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Hoth Takes: A Star Wars PodcastHoth Takes #55: You Can’t Both-Sides the EmpireWould independent journalists have prevented the events of Star Wars from happening? In this episode, we unpack a topic at the precise intersection of our fandom and our professional lives: the role of journalism and media in Star Wars. How do people in the Star Wars galaxy get their news, and how does news consumption affect their lives? How do three successive galactic governments use HoloNet broadcasts to their advantage? And what does the lack of local news mean for people suffering from apathy or mistreatment on far-flung planets? We also discuss how Star Wars journalists balance morality and objectivity, i...2024-10-1757 minHoth Takes: A Star Wars PodcastHoth Takes #54: Some of Grace’s Best Friends Are White GuysIt’s a bleak time in Star Wars fandom, as the community processes the news that Disney has canceled The Acolyte following lackluster viewership and relentless online hate from bigoted trolls. What does the cancelation mean for the future of Star Wars storytelling, and what does it say about Disney’s corporate philosophy and the larger issues with streaming television today? Politico’s Bill Kuchman joins Eric and Grace to discuss the demoralizing cancelation and its broader implications, including what we think of a franchise dominated by The Mandalorian and its spinoffs, how it feels to see an ambitious project get sc...2024-09-1951 minHoth Takes: A Star Wars PodcastHoth Takes #53: Mae Didn’t Start The Fire (Except She Did)It’s rare that we at Hoth Takes are so overwhelmingly critical of a piece of Star Wars media, but The Acolyte’s final two episodes definitely earned that treatment. Listen in as we critique Osha’s fall to the dark side, the show’s moral message, and Vernestra’s coverup. We also discuss the Jedi’s culpability for the events on Brendok and the Republic’s interest in overseeing Jedi business. Plus, we speculate about what Darth Plagueis is up to and how much Vernestra will confess to Yoda. And you’ll never guess what big unresolved question Haley wants answered.2024-08-1349 minHoth Takes: A Star Wars PodcastHoth Takes #50: I Can See His FaceWhat’s it like being in love with a huge Star Wars nerd? To celebrate our fiftieth episode, we’re talking about the role that Star Wars plays in our personal lives, and we’re joined by three special guests: our partners. From first dates and pandemic TV marathons to naming cars and doing bad impressions, our significant others pull back the curtain on how our love of Star Wars manifests beyond the microphones of Hoth Takes. Plus, we ask our partners about galactic conspiracy theories and their best TV show pitches, and one of them asks a divisive question.2024-05-281h 02
Fantha Tracks Radio: A Star Wars Podcast NetworkMaking Tracks at Hoth Strikes Back 2024: Film Crew Panel Q&AAfter six years Fantha Tracks returned to Finse in Norway for Hoth Strikes Back to celebrate the 45th anniversary of filming the Hoth scenes for The Empire Strikes Back. Brian and Mark took to the stage for a special Film Crew Panel Q&A with the former CEO of 20th Century Fox Norway Harald Lystad, Special Effects Technician Martin Gant and Production Assistant Christian Berrum on this very special episode of Making Tracks.
Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram and Twitch and...2024-03-281h 14Hoth Takes: A Star Wars PodcastHoth Takes #48: Somehow, Palpatine Was BornWith the upcoming Star Wars TV show The Acolyte in the news recently, Eric and Grace sit down to discuss their hopes and expectations for the franchise’s first mystery thriller. We talk about the storytelling potential of a wide-open time period, the challenges of humanizing villains without glorifying them, and whether and how Disney will use the show to plant the seeds of the prequels. Plus, inspired by The Acolyte’s mature tone, we have a mini-debate about whether there’s room in Star Wars for stories that cross two very big lines.2024-03-1244 minFantha Tracks Radio: A Star Wars Podcast NetworkMaking Tracks at Hoth Strikes Back 2024: How The Empire Struck Finse panelAfter six years Fantha Tracks returned to Finse in Norway for Hoth Strikes Back to celebrate the 45th anniversary of filming the Hoth scenes for The Empire Strikes Back. Brian and Mark took to the stage for 'How The Empire Struck Finse', a panel which looked back at the time spent in Norway filming those iconic Hoth scenes on this very special episode of Making Tracks.
Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday...2024-03-0154 minHoth Takes: A Star Wars PodcastHoth Takes #47: Gothic, Melodramatic, And Bad For EverybodyFor as long as the stars have been warring, they’ve also been loving. So why has the Disney era of Star Wars had noticeably fewer romances, including multiple frustrating missed opportunities in the sequel trilogy? To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we’re diving into the topic of romance in Star Wars. We explore the challenges of writing romantic relationships, the factors that might be discouraging Disney from emphasizing love stories, and how Star Wars has succeeded and failed at romance, from Hera and Kanan’s heartwarming bond to Anakin and Padme’s toxic codependency to Rose and Finn’s weird surpri...2024-02-1457 minHoth Takes: A Star Wars PodcastHoth Takes #46: Romancing the HuttYou can tell a lot about a person’s Star Wars fandom by what they put on a top-five list. In this episode, Eric, Grace, and Haley share, explain, and defend their five favorite examples of various Star Wars themes, debating the best criteria to use and the most controversial omissions from each other’s lists. As we discuss the reasons for certain inclusions and exclusions, we revisit memories from our own journeys with Star Wars, from childhood wonder at a senatorial outfit to adult awe at a special space food. You might be able to predict some of our list...2024-01-2548 minHoth Takes: A Star Wars PodcastHoth Takes #43: Ungenerous and DerangedThere are hot takes, and then there are truly hoth takes. In this episode, Wired security reporter Lily Hay Newman returns to Hoth Takes to defend one of the most controversial Star Wars claims we’ve ever heard: that The Book of Boba Fett was a good TV show. Lily loved how the show played with different forms of storytelling, and she came away from it with a newfound interest in Boba Fett. But here on Hoth Takes, she has some explaining to do. How does she respond to Eric and Grace’s complaints about the Din Djarin and Grogu inte...2023-09-301h 05
The Flannel Wizard: Exploring Harry Potter, Star Wars & MoreAhsoka Episode 4 - FULL BREAKDOWN with Hoth HangoutSpecial Guest: HOTH HANGOUT PODCAST is HERE! Thee coolest STAR WARS Podcast in the Galaxy! FULL SPOILERS!!! Ben and Joey help Ez breakdown all things Ahsoka Season 1 Episode 4 ~ We'll be back with more transmissions and some prediction .... For Ezra! Send us a transmission to StarWarsHangout77@gmail.comLINK TO HOTH HANGOUT: https://linktr.ee/hothhangout Go check these guys out and leave them a 5 star review! Need a NEW Lightsaber? Do yourself a favor and purchase with NSABERS ~ Promo Code: STARWARSHANGOUTIf you would like to SUPPORT the podcast, sign up on on Pat...2023-09-101h 35Hoth Takes: A Star Wars PodcastHoth Takes #41: Dawn of ThrawnWe’re just about a month away from the premiere of Ahsoka, the live-action series that will continue the story of Star Wars Rebels, give Grand Admiral Thrawn his long-awaited live-action debut, and set up a cinematic Mando-Verse crossover in a battle for the fate of the New Republic. But here at Hoth Takes, we might be more nervous than excited about Ahsoka. In this episode, Eric, Grace, and Haley discuss their hopes, fears, and expectations for the series, from how characters will be portrayed to how the story will unfold. Grace is worried about montrals and lekku, Haley wants to...2023-07-1357 minHoth Takes: A Star Wars PodcastHoth Takes #40: The Point Is SufferingDisney is closing the Galactic Starcruiser, its immersive Star Wars hotel in Orlando, Florida, and here at the Hoth Takes podcast, we have some great ideas for what should replace it. But as you’ll hear, only one of us focused on practical suggestions. The others…well, their ideas have to be heard to be believed. In this episode, we’re talking Resistance missions in kitchens, hotels based on the galaxy’s most dangerous planets, time-traveling political hitjobs, and a Star Wars twist on an iconic culinary adventure. We get equal parts wacky and depraved as we pitch Disney’s Imagineers...2023-06-1956 minHoth Takes: A Star Wars PodcastHoth Takes #38: Sequel Trilogy Serenity PrayerDisney made some big announcements about the future of Star Wars at the recent Celebration convention in London. This time on Hoth Takes, we share our hopes, fears, predictions, and questions about each of the upcoming projects. How will fans react to Rey rebuilding the Jedi Order? Can Dave Filoni save his Mando-Verse crossover movie from Marvel-like synergy fatigue? How weird and mystical will the “dawn of the Jedi” movie get? Plus, we’re fascinated by the reported vibe of The Acolyte, Haley is already scared for the children of Skeleton Crew, and Grace is worried about some not-so-subtle hints in the...2023-04-1452 minHoth Takes: A Star Wars PodcastHoth Takes #37: Would Rey Be a Libertarian?How should the New Republic rebuild after the events of the sequel trilogy? In this episode, we debate issues like galactic representation, collective security, and planetary rights as we try to design the ideal structure for the new government. Does the New Republic need a big military? Should it go back to rotating its capital planet? How should it interface with the new Jedi Order? There are disagreements aplenty in this episode of Hoth Takes. Plus, Grace questions the