peter for keeping them entertained, though Chris accuses Peter of ripping off the Star Wars episode of Robot Chicken. Peter replies with, "not a fan." Chris Griffin is voiced by Seth Green, co-creator of Robot Chicken.   SPONSORS   Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.   SUPPORT THE SHOW   Find out how you can become a part of the Skywalking Force and unlock bonus content.   CONTACT US   Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod   Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkywalkingPod   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland   Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook.   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!   Never Land on Alderaan!

The first Disney+ MCU spinoff - AGATHA ALL ALONG - is here! Richard and Sarah share a comprehensive breakdown of Episode 1 & 2 - our thoughts, musical cues, comic book origins, and all the overt connections to THE WIZARD OF OZ. We are in love with this show!! It is dense with detail, fantastic writing, and a mysterious, witchy tone.  Which witch is your favorite? Join our coven down the witches' road and tell us more!   Today in Star Wars History - 9/23/2007   The sixth season of Family Guy kicks off with the Star Wars spoof special, “Blue Harvest.” The episode's name is a reference to the working title for Revenge of the Jedi.   Peter retells Star Wars beginning with Episode IV to his family during a blackout. At the end, when the power returns, everyone thanks Peter for keeping them entertained, though Chris accuses Peter of ripping off the Star Wars episode of Robot Chicken. Peter replies with, "not a fan." Chris Griffin is voiced by Seth Green, co-creator of Robot Chicken.   SPONSORS   Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.   SUPPORT THE SHOW   Find out how you can become a part of the Skywalking Force and unlock bonus content.   CONTACT US   Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod   Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkywalkingPod   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland   Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook.   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!   Never Land on Alderaan!

This is some rescue! In this episode we cover and analyze Princess Leia Charming to the Last, Luke Skywalker Daring Hero, and Han and Chewie In It For The Money. We cover their unit and stance cards, and share how to get the most out of them on the battlefield. Since the lore is a little light on these characters, especially if you've seen Episode IV, we share some stats for our 42 player league. Hello There! is a podcast about the tabletop game ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Star Wars Shatterpoint⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the Star Wars Universe. ___________________________________ Click the link below to help us out! The more people that click on the link below and follow our pages - the higher the potential of AMG to providing us with more giveaway items in the future. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/SWP-HelloThere⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ___________________________________ Hello There! is supported by our wonderful patrons on Patreon. If you would like to help the show, and join our discord community, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/hellotherecast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and pledge your support. Hello There! Patrons directly support the show and its growth by helping pay our monthly and annual fees, while contributing to future projects and endeavors. ___________________________________ Twitch I ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HelloThereCast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter I ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HelloThereCast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram I ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HelloThereCast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook I ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HelloThereCast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube I  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HelloThereCast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ l⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ l⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ __________________________________ Hello There! is hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jesse Eakin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aman Khusro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hellotherecast/support

Unendliche Weiten, unendliche Sci-Fi-Filme und wir mitten drin: Im Podcastformat Watch the Skies gehen wir in das Übernatürliche, das Fremde, das technologisch fortgeschrittene, das Kommende, das horrorhafte und das Ferne. Wir suchen uns jeweils einen Sci-Fi-Klassiker (Kultfilme, schräge Beispiele sowie Genre-Highlights) heraus und besprechen diesen mit euch gemeinsam ausführlich. Was macht ihn vielleicht besonders? Wie ist der Film im Genre einzuordnen? Wieso ist er vielleicht ein schöner (oder mal nicht so schöner) Vertreter des Sci-Fi-Film. Wir wünschen euch auf jeden Fall viel Spaß und hoffen ihr geht mit uns gemeinsam auf Reisen. Weiter geht es dabei mit Episode IV und Planet der Affen aus dem Jahre 1968 von Regisseur Franklin J. Schaffner. Vorsicht, die Affen sind auf dem Vormarsch! Viel Spaß!

Monday News DumpThis week on Movies, Comics and TeleVision, Corey and Marc discuss:00:49 - ‘CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD' looks great15:50 - ‘GLADIATOR 2'19:39 - ‘CLIPPED'27:11- The MCTV Heavyweight Championship Belt29:19 - Episode IV of Season 3 of ‘THE BEAR'34:16 - The Acolyte: Ep VII ‘CHOICE'Have a question for the fellas? Follow us on social media @MCTVPodcast, or visit MCTVPodcast.comMusic provided by WHALE AND THE WOLF. Check out their music on Apple and Spotify.

