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On today's show, Van and Lindsay discuss the loss of Dolly Parton and her impact on the Black community. They react to the Supreme Court handing Trump a “YUGE” win with mail-in ballots and Abdul El-Sayed's devastating takedown of Jesse Watters. Plus, they dig into Meta's ginormous payout, Darth Vader's defense of Flock cameras, and Jelly Roll getting political while hosting 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'(00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning(00:36) Colin Kaepernick pulls his books from Target shelves(18:49) Dolly Parton passes away at 80 years old(29:50) New ownership duo in San Diego(40:54) SCOTUS hands Trump a huge victory(58:52) Abdul El-Sayed takes down Jesse Watters(120:44) Meta to shell out billions and add protections for kids(1:36:23) Darth Vader stands up for Flock cameras(1:49:06) Jelly Roll hosts 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayProducers: Marco Escalante and Jade WhaleySocial Producer: Bernard MooreVideo Supervision: Chris Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can a church become so important that no amount of bad leadership, toxic culture, or personal harm should ever cause someone to leave? Recently, Elder Lawrence Corbridge made a striking statement: “Darth Vader could be your bishop. The culture could be like Alcatraz… If you see the Church as the kingdom of God on earth,… Read More »“You Will Stay” – When Loyalty Matters More Than Abuse ! The post “You Will Stay” – When Loyalty Matters More Than Abuse ! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

We open this week’s Shoot Around with the wild story out of Ohio: 49ers owner Jed York getting caught up in a prostitution sting over a $140 ad, and the guys break down why guys with that kind of money still make choices like that. That leads into a detour on Flock license-plate cameras popping up everywhere, capped off by a city hall speech from a guy in a full Darth Vader costume that has to be heard to be believed.   From there it's Target's Halloween costume controversy - the one that got pulled and forced a public apology - which turns into a rundown of the worst, most tone-deaf costumes the guys have personally witnessed. There's also a detour into kids' shows sneaking jokes in for the parents, courtesy of a very memorable Bluey-style clip about the letter N.   We close out with a start-bench-cut sent over from Clutch Points: SGA, Luka Doncic and Anthony Edwards. Nobody wants to do it, but somebody's gotta cut a superstar.   00:00  Friday Shoot Around Kickoff (Rob's on Birthday Break) 00:38  NFL Owner Jed York's $140 Prostitution Sting 03:42  Flock Cameras & the Darth Vader City Hall Rant 06:08  Target's Halloween Costume Controversy & Worst Costumes 10:05  Kids' Shows Sneaking in Jokes for the Parents 12:05  Start, Bench, Cut: SGA, Luka & Ant-Man 17:03  Wrap-Up & Where to Find the Show

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Worst Vacation Spots in Star Wars Todd Hoffman and Carla Giacalone/Coffey kick back for a fun, nerdy Cantina Chat about the absolute worst places to spend a vacation in the Star Wars galaxy. It starts with a personal update from Carla on her recent wedding and upcoming Lord of the Rings honeymoon, then shifts into a playful planet-by-planet debate over which worlds are too hot, too wet, too buggy, or too dangerous to ever book. Key topics In this episode: Carla shares wedding highlights, including the Camp Sacagoia venue in New Jersey, R2-D2 at the reception, and walking down the aisle to Princess Leia's theme. Todd and Carla talk about Carla's delayed honeymoon to New Zealand, where she'll take a Lord of the Rings tour through filming locations. The conversation turns to Star Wars vacation planning, with Mustafar and Exegol quickly emerging as top-tier nightmare destinations. Hoth gets compared to extreme winter travel, with discussion of blizzards, emergency Wampa insurance, and the appeal of cold versus heat. Tatooine comes up as the rare planet with enough civilization to survive a trip, despite the sand, the sun, and the constant danger. Dagobah is treated as a hard no for its swamp conditions, bugs, and general "Florida but worse" vibe. Geonosis, Kessel, Felucia, and Exegol are each framed as terrible choices for different reasons, from language barriers to poison mushrooms to Sith cult energy. The hosts compare how bad a long trip would be next to villains like Darth Vader, General Grievous, or Jabba the Hutt. They close the vacation debate by choosing the "least bad" nightmare trip and agreeing that Tatooine is probably the safest bad option. Carla also gives an honorable mention to Wobani from Rogue One as a place nobody would want on a vacation itinerary. Timestamps: 00:00 - Todd opens the show and tees up the "worst vacation spots in Star Wars" idea 02:21 - Carla's wedding recap and why the venue felt like it belonged in a fantasy world 04:41 - R2-D2 joins the wedding celebration with champagne and dancing 05:30 - Walking down the aisle to Princess Leia's theme 06:33 - Why Carla and Brian delayed the honeymoon until New Zealand 07:04 - A Lord of the Rings tour through filming locations and why it may be emotionally overwhelming 09:39 - Carla's married name and the "decaf" joke that keeps following her 11:56 - Todd's family updates, school starting, and football season returning 14:07 - Carla teases the news items before the main topic 15:03 - Why the hosts think Star Wars has great vacation potential and terrible vacation potential 16:00 - Mustafar versus Exegol as instant refusal destinations 18:22 - How they would rate a Star Wars destination using danger, weather, food, and accommodations 20:37 - Why Mustafar sounds like a place with no good tourism infrastructure 22:25 - Hoth as the extreme cold-weather option and why Norway inspired it 24:15 - Wampa insurance, and the debate over freezing versus melting 25:38 - Why Tatooine is still strangely livable compared with the other nightmare planets 28:42 - Dagobah as swamp hell, bug central, and possible poison-water disaster 32:36 - Geonosis as a language-barrier and execution-risk vacation spot 34:01 - Kessel and the worst possible souvenir from the mines 35:18 - Felucia's mushroom-covered scenery and the danger of touching anything 36:55 - Exegol as an unusable honeymoon location with constant lightning and cult energy 38:00 - Which planet would have the worst hotel and worst spaceport 39:08 - Which planet would have the most dishonest vacation brochure 40:57 - The worst villain to sit next to on a hyperspace flight 43:44 - The difference between dangerous, gross, and truly unlivable family vacation spots 45:45 - Exegol and Camino as terrible honeymoon or relaxing-trip options 48:52 - Choosing the least awful free seven-day vacation: Tatooine 53:23 - Carla's honorable mention: Wobani from Rogue One 55:07 - News item 1: The Saga Begins and Weird Al's Star Wars legacy 58:25 - News item 2: A Star Wars Starfighter leak and a strange new creature 61:27 - News item 3: Star Wars Galactic Racer and the return of pod-racing nostalgia 71:07 - Outro, socials, email, and a call for listener feedback Notable quotes: "I walked down the aisle to Princess Leia's theme." "Soon I'm gonna be a Jedi." "Come for the suns, stay for the sarlaccs." Action items: Send in your own pick for the worst Star Wars vacation spot. Share your favorite Star Wars pod racer. Tell the show which planet you'd actually choose if the trip were free. Mentioned links and handles: Socials: @wstrmedia Podcast archive: podcast.wstrmedia.com Merch store: store.wstrmedia.com Live stream: livestream.wstrmedia.com Email: mailbox@wstrmedia.com

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It's the first week of a two-week dry spell when it comes to new Star Wars comics. Still, there's news and views, but no reviews. Comics Discussed This Week:NoneStar Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:
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News:Just two titles but three books from Marvel in November, including Fall of Kylo Ren #4 (of 5) and Book of Boba Fett #5 and #6 (of 7).Lucasfilm Publishing is at NYCC in October, with the Stories From a Galaxy, Far, Far Away panel on Friday, Oct. 9 from 11-11:45 a.m. and the Mad Cave Studios panel on Sunday, Oct. 11 from 1:45-2:30 p.m. Charles Soule has intimated he may be at NYCC and the prior panel.Look -- and listen -- for reviews of Star Wars: A New Hope (The Manga) Vol. 2 from Dark Horse Comics and The Mandalorian & Grogu -- Danger in the Dark #1 from Mad Cave Studios and Papercutz in next week's episode.Solicit details for Dec. 2's Fall of Kylo Ren #5 (of 5) are on the Facebook and Bluesky feeds. Should be an intriguing conclusion to the Ben Solo trilogy's third act.Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels, omnibuses and manga:Sept. 8 _ Star Wars: Poe Dameron Omnibus (Collects 1-31, Annuals 1, 2)Sept. 9 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #5 (of 6), Book of Boba Fett #1 (of 7)Sept. 16 _ The Fall of Kylo Ren #2 (of 5)Sept. 22 _ Star Wars: Galactic Tales of Terror Library Edition (Collects Tales from the Rancor Pit, Tales from the Death Star and Tales from the Nightlands 1-3)Sept. 23 _ The Book of Boba Fett #2 (of 7)Sept. 29 _ Star Wars: Thrawn (The Manga) Vol. 1Oct. 3 _ Star Wars Comics Library Vol. 1 1977-1979 (Collects Star Wars Vol. 1 1-23)Oct. 6  _ Smugglers & Scoundrels: The Race for Jabba's Bounty Original Graphic NovelOct. 13 _ Boba Fett — Black, White & Red Treasury Edition (Collects 1-4)Oct. 14 _ Rogue One: Chirrut & Baze #1, Book of Boba Fett #3 (of 7)Oct. 20 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 1 and the Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 2Oct. 21 — The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #6 (of 6), Fall of Kylo Ren #3 (of 5)Oct. 28 _ Rogue One: Darth Vader #1, Book of Boba Fett #4 (of 7)Nov. 3 _ The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents TPB (Collects 1-4)Nov. 11 _ Book of Boba Fett #5 (of 7)Nov. 18 _ Fall of Kylo Ren #4 (of 5)Nov. 24 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: The Chosen One (Collects Darth Vader Vol. 2 1-12, Annual #2)Book of Boba Fett #6 (of 7)Dec. 1 _ Shadow of Maul TPB (Collects 1-5), Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 3 (Manga)Dec. 2 _ Fall of Kylo Ren #5 (of 5)Dec. 22 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-6); Star Wars Legends: The Menace Revealed Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Jango Fett - Open Seasons (2002) #1-4, Star Wars (1998) #7-35; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 13, #21-24; Dark Horse Extra (1998) #35-37; Dark Horse Presents Annual 2000)Jan. 19 _ Star Wars Legends The Clone Wars Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Republic 49-67, Jedi -- Mace Windu, Jedi -- Shaak-Ti, Jedi --Aayla Secura, Jedi -- Count Dooku, Darth Maul: Death Sentence 1-4 and material from Star Wars Tales 14, 19 and 22, along with Star Wars: Visionaries)Jan. 26 _ Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 1 (US Manga); Galaxy's Edge — Echoes of the Empire TPB (Collects 1-5)Feb. 2 _ Star Wars: Rogue One TPB (Collects Cassian Andor 1, Jyn Erso 1, Saw Gerrera 1, Chirrut & Baze 1, Darth Vader 1)
Feb. 9 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 3 and The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 4Feb. 16 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Mutiny at Mon Cala (Collects Star Wars 44-61)
March 9 _ Tales From the Outer Rim: The Legend of Beggar's Canyon Original Graphic Novel
March 16 _ Star Wars: A New Hope The Complete Manga; Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 1 (New Printing Collects 1-44, Annual 1)
April 27 _ Star Wars Legends: Legacy Omnibus Vol. 2 (Collects Star Wars: Legacy 37-40, 42-50; Star Wars: Legacy - War 1-6; Star Wars: Legacy (2013) 1-18; material from Star Wars Tales 19 and Star Wars Visionaries)
May 11 — Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 2 (New Printing, Collects Star Wars 45-78, Annual 2); The Fall of Kylo Ren TPB (Collects 1-5)
May 18 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection — Fortress Vader (Collects Darth Vader 13-25, Obi-Wan and Anakin 1-5)
June 8 _ Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 3 (New Printing,  Collects Star Wars 79-107, Annual 3, Return of the Jedi 1-4; material from Pizzazz 1-16; Star Wars Weekly 60, 94-99, 104-115; Empire Strikes Back Monthly 149, 151, 153-157; Star Wars Monthly 159); The Book of Boba Fett Adaptation TPB (Collects 1-7)June 15 _ Boba Fett -- Black, White & Red TPB (Collects 1-4)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

