Chris, Darth Vader cosplayer, sat down with Pat, Chris, and Jay to share some insight on his hobby. Much like the Dark Lord of the Sith himself, Chris is constantly upgrading his outfit. Where did he begin? What inspired him to recreate and don one of the most complicated and uncomfortable Star Wars costumes imaginable? What are some of the benefits and occupational hazards of playing science fiction's most recognizable villain? And what advice does he have for people interested in starting to cosplay? Tune in and find out!

This is part 3 of 5 of the "Storybook Sessions," the interviews we conducted during Star Wars Day at Storybook Gardens, and our first live episode! It was so much fun to hang out and turn a small corner of London into the galaxy far, far away for just one day. (The audio may be a little rough at points - bear with us as we work out the kinks of recording live!)

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Our first live episode continues with Andrew Kitt from London Comic Con! Chris, Pat, and Jay sat down with him during Star Wars Day at Storybook Gardens this July to talk about the convention's origins, and what makes it such a special experience.

What can Chris and Pat expect from their first convention? How does such a big event come around? And how does it tie together various fan groups around the Forest City? Tune in and find out!

This is part 2 of 5 of the "Storybook Sessions," the interviews we conducted during Star Wars Day at Storybook Gardens, and our first live episode! It was so much fun to hang out and turn a small corner of London into the galaxy far, far away for just one day. (The audio may be a little rough at points - bear with us as we work out the kinks of recording live!)

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It's our first live show! Recorded during Star Wars Day at Storybook Gardens, right here in London on July 21, 2018! We were joined again by Jay (Kylo Ren) and Amber (Rey) to chat about #CloneWarsSaved and the impact of new female characters like Rey and Ahsoka. Then we welcomed Allan and Steve to the program for the first time! Hear all about the brotherhood of astromech droid builders, and the perils of being The Maker's doppelganger!

This is part 3 of 5 of the "Storybook Sessions," the interviews we conducted during Star Wars Day at Storybook Gardens, and our first live episode! It was so much fun to hang out and turn a small corner of London into the galaxy far, far away for just one day. (The audio may be a little rough at points - bear with us as we work out the kinks of recording live!)

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Welcome back to the only Star Wars podcast that will not let this Republic that has stood for a thousand years be split in two! We're joined again by Jay Bartlett, as well as super-collector Paul Van Dyk. to discuss the recent reports about the standalone films being "put on hold" and the rampant toxicity running through the community. Media sensationalism and hateful ignorance are sending seismic ripples across the galaxy far, far away, and we felt it was necessary to tackle these contentious issues head-on.

We talk about some heavy topics like fan entitlement, the negative impact of social media, and hateful reactions to the actors themselves. But we were also drawn irrevocably back to the positive sides as well - like the ups and downs of collecting and the many different ways we can enjoy the franchise. We even discuss a way to perceive the different "universes" of Star Wars in one way, inspired by J.J. Abrams' Star Trek films.

Was Luke really more successful in Legends? How has the classic battle between Star Wars and Star Trek changed over the decades? How many times did Jay see The Phantom Menace in theatres, and what's the strangest set of items in Paul's legendary collection? What would Carrie say to the trolls rampant on Twitter these days? Tune in for all answers to all these questions and more.

Things may seem bleak right now, but the mythic, inspirational power of Star Wars still shines through. Remember, "hope is like the sun - if you only believe in it when you can see it, you'll never make it through the night."

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Welcome to the Quarter Portion Podcast, the only Star Wars podcast that has heard about a big time gangster putting a crew together. Jay joins us again as we finally dive into Solo: A Star Wars Story (with FULL SPOILERS!).

Along the way, we discuss:

• Han's origins
• the difference in tone from The Last Jedi
• how Solo compares to Rogue One
• our picks for stand-out performances
• did Alden & Donald deliver with their takes on beloved characters?
• has Lawrence Kasdan learned how to write female characters since Empire?
• high points and low points
• some relevant easter eggs & how Legends content informs the film
• a new connection between K-2SO and L3-37
• THAT big cameo
• are there still stories to tell about young Han, or have we seen enough?
• does Enfys Nest have a bigger role to play in Canon?
• the myth of "Star Wars fatigue"

...and much, much more!

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Happy Solo: A Star Wars Story Day! (And happy 41st anniversary to Star Wars!) Chris just got out of the theatre and is here to share his SPOILER-FREE first impressions! Did Alden live up to the role? What about the plethora of other new characters? And was this really the "best Star Wars script ever written"?

Enjoy the ride this weekend, and join us in a few days for our full spoileriffic review!

