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June 26, 2015 Episode 23 - Pew, Pew, Pew
In the Star Wars: The Old Republic section
of the show, Marshall and Will discuss their weeks in game, the latest
patch notes, the new exploit, PvP Season 5 rewards, PTS testing rewards,
and the increased communication between the devs and the community.
Links:
PTS Update Notes - 6/18/2015
Warzone AoE Interrupt Change Feedback Thread
6/18 Update - Combat Team Notes
B300 cybernetic bracers have enhancement slots
Let’s Play Some Warzones
Let's Play Some Warzones - Prizes
Scheduled Maintenance 22 - 23 June 2015
6/23/2015 - Game Update 3.2.2 Patch Notes
KotFE: Why not weekly updates to the players?
Character Transfers – Get Together With Your Friends
Announcing End Season 5 Gladiatorial Rewards
Thank you Bioware, re: 200k comms increase early
New stronghold hook limit is way too high
Temple Chair (Basic) Exploit
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Star Wars Section - (27:55)
In
the Star Wars section of the show, the guys discuss the recent Star
Wars casting news, Marvel Leia #4, the arrest of young Anakin Skywalker,
and the season 2 premiere of Star Wars Rebels. (Note: Leia #4 Spoilers at 32:35-40:30)
Links:
Greg Grunberg interview
Watch all 6 Star Wars movies at the same time
Anakin Skywalker arrested, not in podracer
Podcast Corner - (none this week)
Geek and Pop Culture Section - (52:58)
In
the geek/pop culture section of the show, the guys discuss James
Horner's plane crash, the Independence Day sequels, Tom Holland playing
Spider-Man, Bourne 5 and 6, their thoughts on Jurassic World’s box
office numbers, their predictions for Episode VII at the box office,
SDCC plans and more!
Links:
Tom Holland is Spider-Man
Independence Day Resurgence
James Horner dies in plane crash
Bourne 5 and 6 are a go
Game of Bloggers Meet up
Outro and Contact Information
If you have comments or questions, you can find us at theusualpodcast.com, email us at [email protected], and find us on Facebook at facebook.com/theusualpodcast, pinterest.com/theusualpodcast, Google+ and on SWTOR Network.com. Marshall is @darthpops on Twitter, and Will is@iamwillgriggs. Please take the time to give us a positive rating on iTunes and Stitcher, and like and share us on the social medias!
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1 hr 19 min
June 19, 2015 Episode 22 - The Internet Does Backflips
In the Star Wars: The Old Republic section
of the show, Marshall and Will discuss the upcoming Community Cantina
tour event, the Knights of the Fallen Empire expansion news announced
during E3, and the developer responses to some of the many questions
from the community.
Links:
Wolf Creek Brewing Company
Lost Coast Brewing Company
Redna and Ordoo guest on SWTOR Escape Podcast
KephessCast and Better Than Cross Server
New stronghold hook limit is way too high
The Star Wars: The Old Republic Community Cantina Tour Arrives in San Diego, California!
Mass Effect Andromeda!
Trailer!
Extended Trailer!
New Fallen Empire page
We are happy to announce our brand new digital expansion: Knights of the Fallen Empire!
Rewards for Subs
Alexander Freed Writing Chapter 9: Anarchy In Paradise and one other
So then BioWare.....
Fallen Empire and Implications on Current Raiding
Start at Level 60 in Fallen Empire
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Star Wars Section - (49:12)
In
the Star Wars section of the show, the guys discuss the recent Star
Wars casting news, and the most recent announcements at E3 including
Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes collectible card game, and Star Wars
Battlefront.
Links:
Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes
New Images
Gameplay Trailer
Survival Mode
Forest Whitaker Joins Rogue One
Matthew Vaughn Confirms Kingsman sequel plans
Podcast Corner - (none this week)
Geek and Pop Culture Section - (1:02:25)
In
the geek/pop culture section of the show, the guys discuss the death of
Christopher Lee, the Ghostbusters reboot, Bryan Cranston joining Game
