In the cold blustery month of January we look back at events during warmer times and look ahead to the coming year!

Lots of interviews in this episode did not make it into the podcast last year and with the convention schedule just starting off it’s a good time to take stock of what’s happened and happening in the new year.

We also go over the card releases of 2023.

Interviews start at 22:00 after news and notes.

Joliet Star Wars Day interviews:

Mikey Babinski @mikey_babinski on Instagram

Jonesy from Cantina Cast

@theCantinaCast on the Socials

Steph from One Hell of a Fanfic

https://www.youtube.com/@onehellofafanfic

HereoesCon interviews:

Jamie Cosley

Tyler Cosley

https://jamiecosley.com/

Joe Coroney

http://www.joecorroney.com/

2023 Release Calendar

3/31 - New Signature Series?

5/4 Topps Chrome

5/31 Topps Star Wars Ob-Wan

7/20 Online ROTJ 40th

8/4 Flagship Topps Star Wars

8/4 International Trading card day

8/30 2023 Topps Chrome Star Wars Galaxy

10/27 2023 Topps Star Wars Chrome Black

11/29 2023 Topps Star Wars Finest

12/8 Masterwork

Online Cards from Topps:

Throwback Thursday 3 card sets: ran through 2023

New series began for 2024

Living Set: Carlos Cabalero & Kris Penix

2/15 Mando Season Three Trailer set:

Andor Wrapper art cards (from 2022)

2024 Release Calendar

No announced Releases

Likely releases

Flagship 2024

Ahsoka Season 1

Chrome Galaxy

Signature Series

Masterwork

Episode 150 is the show recorded live at S.T.E.A.M. into STAR WARS event, Saturday, January 20th at Washington Community High School.

S.T.E.A.M. into Star Wars Day celebrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, wrapped in a Star Wars theme hosted by the High school and organized by Tom Gross (Teachers in the Dungeon and CWK Pour over podcaster) and his army of student volunteers. Local artists, authors, podcasters as well as members of the 501st Midwest Garrison were part of this event which included games, demonstrations, activities and a full slate off podcasts and panels throughout. The event host was Dan Zehr of Coffee with Kenobi, who with Tom are part of the WCHS staff.

My show was the first podcast to start the day and I was able to bring on a handful of guests including Topps and Comic artist Camron Johnson, a WCHS alum, who talked about some of his new work and the busy schedule he has this year promoting his work.

http://www.camronjohnson.com

Jason Johnston from PeoriaCon was on hand to talk about the upcoming event in March and what it takes to put on an event.

https://www.peoriacon.com

Crista from Tailored Geek was a returning guest and vendor and talked about what costuming she brought with her to display and what it takes to put that together.

https://tailoredgeek.com

Mike Sommer from the Wax Pack Hero Podcast lives not too far and came up with some of his family. He talked about some of the things he liked about S.T.E.A.M. and some of his plans for 2024.

https://waxpackhero.com

Ross Hollebon came on briefly and gave a preview of his special show for S.T.E.A.M. into STAR WARS.

We also talked with 8 year old Otto who was a raffle ticket winner and rounded out the show visiting with Dan Zehr.

There were some audio difficulties with the second mic setup this year, but you should be able to hear the guests alright. Another goal for 2024 is working on new remote gear!

My thanks to Tom, Dan, and all the folks at WCHS for inviting me down to the event again. It was a blast getting to hang with everyone and helping put on a great show!

Tom Gross on Twitter: @draftline

Instagram @cyclinglibrarian

mail: [email protected]

S.T.E.A.M. web site

You can find Dan Zehr & Coffee with Kenobi on nearly every podcast platform.

They are also on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and at:

Http://www.coffeewithkenobi.com

Coffee with Kenobi web

Dan Z on twitter: @MrZehr

Coffee with Kenobi on Instagram & Twitter:

@CoffeeWthKenobi

Facebook

Dan Zehr articles for Starwars.com

https://www.starwars.com/news/contributor/zehrd001

Dan Z Media page:

https://danzmedia.com

Follow WCH on Twitter at: @wchs_308library

The Album Cockpit Podcast

Hosted by Ross Hollebon

https://www.albumcockpitpodcast.com/

@popstarindy on Instagram @rosshollebon on Twitter

Hyperion Hub

Twitter: @HubByperion

Instagram: @hyperion_hub

Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hyperion-hub/id1515134929

Follow the Rebel Base Card Podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Hive, & Facebook @rebelbasecard

Email: [email protected]

WCHS Librarian and Teachers in the Dungeon Master Tom Gross returns to the program to talk about the upcoming S.T.E.A.M. into STAR WARS event to be held at the Washington Community High School Saturday, January 20th., S.T.E.A.M. into Star Wars Day celebrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, wrapped in a Star Wars theme. Local artists, authors, podcasters as well as members of the 501st Midwest Garrison will be on hand. Tom Gross and Dan Zehr, part of the WCHS staff and and army of student organizers and volunteers, are putting in a herculean effort to make this event run smooth and successful.

