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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 ...

Le CPI d'août ? Passé sous silence. Le café +21%, les œufs +11%, la viande +16% ? Tout le monde s'en tape. Tant que Powell baisse les taux et que l'IA fait rêver, Wall Street sabre le champagne. Résultat : des records partout, du S&P au Nasdaq, pendant que dans la vraie vie, ton niveau de vie se fait démonter morceau par morceau. Mais pas grave, la baisse des taux, c'est le nouveau sapin de Noël qu'on attend tous en septembre… Bienvenue dans l'ère du grand écart : stagflation d'un côté, euphorie boursière de l'autre. Et au milieu ? Papa Powell, nouvelle star des marchés.

【欢迎订阅】每天早上5:30，准时更新。【阅读原文】标题：Feuds, grudges and revengeWelcome to the dark side of the workplace正文：One of the more touching on-screen relationships is that between C-3PO and R2-D2, two robots who appear in the “Star Wars” films. The actors behind the droids got on less well.“He was in a box he couldn't do anything with,” Anthony Daniels dismissively said of Kenny Baker, the man who played the part of R2-D2. “Rude to everyone”, was Baker's verdict on his fellow actor.知识点：droid /drɔɪd/，n. a robot, especially one that looks or acts like a human（机器人，尤指外观或行为类似人类的机器人）• The sci-fi movie features a droid that helps the main character on their mission（这部科幻电影中有一个机器人，在主角的任务中为其提供帮助）• This new droid can perform a variety of household chores automatically（这款新型机器人能自动完成多种家务）获取外刊的完整原文以及精讲笔记，请关注微信公众号「早安英文」，回复“外刊”即可。更多有意思的英语干货等着你！【节目介绍】《早安英文-每日外刊精读》，带你精读最新外刊，了解国际最热事件：分析语法结构，拆解长难句，最接地气的翻译，还有重点词汇讲解。所有选题均来自于《经济学人》《纽约时报》《华尔街日报》《华盛顿邮报》《大西洋月刊》《科学杂志》《国家地理》等国际一线外刊。【适合谁听】1、关注时事热点新闻，想要学习最新最潮流英文表达的英文学习者2、任何想通过地道英文提高听、说、读、写能力的英文学习者3、想快速掌握表达，有出国学习和旅游计划的英语爱好者4、参加各类英语考试的应试者（如大学英语四六级、托福雅思、考研等）【你将获得】1、超过1000篇外刊精读课程，拓展丰富语言表达和文化背景2、逐词、逐句精确讲解，系统掌握英语词汇、听力、阅读和语法3、每期内附学习笔记，包含全文注释、长难句解析、疑难语法点等，帮助扫除阅读障碍。

Send us a textIn this episode, I'm excited to talk with Mick Garris, a talented director, producer, and writer celebrated for his collaborations with Stephen King as well as his series Master of Horror. Mick is an incredible person who openly shares his experiences, from controlling R2D2 at the Oscars to working with Steven Spielberg in Amazing Stories and directing Critters 2. His career has been remarkable, and he offers a wealth of insights during our Chat.SORRY FOR THE AUDIO ON MY PART I DON'T KNOW WHAT WENT ON THEREYou can watch now on our YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@CarlisleCultCinemaClubPresentsListen Direct here on our Websitehttps://thecarlislecultcinemacast.buzzsprout.comOr Catch it on the Following Platforms.============== SPOTIFY. 

National Waffle day.  Entertainment from 12022. Potato Chip invented.  NATO formed, Thomas Colley executed for killing not a witch, 1814 Bristish attack the White House.  Todays birthdays - Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, Kenny Baker, Anne Archer, Donnie Joe Brown, Steve Guttenberg, Pebbles, Marlee Martin, David Chappelle, Rupert Grint.  Su Shi died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran      https://www.diannacorcoran.com/I really like waffles - The Hungry Food BandBreak my soul - BeyonceThe kind of love we make - Luke CombsBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent     https://www.50cent.com/Thats alright - Arthur "Big Boy" CrudupFlirtin with disaster - Molly HatchetGirlfriend - PebblesExit - Blue Collar Swaller - Brandon Bing      https://www.brandonbingmusic.com/countryundergroundradio.comHistory & Factoids webpage

On today's podcast we go inside the dome, literally, with the man who made R2D2 beep, boop, and sass his way into cinematic history. We're talking about Kenny Baker - actor, icon and the only guy in Hollywood who could say “I am the droid you're lookin' for,” and actually mean it. He survived the deserts of Tunisia, arguments with C-3PO and probably more sand than Anakin Skywalker could emotionally handle. Forget the force, this man endured being locked inside a metal garbage can in 100-degree weather for our entertainment. That's dedication. This is Kenny Baker, the man, the droid, the legend.

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

Send us a textToday we will discuss United Airlines facing a lawsuit for windowless window seats, ANA retiring the beloved R2-D2 787, Air Canada flight attendants going on strike, and a special section on a Boeing 747 that flew around the world for charity.