very need for a galactic government, and Haley asks a provocative question about Force knowledge.2023-03-2451 minHoth Takes: A Star Wars PodcastHoth Takes #36: Orn Free Taa’s Close FriendsThe success of Andor has created a new benchmark for quality Star Wars storytelling. But what lessons can Disney actually learn from Andor? What does its popularity tell us about the kinds of Star Wars stories that can succeed? And what does its success imply about the strengths and weaknesses of Disney’s existing Star Wars strategy? In this episode, we explore the perils of open-ended television series, the pitfalls of Disney’s risk aversion, and the challenges posed by cameos and synergy. Plus, we discuss how dark Star Wars can get, how to balance iconic Star Wars trappings with new...2023-02-2859 minHoth Takes: A Star Wars PodcastHoth Takes #35: Wookiee1234!*Recent Star Wars projects like Obi-Wan Kenobi and Andor have shown us the strengths and weaknesses of the Imperial surveillance state. But how effective are the Empire’s cameras, databases, and scanners, and how well do storytellers justify the failure of this technology to snare our heroes and stamp out the Rebellion? In this episode, Wired security reporter Lily Hay Newman joins Eric and Grace to discuss the depiction of surveillance in Star Wars. We discuss how the franchise has to adhere to its roots in the technological imagination of the 1970s, how the scale of the galaxy and the co...2023-02-0657 minHoth Takes: A Star Wars PodcastHoth Takes #34: Snitches Get Stitches Here On Andor
Andor won critical acclaim for its gritty and nuanced portrayal of rebellion in Star Wars, but what makes its depiction of insurgency so special? In this episode, The Atlantic’s Adam Serwer joins Eric, Grace, and Haley to discuss how faith and revenge motivate rebellion throughout Star Wars, how Luthen’s approach to insurrection sets him apart, how class shapes the goals and decisions of Andor’s rebel and Imperial characters, and what the show says about the role of radical revolutionary violence. Plus, we compare Andor to Star Wars Rebels, Adam makes the case that Andor wants us to think...2022-12-2257 min
Sarlacc Digest: A Star Wars PodcastSarlacc Digest Podcast Presents: Connecting the Star Wars shows, HOTH TOPIC RETURNS!Sarlacc Digest Podcast Presents:
Grand Admiral Franz returns with an ALL NEW Hoth Topic! A deep dive into Star Wars canon and content.
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Hoth Takes: A Star Wars PodcastHoth Takes #28: Somewhere, Chewbacca Is Dreaming of UsWe’re mixing things up in this episode of Hoth Takes and turning the reins over to a special guest: Washington Post health-care reporter Dan Diamond. Dan, a self-admitted Star Wars novice, asks us a series of pressing questions about the galaxy far, far away, from how people get their news to why stormtroopers can’t hit anything. We also discuss the role of Star Wars in the real world, including why there’s so much anger in fandom and whether someday, far off in the future, Star Wars will become an actual religion. Plus, we try to convince a skepti...2022-08-0953 minHoth Takes: A Star Wars PodcastHoth Takes #25: A Capital D and a Capital V and It Rhymes With TerrorHe’s one of the most popular characters in all of Star Wars, immortalized in countless action figures and endless fan art. But what makes Darth Vader so cool and interesting? Why can’t fans ever get enough stories about him? With Vader back in the spotlight thanks to the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi, Eric and Grace explore Anakin Skywalker’s journey from selfish downfall to selfless redemption and discuss the Star Wars stories that best capture his dark essence. We talk about how Ezra Bridger and Ahsoka Tano see Vader very differently in a pivotal Star Wars Rebels episode, how Va...2022-06-271h 00
Hoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 56 – The Dead SpeakO-M-Grogu you guys! We are back! Or are We? Mysteries abound as hosts Jon and also Ian go unravel Star Wars Celebration 2022. Obi Wan reveals? New Mando leaks? We don’t have any of that! Just two guys talking about their first Celebration event.
Also chronologically this is the 55th episode released, but I actually have the real 55 edited, I just haven’t published it….in two years…my bad, soon though – Jon in the Edit Bay
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2022-06-0600 minHoth Takes: A Star Wars PodcastHoth Takes #24: Get Your Cheap Toy Away from My NephewWe’re halfway through the new Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi, and here at the Hoth Takes podcast, Young Leia is giving us life. But while there’s a lot to love in these first three episodes — Ewan McGregor’s performance, the depiction of Darth Vader, and everything Leia — we still have some questions. Haley is surprised that Obi-Wan hasn’t gotten up to much in the ten years after Revenge of the Sith, Grace doesn’t think the show has justified its existence yet, and Eric is concerned about a major canon contradiction. Plus, Inquisitors are so extra, that space trucker just w...2022-06-061h 02Hoth Takes: A Star Wars PodcastHoth Takes #21: Good Night, Lieutenant CroyWhen Grace and Haley learned that Eric had stayed at Disney’s new Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser immersive hotel thing, they knew they had