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Heroes of the HalcyonLightsabers and Live Tigers - The George Lucas Super Live Adventure with Jason GibnerEver heard of the George Lucas Super Live Adventure? When we saw that the amazing folks at Blast Points podcast were presenting a full panel on this incredible piece of Star Wars history at Celebration Japan, we knew we had to get them on the show to share this theatrical wonder with our audience. Join us as we chat with Jason Gibner about this legendary $25 million stage spectacular that ran for just four months in 1993 - featuring live tigers, decapitations, flying Millennium Falcons, and real laser lightsabers. This wild theatrical experience combined Willow, Tucker, Indiana Jones, American G...
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Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastMARGIT PFEIFFER - ANDOR Roundtable Interview at LucasfilmWe are so excited to bring you this roundtable interview with ANDOR supervising sound editor MARGIT PFEIFFER recorded live at Lucasfilm. Jason was honored to be out there and to be a part of this, talking all about the sound of Ghorman, how to make a speech even more powerful, the history of Star Wars sound and so much more.
You’ll hear Jason along with Alex and Mollie from Star Wars Explained, Gustavo from Triad of the Force, Alex from Children of the Watch and moderator Kristin Baver.
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2025-06-1433 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastALAN TUDYK - ANDOR Roundtable Interview at LucasfilmWe are thrilled to bring you this roundtable interview with K2SO himself, ALAN TUDYK recorded live at Lucasfilm. Jason was honored to be out there and to be a part of this, talking all about what makes K2 so special, being able to give life to his birth in Andor season 2 and so much more.
You’ll hear Jason along with Alex and Mollie from Star Wars Explained, Gustavo from Triad of the Force, Alex from Children of the Watch and moderator Kristin Baver.
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2025-06-1325 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastTONY GILROY - ANDOR Roundtable Interview at LucasfilmWe are so excited to bring you this roundtable interview with ANDOR creator TONY GILROY recorded live at Lucasfilm. Jason was honored to be out there and to be a part of this, talking all about history, revolution, the art of Star Wars names and so much more.
You’ll hear Jason along with Alex and Mollie from Star Wars Explained, Gustavo from Triad of the Force, Alex from Children of the Watch and moderator Kristin Baver.
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2025-06-1231 min
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
Jammed Transmissions: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode CXXX - Adventures of the Starkiller w/ Jason Gibner from Blast Points Podcast!Episode 130 is live! This week Jason Gibner from Blast Points stops by to talk a little collecting, a little Bad Batch and a whole bunch of Star Wars weirdness when we get into the 1975 second draft of The Star Wars: Adventures Of The Starkiller! Find all the info about Blast Points at blastpointspodcast.com including their Patreon and the Super Chill Group on Facebook! Follow Rik @cadbanesbounty Follow the show @jtcomlink on Twitter and Hive & @jammedtransmissions on Instagram Intro by Pete (big hugs, homie) Art by Rik over Colin Cantwell concept art
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Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 225 - NICK MALEY, That Yoda Guy & Beyond (featuring TOM SPINA!)This week Jason and Gabe along with our friend Regal Robot's Tom Spina welcome the legendary creature effects and makeup artist NICK MALEY! Nick worked on some of our favorite cantina aliens but also had A LOT to do with the creation of the original YODA puppets used in Empire Strikes Back. Join us as Nick talks all about his time with YODA on Empire, making the cyclops and beast from KRULL, working on LIFEFORCE, what he's up to these days and A LOT more. It's an inspiring, epic conversation and we were so happy to have Nick with us!
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2020-07-071h 39
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 216 - SAGA YEAR MONTH 4 : REVENGE OF THE SITH Novelization, Reshoots And Candles In The DarkIn the 15 years since it's release, Matthew Stover's Revenge of the Sith novelization has become not just a cult favorite but one of the best pieces of Star Wars literature ever made! Join us this week as we look at why that is, why Stover's "internal not external" approach fits ROTS so well, how the novel's heart changed with the film's reshoots and so much more!! What dream Star Wars story did Stover once tell Jason about? What one scene in the book does Gabe wish was in the movie? Why is Revenge of the Sith so important now more...
2020-04-281h 01
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 212 - SAGA YEAR MONTH 3 : The Clone Wars Movie And The Rise Of Ahsoka TanoSAGA YEAR continues as Jason and Gabe look back at that interesting chapter in Star Wars cinematic history, 2008’s The Clone Wars movie. How does it hold up? What works better in it in 2020 then it did in 2008? What’s it’s legacy? After that we give a special spotlight to the real star of the film, Ahsoka Tano! How did a character who many weren't sure about at first become one of our favorite Star Wars characters EVER? Always Trust Lucas! What's Ahsoka's future and how do we feel about all that stuff?
Join Team Jacob, listen today and celebr...
2020-03-311h 00
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 208 - The Amazing History of Star Wars on Home VideoFrom the Kenner Movie Viewer to laserdiscs to streaming 4K Macklunkey on Disney +, as long as there's a way to watch movies at home, Star Wars has been there! Join Jason and Gabe as they take a look back at the fascinating history of Star Wars movies on home video! Just about every major release is covered as the saga moves from super 8 to VHS to DVD, Blu Ray and beyond! It's a long strange trip into the ever evolving way we want our Star Wars at home!
So cover up those windows with newspaper & celebrate the love with BLAST...
2020-03-031h 11
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 206 - SAGA YEAR MONTH 2 : Attack Of The Clones (AOTC A To Z)It's SAGA YEAR MONTH 2 and this time Jason and Gabe are talking about what else but ATTACK OF THE CLONES! Listen along as they discuss the current climate on Episode II and then dive into AOTC A to Z as they connect each alphabet letter to something Attack of the Clones! If it’s in AOTC, chances are good they talk about it! It's an Attack of the Clones Celebration!
So get out your boxes of Triscuits and celebrate the love with BLAST POINTS!
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2020-02-181h 18
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 204 - Let's Put The X In HUXGeneral Hux! You know him, you love him. But did he love YOU? Did he love ANYONE? Was he a cold hearted military leader of The First Order or was he just looking for love? Join Jason and Gabe as they examine his life and his most memorable moments on screen and ask was he being mean or just kinda flirty? Has anyone ever held his hand? Can they when he's always wearing black gloves? These are the important questions that need to be answered and we are here to help you understand the complicated man that was and is...
2020-02-0452 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 199 - The Rise Of Skywalker Blast Points Pre - Show Survival GuideThe Rise of Skywalker is almost here as well are all the feelings that come with it. Excitement, fear, "the sweats", anticipation, nervousness... Star Wars fans are feeling it all right now! How did we get here? How did Episode 9 happen and why are we totally losing our minds with this one? Join Jason and Gabe as they break it all down and offer some advice on how to not flip out and really concentrate on the moment in these trying times!
Plus: Listener reviews, KLAUD talk & so much more!!
