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Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastThe Perfect Weapon / Myths & FablesA whole grip of stories to cover this week. Apologies for Chad's audio. Won't happen again.The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars fans satisfied for years to come. Chad, Ryan, and Beth have started a series to keep you up to date on all the action. Join our book club as we run down the best that canon, legends, and comics have to offer.Music by Lester Dragstredt of The Mystery Men? Facebook
2025-03-1946 minExecute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastLast ShotChad loves Han Solo. Will he ever find a Han Solo novel that does the smuggler justice? Probably not this week.The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars fans satisfied for years to come. Chad, Ryan, and Beth have started a series to keep you up to date on all the action. Join our book club as we run down the best that canon, legends, and comics have to offer.Music by Lester Dragstredt of The Mystery Men? Facebook
2024-05-0152 minExecute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastStar Wars on The Muppet Show - A Feat of Lunatic DaringHey Star Wars fans. Chad here. Turns out, I have another podcast. It's called a Feat of Lunatic Daring and it's about Jim Henson and The Muppets. We are currently watching the fourth season of The Muppet Show and have reached the episode guest-starring The Stars of Star Wars and I thought maybe you'd like to check it out. Our second guest star is the incomparable Christopher Reeve, and, since I'm guessing if you like Star Wars there's a good chance you like Superman, I thought you might enjoy the entire episode and give the show a shot. If...
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A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsNick's KickstarterAFOLD Co-host Nick Jackson is launching a Kickstarter for his board game, The 5 Paths. He and Chad sit down for just a moment to talk about the history of the game.Tabletop Simulator: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2085244754Discord: https://discord.com/invite/JNmmxSNEKmloamlight.comHi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely the unmistakable genius of...
2022-02-2608 minA Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsLittle MachinesHoly moly it's already time to wrap up A Feat of Lunatic Daring Season 3! Chad and Nick sit down to discuss the season behind them, unveiling their Top 5 Top 5 lists and picking their favorite thing that they watched over the past 24 episodes. Did Stallone punch his way into our hearts? What was up with Gladys? Why, again, is Kermit wearing a freaking swim cap? And how many spots will Harry Belafonte take up? Answer: more than one. DAY-O!Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about...
2022-02-241h 01A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsThere is No Escape From the PainSeason 3 of The Muppet Show comes to a merry ole' end with actress Lynn Redgrave and a genuine angel, Cheryl Ladd! Piggy pulls a Nomi, Kermit takes a beating, and Gonzo's into some real weird-- No. We don't kink shame around here, okay?Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely the unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Sources PageTwitter
2022-02-1759 minExecute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastThe Book of Boba FettThis week on Execute Chapter 66, instead of reading (or listening to) a book, we watched one! And brought in some friends to talk about it. Listen to Beth, Ryan, and Chad talk about The Book of Boba Fett with special guest stars Gary, Arian, Pete, and Keith. Yes, that's a lot of people, but what the hell. It was fun. How much does Ryan love Boba Fettt? (not at all) What did Pete think of the scooter gang known as The Mods? (nothing good) And why did the show become something completely different for a few episodes? (we have...
2022-02-161h 37A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsPenguins Among UsThis Muppet show is going country again with special guest stars Roger Miller, Roy Rogers & Dale Evans. Chickens! Cows! Hideously malformed infants! This one has it all!Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely the unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Sources PageTwitterInstagramFacebookAlso follow Antithesis Audio on YouTube for future...
2022-02-101h 23A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsBrave GirlA couple of good ones this week, with German bombshell Ekle Sommer and the Italian Stallion himself, Sylvester Stallone! Link takes a giant leap, Kermit fights off some groupies, and good Lord man whose idea was it to give Beaker a chainsaw? He's had enough, and he's out for blood!Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely the unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.
2022-02-031h 05Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastHigh Republic: The Fallen Star & Mission to DisasterHoly kriff it's here! The final wave of the first phase of The High Republic. First, we talk about the middle reader book, Mission to Disaster, which you should totally read BEFORE you get to The Fallen Star by Claudia Gray, which is a book full of death, destruction, and heroism. Did I mention the death? What is the Nihil's plan? Who will make it out alive? Will the Starlight Beacon fall? The answer to the last one is yes. It's in the title and everything. Man, we love the High Republic.The Skywalker saga may be...
2022-02-021h 05A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsLack of International UnderstandingOkay. Rough week. The Spike Milligan episode of The Muppet Show is kinda racist and we’re not gonna pull punches on this one, folks. It’s real bad. Singer Leslie Uggams’ appearance comes across better, but any episode looks great compared to the problematic minefield that is the Muppets’ salute to internationality. Lack of International Understanding, indeed.Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely t...
2022-01-201h 08Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastThrawn Ascendancy (Book 3: Lesser Evil)We're back! Did you miss us? Happy New Year and boy is it because we're starting off 2022 with a big one (all 550 pages worth): Timothy Zahn's finale to the Thrawn Ascendancy Trilogy: Lesser Evil. Not gonna lie. This is a lot of book. Like, a lot of book. The gang also discuss what they're looking forward to or hope to see from Star Wars in the coming year. We got some cool stuff coming up, so make sure to stay tuned for more Execute Chapter 66.The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to...
