Page Turners They Were Not

Star Wars changed everything. Joining me on this episode of The Guest Awakens to discuss the wide-reaching influence of that galaxy far, far away is Adam Collins of Champs On Film (and former Schmoedown champion!). Come with us as we examine the effects of Star Wars on both the screen and behind that screen.

Recently there has been a concern from Star Wars fans regarding who should play the live-action version of a character introduced in animation. For example, some fans were adamant that only Ashley Eckstein could play Ahsoka Tano in live-action. They were very disappointed when someone else (in this case Rosario Dawson) was cast as the character instead of the original voice actress. Join with me a...

As we continue our exploration of all the movies in the Star Trek franchise, Captain Ingle and I are joined by our good friend Chris Dohmen to discuss the 12th film in the franchise, Star Trek: Into Darkness. And boy, do we have some thoughts! Join us as we go boldly

On May 25th, 1983, Return of the Jedi was released in the theaters, completing George Lucas' original Star Wars Trilogy. Here we are 40 years later, and the film has lost none of its cinematic power. Join me as I celebrate this truly iconic part of that galaxy far, far away...

Recently it has become common to hear the complaint that the Star Wars franchise and its creators have a "problem" with nostalgia and fan service. Join me today as I share my thoughts on why I don't think these things are a problem, and why the basic building blocks of storytelling are far more important.

This week on our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 22nd century and the adventures of the original NX-01 Enterprise. In this particular storyline, Dr. Arik Soong, the ancestor of Data’s creator, has stolen a batch of human embryos leftover from the infamous Eugenics Wars of Earth. These embryos have been modified through genetic engineering to produce a race of “supermen” in the same...

George Lucas began writing his space opera in 1973, with a two-paragraph outline which was literally out of this world. The following year, he wrote his first full-length draft of the screenplay, entitled The Star Wars. Join me as I examine this original draft and how it evolved to the story we all know and love.

Today's episode of Page Turners They Were Not was suggested by friend of the show Capt. Hopper. He asked me what I thought about a series filling in the gaps of the Sequel Trilogy just as the animated series The Clone Wars filled in the gaps of the Prequel Trilogy. Join me as I answer this intriguing question...

This week on Random Trek, Captain Ingle and I look back at the Star Trek series that brought us in to this science-fiction odyssey: Star Trek The Next Generation! Join us as we go boldly!

On this penultimate episode of my gratitude week, I'd like to express my thanks for the concept of the Force. As a religious person, the philosophy and theology of the Force speaks to me on a deeply personal level. George Lucas took many concepts of the world's religions and boiled them down to their essence in such a way that every person of a religious and spiritual persuasion, even if t...

Today on Random Trek, Captain Ingle and I are joined by special guests Lieutenant Commander Chris Dohmen and Chief Petty Officer Aaron Dye as we set a course for J.J. Abrams’ 2009 alternate reality/reboot of the classic science fiction series. With the financial failure of Star Trek Nemesis and the cancellation of Enterprise, Star Trek needed a comeback in a big way; and boy, did J.J. deliver! Joi...

Today on day 4 of my gratitude week, I'd like to give thanks for Lucasfilm Publishing's latest initiative: Star Wars The High Republic. This new storyline, told through novels and comics, takes us back hundreds of years before the Star Wars films to an era of enlightenment and exploration. During this time, the Jedi and the Republic seek to expand their reach throughout the galaxy, only to...

On day 3 of my gratitude week, I'd like to give thanks for the maker himself, George Lucas. Much has been said of the man in flannel, both good and bad, but I'm here to talk about why George Lucas deserves our gratitude. Not only did he create that galaxy far, far away and the adventures of a teacher-turned-archeologist, but he changed cinema in ways that almost defy description. Join me a...

On Day 2 of my gratitude week, I would like to tell you why I'm grateful for the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy. These 3 films mean so much to me that it's hard to put into words, but join me as I make the attempt to explain why I'm so grateful for the creators and actors that have created these latest chapters in the Skywalker Saga. Join me!

This week on my podcast I wanted to focus on gratitude. To kick off this initiative, I'd like to share with you the podcasts and podcasters I'm grateful for; the shows that mean a lot to me, and have helped me on my own journey as a podcaster. Join me!

Today is Star Wars Day (probably because of the pun: "May the 4th be with you"), and fans the world over are celebrating that galaxy far, far away. To add to that celebration, I would like to share with you why Star Wars connects with me and why it resonates so emotionally with me. Join me!

In a world of divided opinions and less-than-civil discourse, sometimes we must take a step back and just remember that Star Wars is meant to be fun. Join me today as I discuss this very topic with my good friend Dagan. Join us as we discuss a world in which a princess has buns for hair and a 7-foot-tall guy wears a dog suit.

Today was supposed to be the release of our review of Star Trek '09, but due to a technological mishap, we unfortunately will not be able to present you with that episode. However, since technological glitches are a part of the fun of Star Trek, I'd like to take the opportunity to discuss some of the most noteworthy malfunctions in the history of Gene Roddenberry's landmark franchise....

On this episode on A Larger World, I would like to share some thoughts about speculation and expectation. As fans, speculation is what we do, and there's nothing wrong with that. Where it does get wrong is when our speculations become expectations set in stone. I believe it's extremely important to engage with what is there instead of what isn't there. Join me as I share some thoughts.

Prior to this most recent season of The Mandalorian, we as an audience assumed that the remnants of the Empire fled into the Unknown Regions of the galaxy and became the First Order. While that is true from a certain point of view, this series has revealed that there is a loosely united Imperial Remnant that is under control of Grand Admiral Thrawn, at least in theory. So that raises the question:...

On this week's episode of Random Trek, Captain Ingle and I set a course for two animated episodes, one from the original animated series, and the other from the more recent animated series. One takes itself very seriously while the other…well…doesn't. Join us as we follow the continuing adventures of the USS Enterprise and the USS Cerritos as they both go where no one has gone before! Join...

Well my friends, we've come to it at last: the final episode of season 3 of The Mandalorian. This episode has taught me an important lesson about speculating responsibly. Thanks to some of the great friends I've made in the podcasting sphere, I've learned the value of engaging with the story presented to you. Join me as we examine this amazing finale to an amazing season! Join me, it i...

Even though I was unable to attend Star Wars Celebration London, several friends and fellow podcasters were able to make the trip. Two of those friends join me today to discuss their experiences at this amazing convention! Join me as I recap Celebration with good friends and returning guests Alden Diaz and Nicky Kumar. Join me; it is your destiny!

Last week at Star Wars Celebration London, Lucasfilm officially announced three new Star Wars films. One of these installments will be about Jedi Master Rey Skywalker rebuilding the Jedi Order some 15 years after The Rise of Skywalker. Join me as we responsibly speculate as to what we might see in this new chapter in that galaxy far, far away...

On this week’s episode on Random Trek, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 24th century and the continuing voyages of the USS Enterprise-D. This time around, the Enterprise receives a distress signal from a ship in orbit of Turkana 4, the homeworld of now deceased crewmember Tasha Yar. Upon their arrival, they meet with the leader of one of the factions, who presents them with a liaison, who...