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

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.

Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 15 - 17! We finally saw R2-D2! And it was perfect! This section is giving summer vacation to Alderaan, and we're here for it!  Next time we'll be discussing Chapters 18 - 22! Happy Reading! 

Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 12 - 14!  Padme got to be a super spy in this section—she even climbs a tree! Our girl is finally being accepted by the “rebels.” We got another R2-D2 mention, but still haven't seen him. And Sabe and Tonra? Yes, please. Next time we'll be discussing Chapters 15 - 17! Happy Reading!

Howdy, spacefarers — and thank you for tuning in to another episode of the Re-Watch Podcast! Today's show is extra special because I'm joined by my friend Joe, an avid comic book reader, collector, and all-around pop culture expert.I first noticed Joe's impressive Marvel collection at the office — featuring Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and Doctor Doom. He's also a seasoned convention-goer with autographs from the legendary actors behind Darth Vader, Boba Fett, and R2-D2.There's plenty of crossover in our fandoms, and today, I introduced Joe to Andor — what many fans consider the best Star Wars series Disney has produced. While Andor Season 2 has just debuted, we kicked things off with the very first episode of Season 1.Like me, Joe ranks Rogue One as one of the finest Star Wars films ever made. I've long argued that while Solo was the Star Wars movie no one asked for, Andor is the show we didn't know we desperately needed. Season 1 shattered expectations — and we're all eager to see how Season 2 measures up.Tune in as Joe shares his Star Wars knowledge, comic book adventures, and convention stories — and I make the case for why Andor deserves his full attention.

So occasionally one of us will make a joke in-episode where my brain goes “Ding! Fodder for the write up” and then I have time to think on it, flush it out, edit out the dumb bits, or forget my original idea, have it again, and essentially…do the same thing, only faster and more of the dumb bits get left in. Anyway. That happened here and we're doing the second version of it (hence that lead-in sentence being the lead-in.) So, for those who weren't there, there was this time in the early-to-mid 2010s, right around the time A) the movie we're talking about it coming out and B) Nerd/Fandom culture is kinda hitting the apex of where that's going to go, where we loved combining different fandom IPs on t-shirts and mugs and stuff that we could take digital art and print it on. So think things like R2-D2 and C3PO riding on the Tardis, or it's the Pink power ranger with that mean girls quote about wearing pink on Wednesdays, or Link and Zelda riding on Pokémon or whatever. So this joke in the episode led me to wonder if there were any Avengers x Arrested Development shirts like this and after about 10 minutes of internet searching, I'm coming up mostly empty, but I cannot shake the feeling they existed at one point. I can picture it in my mind: Tobias a blue Hulk, Iron Man as Gob using the Aztec Tomb with War Machine as his assistant, Black Widow as Maeby asking Cap where he got his “cross necklace” so she can go on a ski trip, Hawkeye driving the stair car while the Maximoffs ride on the back….yeah. The shirt draws itself. Or it would, if it were 2015 and I had any artistic abilities. Oh well. Anyway, we did an episode about Avengers: Age of Ultron. It's a two-parter. This is the first part. Enjoy.

July 8, 2025 = Meanderings with Al Batt!  What bird sounds like R2D2? Do Possums hang from their tails? Al answers these and other questions.

In this episode I cover the mental health personality of a Star Wars character C-3P0. Other Star Wars mental health mentions: K-2S0, gonk droid, Luke Skywalker, Andor, Mon Mothma, Empire Strikes Back, Luthen Rael, Dedra Meero, Syrill, R2-D2, Darth Vader, Palpatine, Han Solo, Narcissism, Covert Narcissist, codependency, Chewbacca, Emperor Palpatine, Princess Leia, Yoda, Boba Fett, Sith, Star Wars fans. The sound clips used in this episode are owned by Lucasfilm Ltd. and are part of the Star Wars franchise. All rights are reserved by the respective copyright holders. This episode is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and falls under fair use.Join the Monthly Healing Community Membership

As Star Wars fans, we all have our favorite duos, whether they be Anakin and Obi-Wan, Leia and Han, R2-D2 and C-3PO, or Vader and Palpatine. But who are some of the unconventional and overlooked duos in the saga? On Episode 248, we discuss some of our favorite duos who don't immediately come to mind. We also talk about some characters who we would like to see paired up.  To start the show, we talk about which directors we would like to see lead a Star Wars film, and also some other movies ideas we'd like to pitch. We would be honored if you would join us. X: @idiotsarraypod Facebook: Idiot's Array Podcast Email: idiotsarraypodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @idiotsarraypodcast    

Welcome back DeGINerates! Join along this week as the guys get together to put together the ultimate robot tier list! Who is the best fictional robot of all time? Will your favorite be ranked high? or maybe the guys will hate your favorite digital dude. Tune in to find out!

