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Camp CodgerCamp CodgerThe Prostate Papers—Chapter 6: The WrapThe wrap and final episode of The Prostate Papers. It's time to draw this story to a close. Gary Ebersole here, back with the closing chapter of The Prostate Papers. You might have noticed the recent “dead air” from the Camp Codger podcast. I haven’t abandoned Camp Codger, but I couldn’t bring myself to deliver another long episode about prostate cancer. Sometimes, you can get too close to a topic, and this was one of those topics for me. Anyway, my personal experience with the scourge of prostate cancer has reached a significant juncture, and I feel a...2024-09-1704 minCamp CodgerCamp CodgerThe Prostate Papers—Chapter 6: The WrapThe wrap and final episode of The Prostate Papers. It's time to draw this story to a close. Gary Ebersole here, back with the closing chapter of The Prostate Papers. You might have noticed the recent “dead air” from the Camp Codger podcast. I haven’t abandoned Camp Codger, but I couldn’t bring myself to deliver another long episode about prostate cancer. Sometimes, you can get too close to a topic, and this was one of those topics for me. Anyway, my personal experience with the scourge of prostate cancer has reached a significant juncture, and I feel a...2024-09-1704 minCamp CodgerCamp CodgerThe Prostate Papers—Chapter 6: The WrapThe wrap and final episode of The Prostate Papers. It's time to draw this story to a close. Gary Ebersole here, back with the closing chapter of The Prostate Papers. You might have noticed the recent “dead air” from the Camp Codger podcast. I haven’t abandoned Camp Codger, but I couldn’t bring myself to deliver another long episode about prostate cancer. Sometimes, you can get too close to a topic, and this was one of those topics for me. Anyway, my personal experience with the scourge of prostate cancer has reached a significant juncture, and I feel a...2024-09-1704 minCamp CodgerCamp CodgerThe Prostate Papers—Chapter 6: The WrapThe wrap and final episode of The Prostate Papers. It's time to draw this story to a close. Gary Ebersole here, back with the closing chapter of The Prostate Papers. You might have noticed the recent “dead air” from the Camp Codger podcast. I haven’t abandoned Camp Codger, but I couldn’t bring myself to deliver another long episode about prostate cancer. Sometimes, you can get too close to a topic, and this was one of those topics for me. Anyway, my personal experience with the scourge of prostate cancer has reached a significant juncture, and I feel a...2024-09-1704 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonThe Armies of Star Wars: the First Order vs the ResistanceWelcome to a new series from Loose Canon, The Armies of Star Wars, where we dive into the military forces on both sides of the conflict from each movie trilogy. There is so much going on behind the scenes when it comes to the third Star Wars trilogy, you could be forgiven for being confused about it. On top of that, much of the supplemental content surrounding the sequels isn't in the minds of many fans, for various reasons. While you shouldn't be expected to read three books to understand what's going on, it certainly...2022-03-231h 27Star Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonThe Armies of Star Wars: the Empire vs. the Rebel AllianceWelcome to a new series from Loose Canon called the Armies of Star Wars where we dive into the military forces on both sides of the conflict from each movie trilogy. Did you think you knew everything there was to know about the Empire and the Alliance because you watched the moves? Think again. There's a whole lot more beneath the surface that the movies don't show you. In this episode, we discuss the origins of both the Galactic Empire and the Rebel Alliance. We also dive into how each side solidified its power, why the conflict...2022-03-021h 14Star Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonThe Armies of Star Wars: the Republic vs the SeparatistsWelcome to a NEW series from Loose Canon called the Armies of Star Wars where we dive into the military forces on both sides of the conflict from each movie trilogy. In this episode, we discuss the main features of the Separatists and the Republic armies and what their main strengths and weaknesses were. We also talk about the origins of each army, why the war started, and why the Republic (spoilers!) won the war. There is also a fun back and forth with my guest, Zack Wildman, about the prequel trilogy in general. Watch...2022-02-111h 33Star Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonHow Star Wars Conquered the UniverseHow Star Wars Conquered the Universe: The Past Present and Future of a Multibillion Dollar Franchise is a book written by Chris Taylor. As you might have guessed by the title, it examines the Star Wars franchise through the years. In this episode, we share insights and surprising behind-the-scenes details we learned from reading it! Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sti...2021-06-151h 18Star Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonLet's Get High with the RepublicA new era of Star Wars is here! Lucasfilm has started to release a new slate of High Republic content set 300 years before the Battle of Yavin, a time when the Republic and the Jedi were at their peak and the Outer Rim territories were largely unsettled. In today's podcast, we are here to get you up-to-speed on the books and comics that tell the story of the High Republic and we talk in detail (mild spoilers) about one of the first books to come out called the Light of the Jedi. here: http://www.s...2021-03-081h 09Star Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonRide the Blurrg - Chapter 16Let's talk about that guy and the scene where our friend leaves with him and whether or not we feel certain feelings about that happening. Theoretically.  Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual episode!  Credits Theme song performed by Charles Laurita...2020-12-2155 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonRide the Blurrg - Chapter 15Since this is the 7th episode of the season, we're obligated to take an article of clothing off once during the recording. Thems the rules. Talk to Favreau or Filoni.  Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual episode!  Credits Theme song p...2020-12-1446 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonRide the Blurrg - Chapter 14Just the canonboys on this one, breaking down the return of our favorite Star Wars loser. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual episode!  Credits Theme song performed by Charles Laurita (written by John Williams) Ad music by Kenobi Style (the duo...2020-12-0740 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonRide the Blurrg - Chapter 13We're joined by our favorite fake cousin Storm Duper from Faking Star Wars Radio to discuss The Mandalorian Chapter 13 AKA The Jedi and the debut of live action Ahsoka Tano. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual episode!  Credits Theme song...2020-12-0150 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonRide the Blurrg - Chapter 12We review and discuss The Mandalorian Chapter 12 AKA The Siege. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual episode!  Credits Theme song performed by Charles Laurita (written by John Williams) Ad music by Kenobi Style (the duo, F1NG3RS and Santa K...2020-11-2337 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonRide the Blurrg - Chapter 11Listen to our recap of The Mandalorian - Chapter 11 AKA The Heiress.  Almost everyone is super hyped about this episode, so what's all the fuss about? We breakdown why Star Wars fans are so excited, but also how the newest developments could be holding the show back. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get t...2020-11-1637 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonRide the Blurrg - Chapter 10Our esteemed hosts chat about and review Chapter 10 of the Mandalorian (AKA The Passenger).2020-11-1331 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonRide the Blurrg - Chapter 9Our recap of The Mandalorian - Chapter 9 With special guest Todd Garcia from Sipping from the Fire Hose. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual episode!  Credits Theme song performed by Charles Laurita (written by John Williams) Ad music b...2020-11-0944 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonRide the Blurrg - Season 2 Prediction HypeOnly a coupla hours now. Letme get my predictions on tape so you can marvel how right I am later.2020-10-3004 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonWhat if Star Wars Went Back to the Future?Putting a spin on our What if _____ Made a Star War series, our esteemed host Nick Oswald presents a Star Wars movie inspired by Back to the Future you won't want to miss. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Use our link to buy movie tickets  Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co...2020-07-221h 16Star Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonHow the Date System WorksWe explain the differences between the date systems in Star Wars, the pros and cons of each, and which one we like the best.  Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Use our link to buy movie tickets this TROS season Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual episode!  Credit...2020-07-0146 minThe Snuggly Dragon PodcastThe Snuggly Dragon Podcast#107 -- "A New Recruit!" with Chris EbersoleChris may or may not have been the inspiration for Edward Cullen in the Twilight series. In this episode we discuss masculinity, baby zoomies, our favorite movies, fatherhood, talented babes, the differences between men and women, pedicures, Patrick Swayze vs Brad Pitt, Pokémon, and love. Record Date: 5/26/20 -Links & Contact: Read Beef Meets World, a travel memoir by Max Fisk: www.amazon.com/dp/B085X36TN5 Watch The Horse's Ass: www.amazon.com/dp/B07LCVXTJF www.facebook.com/thatsnugglydragon IG: @thatsnugglydragon Email: m...2020-06-242h 06Star Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonWhat Are the Lightsaber Combat Forms?Although some say hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, a lightsaber wielded by the right master can be an extremely effective means of defense against an enemy. However, a Jedi must learn one if not many of the lightsaber combat forms to advance through the order and become a Jedi Master.  We examine these forms in today's podcast with special guest Andres Cabrera (@SquadLeaderAce) of The Meaning Of podcast!  Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Use...2020-06-2349 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonWhat if Quentin Tarantino Made a Star War?In this episode of What if ____ Made a Star War, special guest Tom Bambara weighs in on his favorite filmmaker: Quentin Tarantino. LOTS OF BAD LANGUAGE AHEAD. Alternate title: What If a Pile of Cocaine Made a Star War. For each episode of this new series, one of our esteemed hosts will pitch a Star Wars film to the other co-hosts who will act as Disney and Lucasfilm executives. Each pitch will include a different director they would like to see helm the movie, the story, budget, fan-service, big setpiece, merchandise and anything else that...2020-06-121h 11Star Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonWhat if David Fincher Made a Star War?In this episode of What if ____ Made a Star War, Loose Canon boy Patrick Ebersole pitches a movie directed by David Fincher to his co-hosts who act as executives of Lucasfilm and Disney. Will Patrick get his movie greenlit?  For each episode of this new series, one of our esteemed hosts will pitch a Star Wars film to the other co-hosts who will act as Disney and Lucasfilm executives. Each pitch will include a different director they would like to see helm the movie, the story, budget, fan-service, big setpiece, merchandise and anything else that will persuade t...2020-05-141h 01Star Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonDual of the Fates: Should Jedi be Allowed to Reproduce?What! Another new series from the Canon boys!?!?  Dual of the Fates For each episode of this new series, a couple of our hosts will debate a question which is submitted by one of our canonball listeners.  This week, Chris and Alex take on whether Jedi should be poppin out younglings. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Use our link to buy movie tickets  Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose C...2020-05-0819 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonHow Critics Got Empire Strikes Back All WrongTo celebrate May the 4th, we look back to 1980 to ponder some of the worst and misguided critical reviews and fan feedback on The Empire Strikes Back. Link to starwars.com article: https://www.starwars.com/news/critical-opinion-the-empire-strikes-back-original-reviews   Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a top...2020-05-041h 05Star Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonWho Is Ahsoka Tano?For a character not even mentioned in any of the movies, Ahsoka Tano sure is an important character in Star Wars. In today's episode of Star Wars Loose Canon, we unpack the origins of this character and how she has made such an impact on the lore. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the stic...2020-04-3059 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonDual of the Fates: Should There Be An R-Rated Star Wars Movie?What! Another new series from the Canon boys!?!?  Dual of the Fates For each episode of this new series, a couple of our hosts will debate a question which is submitted by one of our canonball listeners.  This week, Chris and Alex take on whether there should be an R-rated Star Wars movie.  Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Use our link to buy movie tickets  Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW...2020-04-2817 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonWhat if Christopher Nolan Made a Star War?For each episode of this new series, one of our esteemed hosts will pitch a Star Wars film to the other co-hosts who will act as Disney and Lucasfilm executives. Each pitch will include a different director they would like to see helm the movie, the story, budget, fan-service, big setpiece, merchandise and anything else that will persuade the other co-hosts to greenlight the project. On today's What if ___ Made a Star War, Al will try to convince his co-hosts to sign off on a Star Wars movie directed by none other than the Christopher Nolan! 2020-04-201h 06Star Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonHow Jedi Training Works with Perri NemiroffWhat does it take to become a Jedi? A lot more than you may have realized. We talk in-depth about what goes into the training of a full-fledged Jedi with guest co-host Perri Nemiroff of Collider.com!  Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Use our link to buy movie tickets  Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name...2020-04-111h 00Star Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonDual of the Fates: Ideal Star Wars Viewing OrderWhat! Another new series from the Canon boys!?!?  Dual of the Fates For each episode of this new series, a couple of our hosts will debate a question which is submitted by one of our canonball listeners.  This week, Nick and Alex take on which viewing order is ideal for someone totally new to Star Wars.  Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Use our link to buy movie tickets  Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards...2020-04-0433 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonThe True Canon (Check the Date)In honor of April Fools (and his own long-running jokes), Alex reads an edited version of a Robert Velarde essay on why the Star Wars worldview is twisted.2020-04-0119 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonWhat if the Coen Brothers Made a Star War?What if The Coen Brothers Made a Star War? For each episode of this new series, one of our esteemed hosts will pitch a Star Wars film to the other co-hosts who will act as Disney and Lucasfilm executives. Each pitch will include a different director they would like to see helm the movie, the story, budget, fan-service, big setpiece, merchandise and anything else that will persuade the other co-hosts to greenlight the project. On today's What if ___ Made a Star War, Jon Wikholm will try to convince his co-hosts to sign off on a...2020-03-311h 00Star Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonWhat Is The First Order?Listen to the canonboys unpack the origins of the First Order, how they differ from the Empire, and what their motivations are. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual episode!  Credits Theme song performed by Charles Laurita (written by John William...2020-03-2447 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonWhat to Watch Listen to and Read During Your QuarantineNick, Patrick, Al and Producer Chris offer their media recommendations from the Star Wars universe and beyond! Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Use our link to buy movie tickets this TROS season Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual episode!  Credits Theme song performed by Charles...2020-03-2148 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonDual of the Fates: Feige v EpsteinWhat! Another new series from the Canon boys!?!?  Dual of the Fates For each episode of this new series, a couple of our hosts will debate a question which is submitted by one of our canonball listeners.  This week, Nick and Alex take on whether they would rather have Kevin Feige or Theo Epstein leading their franchise into the future.    Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Use our link to buy movie tickets  Patreon: give us your pity money an...2020-03-1928 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonWhat if Wes Anderson Made a Star War?Introducing a new series from the Canon boys!  What if ____ Made a Star War For each episode of this new series, one of our esteemed hosts will pitch a Star Wars film to the other co-hosts who will act as Disney and Lucasfilm executives. Each pitch will include a different director they would like to see helm the movie, the story, budget, fan-service, big setpiece, merchandise and anything else that will persuade the other co-hosts to greenlight the project. On today's What if ___ Made a Star War, Nick will try to convince his c...2020-03-0455 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonHow Will the Sequels Be Remembered?We're joined by David V. Kimball to talk about whether or not the Sequels will age well! David is a Nintendo variety streamer. Check out his channel here! Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Use our link to buy movie tickets this TROS season Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host o...2020-02-0748 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonHow to Fix The Rise of SkywalkerGet in loser, we're going retconning.  Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Use our link to buy movie tickets this TROS season Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual episode!  Credits Theme song performed by Charles Laurita (written by John Williams) Ad music by Kenobi Style (the...2020-01-201h 13Star Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonRide the Blurrg - Chapter 8Our recap of The Mandalorian - Chapter 8 - Redemption (Season 1 Finale) Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Use our link to buy movie tickets this TROS season Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual episode!  Credits Theme song performed by Charles Laurita (written by John Williams) Ad...2020-01-041h 09Star Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonFrom the Holocron Vault: The Loose Canon Holiday SpecialOur re-release of our classic episode: The Loose Canon Holiday Special. The perfect thing to get you in the Christmas spirit!    Well it's that time of year folks! A time for rushing home to be with family, ingesting mind altering substances and gathering 'round with all the townsfolk to become one with a tree. Nope, it's not Christmas at the Loose Canon household. We're talking about Life Day, the yearly tradition on Kashyyyk depicted in the 1978 psychodelic train wreck that was the Star Wars Holiday Special. Join us in revelry as we figure ou...2019-12-2335 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonRide the Blurrg - Chapter 7Our recap of The Mandalorian - Chapter 7 - The Reckoning (AKA the most Herzog of Herzogs). With special guest Todd Hoffman from WSTR Galactic Public Access Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Use our link to buy movie tickets this TROS season Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host o...2019-12-1953 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonRide the Blurrg - Chapter 6Our recap of The Mandalorian - Chapter 6 - The Prisoner (AKA Bill Blurrg).  With special guest Storm Duper from Faking Star Wars Radio. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Use our link to buy movie tickets this TROS season Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual ep...2019-12-1857 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonRide the Blurrg - Chapter 5Our recap of The Mandalorian - Chapter 5 - The Gunslinger Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Use our link to buy movie tickets this TROS season Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual episode!  Credits Theme song performed by Charles Laurita (written by John Williams) Ad mu...2019-12-131h 26Star Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonRide the Blurrg - Chapter 4Our recap of The Mandalorian - Chapter 4 - Sanctuary Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Use our link to buy movie tickets this TROS season Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual episode!  Credits Theme song performed by Charles Laurita (written by John Williams) Ad music by...2019-12-061h 06Star Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonRide the Blurrg - Chapter 3Our recap of The Mandalorian - Chapter 3 - The Sin. With special guest Mike Gospel from How Star Wars Is It. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Use our link to buy movie tickets this TROS season Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual episode!  Credits Th...2019-11-271h 05Star Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonRide the Blurrg - Chapter 2Our recap of The Mandalorian - Chapter 2 - The Child Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Use our link to buy movie tickets this TROS season Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual episode!  Credits Theme song performed by Charles Laurita (written by John Williams) Ad mu...2019-11-221h 01Star Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonRide the Blurrg - Chapter 1RIDE THE BLURRG! Our deep dive into The Mandalorian - Chapter 1 Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Use our link to buy movie tickets this TROS season Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual episode!  Credits Theme song performed by Charles Laurita (written by John Williams) Ad...2019-11-131h 05Star Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonGalaxy of FearGet your TROS tickets with our link!!! The canonboys get spooky by delving into the intriguing world of the Star Wars Galaxy of Fear young adult books from the late 90's. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual episode!  Cr...2019-11-0556 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonHoth TopicGet your TROS tickets with our link!!! Producer Chris' first episode! In this one, we talk Imperial and Rebel strategy on Hoth and how not to give feedback to your boss. Links Fandango TROS Showtimes Page Jack Rebney (Winnebago Man) as Darth Vader   Watch us live on YouTube, subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTsXFZGrBqjHQ05dFv6RRIQ Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker an...2019-10-2149 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Architectural Boat TourTake a ride with us on an architectural tour of the galaxy. Frank Lloyd Wright can eat one. Real Life Star Wars Architecture   Watch us live on YouTube, subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTsXFZGrBqjHQ05dFv6RRIQ Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual episode!  Credits Theme son...2019-09-3039 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonFear and Loathing in BatuuPatrick and Nick recap Nick's recent trip to Galaxy's Edge.  No 7-year-olds were harmed during the visit even though they just couldn't figure out the dang controls in the Millennium Falcon. $@#!   Watch us live on YouTube, subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTsXFZGrBqjHQ05dFv6RRIQ Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on...2019-08-051h 09Star Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonNobody Expects the Jedi InquisitionMy how the galaxy has a short memory. In this one, we explore how the memory of the Jedi was partially gaslit just 20 years after order 66.  With special guests Storm Duper and IG-69 from Faking Star Wars Radio.  Watch us live on YouTube, subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTsXFZGrBqjHQ05dFv6RRIQ Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name...2019-06-0555 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Celebration Recap OR How to Spend $75 on Pins the Right WayIn this episode, we recap how Nick spent his time and copious amounts of money at Star Wars Celebration. Nick also shares his bleak new outlook on commerce and fandom... in a fun way. Watch us live on YouTube, subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTsXFZGrBqjHQ05dFv6RRIQ Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on a...2019-05-1655 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonFive Years of Loose Canon5 year anniversary of Loose Canon. The boys tell you who's to blame for this dumb podcast. Watch us live on YouTube, subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTsXFZGrBqjHQ05dFv6RRIQ Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual episode!  Credits Theme song performed by Charles Laurita (written by John Williams) Ad music by...2019-05-0428 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonLoose Canon's Star Wars Celebration Readiness GuideWe're sending Nick to Star Wars camp! Listen in for tips we've gathered throughout Star Wars internet. Special guest contributions from Storm Duper and Teeb Ront'r of Faking Star Wars Radio and Allen Voivod of Star Wars 7x7. Watch us live on YouTube, subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTsXFZGrBqjHQ05dFv6RRIQ Other Sources Mentioned Faking Star Wars Radio Star Wars 7x7 Star Wars Minute Steele Wars Star Wars Explained Con Advice Video Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* L...2019-04-041h 07Star Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonCool Aliens of the Jedi CouncilWhen Lucasfilm's creature shop was firing on all creative cylinders, we got some cool aliens sitting neatly in a circle discussing rational topics. In this episode we dive into some of our favorites. Send us your convention tips! Nick is attending Star Wars Celebration in Chicago in 2019, and we're looking for your tips for surviving his first convention. Send your audio or text to info@starwarsloosecanon.com and we'll air the best ones right before SWCC in April 2019. Watch us live on YouTube, subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTsXFZGrBqjHQ05dFv6RRIQ...2019-03-1859 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonGalactic Excuses to Get DrunkLife in the galaxy is solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short. And the holidays are no exception! Send us your convention tips! Nick is attending Star Wars Celebration in Chicago in 2019, and we're looking for your tips for surviving his first convention. Send your audio or text to info@starwarsloosecanon.com and we'll air the best ones right before SWCC in April 2019. Watch us live on YouTube, subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTsXFZGrBqjHQ05dFv6RRIQ Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier re...2019-03-0454 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonGamorr You KnowLet's talk about everyone's favorite mucousy, non-expressive pig lizards. Send us your convention tips! Nick is attending Star Wars Celebration in Chicago in 2019, and we're looking for your tips for surviving his first convention. Send your audio or text to info@starwarsloosecanon.com and we'll air the best ones right before SWCC in April 2019. Watch us live on YouTube, subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTsXFZGrBqjHQ05dFv6RRIQ Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a Loose Canon logo sticker $5/mon...2019-02-1959 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonIn Space, No One Can Hear You Complain About Physics  In Star Wars, is space a vacuum? Asking for a friend. Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual episode!  Credits Theme song performed by Charles Laurita (written by John Williams) Ad music by Kenobi Style (the duo, F1NG3RS and Santa Kilmagik from Richmond, VA). Check them out on Facebook and Soundcloud ...2019-02-0451 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonRecreational Slick BoyThis one is about drugs, people. Buckle up. Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual episode!  Credits Theme song performed by Charles Laurita (written by John Williams) Ad music by Kenobi Style (the duo, F1NG3RS and Santa Kilmagik from Richmond, VA). Check them out on Facebook and Soundcloud Contact starwarsloosecanon.com i...2019-01-2350 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonLiving In SpaceHold your tongue with your thumb and forefinger and say "I was born on a smuggler's ship."  Today we explore what living on a ship might have been like in Star Wars.  Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual episode!  Links Amazon link to every Star Wars Incredible Cross-Section Jason Fry defends putting the...2018-12-241h 00Star Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonCursing in Star WarsDON'T WORRY, CANONBALLS, WE BLEEPED ALL THE BAD ONES. Herein we explore how Star Wars uses curse words and the stand-ins used for the real bad ones.  Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual episode! Sponsor - Winc Use promo code LOOSECANON to get $22 off 4 Bottles of Wine + Complimentary Shipping - Tap here Links2018-11-2845 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonPartisan RancorSometimes an artist has the great idea to marry the ferocity of a bear with the elegance of a potato, and – suddenly – you have the Rancor, a creature that was only a few clicks of empathy away from being regarded the same as Wookiees. Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual episode! Sponsor - Winc Use...2018-11-0544 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonDock Your EnthusiasmStuff about where they put stuff. Bonus: MEATLUMPS. Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual episode! Sponsor - Winc Use promo code LOOSECANON to get $22 off 4 Bottles of Wine + Complimentary Shipping - Tap here Links NEW! We stream on Twitch now What If We're Wrong - Chuck Klosterman Star Wars From a Certain...2018-10-1546 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonOnly 90s Kids Will Understand These Star Wars ReferencesNick and Patrick wax nostalgic about growing up during the “dark times” of Star Wars… just kidding, this episode is mostly about Taco Bell. Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual episode! Sponsor - Winc Use promo code LOOSECANON to get $22 off 4 Bottles of Wine + Complimentary Shipping - Tap here Links NEW! We stream...2018-10-0157 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonRian Johnson Ruined My Adulthood[clickbait] Rian Johnson is a bully? [/clickbait]   Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual episode! Links NEW! We stream on Twitch now Red Letter Media Plinkett Reviews Ryan's ToyReview Film Joy Doctor Aphra Rian Johnson can't even talk about baseball Urban Dictionary: Rian Johnson He can't talk about other movies today Fuck you s...2018-09-1755 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonKessel Fun Run 5KSomething is wrong with Star Wars internet in 2018 and Loose Canon is here to probably make it worse. And sure, we’ll talk about Solo too.   Links NEW! YouTube Channel Sponsors Fandango: Use our Fandango link to purchase your next round of [whatever] tickets. It doesn't cost you extra and it supports the show! ThinkGeek Product Review - Star Wars Darth Vader Briefcase Credits Theme song performed by Charles Laurita (written by John Williams) Ad music by Kenobi Style (the duo, F1NG3RS and Santa Kilmagik from Richmond, VA). Che...2018-06-151h 03Star Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonWeapons of Mass Disruption“The real superweapon is families falling apart” – Patrick Links NEW! YouTube Channel Friends of the Show: HiFi Critics Sponsors Fandango: Use our Fandango link to purchase your next round of [whatever] tickets. It doesn't cost you extra and it supports the show! ThinkGeek: Product Review - Star Wars Pinache Spatulas Credits Theme song performed by Charles Laurita (written by John Williams) Ad music by Kenobi Style (the duo, F1NG3RS and Santa Kilmagik from Richmond, VA). Check them out on Facebook and Soundcloud Contact starwarsloosecanon.com info@starwarsloosecanon.com Twitte...2018-05-0454 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonLoose Canon TrailerLinks NEW! YouTube Channel Credits Theme song performed by Charles Laurita (written by John Williams) Contact starwarsloosecanon.com info@starwarsloosecanon.com Twitter Facebook Instagram  2018-05-0202 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonThe Last Jedi: Abused and EnthusedThe Last Jedi. You loved it, you hated it, we waited 3 months to talk about it. We call that a win. Links Choice-supportive bias How politics makes us stupid (fight or flight reference) Expanded version of The Last Jedi novelization Riansplaining More Riansplaining Sponsors Fandango: Use our Fandango link to purchase your next round of [whatever] tickets. It doesn't cost you extra and it supports the show! ThinkGeek: Product Review - Star Wars R2D2 Coffee Press Credits Theme song performed by Charles Laurita (written by John Williams) Ad music by Kenobi...2018-03-131h 08Star Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonX-Wings & Rogue Squadron  Links How much ya bench? Star Wars names that have come in and out of fashion Sponsors Fandango: Use our Fandango link to purchase your next round The Last Jedi tickets. It doesn't cost you extra and it supports the show! ThinkGeek: Product Review - Star Wars Empire Self-Stirring Mug. Credits Theme song performed by Charles Laurita (written by John Williams) Ad music by Kenobi Style (the duo, F1NG3RS and Santa Kilmagik from Richmond, VA). Check them out on Facebook and Soundcloud Contact starwarsloosecanon.com info@starwarsloosecanon.com Twitter Facebook  2017-12-1459 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonPlease End Our BufferingIt's clear that Star Wars has a much better version of Google Hangouts than we do. In this one, we deep dive into communications and means of data transfer, especially the kind that occurs in Rogue One. Alternative show title: The Benefits of Using Mon Calamari Zip Drives   ***Use our link to buy The Last Jedi tickets today***  www.starwarsloosecanon.com/TLJ   Links Ewok Shofar Did Patrick actually say Fart Vader? XKCD What-If infographic about moving large amounts of data D...2017-10-0954 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonYes, but What about the Paperwork?The galaxy isn't entirely made up of lightsaber fights and cut-and-dried good and evil. In this episode, we get our lawyer friend and muse Joe Terrenzio on retainer. He applies his legal expertise to the galaxy and prepares for our eventual lawsuit with Lucasfilm and the Church of Scientology. Not necessarily in that order.   Support our show by picking up power converters at our tosche station: ThinkGeek: http://bit.ly/loosecanon Amazon: http://amzn.to/2j4frdk   Reach us at: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com 773-669-5...2017-09-071h 00Star Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose Canon6 Jawas Who Totally Knew about the Bad MotivatorJawas communicate by smelling farts. Also Patrick does a really decent Neil Young impression. Links Ugly unmasked sand person is ugly Rust Never Sleeps The Book of lists The Disney Star Wars Galaxy's Edge details we've all read Link to Buzzfeed-style list of Jawas Reach us at: http://loosecanon.nerdglow.com 773-669-5091 starwars@nerdglow.com http://www.twitter.com/StarWarsLC http://www.facebook.com/starwarsloosecanon2017-07-1846 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonThe Light, It Burns: How Lightsabers WorkThree years into the podcast and we're finally getting to lightsabers. We owe guest host Aaron Spain (half of the Nordy Derk Podcast) this episode. Here's our thank you, three years later. Star Wars Explained video about Vader's lightsaber: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unE4Cg9HjAk Do it: https://youtu.be/vU54c3YDyak Reach us at: http://loosecanon.nerdglow.com 773-669-5091 starwars@nerdglow.com Twitter Facebook Instagram2017-07-111h 27Star Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonThe Lost Episodes Vol 1 - The Force AwakensBetter late than never. Long considered lost and forgotten, raw audio tracks were unearthed. In them, the boys finally get to breaking down The Force Awakens. What better time to release them to the public than 17 months and 1 film later! The weirdest part: our opinions age pretty well. Happy Star Wars Day! Article from Human Iterations mentioned in the episode. Reach us at: http://loosecanon.nerdglow.com 773-669-5091 starwars@nerdglow.com Twitter Facebook Instagram2017-05-0454 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonWhat the Force DoesThe Force. What does it do? What doesn't Why is it so finicky and change from wielder to wielder? Bonus question: what does it have to do with girls' night out? We're back to catalog the do's and don'ts of the Force. Cause it's confusing and we're here to help our listeners make sense of the galaxy. Tune in to find out why the alternate title is "Tauntaun Throat Sausage" Reach us at: http://loosecanon.nerdglow.com 773-669-5091 starwars@nerdglow...2016-06-071h 02Star Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonDarth Vader: The MachineIn this stunning conclusion to our Darth Vader two-parter, we get to the core of what makes Vader tick - seriously his suit probably does tick a little. When it comes to the complex mechanisms keeping that quivering Christmas ham alive on the inside, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Parts that include some pretty cool gloves. I mean what did you expect? All that space diabeetus really takes its toll on your circulation. Luckily glove technology is so advanced that Vader was able to lead a somewhat normal, albeit excruciatingly painful life.2015-12-1542 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonDarth Vader: The ManOur lack of Vader discussion was disturbing, so we decided to bust out a Darth Vader two-parter! Join us for part 1 and dive deep into the personhood of Darth Vader. If it weren't for that nice man on Tatooine finally testing that poor kid's blood for juvenile diabeetus, we wouldn't have a story and you wouldn't have a definitive answer for what the plural of 'menace' is. Click here to check out Patrick's parody show 'Space Warps: Revenge of the Recaps' running in Chicago this December at Under the Gun Theater and like...2015-11-2448 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonLando: Works Every TimeHe knows when to hold em, knows when to fold em, knows when to don a silk cape, knows when to get it dry cleaned. Join us and learn about the man and the mystery behind Lando Calrissian. We also give the Marvel Lando comics our stamp of new-canon approval. We know we’re not a Star Wars review podcast. We’re altering the deal. Pray we don’t alter it any further. Reach us at: http://loosecanon.nerdglow.com 773-669-5091 starwars@nerdglow.com http://www.twitter.com/StarWarsLC ...2015-11-1740 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonAll Things StormtrooperAfter a months-long embedded assignment within the Stormtrooper academy, we’re back! Inspired by a listener question, in this episode, we explore the good, the bad and the useless Stormtrooper lore. Including: The waning numbers of clones within the ranks A utility belt that puts Batman to shame Stormtrooper taxonomy Is that a Thermos of soup on their back? The real reason why they’re such bad shots DISCLAIMER: This episode contains mild Marvel Star Wars spoilers and a lot of Force Awakens conjecture that’s been rendered obsolete since trailer 3.  Reach us at:...2015-11-0354 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonShakespeare and Star Wars: An Evening with Orion CoulingWhat do you get when a dork goes to town on Shakespeare's MacBeth? Meet Orion Couling: the closest thing to a real life Jedi Master (or Sith Lord?) we'll probably come across. Listen in as Nick, Patrick and Alex's force ghost grills Orion about everything he's working on MacSith, general combat choreography, and his theater company E.D.G.E. And by "grill", we mean turn the mic and swoon like the fanboys we are. Rejected episode titles:A Skywalker by Any Other NameSomething Sith-ed This Way ComesLando, Lando Wherefore Art Thou...2015-05-2657 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonIs Leia A Disney Princess Now?Here's the one where we wax philosophic about the Disney acquisition. Does Leia meet the criteria for being a Disney Princess? Where does her character go from here in the Disney-verse? Are our collective childhoods safe from Mickey's gloved hands? Somewhere is there a clone of Walt Disney locked in a basement writing every screenplay for the next 10 years? These are things we lie awake at night thinking about. Reach us at: http://loosecanon.nerdglow.com 773-669-5091 starwars@nerdglow.com http://www.twitter.com/StarWarsLC http://www.facebook...2015-03-0430 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonKashyyykonomics: The Hidden Side of the GalaxyDid the "Dark Times" thrive with unprecedented wealth and prosperity? Did currency differences hinder trade between galactic sectors? Was Jar Jar a fit candidate to be your accountant? These are questions we'll attempt to answer in today's episode of Freakono...erm Loose Canon! And please someone help us define what conscription means! Reach us at: http://loosecanon.nerdglow.com 773-669-5091 starwars@nerdglow.com http://www.twitter.com/StarWarsLC http://www.facebook.com/starwarsloosecanon2015-02-2441 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonWhat's A Dark Jedi?Are you Force sensitive? Are you kinda moody? Do you dance to the beat of your own Yub Nub, and apprenticeships just really cramp your style? Come join the Dark Jedi! ...or don't, whatever, who cares. Come with us and learn why some Jedi just want to watch the world burn. Why some do not sew. And why some [insert 3rd nerd pandering analogy here]. "Loose Canon: the comic book / sci-fi version of Cabin In The Woods" Reach us at: http://loosecanon.nerdglow.com 773-669-5091 starwars...2015-02-1726 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonHow The Sarlacc WorksAs if it wasn't horrible enough to feature man-eating, religious zealot teddy bears in Return of the Jedi, they had to throw in a man-eating pit too. Oh, but that's just what happens on the surface (literally). Join us while we deconstruct the inner-workings (literally) of the sarlacc pit. Who knows, you might think it's just the cozy getaway you were looking for. So come on in, there's a spot for you (literally). Theme song performed by Charles Laurita (written by John Williams). For more music check out http://www.charleslaurita.com as well as his Y...2015-02-1023 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonWho Is Boba Fett?State-of-the-art gadgets and armor? Check. Badass attitude? Check. Sweet cargo sweat pants? Check. Boba Fett is the complete package. Join us as we explore the man, the myth, the legend all the while trying not to offend the “Cult of Boba.” Seriously though, if you're adhering strictly to canon, Boba Fett...leaves a little something to be desired. Luckily our name isn't Tight Canon, am I right guys? Theme song performed by Charles Laurita (written by John Williams). For more music check out http://www.charleslaurita.com as well as his YouTube chann...2015-02-0350 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonThe Loose Canon Holiday SpecialWell it's that time of year folks! A time for rushing home to be with family, ingesting mind altering substances and gathering 'round with all the townsfolk to become one with a tree. Nope, it's not Christmas at the Loose Canon household. We're talking about Life Day, the yearly tradition on Kashyyyk depicted in the 1978 psychodelic train wreck that was the Star Wars Holiday Special. Join us in revelry as we figure out whether or not the weird stuff we witnessed during the show actually happened or if our minds just fabricated the whole experience. Seriously, we...2014-12-1634 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonWhat Is Canon?Join the trio for the last episode of season one. The boys get all meta on your ass as they attempt to justify their own existence in a post-Expanded Universe world. Did the Disney Death Star 'splode your fandom this year? Did George Lucas hate the EU anyway? It's not cause for alarm, folks. Listen to the boys explain why you should embrace the new Legends stamp. The Lucasfilm Story Group can go about their business. Move along. Plus basically Obi-Wan endorses Loose Canon in A New Dawn. So that's cool. Links: Official S...2014-09-1656 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonHow Bounty Hunters WorkThis was Alex's most eagerly anticipated episode to date, but you'll find out it's for the completely wrong reasons. Listen as the boys give a rundown of just who the "scum" hanging out with Darth Vader are in The Empire Strikes Back. Learn the gentlemanly, albeit loose, code of conduct amongst bounty hunters. Scratch your head at the prospect of seeking a spider web floating in space (Kud'ar Mub'at the Assembler) for neutral ground. Come for the Bossk jokes, stay for the disappointment at having very brief coverage of Boba Fett (don't worry, he'll get his own...2014-09-091h 05Star Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonHow Sith WorkMeet the most exclusive club in the galaxy: the Sith. With their mysterious origins as exiled Jedi, the Sith went through long growing pains, until finally reaching their stride. The boys go into detail about what it takes to make it as a Sith apprentice, why the 'rule of two' worked so well and how the greatest trick the Sith ever played was convincing the galaxy they were irrelevant. Join us on the dark side, there will be cake. Theme song performed by Charles Laurita (written by John Williams). For more music check out...2014-09-0258 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonThere's Something About EndorRunning a galactic empire is hard! Stress cracks start to show by the beginning of Return of the Jedi, and sure enough a cunning race of creatures is there to exploit it. Join the boys as they discuss the cutest, most blood thirsty and most "easily religious" teddy bears of the galaxy. Beyond the Ewoks, the Battle of Endor shows how the Sith fell to their greatest enemy yet: bureaucracy. Many Bothans died to give us the Emperor's Instagrams. Pic of Mt. Sorrow if you're curious. Theme song performed by Charles...2014-08-2650 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonHow Droids WorkTo wipe or not to wipe? No this episode isn't about personal hygiene in the galaxy, it's about droids. To be honest, the role of droids in the galaxy makes the boys a tad uncomfortable. Were they mere tools meant only to benefit the master, or were they true, albeit inorganic beings sentenced to a life of toil and eventual dismemberment? Maybe by the end of this episode, you'll be ready to rid the universe of "meatbags." Bonus points for those who recognize the theme from our end credits. Theme song performed by Charles Laurita...2014-08-1944 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonThe HuttcastThe Hutts: those obese, rascal-riding slugs that gross out the galaxy. It's a good idea to avoid the Hutts if possible. They have their own chunk of the galaxy carved out for themselves for a reason. The boys offer up their advice for how to deal with a Hutt should you go up against one, but discover just how dangerous it is to do so. Our sincerest apologies go out to our listeners from Las Vegas, Ohio, Detroit, any fans of Ty Pennington and people still living at home. ...ok just America in general. Sorry...2014-08-1251 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonHow To Go Fast In The GalaxySpace: The infinite frontier. Or something. But still, space...it's really big! How do all those people zip all around the galaxy so easily? How do down-trodden aliens (and only one human apparently) rip through crazy, chaotic and dangerous podracing courses? How does one not only go fast...but Hyperspace-fast? On this episode of Loose Canon the boys talk about how the mechanics of such things in the Star Wars universe work, and how those concepts relate to some familiar scenes from the movies. Don't worry, they'll take it slow with you. Reach us at: http...2014-08-0644 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonWhy Aren't Droids Allowed In The Cantina?This is a burning question for you isn't it? It's probably the biggest enigma from Episode IV. What's the big beef with droids at the galaxy-famous Mos Eisley Cantina? Is it prejudice? Is Wuher just a big bully? Or is it something more? Also the boys contemplate the musical stylings of the house band at length... Reach us at: http://loosecanon.nerdglow.com 773-669-5091 starwars@nerdglow.com http://www.twitter.com/StarWarsLC http://www.facebook.com/starwarsloosecanon2014-07-2946 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonHow Wookiees WorkSavage beast? Lovable fuzzball? Or the most vital agent for good in the galaxy? The trio uncovers just who Chewbacca is and what makes him tick. The guys also introduce the syllabus for their upcoming Wookiee culture comparative studies course beginning this fall. Register soon, spots are moving fast. Bonus segment: it's a small galaxy after all. Read Keith Martin's fan theory here: http://km-515.livejournal.com/746.html Reach us at: http://loosecanon.nerdglow.com 773-669-5091 starwars@nerdglow.com http://www.twitter.com/StarWarsLC http://www.facebook...2014-07-1534 minStar Wars Loose CanonStar Wars Loose CanonHow Jedi WorkIt ain't easy being Jedi. In this episode, the boys cover what it takes to make it at the Jedi Academy and why Anakin had it rough as a Jedi. Also what does it take to balance the Force? Certainly it has something to do with the Sith, right? Theme song performed by Charles Laurita (written by John Williams). For more music check out http://www.charleslaurita.com as well as his YouTube channel. Reach us at: http://loosecanon.nerdglow.com 773-669-5091 starwars@nerdglow.com http://www.twitter.com/S...2014-06-2955 minframework radioframework radioframework #343: 2011.09.18regular edition featuring jeph jerman, simon whetham, myfun with john ira ebersole, revenant:zeltini, edwin carnell, and a framework exclusive by marc behrens.2011-09-1957 min