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Story endings are hard! The epilogue of a game not only has to logically wrap up the story and tie up any loose ends—it's also the moment to reflect on how your character has grown over many sessions, and a moment for you as the player to feel like the time spent playing was worthwhile. In this episode, we talk about what makes roleplaying game epilogues special, and how we're approaching epilogue design in Escape from Wonderland. Episode Mentions: Return to Oz (1985 film) Fortunately (1964 illustrated book, Remy Charlip) Something Wicked this Way Comes (1962 novel, Ray Bradbury) Tuiti and R2D2 at Dakin Animal Shelter Links: Join the Turtlebun Discord:⁠ https://discord.gg/XD4WVDjvbz⁠ Support our work on Patreon:⁠ https://www.patreon.com/turtlebun⁠  Buy our games:⁠ https://turtlebun.com/⁠  Credits: Design Doc intro/outro theme by ipaghost:⁠ https://www.ipaghost.com/⁠ Episode edited by Rob Abrazado:⁠ https://robabrazado.com/⁠ Get in touch: Designdocpod (at) gmail (dot) com Instagram: instagram.com/turtleandbun Bluesky:⁠ https://bsky.app/profile/turtlebun.com

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Watch on Philo! - Philo.tv/DTHSnoke is back on his BS, trying to seize military control of the galaxy. While Leia things they have a chance to fight back especially if Luke returns. Who can really say for sure. Poe is like why wait for Luke? Let's get out there! So he goes and tries to launch a counter strike against the First Order. Leia isn't having it and she tells him to disengage. He does not and with the help of some others from the resistance, destroys a First Order dreadnought and gets outta there via hyperspeed. Snoke is not pleased. Meanwhile, Rey hands Luke his lightsaber which he promptly throws it down the mountain. He's like I'm not coming, there's nothing I can do. Did you think I was just going to come back and magically save the day? It's not gonna happen. But Rey doesn't give up. She just follows Luke around the island for a while until Rey ends up feeling the force draw her to this cave with books - the original jedi text. It's at this point that Luke realizes that Rey may be special. Poe gets back to the base and Leia is not pleased with him, and it goes from bad to worse because the first order has tracked them down through light speed. Leia orders Poe and the otherrs to get back out there and fight them off. Kylo Ren, feeling the pressure from Snoke, is out there leading the attack, piloting his own ship. He is about to blow their ship up when he realizes that his mom is on board and hesitates. But one of the other pilots shoots and causes and expolosion which sends Leia flying into space. She is able to use the force to get herself back to the ship where the crew works to save her. Luke continues to say "nahhhhh" to Rey until R2-D2 shows up and convinces him to train Rey. But he's not happy about it and tells her that this training will show her why the Jedi needs to end. Finn is beeboppin around where he bumps into a mechanic named Rose. They figure out where the tracking device must be and Finn knows how to get them there. They take the plan to Poe and he says lets go for it. Back on the island, Rey and Kylo Ren begin communicating via the force. This chat is cut short when Luke Skywalker takes her away to give her her first lesson. He attempts to teach her how to feel the force and control it. Rey is able to see visions some small pebbles begins to float. She did it! However, she soon sees a vision of herself being pulled toward a dark pit. Luke yells at her, telling her to resist it. She does not. Suddenly water snaps Rey out of the vision. Luke says she saw the dark side of the Force, and she didn't even try to stop herself. He is very disappointed in her. He has seen this raw power once before and it did not end well. Luke explains that the last time he saw Kylo Ren, Young Ben as we call him around here, he was his student. He took him to train him in the force but Kylo gave in to the dark side and attempted to kill Luke by having a hut collapse on him. She tells Luke that he didn't fail Kylo Ren, Kyle Ren failed him.As Rey and Kylo continue to connect, Kylo tells Rey that Luke saw the power growing in Kylo and had attempted to get rid of him before he got stronger.There's this whole journey that Finn and Rose go on at a casino and these giant cat things. They meet DJ who overhears the two of them needing a code-breaker, and he offers his services. Rey has another conversation with Kylo and he tells her that what Luke told her is not true. He made that hut collapse because he woke up from slumber to see Luke holding a lightsaber over him, getting ready to kill him. They reach their hands out to each other and they touch hands Neil Dimond style. Sweet Caroline. Luke senses this and puts a stop to it. Rey confronts Luke over what Kylo told him. They fight a bit and then he explains that he could sense that there was nothing but darkness within Kylo and He did consider killing him but backed out of it, only for Kylo to see him with the light-saber and assume that he was indeed going to kill him. Rey tells him that she could see that all hope is not lost when she touched Kylo's hand and she's going to go to him. Luke is frustrated and is met by Yoda. He tells Yoda he's going to destroy the Jedi texts and Yoda is like one step ahead of you and does it and he tells Luke to help Rey. Rey arrives on the same ship as Kylo and is immediately taken prisoner. Rey tries to get Kylo to abandon the dark side but he's like it's you that will join the dark side. Kylo brings Rey to Snoke. Holdo, who is in charge while Leia is recovering, starts to set in motion plans to evacuate. Poe believes she is up to something and he attempts to stage a mutiny. Before his plans can go into effect, Leia appears after waking up and she blasts Poe. Leia allows Holdo's plan to go ahead and off they go. Snoke reveals that he created the connection between her and Kylo in an attempt to destroy Luke. He begins to use the force on her to get her to spill the beans on Luke. Finn, Rose, and DJ make it to the First Order's ship. They are captured and DJ immediately comes clean about their plan to save himself.Snoke attempts to get Kylo to kill Rey with his light-saber, but Kylo uses Luke's light-saber to impale Snoke and cut him in half. Rey and Kylo then team up to fight Snoke's soldiers. But don't get it twist - Kylo has not given into the light. He says it's time to let old things die and he invites Rey to join him in dark side. He even brings up how she knwos the truth about her parents - they were junk traders who sold her off, hoping that would cause Rey to give in. But she eventually resists.While that's happening, Holdo sacrifices herself to help the resistance get away. This also allows Finn & Rose to escape right as they're about to be killed. Kylo Ren is like I'M THE CAPTAIN NOW! And he orders gigantic walkers to go to the Resistance HQ. Poe leads Finn, Rose, and a few others to fight back. Rey and Chewie come down with the Falcon to help which really makes Kylo mad. Finn is about to sacrifice himself but Rose crashes her ship into his to stop him. Finn goes to her and asks why she did it. She tells him they always fight for what they love. She kisses small ones and then passes out. It's not looking good. Leia is feeling defeated. Suddenly, Luke arrives. They chat a bit and then he goes to take care of business. Luke goes out to face the First Order by himself. Kylo orders they use every blaster they can on him, which they do. When the smoke clear, Luke is there...unphased by Kylo's blasters. Poe sees this and realizes that Luke is distracting the baddies to allow them to escape. But their escape is blocked by rocks. Luckily, Rey shows up to clear the rocks and get them free. Kylo goes down to face Luke himself. They duel with their light-sabers, and Kylo attempts to strike Luke with a killing blow, only to realize Luke is a hologram... he still on his island babyyyyyy. Luke tells Kylo that he will not be the last Jedi. He vanished and we see him back on the island. HE finally vanishes and becomes one with the force. Rey tells Leia that she can sense that Luke is now gone, and she asks what will become of the Resistance now. Leia tells her they have what they need to rebuild.On Canto Bight, a trio of stable children that previously encountered Finn and Rose are telling each other the story of Luke Skywalker. Their master comes over to scold them to force them back to work. The boy they had found in the stable goes outside and uses the Force to draw a broom to his hand. He looks up at the sky to see the Falcon flying overhead, and, with Rose's Resistance ring on his finger, he raises his broom like a light-saber.