of Thrones, and a few of the other games announced during E3.
Links:
Bryan Cranston joins GoT
Christopher Lee passes away at 93
Chris Hemsworth joins Ghostbusters reboot
Creed Evie
Final Fantasy VII remake
Outro and Contact Information
If you have comments or questions, or want to read the blogs discussed on the show, you can find us at theusualpodcast.com, email us at [email protected], and find us on Facebook at facebook.com/theusualpodcast, pinterest.com/theusualpodcast, Google+ and on SWTOR Network.com. Marshall is @darthpops on Twitter, and Will is@iamwillgriggs. Please take the time to give us a positive rating on iTunes and Stitcher, and like and share us on the social medias!
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1 hr 19 min
June 14, 2015 Episode 21 - Dangly Things ARE a Trap!
In the Star Wars: The Old Republic section
of the show, Marshall and Will are joined by Redna and Ordoo to discuss
beer, the SWTOR community, their weeks in game, class changes, the
Yavin IV stronghold and so much more! Be prepared for tangents and
shenanigans.
Links:
Speakeasy Double Daddy IPA
Game Update 3.3 PTS Notes
3.3 PTS Release
Warzone AoE Interrupt Change Feedback Thread
Mercenary / Commando Changes
Operative / Scoundrel Changes
Sorcerer / Sage Changes
Maximum Usable Hooks (Especially in the gorgeous new stronghold)
Yavin 4 Stronghold PTS Pricing
About Warzone Legacy Boxes...
Let’s Play Some Warzones
WZ comms Conversion feed back
Emote Spam
Update on 3.3 PTS Sorc/Sage Healing Changes
Hypercrate Platinum Packs!
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Star Wars Section - (1:15:04)
In
the Star Wars section of the show, the Redna and Ordoo talk about their
show plans going forward, and then they all dive into the most recent
Marvel Star Wars comics including Star Wars #6, Darth Vader #6, and
Groot #1 (Spoilers at 1:35:00). They continue to go on
many Star Wars tangents, including the full Force Awakens trailer in
Hall H at San Diego Comic Con, and the new Star War Uprising mobile
game.
Links:
It's a Trap!
Star Wars commandeers Friday of SDCC
Josh Trank Explains why he left SW Spinoff
"I Can Tell You 100 Per Cent, Han Shot First": Original Script For 'Star Wars' Discovered In University
Library
Angelina Jolie to be Mrs. Fett?
Star Wars Uprising
Podcast Corner - (2:25:35)
Assembly of Geeks – Comic Book Noob
Geek and Pop Culture Section - (2:26:55)
In the geek/pop culture section of the show, the guys discuss new domain names, Aquaman, X-Files, Daredevil and much more.
Links:
.movies as a new domain
Fear & Loathing graphic novel
James Wan to direct Aquaman
Future of Marvel comics
X-Files to do sequel to “Home?”
New Scream mask for reboot
Joe Carnahan on board for Bad Boys 3?
Walking Dead star to portray Punisher in Daredevil
Outro and Contact Information
If you have comments or questions, or want to read the blogs discussed on the show, you can find us at theusualpodcast.com, email us at [email protected], and find us on Facebook at facebook.com/theusualpodcast, pinterest.com/theusualpodcast, Google+ and on SWTOR Network.com. Marshall is @darthpops on Twitter, and Will is@iamwillgriggs. Please take the time to give us a positive rating on iTunes and Stitcher, and like and share us on the social medias!
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2 hr 50 min
June 05, 2015 Episode 20 - Train Wreck at Speculation Station
Star Wars: The Old Republic Section
In the Star Wars: The Old Republic section of the show, Marshall and Will discuss their weeks in game, the recent BioWare developer interviews, and changes to PvP.
Links:
Brewery Ommegang
Bringing It All Back Home (well, in a way)
Interview with BioWare’s Manager of Analytics – Stats and Game Design Decisions
OotiniCast Episode 207
Bad Feeling Podcast Interview with Alex Modny and Eric Musco
Episode 145: Interview w/Nick Avola from BioWare Austin
Let's talk about Strike Fighters
Cripling Slice/Shank Shot not working while on full resolve
PvP Economy and Ranked Rewards Restructure for Game Update 3.3