2022-01-191h 23A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsMe Not Crazy?It's another great week on Lunatic Daring with the one-two punch of actor Lesley Anne Warren and Hollywood legend Danny Kaye! Gonzo lifts off, and Statler and Waldorf sit out, and did we just learn something very personal about Link Hogthrob?Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely the unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Sources PageTwitter...
2022-01-131h 06A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsTurn the World AroundTHE. GREATEST. MUPPLESHOCKS. EPISODE. EVER. (according to Chad) This week's spegical guest stap is living legend and King of Calypso Harry Belafonte! This episode is so good, and so important, and so... everything, we had to give it its own show. So enjoy, ladies and genkelfens.Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely the unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Sources Page
2022-01-0643 minA Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsMellow and Profitable (The Muppet Movie)Oh, man. It's time. For the one. The only. Muppet. Movie. Jim and the gang take their lunacy to the big screen and The Muppets out into the real world. Will Kermit and his friends escape the evil machinations of Colonel Sanders wannabe Doc Hopper? Probably. It is their movie, after all.You'll believe a bear can drive.Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes...
2021-12-232h 14Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastStar Wars Lifeday TreasuryWell, the holidays are here, and the Execute Chapter 66 crew have the spirit. First, we discuss the Star Wars LEGO Special on Disney+ and then, as our main course, the Star Wars Life Day Treasury. Not gonna lie. Wasn't so sure about doing this book but it turned out to be delightful fun. Anyway. Enjoy! Happy/Merry winter holiday of your choice!The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars fans satisfied for years to come. Chad, Ryan, and Beth have started a series to keep you up to date...
2021-12-221h 04A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsPathétiqueARE YOU READY for very special guest star Helen Reddy? Heads will roll! A camel will dance! And damn that Beauregard is a really dummy, huh?Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely the unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Sources PageTwitterInstagramFacebookAlso follow Antithesis Audio on YouTube for future video...
2021-12-0948 minExecute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastTarkin (w/ Gary Mitchel)We got a good one this week. First, we're returning to our favorite author, James Luceno, for his canon novel Tarkin, about... well... Tarkin. We're also joined, yet again, by special guest star Gary Mitchel. And in the wake of the Marvel show, we play a fun game of Star Wars "What If?". Well, it starts off fun. Then Ryan ruins it. This is a good one. Promise.The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars fans satisfied for years to come. Chad, Ryan, and Beth have started a series...
2021-12-081h 25A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsThe Burdens of Being an International Sex GoddessOh boy. The Muppet Show is joined this week by special guest stars international sex goddess Raquel Welch and veteran character actor James Coco. Piggy's all woman, Robin's all wet, and Fozzie's all hot and-- I THOUGHT THIS WAS A FAMILY SHOW?Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely the unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Sources PageTwitter
2021-11-251h 17Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastVisions & Ronin: A Visions NovelThis week on Execute Chapter 66: Beth, Chad, & Ryan discuss the Disney+ anime anthology Star Wars: Visions, and, to go with it, the Visions novel Ronin. We got space samurai, we got Astro Boy with a lightsaber, we got Sith witches, and we got very little knowledge when it comes to the animes, but we do our best.The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars fans satisfied for years to come. Chad, Ryan, and Beth have started a series to keep you up to date on all the action. Join...
2021-11-241h 08A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsShameless Woogie BoogieThis week on Lunatic Daring, we have the monosyllabic maestro Liberace and actress Marisa Berenson! The Chef’s got a problem, Piggy’s got a plan, and who is that kid tied up in Marisa’s basement? I’m sorry. What?Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely the unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Sources PageTwitterInstagra...
2021-11-181h 15A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsWhere Do I Sign?It's the 70's, so we're just gonna keep on truckin' on these here episodes of The Muppet Show. This week Chad faces his fears with special guest Alice Cooper and the show gets derailed by country legend Loretta Lynn. The Swinetrek takes a trip, the Rhyming Song takes a dive, and Kermit and Gozno take the train to Pittsburg, with a transfer in Altoona. All aboard!Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now...
2021-11-111h 24Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastDarth Bane: Dynasty of EvilThis week we wrap up the Darth Bane trilogy with the final volume: Dynasty of Evil. Bane has created and cultivated the legendary Sith Rule of Two. But, when it comes time to pass the baton to the next generation, Bane finds himself less-than willing to give up his power... or his life. Plus, we have a quick discussion about trilogies in genre media, and why Star Wars seems hellbent on fitting everything into tidy groups of threes.The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars fans satisfied for years...
2021-11-101h 21A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsSome May Harbor SuspicionsAnother week, another two episodes of The #MuppetShow, this time with special guests singer Pearl Bailey and actor Jean Stapleton. Floyd goes metal, Harry goes wild, and who is the mysterious Black Knight? The world will forever wonder!Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely the unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Sources PageTwitterInstagram...
2021-10-281h 08Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastDarth Bane: Rule of TwoHAPPY HALLOWEEN! To celebrate, we discuss the new Disney+ special, Lego Star Wars Terrifying Tales! Then we head back to Drew Karpyshyn's Darth Bane Trilogy, with volume 2, Rule of Two. Now that Bane has eliminated the rest of the Sith, and found himself an eager (and evil) new apprentice, it is time to put the Dark Lord's new philosophy to the test. One to embody the power; one to crave it. We'll see how that works out.The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars fans satisfied for years to...
