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2025-07-2727 min
MetroNews HotlineKristyn Burtt on Snow White’s Box Office Bomb, Morgan Wallen's SNL Drama & What’s Next for Ted DansonKristyn Burtt returns to Hotline for a fast-paced look at the biggest stories in entertainment. She and Dave Weekley break down Disney’s massive flop with Snow White, examine the backstage controversy surrounding Morgan Wallen’s SNL appearance, and preview season two of The Man in the Inside with Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen. Plus: White Lotus heat, celebrity co-hosts on NBC’s Today Show, and why Jason Statham is still beating up the box office.
2025-03-3107 min
You Can't Take It With YouFrom Bitcoin Gifts To Rescuing the Vulnerable: Jason Burtt’s Radical Approach to GenerosityJason Burtt is a Senior Major Gifts Officer at Grove City College, a highly ranked, nationally recognized Christian liberal arts and sciences college committed to developing leaders of the highest proficiency, purpose, and principles ready to advance the common good. In this role, he cultivates and stewards significant philanthropic relationships that result in transformational impact. Jason is also the Founder and CEO of Unaltered Ministries, an organization dedicated to guiding individuals toward a fuller life through God's true design. He previously served as the National Director and Senior Vice President for Silver Ring Thing, a worldwide movement promoting sexual...
2025-03-3137 min
TWU Chapel PodcastJason BurttTake a moment to refocus on Christ with the Trinity Western University Chapel Podcast.Hosted by Chaplain Ed Gerber, Chapel messages are delivered by a wide range of speakers and seek to touch on topics of special relevance for today's Christian.TWU Chapel seeks to empower the Trinity Western University community to think truthfully, act justly, and live faithfully for the good of the world and the glory of God through worship, Word, and reflection.TWU Chapel services can be experienced daily on the Trinity Western campus in the David E. Enarson Gym...
2024-10-2311 min
Sex, Lies, and Spray TansHeadlines With Kristyn BurttDancing with the Stars has had their fair share of Olympians on the show, and they have delivered some juicy news this week. So with the Olympics coming to an end, Cheryl and Kristyn cover all the top headlines about our DWTS Olympians from Simone Biles and Mykayla Skinner, Suni Lee, to Shawn Johnson and the current Olympians rumored to be a part of season 33. Speculation of Season 33’s cast is in full force and today we talk about not only the Olympians but some of the hottest names being tossed around to show their moves on the dance fl...
2024-08-0936 min2024-07-0726 min
We Recommend: A Movie PodcastWALL-ESend us some fan mail!Join Jesse and Jason for a rollicking exploration of the cinematic treasure that is Pixar's WALL-E, where we'll chuckle over some outlandish conspiracy theories and delve into the satirical world that skewers our consumerist culture. We promise an adventure through sound and story as we celebrate Ben Burtt's legendary work and reflect on childhood favorites versus the evolved storytelling of Pixar. Expect to laugh, reminisce, and maybe even shed a tear as we share our top three Pixar films, including the emotionally charged Onward.Our discussion isn't just about the...
2024-04-0559 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 392 - PODRACE MONTH - The Sound Of The PodraceWe're kicking off a month long series of episodes all about the Boonta Eve Classic aka The Podrace and what better way to kick things off then talking about the incredible sound of the podrace! JW Rinzler's Sounds of Star Wars book calls the podrace Ben Burtt's greatest achievement in sound and we couldn't agree more. Listen as we analyze the mind blowing soundscape Burtt and his crew at Skywalker Sound made for the film lap by lap and highlight some standout moments and reveal what continues to surprise us 25 years later.
So get on your cigarette boat, celebrate the...
2024-03-051h 02
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 388 - The Bringing Up Norky Of DestinyIn 2004, as part of the Star Wars Fan Club, both Jason and Gabe received in the mail actual animation cels from the legendary Ewoks animated series. For decades, Jason didn't know who the weird creature with a flower on its head was and had his stashed away in his Art of Attack of the Clones book. Last month he rediscovered it and found out it's from the Ewoks season 2 episode, BRINGING UP NORKY. So that can only mean one thing - Jason and Gabe have to watch Bringing Up Norky three times in a row! Listen along as they make...
2024-02-0658 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 378 - Journal Of The Wilhelm ScreamsSure, we all love the classic WILHELM SCREAM and we all know the fun Ben Burtt story behind it BUT only Blast Points is brave enough to tell you all the times it played in Star Wars from 1977 to 2005! And only Blast Points is rating each Wilhelm based on their unique traits and falvors! What about the Holiday Special? And do we talk about all four times there's Wilhelms in ROTJ? YES! It's WilhelmMania!
PLUS - week 3 of SNOKETOBERFEST Kino Loy style!
So get bitten by an alligator, celebrate the love and listen today!
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2023-10-2453 min
Tom Barnard PodcastTom Barnard Morning Show: Hour 3 - Kristyn Burtt on the Aquaman 2 dramaWith the Twins' season officially over, Tom lays into the team as yet another Minnesota sports franchise disappoints.In the first hour, SKOR North's Judd Zulgad joins to break down everything that went wrong for the Twins in their season ending loss, and KSTP's Chris Egert weighs in on what restaurant produces the best chicken sandwich.Hour #2 sees comedian Doug Stanhope joins the show to talk about his podcast and his new movie that recently released called "The Road Dog".In hour #3 we learn from Kristyn Burtt about the drama that occurred on the...
2023-10-121h 08
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 369 - The Star Wars / Star Trek ConnectionFor over 40 years now people have said you can't like both Star Wars and Star Trek, but with this episode we're here to say maybe you can? Join us as we welcome back to the show the great John and Maria Jose Tenuto to discuss the many ways the 2 big space franchises have influenced each other, the connected roots of their fandoms, the shared creative minds behind the scenes, Ben Burtt's love for Trek sound and the shocking truth on how George Lucas was and is a Trekker.
So ahead warp factor 5, celebrate the love and listen today!
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2023-08-151h 23
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 366 - The EditDroid And Uncut ROTJ Super Fun HourThe summer is heating up and so is Blast Points as this week we’re talking about the EDITDROID! In the early eighties George Lucas wanted to streamline the film editing process so he put the laserdisc based EditDroid project into motion! What ever happened to it and what does it all have to do with that wizard BEN BURTT?