OPs via Groupfinder not possible (week June the 2nd)
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Star Wars Section - (28:20)
In
the Star Wars section of the show, the guys discuss the Annie Liebowitz
interview, Han vs. Boba Fett rumors, upcoming Marvel comics, and much
more. You don't want to miss all of the wild speculations!
Links:
Idiots Array
Annie Liebowitz
Rogue One’s Chris Weitz tweet NDT
SW Anthology 2: Han vs. Boba & Vaughn vs. Favreau
Rebels soundtrack
Geek and Pop Culture Section - (56:35)
In
the geek/pop culture section of the show, the guys discuss recent movie
news, Will's experience at Phoenix Comic Con and his interview with Joe
Fletcher, and changes to the SDCC meet-up.
Links:
John Nash dead (A Beautiful Mind)
Eddie Redmayne is Newt in Fantastic Beasts
Theater chains under investigation by DOJ
Dwayne Johnson in talks for BTILT
John Rhys-Davies/RutgerHauer cast in Black Angel
Joel McHale: Don’t count out Community movie
Disney/Pixar's The Good Dinosaur!
Tip of the Day #18: Top 10 Ways to Get a Job at Comic-Con
Outro and Contact Information
If you have comments or questions, or want to read the blogs discussed on the show, you can find us at theusualpodcast.com, email us at [email protected], and find us on Facebook at facebook.com/theusualpodcast, pinterest.com/theusualpodcast, Google+and on SWTOR Network.com.
Marshall is@darthpops on Twitter, and Will is@iamwillgriggs.Please take the time to give us a positive rating on iTunes and Stitcher, and like and share us on the social medias!
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1 hr 23 min
May 29, 2015 Episode 19 - Chiss Freak
Star Wars: The Old Republic Section
In the Star Wars: The Old Republic section
of the show, Marshall and Will discuss their weeks in game, 3.2.1 patch
notes, credit sellers, win-trading, and the upcoming Developer
Livestream.
Links:
Bear Republic Brewing Company
Zerneblog: Tanking in a galaxy far far away
Game Update 3.2.1 Preliminary Patch Notes
The Credit Selling Ring Bust Worked! Result? 150% Increase in Credit Spam. Why?
Update on Win-Trading in Season 5
Scheduled Maintenance 27 May 2015
Thank you Dulfy.....
Patch Notes are now available!
Upcoming Dev Livestream – June 3rd
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Star Wars Section - (38:52)
In the Star Wars section of the show, the guys discuss next Marvel Star Wars #5 (NOTE: spoilers 41:03), and John Williams getting to work on Episode VII.
Links:
Idiot’s Array
John Williams references prior themes for EP VII
Podcast Corner - (58:00)
It’s a Trap!
@R3dn4
Skywalking Through Neverland
@SkywalkingPod
Geek and Pop Culture Section - (1:03:36)
In
the geek/pop culture section of the show, the guys discuss the
re-launching of various movies, the canceling of others, a brief Orphan
Black spoiler (1:10:05-1:10:35), the leak of the Supergirl pilot, a cool SDCC exclusive, and more!
Links:
Point Break Remake First Trailer
Robert Rodriguez/Johnny Quest Movie
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Re-launch
New Line drops It
Legend of Conan on the horizon
Dylan Bruce leaves Orphan Black for Heroes:Reborn
“Weekend Update” Action Figures Exclusive
Outro and Contact Information
If you have comments or questions, or want to read the blogs discussed on the show, you can find us at theusualpodcast.com, email us at [email protected], and find us on Facebook at facebook.com/theusualpodcast, pinterest.com/theusualpodcast, Google+ and on SWTOR Network.com.
Marshall is @darthpops on Twitter, and Will is @iamwillgriggs. Please take the time to give us a positive rating on iTunes and Stitcher, and like and share us on the social medias!
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1 hr 26 min
May 22, 2015 Episode 18 - Bubble Bass, No Rebels
Star Wars: The Old Republic Section
In the Star Wars: The Old
Republic section of the show, Marshall and Will discuss their weeks in
game, 12xp, say their goodbyes to TOROcast, bug and character transfer fixes coming
in update 3.2.1, and have an impromptu I wish segment.
Links:

SWTOR Buzz
Gamers Decrypted
Community,
Content, and more
Hypercrate
Platinum Packs!
Preferred
Status Unlock Issues
Possible
Maintenance Tomorrow - 5/14
Torque
HM Fire changes causing problems
You
killed the Harbinger Hamster again
Network
Maintenance on West Coast Servers
Character
Transfers Offline
Lightsabers
from Esstran Imports Reputation have barrels instead of hilts
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Star Wars Section - (23:50)
In the Star Wars section of the show, the guys discuss next month’s Wired magazine cover, Marvel Vader #5 (NOTE: spoilers 30:42), and the possibility
of Lando appearing in future films.
Links:
Lando
in future films?
Podcast Corner - (44:20)
Doombuggies Spook Show
Strange
Brews Podcast
Geek and Pop Culture Section
- (49:23)
In the geek/pop culture section of the show, the guys discuss the
recently greenlit Mad Max sequel, the Black Angel short film getting
re-mastered, shows they’re watching, Will’s upcoming blogs, and their tentative
plans for SDCC.
Links:
Mad
Max sequel
Black
Angel short film re-mastered & 6/2
Outro and Contact Information
If you have comments or questions, or want to read the blogs discussed
on the show, you can find us at theusualpodcast.com,
email us at [email protected],
and find us on Facebook at facebook.com/theusualpodcast, pinterest.com/theusualpodcast,
Google+ and
on SWTOR Network.com.
Marshall is @darthpops on
Twitter, and Will is @iamwillgriggs.
Please take the time to give us a positive rating on iTunes
and Stitcher,
and like and share us on the social medias!
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1 hr 4 min
May 18, 2015 Episode 17 - Scum & Villainy
Special Guests: The Cantina
Cast
Marshall and Will sit down with their first guests, Mike and Joao from
The Cantina Cast. They talk podcasting, Star Wars Celebration, the latest Star
Wars rumors, the possibility of over-saturation, and more!
Links:
The Cantina Cast
Twitter: @thecantinacast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheCantinaCast
Outro and Contact Information
If you have comments or questions, or want to read the blogs discussed
on the show, you can find us at theusualpodcast.com,
email us at [email protected],
and find us on Facebook at facebook.com/theusualpodcast, pinterest.com/theusualpodcast,
Google+ and
on SWTOR Network.com
Marshall is @darthpops on
Twitter, and Will is @iamwillgriggs.
Please take the time to give us a positive rating on iTunes
and Stitcher,
and like and share us on the social medias!
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1 hr 15 min
May 15, 2015 Episode 16 - Challenge Accepted
Star Wars: The Old Republic Section
In the Star Wars: The Old
Republic section of the show, Marshall and Will discuss their weeks in
game, the harassment of developers, gold-selling rings, the PvP Season 5 teaser
blog, Platinum Packs, issues with the Gree, and the replayability of
the Ziost storyline.
Links:
The Balance Force Blog
Anyone
else having trouble connecting to The Progenitor?
Red
Eclipse Server Down?
3.2.1
Marauder/Sentinel Insight: Defensive Forms
3.2.1
Marauder/Sentinel Insight: Annihilation/Watchman Rotation Design Philosophy
3.2.1
Marauder/Sentinel Insight: Self Healing and Set Bonuses
Harassment
of Developers
Taking
Down a Credit Selling Ring
SWTOR.com
Issues
All
this Consular-centric nonsense on Facebook...
White
Acute Module
Scheduled
Maintenance: 12 May 2015
Season
5 Update
Hypercrate
Platinum Packs!
Season
5 Reward Teaser Blog
Can't
Begin Invasion
Relics
of the Gree Conquest Issue
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Star Wars Section - (38:05 )
In the Star Wars section of the show, the guys discuss the Marvel Star
Wars #4, Leia #3, and Kanan #2. They also talk about the rumors that Boba Fett
will be in the The Force Awakens, the
possibility that Joss Whedon will direct Episode
IX, and Disney Infinity 3.0.
Links:
Boba
Fett confirmed for Force Awakens?
Joss
Whedon for Episode IX?
Star
Wars is joining Disney’s Infinity 3.0
Podcast Corner - (58:20)
Doombuggies Spook Show
Disney
Dish
Geek and Pop Culture Section
