Star Wars Beyond the Films is a podcast dedicated to the discussion of all things Star Wars, as well as the Expanded Universe (Legends). The show features veteran hosts- Star Wars Report Founder; Mark Hurliman and Jim Lehane, of Talkin’ Tauntauns Podcast, and former Host Narhan P. Butler.
The Fallen Star: SWBTF #266
Jul 05, 2022
Show notes
Witness the beginning of the end for the Jedi, when the Nihil strike back! Can the Republic recover from the damage Marchion Ro’s Storms have wrought upon the Galaxy? Will the Jedi be able to stand against the Darkness of the Nihil, and their newest allies? All this, and more, all on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR “Star Wars” discussion podcast! YOUR Podcast of Legends! …as well as Canon! YOUR ticket to that Galaxy far, far away! And remember: Your Fandom lies Beyond the Films.
This week true believers, Beyonders, Fanboys, Fangirls, respected aliens around the galaxy, The Champion of the Multiverse; Mark Hurliman, and your Doctor of Timelines; Dr. Jim Lehane, sit down to discuss Claudia Gray’s; Star Wars: The High Republic: The Fallen Star!So strap in and tighten your crash webbing Fandom, Star Wars Beyond the Films is setting off on another rapid-fire trip into that galaxy far, far away!
This episode your hosts discuss:
This Episode:
THE HIGH REPUBLIC: THE FALLEN STAR
Spoiler-Free Review (SPOILER WARNING AT 17:25)
Characters
Setting
Did the cover spoil the story?
Favorite moments
What did they rate it?
Covers
Barnes and Noble
Standard/AudioBook
Out of Print
Once more your hosts cover entirely too much “High Republic” action this episode. But don’t worry, give it a go; you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you might even get a little education on Star Wars while you’re at it. But no matter how you slice it and dice it, you’ll be having another adventure Beyond the Films. So sit back, hang on, enjoy the show, and may the Force be with you!
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Joe Corroney and Brian Miller: A Rogue Transmission: SWBTF #265
Apr 13, 2022
Show notes
What’s a Rogue Transmission? Beyond the Films is broadening their content-pool with Interviews! VIPs, Great Discussions, Fandoms, Favorites, Ponders, and more, all on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR “Star Wars” discussion podcast! YOUR Podcast of Legends! …as well as Canon! YOUR ticket to that Galaxy far, far away! And remember: Your Fandom lies Beyond the Films.
This week true believers, Beyonders, Fanboys, Fangirls, respected aliens around the galaxy, The Champion of the Multiverse; Mark Hurliman, sits down to interview Artists Joe Corroney and Brian Miller!So strap in and tighten your crash webbing Fandom, Star Wars Beyond the Films is setting off on another rapid-fire trip into that galaxy far, far away!
This episode your hosts discuss:
This Rogue Transmission Episode:
Joe CorroneyBrian Miller
Welcome to our new Segment: a Rogue Transmission Interview.
Differences between standard poster illustrations vs Trading Cards?
Tattoos.
Favorite Pieces.
Celebration(s) and Fan events.
Disney Parks and working with Disney.
What’s on the horizon in terms of your art?
Which of the animated and Live Action shows have resonated with you the most?
Once more your hosts cover entirely too much “Star Wars illustration” action this episode. But don’t worry, give it a go; you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you might even get a little education on Star Wars while you’re at it. But no matter how you slice it and dice it, you’ll be having another adventure Beyond the Films. So sit back, hang on, enjoy the show, and may the Force be with you!
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The Freedon Nadd Uprising: SWBTF #264
Apr 01, 2022
Show notes
What makes a Sith? Freedon Nadd’s existence begs the question! As your hosts journey into the Legends Universe of Star Wars stories to witness first hand accounts of The Tales of the Jedi they ponder all this, and more, on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR “Star Wars” discussion podcast! YOUR Podcast of Legends! …as well as Canon! YOUR ticket to that Galaxy far, far away! Your Fandom lies Beyond the Films.
