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The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 306: Blame It on the NameIt's a Merry Motivators Christmas and the final episode of 2022, with epic gifts, holiday wins, kid stories, and more! Here's what happens:
We've had a great holiday season thus far. Can we keep that up?
The Christmas editions of Who Got What are always fantastic.
Christmas Eve music for your listening enjoyment.
We FINALLY talk in depth about Wednesday, the rad Netflix series.
Kids will be kids.
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The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 254: TBM Christmas Bash 2021A live episode via the Wisdom app, a Christmas edition of Who Got What, friends join live to talk last minute thoughts before The Book of Boba Fett, and more! Here's what happens:
Follow us on Wisdom! We had a great time going live on the app for this episode. Head to https://joinwisdom.audio/bad_motivators to join the fun!
Christmas editions of Who Got What are always a banger.
We made a new friend.
It's almost time for The Book of Boba Fett! Anyone gonna watch that?
Video games are the best.
WE HAVE MERCH...2021-12-291h 22
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 253: Christmas Eve 6Footage from The Book of Boba Fett, Christmas plans, Marvel tv shows, and more! Here's what happens:
Join us on Wisdom on December 27th at 10:15pm Eastern / 7:15pm Pacific for our first Wisdom talk! Head to https://joinwisdom.audio/bad_motivators to join the fun!
Someone got Star Wars gear in Who Got What! It's a Christmas miracle.
The Elf on the Shelf is the best and worst idea of all time.
Almost everyone saw Spider-Man: No Way Home.
How about that footage from The Book of Boba Fett?
There's only one episode of Hawkeye left!
Childhood Christmas...2021-12-221h 13
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 243: My Best Friend Is a CarSome book news, remembering what year it is, and Star Wars Visions is still rad. Here's what happens:
Cracker Rap goes old-school.
Remember when Who Got What was about Star Wars merch?
What's keeping that tail on?
The King of the Hill references are the gifts that keep on giving.
Some pretty cool books were announced, including one involved Luke and Lando. Score!
We dive into S01E08 of Star Wars Visions, Lop and Ocho. It's a banger.
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Dig...2021-10-131h 09
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 242: They Might Be Giant Barenaked LadiesIt's the beginning of scary season with a LEGO Star Wars Halloween special, some movie came out, and Star Wars Visions is still awesome. Here's what happens:
The People's Court is now in session.
There's a twist in Who Got What that nobody saw coming.
One of us watched LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales and deemed it worth watching. So, you know, watch it.
We spend some time talking about episode 9 of Star Wars Visions, Akakiri.
One of us went to see the new Venom movie. Don't worry, no spoilers.
One of us can't remember which band name...2021-10-061h 18
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 241: The Request Line Is Now ClosedWe got Star Wars Visions, a little news on Andor, someone requested Cracker Rap, and more! Here's what happens:
Someone Eric used to be friends with asked for more Cracker Rap. Eric nearly quit the show.
Tales of woe and some actual cool stuff in Who Got What this week.
Diego Luna has wrapped filming for Andor and we are pretty stoked on it.
How about Star Wars Visions?!? Got a favorite episode?
We've all forgotten to watch What If?... again.
There's an album out that we HAVE to listen to.
WE HAVE MERCH! You can get...2021-09-291h 08
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 240: A Little Too on the NoseMarsha Lucas says things, other fandoms, what will the next thing in Star Wars be like, and more! Here's what happens:
Dallas could be here for this episode. We're sorry.
Cruser gets out for Who Got What.
Marsh Lucas said some things in a book and some people have said things about her things.
Other fandoms have problems too.
The Taika Waititi movie is gonna be something, that's for sure.
Some pretty rad Bob Ross talk.
It's hard to repair TVs. Just don't do it.
WE HAVE MERCH! You can get t-shirts and the like at TeePublic...2021-09-221h 22
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 239: I Know Kung Fu, AgainStar Wars video game news, a new Marvel movie, a couple of super cool trailers, and more! Here's what happens:
House woes can turn even the most calm person into a raging monster.
Well, it looks like Who Got What could possibly relive its glory days.
An official announcement for the remake of Knights of the Old Republic was made during the Sony PlayStation showcase.
We got a trailer for The Matrix: Resurrections this week. Dang.
We got a trailer for the upcoming Hawkeye series on Disney+. Also, dang.
A couple of us watched the zombie episode of...2021-09-151h 18
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 238: Let Me Go OnThe best or worst episode of TBM so far, a new episode of What If...? that one of us watched, a popular segment reaches new heights, and more! Here's what happens:
Getting old is hard, for reals.
Who Got What features embarrassing awkwardness.
More scissor lift talk than any non-industrial related podcast should ever have. Ever.
Cruser further decreases the likelihood that Hawes Burkhardt will ever appear on this show again. As if Eric hadn't done enough already.
What are other fandoms like? Crazy?
What happens to YouTubers after the fame fades? Also, how do we as parents...2021-09-081h 26
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 237: That Was a Very Mean SegueA new Disney Gallery episode, some heat on the Book of Boba Fest series, Marvel's What If...? keeps us guessing, and more! Here's what happens:
Guess who ruined the show this week? Seriously, guess.
Playing in bands is hard.
Cruser breaks the longest personal dry streak in the history of Who Got What.
Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian goes behind the scenes on the making of the season 2 finale and shows us how Luke got there.
Robert Rodriguez says our minds are going to be blown.
How are you doing with Marvel's What If...? so far?
When are things...2021-09-011h 17
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 236: The One Time Fullscreen Was BetterAndor news, a new episode of What If...?, the best movie of all time, and more! Here's what happens:
Cracker rap is broken.
Malibu's Most Wanted is a masterpiece.
Fake Boba Fett said stupid stuff.
How are you digging What If...? so far? Is it something that you'll rewatch?
Is John Boyega getting a Disney+ series?
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The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 235: Songs About PterodactylsThe season finale of The Bad Batch, some cool Marvel animated action, Crosshair might actually be a butthole, and more! Here's what happens:
Hey, here's news: Cracker Rap is back!
How improvisation might work.
King of the Hill is the benchmark all other animated series get compared to.
All bars should have places to pee.
Who Got What is light on the collectibles this week.
What did you make of Marvel's What If...? premiere?
An article on the Star Wars website says that Crosshair is for sure a butthole.
The season finale of The Bad Batch sure was...2021-08-181h 21
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 234: Joykiller BaseA cold open, a second season announced for The Bad Batch (plus a killer episode!), how to live inside a Star Wars, and more! Here's what happens:
The pricing for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser are announced. It's not for the faint of heart. Or broke people.
Cruser is a buzzkill.
We used to buy more stuff than we do now. Check on Who Got What for the details.
It looks like The Bad Batch is getting a second season!
The first part of the 2-part season finale of The Bad Batch is extra rad.
Two of us watched...2021-08-111h 32
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 233: Four Inches of WoodThings are heating up in The Bad Batch, there's a new book, some killer collectibles on the way, and more! Here's what happens:
The gang is all here.