So wear that ice filled life jacket & celebrate the love...
2019-12-1754 min
Force Material: A Star Wars PodcastThe Rise of Skywalker Prediction Jam w/ Blast Points & Talking Bay 94!Two of our favourite Star Wars podcasters, Jason Gibner (Blast Points) and Brandon Wainerdi (Talking Bay 94), join us to put our predictions for The Rise of Skywalker on the record!We’re asking and answering all of the big questions, including: How will the crawl begin? What’s the deal with Dark Rey? Why are C3PO’s eyes red? Is Matt Smith in The Rise of Skywalker? Is Hayden Christensen in The Rise of Skywalker? Will Kylo Ren be redeemed, and will he survive?Who are Rey’s parents?Reylo?And much...
2019-11-181h 55
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 195 - Mandalorian MadnessAfter getting up at 5am to watch it, join Jason and Gabe as they finally get to talk about the first insane episode of THE MANDALORIAN! Are they still alive? What does it all mean and where could it be going next? And what does it have to do with Crocodile Dundee and Renesmee from Twilight? Listen today & celebrate the love, don't you agree?!
PLUS: A new Star Wars Special Edition, Maclunkey & Granny Squadren hits Disney +!
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2019-11-131h 00
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 180 - Starblazer Magazine Is The 1985 Nostradamus Of Star WarsWhere were you in the summer of 85? If you're anything like Tom Spina, you were reading the mind warping STAR WARS IV article in Starblazer magazine! Join Jason, Gabe and Tom as they look at this bizarre piece of wild Star Wars speculation as it could have only been done in 1985! For every weird bit of info like "Mark Hamill IS playing Anakin", there's oddly perfect predictions for the prequels and even the sequels! Why did Tom keep it, keep thinking of it and why did funky magazines like this mean so much back then? Join them as they look...
2019-07-2359 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 172 - The TROS Vanity Fair Photo FREAKOUTYou can't stop change any more than you can stop the suns from setting and you can't stop the RISE OF SKYWALKER hype machine that is coming our way. Join Jason and Gabe as they examine the article and every photo from the TROS Vanity Fair article and discuss what we could be seeing and how we all could or could not survive. Is Zorii Bliss causing us bliss? Are Hux and Pryde starting a synth pop band? Is the Luke photo actually from TLJ? All that and more in this super freakout charged episode!!
So get on your Law...
2019-05-2851 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 171 - Remember The Solo (looking Back At Solo One Year Later)Solo has now been out for a year and this week Jason and Gabe are looking back at what we still love about the film, it's unique legacy and the lessons learned from the whole Solo experience. Will we ever see another Star Wars film released in May? Could we ever see more adventures of young Han & Chewie? Can we please have more stories about Enfys Nest? All these burning questions and more in this introspective, fun filled, Kevin Bacon fueled episode!!
PLUS : We all learned who's making the first post-TROS Star Wars movie and we're separating the facts from...
2019-05-2151 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 170 - Carrie On George (the Greatest George Lucas Interview Ever)In January 2002, Carrie Fisher met with George Lucas at Skywalker Ranch for her TV interview show Conversations From The Edge. The result is the single greatest George Lucas interview ever made. This week Jason & Gabe are guiding you through this amazing moment in history as we examine every gripping topic Carrie brings up. What's Lucas' flirting technique? What bands did he see in the 60's? What high school sports did he play? And has he ever been to a make out party? Carrie wanted to know and so do we. Tune in & find out!
PLUS: Untitled Star Wars movies have...
2019-05-141h 07
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 169 - The Phantom Models & MiniaturesPhantom Menace Year continues as Jason & Gabe examine the hidden genius of the model and miniature work in Episode 1! It's the Star Wars movie that contained more model shop work then all of the original trilogy combined BUT so much of that work is still totally invisible to most viewers! Join them as they try to solve this 20 year old mystery by playing an exciting, action packed game of "What's The Model?!" where they go through all the major scenes in TPM and attempt to figure out just what they're seeing! Do they succeed? Do they get confused? Is Sio...
2019-05-071h 04
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 168 - PalpatineMania (It's Palaptime)What time is it? It’s Palpatime! Tune in as Jason and Gabe explore every single aspect of The Sith Master on & off the screen! Has this phantom menace been playing us like he did the whole galaxy? What clues have been out there that he could return? When did he first appear in Star Wars history and what could his "return" mean for how we view the entire saga? Is he a ghost, a robot, a robot ghost, does he ride a unicycle? How can we possibly wait until December to find out?!
It’s a wild, speculation filled episod...
2019-04-301h 01
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 167 - The Rise Of CelebrationIt's been about a week since Star Wars Celebration Chicago and Jason & Gabe are slowly piecing themselves back together. Tune in as they look back on those super fun five days in Chicago, take a much closer look at that Rise of Skywalker teaser and title & finally begin discussing the new people's hero, KLAUD!
PLUS : The TPM 20th anniversary panel, Lucas' loving message to the fans, what smaller panels blew us away and what positive message this Celebration will hopefully be remembered for!
So get out your Bibble Book and celebrate the love with BLAST POINTS!
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2019-04-231h 00
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 164 - Steve Sansweet And The Amazing Story Of Celebration 1It's Phantom Menace Year meets Celebration Month as Jason and Gabe are joined by Star Wars royalty and Rancho Obi-Wan's STEVE SANSWEET as they discuss just how Star Wars Celebration began! How was it conceived, what was it almost called, how did 1999's Celebration almost not happen at all, what was it like to be part of the crew running in, and how did what started in muddy tents in Denver lead to what we know it as today? Listen as Steve tells all the secrets of Celebration's creation and rich legacy!
PLUS : What is in store for fans at...
2019-04-021h 01
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 90 - Back to School with Star Wars Adventures in Colors and Shapes!It's the back to school special as Jason and Gabe join 3-PO, R2, Zilnor and a very grumpy Han Solo and learn all about colors and shapes with the weird and mostly forgotten 1984 Read Along Book, Star Wars Adventures in Colors and Shapes! Han needs Fulstar plates to make the Falcon go on a supply run and 3-PO has the most frustrating day ever and he tries to help Han. When does this book take place in the timeline? Is it in Pablo's book collection? It's possibly the greatest Star Wars adventure ever told and Blast Points is here to...
2017-09-1257 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 89 : Force Friday 2 = T.G.I.F.F. 2 (Thank George it's Force Friday 2)FORCE FRIDAY 2017! Join Jason & Gabe as they tell the stories of their Force Friday 2 experiences and look for the true meaning of this Star Wars "holiday"! They go over the highs, the lows, the interviews with people in line & more! What did they pick up & why is Jason considering just getting a Klondike Bar next year? And just what do those new CommTech "Force Link" things say and what super secrets to they reveal? As you could guess, we listen to almost ALL of them! As if that wasn't enough, there's Force Friday voice message stories sent in by listeners...
