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Everyone has a breaking point, and this week on the second half of Alex, Davis, and Jesse's look at Droids: The Adventures of R2-D2 and C-3P0, them bois may or may not have found theirs. But not all is lost! There IS an all astro-mech 1980's Vegas-style harem lounge, so please, join us for another week of SWOCBC: the road to the 90's!To support the show and listen to the Remastered SWNCBC Legends Archive completely for free, which is like 40 hours of content now including the brand-new Collection 2, head to Patreon.com/SWOCBC!

Don't be surprised if you find yourself needing head and neck cancer surgery and your surgeon has an unexpected assistant: a robot. But it won't be R2D2 or C3P0 from Star Wars. Instead, the modern medical robot is a high-tech tool that surgeons use to perform sensitive tasks in hard-to-reach places. In this episode, Dr. Vivian Wu, a head and neck surgeon at Pacific Neuroscience Institute, takes us into the new world of robotic surgeries. Dr. Wu also tells us about some new tests that can show how successful someone's cancer treatment has been, without the need for invasive biopsies. She talks about how to prevent and treat Human Papillomavirus, or HPV, which has started showing up in people's mouths in greater numbers. Dr. Wu also emphasizes the important role a care “village” plays in a patient's treatment and recovery.

STAR WARS isn't just one of the more successful and iconic movies of all time and the basis for a worldwide sci-fi empire, it's also a true hacker story. Wade Baker and Rich Mogull, two Star Wars scholars, join Dennis Fisher to break down the Empire's pathetic perimeter defenses, R2D2's arc as a wily hacker, and how the movie hinges on a data breach.Support the show

Waar zijn wetenschappers de hele dag mee bezig? Focus op wetenschap geeft je een kijkje in de keuken van de kennis. Wat maakt ons mensen anders dan de dieren? Is het onze rationele manier van denken? Of misschien wel onze muzikaliteit? En wat zegt het over de mens als we kunnen bewijzen dat dieren ook muzikaal zijn? Biologen Michelle Spierings en Nick Dam van de Universiteit Leiden zitten middenin een Youtube-onderzoek naar de muzikaliteit van papegaaien van over de hele wereld. En stuitten tijdens hun zoektocht op een talentvol vogeltje dat R2D2 van Star Wars perfect na kan doen... Verslaggever Renette Kwakkenbos gaat langs in Leiden en luistert vol ontzag naar de zangkunsten van papegaaien. 

In this episode of Rule the Galaxy: Alfie, DDoc and Joe host as Brent had to miss. Our Special guest is Jason Hatfield, friend of the show. We discuss #StarWars the #Indy500 and more #Mandalorian and #Grogu movie... #SuperBowl ad...we al liked it and thought it was a fun Star Wars Beer Commercial We are liking the #BlackSeries figures that are being released as well and the new #Lego sets Joe opens his #AsajjVentress figure Joe is working on a #TreviFountain Lego set and will start his #R2D2 set soon. We discuss #Ahsoka her future, her past, will she be in Mando Grogu movie There are thoughts #Thrawn will be in the movie #JarJar Binks is being redeemed in a #Marvel comic #SkeletonCrew season 2 in the future? Thoughts and Prayers to Jason's grandson, Cody Scott, while battling cancer New plan...Rule the Galaxy, Star Wars, Indy 500 meet up in #Indy for the Mando and Grogu movie and letting DDoc and JDoc see the 500??

Next week, we are discussing Psycho IV: The Beginning, and this week we're talking with the film's director, horror legend Mick Garris.Before we break down Norman Bates' origin story, we sit down with the man behind the camera to explore one of the most fascinating careers in genre filmmaking. From Amblin to Stephen King adaptations, from Star Wars to Spielberg, Mick's Hollywood journey is packed with stories you truly can't make up.We get into everything, including:

Og hvad hvis historien primært bliver fortalt af rumskibets AI – en ældre model der konstant bekymrer sig om sin “efficiency percentage” og ikke rigtig forstår mennesker? Det er præmissen i Barbara Trueloves Of Monsters and Mainframes, en science fiction-gyser der blander klassiske monstre med AI-humor og en god portion intertekstuelle referencer. Om Barbara Truelove Barbara Truelove er australsk forfatter og game designer, og hun har åbenlyst en ting med varulve. Hendes første roman Crying Wolf (2021) handlede om tvillinger der opdager de er varulve. I 2023 lavede hun det interaktive tekstspil Blood Moon, hvor plotlinjen er: “Du er en varulv.” Og så kom Of Monsters and Mainframes i 2025. Hun fortæller selv at inspirationen kom fra at læse Bram Stokers Dracula og Martha Wells’ The Murderbot Diaries samtidigt. Men sandheden er mere rodet end det: “Dracula er en del af blandingen, ja, og det samme er Murderbot, men det samme er Universal Monsters, autopiloten i en Airbus, R2D2, min erfaring med at programmere interaktive spil og (måske mest af alt) mit liv i 2022.” Bogen blev nomineret til Goodreads Choice Award i kategorien Science Fiction og har over 9.000 ratings med gennemsnit på 4,09. Demeter – rumfærgen der ikke forstår mennesker Vores “hovedperson” er Demeter. Demeter er ikke en alvidende HAL-AI. Hun er primært bygget til at styre rumfærgen sikkert mellem stjernerne. Hun kan navigere uden om kometer og håndtere tekniske kriser. Men mennesker? Det er en helt anden sag. Når varulv-angrebet rammer og børnene Agnus og Isaac flygter op på broen efter deres bedstemor har forvandlet sig, går kommunikationen ikke så godt. “It’s just a dumb AI, Isaac,” siger Agnus. Demeter reagerer prompte: “I am not lacking intelligence. You are using words marked as moderately offensive. This is antisocial behavior.” Børnene bliver stille. “I am Demeter. I am the ship. I am your friend. Report your injuries.” De begynder at lave lyde i lavt volumen. Demeters systemer kan ikke oversætte det. “How’s it going?” spørger Steward, den medicinske AI. “I wish I could lie,” svarer Demeter. “Humans are hard.” Det er denne kamp med at forstå mennesker – og begrænsningerne i hendes algoritmer – der gør Demeter interessant. Hun er dybt inkompetent til menneskelig interaktion, og det meste af tiden prøver hun bare at undgå at forholde sig til sine passagerer. Bedstemoderen med de store tænder Et af bogens bedre øjeblikke er varulv-scenen. Børnenes bedstemor forvandler sig ved et uheld, og pludselig står Demeter i en desperat kamp for at redde Agnus og Isaac. Hun får varulven lokket ind i en luftsluse. Men så forvandler den sig tilbage til bedstemor – desperat, menneskelig, helt forsvarsløs. Demeter er bundet af den første robotlov (Asimov): ingen AI må skade et menneske. Men der er et kort øjeblik hvor bedstemoderen bliver til skygge – i overgangen mellem former. I præcis det øjeblik reagerer Demeter prompte og åbner luftslussen. Bogen lader det ligge i det uvisse om bedstemoderen selv også trykker på knappen. Det er et af de øjeblikke hvor Demeter teknisk set handler inden for sine regler – men samtidig… ja, du ved. Steward overtager – og tror det er nemt Da Demeter er lukket ned, og rumfærgen skal tilbage til Jorden, bliver opgaver overladt til Steward. Den medicinske AI beslutter sig for at overtage styringen af rumskibet. Hvor svært kan det være? “You know what? Being an autopilot isn’t all that hard. I don’t know why Demeter seemed so stressed all the time. It’s day one of our journey, and we haven’t crashed yet.” Der var dog en lille bump ved afgang. Men det var ikke Stewards skyld. Dokken bevægede sig. I hvert fald tror Steward det. “I don’t exactly speak exterior sensor. They seem very alarmed all the time, constantly screaming in a strange, disjointed dialect of JavaScript.” Stewards plan? “Embrace my managerial role and endeavor to do as little as possible. The subsystems will sort it out.” Det er morsomt at følge Stewards overmodige forsøg på at være kaptajn. Som de fleste læger tror Steward de kan lidt af det hele. En leg med referencer – men måske for fragmenteret Barbara Truelove har åbenlyst haft det superhyggeligt med at skrive den her bog. Hun fortæller selv at reglerne var: smid et monster ombord, prøv at få så mange jokes og referencer til monsterets populærkulturelle historie ind som muligt, og tænk over hvordan det ville fungere i rummet. Der er masser af sjove detaljer. Skibet der transporterer Dracula til London i Bram Stokers bog hedder også Demeter. Wilhelmina Murray er Jonathan Harkers forlovede i Dracula. I bogens fem dele er der binær kode der oversættes til små jokes som “Artificial is the best kind of intelligent” og “I have never seen electric sheep.” Det er meget hyggeligt. Men det er også lidt som om bogen ikke helt selv ved hvor den er på vej hen. Anders beskriver det som om Barbara har skrevet 121 scener med monstre og rum-AI, blandet kortene, og så forsøgt at strikke en rød tråd på den måde stykkerne landede. Den fornemmelse er der lidt af. Action-scenerne er heller ikke bogens styrke. De er lidt svære at følge med i – hvem gør hvad, hvornår, hvorhenne og hvorfor. Det føles som dårlige Marvel-action-scener, hvor man mister fornemmelsen af, hvad der foregår. Det fede – og det mindre fede Det fede ved bogen er AI’erne og deres interne dynamikker. Demeter og Steward der slås om hvem der er klogere. Steward der er træt af at blive slukket midt i sætninger med “priority override.” Den scene hvor Agnus kommer tilbage efter 15 år på Jorden og skal rejse med Demeter igen? Rørende. Skibet er blevet totalt refurbished, og Agnus genkender først slet ikke Demeter. Det øjeblik hvor hun skraber overfladen af og finder sin barndoms AI-mor – det er faktisk ret godt. Men karaktererne er lidt flade. Selv Agnus, som er tættest på en hovedperson, er lidt bleg. Og monstrene? De er sjove nok som pop-kultur-jokes, men ikke særlig interessante som karakterer. Det er underholdning så længe det varer – fed til en togtur – men ikke en der skal læses igen. Vurderingen Jens: ⭐⭐⭐ (tre stjerner). “Jeg synes jeg var godt underholdt. Det var et sjovt take, og jeg hyggede mig med alle de mange referencer. Det er ikke stor litteratur. Men af og til er det rart med noget let og fornøjeligt. Synes Demeters kamp med at forstå mennesker var kongesjov og også dens kollegiale kampe med Steward AI’en.” Anders: ⭐⭐⭐ (tre stjerner). “Jeg applauderer Barbara for at have fået en sjov idé og åbenlyst have haft det superhyggeligt med at skrive bogen. Men jeg var sært ligeglad med karaktererne, selvom Demeter og Steward havde deres øjeblikke. Jeg synes der var alt for meget fokus på ligegyldig action, og historien var alt for fragmenteret uden en god fornemmelse af udvikling.” Bogen minder os om Stefano Benni’s Terra – skør, vild og kreativ science fiction. Og selvfølgelig Blindsight af Peter Watts, som også har vampyrer i rummet. Adrian Tchaikovskys Service Model har også klare paralleller med robotter der forsøger at forstå sig selv og omverden. Jens og Anders har SCIFI SNAKKET Of Monsters and Mainframes. Shownotes til episoden om Of Monsters and Mainframes Siden sidst Anders Har set Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein på Netflix – meget teatralsk og med store armebevægelser. Kulisserne er for vilde. Den er lidt i stil med Dracula-filmatiseringen med Gary Oldman. Meget Guillermo del Toro-stil – hvis man er til det, er den vellykket. Anders gav den 6 ud af 10. Har læst The Other Valley af Scott Alexander Howard – en tidsrejsebog med meget lidt science i den. Vi lever i et mærkeligt parallelunivers hvor en by ligger i en dal. I dalen østpå lever de 20 år ude i fremtiden, i dalen vestpå 20 år tilbage i tiden. Meget strenge regler for at man ikke må gå frem og tilbage. Velskrevet og medrivende historie. Jens Har læst The Mercy of Gods af James S.A. Corey – Expanse-forfatterne er tilbage med en helt ny verden. Anbefalet af Søren Bjørn. Mercy of Gods foregår i en fjern fremtid på en planet hvor befolkningen kun har myter om koloniseringen. Vi er blandt videnskabsfolk som forsker i hvordan inkompatible træer af liv kan samleve. Men planeten bliver pludselig invaderet af en alien race – kæmpe hummer/knæler-agtige typer. Menneskeheden bliver sat på prøve for at se om man kan være en nyttig undersåt-race. Og samtidig går det op for os at der er en kæmpe galaktisk krig igang, og en af menneskene er blevet overtaget af en sværm af nanorobotter! Trailer ude for Ryan Gosling i rollen som Ryland Grace i Project Hail Mary af Andy Weir. Kommer i biffen den 20/3. Traileren spoiler bogen helt vildt, og der er kommet en masse action-scener som ikke findes i bogen. Lytternes input Masser af gode kommentarer fra kommentarfeltet om de gode læseoplevelser i 2025. Hennings top 3/2025: “Dying inside” af Robert Silverberg, 1972, om en ældre telepat der gradvist mister sin tankelæserevne. “Hard landing” af Algis Budrys, 1993, om hvordan en besætning fra en forulykket UFO forsøger at glide ind i og camouflere sig i det jordiske samfund. “Dark is the Sun”, af Philip Jose Farmer, 1979, om en Jord millioner af år ude i fremtiden, hvor Solen er ved at brænde sammen. Som Henning selv siger: “Det er eddermame nogle deprimerende indskud.” Frederik Aarup Lauritsen delte sin top 3 for 2025: Stiftelsen af Isaac Asimov, Station 11 af Emily St. John Mandel og Efter London af Richard Jefferies – en tussegammel post-apokalyptisk bog fra 1885. Kristofferabild har ikke så meget tid til at læse Sci-Fi for tiden – er gået en lille smule i stå med Count Zero. I 2025 var det bedste han (gen)læste Rendezvous With Rama, Restaurant At The End of The Universe og Murderbot 2 og 3. Michael har ikke fået læst så meget SF sidste år, men var sært glad ved Krystalverdenen af J.G. Ballard, The Ministry of Time på vores anbefaling – “det var jo næsten en hel hjertevarm sag – sjov at komme i gang med noget romance!” – og til sidst Jordboer af Sayaka Murata, som nok er en snitter i forhold til ren SF, men en tour de force i japansk dagligliv, body horror og nogle måske rumvæsner. “Prøv det. Den er crazy!” Majbritt Høyrup gjorde opmærksom på at Elle Cordova behandler The Power i sin blogklub. Hun vil anbefale to vidunderlige novellesamlinger af Ursula K. LeGuin: The Birthday of the World og Changing Planes. Lise bidrog med sine tre bedste bøger: American Elsewhere af Robert Jackson Bennett: Starter som Twin Peaks, går over i H. P. Lovecraft. En kvinde arver et hus i en by, som ikke findes på noget kort. Cosmicomics af Italo Calvino: Vi følger universets og Jordens tilblivelse gennem væsner/grundstoffer og deres oplevelser, interaktioner og kærlighed. En fin og underfundig lille novellesamling. The Prestige af Christopher Priest: En overraskende god bog. Hun har set filmen, men bogen er meget anderledes – hele det spekulative element fylder mere, og historien er langt mere mystisk. Næste gang Anders vælger næste bog: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus fra 1818. Den fås gratis som Project Gutenberg Public Domain e-pop eller PDF. Man taler tit om den som den første moderne science fiction-bog, så den er nærmest pensum for SCIFI SNAK. Jens har tidligere syntes den var røvkedelig, men er nu klar til at prøve igen – måske er han et andet menneske nu.