This week true believers, Beyonders, Fanboys, Fangirls, respected aliens around the galaxy, The Champion of the Multiverse; Mark Hurliman, and your Doctor of Timelines; Dr. Jim Lehane, sit down to discuss Tom Veitch’s; Star Wars: The Freedon Nadd Uprising!So strap in and tighten your crash webbing Fandom, Star Wars Beyond the Films is setting off on another rapid-fire trip into that galaxy far, far away!
This episode your hosts discuss:
This Episode:
***This episode was recorded before Tom Veitch passed away. May he rest in Peace.
The Freedon Nadd Uprising, and how hard was it to find?
What is Light with out Darkness? And can one exist without the other?
What connections does The Rise of Skywalker have with this Legends story?
What did they rate it?
Cover
The Freedon Nadd Uprising 1 of 2The Freedon Nadd Uprising 2 of 2The Collection + The Freedon Nadd UprisingTales of the Jedi Omnibus Vol 2The Trade Paperback
Once more your hosts cover entirely too much “Star Wars Legends” action this episode. But don’t worry, give it a go; you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you might even get a little education on Star Wars while you’re at it. But no matter how you slice it and dice it, you’ll be having another adventure Beyond the Films. So sit back, hang on, enjoy the show, and may the Force be with you!
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Star Wars Podcast Day 2022: Ronin SWBTF #263
Feb 07, 2022
Show notes
STAR WARS PODCAST DAY 2022 IS HERE!! Behold! Visions of what Star Wars could be! No, we’re not talking Legends. Though it could have been. Nay, this episode things get a little strange! A Bandit, Fox, and a Sith, and the Jedi, only as you’ve never seen them before! All this, and more, on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR “Star Wars” discussion podcast! YOUR Podcast of Legends! …as well as Canon! YOUR ticket to that Galaxy far, far away! Your Fandom lies Beyond the Films.
This week true believers, Beyonders, Fanboys, Fangirls, respected aliens around the galaxy, The Champion of the Multiverse; Mark Hurliman, and your Doctor of Timelines; Dr. Jim Lehane, sit down to discuss Emma Mieko Candon’s; Star Wars: RONIN: A Visions Novel!So strap in and tighten your crash webbing Fandom, Star Wars Beyond the Films is setting off on another rapid-fire trip into that galaxy far, far away!
This episode your hosts discuss:
STAR WARS PODCAST DAY 2022
To celebrate SW Podcast Day our Star Wars Resistance Contest is still going: see Episode 262 for rules to win!
RONIN:
Spoiler free Review: SPOILER WARNING AT 45 Min
What is Visions?
Could it be adopted into Canon?
Could this have been Legends?
Was it any good?
Was it accessible
Representation through characters
Does it matter? And why?
How can it improve?
What’s with the Kyber Crystals?
A Kyber Mirror? What’s this?
Demons? Witches, Ghosts….
A new spin on what it means to be a Jedi, and Sith
New concepts of familiar tools
Differences between book and Audiobook
Follow Up:
SHOULD IT BE BROUGHT INTO CANON?
WHAT WOULD NEED CHANGED TO BE ADOPTED INTO CANON?
Could it be adopted into Legends? Any why that might have mattered?
What did they rate it?
Cover
Once more your hosts cover entirely too much “Visions” action this episode. But don’t worry, give it a go; you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you might even get a little education on Star Wars while you’re at it. But no matter how you slice it and dice it, you’ll be having another adventure Beyond the Films. So sit back, hang on, enjoy the show, and may the Force be with you!
