Blast Points - Star Wars Podcast

Here’s what got us asking “what’s the plan, Alderaan”. Maybe you’ve heard it before : “I regret that I am unable to present my father's request to you in person, but my ship has fallen under attack and I'm afraid my mission to bring you to Alderaan has failed. I have placed information vital to the survival of the Rebellion into the memory systems of this R2 unit. My father will know how to retrie...

Somehow it’s been a month since Celebration Japan and in that time there’s been a lot we missed out on. In a matter of weeks there was Revenge of the Sith back in theaters, Tales of the Underworld and the second season of Light and Magic! Listen as we talk about all of these and share some amazing listener messages from seeing ROTS on the big screen once again! So dare to be dopey, celebrate the l...

The final three episodes of Andor are here, and we’re hijacking a U-Wing to bring you a Death Star-sized discussion! Listen as we break down all the emotion, action, and surprises packed into these incredible episodes of one the best Star Wars stories ever told. So rewatch the whole series again, celebrate the love and listen today! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! C...

The third arc of Andor Season 2 has finally arrived—and it’s nothing short of a masterclass in tension, action, and drama. Not only is it in our opinion, one of the finest pieces of Star Wars television ever made, it’s a stunning reminder of just how powerful and unique this series truly is. Join us as we discuss the Force Healer, the Ghorman Massacre, Mon Mothma’s moment and so much more. AND - w...

The revolution continues as we are discussing this second batch of Andor season 2 episodes! Join us as we get closer to Rogue One and get to know the Ghorman Front, watch Syril and Dedra get weird, thrill at Cassian going undercover, gasp at Saw huffing some poisonous gas stuff, we meet the new Bail and almost die as tensions soar at the fancy Imperial Ball. PLUS - we’re looking back at Celebratio...

LIVE from the University Stage at Star Wars Celebration Japan, it's The George Lucas Super Live Adventure History! Join us as we talk about this unique live 1993 stage show tribute to the cinema of George Lucas and explain not only how it happened but the secret influence it has had on live entertainment! So get the magic wand from Hiromi, listen today and celebrate the love! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS...

For those who were there, for those who will never forget, for those who will experience it for the first time… it’s BLAST POINTS ALIVE on the Holonet News Stage at Star Wars Celebration Japan! We had just got back from the awesome Ahsoka panel and we’re talking all about that and all the insane Star Wars madness and fun we’d experienced so far at Celebration! Mandalorian & Grogu! Starfighter! Mau...

Andor season 2 is finally here and we are seriously so excited to finally be able to talk about it! Join us as we discuss without spoilers why this season is so special and take an in depth look at the first 3 episode arc! It’s all about the amazing opening, Cassian in the jungle, the Empire and fondue, the Mothma estate wedding, coming home to yourself and a floating disco ball of doom! So get ou...

It's Star Wars Celebration season and before we leave for Japan, we're checking in with The Celebration Guru herself, Into A Larger World's Kara DJ! Join us as we take a look back at the last time Celebration was held in Japan in 2008 and discuss what exciting fun stuff could be happening next week! AND - we take Celebration questions from listeners like you that are full of helpful tips and trick...

This week we are thrilled to welcome back to Blast Points for his fourth chat with us, from Skywalker Sound, the wonderful David W. Collins! Since we've last talked to David, he has been doing sound design and editing for little things like The Bad Batch season 3, Tales of the Empire and Skeleton Crew, Join us as we talk a lot about the incredible sounds of Skeleton Crew, plans for the upcoming St...

There are some big Star Wars movie release anniversaries happening this year but the biggest just might be the ATTACK OF THE CLONES 23rd ANNIVERSARY! Join us as we celebrate this momentous occasion by looking at what happens in AOTC every 23 minutes. AND - with this being AOTC, we had to take it one step further! We're rating each 23-minute mark as either "uh huh" or "yeah" (or is it yes?) What's...

Sure, we all adore that lovable caped Imperial, ORSON KRENNIC but this week Blast Points dares to ask WHY? What makes him so magical and just so delightful to watch? Listen along as we get hyped for his return in Andor season 2 and countdown our top 10 favorite Krennic lines from Rogue One! Which ones are our top classic Krennic lines? Listen and find out! PLUS - totally serious and important Blas...

In October of 1997, the incredible Magic of Myth touring museum exhibition kicked off at the Smithsonian during the height of 90s Star Wars mania showing fans close up looks at costumes, props, models and more from the original trilogy. Along with exhibit was a n equally incredible James Earl Jones narrated audio guide freaturing superstars like Ben Burtt, Dennis Muren, Rick McCallum and even Geor...

