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Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank a notoriously difficult, notoriously super Star Wars action-platformer. Then stick around for Trampoline Terror! - a bouncing arcade-style game exclusively for the Sega Genesis! This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be DUCK DETECTIVE — a detective game that does not give a duck! Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content and much, much more! Follow the show on Bluesky to get the latest and straightest dope. Check out what games we've already ranked on the Big Damn List, then nominate a game of your own via five-star review on Apple Podcasts! Take a screenshot and show it to us on our Discord server! Intro music by NORM. 2025 © Hardcore Gaming 101, all rights reserved. No portion of this or any other Hardcore Gaming 101 ("HG101") content/data shall be included, referenced, or otherwise used in any model, resource, or collection of data.
Hard to believe it's been 10 years since The Force Awakens reignited the Star Wars fandom and reset expectations for legacy franchises. Join Albert as he reflects on the legacy, themes, and importance of Episode 7 within the context of both the future of the Star Wars galaxy and the franchise/fandom. Feedback and Promotion Website: https://www.cantinacast.com Subscribe on YouTube: Cantina Cast Email: hellothere@cantinacast.com Follow us on BlueSky: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Threads: @TheCantinaCast Follow us on Twitter @TheCantinaCast Like us on Facebook: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Instagram: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Tumblr: Cantina Cast Discord: Cantina Cast Channel Pandora Link: Pandora Support the Cantina Cast Cantina Cast Patreon page TeePublic Store
In Episode 147, hosts Alyce and Laura bid* 2025 adieu, sum up their silly holiday seasons and dive into all the Ahsoka action in a recap of episode 4!Alyce returns to her local avant-garde theater and it was full of chaos! And waffles!Analyzing and reviewing the many iterations of The GrinchWe finally learn what exactly the K-pop Demon Hunters are. They're on the Netflix. Ahsoka Season 2? We don't know her. Or her release date. Or anything. (via The Direct)A word-salad, non-update (nupdate?) on the Rey movie (via Collider)Vidya gamez newz and an Old Republic update all in one! Also we learn what a “mood piece” (aka, not a trailer?) is. (via Gamespot)An actual real update on Star Wars: Starfighter!In Recap on Tap, we're back with more Ahsoka Again! We've reached Part 4: Fallen Jedi, and things are really picking up! And by “picking up” of course we're referring to that scene where Baylan picks up Ahsoka and throws her off a cliff. You know that song from Dirty Dancing, She's Like the Wind? That's how we think of Marrok in Ahsoka. Except he's more like a fart than the wind. Someone should re-work that song for Marrok and call it He's Like a Fart.Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodBluesky: forcetoastpod.bsky.socialEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!
George Lucas reveals that Luke's duel with Vader wasn't about victory — it was about compassion. In this video, we explore how the throne room fight mirrors Anakin's duel with Dooku, why Luke's refusal completes the prophecy, and how love, not control, brings balance to the Force as George Lucas COMPARES Anakin Skywalker and Luke Skywalker in Star Wars. 25% OFF - get your sabers now THEORY SABERS - https://theorysabers.com/ Ani III - The Chosen One - https://www.theorysabers.com/product/hilt-ani3 Prodigal Son V1 (Affordable Version) - https://www.theorysabers.com/product/hilt-lukev1 HATS and MERCH - https://www.theorysabers.com/products-3?category=Accessories&subcategory=Merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
So we agree, Ahmed Best is the best?This week, we're recapping the mythology-filled midpoint of the Mandalorian's third season, “The Foundling” (Chapter 20). We parse the effects of Mandalorian myth, legend, and custom on the Children of the Watch's community. We wonder whether Bo-Katan will stay, and where Kelleran Beq went. And we ask the real heavy-hitting questions about having sons and daughters when you belong to a society where no one takes their helmets off.New to Growing Up Skywalker? Come join us for non-toxic Star Wars recaps from a veteran and a new fan. New episodes every Tuesday.Want more Growing Up Skywalker? This is a great time to sign up for our Patreon for bonus audio content! (Visions S3 content is ongoing!)Timestamps:00:00:00 Who Are We?00:03:13 Plot Summary00:12:46 Mandalorian Mythology and Society00:37:38 Bo-Katan and the Cult00:45:02 Ahmed Best is the Best00:56:12 Bae Watch01:01:08 Closing Thoughts
It's time for some Star Wars News! Daisy Ridley provides some small updates and big hopes for the New Jedi Order film. Shawn Levy celebrates the wrap of Star Wars: Starfighter's principal photography. Go live with Joseph Scrimshaw and Ken Napzok to discuss it all on the 820th episode of ForceCenterFrom the minds of Ken Napzok (comedian, host of The Blathering), Joseph Scrimshaw (comedian, writer, director of Dead Media), and Jennifer Landa (actress, YouTuber, crafter, contributor on StarWars.com) comes the ForceCenter Podcast Feed. Here you will find a series of shows exploring, discussing, and celebrating everything about Star Wars. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Listen on TuneIn, Amazon Music, Spotify, and more!Follow ForceCenter!Watch on YouTube!Support us on PatreonForceCenter merch!All from ForceCenter: https://linktr.ee/ForceCenter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The world of Pandora is back, and it's simultaneously too much and not enough. We're talking about Avatar: Fire and Ash. We give flowers where it's due, compare it to Star Wars, pushing the limit of alien love stories, and discuss how whales get their ears pierced.
