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Beggar's Canyon Boys30. Revenge of the Sith (2005)The boys cover a big one today. Ryan got to have his first Beggar's Canyon Boys theater experience. Did the finale of the prequels live up to the hype? Is Jackson gonna ruin the fun? Is Spider-Man 3 better than Challengers? All this and more.2025-05-082h 30Beggar's Canyon Boys29. Clone Wars Micro-Series (2003)The fellas discuss the incredible Clone Wars show (the first one!) from the legendary Genndy Tartakovsky. This ish really holds up and serves as an awesome connector between episodes 2 and 3.Content CoveredTV Show - The Clone Wars (2003)Next TimeMovie - REVENGE OF THE SITH!!! (2005)2025-04-242h 06Beggar's Canyon Boys28. Attack of the Clones (2002)Wow! We are sprinting through on the mission to reach Revenge of the Sith in theaters. Spoilers! Ryan's thoughts on the prequels really change after this one!Content Covered:Movie - Attack of the Clones (2002)Next Time:TV Show - The Clone Wars Micro Series (2003)2025-04-172h 06Beggar's Canyon Boys27. The Phantom Menace BTS & MoreThe boys continue to discuss Phantom Menace, particularly the making of, in this very epic episode. Ryan guesses some random characters' names. Not correctly but epically.Content CoveredDocumentary - The Beginning: The Making of The Phantom MenaceComic BooksDarth Maul (2000) Return of the Jedi Manga (1999)2025-04-101h 55Beggar's Canyon Boys26. The Phantom Menace Pt. 2 (feat. Andy)The fellas continue talking Phantom Menace and Jackson finally has the opportunity to share his Phantom Menace rewrite.Content CoveredMovie - The Phantom Menace (1999)Next Time -Behind the Scenes! Phantom Menace Aftermath2025-03-271h 28Beggar's Canyon Boys25. The Phantom Menace Pt. 1 (feat. Andy)NOTE: This is just part 1 of our Phantom Menace discussion because it took us about three hours to get through our conversation. I decided to split Phantom Menace up into two different episodes.Well, fellow Beggar's Canyon Boys and Girls, we're finally here. It's a true milestone in our journey. The fellas have arrived at the one, the only, The Phantom Menace. Ryan was shocked, awed, and overwhelmed, as Jackson and Andy rant about their irrational love for the movie. Just kidding, Ryan had great points. But dang Jackson was sounding pretty smart too. Content C...2025-03-201h 19Beggar's Canyon Boys24. Phantom Menace Prelude?The fellas take their last look at Star Wars before the prequel era truly begins. Stick around until the end to hear Ryan's predictions for the Phantom Menace.Content CoveredVideo GamesRogue Squadron (1998)ComicsStar Wars (1998) Issues 1-4Boba Fett: Enemy of the Empire (1999) Issues 1-4Vader’s Quest (1999) Issues 1-4Next TimeMoviesTHE PHANTOM MENACE!!!!!!!2025-03-131h 21Beggar's Canyon Boys23. Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood (1998) and MoreAs the boys inch closer and closer to Phantom Menace, we talk more comic books!Content Covered:ComicsMara Jade: By The Emperor’s Hand (1998)Jedi Academy: Leviathan (1998)Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood (1998)Video GamesDroid WorksBooksStar Wars: Incredible Cross Sections (1998)Next Time:Video GamesRogue Squadron (1998)ComicsStar Wars (1998) Issues 1-4Boba Fett: Enemy of the Empire (1999)Vader’s Quest (1999)Star Wars Manga: The Empire Strikes Back (1999)2025-02-271h 48Beggar's Canyon Boys22. Tales of the Jedi Conclusion! (1998) And MoreThe Boys cover the finale of Kevin J. Anderson's much loved Tales of the Jedi series of mini-series. At least it's much loved by Ryan and Jackson. Will Ulic finally get the hero turn he deserves? It's really sad watching people fall to the dark side, huh? Also will Leia ever be characterized correctly outside of the OT and the Thrawn books?Content Covered - Comic BooksShadows of the Empire: Evolution (1998) Issues 1-5Star Wars Manga: A New Hope (1998) Issues 1-4Tales of the Jedi: Redemption (1998) Issues 1-52025-02-131h 54Beggar's Canyon Boys21. Crimson Empire/Jedi Knight: Dark Forces 2The ol' Canyon Boys are back again and guess what, we're talking Star Wars! This time it's some more comic books and video games.Content Covered:Comics:- A New Hope Special Edition (1997)- Crimson Empire (1997-98)Video