As if that wasn’t hot enough, we’re watching the infamous EditDroid laserdisc of uncut footage from the Yoda’s hut scene in ROTJ! Different lines of dialog! Yoda almost bursting into flames and so much more!
So edit your hom...
2023-07-251h 03
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 364 - INDY MONTH - The Dial Of Destiny Review / Indiana Jones Premiere Super EpisodeIt's the episode everyone has been waiting for as this week we are giving our full spoiler filled talk on the much anticipated Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny! AND we are finally telling our insane stories from our legendary time at the red carpet premiere in Hollywood! Listen as we talk all about Indy's final adventure, why we loved it so much, how we connected with it, wonder if Jason may have blacked on the red carpet, reveal our thrilling encounter with superstar John Knoll, explain how we were trying to steal Funyuns on a plane and so...
2023-06-301h 51
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 339 - AOTC YEAR Holiday Special - Giving Thanks To Attack Of The ClonesIt's the holiday season and in the spirit of giving and for our grand finale to AOTC YEAR, we are listing off 40 reasons why we are thankful for ATTACK OF THE CLONES! We each picked 20 things that we love about the second Star Wars prequel and we're kissing that movie under the mistletoe over and over! Listen as we give thanks to Wat Tambor, the floating pear, Dooku on a speeder, the mullet and so much more. PLUS : listen as we play incredible messages from Blast Points listeners on why THEY give thanks to AOTC!
So, hop on Zam's speeder...
2022-12-131h 27
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 338 - WILLOW POINTS (BROWNIE POINTS) - Willow Episodes 1 And 2 DiscussionThis week Blast Points becomes WILLOW POINTS (or is it BROWNIE POINTS?) as we celebrate the magic that lies within talking all things WILLOW! Join us as we look back at the classic 1988 film, its legacy, our eternal love for it AND we're going over the first two episodes of the excellent new Disney Plus series! Listen as we break down all the action, all the character moments, all the orange whips and spend some special time chatting about the shocking miracle that is Willow's majestic flashback goatee!
So, call up the Hurdy Gurdy Man, listen today and celebrate the...
2022-12-061h 02
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastTOM SPINA In Conversation With PHIL TIPPETTIn this new edition of BLAST POINTS PRESENTS, we are happy to share the audio version of a conversation "our friend and frequent guest" Tom Spina from Tom Spina Designs and Regal Robot had with the legend that is PHIL TIPPETT! Join them as they talk about creativity, inspiration, stop motion, Mad God, Tauntaun heads, Starship Troopers, Howard the Duck and more!
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2022-12-031h 03
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastINDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY TRAILER FREAKOUTThe first trailer for INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY is here and seriously folks, we are barely keeping it together. Listen as we discuss the trailer, how incredible it looks, share some theories on what could be happening, talk about how we will fall out of our chairs upon viewing it and more. So if you miss the desert and the sea and want the return of the great adventure - then listen today!
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2022-12-0233 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 337 - ANDOR MANIA / Andor Season 1 DiscussionThe Andor season 1 finale is here and we're losing our minds so hard that we are possibly saying it's as good as the pizza in the Italy of EPCOT. (it is.) Join us as we discuss the show's epic, explosive conclusion, why the whole season was so incredible and where it all could all be going next. It's all about escaping the prison of the mind, MothmaMadness being forever and one more sweet visit to the Wall of Gloves.
PLUS - we chat with the great HAZEL LYTH who was the drink sipping human with a little puppet buddy on...
2022-11-231h 27
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastVAN HALEN 1984 SERIES - HOT FOR TEACHER With PHIL SZOSTAKOur insane Van Halen 1984 project with Regal Robot's Tom Spina continues as this time we examine the classic track, HOT FOR TEACHER in 19 minutes and 84 seconds! Joining us on this incredible feat is Lucasfilm creative art manager, author and Van Halen fan PHIL SZOSTAK! Listen as we wonder how this song is even possible and wonder if there is time travel happening in the iconic video! You may think the clock is slow, but it only goes to 19 minutes and 84 seconds! Listen today!
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2022-11-2139 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 336 - AOTC YEAR - The Outlander Club With AMY RICHAUAOTC Year is back and we're going clubbing! Join us as we are going second by second into the “best four minutes of Star Wars” - The exciting Attack of the Clones OUTLANDER CLUB! We're not alone on this quest into the lower levels of Coruscant as we’re joined by Star Wars author and friend of the show Amy Richau! It's nonstop excitement as we talk about sheer pants, Elan Sleazebaggano’s ears, the shocking Don Bies cameo and then sheer pants again. You'll never view the Outlander Club the same way again!
So call up some fancy Niemoidians, listen t...
2022-11-151h 03
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastANDOR Roundtable Interviews - DAVID ACORD, TJ FALLS, BEAU WILLIMON, SANNE WOHLENBERGWe were recently honored to take part in a couple of fan roundtable interviews with some incredible behind the scenes talent from ANDOR! Join us as along with many of our friends and fellow podcasters, we talk to Visual Effects Producer TJ Falls, Supervising Sound Editor David Acord, Writer Beau Willimon and Executive Producer Sanne Wohlenberg! It's a fascinating chat about what went into making Andor so special, creative decisions that were made along the way and so much more! Celebrate the love and listen today!
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2022-11-091h 00
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 335 - Andor And The Prison Of The MindThe Andor Narkina 5 prison arc has concluded with the spectacular 10th episode of the series and we are bustin' loose to talk all about it! Join us as go over this episode, the entire arc AND discuss the many ways the show unintentionally took inspiration from George Lucas' classic first film THX-1138! It's all about the prison of the mind and how do you get out?! So, escape the void, celebrate the love and listen today!
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2022-11-0950 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastTOM SPINA In Conversation With DENNIS MUREN, PHIL TIPPETT And JON BERGIn this new edition of BLAST POINTS PRESENTS, we are happy to share the audio version of a conversation "our friend and frequent guest" Tom Spina from Tom Spina Designs and Regal Robot had with the group of legends that is PHIL TIPPETT, DENNIS MUREN and JON BERG! It was originally recorded in April of 2021 and a video cut with only the Star Wars related content was released with the debut of the (now sold out) holochess replicas produced by Regal Robot.