In a surprise August announcement, Apple updated 4 of its products, before next month's new iPhones. Plus, Apple finally got through to Walmart with Apple Pay. We've got all kinds of tech news and fun this week, so you can get out there and tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) When is Apple Pay coming to your Walmart? Here's the full schedule (02:30) MAIN TOPIC: Apple just unveiled four new products! (09:10) New Mac Mini, New Mac Studio, New Magic Keyboards, New Polishing Cloth, and New Chips DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iOS 27 Photos: New filter options - Star Ratings & Captured by Me (19:50) JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:00) "Darth Vader" comes out in favor of Flock cameras at San Diego city meeting Humanoid robots have beaten Usain Bolt's 100-meter dash record Top album releases linked to rise in fatal crashes as 'distracted' drivers access music Dr. Dre says he uses AI to produce songs Physicists entangle quantum memories across a record-breaking 420 kilometers Army unit offers 4-day pass to play Grand Theft Auto VI as reenlistment incentive Google is buying all of Spirit Airlines' data to feed its AI models Humanoid robot crashes into a wall during a sprint test at the 'Robot Olympics' in Beijing (29:30) LISTENER MAIL: Bobby - Is this true? Adding a plus after your name in email address to create unlimited email addresses (31:40) WITHIN REACH! Dave is leading 12-9, Round 22, Nate goes first (36:05) TAKES: YouTube is offering creators millions of dollars to stay off Netflix (44:15) BONUS ODD TAKE: Bingebuster (49:00) PICKS OF THE WEEK:  Dave: JISULIFE 3 IN 1 Portable Fan with Power Bank & Flashlight Featured (53:05) Nate: WhatNot: The Live Shopping Marketplace (57:45)

In episode 2114, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Ben Katzner, to discuss Mitch McConnell's last known appearance, Chinese Sprinting Robots that may or may not be able to stop, Darth Vader's Flock endorsement, and Spiderman's real-life beef with Jake Lang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

True Crime Tuesday Presents They Shall Not See The Dawn: The Manhunt for the Third Reich's Most Wanted with Historian/Author Charles Lachman! MAY 1945. THE REICH IS IN RUINS. Hitler is dead. Yet for the US Army's Counter Intelligence Corps, the real war has just begun.They Shall Not See the Dawn is the true historical thriller by bestselling historian Charles Lachman that follows a unit of American agents, drawn from every walk of life, hunting Hitler's dangerous henchmen still at large. It was a race against time to capture World War II's most notorious Nazis before they could vanish or rally a new resistance. The CIC men were college students, linguists, an actor, young draftees, and refugees armed with guns, intellect, intuition, and sheer daring. Their quarry included Ernst Kaltenbrunner, the Gestapo chief; Julius Streicher, Hitler's “Jewbaiter”; Robert Ley, master of slave labor; and other war criminals desperate to escape justice. Against all odds, the CIC brought them down, ensuring their places in the dock at Nuremberg.Upon the eightieth anniversary of the Nuremberg hangings, They Shall Not See the Dawn resurrects America's “G-men in khakis,” the men who ensured that the architects of Nazi horror would never walk free.On today's TCT, Charles Lachman joins us to tell us who the Werewolves were and set the scene for the end of the European theater of WWII. And pick up immediately with the days shortly before Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun hunker down for good in the bunker.   We also talk about the CIC and their efforts to hunt down Nazis in those precious few weeks after Hitler has expired,  and the urgency felt to round up as many of Hitler's cabinet as possible before they can escape the country or have the opportunity to take the same way out that Hitler, Goebbels, and others already had! Pre-Order "They Shall Not See The Dawn..." here:  https://bit.ly/4gw5SgCLearn more about Charles Lachman here:  https://charleslachman.com/PLUS AN ALL-NEW DUMB CRIMES/STUPID CRIMINALS WITH JESSICA FREEBURG!Check out the video of Darth Vader in front of the San Diego City Council lobbying FOR Flock cameras here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ng7DAopFAwY&source_ve_path=OTY3MTQ&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sirdata.eu%2FGet the full story on the Southwest pilot who got naked and disorderly in the cockpit here: https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2026/08/18/southwest-pilot-reported-a-nked-captain-in-the-cockpit/?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=fark&ICID=ref_farkJessica Freeburg is offering a new program on her website! STOP SHRINKING: A 30 Day Path to Calm Inner Authority is for everyone who finds themselves:- Overthinking- People-pleasing- Replaying Conversations for hours- Shrinking when you want to speak- Reacting when you wish you had stayed calm.THIS COURSE WAS CREATED FOR YOU! Find out more here:  https://www.jessicafreeburg.com/stop-shrinkingCheck out Jessica Freeburg's website and get tickets to her events here:  https://jessicafreeburg.com/upcoming-events/And check out Jess on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicafreeburgwritesThere are new and different (and really cool) items all the time in the Darkness Radio Online store at our website! Check out the Darkness Radio Store!   https://www.darknessradioshow.com/store/#crime #truecrime #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimetuesday #charleslachman #theyshallnotseethedawn #themanhuntforthethirdreichsmostwanted #murder #ww2 #nazis #thirdreich #jewishrace #adolphhitler #evabraun #hitlersuicidebunker #joesphgoebbels #heinrichhimmler #cyanide #suicide #selfunalivement  #axissally #lordhawhaw #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #TimDennis #jessicafreeburg #paranormalauthor  #floridaman #drugcrimes #foodcrimes #stupidcrimes #funnycrimes #bhopalballsworthbucks #sexcrimes 

The “Darth Vader” of football is right. [1:10]Lane Kiffin pulls the curtain back.The over/under game. [30:15]Cowboys 9.2? The Texans 9.8?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

America is buried beneath more than $40 trillion in debt, geopolitical confrontation continues simmering, and institutional credibility keeps deteriorating. Yet the machinery of surveillance and automation is becoming more sophisticated by the day.Hesher and Ruckus trace the rise of the “Machine State” through border robotics, surveillance drones, AI-assisted emergency services, sensor networks, ballistic databases, Flock license-plate readers and emerging national-security technologies.Along the way: Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, Musk's enormous Texas Terafab, Trump's White House ballroom, sunlight sold from space, Space Force weirdness, the anti-Flock backlash—and Darth Vader appearing before the San Diego City Council to defend surveillance of the “rebel scum.”What survives when the institutions decline but the infrastructure remains?Website: https://alternatecurrentradio.comSupport: https://alternatecurrentradio.com/support/Merch: https://alternate-current-radio.creator-spring.com/

True Crime Tuesday Presents They Shall Not See The Dawn: The Manhunt for the Third Reich's Most Wanted with Historian/Author Charles Lachman! MAY 1945. THE REICH IS IN RUINS. Hitler is dead. Yet for the US Army's Counter Intelligence Corps, the real war has just begun.They Shall Not See the Dawn is the true historical thriller by bestselling historian Charles Lachman that follows a unit of American agents, drawn from every walk of life, hunting Hitler's dangerous henchmen still at large. It was a race against time to capture World War II's most notorious Nazis before they could vanish or rally a new resistance. The CIC men were college students, linguists, an actor, young draftees, and refugees armed with guns, intellect, intuition, and sheer daring. Their quarry included Ernst Kaltenbrunner, the Gestapo chief; Julius Streicher, Hitler's “Jewbaiter”; Robert Ley, master of slave labor; and other war criminals desperate to escape justice. Against all odds, the CIC brought them down, ensuring their places in the dock at Nuremberg.Upon the eightieth anniversary of the Nuremberg hangings, They Shall Not See the Dawn resurrects America's “G-men in khakis,” the men who ensured that the architects of Nazi horror would never walk free.On today's TCT, Charles Lachman joins us to tell us who the Werewolves were and set the scene for the end of the European theater of WWII. And pick up immediately with the days shortly before Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun hunker down for good in the bunker.   We also talk about the CIC and their efforts to hunt down Nazis in those precious few weeks after Hitler has expired,  and the urgency felt to round up as many of Hitler's cabinet as possible before they can escape the country or have the opportunity to take the same way out that Hitler, Goebbels, and others already had! Pre-Order "They Shall Not See The Dawn..." here:  https://bit.ly/4gw5SgCLearn more about Charles Lachman here:  https://charleslachman.com/PLUS AN ALL-NEW DUMB CRIMES/STUPID CRIMINALS WITH JESSICA FREEBURG!Check out the video of Darth Vader in front of the San Diego City Council lobbying FOR Flock cameras here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ng7DAopFAwY&source_ve_path=OTY3MTQ&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sirdata.eu%2FGet the full story on the Southwest pilot who got naked and disorderly in the cockpit here: https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2026/08/18/southwest-pilot-reported-a-nked-captain-in-the-cockpit/?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=fark&ICID=ref_farkJessica Freeburg is offering a new program on her website! STOP SHRINKING: A 30 Day Path to Calm Inner Authority is for everyone who finds themselves:- Overthinking- People-pleasing- Replaying Conversations for hours- Shrinking when you want to speak- Reacting when you wish you had stayed calm.THIS COURSE WAS CREATED FOR YOU! Find out more here:  https://www.jessicafreeburg.com/stop-shrinkingCheck out Jessica Freeburg's website and get tickets to her events here:  https://jessicafreeburg.com/upcoming-events/And check out Jess on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicafreeburgwritesThere are new and different (and really cool) items all the time in the Darkness Radio Online store at our website! Check out the Darkness Radio Store!   https://www.darknessradioshow.com/store/#crime #truecrime #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimetuesday #charleslachman #theyshallnotseethedawn #themanhuntforthethirdreichsmostwanted #murder #ww2 #nazis #thirdreich #jewishrace #adolphhitler #evabraun #hitlersuicidebunker #joesphgoebbels #heinrichhimmler #cyanide #suicide #selfunalivement  #axissally #lordhawhaw #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #TimDennis #jessicafreeburg #paranormalauthor  #floridaman #drugcrimes #foodcrimes #stupidcrimes #funnycrimes #bhopalballsworthbucks #sexcrimes 

An update to the Darth Vadar city county council video, plus a man is exposing Walmart for RIPPING people off on their chicken. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Skippy & Doogles go from Costco-fueled gambling and Darth Vader at city council to questionable sports-team valuations, Nike's multiple compression, and whether elite colleges have decided failing is simply too impolite. The episode wraps with a meaty discussion of David Sinra's recent interview with Travis Kalanick.Join the premium Skippy and Doogles fan club. You can also get more details about the show at skippydoogles.com, show notes on our Substack, and send comments or questions to skippydoogles@gmail.com.

