Pod Wars

The guys revisit the desert planet of Tatooine and talk about Death Star 2, Jabba the Hutt, Yoda being a jerk, creepy fanboys, and share their favorite moments from Return of the Jedi.

Justus, Gary, and Evan try to describe this fun summer film. We include our favorite parts, our least favorite parts, and all the Easter Eggs we caught that other people may not have. 

Music: Gotta Catch ‘Em All by Tyler Carter and Josh Manuel feat. Jacky Vincent

There's still so much that the guys have not covered from Star Wars Celebration Chicago! So today Evan, Justus, and Gary talk about all that we learned from SWCC panels about the return of The Clone Wars and the brand new TV series coming out called The Mandalorian. We point out hidden things we noticed in the trailers and speculate what is to come for these shows. Justus also brings some new comics to talk about during this shows segment of COMIC OF THE WEEK.

We remember Peter Mayhew's life and his amazing portrayal of Chewbacca in the Star Wars films. Gary and Justus return from Free Comic Book Day with tips on how to get more free comics and updates on fresh new prints. Evan also shares his latest Kenobi film theory.

Justus, Gary, and Evan talk about their favorite moments from Avengers: End Game. WARNING: Spoilers within.

The guys talk about the Star Wars Episode 9 teaser trailer and set in stone their earliest predictions. Evan and Justus get into a heated debate on whether or not EP IX is a retcon, Parker continues to get roasted for his bad Yoda impression, and Gary shows his support for Reylo. All this and more on this episode of POD WARS!

Evan, Justus, and Parker return from Star Wars Celebration to share their experiences and memories with Gary. Justus tells us what it was like meeting Star Wars author Timothy Zahn and how SWC differs from other comic conventions. Parker and Evan share about hearing from actors at the Episode 9 panel and what it was like going to the first Star Wars Holiday Special panel ever held at a Celebration. Hear soundbites of J.J Abrams and Billy D. Williams, how Parker smuggled himself into the Episode 9 panel, and much more! We hope you enjoy this episode as the guys recount the excitement and electricity of Star Wars Celebration Chicago!

Evan, Gary, and Justus close their discussion on The Empire Strikes Back by sharing their views on the Darth Vader/Luke battle, debating whether Yoda or Jar Jar is more annoying, and comparing Empire to The Last Jedi. We also revisit Cosmic Ghost Rider in this episode’s COMIC OF THE WEEK. Make sure to check in next week when Justus and Evan return from Star Wars Celebration Chicago to share the memories they made with Star Wars fans from across the globe!

We have been chronologically reviewing every Star Wars film and have finally hit the gold mine: Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. Gary, Justus, and Evan talk about why this is the best Star Wars film ever created and debate whether it is wrong that Yoda and Obi-Wan continue to lie to Luke. Is Luke the last hope for the Jedi? Is Han more than a pretty boy? Is Leia the smartest/strongest person in the gang? MORE DARTH VADER!? We give you behind the scenes information about the ice monster on the planet Hoth, Mark Hamill’s terrible accident between the first two films, and revisit C3PO’s silver leg. Make sure to stick around until the end for another COMIC OF THE WEEK and much more!

Our very own Justus reports on his findings at the Chicago Comic Con "C2E2". He gives his first hand account of the Marvel Comics panel and what it was like witnessing the reveal of the upcoming Carnage comic book series. We talk about Star Wars Celebration and our favorite parodies like Spaceballs and Family Guy Star Wars. This episode also features a special COMIC OF THE WEEK!

Intermission Song: Cantina by Trinix