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10 Year Anniversary Episode! (2021 YIR) – SWBTF #262
Jan 04, 2022
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Tempest Runner: The High Republic – SWBTF #261
Dec 31, 2021
Show notes
The Galaxy will learn to fear the name Lounra Dee!!! Lourna has been many things, Daughter, Traitor, Gladiator, Mandalorian, Dead?! Though of all things, being a Tempest Runner of the Nihil Storm seems to suit her the best. What plots are her Nihil planning? And what does a Tempest Runner have to do to get some respect in a Galaxy? All this, and more, on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR “Star Wars” discussion podcast! YOUR Podcast of Legends! …as well as Canon! YOUR ticket to that Galaxy far, far away! Your Fandom lies Beyond the Films.
This week true believers, Beyonders, Fanboys, Fangirls, respected aliens around the galaxy, The Champion of the Multiverse; Mark Hurliman, and your Doctor of Timelines; Dr. Jim Lehane, sit down to discuss Cavan Scott’s audio drama; Star Wars: The High Republic: Tempest Runner!So strap in and tighten your crash webbing Fandom, Star Wars Beyond the Films is setting off on another rapid-fire trip into that galaxy far, far away!
This episode your hosts discuss:
SPOILER-FREE REVIEW (Spoilers start after the SPOILER-WARNING around 22:00)
When does the story’s events take place?
What types of character story is it?
Who are the standout characters?
How did they rate it?
All this, and more!
Once more your hosts cover entirely too much “Tempest” action this episode. But don’t worry, give it a go; you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you might even get a little education on Star Wars while you’re at it. But no matter how you slice it and dice it, you’ll be having another adventure Beyond the Films. So sit back, hang on, enjoy the show, and may the Force be with you!
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Alphabet Squadron Trilogy – SWBTF #260
Nov 16, 2021
Show notes
X-Wings, B-Wings, A-Wings, U-Wings, All Wings Report in!!! All this, and more, on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR “Star Wars” discussion podcast! YOUR Podcast of Legends! …as well as Canon! YOUR ticket to that Galaxy far, far away! Your Fandom lies Beyond the Films.
This week true believers, Beyonders, Fanboys, Fangirls, respected aliens around the galaxy, The Champion of the Multiverse; Mark Hurliman, and your Doctor of Timelines; Dr. Jim Lehane, sit down to discuss Alexander Freed’s Star Wars: Alphabet Squadron, Shadowfall, and Victory’s Price!So strap in and tighten your crash webbing Fandom, Star Wars Beyond the Films is setting off on another rapid-fire trip into that galaxy far, far away!
This episode your hosts discuss:
SPOILER-FREE REVIEW (Spoilers start after the SPOILER-WARNING around 42:30)
A Trilogy coverage event!
Book 1: Alphabet Squadron
Book 2: Shaddowfall
Book 3: Victory’s Price
When does the story’s events take place?
What types of characters did we get?
Who was the standout characters?
How did they rate it?
What was the impact of each book?
All this, and more!
Once more your hosts cover entirely too much “‘Starfighter” action this episode. But don’t worry, give it a go; you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you might even get a little education on Star Wars while you’re at it. But no matter how you slice it and dice it, you’ll be having another adventure Beyond the Films. So sit back, hang on, enjoy the show, and may the Force be with you!
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The Saga of Nomi Sunrider – SWBTF #259
Aug 27, 2021
Show notes
When destiny calls, not all are ready to answer. Nomi Sunrider is one such person. When her Jedi Husband falls in battle, she rises with his lightsaber in hand to defend her daughter. This moment changes the course of her life, and the life of their daughter. Who is Nomi Sunrider? And how is she important to the Tales of the Jedi era of Legends? All this, and more, on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR “Star Wars” discussion podcast! YOUR Podcast of Legends! …as well as Canon! YOUR ticket to that Galaxy far, far away! Your Fandom lies Beyond the Films.
This week true believers, Beyonders, Fanboys, Fangirls, respected aliens around the galaxy, The Champion of the Multiverse; Mark Hurliman, and your Doctor of Timelines; Dr. Jim Lehane, sit down to discuss Tom Veitch’s Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi: The Saga of Nomi Sunrider!So strap in and tighten your crash webbing Fandom, Star Wars Beyond the Films is setting off on another rapid-fire trip into that galaxy far, far away!