Yesterday the Phillies stormed back in the 9th with their first walkoff homerun in over 1,100 games! Darth Vader paid a visit to a city council meeting in favor of Flock cameras, some dude in Florida ordered a fully cooked alligator off Facebook Marketplace, and with kids returning to school today in the Lehigh Valley, chances are you'll be stressed later in the school pickup line! Plus, Dave got into a little tiff with his wife over the weekend, and hit the phones to see if you could relate...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rod and Karen are joined by comedian, actor, writer, podcaster J-L Cauvin, DEI porn, JL’s day job, JL’s stand up, giving away his dog and JL’s stand up dates. Then they discuss a judge dropping Nevada case against electors accused of forging certificate in 2020 election, 'Conservative, business-friendly states:' Buc-ee's CEO wants to avoid Blue states, Darth Vader shows up at city council hearing, X's algorithm is designed to make liberal people angry, the Black Panther porn parody, Man Busted For Destroying Fake Flock Camera, Teen leaned in to hug his dad, stabbed him in the neck before smirking for mug shot, Garner man accused of urinating on people during Morgan Wallen concert and sword ratchetness. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackguywhotips Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rodimusprime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SayDatAgain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TBGWT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @JLCauvin Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheBlackGuyWhoTips⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblackguywhotips@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theblackguywhotips.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Teepublic Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- https://the-black-guy-who-tips-podcast.dashery.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Wishlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1PDD9JUQUNVY5?ref_=wl_share ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crowdcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – https://www.crowdcast.io/theblackguywhotips Voicemail: ‪(980) 500-9034Go Premium: https://www.theblackguywhotips.com/premium/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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00:00:00 – Catherine Austin Fitts and truth after career ruin 00:04:58 – Skinwalker Ranch season finale falls flat 00:09:58 – David Paulides frames Skinwalker Ranch as a psychological test 00:14:54 – Robert Bigelow recalls Israeli spies inside his aerospace company 00:18:54 – Darth Vader attacks Flock surveillance at city council 00:23:59 – Police use a fake Flock camera to catch a vandal 00:29:00 – Bill Maher weighs in on Trump aide Natalie Harp 00:33:32 – GTA VI leak sparks hacking and publicity theories 00:45:39 – Instagram influencer turns basic traits into profound identities 00:50:20 – Alex Jones and Tim Pool launch a viral feud 00:54:44 – Tim Pool explains his Jubilee debate walkout 00:58:48 – Jubilee debates expose shallow political punditry 01:02:49 – AI memes weaponize the Tim Pool controversy 01:07:50 – Tom DeLonge backs away from intelligence-community UFO games 01:12:09 – AI-generated television points toward endless synthetic entertainment 01:17:03 – Caller dives into Star Nation and Galactic Federation lore 01:21:34 – Alien ambassador claims humans are harvested for consumption 01:26:25 – Callers close out the phone segment 01:28:22 – Harvard pays millions over stolen donated body parts 01:33:24 – Canadian doctors propose organ harvesting during euthanasia 01:36:38 – France faces backlash over ending treatment against a patient's wishes 01:46:21 – RFK Jr.'s carnivore diet promises effortless bathroom trips 01:51:01 – Tucker, Catherine Austin Fitts, Liberland and show wrap-up 01:55:46 – Magnets take over the after-show outro   Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Website: http://obdmpod.com ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/obdmpod ► Full Videos at Odysee: https://odysee.com/@obdm:0 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/obdmpod ► Instagram: obdmpod ► Email: ourbigdumbmouth at gmail ► RSS: http://ourbigdumbmouth.libsyn.com/rss ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-big-dumb-mouth/id261189509?mt=2  

Darth Vader backs Flock at a public hearing, Nine days without power, a new voice joins us on the show, Grand Theft Auto leaks, Amazon made a huge blockbuster mistake, a huge payout for a fair ride malfunction, a young girl gets an old car, an update on the masked weirdo in Philadelphia and so much more!

Jonh Lund goes full "random sound" i hour 2, including Darth Vader, Fernando Mendoza, and"*another* Manning, plus Matt Maiocco recaps last night's impressive 49ers showing vs the Chargers, and we circle back to Boston's reaction to the return of Rafi Devers tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Mel & Floyd: Pet portrait night; Ironically named “Department of Justice” planning to send out 1,000 election monitors; GOP presidential hopefuls; USS Abraham Lincoln fallout; Meta's days in court; Data confirms BMW drivers are the worst; ABC sues FCC; Darth Vader supports Flock cameras; And other random topics; Notice something missing?  For the complete Mel and Floyd Experience, buy the CD “The Very Best of James Brown” and play it on your Hi-Fi while listening to this podcast!  Or listen live at 89.9 FM or wortfm.org/listen-live/ every Friday from 1 to 2 PM Central Time. Photo courtesy Nanang Adi on Unsplash Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post Jackhammers Are Great! appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

News with Sean 8-21-2026 …One Store Chain plans to give back the Illegal Tarriff Money ...Darth Vadar is in favor of Flock Cameras

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Artificial Intelligence, For Better or WorseThis A.I. Just Created Viruses Not Found in NatureGoldman studied where AI is squeezing labor markets. Here's what it foundGadgets and MachinesFairphone's latest repairable phone is going on sale in the USUnitree shows off new Superman robot that it says can outrun Usain Bolt and jump 6.5 feetBets and the LawFlightAware withdraws lawsuit against Kalshi over flight-cancellation marketsWeird and WackyAmazon seemingly leaked Jason Statham's entire Mutiny movieUtah man buys world's cheapest new car from China and is stunned by what it looks likeMan dressed as Darth Vader defends Flock cameras to San Diego City CouncilTech Rec:Sanjay - MurdokuAdam - What Adam built on Lovable most recentlyFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y'all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Jim Hill returns from the D23 Expo with a firsthand look at Marvel's latest reveals, while Dan Graney digs into a new Avengers: Doomsday trailer that appears to answer several theories from Episode 23. They break down Doctor Doom's motivations, Marvel's newly revealed X-Men cast, Vision Quest, and the latest trailer for Ahsoka Season 2. Then the conversation turns to a crossover that once sounded like a Patton Oswalt punchline but is now real: Marvel and Star Wars are officially colliding in the five-issue Hope Assembles comic series. HIGHLIGHTS • The new Avengers: Doomsday trailer offers fresh clues about Victor Von Doom, his lost family, and his plans for the multiverse. • Jim reports from D23 on Marvel's TVA-style experience, Doom's throne room, and a detailed blueprint of Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. • Marvel reveals a new X-Men cast including Sadie Sink, Kit Connor, Christopher Abbott, Samara Weaving, Indy Navarrette, and Adam Driver as Mister Sinister. • Vision Quest brings White Vision face-to-face with manifestations of familiar MCU artificial intelligences, including JARVIS and Ultron. • Ahsoka Season 2 sets up Thrawn's war, Ahsoka's continuing questions about her Jedi identity, and new mysteries involving Baylan Skoll and the Mortis mythology. • Marvel and Star Wars collide in Hope Assembles, a five-issue comic series written by Kevin Smith with art by David Marquez. • Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewbacca cross into Marvel's Earth-616, where heroes including Captain America, Spider-Man, Black Widow, and Hulk enter the fight. • Doctor Doom and Marvel villains join forces with Darth Vader and the Empire in a crossover that makes Patton Oswalt's legendary Parks and Recreation filibuster feel strangely prophetic. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | jimhillmedia.com • Dan Graney - YouTube: @TheHubbubbery | Facebook: /thehubbubbery | thehubbubbery.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR Planning ahead is never too soon, whether it is for a movie ticket or your next Disney or Universal trip. Visit UnlockedMagic.com. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First up, we debate a highly important question: what would your “walk-up” song be for speaking at Stake Conference? We’re throwing out everything from Michael McLean to Usher to the Imperial March. We also share some stories from a genuinely incredible trip on the Rocky Mountaineer train (those glass-dome roofs are top-tier) and countdown the final 90 days of wedding season. (If you still need a DJ, you know where to go: BestDJinUtah.com). We also read an awesome email from a listener in McGrath, Alberta, who took our advice for a Bear Lake trip, which naturally led us into a brand new round of Smooch, Marry, Kill: Villain Edition. If your ward bishop had to be Voldemort, Sauron, or Darth Vader… who are you picking? Then, we get into a pretty heavy and packed Articles of News: The Viral “Darth Vader” Devotional: Elder Lawrence E. Corbridge's clip about staying in the Church—even if the culture was Alcatraz and Vader was your bishop—went viral. We break down the massive online debate it sparked. Copyrights & Lawsuits: The ACLU just filed an amicus brief in the Mormon Stories lawsuit. We talk about the reality of copyright protection and why this is one of thousands of similar suits filed every year. Arizona Supreme Court: We discuss a very difficult ruling out of AZ determining that clergy are not required to report child abuse disclosed during a confession. Kearns Tragedy: We touch on the heartbreaking news of a deadly shooting outside a local meetinghouse during a funeral. BYU Marriage Stats: The married student population at BYU has plummeted to just 17%. We talk about what's causing the drop and the school’s new “date night” initiative to fix it. Chapel Layouts: Are the sacrament tables actually moving to the center of the rostrum? The post Bishop Vader, I wish that Gangs were more Respectful appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

