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Episode 41: Wide Awake / Speculation Checklist

2016-01-02T16:57:00.001-08:00

FINAL EPISODE!

After the release of The Force Awakens, Ryan Daly reviews his Seven Speculations, examining which predictions were correct and which were not.

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Episode 40: My Star Wars: Our Favorites

2015-12-16T21:44:00.001-08:00

At the dawn of THE FORCE AWAKENS, Ryan Daly compiles the favorite Classic Star Wars moments from past (and future?) guests, including Ben Avery, Kyle Benning, Angela Drew, Al Gerding, Rob Kelly, The Irredeemable Shag, Nathaniel Wayne, Omar, Greg and Riley Araujo.

Thanks for a great year of Star Wars podcasting, everybody!!!

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Episode 39: Star Wars On the Big Screen

2015-12-11T18:23:00.001-08:00

Ryan Daly recounts his personal history of seeing the Star Wars films in the theater, from Return of the Jedi in 1985, through the Special Editions and the Prequel Trilogy, up to this week's release of The Force Awakens.

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Episode 38: Journey to The Force Awakens Trading Cards

2015-12-09T07:28:00.001-08:00

Ryan Daly and guest Kyle Benning discuss the new JOURNEY TO THE FORCE AWAKENS trading card set published by Topps. The series includes vintage-looking base cards recapping the original saga films, as well as preview images from the upcoming film. Also, sticker cards, foil cards, patch cards, and more. Plus, listener feedback.

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Sample cards from the Journey to The Force Awakens set:

Packaging for the 14-card pack.

Base cards from The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith.

Rearview with story summaries.

Base cards from Star Wars.

Rearview with story summaries.

Base cards from The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.

Rearview with story summaries.

Preview cards from The Force Awakens.

Rearview with connecting puzzle images.

Sticker cards.

Foil cards (the reflective coating doesn't show on the scan), and concept art cards.

Heroes of the Resistance and Power of the First Order cards.

Check out Kyle's podcast, King-Size Comics, Giant-Size Fun!

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Episode 37: What to Expect When Your Force is Awakening

2015-12-03T12:16:00.001-08:00

Star Wars: The Force Awakens is only two weeks away, and Ryan Daly's dear friend and "law stylist" Omar is here to quash any great expectations you might have for the film.

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Harrison Ford on Jimmy Fallon earlier this week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0qrxL8oGbE

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Episode 36: Shattered Empire Review

2015-11-26T20:36:00.001-08:00

Ryan Daly welcomes Kyle Benning, Nathaniel Wayne, and the Irredeemable Shag to a roundtable discussion about the Marvel Comics miniseries JOURNEY TO STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS: SHATTERED EMPIRE. Okay, it’s not much of a roundtable discussion. In fact, it was recorded separately over two sessions and cobbled together in a nightmarish post-Thanksgiving tryptophan haze.

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King-Size Comics, Giant-Size Fun: http://kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com

90s Comics Retrial: https://90scomicsretrial.wordpress.com

Firestorm Fan: http://firestormfan.com

Shattered Empire trade paperback available at In Stock Trades: http://www.instocktrades.com/TP/Marvel/STAR-WARS-TP-JOURNEY-TO-SW-FORCE-AWAKENS-SHATTER-EMPIRE/AUG150915
Additional music this episode: "Love Vigilantes" by New Order.

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Episode 35: Seven Speculations: Star Wars Into Light

2015-11-24T09:59:00.001-08:00

POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING! Ryan Daly speculates on what role Kylo Ren will play in the new Star Wars films, including The Force Awakens and future movies. Also, a post-credits speculation bonus involving a character death.

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Episode 34: Seven Speculations: The Wandering Jedi

2015-11-11T13:27:00.001-08:00

POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING! Ryan Daly speculates on the role of Luke Skywalker in The Force Awakens, where he's been and what he's been up to for the last thirty years. Also, who is Maz Kanata?

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer reaction videos!