2021-10-271h 20A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsRogue AdhesiveThis week on A Feat of Lunatic Daring: Season 3 of The Muppet Show continues with special guests country star Roy Clark and one of the funniest people to ever live, the beloved Gilda Radner. Banjos are picked, Link gets toasted, Piggy falls for Wayne, the theater's on fire, and seven-foot carrot-- Wait. THE THEATER'S ON FIRE?!?Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely the...
2021-10-211h 14A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsMiss Thing Annie Thing-ThingTHE RETURN! Season Three introduces us to some new places and new faces and special guest stars Kris Kristofferson, Rita Coolidge, and Leo Sayer! Sam gets confused, Piggy gets jealous, and... is Annie Sue as sweet as she seems or is she really Nomi from Showgirls?Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely the unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Sources Page
2021-10-141h 43Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastHigh Republic: Tempest RunnerBack to the High Republic with a brand new audio drama: Tempest Runner by Cavan Scott. This twisty tale lays out the life of Nihil all-star, Lourna Dee. It's a little bit Solo, a little bit Orange is the New Black, and at times very, very confusing. Beth, Ryan, and Chad have a few questions about this project, the foremost being: "why?". Also, we break down our favorite (and least favorite) alien species from that wacky faraway galaxy we love so much. The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars...
2021-10-131h 15Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastDarth Bane: Path of DestructionThis week we start a deep deep dive into the Dark Side with the Darth Bane Trilogy. We discuss the first book, Path of Destruction, how awesome it is, whether or not the Rule of Two makes sense, and decide which evil Force users belong carved into Mount Sithmore.The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars fans satisfied for years to come. Chad, Ryan, and Beth have started a series to keep you up to date on all the action. Join our book club as we run down the...
2021-09-291h 16A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsBut In a Very Funny WaylxwLkvRlpJiE10tBMckESeason Two is in the books! Listen as Chad and Nick break down their Five Top 5's for the The Muppet Show's sophomore year. What were their favorite songs? Their biggest laughs? Will these two very basic men yet again pick a woman they love as the best guest star? Very likely. Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely the...
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Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastHigh Republic: Out of the ShadowsWe sally even further forth into The High Republic with Out of the Shadows by Justina Ireland. The book is apparently controversial, but we thought it was pretty great. We also try to get to the bottom of what the hell is going on with hyperspace these days. Not sure we do a very good job. Also, Ryan's report from Dragon Con!Audiobook excerpts read by Keylor Leigh. Used in good faith.The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars fans satisfied for years to come. Chad, Ryan...
2021-09-151h 29A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsSpoobleThe Muppet Show's second season wraps up with a couple o' good'uns. Minister of Silly Walks John Cleese and 8-time Emmy winner Cloris Leachman. Gonzo stretches himself too thin, Piggy walks a fine line, and the pigs take over the show. ¡VIVA LA REVOLUCIÓN!Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely the unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Sources Page...
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Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastHeir to the JediWith a title like that you might be expecting some grand story along the lines of Heir to the Empire. Prepare to have your expectations disappointed. This is a fairly unique book that takes place entirely from Luke's point of view, but it isn't grand or epic. While it isn't terrible, it does feel like a series of fetch quests with only occasional (and out of character) glimpses into Luke's feelings. Most of his feelings involve noodles and a "fridged" love interest though, so prepare yourself for that.The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are...
2021-09-011h 21A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsTell Us of Your Gay RomanceThis week The Muppet Show welcomes special guest stars Bob Hope and Teresa Brewer! Beaker gets eaten, Animal gets wild, and... Gonna be honest here. We don't have many kind things to say about #222. Because it is not a kind episode. It’s mean and not okay. You've been warned.Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely the unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson....
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Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastThe Bad Batch Season One (w/ Guests!)This week we go for a little more of the "beyond" in our "canon, legends, and beyond" with a wrap up of Season 1 of The Bad Batch. A special episode requires special guests, and this time we're joined by the very special Arian Gulick and Gary Mitchel. Tune in as we settle a debate for the ages: is it O-MEG-a or O-MEEG-a?Do you wish The Clone Wars could never end? Well lucky for you Disney+ found a way to help. The Bad Batch is in the exact same animation style, and features many of the same...
2021-08-251h 31A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsWild, Wild WomenThis week we're talking about comedy legend Peter Sellers and international recording artist Petula Clark! Link gets a massage, Kermit gets real tired of puns, and The #MuppetShow is invaded by a damn Skeksis! I was not emotionally prepared for that. TRIAL BY STONE!Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely the unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Sources Page...
2021-08-191h 38A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsNobody Knows Nothing About the CowThere are icons and then there are Icons. But there is only one Julie Andrews. And she's on The Muppet Show this week, along with singer and actor Jaye P. Morgan. Beaker blows his top, Harry blows up the guest star, and what in the Sam Hill are we going to do with this beautiful bovine hanging around here? Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us...
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Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastHigh Republic: Rising Storm & Race to Crashpoint TowerTime for another set of High Republic books. First up is The Rising Storm. The Nihil are still rampaging through the galaxy, and the Drengir are destroying all life on any planet they land on. What does the chancellor decide to do? Why throw a huge and expensive galactic fair of course. Because there's no way that could go wrong. Shockingly it goes really wrong, and it's up the Jedi to try and save the day. But not all of them come out unscathed. It's probably time for the Jedi to rethink their relationship with the Republic. T...
