Our recording session this week went too long again, so we're splitting it up into two episodes, the first of which features our discussion of the Episode IX footage shown at the Disney shareholder's meeting earlier this week. Shout out to newly minted RESISTANCE HERO @Ladewig for his tweets that made the pain of having to wait until Celebration Chicago to see any footage sting just a little bit less. We wrap this first episode with Ryan's endorsement of Queen's Shadow. 

Tune in later this week for our discussion of the most recent episodes of Resistanceand don’t forget that the audio podcast features chapter markers if you want to skip to a specific section. As always, we welcome feedback at [email protected] or on Twitter at @blockaderun.

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We start this week's episode out by sharing our appreciation for Topher Grace and Jeff Yorke's Star Wars: Always before moving onto breaking down last week's Galaxy's Edge impressions and updates (via Anthony Breznicanand EW). We wrap up this (long) show by discussing the recent panels and guests announced for Star Wars Celebration Chicago.

Also, John takes a weird heel turn during our discussion of Galaxy's Edge selling generic Jedi robes. Sorry about that.

Don’t forget that the audio podcast features chapter markers if you want to skip to a specific section and as always, we welcome feedback at [email protected] or on Twitter at @blockaderun.

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We're back with part two of our discussion of all things Star Wars in 1997. Episode #91 features our look back at the books and toys released in '97 as well as notable events like the founding of the 501st and the debut of the Star Wars: The Magic of Mythmuseum exhibit (plus some pretty sweet Taco Bell ads in the audio podcast).

Don't forget that the audio podcast features chapter markers if you want to skip to a specific section and as always, you can share your favorite Star Wars memories from '97 or any Star Wars feedback by sending us a message at [email protected] or on Twitter at @blockaderun.

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1997 was a HUGE year in Star Wars; so huge in fact that we've ended up breaking our Power of the 90s episode for '97 into two parts. Episode 90 features our discussion of the Special Editions' theatrical and home video releases, The Phantom Menace beginning filming, and the video games and comics released that year as well.

Also, we're using chapters in our audio files now, so you can jump around to the segments you're most interested in if your podcast app supports them.

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It's not a title, but the news that Episode IXhas wrapped filming is super-exciting nonetheless. We spend the first half of the show discussing J.J.'s tweet and photo before looking at the many Star Wars announcements coming out of NY Toy Fair 2019.

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Episode IX and The Mandalorian Are Wrapped

Star Wars Toy Announcements

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This week we kick off our Power of the 90s shows covering 1999 (weirdly before we've done 1997 and 1998...whoops) by taking a look back at the incredible Phantom Menace documentary The Beginning. Join us for Jar Jar puppets in the back of Toyota pickups, Rick McCallum's charismatic cursing, heavy Jake Lloyd and George Lucas appreciation, and a whole lot of discussion of the podrace sequence. 

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We start this week's show off with some chat about recent tweets signaling an end to Episode IX's filming, a discussion of the just-announced Galaxy's Edge books coming later this year, and a voicemail from The Rural Farmboy (@aRuralFarmboy). The rest of the show is devoted to an in-depth look at Electronic Arts's exclusive deal for publishing Star Wars games. We run through the history of EA's Star Wars releases (and cancellations) and lament the unreleased games and missed opportunities (seriously, no Nintendo Switch games?) that are part of the EA-era.

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Episode IX Updates

Galaxy's Edge

The EA Star Wars Saga

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Resistance is back from it's mid-season hiatus and Ryan is all caught up after taking a bit of a break from the show himself, so we've dedicated this episode to reviewing and discussing the show from episode #5 ("The High Tower") all the way through the most recent episode, #13 ("Dangerous Business"). We also chat about the mid-season trailer, "Buff Salacious Crumb," Resistance toys and our frustration with the difficulty of tracking down 3.75" figures lately, and DIY movie poster light boxes. 

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Ryan is back from Japan and we open this week's episode with a bit of chat about the Japanese Star Wars collectibles scene. From there we turn to some comics, Galaxy's Edge, and Episode IXnews before jumping into our break down of the recently released Age of Republicseries from Marvel. We wrap up the show with Ryan's endorsement of the Flight of the Falconbook series and our Episode IXReturn of the Jedi 2 title predictions.

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John does a brief solo show covering possible links between TFA's early concept art and Episode IX for our final episode of 2018. We're mostly just using Peter Sciretta's Twitter comments from a few days ago as an excuse to pull down and pour over Phil Szostak's incredible Art Of books for The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi. Follow along if you have the books (or check out the images in the video version), and if you don't, definitely pick them up if you can - they are must have resources for sequel trilogy fans, no doubt. 

Thanks for watching or listening in 2018 and here's to what will undoubtedly be an unbelievable 2019 for Star Wars fans!

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