This week on Movies, Comics and TeleVision, Corey and Marc discuss:00:35 - Is Sony going to mess up a live-action Miles Morales movie?14:04 - ‘BATMAN: CAPED CRUSADER' shows us something24:25 - The MCTV Heavyweight Championship Belt33:58 - Episode IV of ‘THE ACOLYTE'Have a question for the fellas? Follow us on social media @MCTVPodcast, or visit MCTVPodcast.comMusic provided by WHALE AND THE WOLF. Check out their music on Apple and Spotify.

A tension has settled over Lothal. The Empire has locked down the entire planet, and is debuting the new and improved TIE defender. Fortunately, this gives Sabine and Ezra pretty much every chance to shine. In our recap of “The Occupation” and “Flight of the Defender” (Rebels S4, 5–6) we talk about Loth-wolves, environmentalism, and the fever pitch of Imperial atrocities. And (duh) we sing a swan song to the TIE Defender Elite and why it might be even more important than the Death Star. These episodes are tough to talk about with spoiling Episode IV, A New Hope, which reminds us how close we are to the original trilogy!  Send Us Your Thoughts: S4 of Rebels is a short one…and new shows have come out since we started. What should Growing Up Skywalker watch next? Make your voice heard on social media or drop us a line at growingupskywalker@gmail.com. Want even more Growing Up Skywalker? This is a great time to sign up for our Patreon for bonus audio content!  Want more nerdy content? Check out Sam's articles on Couch Soup! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Plot Overview 00:10:17 TIE Defenders Are Ominous  00:29:48 Nature, Environmentalism, The Fever Pitch of Empire 00:48:58 Bae Watch 00:55:20 Closing Thoughts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message

On May 25th throughout history, pivotal moments have shaped our world. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy set a bold goal to land a man on the moon by the end of the decade, a dream realized in 1969. Muhammad Ali's first-round knockout of Sonny Liston in 1965 became legendary, amid rumors of a phantom punch. The cinematic universe changed forever in 1977 with the premiere of "Star Wars," and the same day marked the end of "The Brady Bunch," sans Robert Reed. In 1986, Hands Across America united millions in a powerful stand against hunger and homelessness.

May the 4th be with you on this early release episode of Think Drink Disney!  We just couldn't wait until Tuesday to dig deep into the origins of Star Wars episode IV A New Hope.  This is where it all started, where George Lucas created the wonderful galaxy a long time ago far, far away that grew exponentially into a franchise out of control.  Lance and Matt G fly like x-wing pilots after womp rats through the past, production, cast, presence in the Disney theme parks, and the future of what could be the best Star Wars themed bar ever!#disney #waltdisney #waltdisneyproductions #lucasfilm #georgelucas #starwars #anewhope #episodeIV #episode4 #originalstarwars #thinkdrinkdisney #lukeskywalker #skywalker #markhamill #princessleia #leiaorgana #carriefisher #billielourd #generalorgana #generalleia #hansolo #harrisonford #indianajones #thefugitive #americangrafitti #grandmoff #grandmofftarkin #petercushing #hammerproductions #alecguinness #siralecguinness #obiwan #obiwankenobi #anthonydaniels #c3po #kennybaker #r2d2 #petermayhew #chewbacca #chewy #davidprowse #jamesearljones #darthvader #jackpurvis #jawa #chiefjawa #denislawson #ewanmcgregor #wedge #wedgeantilles #redleader #rogueleader #deathstar #galaxysedge #starwarsland #waltdisneyworld #disneyland #batuu #milleniumfalcon

