Welcome back to the only Star Wars podcast that wouldn't let good porg meat go to waste. There has been a box office opening - have you felt it? The Last Jedi has finally arrived.

Join Chris & Patrick for their debrief of the newest installment in Star Wars Canon. We kick things off differently, with cutting-edge reactions from our hosts and special guest Brendan - brought to you live from Chris' phone - as they head to and from their Thursday night viewing. After these opening rounds, join the boys from the studio proper for a SPOILER-HEAVY breakdown, recorded Friday night.

Among the topics of discussion, as we process and unpack this hefty film:

• the influences of real world warfare on this installment
• tidbits from the Visual Dictionary
• were porgs a hollow marketing ploy?
• breakdowns of each plot line
• the impact of new visual effects like the long-distance conversations
• "that" cameo, and other possibilities
• the truth about Ben and Luke
• can we trust certain revelations?
• the source of Rey's lightsaber skills
• the underutilization of secondary characters
• the film's balance & other nitpicking
• how this film's stark tone shift changes the future of the franchise
• the initial backlash against the film on Rotten Tomatoes
• the ending

...and many more!

There's too much to discuss with this movie, and we're just getting started. Join us in the New Year after we've been back to the theatres a couple more times, and we'll keep dissecting the questions and answers Rian Johnson has presented. Let us know what you thought of the movie, good or bad, on our social media accounts! Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and all the best in the New Year, from Chris, Patrick, Brendan, and Jen at the Quarter Portion Podcast!

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T'was a few days before Star Wars,

And through the 'net,

Every fanboy was stirring,

Especially Chris and Pat.

Welcome back to the only Star Wars podcast with permission to blow stuff up. Star Wars history will be made this week with the release of Episode VIII, "The Last Jedi." As a deep breath before the storm, Chris and Patrick are here to discuss their expectations for this momentous film.

It's been two years since The Force Awakens left us hanging, and a year since Carrie Fisher's tragic passing, and these two events form the core of our expectations for Episode VIII. How will Carrie's final film address her loss, and the future of Leia? What answers will we get for Episode VII's riddles?

Along the way, we discuss:

• our current thoughts on Rey's parentage
• what role Han, Leia, and Luke might play in Rey's past
• how Phasma might redeem herself to casual fans
• what steps Kylo Ren might take along his villainous path
• what impact events from Canon stories, like Battlefront 2, will have

... and much more! Have fun at the theatres this weekend, and check back soon for our first impressions of the film! And in the meantime, be careful, for the internet is dark and full of spoilers.

Jenny Nicholson - "If Rey Is A Skywalker": https://youtu.be/mjHEHuNyvME

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We're doing something a little different on this installment of the Quarter Portion Podcast - we're kicking back with a glass of wine and a special guest, and asking a simple question: if you could revive any Star Wars character, who would you choose?

This is the first installment of what we like to call "The Quarter Portion Question." We're more laidback and candid, and the conversation rolls where it will. What will we do when John Williams no longer works on Star Wars? How long until we see an Episode X? We also get sidetracked talking about our experiences in roleplaying games, and relate them to how character alignments are reflected in Star Wars. And what is going on with the Chosen One philosophy anyway?

We are joined once again by our friend Jennifer Johnson. Jenn has just released her first album, "Music for Public Executions," on iTunes and SoundCloud! Check it out here: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/music-for-public-executions/1310146627

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The Star Wars community cried out in joy last night, as if an exciting trailer for a new episodic film was released, and then viewed 16 million times in 24 hours.

Chris and Patrick watched this new batch of footage together for the first time, over Skype, and launched directly into dissecting everything. Without overanalyzing, here are their thoughts and raw reactions to The Last Jedi's final trailer. Is everything as it seems? Who's talking to who? What hidden details lurk in the background of these quick shots? Are we due for a repeat of Rogue One's overblown advertising drama? And what does each of our co-hosts deem the best moment of the trailer?

Sixty-six days remain until Episode VIII opens in theatres. Remember, "this is not going to go the way you think!"

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After an unfortunate and unforeseen hiatus, the Quarter Portion Podcast returns with a "Solo" episode! Patrick has been down and out with a sciatic injury, unable to sit at a computer and edit the episodes in our hopper, so while he's on the mend Chris is here to catch up on a couple major occurrences in the Star Wars universe!

You may have heard about the scandal surrounding the Han Solo film while we've been away. Chris weighs in on the situation and how we, as Star Wars fans, respond to things in general. He also discusses the behind the scenes footage of The Last Jedi shown at D23, and gives his thoughts on the first run of Forces of Destiny! Is the sky falling on the new Star Wars universe, or are we dodging what could have been a disastrous Anthology film? Or are we just prone to overreacting as fans? And what's the best way to enjoy these new animated shorts? The answer to all of this and more in this special report of the Quarter Portion Podcast - the only Star Wars podcast that will be back, and in greater numbers!

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Welcome back to the only Star Wars podcast that used to bullseye womp rats in our T-16 back home! Today is the 40th anniversary of Star Wars - on this day in 1977 audiences were first introduced to the galaxy far, far away. Chris & Patrick continue their series of movie reviews with this timeless classic, known then as Star Wars, known now as Episode IV: A New Hope.

