This week we try to figure out where the circus ranks in the modern entertainment hierarchy. We also dive into answering some Star Wars questions (including why even spoons have lore) and then head to The Hobbit MTG prerelease at Treasure Chest Games to break down sealed decks, standout cards, mana disasters, and why prereleases are such a great entry point for new players.

We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of the good ol' days, nerd out about current and upcoming Star Wars shows, books, and games, and talk a little bit about life.

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Rise of the Podcast Episode 368: We've Reached the End of the Internet

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What would happen if Rise of the Podcast became a board game? In this episode, we attempt to design it with questionable game mechanics and a nearly impossible race to one million subscribers.

We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of the good ol' days, nerd out about current and upcoming Star Wars shows, books, and games, and talk a little bit about life.

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Rise of the Podcast Episode 367: Making Our Podcast Into a Board Game

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Excalibur Con is almost here, and Steve joins us for a full preview of the biggest nerd weekend in the Northland. We break down the packed guest lineup from X-Men ’97, KPop Demon Hunters, The Amazing Digital Circus, WWE, and Star Wars, along with gaming tournaments, tabletop RPGs, panels, vendors, exclusive patch hunts, convention side quests, and the Rise of the Podcast live show and Star Wars panel.

We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of the good ol' days, nerd out about current and upcoming Star Wars shows, books, and games, and talk a little bit about life.

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Rise of the Podcast Episode 366: Excalibur Con 2026 Is Bigger Than Ever

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This week, we talked about Minecraft chaos, RV There Yet?, Star Wars sequel discourse, and whether Star Wars needs a What If-style series. We also figured out how much electricity Coruscant might use, tried to understand Star Trek stardates, and discovered the bizarre Italian movie Anatar.

We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of the good ol' days, nerd out about current and upcoming Star Wars shows, books, and games, and talk a little bit about life.

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Rise of the Podcast Episode 365: Some Star Wars Scenarios

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A Star Wars Reddit question sparks one of our favorite discussions in a while: can the Force actually alter someone's connection to it? We dig into the idea from both canon and Legends perspectives, debate whether Jawas could actually take down a tribe of Ewoks, and somehow end up comparing Force lore to NFL first down measurements. Along the way, we settle in for a surprisingly passionate debate over whether the original Reese's Peanut Butter Cup is still the best version ever made.

We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of the good ol' days, nerd out about current and upcoming Star Wars shows, books, and games, and talk a little bit about life.

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Rise of the Podcast Episode 364: Removing Midichlorians

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Episode 363 opens with a breakdown of parade candy strategy before shifting into a detailed Star Wars discussion where the hosts question whether Palpatine was inherently evil. The episode then moves into building Ahsoka-themed Pokémon teams, recent Minecraft updates, and wraps up with PowerWash Simulator 2's upcoming Star Wars DLC.

We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of the good ol' days, nerd out about current and upcoming Star Wars shows, books, and games, and talk a little bit about life.

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Rise of the Podcast Episode 363: Was Palpatine Born Evil?

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In this episode, we build Princess Leia’s definitive Pokémon team, talk Bad Batch, Maul: Shadow Lord, Star Wars hypotheticals, Weird Al’s Duluth concert, Christmas Reese’s Pieces in June, and whether Chopper belongs in a wedding.

We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of the good ol' days, nerd out about current and upcoming Star Wars shows, books, and games, and talk a little bit about life.

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Rise of the Podcast Episode 362: Weird Al Broke Our Brains

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This week, Steve joins the show for a packed night of Star Wars arguments, trading card talk, and ExcaliburCon hype. We dig into Star Wars “What If?” stories, the Force-user debate that lit up the comments, the official Boba Fett Pokémon team, Ward Bowl crowning its champion, Bad Batch, upcoming TCG releases, droid-building plans, major convention guests, and the fan experiences that make all of this worth showing up for.

We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of the good ol' days, nerd out about current and upcoming Star Wars shows, books, and games, and talk a little bit about life.

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Rise of the Podcast Episode 361: Star Wars and Pokemon

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This week, we tackle Star Wars Reddit questions, build the definitive Jabba Pokémon lineup, test some questionable snacks, and spiral from car disasters into movies where cut brakes are basically a death sentence. Then the nostalgia kicks in with FernGully, Pagemaster, Brave Little Toaster, Homeward Bound, Jumanji, and the childhood movies that either still hit or completely fall apart.

We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of the good ol' days, nerd out about current and upcoming Star Wars shows, books, and games, and talk a little bit about life.

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Rise of the Podcast Episode 360: Could Transformers Use the Force?

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This week, Jeremy, Kara, and Brownie bounce from Bluey and baseball complaints to Star Wars watch-order advice, Chopper convention dreams, Han Solo’s Pokémon team, and a Stuff Lab taste test. Along the way, Gramps weighs in on a skeleton Hot Wheels track, the chat keeps the wheel spins coming, and we somehow end up deciding the scariest animal to die to might actually be humans.

We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of the good ol' days, nerd out about current and upcoming Star Wars shows, books, and games, and talk a little bit about life.

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Rise of the Podcast Episode 359: Han Solo's Pokémon Team

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