Brews and Blasters: The Star Wars Party

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181: Black Series Triple Dark Castles Oct 27, 2018

Show notes

It's a dark and stormy night, but the Star Wars Party doesn't slow down at Brews and Blasters, as we dig into Darth Vader's Castle, The Triple Dark, a creepy-crawly buggy Black Series figure and more. Happy Halloween!

This is an episode for theories and speculation, and man, do we have a few! Our Star Wars' imaginations are firing on all cylinders and our tongues have been sufficiently loosened up by vodka, so we just get into it all! From Vader's castle, to Star Wars Resistance, to Black Series Zuckuss, to more thoughts on the Mandalorian, you better believe we brought it. Let's GO, Warheads! The Star Wars party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters.

Show Notes

Let's talk about production value.
Joe wants to rip apart some of Chris' in-package figures
The things we would do with IG-88's head
Collectors Hutt update
- Link to the room tour here
ET is us
Vader's castle seems to be everywhere these days.
- Let's talk theories about what's going on. Let's get weird with it.
Kane's Donuts—the greatest Donut shop in the universe.
New thoughts on the so-called "Star Wars Slowdown"
- Is it going to be all that slow, really?
Star Wars Resistance: The Triple Dark
- Thoughts on Neeku
- We love the Pirates
Email
- A listener had an amazing day
- Johnny Grasso is back!
NeedEm GotEm
- Star Wars The Black Series Zuckuss

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180: Pepperoni Oct 23, 2018

Show notes

Well, Joe's gone keto and Chris is getting ideas, and over the course of this mammajamma, they discuss everything under the sun going on in Star Wars right now. Time to grab a hunk of pepperoni, some provolone, and dig in!

From a review of Star Wars Resistance Episode 1: The Recruit, to a debate on what happened to Force Ghost Anakin immediately after RotJ, it's all happening this week! So grab a stick of pepperoni, snap off that top and enjoy! 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!

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179: You're Practically a Warlock Oct 13, 2018

Show notes

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!

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178: The Mandalorian, Moloch, and Kaz Oct 07, 2018

Show notes

So, Chris and Joe get into the Brews and Blasters studio and Jon Favreau drops a mammajamma of an announcement with THE MANDALORIAN!

We dig in, wildly speculate and get hyped in true Brews and Blasters fashion. Then, we start digging into the characters of Star Wars Resistance, and Joe has some thoughts about Kaz you might not have heard yet. And of course, NeedEm Gotem takes a look at Moloch from ALL sides. The Star Wars Party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters.

Show Notes

Our discussion was recorded after the show announcement but before the picture was released.
A world of pure imagination
The Mandalorian
- Who could it be!
- What kind of themes will it cover?
- Where does the armor come from?
- Why are Jango and Boba specifically mentioned?
Joe thinks Ed Harris has been in movies that he hasn't.
When does Resistance take place? Thoughts on where it could go in the timeline.
Deep discussion on the trailer and general impressions on the characters.
Joe has thoughts on Kaz
NeedEm Gotem: Moloch

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177: Whiskey and Action Figures Sep 29, 2018

Show notes

We're having some whiskey and getting to the bottom of Star Wars action figure collecting right now. This is a discussion you'll want to hear!

It's been a while since we've had a down and dirty discussion all about action figures, and a lot has changed in the world of collecting in the meantime. Chris and Joe look at what it's like to collect in this second half of 2018, what figures we're chasing, and our predictions for the hobby as we look ahead. And as important as this conversation, or more--we discuss the eating habits of Robert Shaw, give out some Oppos and more. The Star Wars Party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters.

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176: Star Wars Episode IX State of the Episode Address Sep 23, 2018

Show notes

We just checked in to see what condition Star Wars Episode IX's condition was in. Turns out, it looks pretty rad so far. We go through the full lowdown on the production as it stands, dig into some casting announcements, and make more than a few insane predictions. Hey, we called what would happen to Snoke months ahead, so anything's possible right?

Then, we turn our eyes to the sun! Not literally, but we get really psyched up about Zartan-style action figures coming to Star Wars. Toss in some thoughts about Predator, Willow, and maybe even some talk about pesto, and you know that the Star Wars party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters.