Covering the latest military flight simulation news for the week of 7 April 2024. Topics include the developer diaries from IL-2 Great Battles and Combat Pilot, an interview with Matt "Wags" Wagner by Casmo, a DCS Q&A about performance, Eagle Dynamics and RAZBAM, Flight Sim Expo 2024 announcements, and a TON of community news! Timestamps: 00:00 The Hangar Bay: Episode 11 00:50 The Fly-By The Week's Military Flight Sims News in 60 seconds or less 02:36 Developer News IL-2 Great Battles Dev Blog #360 (https://forum.dcs.world/topic/346038-dcs-afghanistan-faq/) Combat Pilot Dev Diary #7 (https://forum.combatpilot.com/topic/48-combat-pilot-developer-diaries/#comment-7823) Casmo interviews Matt "Wags" Wagner (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG-aV0Nx1UQ&ab_channel=CasmoTV) DCS 15th Anniversary Q&A about Performance (https://youtu.be/-DtSJjG61iU?si=M4rqfK5DXSAiJGGQ) Heatblur releases Episode IV for the upcoming F-4E about the radar (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2YY2gQ76cw) Eagle Dynamics and RAZBAM trade statements 30:31 Hardware News BlueFinBima releases a tutorial for Helios (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrPPXfd4JlQ) 32:21 Community News Activities and Seminar schedule announced for Flight Sim Expo 2024 (https://flightsimexpo.com/) BMS F-15C Takeoff and Landing tutorial by AviationPlus (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1NLGM1bAok) Kneeboard.live is a new user-customizable kneeboard tool for your browser DCS Tournament by Fox 3 solutions for K9sforWarriors (https://www.fox3ms.com/post/gear-up-aviators-fox3-s-ultimate-dcs-skills-showdown-is-here) LovoCast has a new podcast for DCS (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaM3Gt2d65_03o1Fn_Ln-8msubRCshn1P) Apache Hunting Ground mission for DCS (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3336653/) Squeaky's Training Day for DCS: Normandy 2.0 (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3336653/) Stormbirds.blog turns 8! (https://stormbirds.blog/2024/04/05/stormbirds-turns-eight/) 51:17 User Content of the Week Capturing Cockpit Dimensions for your Simpit Needs (https://forum.dcs.world/topic/319159-cockpit-measurement-mod/) 54:20 Simpit Spotlight u/GT_GhostRider (https://www.reddit.com/r/hotas/comments/1bsee50/my_setup/) Episode notes: https://thehangarbay.notion.site/Episode-11-Developer-Discord-bb6a623201514b60bb60898ef7d13627?pvs=4 email: feedback@thehangarbaypod.com Show Notes: https://www.thehangarbaypod.com Twitter (X): https://www.twitter.com/thehangarbaypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehangarbaypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hangarbaypod Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehangarbaypod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehangarbaypod/message

Star Fools! Full speed ahead! Join us for Episode IV where a young farm boy intercepts a distress message from the captive princess Leia Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AndaliteBanditsPodcast Email: AndaliteBandits@Gmail.com Music: https://soundcloud.com/user-338588032-383807782

Our father passed away recently, so we thought it only fitting that we revisit the movie he took us to see that got us hooked on Star Wars in the first place! Join us for some fond and humorous remembrances, as well as new takes on the film that started it all: Episode IV, "A New Hope".

Season Greetings, Leias and Jedimen, and Happy Holidays to each and every one of you!   We've got a fantastic special episode for ya as Yaddle Chattle watches Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) and gives drunken and fun commentary!   Join Darth David and Jedi Jared as they party a little bit and watch the movie that started it all!   Star Wars, baby!   BOOM!   Enjoy!   See you in 2024!   And may the Force be with you!

Tune in as Chair and Kaje and joined once again by Phoenix for more Star Wars Talk! First, Kaje gives an update on his car story and then we move into the discussion about A New Hope! We look at Episode IV by itself and in the greater context of Star Wars and also do a fun Table Read of the Mos Eisley Cantina scene. We also go on a variety of other nerdy tangents :) Share your thoughts! Twitch: TheNerdLedger Twitch: KaJe47 Twitter: @KaJetheHammer Instagram: @_kaje_47 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOYsYzC0Kd-taZkDNy2Fa2A

Searching for Saavik In our search for Saavik, we are joined by Shannon Perry as a guest host. Shannon is the creator of the Oz-9 Podcast and a former show guest herself. Shannon helps us to welcome our guest this week - Lt. Saavik of Star Trek - Robin Curtis. We had a wonderful discussion with Robin about her Star Trek experiences and what it meant for her to be cast by and directed by the late Leonard Nimoy. We also talk about her interactions with the rest of the cast and whether or not the hair on Kirk's head is actually his or not. And somewhere along the line, we talk about the abandoned storyline for Episode IV, The Search for Spock Jr ... Whether or not Saavik was to be pregnant with Spocks' PonFarr baby. Don't forget to subscribe as you watch! For more on Robin Curtis, please visit the following - Twitter / X - @RobinLCurtis For more on our show partners - Monkey Cult Coffee (use code FSF10) - https://monkeycultcoffee.com Level Up Sabers https://bit.ly/FSFLevelUpSabers Big Boy Graphics - https://www.etsy.com/shop/bigboygraphics Tim Beisiegels Star Wars Articles - https://dorksideoftheforce.com/author... For RSWOF Merch - https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/319.... 100% of all proceeds benefit Wish Upon a Teen For direct contributions - https://www.wishuponateen.org Join our Patreon https://patreon.com/fsfpopcast Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website - https://www.fsfpopcast.com FSF PopCast on Twitter and Instagram - @fsfpopcast Buy us Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/fsfpopcast

