Yivvits and Mrbubble!

Ignore this post friends! Oct 21, 2019

This is a post to update our feed in iTunes.

What if Vader never spoke? Oct 11, 2019

Hello old friends! No podcast for you, but you might enjoy this little comedy gem Yivvits created. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoDcT7uVn8o

Episode 149 - The Podcast Awakens Feb 16, 2017

Surprise! Catch up with your old pals Yivvits and MrBubble as the podcast awakens!

Episode 148 - We Have a few Comments on "The Trailer" Jan 14, 2015

Yivvits and MrBubble have definitely been waiting for the trailer a LONG TIME, and the idea of recording just a quick podcast to get their opinions out there was a great idea! Listen to the boys talk about how the trailer affected them, in a podcast that will take you all the way back to 1977!

Episode 147 - Kimchi-chi Apr 17, 2014

Check it out! Another new episode of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble!

Episode 146 - We're Back! Feb 27, 2014

Oh my goodness, can this be possible? I guess it is! This is a brand new, fresh podcast of Yivvits and MrBubble, where we catch up with the boys as they discuss Sony, Star Wars Galaxies, the new Rebels cartoon, and the future of the emulator "Swgemu." Throughout the episode, look out for plenty of familiar voices, soundboard playfulness, deep thoughts and concepts, plus exciting new dance moves. Yivvits and MrBubble are back, so come and join us for new adventures!

Episode 145 - Papal? Mar 13, 2013

After a long break... a very long break, we finally dusted off the microphones and we're back! In this episode: Yivvits has a really awesome idea, we fill you in on what we've been doing for the past year, and for the first time ever hear what MrBubble *really* sounds like. Enjoy!

Episode 144 - Connection to SWG Lost! Jan 27, 2012

In this episode, we lay to rest our very good friend, Star Wars Galaxies. We take some time to give a brief history of the game, listen another player's opinion of the shutdown, discuss our own feelings on the matter, and MrBubble tells us a little bit about the SWG EMU. Finally, Yivvits wonders if some virtual worlds should be preserved even after they officially close. Enjoy!

Episode 143 - Am I right? Nov 21, 2011

It's been a while but we are finally back in the swing of things! Much like a moisture vaporator that never quite performed as well as Owen Lars expected, it won't be long before the SWG power generators are shut down one last time. On the plus side, your pals Yivvits and MrBubble are still here! In this episode, first we fill you in on why this episode took so long. Then, we talk to an old in-game friend and yammer some more about SWG closing. Next, because you, our listeners, haven't been sending us enough questions/comments, we spend way too long talking about radial arm saws. (When have we ever stayed on topic?) Finally, another old friend of the podcast calls in to chat about the closing of SWG, none other than Jason "Pex" Ryan! Enjoy!

Call-in show tonight! Aug 23, 2011

We're doing another call-in show tonight! We'll start taking calls at 7 PM Central Time (5 PST, 8 EST) and will go for an hour or until we get bored. 888-900-YAMB. If you got through last time please give others a chance tonight. If you get our voice mail it means we're on a call so keep trying.

P.S. please have a topic / question / comment in mind before you call. :-)

Episode 142 - Creampuffs! Jul 21, 2011

Episode 142 is our first live call in show and we had a blast hearing from you! You'll probably remember some of our callers from previous episodes or the SWG forums. Hear what they have to say about the closure of SWG, what games they'll be playing, and much more. Didn't get a chance to call us? You're in luck! We'll be making this a fairly regular addition to the show. Be sure to follow our Twitter or join our Facebook group so you know when the next live call in time is scheduled!

Episode 141 - It’s a Bright Future, SWG Jul 11, 2011

After an extremely crazy start to summer Yivvits and MrBubble are back! As we mentioned in episode 140, each show will now be "disclaimed" by one of listeners reading the SWG Pledge. This week it's Jackson - thanks Jackson! Next, we begin to plan for the return of our in-game parties in 2012. Unfortunately, our plans hit one impassable roadblock. MrBubble talks about his recent stroke and fills us in on his progress (he's doing great!). He's also had some time to try out another MMORPG and even check out the SWG EMU. All this and much more in Episode 141!

SWG may be ending, but Yivvits and MrBubble are not. Jun 26, 2011

Many of you have been worried what the closure of SWG means for the YaMB podcast. It doesn’t mean anything. Perhaps you didn’t notice it, but about a year ago we stopped introducing our show as “SWG with” but we still talked about SWG a fair amount. We’ve got no reason to stop our show as long as you all enjoy it. Over the next few months you can bet there’s going to be a LOT of SWG talk and after that we’ll find other fun stuff to talk about. SOE and Lucas Arts might be killing the most unique MMORPG experience ever created, but we aren’t going anywhere.

June 5th. MrBubble Update Jun 06, 2011

Hi again everybody! You’ll be happy to hear that MrBubble came home this past Friday! He’s really happy to finally be home and has thoroughly enjoyed all of your messages. It will still take time and some therapy to fully regain the use of his right leg/arm but his progress is really amazing. Motions he couldn’t make after the stroke are now coming back. He’s able to get around the house and up/down stairs. Pretty soon he’ll start re-learning Basic Dance although he suspects there will be a lot of /flo 7’s at first.

Thanks again for keeping MrB in your thoughts and if you haven’t sent him a message yet please do so!

5/26 MrBubble Update May 26, 2011

Hello friends! MrBubble has been listening to all of the voice mail messages you’ve been sending (and the forum posts) and is really enjoying them! If you haven’t done so already, send him a voice mail! Thank you so much for being supportive – it means a lot!

Here’s a little update: The stroke didn’t paralyze him, cause any lasting speech problems, nor did it affect his cognitive abilities. It certainly didn’t affect his sense of humor. I visited him on Tuesday and when I walked into his room he slowly looked up at me and in a pitiful voice said, “Who are you?” It took me a few seconds to realize he was kidding (lol). Movement of his right arm/hand and leg/foot was affected but the rehabilitation (at the Mayo hospital) is helping to bring that back. Yesterday he worked quite a bit on walking. It will take time for him to get to 100% but so far his progress is great! I’ll update you again in a day or two.

Thanks again for sending him all of the encouragement and get-well wishes! See the original post for the voice mail number if you haven’t sent one yet!

Send MrBubble a Get Well Message! May 25, 2011

About a week ago my best buddy John (you know him as MrBubble on our podcast) suffered a stroke. He’s currently going through some rehabilitation and your words of encouragement would mean a great deal to him. I’d love for all of our listeners to leave a get-well message for MrBubble on our toll free voice mail number. Unlike other messages you leave us, these *will not* be played on any future show. I’ll be forwarding them directly to him.

Leave your messages at: (888) 900-9262

Take 60 seconds and leave MrB a message - He’ll really appreciate it! As for our podcast, it will be on vacation until MrBubble is ready to go again.

Thank you everybody!Brent (aka Yivvits)

Episode 140 - The Oath May 14, 2011

Looking for something to do while you sit patiently at your computer or TV, waiting for some indication of when SOE or PSN might come back online? Need something to fill up all the free time you've had lately? You've already watched some informational videos about the honey badger, so what else is there? Maybe this will help - a new episode of Yivvits & MrBubble! This one was recorded prior to Sony Online going Offline. It's got everything: a new 'challenge' for you, info about the new free character transfer service in SWG, space bounty hunting, Yivvits longing for the old days, and Mr. Bubble singing show tunes. See? Everything!

Episode 139 - I don't want to be liked, I want to be loved! Apr 21, 2011

Looking for an episode of Yivvits and MrBubble with LOTS of Star Wars Galaxies content? Look no further than episode 139! MrBubble has been popping in to check out the recent entertainer update and in between his grueling dance sessions he's been playing with some of the vendor and bazaar changes from previous game updates. Also this week - we chat about the recent SOE layoffs, the current producer's letter, and read a bunch of messages from you!

SOE Japan relief fundraiser extended to April 1st! Mar 29, 2011

Looks like they've extended it! The previously linked page still says March 28th but I received word that they extended it to April 1st and the following page reflects that: http://www.soe.com/japanrelief/

Last day to purchase items in SOE games to support the Japan relief effort Mar 28, 2011

In case you didn't know, SOE is helping out with relief to Japan through the sale of items in most of their games including SWG. The deal ends today so check it out. Basically SOE donates $10 for your $5 purchase - pretty cool. See the items and get more info here: SOE Japan Relief

Episode 138 - Like Us Mar 18, 2011

Start your day off right with a delicious helping of Yivvits and MrBubble! We begin this episode with an update on we've been playing - Yivvits has been running around in DC Universe Online and MrBubble has been flinging some Angry Birds. After another Mystery Beverage we listen to something sent to us by SOE's Jason "Pex" Ryan. We won't spoil the fun in the show notes, but it has to do with SWG and you won't hear it *anywhere* else! We finish things up with a discussion on the value of a product having lots of "likes" on Facebook.

Episode 137 - Jar Jar's Big Love Jan 30, 2011

Welcome to the first 2011 episode of Yivvits and MrBubble! This week, we hear about some part time work Jar Jar recently picked up and fill you in on what we've been doing in Star Wars Galaxies. Also, voice mail left by 'Dr. Quest' and 'Zurthas' spark some pretty nerdy Star Wars and techy discussions. All of this and much more awaits you in this colossal episode!

Episode 136 - Hermitville Dec 20, 2010

Happy Holidays from Yivvits and MrBubble! Here's your gift from us - another episode of YaMB! There isn't much to say about this one other than e-mail, e-mail, E-MAIL! We have a bunch of e-mails to go through and they cover all sorts of topics such as SWG, old vs. young Aunt Beru, and gathering around map readers. If you'd like to send us a gift in return we'd love for you to shoot us an e-mail, or better yet, a voice mail message!

Episode 135 - Lord of the Cyst Nov 30, 2010

Welcome back to another episode of Yivvits and MrBubble! We start out this episode with a rousing discussion about raw foods and reality shows based on little people. After those important discussions we move on to a big announcement about the future of Yivvits and MrBubble in Star Wars Galaxies! We round things out with a brief look at the recent SWG producer's letter and then end this one a little shorter than usual. No worries, now we have even MORE to talk about in the next episode!

Episode 134 - Grinding and Tumbling Nov 08, 2010

Greetings friends! We're so glad you could join us for another episode of Yivvits and MrBubble! Here is what you'll find inside Episode 134:

MrBubble goes on a trip to visit his brother
Pirates of the Burning Seas goes free to play
EQ2 server mergers, oh noes!
Lots of SWG specific listener e-mails - Keep them coming!
Listener voice mail messages, and tons of laughs!

Episode 133 - String Cheese Theory Oct 19, 2010

Hello and welcome to another episode of Yivvits and MrBubble! This week we continue to answer more of your voice and e-mail questions. Thanks to all of you who are sending us stuff to talk about! Remember, your questions and comments drive what is discussed on the show so don't be shy - you've got nothing to lose - send us an e-mail or leave us a voice mail message! Also this week we discuss the finer points of running a BBS, chat with MrBubble's cleaning droid, Jane, and Yivvits vents his recent frustrations with his longtime favorite gaming company.

Episode 132 - Twi's a Party Sep 16, 2010

Here it is, another action packed episode of YaMB! We have a lot to talk about this week thanks to you, our listeners. (keep sending in those e-mails and voice mails!) You're sure to enjoy all of the SWG talk again this week including a magnificent rehash of a past discussion - the expansions SWG SHOULD have had: SWG The Empire Strikes Back and SWG The Return of the Jedi! We'll also take a quick look at the September producer's letter and a bunch of your messages. Sprinkle in our usual antics and there you have it, episode 132!