2017-09-051h 05
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode IG-88What else could there be to talk about on Episode 88 but the one and only droid of doom, IG-88!? But is it IG-88A, B, C or is it D? If you have no clue what that means, you are not alone and Jason and Gabe are here to help the best they can. Join them as they go over the IG droid's many appearances in Star Wars movies, animation and video games, the weird and convoluted backstory of this skinny droid that once tried to take over the Death Star and a little bit of behind the scenes IG-info...
2017-08-2952 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 87 - The Tales of Star Wars TalesJason and Gabe are talking about one of their favorite Star Wars things ever, Dark Horse Comics' amazing and vastly underrated Star Wars Tales comic series. It was an anthology series that would feature everything from stories about the main heroes to thrilling tales of Yaddle or George R. Binks, Jar Jar's sea captain father. They go over which stories and issues have some of their favorites and why the carefree spirit of the Tales comics is for them missed in today's strictly controlled Star Wars universe. (Tales talk starts at about the 16 minute mark)
AND! They go over the...
2017-08-221h 00
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 86 - The Rusty Miller Jedi Master Quiz Book Challenge!Jason and Gabe are back and are absolutely freaking out about all that Entertainment Weekly Last Jedi stuff from Anthony Breznican. From Luke & Rey to Porgs and the beautiful space nuns, The Caretakers, your trusted Blast Points hosts can barely handle it all.
After about 24 minutes of stone cold Last Jedi madness and some off the rails speculation, they get down to the greatest battle of the century.... THE RUSTY MILLER JEDI MASTER QUIZBOOK CHALLENGE! Join them as they go through dozens of random listener generated random questions to test each other with some 1982 Star Wars trivia written by the...
2017-08-1555 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 85 - John Williams, The Secret Sauce of Star WarsJason and Gabe are back and this week they are celebrating the music of the saga and the secret sauce of that Star Wars magic, the one and only John Williams! They go into some interesting John Williams history and dive into a heavy duty conversation on what their personal favorite JW tracks from the seven Star Wars films he's done so far. What ones do they like? Dislike? What Star Wars music played at Gabe's wedding? Find out in this music and fun filled episode!!!
PLUS! Last Jedi news, Disco Snoke talk, Han music news and even Episode 9 stuff!!
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2017-08-081h 06
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 84 - We Survived the Droids Treasure of the Hidden Planet commentaryA not so long time ago, Jason & Gabe had the great idea of watching the Ben Burtt penned Droids animated series primetime special, The Great Heep. Having loved it and talked about Master Mungo Baobab in just about every Blast Points episode afterwards, they decicded that it would be awesome to go ahead here and do a full commentary for the entire Baobab arc of four Droids animated episodes. Almost ninety minutes later, they are wondering if they made the right decision. Join them this week as they struggle to know what's going on, figure out just who is talking...
2017-08-011h 35
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 83 - Random Dice Roll Clone Wars Good Times!This week Jason & Gabe came up with the great idea of talking about a couple of random Clone Wars episodes and to pick which ones they rolled some dice and.. let fate decide.... Gabe got season 4's Kidnapped episode and Jason got season 5's A Test of Strength. Join them as they get into both great episodes with talk of the best moments, the interesting history they both share and how amazing Clone Wars still is!
Before all that though they go over how Ron Howard is now the king of the Star Wars internet, all the crazy last Last...
2017-07-2551 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 82 - The Last Jedi Behind The Scenes SIZZLERThe Last Jedi behind the scenes sizzle reel is out and it is SIZZLING! Join Jason & Gabe as they break that thing down scene by scene, minute by minute and second by second!! What are they trying to tell us about the Last Jedi and what the heck are we seeing?! Lobsters! Lima Bean guys! Space Horse! Red Velvet Cakes! Crystal Wolf! Porgs! Lonely Chewbacca! Luke's belt buckle and more!
Plus a little bit on the upcoming Star Wars Disney theme park Galaxy's Edge!!
So start the sizzle, put some lobster on the grill, celebrate the love & listen today!!
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2017-07-181h 03
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 81 - Ben Burtt Day Party!This week Jason & Gabe are throwing a birthday party for the man who brought the sounds to the saga, the one and only Ben Burtt!! What's his story? How did he get started? Who else almost did the sounds for Star Wars? All of these burning questions are discussed and more as they take a look at his life and accomplished career in Star Wars and beyond. After that, they keep the party going by each picking their top 5 favorite Star Wars sounds!!
As if that wasn't enough, there's Forces of Destiny talk and they ponder why these Star Wars...
2017-07-1159 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 80 - Rebel Assault 2 Wild 2 OutrageousA long time ago in a galaxy far, far away a brave rebel named ROOKIE ONE blew up the dreaded DEATH STAR! That's right, this week Jason & Gabe take a look at the almost forgotten and barely talked about 1995 game, Rebel Assault 2! This Lucasarts game was the first time official live action Star Wars had been seen since Return of the Jedi!! Learn how the game was made straight from conversations with director Hal Barwood and how the game broke new ground and kinda led to the technology of the prequels and beyond! PLUS learn all about your new favorite...
2017-07-0456 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 79 - Star Wars Breakups! Han Solo Drama, Genndy Clone Wars and Ree Yees on a MotorcycleAny interesting Star Wars stuff happening recently?? YIKES! Star Wars break ups and shake ups are going down & Jason & Gabe from BLAST POINTS are here to break it all down and try to make sense of it all. From the Han Solo movie's interesting history, last year's Celebration Europe panel, what movie in Ron Howard's past may make him perfect for the job & more. Jason & Gabe debate what it all means for the galaxy far far away and why you maybe shouldn't freak out.
PLUS, Lord & Miller aren't the first folks whose Star Wars vision got swept away. Jason & Gabe...
2017-06-271h 26
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 78 - Star Wars on QVC! Superfan Steve Bryant, Mark Hamill, Sweatshirts, Suspenders & more!Take a trip back to 1992 as Jason & Gabe take a look at the fascinating world of Star Wars QVC specials! In the early 1990s when Star Wars stuff was as rare as a carded Yak Face, the closest you could get to a Celebration like fan experience was sometimes tuning into Star Wars night on the home shopping channel QVC! There host and super fan Steve Bryant would interview guests like Steve Sansweet and in the episode we look at, Mark Hamill. In between selling Star Wars 15th anniversary sweatshirts and Star Wars film reel suspenders, Mark talks about the...
2017-06-201h 07
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 77 - Empire Strikes Back Super 8 Is Super GreatDid you know there is a version of The Empire Strikes Back out there that is just 33 minutes long? And within this mysterious version are tons of odd alternate takes of dialogue which possibly have not been heard since 1980? It is true and this week Jason and Gabe look at this super fascinating and shortened Ken Films Super 8 version of The Empire Strikes Back!! It's a weird version of the classic that you never knew existed! Plus Last Jedi talk, Bossk Baby rumors, international listener reviews and a report on Rancho Obi-Wan! Celebrate the love, scream while falling down a...