My pal Brandon Burpee returns to the podcast for our annual look at the year in comics before we count down our 20 favorite comics of the year. Burpee discusses the year in comics, the state of the Big Two, where the X-Men are, older comics that might have previous lists, anticipated comics from 2026, ancient Star Wars takes, and more, before we share our honorable mentions from the year in comics and then count down our 20 favorites comics and graphic novels from 2025.
durée : 00:02:42 - Le Masque et la Plume - par : Jérôme Garcin - Le Masque et la Plume fête ses 70 ans ! On se plonge dans les archives avec ce matin le point de vue du critique Jean-Louis Bory sur "Opération Tonerre", un James Bond avec Sean Connery (1965) et "La Guerre des étoiles" de George Lucas (1977). Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.
This week, the third session of our Star Wars roleplaying adventure! The Hunt for Venn Sataii Episode III - The Inescapable Wheel
Star Wars x Matthew 1:23Your daily crossover of faith and fandom! Experience daily Biblical encouragement from nerdy Christian podcasters, bloggers, and content creators. Join the Nerd of Godcast community at www.NOGSquad.com
We look back on the year in Star Wars from the conclusion of Skeleton Crew, season two of Andor, the finale of The High Republic, and more. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The return of Revenge of the Sith to theaters, All the Star Wars content on Disney+, including the final episodes of Skeleton Crew, season two of Andor, and more, The Star Wars novels that released this year, including the finale of The High Republic, Announcements from Star Wars Celebration Japan, and more. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts. Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.
Welcome to Databank Brawl Rewind! Databank Brawl was a series that ran on ForceCenter from 2016 to 2020, and it remains one of our more beloved shows. Though Databank Brawl is on hiatus, we wanted to celebrate it along with longtime listeners of the podcast and reintroduce it to the ForceCenter listeners who began listening to the podcast after the end of the show's run. Though all of the episodes remain on our podcast feed, it can be daunting to scroll back and find them, so we're launching Databank Rewind. Here's your chance to go back to those episodes week by week and laugh with us at old jokes, memorable moments, unforgettable guests, and, yeah, old microphones, recordings, and perhaps some Star Wars predictions that came true alongside many that most certainly did not. Databank Brawl -- where Star Wars characters are plucked from the entries of the StarWars.com databank and forced to fight it out in an off-the-cuff podcast moderated by Joseph Scrimshaw. It's time to fight...From the minds of Ken Napzok (comedian, host of The Napzok Files), Joseph Scrimshaw (comedian, writer, director of Dead Media), and Jennifer Landa (actress, YouTuber, crafter, contributor on StarWars.com) comes the ForceCenter Podcast Feed. Here you will find a series of shows exploring, discussing, and celebrating everything about Star Wars. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Listen on TuneIn, Amazon Music, Spotify, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Finally… The Rock has come back to Trekcast! Get ready for a holiday smackdown as we break down Red One, the sci-fi Christmas movie starring Dwayne Johnson, and ask the big question: is it a festive knockout or a lump of coal? Plus, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds may be heading toward an ending—but is it really the end? We unpack the latest rumors and what they could mean for the future of the franchise. Paramount makes a bold move that's already having ripple effects across Star Trek, and we're digging into how it could reshape what's coming next. And finally, new details are emerging about Noah Hawley's canceled Star Trek movie—and what might have been. All that and more on Trekcast, the most unpredictable Star Trek podcast in the galaxy. News:Strange New Worlds comes to an endhttps://parade.com/news/star-trek-star-says-goodbye-to-beloved-series-fans-are-emotionalLess Star Trek Merchhttps://trekmovie.com/2025/12/16/another-licensee-dropping-star-trek-due-to-increased-paramount-fees-others-vow-to-continue/Learning More About Noah Hawley's Cancelled Star Trek Moviehttps://www.denofgeek.com/movies/noah-hawley-canceled-star-trek-movie-understood-star-trek/Red One is a 2024 American Christmas action comedy film directed by Jake Kasdan and written by Chris Morgan. It stars Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu, and J. K. Simmons, with Kiernan Shipka, Bonnie Hunt, Kristofer Hivju, Nick Kroll, and Wesley Kimmel appearing in supporting roles. The film tells the story of Head of North Pole Security Callum Drift who teams up with black hat hacker Jack O'Malley to locate a kidnapped Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.Trekcast: The Galaxy's Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy's most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We're a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more. But Trekcast isn't just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you'll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001Check out our merch store at Trekcast.comHelp support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.