It is time to get ready for Valentine's Day in Star Wars style. Jay has plenty of fashion and lifestyle finds perfect for that special someone in this edition of "World Between Worlds."   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: An R2-D2 baby onesie from Get It Here Imports, A Star Wars Droids sound story book, More items to spoil the babies in your life from Copper Pearl, A Love-Letter Inspired Game called "Jabba's Palace," A charity drive from cosplayer MariettaArt, Valentine's Day cards with a Star Wars twist from Love Pop, Star Wars chocolates from The Truffle College, Some romantic socks from Rock Em, Star Wars jewelry from Star Wars Fine Jewelry and Girl's Crew, Valentine's Day Star Wars gear available at Kohl's, Kitchen towels you can find on eBay, Star Wars wine glasses and drinkware from JoyJolt, Williams Sonoma, Corkcicle, and Etsy, and Some ideas for celebrating at home including a fleece blanket, ideas at the official Star Wars website, and Star Wars Everyday by Ashley Eckstein. For more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product ideas, check out episode 989.   Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Dubai chocolates are just Peppermint Crisps that went to private school - thank God we never fell for trends in the 80s.What was going on with Mastermind? Dori tells us how she made it a game for one whereas some of the covers suggested it was a game more enjoyed as a ménage à trois.We invent a new social network just for fans of The NeverEnding Story while trying to figure out what make s song an 80s song.Catherine O' Hara was an 80s legend and not even her trying to run someone over with an ice-cream truck will change our mind.In a no way obvious attempt to get a free cruise, Paulo puts together an 80s Mix Tape that needs to be played on deck.Finally in Two 80s Truths and Lie - R2D2 was slippery when wet, The Muppets encouraged Sex and Violence and Zap it in the hit parade.Mastermind Box Covers & Original Models (00:06:44):https://wearethemutants.com/2017/03/27/cunning-and-logic-the-international-imagery-of-mastermind/https://boardgamegeek.com/image/1032432/mastermindhttps://granapare.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dscn1854.jpghttps://wearethemutants.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/we-are-the-mutants-grand-mastermind.jpg?w=246https://assets.catawiki.nl/assets/1/a/0/7/a0719580-b4ea-012b-050d-0050569439b1.jpghttps://wearethemutants.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/we-are-the-mutants-mastermind-senha.jpg?w=234https://wearethemutants.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/we-are-the-mutants-royale-mastermind.jpg?w=600Catherine O'Hara Tribute & Situs Inversus:https://people.com/catherine-o-hara-situs-inversus-what-to-know-11896567Scorsese's After Hours Trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZzb_6LtMjYSeven Minutes in Heaven Movie Review:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlxjeHcRyOI80s Boating & Ocean Playlisthttps://www.msccruises.co.za/cruise-deals/theme-cruises/2025-2026-season/the-80s-and-90s-cruise-2026“Sailing” – Christopher Cross “Orinoco Flow (Sail Away)” – Enya “The Tide Is High” – Blondie “Ship of Fools” – Erasure “Captain of Her Heart” – Double “I Ran (So Far Away)” – A Flock of Seagulls “Kokomo” – The Beach Boys“Caribbean Queen” – Billy Ocean (Sailing on the seven seas - OMDBonus Track  “Ocean Size” – Jane's Addiction Two 80s Truths and a Lie GameJon Bon Jovi was R2D2: https://web.facebook.com/share/v/18A9iG8Ane/ Zibi & Gang - Zap It In The Zibi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90aeEmiLync#Mastermind, #board game, #nostalgia, #70s, #80s, #gameplay, #game pieces, #cover art, #international versions, #Bill Woodward, #Cecilia Fung, #code-breaking game, #colored pegs, #guessing game, #Wordle, #black and white pegs, #Facebook, #childhood memories, #two-player game, #personal anecdotes, #hairdresser, #game box covers, #Asian version, #European version, #Oingo Boingo, #Dead Man's Party, #80s music, #synth, #Depeche Mode, #Stock Aitken Waterman, #Jennifer Connelly, #teen movies, #Seven Minutes in Heaven, #high school, #politics, #president, #vice president, #Muppets, #novelty songs, #podcast, #social media,  #algorithms, #Two 80s truths and lies, #Robert Schroeder, #Roy Balkan.

Anakin and Padmé send Threepio and Artoo on an "important" mission to retrieve Jogan fruit unaware that Cad Bane is on their tail in this episode of The Clone Wars.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on "Evil Plans," the eighth episode from season three of The Clone Wars, The domestic situation between Anakin and Padmé and the banquet Padmé is throwing, The partnership between R2-D2 and C-3PO, The droid spa on Coruscant, Anthony Daniels involvement in crafting Threepio's lines, Cad Banes capture of Threepio and Artoo and the resulting torture, How this episode fits into The Clone Wars timeline, and The meeting of the heads of the five Hutt families. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 991.   Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

MONSTER PARTY POWERS UP AN OLD TOPIC! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD revisit one of their earliest talking points! It's a celebration of mechanics, synthetics, and cybernetics, certified to scramble your circuitry called… ROBOTS REBOOTED!!! During the first year of MONSTER PARTY, when the show was recorded on a stone slab with a live pterodactyl beak, we did an episode simply titled… ROBOTS!!! The show was quite a bit shorter than our current entries, but displayed a primitive charm that would soon morph into what can only be described as a juggernaut of charisma. But now, with over a decade of experience under our belts, and robots and A.I. on the verge of making the world of TERMINATOR a reality, we knew this was the right time hit this subject again. Aside from discussing some of the most beloved robots from film and TV history, like Robby from Forbidden Planet, B-9 from Lost In Space, Gort from The Day The Earth Stood Still, and C-3PO and R2-D2 from Star Wars, we'll also focus on the world of androids and cyborgs. We're talking Data from Star Trek: Next Generation, the replicants of Blade Runner, The Daleks from Doctor Who, Bender from Futurama, Robocop, The Terminator, and more! And by more, we mean toys, of course. Joining us for this robotic rager is a guest making his MONSTER PARTY debut! He's an amazingly talented comedian, writer, actor, columnist, and activist, who also happens to be an award-winning hip-hop artist and juggler. Please welcome to the show… NGAIO BEALUM! (THE SARAH SILVERMAN PROGRAM, STAB!, COMICS UNLEASHED, CANNABIS PLANET) IF YOUR SAFE WORDS ARE "GORT VARINGA," THIS EPISODE WILL DEFINITELY COMPUTE!

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When you think "droids", most people's minds drift back to that shiny golden automaton and his rolling trash compactor of a counterpart. That's right, we're talking the walking panic attack and his little buddy, C-3PO and R2-D2.But what makes these characters stand out? Is it their personalities? Is it their position as stand-ins for the audience? Is it the fact they are the only two characters to appear throughout the Skywalker Saga?Join Mark and Garrett as they discuss these topics and try to answer the big questions, like which one gets listed alphabetically first?