2021-08-031h 15A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsPut Some Soul in the BowlThis week The Mupppet Show gets some soul with special guest stars Lou Rawls and Cleo Laine! Fozzie's on a roll, Zoot's on... something, and Link sings to a live piglet and God can we PLEASE stop with the live animals on the show??? (Checks notes for next week.) Guess not.Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely in unmistakable genius of James Maury...
2021-07-291h 30A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsCulture is Culture or: The Endless Sameness of Eternal SpaceA couple of heavy hitters this week: ballet great Rudolf Nureyev and "the greatest talent in the history of the universe," (according to Scooter) Sir Elton John! Piggy gets inappropriate, The Chef gets homicidal, and, man, Sam the Eagle really hates hippies. Raise your hand if you are actually shocked by that.Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely the unmistakable genius of James...
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Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastRebel Rising (with Timothy Zahn)This week we have an EC66 first! Fan and friend of the show Gary Mitchel, fresh from ConGregate 7, brings us an exclusive interview with the founder of the Expanded Universe, New York Times Best-Selling Author and Grand Admiral Thrawn's daddy, Timothy Zahn. Yeah, that's right. An actual interview with an actual Star Wars person. And not just any Star Wars person. Tim. Kriffin'. Zahn. Big time right here, son.You might have noticed that Rogue One leaves us with a pretty big gap in Jyn Erso's life. Are you curious to find out what she was doing...
2021-07-211h 15A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsAll My Doggone Cheatin' LifeCouple of great Muppet Show guests on this week’s episode: Pizza the Hutt himself Dom DeLouise and Broadway star Bernadette peters. Piggy has a plan, Robin has a dream, and Kermit has… absolutely no respect for monogamy. Man, the Ladies sure do Love Cool K. Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely in unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Sources Page
2021-07-081h 27Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastCatalyst : A Rogue One NovelThis week we're going back to our favorite Star Wars author, James Luceno, with Catalyst: A Rogue One novel. The backstory on the design and construction of the first Death Star is a perfect story for Luceno to be telling. Like his other works it might be light on the action, but it makes up for that in character building, political in-fighting, and the overall general wormy sneakiness that is Orson Krennic. How did the Ersos meet Saw Gerrerra? Why is Galen such a sucker while Lyra seems to be so on the ball? Would things have been easier...
2021-07-071h 10A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsGonzo Fiddles While George BurnsListen, you’re just going to have to bear with us this week. We are two men who are unabashedly smitten with Miss Madeline Kahn and will not bother to hide it. George Burns is pretty great, too. The frog tap dances, Scooter spills the beans, and, hell, forget it already… Did I mention MADELINE KAHN?Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely in unmi...
2021-06-241h 37Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastLeia: Princess of AlderaanTime for more Claudia Gray, and yes we will eventually cover all of her books. She's one of the best because her YA books don't really feel like the YA you've come to expect. Leia is 16, and go through her rite of passage to be recognized as the future queen of Alderaan. Along the way she gets into a lot of trouble, uncovers a dangerous secret about her parents, and grapples with what it means to be a rebel and a princess. We're starting our own mini "journey to star wars" here so stay tuned for more about the...
2021-06-231h 04A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsAt the Service of All PorkdomThis week The Muppet Show is visited by a real dummy and a total jerk. Ventriloquist Edgar Bergen and renaissance man Steve Martin are our very special guests. Piggy chops some wood, Gonzo gets cheesy, and I'm sorry did Fozzie just create life? ALL BOW DOWN TO OUR BEAR AND SAVIOR!Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely in unmistakable genius of James Maury...
2021-06-171h 31A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsNudity in the World TodayThis week on A Feat of Lunatic Daring, The Muppet Show is visited by singer/songwriter Judy Collins and funnywoman Nancy Walker. Scooter's uncle drops in, Kermit calls out, and Sam gets his feathers all ruffled when talking about nudity. Methinks the eagle doth protest too much.Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely in unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Sources...
2021-06-101h 20A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsNudity in the World TodayThis week on A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the #MuppetShow is visited by singer/songwriter Judy Collins and funnywoman Nancy Walker. Scooter's uncle drops in, Kermit calls out, and Sam gets his feathers all ruffled when talking about nudity. Methinks the eagle doth protest too much.
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2021-06-101h 20Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastStar Wars: From a Certain Point of View (w/ Gary Mitchel)Have you ever wondered how the Dianoga ended up in the trash compactor? Or why TK-421 was so bad has his job? Or perhaps you wanted many many stories about the cantina in Mos Eisley. If so From a Certain Point of View has you covered. 40 stories by 40 authors for the 40th anniversary of A New Hope. With that much going on they can't all be great, but when this book shines it really shines. There are actually quite a few gems here, and we brought on special guest Gary Mitchell to help us talk about our favorites.
2021-06-091h 42A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsIntrepid and Well-FedSeason Two rolls on with Mr. Television himself, Milton Berle, and the man of a thousand (mediocre) voices, Rich Little. Piggy shakes her moneymaker, Gonzo turns out to be a leg man, and the debut of PIIIIIIIIGS IN SPAAAAAAAAAACE!!!Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely in unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Sources PageTwitterInstagram
2021-05-271h 29Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastDark DiscipleThe Clone Wars was canceled with a lot of story lines left hanging. While we're all thrilled we got the end of Ahsoka's journey (the Clone Wars portion of it at least) we never found out what happened to a pretty big character from the series. Dark Disciple gives us the final story of Asajj Ventress. We also get to know seldom seen (and possibly still alive) jedi Quinlan Voss. This is the novelization of a fairly dark and sexy eight episode arc for the Clone Wars we never got to see. While we won't ever get those episodes...