Merry Christmas! Normal shenanigans, Trav is sick. Assuming it is STD related.
First time without Cody! Sorry it took so long!
No Steve this week. BUMMER. We think he may have perished in the tent collapse in his back yard, but we will keep you posted!
0:00 SEGMENT 1: Paul Pagano, Finley Mohr, and Brian Michael Hoffman on the Gateway Center for Performing Arts' production of The Wizard of Ozhttp://www.gcpastl.org/tickets 17:35 SEGMENT 2: Roger Christian, Academy Award-winning set decorator of STAR WARS and creator of the lightsaberhttps://www.instagram.com/rogerjchristian 30:00 SEGMENT 3: Roger Christian continued49:40 SEGMENT 4: Pete Holcomb, producer at KTRS, gives his review of “Wicked: For Good”. Producer Joey V. gives some quick thoughts about “Jay Kelly”.Keep up to date with 2 Rivers Comic Con, coming back to St. Charles in April 2026 https://2riverscomiccon.com/stay-in-touch/ Check out the ‘Justice League Revisited Podcast' with Susan Eisenberg and James Enstall at https://anchor.fm/justiceleague Thanks to our sponsors Historic St. Charles, Missouri (https://www.discoverstcharles.com/), Bug's Comics and Games (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070575531223)Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/3Y0D2iaZl Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GeekToMeRadio Website - http://geektomeradio.com/ Podcast - https://anchor.fm/jamesenstall Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GeekToMeRadio/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/geektomeradio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/geektomeradio/ Producer - Joseph Vosevich https://twitter.com/Joey_Vee
CONTENT WARNING: The cold open of this episode includes a description of a suicide attempt. It's brief and you'll see it coming.Dylan & Dalton present maybe the most ridiculous episode they've ever conceived! And for now, that's all the detail you get.This episode is sponsored by...TOWNIE(S), an RPG by Jellyfishlines - https://jellyfishlines.carrd.co/VI Degrees of Star Wars, a podcast by Sam Marchiony - https://6dosw.buzzsprout.com/White City, an RPG by Spooky Aurora - https://retrofit-games-company.itch.io/spooky-auroras-white-cityAnd as always by our generous Patrons, who you can join for $5/mo at patreon.com/DylanAndDaltonCHAPTERS00:00:00 - Intro to the Intro00:01:07 - Cold Open00:09:06 - Discussion00:22:51 - Townies Ad Read00:24:18 - Act One00:36:26 - Objection!00:43:51 - Act One Resumed00:50:58 - Discussion00:52:24 - Act One Resumed00:57:03 - Discussion01:06:24 - Six Degrees of Star Wars Ad Read01:07:24 - Act Two Part One01:20:42 - Spooky Aurora - White City Ad Read01:21:52 - Cross-Examination
Hello there! Welcome to Force Ghost Conversations. This podcast is your home for cozy, deep dives into all things Star Wars and Lucasfilm-adjacent properties. Each week, our host will be joined by fans, creators, and believers in the principles from the Galaxy far, far away to discuss the thematic elements from our favorite Lucasfilm properties. Without further adieu, it is time to gather around the campfire for some Force Ghost Conversations.December 2025 marks 10 years since the release of the Force Awakens. It's really hard to believe that episode 7 has been with us for a decade, but here we are. To share our memories, experiences, and reflect upon this unique and positive era of Star Wars, we are joined by Jen Sopchockchai Bankard from the Long Take Review podcast.Topics Discussed Include:1. The Positive Build Up to the Film2. The Fun of Characters New and Old3. The Double Edged Sword of FandomSupport the show on Patreon - www.patreon.com/forceghostconversationsIf you want to continue the conversation, please follow us at the following websites:Blue SkyThreadsTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeMerchandiseToday's guest is Jen Sopchockchai Bankard. You can find her on the Long Take Review podcast. Be sure to support her work wherever you get podcasts.
