Generation X-Wing Podcast

This has been a LONG time coming. We are talking about one of our favorite things in the world: The Robot Chicken Star Wars Edition. What is the show's origin story? Who are some of our favorite characters from all three editions? What are some of our favorite sketches? Are we going to ruin your favorite sketches with poor imitations? We hope you enjoy this very silly episode!

The Solo Trailer has finally dropped and we chat about what to possibly expect in the new movie. We also discuss some of the other things that have excited us this month such as: - David Benioff & D B Weiss are slated to write/produce 3 new Star Wars movies - Deadpool 2 trailer - Black Mirror (Netflix) - Altered Carbon (Netflix) - He-Man Pop Vinyls   Dont forget to check out The Star Wars Commonwe...

Host: Rob (Yees) Williams It's been a year since I started the journey to become a member of the Outer Rim Garrison of BC (501st Legion) . So...how are things going? On today's episode I share a progress report and talk about the ups and downs of the journey. I also give some advice for those who are thinking of taking on this journey. PANDA'S CORNER: Have an armour or 501st question for Terry? Co...

Ali Williams is back to chat with Anil, Jamie, Stev3 and Rob about the movies, TV and games that we are looking forward to this year. What are you looking forward to? Let us know on Twitter, Facebook, or e-mail us at generationxwingpodcast@gmail.com

We are celebrating THREE years of podcasting with a bunch of surprises! - We have a NEW co-host St3ve form the Outer Rim Garrison . - We have our first guest of 2018 - Ali Williams - We have a new rule in honour of Knight of the Commonwealth Steve "One-5" Lewis called the HOSENOSE RULE to keep us on track - We are also discussing the great things that came out of 2017. We hope you can join us for...

It's been a couple weeks since the release of Episode 8: The Last Jedi . It is obvious that this is one of the most divisible movies in the franchise. Why the love? Why the hate? St3ve (from the Outer Rim Garrison of the 501st) joins us again to share his views on The Last Jedi and why Star Wars fans may be feeling the way they do? Check out our website for the full vids of the sampled reviews.

Rob is bridging the generation gap by inviting his brother, Steve Williams and Dad, Jim Williams to talk about a holiday staple: A Christmas Story . We not only look back at the wonderful moments of this classic 1983 Christmas movie, Dad shares his experiences living during this time when the Olds would freeze up, furnaces would backfire, dogs would chase you down the street and the only way to se...

** SPOILER WARNING** It is finally here!! The Last Jedi !! And we are going to talk about it. We are going to share our reactions and have a number of friends from the Outer Rim Garrison - 501st and Toy Traders give their reactions as well! Did we mention there are spoilers ? #NoHomersClub

How do you decide which are the best weapons, props & armour in movies and TV? Ask a Prop Designer...and that is what we did. Dayo Williams , professional prop designer for shows such as "Once Upon A Time" , "Supernatural" and "Supergirl" (to name just a few) joins Jamie , Anil and Rob to chat about the most iconic " weapons of choice ". Also on the show: "What Excites You?" - "99 Stormtroopers Jo...

Anil, Jamie and Rob are joined by Prop Builder and 501st - Outer Rim Garrison member, Dayo Williams .   We sit down and chat the latest Star Wars news including: - Battlefront 2 - The announcement of a NEW Trilogy - Vancouver FanExpo : Including Toy Traders and artist Shane Molina We also share listener feedback. Please help out the show and drop us a 5 star review on iTunes! Intro/Outro song : St...

Greetings programs! Rob and Jamie are joined again by Karl Germyn (while Anil is AFK) to talk about a cult movie franchise that had a major impact on our young lives: Tron. We look into the 1982 original series and discuss its revolutionary style while trying to figure out why it was deemed unsuccessful. We also look back at the 2010 sequel Tron Legacy. The imagery, the continuation of the classic...

Jamie and Rob are joined by Outer Rim Garrison - 501st Garrison member, Karl Germyn (covering for Anil while he is away). We decide to sit down and watch at the 1977 Donny and Marie Star Wars Special released 4 months after the Star Wars movie hit theaters. A unique time when Star Wars was just becoming a household name. What does this classic variety TV show have in store for us? Tune in to find...

"Who you gonna call?" Anil, Jamie and Rob's spirits are raised talking about the 1984 classic GHOSTBUSTERS . What makes this movie work so well? The writing? The actors? The characters? The music? We get into it all. We also look at Ghostbusters 2 , touch on the 2016 remake and Ghostbusters video game (the official-unofficial sequel). Also on the show we share listener feedback on our last episode...