Episode 131 - Hot Dish or Casserole? Sep 08, 2010

Welcome to another episode of Yivvits and MrBubble! This week we have a pile of listener e-mail messages to read through, we discuss the Clone Wars Adventures, and offer our thoughts about the longevity of SWG. We also take a quick look at the recently released "free-to-play" version of EQ2 and wonder if something similar could work with SWG. If you've been hoping for more SWG talk, this episode is for you! Remember, your questions and comments drive what we discuss, so keep sending us those voice and e-mail messages!

Episode 130 - There's a Salve for That Aug 19, 2010

The past couple months have been very busy for Yivvits and MrBubble but our hiatus is at an end! You'll find out all sorts of fun things in this episode such as MrBubble's move and what games we've been playing (or not playing). This one is a chance for you to catch up on what we've been doing but don't forget to let us know what YOU'VE been doing by sending us an e-mail or voice mail!

No, we haven't fallen off the face of Dantooine Jul 20, 2010

We're just enjyoing our summer hiatus! We'll be back before you know it! Keep watching the feed and remember you can listen to most of our old episodes at www.swgpodcast.com.

Your pals,Yivvits & MrBubble

Episode 129 - Off the Rails with Wowie Pies Jun 08, 2010

He's got a red head, loves Diet Pepsi Max, and recently used up one of his nine lives. He's RedHeadedTim the podcast librarian and he's our guest for the entire episode! We've been fairly light on SWG news lately but Tim has been playing like crazy and has a lot to talk about. Also in this episode: some of Tim's "Tuesday Tips," another mystery beverage (the worst one yet), and the *real* culprit behind the broken oil pipe.

Episode 129 soon! Jun 01, 2010

Episode 129 is baking in the oven. Look for it this week. Our pal RedHeadedTim joins us for the entire show!

Episode 128 - FarmBubble May 12, 2010

Here comes another delicious helping of SWGwYaMB! This is yet another addition to our collection of gab-fest episodes. Of course, that describes about 98% of our shows. We touch a lot of topics including: more NPR comedy, MrBubble's recent exploration into a certain Facebook game, 2012 predictions, listener e-mail, and a bunch of your voice mail messages. Oh yeah, we even talk about SWG at some point! Enjoy, and we'll see you again soon!

Episode 127 - Rootleaf, this is not. Apr 03, 2010

Just in time for your weekend is Episode 127 of SWGwYaMB! Not as much SWG discussion as other episodes, but it IS full of everything you love about us (or, everything you love to hate). We bid farewell to MrBubble's first MMO, There.com and consider what parts of SWG were influenced by the kind of gameplay There offered. One of your favorite past bits is back, the mystery brown-bag beverage and Yivvits picked a great one. We have a TON of your voice mail messages to play and we answer an e-mail question. Finally, MrBubble has a special treat for us! We won't spoil it here though.

Episode 126 - Don't cut the ribbon! Feb 26, 2010

Well hello there! So nice of you to join us for another installment of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble. This one has something for everyone! Yivvits talks about the new GCW system and quickly goes over the latest "Letter from the Producer." MrBubble updates us on what he's been playing while enjoying more expensive pistachio nuts. Finally, we have a single lonely voice mail message, we chat with our buddy Yoda, and have some fun with download statistics.

One follow up to this episode - Since we recorded it, our friend "RedHeadedTim" the Podcast Librarian is doing great! He's on the mend now and we hope to see him again soon!

Episode 125 - The Tailor Made the Padding Feb 06, 2010

Here is a little something for you to enjoy while defending (or destroying) Bestine tonight! First up, we dedicate this episode to our friend "Red Headed Tim" aka the podcast librarian who is currently in the hospital. Get well soon Tim! The cantina just isn't the same without you! Next, we go over our first impressions of STO and MrBubble has some fun in Free Realms. We also talk about the recent update that has finally brought the Galactic Civil War in SWG front and center. Finally, we tell you our own hopes for the coming year in SWG.

Episode 124 - High Kenobi Jan 27, 2010

Hi friends! Our first 'normal' episode of 2010 is really from 2009, crazy! We held this one back in order to focus on our holiday special. Actually, the delay allowed it to ripen on the vine and grow into a deliciously plump episode. Yivvits describes a new MMO he's developing, we hear about Obi-Wan's latest business venture, and we play a bunch of YOUR voice mail messages! (And yes, we know the intro says 'episode 123' :-p)

Episode 123 - Yivvits & MrBubble Holiday Extravaganza 2009 Jan 15, 2010

While traveling to their homeworlds, Yivvits and MrBubble run into some trouble and reluctantly resort to calling on an old friend for help. Will Yivvits make it back to Kashyyyk in time for Life Day? Will MrBubble make it back to Sullust for The Thirteen Days of Licking?

Holiday Greetings from Yivvits & MrBubble Jan 04, 2010

We hope all of you had fun with family and ate lots of food during the past couple weeks! What’s that you say? You felt like something was missing from your Life Day celebrations? An empty feeling in the pit of your stomach, roughly the size and shape of a Yivvits and MrBubble Holiday Special podcast? Fear not! Soon, your hunger will be satiated! I can’t say when exactly, but it won’t be 6 months from now, it won’t be 2 months, it won’t even be 2 weeks! Stay tuned!

Your Pals,Yivvits & MrBubble

Episode 122 - Lemon Cream Krunkles Dec 02, 2009

Here's another gab-fest episode of Yivvits and MrBubble! Let's get right down to business: MrBubble wonders where all the dancers have gone, Yivvits finds more road blocks to fun, players generate 3 million quests using the Chronicle Master system (4 of which were not just for grinding), and Padme spins the big General Grievous wheel. Will she win the Showcase Showdown???

Episode 121 - Tickling the Roller Grill Nov 23, 2009

Haven't listened to episode 120 yet? Well you better get going because here's 121! This week we welcome Padme back to the show and we have a new sponsor! We find out that MrBubble has fooled all of us and he's really a Jawa (which explains a lot), Yivvits has a new power-rant you won't want to miss, we remember an event that happened in November of 2005, the producer's letter, music and dance, Chronicles, oh my gosh so much! As for the roller grill... we aren't going to spoil that one in the show notes. You'll have to listen!

Episode 120 - That's it! Nov 16, 2009

Here is the latest episode of SWGwYaMB! This one was crafted with loving care using only the softest handpicked silk, the most luxurious cashmere, and only the finest ribbons. The most important part of this week's show is the fact that our old pal Obi-Wan is back in the studio! How can you top that? We can't, but this episode also contains the following ingredients: We are sick of the no-trade game mechanic, how to become the assistant podcast librarian, we BOTH played some SWG, we listen to some voicemail messages, and we try to figure out the state of the game.

Episode 119 - Reptoid, Robot, or Real? Nov 01, 2009

Hello again friends! We're finally settling into our new studio and boy do we have a lot to chat about. In this episode MrBubble talks about the sorts of things he searches the Internet for when he can't sleep and this leads us to a new game, "Reptoid, Robot, or Real?" Listen to find out how we classified Smed, Draakull, and other very important people. We answer a letter from a listener on Bria and then get updates on what we've both been doing in real life and in-game.

Episode 118 - From the Couch 2 Oct 13, 2009

If you remember from our last episode we are currently in the process of moving into a new recording studio. Unfortunately, construction was delayed when the contractor uncovered a nest of lava fleas in Yivvits' house but do not fear, for here is another "From the Couch" episode! Listen as we discuss topics such as: what we've been up to, does SWG have enough developers, and potted plants!

[Thank you to our podcast librarian "RedHeadedTim" for reviewing (proofing) this week's show! This episode was recorded prior to the release of game update 13.]

Episode 117 - From the Couch Sep 23, 2009

Hello again everybody! We're currently in the process of moving our studio to a new location but that doesn't stop us from gabbing about Star Wars Galaxies! We broke out the mobile recording rig and whipped up this little beauty for ya. We discuss the recently announced server closures (which opens up a few old wounds), the upcoming Chronicles update, and MrBubble's favorite reality TV series. Studio or no studio, you can't keep Yivvits and MrBubble down!

Episode 116 - Premarital Counseling Aug 25, 2009

Hey looky here, a new episode of SWGwYaMB! In this episode we read a couple of letters from listeners and one includes a nice little gift. This, of course, made us very happy. The happiness continued with some great voice mail messages, updates on what we've both been doing the past few weeks, and some Update 12 discussion. Unfortunately, the happy streak ends when MrBubble finds out that Yivvits "forgot" to edit out some bits from the last episode. In an attempt to help MrBubble, Yivvits asks an old friend to stop by and share some of his sage advice.

Download and listen now! We'll be back in September with even more Yivvits and MrBubble tomfoolery! (Also, this episode was recorded before Update 12 went live. Anything we discussed may have changed when the update was pushed to live.)

Episode 115 - Fan Faire 2009 Memories Jul 25, 2009

Here it is, our gargantuan two hour long Fan Faire 2009 Memories episode! You've probably listened to the SWG panels we recorded, but this is the episode where we pull it all together and tell you about our Fan Faire experiences. In fact, there's so much SWGwYaMB goodness in this one that we had to resort to using bullet points for the show notes! Here are just a few of the things in this episode:

We discuss the Chronicle Master system and tell you what we think it means for the game
Overview of our time in Vegas
Interviews with a bunch of SWG players
Interviews with Teesquared, AdeptStrain, Debysue and even Virrago (Who is Debysue? You'll have to listen to find out!)
MrBubble falls in love ... ?
Voicemails from listeners telling us what they think of the planned additions to SWG
Everything else you've come to expect from your pals, Yivvits and MrBubble.

Also, this one marks the 4th anniversary of our podcast! Not many shows make it past a year, let alone four, and we're now one of the longest running MMORPG podcasts out there. We can't thank you enough for your continued interest in our show!

Thanks for listening everybody, and enjoy!Yivvits and MrBubble

Fan Faire 2009 - SWG Panel - "Galactic Gathering" (Part 2 of 2) Jul 10, 2009

This is part two of the two hour long "Galactic Gathering" panel. In this panel the developers explained what the rest of this year holds for SWG and answered a ton of questions from the audience. Also, Dotanuki spent some time explaining Death Troopers in greater detail. If you're still not exactly sure what Death Troopers will mean for SWG then listening to this panel is a must. The gathering also included some trivia, 'Happy 6th Birthday SWG!' cake, and a Wookiee roar contest.

Fan Faire 2009 - SWG Panel - "Galactic Gathering" (Part 1 of 2) Jul 10, 2009

This is part one of the two hour long "Galactic Gathering" panel. In this panel the developers explained what the rest of this year holds for SWG and answered a ton of questions from the audience. Also, Dotanuki spent some time explaining Death Troopers in greater detail. If you're still not exactly sure what Death Troopers will mean for SWG then listening to this panel is a must. The gathering also included some trivia, 'Happy 6th Birthday SWG!' cake, and a Wookiee roar contest.