The concept of ownership is rapidly changing in our digital world, raising alarming questions about whether we truly own the technology we purchase. This episode dives deep into Nintendo's controversial Switch 2 terms of service, which grant them the power to render your console "permanently unusable" if you modify it in ways they don't approve. We explore the troubling implications of this shift toward a "rental society" where corporations maintain ultimate control over devices in your home.Amazon's latest venture into humanoid delivery robots highlights another technological frontier with far-reaching implications. After failed experiments with drones and sidewalk rovers, the e-commerce giant is developing human-like robots capable of carrying heavier loads and working longer hours than their human counterparts. We discuss whether this represents progress or a concerning step toward replacing human workers with AI-powered alternatives.The perils of AI misuse come into sharp focus as we examine how two major newspapers published completely fabricated book recommendations generated by artificial intelligence. This publishing blunder underscores the growing challenges of distinguishing between human and machine-created content in our increasingly AI-saturated media landscape.Our Gadgets and Gear segment showcases an innovative AI-powered cooking thermometer that promises to revolutionize your grilling experience, though not everyone on our panel is convinced of its advantages over existing technology. We also explore the fascinating history of educational technology with a look back at Texas Instruments' groundbreaking Speak and Spell from 1978.Between sips of bourbon and American single malt in our monthly whiskey tasting, we contemplate which fictional robot companion would make the ideal household assistant. Would you prefer R2-D2's sass or C-3PO's protocol expertise? Join us for this technology journey that will make you question who truly controls your digital future.Support the show

Here is your Daily Disney News for Friday, May 30th, 2025 - Disneyland Tokyo is launching a new attraction based on "My Neighbor Totoro" with immersive visuals, opening in late June. - Walt Disney World's "Moana: Journey of Water" attraction opens next month, offering interactive water explorations. - Disney+ to release "The Galactic Adventures of Star Wars Droids" featuring droids R2-D2 and C-3PO later this year. - Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival returns March 1st to April 23rd next year, showcasing diverse culinary delights. Have a magical day and tune in again tomorrow for more updates.

He take a nostalgic look back to when Lego Star Wars was taking its first steps. We're covering Revenge of the Brick, Quest for R2-D2 and Bombad Bounty.  2 out of 3 feature Ewoks! This Endorian Life is a nostalgic Star Wars Podcast from the Radio Meanwhile Network.

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

Andor's second wraps up with some emotional moments in the final three episodes that make up the BBY 1 story arc. Episode 10 ("Make It Stop") was not something a child wants to watch when their loved one is undergoing heart and lung surgeries. Seeing Luthen, a father figure, on the bed like that and hearing and seeing the breathing apparatus move until Kleya releases him from his future of pain and suffering...Episode 11 was the response to the spy game Kleya just pulled off and the Empire wasn't far enough behind for her to get comfortable. The action wasn't as incredible as the Ghorman Massacre, but it didn't have to be. K-2SO got to be a hero for the rebellion for the first time and Melshi earned his keep as well. It's good to see some Imperials fell along the way because the ones we're seeing here had passed the point of an easy redemption.Episode 12 bridged the gap to Rogue One and despite what was being sold for weeks, a rewatch of the movie right after finishing the show didn't enhance or recontextualize things, at least for This is the Way Podcast's sensibilities. Rogue One is still more close to A New Hope than it is Andor...and there's more characters and story shared in the show. Why does it feel that way?There's room for another season or two or three. A lot happened while Luke, Leia, and Han were at the forefront of that story. Tony Gilroy might be the one to tell those side stories of the rebels behind the scenes setting the stage for the Force to be used in mighty ways. Could we sneak in Wilmon to the Endor assault team? Would Kleya and Vel be tasked to recruit some Bothans? Who might find out where Han was taken by Boba Fett? Would someone have to recruit more star systems to the rebellion? Does anyone discover, too late, that the Milllenium Falcon has a tracking device on it on arrival at Yavin? How about the move from Yavin to Hoth and the scouting and secrecy in constantly moving from base to base?None of that may ever come to fruition. Tony Gilroy has said he's done. The only way I think I'd be interested in hearing those stories is if someone took the care and time he did with Andor and only if they keep Luke, Leia, and Han out of the story completely or relegated to out of focus background. You can do Chewbacca, that's it. I've gotten a hug at Disney Hollywood Studios. That works. I don't want to see fake Lukes and Leias, though. R2-D2, C-3PO, Chewbacca, and our Andor characters. Want me to work on it Lucasfilm? I will. I'll put every ounce of my being into it.The full recap and discussion episodes will come later. Life events continue to wreak havoc on the This is the Way Podcast schedule. I will not guarantee that we'll finish with Andor in May. There's nothing new coming anyway. It's just news updates, Mandalorian and Grogu movie leaks, and Ahsoka season two production notes for the foreseeable future.If you have an episode specific comment, email it to the address we reveal in our podcasts. You've got time to interact with This is the Way Podcast via ⁠⁠⁠'X'⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ @ThisistheWayPod or on Facebook, YouTube⁠, and also on Spotify⁠⁠! May the Force be with us!

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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.

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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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

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

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