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**501stCast**

The Official Podcast of the 501st Legion International Star Wars Costuming Organization.

Latest Episodes:

**501stCast Episode 119: October 12th, 2019: 501st Troopers, wearers of knobelbechers** Oct 12, 2019
Show notes

**Show Notes:** Episode CXIX (October 12th, 2019)

**Dedicated to**:
Heiko Heinitz, TK-5598 from German Garrison’s Coastal Hammer Squad
and Courtney Sachse, TK-9305 from Garrison Carida

**Hosts**: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Joe Mignano (SL-12743), Marcus Dohring (TK-14057) & Todd Felton (TB-10078)
**Content Development**: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)

**Post Production**: Joe Mignano (SL-12743)

**Recent News**

Yearly 501st Legion Census reminder
New Costumes in the Legion Reference Library:
Underworld Detachment
Dryden Vos: Savereen
Spec Ops Detachment
Mud Trooper
Rocket Trooper
Imperial Officer Corps
Death Star Scientist: Tarkin Initiative
The Flagship Eclipse
Barriss Offee – Asajj Disguise
Clone Trooper Detachment
Cmdr Wolffe (Phase I) – Realistic style
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**Mission Reports**

Dewback Ridge Garrison’s yearly Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta invasion (Facebook photo)
Empire City Garrison
Troopers on Good Morning America (video)
Troopers on The View (video)
Cerebral Palsy Association staff celebration (photo)
Walk to End Alzheimer’s walks (walk1, walk2)
Kids Zone Expo at Children’s Museum (photo)
Star Wars: In Concert – A New Hope (photo)
Triple Force Friday at Disney Store Times Square (photo)Causeway Garrison
The Great Big Glengormley Get Together (Facebook photos)
Surprise Give-away!
Paws in the Park (Facebook photos)
TransLink charity walk
Diamond Garrison
Arkansas Comic Con
Dancing with Weird Al
Dutch Garrison endures 10km charity hike (photos)
Correction: the 2 mile walk mentioned at the very top of the show was meant to be this 2 hour (10km walk). Sorry for the mix-up!
Death Star Garrison
Independence Day Parade (photo album)
National Day of struggle for disabled people (photo album)
Mission Help Children’s Month Party (photo album)
Visit to Sobrapar Skull and Face Hospital (photo album)
Japanese Garrison supports Relay for Life events (Miyago photo, Fukushima photo)
Dragon*Con

**Upcoming Events**

Selection of troops on October 12th
70th Explorers Garrison will be at the Walkin & Rollin Twisted Halloween Party
Alabama Garrison will be trooping at the Dekalb County Animal Shelter
Alaskan Garrison will be in Anchorage, AK for the Mayorâ€s Charity Ball.
Alpine Garrison will be at the Weber County Library for a Star Wars Reads Celebration
Causeway Garrison will be in Belfast, Ireland for Retrofest at Action Cancer
Central Garrison will be in Rochester, MN for the Bear Creek Walk & Roll
Dune Sea Garrison will be Mesa, AZ for Bikers Against Child Abuse at the Boys and Girls Club
Garrison Carida will at Comic Con 4 Kids at The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
Northeast Remnant Garrison will be at Jersey Shore Makerfest and the Morristown Festival of Books
Northern Darkness Garrison will be in Fort Wayne, IN for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Old Line Garrison will be at Sverna Park Library for Star Wars Reads Day
Polish Garrison will be in Poznan for Poznanskie Dni Fantastyki.
Puerto Rico Garrison will be at Universidad Central de BayamÃ³n for a Star Wars Reads event
Redback Garrison will be in Mackay for a Light the Night walk
Southern California Garrison will be at a Walk to End Alzheimerâ€s walk, the SLO Comix Fair and at Silver Lake Library for Star Wars Reads Day
Star Garrison will be in Lubbock, TX for Star Wars Reads and to visit the UMC Hospital
UK Garrison will be in Northampton for FanZone Comic Con
Wisconsin Garrison will be in Oshkosh, WI for EAA Space Day at the EAA Aviation Museum
See upcoming 501st events at Roqoo Depot

**Shout Out**

Shout-out to Midwest Garrison for their Community Spirit Award from the Town of Bartlett, Illinois
Hotline # is 828-419-0501 or email audio to podcast@501st.com

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501stCast Episode 118: September 8th, 2019: These are the voyages… Sep 08, 2019

Show notes

Show Notes: Episode CXVIII (September 8th, 2019)