É hora de explorar o legado de dois dos mais importantes personagens da galáxia. Katia e Bruna mergulham no mundo dos bits com o auxilio de uma convidada especial, SURPRESA, para desvendar a história e todos os segredos dos grandes heróis da saga, R2D2 e C3PO. Seja fazendo cálculos quase impossíveis, traduzindo milhões de línguas […]

Dana and Tom with 5x club member, Shane Rogers (Comedian and Host of Midnight Facts for Insomniacs) and Jesse Sertle (fellow group member of CineMadison) discuss the movie that created the biggest film franchise of all-time, Star Wars (1977): written and directed by George Lucas, cinematography by Gilbert Taylor, music by John Williams, starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Alec Guinness, and James Earl Jones.Plot Summary: Star Wars is set in a galaxy far, far away under the oppressive rule of the Galactic Empire. The story follows a young farm boy, Luke Skywalker, who discovers his destiny when he comes across a pair of droids carrying secret plans for the Empire's ultimate weapon, the Death Star. With the guidance of Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi as well as the help of a roguish pilot, Han Solo, his co-pilot Chewbacca, and the droids R2-D2 and C-3PO, Luke embarks on a daring mission to rescue Princess Leia from the clutches of Darth Vader and to aid the Rebel Alliance in their fight for freedom. The film is a tale of heroism, hope, and the battle between good and evil.Guests:Shane RogersComedian and Host of Midnight Facts for InsomniacsPreviously on Broadcast News (1987), The Big Lebowski (1998), Superman: The Movie (1978), There's Something About Mary (1998), This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Ex Machina (2015)Jesse Sertlefellow group member of CineMadisonpreviously on Rounders (1998), Easy Rider (1969), and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)@jsertle on IGChapters:00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back to Shane and Jesse02:31 A Significant Movie in the History of GMOAT03:13 Cast and Background for Star Wars08:18 Relationship(s) with Star Wars18:25 What is Star Wars About?23:43 Will Star Wars Ever Be at the Peak of Culture Again?34:15 Plot Summary for Star Wars35:19 Did You Know?37:11 First Break38:00 What's Up with Shane Rogers and Jesse Sertle39:29 Best Performance(s)48:45 Best/Favorite/Indelible Scene(s)01:00:08 Second Break01:00:47 In Memoriam01:04:04 Best/Funniest Lines01:08:24 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy01:14:04 The Stanley Rubric -...

Happy Day After Star Wars Day! The Boys get into an argument about R2-D2, and Ricky learnts some awesome Earth facts. There's also a holy water hex, AI robot grooming, and some greasy stuff down at the Legion!

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.

Brief introduction includes reminiscing on old TV show Dallas and meeting Patrick Duffy and R2D2 at the Superdome in New Orleans. Many relatives talk to the Scarabin family in Tembagapura, Indonesia just after they'd arrived - Scarabins-Gertrude, James Randolph Scarabin, Jeffrey Mervin "Buzzy" Scarabin, Minos Paul Scarabin, Louis Melvin Scarabin, Sr., Helen Mae Wright Adolph, Quentin Scott Evans, Helen Gail Adolph Portie, Brent Edward Portie, Lillian and Ernest Leonard "Pompy" Scarabin, Helen Mae again, Clarence Henry Adolph, Sr., Kyle Louis Bergeron, Craig Alan Bergeron, Carolyn Del Adolph Bergeron. Featuring multiple family members exchanging messages with loved ones, Louis M. "DD" Scarabin, Jr., Marilyn Kay Adolph and the kids, who are currently away. The recording, dated May 22-27, 1976 (MawMaw mistakenly says April 23), from Boothville, captures a heartfelt and casual conversation filled with updates on daily life, family activities, and expressions of longing for those who are absent. Fishing and shrimping activities are mentioned, with mixed success (e.g., catching $90-$200 worth of shrimp). Household tasks like cleaning, gardening (e.g., harvesting butter beans and red beans), and trailer preparations are ongoing. Weather affects plans, with rain delaying trailer deliveries and outdoor work. Church attendance is noted, with some family members absent due to illness. A new trailer for Gail is delivered, described as nice but challenging to organize due to her belongings. Births (e.g., Sal's new baby boy) and two deaths (Michelle "Mickey" Adams, 9, from car accident; Dr. Rees, 63, from a heart attack) are mentioned.

In celebration of May the Fourth, over the next four weeks, we're pulling apart one of our first season episodes, putting it back together with dozens of new jokes and unashamedly admitting, we don't think it was all that good, first time round. And in this Sci Fi Satan miniseries of minisodes we're looking at where the Christian Bible has influenced Science Fiction.In this episode we'll look at some of the comparisons that can be made between the most commercially successful Science Fiction epic ever and Star Wars.There will be special guest star appearances from Episode IV A New Hope, Luke Skywalker, Obiwan, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Darth Vader, Palpatine, The Empire Strikes Back, Anakin Skywalker, Darth Maul, Devaronians, George Lucas, Jar Jar Binks, C3PO, R2D2, Joseph Campbell, Hero with a Thousand Faces, Abrahamic religions, Zeus, pagans, Kylo Ren,   #666 #SketchComedy #Sketch #Comedy #Sketch Comedy #Atheist #Science #History #Atheism #Antitheist #ConspiracyTheory #Conspiracy #Conspiracies #Sceptical #Scepticism #Mythology #Religion #Devil #Satan #Satanism #Satanist #Skeptic #Debunk #Illuminati #Podcast #funny #sketch #skit #comedy #comedyshow #comedyskits #HeavyMetal #weird #leftist #SatanIsMySuperhero #ScienceFiction #SciFiSend us a text

In this episode of Star Warsologies, we share the recording of our our Star Wars Celebration Japan panel "Science of Revenge of the Sith" Panel description: Revenge of the Sith is full of connections to real world science and technology - from droids and starfighters to the ecosystems of Mustafar and Utapau. How could we make a working lightsaber? Can you really battle over a river of lava? How would wildlife thrive on Coruscant? Are we close to making robots similar to C-3PO and R2-D2? We'll try to tackle these questions and more with our lineup of experts in all sorts of fields, including Dr. Yukie Nagai (robotics), Dr. Takafumi Maruishi (volcanology), Dr. Kazuo Tanaka (particle physics), Gabriel Santos (paleontology), and Melissa Miller (science communicator). Join host James Floyd (Star Wars author, Star Wars Insider regular contributor, Star Warsologies podcast co-host) in celebrating the 20th anniversary of Episode III with a look into its science and technology. Show Links: Check out Yukie Nagai's robotics website. Check out Kazuo Tanaka's at home particle detector Check out Takafumi Maruishi's volcanic research. 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.