Eric can't possibly stress the "got" in Who Got What any more strongly than he already is. Come on.
Fred Durst is at the top of his game.
There are only two episodes of The Bad Batch left this season. What's going to happen?!?
Who is keeping up on the High Republic content?
Hot Toys, man.
Video games, man.
WE HAVE MERCH! You can get t-shirts and the like...2021-08-041h 22
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp.232: Blame Fred DurstBad Batch, Woodstock 99 documentaries, and Netflix DVDs.
Strothers is busy yelling at a cloud or something.
Who Got What, self loathing edition.
Does HBO go too far occasionally for the sake of shock value?
Too many exams, too little time.
The latest episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch a fun episode. But will you remember it?
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The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 231: The Walmart DeerslayerSome excellent Disney+ content, the next HasLab project is revealed, how electricity works, and more! Here's what happens:
Cruser is busy doing his geometry homework or something.
Who Got What, construction edition.
In corporate buildings you use 277 V for lighting. Learn how that's generated. Here's a hint: you'll need the square root of 3 to make it work.
The latest episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch is crazy good. Crazy.
The season finale of Loki was top shelf. And how about the post-credit announcement?!?
Electric cars are pretty cool.
HasLab announced the next Star Wars project: a 6-inch...2021-07-211h 15
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 230: No, I Am Not Your FatherA new Marvel movie, some excellent live action and animated television, and a cool book announcement! Here's what happens:
We had a pregnancy scare of sorts. Just listen.
Everyone wins on Who Got What, even you.
Dammit, Bobby.
There's a tie-in novel for Star Wars: Visions called Ronin. That's gonna be neat.
People gain and lose accents all the time.
A beloved droid makes an appearance on Star Wars: The Bad Batch this week. He gets way more screen time than any of the main characters of the series.
We've only got one more episode of Loki left...2021-07-141h 34
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 229: Land Ho!Some awesome Star Wars: Visions news, Loki only has two episodes left, and Omega does stuff in Star Wars: The Bad Batch. Here's what happens:
How about all those amateur fireworks shows?
Who Got What might be the saddest ever this week.
Parks & Rec trivia is a party.
Star Wars: Visions is gonna rule so hard.
This week's episode of Loki was bonkers!
Omega says she's good at strategy in this week's episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch. That will be coming back around.
WE HAVE MERCH! You can get t-shirts and the like at TeePublic...2021-07-071h 14
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 228: I've Got a GuyThe biggest actor in Star Wars has things to say about the biggest issue in all of fandom, Hasbro works their magic, and some pretty sweet live action television. Here's what happens:
Who Got What shows us that Hasbro will get you, one way or another.
The guy who played the one guy in the thing where he looks at the camera awkwardly while standing in front of a green screen has things to say about the one ship that was called one thing now being referred to as the one guy's ship instead. Did that sound stupid...2021-06-301h 39
Certified MotivatorsOrigin of the CM'sThe story when Certified Motivators were born and annoying neighbors!
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The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 227: Sorry, Little LadyFather's Day was neat, some news about Acolyte, a new episode of Loki, and a super cool bounty hunter comes back to do something terrible! Here's what happens:
The Father's Day haul on Who Got What.
Is anyone finding anything in the wild?
Leslye Headland talks about Star Wars: Acolyte.
We watched the second episode of Loki. Did you?
Star Wars: The Bad Batch went into The Man with No Name mode this week, bringing back one of the coolest bounty hunters ever to appear in an animated series.
If anything happens to Omega we are going to...2021-06-231h 11
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 226: Time to Replace the Cloner CartridgeEverybody's moving, some live action tv news, a rad new show on Disney+, things take a turn in Star Wars: The Bad Batch, and more! Here's what happens:
Oh, crap.
Who Got What did contain some collectables this week. Some.
It looks like Andor may be getting some Mendo. This is a huge deal all the way around. Who else are we going to see?
When is season 3 of The Mandalorian going to start filming?
Indy 5 got crapped on, and James Mangold said some things. Some of this is really funny, and some of it is really sad.
...2021-06-161h 23
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 225: Grab the Chilly Bin, We're Going Tiki TouringA special guest with a wild story, fandom noise, comic book news, a new episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, and more! Here's what happens:
Steele Saunders of Steele Wars (@SteeleWars) drops by on the twenty-fives!
Who Got What is happening live!
There's some pretty dumb fake news going around.
Steele has a story that's going to blow your mind.
Cruser read the first issue of Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters and fills us in on all the sweet details.
How about the newest episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Decommissioned? Pretty rad, yeah?
...2021-06-091h 36
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 224: Resting Batch FaceAndor news, some old news back in the foreground, some great Disney+ news, a new episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, and more! Here's what happens:
There are finally new episodes of Bluey on Disney+. It's about time!
If you haven't seen Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga you are missing out.
Well, there's always Who Got What, right?
We like zombie films. Sometimes.
Zack Snyder said some stuff.
John Boyega said some stuff in connection with some stuff we already knew about. He said it at the same time as the first stuff but...2021-06-021h 16
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 223: Hey Y'all (with Lumberjack Nick)Cool art, vengeance-seeking trees, live action tv news, video games, Star Wars: The Bad Batch, and more! Here's what happens:
Our friend Lumberjack Nick (@LumbejackNick) makes his first appearance on our show to talk about all things cool.
Check out Lumberjack Nick's art at lumberjacknick.com.
The truth is out there, somewhere.
Construction is a prominent feature in Who Got What this week.
Did that tree just move?
What do you do when your art gets stolen?
How about The Bad Batch this week? You know, when that one thing with the thing happened?
WE HAVE MERCH...2021-05-261h 21
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 222: DeucesGood news, bad news, Celebration news, Star Wars: The Bad Batch, and video games. Here's what happens:
Secrets only work when they're secret.
What's up with families?
Who Got What gives everyone a chance.
There are some cool video games out right now. Like to be scared? Like space? There's something for you.
Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 has changed dates again! It's earlier this time. We did not see that coming.
The Bad Batch keeps knocking it out.
The Volume keeps pushing the envelope of possibilities.
Ace job liking what you like.
WE HAVE MERCH! You can...2021-05-191h 32
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 221: Keep Your Shirt On, Chris HemsworthMay the 4th came and went, we got two episodes of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, and maybe something else. Here's what happens:
Well, a thing happened. And then that led to other things happening. After those things another thing happened. See if you can keep track of it all.
This week in Who Got What we hear more crying about Eric's harsh "rules" about the segment. It's called Who GOT What, people.
How do you handle it when you or your significant other sees someone hot out in public? You might be surprised.
How about The Bad...2021-05-121h 29
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 220: The Offices of Crusers, Strother, and WoodsIt's the day before May 4th, and we're giddy with excitement. Plus, the Terminator, Rambo and more! Here's what happens:
Someone hit the big time in Who Got What this week.
What collectibles are we looking forward to?
So, what's gonna be announced tomorrow?
The Terminator movies are pretty cool. Well, all but one of them.