Searching for Saavik In our search for Saavik, we are joined by Shannon Perry as a guest host. Shannon is the creator of the Oz-9 Podcast and a former show guest herself. Shannon helps us to welcome our guest this week - Lt. Saavik of Star Trek - Robin Curtis. We had a wonderful discussion with Robin about her Star Trek experiences and what it meant for her to be cast by and directed by the late Leonard Nimoy. We also talk about her interactions with the rest of the cast and whether or not the hair on Kirk's head is actually his or not. And somewhere along the line, we talk about the abandoned storyline for Episode IV, The Search for Spock Jr ... Whether or not Saavik was to be pregnant with Spocks' PonFarr baby. Don't forget to subscribe as you watch! For more on Robin Curtis, please visit the following - Twitter / X - @RobinLCurtis For more on our show partners - Monkey Cult Coffee (use code FSF10) - https://monkeycultcoffee.com Level Up Sabers https://bit.ly/FSFLevelUpSabers Big Boy Graphics - https://www.etsy.com/shop/bigboygraphics Tim Beisiegels Star Wars Articles - https://dorksideoftheforce.com/author... For RSWOF Merch - https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/319.... 100% of all proceeds benefit Wish Upon a Teen For direct contributions - https://www.wishuponateen.org Join our Patreon https://patreon.com/fsfpopcast Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website - https://www.fsfpopcast.com FSF PopCast on Twitter and Instagram - @fsfpopcast Buy us Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/fsfpopcast

Nick's Infinite Playlist: The Return After a long hiatus, Nick's Infinite Playlist is back with new episodes. First are several episodes recorded early in 2021 with a newer, fresher format, and baby brother Josh serving as guy in the chair. On this episode, Nick, Josh, and guest Adam Davis perform the inaugural "Into the Verse," which explores every corner of cinematic franchises, beginning with Star Wars in the only way one can - with Episode IV a New Hope. This episode was recorded in January 2021 and may contain inaccurate or out-of-date information. Please reach out to nick@nicksinfiniteplaylist.com with any questions or clarifications, as well as for any business inquiries. Links: patreon.com/nicksinfiniteplaylist http://www.nicksinfiniteplaylist.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicks-infinite-playlist/support

This week, we're joined by the wonderful Kevin Mullen who, in his own words...I was 7 when I first saw Star Wars (when it wasn't even Episode IV) and it changed my life. I'm a full geek and proud (because now it is acceptable to be a geek). Married to Claire who hates all things sci-fi, two cats, proudly northern but you'd never really guess I'm from Liverpool. Loves animated Star Wars, knitting and dismembering people (one of those three facts is a lie). I hate entitled Star Wars gatekeepers and bigots. Things that we discussed today...The Acolyte Star Compares Series' Lightsaber Battles to Phantom MenaceDisney Spends $49 Million On Star Wars Spinoff The AcolyteSwansgate Shopping centre brings the galaxy far, far away to Wellingborough with Star Wars-centric summer activities | Northamptonshire TelegraphNew Star Wars Movie Is The Closest We'll Get To George Lucas' Wildest Sequel PlanNew Star Wars Show Leak Reveals Clever Connection to the Original TrilogyStar Wars Outlaws: Ubisoft Answers All of Our Questions About Its Open-World Star Wars Adventure - IGNAbout Spark of Rebellion:This is Spark of Rebellion, A Star Wars Podcast , the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike.We are your hosts, Garry and Mark and every single Saturday we release a brand new episode bringing you Star Wars news, reviews & discussion, our famous "top threes" and of course, the random spotlight, where we highlight a character, place, ship, object or something else peculiar from a galaxy far, far away.Get merch and other goodies!For exclusive content, laptop stickers, merchandise, guest opportunities and even producer credit on the show, head to our Patreon page and tell all of your Star Wars loving friends that the show is available to listen to, completely free anywhere that you can find podcasts.Join us on social to chat Star WarsAnd for more Spark of Rebellion, check out our Instagram for behind the scenes of the show and to interact with us every single day.Also, let's talk Star Wars over on Twitter too! Twitter Now, go explore and may the Force be with you... always!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyPodcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

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Despite the threat of upsetting a group with greater reach then the CIA who possess less sense of humour and more hostility than your average religious fanatics.... the boys have decided to take on the Star War Machete Order beginning with the ORIGINAL Star Wars (yes, episode 4 grumble, grumble).Have a listen to what they think of where it all began a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away?We would also love to read your considered, restrained and humour-infused Negligent Discharge so please find Licence to Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or email us hello@licencetopodcast.comSend all death threats to biteus@growup.com.you....and may the Force be with you!