to ask him all about it. Join us for a discussion about interactive storytelling, space food, and the moral dilemma of Disney’s premium experiences. Eric shares stories about bantering with the Starcruiser’s top-notch actors, how it feels to be in the middle of a Star Wars adventure, and what it’s like to run into a group of pint-sized First Order sympathizers. Plus, we brainstorm our first reality competition series for the podcast.2022-04-0949 minHoth Takes: A Star Wars PodcastHoth Takes #15: Pay Us The Money And Give Us The SpiceWhat do Loki and That’s So Suite Life of Hannah Montana have in common? Every big franchise has cameos and tie-ins, but only the best franchises balance these bits of connectivity with storytelling that can stand on its own. In this episode, Haley returns from her well-deserved maternity leave to join Eric and Grace for a look back at Star Wars: Visions and a look ahead at The Book of Boba Fett and other upcoming shows. We discuss our favorite Visions episodes and how the show benefits from telling stories about regular people; our hopes for the focus of th...2021-11-2247 minHoth Takes: A Star Wars PodcastHoth Takes #14: With Hayden Christensen as Cantina Patron #4Hayden Christensen isn’t just returning to Star Wars in Disney+’s Obi-Wan Kenobi series. According to a recent report, he’ll also appear in the Ahsoka Tano series. Hayden’s return is super exciting, but we do have some questions. In this episode, Eric and Grace discuss the best ways for these two series to expand on Anakin Skywalker’s relationships with two of the most important people in his life. We talk about flashbacks and Force ghosts, Clone Wars memories and exchanges of wisdom, and of course, wigs and CGI. Plus, we consider how Disney could really surprise us with Ha...2021-10-3047 min
Hoth Takes: A Star Wars PodcastHoth Takes #13: Unionize the DroidsDroids: They’re everywhere in Star Wars, quietly helping to make the galaxy run, but we rarely think about their needs and wants — or their rights. In this episode, Eric and Grace discuss thorny issues of droid sentience, explore the moral questions posed by restraining bolts, and review how our heroes treat their robotic friends throughout the saga. Plus, we examine the role that battle droids play in the story and the ethical dilemmas that they present.2021-09-0952 minHoth Takes: A Star Wars PodcastHoth Takes #8: Into The Garbage Chute, Listeners!Is it even possible to put aside 44 years of nostalgia and analyze A New Hope the way moviegoers might have seen it in 1977? In this episode, Eric and Grace explore why the first Star Wars movie worked so well, how it fares as an introduction to the universe, and how it differs tonally from later films. Plus, Eric shares a truly stunning statistic about a major character’s screen time, and Grace shares a truly controversial opinion about the film’s final act.2021-06-101h 00Hoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 54 - Westward Ho, The Juggernauts!Hey Star Wars, stop transporting unstable materials with unsafe safety procedures! First Coaxium and now Rhydonium? I mean, come on guys. Anyways this week we talk about The Mandalorian episode ‘The Believer”. One more to go until we wrap the season!
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2021-05-0235 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 53 – Bad Day at Tython RockCorvus was a nearly a dead end, but Mando’s got a hot tip that will take him to Tython aka Planet SoCal. Like seriously, it looks like the part of San Diego we live in… But that’s beyond the point, let’s hoep nothing goes awry in this episode titled “The Tragedy”…
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2021-05-0226 minHoth Takes: A Star Wars PodcastHoth Takes #5: The Galaxy Quest of Star WarsThere’s so much to say about The Last Jedi that we’re devoting a second episode to it, but this time, we have a special guest: New York Times opinion columnist Jamelle Bouie, who ranks The Last Jedi behind only the original two Star Wars movies on his list. We discuss Jamelle’s view that The Last Jedi is the only sequel film with something profound to say about Star Wars, the value of subverting tropes, the tension between innovation and nostalgia, and the power of the idea that anyone can be a hero (shout-out to Broom Boy!).2021-04-191h 00Hoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 52 – Pardon the Interruption*note, we recorded whits over Discord and both of our ‘professional’ hosts forgot to plug in their good mics. Both of our computers defaulted to the only available mics (Jon’s internal wireless headset mic and Ian’s webcam. Soooo just a heads up that the this is not our normal audio quality.
You ever have a podcast, but then forget you have a podcast for a couple months? Anyways, we’re (allegedly) back. What have we been up to? Where have we been? Tune in tonight to discover just what’s been going on with Jon and also Ian...2021-04-1700 min
Star Wars: Prototypes and Production41. Collecting Prototypes: Bill Lemon - Sculpting Leia Hoth And Kenner Star Wars Figures In Acetate!You may not know his name, but if you’re a Kenner Star Wars fan or collector, you certainly know his work.
Jawa, Death Squad Commander, Leia Hoth, 2-1B, the B-Wing Pilot, Yak Face - these are some of the original figures sculpted by the legendary Bill Lemon.