Luke and Leia face significant fears as the fifth and final issue of Marvel's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge -- Echoes of the Empire comes to a conclusion. In Dark Horse Comics' Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #4 (of 6), the mystery behind the sonic death deepens.Comics Discussed This Week:The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #4 (of 5)Galaxy's Edge -- Echoes of the Empire #5 (of 5)Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:
Star Wars: Shadow of Maul #3 (of 5)
News:Per Near Mint Condition, Marvel is bringing TPB compact editions of Star Wars: Skywalker Strikes and Star Wars: Darth Vader -- Shadows & Secrets compact edition TPBs to market in January. Both books are 296 pages, retail for $9.99 and collect the 2015 series' first 12 issues.Over at the Star Wars Comics subreddit, there's a look at Taschen's new Star Wars Comics Library 1977-79. It's gorgeous. Expensive, but gorgeous.Look -- and listen -- for reviews of Star Wars: A New Hope (The Manga) Vol. 2 from Dark Horse Comics and The Mandalorian & Grogu -- Danger in the Dark #1 from Mad Cave Studios and Papercutz in next week's episode.Dark Horse scrubbed its listing for Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories -- Mace from its website. The completed book's fate is unknown, for now.Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels, omnibuses and manga:Sept. 8 _ Star Wars: Poe Dameron Omnibus (Collects 1-31, Annuals 1, 2)Sept. 9 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #5 (of 6), Book of Boba Fett #1 (of 7)Sept. 16 _ The Fall of Kylo Ren #2 (of 5)Sept. 22 _ Star Wars: Galactic Tales of Terror Library Edition (Collects Tales from the Rancor Pit, Tales from the Death Star and Tales from the Nightlands 1-3)Sept. 23 _ The Book of Boba Fett #2 (of 7)Sept. 29 _ Star Wars: Thrawn (The Manga) Vol. 1Oct. 3 _ Star Wars Comics Library Vol. 1 1977-1979 (Collects Star Wars Vol. 1 1-23)Oct. 6  _ Smugglers & Scoundrels: The Race for Jabba's Bounty Original Graphic NovelOct. 13 _ Boba Fett — Black, White & Red Treasury Edition (Collects 1-4)Oct. 14 _ Rogue One: Chirrut & Baze #1, Book of Boba Fett #3 (of 7)Oct. 20 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 1 and the Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 2Oct. 21 — The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #6 (of 6), Fall of Kylo Ren #3 (of 5)Oct. 28 _ Rogue One: Darth Vader #1, Book of Boba Fett #4 (of 7)Nov. 3 _ The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents TPB (Collects 1-4)Nov. 11 _ Book of Boba Fett #5 (of 7)Nov. 18 _ Fall of Kylo Ren #4 (of 5)Nov. 24 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: The Chosen One (Collects Darth Vader Vol. 2 1-12, Annual #2)Book of Boba Fett #6 (of 7)Dec. 1 _ Shadow of Maul TPB (Collects 1-5), Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 3 (Manga)Dec. 2 _ Fall of Kylo Ren #5 (of 5)Dec. 22 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-6); Star Wars Legends: The Menace Revealed Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Jango Fett - Open Seasons (2002) #1-4, Star Wars (1998) #7-35; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 13, #21-24; Dark Horse Extra (1998) #35-37; Dark Horse Presents Annual 2000)Jan. 19 _ Star Wars Legends The Clone Wars Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Republic 49-67, Jedi -- Mace Windu, Jedi -- Shaak-Ti, Jedi --Aayla Secura, Jedi -- Count Dooku, Darth Maul: Death Sentence 1-4 and material from Star Wars Tales 14, 19 and 22, along with Star Wars: Visionaries)Jan. 26 _ Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 1 (US Manga); Galaxy's Edge — Echoes of the Empire TPB (Collects 1-5)Feb. 2 _ Star Wars: Rogue One TPB (Collects Cassian Andor 1, Jyn Erso 1, Saw Gerrera 1, Chirrut & Baze 1, Darth Vader 1)
Feb. 9 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 3 and The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 4Feb. 16 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Mutiny at Mon Cala (Collects Star Wars 44-61)
March 9 _ Tales From the Outer Rim: The Legend of Beggar's Canyon Original Graphic Novel
March 16 _ Star Wars: A New Hope The Complete Manga; Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 1 (New Printing Collects 1-44, Annual 1)
April 27 _ Star Wars Legends: Legacy Omnibus Vol. 2 (Collects Star Wars: Legacy 37-40, 42-50; Star Wars: Legacy - War 1-6; Star Wars: Legacy (2013) 1-18; material from Star Wars Tales 19 and Star Wars Visionaries)
May 11 — Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 2 (New Printing, Collects Star Wars 45-78, Annual 2); The Fall of Kylo Ren TPB (Collects 1-5)
May 18 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection — Fortress Vader (Collects Darth Vader 13-25, Obi-Wan and Anakin 1-5)
June 8 _ Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 3 (New Printing,  Collects Star Wars 79-107, Annual 3, Return of the Jedi 1-4; material from Pizzazz 1-16; Star Wars Weekly 60, 94-99, 104-115; Empire Strikes Back Monthly 149, 151, 153-157; Star Wars Monthly 159); The Book of Boba Fett Adaptation TPB (Collects 1-7)June 15 _ Boba Fett -- Black, White & Red TPB (Collects 1-4)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

In the latest installment of our The Force Awakens series, Rey and Kylo Ren trade mental attacks as the Resistance discusses how to destroy Starkiller Base.   We are joined for this conversation by Greg Cass, also known as Eyeoncannon, and host of The Long Take Podcast, Through the Glass Columns, Rebel Base Card, and lately doing a lot of book discussion on Force Ghost Conversations with Anthony King.   This episode will cover the segment of The Force Awakens that runs from 1:22:10 to 1:33:41.   In this episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Greg's experience with the Force Awakens and his favorite moments and characters, Leia's introduction to Finn and his desire to rescue Rey, Chewbacca's discussion with Dr. Kalonia, The missing part of the map to Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and General Organa's (a/k/a Princess Leia) updated banter, Rey and Kylo Ren's confrontation when Kylo attempts to interrogate Rey, and The Resistance's plans to destroy Starkiller Base. For more discussion of The Force Awakens, check out episode 1064.   Thanks for joining us for another episode and our brand of Star Wars discussion! 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.

The adventures at Galaxy's Edge come to close, as Luke and Leia finally solve the mystery of the Force artifact they won over Darth Vader years ago. While in the present day, Rey has made connections on Batuu to enable the Rise of the Resistance. In the High Republic, a pathfinder team has closed in on the source of a mystery, but many questions remain unanswered.Galaxy's Edge: Echoes of the Empire #5 and Pathfinders #4

This week we take a fascinating detour into the world of Star Wars fan filmmaking by looking at a project that recreates a deleted lightsaber duel between Anakin Skywalker and Count Dooku from Revenge of the Sith, reimagined entirely in the visual style of The Clone Wars. Although the completed animation lasts barely thirty seconds, we quickly discover that the real achievement lies in the filmmaker's six-minute breakdown of the creative process. Rather than producing a straightforward "how-to", the creator reveals the artistic thinking behind every major decision, turning what could have been a simple fan recreation into a thoughtful exploration of adaptation, animation and cinematic language.Our discussion begins with the creator's production workflow, examining the challenges of rebuilding facial models, refining lighting, solving animation problems and developing convincing lightsaber effects. We discuss how the film succeeds because it focuses less on software techniques than on creative problem-solving, showing how artistic decisions emerge through experimentation rather than following a fixed recipe. The making-of becomes every bit as engaging as the finished animation itself.From there, the conversation moves beyond technical craft to consider the film as an act of interpretation rather than imitation. Instead of copying Nick Gillard's original choreography shot-for-shot, the animator recognises that live-action movement must be translated into the visual grammar of The Clone Wars. We explore how anticipation, exaggerated silhouettes, camera language and carefully staged movement preserve the emotional intent of the original while allowing it to function naturally within animation. This leads into a broader discussion about adaptation, visual storytelling and what distinguishes thoughtful fan filmmaking from straightforward recreation.We also examine how the animation reflects George Lucas's long-established idea of "visual rhyming", drawing subtle connections between Anakin's duel with Dooku and Luke Skywalker's confrontation with Darth Vader in Return of the Jedi. The conversation considers how character movement, camera placement and composition reinforce Palpatine's manipulation of events while deepening the narrative through recurring visual motifs that span the Star Wars saga.Perhaps the most unexpected part of the discussion comes when we compare the film with practice-based research. We suggest that the completed animation functions as the creative artefact, while the accompanying making-of operates much like an academic exegesis, revealing the questions, methods and countless creative decisions that remain invisible within the finished work itself. This becomes one of the episode's central themes, prompting a wider conversation about how creative knowledge is communicated and why understanding process often changes our appreciation of the final outcome.The episode concludes by returning to broader questions about animation and performance. We discuss why motion captured from live actors cannot simply be transferred directly into stylised animation, how movement must be reshaped to feel believable, and why the creative journey documented throughout the film ultimately proves more rewarding than the destination. In the end, we agree that this is not simply a Star Wars fan project, but an insightful study of adaptation, visual storytelling and the craft of animation itself.Episode timestamps00:00 Introduction.01:00 Damien introduces this month's film and explains why the creator's production process interested him more than the finished animation.03:00 Phil explores the making-of, discussing workflow, lighting, modelling and creative problem-solving, before reflecting on why process-driven filmmaking can be so compelling.08:30 Tracy examines the project as an exercise in adaptation, exploring how live-action choreography is translated into the visual language of The Clone Wars rather than simply copied.16:50 A discussion of George Lucas's visual storytelling, cinematic "rhyming", character performance and the craftsmanship behind the animation.22:25 The conversation turns to practice-based research, comparing the making-of to an exegesis that reveals the creative thinking hidden beneath the finished film.28:00 Phil argues that the making-of is the real finished work, prompting a discussion about creative intention and the value of explaining artistic decisions.31:10 We broaden the conversation to animation, motion capture, theatrical performance and why animated movement must differ from live action.37:30 Final reflections on creativity, adaptation and why the journey behind the artwork ultimately becomes the most memorable part of the film.Credits -Co-hosts: Phil Rice, Damien Valentine, Tracy HarwoodProducer: Damien ValentineEditor: Phil RiceMusic: Phil Rice & Suno AI

Kylo Ren's back and exercising his authority over the First Order and, more to the point, General Hux and Admiral Pryde. It's not going to end well for one of them as Marvel's Star Wars: The Fall of Kylo Ren takes flight with the first of five issues. Comics Discussed This Week:The Fall of Kylo Ren #1 (of 5)Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:
Rogue One -- Cassian Andor #1 One-Shot
News:Marvel and Star Wars will have a five-issue crossover -- "Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles" -- starting in January. The series, to be written by Kevin Smith and illustrated by David Marquez, brings bringing Star Wars heroes and villains into the world of Marvel's Earth-616.Marvel will have new printings of Star Wars: The Original Years Omnibus volumes 1, 2 and 3 due out on March 16, May 11 and June 8, respectively.Tom Hoeler, editorial director for Random House Words, notes that Doctor Aphra (Vol. 1) #40 was among the influences for the Star Wars Legacy novel's Tython.Marvel will publish Star Wars Legends: Legacy Omnibus Vol. 2 on April 27.Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels, omnibuses and manga:Aug. 18 _ The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope -- The Manga Vol. 2; Star Wars -- Dark Droids Omnibus (Collects Dark Droids 1-5, D-Squad 1-4, Star Wars (Vol. 3) 37-50, Darth Vader (Vol. 3) 37-50, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) 35-40, Revelations #1 and Free Comic Book Day 2024 #1)Aug. 19 _ Galaxy's Edge — Echoes of the Empire #5 (of 5), The High Republic Aventures — Pathfinders #4 (of 6)Sept. 8 _ Star Wars: Poe Dameron Omnibus (Collects 1-31, Annuals 1, 2)Sept. 9 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #5 (of 6), Book of Boba Fett #1 (of 7)Sept. 16 _ The Fall of Kylo Ren #2 (of 5)Sept. 22 _ Star Wars: Galactic Tales of Terror Library Edition (Collects Tales from the Rancor Pit, Tales from the Death Star and Tales from the Nightlands 1-3)Sept. 23 _ The Book of Boba Fett #2 (of 7)Sept. 29 _ Star Wars: Thrawn (The Manga) Vol. 1Oct. 3 _ Star Wars Comics Library Vol. 1 1977-1979 (Collects Star Wars Vol. 1 1-23)Oct. 6  _ Smugglers & Scoundrels: The Race for Jabba's Bounty Original Graphic NovelOct. 13 _ Boba Fett — Black, White & Red Treasury Edition (Collects 1-4)Oct. 14 _ Rogue One: Chirrut & Baze #1, Book of Boba Fett #3 (of 7)Oct. 20 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 1 and the Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 2Oct. 21 — The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #6 (of 6), Fall of Kylo Ren #3 (of 5)Oct. 28 _ Rogue One: Darth Vader #1, Book of Boba Fett #4 (of 7)Nov. 3 _ The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents TPB (Collects 1-4)Nov. 24 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: The Chosen One (Collects Darth Vader Vol. 2 1-12, Annual #2)Dec. 1 _ Shadow of Maul TPB (Collects 1-5), Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 3 (Manga)Dec. 22 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-6); Star Wars Legends: The Menace Revealed Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Jango Fett - Open Seasons (2002) #1-4, Star Wars (1998) #7-35; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 13, #21-24; Dark Horse Extra (1998) #35-37; Dark Horse Presents Annual 2000)Jan. 19 _ Star Wars Legends The Clone Wars Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Republic 49-67, Jedi -- Mace Windu, Jedi -- Shaak-Ti, Jedi --Aayla Secura, Jedi -- Count Dooku, Darth Maul: Death Sentence 1-4 and material from Star Wars Tales 14, 19 and 22, along with Star Wars: Visionaries)Jan. 26 _ Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 1 (US Manga); Galaxy's Edge — Echoes of the Empire TPB (Collects 1-5)Feb. 2 _ Star Wars: Rogue One TPB (Collects Cassian Andor 1, Jyn Erso 1, Saw Gerrera 1, Chirrut & Baze 1, Darth Vader 1)
Feb. 9 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 3 and The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 4Feb. 16 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Mutiny at Mon Cala (Collects Star Wars 44-61)
March 9 _ Tales From the Outer Rim: The Legend of Beggar's Canyon Original Graphic Novel
March 16 _ Star Wars: A New Hope The Complete Manga; Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 1 (New Printing Collects 1-44, Annual 1)
April 27 _ Star Wars Legends: Legacy Omnibus Vol. 2 (Collects Star Wars: Legacy 37-40, 42-50; Star Wars: Legacy - War 1-6; Star Wars: Legacy (2013) 1-18; material from Star Wars Tales 19 and Star Wars Visionaries)
May 11 — Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 2 (New Printing, Collects Star Wars 45-78, Annual 2); The Fall of Kylo Ren TPB (Collects 1-5)
May 18 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection — Fortress Vader (Collects Darth Vader 13-25, Obi-Wan and Anakin 1-5)
June 8 _ Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 3 (New Printing,  Collects Star Wars 79-107, Annual 3, Return of the Jedi 1-4; material from Pizzazz 1-16; Star Wars Weekly 60, 94-99, 104-115; Empire Strikes Back Monthly 149, 151, 153-157; Star Wars Monthly 159); The Book of Boba Fett Adaptation TPB (Collects 1-7)June 15 _ Boba Fett -- Black, White & Red TPB (Collects 1-4)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