Dedicated to: Denio Caerio, DZ-14086 from Novo ImpÃ©rio Garrison

Hosts: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Joe Mignano (SL-12743), Marcus Dohring (TK-14057) & Todd Felton (TB-10078)
Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)

Post Production: Joe Mignano (SL-12743)

Recent News

New Costumes in the Legion Reference Library:
- Clone Trooper Detachment
  - Phase II Jetpack Trooper
  - Phase I Shiv, Cold Weather Gear
- Imperial Officer Corps
  - First Order Crew/Petty Officer
Roundup: Marcus’ trip to CA, Galaxy’s Edge in WDW and D23 Star Wars News
Send your suggestions for topics to podcast@501st.com, call our hotline at 828-419-0501 or post to our Facebook page.

Mission Reports

UK Garrison, Spanish Garrison & Israel Outpost in Gibraltar (photo)
Imperial Sands Garrison’s first Pride Parade (photo gallery)
Empire City Garrison
- Weird Al concert in Queens (photo)
- Library Visits
  - East Islip Library Mini-Con (Blast-A-Trooper)
  - North Babylon Library (photo)
  - Henry Waldinger Memorial Libary (photo)
Star Garrison
- Visit to Scottish Rite Hospital
- Hemisfair invasion for ESB (photos) & RotJ (photos)
- Cosplay Day at Keith A. Campbell Memorial Library, Fort Sam (photo)
- Surprise Proposal, Imperial Style (photo)
- Library’s Space Day (photo)
Diamond Garrison hosts first Diamond Bash to support Make-A-Wish
Death Star Garrison
- Sorocaba Tattoo Festival (photos)
- Campinas Anime Fest (photos)
- Itape Geek (photos)
Japanese Garrison supports Relay for Life events (Miyago photo, Fukushima photo)
Canadian Garrison invades Fan Expo Canada
Dragon*Con

Upcoming Events

Comic Con International: San Diego with Lesley, TR-3774
- Help us support the Food Bank
See upcoming 501st events at Roqoo Depot

Shout Out

Shout-out to Cari Merola, IS-39393, Neon City Garrison – our Trooper of the Month for June 2019
Hotline # is 828-419-0501 or email audio to podcast@501st.com

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501stCast Episode 117: July 16th, 2019: Yo-yo-yo-yo-Yoda Jul 17, 2019

Show notes

Show Notes: Episode CXVII (July 16th, 2019)

Hosts: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Joe Mignano (SL-12743), Marcus Dohring (TK-14057) & Todd Felton (TB-10078)
Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)

Post Production: Joe Mignano (SL-12743)

Recent News

Correction from Episode 116
501st Troopers selected for GMA Galaxy’s Edge segment (photo)
- GMA Videos (Clip1, Clip2, Clip3, Clip4, Clip5)New & Updated Costumes in the Legion Reference Library:
- Pathfinders
  - Patrol Trooper
- Bounty Hunters Guild
  - Zutmore
  - Boba Fett, Return of the Jedi
- Underworld Detachment
  - Canto Bight Police Officer
- Krayt Clan
  - Tusken Raider, A New Hope
- Imperial Officer Corps
  - Imperial Officer, Mimban
  - Imperial Navy Officer
- Armored Calvary Detachment
  - All Terrain Armored Cargo Transport Driver
  - Imperial Combat Assault Tank Driver
- Clone Trooper Detachment
  - Wolfpack Clone Grunt – Desert Gear
Send your suggestions for topics to podcast@501st.com, call our hotline at 828-419-0501 or post to our Facebook page.

Mission Reports

Alaskan Garrison
- Great Strides for Cystic Fibrosis (photos)
- Arc of Anchorage Star Wars Dance (photos)
- Summer Lunch Program Kick-off (photos1, photos2)
Garrison Excelsior invades Nickel City Con
Empire City Garrison
- Cradle Con (photo)
- Great Strides for Cystic Fibrosis (photo1, photo2)
- Mini Maker Faire (photo)
- Library Visits (photo1, photo2)
- Eternal Con (photo with James Arnold Taylor)
- Mineola Library’s MinCon (photo)
Star Garrison
- A Special Birthday
- Weird Al Yankovic’s Strings Attached Tour (photo)
- A New Hope on the big screen
- Pride Parade San Antonio (photo)
Death Star Garrison
- Air Club event in city of Bauru (photos)
- Rotary Club Ceremony (photos)
- Farm Acesa Capuava event (photos)
Japanese Garrison
- Ibaraki East Festival (photo)
- Make-A-Wish Japan Charity Ekiden (photo)
- Ishinomaki Reconstruction Marathon (photo1, photo2)
- Nagai Dance Parade (photo)
Southern California Garrison conquers Relay For Life