Remember Rambo? When it's part two is it still First Blood?
Marvel nails it. I mean they nail it hard.
You're not gonna believe what happened the day after we recorded this.
WE HAVE MERCH! You can get t-shirts and the...2021-05-051h 16
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 219: PotholdersGone and back again, where's the first 150, PowerPoint presentations, a Thrawn novel, and more! Here's what happens:
Well, we got knocked down again. It took some fast action, but we're back! You may notice the first 150 episodes are no longer on the feed. Check back for future Patreon news on that!
At least we're allowed to play the Who Got What theme.
We're less than a week away from Star Wars: The Bad Batch. Excited?!?
A new Thrawn novel just dropped.
Who drew that?
The finale of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier was top shelf.
Wrong person...2021-04-281h 16
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 218: Scarlett NohanssonRian Johnson and The Mandalorian, the craziest "What If..." ever, parental online dating profiles, kids are nuts, and more! Here's what happens:
Shania Twain was married to Mutt Lange. Trust me, this is going somewhere.
Story time.
Jar Jar Binks saves Who Got What again this week.
Rian Johnson would be interested in directing an episode of The Mandalorian this season. We'll take it.
Will we see Krennic in the Andor series?
Score!!!
They had really good catering.
How are things gong to work out for Karli and Craptain America in the final episode of The Falcon and...2021-04-211h 24
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 217: Out on ParoleWe're back! Toys were bought, gigs were played, news was announced, and more! Here's what happens:
We finally got out of podcast jail. Finally. A huge thanks to Iraj and Steele for helping us out during this time.
Eric played a gig.
Well, at least there's Who Got What.
There are a couple of cool toys coming along. Wedge, baby.
Remember Celebration?
Microsoft is up to something.
Marvel is crushing it.
How about that Snyder cut?
Check out The Chicken from Eric's gig last Friday.
WE HAVE MERCH! You can get t-shirts and the like at TeePublic...2021-04-141h 34
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 216: Sorry to Hear About Aunt Lorraine, Uncle JimWe're eligible for parole soon (hopefully), there was a trailer for The Bad Batch, some LEGO Star Wars game news, and more! Here's what happens:
Cruser is forced to take a break from the stats.
Who Got What is your sad uncle Jim at the family reunion.
A trailer for The Bad Batch dropped one day after we recorded last week. Of course it did.
The LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has been delayed. Yes, again. Oof.
There are some Thrawn books on the way!
Have you seen The Falcon and the Winter Soldier?!? Dang.
Are you...2021-04-071h 40
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 215: The Banned MotivatorsPodcast jail, some official Kenobi casting news, dehydration tactics, and more! Here's what happens:
We're living dangerously, apparently.
Who Got What was mostly a success. Minus the one part.
Star Wars announces that production on the Kenobi series is about to begin, and they also dropped a list of cast members. Well, well.
How are you liking The Falcon and the Winter Soldier so far? Erin Kellyman is rad as can be.
What is the Loki series going to be like? Will we see mutants in it? Will Wolverine be there?
Bodybuilding is weird.
WE H...2021-03-311h 13
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 170: One Senator Does the Work of Two Motivators (with Clare Stribling)Apparently everyone is going to be in The Mandalorian, the docuseries is going well, and Star Wars Rebels is neat. Here's what happens:
Clare Stribling (@cstribs) of The Imperial Senate Podcast (@ImpSenatePod) takes the place of two different Motivators at one point or another. It's too complicated to explain, so you'll have to listen!
Who Got What is more like Who Got Drunk this week.
The Mandalorian casting news keeps rolling in.
How about the newest episode of the Disney Gallery: Star Wars: The Mandalorian (what a name to type out) docuseries? The actors give us some insight...2021-03-271h 25
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 214: Into and Out of the RedTHere's going to be a book about a thing, more Black Series figures are on the way, LEGO Star Wars minifig madness is coming, maybe the LEGO Skywalker Saga game is coming, and more! Here's what happens:
Happy birthday, Cruser!
Youth sports are straight up out of hand.
A tie-in book for the upcoming Star Wars: Visions animated series was announced. So, get ready for words.
How on earth has the LEGO Skywalker Saga game not been released? And where is it?!?
LEGO Star Wars minifig madness is coming in April. Vote on your favorites!
There are some...2021-03-241h 32
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 213: Ace Job Liking What You LikeSomeone is here to stay (or are they?), someone got warned to watch themselves (or did they?), and someone awesome is in an awesome show. Oh, and fast food. Here's what happens:
Cracker Rap is in full effect.
Cruser breaks his dry spell in Who Got What this week!
The Disney investor's call was last week, and things were said. Someone on YouTube says otherwise.
Clickbait reigns supreme in the Star Wars world.
Erin Kellyman is in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Like we needed another reason to watch it, but now it's a MUST.
If you've...2021-03-171h 31
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 212: The Thing That Should Not BeSome Kenobi news, the scene that should not be, WandaVision, and more! Here's what happens:
Eric played a gig. People were there.
Dallas knows what's what in Who Got What.
The Bad Batch debuts on May 4th!
There are some interesting rumors coming from the Kenobi direction.
Joonas Suotamo talks about a scene between Chewbacca and Kylo Ren that was filmed but never used. It's scary.
Was Adam Driver the best actor in the sequel trilogy?
What's going to be the next thing in Star Wars video games?
How about that final episode of WandaVision?
Good thing Este's...2021-03-101h 26
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 211: Assian CandorCassian Andor is in the house, Hera Syndulla is in the news, we got some Obi-Wan casting info, and more! Here's what happens:
Our friend Rik Villanueva (@CadBanesBounty) from the Jammed Transmissions podcast (@jtcomlink) hangs out and talks nerd stuff with us this week.
Rik from the past joins us also, which is a trip.
Who Drank What
How about some live-action television news?
Stories from Star Wars Celebration Chicago always feel good.
We talk collectibles, books and more.
WandaVision is our jam right now.
If it's all in my head, tell me now. Tell me I've got...2021-03-031h 36
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 210: Space TurnipsSome light video game news, cool casting rumors, some rad toys announced, and more! Here's what happens:
Dallas is back!
Who Got What was saved by an Englishman.
How do IP addresses work?
A new Boba Fett from Hot Toys? Uh, yes.
Who wants to buy some action figures?
Lucasfilm is the worst, you guys.
Ezra, is that you?
There's a new Star Wars video game on the way for mobile and the Nintendo Switch. Who needs space turnips?
We love WandaVision. Like, a lot.
There's an ache in you, put there by the ache in me.
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The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 209: Cara DoomedIt looks like someone's trilogy is still going to happen, someone got fired, and more! Here's what happens:
Who Got What was a dud.
We've still reading Claudia Gray's new book, Into the Dark. It's already specifically mentioned doing the do, so that rules.
Gina Carano has been fired by Lucasfilm. Take it for what you will. Some YouTube accounts say that Disney will walk that back due to fan outrage. Take that for what you will also.