While sculpting in wax was the preferred method for Kenner designers, Bill carved figures from acetate. It took a true master of his craft to be able to do so, and in addition to being admired by his fellow sculptors for his work, his creations are some of the most coveted pi...2021-03-291h 00Hoth Takes: A Star Wars PodcastHoth Takes #3: Why Do We Have Bitcoin but Not Space Bread?Was The Force Awakens a carbon copy of A New Hope? And how much does that matter? In this episode, we review the first Star Wars sequel film with the benefit of hindsight and discuss what worked (space bread), what didn’t (Rathtars), and what seemed like a good setup but never got the payoff it deserved (where to even begin?). Eric has thoughts about R2-D2, Grace has praise for Oscar Isaac, and Haley takes a moment to remember the New Republic (we literally hardly knew ye).2021-03-1558 minHoth Takes: A Star Wars PodcastHoth Takes #2: It’s Nothing but Red Flags
Attack of the Clones is one of the most widely criticized Star Wars films, but there’s actually a lot to love about it. From Anakin and Obi-Wan’s friendship and Palpatine’s political machinations to C-3PO’s puns and Padme’s dresses, the red-headed stepchild of the Skywalker saga doesn’t get enough praise. In this episode, we share our favorite things about the much-maligned second prequel — and discuss some of the film’s problems, including several that have mostly flown under the radar. “Attack of the Clones isn’t total garbage” might be one of the hothest takes in Star Wars fan2021-03-0849 minHoth Takes: A Star Wars PodcastHoth Takes #1: Always Crying Over FivesWe’re kicking off our podcast with one of Star Wars’ eternal questions: What is the best story arc of the animated series The Clone Wars? Our picks span the show’s latter seasons and reveal the thoughtful, dramatic world-building and character development that made the series such a hit with fans. (An important caveat: we deliberately excluded Season 7’s Siege of Mandalore arc from this discussion because it is too good and deserves its own episode.)2021-02-2649 minHoth Takes: A Star Wars PodcastHoth Takes #0: Why Is This Happening?In our introductory episode, we briefly discuss how we each got into Star Wars fandom and explain why we decided to start this podcast.
You could say we took different hyperspace routes to get to this point in our fandom. But now we've teamed up to embark on this journey together, and we hope you'll join us.2021-02-1717 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 51 – Just Some General BanterStar Wars Podcast Day is here! With a great lack of imagination and midway through our Mandalorian episode reviews Ian and Jon decided to approach this first annual SW Podcast day with some Star Wars ‘generalities’.
#SWPD2021 facebook.com/StarWarsPodDay/ – @StarWarsPodDay – also speecial thanks to @VeersWatch for all your assistance with this one!
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Star BoresStar Bores - Ep 44 - Star Wars Podcast Day 2021 SpecialIt’s Feb 7th 2021, the first ever Star Wars Podcast Day! Hosts Peter and Allan are joined by Luke from the Hoth Off The Press Podcast to answer some listener questions as well as break down a few news stories and talk about the other amazing podcasts out there that make our fandom so special. We also announce he winners of our pin badge and sticker give away. #SWPD2021 #StarWarsPodcastDay2021-02-071h 37Hoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 49 – The Guns of NevarroOut of the frying pan and into the fryer they say. A detour to Nevarro City leads Mando to help some old friends with a pesky Imperial problem. Join us as we drive straight at Chapter 12 of The Mandalorian: The Siege.
Feb. 7th 2021 is Star War Podcast Day! Follow the Hashtags #SWPD2021 and #StarWarsPodcastDay on Twitter to see updates from all the participating podcasts! For more info, check out Twitter.com/StarWarsPodDay
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2021-01-2529 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 50 – The Assassination of Morgan Elsbeth by the Jedi Ahsoka TanoMando’s journey is almost at it’s end. Din was told Ahsoka Tano will take and train The Child. But he has to find her first and with all this smoke, he’s gonna have a heck of a time doing that. Join us this week as we find out what Chapter 13 is all about.
Feb. 7th 2021 is Star War Podcast Day! Follow the Hashtags #SWPD2021 and #StarWarsPodcastDay on Twitter to see updates from all the participating podcasts! For more info, check out Twitter.com/StarWarsPodDay
Questions or Comments? Send us a line at HothPo...2021-01-2534 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 47 – SpideradoThe Mando just defeated the largest enemy yet and is close to finding more Mandalorians to help him on his quest. But first he must give someone a Lyft and go at Uber slow speeds with precious cargo brought on board. Roommate Mike joins us again as we hop into Chapter 10 of The Mandalorian and see how Din will get out of this sticky situation.
2020-12-0733 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 46 – 3:10 to Mos PelgoIan and Jon are joined by Straight Facts Mike (formally Roommate Mike, still roommate though, just with more Straight Facts), an MMO player, to take a look at the newest Raid Boss in The Mandalorian. He helps us find the 1337 strats and optimal builds needed to take on this Legendary boss. We also review Chapter 9 of The Mandalorian, mostly the latter.
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2020-12-0738 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEcho Base Nights 11 – Mando Season 2Mando Season Two is upon us. Jon and also that Ian fella have a quick discussion about their hopes and dreams and probably some stuff about the upcoming season.