2017-06-131h 07
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 76 - A CommTech Chip Episode Can Mean Only One Thing... Outrageous!This week, Jason and Gabe are going off the deep end listening to 44 CommTech chips!! What are CommTech chips? They were the talking Episode 1 bases that had an amazing high tech name and made everyone sound like they were talking through Kylo Ren's mask! Well we haven't stopped thinking about them and now it's an episode over a year in the making as Jason and Gabe go through every chip they have and try and guess just who the heck's voice we are supposed to be listening to! Is it Bibble or is it a Battle Droid? Qui Gon or...
2017-06-061h 00
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 75 - The Last Jedi in Vanity Fair & Lima Bean Aliens in LederhosenLast week we were all just minding our own business when out of nowhere The Last Jedi Vanity Fair photos & article dropped and made us all completely freak out. Have no fear as your trusted Blast Points hosts, Jason & Gabe are here this week to break it all down and do what they can to make sense of it all. Aliens wearing lederhosen, why Kylo may not need a mask anymore, Hux's hairdo, the real reason Phasma has a spear, will Luke & Leia be reunited and more. Plus! before that there's talk of some very interesting faster, more intense spy...
2017-05-3058 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 74 - The Great Heep Great Audio Commentary!This week Jason and Gabe are going where no other Star Wars podcast has gone before and diving head first into The Great Heep! Join them as they give some Droids cartoon history and then do the first ever live podcast commentary for the weird and wild Ben Burtt written 1986 Droids TV movie! R2 falls in love! A giant droid that eats astromechs! A cyborg Imperial admiral! The magnificent Mungo Baobob! And so much more!
Grab your favorite droid that wears sunglasse or painting of you with an octopus & celebrate the love by listening today!
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2017-05-231h 05
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 73 - Good Old New Hope (Star Wars Episode 4ever)The original classic Star Wars is 40 years old so Jason & Gabe are celebrating with this look at almost every moment of this still doozy of a movie. From the fact that it was the first Star Wars movie they both saw, to just how weird it actually is, to what George Lucas wanted to sit on and what music Chewbacca listens to, this episode covers EVERYTHING you want to know about A New Hope! Jawas! A weird droid they never spotted before! How it feels after Rogue One! And tons more!!
It's a jam packed episode so get on your...
2017-05-161h 12
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 72 - The Star Wars That Almost Were Star WarsJason and Gabe are kicking off their birthday party for the original STAR WARS with a look at weird and wild early drafts of the 1977 classic. With vastly different outlines and scripts that spanned from 1973 to just months before filming began, the story of how they evolved and the stories inside them are equally insane. Who is Captain Kayos & what about Luke Starkiller with his twin brothers Biggs and Windy? It's all in there and Jason & Gabe may still be confused about it all!
Before that, they share how they spent their May the 4th, how they both failed at...
2017-05-091h 02
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 71 - Rebels Season 4, Panels We Didn't Go To & Even More Celebration Talk!Yes, Jason & Gabe are still talking about Celebration! There was so much to do and see that naturally they couldn't do EVERYTHING and this week's episode has a lot of what they were not able to be at. They run through Dave Filoni's announcement about ending Rebels, the preview for season four, Filoni's animation panel, the droids panel, the heroines of Star Wars panel and how excited they are for the upcoming Forces of Destiny. Plus there's talk of some of the panels they did make it to like the Secrets of the Cantina and the amazing Star Wars Vegetable...
2017-05-021h 14
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 70 - We Only Know One Truth, We Love The Last Jedi TeaserCelebration is done, but the Star Wars Party is forever!! Jason and Gabe are back and are still kind of mentally and physically recovering from an action packed time in Orlando. They start out this one spending a little bit of time recapping some of the insanity that went on there. Overnight lines, pool floats & Papa John's Pizza! After that they talk about the 40th Anniversary Panel and it's mega surprises and then it's right into everything The Last Jedi. The Panel! The teaser! The Whispers! The Harlem Globetrotters!
Join Blast Points as they break it all down, mention buts...
2017-04-251h 20
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 69 - LIVE from Celebration Orlando!Live from Star Wars Celebration Orlando, it's Jason and Gabe cruising the floor and talking to the fans and folks that help make that Star Wars magic happen!! Listen in as they chat with former senior events lead for Lucasfilm and current global events director for ReedPOP, superstar Mary Franklin, droid builder supreme Andy Dorizas, friend of the show Star Wars artist Joe Corroney and the legendary Star Wars vegetable carving Jedi Master Okitsugu Kato! They even share the story of what happened when they bumped into Pablo Hidalgo and asked him a very important Star Wars question! As if...
2017-04-1933 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 68 - The Star Wars Celebration CelebrationIt's the week of Star Wars Celebration 2017 in Orlando, Florida and Jason & Gabe are totally freaking out in this jam packed episode. First they run through the fascinating detailed history of Star Wars conventions in the U.S. and then they dive into what to expect this weekend in Florida. What panels are they looking forward to? What tips to they have for newcomers and Celebration veterans? What homemade t-shirts have they made in the past? What guest announcement surprised them and how did they fit in a Battlefield Earth reference? Find out by putting in your soft shoe inserts...
2017-04-111h 00
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 67 - The Making Of Star Wars - As Watched by Blast Points PodcastJoin Jason and Gabe as they take a look at the very first Star Wars documentary, 1977's The Making Of Star Wars. They talk all about it's history, the long and weird time on home video it has had, and the many, many highlights that are in it. Lucas' office & his apparent love of gum balls, Gary Kurtz's beard, the disco scene, Harrison Ford on a boat & much, much more.
So begin where it all began with Mr. Lucas, celebrate the love & listen today!!
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2017-04-0457 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 66 - Get Your Kicks on Order 66The time has come and Jason and Gabe are executing Episode 66! Join them as they try to figure out the hows and whys of this major moment in Star Wars history. Sifo Dyas! Palpatine! The Bio Chip! Dooku! The Emperor's secret passion for dancing! All the important subjects are covered as they attempt to get to the bottom of this matter.
Before all that there's the news with hot talk of Bor Gullet, Ahmed Best, the Han Solo movie, and Rogue One revelations.
So order 66 pizzas, celebrate the love & listen to Blast Points!
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2017-03-2847 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Joe Corroney Brian Miller Interview - Art, Star Wars Celebration and Beyond!In this special bonus interview special, Jason & Gabe get together with Star Wars artists Joe Corroney & Brian Miller to talk about their pieces in the upcoming Orlando Star Wars Celebration Art Show! They talk about how they created their awesome artwork, the process they used, the special breed of awesome that is Star Wars Celebration and so much more! PLUS - they close things up with a fun filled round of random rapid fire Star Wars questions!
Celebrate the love & listen today!