It's the last news show of 2025 and boy there is lots to get through! Ghostbusters, TMNT, DC, Marvel, Spawn, Back to the Future, Blokees, Flintstones and even - (drum roll please) Samurai Pizza Cats! There's some silhouette guessing, flocking expensive kitties, a four pack that has Frank in trouble and a figure literally decades in the making. Then, Tis the season of giving as Tealo surprises us with gift box of goodies! And finally, we do the Secret Santa thing to prove that you CAN buy things for the collector with everything! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today we discuss Blaze of Glory, the next short story in Tales from the Empire. Blaze of Glory tells the story of 4 mercenaries who are part of the Red Moon. This is Brixie Ergo's first mission, and she's got a lot to learn from the three veterans she's working with. Their target, rescue two kids who have been captured by a slaver group.
We have a combo episode for you this week centered around the amazing game StarVaders. In the introduction segment, Ben describes his game experiences to Norah and answers her questions. Spoiler alert: by the end of the conversation she is sold, so now she just needs to get a Steam Deck. In the second segment, Ben showers the StarVaders game designer Eddie with praise before getting into a fascinating discussion about a sandwich-centric philosophical debate on video game design and the odd assortment of definitions for the topic word. *** Pre-show discussion and review of StarVaders with Norah 00:00:20 - Norah's trailer impressions, additional research, and previous deck-builder games 00:02:44 - Jumping the gun on describing game mechanics, and various trailer approaches 00:04:52 - StarVaders according to the Pengonauts website, and more details the game loop 00:06:54 - Mech types, an introduction to DOOM, junk cards, and a tremendous variety 00:10:23 - Norah's question, the mysterious Overseer, level boss diversity, and the true ending 00:12:46 - The “grid,” Ben describes some boss encounters, Norah's brain, and satisfaction 00:16:09 - Joystick Ventures, only on Steam for now, like playing chess, and LocalThunk teaser Interview with Eddie, creator of StarVaders and all-around good guy 00:19:11 - Introducing game dev Eddie Kai, Ben loves StarVaders, and thanking LocalThunk 00:21:01 - Some Rogue Climber talk, unlocking the beach DLC, and getting great reviews 00:24:54 - On to the definition, sunbathing, not a baseball guy, and a couple of two-plankers 00:26:43 - Skis on ice, no memory of old media, packet of cards or narcotics, and decoration 00:28:25 - Old-timey verbs, origin mysteries, and a fictitious deli honors Eddie's gaming legacy 00:31:40 - A sandwich called “The Burger,” rogue-like, defining a game, and playing burgers 00:35:48 - Definitions of food items, a Portal into game design, and the narrative condiments 00:38:41 - Dead authors, Ben's burger discussion equivalent, and preferred genres of media 00:43:03 - Card collection and tabletop games, and Monopoly—deck builder or engine builder 00:47:01 - Extreme specificity, differences in instructional approaches, and being a blacksmith 00:49:54 - Art or product, traditional card games, the Star Wars bread, and changing rules 00:54:14 - Chopsticks, floating nausea malls, baseball haircuts, and Eddie's final thoughts 00:56:49 - Literally, Parks and Recreation, Ben's final thoughts, studio names, and Pengo *** Follow Two Vague on… Our website: https://www.twovaguepodcast.com On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/two_vague_podcast On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twovaguepodcast On Substack: https://twovaguepodcast.substack.com/ On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/twovaguepodcast.com For show appearance and other inquiries, contact us at: twovaguepodcast@gmail.com -AND- …for all of your PRI and 2VP merch check out the Partly Robot Industries store at TEEPUBLIC! https://www.teepublic.com/user/partly-robot-industries *** References, Links, and Tags Check out Pengonauts' official page and StarVaders on Steam https://pengonauts.com/ https://star-vaders.com/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2097570/StarVaders/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgEh9mWKrdo #Podbean #DIYPodcast #ApplePodcast #VideoGames #Trivia #Comedy #Talkshow #2VP #TwoVaguePodcast #PodernFamily #InterviewShow #GamersofThreads #Gamer #PartlyRobot #PartlyRobotIndustries #TeePublic #StarVaders #Pengonauts
Friends, here is an original Christmas story I've penned in time for this year! Follow the journey of Elior as he embarks on a mysterious journey into where the night is brightest! Wishing you all a very merry Christmas!
Ed and Brady are joined by noted Star Wars enthusiast and Boston Red Sox righty David Sandlin, recently added to the 40-man roster. There is some baseball talk as Sandlin gives the rundown on new Red Sox lefty Jake Bennett, and talks a bit about his 2025 season. There's even a little bit of Phillip Rivers talk, but before long, the focus switches to Star Wars and that's when things get interesting.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!
