Give Me Those Star Wars

The Irredeemable Shag and Andy Kapellusch hijack GIVE ME THOSE STARS WARS for a very special episode!  A Long Time Ago (1996 to be exact) in Stores Far, Far Away (actually not that far at all) came... SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE! This was a massive multimedia event from Lucasfilm telling the story between EMPIRE STRIKES BACK and RETURN OF THE JEDI, exploring all the commercial possibilities of a full mo...

Ryan doesn't know how to react to Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASH...

WARNING!!! POTENTIAL SPOILERS FOR STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI With the next Star Wars movie only two weeks away, Ryan Daly indulges in some idle and not-so-idle speculation. Presented here are Eight Expectations--that is, eight predictions about the plot and characters of Star Wars Episode VIII. But Ryan's not alone, he's brought in eight friends of the podcast (Rob Kelly, Andy Kapellusch, Aaron Bias...

Ryan Daly welcomes new guest Jarrod Alberich, the Yard Sale Artist, to discuss those scummy mercenaries from far, far away: the bounty hunters of Star Wars! Introduction begins at 0:00:36 Star Wars Current Events (potential spoilers) begins at: 0:04:05 Star Wars Bounty Hunters discussion begins at: 0:15:47 Galactic Questionnaire with Jarrod begins at 0:56:25 Let us know what you think! Leave a com...

SPOILER-FILLED REACTION EPISODE! Ryan Daly and guest Kyle Benning share their first impressions of the official trailer for STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com...

Ryan Daly and J. David Weter put a Star Wars twist on some classic non-Star Wars films. What would Top Gun be like in the galaxy far, far away? What about The Hunt for Red October? What about... Dirty Dancing...? Then, Ryan responds to listener feedback from last episode. Introduction begins at 0:00:34 Star Wars Current Events (potential spoilers) begins at: 0:05:22 Other movies with a Star Wars s...

Give Me Those Star Wars returns for a different sort of episode. First, Ryan Daly reflects on how his fandom has changed since becoming a vader himself. He also discusses some of the new merchandise that came out on this year's Force Friday. Then, a reading of the children's book ABC-3PO with a special mystery guest! All that plus listener feedback from last episode's coverage of Star Wars Celebra...

Ryan Daly welcomes video game writer Drew Holmes to discuss the highlights of 2017's STAR WARS CELEBRATION ORLANDO convention. Topics include the 40th Anniversary panel, the upcoming Star Wars Battlefront II video game, new animation projects, and The Last Jedi panel. Plus, listener feedback from recent episodes. Introduction begins at 0:00:41 Star Wars Celebration 40th Anniversary Panel talk begi...

SPECIAL REACTION EPISODE! Ryan Daly welcomes a special guest Neil Daly, the one who helped Ryan take his first steps into the larger universe many years ago, to discuss the brand new teaser trailer to STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI. Warning: plenty of spoilers abound in their conversation. If you haven't seen the teaser yet, watch it right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB4I68XVPzQ&t=3s  Let...

NEW EPISODE! Ryan Daly and Nathaniel Wayne rank the tools of the Ghostbusters films. No, not the equipment, but those arrogant, spiteful, but entirely human @$$holes who oppose the Ghostbusters. Plus, Ivan Reitman's thoughts on future Ghostbusters movies, and a ton of brand new trailers for upcoming Fire and Water podcasts! Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodc...

Ryan Daly welcomes law stylist Omar to discuss where Lucasfilm and the Star Wars franchise stands commercially, critically, and creatively as of January 2017. Also covered: the title of Star Wars Episode VIII and the question of what to do with General Leia in the wake of Carrie Fisher’s untimely death. Introduction begins at 0:00:41 Star Wars Current Events (potential spoilers) begins at: 0:04:10...

On this sad and special episode of GIVE ME THOSE STAR WARS, Ryan Daly pays tribute to Carrie Fisher by inviting a dozen guests to share their favorite Princess Leia moments and their thoughts on the iconic actress who passed away on December 27, 2016. Guests on this episode include: Michael Lane, Nathaniel Wayne, Doctor G and DJ Hegemony, Rob Kelly, Cindy and Chris Franklin, Max Romero, FKA Jason,...

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is here! Ryan Daly welcomes Nathaniel Wayne, Elliot Stafford, and Angela Drew to discuss the latest installment in the Star Wars franchise that just came out a couple hours ago and share their impressions of the story, style, and characters of the film. WARNING: HERE THERE BE SPOILERS! Council of Geeks Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHWINIVcwZFdVXe3U-vS...

With only two weeks until the release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Ryan Daly and guest Pat Sampson discuss the film's signature icon: the dreaded Death Star! Also, your listener feedback from episodes 13 and 14. Introduction begins at 0:00:40 Star Wars Current Events (potential spoilers) begins at: 0:05:07 Death Star discussion begins at: 0:10:30 Galactic Questionnaire with Pat Sampson begins...

Ryan Daly welcomes returning guest Andy Kapellusch to chat about the Power of the Force II wave of Star Wars action figures released between 1995 and 2000. Also, expectations for Rogue One and the casting of Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian in the Han Solo anthology film. Introduction begins at 0:00:41 Star Wars Current Events (potential spoilers) begins at: 0:04:48 Power of the Force II Toys dis...

Honoring the 38th anniversary of the Star Wars Holiday Special, Ryan Daly and Aaron Bias review the highs and lows (mostly lows) and utter weirdness of this notorious TV special. Introduction begins at 0:00:41 Star Wars Holiday Special talk begins at 00:01:19 Galactic Questionnaire with Aaron Bias begins at 1:14:33 Watch the complete Holiday Special on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S...

The official Star Wars show of the Fire and Water Podcast Network returns! Ryan Daly welcomes Nathaniel Wayne to analyze the new, final trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Introduction begins at 0:00:40 Rogue One expectations chat begins at: 0:04:05 Rogue One Trailer #2 breakdown begins at: 0:11:17 Galactic Questionnaire with Nathaniel Wayne begins at 0:29:17 Check out Council of Geeks at: h...

The official STAR WARS show of the Fire and Water Podcast Network! Ryan Daly welcomes Paul Hix to share their Star Wars fan regrets, those moments of fandom that broke our hearts. They also share their thoughts and feelings on the passing of R2-D2 actor Kenny Baker. Introduction begins at 0:00:40 Kenny Baker Memorial begins at 0:03:10 Fan Regrets begins at 0:14:48 Galactic Questionnaire with Paul...

Special Episode! Ryan Daly and guest Aaron Bias share first impressions of the first official trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. SPOILER WARNING for the trailer and film. Watch the trailer for Rogue One on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frdj1zb9sMY Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE...

Ryan Daly welcomes returning guest Rob Kelly to talk about Marvel's Star Wars Treasury Comics. Also, some new spoiler-y details about Rogue One and Star Wars Rebels season 3 that came out of Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016. Plus, a special guest joins Ryan on the listener feedback section! Introduction begins at 0:00:40 Star Wars Current Events (potential spoilers) begins at 0:02:25 Treasury Com...

Ryan Daly welcomes Angela Drew to debate whether advancing the Star Wars saga 30 years for THE FORCE AWAKENS was the right call, or if Lucasfilm should have kept the focus on young Luke, Leia, and Han. Also, do reports of significant reshoots spell doom for ROGUE ONE? Introduction begins at 0:00:40 Star Wars Current Events (potential spoilers) begins at 0:03:50 The Force Awakens vs. the Expanded U...

Celebrate Star Wars Day with this special episode! Ryan Daly invites his best friends (i.e. people with five minutes to spare) to share what they’re most looking forward to from the future of the Star Wars Universe. Rob Kelly at the Fire and Water Podcast Network: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Mike Gillis at Radio vs. The Martians: http://radiovsthemartians.com Paul Hix at Waiting for Doom: http:...

The official STAR WARS show of the Fire and Water Podcast Network! Ryan Daly welcomes Ben Avery to review Star Wars: C-3PO, the one-shot comic from Marvel. Also, listener feedback from the last two episodes. Introduction begins at 0:00:40 Star Wars Current Events (potential spoilers) begins at 0:07:27 C-3PO Comic Synopsis and Review begins at 0:10:58 Galactic Questionnaire with Ben Avery begins at...

Not an April Fools joke! Ryan Daly and guest Kyle Benning actually came up with lists of Five Good Things from the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy (admittedly, there are a ton of caveats with each). Also, some brief thoughts on the bonus features on the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Blu-ray/digital release, some upcoming comic books, and the passing of Admiral Ackbar voice actor, Erik Bauersfeld. Introdu...

Special Episode! Ryan Daly and guest Andy Kapellusch share their first impressions of the teaser trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Potential SPOILERS for the teaser and film. Watch the teaser for Rogue One on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wji-BZ0oCwg Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com. This podcast is a proud member of the...