Games:- Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II (1997)- Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith (1998)BTS:- Anatomy of a DewbackNext Time:Video Games:Star Wars Trilogy Arcade (1998)Star Wars: Rebellion (1998)Star Wars: Masters of Teras...2025-02-051h 50Beggar's Canyon Boys20. The Special Editions (1997)The Boys take a deep dive into the many changes George Lucas made to his beloved films. Most people know these changes aren't great but are any of them worth it? Is Georgie just neurotic? Find out!Content Covered:Movies:- The Star Wars Special Editions (1997)Next Time:Comics:- A New Hope Special Edition (1997)- Crimson Empire (1997-98) 1-6Video Games:- Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II (1997)- Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith (1998)BTS:- Anatomy of...2025-01-291h 54Beggar's Canyon Boys1. Star Wars (1977) FIRST EPISODE REMASTERWell, the first time Ryan and Jackson recorded they didn't really have it all figured out. They totally do now by the way... No issues ever again going forward.But we thought it would be appropriate to re-upload our first episode to match the standard of sound quality in future episodes.Thanks friends!Content Covered:Movie:- Star Wars (1977)2025-01-141h 42Beggar's Canyon Boys19. Shadows of the Empire (1996)Jackson and Ryan take a deep dive into the pre-prequel multimedia project. The different aspects of the project have differing levels of success! Who could have guessed. There is also a lot of discussion on I Saw the TV Glow so I hope that's ok with everyone!Content Covered:SHADOWS OF THE EMPIREBooks:- Shadows of the Empire (1996)Comic Books:- Shadows of the Empire (1996) Issues 1-6- Battle of the Bounty Hunters (1996)- Star Wars: Shadow Stalker (1997)Video Games:- S...2025-01-141h 45Beggar's Canyon Boys18. Tales of the Jedi: The Sith War, Empire's End and More (1995)Another mostly comics episode today. This is our first (and hopefully last) virtual recording so apologies for a little bit of echo here and there when we talk over each other. But anyway. These Tales of the Jedi comics are really special. If there's anything to take away here, go read all of these mini series they rock so so much. I need more Nomi Sunrider in my life.Content Covered:Comic Books:- Tales of the Jedi: The Sith War (1995) Issues 1-6- Empire's End (1995) Issues 1-2- Boba Fett: Bounty...2024-12-241h 22Beggar's Canyon Boys17. Jabba the Hutt, River of Chaos, and Rogue Squadron Dark Horse Comic Books (1995)It's allllll comics today. Hopefully we don't get burnt out. I'm also realizing my opinions of comics change so much as I talk about them. I feel like compared to movies, video games, novels, music, anything else, I can get a solid opinion on my own, but comics are so nebulous in my mind and require a second like critical pass before I can make up my mind. Anyone else? Anyway... Enjoy the episode.Content Covered: Comic Books:- Jabba the Hutt: The Gar Sapoon Hit (1995)- Jabba the Hutt: The Hunger of Princess N...2024-12-031h 14Beggar's Canyon Boys16. Dark Forces and Dark Empire II (1995)Our first episode with two mics! This feels like a biiiig upgrade the fellas are proud. But Jackson might have been a little too hyper on this day so pardon some rambling. Anyway... We talk some comics and video games.Content Covered:Comic Book:- Dark Empire II (1994-1995)Video Game:- Dark Forces (1995)Next Time:Comic Books:- Jabba the Hutt: The Gar Sapoon Hit (1995)- Jabba the Hutt: The Hunger of Princess Nampi (1995)- Jabba the Hutt: The Dynasty Trap (1995)- River...2024-11-261h 37Beggar's Canyon Boys15. The Freedon Naad Uprising/Dark Lords of the Sith (1994) and Video Game Sample PlatterHey guys thanks for listening again after a week off. I appreciate anyone who reads these. We really enjoyed these comic books so I think we have some good conversation here about them. Thank you!Content Covered:Comic Books:- Tales of the Jedi: The Freedon Naad Uprising- Tales of the Jedi: Dark Lords of the SithVideo Games:- The Super Star Wars trilogy (SNES)- X-Wing and TIE Fighter (PC)- Rebel Assault (PC)Next Time:Comic Books:-Dark Empire...2024-11-192h 08Beggar's Canyon Boys14. Tales of the Jedi (1993) - Dark Horse Comic Mini-SeriesJackson gives Ryan his first