DAVID and MARI talk all things THE FORCE AWAKENS for its 10th anniversary!Buy your next lightsaber and more at https://legionsabers.com/ and use the code STUFF at checkout for 15% off!You can also help the podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY!Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at starwarsstuffpodcast@gmail.comNEW TIERS NOW ONLY ON Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Starwarsstuffpodcast2187Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StarWarsstuffPodcastTikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/gTr8Pg/TWITTER - @STUFFpodINSTAGRAM - @starwarsstuffpodFACEBOOK - STAR WARS stuff group and Star Wars stuff Podcast pagestarwarsstuffpodcast.comShoutouts to our TOP Tier PATRONS!Liam McCallionKevin LeiningerDevin McCaffreyZac NetzelMaya MorrissAdam HaberFrontrowkingMariana Attia-ArnoldCamfromIndianaResqJedi27Alex BlundellIndiana SoloTHANK YOU ! ! ! ! !
The guys were back in studio, and they were a bit conflicted. Of course, everyone is all about all things Christmas this time of year, but with the weather as good as it is – and the fishing as good as it is – how could you not talk about it? The conversation bounced around all over the place between fishing, hunting, sting ray barbs, Christmas gift ideas, Christmas movies and TV specials, lines from Star Wars (?!?)…no joke – this episode BOUNCED. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Here’s your LV Hiers Gear Tip of the Week, Ringpower Tip of the Week AND your KirbyCo Builders’ Cooking Tip of the Week: for your last minute Christmas shopping, head over to our sponsor page and support the businesses that support the Outdoors Show! Facebook
Hoy es sábado de CORTADO, nuestro segmento mañanero donde discutimos todo tipo de cosas como:.0:00 Introducción7:31 El asesinato de Rob Reiner y Michele Singer16:17 La reacción de Trump al asesinato de Rob Reiner20:43 Trump interrumpe el final de Survivor28:03 Quien es Elise Stefanik?31:56 Trump anuncia los Hunger Games34:15 Salieron los Epstein Files...?41:37 El Trailer de Disclosure Day42:22 la segunda temporada de The Pitt45:38 Steve Rogers en Avengers Doomsday57:15 Las próximas semanas en el podcast.Todo esto y MUCHO MUCHO más... .https://www.youtube.com/@FilmNotIncluded?sub_confirmation=1.Este podcast está disponible en Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music y donde sea que hayan podcasts..Si nos escuchan en Apple Podcast, o en Spotify, recuerden dejarnos una reseña de 5 estrellas ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.Recuerden comentar, darnos "subscribe", dejarnos una reseña, decirnos qué quieren escuchar en futuros episodios, etc..Manténganse al tanto con nosotros AQUÍ..Pueden seguir nuestro podcast de Star Wars, El Podcast de Estar Güars y nuestro podcast de DOCTOR WHO, Bad Wolf Broadcast.
"Luke Skywalker has vanished." It's been ten years since those iconic words crawled across theater screens, ushering in a new era of Star Wars.In this special 10th Anniversary Review, we are joined by Kyra Navarrete (Relatable Nerds) and Chris Ryons (Broaxium) to revisit The Force Awakens. @relatablenerds @BROAXIUM From the shock of the 2012 Disney acquisition to the "mystery box" of J.J. Abrams, we break down the characters that defined a generation. We discuss the cocky charm of Poe Dameron, the complex rage of Kylo Ren, and the incredible—yet underutilized—potential of Finn. We also look at the "bridge" of the sequel era: Harrison Ford's pivotal performance as Han Solo. Whether you're a die-hard Original Trilogy fan or a Sequel defender, join us as we head back to Jakku to see how the film holds up a decade later.
Pop some champagne corks ... it's the 250th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- celebrate this milestone by hitting up some Star Wars headlines before doing their annual favorite things episode, in which the fellas name some of their favorite movies, TV, video games, music and other "geeky" things they enjoyed this year. Pour yourself an eggnog and bask in the positive vibes ... and be sure to let us know your favorite things on social media too! Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: Two new video games announced at the Game Awards Related: Harrison Ford to receive Lifetime Award from SAG-AFTRA
In today's episode I chat with artist, composer, and record producer Prateek Rajagopal about building bold, immersive music. Prateek breaks down how he balances "feel" with technique, why rhythm is his north star, and how hardware synth/modular workflows can turn raw electric current into musical building blocks for composition and world-building. We also focus on Prateek's experience composing for "In the Current of Being," a haptic VR experience directed by Cameron Kostopoulos that tells the true story of Carolyn Mercer, a survivor of electroshock conversion therapy. Prateek Rajagopal is a film composer, record producer, and artist by way of Oman and India, known for his boundary-pushing work across film, immersive media, and music. He is the executive music producer and composer at KOST AI, where he scored In The Current of Being, which won SXSW 2025, premiered at Cannes Immersive 2025, and the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival. In the film and television world, Prateek has collaborated, written, and produced music on major studio projects including Trolls Band Together (Justin Timberlake), Star Wars' The Mandalorian Season 3, and Creed III (Michael B. Jordan), as part of the team under Joe Shirley and Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Göransson; a path he began after being selected for USC's prestigious Screen Scoring program. Most recently, he has returned to his musical roots through close collaboration with electronic composer and producer Bobby Krlic (Midsommar, BEEF, Beau Is Afraid). Outside of film, Prateek is the chief songwriter and guitarist of GUTSLIT, India's leading death metal export.