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2017-03-251h 19
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 65 - Fun in the Twin SunsThis week, Jason & Gabe are talking about the only thing they can think about, the Star Wars Rebels episode, Twin Suns. They had a whole episode planned, but that all went out the window as soon as they saw Obi-Wan take that Qui Gon stance against Maul. Join them as they talk about the whole episode including Chosen One talk, the duel, the future of the show, how the episode connects to the saga's past and if it speaks to what we may see in the future. And there's a lot of talk about Obi-Wan listening to KISS.
So get...
2017-03-2152 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 64 - Happy St. Panaka Day Party!He may just be a Captain on Naboo, but he's the Grand King of Grumpy! That's right, this week Jason and Gabe look at the one and only Captain Panaka. From actor Hugh Quarshie, to why he wasn't back in Attack of the Clones, to a LINE BY LINE breakdown of everything Panaka said in The Phantom Menace. They even take it all the way by rating almost every line 1 to 5 on the grumpy scale.
Before all that there's some talk about 2-1B's feet, Celebration stuff, more Bio-Hexacrypt theories and deep talk about that Last Jedi footage that was...
2017-03-1447 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 63 - The Aftermath of Empire's EndGabe & Jason are back and this week they're taking a look at the final book in the Star Wars Aftermath trilogy by Chuck Wendig, EMPIRE'S END! What did they think? What did they love? What were they not super pumped about? What about the controversial interlude about one of their best friends? Why does Jason think it's all a big clue about The Last Jedi? Find out in this episode!
PLUS! Hear all about the Bio-Hexacrypt, people with Star Wars tattoos at grocery stores. the latest Star Wars Celebration news and some fantastic LISTENER QUESTIONS!
So get back to Jakku...
2017-03-0748 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 62 - Star Wars Audition Footage (The Stars Who Could Have Been in Star Wars)STAR WARS! Starring William Katt, Terri Nunn & Kurt Russell! It sounds wild but it almost happened and this week Jason & Gabe play some of their audition footage audio and talk about who could have almost starred in Star Wars! And what does it have to with Charles Bronson, country music and Jackie Chan?
Before all that, there's a recap of the week's news with the Han Solo cast photo, Rogue One on home video, Celebration stuff and the rumor that just will never go away.
It's a laugh filled hour where we celebrate the love so listen today!!
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2017-02-281h 05
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 61 - We Love the Star Wars Read Along Books and Records! Let's Begin Now!This is story of Jason & Gabe listening to the Star Wars Read Along books from the 70s and 80s. You will know it is time to turn the page when you hear R2-D2 beep like this - beep-boop-waa-weeo!
Let's begin now....
That's right, join Blast Points this week as they take a close up listen to the the weird, awesome and mysterious Read Along books for the original trilogy! Did they tell the future? Is there a Clone Wars voice connection? How are they connected to Tom Cruise?!! Find out in this laugh filled episode!!
Before that there the...
2017-02-2152 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 60 - The Romantic Love Talk of Anakin Skywalker (Smoothtalker)Jason and Gabe are celebrating Valentine's Day the only way anyone should and that's with a tribute to the most romantic person ever in the Star Wars films, Anakin Skywalker! They talk about his most love filled lines and how his gifted Jedi skills also spread into his velvet like way with words. It's a loving and laugh filled tribute the Chosen One and his carefully chosen talk!
Before that, they go over some of the latest news like Judi Dench saying "Reylo", Han Solo movie casting, upcoming Rebels episodes and the first guest announcements for Star Wars Celebration! Plus...
2017-02-1450 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 59 - Living and Rocking in these Star Warz with The Rebel Force BandThis week, Jason and Gabe take a look at one of the greatest, grooviest and rarely heard musical moments in Star Wars history, Dan Whitely's Rebel Force Band! Released in 1977, the album Living in These Star Warz features amazing songs like "Ballad of Obi-Wan", "Chewie The Rookie Wookiee" and "Respirator for Darth Vader". This album it is everything we want in groovy Star Wars tunes and more. We go through each song and give a little bit of history on how we discovered this gem and how it ever happened.
Before all that rocking out, there's the latest news with...
2017-02-071h 03
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 58 - 20 Years of The Star Wars Special Edition. Whimsy Thoughts & Crazy Crazy Nights.Take a trip back to 1997 as Jason and Gabe remember all the hype, insanity and good times that was the Star Wars Special Edition. How many times did Jason see it in two days? Did Gabe discover anything new while watching the old VHS tape again? Just how much Taco Bell did they eat to get all those awesome little Star Wars kids meal toys?
Before that there's Gabe's thoughts on the Disney Star Wars Land & his one on with E.T. after his recent trip to Orlando AND they both discuss the many, many possibilities of the Episode 8 title...
2017-01-3149 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 57 - The Episode of the WhillsThis week, Jason & Gabe take a deep look at one of the greatest mysteries of Star Wars, The Whills. Though they have been almost in Star Wars since George Lucas' first drafts, the name Whiils been spoken about on screen until Rogue One. Blast Points goes in depth with their history, possible meanings and theories on what they may have to do with the saga's future....
Before that there's some news on if Woody Harrelson is playing a certain character, a blurry look at Episode 8 Christmas ornaments, an emergency broadcast on breaking news, and the story group talking Rogue One...
2017-01-2452 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 56 - The Big, Blazing Star Wars Power of the Force Toy CommercialsThis week Jason and Gabe take a look at the weird and wonderful Star Wars toy commercials of the 1990s! It was a time when Luke and Han had giant muscles and everything was BIG & BLAZING!! Hear them talk about being fans in that era, how Star Wars toy crazy they were then and just how much Jason paid for a Lando figure and a French Speeder Bike back then! Before all that there is the news with Donnie Yen playing piano, Han Solo stuff, Rian Johnson talking Episode 8 and news on Blast Points going to Disney World! So celebrate...
2017-01-1753 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 55 - The Carrie Fisher CelebrationJason and Gabe are back from two weeks off and are celebrating the one and only Carrie Fisher. They talk about and play audio from some of their favorite interview moments of hers and talk about the massive impact she had on them and Star Wars fans everywhere. Before that, they talk some of their discoveries in seeing Rogue One multiple times, the latest stuff on the Han Solo movie and that hot sauce that was the trailer for the second half of Rebels season 3! So get on your gloves and your Joey Ramone wig & celebrate the love with Blast...
2017-01-1055 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 54 - The Blast Points Rogue One Review Episode! with 100% more Bor Gullet!Jason and Gabe have watched Rogue One one hundred times and they are ready to dive in a look at the whole thing in this super sized episode. They talk about everything from first impressions, to Saw's birthday, The Bor Gullet, moustaches, surprising characters and locations and what it all means for the future of the galaxy far, far away. So align that radar dish on Scarif, celebrate the love & listen today!!