Hey everyone! This is new Short, a preview of the latest patron only episode for everyone else. This is from Episode IV of our series on Latinization, which is on Rome's relationship with Eastern Christians in the Ottoman Empire between 1450 and 1800. In this clip, I discuss the relationship between Rome and the Maronite Church of Lebanon during the late 16th century, and how both sides sought to gain from their relationship, but which contributed to Latinization of the Maronites in the long run. The full episode will be available to all listeners at months end, but if you want to listen to it now (and free of ads), consider becoming a patron of the podcast. Pax Christi! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churchcontroversies/message

This week, Anthony and Dakota cover the film that started it all, STAR WARS... better known today by the title A New Hope. Why is this film such a classic? What sets this movie apart from its contemporaries? We discuss why Episode IV works as well as it does!Twitter handles:Project Geekology: https://twitter.com/pgeekologyAnthony's Twitter: https://twitter.com/odysseyswowDakota's Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekritique_dakInstagram:https://instagram.com/projectgeekology?igshid=1v0sits7ipq9yGeekritique (Dakota):https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBwciIqOoHwIx_uXtYTSEbAGUARDIANS of the GALAXY Vol. 3 - MCU Timeline Breakdownhttps://youtu.be/od2jdTJe30ITwitch (Anthony):https://www.twitch.tv/odysseywowMusic:Eric Godlow Beats: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRpkcYps82PdSo0tK5rEIPA

Episode 51 - Star Wars (1977) Full Movie Review PodcastStar Wars, directed by George Lucas, was released in 1977 and quickly became a cultural phenomenon. The film tells the story of a young farm boy named Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) who joins forces with a Jedi Knight, Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness), and a rogue pilot, Han Solo (Harrison Ford), to rescue Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) from the clutches of the evil Empire.One of the things that sets Star Wars apart is its world-building. Lucas created a rich and complex universe filled with aliens, planets, and technology that captivated audiences. The film's special effects were ground breaking for the time and still hold up today, adding to the immersive experience of the movie. The film also introduced iconic characters like Darth Vader, the imposing villain who quickly became one of cinema's greatest antagonists.But what really makes Star Wars stand the test of time is its timeless storytelling. At its core, Star Wars is a classic hero's journey, with Luke learning to harness the Force and becoming the last hope for the rebellion. The film's themes of hope, redemption, and the power of good over evil resonate with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.The acting in Star Wars is solid, with Hamill, Ford, and Fisher delivering memorable performances. Guinness is also excellent as the wise and mysterious Kenobi, while Peter Cushing brings a sense of menace to his role as Grand Moff Tarkin, one of the Empire's top officials. But it's James Earl Jones' voice work as Darth Vader that steals the show, giving the character an intimidating presence that still sends shivers down viewers' spines.One of the criticisms of Star Wars is that it's too simplistic and lacks nuance. While it's true that the film's characters and themes are straightforward, that's part of its charm. Star Wars is an old-fashioned swashbuckling adventure that's meant to be enjoyed by audiences of all ages. Its appeal lies in its simplicity, not in its complexity.Another criticism of Star Wars is that it relies too heavily on special effects and spectacle. While it's true that the film's visuals are impressive, that doesn't detract from its storytelling. The special effects are a means to an end, not the end themselves. They help create the immersive experience of the movie, but it's the characters and their struggles that keep viewers invested.In conclusion, Star Wars is a classic film that has stood the test of time for over four decades. Its world-building, special effects, and memorable characters are just as impressive today as they were in 1977. But what really makes Star Wars special is its timeless storytelling, which has resonated with generations of fans. The film's themes of hope, redemption, and the power of good over evil make it a timeless classic that will continue to inspire audiences for years to come.Please follow the Podcast and join our community at https://linktr.ee/borntowatchpodcast If you are looking to start a podcast and want a host or get guests to pipe in remotely, look no further than Riverside.fmClick the link below https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=matthew

Episode IV commentary of The Last of Us, "Please Hold to My Hand", is a doozy. Jack and Warren talk through this "bridge" episode, new characters being introduced and whether or not the performances are still landing for them. Download now! Check out The Last of Us II Commentary - S1E3 "Long, Long Time" Binge Media's Commentary for The Last of Us S1E4 If you like what we do at Binge Media, head over to Patreon.com/BingeMedia to sign up for The Full Binge!  $5 a month gets you the second half of The BingeCast, film commentaries, movie tournaments and more!  Support Binge Media! Leave a voicemail for The BingeCast at 708-406-9546 Subscribe to The Full Binge on Patreon Follow Binge Media on Facebook Join the Binge Media Facebook Group Follow Binge Media on Instagram Go to ParkScents.com and use the discount code BINGE20 at checkout for 20% off your entire order Additional music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