From the WCHS press release:

“Star Wars and STEAM are returning to Washington Community High School again on Saturday, January 20!  The WCHS Book and Game Clubs will host their 7th Annual STEAM into Star Wars community event, and we would like to invite you to be a part of this special event.  

STEAM into Star Wars is a celebration of everything Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math with Reading and Writing included, all revolving around the theme of Star Wars.  The sixth annual event drew nearly 400 visitors in 2023 and over 500 in 2020, and we look to build on that success in 2024.  This year we are excited to expand the hours of the event from 9:30am to 2:00pm that Saturday.  We hope to reach more families that may have morning activities who may be able to attend in the afternoon.  

The community attends the event to play games, attend Star Wars story-time, witness and be a part of live podcast recordings, shop a Book Fair, visit with local artists and authors, see the WCHS Robotics team, attend panel presentations, win prizes, and more!  

 

As always, we do not have a fee for you to exhibit, but we invite you to make a donation to the event for us to use for prizes.  The donation is not a requirement, but if you are able and willing, it would be very much appreciated.  

Please let us know if you are available and interested in joining us by replying to this email or emailing WCHS Librarian Tom Gross at [email protected]”

Tom Gross on Twitter: @draftline

Instagram @cyclinglibrarian

mail: [email protected]

S.T.E.A.M. web site

You can find Dan Zehr & Coffee with Kenobi on nearly every podcast platform.

They are also on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and at:

Http://www.coffeewithkenobi.com

Coffee with Kenobi web

Dan Z on twitter: @MrZehr

Coffee with Kenobi on Instagram & Twitter:

@CoffeeWthKenobi

Facebook

Dan Zehr articles for Starwars.com

https://www.starwars.com/news/contributor/zehrd001

Dan Z Media page:

https://danzmedia.com

Follow WCH on Twitter at: @wchs_308library

The Album Cockpit Podcast

Hosted by Ross Hollebon

https://www.albumcockpitpodcast.com/

@popstarindy on Instagram @rosshollebon on Twitter

Hyperion Hub

Twitter: @HubByperion

Instagram: @hyperion_hub

Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hyperion-hub/id1515134929

40 years later, the passion for the last chapter of the original Star Wars trilogy, is as strong as ever. In 1983 Topps once again brought out cards, stickers and gum much to the delight of fans eager to add them to their collection.

Steven Stolk, aka Star Wars Topps Cards returns to cover the cards that came after the initial release of the Topps sets and tie-ins

Steve Stolk on Instagram

@star_wars_topps_cards_

@starwarsfansince1977

@corvette_and_broke_

1996 Widevision

1997 Trilogy (Partial)

1999 Chrome Archives (Partial)

2014 Return of the Jedi 3D Online

2016 Rogue One: Mission Briefing

2020 Return of the Jedi Black & White Jan 2020

2023 Return of the Jedi 40th Ann. 20 card set (Online) 5/22/23 over 10 days, 2 cards daily 9.99 ea

2023 Return of the Jedi Sapphire 7/23 ($199)

Also in stores now:

2023 Topps Star Wars Chrome

https://www.topps.com/cards-collectibles/2023-topps-star-wars-chrome-hobby-box.html

Checklist download from Topps Online

Topps Online:

Topps Throwback Thursday

3 card sets for $14.99 released each week. 12 cards per design. Designs draw from such classics as 1952, 1984, 1958, 1971 & more.

From Topps

“This exciting collaboration features your favorite Star Wars characters on some of the most beloved designs from Topps' design archive. Topps Throwback Thursday celebrates seminal artwork from the over 80 year history of an iconic and innovative American brand. Three new cards launch every Thursday, only on Topps.com!

3 new cards launch every Thursday!

• Look for 1:20 Short-print Photo Variation each week
• Look for numbered parallels Bronze /10, Silver /5, and Gold /1
• 18pt Heritage style premium stock”

Topps Star Wars Living Set

https://www.topps.com/cards-collectibles/online-brands/living-settm/star-wars-living-set.html

2 Cards released every week on Tuesdays from the portraits created by Kris Penix and Carlos Cabaleiro

Description from Topps:

“As part of the Living Set program, Topps will only issue one card per character per film, live-action series or animated series. Two new characters will be offered every week and will be available for purchase for just one week.