Notes

We need Willow Six Inch Figures
- Wave 1 Wish List
Baby Wars Volume 2!
- Song Review
Chris's sort-of review of The Predator
- The ultimate alternate-universe version of Alien vs Predator
RICC hype
Episode 9
- How we got here 2014-now
- Thoughts on JJ's Return
- Will the Knights of Ren ever be seen?
- How will Luke return?
  - A look at the fun of Star Wars
- Who ELSE might return?
- A BIG revelation about Billy Dee's return
- New Cast Members
  - Cast/role predictions
- NeedEm Gotem
  - Star Wars The Black Series Zartan-Style Dryden Vos
  - Oppo Black Series figures: could they be a reality soon?
- Oppo Awards: End of Summer Edition

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175: 24 Hours of Star Wars films Sep 09, 2018

Show notes

It's a simple question, but not such a simple answer: how many Star Wars films have you ever watched in a 24-hour period? And, is it possible anymore to watch them all in succession?

We ponder this and other topics in the world of Star Wars, like Kenner Variants, dipped soft serve ice cream, Ahmed Best, Frank Sinatra and more. You might wanna buckle up baby, because the Star Wars party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters.

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174: We Have Returned Sep 01, 2018

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What's up, Warheads! We have returned! Brews and Blasters is back and we are ready to talk Star Wars because it's been too long! Miss us? We missed you. And you. And you, too!

We jump right into recent news with Star Wars Resistance, #CloneWarsSaved, and a lot more! Plus, hear about how an attempt to buy both Yak Face and Blue Snaggletooth in one day was thwarted, and our thoughts on who should be making ranch dressing. You might wanna buckle up, baby, because the Star Wars party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters.

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173: The Whill of the Force Jun 23, 2018

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Well, George Lucas is still blowing minds and freaking us out with talk of a MICROBIOTIC WORLD...whatever that means, and he finally revealed what is up with the Whills. So, what is the whill of the Force after all? We have a few ideas!

Then, it's all about the Kenner quest! We start digging into some Kenner discussion as Chris details his newly acquired carded Kenner action figures and Joe describes the Kenner quest he has embarked upon to complete his collection. It's our last show before the babies, everyone but don't worry--we WHILL be back in just a few weeks! Let's go, Warheads! The Star Wars party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters.

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172: Get the Kenners Get the Exclusives Jun 15, 2018

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Chris and Joe are here to party! After smashing a couple of chimichangas, the guys pour a little bourbon and get down to business!

We're celebrating Ralph McQuarrie's birthday. We're talking about new Star Wars video games (Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order). We're talking Celebration Chicago, Hayden Christensen, Chicken in the Pot, and SDCC Exclusives. You know what time it is, so let's GO, Warheads! The Star Wars Party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters.

Also in this Episode:

The boys took their wives out for Mexican food.
- Joe had chicharones for the first time.
Yoda impressions get into some deeper talk on the Empire Strikes Back
Chris' tour of the Salton Museum [Link]
We got Broom Boy!
We got a surprise package in the mail!
A story about Joe's niece and action figures
Brews has a Discord channel that YOU should join!
Remembering Ralph McQuarrie and some of our favorite
Hayden plays soccer/football for charity
Chris' Celebration ticket sale experience
E3/EA Play Star Wars Video Game Announcements
- Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
- Oppo Rancisis is clearly in this game.
- Other characters in the game include: Depa Bilaba, Mungo Baobab, Bilobalabo, Bill and Bob's Roast Beef.
Serious discussion on Chris' favorite Collectors Hutt t-shirt
NeedEm GotEm:
- SDCC Exclusives have been announced!
  - Rey Starkiller Centerpiece w/Kylo Black Series figure
  - Empire Strikes Back Han Solo w/Mynock
  - Vintage Collection Aphra, 0-0-0 & BT-1
- Toys R Us Canada Exclusive Battle Damage Stormtrooper
Email
- Discussing "Chicken in the Pot" (frog-guy and the lady song)
- Similarities to the Narcos theme?
- Credits at the beginning of old movies
Listen to the very end.

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