It's a fascinating chat with some amazing moments and we are thrilled to present this for all of...
2022-11-051h 25
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 334 - Tales Of The Jedi - AHSOKA EditionOur coverage of TALES OF THE JEDI continues as this week we look at the series as a whole and the three AHSOKA stories! These are stories about life and death, surviving, teachers and students and we're touching the nose of the space tiger so that we can survive and talk about them all! How do the stories relate to the Dooku Downfall Trilogy? How could the lessons in these shorts inform future stories? Why are we so blessed to have this show?
It's a Tales of the Jedi jamboree so celebrate the love and listen today!
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2022-11-0154 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastNICHOLAS BRITELL Roundtable Interview - The Music Of AndorWe are honored to be a part of this epic roundtable interview with three-time Academy Award-nominated and Emmy-winning composer of the incredible score for Andor, Nicholas Britell!
Join us as along with our friends from Friends of the Force: A Star Wars Podcast, Jedi News, Skytalkers, Space.com, Talking Bay 94, and Triad of the Force we learn all about how the unique score was created, it's inspiration and so much more!
Celebrate the love and listen today!
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2022-10-2825 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 333 - Tales Of The Jedi - DOOKU EditionTales of the Jedi is here and first we are talking all about the three incredible COUNT DOOKU stories! We love The Count quite a bit and these bite size bits of Dooku have us going off the deep end with heavy Star Wars thoughts. Good Dooku, master and apprentices, Yaddle, Mundi's giant hood and so much more!
PLUS - the shocking final SNOKETOBERFEST of the year!
So, erase Kamino from the archives, celebrate the love and listen today!
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2022-10-2754 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 332 - Into The MothmaMadnessThis week we have a bad case of MOTHMAMADNESS as we're going over all things MON MOTHMA! We have been huge Mothma fans for years but ANDOR has taken it over the top. Join us as we examine Mothma's creation and first appearance in ROTJ, her roles in Clone Wars, Rebels, Rogue One and how her in Andor changes everything. PLUS - what new old 1983 Mothma information did we discover that SHOOK US TO OUR CORE?! Listen and find out!
AND - it's week three of the ultra-party that never ends, SNOKETOBERFEST! What's the golden Snoke sound this week?! It's...
2022-10-181h 06
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 331 - Luke's Death BlowIt's a simple question but one that inspires thousands of thoughts - Why did Vader block Luke's death blow to the Emperor in Return of the Jedi? Especially if he still wanted to rule the galaxy as father and son. Inspired by a 2013 blog post from JW Rinzler where he asked this question, we are analyzing every aspect of this small but oh so important moment in ROTJ. What was Vader thinking and what clues in earlier moments lead us there? Plus, what did George Lucas say the meaning of that moment was? Listen and find out!
AND - SNOKETOBERFEST...
2022-10-1156 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 330 - The Legend Of Alien ExodusThat's right, this week we are finally talking about ALIEN EXODUS. In the wild times of 1995, there almost was a trilogy of books by Hugo and Nebula award winning author Robert J. Sawyer that not only explained how humans came to the galaxy far, far away but boldly connected the Star Wars universe to THX-1138 and American Graffiti. YES! Join us as we explore how this came about, what the story would have been and how Earth really is just connected to Star Wars anyways! AND - we hear from Robert J. Sawyer himself on how it all went down!
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2022-10-0458 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastTOM SPINA In Conversation with KEN RALSTONIn this new edition of BLAST POINTS PRESENTS, we are happy to share the audio version of a recent conversation "our friend and frequent guest" Tom Spina from Tom Spina Designs and Regal Robot had with multi-Oscar winning Vis. FX Supervisor Ken Ralston! They're talking about Ken's incredible career, his visionary creature contributions to RETURN OF THE JEDI and more! We all know and love the maquettes from From Star Wars To Jedi and Classic Creatures and Ken sculpted a handful of those AND now Regal Robot has just released their replica of the Weequay maquette that Ken created. So...
2022-09-2759 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 329 - Designing Galaxy's Edge With ERIC BAKER (featuring TOM SPINA)When we finally got to visit Galaxy's Edge last May, our minds were blown and we had to know one thing - who in the world was responsible for the little amazing details all over Batuu? Join us as along with Tom Spina, we get all the answers with former creative director with Walt Disney Imagineering, Eric Baker. Eric and his crew were in charge of all beautiful, detailed props and set dressings for both Galaxy's Edge locations and the story on how it came to be and how it was pulled off is INSANE. Plus: talk of that certain...
2022-09-271h 12
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 328 - ANDOR First 3 Episodes FreakoutAndor is here, we getting up at 4am to watch it and are possibly delirious here talking about all the finer points of the brilliant first three episodes! It has it all : little frog people, serious drama, a binocular POV shot, an intriguing plot and of course, A WALL OF GLOVES! So pour some Caf, listen today and celebrate the love!
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2022-09-221h 06
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastVAN HALEN 1984 SERIES 2 - JUMPOur outrageous VAN HALEN 1984 side series continues as with Tom "Regal Robot" Spina we dissect each song on the album for 19 minutes and 84 seconds! It's the second episode so it's about the second song, the all-time classic JUMP! We're talking the amazing video, the synths, the guitar, the lyrics, why it's such a classic and much, much more. LISTEN TODAY ANYWHERE PODCASTS ARE!!
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2022-09-1931 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 327 - The D23 News JamboreeThe D23 Expo descended upon California last weekend and the big Lucasfilm panel did not disappoint! Join us as we look at the big hitters of the panel and come to the conclusion that we are DOOMED! We're talking INDY 5, Andor, Willow, Bad Batch, Tales of the Jedi, Mando, Ahsoka and MORE! What gave us goose bumps and what made us want ice cream? It's a warning that we are about to cross over into a STAR WARS MADNESS zone and we're kinda pumped about it! So, splash some bleach water on your face, celebrate the love and listen today!