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2016-12-201h 18
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 53 - The Official Blast Points Rogue One : A Star Wars Story Pre Show Flip Out EpisodeIt's Rogue One week all over the world and Gabe & Jason are barely keeping it together. Listen as they talk about what they are doing as they try to stay sane and how Rogue One Fever is affecting their minds. (hint : learning about BEEZER FORTUNA did not help things at all!) Also, they talk some Episode 8 stuff like how Daisy Ridley thinks everyone already knows about Rey's parents and what's up with Snoke in the next movie. Then it's all Rogue One as they chat the film's history, the deluxe premiere in LA and how it the film may affect...
2016-12-1356 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 52 - The Blast Points Star Wars Holiday Special Commentary SpecialIt's December and that means red robes, dancing with Walrus Man and making it home for Life Day! Yes, it's that beloved worldwide classic, The Star Wars Holiday Special. Jason and Gabe are here to help you celebrate this day of peace and harmony as they have recorded an audio commentary track with this episode that you can enjoy on it's own or have on over the show! but then you may not hear that sweet Jefferson Starship song..... Break a bantha toy, our a drink in your head, celebrate the love & listen today!!
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2016-12-061h 43
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 51 - Star Wars Catalyst, The #1 Book For Poggle The Lesser FansJoin Jason & Gabe as this week they take a close up look at CATALYST, the new Rogue One novel by James Luceno, from Star Wars Books. We look at how the book shows the Erso family, their weird buddy Orson Krennic, it's deep love for classic characters like Poggle The Lesser and Mas Amedda, it's crystal connection, Tarkin, what it all means for Rouge One! Before that there's some news coverage with Kathleen Kennedy's comments on the future of the saga, Han Solo movie casting and even more!!
So call up Has Obitt for a ride, celebrate the love & listen...
2016-11-2950 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 50 - The Phantom Menace SpectacularIt's the 50th episode of BLAST POINTS and Jason & Gabe are partying like it's 1999! Join them as they talk about the many, many things they love about what for each of them is their #2 favorite Star Wars movie, The Phantom Menace! Hear stories of where they were in the summer of 99, why Anakin and Walk talked about The Beatles and how the podcrace connected to Gabe's wedding. Celebrate the love and listen to BLAST POINTS!
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2016-11-221h 24
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 49 - Kingdom of the Kyber CrystalsThis week, Jason & Gabe talk all about the Rogue One TV spots and international trailers that dropped last week. What's new in them? What made them flip out in them? Quite a bit actually... Later they talk about turbo lasers, pizza, watching star wars with the bass as loud as possible, Clone Wars and how it all relates back to Kyber Crystals. So join the rebellion based on hope, celebrate the love and listen to BLAST POINTS!
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2016-11-151h 05
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 48 - The Music of Meco and Other Galactic FunkThis week, Jason & Gabe are talking all about the second greatest Star Wars music composer out there, the mysterious MECO! We go through almost all of his music for Star Wars, Empire, Jedi and even the weird and rare Phantom Menace music he did in 99! Before that we go over a some Rogue One stuff, Episode 8 costume rumors and talk about the look and feel of the Han Solo movie. Get on your dancing shoes & celebrate the love with BLAST POINTS!
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2016-11-081h 10
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 47 - Is E.T. a Jedi? A Very Important Episode.This week, Jason & Gabe get together to talk about one of the biggest questions that faces the world today, IS E.T. A JEDI? They've got lots of facts, theories and concepts about those plant loving aliens from Brodo Asogi that'll make you want to phone home and tell somebody. Before all that they talk about Donald Glover as Lando, some Rogue One stuff, Episode 8 and what's to come on Rebels. It's a deep thinking episode so get in an inter dimensional ship with Yaddle and celebrate the love with BLAST POINTS!
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2016-11-0249 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 46 - From Star Wars To Jedi And Back AgainThis week, Jason & Gabe take a close up look at the fan favorite 1983 documentary FROM STAR WARS TO JEDI. They look at George Lucas' sensual look in the doc and his often revealing interview clips along with the fantastic behind the scenes stuff. Before all that, there's a sampling of news on deleted scenes & commentary on that upcoming Force Awakens 3D release and some Rogue One talk. So light up a cigar inside Jabba, unbutton your shirt and celebrate the love with BLAST POINTS!
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2016-10-251h 09
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 45 - The Ewoks Cartoon ChallengeThis week, learn all about how Jason & Gabe had a great idea to see who could watch the most Ewok cartoon episodes in a week & how it almost killed them both. Find out why Endor is a horrible place to live and why you magic soap and foam can save you when you are playing Drop The Sack. The Ewoks cartoon. ugh.
Before that they talk some rumors on Episode VIII and The Force, Han Solo movie casting, new Rogue One images and upcoming Rebels episodes.
It's an "ichiwawa" filled episode so, celebrate the love & listen today!
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2016-10-1859 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 44 - Rogue One Trailer Freakout. Save The Rebellion, Save The Dream, Save Us Some Tacos.in this special mini trailer freakout episode, Jason & Gabe tear through the Rogue One trailer #2! Two Tubes! Moroff! Disguises! The mystery of Saw's hair & more!! Celebrate the love & listen today!
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2016-10-1435 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 43 - Kevin Rubio interview - TROOPS Forever!This week it's a special interview episode as Jason talks with Kevin Rubio! On top of being an awesome guy, Kevin is writer, director and creator of the ground breaking Star Wars fan film TROOPS! He is also the writer of the classic Dark Horse Star Wars Tag & Bink comic series & wrote one of our favorite Clone Wars episodes, Bombad Jedi! Jason & Kevin talk how he got into the business, how Star Wars shaped his career, just how Troops happened and some insight into how he wrote Jar Jar's first Clone Wars adventure and how George Lucas was involved! It's...
2016-10-111h 00
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 42 - T.G.I.R.F. (Thank George It's Rogue Friday) Star Wars Collecting 2 The ExtremeThis week Jason and Gabe talk the possibility of a new Rogue One trailer, new character photos and the impact of the amazing Rebels episode, Holocrons of Fate! Could a certain legendary character be coming to Rebels this season?? The conversation then shifts to to the history of Star Wars midnight toy sales and their experiences at each (or what they can remember). Later, they are joined our action figure expert, Kile Moore as they talk about their Rogue Friday experiences and share interviews they did with fans in line! Join the rebellion and rebel, celebrate the love & listen today!!
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2016-10-0458 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 41 - Stepping into Steps Into Shadow with Star Wars RebelsSeason 3 of Star Wars Rebels has begun & that can mean only one thing : Gabe & Jason doing Bendu voices!! In this week's Force filled episode, we start out with some new on the future of the saga on film, talk about the score for Rogue One and what it's like to brush Moroff's beautiful fur. After that, we take an in depth look at Steps into Shadow with talk on Ezra's teenage angst, Kanan and the Bendu and how the original Kanjiklub may have been all Ugnaughts. So sit back, put up your Ben Quadinaros poster and Celebrate the Love with...