glimpse of what is known colloquially as "The Old Republic". These are the origins created by Tom Veitch that will go on to inspire many more stories. Here we analyze the questionably morality of Jedi Master Thon and the teaching methods Jedi Masters seem to enjoy using. Also, will Jackson be able to stop thinking about Nomi Sunrider's outfit enough to focus on the episode?Content Covered:Comic Book: - Tales of the Jedi (1993) Issues 1-6Next Time:Comic Books:- Tales of the Jedi: The F...2024-11-051h 17Beggar's Canyon Boys13. Dark Empire (1991) and the NESRyan and Jackson finally reach the end of the pretty much entirely skippable Star Wars video games, and the beginning of non-skippable comic books. Dark Horse takes the reigns with Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy's Dark Empire story. Is this a better vision for the post Return of the Jedi Star Wars world than what Zhan had invented? Spoilers... We don't think so...Content Covered:- Comics: Dark Empire (Issues 1-6)- Video Games: Star Wars (1991 NES), The Empire Strikes Back (1991 NES)Next Time- Comics: Tales of the Jedi (Issues 1-5)2024-10-291h 21Beggar's Canyon Boys12. Heir to the Empire! And some board gamesLet's go! The birth of the Star Wars EU and the grandfather of it all, Timothy Zahn are the main topics of discussion today. Does hot chocolate break your immersion of the Star Wars universe? Is Thrawn actually smart? Ryan and Jackson love talking about this fun ass book.Content Covered:Book - Heir to the Empire (1991)Board Games - Escape From the Death Star, The Lightsaber Dueling KitNext Time:Video Games - Star Wars (1991 NES), The Empire Strikes Back (1991 NES)Comics - Dark Empire Issues 1-6 (1991 Dark Horse)2024-10-221h 34Beggar's Canyon Boys11. Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Assault on Hoth, and Star Wars (1987) FamicomThe fellas dive into the world of late 80's Star Wars gaming. This is definitely an era where the table-top has a lot more to offer us than the digital world. Since the fellas are sick of Ewoks, it felt good to get fully away from Ewok content and not talk about them at all. Also remember when Vader turned into a scorpion?Content Covered:- Video Game: Star Wars (1987)- Board Games: The Roleplaying Game, Assault on HothNext Time:- Book: Heir to the Empire!!!- Board Games: Escape...2024-10-151h 50Beggar's Canyon Boys10. Ewoks: The Battle for Endor & Droids: The Great HeepFinally the end of these droids and Ewoks for now. Testing the limits of Star Wars patience here. I know some people have a fond place in their heart for this Ewoks movie, but spoiler alert... We didn't love it. I'd recommend anyone who hasn't watched this content just listen to us talk about it instead.Content Covered:- TV Movie: Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (1985)- TV Special: Droids: The Great HeepNext Time:- Board Games: Assault on HothThe Star Wars Roleplaying Game- V...2024-10-081h 28Beggar's Canyon Boys9. Cartoons! Droids and Ewoks (1985)Home stretch of Ewok content! We're watching the... barely discussed cartoons from the mid-80's that would be Lucasfilm's first foray into animated television. Both fellas were surprised which cartoon came out on top in their opinion. Have you ever gotten in trouble for playing drop the sack? That was something we could both relate too.Content Covered:- TV Shows: Droids (Ep 1. "The White Witch"/Ep. 4 "A Race to the Finish")Ewoks (Ep 1. "The Cries of the Trees"/Ep. 13 "Asha")Next Time:- TV Movie: Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (1985)...2024-10-011h 25Beggar's Canyon Boys8. Caravan of Courage: An Ewok AdventureStar Wars! Right? Star Wars? With Burl Ives? And goats and chickens? Jackson is realizing this method might be an interesting novelty but not necessarily the best way to make Ryan fall in love with Star Wars. This TV movie is pretty interesting on a historical level if not an entertainment one. But hey, we found it pretty entertaining. IT EATS TICKLES!!!!Content Covered:- TV Movie: Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure (1984)- Book: A Guide to the Star Wars Universe (1984 Reference Book)Next Time:- TV Shows: Droids (Ep 1. "The...2024-09-241h 20Beggar's Canyon Boys7. Return of the Jedi Aftermath - Behind