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The PoodooCastEpisode XXXVII - This is so Wizard, Riley!Send us a textAnother young and talented Vazana joins the cast to discuss some of her favorite things. The PoodooCast welcomes the brightest witch of her age, R]iley! Expecto much fun to ensue!This is The PoodooCast!React and Interact with us at ThePoodooCast@gmail.com.May the Force be Poodoo!2025-06-111h 58
The PoodooCastEpisode XXXVI - Lord of the BeachesSend us a textRecorded more than a year ago, Dave and Jeremy release to you now one of their meandering conversations from their previously un-released back catalogue, including conversations about JRR Tolkien's Silmarillion and The Beach Boys documentary. Enjoy!This is The PoodooCast!React and Interact with us at ThePoodooCast@gmail.com.May the Force be Poodoo!2025-06-042h 18
The PoodooCastEpisode XXXV - Musicals and MuppetsSend us a textDave's a Star of Stage and Stream! Today we discuss Dave's experience performing Marshal Cord Elam in the VOPA production of Oklahoma! Then we discuss our favorite Musicals, which naturally leads to where all of our meandering conversations go. No, not Star Wars. Come on, it's right in the title! Wocka Wocka!React and Interact with us at ThePoodooCast@gmail.com.May the Force be Poodoo!2025-05-281h 25
The PoodooCastEpisode XXXIV - Cassian Three: Rogue Minus OneSend us a textHear Dave and Jeremy's thoughts on episodes 10-12 of Andor Season 2, and final takes on what it all means.This is The PoodooCast!React and Interact with us at ThePoodooCast@gmail.com.May the Force be Poodoo!2025-05-171h 47
The PoodooCastEpisode XXXIII - Cassian Two: More AndorSend us a textIt is a period of civil dispute between Dave and Jeremy over the themes and implications that episodes 4-9 of Andor struck with us. Also, Jeremy is super jealous of Dave's Episode 3 experience! This is The PoodooCast!React and Interact with us at ThePoodooCast@gmail.com.May the Force be Poodoo!2025-05-101h 58
The PoodooCastEpisode XXXII - Cassian: Battle for AndorSend us a textDave and or Jeremy COMPLETELY SPOIL the first three episodes of the much anticipated Season 2 (Starting at around 19:28). Forewarned is forearmed, hopefully with a Tie Avenger! So Check out the return of Andor, now streaming on Disney+. And listen to our thoughts before the next batch drops on Tuesday!React and Interact with us at ThePoodooCast@gmail.com.May the Force be Poodoo!2025-04-261h 53
The PoodooCastEpisode Bonus - Show and Tell: A PoodooCast Story!Send us a textThese are a few of our Poodoo-est things! If you want to actually see what Dave and Jeremy are talking about, you can also watch this episode on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoodooCast. React and Interact with us at ThePoodooCast@gmail.com.May the Force be Poodoo!2025-04-091h 17
The PoodooCastEpisode XXXI - Braver, Newer, and WorldierSend us a textIn their meandering fashion, Dave and Jeremy eventually have a discussion about today's topic, Captain America: Brave New World (36:12). But what else is on their minds? Find out now!This is The PoodooCast!React and Interact with us at ThePoodooCast@gmail.com.May the Force be Poodoo!2025-04-021h 27
The PoodooCastEpisode XXX - Life, Lightsabers, and The Pursuit of Trivia, Part 2: "The Search for More Trivia!"Send us a textThe Rematch! Can Jeremy defend his first victory? Find out now!First a discussion of the Emperor's reincarnation. Trivial Pursuit Section starts around the 17:10 mark. End of Trivial Pursuit Section is around the 1:41:36 mark. After the battle, a discussion of the sources of Dave and Jeremy's various levels of Star Wars knowledge, and other ideas for ways for them to challenge each other. React and Interact with us at ThePoodooCast@gmail.com.May the Force be Poodoo!2025-03-262h 34
The PoodooCastEpisode XXIX - Padawanna Have a Conversation?Send us a textA Special Guest joins the PoodooCast today, the Youngling Gavin Vazana, and a lively discussion ensues about the Bad Batch (Spoiler Warning!!!). When Dave finally gets a turn to speak again, he and Jeremy discuss the cinematic future of Dune.This is The PoodooCast!React and Interact with us at ThePoodooCast@gmail.com.May the Force be Poodoo!2025-03-191h 19
