FBSW: The Inflatable Falcon

We had some super fun ideas in mind when we were putting together plans for this podcast. We wanted to explore the deeper meanings of the things shown on the screen, talk about how those movies were made and maybe get lucky enough to talk with some of the Makers themselves. Well, this episode was a dream come true for me. We got to talk with three of the legendary toy designers from Kenner. Jump i...

The fourth episode of the Thank the Makers podcast was an exploration of the Tantive IV by Demetrius, Anthony, and Ken. Yup, we spent almost an entire hour talking about a single ship that roared across screens in 1977 and changed the world forever. Take a trip back to June 8, 2020 and listen to us in the early stages of our podcasting adventure.

The Inflatable Falcon hosts Ken and John delve into the Star Wars universe's lesser-explored corners, offering speculative takes on what might have happened to Anakin's childhood friends and Padme's Captain Panaka after ‘The Phantom Menace.'  The duo also discusses the intriguing lore behind elements like Jawa Juice and Dexter's Diner, while sharing their recent experiences wit...

Class is in session at the Jedi Academy! Welcome Padawans, to this special "back-to-school" edition of our podcast. As students around the world prepare to hit the books once again, we journey through the halls of the Star Wars cinematic universe to highlight the teachable moments in each film. From Master Yoda's teachings on Dagobah to Princess Leia's diplomatic strategies on Al...

35. Yes, we have recorded and shared 35 episodes of this show and it has been quite an adventure. Our name has changed since we first started back in 2020 and our crew has grown to six hosts and a pair of fellow podcasters from The Inflatable Falcon and The Beskar Bucket (MIke and John respectively) who have golden invitations to join in on any of our recordings. On this Flashback Friday, we encou...

Summer break has ended!  This episode features the Bad Batch discussing their elevator pitches for movies and television shows they would like to see produced by Lucasfilm. Anthony takes on The Last Jedi once again! Dex displays his affection for an obscure character from Rogue One. The new Rad Batcher Andrew Czekalski desires more Hong Kong action in his Star Wars films. As Steve wants something...

In this 34th episode of the Forces Behind Star Wars podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Britain’s Nigel Ross-Yong-Ching, a music virtuoso and lifelong Star Wars fan. Not only has he composed our fantastic new opening theme song, but he's now considered an extended member of the Rad Batch family! Join host Ken Bishop as he delves into Nigel's creative journey, his passion for Star Wars,...

Join us for another exciting episode of the Forces Behind Star Wars podcast, where Ken chats with a truly versatile and remarkable member of the Rad Batch, Dexter Weeks Jr. , an accomplished sci-fi and fantasy illustrator, colorist, and letterer who has worked with industry giants like Disney, Image Comics, Action Lab Comics, RavenDesk Games, Arcana Studio, and Haunted Pizza. In this episode, we d...

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Forces Behind Star Wars, the ultimate made-by-real-fans podcast! This week, The Rad Batch dives into the latest season of The Bad Batch, discussing the outstanding art, animation, acting, and surprisingly moving storylines. Join us as we explore the new heights the Filoni-led series has reached in terms of character development and world-building. We'...

On this week's Star Wars Forces Behind Star Wars podcast, our host Ken Bishop interviews our other host, Demetrius Romanos, a seasoned design leader with over 25 years of experience in building and leading world-class Design organizations.  Demetrius firmly believes in the power of story-telling to evangelize ideas and connect the dots between people, problems, and business needs, creating an...

In this episode, host Ken Bishop interviews Anthony Gaud and his professional experience as an art director in TV and video games. He also discusses Anthony being a creative force behind popular franchises Star Wars, The Transformers, Kingdom Hearts, and Marvel.

Join us as we celebrate the best of Star Wars in 2022 and the first ever "Georgie Awards!" We'll be handing out awards to the standout moments and characters of the year. So sit back with the Rad Batch, grab your favorite blue milk, and get ready for an intergalactic celebration of all things Star Wars! #starwarspodcastday2023

Star Wars had an amazing year in 2022.  There were three live-action series, The Book of Boba Fett, Kenobi, and Andor, as well as an animated limited series from Dave Filoni, Tales of the Jedi.  Fans rejoiced at the return of Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim.  Lego introduced a long-anticipated game and an animated summer special.  Lucasfilm published several novels and art boo...

Perhaps not since the Empire Strikes Back has a live-action Star Wars series been as engaging and high-quality as Andor. The Rad Batch talked about the first season of this series and how it changes the Star Wars universe. Special guests included two members of the Unifying Fandom Network of Star Wars Podcasts; John Scalise from The Beskar Bucket and Mike Hinton from the Inflatable Falcon stopped...

Anthony, Steven, Dexter and Ken got together to talk about Andor, the newest Star Wars series on Disney+.  While it is true that only 4 members of the Rad Batch were able to be part of this episode (Demetrius was off on a secret mission in another part of the galaxy), we are confident in saying that all 5 of us have enjoyed the show so far.  In this episode you will hear some of the reas...

Did the Kenobi series deliver on the Obi Wan and Anakin confrontation fans have waited 17 years to see? The Rad Batch (Anthony, Demetrius, Ken, Steven and Dexter) discussed the pros and cons of the Disney+ limited series. Be sure to listen the VERY end.  You will not be disappointed.

The Rad Batch returns to discuss what many Star Wars fans regard as a near-perfect film. Ken, Anthony, Dex and Steve discuss why the film may be the best of the Disney era!

The Rad Batch returns to discuss the deeply controversial Star Wars film written and directed by Rian Johnson. Ken, Demetrius, Anthony, Dex and Steve analyze and discuss the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly aspects of the movie with a new hope for the future of the film franchise. In a first for our podcast, listener questions are answered at the end!

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Attack of the Clones Ken, Dexter, Steven, and Anthony discuss what they still enjoy about the movie after two decades.

Ken, Demetrius and Anthony are joined by sci-fi illustrator sensation Dexter Weeks and actor Stephen J. Pershing to discuss their thoughts on the season finale of The Book of Boba Fett and what Star Wars has in store for the future.

Anthony, Demetrius, and Ken were lucky enough to speak with the legendary designers Jim Swearingen, Tim Effler, and Tom Osbourne about their experiences designing the most popular toys in the history of the Galaxy!

A team of Bothan spies gathered two episodes worth of deleted scenes from the Star Wars movies for Ken, Anthony and Demetrius to watch and talk about.

Demetrius, Anthony and Ken got together again to chat about some of the deleted scenes from Revenge of the Sith, The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi and Solo.

Thousands of people have watched her 'Our Star Wars Stories' video on YouTube and many more have read about them in issue #200 of Star Wars Insider.  Anthony, Demetrius and Ken were lucky enough to get the chance to talk with Zoe and Mike Hinton about how Star Wars has impacted their family and how their family has touched the lives of others including the hosts of this show.

Lightsabers, droids, and Millennium Falcons... OH MY!  The three of decided to spend some time talking about parts of our trips to Batuu West and Batuu East.  We barely even scratched the surface of all the goodness found in Black Spire Outpost and I bet at some point we will do at least one more episode on Walt Disney's largest expansion to date.