2021-05-251h 08A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsBeach Blanket FrankensteinSeason Two of The Muppet Show begins with a couple of big guests with big personalities: TV Star Don Knotts and the incomparable Zero Mostel! Fozzie loses his cool, Sam loses his patience, and Kermit-- I’m sorry. WHAT IS UP WITH THIS GINGERBREAD MAN NUMBER? WHY, JIM, WHY? WHY DID YOU DO THAT TO US?Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely in un...
2021-05-201h 28A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsSocks and PumpkinsWe’re back for Christmas in MAY! Season 2 of A Feat of Lunatic Daring starts off with a bang (Did somebody say BANG?), breaking down the timeless Muppet holiday classic: “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas”. Nick has never seen it. Chad has lost count. 1,977 years in the making, this one goes deep, real deep, then we ask “It ever okay to put a hole in your mom’s washtub?” “What IS half of fifty cents?” And “Which haughty citizens of Waterville voted for the METAL BAND over the nicest folks on the River?”Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lun...
2021-05-131h 50Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastThrawn Ascendancy (Book 2: Greater Good)Mitth'raw'nuruodo is back, and he's as smart as ever. This time he's spreading his smart around so that everyone who works with him gets to share in the strategic and analytical genius we've all come to associate with our favorite blue skinned alien. That's a good thing since it seems pretty clear that the Grysk will be coming hard for Thrawn and the Chiss in the final book of this new trilogy. And if Chiss names are hard for you, don't worry. We converting those inpronouncable things into their English equivalents. Timothy Zahn would probably kill us so just...
2021-05-121h 08Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastPhasmaIf The Force Awakens tricked you into thinking Phasma would be an awesome bad guy with a great story: surprise! You just got Maul-ed. So here's a book to give a story to the character that never did anything or went anywhere in the movies. Well she went into a trash compactor, and then a burning chasm, but you get the idea. Phasma grew up on a brutal world as a brutal person, and joined the brutal First Order. She pretty much kills everyone she ever knew, and a bunch of strangers just for good measure. The real star o...
2021-04-281h 09A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsIt’s Not Where You Start, It's Where You FinishHey, a Season Finale! We wrap up our first season with a look back on all we’ve watched thus far, break out a few “best of” lists, and pour one out for a few Muppets that are leaving us. Can you guess who our favorite guest star is? Can you? Probably.Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely in unmistakable genius of James Maury...
2021-04-2253 minA Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsChronically GroovyThe final two episodes of The Muppet Show's first season guest star stage and screen star Kaye Ballard and the unique performance artists known as The Mummenschanz! Floyd channels his inner Hugo Chavez, Gonzo goes hog wild, and The Mummenschanz do... whatever it is they do. I can't really explain it but golly it's neat.Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely in unmistakable...
2021-04-151h 04Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastAlphabet Squadron: Victory's PriceThe finale to the Alphabet Squadron trilogy (does everything HAVE to be a trilogy?) wraps up with Victory's Price. Just what is that price? Pretty cheap for our main heroes actually. Yrica Quell has switched sides yet again, and her former teammates are out for her blood. And hopefully the blood of the remnants of the Empire while they're at it. Chass is lost, Wyl is desperately reaching out to try and stop the fighting, Kairos is undergoing a metamorphosis, and Nath is just Nath-ing around. You gain a much better feeling for Soran Kreize and his desperate reason fo...
2021-04-141h 28A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsLeave or Be DOOOOOOOMED!Model/Singer/Actress/Soul Sister Twiggy and grand dame of the stage Ethel Merman are this week’s very special guest stars. Piggy busts out her chops, Fozzie’s agent sells himself short, and who, or what, is the PHANTOM OF THE MUPPET THEATER?Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely in unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Sources PageTwit...
2021-04-081h 12A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsThe Funk of 40,000 Thousand YearsThis week’s guest stars are master of the macabre Vincent Price and TV legend Valerie Harper! Kermit shows his teeth, Statler shows some growth, and Sam shows his— WHAT DID HE JUST SAY? I thought this was a family show!Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely in unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Sources PageTwitterInst...
2021-04-011h 17Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastDawn of the Jedi: Into the Void26,000 years before the battle of Yavin some mystical pyramids flew around the galaxy scooping up force sensitive beings to settle on the planet Tython. It's a planet perfectly balanced in the force, and as long as the beings live in balance things are super. Lean too hard into the dark side, and the planet will try to kill you with force storms. Unfortunately, you won't learn any of this from reading Into the Void. This is all information from the Dawn of the Jedi comic series. If you want to read this rather small story do yourself a favor...
2021-03-311h 07A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsFred is a Terrible Name for a HostpitalHall of Fame hoofer Ben Vereen and mediocre sax player Phyllis Diller are this week’s very special guest stars. Harry gets a little crazy, Hilda has a mid-life crisis, and what’s in the box? WHAT’S IN THE BOX??? (It’s Fozzie.)TW: Sexual Harassment / AssaultHi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely in unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Sou...