The Earth, under threat! Don't worry, the Challengers are up to the task, despite their criminal fashion sense. Or ARE they?!? Find out in Challengers of the Unknown #55! Chapters (00:00:00) - Oh, My!(00:00:17) - Checkered Past: Challengers of the Unknown ((00:04:31) - Workaholic Diets(00:07:07) - Bob Hope in Challengers of the Unknown(00:09:38) - The Quilt With Three Musical Notes(00:12:09) - The Ufo vs. R2D2(00:15:13) - The Challengers of the Unknown(00:19:37) - Villo Thinks He Can Throw a Bottle At His Lover,(00:22:06) - Join the Challenger Haters!(00:23:44) - Multi Man(00:27:41) - Letter Column(00:29:27) - The Brain Haters(00:31:10) - Battle of the Teleporters(00:33:23) - Multi-Man: I'm gonna Destroy The Challengers(00:34:59) - Multi Man's Plan to Destroy Earth(00:39:16) - The Challenges of Identifying Alien Clothing(00:39:43) - Vineland Man: Playing With a Model of the Earth(00:40:59) - When You Were Scared Of Your Teacher(00:45:39) - The Secret to Destroying the World(00:48:00) - The Challengers vs Multi Man(00:52:27) - The Battle for Red(00:56:15) - Tino Minari Being Mobbed by Chicks(00:59:10) - Bodybuilding Training(01:02:32) - Goodbye, Jerry Lewis

Our coverage continues of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this episode, Brett Young joins The Irredeemable Shag to discuss Marvel STAR WARS #47 (May 1981), by Archie Goodwin, Carmine Infantino & Gene Day! In this issue, entitled "Droid World", R2-D2 and C-3PO are on a special mission and must survive a droid uprising! The odds of escape? 25,215 to 1. The plan? Run! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from the previous episode! 00:00:30 - Introductions 00:08:30 - Guest's origin with Star Wars comics 00:16:00 - Guest's favorite Star Wars expanded universe character 00:20:55 - Star Wars #47 cover discussion 00:26:55 - Star Wars #47 interior discussion 01:04:55 - The Golden Plif Award 01:10:40 - Your listener feedback from the last episode 01:26:15 - Sign off Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/swe2j-04/ Email the show at: EmpireToJedi@gmail.com Droid World Read Along Book and Record: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jjEm6g3FNw Follow Brett Young: Fantastic Pour Podcast: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/the-fantastic-pour/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/imagine8design.bsky.social Subscribe to the MARVEL STAR WARS: FROM EMPIRE TO JEDI Podcast: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marvel-star-wars-from-empire-to-jedi/id1812325155 Don't use Apple Podcasts? Use this link for your podcast catcher: http://feeds.feedburner.com/empiretojedi Also available on Spotify, Audible, and Amazon Music Follow MARVEL STAR WARS: FROM EMPIRE TO JEDI on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpireToJedi/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/empiretojedi.bsky.social Twitter/X: https://x.com/EmpireToJedi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empiretojedi/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@empiretojedi This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Like our Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Follow Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Follow Fire & Water on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireandwaterpodcast/ Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Thanks for listening! May the Force be with You, Always!

Episode 692: Is the dentist a scam? Can black people get Downs Syndrome? The new PGH airport. Email anxiety. Did C3PO or R2D2 fly? Andrew gets groped every time as TSA Clear but finds a hack for free first-class upgrades. Tucson miniature museum and airplane graveyard. Are bison gross? Learning about Zernike Polynomials. Brett adds fractions trying to prove something no one cares about. Are coffee beans beans or seeds or nuts? A blind guy convinces Brett to salt his coffee.

R2-D2 and C-3PO were the first Star Wars characters we met in 1977 and have been an iconic and comedic staple ever since. These bickering best friends ground us in our galaxy far, far away and help to safeguard our story. Devoted and loyal, these two droids are friends to us all, for that and so much more is why we love R2-D2 and C-3PO! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I asked Photoshop to create an image of Artificial Intelligence eating the Earth. It gave me R2-D2 with spindly legs holding a globe. Well-done. This episode is about when I was researching New Year's Eve celebrations in San Francisco in the 1930s and 1940s. Google Gemini made up a store I spent hours researching trying to find a primary source, like a newspaper article. I pressed Gemini for attribution and it gave me fake links. It even gave me an actual picture and lied about what was going on in the picture. AI is bullshit.

In honor of the tenth anniversary of The Force Awakens, Ryan and Dylan kick off the Star Wars specials with a look at the highly divisive, yet often wonderfully brilliant, conclusive trilogy to the Skywalker Saga.

In the final installment of our Revenge of the Sith series, Anakin fully becomes Darth Vader as Padmé gives birth to the twins and passes away.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Whether Luke and Leia ever learned they were born on the asteroid colony of Polis Massa, The similarities and differences between the facilities where Padmé gives birth to the twins and dies and where Anakin is turned into Darth Vader, Darth Vader's reaction to learning that Padmé did not survive, The funeral procession for Padmé, The fate of R2-D2 and C-3PO, The foreshadowing of the Death Star, Bail Organa delivering Leia to his wife, and Obi-Wan Kenobi delivering Luke to Owen and Beru. For more discussion of Revenge of the Sith, check out episode 967.   Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

In this episode, we journey back to the golden age of Star Wars fandom with Craig Miller, the original Director of Fan Relations at Lucasfilm from 1977 to 1980. Craig shares behind-the-scenes stories from his time shaping the galaxy's most passionate fanbase—before the internet, before social media, and before Star Wars was a household name. Craig was the architect of the Official Star Wars Fan Club and the editor of Bantha Tracks, the club's beloved newsletter. He produced the unforgettable Star Wars segments on Sesame Street, operated R2-D2's head on set, and helped bring the Force to Saturday morning commercials—including the iconic Underoos ads. Craig's created the legendary 800-number hotline for The Empire Strikes Back, where fans could call in and hear exclusive messages recorded by the film's stars. It was a pioneering moment in fan engagement, and Craig was at the heart of it. His memoir, Star Wars Memories: My Time in the (Death Star) Trenches, is a treasure trove of anecdotes, insights, and cultural history—and this conversation brings it vividly to life. See Avatar Clips as Bonus Video on Plus. Offer ends December 31st

New Schizo Just Dropped:We discover our new favorite schizo, Adam Wayne Bailey. A true genius Haitian Island Invasion: Two men in Texas are arrested for planning to take over a Haitian island with an army of homeless people. What is this distracting us from? Andy Dick and Corey's Twitter: Andy Dick is hanging with bums like he should and Corey's Twitter confirms that the divorce with Courtney has now been settled. Corey is also out here fighting for his life on his social. THE BEAR!, FUCK YOU, WATCH THIS!, ELTON JOHN!, STEP INTO CHRISTMAS!, FELDMAS!, DRAGONBALL Z!, MEMES!, TICKLESACK!, TOTS TURNT!, DONATIONS!, NEW SCHIZO JUST DROPPED!, ADAM WAYNE BAILEY!, RAT NASTY BITCH!, CLOWN ASS DOUCHEBAGS!, REACHER!, BASH YOUR HEAD!, CHOICES!, DECISIONS!, PLOT OF LAND!, 2.5 ACRES!, WISCONSIN!, TALK SHIT!, DIPSHIT GRANDPARENTS!, R2D2!, FAKE WIFEY!, DIFFERENT CHARACTERS!, MAKE SENSE!, DAUGHTER!, STATE OF MIND!, MINNESOTA!, 2.5 ACRES!, HAITIAN ISLAND!, INVASION!, ENSLAVE!, CONSPIRACY!, TAKE OVER!, CRIME!, TWO GUYS!, COMEDIC!, INEPT!, DISTRACTION!, VIRAL STORY!, CLICKBAIT!, TIME WILL TELL!, ANDY DICK!, DRUNK!, HOLLYWOOD!, FAVORITE RAPPER!, OUTKAST!, MISSY ELLIOTT!, DOCUMENTARY!, STAGED!, DAILYMAIL!, RAG!, GROPE!, GRABBED BUTTS!, NO ANGELS HAVE SPOKEN OUT!, FIGHTING FOR HIS LIFE!  You can find the videos from this episode at our Discord RIGHT HERE!