AI Showdown: Gemini vs. ChatGPT – The Great Debate In this episode, the hosts explore the nuanced differences between Gemini and ChatGPT, likening Gemini to a temporary assistant and ChatGPT to a long-term partner. They delve into the new features of ChatGPT's image generator, showcasing its capabilities with live demos. The discussion broadens into the implications of AI for society, highlighting perspectives from Doomers, Scouts, and Accelerationists. They also touch on the potential of AI to support seniors and those living in isolation, and question the future of AI governance and policy. The episode wraps up with seasonal cheer, encouraging the audience to use AI tools to enhance their holiday experiences. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:21 Comparing Gemini and ChatGPT 00:55 Welcome to Project Synapse 01:11 The Challenge of Keeping Up with Fast-Moving Tech 01:53 Personal Anecdotes and AI Experiences 02:20 AI's Role in Daily Life 06:42 The Disappointment with Gemini 3.0 10:22 Mail Synth: A Revolutionary AI Tool 14:04 Security Concerns with AI 19:19 Customizing AI Personas 22:28 ChatGPT's New Image Generator 24:12 Fun with AI-Generated Images 32:17 Local Speaking Engagements and AI Misconceptions 34:12 AI's Benefits for Older Adults 37:05 The Future of AI: Star Trek vs. Star Wars 37:44 Teaching AI Safety and Practical Uses 42:04 Historical Technological Changes and AI 46:05 Global AI Investments and National Interests 50:20 The Role of AI in Society's Future 01:03:55 Holiday Reflections and AI's Everyday Uses
RFR is back! We have some top secret information from our Bothan Spies regarding the upcoming 50th anniversary 4K upgrade rerelease of the original 1977 version of STAR WARS. Beyond the film itself, we can expect some surprises. We break down all the info from our sources who have actually seen some of the restored footage themselves. Where has RFR been the last month? Why the sudden disappearance? Were Jason and Jimmy fighting? Or were there bigger issues undermining the production of the show? We'll pull back the curtain and explain everything that went down, with a little help from Master Qui Jon. Plus, we have a ton of great interview highlights from director Shawn Levy and actor Matt Smith about the upcoming STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER, and a little bit of info about next year's THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU. Plus, listener feedback and more!
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The ForceCast is BACK!!!This week, Ryan and Brad discuss the 10th anniversary of The Force Awakens.What was their first watch like? How has it aged? How has the new era played out?All that is discussed and more!
In Star Wars news, Starfighter already finished filming and we get our first look at Matt Smith's look in the movie! Daisy Ridley gives an update on her future Star Wars movies, we shall all practice patience, but it's moving in a great direction and PERHAPS filming soon?! We also run through a fun round of Will of the Force, launch giveaway contests, and read you #ResistanceTransmissions of The Force Awakens memories! What a cozy episode. If you like having a great time talking Star Wars, you've found your home, because if you're listening to this broadcast, you are part of The Resistance! Thank you for listening and supporting our podcast! This is our final episode of 2025, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Comic Talk and Previews! And this month, we're joined by Prestige Sponsor Adam Chapman of the Comic Shenanigans podcast. After learning about Adam's geek story, his podcast, and sharing his geekdom with his family, we delve into a number of topics including the return of Star Wars to theaters for its 50th Anniversary, the Netflix/WB/Paramount bidding war and what that means for the movie and tv industry, and a bevy of comic coming attractions and recommendations for titles shipping mostly in February 2026! (1:33:12)
The ForceCast is BACK!!!This week, Ryan and Brad discuss the 10th anniversary of The Force Awakens.What was their first watch like? How has it aged? How has the new era played out?All that is discussed and more!
