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Viva Las Vegas! The historic (and infamous) city in the desert of the American West is in focus today as Joseph Scrimshaw leads the OtherCenter crew through a conversation about Adventures in Vegas. It's a favorite vacation spot for Joseph and Ken, but is it for Jennifer? Find out as the OtherCenter crew heads to Las Vegas. It's all here as Joseph Scrimshaw, Jennifer Landa, and Ken Napzok on the 5...

It's time for Qs of the Other!!! In keeping with the ForceCenter tradition of an episode devoted just to listener questions, Joseph, Jennifer, and Ken delve into questions from this galaxy instead of the one far away. Today they're talking pet names inspired by favorite characters, bands, or more, what some of their favorite documentaries are, and what drives them creatively? It's all here as Jose...

Comfort and adventure! The two concepts are often at the opposite ends of the spectrum but what is our relationship to the ideas and structure of comfort and the inspiring discovery of adventure? The OtherCenter crew is here to discuss it all -- the good results, the bad moments, and how either approach isn't necessarily always the right framework for our lives. It's all here as Joseph Scrimshaw,...

It's time for Qs of the Other!!! In keeping with the ForceCenter tradition of an episode devoted just to listener questions, Joseph, Jennifer, and Ken delve into questions from this galaxy instead of the one far away. Today they're talking missing discussing that Space Saga, how to start out a Mix Tape, and how do they process emotions -- through art or making it? It's all here as Joseph Scrimshaw...

It's time to move!!! Exercise is in focus as the OtherCenter eye turns to working out, fitness, and the up and downs of it all. What are our personal relationships with it? What are some negative aspects around it? And how does it help (or hurt) us in life? It's all here as Joseph Scrimshaw, Jennifer Landa, and Ken Napzok the good, the bad, and the exercise on the 591st edition of ForceCenter pres...

It's time for Qs of the Other!!! In keeping with the ForceCenter tradition of an episode devoted just to listener questions, Joseph and Ken delve into questions from this galaxy instead of the one far away. What songs do we listen to when we need some inspiration? What period of history would we travel to? And what are some dream vacation spots we'd like to visit or re-visit? It's all here as Jose...

It's another edition of Life Ranked! This time we're reaching for our bookshelves to pull off our favorite books and discuss why we absolutely love them. From timeless fiction classics to little-known non-fiction entries, it's time to talk about our favorite books on OtherCenter with Joseph Scrimshaw, Jennifer Landa, and Ken Napzok on the 589th edition of ForceCenter presents OtherCenter. From the...

It's a special episode Life Ranked on OtherCenter. Music and music discussions have always found their way into ForceCenter conversations, but now it's time to discuss it directly! Grab your cassettes, CDs, and vinyl albums -- it's time to talk about our favorite bands and musicians on OtherCenter with Joseph Scrimshaw, Jennifer Landa, and Ken Napzok on the 588th edition of ForceCenter presents Ot...

The OtherCenter journey continues with deep dive into the topic of Nostalgia. Is it all bad? An emotional prison? Or can it be a source of joy and a better understanding of our own journeys? And how does it affect the art we consume? It's a closer look at the gift and curse of nostalgia with Joseph Scrimshaw, Jennifer Landa, and Ken Napzok on the 587th edition of ForceCenter presents OtherCenter....

It's time for Qs of the Other!!! In keeping with the ForceCenter tradition of an episode devoted just to listener questions, Joseph and Ken delve into questions from this galaxy as opposed to the one far, far away. From tales of finding love to aliens and government hearings and deep into the subject of mental health, Joseph and Ken go to other places they haven't gone before on ForceCenter! It's...

The OtherCenter journey continues as Joseph Scrimshaw reaches into his podcast past to present an Obsessed-like episode of OtherCenter. Join Joseph as he interviews Ken on his journey through radio, his thoughts on broadcasting, and how it all relates to the building blocks of ForceCenter. It's all here as Joseph Scrimshaw and Ken Napzok discuss the Siren Song of Radio and so much more on the 585t...

Video games! It's been a part of our own lives and society for over fifty years -- but what are the games that have stuck with us or still make us pick up the controller? From some all-time classics to some very personal choices, it's time to rank video games on OtherCenter! It's all here as Joseph Scrimshaw and Ken Napzok share their favorite video games on the 584th edition of ForceCenter presen...

Social Media changed the world and it's there to stay -- but what is our relationship to it, our history on it, and where is this information super highway taking us now? Joseph Scrimshaw and Ken Napzok discuss social media on the 583rd edition of ForceCenter presents OtherCenter. From the minds of Ken Napzok (comedian, host of The Napzok Files ), Joseph Scrimshaw (comedian, writer, host of the Ob...

