Generation X-Wing Podcast

We are joined by Matt Brault again to discuss the 1981 movie " Cannonball Run " starring Burt Reynolds , Dom Deluise and a massive cast of personalities. We look back at the story behind The Cannonball Run and its connection to the reall life rally. We also take a light hearted look at how elements of this movie has not held up well over time. How would you compete in the Cannonball Run? Vehicle?...

Matt Brault joins us once again. He has returned from his work in China to discuss the toy and movie market in China. Why is Star wars not as popular there as it is in North America and what really is big on that side of the Pacific. Then at 25:00 we talk about the great Canadian actor John Candy. His life, his work and the man he is on and off set.

We are joined by Dayo Williams, a prop builder for TV shows and movies such as The Predator, Sabrina, Once Upon A Time, Supergirl to name just a few. He shares with how he got involved in the business, how building has evolved over time and some of the challenges of the job. Also on the show: "What Excites Us?" - Astartes (Warhammer) Youtube short - Love, Death & Robots (Netflix) - Cyberpunk 2077...

We are joined by Dayo Williams again to chat the 1990 Arnold Schwarzenegger movie Kindergarten Cop , just in time for the end of the school year.

The crew is joined again with Ali Williams @onlyalicat to talk about The Phantom Menace. It is a positive, yet critical look, at the movie, the toxic fandom, the merchandise and the impact the movie has had movies and the franchise today. Check out The Q podcast from CBC to hear Ahmed Best discuss the impact TPM had on his personal life.

The crew is joined by Ali Williams to celebrate our 200th episodes. We discuss a whole lot of topics including: - What Excites Us? - What are we wearing? - A question from Steve Kirk of San Diego Sabers Radio Podcast - Poop facts (sorry) - goals for the future - and other big show news Enjoy!

We are back with Part 2 of our look back at 1994 . We dive into the top TV shows and cartoons as well as the HUGE movies that were released during this time.

It has been a while but we are back. And we are here to chat about the year 1994 . It was a BIG year for many reasons. So big, in fact, that we are doing a 2 parter . Part One: News and Music . The pop culture moments that caught our attention, and the music that shaped a generation. Also on the show: What Excites Us - The recent 501st troops Rob has been on - Anil's and Stev3's recent watch list...

We are joined again by Dan Veloso to chat about the Clone Wars panel that took place at SWCC 2019. We also look forward to the newest season of Clone Wars. What are we hoping for? What are our reactions to what we saw at the latest panel? Can we be in Filoni's "Trust Tree"?

Star Wars Celebration 2019 has come to an end and we are joined by Dan Veloso of the 501st Legion - Outer Rim Garrison of BC and recap the big stories and panels including: Episode 9 The Mandalorian Star Wars Galaxy's Edge Star Wars: Fallen Order Doug Chiang Sisters of the Force Hasbro toys Clone Wars will be NEXT WEEK

Anil , Jamie and Rob sit down a power through Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling . We look back at the Golden Era of WWF's Rock and Wrestling era. How does this cartoon hold up? Did we survive Hulkimania or did we just tap out?

We sent our roving reporters Stev3 , Ali Williams and Dan Veloso Chicago to experience Star Wars Celebration 2019 . We chat about: - Episode 9 panel - Mandalorian Panel - Sisters of the Force Panel - Stev3 coplay - 501st meet up - Running of the Hood involvement and much more!

Anil , Jamie and Rob discuss the great stuff coming up in April including: - Star Wars Celebration - Look for Stev3 - Joker Trailer - Avengers Endgame - Captain Marvel - Stranger Things 3 - Game of Thrones - Walking Dead - Doug Weatley - Shazam! review - Hellboy

Rob and Stev3 hit the Capital City Comic Convention in Victoria, BC. We run down some of the highlights for us as well as Rob's very first 501st troop! We also have a great chat with local indigenous artist and fellow 501st Outer Rim Garrison member Andy Everson who discusses his inspiration behind his Star Wars/Indigenous art. #andyeversoniseverywhere Check out his work at our website or go to ww...

Jamie and Rob sit down to chat about the Video Game Streaming industry. This includes sites such as Twitch as well as the "Let's Play" videos found on YouTube. Why are streamers so popular? What are some of our favorites? Also on the show: "What Excited Us?" - Rob becomes an official 501st member - Google changes the video game industry

Today we have special guests Kyle Roussel, Carlos Candido, Michelle Grondine of the Tumbling Saber Podcast and Commander Cody of Rogue Squadron Podcast join in another epic GXW VS trivia battle to take home the "Kneel Before Zod" trophy. The theme is St. Patrick's Day: Ireland, spirits and pop culture. What could be better than that? Check out our webpage for links.

With Anil and Jamie away, Stev3 and Rob decided to get a little silly and watch the 1999 Star Wars parody " Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle" . How does it hold up to other Star Wars parodies? Is it worth the watch? Does it trigger your Trypophobia? Also on the show: "What Excites Us?" - Rob tries to finish up his Scout Trooper armor in time for FanExpo Vancouver **NOTE: by the time of this recordi...

Today we are looking ahead to the first half of 2019. What are some of the things we are really excited about coming up in movies, TV shows, conventions and even music? We discuss: - Avengers: End Game - Captain Marvel - Shazam - Godzilla - Lego Movie 2 - Big Bang Theory finale - Aladdin - Brian O'Brien (local musician) - The convention circuit:    - Celebration    - FanExpo Vancouver    - Capital...

We start a new monthly feature: "Feels Like the First Time" . We tackle a movie that at least one of the hosts have never seen. And just in time for Valentine's Day we look at Mike Myers' The Love Guru , one of Anil's favorite movies. What do Stev3 and Rob think of this... famous...infamous... movie? Tune in to find out....

It has been 4 long years , but Rob finally returns the mic to its home, into the hands of his friend, Zak Molls.

We chat the movie Die Hard and ...yes...we discuss the age old debate about its status as a Christmas Movie. Also on the show: "What Excites You?" - Game Of Thrones Prequel - Bob Ross on Netflix - The Big Quiz

The gang are back (minus Jamie who is sick) and we are celebrating 4 years of GXW by answering questions from our listeners. From 501st procedures, alternate realities to difficult SW choices. Thanks to the following people who offered up questions: - Ralph Guadagno Jr. - Grabs Granite - Rik Villaneuva - Metal Mando - Matthew Salvatore - Kyle Roussel Dont forget to email generationxwingpodcast@gma...

It is the FINAL episode of this tribute to Tim McMahon's Less Than 12 Parsecs podcast. I explain 4 things I learned doing this mini series.  

It is #8 of our mini-series. We do the long time "Less Than 12 Parsecs" tradition of "10 Stupid Questions" and our guests are Anil "Spacehindu" Sharma and Stev3 of The Generation X-Wing Podcast. Hang on tight!

We are nearing the end of this week long mini-series, but it is sadly the Star Wars Commonwealth will say good bye to Ash and Ben of the Skyhoppers Podcast.