House of the Dragon Season 3 ended with Sunfyre back from the dead and Rhaenyra executing the High Septon inside his own sept, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day gave the MCU its darkest Jean Grey yet. Frank, Thomas, and Jonathan break down both, plus the Marvel Hall H panel from San Diego Comic-Con and why Ghost Rider got announced with nothing behind it. On the House of the Dragon side: the Episode 7 resurrection that flipped the board, Helaena's tapestry and what it was quietly spoiling all along, where the show splits from Fire and Blood on her death, why Rhaenyra was never built to sit on a throne in the first place, and a final score for the season from each of them. Then a full spoiler conversation on Spider-Man: Brand New Day covering Sadie Sink's Jean Grey and the road to Dark Phoenix, the Hulk and the Punisher as mirrors for where Peter Parker could end up, the ending that made a handshake hit harder than a kiss, and whether Marvel has its footing back going into Doomsday, Secret Wars, and X-Men. Network news and picks of the week close it out. 00:00 Intro: Three Weeks Off, Alaska, and Missing Comic-Con 03:11 San Diego Comic-Con and the Marvel Hall H Fallout 05:53 Project Hail Mary Is the Movie of the Year 07:02 House of the Dragon Season 3: Rhaenyra's Turn and the Finale 18:53 Sunfyre, Helaena's Tapestry, and Book vs Show Changes 25:02 Season 3 Final Thoughts and Scores 28:00 Spider-Man: Brand New Day Spoiler Talk 33:00 Sadie Sink's Jean Grey and the Road to Dark Phoenix 41:02 What It Means for the MCU: Doomsday, Secret Wars, and X-Men 50:16 Network News and Picks of the Week All news discussed comes from GeekFreaksPodcast.com. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave a five star review if this one hit. Share it with someone still arguing about the House of the Dragon finale and tag us with #GeekFreaksPodcast. Instagram and TikTok: @GeekFreaksPodcast Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcast Twitter: @GeekFreaksPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast Got a take on the finale, a theory about what Jean Grey becomes next, or a show you want covered? Send it in. We read listener questions and topic suggestions on air. Key Takeaways Rhaenyra spent three seasons trying to be her father and the finale is the moment she stops. Frank frames it as her Anakin-to-Vader turn, right down to killing the realm's holy man and walking back out to claim she is the savior. Episode 7 and the return of Sunfyre lands as the season's biggest swing. Jonathan calls it a genuine plot twist with no setup, and it resets who is actually holding power going into Season 4. Helaena's knitting was spoiling the show in plain sight. Her tapestry lays out everything she has seen, and nobody in the story looks at it until it is too late. Both Frank and Jonathan score Season 3 an eight, with the caveat that Episodes 4 through 6 drag badly. Thomas, who bailed on the season early, gets talked into going back and finishing it. Spider-Man: Brand New Day works as a character study more than a clean three-act movie. The guys argue it is structurally strange on purpose, closer to picking up a random issue mid-run than a typical MCU installment. Jean Grey's power set is used in a much more specific and much darker way than expected, which the guys read as deliberate setup for Professor X's mental blocks and the eventual Dark Phoenix story. Quotes "She's now in her Darth Vader era." (Frank) "She was never meant to actually sit on the Iron Throne. She was always meant to capture it." (Frank) "The dragon fire ripping through a city is going to kill the good and the bad alike. It's not justice. It's just suffering." (Jonathan) "So many parts of this shouldn't work. But it does." (Thomas, on Spider-Man: Brand New Day) "I can't believe how much relief I suddenly felt from a damn handshake." (Frank) Apple Podcast Tags House of the Dragon, House of the Dragon Season 3, House of the Dragon finale, Game of Thrones, HBO, Rhaenyra Targaryen, Sunfyre, Helaena Targaryen, Targaryen, Fire and Blood, Spider-Man, Spider-Man Brand New Day, Marvel, MCU, Tom Holland, Jean Grey, Sadie Sink, Dark Phoenix, X-Men, Punisher, Jon Bernthal, Avengers Doomsday, Secret Wars, San Diego Comic-Con, Hall H, Ghost Rider, Ryan Gosling, Project Hail Mary, The Long Walk, comic books, movie review, TV review, pop culture, geek culture

BACK TO A BETTER FUTURE: THE CRUCIBLES OF SCI-FI CINEMA VIStars Wars Episode 4: A New HopeThe names C3PO and Luke are familiar to anyone who's watched the Star Wars films but maybe not from the vantage point we discuss them here.This week, in the sixth episode of our special summer series BACK TO A BETTER FUTURE: THE CRUCIBLES OF SCI-FI CINEMA, we unpack the crucibles not only these two characters face in the film that kicked off the saga, STAR WARS EPISODE IV: A NEW HOPE, we also look at the trials Obi-Wan Kenobi, Princess Leia and Han Solo must move beyond and the tragedies Darth Vader dishes out.How can understanding the lessons of the crucibles they overcame or caused help you turn your setbacks into significance? Stay tuned.LIGHTS, CAMERA, CRUCIBLES (2022)https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLohc3aLoBAA5z9VYnQtD1s7n53hcfalMCLASSIC FILMS, CLASSIC CRUCIBLE LESSONS (2024)https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLohc3aLoBAC1MMKWtkBhPB_Nel0Oa4zGBIG SCREEN, BIG CRUCIBLES (2025)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IN0hHmBgmHI&list=PLLohc3aLoBACuXpBZkiZosViEVq066edI

Welcome back to another raw, unfiltered edition of The Straight Dope Show! On Episode 433, El Uno and TraB the Wonder jump straight into the hilarious reality of NBA players getting checked at club doors, dissecting how bouncers somehow failed to recognize Michael Porter Jr. while letting other athletes slide right through.The duo dives into a hilarious breakdown of everyday stubbornness—from family arguments over which direction North is, to why people refuse to listen to their own inner voices. The conversation turns to sports marketing and legacy as they ask the hard question: who actually chose LeBron James as "The Chosen One"? Later, TraB drops a wild theory on why the greatest R&B singers—from Whitney Houston to Luther Vandross—are essentially "crying on the beat" to create timeless hits.The hosts also cover:Comedy Legends: Comparing Will Ferrell's goofy genius in The Other Guys to Jim Carrey's iconic performance in Ace Ventura.Nerd Lore vs. Simple Gaming: Why modern video games are overcomplicating things with endless sub-menus and RPG mechanics, and why Star Wars lore makes Darth Vader the most terrifying figure in cinema.TV Autopsies: Raw reviews of Diarra from Detroit and Batman: Caped Crusader.WNBA Breakdown: A frank discussion on Caitlin Clark's skill set, getting clamped up by A'ja Wilson, and why A'ja's "off nights" are still historic.Don't let the algorithms censor your culture! Take control of your media diet. Download the Rock Da Crowd TV app today on Roku, Apple, or Android to stream the latest uncut episodes of The Straight Dope Show!00:00:00 - Bouncers Stop Michael Porter Jr. at the Club Door00:02:19 - Welcome to Ep. 433 & The Family Vacation "Which Way is North?" Debate00:05:08 - Dealing with Obtuse People, Inner Voices, and Direct Therapy Speeches00:10:42 - Sixers Shorts in Kauai & Who Actually Chose LeBron as "The Chosen One"?00:15:44 - R&B Secrets: Why Great Vocalists (Leon Thomas, Whitney, Luther) "Cry on the Beat"00:18:35 - Getting High, Losing Your Train of Thought, and Music Playlists vs. Radio00:28:00 - Comedy Autopsy: Will Ferrell (The Other Guys, Anchorman) vs. Jim Carrey (Ace Ventura)00:34:32 - Star Wars Deep-Dive: Darth Vader's Terrifying Aura & Jedi Living on the Streets00:45:08 - TV Reviews: Diarra from Detroit Mysteries & Batman: Caped Crusader00:50:14 - MCU Lore Fatigue vs. Retro Gaming Simplicity (Contra over Modern RPGs)00:57:23 - EA Buyouts, Madden Repetition, and Solo vs. Multiplayer Gaming01:08:49 - WNBA Reality Check: Caitlin Clark Clamped by A'ja Wilson & Floor General Role01:20:45 - Sign-off & Rock Da Crowd TV App Call to Action