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2022-09-131h 02
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 326 - The Light And Magic Of ROSE DUIGNANIt's a very special episode as this week we’re thrilled to be talking to ILM legend and LIGHT AND MAGIC superstar, ROSE DUIGNAN! Join us as we discuss her career in the VFX industry, working on Star Wars, Return of the Jedi, the magic of “Light and Magic”, her career, passion, life past the documentary and of course, The Ewok Adventure!
So, celebrate the love and listen today!
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2022-09-061h 10
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 325 - Rogue Wonder Years - A Rogue One CelebrationEpisode 325 - Rogue Wonder Years - A Rogue One Celebration
Our beloved Rogue One is playing again in selected IMAX theaters and for us it's another reason to sing the praises of one of our favorite Star Wars movies! Join us as reflect on why this one has transcended into a now classic status and why this Rogue One means so much to us and the show. AND what about our screenings?? What stood out? How was the crowd? and what about that ANDOR footage?!
PLUS - we asked YOU the listeners for YOUR Rogue One theater reactions and reasons...
2022-08-301h 11
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 324 - The 1977 NPR Splendibulous Star Wars ReviewIn the summer of 1977, when the world had serious Star Wars Fever, noted film critic Tom Shales snuck out one of the most fascinating reviews of the original film on NPR. With just one viewing, he was able to make amazing observations about the film that people are still just catching up to almost 45 years later. Join us as we look at this wild and magical time and throughly analyze Tom's review line by line. What's spot on? What do we not quite agree with it? How does it make us look at the 77 Star Wars in new ways? PLUS...
2022-08-2357 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastVAN HALEN 1984 SERIES 1 - TITLE TRACKIt's the start of a new outrageous side series as along with Tom "Regal Robot" Spina, we dissect each song on VAN HALEN's 1984 album for 19 minutes and 84 seconds! It's a concept so insane only Blast Points & Spina could pull it off! Join us in this kickoff episode talking all about the instrumental first title track, giant beach balls, synthesizers, MTV and much more! LISTEN TODAY ANYWHERE PODCASTS ARE!
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2022-08-1627 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 323 - The Creatures Of Jabba's Palace With TOM SPINAOn Sunday, May 29th 2022, Blast Points with Tom Spina, Amy Ratcliffe and Kirk Thatcher (and his captain's hat) changed the world at Star Wars Celebration with the legendary Creatures of Return of the Jedi panel. Now for all of you that weren't there, we've teamed up with Tom once again to deliver a special super expanded version of everything we talked about in Anaheim and so much more! Join us as we talk the "dare to be weird" creatures of Jabba's Palace by going over EVERY ONE OF THEM!! And we even go over some that were NOT in the...
2022-08-092h 02
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastBONUS EPISODE - ANDOR TRAILER FREAK OUTIt's a new Andor trailer and guess what, we've got stuff to say about it! Listen as we try to put into human words our excitement for the show, the themes that appear to be in it, the MothmaMadness, Saw's birthday and so much more!
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2022-08-0231 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 322 - AOTC YEAR - Zam WesellMania With SAVANNA KIEFERAOTC Year RETURNS and we are thrilled to welcome back our friend Savanna Kiefer to talk all things ZAM WESELL with us! Savanna was the Queen of Celebration with her incredible Zam cosplay and she's filling us in on the amazing story on how it all happened! What was the inspiration and how is the costume still continuing to evolve? PLUS : Savanna talks the never ending charm of AOTC, The Prequel Renaissance, Zam / Jango shipping and so much more!
So call up all your Fesell buddies, listen today and celebrate the love!
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2022-08-021h 04
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 321 - The Sound Of Revenge Of The SithIn this latest chapter of our long running series based on JW Rinzler's incredible SOUNDS OF STAR WARS book, we are going over the unique and exciting sound of REVENGE OF THE SITH! It's a film where madman genius Ben Burtt took the sound highway to the crazy zone while simultaneously knowing exactly where to hold back. Join us as we go over it all from giggling Buzz Droids to exploding volcano sounds!
PLUS : a special spotlight on the unsung heroes of the film sound : the foley artists! Who did the foley on the prequels and how was it done...
2022-07-261h 02
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 320 - Shadow Of The Sith And The Unsolved Mysteries Of Rise Of SkywalkerWhen we heard that SHADOW OF THE SITH was taking on the mighty task of answering some of the most puzzling aspects from TROS, we knew this book was one we HAD to talk about. So, this week we're excited to be talking all about Adam Christopher's new Star Wars novel and all the hot stuff in its pages. Join us as we explore what we loved in the book and talk about the many updated TROS unsolved mysteries that have haunted us for almost three years now! Ochi's hood ornament! Rey's Palpatine clone father! The dagger! Dropping off Rey...
2022-07-1958 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 319 - The Lost Star Wars Comic Book Read Along ExperienceDid you know that in 1978 there was a Star Wars themed educational package sent to schools from a company called Pendulum Press? Did you know that in the box there was a poster, a film strip, a 5 part comic adaptation of Star Wars and an audio read along cassette? Could you guess that we are doing a whole episode about this amazing and extremely rare piece of forgotten Star Wars history? Join us as we listen to the whole wild thing and discuss important topics like robot voice Stormtroopers and how to really "easy does it".
Celebrate the love, easy...
2022-07-1258 min
2022-06-3048 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 318 - Obi-Wan Kenobi Part 6 getting our kicks (SERIES REVIEW)We may have made it to the season finale of Obi-Wan Kenobi but it messed us up so bad it buried us under rocks and then we had to think of the episode again to jump out! Long story short, we loved this episode quite a bit and we have A LOT to go over with it. Join us as we discuss deep thoughts like the choices the characters make, centering on anxieties, the majestic return of Qui-Gon and yes, ACTION BERU. It was the slap heard around the world and we are here for it. Plus, we go over...
2022-06-281h 28
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 317 - Obi - Wan Kenobi Part 5 Staying AliveIt's the penultimate episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi the show and the Prequel Renaissance is upon us! It's an episode we will never recover from as Ewan and Hayden are back in some gorgeous pre-AOTC saber training action! Join us as we break down every breathtaking moment and discuss how the lessons of that master and apprentice duel reflect on the episode and beyond! AND we once again say goodbye to Wade while saying "hello" to our favorite ghoulish goof The Grand Inquisitor!