Anil, Jamie and Rob get together for an emotional episode where we look back at a great Canadian icon: Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip . We share our memories: - When we first heard The Hip - the impact it had on our lives. - Anil shares stories while shooting them in concert. We also take a look at the legacy left behind by the late great Gord Downie from educating us with the folk stories tha...

Anil, Jamie and Rob are back taking questions from our listeners, because when you are stuck for an idea for a show...steal from the best (Yoink!). On today's show we discuss: - "The Last Jedi" newest trailer. - Suggestions for books and shows for people getting into the Star Wars universe - Canadian re-cast of Star Wars - Star Wars occupational placements Also on the show: "What Excites You?" - W...

Anil, Jamie and Rob are finally back together. And what better way to kick off the fall season than with a brand new The Last Jedi trailer. We chat about some of the great things we saw, the questions we have and some off the connections that are made to the previous films...oh...and PORGS! Also on the show: Anil shares an AMAZING auction story with INCREDIBLE finds. The winner of the "Rob needs a...

Rob is joined by a number of special guests! From the Outer Rim Garrison (501st Legion) Jamie "Pale Rider" Milman - Co-host Generation X-Wing Podcast St3ve - Outer Rim Garrison on Twitter Marco Bossow - co-creator of the upcoming fan film "Bucketheads" But most importantly he is joined by the extremely talented and super awesome Ali Williams , Ali sits down with us and shares her story of how she...

Jamie and Rob back again, sans Anil , and we were so excited to be joined by a number of awesome guests. St3ve from the Outer Rim Garrison of BC (501st Legion) sits down with us along with incredible cosplayer Ali Williams who is competing for the Maxims Finest  Competition. But we are also joined by Marco Bossow, Outer Rim Garrison member and one half of the creative team behind the new Star Wars...

With Jamie still away moving into a new place, Anil and Rob are joined again by Vincent Chou ( @stuff99 on Twitter) to talk about Time Travel in movies, TV and comics. We also discuss the rules of time travel; does it suit the Star Wars world, and what would we do if we had the ability to go back in time. Also on the show: "What Excites You?" - Sanjay and Craig - Possible Gremlins 3 movie?

With Jamie away, Anil and Rob invite Vincent Chou ( Stuff99 on Twitter) to chat the long history of Stand Up Comedy. Why are we so drawn to stand up? Who have been some of the most influential voices over the years? Who are our own personal voices? Also on the show: " What excites you? " - X-Files new season - Johnny Depp visits Vancouver Children's Hospital

Anil, Jamie and Rob are joined again by St3ve from the 501st Legion, Outer Rim Garrison of BC to discuss a time when we thought Star Wars was over (approx. 1984 - 1998) - What were we to do as kids/teens when the franchise that had such a powerful impact on us was not over and there was no real content to keep us interested? - What did we turn to? - Was the absence of Star Wars a good thing? - And...

Anil, Jamie and Rob are joined by St3ve from the Outer Rim Garrison (501st Legion) to discuss St3ve's first ever SDCC convention. We also share our thoughts on the recent trailers that came out including: - Thor - Justice League - Stranger Things 2 - The Defenders - Ninjago - Ready Player One Also on the show a new segment: The Airing of Grievances

It's summer time and we are chatting about summer movies. We look back at the traditional idea of a summer movie (beach, camping, school's out & summer job) and how it has evolved to more the season for "blockbusters" (Jurassic Park, Star Wars, Jaws, Transformers, etc.).

Anil, Jamie and Rob are back to discuss a month of Star Wars news: - The Last Jedi Sizzle Reel - Battlefront 2 - Behind the Scenes - Star Wars Land - Ron Howard hiring for the Han Solo movie Also on the show - "What Excites You?" - Netflix's "Bright" - "Imperial Assault" board game - Netflix's "GLOW"

Anil and Rob join Jamie and the rest of the 501st Legion Outer Rim Garrison (BC) on the streets of Vancouver for a Canada Day Parade. We chat with numerous members of the ORG ( Terry Chui - Co host of Outer Rim Rookie and founder of Panda Props as well as Steve One-5 - Knight of the Commonwealth and Commanding Officer of the Outer Rim Garrison) and discuss some of the fun aspects of events like th...