Fan Faire 2009 - Discussion Panel - "Podcasting" Jul 09, 2009

This was the podcasting discussion panel which MrBubble and I participated in. The audience was mostly made up of EQ/EQ2 players as there happened to be a SWG TCG panel at the same time. I think Brenlo "I'm Alan" Crosby scheduled it that way as payback for all the sound clips of him we've played on our show. Ah, of course I'm only kidding! I'm Alan! /grin. Special thanks to SOE for letting us participate in the panel again this year. It is always a really fun discussion! Also, thanks to Eldarwen and DrQuest for asking us some great questions. (Please note that the panel discussion was rather candid and contains a few... tasteless jokes.)

Fan Faire 2009 - SWG Panel - "The GCW" Jul 08, 2009

Brought to you by "Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble!" This is a recording of the Star Wars Galaxies panel "The GCW" from Fan Faire 2009 in Las Vegas, NV.

Fan Faire 2009 - SWG Panel - "The Next Big Thing" Jul 04, 2009

Brought to you by "Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble!" This is a recording of the Star Wars Galaxies panel "The Next Big Thing" from Fan Faire 2009 in Las Vegas, NV.

Episode 114 - Super Action Yivvits and MrBubble Jun 24, 2009

What an exciting week! Fan Faire 2009, Empire Day in SWG, another TCG expansion with even more "exciting" loot, and now this - a new episode of SWGwYaMB! In this episode we talk about our Fan Faire plans, hash out a couple of ideas for SWG, and once again remind everybody why we feel the way in which the free character transfers were done actually hurt rather than helped the community. We also have some more voice mail from listeners weighting in on our continuing debate: Hide or display your toys when dating? We finish up the show by opening up a gift one of our listeners sent us.

Episode 113 Aftermath Jun 16, 2009

It's the eve before recording Episode 114, and MrBubble can't sleep! If Larry can't sleep, no one can sleep! MrBubble calls Yivvits and they talk about the feedback for Episode 113 and what Episode 114 may contain. MrBubble also tries to have another conversation with Lola, but yet again blows it.

Episdoe 113 - Ribbon Whipped Jun 10, 2009

We have so many exciting things to discuss in this episode! In fact, we got so excited that we read the wrong date during the intro. Thankfully, we were able to hire an affordable voice over actor to fix the problem. I think he's a pretty close match for MrBubble so you won't even notice it! We start out this episode with some discussion about SOE's most recent release, Free Realms. Like we always do, we work Star Wars into even this topic. Incredible! We also discuss the recently announce shutdown of The Matrix Online and Yivvits has an idea for keeping even "closed" MMO's alive (in a sort of blue glowy sense). MrBubble talks about his most recent business venture on the outskirts of Mos Eisley and some plans he has for Fan Faire.

Episode 113 Preview Jun 06, 2009

Hungry for a little something before Episode 113? MrBubble sets up his old podcasting gear and surprises Yivvits by calling him EXACTLY when Yivvits is editing our next episode! It's wacky!

Episode 112 - The Prince May 28, 2009

Hello friends! This week's episode is a "Dantastic" mix of topics! Some listener voice mail messages prompt us to revisit a bunch of discussions from previous episodes including the most recent debate, "should you hide your geek toys before a date visits?" Also, we give some advice to a couple of aspiring podcasters, give a shout-out to one of our loyal podcast fans, and comment on the new housing choices introduced in SWG game update 9. Oh! We also announce that we'll be at Fan Faire 2009 in Las Vegas and once again participating in the podcast discussion panel!

Episode 111 - Big Tubs of Carmex May 10, 2009

You're probably wondering, "Hey! Where's episode 110?" Well, one of our guests in 110 (the "missing" 2008 YaMB Holiday Extravaganza) has yet to return his release papers. Until we get them, we can't put the show out. I won't say who it is... but his name rhymes with Pando Ralcissian. So, while you wait please enjoy episode 111!

First, Yivvits and MrBubble both put down their bets on when Game Update 9 would go live. Since the update went live last week you'll find out if our guesses were even close! Next, MrBubble tells us about his trip to visit our podcast librarian, Red Headed Tim, we debate whether or not it is best for geeks to hide their toys when asking a date over, and we bring up a couple ideas for SWG. Finally, MrBubble rates which SWG species are the most drama prone.

Episode 110 Teaser Apr 29, 2009

Here's a little something to get you in the mood for a very special upcoming episode of SWGwYaMB!

Episode 109 - Spastic What? Apr 20, 2009

Welcome to another installment of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble! First up, MrBubble finally explains why he doesn't like worms. Yes, ever since the show started in 2005 we know you've all been waiting to find out why that is. Your wait is over! Thankfully, later in the episode Yivvits ties this story back into the Star Wars universe - amazing! Next, we bring you up to speed on what we've been doing in SWG (and other games), followed by some great voice mail messages from our listeners. We finish off the show with a quick run-down of what's coming in game update 9 and MrBubble reveals which clothing item he most wants added to the game.

Episode 108 - Dear George Mar 25, 2009

Welcome to another fine episode of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble! Recently while shopping for some MSE droids, Yivvits picked up a new studio helper droid, Roger. We think you'll like him just as much as we do. Next, we catch up on voice mails and letters from you, our fantastic listeners! Then, a very special treat - the reading of a letter MrBubble wrote all the way back in 1990. What was it about? You'll have to listen to find out! Finally, we round out the show with our honest feelings about where TCG loot is taking the game.

Episode 107 - A Quickie Mar 05, 2009

Two new episodes in three days? Either you're really lucky or "we've got a lot to talk about!" Yes, episode 107 is a Bothan sized slice of SWGwYaMB pie. MrBubble give us a rundown of his latest in-game endeavors, we have some thank you messages, and even an apology. We also talk about the housing pack-up event and some additional Update 8 tidbits.

Episode 106 - Pillows, Holograms, and Gumdrops Mar 01, 2009

In addition to the bubbling fountains of chocolate, classy tuxedo wearing protocol droids, and those juicy camby berries, Chief Chripa brought something else for you - a brand new episode of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble! In this episode we read a letter from one of our listeners, discuss the Ewok Festival of Love, Lando finds out just how good Nutty Bars are, and we come to the conclusion that micro-transactions are already part of Star Wars Galaxies. Enjoy!

Episode 105 - Back in the Groove Feb 15, 2009

After a short mid-winter break we're back in the groove and have SO much to talk about! Since our last episode we've officially made the move to our new home galaxy, Shadowfire, and to our amazement we didn't end up getting transferred to The Matrix Online or Minesweeper. Also this week: the Ewok Festival of Love, wandering slice hounds, a hard core PvP/instance runner finds his true calling, and MrBubble explains how we could get gardening using already in-game stuff. So, won't you join us for a little refreshment?

Greetings from your BEST pals, Yivvits & MrBubble! Feb 04, 2009

Well hello there friends! We thought it was time for a little YaMB update so here it is.

While we'll never forget that SOE/LA did not give players a real choice in the matter of transferring, there's not much else to say or do about it. To that end, we've both completed our transfers to the Shadowfire galaxy and have started to rebuild the city of Yamborra - this time on... Dantooine. We're on Dantooine! So far we've been enjoying our new home and we hope to see all of our friends there! Thank you for all the great times Valcyn, and thank you Shadowfire for giving us such a warm welcome.

We STILL have a really great holiday show in the works although we'll probably put a little different spin on it seeing as it's been a month since the holiday season. Not to worry though, we're still here and even more important... in the words of our pal Cliegg Lars, we have a LOT to talk about! So stay tuned!

Keep following our twitter, podcast feed, and our forums for breaking news about the podcast and podcast parties!

Your pals,Yivvits & MrBubble

(You can find Yamborra on Dantooine at 5564 -4420, on the Shadowfire galaxy.)

Episode 104 - A New Home Jan 11, 2009

Busy times! With Life Day ending, thoughts of the upcoming Free Character Transfers looming in our heads, and Sean Trenwell's loss in the recent Bestine election, we thought you'd all enjoy a little comic relief in the form of a new installment of SWGwYaMB! This is really good stuff - seriously! We discuss this year's Life Day festivities, ponder what sort of problems the FCT might cause, and listen to some more of your voice mails. Oh! We also reveal our new official home server. Yes, it's unscripted, 100% seat-of-the-pants action!

Coming soon: Our 3rd annual Holiday Extravaganza show!

Episode 103 - The List Dec 21, 2008

Here's a pre-Christmas gift for all of you - a brand new episode of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble! We INSIST you open this one right away!

Inside you will find some raw emotions and reactions to the announcement of the Free Character Transfer Service, we play some listener voicemail, Yivvits digs deep again for another installment of "Tre File Treasures with Yivvits", and the biggest gift we can imagine giving you all - a Brand New Character! This character made an unexpected visit and felt so comfortable talking with us, we think he'll be around a while.

So please don't worry about cleaning up the wrapping paper, start playing this episode!

2008.12.04 - Shim Shimney, Shim Shimney Dec 05, 2008

Hi kids!

On tonight's show Yivvits is deeply engrossed in a brand-new whodunit, called "The Wampa Mystery," and is, understandably, a nail-biting wreck. Making matters worse, MrBubble's amateur attempts at fortune telling point to his ultimate "murder." The icing on the cake is a misunderstood conversation between Swiftwind and his agent, Tutone. Swiftwind decides to pour a sedative for Yivvits so that he can relax, but he thinks it's poison. With what he believes is his last burst of energy, he hastens to Mos Eisley to confront Swiftwind with his bowcaster.

No no no, that's for another day, but since it's only been a week since last time we had to come up with SOMETHING. Actually, this is a fun episode! We get a voicemail which stirs the free CTS pot again, talk about what's going on in life, and introduce a soon-to-be-classic new feature: "TRE File Treasures with Yivvits," where Yivvits digs DEEEEEEEEEEEP into the TRE files to reveal unexpected treats!

Oh... Buy our product!

Your pals,Yivvits & MrBubble

2008.11.26 - Up against a brick wall Nov 28, 2008

We're back! After a much needed break, your pals Yivvits and MrBubble are back in action. Neither of us have been playing much SWG during the past month and in this episode we'll discuss why that is. Also, this episode is dedicated to all of our friends on "suspected" low population galaxies such as our own, Valcyn.

Episode 100 - The SWIG Oct 27, 2008

It wasn't but a few years ago that two friends had a vision. Their goals were lofty. People said it couldn't be done. Against all odds they achieved unthinkable wealth and the respect of thousands. But enough about Hall and Oates, this is the 100th episode of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble!

When we started the show in 2005 we had no idea where it would lead or if we'd even make more than six episodes. This episode is packed full of everything you love about our show. Who is the Grand Admin and what the heck is "The SWIG?" Join Yivvits and MrBubble as they find out just how important their show is... to everybody! Two very special guests join us for this milestone episode, we play the dozens of congratulatory messages you left us, and we round things out with cake!

We'd like to thank everybody for listening to our show over the years. Like we always say, it's all about the people. We look forward to even more fun!

Episode 100 Teaser Oct 11, 2008

Tease Tease!

Here's a little something to get you excited about our upcoming 100th episode!

Coming soon, Episode 100! Oct 07, 2008

Episode 100 is one beast of a show! It is taking a bit longer to tame than our usual episodes but we think you'll agree it was worth the wait!

Yivvits & MrBubble

Fan Faire 2008 Memories Sep 05, 2008

What do Frogloks, omelets, Rodians and dinner buffets have in common? All of them, and much more, could be found at at SOE's Fan Faire 2008 in Las Vegas! Join us for a (sometimes too detailed) look back on our trip with player interviews, Smed singing, and all the usual Yivvits and MrBubble fun.