Complaints or Contradictions can be sent to Ian, specifically at HothPod@Gmail.com, Comments and questions can be sent directly to Jon at HothPod@Gmail.com
2020-10-2621 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 45 – An “Empirely” New Point Of ViewIan and Jon went and saw Empire Strikes Back in one of them there movie picture cinemas places! How was it on a big screen? Were the soft pretzels worth it? Why did Jon wear all his Ewok gear to2020-10-0600 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 44 – Loud Boy and the Spirit TreesWhoa, it’s been awhile hasn’t it? This week we get caught up on what we’ve been up to and also get to learn what some of our listeners have been doing in these stressful times. Special thanks to Ewok, Sloan,2020-08-1300 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 219 - Star Wars HATS With TOM SPINAWe heard what the people want and the people want STAR WARS HATS! When things get serious like this, there is only person we can call and you know it's our friend and Regal Robot's own TOM SPINA! Together we all dive head first into the legendary hats of the original trilogy. We're talking Rebel Blockade Trooper hats, Hoth hats, cantina hats, pointy hats, floppy hats and everything in-between! PLUS : We dive into ancient Star Wars mysteries like Cloud Car Pilots, their hats and the ongoing riddle of Weeba Weeba! It's an epic episode that's ahead of all the rest...2020-05-191h 26Hoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 43 – Resistance Recon: Espionage EscapadesSpoilers and Such 4 more episodes get covered this week! Kaz meets an archaeologist, The Doza’s have secret plans, Jon mishears important info about race a wager, and Kaz learns that the real curse is the journey we made as2020-04-2754 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 42 – Thar Be DragonsIn the far reaches of the edges of the galaxy, dragon roam. This week we cover three more episodes of Star Wars Resistance that unintentionally may or may not have dragons… This week we cover: SE204 – Hunt on Celsor2020-04-1540 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 41 – Djarin UnchainedKeep your helmets on and join us for one wild jetpack ride as Jon, Ian, and returning guest Roommate Mike take a look at the end of The Mandalorians first season. Spoilers for the last three episodes, obviously 😉2020-02-2455 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 40 – Once Upon A Time In The Western ReachesWe get back to finishing up our breakdown of The Mandalorian, We take a look at episodes 3, 4, and 5. We discuss what we loved, hated, and what we look forward to in the series. Also, Roommate Mike is2020-02-0555 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 39 – The Rise of Skywalker Reactions w/ Roommate Mike **SPOILERS****SPOILERS** We deep dive into the latest and last of the Skywalker movies! Join Ian, Jon, and Roommate Mike as we talk about our favorite and not as favorite parts of the film. Ian and Jon prerecorded a quick hopes2019-12-251h 48Hoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 38 – The One Where Ian Loses w/ Special Returning Guest Jason CroxonWe are joined this week by Special Returning Guest Jason Croxon, formerly of the podcast “A Conversation With” and now of “CrossFit Bath“ (links below). We chat about spoilers, mystery boxes and some OUTLANDISH theories on everyone favorite astromech that2019-12-051h 04Hoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 37 – Resistance Recon Returns!What a time to live in, so much Star Wars content from all over the the different Eras! This Week we celebrate the return of Star Wars: Resistance by taking a look at the first three episodes of the second2019-11-2358 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 36 – The Mando With No Name***This Episode Contains Spoilers** We are joined this week by Roommate Mike as a special ‘moderate’ guest as we dive into the icy space walrus filled depths of the first two episodes of The Mandalorian. I named this episode before2019-11-2049 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEcho Base Nights 10 – Wild SpeculationWe have a quick discussion on the trailers for Rise of Skywalker and The Mandalorian. What we hope to see, what we don’t want to see, as well as another discussion about Endor. Also Ian claims to have a2019-11-1236 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 35 – Talkin’ With TonyWe sit down over Skype with producer extraordinaire Tony Debenedetto of Javelina 98 Productions about how Star Wars influenced his love of cinema. We also talk about his experiences working with Lucasfilm on convention events. Here’s a news report (CW39,2019-10-1157 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEcho Base Nights 9 – Triple Force FridayRecorded on a phone in Jon’s car while waiting for Wal-Mart to put out the Triple Force Friday merchandise at Midnight. We talk about what we are hoping to score, what we expect to see, and what we walked out2019-10-1124 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 34 – More Liek Jocasta OLDThis time around we lightly touch on Star Wars news post D23. Then we talk about Laser Guns, Laserless Shivs, and Laser Swords. We round it all out by paying respect to a friend who has become One With The2019-09-0451 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 33 – Taking Swings at (master) EricWe’ve been trading blows with the San Diego Sabers for a few months now. We’ve talked with co founder Steve of SDS back in ep. 26, now it’s time to get some learning from the Master himself, Eric (also a2019-07-2947 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 32 – User Created Content Part 2This week we finish off the user questions from last week using our approximate knowledge of most things. We take a pretty shallow dive at topics like The Mandalorian, Saber Crystals, Condiments and other type queries. Didn’t know there was2019-06-1932 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 31 – User Created Content pt. 1This is how liberty dies…with Listener Questions! We continue our 1 year anniversary celebration with some listener