Council of Geeks reaction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx3gNgjkzkA

John Boyega ("Finn") reaction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkXKgwB6zCs

Daisy Ridley ("Rey") reaction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEY8p8lMCew

Collider Movie News crew reaction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQsbeMtfWg4

Superhero News reaction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1QVZr242GA

Mesa Redonda - Nerd reaction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIikyLJyzhY

Jor-Els Alexandria reaction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlwkNhDCGoo

Tyrone Magnus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwvGP9EkBzM

Brandi Price: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFl5wA_f7oQ

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Episode 33: The Force Awakens: Tokyo Drift Trailer

2015-11-07T19:54:00.001-08:00

Ryan Daly and guest Rob Kelly analyze and scrutinize the Japanese trailer for The Force Awakens.

Watch the Japanese trailer right here!

Check out Rob's Fire and Water Podcast at: http://fireandwaterpodcast.blogspot.com

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Episode 32: The Force Awakens Trailer Reaction No. 2

2015-10-22T11:34:00.001-07:00

Now that the trailer for The Force Awakens has been out for two days, Ryan Daly and guest Nathaniel Wayne from Council of Geeks analyze and scrutinize the footage in greater depth.

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Check out Nathaniel's reaction to The Force Awakens trailer at the Council of Geeks Youtube channel right here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHWINIVcwZFdVXe3U-vSCcA

And his 90's Comics Retrial Podcast right here: https://90scomicsretrial.wordpress.com

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Episode 31: Seven Speculations: The First Order Strikes

2015-10-21T08:23:00.001-07:00

POTENTIAL MAJOR SPOILER WARNING!

Ryan Daly speculates on the first part of The Force Awakens' plot, including the opening action and how the new characters of Finn, Rey, and Poe come together.

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Flametrooper, Captain Phasma, Stormtrooper.

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Episode 30: The Force Awakens Trailer Reaction No. 1

2015-10-19T22:37:00.001-07:00

It's finally here!!! Wait, we're only talking about the trailer?!! Oh well. Ryan Daly and guests Rob Kelly and The Irredeemable Shag from the Fire and Water Podcast share their first responses to the full trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Watch the trailer right here!

Find Rob Kelly at http://www.aquamanshrine.net.

Find the Irredeemable Shag at http://firestormfan.com.

Check out the Fire & Water Podcast at http://fireandwaterpodcast.blogspot.com.

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Episode 29: Seven Speculations: DEATH!!!!!!!

2015-10-18T11:25:00.001-07:00

Ryan Daly speculates on the potential death of a beloved character in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

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Episode 28: Seven Speculations: There is Another Skywalker. And Another.

2015-10-12T19:34:00.001-07:00

Ryan Daly speculates on the possible identities of the next generation of Skywalkers appearing in The Force Awakens.

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Episode 27: Seven Speculations: Kylo Ren's Broke-Ass Lightsaber

2015-10-06T13:10:00.001-07:00

Ryan Daly speculates on relative strength and weakness of Kylo Ren’s lightsaber in The Force Awakens.

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Episode 26: Seven Speculations: FN-2187

2015-10-02T09:58:00.001-07:00

Ryan Daly unveils a new segment devoted to his fan-theories about The Force Awakens leading up to the new film’s release. In this first installment, Ryan speculates on the authenticity of Finn’s name.

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Episode 25: Tales of the Jedi Part 1

2015-09-11T19:02:00.001-07:00

Ryan Daly and guest Kyle Benning kick off a new segment covering Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi, beginning with "Ulic Qel-Droma and the Beast Wars of Onderon" from the first two issues published by Dark Horse Comics in 1993.

Plus, a new selection from A Guide to the Star Wars Universe.

Dave Dorman's awesome covers to Tales of the Jedi #1 and #2 (click to enlarge)!

Check out Kyle's podcast at King-Size Comics, Giant-Size Fun!