FOLLOW UP starts with the realization that Spotify Wrapped thinks we are 82 years old, which honestly feels accurate, followed by a massive shout out to Bama Bryan on Bluesky for listening to us for over 3,000 minutes. We look at the grim stats from the Department of Government Efficiency regarding USAID deaths, then move to IN THE NEWS where the KALSHI CEO wants to monetize "any difference in opinion" because gambling on the news is the future. PALANTIR CEO Alex Karp claims making war crimes constitutional is bad for business, META STARTS KICKING AUSTRALIAN CHILDREN OFF their platforms to avoid fines, and TETHER gets a "weak" rating while U.S. BANK calls the ability to freeze stablecoins "appealing." We discuss the LEAK CONFIRMS OPENAI IS PREPARING ADS for ChatGPT while SAM ALTMAN DECLARES 'CODE RED' to catch up to Google. Speaking of which, ONE OF GOOGLE'S BIGGEST AI ADVANTAGES IS WHAT IT ALREADY KNOWS ABOUT YOU, even if GOOGLE DISCOVER IS TESTING AI-GENERATED HEADLINES that are complete lies. We cover how GROK WOULD PREFER A SECOND HOLOCAUST OVER HARMING ELON MUSK, the US PATENT OFFICE ruling on generative AI, a new report on DAVID SACKS profiting from his administration role, and INSTACART SUES NEW YORK CITY because paying workers a living wage is apparently unconstitutional. We wrap up the news with the HUMAN ROBOT HYPE SCARING CHINA, a sad story where CHILDREN SOB AS WAYMO RUNS OVER DOG, a video showing a WAYMO SELF-DRIVING TAXI TAKES PASSENGER THROUGH ACTIVE POLICE SCENE, and the fact that PASSENGERS FACE DISRUPTION AS AIRBUS UPDATES THOUSANDS OF PLANES due to solar flares.In MEDIA CANDY, the industry is shaking because NETFLIX BUYS WARNER BROS. FOR $82 BILLION, meaning they now own everything from Harry Potter to Batman. We look at upcoming releases including WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY, FALLOUT SEASON 2, ROMCON: WHO THE F**K IS JASON PORTER?, SEAN COMBS: THE RECKONING, THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT, THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, and A MAN ON THE INSIDE. Moving to APPS & DOODADS, we discuss the pure joy of uninstalling DROPBOX, our collective hatred for FUCK CENTER STAGE, and the report that APPLE EMPLOYEES ARE 'GIDDY' ABOUT ALAN DYE'S DEPARTURE. We also cover the horror show where GOOGLE'S AGENTIC AI WIPES USER'S ENTIRE HDD without permission, a study showing YOUR GLITCHY VIDEO CALLS MAY MAKE PEOPLE MISTRUST YOU, and how SCIENTISTS CREATED THE BLACKEST FABRIC EVER.Finally, in THE DARK SIDE WITH DAVE, we learn that CLAUDIA BLACK EXITS ‘AHSOKA' SEASON 2 over pay disputes because Disney is apparently broke, we scrutinize LEAKED CLIPS FROM THE RUMORED 50TH ANNIVERSARY RERELEASE OF THE ORIGINAL VERSION OF STAR WARS (still no R2D2), check out a STORMTROOPER SUIT ON FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE, and mention THE MAD MEN 4K release.Sponsors:Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordWatch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/4IRVvpdJC30Show notes at https://gog.show/725FOLLOW UPKalshi CEO Says He Wants to Monetize ‘Any Difference in Opinion'Palantir CEO Says Making War Crimes Constitutional Would Be Good for BusinessMeta starts kicking Australian children off Instagram and FacebookMeta reportedly plans to slash Metaverse budget by up to 30%IN THE NEWSCrypto's Most Trusted Stablecoin Given Lowest Possible ‘Weak' Rating By Major TradFi AgencyU.S. Bank Calls Ability to Freeze Stablecoins ‘Appealing' as Crypto Has Completely Lost the PlotLeak confirms OpenAI is preparing ads on ChatGPT for public roll outOpenAI CEO Sam Altman declares 'code red' as ChatGPT competition mountsOne of Google's biggest AI advantages is what it already knows about youGoogle Discover is testing AI-generated headlines and they aren't goodGrok would prefer a second Holocaust over harming Elon MuskUS patent office says generative AI is equivalent to other tools in inventors' beltsThe People Outsourcing Their Thinking to AINew report examines how David Sacks might profit from Trump administration roleInstacart sues New York City over minimum pay, tipping lawsHumanoid Robot Hype Is Officially Scaring ChinaChildren Sob as Waymo Runs Over DogWaymo self-driving taxi takes passenger through active police scene in downtown LA, video showsPassengers face disruption as Airbus updates thousands of planesMEDIA CANDYNetflix Buys Warner Bros. for $82 BillionWake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out MysteryFallout Season 2 on Prime VideoROMCON: Who The F**k is Jason Porter? - Season 1Sean Combs: The ReckoningThe Long Kiss GoodnightThe American RevolutionA Man On the InsideAPPS & DOODADSGruber: Apple employees 'giddy' about Alan Dye's departureGoogle's Agentic AI wipes user's entire HDD without permission in catastrophic failureYour glitchy video calls may make people mistrust youScientists Created the Blackest Fabric Ever, Then Made a DressTHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingClaudia Black Exits ‘Ahsoka' Season 2 Over Alleged Pay DisputesLeaked clips from the rumored 50th anniversary rerelease of the original version of Star WarsThe Mad Men 4K on HBO debacleWilliam Shatner - Good King WenceslasAI boom kills Crucial as Micron shuts down consumer brandCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSSteve Cropper, guitarist for Booker T. & the MG's, Otis Redding, the Blues Brothers and many more, has died. 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This is an extended preview of our We ❤️ Movies episode on Avatar: The Way of Water! To access the full show, click through here and sign up for our Patreon! Instantly unlock this show, along with countless hours of exclusive content you can't get anywhere else! “They are like R2-D2, they're sticking it anywhere that's open!” - Steve, on all the Na'vi tail play On this month's patrons-only We ❤️ Movies episode, we're heading back to beautiful Pandora to check in on Jake Sully and his ever-growing brood in Avatar: The Way of Water! How absolutely gorgeous is this movie? Can we can it with the “Family Language Track” offerings, Disney? How hilarious is it when Quaritch finds his old skeleton? Has anyone ever done it better than Sigourney? And can someone please give that Spider a haircut—looking like Jack Black in I Still Know What You Did Last Summer is… not fantastic. PLUS: Look out for the cool Na'vi in part four—The Mud Goblins! Avatar: The Way of Water stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Edie Falco, Brendan Cowell, Jemaine Clement, Jamie Flatters, Britain Dalton, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Bailey Bass, Filip Geljo, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Jack Champion as Spider; directed by James Cameron. Don't sleep on snagging your tickets to our 15th Anniversary show this Saturday, December 6, where we're talking all things Arnold in Total Recall! It's gonna be a gas and we wanna see you there! Click through for tickets now! Throughout 2025, we'll be donating 100% of our earnings from our merch shop to the Center for Reproductive Rights. So head over and check out all these masterful designs and see what tickles your fancy! Shirts? Phone cases? Canvas prints? We got all that and more! Check it out and kick in for a good cause! Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.