Sariah Wilson (@sariahwilson)interviewed Rian Johnson. You might want to sit down for this.
Croc balls.
A little video game...2021-02-171h 23
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 208: The HiphopopotamusA new book, some video game news, and apparently there was a football game. Here's what happens:
Who Got What, you're breaking my heart.
We've started reading Claudia Gray's new book, Into the Dark, and so far it's pretty good.
EA has made a TON of money from Star Wars. A ton.
The Super Bowl was a thing. So, yeah.
We play video games. Not on the show though.
Eyes like sinking ships, in waters so inviting I almost jump in.
WE HAVE MERCH! You can get t-shirts and the like at TeePublic.com and R...2021-02-101h 23
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 207: Living That Astronaut LifeCrazy rumors from the internet, upcoming books, and more! Here's what happens:
Who Got What was maybe a little mean, but fun.
Doomcock, YouTuber of great renown, has indicated there may be some crazy news about the sequel trilogy. Our money is on no.
Claudia Gray's book will be here soon! It's gonna be so good.
People are still mean to other people on the internet.
How about that WandaVision, eh? Yay or nay?
Television sure has changed over the years.
"She would have made a lovely bride. It's a shame she's f**ked in the head," they...2021-02-031h 11
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 206: We Ruin the Novel "Light of the Jedi"There are some new Black Series figures on the horizon, and we finally discuss Light of the Jedi! Here's what happens:
We're all back!
Who Got What may have morphed over time, but it's still fun!
Video game talk, of course. Check out EA Play, part of Xbox Game Pass, and play Jedi Fallen Order and Battlefront II!
There are some new Black Series figures coming out on card backs. That's pretty neat.
We discuss Charles Soule's novel, Light of the Jedi. We all really liked it. Let us know what you think about it!
What books come...2021-01-271h 24
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 205: I Will Punch You AllSome gaming news was announced right after we recorded last week, we've all nearly finished Light of the Jedi, and more! Here's what happens:
Dallas is on vacation. Lucky turd.
We're now a Stepbrothers podcast. Did we just become best friends?
Eric has been streaming his terrible gaming on Twitch. Check it out at twitch.tv/ericstrothers
Video games are neat. Oh, and lucrative.
A new open world Star Wars game from Massive is announced. This is seriously good news!
Will the High Republic eventually be in movie form?
She had a marvelous time ruining everything.
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The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 204: Lions Don't Like WaterWe've all at least started reading Light of the Jedi, there was a random video game trailer, and more! Here's what happens:
We're now a The Other Guys podcast. We're gonna do you, grandpa style.
We got a voicemail. Now we remember why we quit playing voicemails.
One person wins Who Got What this week.
Eric has been playing Red Dead Online with Tracy, a friend of the show. He's a monster.
Lucasfilm Games is now a thing. No new games announced though!
We share our initial thoughts on Light of the Jedi. No spoilers, no worries.
What's...2021-01-131h 11
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 203: Shake and BakeIt's the first show of the new year, and we're on the verge of the launch of a new era in Star Wars! Here's what happens:
We're now a Talladega Nights podcast. If you ain't first, you're last.
We may have to change the name of Who Got What if we don't all strike it rich soon.
Video games sure are neat.
The live stream launch event for The High Republic was a thing. Did you watch it?
Which of the upcoming books are we planning to read? Can we read?
We discuss the potential impact the new...2021-01-061h 00
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 202: Gorilla Tactics2020 is finally coming to an end! Rejoice! Here's what happened this week :
Eric had a Christmas Miracle!
We look back on the year in Star Wars and look ahead to the future.
We love we do, but man, this fandom is a scene sometimes.
Be kind to each other in 2021.
WE HAVE MERCH! You can get t-shirts and the like at TeePublic.com and Redbubble.com .
Eric has a Bandcamp page where you can get uncompressed stereo versions of some of the great podcast themes and bumpers you've come to know and love! I know...2020-12-301h 40
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 201: Sad MotivatorsThe season 2 finale of The Mandalorian was this week, so let's be real and admit that's all anyone wants to talk about. Here's what happens:
This week's Megalopolis-infused Who Got What will hopefully be the last of its kind.
The Mandalorian season finished in a huge way. We talk about it.
We give some family takes on the season finale also. This show has been a bridge between hardcores and norms.
Watch S02E08 of The Mandalorian, Ch. 16: The Rescue, with us. Ignite the green, indeed.
WE HAVE MERCH! You can get t-shirts and the l...2020-12-232h 05
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 200: 200 or 6 to 4One of our favorite guests joins us for our 200th episode, there's great new episode of The Mandalorian, Mando Monday news, and more! Here's what happens:
Pimp Juice.
Steele Saunders of Steele Wars (@SteeleWars) drops by on the twenty-fives!
The guest always goes first in Who Got What.
There were a couple of cool things for Mando Monday this week, one of which is the Bo-Katan Black Series figure. We hope you got one!
Taylor Swift surprise-dropped ANOTHER new album this past week!
There was a huge amount of new Star Wars projects announce at last week's Disney...2020-12-162h 37
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp.199: The Foundling FathersAn amazing new episode of The Mandalorian, other stuff that wasn't that, and more! Here's what happens:
Luke Cruser tells us a brutal story.
Who Got What was all-inclusive this week.
Mando Monday yielded a couple of neat things, but there is some pretty terrible stuff out there. Terrible.
There's a cool interview with Temuera Morrison by the New York Times that you should check out.
Let's cut to the chase. We all came here to all about the new episode of The Mandalorian and we all know it.
Watch S02E06 of The Mandalorian, Ch. 14: The Tragedy...2020-12-091h 49
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 198: Ahsoka and GroguWe've got a name for Baby Yoda, Ahsoka Tano was in The Mandalorian, Thanksgiving was awesome, and more! Here's what happens:
What's your Thanksgiving tradition?
We're thinking of rebranding Who Got What into Who Sold What in the near future.
David Prowse has passed away.
Ahsoka Tano was in The Mandalorian in a very badass way.
Grogu, if you will.
Check out Anthony Breznican's article in Vanity Fair.
Watch S02E05 of The Mandalorian, Ch. 13: The Jedi, with us. Grogu, you guys.
WE HAVE MERCH! You can get t-shirts and the like at TeePublic.com a...2020-12-021h 43
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 197: Crest Gon' Give It to YaMano Monday, Taco Tuesday, the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, and more! Here's what happens:
Dicks in trucks.
Finally a Who Got What where everyone plays.
Our listeners are awesome.
There was some cool stuff for Mando Monday that none of us bought.
The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special is RAD.
There are some excellent reviews of the original Star Wars Holiday Special on Google.
Watch S02E04 of The Mandalorian, Ch. 12: The Siege, with us. Cookies are good.
WE HAVE MERCH! You can get t-shirts and the like at TeePublic.com and Redbubble.com .2020-11-251h 38
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 196: Woah-KatanYou know who shows up in you know what, Kuill finally gets a Black Series figure, and more! Here's what happens:
Holding in stupid jokes can be really hard sometimes, you guys.