The PoodooCastEpisode XXVIII - Marvel Meanderings and DC DiscussionsSend us a textAh SNAP! We're back, with a discussion of our favorite Marvel Mobile game, followed by our takes on recent and upcoming Comic Book Movie and TV releases. Also, our families get sick sometimes! We give the people what they want!This is the PoodooCast!React and Interact with us at ThePoodooCast@gmail.com.May the Force be Poodoo!2025-03-121h 33
The PoodooCastEpisode XXVII - Life, Lightsabers, and The Pursuit of Trivia!Send us a textIt's on like Vader and Obi-Wan! The Galactic showdown you've been longing to see! Dave v Jeremy, one on one, mano y mano, poo v doo, in a game of Star Wars Trivial Pursuit (Episodes I-VI). Who will reign supreme? And how did Billy Dee Williams directly impact the outcome? Listen now to find out!This is The PoodooCast!React and Interact with us at ThePoodooCast@gmail.com.May the Force be Poodoo!2025-02-051h 23
The PoodooCastEpisode XXVI - Fires, Dogs, Star Wars, and Musicals!Send us a textDave and Jeremy discuss the Skeleton Crew Finale, Dave's experience with LA wild fires, and Jeremy's dog Jameson (RIP). At the end, we learn about Dave's big upcoming Debut! Apologies for Jeremy's audio. This is The PoodooCast!React and Interact with us at ThePoodooCast@gmail.com.May the Force be Poodoo!2025-01-241h 29
The PoodooCastEpisode XXV - Skele-Ton to Discuss!Send us a textOur Holiday Gift to you: Dave and Jeremy climb down the chimney to deliver a two hour gush about the surprisingly delightful gift that is the Skeleton Crew, as well as Indiana Jones, John Williams, Mary Ellen Trainor, and a Puppy for Chanukah. Have A Merry Christmas, a Happy Chanukah, and a Fantastic New Year!This is The PoodooCast!React and Interact with us at ThePoodooCast@gmail.com.May the Force be Poodoo!2024-12-252h 12
The PoodooCastEpisode XXIV - In A Universal Far, Far Away...Send us a textA recap of our reunion this past spring to kick off season 3! It's been years, but when Dave and Jeremy finally reunite in person, watch out Universal Studios Florida! Okay, that may be overstating the risk to the Theme Park. But Dave's Kids! Something's got to be done about Dave's Kids!THIS IS THE POODOOCAST!React and Interact with us at ThePoodooCast@gmail.com.May the Force be Poodoo!2024-12-181h 17
The PoodooCastEpisode II - Attack of the Bros!Send us a textHappy Star Wars Day. May the Fourth be with you! It's the end of Season 2. And you know what that means... Time for a Sequel to our first Prequel! This is The PoodooCast! React and Interact with us at ThePoodooCast@gmail.com.May the Force be Poodoo!2024-05-041h 28
The PoodooCastEpisode XXIII - Color Wars: Lightsaber EditionSend us a textWhen a new hope debuted in 1977, the impressive laser swords known as lightsabers came in two colors: blue and red. Their meanings seemed clear. If your sci fi sword was blue, you are a good guy, and if red, your intentions were clearly nefarious. But wait, in Return of the Jedi, Luke uses a green lightsaber. So, anything but red is good, right? Purple, Yellow, White, Black... all seemed to be for good guys, though that black one is complicated. But then Ahsoka brought us... orange? Seriously? What is up with all of...2024-02-071h 23
The PoodooCastEpisode XXII - John Williams: Now He is the Master!Send us a textIs it really true? Did we just witness the last glimpse of an unparalleled cinematic genius? In 2023, with the debut of Indiana Jones 5, we got our last taste of John Williams movie melodies. At least, that's what he claims. But how great was he really? Dave and Jeremy check the scorecard and discuss their cherished ear worms, and come to unexpected agreement on their favorite Star Wars score. Also, thinking of checking out the new video game "Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora"? Dave provides his preliminary thoughts on this relatively new game. And finally...2024-01-311h 31
