Welcome to episode 8 of Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels.

As usual, the show starts off with recent Star Wars news. First, Dennis and Taxus discuss the resumption of ticket sales for the Star Wars Original Trilogy Marathon at Alamo Draft House. Next, they comment on the announcement of the new Hasbro Black Series figures  from San Diego Comic Con with Taxus's demands for a Hera Black Series figure fulfilled and Jaina Solo winning the fan choice poll.  Finally, the news ends is a discussion of character reveals for Rogue One announced at San Diego Comic Con.

After the news, a mysterious guest only known as "Deep Breath" promises to reveal shocking behind the scenes secrets from Star Wars Celebration Europe!

This week's Hyperthetical segment is in two parts. First, Dennis and Taxus review Chuck Wendig's latest Star Wars novel, Life Debt. After discussing Life Debt, they dive back into Rebels. Inspired by the return of Thrawn, the guys give their top ten characters from Legends or the Star Wars canon that they would like to see come to Rebels.

Last, the listener feedback keeps coming in via email, Tweets, and Facebook. As always, Taxus and Dennis respond in "Silence Fools!"

Thanks for joining us for episode eight of Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels!

There has been an awakening, and it is Episode 7 of Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels.

Starting off the show is recent Star Wars news. First, Dennis and Taxus discuss the conclusion of principal photography on Episode VIII. Next, they comment on the release of Chuck Wendig's Aftermath: Life Debt and their initial impressions of the novel.  Ending the the news ends is a discussion of the Rebels season three clip that debuted on the Star Wars Show, followed by concept art for Star Wars Land at the Disney Theme parks.

August is nearly upon us. That means it is time for another edition of Skystalking. Taxus let's you know which Star Wars celebrities are appearing at conventions during the month of August.

This week's Hyperthetical segment is devoted to Celebration Europe. First, Dennis and Taxus discuss the revelations from the Rogue One panel. Next, they break down the untold tales of Ahsoka as related by Dave Filoni, Ahsley Eckstein, and Pablo Hildago. After that, it is on to the secrets of season three of Rebels. Finally, the guys finish up their coverage with a few odds and ends they picked up from the Celebration live stream.

Last, the listener feedback keeps coming in via email, Tweets, and Facebook. As always, Taxus and Dennis respond in "Silence Fools!"

Thanks for joining us for episode seven of Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels!

Just like the Jedi returned in episode six of Star Wars, Darth Taxus and Dennis have returned for another busy episode of Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels.

The show starts with a look at the recent news. The Force Awakens won big at the Saturn Awards in Burbank, California. The guys discuss this and other recent news concerning Celebration Europe announcements, Lego Stars Wars: The Force Awakens, and the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in this episode's news segment.

Next, in this episode's Hyperthetical, our special guest this week is Kate Dubinko from Blabba the Hutt. Kate discusses her excitement for Rogue One with the guys. She also covers her Phoenix Comic Con experience, cosplaying as Maz Kanata, and her plans for Celebration Europe.

The day after Kate talked to the guys, Entertainment Weekly released all their Rogue One coverage. So, Taxus and Dennis discuss the character reveals and other story information that has been released. Don't worry, because there are noo spoilers here, just officially released information.

The listener feedback keeps coming in via email, Tweets, and Facebook. As always, Taxus and Dennis respond in "Silence Fools!"

Thanks for joining us for episode six of Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels!

Happy Fourth of July, good SP1s!

In episode five, Taxus and Dennis brought you their Star Wars coverage from Dallas Fan Expo. In this bonus episode, the guys bring you expanded coverage of the con. Steve Blum was a featured speaker in one panel. S-Cubed-Pod's own Darth Taxus had the opportunity to ask Mr. Blum a question about Rebels and his Star Wars legacy. Other guests asked Mr. Blum about other aspects of his voice acting career. This panel is featured in its entirety on this show.

In addition to Mr. Blum's panel, the guys discuss other aspects of the con, including their favorite cosplay, vendors, and celebrities. This is a shorter episode than usual, but the guys wanted to share the rest of their experience even if it wasn't Star Wars-centric. Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels will be back with a regular, full length episode next week including Skystalking for July.