We talk about our initial reactions to the movie and how they've changed; the plot and characters; technical aspects and presentation; and the film's overall contribution to the Star Wars franchise. Since there would be no franchise without this film, we forego our typical final discussion to consider: do we love this film for its own merits, or because of the greater epic universe that was built around it?

Along the way, we discuss:

• how Rogue One impacts this film now
• why Luke is so bloody whiny
• if the "Han shot first" controversy is worth all the attention it gets
• how much R2-D2 really knows
• why the original lightsaber duel was so slow
• how 2001: A Space Odyssey echoes Lucas
• the importance of droids wandering strange desert planets
• what the Special Editions actually did right

... and much more! Thanks for listening, and may the Fortieth be with you!

This is the second installment in our series of movie reviews. Last month we discussed Rogue One, and next we'll take a look at The Empire Strikes Back.

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Welcome to the fifth episode of the only Star Wars podcast that isn't accepting surrender today! Join us and our special guest, Brendan Fletcher!

Brendan (aka Boba Fletch) is Patrick's brother and a longtime adviser to the show, so we're glad to finally sit him in front of the mic and let him speak his mind for himself. We asked him to join us as he is an even bigger fan of Grand Admiral Thrawn - as our main topic is Star Wars Rebels.

Along the way, we discuss:

• the differences between The Clone Wars & Rebels
• the infamous animated feature film, The Clone Wars
• problems with chronology in The Clone Wars
• the dichotomy in the audience of animated Star Wars projects
• Ralph Macquarrie's influence on Rebels' aesthetics
• our favourite characters (and, to a lesser extent, our least favourite)
• Ezra's abandoned turn to the Dark Side
• the legacy & importance of Grand Admiral Thrawn
• past, present, and future
• how Sabine & the Mandalorians are moving to the forefront of the Canon
• Season 3's most discussed episode, Twin Suns, and its samurai influences
• the nature of the "chosen one" prophecy

We close off with our hopes and predictions for the fourth and final season. Who will survive? Who will turn up again? What role will the Battle of Scarif play in this story's conclusion? This is a rebellion, isn't it? They rebel.

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Welcome to the fourth episode of the only Star Wars podcast that would just as soon kiss a Wookiee! Join us and our first special guest, Jenn Johnson!

Jenn is a childhood friend of Patrick's. When we invited her to appear on the show and began brainstorming a topic involving "women in Star Wars," we realized we couldn't begin to scratch that particular surface without first discussing Leia Organa. We follow this iconic character's development through the Original Trilogy, the novel "Bloodline" by Claudia Gray, and The Force Awakens.

Among our discussion points:

• What made her such an exceptional character?
• Does Leia act with agency?
• The creepy romance of The Empire Strikes Back
• How Leia makes Han a better man
• The "Slave Leia" controversy: the outfit's conception & reception, and why we should call it the "Huttslayer" outfit instead
• George Lucas' tendency to give female characters flawed arcs
• The recasting dilemma: what to do with Leia in Carrie Fisher's absence

Princess? General? Huttslayer? Whichever title you prefer, she will always be royalty to us.

(For more information on the concept of a character's agency, check out the blog of Tricia Barr, prominent Star Wars writer & podcaster: http://fangirlblog.com/2013/08/agent-of-my-own-destiny/ http://fangirlblog.com/2017/03/mon-mothma-and-the-agency-of-rebellion/)

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Welcome to a bonus episode of the only Star Wars podcast that only knows one truth: it's time for the Jedi to end. Star Wars Celebration was just held in Orlando and we were bombarded with news on upcoming projects. While we weren't fortunate enough to attend in person, we were watching livestreams and have a lot to discuss.

Join us as we discuss trailers and panels for:

• the fourth (and final) season of Star Wars Rebels
• Battlefront II, now featuring a (canon) story campaign
• a plethora of newly-announced books and comics
• Episode VIII: The Last Jedi

Missed the trailers? They've been shared on our official Facebook page. Hopefully we'll be in attendance at the next Star Wars Celebration in 2019, but for now, tune in as we respond to all of this news and more.

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Welcome to episode 3 of the only Star Wars podcast that will be there for you - Cassian said we had to. Today we kick off our series of movie reviews with the latest addition to the theatrical canon, Rogue One (now on home video).

Emotions tend to run high after the adrenaline rush of a new Star Wars theatrical experience, so we start with a discussion of how our initial reactions have cooled over the last couple months. Then we dive deep into the cast of new characters, the plot, and the movie's overall impact on the franchise. Throughout we supplement our opinions with tidbits from supplemental material like the official novelization, the prequel novel Catalyst, and the bonus features. The episode caps off with our first listener questions!

Our next movie review will be Episode IV, "A New Hope," slated for the movie's 40th anniversary date, May 25! Join us as we review the films in modified "Machete Order:" Rogue One, 4, 5, 2, 3, 6, 1, 7, and 8!

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