Can a church become so important that no amount of bad leadership, toxic culture, or personal harm should ever cause someone to leave? Recently, Elder Lawrence Corbridge made a striking statement: “Darth Vader could be your bishop. The culture could be like Alcatraz… If you see the Church as the kingdom of God on earth,… Read More »“You Will Stay” – When Loyalty Matters More Than Abuse ! The post “You Will Stay” – When Loyalty Matters More Than Abuse ! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Jim and Lauren examine Disney's decision to move Consumer Products under the studio umbrella and what it reveals about the company's larger “One Disney” strategy. They explore how films such as Toy Story 5 can generate value far beyond the box office through streaming, merchandise, and long-term franchise growth. The conversation also covers Disney's new NFL merchandise collection before Jim concludes his three-part history of Disney's Contemporary Resort, from its Mary Blair mural and Top of the World restaurant to Bay Lake Tower and the expansion of Disney Vacation Club. NEWS • Why Disney is moving Consumer Products closer to its film studios. • How merchandise, streaming, and box office results combine to measure the true value of Disney intellectual property. • Disney's NFL collection pairs all 32 teams with characters from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars. • Woody joins the Dallas Cowboys, Captain America represents the New England Patriots, and Darth Vader meets the Las Vegas Raiders. • Lauren and Jim suggest Disney character pairings for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles. FEATURE • How the Contemporary Resort developed an identity around its monorail, architecture, and towering Mary Blair mural. • The rise and fall of the Gulf Coast Room, Top of the World, Broadway at the Top, and the Fiesta Fun Center. • Why Disney added Bay Lake Tower and continued expanding Disney Vacation Club around the Magic Kingdom monorail loop. • The construction challenges that still shape the Contemporary Resort and Disney's plans near the Transportation and Ticket Center. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | jimhillmedia.com • Lauren Hersey - X/Twitter: @laurenhersey2 | Instagram: @lauren_hersey_ FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR Plan your next Disney, Universal, cruise, or adventure vacation with the experienced team at BeOurGuestVacations.com. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buckle up, folks, because part two of "A MOUSE enTRAPment in Paris" is a wild ride! In this episode, our eclectic crew—comprised of Merida from "Brave," Beorn from "The Hobbit," Blastoise from Pokémon, the kaiju Mothra, and Nehemiah from the Hebrew Scriptures—teams up with Basil from "The Great Mouse Detective" to clear Remy of the murder rap he's been framed for. As they navigate the bustling streets of Paris, the gang uncovers a web of deception that leads them straight into a showdown with some seriously shady characters, including a not-so-charming South Park version of Mickey Mouse and a host of animated villains. With clever strategy and a sprinkle of chaos, the team must prove Remy's innocence before it's too late. So grab your dice, and let's dive into this exhilarating adventure filled with friendship, food, and, of course, a dash of danger! In this captivating continuation of A Mouse Entrapment in Paris, the Geeks on a Roll team delves deeper into a riveting narrative filled with animated nostalgia and light-hearted humor. The stakes are high as Remy faces severe accusations, and the team must unravel a web of deceit while exploring the charming yet perilous landscape of Paris. The cleverly crafted dialogue and relaxed tone invite listeners to join in on the adventure, as each character brings their flair to the investigation. The episode expertly balances humor and tension, showcasing dynamic interactions between animated icons and the team members. As they gather clues and encounter bizarre adversaries, the camaraderie among the characters shines, highlighting the themes of loyalty and courage. The episode wraps up with an unexpected twist, leaving fans eager for the next installment of this delightful animated escapade. Through clever storytelling and engaging character development, this episode captures the essence of friendship and the thrill of the chase in a fantastical setting.Takeaways:In this exciting episode of 'A MOUSE enTRAPment in Paris', our eclectic characters tackle a murder mystery involving Remy, while blending the charm of animated classics with the thrill of tabletop role-playing.The players' unique character choices, from Merida to Blastoise, add a layer of creativity and humor, showcasing how diverse personalities can come together for a common goal.As the investigation unfolds, the group discovers clues that lead them deeper into a web of deception, highlighting the importance of teamwork and friendship in overcoming challenges.The unexpected appearance of iconic villains like Darth Vader and Thanos creates a delightful chaos, reminding listeners that even in dire situations, humor and camaraderie shine through..Be sure to check out our merch, find extra content, and become an official member of Systematic Geekology on our website:https://systematic-geekology-shop.fourthwall.com/.Check out all of our Geeks on a Roll series:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/ce33764f-91e5-4e06-9b52-15f678b02006.Listen to more of our episodes on Middle Earth:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/7bdc3a47-0c58-40f1-88da-9f14079772f7.Don't miss any of our gaming episodes:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/409f2d81-9857-4426-b1f0-d8a02e58b150.Check out all of our Disney episodes:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/09b1c796-b409-4cfe-bbd0-8b7a8032f846.Check out other episodes with Joshua:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/642da9db-496a-40f5-b212-7013d1e211e0.Check out other episodes with TJ:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/f4c32709-d8ff-4cef-8dfd-5775275c3c5e.Listen to other episodes with great guests like Mike:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/0d46051e-3772-49ec-9e2c-8739c9b74cdeMentioned in this episode:Check out our Fourthwall site for quite literally everything to do with our show!All SG merch, extra content, our youtube page, SG memberships, tips / donations, etc. can all be found at this one convenient spot!SG on FourthwallJoin our Facebook group and Discord ServerFind our Facebook group, "Priests to the Geeks", then join our Discord server with this link to continue on the conversation with us!DiscordThe Anazao Podcast NetworkBe sure to check out the network website to see other podcasts trying to engage honestly with Scripture, Theology, Pop Culture, Martial Arts, Science, and more!Anazao Podcast NetworkFollow us on Instagram and BlueSky to keep up to date!Follow our show on our socials to keep up to date and get some exclusive content and fun memes!Systematic GeekologyOur show focuses around our favorite fandoms that we discuss from a Christian perspective. We do not try to put Jesus into all our favorite stories, but rather we try to ask the questions the IPs are asking, then addressing those questions from our perspective. We are not all ordained, but we are the Priests to the Geeks, in the sense that we try to serve as mediators between the cultures around our favorite fandoms and our faith communities.

Another week sans new Star Wars comics. It's going to be like that for the next few weeks, as the flood that we once had narrows to a trickle. Will it always be like that? We don't think so, but as the year advances and we get clarity on plans for 2027, that can change.Comics Discussed This Week:NoneStar Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:
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News:There's no official word yet, but it's appearing that Mad Cave Studios does now have the all-ages license for Star Wars comics. We'll add more detail as we can confirm.Speaking of Mad Cave, its SDCC-exclusive variant covers by Michael Walsh for The Mandalorian & Grogu -- Danger in the Dark #1 are available for sale on its website.Check out the Facebook page and Bluesky feed for a massive preview of Taschen's Star Wars Comics Library, Vol. 1 (1977-1979) collecting Star Wars (Vol. 1) 1-23. This is due out in the UK and EU on Aug. 5 and the US on Oct. 9. (Those dates might change, but not by much.)Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels, omnibuses and manga:Aug. 12 _ The Fall of Kylo Ren #1 (of 5)Aug. 18 _ The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope -- The Manga Vol. 2; Star Wars -- Dark Droids Omnibus (Collects Dark Droids 1-5, D-Squad 1-4, Star Wars (Vol. 3) 37-50, Darth Vader (Vol. 3) 37-50, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) 35-40, Revelations #1 and Free Comic Book Day 2024 #1) Aug. 19 _ Galaxy's Edge — Echoes of the Empire #5 (of 5), The High Republic Aventures — Pathfinders #4 (of 6)Sept. 8 _ Star Wars: Poe Dameron Omnibus (Collects 1-31, Annuals 1, 2)Sept. 9 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #5 (of 6), Book of Boba Fett #1 (of 7)Sept. 16 _ The Fall of Kylo Ren #2 (of 5)Sept. 22 _ Star Wars: Galactic Tales of Terror Library Edition (Collects Tales from the Rancor Pit, Tales from the Death Star and Tales from the Nightlands 1-3)Sept. 23 _ The Book of Boba Fett #2 (of 7)Sept. 29 _ Star Wars: Thrawn (The Manga) Vol. 1Oct. 3 _ Star Wars Comics Library Vol. 1 1977-1979 (Collects Star Wars Vol. 1 1-23)Oct. 6  _ Smugglers & Scoundrels: The Race for Jabba's Bounty Original Graphic NovelOct. 13 _ Boba Fett — Black, White & Red Treasury Edition (Collects 1-4)Oct. 14 _ Rogue One: Chirrut & Baze #1, Book of Boba Fett #3 (of 7)Oct. 20 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 1 and the Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 2Oct. 21 — The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #6 (of 6), Fall of Kylo Ren #3 (of 5)Oct. 28 _ Rogue One: Darth Vader #1, Book of Boba Fett #4 (of 7)Nov. 3 _ The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents TPB (Collects 1-4)Nov. 24 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: The Chosen One (Collects Darth Vader Vol. 2 1-12, Annual #2)Dec. 1 _ Shadow of Maul TPB (Collects 1-5), Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 3 (Manga)Dec. 22 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-6); Star Wars Legends: The Menace Revealed Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Jango Fett - Open Seasons (2002) #1-4, Star Wars (1998) #7-35; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 13, #21-24; Dark Horse Extra (1998) #35-37; Dark Horse Presents Annual 2000)Jan. 19 _ Star Wars Legends The Clone Wars Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Republic 49-67, Jedi -- Mace Windu, Jedi -- Shaak-Ti, Jedi --Aayla Secura, Jedi -- Count Dooku, Darth Maul: Death Sentence 1-4 and material from Star Wars Tales 14, 19 and 22, along with Star Wars: Visionaries)Jan. 26 _ Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 1 (US Manga)Feb. 9 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 3 and The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 4March 9 _ Tales From the Outer Rim: The Legend of Beggar's Canyon Original Graphic NovelMarch 16 _ Star Wars: A New Hope The Complete Manga----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

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SUMMARYJacob and Evan revisit The Clone Wars Season 3 Citadel arc (Episodes 18–20), exploring why this prison break remains one of the series' most memorable storylines. They discuss the high stakes of rescuing Even Piell, Echo's apparent death, and the growing philosophical divide between the Jedi and military leaders like Tarkin.The conversation dives into whether Tarkin's criticism of the Jedi holds any truth, how much of Darth Vader can already be seen in Anakin, and the Republic's gradual transformation toward the Empire. They also compare The Clone Wars to Rebels, debate where the Citadel arc ranks among the show's best, and reflect on the incredible highs—and occasional lows—of the series as a whole.KEYWORDSClone Wars Citadel ArcClone Wars Season 3 Episodes 18-20The CitadelTarkinAnakin SkywalkerDarth Vader foreshadowingEven PiellEcho Clone TrooperJedi GeneralsRepublic vs EmpireClone Wars discussionStar Wars podcastCHAPTERS00:00 - Introduction and Citadel arc overview01:00 - Story recap of Episodes 18–2002:27 - Why the Citadel is one of the strongest Clone Wars arcs05:22 - Echo's apparent death and emotional impact06:49 - Fake sponsor: Tarkin Tactical Leadership Academy07:52 - Was Tarkin actually right about the Jedi?14:14 - Were the Jedi doomed when they became generals?17:30 - How much Darth Vader is already visible in Anakin24:31 - Republic vs. Empire: Are they really that different?28:05 - Anakin and Tarkin's evolving relationship33:31 - Ahsoka's importance to the mission35:10 - Was the mission worth the cost?43:10 - Citadel training foreshadowing and Domino Squad connections48:05 - Ranking the Citadel arc among Clone Wars storylines55:00 - Clone Wars vs. Rebels and the series' greatest strengths

