179: You’re Practically a Warlock

Star Wars and Halloween got together like chicken and parmigiana, so why does this Star Wars Halloween episode spiral out of control?! Well, we tried to do an episode about Star Wars and Halloween, but it turns out one of the Brews and Blasters hosts doesn't really love Halloween so we start spiraling...and end up in a great conversation about Gary Kurtz, the long-lost Making of The Empire Strikes Back documentary by Michel Parbot, and a lot more. Toss in some stellar email, a killer Oppo Award and an interstellar NeedEm GotEm, and you got a stew baby! And a podcast episode. Whatever. Let's go, Warheads! The Star Wars Party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters. Show Notes What’s up with the banthas? What if R2 was in the Rat Pack? Joe wants to talk about Star Wars and Halloween but it goes way off the rails! What it’s like living in the Halloween Capital of the World—Salem Massachusetts! In memoriam: Gary Kurtz Discussion on the long-lost “The Making of The Empire Strikes Back” documentary by Michel Parbot Star Wars Wisdom from Irving Kershner! Star Wars is NOT science fiction. It is not science fantasy. It is not space opera. It is fairy tale. Was Harrison Ford drunk? Carrie on the classic movie magic and romance in The Empire Strikes Back Mark discussing becoming a Jedi without spoiling the film. Is there finally confirmation of the intended timespan of Empire?! Huge Revelation! Star Wars and Halloween Attempt part II The greatness and terribleness of the Ben Cooper costumes. The realization that we get to relive Halloween and Star Wars again through our kids! It derails AGAIN! Turns out Chris lowkey hates Halloween Email Stuffed Burgers! Rhode Island Comic Con announcement! Some good advice for first timers Oppo Award! This week goes out to Victoria from Victoria’s Cantina Hasbro 3.75 Solo Target Exclusive 6 pack Contest! Listen to find out how to enter and what you win! Join Our Community: Discord Server Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | Soundcloud | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | RSS RetroZap Podcast Network: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | RSS Social:  BrewsAndBlasters.ninja | Facebook | Facebook Group | Twitter | Instagram Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (978) 219-6688 T-Shirts: TeePublic Store Support Brews and Blasters: If you like the show, please leave us an iTunes review. It helps, honestly, because more people will find the show. And if you take the time, we'll really, really appreciate it. Plus, you'll win an Oppo Award! Support These Things, Too: Go to JediNews and Fantha Tracks for ALL your Star Wars information! And, for the best Star Wars podcast reviews out there, head over to Roqoo Depot.