Star Wars Kidscast

Episode 12: Epic Discussion of Epic Yarns

Sat, 11 Apr 2015 02:54:19 -0500

On the eve of Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2015, we talk to Holman Wang, the co-creator of a new series of Star Wars board books Epic Yarns! On a visit to his Vancouver, BC studio he discusses his process, his kids' reaction and his life-long love of Star Wars. The kids make a guest appearance too!

Also in this episode we discuss two new Star Wars podcasts featuring kids: The Younglings Podcast and Children of the Force, Star Wars Celebration, and many of the new books coming out this year!

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Episode 11: Small Screen Themes

Fri, 05 Sep 2014 02:40:38 -0500

Star Wars Kidscast is back with a fun, new episode. With the recent release of the the theme music to the upcoming Star Wars Rebels series we thought it would be interesting to look back and listen to EVERY intro to every Star Wars TV show (so far). Which show had two different theme songs? Which show didn’t have a theme song at all? Find out here!

Also, we look at new releases on the bookshelf including Star Wars Workbooks, Star Wars Rebels tie-ins and Tom Angleberger’s latest (and final) Origami Yoda book: Emperor Pickletine Rides the Bus.

All that and more on this episode of the Star Wars Kidscast!

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Episode 10: What About Mom?

Sun, 11 May 2014 15:28:40 -0500

Join Star Wars Kidscast for a Mother’s Day Special episode! Four active Star Wars fans (who also happen to be moms) chime in on characters like Shmi Skywalker & Padmé Amidala, what Star Wars means to them as moms, how they share the saga in their family and more!

Guests contributions:

Jen from Anomaly podcast

Amanda from MakingStarWars.net

Zannah big-time Star Wars fan

Becca from CoffeeWithKenobi.com

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Episode 9: Far, Far Away

Fri, 02 May 2014 02:13:10 -0500

On the eve of May the 4th join us for a chat with Star Wars: What Makes a Monster? author Adam Bray as we discuss his many overseas adventures as a travel writer and his take on Star Wars worlds and creatures. Plus news & other fun stuff, Star Wars Kidscast style!

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DK Publishing’s Star Wars page

Here’s a link to the earlier episode with LEGO Star Wars: Yoda Chronicles writer Michael Price I mentioned.

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Episode 8: Teaching with Star Wars

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 00:12:20 -0500

Star Wars Kidscast is back with a BIG episode! So big in fact that there’s TWICE as many guests as we’ve ever had! OK, that just means two guests, but that’s still pretty exciting.

First we chat briefly with Terry Chui from the 501st Legion about Star Wars costuming, “bad guys” doing good for charities and the specific kid-oriented fun planned for Fan Expo Vancouver 2014.

Next we get in-depth with Craig Dickinson, a 6th grade teacher who uses ALL SIX Star Wars films in his classroom. Imagine studying the Star Wars saga in class as an assignment! Sign me up!

All that & more in this jam-packed episode!

Links:

Fan Expo Vancouver

Twitter @FanExpoVan

501st Legion

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Craig Dickinson’s blog

Twitter @Influxman

More excellent Star Wars teaching resources at:

Star Wars In the Classroom

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Episode 7: Discuss Origami Yoda with Tom Angleberger, I do.

Fri, 28 Feb 2014 02:22:30 -0500

Is Origami Yoda real? Best-selling author Tom Angleberger visits the Star Wars Kidscast for an entertaining, in-depth conversation about life as a writer, life on the autism spectrum and of course a life-long love of Star Wars! Tom reveals more than a few secrets about what's to come in the new book Princess Labelmaker To The Rescue and even gives some BIG hints about how the whole series ends (without spoiling too much)!

Plus: Learn about Tom's own squashed Rebellion and the true story of how one boy helped The Strange Case of Origami Yoda get published in the first place! You won't want to miss this fun and insightful conversation.

For more about Tom Angleberger & his books visit OrigamiYoda.com

Episode 6: Vader Valentines, Variety & Voicemail

Mon, 10 Feb 2014 16:15:58 -0500

It's almost Valentine's Day and Star Wars Kidscast is joined by Star Wars A Very Vader Valentine's Day illustrator Katie Cook along with her baby girl...hey, kids are always welcome on the Kidscast! We talk Star Wars, art, Muppets and briefly touch on Valentine's Day too. Also in this episode we take a closer look at the Star Wars "Gold Heart" pins available to support Variety the Children's Charity and respond to a listener voice message.

Links:
More about artist Katie Cook: www.KatieCanDraw.com
Star Wars support of Variety: USVariety.org
Star Wars Age 9

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Episode 5: How to Train Your Youngling

Sun, 12 Jan 2014 20:44:31 -0500

In this episode Star Wars Kidscast looks at learning materials from a galaxy far, far away! From ABC's to science, Star Wars educational books have been around almost as long as Star Wars itself. In this special episode we look at current and past titles, as well as listen to a vintage Star Wars story from 1984: Adventures in Colors & Shapes, starring C-3P0, R2-D2, Han Solo & Luke Skywalker! Special thanks to http://www.readalongadventures.com

Learning resources:
Star Wars In the Classroom http://www.starwarsintheclassroom.com
Abdo Publishing Star Wars Literacy page: http://www.abdopub.com
HomeSchoolCreations.com Star Wars preschool pack: http://homeschoolcreations.com/StarWarspreschoolpack.html

Episode 4: Chronicles of the Yoda Chronicles

Sun, 24 Nov 2013 23:27:53 -0500

What happens when a The Simpsons writer is unleashed in the world of Star Wars? You get FIVE hilarious LEGO Star Wars specials, including the brand-new final chapter of the Yoda Chronicles series - ATTACK OF THE JEDI! Join us for a fun, family-friendly chat with screenwriter Michael Price as we discuss Star Wars memories, parenting, writing and why punctuality is so important when attending movies!
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Episode 3: Ewok Talk!

Tue, 12 Nov 2013 03:32:38 -0500

Are Ewoks cute & cuddly characters for kids or fierce warriors? Hop on a speeder bike, sharpen your spear and get ready for some Ewok talk! Zack Giallongo, writer & artist of the new Dark Horse comic digest Star Wars: Ewoks - Shadows of Endor becomes the very first guest on the Star Wars Kidscast! Join us as we chat about Ewoks' image problems, The Clone Wars, art and of course Star Wars! www.ZackGiallongo.com

Also enjoy our regular features including News Updates, Kids' Questions and an ongoing Contest!

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Star Wars KidsCast Episode 2: Halloween Special

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 14:24:33 -0500

What are the spookiest, scariest parts of Star Wars? What is the creepiest creature? Who is the most evil villain? Join the dark side for one episode of Halloween fun, Star Wars Kidscast style!

Star Wars KidsCast Episode 1: The Episode 1 Episode

Sun, 13 Oct 2013 23:54:28 -0500

Here it is, the debut episode of Star Wars KidsCast! The only podcast in the Galaxy for KIDS!
Star Wars fun for younglings & Padawans, and grown-ups too!