2021-03-181h 18Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastDark Lord: The Rise of Darth VaderThis week marks the one year anniversary for Execute Chapter 66! To celebrate we're revisiting one of favorite Star Wars authors, James Luceno. Despite the rather generic Jedi, Dark Lord is definitely worth a read. It's not Luceno's fault that the Jedi were all pretty generic until The Clone Wars animated series came out so we'll let him slide. If you've ever wondered what was going on behind Vader's mask or how the mental transition from Anakin to Vader happened this book will not disappoint. And all without whining about sand or killing any more younglings.The Skywalker...
2021-03-171h 09A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsUndetected GorillasThis week our very special guest stars are model and future Emmy-winner actor Candice Bergen and comedian Avery Schreiber! Piggy finally gets to open the show, Kermit feels a little bit greener than usual, and WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON WITH THE STAFF AT VETERINARIAN'S HOSTPITAL?Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely in unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Sources...
2021-03-111h 03A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsGags BeasleyBritish TV Star Bruce Forsyth and American sweetheart Sandy Duncan are this week's very special guest stars! A quack meets a duck, Fozzie hires a new joke writer, and Animal finds the woman of his dreams. I hope you put a ring on it, man. She's a keeper.Hi-ho and welcome once again (for the first time) to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely in unmistakable genius of James...
2021-03-0458 minExecute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastHigh Republic: Into the Dark & A Test of CourageTwo High Republic Books, One High Republic Episode! A Test of CourageNewly knighted Jedi Vern, Master Douglas, and a large number of dignitaries are on their way to the dedication of the Starlight Beacon. Tragedy strikes as a bomb explodes, and kills nearly everyone on-board. That's right, a book for kids begins with the death of hundreds of people. It's actually a surprisingly good read for old folks like us, and gives even more depth to the world being built around the High Republic. Into the DarkFan favorite Claudia G...
2021-03-031h 09A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsWhere Kermit Leaves Off and You BeginOn Thanksgiving of 1971, Jim and the Muppet crew took over the famous Dick Cavett Show for the full 90 minutes. Chad goes solo in this Bonus Episode and walks us through it; it’s worth it for Frank’s sweet ‘stache alone.Hi-ho and welcome once again (for the first time) to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely in unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.
2021-02-251h 07A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsCool and Friendly-LikeThis week our special guest stars are the walking-talking-singing legend Ms. Lena Horne and the Academy Award-winning actor, comedian, and raconteur Peter Ustinov! And wait until you hear what Kermit thinks about being green. It'll blow your mind.Hi-ho and welcome once again (for the first time) to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely in unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Sources PageTwitter
2021-02-181h 03Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastHigh Republic: Light of the Jedi (with Arian Gulick)"The galaxy is at peace" is not the way Star Wars books begin, but then we are in a brand new period of history. The High Republic media (books, comics, etc) are giving us a glimpse into what life was like under a well-run government, and competent Jedi. Light of the Jedi is the first book of this new era, and there's some pretty exciting stuff here. Hyperspace disasters, pyramid scheme pirates, and new heros like Loden Greatstorm and Keven to root for. Is Keven the greatest Star Wars hero of all time? Yes, yes he is. ...
2021-02-171h 01A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsFrog of My HeartFrench mega-star Charles Aznavor brings the heat and Emmy award winning comedian Harvey Korman brings the laughs as this week’s very special guest stars. Gonzo has an identity crisis, the Mayhem jam, and GOOD GRIEF, THE COMEDIAN’S A BEAR!Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely in unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Sources PageTwit...
2021-02-1157 minA Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsThe Old Telephone Pole BitThis week's guest stars are Florence Henderson, a lovely lady who once raised three very lovely girls, and Paul Williams, who, a couple years later, would write the "The Rainbow Connection". So you know that's gonna be cool. Come for the Brady, stay for the music, and discover the dark secret behind the old Telephone Pole bit.Hi-ho and welcome once again (for the first time) to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are...
2021-02-041h 01Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastAftermath: Empire's EndThe longest opening crawl ever wraps up with Empire's End. Or is it? Yes it is. Sort of. The last book of this trilogy gives us closure for new favorites like Norra Wexley, and the untimely end of a few others. With so very much happening over the course of three books we spend a lot of time just wrapping all of this up. Whether you loved them or not there really is lot happening here. Until we meet again Mr. Bones...The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars...
2021-02-031h 10A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsMy Kind of WomanWell, Goll-eeee. EGOT winner Rita Moreno and Andy Griffith Show star Jim Nabors area this week’s very special guest stars. The guys may have a giant crush on one of them. We'll let you guess which.Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and the Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely in unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Sources PageTwitterInstagramFacebook...
2021-01-2857 minA Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsWillkommenWillkommen, bienvenue, welcome…. Im The Muppet Show, Au The Muppet Show, to The Muppet Show… with very special guest stars Joel Gray and Ruth Buzzi!Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and the Muppets.Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely in unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Sources PageTwitterInstagramFacebookAlso follow Antithesis Audio on YouTube for futu...
2021-01-211h 04Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastAftermath & Aftermath: Life DebtThe Aftermath trilogy takes us from the fall of the Galactic Empire to the rise of the terrible New Republic. In book one (Aftermath) we meet a ton of new characters while revisiting a few old friends. And, of course, the controversial Mr. Bones. Make of him what you will. Regardless, most of the first book is set up for book two (Life Debt). Political intrigue and plotting isn't necessarily best presented in Chuck Wendig's very immediate first person style. At least there's some balance with the exciting liberation of Kashyyyk. Sadly, the New Republic doesn't approve, but since...