It's been 45 years since The Empire Strikes Back hit us with one of the most iconic twists in movie history, so Amy and Paul are hopping in the Millennium Falcon and heading to a galaxy far, far away. This week, they talk about how Mark Hamill struggled as the only human on set, the impact it had on movies, and why R2-D2 can be a little bit annoying. You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paul's Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6 Follow Paul and Amy on Letterboxd for more of their movie hot takes! https://letterboxd.com/paulscheer/  https://letterboxd.com/theamynicholson/ Paul's book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/ Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and don't forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Star Wars Celebration Japan gave us Loth Kittens, Shadow Lords, Grogu and Gosling, and so much more. We are still processing all the big announcements and surprises, so we brought on a special guest. Our good friend B.J. Priester (Hyperspace Theories/Fangirl Blog) shares his experiences at the Main Stage, the merchandise store, and he helps us break down and analyze all the Star Wars reveals. What were you most excited about?  Topics discussed: MANDALORIAN AND GROGU Why wasn't there a Lucasfilm Showcase panel? Footage described in detail STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER Is this the DEADPOOL of Star Wars with director Shawn Levy?? AHSOKA Season 2 Lothballs! (Loth Kittens) Baylan Scoll recasting Thrawn vs. Admiral Ackbar Updates to SMUGGLER'S RUN: Mandalorian and Grogu version Let's flip this switch! They are testing this version right now in Disneyland!! ANDOR Season 2 It's here! LFL 20th Anniversary Animation Panel - MAUL: SHADOW LORD Footage discussed in detail Highlights Merchandise Cosplay   Today in Star Wars History 4/29/1980   John Williams debuts as conductor of the Boston Pops at a Symphony Hall performance in Boston, MA. R2-D2 and Anthony Daniels as C-3PO make guest appearances and conduct the “Main Title” from Star Wars.  Williams conducts two brand new never-heard before themes from The Empire Strikes Back soundtrack - “Yoda's Theme” and “The Imperial March.” The performance airs live on PBS.    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!

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Watch on Philo! - Philo.tv/DTHLuke Skywalker has vanished!And the First Order has taken control. All that's left is to find Luke and destroy him. Leia, Luke's sister, is searching for him. If she can find him, then there's still hope to bring some order and peace to the galaxy.That takes us to the planet Jakku. We meet a pilot named Poe who is on a mission to retrieve a map. He has the map—something the First Order finds out. So they show up and start blasting, all "pew pew." Kylo Ren arrives, and he's clearly the one in charge. He's even got a voice thing like Darth Vader. He's awesome. He captures Poe, convinced he has the map. But Poe already gave it to his droid, BB-8.We see one stormtrooper who seems to be struggling—maybe starting to doubt if he's on the right side of history. His name is FN-2187, but we'll call him Finn.Then we meet Rey. She's out there grinding, scavenging for quarter portions. It's tough out there. One evening, she finds BB-8 and likes him enough that she turns down an offer of 60 portions just to keep him.Meanwhile, Kylo Ren uses the Force to learn more about BB-8. Finn decides he's had enough and helps Poe escape—they steal a ship, but it's shot down. Finn survives and assumes Poe was killed when the ship sinks into quicksand. All that's left is Poe's jacket.Finn meets Rey and BB-8. The First Order is hot on their trail, so they steal the Millennium Falcon and escape.Han Solo and Chewbacca track the Falcon and agree to team up with them.We start to see Kylo Ren struggling with the pull of the light side. When Supreme Leader Snoke orders an attack on the New Republic, he senses Kylo's hesitation. He suspects it's because of Kylo's father… HAN SOLO! Kylo says it won't be a problem, but then we see him speaking to Darth Vader's helmet, asking for strength to stay on the dark side.Aboard the Falcon, Han realizes that BB-8's map is incomplete. He explains that Luke tried to rebuild the Jedi Order but went into exile after an apprentice turned to the dark side.Han takes the group to meet Maz, a cantina owner, who offers to help get BB-8 to the Resistance. The Force draws Rey to an underground vault where she finds Anakin Skywalker's lightsaber. When she touches it, she has disturbing visions and decides not to take it. Maz gives the lightsaber to Finn for safekeeping.The First Order attacks and tracks down the Falcon. They're hunting for BB-8. Kylo captures Rey because he knows she's seen the map.Resistance fighters led by Poe arrive to save the others. And guess what—LEIA IS BACK, BABY!Rey resists Kylo's mind-reading attempts and realizes she may have the Force. She tries a Jedi mind trick on a stormtrooper—and it works. She escapes just before Kylo comes to take her to Snoke, who is not pleased.The Resistance devises a plan to destroy the First Order's new superweapon by targeting its weakness—because seriously, these guys never learn. Using the Falcon, Han, Chewbacca, and Finn infiltrate the base. Finn finds Rey, who's already working on escaping, and they plant explosives.Han confronts Kylo, calling him by his real name—Ben—and pleads with him to leave the dark side. Kylo, with tears on his cheeks, seems tempted… but then stabs Han through the chest with a lightsaber and lets him fall to his death. Chewbacca, enraged, shoots Kylo and injures him. They manage to escape while Rey and Finn head into the snowy woods.Kylo follows. He knocks Rey out with the Force and duels Finn, eventually defeating him. Rey regains consciousness, uses the Force to call the lightsaber to her, and fights Kylo. She wins.Chewbacca rescues Rey and the injured Finn, and they escape aboard the Falcon just as the First Order base explodes.Back at the Resistance base, R2-D2 wakes up and reveals he has the missing piece of the map to Luke.Rey travels to a remote island and finds Luke atop a cliff. She holds out his lightsaber.

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Beep boop beep! In this episode of Ten Hundred we are grinding each other's gears as we explore the wide world of movie and TV robots. Join us as we explore iconic characters like Johnny 5 from Short Circuit, the relentless T-800 from Terminator, the endearing Wall-E, and the legendary Optimus Prime from Transformers. We also examine the humorous antics of Bender from Futurama, and the dynamic duo of R2-D2 and C-3PO from the Star Wars saga. It's a fun-filled battle of the beloved robots, highlighting their unique personalities and landing on one great.

This episode is sponsored by Thuma. Thuma is a modern design company that specializes in timeless home essentials that are mindfully made with premium materials and intentional details.   To get $100 towards your first bed purchase, go to http://thuma.co/eyeonai     What happens when AI agents start negotiating, automating workflows, and rewriting how the enterprise world operates?   In this episode of the Eye on AI podcast, Will Grannis, CTO of Google Cloud, reveals how Google is leading the charge into the next frontier of artificial intelligence: agentic AI. From multi-agent systems that can file your expenses to futuristic R2-D2-style assistants in real-time race strategy, this episode dives deep into how AI is no longer just about models—it's about autonomous action. In this episode, we explore: How AgentSpace is transforming how enterprises build AI agents The evolution from rule-based workflows to intelligent orchestration Real-world use cases: expense automation, content creation, code generation Trust, sovereignty, and securing agentic systems at scale The future of multi-agent ecosystems and AI-driven scientific discovery How large enterprises can match startup agility using their data advantage   Whether you're a founder, engineer, or enterprise leader—this episode will shift how you think about deploying AI in the real world.   Subscribe for more deep dives with tech leaders and AI visionaries. Drop a comment with your thoughts on where agentic AI is headed!     (00:00) Preview and Intro (02:34) Will Grannis' Role at Google Cloud (05:14) Origins of Agentic Workflows at Google (09:10) How Generative AI Changed the Agent Game (12:29) Agents, Tool Access & Trust Infrastructure (14:01) What is Agent Space? (16:30) Creative & Marketing Agents in Action (23:29) Core Components of Building Agents (25:29) Introducing the Agent Garden (28:06) The “Cloud of Connected Agents” Concept (33:53) Solving Agent Quality & Self-Evaluation (37:19) The Future of Autonomous Finance Agents (40:55) How Enterprises Choose Cloud Partners for Agents (43:50) Google Cloud's Principles in Practice (46:27) Gemini's Context Power in Cybersecurity (49:50) Robotics and R2D2-Inspired AI Projects (52:39) How to Try Agent Space Yourself  