So become a werewolf, run down the street naked, listen today and celebrate the love!
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2022-06-211h 03
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 316 - Obi - Wan Kenobi Part 4 Coming Back 4 More!This week Kenobi gets his groove back and learns that ancient proverb that the groove is in the heart. Join us as we explore every bit of this episode and discuss why it's all about love and compassion, wonder what is happening in the hellish tomb of terrors, pour one out for Wade and wonder just where BERU is! So, put that frosted flakes box on your head, celebrate the love and listen today!
JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! KENOBI COMMENTARIES! BOOK OF BOOK REVIEW EPISODES! MANDO SEASON 1 & 2 REVIEW EPISODES! BAD BATCH! CLONE WARS...
2022-06-141h 03
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 315 - Obi - Wan Kenobi Part 3 for You and Me!Somehow, we are at the halfway point in Obi-Wan Kenobi the show and there is A LOT to talk about! Only with our eyes closed can we know our true feelings and some of it may surprise you! Join us as we go over the show's interesting connections to the past, the lessons of Obi-Wan's journey, the Return of the Vader and much, much more! We're spending all month with every episode of Kenobi so hop on the mole man's bus and lets all take this trip together!! Listen today and celebrate the love!
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2022-06-071h 08
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 314 - The Celebration 2022 Experience (LIVE And TIRED In ANAHEIM)We’re back home from the EPIC Celebration 2022 and it was one for the history books. Join us as we look back with some very tired recordings from hotel rooms, Anaheim streets and parking lots as we recap the weekend! Panels! Kenobi premiere! Disneyland! Friends! And more!
Take a ride on the wild side and listen today.
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2022-06-011h 03
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 313 - Obi - Wan Kenobi Premiere Recation (EXTRA TIRED FROM AN ANAHEIM HOTEL ROOM)Obi-Wan Kenobi is her, we were at the red carpet premier at Star Wars Celebration and it MESSED US UP! Listen as we are barely alive and record live from our hotel room in Anaheim and attempt to make sense of what we just saw. It's amazing, it's incredible and we have some stuff to say in this quick recap!
JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! BOOK OF BOOK REVIEW EPISODES! MANDO SEASON 1 & 2 REVIEW EPISODES! BAD BATCH! CLONE WARS ! BLAST POINTS Q&A EPISODES! ! Theme Music downloadable tracks! Exclusive Commentaries! Extra goodies! and so much...
2022-05-2729 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 312 - Tom Spina And The Celebration Q&A!It's almost Celebration time and that means it's the right time to check in with our friend TOM SPINA and hear all about the amazing stuff Regal Robot has planned AND the inside info on our CREATURES OF RETURN OF THE JEDI panel! And if all that wasn't exciting enough, we've got an incredible round of listener submitted questions for Tom and us!! Van Halen! Sandwiches! Aliens in pants! Light Man! AND SO MUCH MORE!
So, drive 55 all the way to Anaheim, listen today and celebrate the love!
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2022-05-171h 11
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 311 - Star Wars Celebration Survival Guide With Skytalkers!Star Wars Celebration 2022 is right around the corner, but don't panic as BLAST POINTS and SKYTALKERS are here to help! It's the return of the ultimate Star Wars podcast team up as these veterans of many past celebrations take you through all their personal tips and tricks on how to make the most of your experience! What time should you arrive? What about afterparties? Vendors? Panels? Lotteries? SOCKS!! All that and more in this informative and revealing tag team episode!!
So, badge check your badge check, celebrate the love and listen today!
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2022-05-101h 33
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 310 - Obi - Wan Kenobi Trailer Super Freakout!The new trailer for OBI-WAN KENOBI is here and we are talking all about every single moment, asking the deep questions and wondering where BERU is and discussing soft serve.
It's a full scale freakout so listen today and celebrate the love!
JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! BOOK OF BOOK REVIEW EPISODES! MANDO SEASON 1 & 2 REVIEW EPISODES! BAD BATCH! CLONE WARS ! BLAST POINTS Q&A EPISODES! ! Theme Music downloadable tracks! Exclusive Commentaries! Extra goodies! and so much MORE!
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2022-05-0545 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 309 - AOTC YEAR - Celebration II CelebrationIt has been 20 years since Star Wars Celebration II in Indianapolis and this week we are combining AOTC Year and Celebration Month as we look back at our first SW Celebration when the AOTC hype was at its highest level! Join us as we look back on the state of fandom in 2002, our instant impressions of the convention, the panels we went to, our very hazy memories and we get out Jason's 20-year-old program and examine the many incredible panels we DID NOT go to! It's a Celebration II celebration so celebrate the love and listen today!!
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2022-05-031h 00
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 308 - The Special Edition Luke Scream MysteryFor 25 years, Star Wars fans have asked one question : why did Luke scream like the Emperor in just the 1997 Special Edition and then it disappeared forever?! In this very important episode of Blast Points, we have the answer to that question and the person responsible is not who you think it is! Join us as we unravel this mystery and discuss some of the other strange audio changes in the Empire Strikes Back Special Edition. PLUS : listener Luke screams AND the big news for our upcoming panel we will a part of at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim!
So, fall into...
2022-04-2646 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 307 - AOTC YEAR - Attack Of The AOTC DVDOur tribute to the 20th anniversary of ATTACK OF THE CLONES continues as we are joined by our awesome friend and AOTC super fan Silver from the amazing Star Wars Thrifting and Into the Garbage Chute Podcast to discuss our best friend, the Episode II DVD! All our lives changed for the better in November 2002 with this DVD came into our lives and this episode is a giant love letter to that magical home video release. From the history making digital video transfer to the commentary, to the insane deleted scenes and mind warping documentaries... we are talking about it...
2022-04-191h 09
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 306 - The Art Of The Art Of The Mandalorian Season 2The long-standing tradition of Star Wars art books and our long-standing tradition of talking about them continues with author Phil Szostak's latest masterpiece, The Art of The Mandalorian season 2! With Mando's second season, we find the Lucasfilm Art Department working at the height of the strength with the look of the show really coming together. But how does it all connect to the greater Star Wars aesthetic and what are the greatest lessons of designing for this bold, new era of SW storytelling? Join us as we ask these questions, discuss the amazing art from each episode and pick our...