If you've been wondering just how on earth the Rebellion obtained those Death Star plans or, more simply, what the internet would have to say about a Star Wars spinoff movie that showed exactly that, then worry no more! This week BRBR brings the first live action Star Wars Story to the world of internet hate and ridiculous movie reviews. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story lays out for us the days leading up to the events of Episode IV. And since we have previously covered A New Hope last year and saw just what these bad reviewers had to offer with that one, I figured why not throw in a spinoff movie as our next venture into the galaxy far, far away. Just like with anything Star Wars related, this film has its fair share of die hard fans and die hard haters. It was something that even I didn't particularly enjoy at my first viewing when it debuted, but now have come around to see the true Star Wars magic that's still captured in this prequel to the original. Can Jyn and Cassian obtain the Death Star plans, light a fire under the Rebellion and let these bad reviewers know that that's no second moon in the sky but a fully, functional planet killing space station? Tune in to find out!   If you enjoyed the episode, please rate and share! It goes such a long way and I am so grateful for all of the support. And hey, if you do leave a review of the show, you will be featured as well! How neat is that? Also, be sure to give my official Ko-Fi page a gander. There you can get access to all kinds of cool perks and prizes from your very own shoutout on the show to choosing which movie I cover next.  Link down below!  You can also find me filling the world with more #BRBR insanity on Insta @billreadsbadreviews and Twitter @BRBR_Bill. Stay awesome. Support BRBR on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/billreadsbadreviews

RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH MAN'S FAVORITE PODCAST? EPISODE IV!!!! the double feature: Chimes at Midnight (1965) // Your Highness (2011) cam and k8 return after a long hiatus to start off 2023 with a kingly two-hander … one may be shakespeare and the other mcbride, but both of these medieval comedies have interesting things to say about friendship, monarchy, adventure, violence, genitalia, and more… be sure to leave us a like, rating, subscribe, all that good stuff, and go follow us on twitter: podcast - @MansFavoritePod cam - @Top5LCJFan kate - @50firstkates (more socials coming soon still! stay tuned!!)

Bonus minisode for the month as we creep ever closer to Spooky Season and our Satamber Showdown. This week we're watching a prequel 13 years in the making, ORPHAN FIRST KILL. How does a prequel handle the issue of its partner film being so predicated on a twist? It doesn't, and just makes its own wild ass twist. But if you watched these films chronologically, this film ruins the surprise of the original. Much the same way watching Rogue One first ruins the surprise and mystique of the Death Star for Episode IV. This film does other bad stuff too, and we talk about it. Also this episode, you'll learn what frogdom is and not what being a beta is. Find Us Online- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halloweenisforever/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HallowForever Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@halloweenisforeverpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HalloweenIsForeverPod E-Mail: Halloweenisforeverpod@gmail.com

This week, we return to Disney Plus and Star Wars for Obi Wan Kenobi! What happened to Obi Wan between Episode III and Episode IV? This series fills in some of the blanks. We talk about the series and some of the new texture it adds to the Star Wars Universe.We also read a listener’s answers to our new five questions!

"Star Wars" fans have been waiting a long time for an Obi-Wan Kenobi prequel to reveal what the Jedi master was up to between the tragedy of Episode III and the new hope of Episode IV.  Now, thanks to Disney+, we have it!  And Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has a SPOILER-filled review of the entire series along with another ambush Top Ten List of Cliff's favorite music from the saga.  Yub Nub! Length - 00:54:04 Language - PG-13.  (Contains adult language.)

Join us as we discuss Episode IV, Star Wars: A New Hope. In this episode we answer the ever-important question - Is Luke Skywalker whiny? We also hand out character grades, read the internets reviews, and hand out a plethora of awards.

On this week's episode of the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: Ms. Marvel made its debut on Disney+ last week, and we are all in on the adventures of Kamala Khan. We dive into the first episode and make some guesses for the upcoming season.  The fourth episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi reminded us of another Episode IV, as Obi-Wan leads a mission to rescue Princess Leia from an Imperial base. Guess what? Darth Vader was not pleased. We saw the first trailer for Black Adam coming out in October. Is it too soon to ask for a Dr. Fate movie right now? Cullen has a follow-up to our Substack conversation last week, and Jerry has some Humble Bundles to recommend. We look at 52 #41, where we see Renee Montoya take on the Dragon, Ralph gets behind the wheel, and Starfire and Adam Strange make a crash landing on a green planet.  We have our Pick 3 selections, sponsored by our friends at Clint's Comics in Kansas City.  We would love to hear your comments on the show. Let us know what you've been reading or watching this week. Contact us on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or by email. We want to hear from you! As always, we are the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! and we hope you enjoy the show. The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! is proudly sponsored by Clint's Comics. Clint's is located at 3941 Main in Kansas City, Missouri, and is open Monday through Saturday. Whether it is new comics, trade paperbacks, action figures, statues, posters, or T-shirts, the friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you find whatever it is that you need. You should also know that Clint's Comics has the most extensive collection of back issues in the metro area. If you need to find a particular book to finish the run of a title, head on down to Clint's or check out their website at clintscomics.com. Tell them that the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! sent you.