questions, like, way more than Jon was expecting. So many that we had to break it into to parts! We really appreciate the2019-05-281h 01Hoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 30 – Starting Fires w/ Megan (of Spark Of Hope Podcast)To celebrate our one year anniversary (albeit a month late) we wanted to talk to with some up-and-coming podcasts. When we started, a few shows reached out to us and it gave us the encouragement to keep going. We wanted2019-05-0150 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEcho Base Nights – Episode 8: WonderCon Anaheim 2019Ian And Jon went to Wondercon Anahiem 2019. And they went in style, well, Star Wars style. Join us this week as we reminisce about WCA…since we didn’t get to go to Celebration Chicago. Also, for fun, here are some2019-04-1523 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 29 – Resistance Wrap UpStar Wars Resistance is Over! Long Live Resistance! We wrap up the new series in this episode and discuss what we believe are its strength and weaknesses. Will we be tuning in next season? Yeah, we’re gonna tune in…2019-04-0137 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEcho Base Nights #7 – The Order Of ThingsListener Electronic Mail, or “E-Mail” in the shorthand, from Friend of show Tim! On this Echo Base Nights we theorize on what the attitudes the CIS had towards the Jedi during the clones wars and what the lasting repercussions were2019-03-1929 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 28 – Master And Mace …and other ‘dream’ projectsThere are so many rumors floating around about what is being green lit for the Disney streaming service. This week, Ian and “Jon” brainstorm what they would like to see. Or even what they don’t want to see. (Cover Image2019-03-1157 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 27 – Resistance Recon#5Resistance Recon is back, again, just like clockwork? But How much Longer can we keep this going?!* Join us as we go over three more Star Wars: Resistance episodes; The Doza Dilemma, First Order Occupation, and The New Trooper. 32019-02-2548 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 26 – San Diego Sabers Sit-Down…with Steve from San Diego Sabers (and the San Diego Sabers Podcast too)… obviously. We are joined this week by a man that finds joy in dominating younglings half his age with plastic tube representations of a fictional ‘laser’ based2019-02-1358 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 25 – Resistance Recon #4This week we are taking a look at some more Resistance episodes. We do one of those review type of things on the episodes Station Theta Black, Bibo, and of course, Dangerous Business. What do Kaz and the gang get2019-02-061h 02Hoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 24 – The One About Video GamesVideo Games, you love ’em, but they rot your brain. Needless to say, Hoth Topics has played a lot of them. Explains a few things, yeah? This week we are joined by Roommate Mike to talk about all those games2019-01-211h 06Hoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEcho Base Nights – Episode 6Ian has some issues with baby snatching. Specifically the how and why Jedi “Relieved” parents of the “Burden” of “Having a Family”. Join us as we have a quick discussion over this particular side of the Jedi Order and what2019-01-0726 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 23 – Resistance Recon #3In this Recon, as per usual, we are a bit behind, but we Won’t let that drag us down! This week we go over three more episode of Star Wars Resistance. We cover the episodes Synara’s Score, The Platform Classic,2018-12-3152 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 22 – A Long, Short DiscussionThis started off as a quick ‘over the internet’ chat about some things on Ian’s mind, then it kept going. We compare aspects of the ‘Wars to what has already existed in other fandoms. Jon has an original thought that..wasn’t.2018-12-1854 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 21 – The Great Star Wars Content SlowdownThe Great Content Slowdown is upon us. In these trying times of less Star Wars content, we ask ourselves; What are we looking forward too is this season of slowed down content releases. Clone Wars, Mandalorian, Cassian Andor, two new2018-12-0346 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 20 – Yelling Across the Pond w/ JasonThis week we talk with Jason from the podcast “A Conversation With..” (and a few others). We go over the proper way to watch the original trilogy, how to introduce your own youngling to the universe and just how wrong2018-11-271h 01Hoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 19 – Resistance Recon #2Resistance Recon is back and this time we are covering three whole episodes of this animated series (episodes 5-7), just not the most recent one… Take a trip to the Colossus with us and catch up on the hottest Star2018-11-1956 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 18 – Music of the Post-Prequels!Remember when we did that ‘Music of the Prequels” episode? Well, we took that format and covered it in a shiny new Original Trilogy…covering? This week we talk about our favorite tracks from the Pre-Sequels to hum along with in2018-11-121h 00Hoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 17 – A Not So Spooky ConversationAll Hallows Eve is just around the corner. The cackling of Dathomir Witches and the tormented wails of Force Ghosts, unable to move beyond this earthly realm, abound. This week , Ian goes over some things that are little creepy2018-10-2946 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEcho Base Nights 5 – Resistance Recon #1Star Wars: Resistance is out and we are adding to the cacophony of reviews that we are sure you’ve already listened to! How is Ian dealing with the seemingly lack of Force Wizards? Will the lack of a land mass2018-10-2249 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 16 – Solo: Special (features) EditionToo lazy to go out and buy Solo? Never fear, Hoth Topics is here to go over all the special features you could shake a vibro-stick at! We discuss the deleted scenes, a