This week on The Tape Store Podcast, Toby and guest co-host Jeff (sitting in for Brooke) return to 1999 and Star Wars - Episode I: The Phantom Menace. This time, we talk about the massive and unprecedented cultural craze that surrounded this film, which was the first of a new Star Wars trilogy. What makes this so special is that both Toby and Jeff were young adults during this time, which means we remember very well what it was like to see it all happening. Jeff shares a unique perspective as a former movie theater manager and talks about what it was like to open up a box and see with his own eyes, the iconic Episode I teaser poster. Toby shares his perspective as a former big-box store employee and what it was like when the toys started rolling in.
In addition, there's the spectacular stories such as taking our local Wal-Mart by storm and ripping into boxes to snag the new Episode I action figures, the epic journey to get tickets, and of course, opening night, where we discovered "graduation Jedis".
You don't want to miss this one. It's a fitting end to Star Wars month here at The Tape Store and we invite you to join us.