The Film School Janitors continue along for the OBI-WAN KENOBI ride, and here we are at episode 4 (not that Episode IV... or is it?) Homages abound in this... second... rescue... mission, and is the endgame (not that Endgame) in sight? Check out what the Janitors had to say about all that!

The boys give you their long overdue Star Wars special in this nerd-driven episode. We discuss our favorite lightsaber battles, the prequels (good, bad & consensus), and where Episode IV should fall in the rankings. The episode finishes up with The Most Watchable 90s Movies draft!

Obi-Wan and Vader are set to clash once again in the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series. And their duel is said to be reminiscent of the prequels. If that's the case, then the duel in Episode IV could seem a little off. Should Lucasfilm consider reshooting those scenes with Ewan and Hayden? Would that make all the lightsaber battles fit together? David and Hannah discuss these complex questions and talk about whether it will be done eventually. Join our Facebook Group, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our YouTube Channel, and share us with your friends and family.

In this episode, we discuss Marvel Star Wars #15 and #20, two comic book issues from 2016 written by Jason Aaron and illustrated by Mike Mayhew.After the events of Episode IV, Luke Skywalker travels back to Tatooine to learn more about the Force and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Luke finds the journals in Ben's home, written during Kenobi's nineteen years living on Tatooine.The issues cover an excerpt from Ben's journals. We point out the similarities between the comics and the "Obi-Wan Kenobi" trailers. Ben and Owen's relationship is a standout, as told in the journals. These two men have strong but different opinions on how to raise young Luke, and these characters will play a dynamic role in the live-action series."Obi-Wan Kenobi" premieres May 27th on Disney+.

Today we finally dive into one of the biggest series ever made! Kicking it off the way George Lucas intended with episode IV! Prepare for an incredibly in depth look at how this movie came to exist and forget everything you know about Star Wars as we wipe the slate clean! This is your can't miss episode! Join our 3 month celebration of Star Wars on Patreon with a deep dive on one of the main influences behind the first movie The Hidden Fortress Join our group Facebook

Chad's Mom joins the show to share her story about falling asleep in the theater during Star Wars in 1977.  Adam and Chad talk about how slow and “boring” they thought Episode IV was compared to The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi when they were kids.Join us on Patreon this weekend for the extended, uncensored 80-minute episode full of personal, embarrassing stories about young Adam and Chad straight from the mouth of Mrs. Bishoff!< '00 | an Art House Empire Production | a proud member of the HyperX podcast Network | #LessThan2000Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/lessthan2000)

This week's random topic is on watching movies with kids. Meagan and Jeff talk about the process of picking more "grown-up" movies for their older kiddos. Jeff shares about the joy of watching Star Wars Episode IV with the oldest kids. Meagan gets spicy about the ending of The Neverending Story. Meagan also teaches Jeff about magnetic slime that is definitely NOT an April Fool's prank.Star Wars Episode IV MODERN Trailer HEREThe Princess Bride Trailer HEREThe Neverending Story Climactic Scene HEREWhat movies have you shared with your growing kids? What movies did you watch over and over as a kid? Did you see any movies too "early"? Let us know!Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!Follow usInstagram: @schticklessEmail us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or 'Today I Learned' thoughts of your own!schtickless@gmail.comArtwork by: @halfcaffdesignsMusic appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr:Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost FictionOutro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for YouDon't forget to check out Jeff's pop culture podcast. You can catch new episodes of PopSchtick on Fridays where Jeff and his friend, Josh discuss movies, TV, video games, music, books, and more.  

This is a breaking news edition to discuss the new LEGO Star Wars Dioramas available for pre-order March 24th, and worldwide available April 26th at all retailers.Find us everywhere thanks to https://linktr.ee/thebrickskingLEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group of Companies. ©2022 The LEGO Group.THE BRICKS KING PODCAST IS NOT ENDORSED BY THE LEGO GROUP OR AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY.