few featurettes and even try to help2018-10-081h 01Hoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 15 – A Transatlantic Pantomime AT-At w/ Harry from The Ranked List of EverythingThis week we go across ‘The Pond’ to talk to fellow podcaster Harry of The Ranked List of Everything/LC’s Comic Corner. We talk about everything from Taun Tauns breaking Star Wars, multi-person At-At costumes, as well as the differences Harry2018-09-241h 07Hoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 14 – Palpatine Had Some Good IdeasIn a sea of Rebel sympathizers, do you ever feel embarrassed by your Imperial love? Do you find it hard to find like minded supporters of the Empire? Are you smart enough to perceive through the Rebellions lies of ‘Freedom’2018-09-1054 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEcho Base Nights 4 – Star Wars: Resistance Trailer Hopes and DreamsDue to a Bus having a disagreement with Jon’s Car, the boys at Hoth Topics had decided to forgo a normal episode and bring you a a reaction/review of the new Resistance Trailer. How will our intrepid hosts feel about2018-08-2845 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 13 – What We Take AwayThe lessons we learn in Star Wars go much further than just the what Luke learns from Yoda or Anakin learns from Obi-Wan. This week, Jon and Ian talk about what they’ve taken away from the Star Wars trilogies, the2018-08-1450 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEcho Base Nights: Episode 3 – Episode 9 CastingJoin our intrepid hosts as they dive into the Episode 9 cast list (at least what we know so far). Our hopes and fears over the castings and what we think of JJ’s revelation that of Carrie Fisher’s involvement in2018-08-0643 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 12 – Comic Con Wrap UpJon and also Ian reflect on the past week of San Diego Comic Con. Cool things we saw. Cool People we talked to, cool costumes we wore, etc. So sit back and buckle up, because Hoth Topics is comin’ at2018-07-301h 00Hoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 11 – Momma Towani, Not So Much, Anymore.Do you find yourself staring at the mirror wondering: What do two grown men think of a cartoon geared towards younger female fans? Is there more to Hoth Topics than just Auditory Gold? What exactly did we talk about in2018-07-161h 12Hoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 10: Music of the Prequels*Disclaimer: Ian and Jon are not professional musicians, or really remember anything apart from a few lessons from Middle School/High School band classes. If you find yourself aggravated and annoyed with our dissection of the Film Scores of the Prequels,2018-07-0300 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 9 – Solo: A Review Story (Spoilers) pt. 2This week, Ian, Jon and Mike wrap up their Solo: A Star Wars Story movie-film review/discussion. That’s pretty much it, just more Solo talk. Still here? Why? This ain’t no Marvel Movie. No Post Credits Scene down here. How did2018-06-121h 20Hoth Topics: A Star Wars Podcast*Re-Upload* Episode 8 – Solo: A Review Story (Spoilers) Part1*note from Jon, In The Edit Bay: I forgot to Bypass the Compressor when I was getting ready to publish this episode. If you have downloaded this episode on 6/4/18, please delete it and re download. Apparently I cut Mike’s2018-06-041h 16Hoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEcho Base Nights 2: Conversations With Some FolkIan recently helped out on a film crew for an Indie Film. While on set, he struck up a number of Star Wars conversation with other crew members. In this, the second, episode of Echo Base Nights, Ian relates the2018-05-2122 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 7 – A Trip to the Jedi Academy*Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast specifically by Ian are those of Ian and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of anyone else at Hoth Topics. Do not attempt to question Ian’s motives or2018-05-151h 00Hoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEcho Base Nights 1: Solo Trailer BreakdownWelcome to Echo Base Nights. As you may have read in the post-script of our last post, that Echo Base Nights is where we will be publishing our content cut from longer episodes and also shorter discussions. Our inaugural episode,2018-05-0831 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 6: Costumes and CommunityWe can fight and argue all day about what Star Wars media is good or bad, but I feel like we all can agree on one thing; the Prop and Costume Departments are on point. **For a quick primer on2018-05-011h 17Hoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 5: Flying SoloSalutations my Wuvable Wampas, We honestly could not come up with a better title for this one. I take that back, it was going to be called “Flying Solo with Mike” as my room mate Mike guests on the show.2018-04-1600 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 4: When Ugnaughts FlyRebels is Dead, Long Live Rebels. We finish up our review of our dearly departed Star Wars: Rebels in an Hour and A Half Review Extravaganza. Also Available on YouTube! Questions, Comments, Topic Ideas? You can reach us at HothPod@gmail.com2018-04-021h 25Hoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 3: Fan Service, From A Certain Point Of ViewJon and Ian sit down and go over the broad topic of fan service, what it is, how it’s done, and some examples of the good, the bad, and the confusing. Also Available on YouTube! Questions, Comments, Topic Ideas?2018-03-3100 minHoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 2: Rebels And RascalsHoth Topics Episode 2: Rebels and Rascals Ian and Jon talk about the New York Toy Fair (but not a lot) and take a look back at the first part of the last season of Star Wars Rebels. Also2018-03-301h 07Hoth Topics: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode 1: The Phantom PodcastEpisode 1: The Podcast Menace *I promise that this will be the last movie title Pun, or at least I promise that we will put more effort into naming things. – jon Join the newest Star Wars podcast on the2018-03-3000 min