Comfort food! We all have those items, dishes, and genres of food that we reach for when we're down, sad, or just want to celebrate life or a big win. It's time to talk -- and rank -- comfort food on OtherCenter. It's all here as Joseph Scrimshaw, Jennifer Landa, and Ken Napzok talk comfort food on the 582nd edition of ForceCenter presents OtherCenter. From the minds of Ken Napzok (comedian, host...

The Curse of Acting!! In a special episode of ForceCenter's OtherCenter, the crew explains a little more about their current approach with the strikes still going and then pivots to a fun and often deep conversation about acting! How did the performing and acting bug find them, their first forays into acting, and they share some of their favorites. Plus Jennifer and Ken discover a random connectio...

The Power of the Light Side! Expanding on a segment from our Qs of the Force Episodes, we're going to focus on the stories submitted from our listeners. How does Star Wars make you feel? What lessons do you take from the saga and apply to your own journey? What are those simple moments of joy you want to share? It's all here as Joseph Scrimshaw and Ken Napzok react to your POWER OF THE LIGHT stori...

The SAG-AFTRA and WGA strike is in focus today as the ForceCenter crew discusses their thoughts on the strike, Bob Iger's comments, and share what their programming will be like until the strike is resolved. Joseph Scrimshaw, Jennifer Landa, and Ken Napzok discuss all this and more on the 579th edition of ForceCenter From the minds of Ken Napzok (comedian, host of The Napzok Files ), Joseph Scrims...

Surprise! It's the full-length Ahsoka trailer!! Full of big action, deep themes, and the core question of what it means to be a Jedi, the new trailer for the forthcoming Ahsoka series has got the fandom excited for what's coming. What's at stake? What will this series be about? What does Chopper think about having to share the Droid spotlight? We've got big questions and fun answers! Let's dive in...

It's time for some Star Wars news! Another LEGO leak has us wondering about themes of Motherhood in Ahsoka and how it could drive Hera. Natasha Liu Bordizzo sheds some light on the Ahsoka series' place in the emerging New Republic Era timeline. Let's dive in! Joseph Scrimshaw, Jennifer Landa, and Ken Napzok discuss all this and more on the 577th edition of ForceCenter From the minds of Ken Napzok...

It's time for some Star Wars news! Kathleen Kennedy talks about the potential connections between two of the upcoming Star Wars films but is this quote being misinterpreted? Jude Law and Chris Ford shed a little more light on the Skeleton Crew. Let's dive in! Joseph Scrimshaw, Jennifer Landa, and Ken Napzok discuss all this and more on the 576th edition of ForceCenter From the minds of Ken Napzok...

Welcome to Indiana Jones and the Perilous Podcasts! It's time for Indiana Jones to face off against his greatest adversary yet... time! Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is here and it's time to dive into one of the deeper outings in the franchise. With big themes about history, our own stories, connection, and how we look to the past (and what keeps us there), the fifth Indy adventure is full...

It's time for more Star Wars Questions!! What's in a Star Wars name? What were C-3PO and R2-D2 doing on Earth and are they in Indiana Jones' world? Why does Din Djarin keep losing his weapons and what new ones do we want him to have? Plus an educational Power of the Light Side! Joseph Scrimshaw and Ken Napzok answer all this and more in the 575th edition of ForceCenter! From the minds of Ken Napzo...

Welcome to Indiana Jones and the Perilous Podcasts! Indiana Jones returned in 2008 and found himself searching for knowledge, crystal skulls, and his new identity as a father and husband. But this was a different era for movies and fandom and the movie was met with the cynical snark of a new style of movie discussion. Is the movie more than a moment with a fridge and what does it have to say about...

It's time for some Star Wars news! We get ready for the next installment of the Disney Gallery and an inside look at the making of The Mandalorian's third season. The Obi-Wan Kenobi series is getting a comic book adaptation. And how much will YOU be paying for a plush Nubs from the Young Jedi Adventures? Let's dive in! Joseph Scrimshaw, Jennifer Landa, and Ken Napzok discuss all this and more on t...

This is Indiana Jones and the Perilous Podcasts! Follow Joseph Scrimshaw and Ken Napzok as they go on the Last Crusade! It was thought to be the last adventure of Indiana Jones and seemed to be a direct response to the darkness found in the previous installment, but The Last Crusade is more than humor and father and son story. Indy is searching for what he really values as the armies of darkness t...