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and USA Wrestling are excited to announce that their Etched In Stone - Stories of Wrestling Legends podcast featuring Lee Kemp, a three-time World champion and a three-time NCAA champion for the University of Wisconsin has launched at etchedinstonepodcast.com. Episode II will be released on March 7 followed by Episode III on March 14 and Episode IV on March 21. The EIS series provides wrestling fans an opportunity to hear legendary wrestlers sharing the trials and tribulations they encountered on the way to becoming one of wrestling's best. Podcasts also include interviews with coaches, competitors, teammates and others who were part of the journey, giving additional insight on the legend. EIS podcasts are produced by former wrestlers and wrestling insiders, utilizing their knowledge and unique perspective to extract the stories that fans want to hear. The Kemp podcast is produced by 1976 NCAA wrestling champion and Hall of Fame board member Pat Christenson, who also created the EIS series, and Peter LoPinto of Pinto Media. It is narrated by Hall of Fame board member and former chairman of the board Terry Shockley, who was the first wrestler inducted into the Augustana College Athletic Hall of Honor. Adopted at the age of five, Kemp did not begin wrestling until the ninth grade. But once started, he scaled the heights faster and farther than any American wrestler before him. He reached the NCAA finals as a true freshman, only to be turned back by a split decision in overtime. He would not lose another college bout. The next three years, Kemp posted 108 victories and one draw, and won three NCAA titles at 158 pounds, becoming the first black wrestler to win three national titles. The four-episode series will break down the remarkable career of one of wrestling's all-time greats. 

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and USA Wrestling are excited to announce that their Etched In Stone - Stories of Wrestling Legends podcast featuring Lee Kemp, a three-time World champion and a three-time NCAA champion for the University of Wisconsin has launched at etchedinstonepodcast.com. Episode II will be released on March 7 followed by Episode III on March 14 and Episode IV on March 21. The EIS series provides wrestling fans an opportunity to hear legendary wrestlers sharing the trials and tribulations they encountered on the way to becoming one of wrestling's best. Podcasts also include interviews with coaches, competitors, teammates and others who were part of the journey, giving additional insight on the legend. EIS podcasts are produced by former wrestlers and wrestling insiders, utilizing their knowledge and unique perspective to extract the stories that fans want to hear. The Kemp podcast is produced by 1976 NCAA wrestling champion and Hall of Fame board member Pat Christenson, who also created the EIS series, and Peter LoPinto of Pinto Media. It is narrated by Hall of Fame board member and former chairman of the board Terry Shockley, who was the first wrestler inducted into the Augustana College Athletic Hall of Honor.   Adopted at the age of five, Kemp did not begin wrestling until the ninth grade. But once started, he scaled the heights faster and farther than any American wrestler before him. He reached the NCAA finals as a true freshman, only to be turned back by a split decision in overtime. He would not lose another college bout. The next three years, Kemp posted 108 victories and one draw, and won three NCAA titles at 158 pounds, becoming the first black wrestler to win three national titles. The four-episode series will break down the remarkable career of one of wrestling's all-time greats. 

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and USA Wrestling are excited to announce that their Etched In Stone - Stories of Wrestling Legends podcast featuring Lee Kemp, a three-time World champion and a three-time NCAA champion for the University of Wisconsin has launched at etchedinstonepodcast.com. Episode II will be released on March 8 followed by Episode III on March 15 and Episode IV on March 22. The EIS series provides wrestling fans an opportunity to hear legendary wrestlers sharing the trials and tribulations they encountered on the way to becoming one of wrestling's best. Podcasts also include interviews with coaches, competitors, teammates and others who were part of the journey, giving additional insight on the legend. EIS podcasts are produced by former wrestlers and wrestling insiders, utilizing their knowledge and unique perspective to extract the stories that fans want to hear. The Kemp podcast is produced by 1976 NCAA wrestling champion and Hall of Fame board member Pat Christenson, who also created the EIS series, and Peter LoPinto of Pinto Media. It is narrated by Hall of Fame board member and former chairman of the board Terry Shockley, who was the first wrestler inducted into the Augustana College Athletic Hall of Honor. Adopted at the age of five, Kemp did not begin wrestling until the ninth grade. But once started, he scaled the heights faster and farther than any American wrestler before him. He reached the NCAA finals as a true freshman, only to be turned back by a split decision in overtime. He would not lose another college bout. The next three years, Kemp posted 108 victories and one draw, and won three NCAA titles at 158 pounds, becoming the first black wrestler to win three national titles. The four-episode series will break down the remarkable career of one of wrestling's all-time greats.  Direct link for the visually impaired