Een nieuwe #nerdland podcast! Met deze maand: Zoenen! James Watson! Wormgaten! De Russische robot! Stembanden printen! R2D2-vogels! Vibe coding! En veel meer... Shownotes: https://podcast.nerdland.be/nerdland-maandoverzicht-december-2025/ Gepresenteerd door Lieven Scheire met Els Aerts, Bart Van Peer, Jeroen Baert, Natha Kerhofs en Koen De Poorter. Opname, montage en mastering door Els Aerts en Jens Paeyeneers. (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:51) 3 Chinese astronauten gestrand in ruimtestation (00:13:10) ISS 25 jaar permanente menselijke aanwezigheid (00:14:50) Humanoids (00:14:59) Iron robot - Terminator stijl (00:20:01) Tesla robot schools - veel bewegingstypes trainen (00:22:12) Rusland humanoid robot AIDOL waggelt en valt (00:26:30) People Allergic To Me fenomeen (00:32:57) Wormhole mogelijk uit ander universum (00:42:26) James Watson overleden (00:48:38) Prehistorische T-Rex gevecht nieuwe ontdekking (00:51:32) Wetenschapper maken een mengeling van vloeibaar metaal en bacterieën, het is geleidend en zelfherstellend (00:55:33) Beschadigde stembanden 3D printen operatie (00:59:55) Welke vogel kan er het best R2D2 nadoen? (01:01:43) Tandglazuur herstellen gel geen gaatjes meer (01:04:56) We zoenen al meer dan 20 miljoen jaar (01:11:09) Silicon Valley Nieuws (01:11:22) Nvidia aandeel daling na earnings (01:15:17) Yann Lecun stopt bij Meta, start eigen bedrijf met steun van Meta (01:20:00) Robot stofzuiger existentiële crisis - LLM embodied (01:24:58) Blue Origin eerste raketlanding geslaagd (01:27:12) 3I ATLAS update (01:32:52) Vibe coding Collins woord van het jaar (01:41:39) AI Song Contest 2025 Amsterdam - Genealogy wint (01:45:41) Breaking Rust country song bovenaan Billboard country charts (01:50:46) Haptic feedback pleister - digitale aanraking (01:55:24) Kerstaankondiging AI horror decoratie verwijderd (01:58:39) Meeuwen afschrikken - schreeuwen beste methode (02:01:13) China thoriumreactor doorbraak - 1000 jaar energie (02:11:17) Zelfpromo (02:16:08) Sponsor Be•at

This week we are talking all about our trip to the real world Tatooine in Tunisia! We spent over a week in Tunisia taking a tour of all the Star Wars filming locations from A New Hope, The Phantom Menace, and Attack of the Clones! It was an incredible trip, and we cant wait to share. Tune in to hear all about:  The set up and organization of the trip with the tour company, Galaxy Tours. Our first days exploring Tunisia!  How the architecture of the Tunisian island, Djerba, directly influenced the design of Tatooine.  Staying overnight where they filmed Luke Skywalker's house and having blue milk for breakfast!  Recording a part of this recap in the Lars Homestead itself! Visiting and hiking Mageur Gorge to see the famous filming locations like R2-D2 and the Jawas, Luke vs the Tuskan Raiders, and Obi-Wan's iconic “hello there”.  …and SO much more!  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 For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com 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

On todays show... debates were had! Join Intern John, Sos, Rose, Hoody, Savera, and Erick as we convince John to buy a four-foot R2-D2. We do an All-NEW War of The Roses, we find out what our listeners know but can’t prove, Plus John tricks Erick into a tik tok about all the things he sticks in where?! All that and more with Intern John And Your Morning Show! Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL of our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week: The Thought Shower Let's Get Weird Crisis on Infinite Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a text In this episode, Marty gives Clif the movie Star Wars to watch and Clif gives Marty the movie Hell or High Water to watch. The FBI teaches Darth Vader how to surf? Not this week — Marty and Clif dive deep into two films that changed their galaxies in very different ways.First up: Hell or High Water, Taylor Sheridan's neo-Western about brothers robbing banks to save the family ranch. Clif says it's a modern classic; Marty calls it “trope city.” Then the guys revisit Star Wars (1977) — no McClunky cuts here — breaking down why the original's pacing, world-building, and 70s filmmaking magic still hit harder than any special edition.Join the conversation as they debate Oscars, tropes, desert palettes, and why Jeff Bridges and R2-D2 might be America's most reliable screen partners.#TalkingPondo #StarWars #HellOrHighWater #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #TaylorSheridan #JeffBridges #ChrisPine #FilmNerds #StarWars1977 #MovieReviewPodcast #NeoWestern #FilmAnalysis #PopCulturePodcast #MovieDebate Support the showFind our films here: The Love Song of William H Shaw Revenge of Zoe Writing Fren-ZeeMaking Pondo on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087139659233X (formerly Twitter):@MakingPondoInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/makingpondo/Making Pondo on Letterboxd:Season Onehttps://letterboxd.com/marty_ketola/list/talking-pondo/Season Twohttps://letterboxd.com/marty_ketola/list/talking-pondo-season-2/Season Threehttps://letterboxd.com/marty_ketola/list/talking-pondo-season-3/ Theme Song "The Rain" by Russ PacePhotos by Geoffrey Notkin

The Government is back open – is that a good thing? October's economic data may be lost forever. Investors questioning valuations and the skinny on robotaxis with our Guest – Ross Gerber of Gerber Kawasaki. NEW! DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE'S AI GENERATED SHOW NOTES (Guest Segment)   Ross Gerber is the Co-Founder, President and CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management. Ross oversees Gerber Kawasaki's corporate and investment management operations as well as serves individual clients. Ross has become one of the most followed investors on social and in traditional media. His investment ideas and advice have made him a regular in the business news and he is featured on CNN, CNBC, Fox Business News, Bloomberg and Reuters as well as a contributing writer for Forbes.com. He has been ranked as one of the most influential investment advisors and Fintech innovators in America*. Ross and the Gerber Kawasaki team oversees well over a billion dollars of investments focused on technology, media and entertainment companies for clients and the firm. Gerber Kawasaki has grown to be a leader in Fintech by leveraging technology to work with a younger generation of clients. Ross is an expert in online marketing and social media as well as co-developed the company's app for IOS. Check this out and find out more at: http://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Follow @andrewhorowitz Looking for style diversification? More information on the TDI Managed Growth Strategy - HERE Stocks mentioned in this episode: (NVDA), (TSLA), (AMD), (MSFT), (GOOGL), (GEV), (ORCL), (CRM)

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It's Halloween-time in the galaxy and on Episode 255 we are covering some Halloweeen topics!  -Which character would give out which type of candy for Halloween?  -What are the best in-universe costumes/disguises?  -Which character would we like to dress up as for Halloween?  We start the show by talking about the new series Alan is going to watch and reply to some listener emails.  Join us for some Star Wars Halloween fun! We would be honored if you would join us.  X: @idiotsarraypod Facebook: Idiot's Array Podcast Email: idiotsarraypodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @idiotsarraypodcast