Who Got What is heavy with the X Gon' Give It to Ya vibe this week. Game on.
Mando Monday finally comes through with a Kuill figure. It really should have been this time last year!
How about Bo-Katan? She's rad, yeah?
Watch S02E03 of The Mandalorian, Ch. 11: The Heiress, with us. Reunited and it feels so good.
WE HAVE MERCH! You c...2020-11-181h 39
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 195: These Are Trying TimesA new episode of The Mandalorian, a book is gonna come out, some Disney+ show news, and more! Here's what happens:
The dynamic of Who Got What is different than it used to be.
Mando Monday came and went, and we didn't buy anything. There is some cool stuff though. Check out the Black Series helmet!
From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back will be out when this episode goes live. We're excited. Are you?
Leslye Headland talks about her upcoming Disney+ series. People seem to think it might be about Dr. Aphra.
George Lucas's...2020-11-112h 04
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 194: It's Not to ScaleThe first episode of season 2 of The Mandalorian is here! And probably some other stuff went on. Here's what happens:
Well, have you looked outside?
Dallas saved Who Got What this week.
Mando Monday yielded some neat stuff. Hot Toys could make a person go broke for sure.
Getting collectibles in the wild is tough sometimes.
Our friends are neat.
Hey, is anyone playing Star Wars Squadrons right now?
Eric still won't shut up about Red Dead Redemption 2.
Watch S02E01 of The Mandalorian, Ch. 9: The Marshal, with us. We're so glad this show is back!
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The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 193: A Nun with a Cute Face (with Jessica Schroeder)We're just a few days away from the start of season 2 of The Mandalorian, the first Mando Monday was a reasonable success, and more! Here's what happens:
Our awesome friend Jessica Schroeder (@Darth_Schroeder) hangs out and talks knitting and other super sexy stuff.
Check out Jessica's Etsy shop, Northland Knits Shop, and buy something cool!
Who Got What moved straight into Who DIDN'T Get What this time.
The first Mando Monday brought us some pretty cool perch, some of which was actually obtainable.
Little Caesar's Hot-N-Ready is a bit of false advertisement.
Jessica's dad and step-mom watched...2020-10-281h 43
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 192: Your Central Processing Unit Is DamagedNerds watch Monday Night Football to catch a special look at The Mandalorian and everyone was perfectly content. Here's what happens:
Eric's band, Throw the Hörns, had its first indoor gig. This is an onion getting peeled.
Happiness, taunting and disappoint round out Who Got What this week.
We got to watch the special look for The Mandalorian and talk about how neat it will be to see the show.
We talk video games. Luke shows Dallas and Eric a trailer for Cyberpunk 2077.
Watch S01E08 of The Mandalorian, Ch. 8: Redemption, with us. It gets better every t...2020-10-212h 21
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp.191: We Would Like to See the BabyBirthdays, video games, the living force, our The Mandalorian rewatch enters the god tier episodes, and more! Here's what happens:
Happy Birthday Dallas!
Luke has a near death experience with nature.
Who Got What: Birthday Edition.
The second week of Star Wars Squadrons.
More video game talk. Bang bang.
Ewen McGregor talks channeling his inner Alec Guiness.
The High Republic gets into the minds of the Jedi.
Disney is dead focused on streaming. But to what end?
Watch S01E07 of The Mandalorian, Ch. 7: The Reckoning, with us. We know you too, want to see the baby.
...2020-10-142h 20
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 190: Whisky in the DjarinHigh Republic news, The Mandalorian is getting closer, Star Wars Squadrons is out, and more! Here's what happens:
Eric is back to gigging with Thröw the Hörns.
Full disclosure: we talked about things going on in the world right now. Just for a little bit.
Here's a little Who Got What for you.
First impressions of Star Wars Squadrons.
More video game talk. Bang bang.
We got an opening crawl for the High Republic. Neat.
Disney+ Germany clued us into some people starring in season 2 of The Mandalorian. We also got a list of writers of th...2020-10-072h 18
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 189: We Calican't Stand ItHasbro throws a virtual convention, video game console go up for preorder, and maybe someone is playing Ahsoka. Here's what happens:
Dallas taunts Eric during Who Got What.
Video game console preorders are pretty stressful.
Eric's many adventures in Red Dead Redemption 2 continue with a refusal to let the story progress.
Hasbro's PulseCon 2020 revealed some super cool stuff, including a new HasLab project. But there's something even cooler that has been a LONG time coming.
Is that Rosario Dawson's face on the Ahsoka lightsaber box?
We will understand if you don't want to watch S01E05 of The...2020-09-301h 39
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 188: Sex on the ShrimpMando Mondays, new Black Series figures, video game consoles, resumes, Giancarlo Esposito, and more! Here's what happens:
Who would have ever guessed that Who Got What would be based on cell phone insurance?
StarWars.com announces Mando Mondays. I guess they must listen to Steele Wars.
There will be some cool new Black Series figures from The Mandalorian. Good bye, money.
The next-gen game consoles are opening up for preorder.
Timuera Morrison's agent updated his resume. Oh man.
Giancarlo Esposito is the best hype man out there right now, for real.
Red Dead Redemption 2 is RAD.
Watch S01...2020-09-231h 47
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 187: This Is the Way (It Always Goes)Our friend Maria visits, a trailer for season 2 of The Mandalorian drops a few hours after we record, and there's a cool video game CG short. Here's what happens:
Our friend Maria (@blerdgirljedi) from the Sistas with Sabers (@SabersWith) podcast sits down with us to talk some Star Wars.
Our guest wins Who Got What.
Daisy Ridley talks about the Palpatine lineage with the snowman from Frozen.
Is Korkie Kryze Obi-Wan's son?
Entertainment Weekly shows us some photos from The Mandalorian.
New shots from season 2 of The Mandalorian show up on Disney+ while we're recording.
Luke never listens...2020-09-162h 12
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 186: Mr. Blue Sky(walker)John Boyega tells it like it is, news about season 2 of The Mandalorian is on the way, and more. Here's what happens:
A big piece about season 2 of The Mandalorian dropped via EW the day after we recorded this episode. Nailed it.
Eric is seeing double in Who Got What this week.
John Boyega shares his experience with Star Wars in the UK edition of GQ.
Back to the Future is one of the best franchises of all time.
What's the word on the new Grand Admiral Yawn novel?
Grammar police, arrest this man. He talks in truths.
...2020-09-091h 29
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp.185: Teenage Mutant MandalorianHasbro does the Hasbro thing, books are here, and we still don't have a trailer. Here's what happens:
We may have to change the name of Who Got What.
The Sims 4 will get a new game back called Star Wars: Journey to Batuu this month. It sounds pretty rad.
The LEGO Star Wars Skywalker saga game gets a trailer. And it gets pushed back.
Come on, Star Wars: Squadrons.
Target-exclusive Galaxy's Edge toys get snatched up by bots. Sweet.
Where are we at with collecting in general at this point?