2022-04-121h 12
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 305 - The Super Live Luke Skywalker - Lee Whittaker!Sure, we've talked about the incredible, legendary epic Japanese stage show THE GEORGE LUCAS SUPER LIVE ADVENTURE before but this week it's a dream come true as we talk to the one and only LEE WHITTAKER who actually played LUKE SKYWALKER in the actual GLSLA! Lee was 20 years old and flew off to Japan to be Luke Skywalker onstage in front of George Lucas and wow, he has some incredible stories. How did he get the role? What was it like doing the shows? What is the legacy of The George Lucas Super Live Adventure? AND SO MANY MORE! Lee...
2022-04-0556 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 304 - AOTC YEAR - The Sifo Dyas MysteryOur year long tribute to Attack of the Clones continues as we ponder that age old question - just what is the deal with SIFO DYAS? It's a riddle wrapped in a mystery as we explore his questionable roots, reveal his fascinating backstory and question just who or WHAT actually created the Clone Army. It's an episode 20 years in the making and AOTC YEAR was finally the right time to discussion this shocking topic!! So, hit that typo on the keyboard, celebrate the love and listen today!
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2022-03-2251 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 303 - The Obi - Wan Kenobi Teaser Super FreakoutOur first look at OBI-WAN KENOBI is here and we are losing our minds over this first teaser trailer. Join us as we go over every single scene and go off the deep end and we celebrate the start of KENOBI SEASON! So release that box of space birds and listen today!
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2022-03-111h 05
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 302 - The Bobbie Wygant Star Wars Interview CelebrationThis week, it's all about the legendary entertainment news reporter BOBBIE WYGANT and her incredible interviews with the stars of Star Wars. From 1977 to 1999 she was talking to the people that made Star Wars happen and the results are absolute solid gold and some the most unique Star Wars interviews of all time. There's Harrison Ford seeing Star Wars with strangers, Rick McCallum being the actual Phantom Menace, asking George Lucas about LAVA and questions about TAUNTAUN that'll change your life. Bobbie loves Star Wars and we love her & this episode is 78 minutes of a Bobbie Celebration! So, grow that...
2022-03-081h 18
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 301 - The Book Of Boba Fett Book Report Celebrity Hot Tub PartyWe've still got some hot and heavy Boba Fett fever and the only known cure is talking more Boba talk. It's been a few weeks since the season one finale and the time is right to look back at every episode and examine the series as a whole. What do we love? What was weird? What was wonderful? Why are we still obsessed with those water stealing Mods?!? Where could we imagine a potential second season could go? It's the Book of Boba book report and we're not using Cliff's Notes!!
So, if it's too hot in the bacta tank...
2022-03-011h 08
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 300 - The George Lucas Hair History (Hair To The Empire)It's the epic moment you've all been waiting for, the 300th episode of BLAST POINTS! We're celebrating the only way we know how, by looking at the incredible history of GEORGE LUCAS' HAIR. It is the Hair to the Empire as we look at every era of the Lucas coiffure! From the greaser stage to the dashing THX-1138 era, salt and pepper prequel era, loose times and his bold modern "shorts and an untucked shirt" look. Every Lucas hairdo is talked about and we learn a lot about ourselves and life along the way. It's the 300th episode and we...
2022-02-221h 08
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 299 - AOTC YEAR - The Attack of the Clones Love - InOur year long tribute to Attack of the Clones continues as this month we look at one the most important aspects of the film : THE LOVE. Join us as we examine our massive love for the film, the way the love has grown for AOTC in the past 20 years, the fascinating role love plays in the movie, how it spreads throughout the saga and more! PLUS : words of wisdom from our wise bearded guru, groovy AOTC dialog poetry and real reactions from AOTC fans after a recent big screen showing! It's the dawning of the age of AOTC so celebrate...
2022-02-1552 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 298 - The Legend Of The Deleted Biggs SceneWe all know the when Toschi Station with Cammie and Fixer appeared on The Book of Boba Fett, the world rejoiced in harmony, but why is this place from an ANH deleted scene so beloved? This week we're talking all about the legendary deleted Biggs on Tatooine scene, why it is such a BIGGS deal and just how it could have changed the whole beginning of Star Wars! Why was it removed? Who wanted it to stay in? Who put a Spider-Man doll in the oven? All these burning questions and more are answered in this thrilling new episode!
So...
2022-02-0848 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 297 - Max Rebo Behind The MusicIt was the music that defined a generation and shaped popular culture but now join Blast Points as they take you on a journey behind the music of the legendary Max Rebo Band. From humble beginnings as Red Ball Jett and Monster 21 to surviving against the odds to a hot new gig at The Sanctuary! Listen along as we explore how Rebo was created, examine every Rebo song, discuss the band's wild history and answer the burning question of DOES MAX ACTUALLY PLAY WITH HIS LEGS? So, get out your Palpatones greatest hits double LP, celebrate the love and listen...
2022-02-0151 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 296 - AOTC YEAR - The Most Important Star Wars Movie EverIt's the kickoff to our year long, once a month tribute to the 20th anniversary of our much loved ATTACK OF THE CLONES and we're getting the party starting by declaring that AOTC IS THE MOST IMPORTANT STAR WARS MOVIE EVER. (or at least it's definitely in the top three) Join us as we go through 20 ways Episode II has influenced almost all Star Wars that has come after it. From cook droids to Clone Wars to Dropships to Fetts, it's all there in ATTACK OF THE CLONES! So, shake your shoe in the air, buy an empty box, listen...
2022-01-251h 02
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 295 - Reel Star Wars - The Cue Marks Of The OTWe're back with our 6th year and it's the episode everyone has been waiting for - THE CUE MARKS OF THE ORGINAL TRILOGY! Join us as we explore these markings on the film that signified the end of a reel and reveal how they actually reveal clues to that very specific Star Wars storytelling structure! When does each story take a dramatic turn? When are our heroes in over their heads? What is it about that unique pace and structure of the Star Wars saga that makes it so special? AND does it all have to do with pizza rolls?!