Upcoming Events

Comic Con International: San Diego with Lesley, TR-3774
- Help us support the Food Bank
See upcoming 501st events at Roqoo Depot

Shout Out

Shout-out to Robert aka “Dad”, SL-7082 from Florida Garrison – our Trooper of the Month for May 2019
Hotline # is 828-419-0501 or email audio to podcast@501st.com

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501stCast Episode 116: May 31st, 2019: “Peter, this one’s for you.” Jun 01, 2019

Show notes

Show Notes: Episode CXVI (May 31st, 2019)

Dedicated to:
Oscar Ramirez, TK-21171 from Costa Rica Garrison
Matthew Lockyer, SL-6456 from the former Terror Australis Garrison
Peter Mayhew

Hosts: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Joe Mignano (SL-12743), Marcus Dohring (TK-14057) & Todd Felton (TB-10078)
Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)

Post Production: Joe Mignano (SL-12743)

Recent News

Celebration Chicago recap mini-casts
New & Updated Costumes in the Legion Reference Library:
- Clone Trooper Detachment
  - Clone Trooper Doom Grunt (Phase II) from Clone Wars, Season 4
  - Clone Pilot – Warthog (Phase 1) from Clone Wars, Seasons 1-3
  - Clone Trooper Kix from Clone Wars, Seasons 1-3
  - Commander Grey (Phase II) from the comic Kanan: The Last Padawan
  - ARC Trooper Echo based on Sideshow Toys realistic version
  - Captain Rex (Phase II) based on Sideshow Toys realistic version
  - Clone Trooper Boil (Phase II) from Clone Wars, Season 4
- Imperial Gunnery Corps
  - First Order Gunner
- Bounty Hunters Guild
  - Deathwatch Grunt
- Spec Ops Detachment
  - Imperial Army Sapper
- Imperial Officer Corps
- Underworld Detachment
  - Dryden Vos
- Pathfinders
  - Biker Scout (SW: Rebels)
  - Shore Trooper
- The Flagship Eclipse
  - Darth Traya updated
- Jolly Roger Squadron
  - Major Vonreg
Send your suggestions for topics to podcast@501st.com, call our hotline at 828-419-0501 or post to our Facebook page.

Mission Reports

Mountain Garrison attends Special Olympics Tournament (group photo)
Garrison Excelsior invades Motorama
Garrison Excelsior visits hospitals
- Apologies for the neglected shout-out to Peter, TK-9510 for those reports.
Northeast Remnant Garrison supports Sunshine Foundation’s Dreamlift (article1, article2, photos)
Death Star Garrison
- We are the Military Police troop (photos)
- Autism Awareness walks (photos1, photos2)
- Visit to Salesian Campinas High School (photos)
- Book drive at MAAS museum (photos)
- Japan Festival in Brazil (photos1, photos2, photos3)
Japanese Garrison
- Visits to disaster areas (sand art mural)
- Kakuda Children’s Festival (Masamune Date & 501st)
Alaskan Garrison
- Empty Bowl Project (photos)
- Anchorage Promise Kids Day (photos)
- AFB Eielson Community Club Day
- Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling Awards Banquet (photos)
- Alaska Regional Hospital’s Spring Fling (photos)
- Arctic Comic Con (photos)
Empire City Garrison
- Cub Scout Blue & Gold Ceremonies (photo1, photo2)
- New York Vision Expo with Pano Optical (photo)
- Hospital Visits (photo1, photo2)
- Back to the Future Night at Elementary School (photo)
- Touch-A-Truck event (photo)
- Northwell Health Walk (photo)
- Mac & Cheese Competition at High School (photo)
- Free Comic Book Day (photo)
- Police Dept’s Family Day (photo)
- Shout-out to Chris, TK-6744’s 275-troop count milestone

Upcoming Events

10th Annual Joliet Library’s Star Wars Day with Midwest Garrison (June 1st)
Empire City Garrison to attend Cradle Con (June 1st-2nd)
Star Wars Nights with Baseball Teams
Galaxy’s Edge sneak peek
See upcoming 501st events at Roqoo Depot

Shout Out

Outer Rim Rookie (YouTube channel) by Rob, TB-55077
Shout-out to Scott, TK-17105 from Wisconsin Garrison – our Trooper of the Year for 2018 (also February 2018 Trooper of the Month)
Hotline # is 828-419-0501 or email audio to podcast@501st.com