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Episode 24: Ewoks and Droids Adventure Hour 30th Anniversary Special

2015-09-06T21:15:00.003-07:00

Ryan Daly and guest host Ben Avery celebrate the 30th anniversary of Star Wars: Ewoks and Star Wars: Droids: The Adventures of R2-D2 and C-3PO.

Plus, the Irredeemable Shag lends his amazing vocal talent to cover versions of the cartoon's theme songs.

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Click here out the Star Wars: Ewoks Complete Remastered Series over at YouTube!

And click here to check out the Star Wars: Droids Complete Remastered Series!

Check out Ben's podcasts at Comic Book Time Machine.

And Strangers and Aliens.

And Welcome to Level Seven.

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Episode 23: Force Friday

2015-09-04T12:54:00.001-07:00

Thank Goodness It's Force Friday! Ryan Daly (briefly) sums up the new Star Wars product he didn't purchase on the Fourth of September. At least there's new theme music!

Plus, a new selection from A Guide to the Star Wars Universe.

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Pictures of assorted Star Wars: The Force Awakens merchandise:

Also, the cover to Star Wars: Aftermath.

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Episode 22: A Star Wars Storys [sic]

2015-08-27T08:41:00.001-07:00

Ryan Daly and guest Nathaniel Wayne talk the upcoming slate of Star Wars standalone movies, no longer called Anthology films, including Rogue One, and the Han Solo and Boba Fett projects.

MILD SPOILER WARNING! Most of this information has been officially released by Lucasfilm, but some of the topics venture into rumor territory.

Plus, a new reading from A GUIDE TO THE STAR WARS UNIVERSE.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story official picture.

Check out Nathaniel Wayne on Council of Geeks!

Look/listen to Anthony Ingruber's Han Solo impression!

Ben Kenobi from Star Wars #7 (2015), art by Simone Bianchi.

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Episode 21: His Star Wars: The Sith Revisited

2015-08-19T11:23:00.001-07:00

Ryan Daly welcomes Kyle Benning for a different perspective on the nature of the Sith and the Dark Side in Star Wars films and comics.

Plus, the first reading from Ryan's beat-to-hell copy of A Guide to the Star Wars Universe.

Check out Kyle Benning's Podcast at King-Size Comics, Giant-Size Fun!

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Episode 20: My Star Wars: The Trouble with Sith

2015-08-12T12:26:00.001-07:00

Ryan Daly nerd-rages about how the expanding popularity of the Sith in Star Wars films and merchandise tarnished the legacy of Darth Vader.

Also, SPOILER WARNINGS about a character in the upcoming film Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

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Plus, check out these awesome art prints by Emmanuelle McGowan!

Check out more of Emma's art right here!

Additional music this episode: "Sith-inator" from Phineas and Ferb.

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Episode 19: SDCC News and Such

2015-07-23T17:56:00.001-07:00

While we didn't get a new trailer for THE FORCE AWAKENS at this year's San Diego Comic Con, we did get some intriguing news about the upcoming Star Wars film. Ryan Daly takes a few minutes--very few--to comment on the new villains, new pilots, and the rumored director for Episode IX.

Check out the amazing behind-the-scenes footage from Star Wars: The Force Awakens released at San Diego Comic Con. You can also watch the entire panel with full cast Q&A by clicking here.

Take a look at General Hux's snazzy duds!

And the new alien X-Wing pilot, tentatively referred to as "Bullhead".

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Episode 18: X-Wing Rogue Squadron #1

2015-07-11T06:29:00.001-07:00

Ryan Daly and first-time guest Greg Araujo celebrate the 20th anniversary of Dark Horse Comics' X-Wing Rogue Squadron by reviewing the first issue of the series and talking about Wedge Antilles.

X-Wing Rogue Squadron #1, cover by Dave Dorman.

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Episode 17: Rebels: The Siege of Lothal

2015-06-27T10:44:00.001-07:00

Ryan Daly and guest Bobby Anderson talk Disney's Star Wars Rebels mini-movie "The Siege of Lothal" and the sad news of actor Christopher Lee's passing.

Check out Christopher Lee in Gremlins 2!

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