The inaugural episode with Vicar Keith! In this episode, the crew discusses various questions involving Star Wars, theology, and ethics. Can androids be baptised? Did the Jedi need a Martin Luther figure/Reformation? What should the New Republic have done with Darth Vader if he had survived? And which Jedi would be the worst pastor? Plus—pastors using Heelys!   ------------- For more of our shenanigans, be sure to follow us on social media! YouTube: RELC Hilliard TikTok: @churchinspace Instagram: @churchinspace_relc X/Twitter: @churchnspace ------------- Credits: Co-Producers & Co-Hosts: Dave Kamphuis & Drew Nelsen Special Guest Vicar: Keith Monroe Producer & Plucky Sidekick: Dan Mushalko Editor: Devon Mushalko

Take a ride with Hard Choices to a galaxy far, far away as we revisit the Star Wars films from the 70's through the most recent installments in the Skywalker Saga. Join Annie Craton, Dan Mulkerin, James D'Amato, and MeganBob as they discover just how Force sensitive they are when it comes to fucking their way through the likes of Yoda, Luke, Leia, Darth Vader, and more! Is Sheev Palpatine going to fuck you himself or does he have a guy for that? Is Jar Jar Binks a secret dark horse? Is Obi-Wan Kenobi the saddest peepums there is? All these questions and more will be addressed in an episode that will definitely leave you feeling differently about the media franchise that has shaped pop culture maybe more than any other. So, pour yourself a tall glass of blue milk, hit download, and enjoy something that Disney and George Lucas would definitely be upset about if they ever found out! Hard Choices on Patreon Instagram: hardchoicespod Twitter: @hardchoicespod Bluesky: @hardchoicespodcast.bsky.social Producer: Nue @nuegameplus.bsky.social Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/funk-me License code: PY3X4XBA59ZDUAVZ https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/funky-junk License code: KIXMIV9S2VDVUHLW https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/the-gentleman License code: UWXG3BXPCASTYIHY https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/lets-get-it License code: MGTNINNDEXYJBAZQ https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/high-life License code: GE9B1XIV9R1VKMML https://uppbeat.io/t/doug-organ/boogie-time License code: QOVELAYOE1SDZQ4Y https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/the-brighton-bop License code: VWDJ4C60GOAIPACW https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/jazzed License code: AVN7XPXUBHDBHFAM https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/wake-me-up License code: SPHCZLRSPZNRUK7R https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/redcar-jazz License code: A0MVEEBKYDDJ0EQY https://uppbeat.io/t/sonda/rock-it License code: QFNICKIQJYO3DCZO

A Filmklub podcast szezonális minisorozatában magyar filmkritikusok mesélnek a munkájukról, az életükről, az ars poeticájukról, a hozzáállásukról, az ízlésükről, az álmaikról és vágyaikról.„Utat kell mutatni a zavarosban” – mondja a filmkritika egyik legfontosabb feladatáról a Kritikusok hete új vendége, Csákvári Géza, aki több mint negyedszázada a magyar filmes újságírás egyik meghatározó alakja. 2000 és 2016 között a Népszabadság kulturális újságírója és filmkritikusa volt, 2017 óta a Népszavánál tölti be ugyanezt a pozíciót, emellett a VOX mozimagazin állandó szerzője, de publikált a Filmvilágban is. A 2010-es évek első felében Képszabadság címmel videokritika-sorozatot csinált Köves Gáborral, ebből hét epizód maradt fenn a YouTube-on.Amit egy magyar filmkritikus elérhet, azt szinte mind elérte: az egyik utolsó ember az országban, aki még főállásban írhat filmekről. 2009 óta a CineFest Miskolci Nemzetközi Filmfesztivál művészeti igazgatója, vagyis ő válogatja a fesztivál programjának jelentős részét. Az Európai Filmakadémia szavazati joggal rendelkező tagja, 2023-ban pedig egyedüli magyar újságíróként bekerült a Golden Globe-díjakról döntő nemzetközi zsűribe.Ebben az adásban arról is mesél, milyen érzés, amikor egy filmkritika nemcsak vitát, hanem fizikai konfliktust is kivált: a Blokád rendezője, Tősér Ádám egy veszprémi filmfesztiválon fellökte őt az egyik írása miatt.Saját bevallása szerint frusztrált filmes: két kisfilmet is rendezett (Tékás, Darth Vader ruha nélkül) és szereplőként feltűnt a Most vagy soha! rendezőjének elfeledett első filmjében, a 2003-as Nincs mesében. Letterboxd-fiókja nincs – a megnézett filmeket egy Excel-táblázatban vezeti –, a Facebookon lehet követni.Dolgok, amikről szó van az adásbanGéza Wikipedia-oldala, amit le akartak törölni, mert nem elég híresGöncz Árpád hazaárulásra készülő, bomlott elméjű gonosz, Antall József hős a NER új kurzusfilmjében - Géza írása a Blokádról, amit kifogásolt a film rendezőjeJó szórakozást az adáshoz, és ha tetszik, kérlek⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠támogasd a Filmklub podcastot a Patreonon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, egy dollár is nagy segítség! Ha a Patreon túl macerás, támogathatod a podcastot a PayPalon (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ferencv1976⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) vagy a Revoluton (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ferenc7drh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) keresztül is. Nagyon köszönöm!

There's no new comics this week, save for Marvel's Star Wars Legends: The Newspaper Strips Omnibus on July 28, but we are breaking down all the news from SDCC, including more information about new titles from Mad Cave Studios' Papercutz imprint, as well as Marvel's upcoming Indiana Jones miniseries. More importantly, we'll be launching a companion podcast -- The Indy Comics Cavalcade -- to coincide with the release of the pair of Further Adventures of Indiana Jones hardcovers on Sept. 29 and Dec. 9's Sword of Pandemondium #1 (of 5)Comics Discussed This Week:NoneStar Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:
Galaxy's Edge -- Echoes of the Empire #1 (of 5)
News:Marvel's October solicits for Star Wars comics were revealed and the month sees The Fall of Kylo Ren #3 (of 5) and The Book of Boba Fett Adaptation #3 and #4 (of 7) due out.Dark Horse's November solicits had no Star Wars comics among them, an unsettling portent of what's to come? There's been no official word.Marvel had no new announcements about its Star Wars comics, but did reveal it will publish a five-issue Indiana Jones mini-series: "Indiana Jones and the Sword of Pandemonium" by Jason Aaron and Aaron Kuder.Papercutz will launch a new series in 2027, X-Wing Academy, written by Scott Peterson and Joshua Pruett, with art by Craig Rousseau.Announced at SDCC, Papercutz will have another The Mandalorian and Grogu one-shot out in October, called "Nightmare on Nevarro." Like the first one, it's written by Delilah S. Dawson and will be illustrated by Alessandro Ranaldi, wth a cover by Soo Lee.There are previews of The Book of Boba Fett adaptation and Rogue One -- Darth Vader #1 on the Facebook and Bluesky pages, which were revealed at SDCC.Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels, omnibuses and manga:Aug. 12 _ The Fall of Kylo Ren #1 (of 5)Aug. 18 _ The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope -- The Manga Vol. 2; Star Wars -- Dark Droids Omnibus (Collects Dark Droids 1-5, D-Squad 1-4, Star Wars (Vol. 3) 37-50, Darth Vader (Vol. 3) 37-50, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) 35-40, Revelations #1 and Free Comic Book Day 2024 #1) Aug. 19 _ Galaxy's Edge — Echoes of the Empire #5 (of 5), The High Republic Aventures — Pathfinders #4 (of 6)Sept. 8 _ Star Wars: Poe Dameron Omnibus (Collects 1-31, Annuals 1, 2)Sept. 9 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #5 (of 6), Book of Boba Fett #1 (of 7)Sept. 16 _ The Fall of Kylo Ren #2 (of 5)Sept. 22 _ Star Wars: Galactic Tales of Terror Library Edition (Collects Tales from the Rancor Pit, Tales from the Death Star and Tales from the Nightlands 1-3)Sept. 23 _ The Book of Boba Fett #2 (of 7)Sept. 29 _ Star Wars: Thrawn (The Manga) Vol. 1Oct. 3 _ Star Wars Comics Library Vol. 1 1977-1979 (Collects Star Wars Vol. 1 1-23)Oct. 6  _ Smugglers & Scoundrels: The Race for Jabba's Bounty Original Graphic NovelOct. 13 _ Boba Fett — Black, White & Red Treasury Edition (Collects 1-4)Oct. 14 _ Rogue One: Chirrut & Baze #1, Book of Boba Fett #3 (of 7)Oct. 20 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 1 and the Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 2Oct. 21 — The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #6 (of 6), Fall of Kylo Ren #3 (of 5)Oct. 28 _ Rogue One: Darth Vader #1, Book of Boba Fett #4 (of 7)Nov. 3 _ The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents TPB (Collects 1-4)Nov. 24 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: The Chosen One (Collects Darth Vader Vol. 2 1-12, Annual #2)Dec. 1 _ Shadow of Maul TPB (Collects 1-5), Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 3 (Manga)Dec. 22 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-6); Star Wars Legends: The Menace Revealed Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Jango Fett - Open Seasons (2002) #1-4, Star Wars (1998) #7-35; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 13, #21-24; Dark Horse Extra (1998) #35-37; Dark Horse Presents Annual 2000)Jan. 19 _ Star Wars Legends The Clone Wars Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Republic 49-67, Jedi -- Mace Windu, Jedi -- Shaak-Ti, Jedi --Aayla Secura, Jedi -- Count Dooku, Darth Maul: Death Sentence 1-4 and material from Star Wars Tales 14, 19 and 22, along with Star Wars: Visionaries)Jan. 26 _ Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 1 (US Manga)Feb. 9 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 3 and The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 4March 9 _ Tales From the Outer Rim: The Legend of Beggar's Canyon Original Graphic NovelMarch 16 _ Star Wars: A New Hope The Complete Manga----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