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2022-01-1851 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 294 - The Book Of Boba Fett First Episode FreakoutThe Book of Boba Fett is here, we were up before dawn watching it, we've drank a lot of coffee and we're real excited to talk about all the treats in Chapter 1! It's wild, weird and beautiful and that's just the way we like it. What happened in the episode that sent us over the top, what have us wondering about the future and why is this one keeping it so real?
So, drink the life goo out of the worm, listen today & celebrate the love!
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2021-12-301h 02
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 293 - INDY YEAR - The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull Appreciation SocietyIt's the final installment of Indy Year and we're ending it with a nuclear explosion as we hide inside a refrigerator with our look at the underrated INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL. Join us as we look at our personal histories with the film (what's this about Jason getting really close to be being sued??), the over a decade that KOTCS spent in the idea stage, the various screenplay versions and finally what ended up on screen. We're talking what we love about KOTCS and what clouds still hang over this movie, PLUS - how does...
2021-12-071h 09
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 292 - The Holiday Special That Almost WasSomehow the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special has gone from a forbidden VHS tape to now fans being able to buy Life Day glowing orbs at Disney Parks! To celebrate this wild time and in the spirit of giving thanks, this week we are talking all about the secret original five-page outline for the holiday special! Who wrote it? That's still kind of a mystery ... but we think it's pretty easy to figure out. It's all about family, love, crashing ships, Wookiees, the Starship Musica and an Imperial spy played by Raquel Welch. Join us as we explore this wild...
2021-11-2359 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 291 - The CommTech Chips Strike BackOur lives were recently dramatically changed when we learned of the existence of over 20 unreleased CommTech chips. After the initial wave with TPM, originally the plan was for them to keep going with new technologies and "TWICE THE SPEECH". While these sadly never reached toy store shelves, we have presented for you listeners, a comprehensive guide to the forbidden CommTech sounds! Sabe! Shmi! Sickly sounding Tusken Raiders! Porkins screaming! It's the CommTech follow up episode everyone has been waiting for!
PLUS : we're talking Disney Plus Day, that Kenobi concept art and the super charming Willow tease!
So, stand behind a...
2021-11-161h 03
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 290 - The Rick Famuyiwa Mandalorian TrilogyThis week it's all about the mighty Rick Famuyiwa trilogy of Mandalorian episodes : The Child, The Prisoner and The Believer. Join us as we explore the many reasons why each of these episodes continue to resonate with fans so much and we talk all about how their rich themes connect to his earlier work.
So get out your Disney Gallery CommTech chip set, listen today and celebrate the love!
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2021-11-0951 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 289 - The Book Of Boba Fett Trailer FreakoutThe Book of Boba Fett trailer is here and it has us excited as a shirtless Gamorrean! Join us as we barely keep it together and go over every detail of this minute and a half slice of madness!!
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2021-11-0252 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 288 - INDY YEAR - Last Crusade LoveFestIndy Year continues and this month we're finally talking all about Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade! It's the Indy movie that put the heart back in the series and it sure was a wild ride making it happen. Join us as we discuss the greatness of INDY 3 and the various insane early script drafts that had Indy riding a rhino, an army of gorillas and a small talking monkey. Yes. It's as wild as it sounds BUT it all helped make Last Crusade the beloved character based classic that it is!
PLUS: a visit from a surprise caller to...
2021-10-2654 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 287 - David W. Collins And The Sound Of Star WarsThis week we are thrilled to welcome back sound designer / mixer for Skywalker Sound and friend of the show, David W. Collins! Join us as we get caught up and learn all about what went into creating the world of sounds for The Bad Batch, the bold audio choices of Star Wars Visions and the fascinating stories behind our favorites, Biomes and Galaxy of Sounds! You'll laugh a little, you'll learn a lot and just like us, you're likely to be fascinated by every word David says!
PLUS : it's a very "high tech" edition of SNOKETOBERFEST!!
So get out those...
2021-10-191h 24
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 283 - INDY YEAR - The Sound Of Indiana JonesIndy Year continues and it's about time we talked about the magical wizard Ben Burtt and his contributions to the sound of Indiana Jones! How is the sound of Indy like Star Wars? What sets it apart? How were some of the most iconic Indy sounds created? Join us as we listen to sounds from all 4 Indy films and share how they were created and why it's all about toilet bowl covers, irritated chickens and cheese casserole.
So grab your fuzzy microphone, get on Big Thunder Mountain, celebrate the love and listen today!
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2021-09-2154 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 272 - The Droids Animated Series Blast Points Adventure HourIt's no secret that we are huge supporters of the Droids animated series but with it recently coming on Disney +, our love has gone into hyperspace! Join us this week as we examine the vastly underrated Droids series, it's wild history and the show's rich legacy that continues to this day. How did the show begin, what about that bopping theme music, why is Ben Burtt actually Mungo Baobab AND what does Tony Danza have to do with it all?!? All that and much more in this episode where we are in trouble again!
So, step softly into the danger...
2021-06-291h 02
Getting lumped UpRockerMike and Rob Presents: Jeff Wengrofsky.RockerMike and Rob Presents: Jeff Wengrofsky.
Jeffrey Wengrofsky directs and produces the Syndicate. His films have screened internationally and across the US. (Consult Futurology page for details). He’s created a film festival a year for each of the past nine years – Secrets of Outer Space, Secrets of Inner Space, Secrets of the Deep: Dreams on Film, Secrets of the Insect World, Secrets of the Intoxicated Life, Secrets of the Heart, Secrets of the Dead I & II, and Secret Treaties. Wengrofsky has taught at New York University, The New School, and Rutgers University, and has worked for Aperture Photography Magazine, Coilhou...
2021-06-101h 05
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 267 - The Star Wars DVD Commentary CommentaryIn honor of the 44th anniversary of the original George Lucas masterpiece, STAR WARS, this week we are talking all about the fascinating 2004 DVD commentary that featured Lucas, Carrie Fisher, Ben Burtt & Dennis Muren! Lucas talks about influences and parsecs, we're missing Carrie and Ben Burtt is just being Ben Burtt. Along the way are minds are blown thinking about Luke and Leia (that's right) and we wonder how it all could have been like Leonard Part 6. Plus, of course, Beru is brought up. It's an informative and "romantic" episode you won't want to miss!!
