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Nie im LebenNie im LebenNiko Backspin - Ein verlorenes Handy in Marokko & Ein Sneaker-Traum in New York CityIn dieser Folge von „Nie im Leben“ haben Chris und Ole eine Legende der deutschen Hip-Hop-Szene zu Gast: Niko Backspin! Der Gründer des Backspin-Magazins und Experte für alles rund um Rap und Streetculture bringt zwei fesselnde Geschichten mit, die uns nach Marokko und New York City mitnehmen.In der ersten Geschichte erzählt Niko von einer Hochzeit in Marokko, die ihn ins Herz einer fremden Kultur führt. Doch der Abend nimmt eine unerwartete Wendung, als er auf der Heimfahrt im Taxi sein Handy verliert – und beginnt, es um jeden Preis zurückzuerobern.In der zwei...2024-12-1233 minThe Good \The Good "Tu'i" Medicine PodcastIndigenous Tech Powerhouse: Nicolette "Niko" Gomez Hello everyone! 🎧 In this episode I have a fun and enlightening conversation with Nicolette "Niko" GomezNiko is a proud member of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and founder of Nopalito Network, where she bridges the digital divide with culturally-relevant tech solutions.Niko empowers Indigenous entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed while staying rooted in their culture. From digital design to tech workshops, she’s passionate about ensuring Yaqui voices and traditions thrive in today’s digital world, creating lasting change for her community.If that is not amazing...2024-10-1742 minThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastAndor S1: The 5x5 ReviewEpisode #241: Greg, Scott, and Niko weigh in on Andor Season 1 with Steve and Dave, Steve makes new friends at Disneyland, and Dave ponders the magnitude at which we will suffer when he decides to destroy us all.  Connect with us: Message: 562.455.4483 (that’s H-I-V-E in case you can’t spell HIVE) instagram.com/wretchedhive77 twitter.com/wretchhivepod facebook.com/wretchedhivepodcast stream all episodes at wretchedhivepodcast.net email show@wretchedhivepodcast.net 2022-12-091h 27Within the Studio WallsWithin the Studio WallsMeet Niko Fitz, and OttoNiko Fitz is a recording engineer, music producer, musician and the owner of H&L Records. Also on this episode, premier artist on the label, Otto. We talked about his process for making records, and how he and Niko are clearly in synTo learn more, visit: https://takeoffterminal.studio/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/jake-rodriguez/ 2022-11-1657 minThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastAndor Ep 5-6; She-Hulk finaleEpisode #237: ANDOR turns up the adrenaline with Ep 5 and 6 and Marvel's She-Hulk goes off the rails in the best way possible! Dave, Niko, and Steve cover both in this weekend special catch-up convo. Connect with us: Write 562.455.4483 in chalk on the sidewalk (that’s H-I-V-E in case you can’t spell HIVE) instagram.com/wretchedhive77 twitter.com/wretchhivepod facebook.com/wretchedhivepodcast stream all episodes at wretchedhivepodcast.net email show@wretchedhivepodcast.net 2022-10-1848 minThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastLooking back and taking a breakEpisode #212: Scott, Dave, Niko, Greg, and Steve look back at their favorite moments and memories from the show. Very special thanks to our guests, listeners, supporters, and most of all our family members who have put up with this nonsense for the past six years. This would never have happened without your support! So basically, it’s your fault. Connect with us: TEXT 562.455.4483 (that’s H-I-V-E in case you can’t spell HIVE) instagram.com/wretchedhive77 twitter.com/wretchhivepod facebook.com/wretchedhivepodcast stream all episodes at wretchedhivepodcast.net email show@wretchedhivepodcast.net May The Forc...2021-10-221h 22The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastMando‘s Emmy Bounty, Hawkeye trailer, Norm MacdonaldEpisode #211: THE MANDALORIAN collected another bounty this week: multiple Emmy Award wins including for music composition, sound mixing, and visual effects. Also this week we watch and react to the HAWKEYE trailer, geek out on Robert Rodriguez’s quote about THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT, and talk about the comedic genius this is NORM MACDONALD.   Connect with us: TEXT 562.455.4483 (that’s H-I-V-E in case you can’t spell HIVE) instagram.com/wretchedhive77 twitter.com/wretchhivepod facebook.com/wretchedhivepodcast stream all episodes at wretchedhivepodcast.net email show@wretchedhivepodcast.net 2021-09-181h 02The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastStar Wars Ep. V: The Empire Strikes Back commentary trackEpisode #199: Grab your headphones, a snack, and a copy of Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back with the volume down and listen instead to The Hive as Greg, Niko, Scott and Steve BS their way through one of the greatest achievements in cinematic history.  Connect with us on social: instagram.com/wretchedhive77 twitter.com/wretchhivepod facebook.com/wretchedhivepodcast stream all episodes at wretchedhivepodcast.net email show@wretchedhivepodcast.net call 562.455.4483   2021-05-282h 07The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastStar Wars Ep. IV: A New Hope commentary trackEpisode #197: Make some popcorn and watch the movie that started it all along with Greg, Niko, Scott and Steve as they provide audio commentary for Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.  Connect with us on social: instagram.com/wretchedhive77 twitter.com/wretchhivepod facebook.com/wretchedhivepodcast stream all episodes at wretchedhivepodcast.net email show@wretchedhivepodcast.net   2021-05-012h 06The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Mandalorian, Mulan, and Johnny Lawrence walk into a bar...Episode #160: THE MANDALORIAN Season 2 is coming to Disney+ next month and we’ve got the details for you thanks to StarWars.com and EW. The boys talk at length about the tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman, Mulan on Disney+, Cobra Kai on Netflix, and offer up an interesting STAR WARS CHOICES. PLUS we've got yet another entry in the never-ending hilarious and entertaining saga that is the Tweet of the Week. 2020-09-121h 17The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastDC Fandome and Haylx: the Star Wars rock band you've never heard ofEpisode #159: The Hive is 3x3 this week as Scott, Greg, and Steve soldier on with Niko (toe injury) and Dave (hosting at True Detective Season 1 panel at McConaughey-Con) unavailable and we've got plenty to cover including the 80's Disney/Star Wars-inspired rock band HAYLX (pronounced Hay-licks), DC Fandome, and Kathleen Kennedy's comments on the future of Star Wars...PLUS the usual nonsense including a rather meta SW Tweet of the Week and rather stormy Scott's Cantina Corner. 2020-08-291h 32The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastA Traveler's Guide to...Star Wars film titles?Episode #158: Turns out the Star Wars film titles ARE ALL WRONG and we’re (a couple of weeks late with this story) here to rundown the madness for you along with a quick book review of Eloc Throno’s Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge: Traveler’s Guide to Battu, a look at Hasbro’s new Millennium Falcon, and our take on the stunning layoffs at DC Comics, along with another edition of Scott’s Cantina Corner and Dave’s first ever SW Tweet of the Week. 2020-08-151h 10The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Mandalorian walks into Scott's Cantina Corner...Episode #157: THE MANDALORIAN’s fifteen Emmy Nominations is way more than THE WRETCHED HIVE PODCAST has ever received but nonetheless we are thrilled for Kennedy, Favreau, Filoni, and the gang over at Lucasfilm! Celebrate Mando’s success with us as we debut SCOTT’S CANTINA CORNER, share the highs and lows of COMICON @ HOME, and get nostalgic with Robert Zemeckis’ brilliant BACK TO THE FUTURE. 2020-08-011h 18The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: July 17, 2020Episode #156: THE BAD BATCH is getting their own show on Disney+, Battu is getting its own traveler’s guide, and The Hive breaks them down for you with Scott and Steve manning the shop on a rare 2x2 full episode. Steve share a gift from a friend, Scott shares prequel-era collectables from Burger King, and both revel in the joy that is the STAR WARS TWEET OF THE WEEK. Visit our new home on the web: www.wretchedhivepodcast.net!2020-07-1851 minThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: July 3, 2020Episode #155: We’re reunited (and it feels so good) as Stevie B returns from his stint in carbonite and your favorite Star Wars nerds cover that and lots of “other stuff” including Disney+ and Comic-Con @ Home, the incredible contributions to fandom by the late great CHARLES LIPPINCOTT, and why LOST is still a great watch. PLUS we’ve got a camtono of the incessant chatter you’ve come to expect including an impromptu STAR WARS CHOICES and more blathering on about THE RIGHT STUFF, TRUE LIES, and a plethora of random references from our pop-culture mental holocron that few under age...2020-07-031h 23The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: June 20, 2020Episode #154: STAR WARS CELEBRATION has been postponed and Stevie B is still hanging in Jabba’s Palace frozen in podcast carbonite but THE HIVE carries on with the same high-quality and low-brow humor you’ve come to expect from four guys armed with adult beverages and microphones. Feel free to call the show hotline and leave a message about anything you want, so long as it has to do with Glenn Frey: 562.455.4483. 2020-06-211h 14The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: June 8, 2020Episode #153: Refusing to unfreeze Steve from his hibernation in carbonite (or is Steve simply refusing to come out?) and with ANTHONY DANIELS filling in as guest host, Greg, Scott, Dave, and Niko deliver another stellar episode covering the latest in Star Wars news and other stuff alongside the typical array of bad jokes you’ve come to expect. Have a comment or suggestion for the show, or maybe just want to complain about Niko? Leave a voice message at 562.455.4483. 2020-06-091h 17The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastInterview: Chris Sparacio at Timeless PintsSteve is live at Timeless Pints with owner and head brewer Chris Sparacio to sample their latest IPA, BATCH IV: A NEW HOP! It's a very small batch and limited release so get yours ASAP! Follow @timelesspints or online at www.timelesspints.com. 2020-05-2615 minThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: May 22, 2020Episode #151: The boys power on after accidentally freezing Steve in carbonite – not to worry, he should be quite well protected, if he survived the freezing process – and the topics range from the brilliance of Clone Wars Season 7 and Revenge of the Sith, ongoing Mandalorian casting announcements, and the conundrum of whether Lucasfilm should focus on classic characters in new Star Wars properties. Follow the show on Facebook @wretchedhivepodcast and leave us a message with your burning question or comment at 562.455.4483! 2020-05-221h 07The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastProgramming Update: May 15, 2020A quick programming update from your friends at TWHP. 2020-05-1505 minThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: May 1, 2020Episode #149: The final arc of STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS Season 7 is incredible and, with all due respect to ROGUE ONE and THE MANDALORIAN, some of THE HIVE think it’s the best Star Wars content released for the screen since REVENGE OF THE SITH. It’s bold, sure, but so is our coverage of ANTHONY DANIELS explaining every C-3PO costume he wore, Cassian Andor series casting announcements, and The Force’s gift to humanity MARK HAMMIL’s curious take on a huge Star Wars plot hole. PLUS there are Galaxy’s Edge Coke bottles at a little store in G...2020-05-011h 22The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: April 17, 2020Episode #148: Comic Con is officially cancelled, Bob Iger is back, and the future of Star Wars Celebration is uncertain (clouds the future, the dark side does), but THE HIVE is keeping the Falcon’s thruster pedal to the metal with an update on the Cassian Andor television series, Sam Raimi’s slip about directing Doctor Strange 2, and big updates in the world of comics. PLUS an impromptu choices (Beatles or Stones?), The Niko Zone makes a triumphant return, and DAISY RIDLEY reads us a book for the Tweet of the Week. 2020-04-171h 37The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: April 3, 2020Episode #147: We’re back at full strength like Luke after his dip in the bacta tank on Hoth and joined by special guest Rancho Obi-Wan’s MARC MORITA! We’ve got serious speculation on The Mandalorian Season two release date and Rosario Dawson’s turn as Ahsoka Tano. PLUS we cover the Cassian Andor series official synopsis, take a deeper dive into The Skywalker Saga 27-disc box set, consider the future of comic books with Diamond halting distribution, and pay honor to icons that have recently become one with The Force: Stuart Gordon, Andrew Jack, and the great Max von Sydo2020-04-031h 23The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: March 20, 2020Episode #146 (resetting to match iTunes): As Star Wars and the rest of our universe is impacted by Coronavirus the show must go on and it does with Greg, Scott, and Niko taking the helm to discuss the impact on our lives including cancelations of major cons and speculation on STAR WARS CELEBRATION and San Diego Comic-Con. PLUS Mandalorian Season Two talk and this week’s early release of Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. 2020-03-2041 minThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: March 6, 2020Episode #108: “THE DEAD SPEAK” reference from Episode IX takes a turn as we discover that A CLONE OF PALPATINE is who we meet in TROS… so we’re all good, right? We’ll let you decide as we break down this new twist to our favorite saga. PLUS it’s true, all of it: Bob Iger is out and a NEW BOB is in, Project Luminous morphs into High Republic, The Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures release schedule for 2020-2027 dropped (https://www.waltdisneystudios.com/assets/large-release-calendar-w-monthly-.xlsx.pdf), expect serious lightsaber action in THE MANDALORIAN Season 2, and save your credits...2020-03-071h 32The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: February 21, 2020Aside from Harrison Ford’s laughter on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE there’s a bunch of news to cover this week including STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS Season 7, The Rise of Skywalker coming to streaming and Blue Ray, JOE RUSSO’s take on KEVIN FEIGE’s Star Wars collection, and a dubious honor earned by AVENGERS: END GAME. PLUS we’ve got a guaranteed winner (or your money back!) for this week’s SW Tweet of the Week and did we mention Harrison Ford’s laughter on Kimmel?   Be sure to check out our new show, EITHER/OR, drop...2020-02-211h 12The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: February 7, 2020The mysterious PROJECT LUMINOUS is touching down at a spaceport near you on February 24th, Mandalorian Season 2 drops this fall along with Marvel’s FALCON AND WINTER SOLDIER and WANDAVISION, but the biggest news of all this week might be George’s WILHELM SCREAM (at Disney?). PLUS we cover James Gunn’s deleted clue for Guardians 3, Harrison Ford’s confirmed role in Indy 5, and our first look at CBS’s Picard. Engage. 2020-02-071h 10The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastInterview: Josh HodgesNew friend and faithful listener JOSH HODGES joined Steve at Timeless Pints to share the genesis of his fandom, his love for laserdiscs, and his thoughts on the sequel trilogy and The Rise of Skywalker. Recorded live at Timeless Pints on 1/25/20. 2020-02-0150 minThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: January 24, 2020Episode #105: The trailer for STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS Season 7 dropped like an escape pod from the TANTIVE IV and we’ll catch you up on that and more this week including KATHLEEN KENNEDY and the future of your favorite franchise in the wake of lackluster box office for THE RISE OF SKYWALKER, almost-but-not-quite Ep. IX director Colin Trevorrow’s mysterious script, breakdowns and long lines for Disneyland’s RISE OF THE RESISTANCE, and how National Treasure MARK HAMILL got is vinyl back…PLUS the usual “other stuff” including how the HOUSTON AST(ERISKS)ROS cheated their way into a World Seri...2020-01-241h 36The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars Podcast1/16/20: Rise of the ResistanceMini Ep. #31: Disneyland’s latest Star Wars attraction RISE OF THE RESISTANCE opens in mere hours and our own lifelong Star Wars fan Scott Evanskey was one of the select few to ride it before it opens to the public on Friday, January 17, 2020. Listen in as Scott provides a detailed telling of his experience riding the most impressive Star Wars attraction to date! 2020-01-1658 minThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: January 10, 2020Episode #104: Our in-depth review and analysis of THE RISE OF SKWALKER continues with a detailed look at the timeline, focused on when PALPATINE made love, made whoopie, shagged, did it, made the beast with two backs, engaged in coitus, had intercourse, or otherwise copulated with the female of a similar species to create the son that in turn helped make is granddaughter, REY PALPATINE-SKYWALKER.  Plus we have plenty of news to cover on the making of TROS and “mistakes” Disney can learn from, Baby Yoda’s “real” name, an impromptu Star Wars Choices, and the (not very) triumphant return of the Star...2020-01-111h 23The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars Podcast1/5/20: The MandalorianMini Ep #30: Scott and Steve provide their perspective on The Mandalorian season 1, recorded live at Timeless Pints on January 5, 2020. 2020-01-0652 minThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: December 27, 2019Episode #103: The entire crew joins in for our initial full team reaction to STAR WARS EPISODE IX: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER with plenty of spoilers…DO NOT listen to this episode if you have not yet seen the film! We discuss Rey’s lineage and its impact on Star Wars canon, the joys, challenges, benefits and hair-pulling drawbacks of having to investigate beyond the films to fully understand the Skywalker saga, and we officially acknowledge that #nikowasright. 2019-12-2750 minThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars Podcast12/25/19: Merry Christmas! Let's unwrap TROSMini Ep #29: Merry Christmas! Ready to unwrap THE RISE OF SKYWALKER? Having noodled on the conclusion of the Skywalker saga for nearly a week Dave and Steve share their initial reactions to several key elements of the film including Rey’s parentage, lightspeed skipping, and the implication of hundreds of star destroyers having PLANET DESTROYING CAPABILITY. Join us as we journey into the minutiae of the TROS and its impact on the Star Wars universe. 2019-12-2534 minThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars Podcast12/21/19: TROS Reaction *NO SPOILERS*Join Dave, Steve, Christine, and Lisa immediately before and after their first viewing of Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker on Thursday, December 19, 2019. Listen in as they pontificate about what they are about to see and then hear their immediate reactions as they walk out of the theater. This episode is 100% spoiler free but not 100% calorie free...many French fries died to bring you this information. :) 2019-12-2211 minThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: December 13, 2019Episode #102: The Star Wars universe is hotter than the twin suns of Tatooine this week with THE RISE OF SKYWALKER landing in theaters, THE MANDALORIAN grabbing the bounty as the top television show on the planet, and Baby Yoda quickly becoming a cultural zeitgeist. Scott gets an impromptu SW Choices from Dave, we prep you to prep for Ep. IX, we fawn over Richard E. Grant’s emotional response to seeing the film, and pine for Baby Yoda merch. 2019-12-131h 08The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: November 29, 2019Episode #101: BABY YODA has taken the universe by storm while at the same time the DISNEY/LUCASFILM marketing machine has kicked in and the galaxy-wide promotion of THE RISE OF SKYWALKER is now in full swing so there is no shortage of news including DAISY RIDLEY rapping on The Tonight Show, JOHN BOYEGA admitting to losing his Ep. IX script, Baby Yoda vs. Porgs, and more. PLUS we come to the final all important decision on whether the FOO FIGHTERS’ music is indeed, as some have claimed it to be, milquetoast. 2019-11-291h 10The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: November 15, 2019Episode #100: Disney President BOB IGER and Lucasfilm provided a very special anniversary gift this week as THE MANDALORIAN premiered along with a ton of additional content via DISNEY+ and we’ve got plenty of opinions and in-depth analysis ready for your ear holes. Very special thanks to all of you for sticking with us for the last four years and 100 episodes. MTFBWY! 2019-11-151h 58The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars Podcast11/2/19: The Mandalorian trailer 2 reviewMini Ep. #27: Hosts Steve and Scott provide a shot-by-shot analysis of The Mandalorian trailer 2, released on October 28, 2019. 2019-11-0243 minThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: November 1, 2019Episode #99: Despite their much ballyhooed introduction as contributors to the Star Wars universe, Game of Thrones producers DAVID BENIOFF and D.B. WEISS quit last week creating a major shift in plans for LUCASFILM and the future of SW theatrical releases. We’ll dish on the latest updates PLUS we’ve got news on EWAN MCGREGOR and the Obi Wan series, SW film locations you can visit, and Marvel updates including the ILMxLAB’s Marvel experience at VOID in Downtown Disney and the possibility of Charlie Cox returning to play DAREDEVIL in the MCU. 2019-11-011h 15The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars Podcast10/22/19: The Rise of Skywalker trailer reviewMini Ep. #26: Steve and Scott provide a shot-by-shot analysis of the final trailer for Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, released on October 21, 2019. 2019-10-231h 03The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: October 18, 2019Episode #98: Is there too much STAR WARS at DISNEYLAND? We explore this plus tons of news from the interwebs including the return of Dennis Lawson’s character WEDGE and R2’s role in THE RISE OF SKYWALKER (thanks for the huge spoiler Anthony D), national treasure MARK HAMILL’s reminiscing about ANH, The art of Jedi: Fallen Order, as well as Marvel’s plans for NOVA, the future of Spiderman, and whether Robert Downey Jr. deserves and Oscan nod for his work in Avengers END GAME. 2019-10-191h 13The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: October 4, 2019Episode #97: Did LUKE SKYWALKER receive training between EMPIRE and JEDI? We tackle this age-old question and more in this episode of TWHP! Also we break down FORCE FRIDAY gear, new images of THE RISE OF SKYWALKER and THE MANDALORIAN, JJ’s take that he would have done Ep. VIII differently than RJ, the (fake? real?) Mara Jade graffiti at Galaxy’s Edge, all the while pining for the original Vader helmet from Ep. V that went for close to a million. PLUS updates on Feige’s Star Wars project, Iger’s Book, Hamill on Trump, and Filoni on The Mandalor...2019-10-041h 33The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: September 20, 2019Episode #96: Our top-notch research team has uncovered absolute (half-baked), iron clad (more like tin foil) evidence that HAYDEN CHRISTENSEN will appear in THE RISE OF SKYWALKER and that’s just the beginning (literally, it’s like the first thing we discuss) in this episode of TWHP!  We’ve got JJ Abrams and Bob Iger turning their backs on Apple, a sneak peek of the content coming to Disney+, John Favreau teasing the scope of THE MANDALORIAN and the possibility of a new HOLIDAY SPECIAL, James Cameron’s relief that people still go to the movies, and the great and wise MARK...2019-09-201h 16The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars Podcast9/8/19: The Mandalorian trailerMini Ep. #25: Steve and Scott provide a shot-by-shot analysis of The Mandalorian trailer released at D23. The Mandalorian arrives on Disney+ on November 12, 2019! 2019-09-0943 minThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: September 6, 2019Episode #95: Star Wars Episode IX: THE RISE OF SKYWALER takes center stage as we approach the 100 day countdown to the final chapter in the Skywalker saga including Director J.J. ABRAMS addressing angry fans, Lucasfilm’s official synopsis tease of a battle to be named later, and recommended reading to hit before you hit the theaters. PLUS we cover WandaVision’s timeline, Nova’s appearance in End Game, GAME OF THRONES author George R.R. Martin’s writing struggles, an auction you don’t want to miss, “mar” Tweeting about Star Wars, and the canonization of MATT THE RADAR TECHNICIAN.2019-09-061h 47The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastInterview: Marc Morita, Rancho Obi WanMini Ep. #24: Rancho Obi Wan docent MARC MORITA returns to talk news out of D23 including the Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker trailer #2. Marc also gives us the scoop on special events coming soon to ROW including “deep dives” into Star Wars Legos, posters, vintage Kenner toys, and trading cards. Visit www.ranchoobiwan.org to make reservations, become a member, or simply to learn more about the world’s largest collection of Star Wars memorabilia. 2019-08-2936 minThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars Podcast8/27/19: The Rise of Skywalker Trailer #2Mini Ep. #23: Following the debut of Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker trailer #2 at D23, it was released to the rest of the world two days later on August 26, 2019. Show intern Joshua Baldwin joins the crew as we provide a shot-by-shot breakdown and analysis of TROS T2. 2019-08-271h 05The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: August 23, 2019Episode #94: The incomparable JOHN WILLIAMS is the focus this week as we bow down to the maestro and his amazing body of work in our Hive 5: John Williams themes! Plus we review expectations for D23 and analyze the fallout of DISNEY and SONY’s broken relationship including potential impact on the Marvel and Spiderman universe. Have no fear X-Men comic book nerds, just because this is episode 94, we aren’t suddenly becoming the ALL NEW WRETCHED HIVE…although our long-running invitation for actor HUGH JACKMAN to come on the show still stands. 2019-08-231h 47The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: August 9, 2019Episode #93: Long-time friend of the show CHRIS EVANS (yes THAT Chris Evans, not the other guy) joins the show as we plunge deep into the Sarlacc Pit of Star Wars news and other stuff including a big update on Disney+, Fox, Warner Brothers and DUNE, GL’s not-so-tenuous financial position, as well as the anniversary of the first summer blockbuster JAWS and Ian Shaw’s spot on impersonation of his father, Robert. PLUS you won’t want to miss our discussion on the PINK SHORTS GUY (a member of the 501st???) and the original TESB trailer featuring RMQ’s amazing...2019-08-091h 16The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: July 26, 2019Episode #92: Comic Con 2019 rolled through San Diego like a herd of wild Fathiers and we’ve got all the relevant announcements from Marvel (and a few from Star Wars) in this week’s episode! PLUS we wonder aloud about DAISY RIDLEY’s “mind bending” comment regarding the ending of THE RISE OF SKYWALKER how KEVIN SMITH had the willpower to resist seeing the final set piece for Episode IX. This is our vacation show, with Steve in San Onofre, Niko and Greg under one roof, Dave in his new residence, and Scott flying (Han) solo. Can we pull it off? Could...2019-07-271h 13The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: July 13, 2019Episode #91: The details of new STAR WARS movies are famously ensconced by Disney and Lucasfilm’s FORT KNOX-like security precautions but we think we found a genuine (and purposeful?) slip regarding the plot of EPISODE IX: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER and we detail it in this week’s episode. PLUS we ponder why the 74th minute of each of the prequel movies are so important, wish we had attended the star-studded Oscars.com event celebrating A New Hope and Rogue One, and debut our post-show bonus content section – so stick around and listen at the end of the show if you...2019-07-132h 00The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: June 28, 2019Episode #90: GALAXY’S EDGE at Disneyland opened to the public and Dave and Steve provide additional details on their visit to the most Star Wars-iest place on earth. PLUS people are stealing and selling SWGE paraphernalia on eBay and this week’s segment of THE NIKO ZONE is sure to scare them straight. Also we run down the rules that govern force ghosts, review a new line of Star Wars furniture, and wonder whether JOHN WILLIAMS has written anything for BARKING SEALS other than the Star Wars main theme. 2019-06-281h 31The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: June 14, 2019Episode #89: As we ramp up for our first visit to GALAXY’S EDGE the Star Wars news is flowing like blue milk from a bantha’s otter including CINESPIA’s screening of the original trilogy, classic console games re-release, Breznican’s exit from Entertainment Weekly, and both Star Wars and Marvel’s exciting return to Netflix…in 2026. PLUS we cover possible hints for movie titles in books and we do a deep dive into the opera scene from EPISODE III: REVENGE OF THE SITH to uncover whether George Lucas set us up for Palpatine’s return way back in 2005. 2019-06-141h 25The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars Podcast7/14/19: Galaxy's EdgeMini Ep. #22: Christine and Lisa joined Dave and Steve for their first visit to Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland in Anaheim, California on June 12, 2019 and in this ep share what it’s like to pilot the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy (twice), plus a quick review of the food, shopping, look, feel, and overall vibe of the planet Battu. 2019-06-1416 minThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: May 31, 2019Episode #88: Galaxy’s Edge opened at DISNEYLAND today and we’re just *a teeny bit* pumped about it in this ep! In addition to hearing five men yearn for a trip to Anaheim, your ears will also be treated to our coverage of THE PHANTOM MENACE turning 20, Benioff and Wiese catching heat, and VANITY FAIR’s fantastic pics from the set of THE RISE OF SKYWALKER. PLUS if you’re missing GoT we have some suggestions for what to watch including the WESTWORLD Season 3 trailer and more. 2019-06-011h 16The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars Podcast5/17/19: The Niko ZoneThe inaugural segment of The Niko Zone. 2019-05-1703 minThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: May 17, 2019Episode #87: Star Wars and Game of Thrones go together like Wookie cookies and blue milk and this week we hear from BOB IGER on Disney’s agreement with Game of Thrones show runners DAVID BENIOFF and D.B. WEISE to take the reins of our favorite franchise beyond THE RISE OF SKYWALKER. PLUS we make our video streaming debut on Facebook Live and take our first journey into The Niko Zone. 2019-05-171h 07The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: May 3, 2019Episode #86: Star Wars takes a back seat this week as AVENGERS: END GAME and GAME OF THRONES dominate the conversation. The guys go deep with analysis of End Game, including plenty of context to major plot points and links to other films while scrambling up both the obvious and obscure Easter eggs and connecting the seemingly unconnectable with a multitude of tangential thoughts thrown in for good measure. PLUS a compelling (non) Star Wars Choices that split the room like TLJ split the SW fan base. Postscript: Peter Mayhew passed away on April 30th, 2019. The Wretched Hive Podcast family...2019-05-031h 28The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: April 19, 2019Episode #85: Celebration Chicago delivered a hurricane of Star Wars news from the windy city and we’ve got highlights for you including our shot-by-shot analysis of THE RISE OF SKYWALKER teaser trailer, plus updates on THE MANDALORIAN, DISNEY+, and more. We also cover the GAME OF THRONES season 8 premier and the renaming of Star Wars Episode IX (is that still part of the name?), play another thrilling round of STAR WARS CHOICES, and reanimate the Star Wars TWEET OF THE WEEK.  2019-04-191h 29The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: April 5, 2019Episode #84: GALAXY’S EDGE news is flowing like lava on Mustafar under a heat lamp in July and we’ve got it all for you and more including DISNEYLAND employee reactions to being selected for GE, the alcohol you can consume at GE, and the bathroom pass you will ABSOLUTELY need at GE. PLUS folks are already talking THE MANDALORIAN season 2, AVENGERS: END GAME passes THE FORCE AWAKENS for pre-sales, DC’s THE JOKER looks great, and GL visits the set of GAME OF THRONES. PLUS remembering Droids: The Animated Series, and yes Niko…it came from Lucasfilm. 2019-04-051h 20The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: March 22, 2019Episode #83: The DEATH STAR that is DISNEY+FOX is now fully operational, GALAXY’S EDGE requires reservations, ANAKIN speaks droid, and we cover all of it for you in the episode! Plus news about MARK HAMMIL’S personal Episode IX trailer, The Hive’s official reviews for CAPTAIN MARVEL, and an update on Marvel’s Shang-chi. NEW! Stream the show and find all links and show notes for this and every episode at: www.thewretchedhive.net. 2019-03-221h 39The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: March 8, 2019Episode #82: CAPTAIN MARVEL hits theaters today, GALAXY’S EDGE is revealed (late breaking news: it opens on May 31st!), CELEBRATION CHICAGO has more Star Wars celebs than Tatooine has SANDPEOPLE, and we’ll fill you in on all of that and more in this episode of THE HIVE! We also cover ANTHONY DANIELS’ cryptic tweets, TOPHER GRACE’s amazing trailer, and another Star Wars auction that exceeded expectations. Attention TWEET OF THE WEEK fans: we’re sorry. 2019-03-081h 36The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: February 22, 2019Episode #81: Although we inch a bit closer to the release of STAR WARS EPISODE IX with every agonizing moment that passes (patience!) we’re still parsecs away from the BIG T’s – trailer, teaser, or title – but The Hive keeps rolling along with tons of news including BOB IGER’s comments from THE MOUSE’S most recent earnings call, a rundown of the Star Wars properties expected to land on Disney+, more rumors about EWAN reprising his role as OBI WAN, updates on FORCE FRIDAY and NEW YORK TOY FAIR, and more.  There’s just too much show and not enough spac...2019-02-221h 45The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: February 8, 2019Episode #80: As we sit and patiently tap tap tap our fingers on the Falcon’s dashboard while holding our collective breath and waiting for the STAR WARS EPISODE IX trailer to drop, there’s plenty more to talk about including JOHN FAVREAU and R5-D4, TAIKA WAIKIKI and THE MANDALORIAN, and reported "bloodshed" from the Fox-Disney merger. PLUS the Hive’s Top 10 Titles for Ep. IX.  EPISODE IX: AN EVEN SLOWER SPEED CHASE has a certain ring to it… 2019-02-081h 22The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: January 25, 2019Episode #79: “Academy Award nominee SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY” sounds pretty nice and so does this week’s episode of THE HIVE as we talk Academy nods for BLACK PANTHER, SPIDERMAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE and AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR. We also cover planned Star Wars releases for 2019, more info on fan films and EPISODE IX, plus the “final” season of Game of Thrones, EA Games’ struggles, and the fact that YOUR SNOKE THEORY SUCKS. 2019-01-251h 30The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastTWHP programming update: January 18, 2019A quick programming announcement from your friends at TWHP. 2019-01-1902 minThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastInterview: The John McCloy Band at Timeless PintsMini Ep.#21: Friends, family, and special guests joined us for an incredible afternoon of music, beer, and fun at Timeless Pints Brewery on January 6th, 2019. Big thanks to all who came to play with us including John, Sammy, and Fred with The John McCloy Band; dear friends Chris, Scott V., Chet C., Brett, and Jason; Stacy and Rae at TP; and most of all thanks to the Wretched Wives, Lisa, Kara, Christine, Shana, and Karen, for putting up with our Star Wars obsession and the nonsense that surrounds us and penetrates us (that's what she said), and binds the...2019-01-1143 minThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: January 4, 2019Episode #78: The new year has landed like a heavy cruiser on Coruscant and in this episode we get ready for what’s next with a preview of GALAXY’S EDGE plus a review of the most anticipated movies and actors in 2019. We ponder whether Netflix and Disney+ will kill movie theaters, preview AVENGERS: WAR OF THE REALMS, and review Star Wars Theory’s outstanding Vader Episode I: Shard of the Past. JOIN US this Sunday, January 6th, 3:00pm at TIMELESS PINTS in Lakewood, California! Grab a pint, meet The Hive, and enjoy live music from the John McCloy Band! 2019-01-041h 33The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: December 22, 2018Episode #77: The holidays are upon us and there is no better way to kick off your celebration than with C-3PO, South Park, and The Hive! We also celebrate THE LAST JEDI’s first birthday, review casting for THE MANDALORIAN, talk THE AVENGERS: END GAME trailer, and offer last-minute gift ideas for the Star Wars fan in your life. Have a wonderful holiday season and Happy New Year from your friends at TWHP! 2018-12-221h 25The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: December 7, 2018Episode #76: Celebration Chicago is just around the corner, a new Star Wars animated series is in the works, casting announcements for THE MANDALORIAN abound, and we’ve got you covered with great analysis and opinions on this episode of TWHP! We cover the new Captain Marvel trailer #2, delve deep into FANTASTIC FOUR, and wonder what the Walker parents were thinking when they named their poor kid Luke Sky. PLUS we launch an inquiry into the existence of another (video) podcast called THE WRETCHED HIVE and its host, ONLY ONE KENOBI. 2018-12-071h 20The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: November 23, 2018Episode #75: Thanksgiving is here and there is a lot to be thankful for in the Star Wars universe including the live-action series in the works based on the adventures of CASIAN ANDOR, new music for GALAXY’S EDGE from the maestro himself JOHN WILLIAMS, and anniversary celebrations for the trailer for THE PHANTOM MENACE and the infamous Star Wars CHRISTMAS SPECIAL. Lastly we honor the passing of two greats: Marvel’s real life superhero STAN LEE and screenwriter extraordinaire WILLIAM GOLDMAN. 2018-11-221h 36The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastInterview: Matthew JacobsSteve is joined by Matthew Jacobs, resident of Paradise, California, the town that was devastated by fire on 11/9/18.  Matthew is an Air Force veteran, and a huge Star Wars fan. To help Matthew and his neighbors, please consider making a small donation at: https://www.gofundme.com/xyxy2d-fire-recovery Thank you!   2018-11-1726 minThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: November 9, 2018Episode #74: Director Rian Johnson continued to defend his choices regarding LUKE SKYWALKER’s story arc, and as you might imagine The Hive has a few thoughts on that in addition to Ep. IX rumors, JJ Abram’s future dealings, Disney’s looming streaming service, and a new connection between Star Wars and THE WALKING DEAD. BONUS: You can win a full set of Rancho Obi-Wan trading cards signed by the legendary Steve Sansweet! Just leave a review of our show on iTunes, and you’re in the running…plus you’ll be helping our show immensely. Thanks in advance! 2018-11-091h 32The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: October 26, 2018Episode #73: “The Falcon has landed!” may have been gushed by SpaceX officials following the epic upright landing of the FALCON 9 BOOST STAGE back in 2015, but little did they know that another Falcon – the MILLENIUM FALCON – would land a few years later at the happiest place on earth in Anaheim, California. We’ve got updates on Disney’s GALAXY’S EDGE and more including the Marvel release schedule for the next four years (10 movies!), pictures and speculation from the set of THE MANDALORIAN, and enough STAR WARS COMICS talk to put the producer to sleep. Plus Greg shakes the paint, SCOTT’S COLLEC...2018-10-261h 10The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: October 12, 2018Episode #72: We may be in the NEUTRAL ZONE of film releases but there is enough Star Wars news to choke a Gondar and we’ve got you covered in this episode of TWHP! Disney/Lucasfilm released first images of THE MANDALORIAN, RESISTANCE made its television debut, and your hosts finally got around to buying SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY, playing BATTLEFRONT II, and experiencing The VOID’s SECRETS OF THE EMPIRE. 2018-10-121h 08The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: September 28, 2018Episode #71: THE GOLDEN SKULL may not be the latest installment of the INDIANA JONES series, but it descriptive of this week’s episode of TWHP.  PLUS we keep you caught up on Star Wars news including Honest Trailers’ take on SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY, the new Oculus VR game featuring Darth Vader, and we honor A NEW HOPE and THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK producer extraordinaire Gary Kurtz. 2018-09-281h 00The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: September 14, 2018Episode #70: We love ourselves like Han loves money and we prove it this week with a very Hive-centric show! We’ve got major updates on SCOTTWATCH 2018 followed by a HIVE FIVE that will have you film fans crying for more – or, maybe just crying.  If you just want the news, forward to 59:20 and start listening from there.  Yes, it’s nearly a FULL HOUR OF NONSENSE before we get to actual news, but by George (Lucas), it’s a lot of fun.  Don’t say we didn’t warn you. 2018-09-151h 29The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: August 31, 2018Episode #69: Rumors of Episode IX rewrites and confirmed casting announcements are dotting the landscape like Tusken Raider encampments on the Tatooine desert and this week we slaughter them all for you including JONAS SUOTAMO’s frequent flier miles, KELLY MARIE TRAN’s awesome return, OSCAR ISAAC’s future in BATMAN, plus the usual hijinks you’ve come to expect including a new SCOTT WATCH challenge, the Star Wars TWEET OF THE WEEK, and additional confirmation that #christinehulkawasright. 2018-08-311h 31The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastTWHP 8.17.18 Addendum: James GunnEpisode #68 Addendum: Revelations regarding the James Gunn/Disney/Marvel situation came to light after Ep. 68 was recorded, so we hope you enjoy this bonus material for your ear holes. 2018-08-1823 minThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: August 17, 2018Episode #68: Amidst the FAKE NEWS that there is no Obi Wan project in the works (come on EWAN just admit it!) real news from the Star Wars universe continues to flow like saliva on Jabba’s lower lip and in this ep we cover it all including what Disney’s acquisition of Fox really means for the Star Wars saga, rumors about JOHN FAVREAU’S live action series, why GRAND ADMIRAL THAWN and JOHNNY DEPP are never seen at parties together, and EVANEGLINE LILLY’S wish to play Leia. Plus we have updates on the James Gunn firing (he’s still fi...2018-08-171h 33The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastInterview: Jon Nagel with Rancho Obi WanSteve is joined by Rancho Obi Wan docent JON NAGEL for a fun conversation focusing on Jon's fandom, including his experiences seeing the OT in theaters, surviving through the dark times in the 90's, his views on the recent releases, and why the prequels aren’t his bag, baby.  Plus he covers the recruitment process for working at Rancho (it’s not what you think!) and what it’s like to work with the most famous SW memorabilia collection on the planet. 2018-08-1050 minThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: August 3, 2018Episode #67: AS*HOLES are taking over and we help you plot the hyperspace coordinates to get through it on this week’s show! Get caught up all the SW news including the official Episode IX cast announcement and filming schedule, STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS joy and other SW publications announced at Comic-con, Plus we spend a parsec or two on the Disney/James Gunn/social media bully issue – a conversation you don’t want to miss. BONUS: Jar-Jar vs. Boba Fett in Star Wars Choices! 2018-08-041h 31The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: July 20, 2018Episode #66: Casting reports for Episode IX are materializing like force ghosts on Endor and this week we break the big ones down including BILLY DEE WILLIAMS, KERI RUSSELL, and a clean-shaven MARK HAMILL. Plus we deliver our typical hijinks packaged with the precision production value you’ve come to expect including news, the Star Wars Tweet of the Week, and a new round of the HIVE FIVE. 2018-07-201h 16The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: July 6, 2018Episode #65: It’s power trio time as Dave, Greg, and Steve blast out of Mos Eisley and into your ear holes to talk STAR WARS including the latest with the FOX-DISNEY merger, Disney’s direct-to-consumer possibilities, and why our favorite franchise is NOT the most lucrative of them all (you’ll never guess what is…and no, it’s not Marvel). We give props to our sister podcast SKYWALKING THROUGH NEVERLAND, offer up a big thanks to Marilou and Mark Hamill, and announce the winner of our first HIVE FIVE contest. 2018-07-071h 20The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: June 22, 2018Episode #64: Rumors are flying faster than a X-wing on refined coaxium and this week we separate the facts from fiction regarding a supposed hiatus for A STAR WARS STORY films, Disney’s acquisition of 21stCentury Fox, and what Scott has been watching recently via SCOTT WATCH 2018. PLUS we need your input on our next HIVE FIVE so call the hotline at (562) 455-4483 and if we use your idea you win a complete set of RANCHO OBI WAN trading cards signed by the one and only STEVE SANWEET! 2018-06-221h 20The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastInterview: Marc Morita from Rancho Obi-Wan 6.15.18Steve is joined by Rancho Obi Wan’s MARC MORITA for a wide-ranging conversation about his experiences growing up in Marin County as a Star Wars fan to becoming a docent at ROW and working with the one and only Steve Sansweet. Marc shares his views on recent Star Wars films including The Last Jedi and Solo, the state of SW fandom, his healthy obsession with SW Legos, and much more. 2018-06-1548 minThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastLIVE at Barley Forge 6.10.18Dave and Steve met up at Barley Forge Brewery and conversation got deeper than expected with Dave sharing his theory on Episode IX and Steve sharing his ideas on why many OT fans can’t accept the premise of The Last Jedi. 2018-06-1126 minThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: June 8, 2018Episode #63: It’s been an interesting couple of weeks for Lucasfilm and The House of Mouse as SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY’s “underperformance” at the box office lit the internet aflame and provided a box from which the CHICKEN LITTLES of the galaxy stood and blew their trumpets. In this episode we break through the clutter and help you understand why Star Wars is not in trouble (or is it?), showcase the official debut of SCOTT WATCH 2018, and determine our top five lightsaber battles in the HIVE FIVE. 2018-06-081h 35The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars Podcast5/27/18 Solo First ViewingMini Ep. #16: Solo: A Star Wars Story landed in theaters this weekend! Dave and Steve share their initial reaction and review of the film. 2018-05-2838 minThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: May 25, 2018Episode #62: SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY has hit the theaters and we celebrate with the first ever HIVE FIVE to determine the top five Han Solo moments of all time! Plus we catch up on SCOTT WATCH 2018 and his determination not to own THE LAST JEDI, we pine for an Obi Wan-centric film, and cover Comcast’s latest attempt to Force choke Disney’s purchase of Fox. Finally we get completely caught of guard by DAVID LEE ROTH’s attack and forget to wish a very happy 41stbirthday to A NEW HOPE. Happy birthday, you old fossil! 2018-05-251h 07The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: May 11, 2018Episode #61: Between THE AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR taking the gauntlet to box office records and preparation for SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY reaching a fever pitch, The Hive hosted trivia night at TIMELESS PINTS in preparation for May The Fourth and we break it all down for you in this week’s show.  Also this week the results are in for both StarWars.com’s and The Hive’s respective listener polls, DONALD GLOVER showed us The Falcon’s cape room, and Comcast is attempting to scrape together enough pocket change to block Disney’s acquisition of Fox.  Only one question rem...2018-05-111h 21The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: April 27, 2018Episode #60: Promotion for SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY is in full throttle as we near the global release of the latest Star Wars film and this week The Hive will get you caught up on everything Solo and Disney including their slate of Star Wars, Marvel, and other planned releases between now and 2020. PLUS Dave and Steve detail their epic Journey to Rancho Obi Wan with TWHP contributor Chris, including their museum tour and time with the one and only STEVE SANSWEET. This week you might want to buckle up, baby. 2018-04-271h 27The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: April 13, 2018Episode #59: The SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY trailer blasted out of Mos Eisley last week and we provide our analysis and commentary along with a Hutt-load of the usual nonsense you’ve come to expect from TWH. Special guest Brad Chowen from The Super, Fantastic, Terrific Podcast joins us to review the Solo trailer and provide his expectations for the next installment in the Star Wars franchise (actually I think he just wanted to meet the Porg). We’ll get you caught up on Episode IX news, debate the Meryl Streep as Leia rumor, and travel back in time to h...2018-04-131h 22The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: March 30, 2018Episode #58: The unstoppable force that is STAR WARS continues to flow through us and this week is no exception with the reveal that Phil Lord and Chris Miller will get Executive Producer credit for SOLO, original trilogy canon has been enhanced by FORCES OF DESTINY, and Mark Hamill pulls back the curtain once again to reveal new details from the set of A NEW HOPE. Meanwhile Dave reviews Claudia Gray’s “Leia: Princess of Alderaan” while Greg reveals Niko’s addiction to the highly addictive “Brown Christmas.” Kids, just say no. 2018-03-301h 14The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: March 16, 2018Episode #57: It's THREE'S COMPANY as Scott, Greg, and Steve remove the training wheels and scream downhill towards traffic with no brakes and a lot of Star Wars news to cover including the announcement of a Jon Favreau-produced live action show, THE LAST JEDI digital and Blue Ray release, and John Williams' sunsetting his SW career. We blast away at Lucasfilm's "homage" to an unknown artist, wonder how fans would react if JJ's treatment for Episode VIII is ever released, and review the best Twitter has to offer in response to President Trump's Space Force idea. 2018-03-161h 30The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastInterview: Chef Jason Quinn 3.10.18Chef Jason Quinn joins Steve and Scott to share his love of Star Wars, London’s Arsenal FC, and how an obsession with food led to his success on The Great Food Truck Race, his amazing restaurant Playground, and his discovery of Twinkie marrow. 2018-03-1146 minThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: October 13, 2017Episode #47: THE LAST JEDI trailer #2 has caused a tremor in the Star Wars universe and Steve, Greg, Scott, Niko, and Dave are here to break it down for you in this episode of TWHP. Plus as always the guys cover all the relevant SW news including Harrison Ford showing old movies to his kids, why @RealRonHoward is still the Twitter master, and how a DENTIST inserted himself into Episode IV. To quote Greg, this episode is Porgtastic, with lots of porg about porgs, and other porglicious and otherwise interesting news about porgs. Just keep your porgs away from Chewie if...2017-10-131h 18The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: September 15, 2017Episode #45: JJ Abrams will direct Episode IX, and the guys are here to get you caught up on that and all the relevant news from the Star Wars galaxy! This week we cover why Lucasfilm and Kathleen Kennedy are NOT in trouble (haters gonna hate), the NASA-Lucasfilm partnership, Star Wars products hitting the market (holochess!), Disney’s new streaming service, and whether Han Solo will return in future SW movies (he won’t…probably). PLUS Niko teaches everyone what BTW means. I always thought it meant Monday, as in Before Tuesday and Wednesday. I stand corrected. 2017-09-151h 32The Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: Star Wars PodcastThe Wretched Hive: August 18, 2017Episode #43: There’s just two weeks until Force Friday and the boys are fired up and ready with all the Star Wars news you can handle including updates from the VR experience at Disney Parks, Princess Leia's academic achievements, Episode VIII (or is it IX?) The Last Jedi, the untitled Han Solo film, and more. Dave unleashes on Niko, Steve has trouble with Greedo, and as always, math is hard. 2017-08-191h 22