Episode 99 - Mini Ross Perot Aug 24, 2008

This is our last episode... before number 100! Heh, you were a little worried there huh! We recorded this show shortly before Yivvits was encased in carbonite for his flight to Las Vegas. Just as that block of carbonite encased Yivvits, this episode encases everything you love about Yivvits & MrBubble. Now that voice chat is live in SWG, MrBubble is finding out most of those woman he talks to might not be woman at all. Big surprise there. Also in this episode we chat with two of the best RP and event promoters in the game, our friend Sipam from Valcyn and the lovely Lona of Starsider!

Yivvits and MrBubble at Fan Faire 2008 - Podcast Discussion Panel Aug 22, 2008

Yivvits and MrBubble took part in a podcasting discussion panel at SOE's Fan Faire 2008!

Episode 98 - "V" is for... Jul 27, 2008

The ribbon banners are posted outside of the Theed Palace and that can only mean one thing, a new episode of SWGwYaMB! One question has been on everybody's mind lately: Is there going to be another Star Wars MMORPG? We call our pal Brent, host of the VirginWorlds podcast (www.virginworlds.com), to see what he thinks. (On a side note, he was right! Let this episode serve as a testament to his wisdom of the MMORPG world.) We also talk about some exciting things coming to SWG - the in-game browser and voice chat, big changes for munitions traders, and of course the recently announced SWG virtual trading card game, Champions of the Force!

Episode 97 - I'm Alan? Jun 30, 2008

Hey, look at this! It's another episode of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble! The longest running, best produced, most ribbon filled podcast focusing on Star Wars and SWG! MrBubble has been volunteering at the Minnesota Science Museum and recently had the chance to meet Anthony Daniels. Of course, being a fine ambassador for our state MrBubble just had to go and offend poor Mr. Daniels. Never trust a Sullustan to do a Wookiee's job.

Also in this episode, a former SWG developer has been trying to set the story straight about the now legendary NGE. We'll take a look at what he has to say and talk to a couple of listeners to hear what they think. Finally, just who IS Alan anyway?

Coming soon, Episode 97! Jun 25, 2008

Listen... Do you hear that? That is the sound of a nearly two hour long episode of SWGwYaMB being processed. Coming soon to a digital media player near you - Episode 97.

Episode 96 - Minty Jun 04, 2008

Hello friends! June has arrived and with it another fine episode of everybody's favorite podcast, The Hello Kitty Kast... oh wait wrong game /wink. No, it's your pals Yivvits and MrBubble!

One of our callers in Episode 95 asked if Wookiees might become a mountable species (like a bantha or a swoop). This perked up Yoda's ears so we thought we'd better give that player a call this week. We continue to discuss the growing server population issue (no pun intended) and MrBubble checks out another server. Don't forget, we want to have some of YOU on our show! Listen for all the details. So fire up that Microsoft Zune, grab a box of Swiss Cake Rolls, and enjoy the show!

Episode 95 - Pizza for a Gungan May 18, 2008

Rejoice, for we once again are taking calls on the air! Yup, that's right, and our guest this week is a player you might remember from a previous episode. (We remember him because he delivers The Holy Food, sometimes referred to as "pizza".) Our pal Jar Jar has never eaten pizza so we try to help him determine what kind of pie to get. We also listen to some voicemails and one in particular catches Yivvits' attention. Finally, we wish our old pal Jason "Gnomish Steamfists Pex" Ryan well as he heads off to support an upcoming SOE title. As a added bonus, we speak out about SOE's decision to discontinue live event support in SWG.

Episode 94 - Hide that Backpack! Apr 27, 2008

Welcome again to another fine installment of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble! Game Update 3 is upon us and even though the focus is on Jedi and bounty hunters it might turn out to be Yivvits' favorite. Why? There are at least 4 reasons, but you'll just have to download and listen to find out! We answer a couple of listener e-mails and round things out with some great voicemail messages. More? More did you spake? Oh yes, but again, you'll just have to download and listen!

Episode 93 - Star Wars Galaxies: The Empire Strikes Back Apr 02, 2008

In this very special episode of SWGwYaMB we share with you what we think Star Wars Galaxies needs the most right now. It'll never really happen, but while recording we felt strangely warmed - there was a sort of electricity in the air. Some may say we were visited by the spirit of Yoda but whatever it was, even if for a fleeting moment, our vision of SWG felt real to us. We hope to share a little bit of that with you, so download and listen!

Episode 92 - Uncertainty is Your Enemy Mar 23, 2008

This episode starts out with a continuation of our AFK play discussion. To Yivvits' surprise, MrBubble has redefined his stance on decay. Wonders never cease! After talking about some of the entertainer changes in Game Update 2 MrBubble has added additional storage droids to his data pad in order to store all the new ribbons he'll be crafting. We wrap things up with voice mail and a dialogue about what we believe to be SWG's biggest enemy right now. Believe it or not, we don't think it is a lack of content or empty servers.

Episode 91 - Baby Goals Mar 10, 2008

Oh dear, oh dear... Apparently, Yivvits forgot to take his anti-rant medication and wouldn't you know it, the subjects of AFK play and decay pop up. MrBubble defuses the situation and we end up having a interesting discussion on those subjects. Some new entertainer stuff is coming in Game Update 2 and this has MrBubble waving ribbons like crazy! Of course our usual pals are with us in the studio, Obi-Wan, Qui-Gon, Jar Jar, and we have a plethora of topics to discuss. Just a typical episode of SWGwYaMB!

Episode 90 - Little Miss Valcyn Feb 29, 2008

The highly anticipated pageant is over and Elishen the Rebel Twi'lek was crowned Miss Valcyn 2008! Congratulations Elishen! Sadly, the pageant sponsors wouldn't let MrBubble participate (thank you to Kuat Yards for voting no!). Ever since SOE announced their plans to add voice chat to their games, MrBubble has been just a little worried about how all those lovely "female" entertainers he hangs around are going to sound. Thankfully, a honest to goodness female player left us a voicemail message; it made MrBubble feel a little better. Not a lot of game news this week, but somehow we managed to fill one and a half hours with SWG and SW goodness. It's a gift, and a curse.

Episode 89 - Tatooine Super Bowl Crème Brule Feb 18, 2008

MrBubble has had his first taste of gunboat combat, and MrBubble likes! Find out he likes about the latest addition to the game. Our in-game Super Bowl party was a big success and this week we'll give you all the details about the big screen TV, the Bothan baked beans, and the specially equipped restroom for Ithorians (don't ask). There's lots more in this episode including a bunch of voicemail! Enjoy!

Episode 88 - It's a Jedi Trait Feb 02, 2008

So many exciting things to talk about this week! Chapter 8 is live and pilots everywhere are rejoicing, ground-pounders are trying their luck at the Imperial Star Destroyer heroic encounter, and most importantly - PvPers have a new favorite weapon, the deadly feather duster! We have a new studio guest this week, more of your voice mail to play, and find out we aren't the only SWG players in our home town.

Yivvits & MrBubble Special Edition - Jan 18, 2008

It's here! Chapter 8! We have so much to talk about... just not in this episode of the show. Last October the Family Guy aired a special Star Wars episode, Blue Harvest. If you've been listening to our show for a while you might already know this, but Yivvits & MrBubble aren't fans of Family Guy. However, seeing as this episode was about our favorite subject we had to check it out. In fact, we even made a mini-podcast episode out of the whole ordeal, and here it is! Only 3 months late!

Episode 86 - Merger? What merger? Jan 10, 2008

Hah! Bet you weren't expecting a new episode so soon, but here it is! Recently while MrBubble was waving his ribbons in the cantina he overheard some people talking about "server merges" and how "dead the server is." We beg to differ! Listen and find out why. Also in this episode we play a whole bunch of great voicemail messages from our listeners, MrBubble tells us about his KOTOR adventure, and Yivvits gets excited for a new show on the FoodTV network, Aunt Beru's Kitchen.

Episode 85 - Yivvits & MrBubble Holiday Extravaganza 2007 Jan 02, 2008

What a way to start off the New Year! Don't miss this, our THIRD annual Holiday Extravaganza podcast! It has everything you need to stay in that holiday mood for just a little longer: comedy, root leaf cider, Star Wars presents, ribbons, and of course - songs from the one, the only, the Star Wars Christmas album, "Christmas in the Stars!"

Season's Greetings from Yivvits & MrBubble!

Episode 84 - Utinni! Nov 27, 2007

Congratulations! You have added Episode 84 to your Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble collection! Yes, Chapter 7 is live and Yivvits and MrBubble have been collecting all kinds of junk. In this episode we share some of the neat items we've found since the chapter went live. Yivvits located some messages for the voicemail collection, adds another item to his rant collection, and MrBubble nearly completes his pretty ribbon collection. Utinni!

Episode 83 - Yummy Nov 05, 2007

Welcome back for another installment of SWG with Yivvits and MrBubble! In this episode, Yivvits continues to talk about his pet bordok, Farnsworth. MrBubble babbles about some commercials he saw while watching a downloaded TV show (don't worry, Yivvits didn't get it either). We talk about space and one of our wishes for Chapter 8, play some more of your messages, and reveal our brand new toll-free voicemail number! Episode 83 will have you saying "Yummy!"

Episode 82 - Wiping the Slate Clean Oct 12, 2007

In this episode we find out why everybody leaving the restrooms of the SOE offices has a little spring in their step. We finally get back to playing some of your voicemail messages and are surprised that one of them is from Watto (we just assumed he couldn't afford a phone). Also in this episode: MrBubble does combat, Yivvits rants about something, and a true story that reinforces the obvious fact that we truly are big Star Wars geeks.

Episode 81 - I Want a Pony Sep 16, 2007

Welcome back to another exciting new episode of SWGwYaMB; we're so glad you could join us! In this episode a couple of our very favorite past guests are back and one of them brought along an exciting new board game. Also in this episode, MrBubble discovers some wonderful new smells, Yivvits talks about his mutation difficulties, and we give a quick report on the recent "Sizzling Summer Crawl 2007" cantina crawl event!

Party Alert! Labor Day Podcast Party at a Special Time! Sep 03, 2007

Monday September 3rd at 2pm Central Daylight Time there will be a Yivvits and MrBubble party on Valcyn! We don't have the location picked yet so check the SWG forums or our forums at http://www.yivvitsandmrbubble.com/ for more information (we'll post the location sometime Sunday evening).

This date and time is very exciting to us because it's Labor Day in America, so a lot of people will be off work, and 7pm or 8pm in Europe! Finally our European friends can be awake and coherant! (I don't know about the Dutch, though. I KEED, I KEED!!!)

Please feel free to forward this to guilds or friends and lets have some fun!

Your pals,Yivvits and MrBubble

The following link should help you determine what time the party will be where you live. TimeAndDate.Com page for Minneapolis MN (the time zone we are located in)

Episode 80.5 - Fan Faire Love Affair Aug 19, 2007

Didn't get to SOE's Fan Faire 2007 in Las Vegas? No worries because we did and we're happy to tell you all about it! MrBubble didn't arrive until late Saturday but Yivvits was there from the first party to the final buffet. This was the very first time Star Wars Galaxies was officially included in the festivities at Fan Faire and already we can't wait for next year!