2021-01-201h 15A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsDoes This Sound Like John Wayne?Here it is. Time to lift the curtains. It's time to light the lights. It's time to get things started (finally) with The Muppet Show tonight and very special guest stars Juliet Prowse and Connie Stevens! Don’t worry. Chad and Nick didn’t know much about them either.Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely in unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Mu...
2021-01-141h 29Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastLost StarsIs Lost Stars just Romeo and Juliet set in the Star Wars universe? Yes and no. There are certainly star-crossed lovers, but those lovers also end up at every big thing that happens from Alderaan to Jakuu. Claudia Gray is one of the best Star Wars writers around right now so even her YA stuff doesn't feel as YA as something like Poe Dameron: Free Fall. If you were waiting for us to talk about a better book for the young 'uns (or the old 'uns like us) then this is definitely it.The Skywalker saga may...
2021-01-0656 minA Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsThe End of Sex and Violence on TelevisionThis week we talk about the original pair of Muppet Show pilots: “The Muppet Valentine Show” and “The Muppets: Sex and Violence”. We’re getting real close to putting on make-up and dressing up right…Hi-ho and welcome once again (for the first time) to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely in unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Sources PageTwitterInstagram
2020-12-241h 30Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastThe Mandalorian - Season 2 (w/ Guests!)This week we take a break from all that boring reading stuff and talk about the just-finished second season of The Mandalorian. But it's a big task, so we brought some friends along. So listen as Beth, Ryan, Chad and their friends Noel, Gary, and Pete, work their way through this exciting season of television, disagree about the returns of several you-know-whos, and determine once and for all if it's okay to eat fish-lady eggs.The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars fans satisfied for years to come. Chad...
2020-12-231h 55A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsDregs and VestigesThis week, Tales from Muppetland releases its final chapter and the Muppets get a little adult as they join the Not-Ready For Prime-Time Players.Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely in unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Sources PageTwitterInstagramFacebookAlso follow Antithesis Audio on YouTube for future video content
2020-12-101h 08Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastSplinter of the Mind's EyeBefore anyone ever knew that Star Wars: A New Hope would really have a sequel there was...another. A book that was super weird, and yet led us to such well known things as kyber crystals. But it was also too early into the story to know that Luke and Leia were related so some stuff got (and reamains) really awkward. Regardless of how it holds up through time this is the earliest Star Wars book, and deserves attention and respect. We recorded this before we knew that Alan Dean Foster wasn't getting paid for his work otherwise we...
2020-12-0951 minA Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsKidnap the Sandy ClawsThis week we watch The Great Santa Claus Switch and the second installment in Tales from Muppetland, The Frog Prince.Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and the Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely in unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Sources PageTwitterInstagramFacebookAlso follow Antithesis Audio on YouTube for future video contentChad Instagram & Twitter...
2020-11-261h 01Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastThrawn Ascendancy (Book 1: Chaos Rising)Timothy Zahn has been bringing us the adventures of Grand Admiral Thrawn since the early 90's. While the last trilogy might not have been everything fans wanted, Zahn did have his hands tied in the canon situation of the time. Now that Zahn has been let off the leash we're getting to see a lot more of what we've been waiting for. It's time to finally learn more about the Chiss, the unknown regions, and (brilliantly named) Yiv the Benevolent who is moving in on their turfWARNING: There are some noticeable audio glitches near the beginning...
2020-11-251h 28A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsJim Newsom's PuppetsIn this Bonus episode, Chad goes through all of the really big appearances the Muppets made on The Ed Sullivan Shew.Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and the Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely in unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Sources PageTwitterInstagramFacebookAlso follow Antithesis Audio on YouTube for future video contentChad Instagram...
2020-11-1946 minExecute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastPoe Dameron: Free FallHan Solo is a handsome young rogue with dreams of flying off into the stars and finding adventure. Oops...um, sorry. Poe Dameron is those things too, but in a much more poorly written way. If you wanted to know more about the Spice Runners of Kajimi (without really finding out anything about them or seeing any actual spice running) then this might be the book for you. We've occasionally been disappointed, we've sometimes been surprised or conflicted by thing in the Star Wars universe. Not even skeezy Prince Xizor had us as upset as Freefall. We normally try...
2020-11-111h 06A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsThe Nitty-Gritty Itty-Bitty Little Kiddie ShowLet the sunny days take your cares away as Chad and Nick discuss the history and legacy of the greatest program in children’s entertainment.Hi-ho and welcome once again (for the first time) to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely in unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Sources PageTwitterInstagramFacebookAlso follow Antithesis Audio on YouTube fo...
2020-11-101h 26A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsExperiment(s) in TelevisionThis week, Henson creates two of his most inspired works... and one of his least. We watched Time Piece, Hey Cinderella!, and The Cube.Hi-ho and welcome once again (for the first time) to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely in unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Sources PageTwitterInstagramFacebookAlso follow Antithesis Audio on YouTube for...
2020-10-291h 19Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastDooku: Jedi LostThis week we talk about the audio play Jedi Lost.The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars fans satisfied for years to come. Chad, Ryan, and Beth have started a series to keep you up to date on all the action. Join our book club as we run down the best that canon, legends, and comics have to offer. Music by Lester Dragstredt of The Mystery Men? Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s...