2016-09-2751 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 40 - Talking Star Wars Disney Infinity & Beyond with Darin BeaverThis week Gabe and Jason chat with former Star Wars Disney Infinity senior visual effects artist Darin Beaver. Darin is a mega Star Wars fan who happened to work hands on with the late, great brilliant Star Wars Disney Infinity 3.0 game. Learn about the early secrecy surrounding the game, the love from the fans after the game's demise and the legend of Kiro! It's an awesome chat that celebrates the love for the saga, the game & beyond.
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2016-09-2049 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 39 - The George Lucas Super Live Adventure Made Us Better PeopleIn this week's exciting episode, Jason & Gabe start out with some interesting Rogue One and Rebels news on Mon Cals, baby Madines & Rebels episode titles. After that, they take a trip back to 1993 Japan to try and figure out just what the heck was going on in The George Lucas Super Live Adventure. It was a live show that incorporated many Lucasfilm movies, lasers, explosions, dance numbers & a tiger. It was real and Jason & Gabe watched the whole thing and they want to tell you all about it and it's odd history. So sit back, grab a robot buddy and...
2016-09-1357 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 38 - Begun, This Clone Wars Microseries Has...This week, Jason & Gabe start with going over news like Daisy Ridley's fate in 8, Mark Hamill's late great beard and the onslaught of Rogue One action figure news that happened last week. After that they talk about what they consider to be one of the most underrated items in Star Wars history, Genndy Tartakovsky's 2003 Clone Wars micro series. They talk about their initial reactions, favorite moments now and the show's interesting legacy! Sit back and Celebrate the Love with Blast Points!!
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2016-09-071h 10
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 37 - Lobotpalooza!Jason & Gabe get together and go over some news on when we could get an Episode 8 title, talk some new Rogue One photos and action figures and then talk about the one and only LOBOT. Who is he? Where did he come from? Why do we love him? will we ever see him again? and did you know he actually does speak in the movie... AND IN FRENCH!??! it is TRUE! hear the proof in this episode! It's OFFSOME!
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2016-08-3053 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 36 - Beginning with The Beginning. The Greatest Star Wars documentary there is.Jason & Gabe get together to first go over some of the latest news like Episode VIII beginning post production, the Rogue One international trailer and REAL LIGHTSABERS at the Disney Parks. Then it's straight into what could be the most honest and as Rick McCallum would say "f@#ing awesome" Star Wars documentaries ever made, 2001's The Beginning. They go over it's interesting history and a lot of their favorite moments. Don't play with your food, don't worry about how to say Coruscant and listen to Blast Points today! It's Extremely!
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2016-08-231h 15
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 35 - R2-D2, We Love You.This week, Jason & Gabe talk all the latest news with John Williams saying he will begin early work on 8 soon, Han Solo movie casting, Force Awakens coming out on blu ray AGAIN and Donnie Yen's latest Rogue One talk. After that begins our tribute to R2-D2 and the man what was his heart, the late Kenny Baker. They talk about how much the little droid means to the saga and how much Kenny meant to the droid. After that they a fun filled lookat each time R2 saved our heroes. "That little droid did it!!"
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2016-08-1643 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 33 - A News Hope (getting caught up on three weeks of Star Wars news)Jason and Gabe are back and they are getting you all caught up on the last few week's seemingly never ending amount of Star Wars news! From Rogue One & the news that Bail Organa is back, Two Tubes, Bistan (our best friend), Episode 8 stuff, Han Solo movie stuff, Human Jabba, Sad David Prowse, Knights of Ren, 3D blu rays, Star Wars on TV, a General Madine Chia Pet & more!!! whew!!! It's a fun filled, action packed episode you won't want to miss!!
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2016-08-091h 10
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 32 - Dunc from Club Jade interview - Talking Star Wars fandom & Luke's vampire collarThis week it's a special interview episode as Jason talks with Tracy "Dunc" Duncan from the long running Star Wars fansite, Club Jade. Started way back in 95, Club Jade began in the early days of the internet as an online community of "(mostly) female fans who love Star Wars”. Beginning from a love for what is now known as the EU, the highly influencial site has grown to include essays & almost daily updates on all the new latest news & madness in the SW galaxy. Jason & Dunc spend a good hour going over the history of Star Wars fandom, it's future, so...
2016-08-0256 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 31 - LIFE DEBT! mini episode chat with guest Ryan Porter from Positively NerdyThis week it's a special mini episode as Jason & guest Ryan Porter from Positively Nerdy discuss the mind blowing second book in the AFTERMATH trilogy, LIFE DEBT! Deep thoughts & theories are explored and opinions are shared in this special mini episode! How does it compare to Aftermath and where do we see the story headed in the future? Find out in this latest episode of BLAST POINTS!!
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2016-07-2632 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 30 - Star Wars Celebration Europe News ExplosionThis week for their 30th episode, Jason & Gabe talk all about that little thing that happened in London last weekend. STAR WARS CELEBRATION!! they were not there, but they felt in their hearts. Join them in this fun, super sized episode as they talk all about the Rogue One stuff, the Rebels news, Thrawn, Bistan, the Episode 8 stuff, Han Solo move stuff and about stalking John Knoll in a bookstore. All that and more in this new episode of Blast Points!
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2016-07-191h 33
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 29 - We Love Star Wars Action Figure Commercials (Each Sold Separately)This week, Jason & Gabe talk all the latest stuff like how most of new revolves around the upcoming Star Wars Celebration London, a possible upcoming new Rogue One trailer and the end of filming for Episode 8. After wondering what Vader did with Obi-Wan's saber, they go all in talking about their favorite original trilogy toy commercials. Learn why one reminds Gabe of a classic Queen song and hear the worst Lawrence Kasdan imitation ever!! All that and more in this fun filled new episode of Blast Points!
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2016-07-121h 00
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 28 - You'll know it's Time to Turn the Page When You Fall in Love with a HoojibThis week, Jason & Gabe talk all the latest stuff like Episode VIII's upcoming wrap date, the AWESOME sounding "future" closing panel at Celebration London and some talk on James Cameron's opinion on Force Awakens and how The Lucas feels about it all and what he had in mind. THEN they dive into the weird, wild world of Star Wars Read Along Adventure records from 1983! Planet of the Hoojibs! Droid World! Rebel Mission to Ord Mantel!! Cyborgs! Bug People! All that and more in this fun filled new episode of Blast Points!
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2016-07-0554 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 27 - Rogue One Mania Running Wild!!So last week was 100% Rogue One and Jason & Gabe have got the fever. In this fun filled episode they talk a tiny bit of Episode 8 stuff and some Celebration Europe stuff and then it's all Rogue One all the time. There's character talk and tons of talk about the Gap Band level bomb of Clone Wars character SAW GERERRA being in the movie. Seriously. This is a rebellion, so rebel and listen to this episode of BLAST POINTS!