Thanks for joining us for episode five and a half of Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels! This is one firecracker of a special!

John Williams has received a prestigious award. Dennis and Taxus discuss this and news that he is scoring upcoming Lucasfilm movies in this episode's news. Celebration Europe is around the corner. More announcements have been made about celebrity appearances and the art show.

Darth Taxus has worked his dark side powers, and he promises to have a special guest that will offer some behind the scenes reports on all those Rogue One reports of reshoots. Taxus is promising shocking revelations.

Convention season is in full swing, and that means plenty of opportunities to meet Star Wars celebrities. Darth Taxus has all the convention appearances for July in this episodes' Skystalking segment.

Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels was present at Dallas Comic Con (also known as Dallas Fan Expo). The guys met some Star Wars celebrities including Steve Blum and James Arnold Taylor. They talked to the 501st. They mingled with Star Wars fans. They'll report on the convention and share some interviews.

The listener feedback keeps coming in via email, Tweets, and Facebook. Taxus offers his dark side wisdom and one particular mail has struck a chord. Listen as he and Dennis respond in "Silence Fools!"

Thanks for joining us for episode five of Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels!

News ahead of Celebration Europe is starting to heat up. In the fourth episode of Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels, Darth Taxus and Dennis discuss the recent news that Dave Filoni is bringing Rebels to the Star Wars convention in London. Also is the news is a cryptic hint from Dave that "There is a bit of truth in Legends." What could this mean for the upcoming season of Rebels? The guys share their thoughts.

On May 4, Star Wars Day, the band known as Galactic Empire released their second Star Wars metal single cover of John Williams’ famous Star Wars work, The Imperial March. Previously, they had released the Star Wars theme when The Force Awakens was released. Taxus and Dennis are thrilled to be joined by two members of the band: the drummer, Grant McFarland, and the lead guitarist, Chris Kelly as they discuss their YouTube videos, album, planned tour, Celebration aspirations and Kickstarter Campaign.

Find Galactic Empire at @GalacticEmpire8 on Twitter and on Facebook. Also, please consider supporting their Kickstarter campaign and get some loot! Also their singles are purchasable on iTunes. 

Despite our warnings, listener feedback keeps coming in via email, Tweets, and Facebook. Taxus offers his Dark Side wisdom as he and Dennis respond in "Silence Fools!"

Thanks for joining us for Episode four of Starships, Sabers and Scoundrels!

In this the third episode of Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels, Darth Taxus and Dennis start with the good news and bad news concerning Star Wars video games. Disney Infinity has unfortunately been cancelled, but Battle Front is receiving a sequel. Star Wars Today debuts on Starwars.com and YouTube and James Arnold Taylor shares his thoughts on whether Obi-Wan Kenobi should appear on Rebels.

Celebration 2017 in Orlando is most of a year away. In this episode's Hyperthetical segment, Taxus, a veteran of Celebration Anaheim shares some of his tips for those things you can be doing right now to prepare. Purchasing your admission tickets to the convention, making your travel arrangements, and booking a hotel are all covered in this episode.

In Marvel's Star Wars comics, Darth Vader returns from waging war on Shu-Torun for an audience with the Emperor. At long last, Emperor Palpatine reveals his grand plans to the Dark Lord of the Sith in Darth Vader #20. The guys discuss the plot and the impact on the relationship between the Sith in the second half of Hyperthetical.

Finally, they asked for listener feedback, and you, the listeners came through. Taxus and Dennis respond in Silence Fools!

Thanks for joining us for Episode 3 of Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels!

In this second, action packed episode Dennis and Taxus have an exciting announcement to make! They further discuss their May 4th Star Wars experiences in the Hyperthetical sub-segment, STAR WARS IN THE WILD as well as their favorite STAR WARS QUOTES! Don't miss their compelling points of view and HOT SPACE OPINIONS on all the recent STAR WARS NEWS! A new SILENCE FOOLS! leads Taxus to conjure his dark analytical skills to suggest a new product in SABERCLASH! So join us in this, the sequel episode of STARSHIPS, SABERS & SCOUNDRELS!

Dennis Keithly (@DJKver2) & Darth