On the final night of the event we sat down and chatted with some of the folks who work on our favorite game: John Blakely, Chris Cao, Jesse "Loche" Benjamin, and Jason "Pex" Ryan. Finally, we round out the show with a couple of Star Wars Mad Libs.

Remember, what happens in Vegas... goes on our podcast!

Episode 79 - Fancy Buns Jul 15, 2007

This episode was recorded during the week of the 4th of July holiday and how better to celebrate than to cook up some brats and enjoy the company of friends and family. Governor Tarkin and Princess Leia put aside their differences for one day and joined us in the studio. How civil of them! Yivvits has been quite a busy Wookiee the past few weeks engineering and raising his pets. MrBubble tells us about his wonderful neighbors; a story any self respecting Star Wars nerd will appreciate. All this and so much more!

Yivvits is attending the 2007 SOE Fan Faire in Las Vegas, August 2nd - 5th! Information about the Fan Faire can be found here: http://events.station.sony.com/fanfaire/

Episode 78 - A Song By Any Other Name Jul 01, 2007

Kick off your shoes and push back the recliner because it's time for another episode of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble! Is it possible? Is it true? Has Yivvits actually been playing the game more again? It is true, it IS true! We're both really upbeat about the direction Chapter 6 is taking the game. However, we can't say the same for the SWG NFE, or "New Forums Experience." Mac guy stops by to tell us about a new venture his favorite company has entered into and it isn't the iPhone. Finally, we have an *exclusive* special treat for you - The Chapter 5 Missing Song! (And this time it's no joke!)

Episode 78 Teaser Jun 27, 2007

Here's a little something to get you warmed up for Episode 78!

- Yivvits & MrBubble

Podcast Party Tonight! Sunday, June 24th 2007 Jun 24, 2007

"Beautiful, Beautiful Naboo"

A hill, a quaint nearby town, green grass, and an incredible view. Are we describing an idyllic painting? Nope, this is the location of our next Yivvits and MrBubble Sunday party! Stop by Naboo and see some friends (some long departed-- now returned!), dance, play music, socialize, pass out business cards... and have fun!!!

WHEN: Sunday June 24, 2007 8PM CentralWHERE: Valcyn, Naboo, Waypoint -842, 4348 (nearby shuttle is Amyrlin)

Your pals,Yivvits and MrBubble

Episode 77 - Where Were You Thirty Years Ago? Jun 08, 2007

Happy Birthday Star Wars! Why, it seems like only yesterday you were nothing more than a little twinkle in Baron Papanoida's eye. In this episode we reflect on our earliest Star Wars memories and experiences. After the trip down memory lane we listen to some great messages from you, our devoted listeners. Chapter 6 is finally live in SWG and that has a certain Count very excited. The feeling is mutual, as we are also very happy with where Chapter 6 is taking the game. Finally, Yivvits speaks his final peace on one of his biggest problems with SWG.

Episode 77 - More content than you can wave a popsicle stick at!

Episode 77 Teaser May 28, 2007

Here's a little something to get you warmed up for Episode 77!

- Yivvits & MrBubble

Podcast Party for Sunday, May20th 2007! May 20, 2007

"What *IS* this place???"

I dunno where Yivvits finds these places - must be something with that Wookiee smell, I mean SENSE of smell. Join us in a gully between some mountains on Endor at the basecamp and follow the banners up the hill to the dancestage. Stop by and say hello to your friends and fellow players and have some laughs!

We expected CH6 to be out by now, so I'll say what we said last week: This is our last party UNTIL CHAPTER 6 COMES OUT. Hah.

WHEN: Sunday May 20, 2007 8PM CentralWHERE Valcyn, Endor, pick the Yivvits Camp from shuttle or head to waypoint 3597, 4939

Your pals,Yivvits and MrBubble

Episode 76 - The Emperor, errr, The General's coming here??? May 11, 2007

We were recently thrilled to have our first in-studio guests! He is perhaps the busiest shipwright on Valcyn, XO of the 77th "Phoenix" Fighter/Bomber Wing, and a General in the mighty Rebel Alliance. He's Canaryville!

Canary and his wife made the long trip from Mos Pax on Tatooine to our studio on Talus and we can't thank them enough. We find out what drives Canary's passion for SWG, what he'd like to see happen in the game, and what some of his favorite Star Wars moments are. We're just happy Mrs. Canaryville put up with three really big dorks during the visit.

Also in this episode, Yivvits and MrBubble are starting to see a possible light at the end of the SWG dark tunnel. We take a moment to go over some of the more exciting things happening with the upcoming Chapter 6 publish including Count Dookey's favorite, BM, and Storyteller.

Podcast Party for Sunday, May 6th. 2007! May 06, 2007

Yivvits and MrBubble Party "Templetime!!!"

The Jedi Ruins on Dantooine are famous for one thing - site of a previous party! We had such good memories of a previous party we are going to do it again, so head on over to Dantooine on Valcyn! The town of Hope is only about 200m away and has your closest shuttle.

Stop on by and say hello, climb the creepy stairs, and dance on the rock flooring with your fellow friends and players!

WHEN: Sunday May 6, 2007TIME: 8PM CENTRAL till 10PM AT LEAST **WHERE: Valcyn, Dantooine, Jedi Ruins, near waypoint 4197, 5208

Your pals,Yivvits and MrBubble

Episode 76 Teaser May 04, 2007

We're still here! :-)

Here's a little something to keep you happy until Episode 76 is ready.

Enjoy!

April 22nd 2007 - No party - Tonight is Miss Valcyn 2007! Apr 22, 2007

No Podcast Party tonight because an even bigger party is happening! Here's the info:

Please join us for Miss Valcyn 2007

The 5th Annual Galactic Beauty Pageant that celebrates Valcyn's community and our servers lovelist. Watch as we crown Miss Galactic Civil War and deleiver more than 50 million in cash and prizes.

Sunday, April 22nd8pm EST (7pm CST, 5pm PST)Serenity, Tatooine (city hall)No fighting or spamming please.

Episode 75 - Therapeutic Cleansing Apr 15, 2007

Every couple of months we like to have a nice purifying cleansing by asking ourselves, "Where is this bus going." Episode 75 is that cleansing. The episode started out normal enough (from a certain point a view). MrBubble, being the joker he is, has played another prank on Yivvits and also has a story that gives us hope for the next generation of Star Wars fans. What sort of fun things does Yivvits have to talk about? He complains about Windows Vista. Finally, we have a candid discussion about the hope (or lack thereof) we have for Star Wars Galaxies, and ask ourselves: "When is enough, enough?"

Yet again, not a lot to discuss about Star Wars Galaxies this week (we recorded before Thunderheart announced his resignation) but never to fear - Yivvits and MrBubble *always* deliver. Even better, our pointless ramblings almost always tie into Star Wars or SWG.

Our forum migration is complete! Yay! Apr 11, 2007

Our community forums site relocation is all done. Everything went great! If by some rare chance you forgot the URL for our forums, here it is: http://www.yivvitsandmrbubble.com/.

If you experience any problems connecting to the forums please e-mail me at yivvits@yivvitsandmrbubble.com.

Thanks everyone!Yivvits

Episode 74 - Her Apr 02, 2007

Some weeks we have lots to talk about, others not so much. This is one of those "light" weeks yet somehow we churned out a 50 minute show. Amazing, isn't it? We have a very, very special guest in the studio this week; you won't want to miss our eye-opening conversation. MrBubble brings back one of our old (and favorite) bits, The Mystery Brown Paper Bag. What nasty drink or snack is he trying to serve Yivvits this time?

Even when there isn't a lot of SWG news you can be sure we'll keep you entertained. At the very least we'll entertain ourselves!

Podcast Party! Sunday April 1st, 2007 Apr 02, 2007

Back to Talus we go, near a POI for The Lost Village of Durbin" (get your badge!). While perhaps not as geographically interesting as last week's party, our new sponsors "Talus Wireless" requested this location as they are considering building a holotower nearby.

So stop by and greet your SWG friends, enemies, and those you're not sure of yet (hopefully leaning towards friends). There will be dancing, music, and an inspiring reading by Yivvits of the classic Wookiee inspirational book "Who Moved My Meattrap?"

WHEN: Sunday April 1st, 2007 8PM CST to 10PM CST OR LONGER (MrBubble has a salon appointment at 10pm for his toenails, so he's going to leave promptly)

WHERE: Valcyn, Talus, near waypoint 4430, 353 [Nearest shuttle is Draicco, maybe Yivvits's Camp, too]

Hope to see you there on Talus!Your pals,Yivvits and MrBubble

"Talus Wireless: We're Still With You!"

Party tonight! Sunday, March 25th 2007 Mar 25, 2007

"Corellian Swamp Gas"

No, that's not a Wookiee you're smelling, it's the smell of swamp gas, and there's plenty of it at this week's Yivvits and MrBubble party location! We were here last May, and decided to come back because the terrain was so interesting! (plus MrBubble still had the window sticker for the Corellian National Parks in his AB-1).

Stop on by and say hi, inhale the invigorating swamp gas fumes of Corellia and greet your fellow players!

NOTE: An extra hour is on the front-end of this party... this one starts at 7PM Central Standard time.

WHEN: Sunday March 25th, 2007 *7 PM CST till whenever*WHERE: Valcyn, Corellia near waypoint 971, 4572[Shuttle goes directly to camp - look for "Yivvits Camp"]

Hope to see you there in the nature-made hot tubs of the Corellian Swamps!

Your pals,Yivvits and MrBubble

Episode 73 - Ding Dongs, Ho Hos, or Suzy-Q's? Mar 24, 2007

Well looky here... Seems that your old pals Yivvits and MrBubble are at it again! This week we discuss the finer points of naming a new profession in SWG after the abbreviation for the medical term of a bodily function. We aren't the only ones amused by grade school bathroom humor as our favorite Count joins in the fun. Also this week, we read you the Star Wars limericks we posted in Virrago's St. Patrick's Day thread, listen to some voicemails, and find out which Hostess product Obi-Wan craves the most.

Party tonight! Sunday, March 18th 2007 Mar 18, 2007

Dantooine... it's on Dantooine! w00t!

Good evening campers! This week's party was a no-brainer: We just hooked on to the fabulous party that Odessia and her able-bodied crew have cooking on Dantooine. (What's that??? A kissing booth? Oh dear, oh dear.) Stop on by and say hi and give your fellow players a pat on the back or poke in the ribs, whichever. Or ye olde spin/twirl/toss (a MrBubble specialty).

WHEN: Sunday March 18th, 2007*** 8 PM CENTRAL till whenever ***

WHERE Valcyn, Dantooine, near waypoint -1874, 4582

Hope to see as many there as possible, should be fun!

Your pals,Yivvits (clumpy-haired wookiee) and MrBubble (Ol' Sloppychops)

No party tonight, Sunday March 11th 2007 Mar 11, 2007

Sorry folks, some relatives from Kashyyyk are visiting me this weekend and MrBubble is on official Imperial business. If you're in a party mood though check out the cantinas and see what's happening. Also, check the player events threads for your galaxy; you never know what might be going on!

See you soon!Yivvits & MrBubble

Party Tonight! Sunday, March 4th 2007 Mar 04, 2007

Yivvits and MrBubble Party for Sunday, March 4th 2007

Hello Campers! We just can't get enough of these "new" camps in Chapter 5, so join us Sunday night for the same kind of quality entertainment - for example, pin the tail on the Bothan - you've grown to expect.