the Scenes, Video Games, and More!Now that the original trilogy is behind us, where do we go from here? Well the answer is Ewoks for a while. We touch on it here but it's gonna get... to be too much. But hey, there are some awesome behind the scenes things to talk about in this episode. Also Jackson tries hard to remember the name of his elementary school nurse who introduced him to Star Wars Miniatures.Content Covered:- TV Special: Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi (1983 Documentary)- Books: The Art of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, Return...2024-09-171h 43Beggar's Canyon Boys6. Return of the Jedi (1983)Well, this is it folks. The conclusion of the trilogy. There is no more Star Wars content after this. Y'all know I'm playing there's so much more! But the good news is we have Ryan locked in at this point. There is absolutely no escape for this dude now.Content Covered: - Movie: Return of the Jedi (1983)Next Time:- TV Special: Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi (1983 Documentary)- Books: The Art of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, Return of the Jedi Sketchbook, The Adventures of Teebo: A T...2024-09-102h 04Beggar's Canyon Boys5. The Empire Strikes Back Aftermath - Comics, Behind the Scenes, and MoreWow, Jackson is flying high after convincing Ryan that Star Wars is worth caring about. Will he now scare him away with a classic get an inch take a mile move? Or will Ryan just love Star Wars more an more each passing moment.Content Covered:- TV Special: SPFX: The Empire Strikes Back (1980 Documentary)- Comics: Marvel's Star Wars (1977) Issues 39-44- Video Games: The Empire Strikes Back (1982 Atari 2600)More behind the scenes and merchandise discussed Next Time:- Movie: Return of the Jedi (1983)2024-09-031h 45Beggar's Canyon Boys4. The Empire Strikes Back (1980)Here's the big one fellas. This is where we decide if Ryan is going to enjoy the Beggar's Canyon Boys experience going forward. Will the amazing direction of Irvin Kirshner and the slower pace to develop characters be enough to engage him, or will he still just be annoyed at Han and Chewie? Let's freakin find out. Or as Yoda would say, "Freakin find out, we will".Content covered:- Movie: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)Next time- TV Special: SPFX: The Empire Strikes Back (1980 Documentary)- Comics: Marvel's Star...2024-08-271h 19Beggar's Canyon Boys3. The Star Wars Holiday Special! And some comicsWe are really testing the limits of Ryan's patience with this one. Will this officially turn him to the dark side and make him want to stop doing the podcast with Jackson? We shall see. Mix Stir Stir! The unedited version of the Holiday Special is available on Internet Archive and the comics are all on Marvel Unlimited.Content covered:- TV Special: The Star Wars Holiday Special-Comics: Marvel Star Wars (1977) Issues 16-38ishNext time:- Movie: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)2024-08-201h 50Beggar's Canyon Boys2. A New Hope Aftermath - Comics, Behind the Scenes, and More!Jackson continues to try and convince Ryan that the first Star Wars movie is really good, but Ryan brings some controversial takes about the comic adaptation. How many hugs and kisses did Leia give each character in the first movie? Who's a cooler character, Jaxxon the Green Rabbit, or Amazia, Den-Mother of the Black-Hole Gang? Is Jackson betting the farm on Ryan liking Empire Strikes Back?Content covered:- TV Special: The Making of Star Wars (1977 Documentary)- Comics: Marvel Star Wars (1977) Issues 1-15- Books: The Star Wars Sketchbook, The Star Wars Portfolio...2024-08-131h 51Beggar's Canyon Boys1. Star Wars (1977)WARNING: MEDIOCRE AUDIO QUALITY that improves drastically by the second episode.Jackson introduces Ryan to the world of Star Wars with the original film where it all started. Has Ryan been missing out on something he would love his entire life, or will Jackson be sad that Ryan doesn't actually give a womp rat's ass about Star Wars?Content covered - Movie: Star Wars (1977)Next time - TV Special: The Making of Star Wars (1977 Documentary)- Comics: Marvel Star Wars (1977) Issues 1-15- Books: The Star Wars Sketchbook, The St...2024-08-051h 42