The Star Wars Living Set is inspired by the iconic 1977 Topps Star Wars Series 1 design. The blue starfield design still resonates as one of the most popular trading card designs in Topps’ history.

The Star Wars Living Set will feature artwork by notable Star Wars artist, Carlos Cabaleiro, whose impeccable photo-realistic style brings new life and perception to Star Wars characters.

The Star Wars Living set will include original works by Kris Penix and Carlos Cabaleiro, who are renowned for their accuracy in character depictions and their emotions, while maintaining their own original style.”

Upcoming events:

STEAM into Star Wars: Jan 20 2024

Follow the Rebel Base Card Podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Hive, & Facebook @rebelbasecard

Email: [email protected]

Show notes on Substack: @rebelbasecard.substack.com

https://rebelbasecard.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profile

40 years later, the passion for the last chapter of the original Star Wars trilogy, is as strong as ever. In 1983 Topps once again brought out cards, stickers and gum much to the delight of fans eager to add them to their collection.

On the first of a two part Rebel Base Card Special series- Tom Gross and David Modders return to the program to talk about their favorite cards and memories of that classic film. We would be honored if you would join us in our celebration of 40 years of Return of the Jedi Cards.

David Modders on Twitter @ david_modders and Instgram @davidmodders

Tom Gross on Twitter: @draftline Instagram @cyclinglibrarian

Aaron and David from Star Wars Reactions Podcast

Follow the SWREACTIONS crew on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook and Pinterest.

Look for @swreactions or @swreactionspod

You can also email the show at [email protected]

Find Tom Gross & Dan Reem from Teachers in the Dungeon online:

Twitter @DungeonTeachers

Instagram:  TeachersInTheDungeon

Gmail: [email protected]

Website:  www.teachersinthedungeon.weebly.com

"Grab some dice and grab some fun and join the teachers in the dungeon!"

Josh Trout is an artist who is licensed with TOPPS Baseball has added Star Wars to his portfolio of work. He is one of the many amazing sketch artists in the newly released Masterwork set, that debuted on Friday December 8th. I first met Josh earlier this year at the Chicago Sports Spectacular and again at the National in the summer and am exited to finally get to sit down with him and talk about his contributions to the perennial high end set - which after some delay was finally unveiled for collectors to acquire.

More known for his baseball paintings for Topps on cards, canvas and baseballs, we will talk about transitioning the skills to the Star Wars universe, some of the choices he made to work on and how he does what he does. This interview will also go up on the YouTube page so you can see the incredible work we are talking about today.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshtroutpaintings/

Josh Trout @jtroutpaintings

Email: [email protected]

Coming soon:

The 40th Anniversary of Return of the Jedi cards: Part one:

Talking about the cards released as a tie-in to the movie release

With guests Tom Gross and David Modders

Part 2 with guest Steve Stolk

The Return of the Jedi cards released post film to present

A Star Wars insert podcast series that asks more questions than it answers - this time between Star Wars shows. Today on Hot Stove Breakfast pack #65 - We are asking questions on the Ahsoka Series as a whole.

Much like holiday leftovers we have had our fill of Ahsoka and are going back for seconds. I am curious now that we’ve had some time from it, if there are lingering questions, comments and thoughts not only on the season or a particular show or piece and thoughts going forward, given the end of the strike and what’s to come from Filoni and the months and years ahead.

Joining me for this Disney+ Star Wars offseason chat is once again my co-host and card squadron winger Gregory Cass from eyeoncanon.com. I also want to welcome back Jen Sopchockchai from the Long Take Substack and Podcast, Colby Mead from the Colbycast and one half of the Star Wars reactions podcast, David Modders.

Jen Sopchockchai from The Long Take Substack

@sopchockchai - The Long Take

http://thelongtake.substack.com

The ColbyCast

@thecolbycast on Twitter and Instagram

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-colbycast/id1616576545

David from Star Wars Reactions Podcast

Follow the SWREACTIONS crew on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook and Pinterest.