This time the party will be way out in the woods of Yavin IV. Scary? No way! Not with all the CL90 Entertainers protecting you! (hah).

WHEN: Sunday, March 4thTIME: 8PM CST till 10PM CST "AT LEAST"... hopefully longer!WHERE: Valcyn, Yavin IV, around WP 5467, 5448

ON THE SHUTTLE MAP - You can shuttle RIGHT TO IT by selecting "Yivvits's Camp!" (We still can't get over how cool that is!)

Stop on by! Your pals,Yivvits and MrBubble

Episode 72 - Chapter 5 is Alive! Feb 28, 2007

Need input? How about a new episode of SWG with Yivvits & MrBubble! After a very long wait crafters and entertainers have finally been "taken care of!" This week we fill you in on what we think about Chapter 5 so far, MrBubble tosses around a few dice, and Yivvits has something of a grand maul rant about a bug he recently discovered. Is that all? Heck no, but why should we spoil the fun. Download right now and enjoy the show!

Party going on, right now! Feb 26, 2007

Yivvits and MrBubble party for Sunday, February 25, 2007

Good evening campers! Here it is another Sunday! Life has sure changed for everyone; in fact, you could say we've entered a new CHAPTER of our lives! Come hang out with us and talk about Chapter 5, Build-a-buffs, or Wookiee Management. Just about anything!

The party is on beautiful Naboo, amidst the grass and hills and flowers... and all that crap. (Oh look over there! A sith and a princess tumbling down a hill!)

WHEN: Sunday, February 25th, 8PM CST till 10PM CST "AT LEAST"... hopefully longer!WHERE: Valcyn, Naboo, around WP -1358, -4484

ON THE SHUTTLE MAP, you can shuttle RIGHT HERE by selecting "Yivvits's Camp!" Praise Chapter 5!!!

Stop on by!

Your pals,Yivvits and MrBubble

Episode 71 - At the Peak of the Summit Feb 17, 2007

Finally, the end is in sight and before you know it those withdrawal symptoms will be all cleared up! Your dose of vitamins Y and MB are only a click away!

As you may or may not know, we recently attended the SOE Influencers Summit in San Diego. In this episode we give you a play-by-play of the time we spent with the other attendees and SOE staff. Also, since we weren't able to get there until the 2nd day of the event we summarize what we *would* have said. Finally, we have a fun interview with Star Wars Galaxies' very own Loche, Pex, and Virrago!

Enjoy!

The show, the show! I need my fix! Feb 12, 2007

Hey all you wonderful people! We are still hard at work putting together our SOE Influencer's Summit special edition podcast. We know the waiting is difficult and the withdrawal symptoms are dreadful. Just hold out a little longer! You can do it!

Episode 70 - Darby Darby Darby? Jan 30, 2007

Here's your fix of YaMB! This week's show features some... interesting... side-track discussions. MrBubble talks about the fun event he's attending later in the evening. After MrBubble cracks a joke at the expense of our good friend Count Dooku, Yivvits has a rather severe fit of laughter. As an extra-special ultra-exclusive treat we listen to some new music from Chapter 5. We also listen to more messages from our listeners and try to figure out just what *is* the future of Star Wars Galaxies. Enjoy!

Episode 69 - What would Larry do? Jan 23, 2007

Here it is! The first full length episode of 2007! We grabbed all 68 of our previous shows and dumped them into our new podcast reverse engineering tool. Just a few quick clicks and the tool spit out the best (worst?) bits of quality from each show. Finally, we applied those bits to this episode. It's all very complicated, but episode 69 sports some nice stats: +40 Geekyness, +15 Hair Product Control, and +22 Rantyness.

Enough chatter; you're probably wondering what's in this episode. MrBubble wonders how our in-game characters affect us in real life, and vice versa. We listen to a stack of voicemails, talk about the upcoming trader changes, and chat about our trip... Ooo, you're just going to have to listen to find out about that one!

Episode 68 - For you and a friend! Jan 11, 2007

Creating our Holiday Extravaganza totally drained us of energy. Yet, somehow we put together this "mini-episode" of the show! We take this opportunity to do a little housekeeping. MrBubble tells us about his own "Secret Santa" experience and we give you some insight into how we came up with the SOE Secret Santa bit for our Holiday Extravaganza. (Which you should download right now if you haven't yet!)

Episode 67 - Yivvits & MrBubble Holiday Extravaganza 2006 Dec 30, 2006

During this holiday season we spend time with our friends and family, celebrate religious events, and or look forward to a certain jolly elf to bring us gifts (no, not Brenlo :p). There's one other thing needed to really put you in the holiday spirit... The "Yivvits & MrBubble Holiday Extravaganza 2006" podcast!

This year we revisit our favorite (and only) Star Wars Christmas album. Listen along as 3PO teaches R2 how to sing, the workshop droids finally figure out what to get a Wookiee for Christmas, and 3PO performs a thoughtful reading of "Twas the Night Before Christmas."

Most large companies have some sort of holiday gathering and we assumed SOE is no different. Our assumptions were confirmed when we obtained a super top-secret recording from the event. Smed and Helios exchanged "Secret Santa" gifts; need we say more?

We sum up our personal feelings about SWG for 2006 and discuss what we'd like to see happen with the game in the coming year. Finally, we exchange gifts and are humored (or possibly horrified) that we both got each other... Nah, you'll just have to listen to find out!

Happy Holidays,Yivvits & MrBubble

Episode 66 - Yivvits and MrBubble at Tanagra Dec 20, 2006

This is it! Our final "normal" episode of 2006! (normal for us anyway) As usual, we discuss a plethora of topics this week. MrBubble gives us some tips on decorating with your holo-emitters and raves about his G15 keyboard. Yivvits goes on and on about bugs (nothing new there) and enlightens MrBubble on the subject of "the rate of movement in SWG." Some of you have been asking about the enigma that is "Episode 63" and this week we shed some light on the episode that must not be named. More? More did you spake? There is more, but for that you need to download the show!

Episode 65 - Wat? Is that you? Dec 11, 2006

Welcome to another episode of SWGwYaMB! It's been a rather uneventful week for both of us yet somehow we popped out this hour long beauty. We talk about Life Day 2006, listen to a few voicemails, and catch you up on what we've both been doing. Inspired by Yivvits' shader quest, MrBubble has started a pursuit of his own: Droids can't be called in structures. He'll fill us in on what he's done so far. Our guest this week is none other than angry teenage Anakin. He's just so angry; we think he needs a hug… or some anger management.

Enjoy this jocular and lighthearted episode of YaMB!

Episode 64 - This Kool-Aid tastes funny... Dec 04, 2006

The wait is over! We know you've been starving for another episode and now you may partake in the feast that is Episode 64. While on a short vacation MrBubble stopped by the SOE offices in San Diego. What for? Did he survive? Was he brainwashed? He'll answer all of these questions, and more!

While MrBubble was busy charming SOE employees into giving him cookies and gummi worms, Yivvits made a breakthrough in his never-ending quest to figure out those broken shaders/textures. That's not all, he's also been playing another game and it isn’t CoV.

Also this week, we cover a ton of random topics including gems like: more things we'd like to see fixed in SWG, Count Dooku's opinions on various things, and MrBubble's longing to be a fairy (in EQ2).

We'll be back from our break before you know it! Nov 21, 2006

Hi everyone! Wanted to let you know that we are taking a short break for the Thanksgiving holiday. Our next episode is currently slated for the first weekend of December. If time permits we may do a quick one for next week. On the next episode MrBubble will tell us all about his trip to SOE in San Diego where he met Pex and Brenlo.

/yivvits (I'm a little worried... ever since he returned he keeps talking about EQ2 and telling everyone they should try it...)

Have a happy Thanksgiving! If you don't have Thanksgiving where you live, have a happy 3rd week of November! :)

Yivvits & MrBubble

Episode 62 - In the Garden of IKEA, the Beast Master waits Nov 14, 2006

You've been waiting so patiently and now you shall be rewarded! This week we touch the usual random subjects… Swedish meatballs at IKEA, the Books of Yivviticus and Bubbleations, kitty lawyer, Pledge. Oh, I almost forgot… we also talk about Star Wars and Star Wars Galaxies! We get an update from last week's caller who was wondering if he should try SWG. We also delve into the "in concept" posts Helios made in the official forums. Like the apprehensive deer who has been spooked away many times before, we cautiously approach the new ideas and find ourselves rather excited about them!

Episode 61 - Nov 06, 2006

This week MrBubble reveals that he savors the sweet and spicy taste of ribs. Yivvits is horrified when he finds out just what kind of ribs MrBubble is talking about. Did we meet our new pledge goals from last week? Well... one of us didn't, but the other more than made up for it. For those of you who didn't like Pledge, you'll be happy to know that she's back again this week! We round things out with voice mails, answering some questions from listeners, and more readings from the books of Yivviticus and Bubbleations.

It's a fun one with all of the typical randomness you've come to expect from us!

Episode 60 - Yivviticus & Bubbleations Oct 30, 2006

Let there be a podcast! Week number one of our SWG Pledge Drive has gone by. Did we both meet our SWG playtime goals? You'll have to listen to find out! We set new goals for this week and spoke with "Pledge" herself. Yes, we gave Ms. Pledge a voice (and a gender); that is just how odd we are. We take a peak at the proposed changes for entertainers and learn that MrBubble is considering a career change, discuss the NGE with a listener who works in the marketing industry, and MrBubble reads from one of his favorite books.

All of this, and more, awaits you in Episode 60!

Episode 59 - MrBubble gets an Inspiration Buff Oct 22, 2006

You smell that? It's the musky odor of a new episode of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble! This week we take our randomness to an entirely new level as MrBubble talks about his "inspiration buff." Isn't it funny how even the most common things tie into SW and SWG for us? We both agree it's time for another Star Wars Galaxies Pledge Drive, listen to a few voice mail messages, and give you a very brief update on the latest game updates.

On a more serious and somber note, we take a moment to pay respect to a member of the SWG and Valcyn communities we lost this week, Belkin Sprott. This episode is dedicated to him and our thoughts are with his family and friends.

Episode 58 - Palpatino's Pizza Oct 04, 2006

...and in this corner, clocking in at 2 hours and 48 minutes, Episode 58 of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble! This week we start out with a typical day for Moff Jerjerrod at Palpatino's Pizza. We talk to a smuggler who's been waiting a very long time to smuggle something, listen to some voicemails, and salute *the* smuggler himself - Han Solo.

All of those things take, oh... maybe forty minutes. The rest of the show is a massive no holds barred discussion of the problems WE currently have with Star Wars Galaxies. We explain what's eating at us and why.

It's one giant slice of cheesy YaMB goodness!

Don't worry! Soon, soon you will listen to a podcast! Oct 03, 2006

You might have noticed, no show posted yet. No, Smed didn't shut us down, we just aren't ready to post Episode 58 yet. It looks as if the ugnaughts are just about finished with the show and should be posting it soon.

Thanks!

Yivvits & MrBubble

Episode 57 - Project Falafel Sep 25, 2006

What could be better than starting out this week's show with a little self-promotion and back-patting? Nothing! That's exactly what we did. We give you a little insight into what our show is really about and what sets it apart from others. After the image management session we talk to a YaMB listener who recently left SWG. Not only do we find out why he left, but also why he'd come back (if he had a PC that is). We briefly go over the current publish notes for Chapter 3 on Test Center which prompts MrBubble to wonder if there'll ever be a change that pleases Yivvits. We finish things up with a quick preview of what we're planning for next week's show.

