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Fearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars StoryLet's Blow This Thing and Go Home | 32Mud79 has found their target, the deadly sniper Jado Raste. She’s to be taken alive. The problem will be getting out from their underground location. They lost half their number after a series of deadly fights, and their only hope is to steal a ship from a heavily guarded shuttle bay. Their escape relies on being able to navigate tunnels that lead to the surface before the entire installation implodes around them.CREW:Writer: Fred KennedyEditor: Dila VelazquezProduction: Fred KennedyFinal Production: Rob JohnsonCONT...2024-01-0458 minFearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars StoryThe Echoes | 31Solomon Kwai and the Imperial commandos of Mud79 have breached the secessionist catacombs beneath Cestin IV’s surface. They’re disguised as the enemy and hunt down one of the Empire's deadliest enemy, the infamous resistance leader Jado Raste. At any moment their ruse could fail, and this far behind enemy line the odds of survival are slim. CREW:Writer: Fred KennedyEditor: Dila VelazquezProduction: Fred KennedyFinal Production: Rob Johnson CONTACT :Fred Kennedy - @fearless_fred (twitter/Instagram)CAST:Annou...2023-12-2852 minFearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars StoryThere Are Fouler Things Than Hutts In Dark Places | 30As hill burns, Captain Largo reveals the true nature of their mission. They have been sent to infiltrate the enemy’s subterranean strongholds and destroy them from within. The Imperial death stroke draws ever closer when the terrifying Purge Troopers join them. They once accompanied the Inquisitor, and select a few Mud79 for a mission of the utmost danger and secrecy.CREW:Writer: Fred KennedyEditor: Dila VelazquezProduction: Fred KennedyFinal Production: Rob Johnson CONTACT :Fred Kennedy - @fearless_fred (twitter/Instagram)CAS...2023-12-2146 minFearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars StoryCrude Matter | 29After the Poacher’s Hill bloodbath, Mud79 has been ordered to stand its ground against an enemy almost ten times their size. The Mudders fall back through multiple lines of trenches exacting a deadly toll from the advancing horde. Enemy fighters swoop in from the sky dropping incendiary explosives burning the Imperial Troops alive, but still they hold. Will their determination be enough to keep the enemy at bay, or will this be the assault that breaks the platoon once and for all?CREW:Writer: Fred KennedyEditor: Dila VelazquezProduction: Fred...2023-12-1457 minFearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars StoryLighting The Beacon | 28A surveying site is established on top of Poachers Hill, and Mud79 digs in. Extensive trench systems are built. Mines are laid. Extensive fortifications on a scale that don’t feel necessary, and frustrate the Mudders who spend endless hours swinging picks and shovels. They’re supported by Naval Engineers, and a mysterious officer named Andir Largo. Kwai almost wishes for an attack, something to break up the monotony. And then… alarms sound as the enemy approaches.CREW:Writer: Fred KennedyEditor: Dila VelazquezProduction: Fred KennedyFinal Production: Rob John...2023-12-0731 minFearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars StoryYou'll Never Be Lost | 27Mud79’s fighters return to their post in the western foothills, and are sent on another escort mission. With the Imperial campaign moving below the surface the navy has brought in an experimental piece of surveying equipment to map the enemy’s deepest refuges. It is a high priority target and the Mudders come under fire multiple times before even reaching their target destination. The relentless campaign has made the enemy more desperate than ever.CREW:Writer: Fred KennedyEditor: Dila VelazquezProduction: Fred KennedyFinal Production: Rob Johnson ...2023-11-3038 minFearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars StoryLegionary Champion | 26Kwai receives his medal during the opening ceremony of the Legion’s Tera Kasi Tournament…but notices something chilling during a holo projection that plays as part of the ceremony. Something that makes him question everything he believes about the Empire he serves. Something that rattles him to the core as he watches Sgt. Housto enter the final match on a quest to assume the mantle of Legionary Champion. But what hope does the sergeant have when his opponent is three times his size?CREW:Writer: Fred KennedyEditor: Dila VelazquezProd...2023-11-2353 minFearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars StoryThe Devaronian | 25The city of Floon Bay