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Welcome back to the only Star Wars podcast that has a good feeling about this!

Chris & Patrick are joined by Jay and Amber to talk about the work they've done bringing light to sick kids with the power of Star Wars, and were deeply moved by the impact the franchise can have - you need to hear the story of Xavier.

We also talked about their earliest Star Wars experiences, our excitement for Solo: A Star Wars Story, and our hopes for upcoming television projects!

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Welcome back to the only Star Wars podcast that would prefer a straight fight to all of this sneaking around!

Jenn Johnson is back in the studio, and we have fresh Last Jedi content and Solo trailers to discuss! We're talking about the future of Star Wars, the present pre-Solo hype, and the recent past with Last Jedi's bonus features and novels.

We begin with Jenn's reactions to Episode VIII, and our reactions to the novelization and the home release's bonus features - this movie is already aging like the wine we may be consuming. Then we touch in on the Solo trailers, the possibilities for Episode IX, and canon. We even take a fun tangent to talk about Gary Oldman and Keanu Reeves.

Along the way, we discuss:

• Carrie Poppins
• Jason Fry's TLJ novelization
• what deleted scenes should have stayed in the film
• was there "too much change in the Force" for one movie?
• the potential for a Snoke novel in the vein of "Darth Plagueis"
• Jenn's hopes for Solo versus her reaction to the trailer
• can we judge a film by its trailer?
• will Episode IX be a rehash of ROTJ?
• hitting the franchise's reset buttons
• Jenn and Pat's love for Gary Oldman & his Star Wars potential
• weighing the chances of redemption and romance for Kylo Ren

...and many more, including a questionable Mon Mothma/Admiral Raddus hybrid impression!

Jennifer Johnson's new album, "Music For Public Executions," is available now on iTunes & Spotify! More info at https://musicforpublicexecutions.com/

Patrick recently appeared on the NetFlakes Podcast to discuss one of his favourite movies, Coherence! Check out the episode here, or visit the NetFlakes blog here.

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Join us for a special reaction episode of the only Star Wars podcast that thought we were in trouble for a minute there but we're fine now, it's fine. We're joined again by Patrick's brother Brendan (and Chris' persistent head-cold) to dive into the first trailers for Solo: A Star Wars Story, and some breaking news.

Our first look at the upcoming Anthology film came almost 100 days before the movie's release, beginning a lightning media campaign, and we talk through our impressions. Luckily the trailers were followed by some surprising news out of Lucasfilm involving a new set of stories, overseen by Game of Thrones' showrunners, and we got to provide our gut reactions to that as well.

Among our talking points today:

• separating Alden Ehrenreich & Harrison Ford
• the threat of "rampant speculation" & managing our expectations
• what characters from Han and Lando's pasts will show up?
• first impressions of Han, Lando, and Qi'ra
• will Woody Harrelson's character be a rehash of his Hunger Games role?
• concerns over representation behind the camera
• can Disney do anything dark with Star Wars?
• what form could Weiss & Benioff's project take, and how it will differ from GOT
• an obligatory mention that The Old Republic is possible
• what's going on with the future movie release schedule?
• the relationship between Star Wars, Marvel's Cinematic Universe, and Disney at large

What did you think of the trailers and the announcement? Are you excited for Solo and this new series?

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Welcome back to the only Star Wars podcast that has always been scum - Rebel scum!

Our first show of 2018 is all about The Last Jedi, now that we've been back to the theatres to see it twice more. To say that this movie's reception has been divisive is a massive understatement, and we're here to look at it from every angle. First off, we have some audience reactions to share - thanks to those of you who wrote in on our social media accounts to give your opinion! We discuss our own pros and cons about the movie, and dissect the most prevalent criticisms as well.

We tackle such things as:

• the execution of certain scenes
• how Kurosawa and the Lancaster bomber influenced the film
• the under-utilization of new characters
• the impact of our favourite Star Wars novel, "Bloodline"
• Leia's infamous scene
• how Lucas helped shape this film
• thematic elements we missed the first time
• how internet discourse & media spin affected the film's reception
• "meaningless plotlines" and the narrative power of failure

...and so, so much more!

Are the revelations presented in Episode VIII all that they seem? What were our favourite scenes? And do we disagree on something profound for the first time in our show's history?

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Things we mentioned this episode:

• Kevin Smith's TLJ review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRwmtpr79qE
• "Akira Kurosawa - Composing Movement" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doaQC-S8de8
• Lattes With Leia, Episode #24, "The Last Jedi Highlights" - https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/lattes-with-leia-24-the-last-jedi-highlights/id1313984244?i=1000398348104&mt=2

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