The Babble Bubble

To commemorate the 50th Episode of Sio Bibble's Babble Bubble, we brought back seven of the show's previous guest stars together for a feature length, "prime time" variety hour! Prepare for a plethora of topics ranging from stein holding contests and Gungan redemption films to Yarael Poof's barber and naughty secret santa. Plus, find out which Jedi spent his post Order 66 days as an Imperial Informant.

In order of appearance: The Mysterious Mr. L, Alden Diaz (@AD_Strider, "Ahch-To Radio" & "One & Done Film Club"), Szabologist (@it_wars, "It's True All of It, A Star Wars Podcast"), Clare Stribling (@cstribs, "Imperial Senate Podcast" & "Kessel Run Transmissions"),Chris [Censored], KHarmonizer (@kharmonizer), & Nicky Kumar (@naquicious "Imperial Senate Podcast" & "One & Done Film Club").

In the second part of a two part series, the Babble Bubble continues a deep dive into the major films and television programs that filled the gap between the Star Wars Prequels and Sequels. Focusing on the second half of the so called "Dark Ages" (2010-2015), fondly revisit the overlooked hits of MCU's Phase II and the emergence of HBO's Game of Thrones.

In a truly personal (and, production-wise, draining) two part series, our host dives into the influential non-Star Wars media that filled the decade-long void between Revenge of the Sith (2005) and The Force Awakens (2015). In Part 1, the Babble Bubble acknowledges the later half of Harry Potter book and film releases, the early stages of the MCU & Dark Knight Trilogy, and the importance of shows like Battlestar Galactica. This was a doozy to put together but a real passion project.

This week, the tribe has spoken. 18 castaways - 9 Star Wars heroes and 9 Star Wars villains - are voluntarily stranded on an island in Naboo, each on a quest to be crowned "Sole Survivor" and win one million credits. Who has what it takes to outwit, outplay, and outlast?

Plus, it wouldn't be a Prequels Appreciation show without a little bit of applause for the return of Kings Hayden and Ewan to the Star Wars Universe.

So, the Mandalorian won't just let the Prequels inspiration stop, will they? And that's a great thing! This week, the Babble Bubble dives into what shenanigans the artist formerly known as Baby Yoda got into on Coruscant, whether Plo Koon was put on baby sitting duty, and how Ki Adi Mundi may have helped with his beard. Plus, we celebrate the Mandalorian's awesome dedication to Jango Fett and how Fennec Shand celebrates and honors the late, great Zam Wessell.

So you've watched Chapter 12 of the Mandalorian and have heard about "M-Counts" and lava trenches. Wait? M-Counts! Could it be? Most likely! In this episode of the Babble Bubble, your not-elected-by-the-people show-host dives into Midi-cholorians, mini quarians, and everything in between. Celebrate the merger of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Faith all with a bunch of pop culture samples spliced in!

Szabologist of "It's True. All of It. A Star Wars Podcast" rejoins the show to discuss our favorite bounty hunters, dark siders, and criminal scum of the Clone Wars. Does Cad Bane make being boring look cool? Will Dooku ever learn he's being swindled? And why can't Zabraks live in the jungle? Plus, listen to two new original songs!

Check all of Szabologist's other great Star Wars tracks at https://szabologist.bandcamp.com/.

Charlie Ashby and Nicky Kumar of the Imperial Senate Podcast join the Babble Bubble to discuss the Arsenal-Manchester United rivalry of the Prequels Era (1999-2005). Reminisce over a bygone era of stern Irishmen, fancy pajama pants, and less money in professional sports. Plus, find out who's the Nute Gunray, Count Dooku, and General Grievous of the EPL.

Isn't the Mandalorian a cool show? But don't you hate how it has only a few prequels references? Well, in this episode (recorded outside in the wind and rain for no apparent reason), the Babble Bubble tries to fix that and give you a Prequels heavy second season of everyone's favorite Bounty Hunter program. Meet the descendant of a famous politician (played by a beloved comedian), share some laughs with a Robotic Separatist who isn't a droid, and revisit your favorite locales.

In part two of "The Sexy Jetsons", Alden Diaz of Ahch-To Radio Radio and Reed continue their deep dive of Attack of the Clones one-off characters. How do the Kaminoans choose their Prime Minister? Which Tatooine staple is the greatest of all Star Wars characters? And can you guess which Geonosis Jedi earned themselves a dope action figure? Tune in to find out!