This week, a cool D23 Gold Member event at Imagineering, entertainment is coming back to the resort, Season of the Force has started, new shops announced for Downtown Disney, a great way to try Dole Whips, new merchandise for Star Wars and a 90's Nite holdover, we finish our talk with Disney Author Farrah Rochon, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: There is an upcoming event at the Imagineering Campus for D23 Gold members. The D23 Spotlight Series & Walt Disney Imagineering will present 20 Years of Duffy and Friends at the Imagineering Campus in Glendale. The event starts at 10am and is already sold out. The tour includes a panel with Imagineers at the Grand Central Air Terminal, a visit to the Imagineering preview center, shopping at Mickey's of Glendale, a D23 Gold member gift, a Starbucks exclusive drink, a fan-photo meetup, and a visit to the Grand Central Air Terminal visitor center. – https://d23.com/d23-event/d23-spotlight-series-walt-disney-imagineering-20-years-of-duffy-and-friends/ There have been fewer entertainment options at the Disneyland resort, but that is coming to an end this Spring! A new show, debuting on May 16th, is coming to the Disney Theater in Hollywood Land called “Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!” which will feature Disney characters from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+, coming this summer. Rex from “Toy Story” will be meeting and greeting guests at Pixar Pier starring June 1st. Pixar Pals Playtime Party is returning to the Fantasyland Theatre on May 23rd. Finally, “Stitch's Interplanetary Beach Party Blast” will land at the Tomorrowland Terrace starting May 23rd. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/new-show-character-and-more-entertainment-coming-to-disneyland-resort-this-spring/ Season of the Force has returned to the Disneyland Resort, running now through May 11th. Themed food, beverages, merchandise, and the return of Hyperspace Mountain are all part of the celebration. Luke Skywalker is visiting Galaxy's Edge for a limited time, partnered with R2-D2. Fire of the Rising Moons has returned to accompany the fireworks, but the standout is the Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga projection show on the spires of Black Spire Outpost. The show is 10 minutes and looks amazing! The show is once or twice nightly. – https://www.micechat.com/412096-disneyland-news-star-wars-celebration-averngers-disassemble-70th-anniversary/ A new “May the 4th Be With You 2025” collection is coming. Hats, tees, a tote, pin, and more are part of this collection celebrating May the 4th. The items will be available on DisneyStore.com April 4th, and in Disneyland and Walt Disney World on May 4th. – https://disneyparksblog.com/products/star-wars-may-the-4th-be-with-you-2025-collection-reveal/ Do you love Dole Whips, but can never choose between all the great options? Well, this new offering at Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats may be for you! The Dole Whip Flight has lemon, mango, and raspberry whips, all for $7.99. The portion sizes are good and easily sharable. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/03/30/review-this-is-the-best-spot-to-grab-a-dole-whip-float-in-disneyland-right-now/#more-1021247 As we reported on last week, the Avengers Assemble show is going away April 5th. This is to prepare for the construction of the new attractions in Avengers Campus. Avengers: Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab are actively under construction behind the Avengers Headquarters where the show takes place. – https://www.micechat.com/412096-disneyland-news-star-wars-celebration-averngers-disassemble-70th-anniversary/ A 90's Nite exclusive is now available to all guests! The Powerline Max Popcorn Bucket can be purchased from April 4th through April 7th through mobile order at Galactic Grill, Hollywood Land Seasonal Novelty Store, and Paradise Gardens Park Seasonal Novelty Store. Starting April 4th with no end date, the bucket can be purchased at Café Daisy, Troubadour Tavern, and the popcorn cart at Grizzly Peak Airfield. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/03/30/spectacular-souvenir-news-an-exclusive-disney-popcorn-bucket-is-coming-soon/#more-1021229 The new entrance gates, which have been in place at some of the turnstiles, are now being tested in full force at the Downtown Disney Monorail entrance. Guests scan their park ticket, and if there is already a photo on file, are admitted to the park. If a photo needs to be taken, the guest lines up with the camera and screen and the photo is attached to the ticket and entrance is allowed. – https://youtu.be/bwsI2hW-QDA?si=izRYoc0tXfA59fUr&t=302 Sometimes the outside world breaks into the walled entertainment garden that is the Disneyland Resort. On March 24th, a police chase ended in the Pixar Pals parking structure, causing the temporary closure of the structure. The stolen car was found abandoned, and police looked for the suspect or suspects. Two people were taken into custody, and guests were allowed back into the structure after about 30 minutes. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/03/25/police-chase-ends-in-disneyland-lockdown-after-suspects-flee-to-parking-garage/#more-1019679 THREE new stores are coming to Downtown Disney! Part of the ESPN Zone will become lululemon, which will feature athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories for yoga, running, training, and activities. Nectar Life is also planning to come to the resort offering beauty essentials and bakery-inspired bath treats. Finally, Bopo Go! Boba Drinks and More will serve Boba and Bubble teas. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/coming-to-downtown-disney-lululemon-nectar-life-and-bopo-go/ https://www.bopomofocafe.com/menu SnackChat: Ghiradelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disney-california-adventure/ghirardelli-soda-fountain-and-chocolate-shop/menus/ Rita's Turbine Blenders – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disney-california-adventure/ritas-turbine-blenders/menus/ Discussion Topic: Author Farrah Rochon https://www.instagram.com/farrahrochon https://linktr.ee/farrahrochon https://www.farrahrochon.com

In the April 2, 2025 episode of This Week at Walt Disney World, Sam and Greg deliver a packed live stream. They cover the latest Walt Disney World updates—from inspiring events like the Disney Dreamers Academy and Starlight Parade to exclusive merchandise and seasonal surprises. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6JgHx7ne7o Behind the Scenes at Disney Dreamers Academy Greg takes viewers behind the scenes of the Disney Dreamers Starlight Parade experience. He begins with a heartfelt look at the Disney Dreamers Academy. The program includes character meet-and-greets, inspiring speakers, and insider access to new entertainment. Fans get a look at Jiminy Cricket and Geppetto, plus previews of Unfairly Ever After and The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure. Interviews with current and former Walt Disney World Ambassadors round out the coverage. Star Wars Merch and Seasonal Surprises A fresh batch of Star Wars merchandise is now in the parks. New Create-Your-World headbands feature Darth Vader, Stormtroopers, Ewoks, and R2-D2. Meanwhile, Christmas-themed popcorn bucket ornaments are already turning heads—yes, even in spring! Fresh Arrivals and Easter Fun New Lug bags have arrived in the parks, adding bright color to every visit. At Animal Kingdom, tropical America signage signals exciting changes. Across the resort, Figment merchandise is flying off shelves, and vibrant Easter egg displays are drawing smiles. Water Parks Return and Disneyland 70 For the first time since 2019, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach will be open at the same time. Just in time for summer, this double splash is great news. In California, Sam and Greg also spotlight Disneyland's upcoming 70th anniversary celebrations. Meet Blue: New Droid in the Starlight Parade A new float has joined the Disney Dreamers Starlight Parade, and it features Blue, a mysterious BDX droid that's raising eyebrows. Sam and Greg speculate on what this tech marvel could mean for future storytelling. Watch the full episode now on Fantasyland News or SamsDisneyDiary. And stay tuned for more updates on the Disney Dreamers Starlight Parade and beyond.  