Someone find a holiday R2D2 for Jason, please! Home Goods is in full holiday-mode and there's nothing we can do about it, Holly tells you to become a wedding officiant and Jason shares Jersey Mike's private equity drama, a Diane Keaton cause of death update, and a live-action "Jetsons" movie starring Jim Carrey? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/clockwise/627 http://relay.fm/clockwise/627 R2-D2 / C-3PO Situation 627 Dan Moren and Mikah Sargent Apple's M5 updates and whether we use AI locally, media that's brought us joy recently, whether the Vision Pro update changes our minds, and the Apple services and products we would rename. Apple's M5 updates and whether we use AI locally, media that's brought us joy recently, whether the Vision Pro update changes our minds, and the Apple services and products we would rename. clean 1615 Apple's M5 updates and whether we use AI locally, media that's brought us joy recently, whether the Vision Pro update changes our minds, and the Apple services and products we would rename. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: The Rebound: The world's best three-host tech podcast! Use code CLOCKWISE for nothing off. Guest Starring: Joe Rosensteel and Casey Liss Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/clockwise/627 http://relay.fm/clockwise/627 Dan Moren and Mikah Sargent Apple's M5 updates and whether we use AI locally, media that's brought us joy recently, whether the Vision Pro update changes our minds, and the Apple services and products we would rename. Apple's M5 updates and whether we use AI locally, media that's brought us joy recently, whether the Vision Pro update changes our minds, and the Apple services and products we would rename. clean 1615 Apple's M5 updates and whether we use AI locally, media that's brought us joy recently, whether the Vision Pro update changes our minds, and the Apple services and products we would rename. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: The Rebound: The world's best three-host tech podcast! Use code CLOCKWISE for nothing off. Guest Starring: Joe Rosensteel and Casey Liss Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership

Welcome to Episode 218 of the HiTech Podcast! This week, Josh takes Will (and you!) on an in-depth tour of Notion 3.0 and its game-changing AI features. From automated weekly reports to custom database creation in seconds, discover how Notion's agentic AI is revolutionizing personal productivity and task management.Josh demonstrates his elaborate Notion dashboard system, introduces his AI assistant "R2-D2," and shows how AI can reverse-engineer entire workflow systems. Whether you're a Notion power user or just curious about AI-powered productivity tools, this episode is packed with practical examples and real-world applications.Head over to our website at ⁠⁠⁠hitechpod.us⁠⁠⁠ for all of our episode pages, send some support at ⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠, our ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠, our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠, and to see our faces (maybe skip the last one).Need a journal that's secure and reflective? Sign-up for the ⁠Reflection App⁠ today! We promise that the free version is enough, but if you want the extra features, paying up is even better with our affiliate discount.

The Sponsors We want to thank Underground Printing for starting this and making it possible—stop by and pick up some gear, check them out at ugpmichiganapparel.com, or check out our selection of shirts on the MGoBlogStore.com. And let's not forget our associate sponsors: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklar Brothers, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, Radecki Oral Surgery, Long Road Distillers, and SignalWire where we are recording this. Featured Musician: Marcus: The Apex Predator THE VIDEO: [After THE JUMP: Things discussable.]  --------------------- 1. Wisconsin Preview: Offense starts around noon. Hiring Phil Longo was one of those WTF decisions that destroyed what remained of Wisconsin's identity. Without one they're just a Big Ten team, even if they did hire Jeff Grives to run the old Wisconsin offense. Billy Edwards is hurt—one drive against Maryland showed he couldn't go—so they're playing Danny O'Neil, the SDSU transfer who's basically Nick Sheridan. OL is a mess, with Riley Mahlman coming in under expectations, Ryan Cory hurt, and RS freshmen starting at three positions. Not impressed with their skill position players either. Need to get pressure with four—blitzing them just allows them to dink it. 2. Wisconsin Preview: Defense starts around 12:15 Mike Tressel was the LBs coach under Dantonio and runs something akin to Dantonio Quarters, though his guys can't run it well. They do have a decent front four, with two good DTs protected by heavy LBs Christian Alliegro and Tackett Curtis (not good). But those guys can't cover, and you can run by Matthew Jung, the SS who adds himself to the run, and their corners are just guys. Want to see Bryce rip these guys apart. 3. Jason Sklar Around Ann Arbor starts around 12:35 The Sklar Brothers are hosting the Letterwinners homecoming event tonight and doing two shows at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase tomorrow night, where you can come up afterwards and give your Hot Takes. We just shoot the shit on Ann Arbor and talk about what comedians get offered to sell out to the Saudis. 4. 2025-26 Hockey Preview starts around 12:50 They have plenty of blueliners—perhaps too many—but not enough forwards. Got more of a mix in the top lines in age, but they're also a lot shorter. Plenty of centers, need TJ Hughes and Michael Hage to continue scoring at a high pace while they bring along some freshmen. Expect Cole McKinney to center a scoring line immediately. One of them (Hughes or Hage) gets Horcoff on the wing after half a young season with him last year. He's one of the best passers and we expect his line to be the top scoring one. Defensively they have depth! And a top four! But there's going be a lot of questions about playing time for the six guys vying to be the third pairing, including a senior captain, two guys who returned that didn't have to, and two freshmen who came to play. As for the backstop, they've got a draft pick freshman again, but he's not Portillo-sized. Featured Artist: Marcus: The Apex Predator The last time we featured reader Kevin Watts's postcore band on this show was right before the last time Wisconsin played before fans at Michigan Stadium. Shea Patterson kept on an arc read deep in Michigan territory to break the game open, and Michigan played Jump Around in the 4th quarter. It's been seven years, but Marcus has a new EP for us. Kevin formed Marcus: the Apex Predator in 2015 with his former drummer from Float Here Forever, Nick Marko. For FHF fans, this is like when Jonah started One Line Drawing to keep making Far songs, except Nick Marko is a drummer whereas Jonah's percussionist was an R2D2 unit. Marcus is a cat. Songs: "Lo-Fi"    "The First Summer"    "Newborn Fossil    Also because Across 110th Street will get our Youtubes taken down, the opener and outro: “The Employee is Not Afraid”—Bear vs. Shark “Ruska Vodka”—Motorboat

In the eighth episode of Season 22 of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli and Jacob discuss the eighteenth and nineteenth episodes of Season 2 of Star Wars: Rebels, "The Forgotten Droid" and "The Mystery of Chopper Base".Among their discussion:– Droids and status in the Star Wars universe.– AP-5 and what he brings to Rebels.– Off-kilter R2-D2, meet off-kilter C-3PO.– Being forgotten, and how Chopper and AP-5 process that.– How'd the Empire find the Rebels again?– This one random inventory droid finds the Rebels a planet that they'll use as a base for an entire season!– Why Jacob loves the training duel.– What "The Mystery of Chopper Base" and Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) have in common, according to Eli.– Zeb and Ezra listening to rock music on the radio. Seriously. This is an actual thing that happens.– Spiders be Krykna...ing.– The road to Malachor concludes...– A deleted scene straight from Dave Filoni.Follow our upcoming guest on BlueSky: @thataldendiaz.bsky.socialListen to one of our upcoming guest's shows: https://www.youtube.com/@AnytimewithKenAldenThe next episode of Star Wars: In a Galaxy will release on October 3, 2025.Follow us on BlueSky, Instagram, and Threads: @InaGalaxyPod/@inagalaxypod.bsky.appFollow our spinoff trivia show on BlueSky: @inagalaxytrivia.bsky.socialFollow Eli everywhere: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/_ochifan327⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple and Spotify! It really helps!You can email us at swinagalaxy@gmail.com