Send us a textA man's obsessive search for his missing pack of cigarettes leads him into a terrifying mystery at the hands of an unknown evil. He is assisted by a mystical dog as the duo battle dark forces singularly focused on making their black lungs blacker. On Episode 699 of Trick or Treat Radio we are joined by our good pal Anthony Landry to discuss the films Good Boy from director Ben Leonberg, and Shelby Oaks from director Chris Stuckmann! We also have an oversized Koffin Korner, discuss first person perspective films, and how much humans don't deserve dogs. So grab your handheld camcorder, don't be a dick to your dog, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: The VVitch, The Exorcist, Alien, Psycho, Blair Witch Project, The Shining, Screenrant list of best horror, The Greasy Strangler, brother from another mother, The Tell Tale Heart, Edgar Allan Poe, Monster on the Campus, Godzilla vs The Seamonster, Four Flies on Grey Velvet, King Kong, Jessica Tandy, Jessica Lange, Sweet Dreams, Hatchet 2, Tremors 3, Maniac 3, Ernie Hudson, Gothika, The Moor, Night of the Living Dead, House on Haunted Hill, Erin Gray, RIP Gil Gerard, Buck Rogers, Amityville Santa, Burt Young, Bob Burns, Might Joe Young, RIP Peter Greene, All in the Family, The Ruttles, The Princess Bride, Billy Crystal, Nicollette Sheridan, John Cusack, Daphne Zuniga, Misery, Gene Hackman, RIP Rob Reiner, love to Casual Noob, Good Boy, Ben Leonberg, Indy the Dog, Larry Fessenden, emotional support dogs, The Mutant, Carnival of Souls, Mike Flanagan, Keith David, Shelby Oaks, Chris Stuckmann, first person perspective films, Paranormal Paranoids, Barbarian, Keeper, Osgood Perkins, Ari Aster, Eddington, Silent Night Deadly Night, Garbage Day, Halloween Ends, Anthony Michael Hall, Noam Chompsky, #catpiss, John Cena's retirement match, C.M. Punk, Mick Foley, AEW, Dana Carvey, Spooktacular, Horror Nerds Comedy Podcast, and forgetting your own gimmick.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show
On this episode Dom, Ben and Hannah celebrate 10 years of Star Wars: The Force Awakens on the exact day the film turned a decade old. They reminisce about their first experiences watching it and share their updated thoughts on the film looking back. And they discuss some of the recent Star Wars news, including Starfighter wrapping production, and a further debrief of last week's big reveals of Galactic Racer and Fate Of The Old Republic. Plus, when did Palpatine find Exegol? Our best Snoke theories from back in the day, Ben and Dom revisit Star Wars Card Trader and fall down a rabbit hole, and Matt Smith reveals his Starfighter hair! Tune in for all of that and so much more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network DiscordSubscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com
Along with the usual Christmas show shenanigans, I also give you the top 5 movies of the year, and Time magazine has chosen the 2025 person of the year, and it's not me. There's a new piece of Star Wars memorabilia that sold for a record 3.875 million, and a woman gives birth in a driverless car. How many days should a guest stay in your house during the holidays before the place starts to smell, and we deal with Christmas songs that are controversial. An only fans lady may go to jail for having sex with most anyone in her bang bus, plus TSA announces you will be charged a fine if you don't have the real ID. There is a new number one name for boys in America, and after this next story, you'll think twice about ordering food delivered to your home. And we wrap up the year with a story you won't believe, and it has to do with a woman's ear. It's time for me to tickle your mistletoe!
The Christian Nerd Podcast is back and trying to be more moderate. Scott starts the show by talking about his week and getting ready for vacation. Nerd News has stories about a live-action Gaston movie and some fan favorites returning to the theaters. Approved for All Audiences looks at trailers for the Muppets, Kryptonians, and creepy aliens. And in Jesus Time, Scott talks about how living with joy and moderation can help us show Jesus to more people. Show Notes Intro - 0:00 "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" Nerd News - 3:58 YouTube shuts down fake movie trailer channels Andrew Stanton's next movie heading to Hulu Monarch prequel series on the way Disney working on a live-action Gaston movie Lord of the Rings extended editions coming January 16-18 and 23-25 Avengers: Endgame coming back September 25 Star Wars coming back for its 50th anniversary February 19, 2027 Approved for All Audiences - 14:21 The Muppet Show Young Sherlock Disclosure Day Supergirl Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Jesus Time - 20:27 Goodbye - 25:34 Be sure to check out The Christian Nerd Like The Christian Nerd on Facebook Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and leave a comment Or use our RSS Feed to subscribe: http://thechristiannerd.libsyn.com/rss Follow The Christian Nerd on Twitter Follow Scott on Twitter Support The Christian Nerd on Patreon Email Scott at Scott@TheChristianNerd.com to get added to The Octagon. Thanks to Nick for The Christian Nerd theme music.
