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Star Wars Book Community Podcast'The SWBC Show' Ep.25 - Temptation of the Force RoundtableWe're diving into the latest novel from The High Republic in spoilerific detail! Connor (Book Ascendancy) picks up the hosting reins and is joined by Jason (This Dad Reads), Claire, Justin and Kelly for a chat about Jedi, love, The High Republic and where it all goes from here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-241h 09
Star Wars Book Community Podcast'The SWBC Show' Ep.24 - Return of the Jedi Visual Archive with Kelly Knox, S.T. Bende, and Clayton SandellDan and Jonny are joined by authors Kelly Knox, S.T. Bende and Clayton Sandell for a fun chat about their work on the recently published Return of the Jedi Visual Archive from Insight Editions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-251h 03
Star Wars Book Community PodcastSpecial - Star Wars & Spirituality (Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Enjoy Ignation Mysticism Through Star Wars)An atheist, a former evangelical pastor, and a Roman Catholic walk into a podcast studio to talk about Star Wars....Jonny is joined by Nick Minerva to talk to author Eric A. Clayton about his book My Life With The Jedi, which looks at life and Star Wars through a particular lens.We think you might be surprised by this one, whether you look at the world through a spiritual lens or not.Possible trigger warning: some discussion of religious trauma (but hopefully in a helpful way)....2024-06-231h 08
Star Wars Book Community Podcast'The SWBC Show' Ep. 23 - Star Wars Tabletop Games & Free RPG DayIt's Free RPG Day! The perfect day for the show to take its first steps into the broader world of Star Wars tabletop gaming. Jonny is joined by Jason (This Dad Reads) and Pat for a chat about a whole range of Star Wars tabletop games, the role that RPGs in particular have played in building Star Wars lore, and the reasons folk love to play these games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-2141 min
Star Wars Book Community Podcast'The SWBC Show' Ep.22 - Temptation of the Force Review with Tessa Gratton (Spoiler-Free)Morgan and Jonny give their spoiler-free thoughts on The High Republic: Temptation of the Force and talk to author Tessa Gratton about the novel, their Star Wars work and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-1343 min
Star Wars Book Community Podcast'The SWBC Show' Ep.21 - The Acolyte Premiere Reaction!The Acolyte is here and The High Republic is on the screen!Morgan is joined by Connor (Book Ascendancy), Claire and Jonny O (Starbird Files) for spoiler-filled talk about the first two episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-0649 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastLegends Library - The Old Republic Retrospective: from Dawn of the Jedi to Darth BaneIn this final (for now) look back at the Old Republic era, Jonny is joined by Alex Taylor, Jesse Gardner and Alec Lininger to talk about their favourite stories from the ancient past of the Star Wars Legends timeline. Plus chat with Brian Malone (Old Republic Podcast) and Bradley Keats about the huge impact that the Knights of the Old Republic and Star Wars: The Old Republic rpg video games had on this era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-311h 08
Star Wars Book Community Podcast'The SWBC Show' Ep.20 - Hunters: Battle for the Arena & Star Wars middle grade booksWith video game Star Wars: Hunters finally launching globally on 3rd June 2024, it's time to revisit an overlooked gem from last year; game tie-in and middle grade novel Hunters: Battle for the Arena.Jonny is joined by Chelsea Zukowski (Space Wizards Book Club, Star Wars Insider) to chat about why the middle grade books aren't to be skipped and why they had such a good time with this one in particular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-291h 06
Star Wars Book Community Podcast'The SWBC Show' Ep.19 - The Bad Batch S3 RoundupOn todays episode your host Dan is joined by Nick (@readstarwarswithme), Christie (@admiralreads), Justin (@thenerdybookshelf) and Jacob (@theyorkshirebooklover) to discuss and celebrate the complete final season (S3) of The Bad Batch. They dive into Omega, Crosshair, that bridge, Ventress, and much more!Also featuring voice messages from;JP - The JP BookcronNick Conrad - Nick & Mello's HyperspaceMack - Nerfherder BooksJaylen - Batuu BookshelfJonny - Journals of the WhillsEnjoy the episode and follow/subscribe to the podcast for...2024-05-201h 19
Star Wars Book Community PodcastLegends Library - Darth Bane: Rule of TwoMay The 4th (and the Force) Be With You!Every day is Star Wars Day for the SWBC Podcast crew. But we're particularly pleased to be able to bring you this delayed episode, today, bagged without technical glitches on our second attempt!Jonny is joined by Pat and Claire to dive into the second book in one of the most popular trilogies in Star Wars publishing - Darth Bane: Rule of Two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-0457 min
Star Wars Book Community Podcast'The SWBC Show' Ep.18 - Chit Chat, Bad Batch, Acolyte and More!It's a hostful of the core admin team and regular hosts of the podcast as Chris, Dan, Jonny & Morgan have a long overdue catch-up. What are we reading at the moment? How have we enjoyed this season of The Bad Bad so far? Plus looking ahead to The Acolyte and what's coming up on the podcast in the weeks and months ahead. And Jonny swears more than usual. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-3058 min
Star Wars Book Community Podcast'The SWBC Show' Ep.17 - Escape from Valo RoundtableOn this episode of the SWBC Show, Morgan and Jonny are joined by Monica to dive into The High Republic: Escape from Valo.This episode features some spoilers, lots of Star Wars love, and a special guest visit from a young Star Wars reader who wants to share what he loved about this newest middle grade! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-191h 01
Star Wars Book Community PodcastComics Roundup - March 2024Our 100th episode of the SWBC Podcast !! and it happens to be Comics Roundup!! with the shitboys!! Dan Chris and Jon talk all about the new comic releases from March 2024.Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-051h 18
Star Wars Book Community PodcastCanon Catch Up - Adventures in Wild SpaceThe Adventures in Wild Space series by Cavan Scott and Tom Huddleston are probably some of the most overlooked books in the Star Wars canon. In this special episode of Canon Catch-Up Jonny speaks to author Tom Huddleston about the genesis and writing of the series. Jonny is also joined by Brian (The Old Republic Podcast) as they share their thoughts about the adventures of Milo and Lina Graf, Ezra Bridger's parents, Wilhuff Tarkin, light horror vibes in Star Wars, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...2024-04-031h 10
Star Wars Book Community PodcastCanon Catch Up - BloodlinePolitics, intrigue and betrayal! Something sinister stirs on the fringes of the galaxy and at the heart of the New Republic!In this episode, Jonny M talks to Christie (Book Ascendancy podcast) and Jonny O (Starbird Files blog) about Claudia Gray's Bloodline.Plus extracts from our previous interview with Claudia Gray herself touching on some of the characters from the novel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-2758 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastReview - Defy the Storm (Spoiler-Free)Back for it's second entry, this series now sees Morgan (notaforceuser) back with Jason (thisdadreads) for SPOILER-FREE thoughts and reviews of the new High Republic Young Adult novel 'Defy the Storm' by Tessa Gratton and Justina Ireland. Is it worth the read? Tune in to find out!Thank you to @thisdadreads for joining us again, and remember that you can always reach out to the podcast at @swbcpodcast across all of the social media platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-1830 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastComics Roundup Special - Ethan Sacks & Celebrating Bounty Hunters!In this special comics roundup episode, Dan and Chris sit down with writer Ethan Sacks, to mark the ending of his fantastic 42 issue series Bounty Hunters, and celebrate all its brilliant moments. Ethan dives really deep into the full creative process behind writing the series, and gives some potential hints and what could come next in the future. They all discuss Ethan's new mini-series, Jango Fett, which is coming very soon!Please let us know what you thought of the episode, reach out to us @swbcpodcast on instagram! Subscribe and follow the podcast for much much...2024-02-191h 05
Star Wars Book Community PodcastLegends Library - Knight Errant, Part OneDeliciously insane Sith Lords, a Jedi Knight alone behind enemy lines, and enough literary and historical references to fill a Death Star!In this episode of Legends Library, Jonny is joined by Jesse and Alex to chat about the first volume of John Jackson Miller's Knight Errant comic series and the novel of the same name.Tangents and reminiscences include: Ulysses 31, Tales of the Jedi comics, JJM's amazing work on the Knights of the Old Republic comics and how much we're looking forward to The Living Force this Spring.Note...2024-02-161h 49
Star Wars Book Community PodcastLove Stories From A Galaxy Far, Far AwayIn this unique Valentine's Day episode, Morgan (@NotAForceUser) takes a deep dive into Star Wars romance.In addition to giving you a round-up of some of the best Star Wars novels to scratch your romance itch, they also spend some time breaking down why romance is often looked down upon and overlooked in literary circles and where Star Wars still has room to grow.What do you think of their choices for unmissable Star Wars romance? Did they mention your favorite, or is there another Star Wars book that reminds you exactly what...2024-02-1419 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastStar Wars: Love Stories From A Galaxy Far, Far AwayIn this unique Valentine's Day episode, Morgan (@NotAForceUser) takes a deep dive into Star Wars romance.In addition to giving you a round-up of some of the best Star Wars novels to scratch your romance itch, they also spend some time breaking down why romance is often looked down upon and overlooked in literary circles and where Star Wars still has room to grow.What do you think of their choices for unmissable Star Wars romance? Did they mention your favorite, or is there another Star Wars book that reminds you exactly what...2024-02-1419 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastCanon Catch Up - Star Wars Vol.2, Showdown on the Smuggler's MoonIn this episode of Canon Catch-Up, Dan and Chris dive into Vol.2 of Jason Aaron's 2015 Star Wars run, featuring big muscly Hutts, roman gladiator arenas, and much more weirdness!Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-1233 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastComics Roundup - January 2024Comics Roundup! January! Shitboys! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-091h 24
Star Wars Book Community Podcast'The SWBC Show' Ep. 16 - Star Wars Podcast Day 2024John Jackson Miller! Justina Ireland! Lydia Kang! Ario Anindito! And more!For this special Star Wars Podcast Day episode we're celebrating not only the 25th anniversary of the first Star Wars podcast, but everything that makes the Star Wars Book Community great.We have messages from Star Wars creators talking about why they love writing and drawing Star Wars. And from readers around the Star Wars book reading community, telling us why you love reading Star Wars.Plus Jonny, Chris, Dan and Morgan talk about some of their favourite moments...2024-02-071h 50
Star Wars Book Community PodcastReview - Escape from Valo (Spoiler-Free)In the first of this new series for 2024, Chris (swbookcollector) and Jason (thisdadreads) give their SPOILER-FREE thoughts and review of the new High Republic middle-grade novel 'Escape from Valo' by Daniel Jose Older and Alyssa Wong. Is it worth your time? Tune in to find out!If you enjoyed this new format for a show let us know! You can find the podcast on all socials @swbcpodcast.Thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-0537 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastLegends Library - AnnihilationSpy movie vibes, awkward family relationships, heists, action and heart! Join Jonny and Jesse as they dive into one of their favourite novels of The Old Republic era, Annihilation.Annihilation was first published mere weeks after the Disney acquisition of Lucasfilm and would prove to be the final piece of tie-in publishing supporting the Star Wars: The Old Republic online roleplaying game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-0250 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastCanon Catch Up - LandoOn this week's Canon Catch-Up Jonny is let loose from the Legends Library to chat to Dan, Chris and guest Nick Conrad (Nick and Melo's Hyperspace) about 2015's Lando comic miniseries by Charles Soule and artist Alex Maleev.Such are the riches of this comic and Soule's contributions to canon since, that the conversation covers not only Lando, Lobot and co., but Vader (with apologies to Greg Pak), Obi-Wan and Anakin, Kylo Ren and more. (Just be grateful that we lost the audio about Chad the Hutt... .) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...2024-01-311h 00
Star Wars Book Community Podcast‘The SWBC Show’ Ep.15 - Reading Star Wars 101Star Wars Book Community founding member John (aka @StarWarsPada101) stages a community takeover today 😃 to talk to three Star Wars collectors about the challenges and joys of reading Star Wars.Great insights here from John, Jean (@jeansversion), KC (@galaxyfarfaragray) and Danny (@dannyfandoms).We started this podcast feed with the hope that other members of the Star Wars reading community would share and implement their ideas for shows and episodes! Hopefully we’ll have more community takeovers like this in the future!Big thanks to John, Jean, Danny & KC! H...2024-01-2947 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastCanon Catch Up - Darth Vader Vol.2, Shadows and SecretsOn this weeks episode of Canon Catch-Up, Dan and Chris dive into the 2nd volume of Gillen's 2015 Darth Vader run, exploring all the shadowy intrigue of Vader and Aphra's post New Hope adventures.Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-2429 min
Star Wars Book Community Podcast'The SWBC Show' Ep.14 - Eye of Darkness RoundtableStarlight Beacon is down! The Stormwall is up! Jonny & Dan are joined by Chelsea Zukowski (Space Wizard's Book Club, Star Wars Insider) to dive into The High Republic: Eye of Darkness.Spoilers, characters under the spotlight, Star Wars physics, Jedi love and more!Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-221h 53
Star Wars Book Community PodcastLegends Library - Star Wars: The Old RepublicJonny is joined in the Legends Library this week by Star Wars: The Old Republic super fan and lore master Bradley Keats to talk about massively multiplayer online role-playing game that spawned a handful of books and comics and that is still going strong after 12 years!You can find more of Bradley’s insights and dives into the world and lore of The Old Republic in his YouTube channel Darth Brad Media (https://youtube.com/@darthbradmedia8929?si=dXDIoA90aStTLCer).Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-191h 04
Star Wars Book Community PodcastCanon Catch Up - The Force Awakens NovelizationsThis week on Canon Catch Up, we are diving into the adult and junior novelizations of The Force Awakens.In our first novelization episode, Morgan and Chris talk about what it means to be a "good" film novelization, how successful both Alan Dean Foster and Michael Kogge's novelizations are, our experiences with The Force Awakens when it first came out, and some of the context for both novelizations. Do we love them? Do we hate them? Listen in and find out, then take a moment to tell us if you agree with us, or feel that...2024-01-1720 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastComics Roundup - December 2023Comics Roundup is back to cover all the comic releases for the month of December 23. Dan, Chris and Jon dive in to the finale to Dark Droids and much more!Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-151h 21
Star Wars Book Community PodcastCanon Catch Up - Shattered EmpireOn this weeks Canon Catch-Up, Dan and Chris dive into the final piece of the Journey to the Force Awakens puzzle, Greg Rucka's 4 issue mini-series Shattered Empire. Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-1133 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastThe Star Wars Book Community Awards 2023The annual Star Wars Book Community Awards comes to the SWBC Podcast! Host Chris is joined by Dan as they talk us through all the nominees and winners from the various award categories, all voted for online by the fans within the Star Wars Book Community!Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-0841 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastCanon Catch Up - Before the AwakeningOn the first Canon Catch-Up of the new year, Morgan chats with relative newcomers to the podcast, John and Tanner, about the first official tie-in novel to The Force Awakens, Before the Awakening. An excellent junior novel featuring short stories about each of the three main characters of the sequel trilogy, this is a must-read for fans of that era. Follow along as we chat about the legacy of training academies in Star Wars media, how characters can become the heart and soul of a book, and the expansion of an era of canon that had been (and still...2024-01-0326 min
Star Wars Book Community Podcast'The SWBC Show' Ep.13 - 2023 Wrap-UpJoin Dan, Chris, Morgan and Jonny as they wrap-up 2023 with a chat about their favourite Star Wars moments from 2023 and look ahead to 2024!Happy New Year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-311h 07
Star Wars Book Community PodcastSWBC Holidays Quiz!Happy Holidays!It’s the (first) Annual Star Wars Book Community Holidays Quiz!Joins two teams of Star Wars book fans from the community as they put themselves against each other and a Death Star full of diabolical questions set by the SWBC Podcast admin team!Massive thanks to all of the participants who made this possible. Check out their podcasts / websites / socials! Connor and Christie from Book Ascendancy podcast;Jonny O from the Starbird Files blog and website;Nick from Nick & Melo’s Hyperspace; andJason from...2023-12-251h 52
Star Wars Book Community PodcastLegends Library - The Old Republic: The Lost SunsThe events of the online game The Old Republic loom in this final tie-in comic miniseries. Jonny (@JournalsOfTheWhills) and Jesse (@LegendsTwinSun1980) dive into the introduction of spy Theron Shan, crazy-old-wizard Jedi Master Ngani Zho and sulky Twi'lek smuggler Teff'ith in this comic miniseries written by Alexander Freed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-1537 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastCanon Catch Up - Kanan Vol.1, The Last PadawanThis week on Canon Catch-Up, regulars Dan and Chris discuss the fantastic first volume of the Rebels tie-in comic Kanan! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-1330 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastLegends Library - Fatal AllianceLegends Library is back! Jonny and Jesse are joined by Jason (This Dad Reads) to chat about Jedi, Sith, rogues, spies and more as they dive into The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-0744 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastComics Roundup - November 2023Comics Roundup is back for the past month of November! Dan, Jon and Chris dive into all the latest monthly issues, from Dark Droids, to the High Republic, and much more! Strap in for the usual chaos! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-051h 28
Star Wars Book Community PodcastCanon Catch Up - Princess LeiaOn todays Canon Catch-Up, the comics trio of Dan, Chris and Jon talk about Marvel's 5 issue mini-series Princess Leia, by Mark Waid.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-2932 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastComics Roundup Special - The Uncanny Omar (of Near Mint Condition)On this special Comics Roundup episode, Dan and Chris are joined by the brilliant Uncanny Omar from popular youtube channel Near Mint Condition to talk about everything Star Wars comics, collected editions and more! If you haven't already, check out Near Mint Condition on youtube for fantastic overviews of comic book collected editions, and even the exclusive breaking omnibus news!Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-271h 02
Star Wars Book Community PodcastCanon Catch Up - Battlefront: Twilight CompanyThis week on Canon Catch Up, Morgan (@notaforceuser) takes point on a discussion of Alexander Freed's often overlooked Battlefront: Twilight Company with Jonny (@journalsofthewhills) and Christie (@admiralreads). They explore the darker and grittier elements of Star Wars, taking a look at the incredibly nuanced characters, impeccably executed explorations of trauma, and masterful cameos in this boots-on-the-ground look at the Rebellion and the everyday soldiers who supported our favorite Star Wars heroes.Enjoy, and, as always, follow or subscribe for more canon, legends, and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2023-11-2337 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastCavan Scott talks High Republic Phase 3, Keeve Trennis and Doctor Who!On today's very special episode Dan and Chris sit down with one of their favourite authors... Cavan Scott! He talks all about his work in the High Republic, the journey of Keeve Trennis in his comic series, and even talks a little bit about Doctor Who!Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-201h 01
Star Wars Book Community Podcast'The SWBC Show' Ep.12 - Life Day Special 2023Nothing says Life Day like four-armed chefs and Princess Leia singing! Yep, we're celebrating the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special in all its weirdness.Join Jonny and Dan as they chat about the oddities, legacy and strange renaissance of this festive slice of Star Wars history that, depending on your point of view, either won't go away or just keeps giving. Also in the episode, Jonny chats to director, producer and writer Kyle Newman about A Disturbance in the Force, a new documentary about the making of the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special. 2023-11-171h 08
Star Wars Book Community PodcastCanon Catch Up - Darth Vader Vol.1, VaderDarth Vader returns to comics and the galaxy far, far away gets its very own rogue archaeologist with the arrival of Doctor Aphra!In this week’s episode Dan, Chris, Morgan and Jon are diving into the first volume of the Darth Vader (2015) comic run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-1542 min
Star Wars Book Community Podcast'The SWBC Show' Ep.11 - Tales of Light and LifeThis week we've got five conversations each covering two stories from the recent The High Republic: Tales of Light and Life short story anthology.Special thanks to all our guests:Nick & Carmelo (Nick & Melo's Hyperspace)Connor & Christie (Book Ascendancy podcast)Monica (Instagram's @moni.lib)Jason (This Dad Reads)Jonny O (Starbird Files)Plus usual suspects, Chris, Dan, Jonny & Morgan! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-141h 33
Star Wars Book Community PodcastCanon Catch Up - Star Wars Vol.1, Skywalker StrikesOn this weeks Canon Catch-Up, Dan, Jon and Chris discuss the first trade paperback volume of Marvel's Star Wars comic from 2015. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-0937 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastComics Roundup - October 2023The boys are back to talk about all the monthly issues from October! Dark Droids, Shadows of Starlight and more!Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-061h 04
Star Wars Book Community PodcastClaudia Gray talks The High Republic, Lost Stars and more!Author Claudia Gray pops into the Star Wars Book Community tapcaf to chat with Jonny and Chris about Arthurian vibes and tragedy in The High Republic, why we love reading about zealots, what some of the characters from Lost Stars & Bloodline might be up to now, Jane Austen, murder mysteries and more…. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-0356 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastCanon Catch Up - Servants of the Empire, Part 2Chris and Dan chat about the final two books in the Servants of the Empire series! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-0148 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastLegends Library - Red HarvestThis Hallowe'en week we're talking about Red Harvest: zombies, a creepy tree-like librarian and ancient Sith magic! Jonny is joined by Jesse and Jacob to dive into this schlocky Legends favourite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-3039 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastSpecial - The Evolution of Twi'leks and Alien Languages in Star WarsIn this month's Special episode Morgan (@notaforceuser) and Jonny (@journalsofthewhills) chat to authors Amy Richau and Andrew Higgins about their contributions to Star Wars: Essays Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away.Amy Richau has written numerous reference and other non-fiction books about Star Wars for Lucasfilm. Her essay dives into the evolution of the depiction of Twi’leks in the Star Wars universe.Andrew Higgins is, among other things, a scholar of Tolkien and invented languages. His essay takes a look at the ways in which the creation of alien languages has evolved in...2023-10-2756 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastCanon Catch Up - Servants of the Empire, Part 1In todays Canon Catch-Up, Chris and Dan dive in deep to the first two books of the wonderful and underrated Servants of the Empire series, Edge of the Galaxy and Rebel in the Ranks.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-2535 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastLegends Library - DeceivedChris (aka @swbookcollector) talks to Jason (This Dad Reads) and Jonny (@JournalsOfTheWhills) to chat about The Old Republic: Deceived. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-2344 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastLegends Library - The Old Republic: Threat of PeaceThe Sith Empire proposes peace as a prelude to the sacking of Coruscant and securing territory from the stumbling Republic. But they aren't alone in their cloak and dagger machinations, with plots from within the Jedi order also posing a threat. Jonny and Jesse dive into Threat of Peace, the comic miniseries that launched the Star Wars: The Old Republic project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-2022 min
Star Wars Book Community Podcast'The SWBC Show' Ep. 10 - Ahsoka Full Series RoundupJonny M, Morgan, Chris and Jonny O chat about the Disney+ show Ahsoka, along with bonus pre-recorded conversations with other members of the community and Stars Wars fans old and new. It's a long one, so here's some timestamps!00:00:00 - Statement in support of the continuing writers' strike00:00:35 - Welcome and introductions00:01:40 - Headline responses to the show00:04:15 - Conversation with John aka @StarWarsPada10100:24:25 - Ahsoka00:30:05 - Conversation with Thrawn newbie, Jack00:45:40 - Thrawn00:55:35 - The Clone Wars01:06:20 - Conversation...2023-10-182h 46
Star Wars Book Community PodcastLegends Library - The Old Republic: Blood of the EmpireThe Sith Empire returns! Legendary Librarians Jonny and Jesse dive into The Old Republic and comic miniseries Blood of the Empire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-1333 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastCanon Catch Up - AftermathOn today's episode of Canon Catch-Up the team consisting of Dan, Connor, Chris and Jonny O, dive into one of the major releases of the early canon days, Aftermath by Chuck Wendig. They explore the books new cast of characters, the canon version of the post episode 6 world, interludes and much more! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-1148 minStar Wars Book Community Podcast'The SWBC Show' Ep. 9 - October Reads, Books News & moreChris, Dan and Jonny are joined by newest member of the SWBC core team Morgan to talk about October reads, Star Wars book news and the upcoming Star Wars Book Community Holiday Season Quiz! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-091h 03
Star Wars Book Community PodcastLegends Library - Lost Tribe of the SithLegendary Librarians Jonny and Jesse dive into the Lost Tribe of the Sith stories by John Jackson Miller, covering eight short stories, a novella, a comic miniseries and more than two millennia in around an hour. So buckle up for another whirlwind trip through the ancient times of the galaxy far, far away! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-061h 00
Star Wars Book Community PodcastCanon Catch Up - Moving TargetIn this week's episode of Canon Catch-Up, Dan, Morgan and Jonny discuss the junior Princess Leia adventure, Moving Target, diving deep into Leia's layered characterisation, the crew of misfits she assembles, and Nien Nub's drinking.Enjoy, and subscribe/follow to our podcast feed to keep up with everything canon, legends and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-0442 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastComics Roundup - September 2023In this months Comics Roundup, you're usual trio of Dan, Jon and Chris, discuss and review the new releases of September, from Dark Droids, to D Squad, to yet another live action adaptation...Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-021h 18
Star Wars Book Community PodcastLegends Library - RevanThe novel Revan by Drew Karpyshyn is tasked with joining the dots between three different video games and Sith lore dating back to the mid 1990s. How well does it do that? And does it deliver a satisfying tale about the fallen and redeemed Jedi Revan in the process? Find out what this week's panel think in this episode of Legends Library!Jonny (aka @JournalsOfTheWhills) is joined by Brian and Cassia (go check out The Old Republic Podcast!) and Chris (aka @swBookCollector) to talk about the second novel in the Legends timeline. Hosted...2023-09-291h 02
Star Wars Book Community PodcastCanon Catch Up - The Weapon of a JediIn this weeks Canon Catch-Up, regulars Dan, Chris and Morgan discuss the junior Luke Skywalker adventure, The Weapon of a Jedi, and dive into some heated Luke Skywalker debate, some sequel tie-in chat, and much more!Enjoy the episode and keep up to date with our podcast @swbcpodcast everywhere! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-2731 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastLegends Library - Knights of The Old Republic II: The Sith LordsBrian & Cassia from The Old Republic Podcast return to chat to Jonny about the definitely flawed but deservedly well-loved sequel to Knights of The Old Republic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-221h 18
Star Wars Book Community PodcastCanon Catch Up - Smuggler's RunIn today's Canon Catch-Up, Dan, Chris and Jonny reunited to talk about the junior novel Smuggler's Run, diving into how well it works as a Han and Chewie adventure, and the advantages of these short, fast-paced kids books that definitely aren't just for kids...Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-2038 min
Star Wars Book Community Podcast'The SWBC Show' Ep.8 - Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade RoundtableMorgan (@notaforceuser) jumps into the host's chair to lead a deep dive into Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade. It's a full roundtable with guests Chelsea (Space Wizards Book Club), Danielle (Tik Tok's @WrittenInTheStarWars), Chris (@swbookcollector) and Jonny (@journalsofthewhills). Do Jedi make good teachers? Is Mace Windu unfairly maligned? Do we want more Inquisitor books? Listen and find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-181h 29
Star Wars Book Community PodcastLegends Library - Knights of The Old Republic GameDarth Revan, immersive storytelling and dodgy swoop racing! In this episode of Legends Library, Jonny is joined by Brian and Cassia from The Old Republic Podcast (go check them out!) to discuss 2003's Knights of The Old Republic video game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-151h 21
Star Wars Book Community PodcastCanon Catch Up - Lost StarsIn this weeks Canon Catch-Up, Dan, Chris and Morgan chat all about Claudia Gray's masterpiece Lost Stars! They dive into what makes this YA love story so great, debate some of the themes and potential problems of having 'Imperial' protagonists, and much more!Hope you enjoy the episode and make sure to follow/subscribe to the podcast feed to never miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-1436 min
Star Wars Book Community Podcast‘The SWBC Show’ Ep.7 - Star Wars parents talk kids’ booksIn this special episode of the main show, Jason (@ThisDadReads) hops into the hosting chair to talk with three other parents about the Star Wars books we share with our children.Featuring Laura (@SithPrincessAnakin), Beth (@snips_sabers) and Jonny (@JournalsOfTheWhills). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-131h 02
Star Wars Book Community PodcastDaniel José Older talks Star Wars whimsy, galactic baking and The High Republic!In this very special episode, Dan and Chris are joined by Star Wars/The High Republic author Daniel Josè Older, he talks all about the wit and whimsy of Star Wars, baking and friendships from his High Republic Adventures comic series, this fantastic novel Midnight Horizon, and much much more!Enjoy the episode and follow/subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss our future episodes. Follow us on social media @swbcpodcast !! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-1155 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastLegends Library - Knights of The Old Republic ComicsA Padawan framed for murder goes on run while seeking truth and vindication. In this week's episode of Legends Library, Jonny, Jesse and Alex talk about the whole run of John Jackson Miller's epic Knights of The Old Republic comic series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-081h 08
Star Wars Book Community PodcastComics Roundup - August 2023Welcome to Comics Roundup - the monthly show where your favourite chaos crew Dan & Jon (of vaderscastlelibrary) and Chris (swbookcollector) explore all the past months new comic releases from Marvel and Dark Horse, discussing each new issue and sharing their thoughts. This month saw the start of the Dark Droids event, the finale of Yoda, and the continuation of all the ongoing series. We love chatting comics and we hope you enjoy listening, let us know what you think of the new show by getting in touch on any social media platform @swbcpodcast and follow/subscribe...2023-09-071h 14
Star Wars Book Community PodcastCanon Catch Up - Dark DiscipleIn todays episode of Canon Catch-Up, Dan sits down with Meg (host of Now This Is Lit Pod) and Chelsea (of Space Wizards Book Club) to dive into Christie Golden's fantastic adult novel Dark Disciple, that adapts an unproduced Clone Wars story into a dark and detailed story about Asajj Ventress and Quinlan Vox...If you enjoyed this episode don't miss future episodes of Canon Catch-Up, dropping every Wednesday, by following/subscribing to this podcast. Also follow @swbcpodcast on all social platforms to stay up to date with the show! Hosted on Acast...2023-09-0634 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastJustina Ireland talks The High Republic, Phase 3, Vernestra Rwoh and More!In this very special episode, Dan and Chris sit down with Star Wars author Justina Ireland, to discuss the new phase of the High Republic, writing for Star Wars, the new Tales of Light and Life anthology, and much, much more! Justina even shares some exclusive teases that you don't want to miss! If you enjoyed this episode or if you're new to our podcast, please follow/subscribe to the show so you don't miss any of our other episodes, and follow us on social media @swbcpodcast to stay up to date with everything we do!2023-09-041h 05
Star Wars Book Community PodcastLegends Library - Tales of the Jedi Comics, pt.3In this episode of the newly-rebranded Legends Library, Jonny, Jesse and Alex talk about the final story arcs of the Tales of the Jedi comics: Dark Lords of the Sith, The Sith War, and Redemption. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-011h 03
Star Wars Book Community PodcastCanon Catch Up - Lords of the SithIn this weeks Canon Catch-Up, host Chris (swbookcollector) is joined by Mark and Becca from Tarkin's Top Shelf, and Morgan (notaforceuser) to dive deep into the novel Lords of the Sith, exploring the depths of Darth Vaders soul, the tragedy of the people of Ryloth and much more!Enjoy and follow/subscribe to the podcast for new Canon Catch-Up episodes every week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-3045 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastSpecial - Essays Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far AwayHost Jonny Mayner talks to editors Emily Strand and Amy H. Sturgis, not only about their new book Star Wars: Essays Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away, but about exploring Star Wars through academic lenses, acafans, cosplay, favourite Star Wars books and a lot more.**Book discount code 24% off** - if you purchase the book through the Vernon Press website and use coupon code CFC10822213C4. (Expiration date unknown by this podcast at the time of release.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-281h 56
Star Wars Book Community Podcast'The SWBC Show' Ep.6 - Ahsoka Premiere ReactionIn todays episode we a joined by a great panel of Star Wars fans to discuss the 2 episode premiere of the new Disney Plus show Ahsoka. Host Dan is joined by Jon, Jonny, Jonny and Chris to give their thoughts on the new show, the first live action appearances of beloved Rebels characters, and where they hope the show might be headed, expect some chaos!If you enjoyed, follow/subscribe to this podcast feed and follow the show on social media @swbcpodcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2023-08-261h 23
Star Wars Book Community PodcastLegends Library - Tales of the Jedi Comics, pt.2In this episode of Legends Library, Jonny is joined by Alex and Jesse to discuss writer Tom Veitch's early story arcs in the 1990s Tales of the Jedi comic run:Ulic Qel-Droma and the Beast Riders of OnderonThe Saga of Nomi SunriderThe Freedon Nadd UprisingFind us on social media and let us know what you think! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-2343 min
Star Wars Book Community Podcast'The SWBC Show' Ep.5 - The High Republic: Past, Present & FutureAs Star Wars book and comic fans brace for the next phase of The High Republic, Dan (@VadersCastleLibrary) is joined by Chris (@swbookcollector), Jason (@thisdadreads) and Morgan (@notaforceuser) to chat about the journey so far and look ahead at what's coming up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-221h 06
Star Wars Book Community PodcastCanon Catch Up - Heir to the JediIn this episode of Canon Catch Up, usual suspects Jonny Mayner and Chris Davies are joined by Jonny Oliff to discuss 2015 canon novel Heir to the Jedi., whether canon Luke is asexual and whether this book is really considered canon by current Star Wars creators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-1730 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastSpecial - The History & Politics of Star Wars with Chris KempshallWhat did George Lucas intend Star Wars to mean? What real-world events have inspired Star Wars stories? Is Star Wars pro-democratic? Continuing our series of specials with academic Star Wars fans, Jonny (@JournalsOfTheWhills) talks to historian and author Chris Kempshall (Battles That Changed The Galaxy, The History and Politics of Star Wars: Death Stars and Democracy).Also - you can get 25% off The History and Politics of Star Wars: Death Stars and Democracy at the Routledge website. Discount code details below!Discount code: HPSWCKExpires: 30th September 2023Where: www...2023-08-141h 20
Star Wars Book Community PodcastComics Roundup - Intro & GuideAhead of the launch of our new monthly 'Comics Roundup' series, join Dan and Chris as they give an introduction to the new show, what to expect ahead, and they give a brief overview and guide of the world of Star Wars comic books. Tune in every month from the beginning of September to hear our reviews of each months new comic releases! Get involved @swbcpodcast on instagram and threads!Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-1042 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastLegends Library - CrosscurrentWibbly-wobbly timey-wimey. In this episode Jonny and Jesse talk about Crosscurrent; a Legends novel that straddles both the Great Hyperspace War from the Tales of the Jedi era comics, and later storylines from the post-Return of the Jedi era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-0838 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastCanon Catch Up - TarkinIn this weeks episode of Canon Catch-Up, join Dan, Jonny and Chris as they dive into James Luceno's Tarkin, talking everything from this books unique style to the menacing characters of the Empire! Hope you enjoy. Follow us on insta @swbcpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-0331 min
Star Wars Book Community Podcast‘The SWBC Show’ Ep. 4 - SDCC & Star Wars Memories with This Dad ReadsJoin us for some Star Wars and booky chit-chat as Jonny and Dan catch up with Jason Muñoz (aka This Dad Reads) to talk about formative Star Wars experiences, San Diego Comic Con and what’s making us happy in Star Wars right now.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-011h 00
Star Wars Book Community PodcastLegends Library - Tales of the Jedi Comics, pt.1Dive into the history of the Sith and the development of the Sith in Star Wars storytelling in today’s episode of Legends Library.Host Jonny Mayner and guest Alex Taylor begin looking at the Tales of the Jedi comics, starting with Kevin J. Anderson’s prequel arcs The Golden Age of the Sith and The Fall of the Sith Empire, with enough lore-filled asides and tangents to fill an ancient Sith meditation sphere.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-2744 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastCanon Catch Up - Darth Maul: Son of DathomirOn todays episode of Canon Catch Up, Dan, Jonny and Chris discuss the brilliant 4-issue Clone Wars miniseries from Dark Horse Comics, Darth Maul: Son of Dathomir. Let us know if you loved this Maul story! @swbcpodcast on instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-2019 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastSpecial - The Star Wars Multiverse with Carmelo EsterrichOn today’s special episode join @journalsofthewhills as he interviews author of Star Wars Multiverse and academic Carmelo Esterrich about Star Wars on the screen and page, cosplay, politics and much more! Let us know what you think of this interview and who you'd like to see interviewed next! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-171h 09
Star Wars Book Community PodcastLegends Library - Dawn of the Jedi ComicsIn today's episode of Legends Library, join @journalsofthewhills, @swbookcollector and @legendstwinsun1980 as they discuss the full run of the Dawn of the Jedi comic series.Let us know what you think of the episode and follow the show on instagram @swbcpodcast !! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-1327 min
Star Wars Book Community Podcast'The SWBC Show' Ep.3 - Diving into ComicsOn todays main show episode join Dan, Jon and Chris as they take a deep dive into the 7 years of Star Wars comic publishing so far, talking favourites, underrated gems and surprise hits! Join in with the discussions on our instagram @swbcpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-101h 31
Star Wars Book Community PodcastCanon Catch Up - A New DawnToday on Canon Catch Up we explore the first adult novel of the canon reset, Star Wars Rebels prequel and Kanan and Hera tale, 'A New Dawn'. Diving into the book today is @swbookcollector and @connors_bookshelf, hosted by @journalsofthewhills! Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-0627 min
Star Wars Book Community Podcast'The SWBC Show' Ep.2 - Talking New Releases (Sort Of)In this main show episode, join @swbookcollector, @journalsofthewhills and @vaderscastlelibrary as they attempt to talk about some of the new releases coming up in the Star Wars book world, and instead get sidelined with some fun and wide-ranging chat about all things Star Wars - they touch on comic events, the High Republic, unexplored eras, and Broom Boy! Enjoy the chaos.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-041h 23
Star Wars Book Community PodcastLegends Library - Into the VoidIn this first episode of Legends Library - our new show where a small panel of guests take a dive into each published legends story - we explore the first, and only Dawn of the Jedi novel, Into the Void. Hosted by @journalsofthewhills. Guests @swbookcollector and @legendstwinsun1980. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-06-2919 min
Star Wars Book Community PodcastCanon Catch Up - Ezra's GambleIn this first episode of Canon Catch Up - our new show where a small panel of guests take a dive into each published canon story - we explore middle-grade novel and Star Wars Rebel tie-in, Ezra's Gamble. Hosted by @journalsofthewhills. Guests @vaderscastlelibrary and @connors_bookshelf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-06-2221 min
Star Wars Book Community Podcast'The SWBC Show' Ep.1 - Path of Vengeance RoundtableOn today’s roundtable we have @vaderscastlelibrary, @swbookcollector, @journalsofthewhills, @thisdadreads and @adastralibri - discussing in full spoiler-filled detail, the latest High Republic YA novel - Path of Vengeance by Cavan Scott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-06-191h 31
Star Wars Book Community Podcast'The SWBC Show' Ep.0 - IntroductionsIn our very first episode, we introduce some of the founding members of this new community podcast endeavour, and share some of the exciting content we've got planned for the coming weeks! Follow our podcast feed to keep up to date with all our releases and follow our instagram page @swbcpodcast !!May the force be with you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-06-1518 min