is still buzzing with excitement from the Fighting Tournament and Mud79 still has two fighters contending for the championship, Sergeants Heffspar and Housto. With both fighters in a position to bring home the title, and massive haul of credits to their fellow troopers—they decide that one fighter should sacrifice themselves for the other to succeed. And so begins a brutal campaign to eliminate any dangers that stand in the way of Mud79’s victory.CREW:Writer: Fred KennedyEditor: Dila VelazquezProduction: Fred KennedyFi...2023-11-1652 minFearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars StoryA Certain Type of Honesty | 24The Floon Bay fights attract larger crowds than anyone expected. The markets swell with credits from the local systems. The taverns are full, as lurid trade of every taste spills out from the alleys into the main streets. While the blows rain in the ring, Stormtroopers issue harsh justice to anyone foolish enough to run afoul of the law. And when Solomon Kwai has one too many drinks at an Imperial Gala, he risks the lives of every trooper in Mud79.CREW:Writer: Fred KennedyEditor: Dila VelazquezProduction: Fred Kennedy2023-11-0949 minFearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars StoryDog and Mudder Show | 23The Tournament in Floon Bay has begun. Hundreds of fighters from across the 934th Legion have come to compete for the title…and the massive cash prize. Thrilling fights, stunning victories, and bone crunching injuries! Solomon Kwai is there as well. Not to fight, but to receive a medal as part of the opening ceremonies. And as he prepares for the ceremony he’s given a chilling look at the methodical nature of the Empire’s military conquest of Cestin IV. CREW:Writer: Fred KennedyEditor: Dila VelazquezProduction: Fred KennedyFi...2023-11-0246 minFearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars StoryThis Is No Cave | 22Kwai and the rest of the platoon prepare for the next phase of the conflict of Cestin IV…and begin training for subterranean warfare. Navigating the dark and ancient tunnels beneath the planet's surface, dealing with cave-ins, and the ever present terror of an enemy that can strike from any direction without warning. CREW:Writer: Fred KennedyEditor: Dila VelazquezProduction: Fred KennedyFinal Production: Rob Johnson CONTACT :Fred Kennedy - @fearless_fred (twitter/Instagram)CAST:Announcer – Alan Carter Arar - ...2023-10-2648 minFearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars StoryDeep Water Clockwork | 21The platoon has fought off a massive attempted ambush by secessionist forces, and Lieutenant Orto learns the location of the enemy’s main base of operations, a target Imperial Command has been hunting for months. Despite their limited numbers, the platoon sets out on a desperate attempt to catch the enemy unawares. Outnumbered four to one, they rely on a civilian militia for assistance, but even with the added firepower are they reaching too far?CREW:Writer: Fred KennedyEditor: Dila VelazquezProduction: Fred KennedyFinal Production: Rob Johnson...2023-10-1947 minFearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars StoryJust A Little Higher | 20Mud 79 Scouts Kwai and Pwenda attempt to call for help on their comms line, but realize their signal is being jammed. Preventing their platoon from contacting air support or coordinating a proper defense against a surging enemy force. The two scouts set out on a desperate mission to find and eliminate the enemy’s jamming tower. They dodge hostile patrols and fight off roving bands of droids, before reaching a nearby hilltop and realize the jamming tower is defended by an ARC Trooper, one of the deadliest breeds of soldier the Clone War ever produced.CREW:...2023-10-1247 minFearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars StoryRokurota Mine | 19Mud79 delivers a shipment of weapons to a mining colony loyal to the Empire. Lieutenant Orto suspects a trap and tells the troopers to prepare for combat. His instincts are proven right when one of the platoon’s air transports is destroyed. The mining colony has been compromised! Kwai and the scouts dash into the surrounding jungles as the entire village is consumed in a cacophony of blaster fire.CREW:Writer: Fred KennedyEditor: Dila VelazquezProduction: Fred KennedyFinal Production: Rob Johnson CONTACT :Fred Ken...2023-10-0541 minFearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars StoryLucky Shots Kid | 18The Mudders of Platoon 79 are deep in the shadowy jungles of Cestin IV when they come under attack by a large enemy force. A rebel force that includes Clone War era battle droids who advance en masse without the slightest hint of fear. It’s a