Relacionamentos entre humanos e máquinas já renderam personagens icônicos na ficção científica. A babá robô dos Jetsons, os carismáticos C3PO e R2D2 de Star Wars, a assistente virtual no filme HER, até os androides autoconscientes de Westworld. O ponto é que isso não é mais só imaginação. Com a evolução e popularização das IAs generativas com memória, como o Replika ou o Character.AI, essas relações já fazem parte da realidade.​ Em 2018, o japonês Akihiko Kondo casou-se com uma cantora holográfica chamada Hatsune Miku, numa cerimônia com direito a convidados, vestido de noiva (holográfico) e votos personalizados. Kondo se tornou uma espécie de símbolo daquilo que muitos ainda encaram com estranhamento: relações afetivas com entidades artificiais. Desde então, ele tem aparecido em documentários, dado entrevistas e defendido publicamente o direito de amar quem — ou o que — quiser. No outro pólo da discussão temos o caso do adolescente de 14 anos com Síndrome de Asperger cometeu suicídio, em 2024, após desenvolver uma relação intensa com um chatbot baseado na personagem Daenerys Targaryen, de Game of Thrones. A família processou a plataforma Character.AI, levantando debates sobre responsabilidade emocional, vulnerabilidade e os limites desse tipo de vínculo. O que essas notícias causam na gente? Na maioria das vezes, estranhamento, julgamento moral e medo. É possível ver de outra forma? Eu tive a oportunidade de assistir um painel reunindo três professores que pesquisam sobre o tema, e apresentaram uma abordagem muito provocativa. A professora Jamie Banks, especialista em relações humano-máquina e cognição social da Universidade de Syracuse falou que na prática, sempre humanizamos objetos. Quem nunca deu nome a um carro ou sentiu carinho por um utensílio antigo? Quando essa relação se transfere para um chatbot com rosto e memória, é natural que o vínculo pareça ainda mais real. Ela quebra estereótipos afirmando que as pessoas que se envolvem com essas IAs não estão confusas: sabem que não há ninguém do outro lado. Mas afirmam com convicção que os sentimentos vividos são reais.​ Jessica Szczuka, faz pesquisa com foco em sexualidade, afeto e dados empíricos sobre interações com tecnologia na NYU, e apresentou dados quantitativos com pessoas que dizem estar em relacionamentos românticos com bots. A grande surpresa? A solidão não aparece como fator determinante. O que se destaca é a capacidade de fantasiar. Gente que consegue imaginar cenas, jantares, passeios e até uma vida a dois com um agente artificial. O filósofo Neil McArthur, é diretor do Centro de Ética Aplicada da Universidade de Manitoba, no Canadá, convidou para uma mudança de paradigma.. Em vez de partir do “por que alguém faria isso?”, talvez seja mais interessante perguntar “por que não?”. Para ele, o estranhamento diante desses vínculos artificiais não é novo — é o mesmo ciclo que já aplicamos a qualquer afeto considerado fora da norma: primeiro julgamos, estigmatizamos, ferimos. Só depois, aos poucos, reconhecemos, ouvimos, entendemos e trabalhamos para quebrar o tabu. Ele questiona se não podemos mudar o ciclo dessa vez, e abordar essas relações com mais interesse, curiosidade e empatia. Claro, o painel não foi ingênuo. Houve alertas sobre o uso de dados sensíveis, os riscos de manipulação emocional e até o impacto de empresas encerrarem serviços abruptamente, como no caso do Replika, que, após uma atualização em dezembro de 2024, removeu a funcionalidade de role play erótico, causando uma sensação de perda e luto em muitos usuários que mantinham relações íntimas com seus companheiros virtuais. É a partir dessas provocações que a gente quer propor uma conversa hoje. e estamos em boa companhia: Luiz Joaquim Nunes: Consultor e professor de inteligência artificial, dados, psicologia ambiental e ética, com formação em matemática aplicada e em psicologia social. Dora Kaufman: Professora e pesquisadora dos impactos éticos e sociais da IA na Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo Anuncie no Mamilos ou contrate a consultoria Milos: mamilos@mamilos.me Saiba mais em Mamilos.me

Are humanoid robots destined to be helpful companions like R2-D2, unsettling replacements like the Synths from Humans, or something far more complex? In this episode of Redesigned, we dive deep into the rapidly advancing world of humanoid robotics and artificial intelligence.We explore the latest advancements from companies like Boston Dynamics, Figure AI, Tesla (Optimus), 1X, and Unitree, moving beyond the hype to see what these robots can actually do. We tackle the tough questions:◦Will robots take our jobs, automate industries, and reshape the economy?◦Can we overcome the eerie 'Uncanny Valley'?◦What are the ethical implications of AI consciousness and companion/sex robots?◦How close are we to the futures depicted in sci-fi like Humans, Ex Machina, and Black Mirror?Also in this episode:SkyReels: The revolutionary AI agent turning text prompts into full videos – democratizing filmmaking or disrupting Hollywood?Meta's Ad-Free UK Plan: Is a subscription model coming to Facebook & Instagram in the UK?Black Mirror Season 7: Get the scoop on the release date, trailer details, the USS Callister sequel, and the AI-heavy themes!Enjoyed the episode? Please hit follow so you don't miss an episode. You can also follow me on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecontentpro_Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecontentproducerThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecontentpro_ Want to work with me, be a guest or collab?Website: https://www.thecontentproducer.co.uk Email: andrew@thecontentproducer.co.uk

This week Keegan, Cassi and Christina talk about memory problems and sex dolls with AI. The FMK is between WALL-E, HER and R2-D2. Going into the bad dates, Christina shares a date with a super religious guy, Cassi shares a date put on standby and Keegan shares a date that just lets it all go. Christina wraps it up in the true crime segment, Tainted Love, with the story of Kevin Mengel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

Whittier High School's Cardinal Academy of Technology (CAT) is a three-year STEAM pathway with a mission to inspire high school students to pursue careers in tech and engineering. CAT teachers Daniel Oliver and Steve Swanson are joined by Whittier High senior and CAT president Wendy Carcamo and Whittier High alum and current Cal Poly Pomona architect student Gershwin Mason to discuss what makes the pathway so fun for students, senior projects that include building a replica R2D2 droid and an electric guitar, and how CAT students acquired prestigious Gates and Edison scholarships during the 2023-24 school year.

✨ Shadowbinders Pin Set Campaign - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nydaria/shadowbinders-steampunk-fantasy-hard-enamel-pin-set-series-1 It took Disney SIX YEARS to add Luke Skywalker -- the main character of Star Wars -- and R2-D2 to Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland. SIX YEARS. Then we talk about another Lucasfilm lawsuit.