This week we finally picked up the phone and suprise surprise it's Tom Spina from Regal Robot! Join us as we reveal the burning secrets of the Japanese commercial Crying Jabba that has taken the world by storm! Who made it? And why has it been passing itself off as the ROTJ Jabba for decades now? AND if that wasn't enough, we are talking about all the smaller Jabbas that have existed. Too human Ja...

Is everybody in? The ceremony is about to begin! Join us this week as we light your fire and explain how doors in Star Wars are just as important as explosions, mythic themes, droids and wacky creatures. It’s a solid hour of us examining the doors of George Lucas’ original 1977 masterpiece Star Wars and comparing them to members of the rock band The Doors. Which ANH Doors are more Morrison? Which...

We've talked about the Super 8 Empire Strikes Back, we've talked about the Story of Empire on record, we've talked about the 70mm version, the mono version, and the 35mm version but this week we're talking about one the wildest versions of Empire ever - THE KENNER GIVE A SHOW VERSION. This is a toy slide show interpretation of ESB that takes some interesting choices on how to rearrange the story w...

On May 25, 1983, the hype level was off the charts as RETURN OF THE JEDI opened in theaters all across America. But for one theater in San Diego, California, it was a different story as the highly anticipated film played without it's crucial fourth reel. Listen as we bravely examine what that could have been like for that sold out crowd and how it naturally made ROTJ a whole new experience. Is Ret...

The season finale of SKELETON CREW has landed on At Attin and we're tumbling out on to piles of gold talking all about every aspect of the episode. Listen as we discuss the lingering questions about the planet, Jod, The Supervisor and most importantly if Midnight Madness and the saga of The Great All Nighter will ever come to Disney Plus. So get out of your prison of the mind, celebrate the love a...

Episode 428 - SKELETON CREW Episode 7 Discussion with some Freakout and Glerb and Brutus and Axe Lady Just like Wim, we're sad that the Skeleton Crew adventure is nearly over but as Fern says, we almost died every week. This week's episode "We're Gonna Be In So Much Trouble" was no exception as it was a real roller coaster of emotions with gasps, laughs and even more mystery. Join as we talk all a...

Skeleton Crew Episode 6 is titled "No Friends Again" but we were spending NYE watching it with our best friends Wim, Fern, KB and Neel! Join us as we talk about this wonderful and very heartfelt episode AND we lose our minds a little with the five minutes of space pirate action. Axe Lady speaks and Glerb wants a Glow Weed plantation. Which don't we all kind of want that? So, gather your best frien...

The Skeleton Crew Crue continues with a Christmas Eve episode that will make you fly down the chimney and check your list twice. Join us as we discuss this momentous episode and all the joy it brings. The mystery of At Attin deepens, the Hutt is in the mud bath, the Muuns have towels and the show keeps being a total delight. PLUS - the epic conclusion to our Merry Crixmas Celebration! So give than...

This week the Skeleton Crew Crue travels to a familiar location that's actually not so familiar and we're talking about every single mystery and Slap Ball game along the way! Listen as we discuss our feelings on this episode, the character development happening in there, where the journey back home could go for the crew and the sweet sounds of Eopie farts. PLUS - Merry Crixmas heats up and breakin...

It’s the third episode of SKELETON CREW and it’s got us flying around screeching like an owl wearing a cape. Listen as we discuss all the high points of this insanely fun episode like the droid room and get weird with some theories on just what may be happening with the mystery of the lost planet. PLUS - Merry Crixmas continues with a new secret phrase just in time for the holidays! So scrape that...

We’re back and we couldn’t be more excited to put on a pirate hat, shout at the Brutus and join the Skeleton Crew Crue! Listen along as we discuss the first two episodes of Skeleton Crew and all the fun they have to offer. We’re talking about the mystery of the planet, the wonderful characters, and of course cigarette Teek, droids talking to each other in the woods and elephant kids taking bubble...

Episode 422 - The General Grievous Halloween Audio Cast Celebration featuring MATTHEW WOOD and DENNIS VONGALLE It’s a Halloween spectacular as we celebrate the 2005 made for StarWars.com General Grievous Audio Cast with Star Wars behind the scenes legends MATTHEW WOOD and DENNIS VONGALLE! Listen as we talk to Matt about him voicing Grievous, Skywalker Sound and how it all somehow connects to the K...