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171: A Sheep in Wolves' Clothing Jun 09, 2018

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On this episode of Brews and Blasters, we keep on digging into the amazing Easter eggs and expansion of lore featured in Solo: A Star Wars Story: The Official Guide by Pablo Hidalgo. Then we open up a few figures with the return of NeedEm GotEm and there's a few surprises—if you know where to look! Then our listeners ask some amazing questions and provide the title for this week. Let's go, Warheads! You might wanna buckle up, baby. It' time for Brews and Blasters.

Also in this Episode:

Welcome to Brews and Blasters—the original Star Wars party!
A look at Solo: A Star Wars Story: The Official Guide by Pablo Hidalgo
- Exploring Dryden Vos' background, his office and some amazing artifacts and Easter eggs in Solo
- Enfys Nest and the Cloud Riders
- Lady Proxima and the White Worm gang
- Solo action figures—where are the new waves?
- Clint Howard as Ralakili—is there a Return of the Jedi connection?
- L3-37's fate: imprisonment or freedom?
NeedEm GotEm:
- Star Wars The Black Series Qi'ra (Corellia)
- Star Wars The Black Series Chewbacca w goggles
  - Articulated gun!
- Star Wars Force Link 2.0 3.75 inch Moloch
Listener Feedback!
- Update on the True Believer/Porcelain Knob contest
- Our favorite figure from the Kenner line?!
- Analyzing the fate of Val
- Oppo Awards!
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170: The Dice of Han Solo Jun 02, 2018

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So, Solo: A Star Wars Story is an amazing movie, but the box office didn't live up to expectations. So what! Believe it or not, we think there's a silver lining to this, and we'll get into it in this episode.

We're excited to continue our discussion on Solo, and everything about it. Why does this movie work? What does it get right? And, what do worms smell like? Let's GO, Warheads! The Star Wars party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters.

Also in this Episode:

More Solo Discussion
Chris has a new impression.
Flat-top grills are life-changing.
Are 4D movies REALLY a good idea?
David Lynch's Dune (1984): The Chris Salton Commentary
How many Gamorrean Guards do you need?
Jon Kasdan is pretty awesome.
Paul Rudd doesn't age.
Solo's cinematography is amazing. Bradford Young
New developments on the bucket
The awesome posters in the Brewhouse bathroom.
The Toys that Made Us Season 2 is out and we can't wait to see it! What do you want to see in season 3?

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169: Solo: A Star Wars Story Immediate Reaction May 25, 2018

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This is where the fun begins! Chris and Joe are fresh out of the AMC Theaters Fan Event for Solo: A Star Wars Story, and are ready to dig into everything! Listen in for our first reactions as we go scene for scene and gush about how much we love this film.

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168: Star Wars Resistance Announced May 19, 2018

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Is this real life? We have ANOTHER Star Wars movie just days away, a theme park in construction, a convention just announced, numerous live-action series in development...and now comes the next series from Filoni and Lucasfilm Animation...Star Wars Resistance!

We discuss ALL the ramifications from this press release and look at Bobby Moynihan's interview on The Star Wars Show. He sounds like a pretty cool guy! And, with all this going on, did we cram in a reference to Chukha-Trok the lumberjack Ewok? You bet we did. This is it, Warheads--this IS the Star Wars Party and it starts right now! It's time for Brews and Blasters.

Also in this Episode

Liiiive from the Brewhouse (beatlab) it's Brews and Blasters!

We're days away from a new Star Wars movie!
- How is this possible?
- Is this the real life, or is this just fantasy?
- We cannot wait!
Solo Box Office Predictions
- The word of mouth factor
- But the haters?
Star Wars Resistance!
- Lucasfilm loves announcing things on Thursdays
- The evolution of Star Wars: Forces of Destiny
  - Remembering Chukha Trok…again
  - Remembering we have commentaries of BOTH Ewok films.
- Analyzing the announcement & title image
- Discussing the Press Release
  - What does "anime-inspired" actually mean?
    - Is it like the short film Tie Fighter?
  - The schedule
  - The main character Kazuda Xiono
  - The cast—many returning actors—even from the film
  - The timeline
  - What stories can be covered?
    - Oppo?
  - SNL Veteran Bobby Moynihan is joining Star Wars Resistance!
    - Remembering some of his best Star Wars skits
    - He's a collector!
    - His interview from The Star Wars Show (with Commentary)
    - Bobby Moynihan's character prediction (hint: L'ulo)
  - Oppo Awards!

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167: Porcelain Knobs [Solo: A Star Wars Story Premiere] May 12, 2018

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We are in a brand-new studio as we kick off a whole new era of Brews and Blasters! With so much going on in Star Wars, you know we have plenty to discuss about Solo: A Star Wars Story, but you can bet we're also going to have some thoughts on Bill and Ted Face the Music, Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom, and much more.

Plus, we reveal the winner of the Brews and Blasters "True Believer" contest, talk about acquiring Solo Fan Event tickets, thoughts on Star Wars Celebration and much more. Did we mention Vintage Kenner mint on card?! Yeah, we got a huge NeedEm GotEm, too. LET'S GO, WARHEADS! This IS the Star Wars party and it starts NOW. It's time for Brews and Blasters.