Peter is joined by Chris from Dystopian Simulation Radio for our #StarWarsPodcastDay2025 #SWPD2025 special episode.Why today? Well, 26 years ago today on February 7, 1999 three guys from Salt Lake City, Utah (Mark "Kal Thanos" Hendersen, Lucien "Darion Blade" Maier & Eugene "Lars Quillion" Cash) sat down to record the first episode of Jedi Talk. The launch of their live weekly 'Internet radio show' would be available (in RealAudio format!) for people to download and listen to on computers and portable media players. The basis of modern day podcasting was there, even if the word 'podcast' wouldn't appear for another half-decade.The guys also discuss:- Star Wars Skeleton Crew.- New writer for the next Rey movie.- Camie and Fixer sue Lucasfilm.- Luke Skywalker and R2D2 come to Disney Parks.- Sigourney Weaver's role in the upcoming Star Wars movie The Mandalorian & Grogu.- + 007 bonus chat (nonsense)Follow us:Patreonhttps://patreon.com/StarBoresX (twitter)https://twitter.com/BoresStarTikTokhttp://tiktok.com/@starborespodcastInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/starborespodcast/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLmtO6_i6WBBlVIm2h0V-qwFaceBookhttps://www.facebook.com/StarBoresPodcast

We all love Droid stories, right? Especially ones exclusively starring C-3PO and R2-D2? Okay, but what if they were both hurled into the sun? So that is not exactly what happens in this issue, but it's not not what happens in this issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready to laugh out loud as we welcome the multi-talented Steve Goodie to the Songwriter Connection! Steve is a comedic songwriter and the host of the legendary Sunday night writers' rounds at Nashville's iconic Bluebird Café. Known for his razor-sharp wit and side-splitting songs, Steve has a knack for turning everyday moments into laugh-filled musical masterpieces.In this episode, we dive into Steve's creative process, his experiences at the Bluebird, and the secrets behind his hilarious hits. Plus, we'll talk about his work as the owner of Quality Recording Studio in Nashville, where he helps artists bring their musical visions to life. Whether you're a fan of clever comedy, brilliant songwriting, or just looking for a good laugh, this episode is sure to hit the right note!Tune in and let Steve Goodie entertain and inspire you with his humor, talent, and love for the craft.

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chadcrouch.substack.comI want to tell you a ghost story. But, first a music story. In the music industry the story of an album is told in a “one sheet”. Typically a few paragraphs in length, the one sheet explains the outlines of album personnel, timeline, context, and often place, but not always. There are tropes of course, as it is with any kind of writing: there's the comeback album, the vision quest album, the concept album, the crisis and/or rebound album, the joined forces album…In the past two years I've created 60 soundwalk albums and 0 one sheets. Instead, I first added spoken commentary to the top of podcast versions of the soundwalks. (Think spoken liner notes.) These focused on the place and time the field recording was made, and secondarily offered insights into the composition and instrumentation When I shifted my podcast over to Substack, I nixed the spoken intro and wrote posts about whatever I found interesting about the various places. I leaned into more research, wanting to understand the places over time. These writings didn't resemble one sheets at all. Still, I enjoyed the learning that came from them, and I figured the reader could decide whether or not it was of interest to them. I can't imagine writing all those one sheets. What a chore! And so it goes, the ghost story beats the music story. The ghosts at Copalis are the dead trees, and they provide a 325-year-old link to the geologic history of the Pacific Northwest. The Copalis Ghost Forest is the site geologist Brian Atwater used to prove the theory that the Pacific Northwest periodically experiences megathrust earthquakes that cause powerful tsunamis (like the 2011 Tōhoku Quake in Japan that registered 9.0 on the Richter scale.) But what does that have to do with the music, really? And what does that have to do with the soundscape I recorded on March 26th, 2024?Well let's just start with a first impression: It's gorgeous here. The weathered grey stand of snags in the estuary wetland are instantly mysterious, evoking a scene of ruin; an old cemetery of wooden markers in states of advanced decay.Nurse logs play host to a diverse microcosm of life, islands of regeneration.The wildlife in the soundscape evokes that pastoral beauty: the clicky ribbit of Pacific tree frogs, the quiet, glitchy cro-cro-cro of Common Mergansers, the chittery peal of a Belted Kingfisher, and the brisk R2-D2-esque chatter of a marsh wren. Then there is the subtle sound of open space and weather, the tapping of an ephemeral rain shower on the tin roof of a fishing shack. Shhhhhh… Being here alone on an overcast day, I felt something akin to the reverence of a pilgrim. This place is a testament to the energy pent up in the Cascadia Subduction Zone, a coiled spring with the force of 25,000 nuclear bombs. Brian Atwater and David Yamaguchi used soil cores and tree ring dating to show that the trees here died in the winter of 1700. They linked this date to a written record of an "orphan tsunami" recorded in Japan on January 26, 1700, suggesting that the land subsided in a great earthquake, drowning the grove in salt water, and sending a tsunami all the way to Japan. He and his colleagues published these findings in Science magazine in 1995.Here is Atwater in 2014, making a short video recounting a Copalis River visit for an 8th Grade class.Putting together the stratigraphic evidence—from landslides in undersea canyons—scientists further revealed the Pacific Northwest experienced major quakes roughly every 200–800 years. Since the 1990's we've known it's not a matter of if but when. “The Big One” will surely come. So, that's the story of Copalis Ghost Forest in a nutshell. But being here, well, it's much less cerebral and more visceral. That's where music comes in. Music goes where words cannot. For my score I leaned into vibrato drones, plaintive piano and electric piano melodies, lonesome electric guitar, and simmering dulcimer. As always, it's probably best experienced in headphones or a quiet space. Copalis Ghost Forest Soundwalk is available on all streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple, Tidal, Amazon, YouTube…) on Friday, January 31st. For Further WatchingHere Nick Zenter explains the Copalis Ghost Forest with excellent visual storytelling (but you may want to skip the 30 second intro).

The boys take a look at the various droids whom have captivated Star Wars fans for years! The boys delve into various aspects of droids in the Star Wars universe, discussing their roles, characteristics, and the humor they bring to the series. They explore specific droids like Anakin's buzz droids, C-3PO's comedic moments, L3's feminist angle, and K2SO's sarcasm, while also touching on the classic humor of mouse droids. The discussion highlights the evolution of droids in the franchise and their impact on storytelling. This conversation explores the significance of droids in the Star Wars universe, focusing on their roles in various films, societal commentary on discrimination against droids, and the character development of iconic droids like R2-D2 and C-3PO. The hosts discuss memorable moments from 'A New Hope', 'The Empire Strikes Back', and 'Return of the Jedi', highlighting the impact of droids on the storyline and their interactions with human characters. 01: 01: 01: 01: 01: 01: 01:

Ever feel like you're trying to pilot the Millennium Falcon through an asteroid field of AI tools? You're not alone. The marketing galaxy is expanding faster than lightspeed, with new AI platforms popping up like droids in a Jawa sandcrawler. But here's the plot twist: what if mastering AI was less about decoding complex algorithms and more about channeling your inner Padawan? You see, there's a disturbance in the Force. Marketers everywhere are scrambling to keep up, worried they'll be left behind in a cloud of Tatooine dust if they don't immediately integrate every shiny new AI tool into their arsenal. This mad dash often leads to frustration, confusion, and sometimes even fear of the very technology meant to help us. But what if there was a better way? A way that's not only effective but, dare I say it, more fun than bullseyeing womp rats in your T-16? Buckle up, because we're about to make the jump to hyperspace with our guest, Amy Walters. Amy isn't just any AI expert – she's the Jedi Master of making complex tech accessible and the creative force behind Bloom Creative. This multi-award-winning speaker and trainer has been leaving audiences more star-struck than a Stormtrooper at a Rebel base, with her ability to turn AI from a daunting Death Star into a friendly R2-D2. Amy's innovative "fun first" approach to AI has been making waves across the galaxy, from major brand headquarters to packed conference halls. She's not just changing the game; she's rewriting the Jedi texts when it comes to AI adoption in marketing. Today, we're going to discover how Amy's playful approach to AI can transform your marketing from a local cantina band to a chart-topping hit across the universe. So, set your coordinates for success – because Amy Walters is about to show us how a little play can lead to some serious pay in the world of AI marketing! The AI Hat Podcast host Mike Allton asked Amy Walters about: ✨ Playful Experimentation: Fun AI projects build confidence and skills. ✨ Transferable Skills: Personal AI use naturally extends to professional applications. ✨ Creativity Unleashed: Approaching AI with curiosity leads to marketing innovations. Learn more about Amy Walters Connect with Amy Walters on LinkedIn Follow Bloomify on LinkedIn Follow Bloomify on Instagram Resources & Brands mentioned in this episode Bloomify Pi Canva Adobe Agorapulse Tamsen Webster Don Miller Goblin Tools AI Marketing Primer: A Comprehensive Guide for Marketers Explore past episodes of The AI Hat Podcast SHOW TRANSCRIPT & NOTES: https://theaihat.com/play-before-pay-why-having-fun-with-ai-leads-to-marketing-success/ Start your AI journey with the AI Marketing Primer. Brought to you by The AI Hat - Get Your AI On. Interesting in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here. Powered by Magai - why choose one AI tool when you can have them all? And Descript, the magic wand for podcasters. Produced and Hosted by Mike Allton, AI Consultant & Trainer at The AI Hat, where he's tirelessly helping businesses and marketers get ahead of the AI Revolution and apply advanced technologies to their roles. He's spent over a decade in digital marketing, bringing an unparalleled level of experience and excitement to the fore, whether he's delivering a presentation or leading a workshop. If you're interested in helping business owners with AI in an upcoming episode, reach out to Mike. Powered by the Marketing Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our year-long series analyzing Revenge of the Sith for its 20th anniversary begins with a look at the Jedi arrival at General Grievous's flagship.   Ryder Waldron from Idiot's Array and Star Wars School of Dentistry joins us for this episode.   This segment of the movie starts at 00:00 and runs to 11:21.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Ryder's remembrances of seeing Revenge of the Sith for the first time, his favorite character, and favorite scene, The opening crawl of the movie, The space battle of Coruscant, Fighting off the buzz droids, Arriving at General Grievous's flagship, The fight with the battle droids in the elevator, and  R2-D2's encounter with the super battle droids. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.   Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: RetroZap Discord. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

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The Holidays have ended, and the sun has risen on a New Year once again. Celebrate the New Year with the SKIDS PODCAST and some of the segments from our Holiday episodes leading up to the New Year!Coffee Brand Coffee -https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/Use the coupon code: gps1 to get 5% off your purchase.  You will be supporting an independent, growing company, as well as our show in the process!!#skids #skidspodcast #garbagepailskids #gps #podcast #comedy #discussion #commentary #conversation #jcvd #jeanclaudevandamme #starwars #r2d2 #jayz #diddy #crime #celebrity #news #movies #drones #ufos #government #conspiracy #unitedhealthcare #insurancecompanies #luigimangiano #hiphop #hollywood #danielpenny #newjersey #newyork

Hey everyone, what a year! On this bonus Hindsight, producer Jeph and I go over some of the highlights of this year's show. From Paul Sun-Hyung Lee's quest for his own action figure to Jewel Staite on posting sexy photos as a mom, there is a LOT to talk about! Plus, we revisit the most controversial clip of the year, when Ming Na Wen and I discussed how I could possibly NOT KNOW I was in a scene with Luke Skywalker and R2-D2. Jeph and I debate the pros and cons of living forever and brainstorm how to (finally!) get me into the Star Trek universe. Thank you everyone for an amazing year and get ready for big things to come in 2025! Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles

As an extra Christmas present to our listeners, we are finishing the trivia for The Phantom Menace.   The trivia questions in this episode are from the portion of The Phantom Menace that runs from 1:44:39 to the end of the movie.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we are answering trivia questions about: The beginning of the Battle of Naboo, Qui-Gonn Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi's battle with Darth Maul, Queen Amidala's invasion of the palace in Theed, Anakin Skywalker and R2-D2's flight in the N-1 Starfighter, and The final scenes of the movies.   Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.   Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: RetroZap Discord. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

After 10 years of outrageously hilarious shows The Dark Mark Show comes to an end with a bang as Mark and Nicole threw a holiday special like you've never seen before with contortionist/burlesque dancer/cosplayer Sin Twisted and Santa Claus. Sin talked about how Andy Dick once tried to bum rush her while she was onstage inside an R2D2 shell, talked about her experience with swingers' clubs and how erotic a pool game can get. How having a steady partner does not inhibit her from having a wild sex life and she teased Santa with her beautiful feet which led Santa to give her a foot massage and have fun between her splayed toes. Sin also brought out her pet python Noodles and let Nicole and Santa pet him as she described the care that goes into a snake and how she was able to do a From Dusk Til Dawn inspired dance during the pandemic. Santa may have had too much Fireball whisky, but he talked about how he has lost 70 lbs in the last year, how he is never invited to elf orgies, how wild his sex life may or may not have been before he met Mrs. Claus, how aroused he gets from the mothers who bring their children to see him at the mall and he had gifts for Sin and Nicole who sat on his lap (but not Mark, he must have been naughty this year) This is the last Dark Mark Show ever it seems (a declaration Mark made in 2015 as well). Sending a big thank you to everyone who ever watched and listened. Mark will be back in 2024 with something completely different. Stay tuned. Go to sintwisted.com for all things Sin This show is sponsored by: Eddie by Giddy FDA Class II medical device built to treat erectile dysfunction and performance unpredictability. Eddie is specifically engineered to promote firmer and longer-lasting erections by working with the body's physiology. Get rock hard erections the natural way again. Using promo code DARKMARK20, you can save 20% on your Eddie purchase, and you and your partner will be chanting incantations of ecstasy together faster than you can say “REDRUM.” Go to buyeddie.com/DarkMark for 20% off your purchase using code DARKMARK20 today. Raze Energy Drinks Go to https://bit.ly/2VMoqkk and put in the coupon code DMS for 15% off the best energy drinks. Zero calories. Zero carbs. Zero crash Renagade CBD Go to renagadecbd.com for all of your CBD needs Tactical Soap Smell Great with Pheromone infused products and drive women wild with desire! Go to https://grondyke-soap-company.myshopify.com/?rfsn=7187911.8cecdba

Did you know that there is more to Batuu than just Black Spire Outpost?ILM Immersive - formerly ILMxLAB - has created Virtual Reality experience called 'Tales from the Galaxy's Edge' and it is absolutely the most immersive way to plant yourself in Batuu (outside of Orlando or Anaheim!) Meet and go on missions with both new and beloved existing characters such as Mubo from Mubo's Droid Depot, Dok Ondar from his famous Den of Antiquities, and of course everyone's favorite droids C-3PO and R2-D2!Find out more about Tales from Galaxy's Edge on the Star Wars site.The standard version of the game is available on Meta Quest | Quest VR Games.Tales from the Galaxy's Edge (Enhanced Edition) is now available for free for PlayStation PSVR 2 owners who are also members of PlayStation Plus Premium or can be purchased on the PlayStation store. This episode, Martin regales us with tales of the glories, new lore and incredible fun of this amazing VR experience. Heroes of the Halcyon on InstagramTheme Music ("Digital Discourse") by Yellow BarrelSend your email to heroesofthehalcyon@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you about your journeys, episode suggestions, or just to say hi!