The PoodooCastEpisode XXI - THE HOLIDAY SPECIAL! (Part 3)Send us a textIn the conclusion of this beleaguered trilogy, Dave and Jeremy finally discuss the impetus for this whole PoodooCast Holiday Special, the new documentary entitled "A Disturbance in the Force", which examines the genesis, formation, and tribulations surrounding the Star Wars Holiday Special. Was the documentary enlightening? Entertaining? Worthwhile even if you haven't subjected yourself to the life sapping source material? Listen now to find out!This is The PoodooCast: HOLIDAY SPECIAL!React and Interact with us at ThePoodooCast@gmail.com.May the Force be Poodoo!2024-01-011h 03
The PoodooCastEpisode XX - THE HOLIDAY SPECIAL! (Part 2)Send us a textDave was born in March of 1979. That means for every single day of his life, The Star Wars Holiday Special has existed. But he and Jeremy had both avoided it like the putrid poodoo it is... until now. If you missed Part 1, be sure to check that out, but now, it's time to continue our celebration and desecration of Life Day! This is The PoodooCast: HOLIDAY SPECIAL!React and Interact with us at ThePoodooCast@gmail.com.May the Force be Poodoo!2023-12-2554 min
The PoodooCastEpisode XIX - THE HOLIDAY SPECIAL! (Part 1)Send us a textJeremy Udell was born in November of 1978, as was the most widely reviled piece of Star Wars media in existence, The Star Wars Holiday Special, which debuted on November 17th, 1978, and was never aired on TV again. Yet this monstrosity can still be found on YouTube. Should you watch it? NO! But you can listen to Dave and Jeremy summarize it. Listen to Part 1 now!This is The PoodooCast: HOLIDAY SPECIAL!React and Interact with us at ThePoodooCast@gmail.com.May the Force be Poodoo!2023-12-2151 min
The PoodooCastEpisode XVIII - ATTJWW (All the Things Jeremy Won't Watch!)Send us a textEver since Jeremy was a little boy, he's been scared of the scary, and repulsed by the gross. Dave has no such compunctions, and enjoys any good jump scare or splatter fest, as long as the movie is worthwhile. Today, Jeremy details all of the types of movies he's averse to, while providing examples, and Dave tries to convince Jeremy why he should open his world to new experiences (with some limited success). Jeremy's suffered through Predator. What movie will Dave convince Jeremy to give a go (at least with Dave warning him...2023-12-131h 17
The PoodooCastEpisode XVII - Musings and MeanderingSend us a textIf your family is like Dave and Jeremy's, this holiday season, you'll probably find yourself in random, short conversations, often interrupted by family members who want to talk about something else than the specific awesome topic you may be expounding upon. Today, on The PoodooCast, Dave and Jeremy challenge each other to address random topics in 5 minutes or less. What's the best Mel Brooks movie? What's a movie you put off for a long time before finally forcing yourself to just watch it already? What do you think of the state of Avatar...2023-12-061h 01
The PoodooCastEpisode XVI - A Space Whale of a TaleSend us a textWhat is the highest rated animated Star Wars series per Rotten Tomatoes? A little known or discussed, six episode show called "Tales of the Jedi". But is this series actually any good? Jeremy thought so and bothered Dave to watch it. Listen, as they once again discuss the character arc of Ahsoka Tano, and the gut wrenching descent of Count Dooku. And as a bonus, Jeremy raves about Loki. Finally... is Iron Man the secret villain of the MCU? Listen now to find out!This is The PoodooCast! React a...2023-11-291h 19
The PoodooCastEpisode XV - MCU... After We Finish Talking Ripoffs!Send us a textMCU Later... in the episode. Who cares about timelines anyway? Dave and Jeremy's sacred timeline may have contained an episode that was only about the MCU, but on this variant, Dave breaks the flow of time with a call back to the previous episode about Star Wars ripoffs, leading to a divergent, dismissive discussion. But the Poodoo train eventually finds it's way back to it's original course, and they discuss the MCU, looking globally at the timeline as spelled out in the new book from Marvel: "Marvel Studios The Marvel Cinematic Universe An...2023-11-221h 13