2020-10-281h 07A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsCaged and Peanut ButteredSam & Friends comes to a close, Jim takes his first stab at full-length television, then another, and then the Muppets find their first national TV star... and he's not a frog.Hi-ho and welcome once again (for the first time) to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely in unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Sources PageTwitterInstagramFacebook...
2020-10-1557 minExecute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastAlphabet Squadron: ShadowfallThe second book of the series from Alexander Freed. The ragtag group of pilots from Alphabet Squadron is back, but they're finally working as a team. You'll get to know them all much better this time around, but if you were hoping for more Hera you're out of luck. What you do get is some crazy stuff that we won't spoil here. Spoilers are for the show! There are some excellent twists and turns, and we can't wait to see what the third book brings. If Alphabet Squadron wasn't quite what you wanted in a book give Shadow Fall a...
2020-10-141h 24A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsIt's Time to Get Things StartedIn this first episode, we begin telling the story of Jim Henson. This week, we watched everything we could from Henson's first TV show "Sam & Friends", as well as over 200 of the famous Wilkins Coffee commercials.Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and the Muppets!Sources PageTwitterInstagramFacebookAlso follow Antithesis Audio on YouTube for future video contentChad Instagram & Twitter: @chadjshonkNick Twitter: @ntjackson17
2020-10-011h 07Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastQueen's Shadow & Queen's PerilToday you get two books for the price of one. Padme wasn't well fleshed out in the prequel movies. Now is our chance to learn more about who she was outside of her weird relationship to Anakin. The first book shows her transition from queen to senator. The second is a prequel the gives us the girl becoming queen. The Queen's Gambit isn't out yet so you'll just have to wait to see what that transition will be. Senator to corpse? Sorry, maybe that was too soon.The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough...
2020-09-301h 32A Feat of Lunatic Daring - a podcast about Jim Henson & The MuppetsHi-Ho!Hi-ho and welcome once again (for the first time) to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets!In this preview episode of the new podcast, hosts Nick and Chad give you rundown on who they are and what this show is going to be.Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely in unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.Sources PageTwitterInstagramFacebookAlso follow Antithesis Audio...
2020-09-2212 minExecute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastKenobiPoor Obi-Wan Kenobi. He lost his master, and got landed with a kid he wasn't prepared to train. A kid who went on to whine about sand, murder a bunch of younglings, and betray everyone and everything Obi-Wan ever cared about. So when he goes off to Tatooine to watch over young Luke Skywalker he's not in the best mood. Luckily there's enough local drama to keep him occupied for a while. Between a lonely widow, Tusken Raider attacks, and a wannabe big shot moisture farmer he's got his hands full. Will Obi-Wan ever get to live in peace...
2020-09-161h 23Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastAlphabet SquadronA ragtag group of heroes going up against a seemingly unstoppable force may sound like a trope. It is, but it's a trope that works well in the Star Wars universe. The problem with the first book of a series is that you can sometimes spend a little too much time in set up. Whether that's true or not for Alphabet Squadron is a matter of personal opinion, but there are some good things going on here. Plus, if you're like Beth and haven't gotten through the Aftermath series yet this is a time period you won't have seen...
2020-08-261h 00Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastShadows of the EmpireIn the late 90's Shadows of the Empire was a pretty big deal. There was a book, a video game, toys, and various other things revolving around this ambitious project. For better or worse it's been moved back into the realm of legends, but we still wanted to talk about it. Some things in the old expanded universe have aged better than others, and this book was very different than we remembered. Join us for a strange trip down memory lane as we look back at Shadows of the Empire.The Skywalker saga may be over, but...
2020-08-051h 34Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastDarth PlagueisIt's time to dip our toes into the world of Star Wars Legends. Darth Plagueis is only mentioned once across nine full movies, but his effect can be felt throughout the entire series. The Sith lord who helped make old Sheev the super villain of Star Wars has a pretty great history, and this book tells it well. While it may not have the action of other offerings, it's so well written that you'll be able to see why this is one of our favorite books.The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books...
2020-07-0854 minExecute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastResistance RebornStar Wars movies love to just jump right into the thick of things, often without telling us how we got from point A to point B. That's where novels come in handy. Today we're taking a look at the novel that bridges the gap between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker. If you feel like Wedge was robbed by only getting two seconds of screen time in The Rise of Skywalker then this might be the perfect book for you.The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars...
2020-06-101h 22Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastMaster & ApprenticeWe got a little out of order in our excitement to post the Ahsoka episode. Master and Apprentice explores the difficult relationship between Qui-Gon Jinn and his young padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi as they try to save a planet and princess in peril. Along the way we also learn more about Qui-Gon and his former master Count Dooku. Join us for a thrill ride into far off space with terrorists, jewel thieves, and galactic politics. Okay so maybe the politics are so thrilling, but it’s still a great book.The Skywalker saga may be over, but there ar...
2020-05-141h 05Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcastAhsokaWe were all heartbroken when Anakin's padawan, Ahsoka Tano, walked away from the Jedi order at the "end" of The Clone Wars animated series. Then we got to be happy again when she showed up on Rebels, but what was she doing for all that time in between? The novel Ahsoka gives us a lot of those answers. Join us as we explore the novel, and get pumped about the new last season of The Clone Wars.The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars fans satisfied for years to...
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