Hasbro announces PulseCon 2020, where you can be the...2020-09-021h 45
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 184: Nothing Left to FearThere's still no trailer for season 2 of The Mandalorian, but who cares?!? We've got stuff to talk about. Here's what happens:
Dallas is back, people.
Jessica Schroeder single-handedly saves Who Got What this week.
How important are the toys that will be coming out?
There are some books coming out that you might want to read.
Now that the Skywalker saga is over, how is everyone feeling about the future of Star Wars? Lucasfilm, what are you up to?
Watch S01E15 of Star Wars Rebels, Fire Across the Galaxy, with us! Sabine kills a lot of people...2020-08-261h 28
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 183: Forgot About ReyWhere's that trailer? Also, books, tv, movies, the internet. Here's what happens:
No Dallas on this one.
No news is good news? Maybe?
Surely there will be a trailer for season 2 of The Mandalorian any time now.
You can find a Parks & Rec reference to fit anything if you try.
Watch S01E14 of Star Wars Rebels, Rebel Resolve, with us! Chopper is a superstar.
WE HAVE MERCH! You can get t-shirts and the like at TeePublic.com and Redbubble.com .
Eric has a Bandcamp page where you can get uncompressed stereo versions o...2020-08-191h 24
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 182: Twilight of the Apprentice Is Going in the Time CapsuleThe future of movie theaters vs. streaming, book news, and tangents galore! Here's what happens:
Remember that time with the thing? And then the other thing?
Congrats all around during Who Got What.
Remember Twilight? Yeah.
There's a new book of Clone Wars stories coming out soon.
Watch S01E13 of Star Wars Rebels, Call to Action, with us! Cats in action, turned up to 11 or something.
WE HAVE MERCH! You can get t-shirts and the like at TeePublic.com and Redbubble.com .
Eric has a Bandcamp page where you can get uncompressed s...2020-08-121h 30
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 181: Ellen Kerryman and Dorothy Everytime SmurfWe're eagerly awaiting the Disney earnings call and any news at all, but that doesn't stop us! Here's what happens:
Even without news, there's always news.
Who Got What gets broader every week. Congrats to Luke!
People have taken tests.
So, it turns out that people are people everywhere you go.
We've been to the moon. We HAVE. Just stop it.
Dallas watches Solo with his mom and dad.
Dallas can't get Erin Kellyman's name right. At all.
Bring on some tv news!
Watch S01E12 of Star Wars Rebels, Vision of Hope, with us! Get a real...2020-08-051h 19
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 180: It's Your Face's FaultMovie delays, Disney+ rumors, some book talk, and more! Here's what happens:
Well, have you looked outside lately?
A weird version of Who Got What this week.
This may or may not be a Taylor Swift podcast.
The Star Wars films slated for 2022, 2024 and 2026 have all been pushed back one year. We really shouldn't be surprised, but it's still a bummer.
Our friends at Kessel Run Transmissions continue to bring the goods on the upcoming Disney+ series news. There's a lot.
Ray Park, right?
Luke listened to the Aphra audio drama. We all should do the same.
Be...2020-07-291h 58
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 179: Good Luck Getting a Permit for ThatNews from Sideshow Con 2020, Hasbro may get all our money, and more! Here's what happens:
Dallas is back! With stories!
Who Got What works out for most of us.
There are a ton of cool figures coming down the line. How much room do any of us have left? And how much money? It's like walking a tightrope at this point.
We keep waiting and waiting for Hasbro to hook us up with a sponsorship. HELLO?!?
As we watched S01E10 of Star Wars Rebels, Path of the Jedi, we discovered that the Jedi would rather look busy...2020-07-221h 06
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastPATREON FREEBIE - That's Metal - Ep. 14: Holy Swift!Wait, what? Taylor Swift? That's not metal! Well, here's the deal: great music is great music! In a HUGE score for this show, I was able to get the three hosts of the Holy Swift podcast (@holyswiftpod) to join me to talk some music. IT WAS A BLAST! Jessica Zaleski, Krista Doyle and Kelly Doyle have a chemistry that I think everyone will enjoy. Make sure to check out their back catalog at holyswiftpodcast.com or wherever podcasts are found. It's one of my favorites!
If you love music, you'll love this episode. From acoustic singer-songwriter to...2020-07-1700 min
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 178: Bad HarvestVR horror stories, a new animated series is announced, an excerpt of the upcoming Thrawn novel, and more! Here's what happens:
Our friend Hawes Burkhardt of the Blue Harvest podcast (@BlueHarvestPod) helps us break down this week in the wars.
Well, Who Got What sure turned into a thing.
A new animated series involving the Bad Batch from season 7 of The Clone Wars was announced. It looks like it will be taking place after the Clone Wars are over. Maybe they're the A Team.
We got the prologue of the upcoming novel Thrawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising on starwars...2020-07-151h 44
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 177: When Your A Plus Is More Like a D MinusSome new books for The Mandalorian on the horizon, collecting news, and more! Here's what happens:
Dallas didn't rap this time. You're welcome.
Cruser makes us proud. Well, not really.
Eric's sister-in-law saves Who Got What this week.
We've got a grip of new books on the horizon about The Mandalorian! That's pretty exciting.
We may be stupid, but at least we're not stupid.
Fireworks sure are something.
We check out S01E08 of Star Wars Rebels, Empire Day! It's got some of Kanan's best lines ever. Seriously. Ever. Watch along with us!
WE HAVE M...2020-07-081h 15
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 176: Toys Don't Have FeelingsNo guests, no news, NO PROBLEM! You know how we do. Here's what happens:
The whitest rap ever heard?
Masks!
Luke got a look at somebody's package in Who Got What.
There's a new book out. We'll read it.
Criss Fresh, we love you.
New merch sizzle!
Fire up Disney+ and give S01E07 of Star Wars Rebels, Out of Darkness, a watch with us! Vin Diesel gets the only mention he'll ever get on this show.
Dallas doesn't know the difference between Bon Jovi and Def Leppard.
Apparently The Ghost is HUGE.
A collector's lament.
2020-07-011h 21
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 175: Janet Snakehole and the Worst Logo EverWe have an awesome guest, we've got a gameplay trailer, and a chapter of a book dropped! Here's what happens:
Steele Saunders of Steele Wars (@SteeleWars) drops by on the twenty-fives!
Who Got What, Father's Day Edition.
The first chapter of Charles Soule's High Republic novel, Light of the Jedi, is released to the public on ign.com.
Steele is skateboarding again!
The gameplay for Star Wars Squadrons looks neat.
Kessel Run Transmissions says we're getting a Bad Batch spin-off.
The Volume is gonna pop up everywhere.
The final episode of this run of Disney Gallery: Star Wars...2020-06-242h 00
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 174: Score!ReedPop finally tells us what's going on, a new video game, Ludwig Göransson is awesome, and more! Here's what happens:
Hey, we started the show like we used to do it.
Oh, Who Got What is rad.