The PoodooCastEpisode XIV - Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Rip-Offery!Send us a textAs everyone knows, Star Wars changed movie making forever. But what you may not know is just how many movies and tv show were created over the next decade that were inspired by, borrowed from, or completely ripped-off George Lucas's grand space opera. Today, Jeremy and Dave investigate these imitators but never (completely) duplicators to see which of them stand the test of time, which provide at least some redeeming value, and which should be cast into the garbage masher of history!All of this, plus a discussion Halloween and Star...2023-11-011h 01
The PoodooCastEpisode XIII - Ahsoka Happy to be Back!Send us a textThey're back, two of your favorite characters from a series that broke off long ago... no not Ahsoka and Sabine, but Jeremy and Dave! Well, Ahsoka and Sabine are back too. So Dave and Jeremy have thoughts! We know you missed the solid gold content! Don't you worry, because along with their return, your Poodoo Jedi bring a brand spankin' new format! There will still be plenty of meandering , or course, but now there will be extra paths to explore in each episode. What's new? What's the same? What's a human be...2023-10-251h 06
Oodles of Financial AdviceReplay: Episode 17: Money in the Star Wars GalaxyWhat did they use for Money in the Star Wars universe? How much did things cost? If Luke thought he could almost buy his own ship for 10,000… how close was he? And what kind of ship would that have been. And 10,000 what, exactly? If you are interested in these deep, philosophical questions, this is the Podcast for you! Tune in as Jeremy welcomes one of his best friends, David Vazana, a great guy, as well as the man who always beat him at Star Wars Trivial Pursuit. Together they will analyze all of the financial questions of a galaxy fa...2023-07-1933 min
The PoodooCastEpisode 1 - The Fandom Begins!Send us a textObviously, Dave and Jeremy are unparalleled Star Wars experts and enthusiasts. But when did their lifelong obsession with A Galaxy Far, Far Away begin? What are their first memories of Star Wars, what influences did their families provide, and what incredible 80s technologies facilitated their viewing experiences? In this episode, Dave and Jeremy discuss their origins in this unedited conversation, their first Podcast Prequel!This is The PoodooCast!React and Interact with us at ThePoodooCast@gmail.com.May the Force be Poodoo!2023-05-241h 06
The PoodooCastEpisode XII - Show Me The Kenobi!Send us a textWho would have thought 15 years ago that we'd be excited for Prequels nostalgia? Yet the Disney Plus series Obi-Wan, starring Ewan McGregor reprising his Prequel performance, brought immense anticipation and excitement upon it's reveal. Did it live up to the hype? Did Obi-Wan leave us wanting more, or remind us why so many fans were disappointed about Episodes I, II, and III? Dave and Jeremy try to pick all the meat off the bones of this resurrected Force Ghost!This is the PoodooCast! React and Interact with us at T...2023-05-171h 01
The PoodooCastEpisode XI - Are You Ready for Machete?Send us a textWhat IS the perfect order to watch Star Wars movies? Chronological (from I to IX)? In Order of release (IV, V, VI, I, II, III, VII, VIII, IX)? This debate has raged since the last Prequel debuted! But is there a third way that might be more perfect than either? Or is the mere suggestion of another viewing order straight sacrilege? Dave and Jeremy kick around the celebrated and reviled Machete viewing order, discussing the pros, the cons, and which Jeremy should use to introduce his soon to be bord daughter to Star...2023-05-1054 min