We talk about those damn delivery robots, learn some Erin Facts, and probably get to a few damn riddles! Starring:Adal RifaiJohn Patrick CoanErin KeifEditing by: Casey ToneyTheme by: Arne ParrottLogo by: Emily Kardamis & Emmaline MorrisWant more? Get Weekly Bonus Eps on Patreon!JPC's Guided Meditations Volume 1, available now at our Patreon digital store!Want merch? Visit our Dashery Store!Want to mail us something? Hey Riddle Riddle 6351 W Montrose Ave #267Chicago, IL, 60634Want to leave us a voicemail? Call (805) RIDDLE-1 or (805-743-3531)Want to advertise on the show? Check out Hey Riddle Riddle via Gumball.fmThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/RIDDLE and get on your way to being your best self.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Just when we thought we found all the actors who've played Darth Vader, another emerges. Tom Bewley was the first actor to portray the Dark Lord of the Sith on screen after Return of the Jedi. He appeared in the Frank Oz-directed 1985 film, The Indian in the Cupboard. In his very first podcast interview, Tom opens up with never-before-heard stories from behind the mask. He shares what it was like stepping into Vader's boots for The Indian in the Cupboard, his duel with the Energizer Bunny in a now-legendary commercial, memories from the Star Wars 10th Anniversary convention preshow with George Lucas, and plenty more surprises. TODAY in Star Wars History 9/16/1977 48 years ago... ABC aired The Making of Star Wars as Told by C-3PO and R2-D2, an hour-long special hosted by R2-D2 and Anthony Daniels as C-3PO. Coming in the same month as Donny & Marie, Richard Pryor, and Saturday morning Star Wars previews, the special stood out by placing R2 and 3PO in a futuristic Star Wars setting to share behind-the-scenes stories. It was a clever move—fans didn't have to wait for The Empire Strikes Back to get “new” Star Wars, all thanks to Charlie Lippincott's promotional vision. 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!

Just when we thought we found all the actors who've played Darth Vader, another emerges. Tom Bewley was the first actor to portray the Dark Lord of the Sith on screen after Return of the Jedi. He appeared in the Frank Oz-directed 1985 film, The Indian in the Cupboard. In his very first podcast interview, Tom opens up with never-before-heard stories from behind the mask. He shares what it was like stepping into Vader's boots for The Indian in the Cupboard, his duel with the Energizer Bunny in a now-legendary commercial, memories from the Star Wars 10th Anniversary convention preshow with George Lucas, and plenty more surprises. TODAY in Star Wars History 9/16/1977 48 years ago... ABC aired The Making of Star Wars as Told by C-3PO and R2-D2, an hour-long special hosted by R2-D2 and Anthony Daniels as C-3PO. Coming in the same month as Donny & Marie, Richard Pryor, and Saturday morning Star Wars previews, the special stood out by placing R2 and 3PO in a futuristic Star Wars setting to share behind-the-scenes stories. It was a clever move—fans didn't have to wait for The Empire Strikes Back to get “new” Star Wars, all thanks to Charlie Lippincott's promotional vision. 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!

In this episode of our The Clone Wars re-watch, R2-D2 evades bounty hunters and races against time to get help for Anakin Skywalker and Mace Windu before a starship collapses around them.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this episode of The Clone Wars and how it compares to the other two episodes in the story arc, Mace Windu's inability to understand Anakin's faith in Artoo, What R2-D2 means to Anakin and the history between the two, Some of the history between Mace Windu and Boba Fett, and The final rescue of the Jedi at the end of the episode. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 936.   Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

In this episode of our The Clone Wars re-watch, R2-D2 evades bounty hunters and races against time to get help for Anakin Skywalker and Mace Windu before a starship collapses around them.

En el 900.50.60.06, nuestros 'Fósforos' relatan qué enseñan a sus mascotas a hacer: ¿qué han aprendido? ¿Qué siguen recordando?Luis llama desde Madrid, aunque va de camino a un pueblo que se encuentra próximo a la carretera de Burgos. Recuerda a un pájaro que tuvo. Le enseñé a decir gatito, pikachu y pitu. Se llamaba Pitufo. Su mujer, un día, le dijo que decía gatito "y cuando llegué a mi casa a comer le dije a mi gato, gatito... y el pájaro lo dijo con una claridad impresionante". Ahora, tiene dos agapornis que se llaman Ares y Kiara. Repiten los ruidos que él les ha enseñado. Después, "el ruido del mensaje del teléfono de mi mujer, igual. Lo hacen".El sonido del R2D2 lo imita su pájaro también al 100%. Lo que pasa es que "tienen la maldita manía que lo hacen a la hora de la siesta. Todos los animales. Me montan el show".Hablamos también en el 900.50.60.06 con Pepe. Este oyente, desde la bahía de Santander, nos cuenta que a su hijo le regalaron "un gato ...

Potentially hitting the low point for the Clone Wars, this two episode pair focuses almost entirely on C-3PO and R2-D2, and could be completely skipped over without losing anything for the larger Star Wars storylines. While they introduce some interesting Willow inspired magic and creatures, they are never mentioned again in canon and so, by the end, it's like the story never even happened. Let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastsCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/C44PeM5RSf

Join Kara and Jeremy as interview Chris Bartlett and Christine Galey, the modern C-3PO and R2-D2! We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of the good ol' days, nerd out about current and upcoming Star Wars shows, books, and games, and talk a little bit about life. Thank you so much for supporting our channel! We love interacting with all of you! We look forward to talking with you guys every week about Star Wars, gaming, 3D printing, pop culture, movies, and everything else! If you want to show your love, consider sending us an email, joining our Discord, or following us on Twitch! We'll see you again soon! ------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/riseofthepodcast Discord Server Link: https://discord.gg/DcuBKXVxJs Email us: contact@RiseOfThePodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riseofthepodcast Web: http://www.riseofthepodcast.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/rotptweets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riseofthepodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RiseofthePodcast Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qzOazE iTunes: https://apple.co/3wAfwcI Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/RotPGoogle Thanks for watching! Rise of the Podcast Episode 319: Christine Galey and Chris Bartlett Produced and Edited by 8r0wn13 ©2025 All Rights Reserved #Podcast #DuluthMN #StarWars

We've asked what's the plan, Alderaan but this week we're going even deeper and asking WHAT'S UP WITH YOU, R2-D2? Our favorite little astromech droid had a secret mission from Princess Leia but just what else was going on? On close examination of other Star Wars stories, this mission may have been much more personal for the droid! And what if the Jawas never captured him? And what's he saying in Obi-Wan's hut? Think about these questions with us, take a sip of Star Wars wine, listen today and celebrate the love! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! NEW ANDOR SEASON 2 EPISODE COMMENTARIES! COMMENTARIES FOR EVERY SKELETON CREW EPISODE! NEW EMPIRE STRIKES BACK COMMENTARY! Theme Music! downloadable tunes from episodes! Extra goodies! and so much MORE! www.patreon.com/blastpoints Blast Points T-SHIRTS are now available! Represent your favorite podcast everywhere you go! Get logo shirts while supplies last! Perfect for conventions, dates, formal events and more! Get them here: www.etsy.com/shop/Gibnerd?section_id=21195481 If you dug the show, please leave BLAST POINTS a review on iTunes, Spotify and share the show with friends! If you leave an iTunes review, we will read it on a future episode! Honestly! Talk to Blast Points on twitter at @blast_points "Like" Blast Points on Facebook Join the Blast Points Super Star Wars Chill Group here www.facebook.com/groups/ BlastPointsGroup/ we are also on Instagram! Wow! www.instagram.com/blastpoints Your hosts are Jason Gibner & Gabe Bott! contact BLAST POINTS at : contact@blastpointspodcast.com May the Force be with you, always! This podcast is not affiliated in any way with Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC, The Walt Disney Company, or any of their affiliates or subsidiaries.

On this week's episode of AvTalk, what we learned from days two and three of the NTSB's hearings on the midair collision at DCA. A Delta A330neo experiences severe turbulence, Boeing adds a new 777-9 to 777X test fleet, and Alaska Airlines unveils a new livery for its 787s. Plus, ANA retires the R2-D2 livery […] The post AvTalk Episode 331: Stuck on the plane for 28 hours appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

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