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Episode Description:This is a From the Archive episode with one of my favorite guests: Steven Pressfield.Steven Pressfield has spent his career writing about war, creativity, discipline, storytelling, and the inner battle every artist faces. In this archive conversation, James and Steven explore how stories work—and why the same structures that power novels and movies also show up in real life.They begin with The Legend of Bagger Vance, which Pressfield built from the structure of the Bhagavad Gita. James connects that idea to his own writing, where ancient texts like the Yoga Sutras became frameworks for modern essays about entrepreneurship. Their point is simple: if a story has survived thousands of years, it probably contains a structure worth studying.From there, the conversation moves into the hero's journey. The ordinary world. The call to adventure. The refusal of the call. The mentor. The threshold. The extraordinary world. The tests, allies, enemies, ordeal, return, and gift.But Pressfield pushes the idea further. In real life, people do not always answer the call. Some people refuse it for years. Some cross the threshold and then run back. Some sacrifice security, status, money, family expectations, or even relationships to follow the deeper pull of their lives.James shares his own story of walking out of a finance job after three days, leaving his coat on the chair, taking the elevator down 40 floors, getting on a train, and never returning. Pressfield recognizes it immediately as a real-life threshold moment.The conversation then turns to The Artist's Journey. Pressfield explains that the hero's journey ends when the hero returns home with a gift. The artist's journey begins when the artist asks: What is the gift I am meant to give? What is my material? What is my voice? What am I here to make?They discuss Resistance as the real villain in every story, why the question “Who am I?” often drives the inciting incident, why villains often do not change, why opening and closing images matter, and why genres have rules that writers ignore at their own risk.This episode is a masterclass in story, but it is also a meditation on identity. The deeper question is not just how to write a story. It is how to recognize the story already trying to live through you.Editorial Note:This is a "From the Archive" episode. References to “new” or “upcoming” books, projects, or events reflect the timing of the original recording.What You'll Learn:Why Steven Pressfield built The Legend of Bagger Vance on the structure of the Bhagavad Gita.How ancient myths and spiritual texts can become frameworks for modern stories.Why the hero's journey begins only when the hero answers the call.What separates the ordinary world from the extraordinary world.Why Resistance appears immediately after the call to action.Why crossing the threshold changes how other people see you—and how you see yourself.How the artist's journey begins after the hero's journey ends.Why the artist's real question is: What gift am I bringing back?How to go deeper into theme instead of just telling a surface-level story.Why success, awards, money, and status can become forms of Resistance.How dreams, intuition, and recurring ideas can point toward a person's real work.Why every strong story creates a first pole and second pole: the question and the answer.Why the villain may be a person, a force, or Resistance itself.Why genre conventions matter, even for experienced writers.How opening and closing images can reveal the full emotional transformation of a story.Timestamped Chapters:[02:00] Steven Pressfield and the Ancient Structure of StoryJames introduces Pressfield through The Legend of Bagger Vance, The Authentic Swing, and the Bhagavad Gita.[03:33] Ancient Wisdom in Modern WritingJames explains how he used the Yoga Sutras as a hidden structure for one of his most popular entrepreneurship essays.[04:42] Stories That Have Been Tested for Thousands of YearsWhy myths, sacred texts, and ancient epics still work as storytelling engines.[05:00] Pressfield's Small Books on StorytellingJames introduces Pressfield's mini-books on how stories begin, what they are about, and how artists find their material.[05:31] Are You the Hero or the Red Shirt?James asks whether everyone is really the hero of their own story—or whether some people refuse the call.[07:13] The Call to Adventure and the Refusal of the CallPressfield walks through Joseph Campbell's structure: ordinary world, call, refusal, and threshold.[08:31] It Is Never Too Late to Answer the CallThe hero's journey can begin late, and people may have more than one journey in a lifetime.[09:08] Ordinary World vs. Extraordinary WorldLuke Skywalker, Star Wars, Christopher Vogler, Blake Snyder, and the moment a story crosses into Act Two.[10:45] Resistance at the Edge of the ThresholdWhy no one enters the extraordinary world without hesitation, fear, or circumstances forcing the break.[11:23] Mentors, Books, and Virtual TeachersJames questions whether every hero needs a mentor and describes books and podcast guests as his own collective mentors.[12:32] What Steven Gave Up to Become a WriterPressfield recalls sacrificing security, a marriage, and stable advertising jobs in order to keep writing.[13:25] The Temptation to Stay SafeThe boss offers the title, the office, the raise—and the artist has to decide whether to cross the threshold anyway.[14:15] James Walks Out of the Ordinary WorldJames tells the story of leaving a finance job after three days, taking the elevator down 40 floors, and never returning.[15:36] Real Life Follows the Hero's JourneyPressfield explains that threshold moments happen before we understand them as story structure.[16:44] The Books That Made Steven Pressfield a Creative MentorJames names The War of Art, Turning Pro, Nobody Wants to Read Your Sht*, The Knowledge, and The Artist's Journey.[17:36] How the Hero Becomes Known DifferentlyPressfield explains how crossing the threshold changes the hero's identity in the eyes of others and themselves.[20:26] Breaking Bad and the Discovery of the Real SelfWalter White becomes an example of a character realizing who he really is inside the extraordinary world.[21:08] What the Audience Sees Before the Villain DoesJames explains how the hero, villain, and audience may recognize transformation at different moments.[22:13] Crossing the Threshold Means Losing PeoplePressfield and James discuss how entering a new life attracts new people and repels old ones.[23:38] Real Life Is Messier Than StoryUnlike a focused screenplay, a life can contain many themes at once: parenthood, business, art, family, and identity.[24:36] Ignorance, Arrogance, and FaithWhy artists and entrepreneurs need enough irrational confidence to begin before they know whether they have anything to say.[26:53] Peeling Back the OnionJames and Steven discuss how artists move from surface ideas to deeper themes over time.[29:04] The Rolling Stones, the Beatles, and Artistic EvolutionHow great artists begin by imitating what they love and eventually discover what they are really trying to express.[32:08] What Are We Actually Talking About?Pressfield pauses the conversation to ask whether a theme is emerging from the discussion itself.[33:25] The Calling Is Already Inside YouPressfield argues that each person is born with a destiny, identity, or inner pressure that eventually wants to surface.[35:21] The Hero's Journey Across GenerationsJames and Steven discuss World War II, the Greatest Generation, the boomers, and social movements as mass threshold moments.[39:48] The Full Shape of the Hero's JourneyOrdinary world, call, mentor, inciting incident, trials, return, and the gift brought back to the people.[41:17] When the Artist's Journey BeginsPressfield explains that the artist's journey starts when the hero's journey ends.[42:33] What Is the Gift?The artist asks: What is my act? What is my material? What is my medium? Who am I?[44:20] Good Will Hunting and the Beginning After the EndingWhy the end of one story often marks the beginning of the artist's real work.[45:17] Catch Me If You Can and the Artist After the AdventureJames uses Frank Abagnale as an example of a hero's journey followed by a less cinematic but still meaningful artist's journey.[47:00] The Return Home and the Embedded SelfPressfield explains that the person at the end of the journey was already hidden inside the person at the beginning.[49:05] Who Am I?James identifies the core question behind the inciting incident: am I ordinary, or am I extraordinary?[51:28] Who Am I, Why Am I Here, What Do I Want?Pressfield connects story structure to Stanislavski's dramatic questions and real-life identity.[53:37] Taken, Jason Bourne, and the Hidden SelfThe extraordinary world reveals the self that was always there but could not appear in the ordinary world.[55:00] Why Stories Let Us Practice the ExtraordinaryJames describes storytelling as a safe space where people in ordinary life can rehearse crossing the threshold.[55:45] Steven Pressfield: Servant of the MusePressfield answers James's question “Who are you?” by describing himself as a servant of the muse.[56:31] Success, the Muse, and the Second Half of LifePressfield discusses process, hierarchy, status, Richard Rohr, and why chasing awards can become Resistance.[01:03:00] Becoming a Second-Half Person at Any AgeJames and Steven discuss moving past external goals earlier in life and clearing the channel for deeper work.[01:05:25] The 10,000-Hour Rule and Cross-PollinationWriting, advertising, finance, comedy, podcasting, and entrepreneurship all become grist for the mill.[01:07:16] Inventing Yourself as You GoPressfield tells James that he is creating something that has never existed before: the James Altucher version of the artist's journey.[01:08:20] How to Find the Extraordinary WorldPressfield advises people to listen to their dreams, journal them, and pay attention to the signals coming from the deeper self.[01:10:40] Inner Work and Learning to Hear IdeasSteven recommends Robert A. Johnson's Inner Work and describes creativity as the skill of noticing what is already arriving.[01:11:49] The First Pole and the Second PoleThe inciting incident creates a question the audience needs answered, as in The Bourne Identity: Who is he?[01:13:31] The Villain Is EverywhereJames and Steven discuss why villains keep returning and why Resistance may be the real villain in every story.[01:15:05] Does the Villain Ever Change?Darth Vader becomes an example of a character who may look like the villain but is really on another journey.[01:16:16] Opening Image, Closing ImageThe Godfather shows how a story can begin and end in similar places while revealing total transformation.[01:17:19] Why Everyone Can't Just Write a ThrillerEven with formulas available, genre rules and obligatory scenes still have to be understood and honored.[01:18:24] Rules, Genres, and Why Audiences Feel CheatedPressfield explains that if a genre's necessary beat is missing, the audience may feel the story is hollow.[01:18:42] Romance, Tragedy, and The Way We WereJames and Steven discuss romance structure and why a love story can still work when the couple does not end up together.[01:20:54] No One Is Born a ProJames reads a Pressfield line about falling before hitting bottom and connects it to the artist's journey needing the hero's journey first.Additional Resources:Steven Pressfield Official WebsiteSteven Pressfield BooksThe War of Art by Steven PressfieldTurning Pro by Steven PressfieldThe Artist's Journey by Steven PressfieldNobody Wants to Read Your Sht* by Steven PressfieldThe Authentic Swing by Steven PressfieldThe Legend of Bagger Vance by Steven Pressfield“How Does a Story Start?” by Steven PressfieldThe Writer's Journey by Christopher VoglerSave the Cat! by Blake SnyderInner Work by Robert A. JohnsonFalling Upward by Richard RohrSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

⁠Jurandir Filho⁠, ⁠Rogério Montanare⁠, ⁠Thiago Siqueira⁠ e ⁠Fernanda Schmölz⁠ conversam sobre os grandes vilões do cinema. Dos planos geniais à pura força bruta, dos psicopatas imprevisíveis aos manipuladores silenciosos, os vilões são parte essencial da história do cinema. Neste RapaduraCast, voltamos com mais uma edição da série Listão para escolher e comentar "30 filmes que possuem vilões inesquecíveis". Ao longo do episódio, relembramos personagens que marcaram gerações e ajudaram a transformar seus filmes em verdadeiros clássicos, como Darth Vader, Hannibal Lecter, Coringa, Anton Chigurh, Hans Gruber, T-1000, Sauron e tantos outros que redefiniram o significado de um grande antagonista.O que faz um vilão funcionar? Carisma? Inteligência? Crueldade? Motivações bem construídas? Ou simplesmente a capacidade de desafiar o herói de uma forma que ninguém mais conseguiria? Conversamos sobre essas características, relembramos cenas icônicas, curiosidades dos bastidores e debatemos por que alguns antagonistas acabam sendo tão fascinantes e, em alguns casos, até mais populares que os próprios protagonistas.==|| ASSINE O SALA VIP DO RAPADURACAST- Escute um podcast EXCLUSIVO do RapaduraCast toda semana! http://patreon.com/rapaduracast

This week we wrap up the 2015 run of Star Wars: Darth Vader! With the ore barons of Shu-Torun leashed and Cylo drawn out as a traitor, Darth Vader can finally address what really matters: Locating the missing Doctor Aphra, facing whatever truths Inspector Thanoth has found, and telling the Emperor that his manipulations are all too obvious.  Next Time: Star Wars: Doctor Aphra Vol. 1 — Aphra (Doctor Aphra 2016 Issues 1 - 6 Support the show by going to Patreon.com/civilized! Show Notes Hosted by Rob Zacny (robzacny.bsky.social) Featuring Alicia Acampora (ali-online.bsky.social), Austin Walker (austinwalker.bsky.social), and Natalie Watson (nataliewatson.bsky.social) Produced by Michael Hermes Music by Jack de Quidt (notquitereal.bsky.social Cover art by Xeecee (xeecee.bsky.social)  

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We look ahead to next year with the latest rumors about the upcoming Star Wars:Starfighter including a potential character name for Ryan Gosling. George Lucas is appearing in the latest film from the Despicable Me franchise, Minions and Monsters, now in theaters. We review his scene, learn how it happened, and look back at prior Lucas cameos in movies and TV. The Ninth Jedi is premiering next month and recently debuted a new trailer. We discuss and debate if the Star Wars anime experiment is working or not. Plus, we review listener feedback about what would make a great Darth Vader streaming show, listen to interview highlights from Amy Adams, highlights from The Saga Vault and more!