The PoodooCastEpisode X - Indiana Jones and the Podcast of DoomSend us a textAs one fan asked us, how could we discuss greatest Trilogies ever and not discuss Indiana Jones!? Indeed, how could we do a whole podcast about Han Solo, and not mention Harrison Ford's other pop culture icon? And George Lucas was even deeply involved with this great Fedora Clad Archeologist Adventurer! Today, Dave and Jeremy will right that wrong, and give Indy his due. This is The PoodooCast! React and Interact with us at ThePoodooCast@gmail.com.May the Force be Poodoo!2023-05-031h 06
The PoodooCastEpisode IX - Who's Scruffy Lookin'?Send us a textMercenary! Scoundrel! Nerf Herder! Han Solo is many things, yet one thing is clear... he's the glue that holds the Original Trilogy of Star Wars together. But why? What makes Han so great, did the Prequels need more Han, and did the Sequels try to hard to sprinkle a little Kosher Solo on to everyone? Dave and Jeremy discuss their thoughts and feelings on everyone's favorite galactic skeptic.This is The PoodooCast!React and Interact with us at ThePoodooCast@gmail.com.May the Force be Poodoo!2023-04-2657 min
The PoodooCastEpisode VIII - Good Things Come in Threes - Part 2Send us a textTo Be Concluded... Jeremy and Dave continue their conversation about their favorite Non-Star Wars trilogies. Which do they agree on? Were there any surprises? And which faces would represent their various choices on this "Rount Mushmore of Trilogies"? Did Jeremy and Dave forget anything? Sound off in the comments, or shoot them an email. Let them know who you'd choose for your Trilogy of Trilogies, and which visages would smile down from the lofty heights of your personal Mount Rushmore of Trilogies!This is The PoodooCast!React a...2023-04-1953 min
The PoodooCastEpisode VII - Good Things Come in Threes - Part 1Send us a textThe original Star Wars Trilogy may be the greatest set of three movies ever created! But are there any challengers to that mantle? Jeremy and Dave debate which non-Star Wars trilogies made their "Mount Rushmore" of personal favorites. Which sets of three movies just missed the cut? Which just squeezed on to the summit? And will they be able to guess the other's choices? This is Part One of a two part discussion. To Be Continued...This is The PoodooCast!React and Interact with us at ThePoodooCast@g...2023-04-1236 min
The PoodooCastEpisode VI - "Show" Us What You Got!Send us a textIs more Star Wars a good thing? We have nine movies in the Skywalker Saga, plus two additional feature length movies. But the growth of Star Wars is exponential on the small screen. Animated Series, like the Bad Batch. Limited releases like Obi-Wan Kenobi. And of course, the continuing episodic adventures of The Mandalorian. What do Dave and Jeremy think of all this? Tune in now to find out! This is The PoodooCast!React and Interact with us at ThePoodooCast@gmail.com.May the Force be...2023-04-0542 min
The PoodooCastEpisode V - Sequels vs PrequelsSend us a text"Truth enlightens the mind but won’t always bring happiness to your heart."After pouring over the greatness of the original Star Wars in Episode IV, Dave and Jeremy are back with a much more meandering conversation comparing those much discussed, dissected, and derided prequels, to the controversial, convoluted, and contrived sequels. Did Jeremy and Dave reach any satisfying conclusion, or were they left with more questions? Listen now to find out!React and Interact with us at ThePoodooCast@gmail.com.May the Force be Poodoo!2023-03-2932 min
The PoodooCastEpisode IV - Starting in the MiddleSend us a text“If you ignore the past, you jeopardize the future. ”When you're starting a Podcast, how do you begin? Long time friends Jeremy Udell and David Vazana decide to follow the path of the great George Lucas, and start this story in the middle... specifically with a discussion about Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. And they add a challenge: discuss this episode as though they've just seen it for the first time, and are unaware that any other Star Wars Movies, Shows, Books, et cetera, exist! Is this movie... good...2023-03-221h 01