desperate battle. And in the aftermath–while blasters are still hot–Kwai recovers an enemy holo projector displaying a bloody warning to any Mudtroopers foolish enough to bear arms for the emperor.CREW:Writer: Fred KennedyEditor: Dila VelazquezProduction: Fred KennedyFinal Produc...2023-09-2844 minFearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars StoryTowers and Tera Kasi | 17Imperial Command decides the Mud Troopers are in need of a distraction, and they announce a Legion Wide Tera Kasi Tournament. Tera Kasi is an enormously popular combat sport, and the winning fighter will earn a large cash purse and a bonus for everyone in their platoon. Multiple troopers from Mud79 sign up. Training has only begun when reinforcements arrive to replenish their diminished numbers. The new recruits bring with them an advanced piece of surveillance equipment meant to track the enemy…and the Mudders quickly learn how desperate the enemy is to acquire it.CREW:Wr...2023-09-2145 minFearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars StoryAll Paths Lead to Suffering | 16The Campaign on Cestin IV continues with daily enemy encounters. The casualties add up, Mud79 is still short handed but the patrols through valleys are ordered to continue. The Seshers–a nickname given to enemies of the Empire–begin harassing Imperial positions. And while Solomon Kwai walks the perimeter of their outpost he makes a chilling discovery–one that puts the enemy’s cruelty on full display in the most vicious fashion imaginable.CREW:Writer: Fred KennedyEditor: Dila VelazquezProduction: Fred KennedyFinal Production: Rob Johnson CONTACT :2023-09-1446 minFearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars StoryBright Light | 15Mud79 has taken a position atop a hill in the Bista Valley–a hotbed of secessionist activity. They patrol the jungles, and hunt down anyone foolish to stand against the Empire. The region is bright with blaster fire. Within days Solomon Kwai and his comrades are called upon to rescue an ambushed platoon, and capture an important resistance leader. They’re not prepared for the enemy that awaits them, and it proves to be a true trial by fire.CREW:Writer: Fred KennedyEditor: Dila VelazquezProduction: Fred KennedyFina...2023-09-0748 minFearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars StoryNot a Committee | 14The Empire has been betrayed! The planet of Cestin IV declares independence and a full scale rebellion begins. Open war! What does this mean for the troopers of Mud79 who are still reeling from the simultaneous disasters at Domnju and Vybus that claimed the lives of thousands? But hope arrives in the form of Commodore Panna Meldeen, a brutal taskmaster who won countless battles during the Clone War. Now he comes to the Cestin Nebula with tens of thousands of Imperial Troops and a thirst for bloodshed.CREW:Writer: Fred KennedyEditor: Dila...2023-08-3136 minFearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars StorySomehow They Returned | 13Camp Vybus is burning. Imperial troops lay dead and dying at Solomon Kwai’s feet. Things get worse when he learns the massive army sent south was ambushed. Thousands of his comrades were killed, and the survivors are returning to Vybus en masse. He assists with the wounded before succumbing to his own injuries, and collapsing to the ground. How is this possible, how has the Empire been so horribly outmaneuvered? And what will the Empire do now?CREW:Writer: Fred KennedyEditor: Dila VelazquezProduction: Fred KennedyFinal Pr...2023-08-2436 min
The Elephant In The Closet PodcastEp 13 - Fences & FieldsIn this episode:
Embracing boundaries, crafting commonalities, and fighting polarization...one fence at a time.
Plus Shane tells about the time he accidentally crashed a biker bar.
Happy new year!
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2023-01-1349 minThe Elephant In The Closet PodcastEp 12 - What Makes a Villain a Villain?In this episode:
Michael and Shane end the year by finishing their discussion of Disney's the Little Mermaid. (Nerdy, we know. But hear us out...)
This time, they focus on Ursula and Triton, and DIVE into the difference between the two.
Pun intended.
Thanks for listening and subscribing! We're excited for the content we've cooked up for the next year. See you in 2023.
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Contact elephantintheclosetpodcast@gmail.com2022-12-3047 minThe Elephant In The Closet PodcastEp 11 - The Little CrustaceanIn this episode:
Shane doesn't think Ariel is the main character in Disney's original animated movie.
Michael asks Shane why it's his favorite movie, and Shane pulls out deep imagery that just might surprise you.
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Contact elephantintheclosetpodcast@gmail.com2022-11-0348 minThe Elephant In The Closet PodcastEp 10 - Fruitful ConversationsIn this episode:
Shane and Michael have a conversation about...um...how to have a conversation. (Yes, we realize that looks strange.)
More specifically, how to have a fruitful conversation with someone who disagrees with you.
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Contact elephantintheclosetpodcast@gmail.com2022-10-1455 minThe Elephant In The Closet PodcastEp 09 - Stepping Stones to AffirmationIn this episode:
Shane interviews Michael about the process he took to become LGBTQ affirming while still holding his faith.
Ohio is mentioned once. Briefly. We apologize in advance.
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Contact elephantintheclosetpodcast@gmail.com2022-08-1748 minThe Elephant In The Closet PodcastEp 08 - Let's Be ClearIn this episode:
Yays and nays.
Shane and Michael give a direct challenge to churches and and christians everywhere regarding their spoken and unspoken policies.
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Contact elephantintheclosetpodcast@gmail.com2022-07-2839 minThe Elephant In The Closet PodcastEp 07 - Bringing Down The HouseIn this episode:
Shane describes the most difficult bridge he has tried to build, and the way he went about doing that.
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Suggested Listening for this episode:
Dos Oruguitas from Disney's Encanto (Spanish)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUGtyj5QlEM
Two Oruguitas from Disney's Encanto (English)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnuV5qoJ2GQ
2022-07-1355 min
The Elephant In The Closet PodcastEp 06 - The Volatile Art of Bridge Building (reloaded)**EPISODE RELOADED**
NOTE: We noticed there was a technical issue with the episode and had to re-load it.
Do we need to rebuild broken relationships?
Is it always warranted? Or are there times rebuilding isn't needed?
If we want to, how do we even get it started?
In this episode, Shane and Michael discuss the process of restoring relationships with family and friends who didn't see things the way he did.
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Contact elephantintheclosetpodcast@gmail.com2022-06-2354 minThe Elephant In The Closet PodcastEp 06 - The Volatile Art of Building BridgesDo we need to rebuild broken relationships? Is it always warranted? Or are there times rebuilding isn't needed?If we want to, how do we even get it started?In this episode, Shane and Michael discuss the process of restoring relationships with family and friends who didn't see things the way he did.~~Got questions? Thoughts? Stories?Contact elephantintheclosetpodcast@gmail.com2022-06-2254 minThe Elephant In The Closet PodcastEp 05 - Dancing In A MinefieldIn this episode:
Shane tries to figure out who was safe and who was not.
Michael breaks out into Smash Mouth Lyrics
Shane debunks the "Pray the Gay Away" myth.
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Contact elephantintheclosetpodcast@gmail.com2022-06-1642 minThe Elephant In The Closet PodcastEp 04 - Unexpected GrowthIn this episode:
Dumpster diving, poolside transformations, and erasing the divide between villain and hero.
There are no flat people. Everyone is multidimensional.
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Contact elephantintheclosetpodcast@gmail.com2022-06-0832 minThe Elephant In The Closet PodcastElephant In The Closet Podcast - TrailerWelcome to the Elephant In The Closet Podcast.
A place where a pastor and his queer nephew discuss Jesus, the Church, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
New episodes on Wednesdays.2022-06-0100 minThe Elephant In The Closet PodcastEp 03 - The Dark AgesIn this episode:
Michael disappears. Shane cooks weird chicken.
Where'd you go?
I miss you so.
Seems like it's been forever that you've been gone.
-Fort Minor
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Contact elephantintheclosetpodcast@gmail.com2022-05-2535 minThe Elephant In The Closet PodcastEp 02 - The AftermathIn this episode:
What happened to Shane's circles after he came out. Church. Family. Friends. You name it.
Plus Mona Lisa gets a shout out.
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Contact elephantintheclosetpodcast@gmail.com2022-05-2425 minThe Elephant In The Closet PodcastEp 01 - No More MermaidsIn this episode:
The moments leading up to Shane's coming out, and what it was like when everyone else in the family was trying to shove him back in.
Also, if you're going to outlaw gifts at Christmas, make sure the whole family knows. *SNAP*
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Contact elephantintheclosetpodcast@gmail.com2022-05-2428 min