This week, Gerry Duggan (Deadpool / X-Men / Analog) returns to the show as we discuss artificial intelligence, the softcover release of his photography book Timing/Luck, his Image Comics series Falling in Love on the Path to Hell, and more!IDB is an all-new weekly podcast presented by Ashcan Press and featuring Matthew Rosenberg, Ethan S. Parker, a clone of Griffin Sheridan and wonderful guests from the world of comic books!Our theme song is “Where's the Poison” by Summer People.Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ashcanpress.substack.com

In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, we explore the Uncanny Valley. This was inspired by a video I published about Apple's marketing campaign for Apple Intelligence. It turns out I'm not the only one unsettled by their approach. It's interesting to contrast these Apple commercials with those for Google Gemini. Apple presents its AI technology as a tool for masking personal flaws and promoting insincerity. Conversely, Google has framed AI as a social companion that enhances self-expression. It gives advice, and makes suggestions to help its users work on their goals. In other words, they frame Gemini as a support to enhance people's competence, confidence, and knowledge where Apple helps people deceive and pretend to be more skilled and knowledgeable than they really are. A Voice From The Uncanny Valley The Gemini adverts got me thinking about The Uncanny Valley. There is something eerie about the way they demonstrate the technology. Not least, seeing users glued to the phone, on the other end of which is a friendly disembodied humanoid. They have anthropomorphised this technology, giving it an uncanny human voice and the platform of a constant companion. It is a friend, teacher, mentor, cheerleader, and coach—the ultimate human! Or, perhaps not quite human. The Uncanny Valley hypothesis, coined by robotics professor Masahiro Mori in 1970, describes the discomfort humans feel toward entities that are almost but not fully human. The valley exists when something moves from anthropomorphised traits, as seen in animations of talking animals, cuddly toys with facial features, and the projected thoughts and feelings we give to our pets, to unnervingly realistic human characteristics. These nearly humans freak many of us out. But why do some of us seem more impacted than others? High Sensitivity and The Uncanny Valley Those who score higher on the sensitivity scale (Highly Sensitive People) may experience the uncanny valley more intensely due to their deeper sensory processing and emotional attunement. HSPs may be unsettled by artificiality, preferring clear distinctions between what is and isn't "real". It's interesting to consider this a foundational biological survival instinct rather than one of ethics or morality. In other words, highly sensory people unconsciously scan the world around, within, and between us, looking for signs of safety and danger. When we encounter something that seems real but doesn't feel right, it might leave us unsettled, prompting us to investigate further to see if an impostorous threat lurks within. HSPs process information deeply and are attuned to subtle sensory cues. We might detect unnatural contradictions, such as mismatched tone or body language, at a subconscious level. This attuned sensitivity can lead to unease during interactions with AI chatbots and humanoids, where inconsistencies may create discomfort even if not immediately apparent. As AI technology advances, the line between human and machine becomes more blurred, making it harder for HSPs to discern artificiality. Why Do We Make Machines in Our Image? The tendency to anthropomorphise technology—creating machines that mimic human behaviour—raises questions about our desire to replicate human characteristics in machines. It's strange! Why do we do this? Maybe it's some "god complex", or we are simply trying to figure out what it means to be human by considering what is still missing from creatures that look and sound like us. But we don't need to do this, and the uncanny valley hypothesis indicates that we would be more successful at trusting technology if we didn't try to make them in our image. Think about fictional droids, like R2-D2 and BB-8 in Star Wars. They are loveable despite, nay, because of their non-human forms. Yet they have distinct personalities and a range of emotional expressions. On the other hand, more humanoid machines like C-3PO can be profoundly irritating despite havi...

Obi-Wan Kenobi defeats Darth Maul, Amidala captures the Queen, and Anakin Skywalker destroys the Trade Federation Battleship as the light side wins in our final installment of our The Phantom Menace series.   We are joined by Aaron Harris and David Modders from Star Wars Reactions for this episode.   This episode covers the segment of the film that runs from 2:00:11 to the end.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The gungans defeat at the hands of the battle droids, How Padmé tricked Nute Gunray and captured him, Obi-Wan Kenobi's one-on-one fight with Darth Maul, How Anakin and R2-D2 destroyed the Trade Federation battleship, What Obi-Wan had to do to defeat Darth Maul, Why Obi-Wan insisted on training Anakin, Yoda's reservations about training Anakin as a Jedi, Qui-Gon Jinn's funeral pyre, and The final celebration of the movie before the credits. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.   Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: RetroZap Discord. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

The holiday season is upon us and Jay is kicking things off with a round up of Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products perfect for the most wonderful time of the year.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Star Wars Life Day merchandise from Disney, Life Day food offerings available at Disneyland, An Ewok themed Ugly Christmas Sweater from Box Lunch, An R2-D2 themed Ugly Christmas Sweater from Her Universe, Girls Crew holiday Star Wars jewelry available on Her Universe, Star Wars Space Slippers from Super Hero Stuff, Other Star Wars holiday and gift ideas from Super Hero Stuff, Chopper styled slippers from A Fan Of, Star Wars holiday apparel from RSVLTS, R2-D2 and BB-8 themed ornaments from Silverybrand, Star Wars athletic shoes from Cariuma, and Star Wars themed diaper bags from Petunia Pickle Bottom. For more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product ideas, check out episode 795.   Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.   Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: RetroZap Discord. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

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

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 a celebration of HALLOWEEN with Holly Frey (Full of Sith, Stuff You Missed in History Class, Criminalia podcasts)! She's also an author, clothes designer, and lover of all things Halloween. We have a Halloween Happy Hour, of sorts - Richard, Sarah, and Holly share favorite Halloween childhood memories, first scary movie we saw, favorite Halloween costume, and we ask “You're a late-night horror host, what is your name and what is your show about?” (we also want to know your answers as well so let us know in the comment).  In true Skywalking form, there's also a HOLLYween Trivia Game of TERROR!     Holly and her Criminalia co-host Maria Trimarchi's NEW book, Killer Cocktails: Dangerous Drinks Inspired by History's Most Nefarious Criminals, is available now wherever books are sold. Please let us know which cocktails inspire you the most!   Today in Star Wars History - 10/27/2005   Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination opens at the Museum of Science in Boston, Massachusetts. The tour, which consists of eighteen engagements, continues until February 23, 2014. (9 years!)The Museum of Science created this traveling exhibit that features numerous props, models, and over a dozen costumes used in the Star Wars saga. The exhibit focuses on the science behind the technology in the films such as Luke's landspeeder and Anakin's prosthetic hand and showcases real world comparisons. A reproduction of the Millennium Falcon cockpit simulates the jump to lightspeed and features narration by Anthony Daniels and R2-D2.   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!

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