Look for @swreactions or @swreactionspod

You can also email the show at [email protected]

David Modders on Twitter @ david_modders and Instgram @davidmodders

Gregory Cass on Instagram and Hive @eyeoncanon and at eyeoncanon.com

Through the glass columns podcast: A Wheel of Time podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/through-the-glass-columns-a-wheel-of-time-read-along-podcastid1632986026

If you have a questions for the Breakfast Pack ask on the socials, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Hive @rebelbasecard and now Threads & Bluesky

2023 marks the 100th Anniversary of the Walt Disney Company, and part of that celebration is a touring exhibit that displays many items from the archives that made its way to Chicago this month. It's housed at the 35,000 square foot Exhibition Hub Art Center that will open to the public on Saturday, November 18th - also a special date as it marks the first appearance of Mickey Mouse in Steamboat Willie, back in 1928.

Disney100 web:

https://disney100exhibit.com

From Disney's site.

"Disney100: The Exhibition invites guests to step into ten magnificent and imaginatively themed galleries, where moving stories, unique interactive installations, and behind-the-scenes glimpses will take them on a journey through 100 years of The Walt Disney Company. There are ten large and imaginatively themed galleries with renowned classics from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) to Encanto (2021), including the latest members of the Disney family – Pixar, Star Wars, MARVEL, and National Geographic. Celebrate the magic of Disney with timeless stories and memories through the visual, audio, and interactive elements of Disney100: The Exhibition."

 

Thursday November 16th was media day and I was lucky enough to tag along with Dan Zehr from Coffee with Kenobi as he toured the exhibit and interviewed folks from Disney, as well as actress and Disney legend Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel from The Litte Mermaid.

 

In this episode you will here from Dan and get his impressions of the exhibit, along with Kevin Kern, Disney Regional Archives Manager who was nice enough to answer a few questions from me as well. You'll also hear opening remarks from a few people from Disney and the city who spoke with the press before the ribbon cutting ceremony commenced.

 

I hope you enjoy this special episode of the podcast, and make sure you check out Coffee with Kenobi for more from the Disney100 Chicago Exhibit.

Coffee with Kenobi web

Dan Z on twitter: @MrZehr

Coffee with Kenobi on Instagram & Twitter:

@CoffeeWthKenobi

Facebook

Dan Zehr articles for Starwars.com

https://www.starwars.com/news/contributor/zehrd001

Dan Z Media page:

https://danzmedia.com

Held in the western Chicago suburbs, we return to the Chicago Non-Sport show to find more stories from collectors, vendors and show guest artist, J Lynn Warner on Oct 6th at the Holiday Inn & Suites Carol Stream Illinoi.

Chicago Non-Sport Card Show:

https://www.nonsportcardshows.com

Spring 2024 Show

5/10-11

May 10th, 3pm-8pm

May 11th, 9am-3pm

Guests on this show:

J Lynn Warner

Instagram @jlwarner72

Bennett Sullivan @therecanonlybetwo

Francis Marflak @francismarflak

Alex Nelson @gamepakrat on Instagram & YouTube

Ed Webb @scificards

https://www.scifi.cards/#/

@ScifiCards

Follow the Rebel Base Card Podcast on Instagram, X/Twitter, Threads, Hive, & Facebook @rebelbasecard

Email: [email protected]

A returning Star Wars insert podcast series that asks more questions than it answers. Today on Breakfast pack #64 - that’s Breakfast Ahsoka side up- We are asking questions on Ahsoka part 8- The Jedi, the Witch and the Warlord which premiered on Disney+ on Tuesday October 4th.

With me for breakfast is my co-host and card squadron winger Gregory Cass from eyeoncanon.com.

So if you are joining us for the first time, this is an insert series podcast in the regular feed where Greg and I will trade questions to each other that we have not talked about before - which means there is a chance like fantasy draft to swipe that choice from another member of the panel, so you better have some spares, or just a cooky theory. And I will remind anyone, if you haven’t seen the latest episode, this is a warning that there will be spoilers for this show. If you haven’t watched yet, we all invite you to please come back and listen after you’ve watched.

Greg’s List:

Greg C

Tarkin’s Top Shelf/Idiot’s Array - Mark & Becca

Podcast Stardust - Dennis & Jay

House of R - Ringerverse spinoff

Greg M

Coffee With Kenobi - w/Dan, Jen and Ross

SW Reactions - Aaron and David

Cantina Cast - Albert & Jonsey

Colbycast - Colby, Caleb & Luke

Find Greg on Instagram and Hive @eyeoncanon and at eyeoncanon.com

Through the glass columns podcast: A Wheel of Time podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/through-the-glass-columns-a-wheel-of-time-read-along-podcastid1632986026

If you have a questions for the Breakfast Pack ask on the socials, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Hive @rebelbasecard and now threads and Bluesky- checking that app out.