Master and Kommander are back to save us all as we talk about Split the Party, Armageddon 24AD, The False Machine, Theadora and the Emperor, Kindle Mega Packs, Catan, Dome Keeper, Sworn, Hidden Pictures, Witchcraft for Wayward Girls, The Magicians, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, Star Wars, Anton LaVey, Pennywise, IT: Welcome to Derry, Island of Doctor Moreau, Joshua Johnson, Saudis and EA, Dance with the Devil, Console woes, more Paranormal Activity, M3gan gets orphaned, WB says no to Paramount, Oscars moving to YouTube, Sony's Hierarchy, the Game Awards, Fail-Safe, and Shiver. Make your vote count, it's time for a GeekShock!
Lucasfilm Games announces two new Star Wars games and Starfighter completes filming in this week's Star Wars news. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Shawn Levy's social media post that Starfighter has wrapped filming, The announcement of Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic by Lucasfilm Games, and The reveal of Star Wars: Galactic Racer by Lucasfilm Games. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts. Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.
In today's conversation, we pay loving tribute to Rob Reiner and acknowledge a remarkable achievement by Patrick before your regularly scheduled programming of Movies We've Seen since last time (20:46), TV Talk (1:04:29), and Entertainment News/Upcoming Trailers and Stuff (1:22:22). Then it's time for an exciting Lethal Weapon 2 installment of “Not Like This, Christopher Nolan” (1:36:54) before Patrick grinds out another What Year Did That Come Out Again? (1:52:41), a special Rob Reiner themed Tomato Talk (1:55:49), and nails a quick installment of the Action Movie Trivia Card game (2:00:49). Finally, a Christmas Hidden Gem recommendation (2:02:35) before we say goodbye until next year. Episode highlights include discussions about paranormal theater, sponges, anacondas, the 1974 men's basketball national champion NC State Wolfpack, run-ins with Jeff Goldblum, great steaks, revisiting the Iron Man movies, the length of time between television seasons, the brilliance of Vince Gilligan, Star Trek and Star Wars, 24, Netflix purchases and intentions, the future of the Oscars, leaf blowers, new Spielberg, Gates McFadden's NOT sister, and Jack Nicholson's love of acting.
Let's go back to December 2015 and the first big review of the ForceCenter podcast. In celebration of the tenth anniversary of The Force Awakens' release on December 18th, 2015, let's go back two days later to The Force Awakens breakdown episode. Originally aired on December 20th, 2015, this was the first major review of the podcast that had only begun two months earlier. Now with a bonus intro looking back at how the episode helped define the ForceCenter approach, enjoy this classic review with Joseph Scrimshaw and Ken Napzok on the 819th episode of ForceCenterFrom the minds of Ken Napzok (comedian, host of The Blathering), Joseph Scrimshaw (comedian, writer, director of Dead Media), and Jennifer Landa (actress, YouTuber, crafter, contributor on StarWars.com) comes the ForceCenter Podcast Feed. Here you will find a series of shows exploring, discussing, and celebrating everything about Star Wars. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Listen on TuneIn, Amazon Music, Spotify, and more!Follow ForceCenter!Watch on YouTube!Support us on PatreonForceCenter merch!All from ForceCenter: https://linktr.ee/ForceCenter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Maddy, Jason, and Kirk talk through this year's Game Awards show, from the big reveals (Star Wars! Divinity!) to the Clair Obscur sweep. They talk about what the show did well, what sucked, and why they chose to end on a hero shooter. Plus: some quick thoughts on Netflix buying Warner Bros.!One More Thing:Kirk: School AnnouncementsMaddy: Masters of Doom by David Kushner (2003)Jason: Pluribus LINKS:Jason talks to Swen Vincke: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-12-16/-baldur-s-gate-3-maker-promises-divinity-will-be-next-level?srnd=undefined“Hundred Days,” “Invasion,” “Midnight” by Masafumi Takada and Jun Fukuda from The Hundred Line: Last Defense AcademySupport Triple Click: http://maximumfun.org/joinBuy Some Triple Click Merch!! https://maxfunstore.com/search?q=triple+click&options%5Bprefix%5D=lastJoin the Triple Click Discord: http://discord.gg/tripleclickpodTriple Click Ethics Policy: https://maximumfun.org/triple-click-ethics-policy/
This week on Skytalkers, we're diving deep into the one of the best Star Wars novelizations and our all time favorite: Revenge of the Sith! Tune in to hear us break down our favorite parts of the Deluxe Edition of Matthew Stover's beloved novel. This week we talk about: What is our relationship to this novel and why does it mean so much to us? Which of Matthew's annotations were our favorites to uncover in this edition? How does the novel talk about Palpatine in the Force? Between Anakin and Obi-Wan, who has stronger emotions towards the other? How does Matthew write about Greek tragedy and how it relates to Star Wars? …and much, much more! Listen to our older episode on the Revenge of the Sith novelization. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices