It's been a couple weeks since the release of Episode 8: The Last Jedi. It is obvious that this is one of the most divisible movies in the franchise. Why the love? Why the hate?
St3ve (from the Outer Rim Garrison of the 501st) joins us again to share his views on The Last Jedi and why Star Wars fans may be feeling the way they do?
Check out our website for the full vids of the sampled reviews.
Rob is bridging the generation gap by inviting his brother, Steve Williams and Dad, Jim Williams to talk about a holiday staple: A Christmas Story.
We not only look back at the wonderful moments of this classic 1983 Christmas movie, Dad shares his experiences living during this time when the Olds would freeze up, furnaces would backfire, dogs would chase you down the street and the only way to settle a issue was a good ol' fashion beating.
Rob also opens his Commonwealth Secret Santa gift!
We hope you enjoy this special episode.
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** SPOILER WARNING**
It is finally here!! The Last Jedi!!
And we are going to talk about it. We are going to share our reactions and have a number of friends from the Outer Rim Garrison - 501st and Toy Traders give their reactions as well!
Did we mention there are spoilers?
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How do you decide which are the best weapons, props & armour in movies and TV? Ask a Prop Designer...and that is what we did. Dayo Williams, professional prop designer for shows such as "Once Upon A Time", "Supernatural" and "Supergirl" (to name just a few) joins Jamie , Anil and Rob to chat about the most iconic "weapons of choice".
Also on the show: "What Excites You?"
- "99 Stormtroopers Join the Empire" by Greg Stone
- "Rampage" the movie
- "Necromunda" Table top RPG
- Jamie's new "Kenobi" costume debut
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Anil, Jamie and Rob are joined by Prop Builder and 501st - Outer Rim Garrison member, Dayo Williams.
We sit down and chat the latest Star Wars news including:
- Battlefront 2
- The announcement of a NEW Trilogy
- Vancouver FanExpo: Including Toy Traders and artist Shane Molina
We also share listener feedback.
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Intro/Outro song: Star Wars Battlefront 2 Rap by JT Music - "Stomp Out Their Hope"
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Rob and Jamie are joined again by Karl Germyn (while Anil is AFK) to talk about a cult movie franchise that had a major impact on our young lives: Tron.
We look into the 1982 original series and discuss its revolutionary style while trying to figure out why it was deemed unsuccessful.
We also look back at the 2010 sequel Tron Legacy. The imagery, the continuation of the classic story and most of all, the music by Daft Punk.
We also discuss other areas such as the classic Tron arcade game, Tron Uprising and the possibility of Tron 3.
We hope you can join us for this long awaited episode.
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Jamie and Rob are joined by Outer Rim Garrison - 501st Garrison member, Karl Germyn (covering for Anil while he is away).
We decide to sit down and watch at the 1977 Donny and Marie Star Wars Special released 4 months after the Star Wars movie hit theaters. A unique time when Star Wars was just becoming a household name. What does this classic variety TV show have in store for us? Tune in to find out!
Also on the show: 5 star review and listener mail from friend of the show Mike McDonald of The Sandcrawler Podcast.
"Who you gonna call?"
Anil, Jamie and Rob's spirits are raised talking about the 1984 classic GHOSTBUSTERS. What makes this movie work so well? The writing? The actors? The characters? The music? We get into it all. We also look at Ghostbusters 2, touch on the 2016 remake and Ghostbusters video game (the official-unofficial sequel).
Also on the show we share listener feedback on our last episode The Tragically Hip.
Check out James Rolfe's "Follow That Marshmallow" on his Cinemassacre YouTube page along with more of his reviews
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Anil, Jamie and Rob get together for an emotional episode where we look back at a great Canadian icon: Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip.
We share our memories:
- When we first heard The Hip
- the impact it had on our lives.
- Anil shares stories while shooting them in concert.
We also take a look at the legacy left behind by the late great Gord Downie from educating us with the folk stories that make our country unique and expose some of the blemishes that need to be brought forward.
Also on the show, "What Excites Us?":
- The new "Last Jedi" behind the scenes trailer
- More info on "Bucketheads" Star Wars Fan Film
- Anil meets artist Steve Skroce
Anil, Jamie and Rob are back taking questions from our listeners, because when you are stuck for an idea for a show...steal from the best (Yoink!). On today's show we discuss:
- "The Last Jedi" newest trailer.
- Suggestions for books and shows for people getting into the Star Wars universe
- Canadian re-cast of Star Wars
- Star Wars occupational placements
Also on the show: "What Excites You?"
- Walking Dead
- Archer's newest season
- Explaining Rick and Morty to Anil
- Jamie plays Battlegrounds 2 Beta
Outro Music - "Roygbiv" - Boards Of Canada
Anil, Jamie and Rob are finally back together. And what better way to kick off the fall season than with a brand new The Last Jedi trailer. We chat about some of the great things we saw, the questions we have and some off the connections that are made to the previous films...oh...and PORGS!
Also on the show:
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Rob is joined by a number of special guests! From the Outer Rim Garrison (501st Legion)
But most importantly he is joined by the extremely talented and super awesome Ali Williams, Ali sits down with us and shares her story of how she got into co-playing, her current Maxim Finest competition, and current business ventures.
On today's show our very experience builders offer some great advice when you have hit the wall in building your armour or costume.
Check out Ali Williams on Instagram and vote for her on Maxims Finest Competition.
Check out Bucketheads: A Star Wars Story on Facebook
And don't forget the Outer Rim Garrison
Check out Terry Chui's site Panda Props and Costumes:
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Jamie and Rob back again, sans Anil, and we were so excited to be joined by a number of awesome guests.
St3ve from the Outer Rim Garrison of BC (501st Legion) sits down with us along with incredible cosplayer Ali Williams who is competing for the Maxims Finest Competition.
But we are also joined by Marco Bossow, Outer Rim Garrison member and one half of the creative team behind the new Star Wars Fan Film "Bucketheads, A Star Wars Story" (with Co-creator Andy Brown). He discusses the synopsis of the new movie and the joy and challenges with the production which involved a number of our local Outer Rim Garrison members, including Jamie and St3ve.
We were so excited for this episode that Rob forgot to hit the record button at the start so the sound quality is a bit off for the first half of this episode.
Check out Bucketheads: A Star Wars Story on Facebook
Check out Ali Williams on Instagram and vote for her on Maxims Finest Competition.
And dont forget the Outer Rim Garrison.
With Jamie still away moving into a new place, Anil and Rob are joined again by Vincent Chou (@stuff99 on Twitter) to talk about Time Travel in movies, TV and comics. We also discuss the rules of time travel; does it suit the Star Wars world, and what would we do if we had the ability to go back in time.
Also on the show: "What Excites You?"
- Sanjay and Craig
- Possible Gremlins 3 movie?
With Jamie away, Anil and Rob invite Vincent Chou (Stuff99 on Twitter) to chat the long history of Stand Up Comedy. Why are we so drawn to stand up? Who have been some of the most influential voices over the years? Who are our own personal voices?
Also on the show: "What excites you?"
- X-Files new season
- Johnny Depp visits Vancouver Children's Hospital
Anil, Jamie and Rob are joined again by St3ve from the 501st Legion, Outer Rim Garrison of BC to discuss a time when we thought Star Wars was over (approx. 1984 - 1998)
- What were we to do as kids/teens when the franchise that had such a powerful impact on us was not over and there was no real content to keep us interested?
- What did we turn to?
- Was the absence of Star Wars a good thing?
- And what brought us back?
- Is the Star Wars franchise too big now and will there ever be an end?
Also on the show:
- Help Rob find a nickname!
- Post show: we open packs of cards to see if Anil is lucky to find his own artist card
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Anil, Jamie and Rob are joined by St3ve from the Outer Rim Garrison (501st Legion) to discuss St3ve's first ever SDCC convention. We also share our thoughts on the recent trailers that came out including:
- Thor
- Justice League
- Stranger Things 2
- The Defenders
- Ninjago
- Ready Player One
Also on the show a new segment: The Airing of Grievances
It's summer time and we are chatting about summer movies. We look back at the traditional idea of a summer movie (beach, camping, school's out & summer job) and how it has evolved to more the season for "blockbusters" (Jurassic Park, Star Wars, Jaws, Transformers, etc.).
Anil, Jamie and Rob are back to discuss a month of Star Wars news:
- The Last Jedi Sizzle Reel
- Battlefront 2 - Behind the Scenes
- Star Wars Land
- Ron Howard hiring for the Han Solo movie
Also on the show - "What Excites You?"
- Netflix's "Bright"
- "Imperial Assault" board game
- Netflix's "GLOW"
Anil and Rob join Jamie and the rest of the 501st Legion Outer Rim Garrison (BC) on the streets of Vancouver for a Canada Day Parade. We chat with numerous members of the ORG (Terry Chui - Co host of Outer Rim Rookie and founder of Panda Props as well as Steve One-5 - Knight of the Commonwealth and Commanding Officer of the Outer Rim Garrison) and discuss some of the fun aspects of events like these.
Find Anil's (SpaceHindu) pic on our Facebook site or our homepage
Happy Canada Day eh?
Anil, Jamie and Rob sit down to talk about the great Mike Myers. The movies, the TV, the actor. We also share our thoughts on what it means to be Canadian.
Also "What Excites You?"
Anil, Jamie and Rob are joined again by Jordan Commandeur, writer for Mass Appeal and CBR. We discuss the changes over the years with the comic industry and how the modern super hero movies have had a huge influence on what is written and produced today?
This episode is dedicated to the late, great Adam West.
Anil, Josh and Rob are joined by Jordan Commandeur, journalist for Mass Appeal and CBR, who has interviewed some great names such as RZA and Anthony Bordain.
We share our favorite Dad's in TV and movies. Some may be obvious and others may surprise you. They may not be the best Dad's but they are certainly unforgettable.
Go to generationxwing.com for links to Jordan's articles and more information about the show.
Anil, Jamie and Rob finish their look back at the impact of Star Wars, 40 years later. The attractive toys, the wealth that trading cards gave us before Google, the pop culture impact we see in TV and movies today, and the influence the movie has had on us personally.
We also get a number of visits from our dear friends from the Star Wars Commonwealth including:
- Marc (Talk Star Wars)
- Ben and Ash (Skyhoppers Podcast)
- Kyle, Cory and Steve (Tumbling Saber Podcast)
- Tim (The Nerd Room Podcast)
- Rob Cast (TSW Round Table, TSW Comics, Roman Pod & Cast)
And as an extra bonus a short commentary of the last few minutes of Star Wars the original theatrical release.
This is an awesome show to say the least. We hope you can join us!
Jamie, Anil and Rob sit down and discuss "Why Star Wars?" How did a strange little space movie become the ultimate power in the galaxy? How did it influence generations to come?
Also on the show: "What Excites You?"
- Vanity Fair / Annie Leibovitz - "Last Jedi" photo shoot
- Shakey787 (Robbie Wan Kenobi) - Lego photography
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 - Quick review
- Larry Wilmore "Black on the Air" podcast
- Jamie all "Con-ed Out"