Also in this Episode

Welcome to the Brewhouse Beatlab!
- We're in our new studio and we're giving you an audio tour!
Bill and Ted 3 is happening!
- Bill and Ted Face the Music is a HUGE DEAL
- A huge influence on this show and our lives
I guess this is your 30s…
- Wisdom teeth extractions
- Babies on the way
- And more!
Solo: A Star Wars Story Premiere
- Can this film be spoiled?
- Therm puns!
- Saving lobsters
- Bad Michael Caine impressions
The True Believer Contest Winner Announced!
- Amanda B!
- Wins Kylo Ren Unmasked Black Series Figure!
Solo tickets have been acquired!
- How was Joe awake at 3 am on a Friday morning?!
- The Fan Event looks amazing! We review the gifts.
Where's Celebration 2019?
- We have some ideas.
- Is it all about Galaxy's edge in 2019?
- Will Star Wars Weekends return (finally)?
Solo clips
- Chewie plays Holochess for the first time?
- Han meets Lando
More about Moloch
Quick Thoughts on Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Rocky III
Solo Track listing review (no spoilers)
Pronouncing Porg on Board in Boston
Need Em Got Em

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166: May the Fourth 2018 May 05, 2018

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Happy May the Fourth, Warheads! This episode is all about YOU! Your emails, your voicemails, your feedback!

We can't think of a better way to celebrate Star Wars day than to say THANK YOU to everyone who's ever listened to this absurd Star Wars party of ours. PLUS, we have a Solo Geek Out Freak Out, sing a little bit of "These Eyes" (wow-wow), do some Lucas impression and more.

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165: That's How You Win Stuff Around Here Apr 29, 2018

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We've conquered food poisoning to regale you with stories of what it's like to go to a different kind of convention and why Joe likes the front seats at the movies. Then, we clear out the prize closet by announcing the winners of TWO contests and kicking off a third. Plus Solo: A Star Wars Story Hype continues as we go through trailers, posters, and the ever expanding wisdom of Rio Durant.

Let's go, warheads! The Star Wars party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters.

Also In This Episode

Chris was food poisoned! But, he's much better now.
Chris and Joe went to a different kind of con—a baby products convention…with bad food.
The final ride of the Brews and Blasters "Cave" studio
Collecting in limited space
Avenger Infinity War hype and plans to see it!
The front seat at the movie theaters.
Cleaning out the prize closet:
1. Breakfast cookbook, provided by Chronicle Books—Rich Chase "RC"
2. Top Trumps Set: Andrew Schaad
Enfys Nest: Female or Male?
Roast Beef Sandwiches
True Believer Contest! Tweet: "@BrewsAndBlasters is my favorite #StarWars podcast."
Solo: A Star Wars Story Hype!
Thoughts on Rio Durant
Why isn't Joonas credited as Chewbacca on the US posters?
Lost in Space talk
Will there be a Han Solo trilogy of films?
Solo A Star Wars Story soundtrack: who is John Powell?

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164: Falcon Friday Free For All Apr 16, 2018

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New figures for Solo: A Star Wars Story are out right now and Chris and Joe already have the jump on some of the new figures as Falcon Friday and Wookiee Weekend are upon us! Listen in to find out your best plan for seeking out the new waves, what's coming down the line for the movie release, and a whole lot more!

Plus, we have TWO--count em TWO--giveaways in this episode, so let the Star Wars Party begin NOW to see how you can win! It's time for Brews and Blasters.

Also In This Episode

Episode 164, Powered by vodka
Is The Last Starfighter coming back?
Swearing like sailors when we were kids
Update on Rian Johnson's new trilogy
Contest #1: Star Wars Breakfast Cookbook, courtesy of Chronicle books
Falcon Friday
- What is the optimal strategy in our new collecting reality?
- A few things to know when buying from third party toy sites
- Predictions and discussion on what will be available to Solo: A Star Wars Story
- Force Link 2.0 Figures, 2-Packs, Creature Packs, Vehicles, Black Series
NeedEm GotEm: Black Series Wave 16 Reviews
- Range Trooper
- Grand Moff Tarkin
- Young Han Solo
- Young Lando Calrissian
- Death Squad Commander (new face sculpt)
- Jawa
Contest #2: Win Top Trumps Card Set and Expansion Packs, courtesy of Top Trumps

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163: Aragosta Fra Diavolo Apr 08, 2018

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We got new aliens to discuss from the Solo: A Star Wars Story Denny's commercial, and you can bet Chris and Joe have lots to say about them! Hear the names, analysis, and all the revelations from the commercial and accompanying cards—all before we meet a new friend that loves pasta, packs a heck of a punch, has a tough shell, and heart of gold. The Star Wars party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters.

Also In This Episode

An hour of Weird Guys
The Miyagi and Quint Super Dudes Podcast
Do the boys need a drink schedule for the podcast? Let us know!
More crazy stories involving caffeine and vodka
Is Oppo dead?
#BackTheBarge Recap
#SourceTheSnake has begun!
New weird guy aliens revealed in a new Denny's commercial for Solo: A Star Wars Story
- Is Richard Grieco in Solo?
Why does Denny's hate Boston?
We love Therm Scissorpunch so much.
- One of the greatest conversations in Brews and Blasters history ensues.
Getting hyped over the Black Series Gammorean Guard
Simon Pegg's remarks on Rey's parentage

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162: Chicken Wings and Chicken Walkers Apr 01, 2018

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It's a NeedEm GotEm special! Join us for the holiday weekend as we open up figures old and new, and talk about the current state of the collecting hobby.

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