All this and tons of generic Star Wars goofiness; what's not to love!

Episode 56 - Hello there, brother! Sep 17, 2006

Well look what we have here! Another episode of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble is being served in the cantina! This week we take a quick look at the new original trilogy DVDs which include the unedited theatrical releases of Episodes IV through VI. Also, did MrBubble's brother ever install and start playing SWG? The answer is just a click away! Finally, we round out the show with a "summary rant" from Yivvits on what else, SWG issues and bugs.

Episode 55 - Peanuts, Cupcakes, and PvP Sep 12, 2006

Well look at this, another helping of Yivvits and MrBubble! And this one is extra delicious, or dare we say "yummy?" Episode 55 is indeed a feast, including two live calls, some listener voicemail, an interview with a SOE developer, and a surprise visit from one of the show's dearest friends, who has a few words to say with the developer!

Comedy and hijinks - along with our own special sauce - complete the feast, followed by everyone falling asleep for the king of all naps. (Except Yoda, who is looking up Lady Valarian's holo number.) Enjoy!

OMG Where is it!? Sep 11, 2006

Don't worry, we didn't forget!

We've always said we won't post a show that isn't ready and episode 55 isn't quiet ready yet. It will be posted tomorrow evening, giving you plenty of time to download it for your Tuesday morning ride to work or school. You're in for another treat this week; you won't want to miss it.

Thanks!Yivvits

Episode 54 - Yoda Loves Yaddle Sep 04, 2006

Poor MrBubble contracted a case of the carrion spat flu during a recent trip to Doaba Guerfel, Corellia. Thankfully, come Saturday he was feeling better so we whipped up this little gem of an episode for you. This week we rant on the terrible inventory changes in SWG, say "we told you so" about the SWGEMU, and find out that Yoda is something of a dirty little old man.

Episode 53 - You mean it's actually fixed? Aug 27, 2006

After months and months and months and months.... and months, the Rebel deep space station, Freedom, can finally be destroyed! MrBubble is happy as a clam about this fix, and why not! This week it is MrBubble's turn to put Yivvits to sleep... err... talk about the piloting side of Star Wars Galaxies. We take a look at the history of the problems with deep space, Kessel, and things not blowing up as they should. The crazy Sullustan is on a role and also offers up some thoughts on crafting. As always, there's plenty of side-tracking and comedy.

Download now and get your weekly prescription of vitamins Y and MB!

Episode 52 - Crafty Words Aug 20, 2006

This week's episode is brought to you by:Talus Wireless - From Dearic to Nashal, We Connect You

This week we discuss what would happen if "Snakes on a Plane" took place in the world of Star Wars Galaxies. That's about it...

HA! If only you were THAT lucky! It has been far too long without a good Yivvits rant, hasn't it? "The Rage of Yivvits" is released from its chains and shackles as a heated discussion about the future of crafting starts in the SWG forums. (We've made it sound much more sensational here than it actually is. How does that saying go? Over-promise, under-deliver?) MrBubble is taking a "let's wait and see what happens" approach.

We want to hear what YOU think about crafting in SWG. Listen to the show for our phone number!

Episode 51 - Finally a Step in the Right Direction! Aug 13, 2006

This week we start out the show with a special report by Marles Jacobe from the front lines in Restuss. The battle is fierce; will Marles make it out alive? After three weeks without an outlet for our Star Wars Galaxies energy (episode 50 and 1/2 doesn't count) we're bursting at the seams! We talk about our new player association, YaMB, discuss what happened at our 2nd meet-up, and generally fill you in on what we've been doing during the past few weeks.

We take a look at the surprisingly massive number of bug fixes included with Chapter 2.3, which is now on the SWG Test Center server. This is the type of update we've been ranting about for the past year and are happy to finally see it happen and hope it becomes a regular practice!

Episode 50 and 1/2 - Back in the Swing Aug 06, 2006

We are back! Well, almost. Building our new recording studio has been a fairly large project which took a little longer than expect. But, we are committed to the show and are eager to get back in the swing of things. Neither wet paint nor paint fumes will stop us! (Albeit, the fumes made us a little loopy) This week's show isn't really a normal episode for us. Hence, we are calling it Episode 50 and 1/2. We cover all sorts of things from truckers to the kitty lawyer to one of our favorite callers from Episode 50. Oh, we talk about Star Wars Galaxies a bit as well.

Enjoy the show, and keep an eye out for Episode 51 later this coming week. It's good to be back!

Episode 50 - The Big Five O! Jul 17, 2006

Just over a year ago we started this modest venture known as "Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble," and what a ride it has been! This week's show is a little different than usual. No news updates, no major rants, no character of the week. We're taking this opportunity to talk about where we've been, where we're going, and celebrate with some yummy cake. Above all else, this episode is where we thank you, our listeners, for making the show a hit with all of your support and kind words. Marvelous surprises await you in Episode 50 of "Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble!"

We are taking a well earned two week vacation from the show, but we'll be back at it before you can say "Bahhh Restuss!" Keep watching our sites, as we'll be posting some additional "classic" episodes during the break.

Episode 49 - Here's my problem with the Millennium Falcon Jul 09, 2006

This week's show comes to you from the burnt out remains of the Restuss cantina. We were able to flag down and talk to everyone's favorite roaming reporter, Marles Jacobe of the Corellia times. The tables are turned as one of our callers gives us a Star Wars trivia challenge. Who is the trivia champ - the Wookiee or the Sullustan? You'll have to listen to find out! Our salute to the truly important characters of the Star Wars movies continues this week and we round things out with our ongoing debate (albeit a rather one-sided one) on the state of the game.

The Classics - Episode 6 Jul 09, 2006

This week's bonus episode of SWGwYaMB is "Episode VI." As part of the upcoming one year anniversary of our show we've unlocked the SWGwYaMB vault and are re-releasing some of our very first episodes! Each re-release includes some brand new commentary to set the stage.

Episode 48 - You’re listening to VPR, Valcyn Public Radio Jul 02, 2006

We start the week out on a particularly rantish note. There's a tiny bug in the game that was fixed, but not fixed. Exacerbated by the developers' apparent inability to perform a half-ways thorough testing of their fix, we toss our hands in the air and shout our newest swearword, "Bahhhh Restuss!" With that out of our systems, we have a lot to cover this week! We'll fill you in on our recent "Meet-up," get a call from somebody we talk about almost weekly, give you a quick update on the status of Restuss, and we close things out with a song - yes, a little song from Yivvits.

The Classics - Episode 5 Jul 01, 2006

As part of the upcoming one year anniversary of our show we've unlocked the SWGwYaMB vault and are re-releasing some of our very first episodes! This week we bring you "Episode V" of the show and have included some brand new commentary to set things up. Enjoy, and thank you for listening!

Episode 47 - Now there are two of them! Jun 25, 2006

We are happy to hear from one of our recent callers again this week but even happier because they brought a friend with! (Boy, do we feel sorry for the friend) During the past few weeks we've been saluting some of the key characters from the Star Wars movies and this week is no exception. We salute perhaps the most important character from "Attack of the Clones." Seriously, they really are THE most important! Once again Yivvits has a rant, but something is different this time... MrBubble actually agrees with him! We look back at the past year of our podcast and pose the question, "Has the overall quality of SWG changed all that much during the past 12 months?"

The Classics - Episode 4 Jun 25, 2006

As part of the upcoming one year anniversary of our show we've unlocked the SWGwYaMB vault and are re-releasing some of our very first episodes! This week we bring you "Episode IV" of the show and have included some brand new commentary to set things up. Enjoy, and thank you for listening!

Episode 46 - The Jar-Jar Menace Jun 17, 2006

After weeks and weeks of saying we'll get back to saluting each Star Wars film we actually make good on the promise. This week it's a special salute to "The Phantom Menace." We discuss the good, the bad, the Jar-Jar... and how Star Wars Galaxies was influenced by TPM. As we have done the past few weeks we also salute a pivotal character from the Star Wars universe. We round things out with some analysis of how "Chapter 1," a.k.a. Publish 29, is being received by players.

** Special Announcement **We want to say a big thank you to one of our listeners, Zurthas, who last week presented us with the gift of our official in-game recording studio! It's an honor to receive something like this and we think everyone should stop by and check it out! Visit the studio on Valcyn, Talus, city of Star Haven, waypoint -329 -4438.

The Classics - Episode 3 Jun 17, 2006

As part of the upcoming one year anniversary of our show we've unlocked the SWGwYaMB vault and are re-releasing some of our very first episodes! This week we bring you "Episode III" of the show and have included some brand new commentary to set things up. Enjoy, and thank you for listening!

The Classics - Episode 2 Jun 12, 2006

As part of the upcoming one year anniversary of our show we've unlocked the SWGwYaMB vault and are re-releasing some of our very first episodes! This week we bring you "Episode 2" of the show and have included some brand new commentary to set things up. Enjoy, and thank you for listening!

(Note: This is a bonus episode - don't forget to also download Episode 45 which was posted on Saturday, 6/10!)

Episode 45 - A New Chapter Jun 10, 2006

We, Yivvits and MrBubble, are taking a new direction and as part of this change our shows will no longer be referred to as "episodes." Henceforth, you shall refer to each new show as a "subdivision." For example, this will be known as "Subdivision One."

… Of course we're joking! This week we talk to a very interesting caller and we're surprised, bowled over and flabbergasted by their true identity. We salute a classic character who plays a crucial role in aiding the Rebellion. Finally, we chat about some of the changes "Chapter 1" a.k.a. Publish 29 have brought to Star Wars Galaxies.

Episode 44 - I think you have the wrong number... Jun 03, 2006

Yivvits has been rather busy lately and as such the lawn at his Talus home is little... untidy. MrBubble helps him get the job done with some positive "encouragement." While chatting with our personal bodyguard, Mr. Corvan Dee of Valcyn, we give you a little background as to how our show came to be and MrBubble *tries* to clarify his comments about Trandoshan feet. We salute another extraordinarily significant Star Wars character and finally wrap things up with a swift outline of the test center publish 29 update notes.

Episode 43 - Happy Birthday Star Wars! May 26, 2006

It’s hard to believe that 29 years have passed since Star Wars was born! They grow up so quickly, don’t they? This week we take some time to talk about the original release of Star Wars and listen to some clips that play a central role in defining what Star Wars is. We salute a major character from “A New Hope��? in order to give you some additional insight into his psyche. MrBubble has something to rant about, which is rare, and Yivvits vows to not give up on his crusade to get the SWG user interface fixed-up.

Support for the “Red Bull for User Interface Program��? separatist group is growing… Will the council accept the challenge? Only time will tell. Either way, you’ve got us to listen to while you reconfigure your toolbars again!

Episode 42 - Leggo my Lekku! May 20, 2006

What are Yivvits and MrBubble to do when there isn’t much Star Wars Galaxies news to talk about? (As if that has ever stopped them!) Why, they salute a pivotal Star Wars character, of course! Who is this oh-so-important character? Well, the title of this week’s episode should give you a hint. We’ll give you a brief overview of the combat changes now on test center and discuss how productive life can be when you turn off the game for a few days.

Episode 41 - Is this thing on? May 12, 2006

This week we are happy to bring you yet another “regrouping and holding pattern��? episode of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble. The topics this week run the gamut from late night SWG sessions to American Idol (much to Yivvits displeasure) to a grand Yivvits rant regarding the SWG user interface. Not much news to talk of, but lots of talk... to talk... of.