So, call up that little...
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Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 265 - The 1997 Special Edition News Call In Show SpectacularIt's our May the 4th Super Spectacular as we are so excited to talk about a video of an incredible live call-in show from Sacramento that happened in January 1997 all about the beloved Star Wars Special Edition! TV news hosts Walt and Mark take some mind warping, insane calls ranging from Star Wars fans dropping trivia and asking about toys and we're going over every glorious second of it! Along the way there's special appearances from Blast Points friends like The George Lucas, Rick McCallum and yes, even wild man Ben Burtt. Join us as we relive the magical Special...
2021-05-041h 07
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 262 - The Sound Of Attack Of The ClonesOur long running Sounds of Star Wars series continues with our look at one of the most underrated sound experiences in the galaxy far far away, ATTACK OF THE CLONES! As the legendary Ben Burtt's role in the production of the film grows, somehow the sounds become even more insane. Long planned wild Burtt dreams come true while secret seismic charges fail to impress Lucas. From Poggle's poetry, a shocking Stallone connection, electric guitars and Zam's speeder, this one has IT ALL!
PLUS : what about the info in the Sounds of Star Wars book that Order 66 was originally going to...
2021-04-131h 00
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 255 - INDY YEAR - Raiders On Record - Interview With Tom VoegeliIndy Year continues as we look at a little secret gem in Indiana Jones history, 1981's Raiders of the Lost Ark : The Movie on Record. This wild artifact from the past is basically the entire movie, cut down to about 45 minutes and presented in a purely audio format. It has no narration and is just audio from the film with some extra sounds mixed in along the way. Join us as we talk to the record's Grammy winning producer and engineer, TOM VOEGELI about just how all this all happened. How did Tom's work on the Star Wars Radio Dramas...
2021-02-2357 min
The Incomparable MothershipRelics and GarbagePut on your Sunday clothes and get ready to patrol the trash heap that is Earth, because it’s time to discuss Pixar’s “Wall-E.” We cover the nearly dialogueless first act, whether the broader comedy on the B&L ship Axiom works, Fred Willard (RIP), and the greatness of Ben Burtt. Watch out for rogue robots!
2020-06-141h 17
Champions Of MindBuilding A Champion's Mind with Mr UniverseChampions Of Mind - 228 - Building A Champion’s Mind with Mr Universe This week James, Rhys and Llewy welcome Mr Universe on to the COM podcast and what a show it is! Jason Corrick is an elite athlete who has been Mr Britain, Mr World and Mr Universe on multiple occasions and in this episode of the podcast he shares what it really, really takes to win at the very biggest level in sport. He talks about how he started out at just 14 years old and how his love of competing made him dream of re...
2019-10-1655 min
To The Pointe with Kristyn BurttMagnus Christoffersen & Tigran Sargsyan - To The Pointe w/ Kristyn Burtt#Ballet, #LosAngelesBallet #ToThePointe
Magnus Christoffersen & Tigran Sargsyan are both dancers with Los Angeles Ballet. Magnus is a soloist and Tigran is a principal dancer. In 2018, they teamed up with filmmaker Jason Silva to create the dance short film, The Dancer. The duo shares their insight on the film and the current issues facing men in ballet.
For more dance news, visit DanceNetwork.tv:
Ballerina Joy Womack Reflects on the Legacy of NYCB Star Yvonne Mounsey: http://bit.ly/2wOOyhB
Petra Conti & Eris Nezha Are Ready to Reinvent the L.A. Ballet Sc...
2019-06-2653 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 157 - The Sounds Of The Phantom MenacePhantom Menace Year continues as Jason and Gabe examine the amazing sounds of The Phantom Menace! Ben Burtt and Matthew Wood now have digital technology at their hands and their imagination of what’s possible greatly expands! The Podrace! Lightsabers! Darth Maul pressing buttons! Watto’s Bell & more! Join us as we explore the importance of the introduction of digital tools in the sound process and as we examine about 30 classic sounds from the film and talk about how they were created!
So get that Slurpee from Watto's junk shop and celebrate the love with BLAST POINTS!
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2019-02-051h 11
To The Pointe with Kristyn BurttElliana Walmsley – To The Pointe w/ Kristyn BurttElliana Walmsley is a Season 1 'Dancing With the Stars: Juniors' pro, paired with actor Jason Maybaum and mentor Emma Slater. Dance fans also know her from 'Dance Moms' and as the 2018 title winner of Mini Female Best Dancer at the Dance Awards Las Vegas.
For more dance news, visit DanceNetwork.tv:
Choreographer Jennifer Weber Has Big Plans for 'The Hip Hop Nutcracker': http://bit.ly/2PRk7SZ
Season 27: Throwing Out All of the Rules on #DWTS: http://bit.ly/2zBD2au
Related #ToThePointe interview with #DWTSJuniors pro, Artyon Celestine: http://bit.ly/2D4hvdG
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2018-11-1454 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 148 - The Sounds Of The Empire Strikes BackThis week Jason and Gabe are doing a deep dive into Ben Burtt’s amazing sounds of The Empire Strikes Back! We listen to almost 40 ESB sounds & share the wild stories on how they were created! Raccoons in bathtubs & Shakespearean Probe Droids! What sounds were shared with Raiders of the Lost Ark and what came from The Holiday Special sessions? Listen to this BurttTastic episode and find out!!
PLUS: We lost our minds over Cassian Andor The TV Show! Will he find his gloves?!
So smell bad on the outside and celebrate the love with BLAST POINTS!
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2018-11-131h 12
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 136 - The Sounds Of Return Of The JediReturn of the Jedi month continues as we examine the amazing and fascinating SOUNDS of ROTJ! With this third movie, Lucasfilm sound maniac Ben Burtt began to take on a much larger role in not only design the film's rich soundscape but being more hands on in every aspect of what you hear. Join us as we explore that rich history and go way in-depth on 37 of ROTJ's most classic sounds! From burps to Frankenstein to an unborn child's heartbeat... we go over it all!!
PLUS : Awesome listener voice messages on why YOU love RETURN OF THE JEDI!
So call...
2018-08-211h 12