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2016-06-281h 01
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 26 - The Qui Gon-a-thonThis week Jason & Gabe talk about one of the most important characters in the whole Star Wars saga, QUI GON JINN. They get deep as they discuss his Jedi philosophy, his role in the saga, his hair, and what he means for the future of the saga. Before all that there's some Rogue One talk, Star Wars video game chatter, some stuff on the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and finally some Episode 8 "news". Concentrate on the moment, feel don't think & listen to this episode of BLAST POINTS!
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2016-06-2156 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 25 - Let's talk about how awesome RETURN OF THE JEDI is.Join Jason & Gabe in this EPIC episode as they talk about Episode VI in the Star Wars saga, the mighty RETURN OF THE JEDI! They run through almost every scene, and even get deep from time to time. Before all that there's a little but of Rogue One & Episode 8 talk but after that it's all JEDI all the time. Go get your buddy Bib Fortuna, jump on your speeder bike and dive in with BLAST POINTS!
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2016-06-151h 22
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 24 - The Blast Points 2016 Star Wars Fan Film Awards (and Revenge of the Reshoots)Join Jason & Gabe in this fun filled episode as they run through each of Star Wars.com's finalists for the 2016 Star Wars Fan Film awards. They watched all 25 and manage to talk about them all in 25 minutes! amazing! They liked a lot of them and some Gabe can't remember watching! Before all that they discuss the Rogue One reshoot madness, rumors on a Legend coming to Rebels Season 3, Han Solo movie stuff and a teeny bit of Episode 8! AND another chance to win a BLAST POINTS sticker with the Rusty Miller Blast Points Trivia Challenge!! Share a cold one with...
2016-06-071h 04
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 23 - Jan Duursema & John Ostrander interview - Star Wars Comics, Hexer Dusk, and SebulbaThis week on Blast Points, Jason and Gabe talk with the awesome comic book illustrating and writing duo of Jan Duursema and John Ostrander. Jan and John have been doing outstanding work in comics for decades and are probably best known to Star Wars fans for their many great SW titles they did for Dark Horse Comics. Along with the acclaimed series Republic and Legacy, Jan and John created the fan favorite characters Aayla Secura and Quinlan Vos! I know, right?!! Jason & Gabe talk to them about how they began in comics, their love for Star Wars, and their current...
2016-05-3143 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 22 - The Clone Wars Movie, The Rogue One Names & The Epiosde 8 FreakoutJoin Jason & Gabe in this action packed episode as they discuss 2008's infamous Clone Wars movie. The have a slight difference in opinion on how well it has held up! Also their opening night experiences couldn't have been more different! Before all that they discuss the Rogue One info dump and what sounds like a classic scene from Episode 8! AND the introduction of the Rusty Miller Blast Points Trivia Challenge!! Get a padawan learner & dive in with BLAST POINTS!
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2016-05-241h 03
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 21 - Turkish Star Wars Investigative Report - Exploding Rocks & Gold Brain BootsThis week Jason is joined once again by Blast Points investigative reporter Brad Torreano as they go deep into the weird and wild world of the Turkish Star Wars "rip off" film, The Man Who Saved The World. They speak on how it happened, why it happened and try to figure out just what is going on in it. It will educate you and make you wish you had a satin jacket.
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2016-05-1736 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 20 - Teasers & Trailers & Force TreesJoin Jason & Gabe in this jam packed, jumbo sized episode as they discuss their favorite Star Wars trailers, teasers and TV spots from the entire saga. They have A LOT of them. Before all that they look at all the latest Star Wars news like Force Trees, John Williams, some Rogue One gossip and theories, the Han Solo movie and finally the get real excited about Celebration 2017 in Orlando. there's a lot to talk about so go remember where YOU where when you first saw that Phantom Menace teaser and dive in with BLAST POINTS!
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2016-05-101h 36
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 19 - Tom Berges interview -Growing up Star Wars, Singing Bea, & Han's Blue Brown CoatThis week on Blast Points, Jason talks with awesome dude Tom Berges. Tom is the creator of the warm & fuzzy website home for Star Wars memories, I Grew Up Star Wars. Jason and Tom talk Star Wars, action figure love, the joys of the Holiday Special, the highs and lows of Star Wars Atari games, collecting and what it all means to them. It's an awesome way to spend your May the 4th basking in the wood panel and shag carpet past of the saga we love.
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2016-05-0353 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 18 - Going into the Star Wars SuperShadows with Prince XizorJoin Jason & Gabe as enter the weird weird world of 1996's Shadows of the Empire book. They talk about it's creation, the odd characters, the soundtrack, the comics, it's relationship with the modern era of Star Wars... if it's Shadows, they're talking about it! also, there's a bunch of INSANE fake Episode 8 rumors to talk about and even more TFA stuff!! whew!! it's a jam packed show that'll make you climb in your Outrider and save some Bothans!!
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2016-04-261h 06
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 17 - J.W. RINZLER interview- The Making of Star Wars & Rehabilitating Jar JarThis week Blast Points is honored to be interviewing the author of the The Making of Star Wars, The Making of Empire Strikes Back, The Making of Return of the Jedi and The Complete Making of Indiana Jones, New York Times and London Times Bestsellers, J. W. Rinzler! He has also written for Star Wars: The Clone Wars and his episodes are the some of the best where Jar Jar finally gets a girlfriend. His mind blowing adaptation of George Lucas's 1974 very early rough draft of "The Star Wars" was awarded the Diamond Gem Award as Best Licensed Comic Book...
2016-04-1932 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 16 - Star Wars : Attack of the Deleted Scenes. (Fried Calamari Tonight!)Join Jason & Gabe as they talk about their all time favorite Star Wars deleted scenes. They wish there was a longer podrace, more goofy wampas, and the wild glory of Sweetheart (RIP). They also discuss some Episode 8 stuff with the idea of Yoda being in the movie, some more Rebels thoughts and a little but about the TFA blu ray release.
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2016-04-121h 06
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 15 - the Rogue One teaser messed us up. Not so mini mini episode.April 7th, 2016 the Rogue One teaser drops on an unprepared Star Wars fandom and Gabe and Jason have their minds totally blown up like Alderaan. Listen as they break down every scene and try to understand how they can survive and if they need to eat more vitamins.
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2016-04-0840 min
Blast Points - Star Wars PodcastEpisode 14 - Mary Franklin Interview - Celebrations, Fandoms & The Undying Bossk LoveThis week Blast Points is honored to be interviewing a pioneer in Star Wars fandom, Mary Franklin. Mary is the current Event Director at ReedPOP where she handles Star Wars Celebration, International Comic Cons & more. She was the Lucasfilm Events & Fan Relations Lead. If you went to a Star Wars Celebration in the past and had a good time it's because of her! Jason & Mary start out talking about her past, the early days of Star Wars fandom online, how she got to Lucasfilm and how her love for Bossk will always be there. It's a great, lively conversation between...
2016-04-0539 min