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501stCast Minicast: Celebration Chicago Memories, Part II May 23, 2019

Show notes

Hosts: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Marcus Dohring
TK-14057), Todd Felton (TB-10078) & Joe Mignano (SL/TI-12743 )

Post-Production: Joe Mignano, SL/TI-12743

Co-hosts reminisce about Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019: Minicast, Part II

501stCast Minicast: Celebration Chicago Memories, Part I May 05, 2019

Show notes

Hosts: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Marcus Dohring
TK-14057), Todd Felton (TB-10078) & Joe Mignano (SL/TI-12743 )

Post-Production: Joe Mignano, SL/TI-12743

Co-hosts reminisce about Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019: Minicast, Part I

501stCast Episode 115: March 25th, 2019: It’s 106 parsecs to Chicago and we’ve got a full tank of hyperfuel… Mar 26, 2019

Show notes

Show Notes: Episode CXV (March 25th, 2019)

Dedicated to:
Sean East, TX-5525, Commanding Officer of Dewback Ridge Garrison
Gerardo Fernandez, DZ-7092 of Skull Garrison and
Mercedes Rentas Gelabert, DZ-11927 of Star Garrison

Hosts: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Joe Mignano (SL-12743), Marcus Dohring (TK-14057) & Todd Felton (TB-10078)
Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)

Post Production: Joe Mignano (SL-12743)

Recent News

Legion Elections
New & Updated Costumes in the Legion Reference Library:
- Sovereign Protectors Detachment
  - Senate Guard
- Imperial Officer Corps
  - Death Squad Commander
- Jolly Roger Squadron
  - 181st dress uniform – grey
Honorary Member induction of Kevin Thompson
Send your suggestions for topics to podcast@501st.com, call our hotline at 828-419-0501 or post to our Facebook page.

Mission Reports

Japanese Garrison remembers the Great East Japan Earthquake (photo1, photo2)
Alaskan Garrison
- Providence Hospital visits (JanPhotos, FebPhotos, ZakkPhotos)
- JBER Comic Con (photos)
- ANMC/Ronald McDonald House visits (JanPhotos, FebPhotos)
- High School Basketball game (photos)
- Cub Scout Blue & Gold Ceremony (photos)
Empire City Garrison
- Night to Shine Prom (photo)
- Boy Scout Star Wars Fun Day (photo)
- Special Olympics Polar Plunges (Plunge1, Plunge2)
- Cradle of Aviation’s Chocolate Expo (photo)
- Middle School’s GenreCon (photo)
- Lexi Shaw Benefit Magic Show (photo)
- Alexander’s Angels’ World Down Syndrome Day (photo)
Midsouth Garrison’s Mos Nooga Squad reports

Upcoming Events

Star Wars Celebration Chicago – April 11th-15th, 2019
- Bash Tickets sales page
See upcoming 501st events at Roqoo Depot

Shout Out

Shout-out to John, DS/TX-10186 from Garrison Carida – our December 2018 Trooper of the Month.
Hotline # is 828-419-0501 or email audio to podcast@501st.com

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501stCast Episode 114: February 6th, 2019: C-3P0’s a tease Feb 07, 2019

Show notes

Show Notes: Episode CXIV (February 6th, 2019)

Dedicated to:
Cody Parker, TK 80127, of Mountain Garrison and
Elizabeth Barraza, TB 93474 from Star Garrison.

Hosts: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Joe Mignano (SL-12743), Marcus Dohring (TK-14057) & Jamie Tobitt (SL-67076)

Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)

Post Production: Joe Mignano (SL-12743)

Recent News

Mysterious Tweets
Legion Elections
New & Updated Costumes in the Legion Reference Library:
Send your suggestions for topics to podcast@501st.com, call our hotline at 828-419-0501 or post to our Facebook page.