Celebration Anaheim 2020 is officially cancelled. Eric likes to think ReedPop decided to finally announce it because he emailed them during the show last week.
EA announced Star Wars Squadrons with a cinematic trailer. Come on, let's see some gameplay!
We've got a new From a Certain Point of View - ESB edition - to look forward to reading.
Disney Gallery: S...2020-06-171h 42
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 173: 10101101The docuseries on The Mandalorian continues, we used pre-vis to plan this entire episode, and we still don't know the score on Celebration. Here's what happens:
Hey guys, thank you for being patient with us while we've talked about what's happening the world right now. We know that our views aren't necessarily the same as everyone else's on these things, and we aren't intending to be polarizing. It's practically impossible to not have stuff like this come up in a conversational show of this format. This is not going to be a permanent recurring segment of the show!
...2020-06-101h 24
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 172: Impractical EffectsHe's the baby, stop-motion is still a thing, and some publishing dates have changed. Here's what happens:
Hey, just a heads up, this episode starts off with some discussion about what's going on in the world as of right now (3 June 2020).
Watch this video that John Boyega put together. It's a trip!
Dallas's streak on Who Got What comes to an end. I bet he rallies though.
Episode 5 of Disney Gallery: Star Wars: The Mandalorian is heavy with Child.
The High Republic-era books have all been pushed back. The next Thrawn novel has been moved up though!
Take...2020-06-031h 31
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 171: Turn Up the VolumeBoba Fett's armor, even more speculation on season 2 of The Mandalorian, we finally see the Volume, and more! Here's what happens:
We don't even make it past Who Got What before something breaks.
Lightsabers sure are cool.
It's been reported that Timothy Olyphant will be wearing Boba Fett's armor in season 2 of The Mandalorian. That's how it was worded, so we've got our money on the notion that he's playing someone from the Aftermath series by Chuck Wendig!
After lots of whining by Eric, we finally see the Volume in Disney Gallery: Star Wars: The Mandalorian. We talk...2020-05-271h 31
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 169: Bad ChapmavationBoba Fett may be back, more casting news for The Mandalorian keeps pouring in, and people are saying they're hearing things about other things. Here's what happens:
Josh Chapman of Star Wars Spelt Out (@StarWarsSpelt) helps us talk the Wars this week!
What's the deal with Celebration?
Everyone's a winner in Who Got What!
How is everyone holding up right now?
Word has it that Temuera Morrison is going to be in season 2 of The Mandaloriain. Everyone is thinking Boba Fett. Or Rex. Or someone.
Who else can they shovel into The Mandalorian this season? It's still slated...2020-05-131h 29
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 168: Victory and Death (But Mostly Death)Star Wars: The Clone Wars comes to an end, and it occurred on "Star Wars Day" too. Here's what happens:
How about a live Who Got What coming to life?
Taika Waititi is tagged to direct an co-write a new Star Wars feature film for theatrical release, with Krysty Wilson-Cairns as co-writer.
We got a Jedi: Fallen Order update, and a Battlefront II update too!
Sweet May 4th finds.
The first episode of Disney Gallery - Star Wars: The Mandalorian is good. Really good.
How about some director news for season 2 of The Mandalorian?
We watch S07E11...2020-05-062h 04
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 167: Die Well, MandalorianWe've got some awesome Disney+ series news, a Dr. Aphra project, plus longnecks and paychecks! Here's what happens:
Well, if you missed That's Metal on our Patreon, you should listen to it. Eric had a 2-part episode with Hawes Burkhardt from the Blue Harvest podcast where they talked about the music of Tool. Fly, you fools.
It's a rare moment in Who Got What this week where everyone got something!
There's a female-centric Star Wars show coming to Disney+ from Leslye Headland!
Genevieve O'Reilly is reprising her role as Mon Mothma in the Cassian Andor series. That's some...2020-04-291h 17
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 166: We're Not Trying to Be FairThe world is upside down, some sweet Mandalorian BTS action, Cassian Andor series casting news, and more! Here's what happens:
Check out Dallas' buddy @Macgyverdood to score your own mask via his Etsy store.
Secret dialogue from an unused scene in The Rise of Skywalker in Who Got What? Maybe. You be the judge.
We're getting an 8-part documentary series on The Mandalorian?!? That's rad.
How about some "untitled Cassian Andor series" casting news? Got some.
We discuss some Ray Park mo-cap details for Maul in The Clone Wars.
We run through S07E09 of Star Wars: The...2020-04-221h 25
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 165: The Dad Motivator OriginatorsAustralians on board, Daisy Ridley says thing, Bob Iger saddles up, and more! Here's what happens:
Our Aussie friends Matt Frost (@Phroosh77) and Matthew "Turbo" Thurbon (@turbo1975) drop in to help us get through this thing.
Guests go first in Who Got What.
Daisy Ridley talks about the negative reactions online to The Rise of Skywalker.
Bob Iger steps back in as CEO of Disney.
How about some casting news and/or rumors for The Mandalorian?
We take a look at S07E08 of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Together Again. This one is action-packed!
Dig the show...2020-04-151h 46
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 164: Bad Motivation 101Great guests, Star Wars television news, maybe we're still getting a movie, and more! Here's what happens:
Steph and Andy from the Star Wars 101 podcast (@StarWars101Pod) visit us to talk about anything and everything. You should definitely check out their show!
How about an international version of Who Got What this week? Who's sad and who's glad?
In Kenobi news, Joby Harold has been hired as a writer for the series. So, there's that.
Release date rumors for Disney+ series.
Disney still stays we're getting a movie in December 2022.
StarWars.com gave us some character profiles from...2020-04-081h 38
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 163: El Camtono: A Breaking Bad ParodySome big news for our show, more casting news for season 2 of The Mandalorian, and we read a book! Here's what happens:
Here's some rad news for our show: we've been asked to join the Making Star Wars podcast network!
Thing get crazier, but we have hope.
Who Got What is turning into Nobody Got Anything.
Ashley Eckstein responds to the news that Rosario Dawson will be playing Ahsoka Tano.
MakingStarWars.net shares a rumor about another potential cast addition for The Mandalorian.
Eric finally finished the novelization for The Rise of Skywalker. We talk about it.
We...2020-04-011h 49
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 162: The Iraj-enous ZoneSome news on season 2 of The Mandalorian, a little comic action, and a new episode of The Clone Wars! Here's what happens:
Our good friend Iraj from The Sith List podcast (@THESITHLIST) drops in to settle the score and complain about Eric being so mean to him.
These are crazy times, people. Do the right thing.
Who Got What claims another victim.
It seems that Rosario Dawson will be playing Ahsoka Tano in season 2 of The Mandalorian! That's wild. How much will we see her?
Will we get an Ahsoka stand-alone series?
We talk about the final issue...2020-03-251h 26
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastBonus EP: TRoS CommentaryWhat could be better during social distancing then to listen to 3 idiots talk about a Star Wars movie, while said movie plays in the background? Nothing! Which is why we recruited King Tom to help us commentate The Rise of Skywalker. You can watch it with the movie or just listen along because we have the movie audio in the background. (Full disclosure, we love this movie. So if you're looking for a negative review, this isn't the episode for you.)