Be sure to check out our new forums and community site! Just head on over to http://www.yivvitsandmrbubble.com/

Episode 40 - Sloppy Joes, No Onions May 06, 2006

Don’t miss this one! It’s our fortieth episode and we’ve managed to book a couple of very special guests. Everyone’s favorite pop-culture psychologist is in the house and has a heart-to-heart with one of the Star Wars Galaxies developers. The time has finally come for the final showdown in our Trivia Challenge. Only one trivia intellect can stand at the top. Will it be Dack of Eclipse or Obi-Van of Valcyn? All of our usual clever tete-a-tete is in this episode as well!

New forums are up and running! May 04, 2006

Hey everyone!

Hop on over to our new forums. It's still "under construction" (I really hate that phrase by the way lol) but I think we're ready to roll. Don't expect fancy graphics or neat Flash animations. We want function over form, yet easy on the eyes. We don't have a ton of forums created because we'd rather have a few busy forums than a whole bunch containing just a few posts. That said, give us feedback!

http://www.yivvitsandmrbubble.com

See you there!Yivvits & MrBubble

Episode 39 - The Wook who lost his voice Apr 28, 2006

This week it's round two of our trivia challenge finals - the battle for 2nd place! The questions are difficult; will any of our finalists be able to answer them? MrBubble looted something in space that has him acting as if he"s won the lottery and it isn’t a Black Sun helmet. We finish up this week with a rundown of the changes publish 28 has made to the game.

Will Yivvits make it through the episode with his voice? Will publish 28 revive bounty hunting? Will Spiderman learn the true identity of the Green Goblin? Listen to find out!

Episode 38 - To Trade, or not to Trade Apr 22, 2006

This week marks the beginning of our Trivia Challenge Finals with the battle for third place! Who will take the trophy for third? Will it be Namuh, Beaqo, Alirc, or Thom? You want more? You got it! Also this week, Yivvits has some words he’d like to exchange with the developers regarding “no-trade��? items, we get an unexpected call from MrBubble’s brother back on Sullust, and there’s plenty of our usual witty repartee.

Episode 37 - It must have had a self-destruct Apr 15, 2006

With everything that’s been going on in Star Wars Galaxies the past few weeks, we felt it was necessary to spend some additional time discussing the latest tidbits from the news room. We’ll get you up to speed on all the juicy morsels of information being dished out at the developer summits.

Also this week, we try to figure out just what the deal is with some of the players on Lowca and MrBubble looks for a new housekeeper. Is there more? Oh, there most certainly is! You’ll have to listen to find out though.

Older episodes? Apr 12, 2006

Hey there folks! I just noticed that our main page here on Libsyn doesn't show all of the episodes which we have posted. Not all of our old episodes are available for download (yet) but everything after, and including, episode 23 is. Just click on "podcasts" under the categories section of the home page to see all episodes that are available for download!

-Yivvits

Episode 36 - How many posts could John Smedley post if John Smedley could post posts? Apr 07, 2006

This week we take an in-depth look at the general direction Star Wars Galaxies is heading in. We perform a postmortem on the copious amount of information posted during "Smed's Spring Break 2006 Post Fest.��? Yivvits and MrBubble both speak their peace on everything that"s happened with SWG during the past two years.

If you haven’t been listening to the podcast for long and want to get a good feeling for where Yivvits and MrBubble stand on things, this is the episode for you. It’s much longer than usual, but we finally try to put some things to rest. (we’ll see about that!)

Surely, this episode will be the foundation of the “Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble Archives.��? Now, we just need to find a hoity-toity, pompous, domineering old lady to be our archive librarian… What’s Joan Rivers doing these days?

The Classics - Episode 23 - What do you get a Wookiee for Christmas? Mar 31, 2006

Even though we are taking a break this week (well, MrBubble is :p ) we'd never leave you hanging without your SWGwYaMB fix... and that can only mean one thing - another fine item from our "Classics" collection!

Ah yes, who can forget this episode! Originally, it was titled "The Holiday Special" but for this re-release we are going to change that to something that isn't so bland. You'll find about 15 minutes of BRAND NEW commentary at the beginning of the episode and, more importantly, it has been digitally re-mastered. (I've always wanted to say that) We'll be back next week with another fresh episode!

Original episode Notes: This week we bring you our Holiday Extravaganza Podcast! We play some of our favorite Christmas carols and discuss the finer points of that timeless holiday classic, the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special. Get yourself a big mug of eggnog; we've got lots of laughs and even some tender moments.

Warm fuzzy greetings from your pal Yivvits, and wet slobbery ones from your other pal MrBubble!

Episode 35 - Rockstar Rumor Mill Mar 24, 2006

MrBubble kicks off this episode with a surprise for Yivvits that he picked up at the grocery store. Comedy ensues. The word of the week is “rumor��? – and boy is there a lot of them. We weigh in with our own thoughts on some of the various SWG rumors floating around. No, we don’t believe most rumors, but they are still fun to talk about! Also this week, we complete round one of our listener trivia challenge, briefly touch on the upcoming changes to the entertainer profession, and round out the show with oodles of our friendly banter. Rumor has it, episode 35 is great!

Episode 34 - PvP Potpourri Mar 17, 2006

Just what is there to talk about when there isn’t much going on in Star Wars Galaxies? Lots of stuff! After all, we are Yivvits and MrBubble; we have plenty of Star Wars and Star Wars Galaxies subjects to talk about. This week, MrBubble believes he has developed a breakthrough in frozen pizza preparation technique (something many SWG fans will want to hear). In addition, Yivvits and MrBubble both have some PvP stories to share and we speak with two more listeners and put them to our trivia challenge. Fill your home with the soothing aroma therapy potpourri of subjects in Episode 34!

Episode 33 - Oatmeal on Wednesdays, Hardboiled Egg on Thursdays Mar 10, 2006

This week, our trivia challenge starts to heat up like high noon on Lok and we talk to two more long time Star Wars Galaxies players. The “Rage of Yivvits��? continues as we update you on some of the work-in-progress changes coming to the game’s armor and PvP bounty systems (MrBubble has the shock collar on standby). Also, just how often is MrBubble thinking about Star Wars and Star Wars Galaxies? All this, and more, in episode 33! This is by far the most creatively titled episode of our show to date, but what exactly does it have to do with Star Wars Galaxies? You’ll just have to listen to find out!

Episode 32 - I'm in a holding pattern. Mar 03, 2006

While we eagerly await more news about future changes to SWG, we are, as Yivvits often says, in a holding pattern. That doesn't stop the laughs though! We continue with our listener trivia challenge, listen to some of our favorite Star Wars music clips, and talk about Yivvits' e-mail to Smed (don't worry Smed, it's good!) Even though there's not much news in Star Wars Galaxies land right now, there are always plenty of things for Yivvits and MrBubble to babble on about! Amazing!

Episode 31 - What's space got to do with it? Feb 26, 2006

This week we take a deeper look into the space side of Star Wars Galaxies. Two influential pilots from the Valcyn galaxy call-in to discuss their passion for flying and the space side of the game. We put them to our trivia challenge and a special “pilots only��? pop-quiz. MrBubble rants on about a grocery store clerk (I still think his joke was... not humorous or Star Warsy), we have some fun with the “Lando��? theme from TESB, and update you about this weekend’s Podcast Party!

Episode 30 - Homage to Owen Feb 19, 2006

Can you believe it? Thirty episodes! It's been a lot of fun for us, and we sincerely thank all of our listeners. With the passing of Phil Brown, who played the role of Uncle Owen, we kick off episode 30 with a tribute of sorts to everyone's favorite cranky old uncle. In addition to the usual repartee, we talk to a certain pop-culture doctor, discuss the recently posted publish roadmap, continue with our listener trivia challenge, and finish (again) with some SWG entertainer music. Episode 30 is jam-packed with nutritious vitamins and minerals; everything a SWG fan needs! (everything other than pizza of course)

Breaking News - Tuesday, February 14th. 2006 Feb 15, 2006

** We interrupt your normally scheduled program to bring you this breaking news ** Yup, it’s a special edition of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble! The “Letters from the Producers��? are out and we want to go on the record about a few things. Fasten your seatbelts folks, it’s going to be a bumpy ride!

Episode 29 - Attack of the Bagel Bites Feb 12, 2006

This week, Yivvits and MrBubble have a lot to talk about, which is not unusual as most of our listeners know. But, if you thought last week's episode was jammed pack... well... you'll be *extra* pleased with episode 29! As always, there's plenty of Star Wars and Star Wars Galaxies discussion / debating / ranting. We take a couple more calls from listeners and test their knowledge of the original trilogy with some trivia. Our movie of the week is "Attack of the Clones" and we have two script readings that we think you'll enjoy. As for the Bagel Bites... well, you'll just have to listen. I don't think I could explain it if I tried. We round out the show with some music that any SWG fan will recognize.

Episode 28 - Feb 04, 2006

We are back from our one week break and thought it was time to take a few calls from listeners. Find out what some other fellow players think about what's been going on in SWG. This week's featured film is "Episode I - The Phantom Menace" and we perform not one, but two "pivotal" scenes from the film! Amazing! We give you a quick update on the status of publish 27 and there is plenty of the usual banter... perhaps more than usual - this is our longest episode yet, clocking in at around 90 action packed minutes! But wait, that's not all! We have a special tribute to a certain Sullustan pilot (*cough* MrBubble).

The Classics - Episode 8 Jan 28, 2006

Episode 8 of the podcast was the first time a certain doctor joined us (the first time Yivvits wasn't impersonating him at least) and we vowed to stop using episode numbers - hey, it seemed like a nice idea at the time! This episode was the first we recorded in the high-tech Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble basement recording studio. You wouldn't know it though, as we had yet to discover pop-filters (props to Tutone!) and we were testing different bit-rates for the MP3. Obviously, the one we used in this episode wasn't a winner.

Episode 27 - Oh so Very Random Jan 21, 2006

This week, Yivvits and MrBubble are all over the map discussing everything from upcoming bug fixes in the space game to MrBubble's longing for a Jessica Alba protocol droid. Yes, it's all so very random - but isn't that what you love about us?

Episode 26 - A Promise is a Promise Jan 14, 2006

The galaxies are in a time of great turmoil. The galactic senate has come forth with promises of stronger diplomatic ties and increased communications between the regional senators and their constituents. We discuss these latest chapters in the SWG saga in addition to the usual banter. As added bonuses, we explore the more sensitive and caring sides of Vader and Palpatine, and the "Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble Acting Troop" perform two pivotal scenes from "Return of the Jedi."

Episode 25 - Papa Who? Jan 07, 2006

Just who is Baron Papanoida? We try to uncover the mystery surrounding this shady figure; a man who's seldom seen other than at highfalutin operas. Also, this week's featured Star Wars film is "Episode V: The Empire Strikes back!" That can only mean one thing - lots of Billy D. Williams!

Episode 24 - End of Year Wrap-up Dec 31, 2005

This week marks our final episode of 2005 with some reminiscing, rehashing of previous talking points, and general time wasting. Everything you've grown to love from our show! Yivvits just can't stop talking about life before the CU (not just the NGE), and MrBubble reveals his infomercial fetish. We promise... there is no "What do you get a Wookiee for Christmas" this week!

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