Mission Reports

Alaskan Garrison
- First Friday in Juneau (photo)
- Providence Hospital visit (photos)
- Toys for Tots drive with Cub Scouts (photos)
Empire City Garrison
- Toys of Hope Holiday party (news report, group photo)
- School’s STEAM night (photo1, photo2)
- Make-A-Wish holiday party (photo)
- SachemCon (photo)
- Bring Your Child to the Library Day (photo)
Dewback Ridge Garrison invades Albuquerque Comic Con
Imperial Sands Garrison troops San Diego Gulls Star Wars Night
Forteresse Imperiale Garrison invades Shawicon (group photo)
Garrison Excelsior attends Star Wars: In Concert – Empire Strikes Back
Midsouth Garrison troops 11th annual Lipscomb University SW Night

Upcoming Events

Star Wars Celebration Chicago – April 11th-15th, 2019
- Bash Tickets sales page
See upcoming 501st events at Roqoo Depot

Shout Out

How to get your news added to the 501stCast.
Shout-out to Ian, TK 23650 from United Kingdom Garrison – our October 2018 Trooper of the Month.
Hotline # is 828-419-0501 or email audio to podcast@501st.com

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501stCast Classics: Episode 7: January 23rd, 2008: Sight-seeing with the 501st Jan 18, 2019

Show notes

Show Notes: Episode VII (January 23rd, 2008, re-released January 18th, 2019)

Hosts: Dean (TK-899), Lor (TK-7883) and Nicky (DZ-8397)

Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)

Post-Production: Rich Sigfrit (IC-9577) (for original release), Joe Mignano (SL-12743) (for re-release)

Recent News & Upcoming Events

Heart of the Empire
Jundland Wastes Squad
Honeymooners sight-see with Spanish Garrison
Dewback Ridge Squad award
new Honorary Member from France – Roger Carel (video)
Send your suggestions for topics to podcast@501st.com, call our hotline at 828-419-0501 or post to our Facebook page.

A Different Point of View – Episode 12

Mission Reports

Great Lakes Garrison’s first official event
Hong Kong Shadow Outpost at Star Wars Expo
Kenny Baker’s grandson’s birthday
Old Line Garrison troops Baltimore Orchestra concert
Philippine Outpost’s Hospital Visit
New England Garrison invades Arisia

Upcoming Events

Where Science Meets Imagination exhibit in Philadelphia
Quick Calendar run-down
Dewback Ridge Squad to support Blood Drive

Shout Out

Fan Mail
Anniversary/Milestones
- Malaysia-Brunei Outpost – 2nd Anniversary
Last episode’s contest winner announcement

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501stCast Episode 113: December 19th, 2018: Can you play the Flizz too? Dec 20, 2018

Show notes

Show Notes: Episode CXIII (December 19th, 2018)

Dedicated to:
Boris Franke, TB-10761 from German Garrison
Amanda Lilly, DZ-54559 from Garrison Corellia
and Brian Nowak, TR-74072 from Canadian Garrison

Hosts: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Joe Mignano (SL-12743), Marcus Dohring (TK-14057) & Jamie Tobitt (SL-67076)

Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)

Post Production: Joe Mignano (SL-12743)

Recent News

The Passing of Jedi Wes
- Facebook page
- GoFundMe page
- United In Grace (toy drive organizers) Facebook page
- National Pediatric Cancer Foundation
501st & RL in Antarctica (Instagram photo)
Bucketheads
Dark Crystal with Star Wars alum in cast (article)
New & Updated Costumes in the Legion Library:
Send your suggestions for topics to podcast@501st.com, call our hotline at 828-419-0501 or post to our Facebook page.

Mission Reports

Alaskan Garrison
- Providence Medical Center visits (Visit33 photos, Visit34 photos)
- Pioneer Park Trick or Treat (photos)
- ANMC’s Inpatient Trick or Treat Event (photos)
- PopCon 8 (photos1, photos2)
Empire City Garrison
- RotJ Screening for MAW birthday party (photo)
- Intrepid Museum’s Gift of Thanks event (photo)
- Cradle of Aviation’s Festival of Trees event (photo)
- Grasshopper’s Comics Holiday Benefit event (photo)
- NCPD’s Heroes & Helpers event (ABC coverage, FiOS1 coverage, CBS coverage)
Bluegrass Garrison troops inaugural Louisville Supercon
Imperial Sands Garrison’s busy weekend & Golden Boot Award
Star Garrison’s West Texas Squad trooper at National Adoption Day
Hillsides Holiday Visit
Diamond Garrison marches in Big Jingle Jubilee Parade
United Arab Emirates invades The Dubai Mall for Star Wars: The Exhibit (article)

Interview with Alex, SL-4142
501st’s Heart of the Force program

Upcoming Events

Disneyland Christmas Day Parade with 501st & Rebel Legions
See upcoming 501st events at Roqoo Depot

Shout Out

Shout-out to Imperial Gunner “MacDubh” IG-20843 of Capital City Garrison for crushing his 50th planet.
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