Stay safe everyone.
Dig the show? Support our podcast on Patreon! Go t...2020-03-212h 25
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 161: Orkin SkywalkerThe world is upside down right now. In the midst of all of that, we got a surprise early release of the digital version of The Rise of Skywalker and a new episode of The Clone Wars! Here's what happens:
Be kind to people. Do your part. Don't be a turd. Please. Seriously, please.
Who Got What is saved by Eric's son.
We all got the gift of an early streaming release of The Rise of Skywalker. How about those deleted deleted scenes?!? See what we did there?
Somehow Dallas and Eric couldn't find time to read one...2020-03-181h 25
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastPATREON FREEBIE - Taking a #2 Ep-1: A Bad Motivators Star Trek ExperienceCheck out the first episode of Dallas' new Partreon show! The rest will only be available on The Bad Motivators Patreon feed at the $5 level. Enjoy this freebie!
Welcome to our Brand New Badly Motivated Star Trek show hosted by Dallas and friend of the Pod Steve McMahan (Steve Adi). We cover our love of Trek, Childhood memories, favorite Movies and Characters. We end with a review of the first episode of Picard.2020-03-1300 min
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 160: Skako Minor, the Saddest of All KeysStar Wars Celebration, Lor San Tekka, and the impending home release of The Rise of Skywalker! Here's what happens:
Dallas is back from vacation!
Who Got What is full of twists this week. Well, except Cruser got nothing. That's not a twist.
Max von Sydow, the actor who played Lor San Tekka in The Force Awakens, passed away at age 90. He was also in Strange Brew, which ruled.
What's the score on Celebration? Will concerns over travel and large public gatherings impact Celebration Anaheim 2020?
The trailer for the home release of The Rise of Skywalker leaves nothing to...2020-03-111h 33
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 159: All Those Midichlorians and You Still Can't Tell She's Pregnant?News on The Mandalorian, the novelization of The Rise of Skywalker, and a new episode of The Clone Wars! Here's what happens:
No Dallas? No Problem! Our pal Robbo (@GC9X) helps fill the void.
The guest was the only person who got something on Who Got What this week. What are the chances?
Robbo weighs in on Project Luminous.
There's a bit of news about The Mandalorian, some real and some not so much.
Well, early copies of the soon-to-be-released The Rise of Skywalker novelization didn't cause any issues at all, and people have been nothing but...2020-03-032h 16
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 158: The Bad BatchivatorsStar Wars: The Clone Wars is back, we got some details on Project Luminous, and there are some pretty rad toys coming. Here's what happens:
Reunited, and it feels so something.
Cruser is sleeping on the job for Who Got What this week.
Hasbro re-ups their license, and we've got some cool gear coming in the next few months. How about that snowspeeder?
What's the score on the home release for The Rise of Skywalker?
The news about Project Luminous finally dropped, somewhat later than promised. Did it live up to the months and months and months of...2020-02-261h 36
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 157: Don't Go With The FlowStrothers falls ill, Luke and Dallas hold down the fort. Surely this will turn out fine right? Here's what happens:
Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart's special relationship.
Who Got What is all about the purple.
Harrison Ford. Enough said.
Luke and Dallas fawn over Rian Johnson.
We talk about Rae Carson's TRoS novelization.
Issue #3 of The Rise of Kylo Ren.
We talk about The Clone Wars and its imminent return.
We watch S05E19 (To Catch a Jedi) and S05E20 (The Wrong Jedi) and tell you how awesome they are. It's great fun. Watch along!
Dig the sh...2020-02-191h 39
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 156: Jedi One-PercentersLeaked scripts that could have been, Star Wars: The Clone Wars is almost back, and more! Here's what happens:
The Apple Store is ruining Eric's life.
Steele Saunders' name comes up during Who Got What this week.
Dallas tells us about the new Vader comic.
Luke tells us why you might want to hold off on buying an internet-controllable lock for your house.
We talk about The Clone Wars and its imminent return. What are you looking forward to seeing in the final season?
We watch S05E17 (Sabotage) and S05E18 (The Jedi Who Knew Too Much...2020-02-121h 41
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 155: 10011011Footage from somewhere, sound recording for nerds, and the internet keeps up its track record. Here's what happens:
In a major get for the podcast, our friend Jessica Schroeder (@Darth_Schroeder) hangs out and tells us what's what being cold is really like.
Who Got What? is ladies first.
Roofing while podcasting is irresponsible at best.
Oh Twitter, you never let us down when it comes to letting us down.
Where did this footage come from? Is it really from the Star Wars Underworld project?
Check out this killer VFX reel from The Rise of Skywalker at vanityfair...2020-02-051h 48
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 154: Just Donald Duck-in' ItConcept art from Trevorrow's take on Episode IX, a The Clone Wars trailer, Star Wars Resistance comes to an end, and more! Here's what happens:
We finally get on track for Who Got What? and it was the best of times.
Some of the concept art for Trevorrow's Duel of the Fates (ep. IX) is really cool. Like, REALLY cool.
You're not going to believe this, but there was more drama over the Obi-Wan live-action series. Don't worry, everything is fine. But geez.
The trailer for the final season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars is DOPE. Even...2020-01-291h 34
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp.. 153: Get Out of My Yard, You WillThe Rise of Skywalker crosses the $1 billion line, Star Wars Resistance nears its end, and people are saying things about live action series. Here's what happens:
Our ultra-rad friend Ali Slate (@glittergeekali tells us what her fandom is like and how cool her dad is.
Who Got What? and almost everyone got something!
How many times have you seen The Rise of Skywalker? What did Ali think of it? Is she a Reylo or a Say No?
It turns out not everyone loves The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda. What?!?
We're getting closer to the return of Star Wars...2020-01-221h 30
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 152: Still Snoke-in'Kylo Ren's origin story in comic form, Star Wars Resistance brings the heat, and more. Here's what happens:
We managed to get Who Got What? in the right spot in the show this time.
You know what? Star Wars Rebels WAS AWESOME. It's a great show. Very well done.
How about the Star Wars: Rise of Kylo Ren comics? It's a scene, man. What do you think of it?
We finally get back to Star Wars Resistance, and it's definitely well-timed! Two episodes were released this past week, and they turned up the heat quite a bit. People...2020-01-151h 32
The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars PodcastEp. 151: Up in SnokeWe talk about how the sequel trilogy as a whole worked for us, and we look ahead to what's next. Here's what happens:
His royal majesty King Tom (@TomChansky) bestows his kingly wisdom upon us.
Our new show art is courtesy of our friend Xurxo (@laseraw)! Check him out on Instagram (@xurxogpenalta).
Eric forgets how the show works and misses Who Got What? like a doofus. It's later in the show, which is weird.
We talk about the sequel trilogy as a whole and what the noise is all about around The Rise of Skywalker and Star Wars...2020-01-081h 51