- (1:02:27 )
In the geek/pop culture section of the show, the guys discuss Civil War casting, Incredibles 2, which
shows will be returning for another season, Supergirl, the new Thor, and more!
Links:
Captain America: Civil War cast
expanding
Orphan Black Season 4
Supergirl greenlit
Torchwood
returning
Indiana
Jones is officially in the pipeline
Martin
Freeman signs on for Captain America: Civil War
Jane
Foster revealed as the new Thor
@danabraziel
Outro and Contact Information
If you have comments or questions, or want to read the blogs discussed
on the show, you can find us at theusualpodcast.com,
email us at [email protected],
and find us on Facebook at facebook.com/theusualpodcast, pinterest.com/theusualpodcast,
Google+ and
on SWTOR Network.com
Marshall is @darthpops on
Twitter, and Will is @iamwillgriggs.
Please take the time to give us a positive rating on iTunes
and Stitcher,
and like and share us on the social medias!
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1 hr 18 min
May 07, 2015 Episode 15 - I'll Hold Your Own
Star Wars: The Old Republic Section
In the Star Wars: The Old
Republic section of the show, Marshall and Will discuss their weeks in
game, the latest SWTOR news around Game Update 3.2, exploits, 12x XP, and their
impressions of the latest story content.
Links:
Mounts
and Vehicles converted to Adaptive in 3.2
3.2
Patch Notes
12XP
how long for ?
What
are the specifics of the Epic story boost? (commendations and class story?)
The
Sixth Line: Part Two
So
Bioware, about people bypassing the locked part on Ziost to fight the OP Boss
etc.
Planetary
Status Monitor | Still no progression in Ziost story available ?
3.2.1
PTS Healing Changes Removal
Season
5 Update
Update:
Win-trading and "Trolls" in Ranked PvP
Details
of the Grand Nightlife Pack
3.2.1
PTS Update Class Notes
When
does the 12X start?
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Star Wars Section - (55:40)
In the Star Wars section of the show, the guys discuss the firing of
Josh Trank, and all of the latest Episode VII casting news announced on Star
Wars Day!
Links:
Josh
Trank Fired
Lupita
Nyong’o’s character is named Maz Kanata
Gwendoline
Christie Confirmed As Captain Phasma
Rebels streaming on
starwars.com
Force
Awakens Merch to hit shelves in September
Podcast Corner (none this
week)
Geek and Pop Culture Section
- (1:14:45)
In the geek/pop culture section of the show, the guys the new Suicide
Squad Cast Photo, Black Widow on SNL, Will’s upcoming blogs, and of course, The
Avengers!
NOTE: Avengers spoilers in this
section. (1:23:55)
Links:
Black Widow Rom Com
Suicide Squad Cast Photo
Outro and Contact Information
If you have comments or questions, or want to read the blogs discussed
on the show, you can find us at theusualpodcast.com,
email us at [email protected],
and find us on Facebook at facebook.com/theusualpodcast, pinterest.com/theusualpodcast,
Google+ and
on SWTOR Network.com.
Marshall is @darthpops on
Twitter, and Will is @iamwillgriggs.
Please take the time to give us a positive rating on iTunes
and Stitcher,
and like and share us on the social medias!
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1 hr 47 min
May 07, 2015 Episode 15 - I’ll Hold Your Own

Star Wars: The Old Republic Section

In the Star Wars: The Old
Republic section of the show, Marshall and Will discuss their weeks in
game, the latest SWTOR news around Game Update 3.2, exploits, 12x XP, and their
impressions of the latest story content.

Links:

Mounts
and Vehicles converted to Adaptive in 3.2

3.2
Patch Notes

12XP
how long for ?

What
are the specifics of the Epic story boost? (commendations and class story?)

The
Sixth Line: Part Two

So
Bioware, about people bypassing the locked part on Ziost to fight the OP Boss
etc.

Planetary
Status Monitor | Still no progression in Ziost story available ?

3.2.1
PTS Healing Changes Removal

Season
5 Update

Update:
Win-trading and "Trolls" in Ranked PvP

Details
of the Grand Nightlife Pack

3.2.1
PTS Update Class Notes

When
does the 12X start?

1 hr 47 min

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