This episode your hosts discuss:
SPOILER-FREE REVIEW (Spoilers start after the SPOILER-WARNING around 34:30)
When does the story’s events take place?
What types of characters did we get?
How did they rate it?
What was the controversy surrounding Nomi?
All this, and more!
Once more your hosts cover entirely too much “‘Legends’ Old Republic” action this episode. But don’t worry, give it a go; you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you might even get a little education on Star Wars while you’re at it. But no matter how you slice it and dice it, you’ll be having another adventure Beyond the Films. So sit back, hang on, enjoy the show, and may the Force be with you!
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Into the Dark – SWBTF #258
Jun 28, 2021
Show notes
Welcome to THE HIGH REPUBLIC! And this time, we mean it!
An Era where Jedi brought a Beacon of Light to the wilds of the Galaxy. But Darkness lives in many forms, and another evil is about to make it’s presence known, and the Jedi find themselves smack in the middle of it all. But can they keep to the Light when they go Into the Dark?
All this, and more, on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR “Star Wars” discussion podcast! YOUR Podcast of Legends! …as well as Canon! YOUR ticket to that Galaxy far, far away! Your Fandom lies Beyond the Films.
This week true believers, Beyonders, Fanboys, Fangirls, respected aliens around the galaxy, The Champion of the Multiverse; Mark Hurliman, and your Doctor of Timelines; Dr. Jim Lehane, sit down to discuss Claudia Gray’s Star Wars: The High Republic: Into the Dark!So strap in and tighten your crash webbing Fandom, Star Wars Beyond the Films is setting off on another rapid-fire trip into that galaxy far, far away!
This episode your hosts discuss:
SPOILER-FREE REVIEW (Spoilers start after the SPOILER-WARNING around 31:30)
When does the story’s events take place?
What types of characters did we get?
How did they rate it?
All this, and more!
Once more your hosts cover entirely too much “High Republic” action this episode. But don’t worry, give it a go; you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you might even get a little education on Star Wars while you’re at it. But no matter how you slice it and dice it, you’ll be having another adventure Beyond the Films. So sit back, hang on, enjoy the show, and may the Force be with you!
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Tales of the Jedi: Beast Riders of Onderon – SWBTF #257
Apr 21, 2021
Show notes
Welcome to THE HIGH REPUBLIC! Woops, wrong Continuity! This one’s Legends!So, let’s try again;
Welcome to the Old Republic! Sit back for some Tales of the Jedi! An Era where Jedi stood watch across the wilds of the Galaxy. Darkness lives, and the Jedi find themselves smack in the middle of it all.
All this, and more, on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR “Star Wars” discussion podcast! YOUR Podcast of Legends! …as well as Canon! YOUR ticket to that Galaxy far, far away! Your Fandom lies Beyond the Films.
This week true believers, Beyonders, Fanboys, Fangirls, respected aliens around the galaxy, The Champion of the Multiverse; Mark Hurliman, and your Doctor of Timelines; Dr. Jim Lehane, sit down to discuss Tom Veitch’s Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi: Ulic Qel-Droma and the Beast Wars of Onderon!So strap in and tighten your crash webbing Fandom, Star Wars Beyond the Films is setting off on another rapid-fire trip into that galaxy far, far away!
This episode your hosts discuss:
SPOILER-FREE REVIEW (Spoilers start after the SPOILER-WARNING)
When does the story’s events take place?
How did they rate it?
All this, and more!
Once more your hosts cover entirely too much “Tales of the Jedi” action this episode. But don’t worry, give it a go; you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you might even get a little education on Star Wars while you’re at it. But no matter how you slice it and dice it, you’ll be having another adventure Beyond the Films. So sit back, hang on, enjoy the show, and may the Force be with you!
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