Rise of the Podcast

Episode 363 opens with a breakdown of parade candy strategy before shifting into a detailed Star Wars discussion where the hosts question whether Palpatine was inherently evil. The episode then moves into building Ahsoka-themed Pokémon teams, recent Minecraft updates, and wraps up with PowerWash Simulator 2's upcoming Star Wars DLC. We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, rambl...

In this episode, we build Princess Leia’s definitive Pokémon team, talk Bad Batch, Maul: Shadow Lord, Star Wars hypotheticals, Weird Al’s Duluth concert, Christmas Reese’s Pieces in June, and whether Chopper belongs in a wedding. We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of the good ol' days, nerd out about current and upcoming Star Wars shows, books, and g...

This week, Steve joins the show for a packed night of Star Wars arguments, trading card talk, and ExcaliburCon hype. We dig into Star Wars “What If?” stories, the Force-user debate that lit up the comments, the official Boba Fett Pokémon team, Ward Bowl crowning its champion, Bad Batch, upcoming TCG releases, droid-building plans, major convention guests, and the fan experiences that make all of t...

This week, we tackle Star Wars Reddit questions, build the definitive Jabba Pokémon lineup, test some questionable snacks, and spiral from car disasters into movies where cut brakes are basically a death sentence. Then the nostalgia kicks in with FernGully, Pagemaster, Brave Little Toaster, Homeward Bound, Jumanji, and the childhood movies that either still hit or completely fall apart. We also re...

This week, Jeremy, Kara, and Brownie bounce from Bluey and baseball complaints to Star Wars watch-order advice, Chopper convention dreams, Han Solo’s Pokémon team, and a Stuff Lab taste test. Along the way, Gramps weighs in on a skeleton Hot Wheels track, the chat keeps the wheel spins coming, and we somehow end up deciding the scariest animal to die to might actually be humans. We also reminisce...

In this episode, we discuss Star Wars watch orders, how to introduce kids to Star Wars, discover Japanese Darth Vader, Jumanji, take a Robin Williams film quiz, and review The Mandalorian and Grogu. We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of the good ol' days, nerd out about current and upcoming Star Wars shows, books, and games, and talk a little bit abo...

This week on Rise of the Podcast, we recap our trip to Fargo for opening weekend of The Mandalorian and Grogu, including bringing Chopper to the theater, Kara’s Hera cosplay, fan interactions, Rebel access cards, and a surprise private screening. We also get into Star Wars questions, soundtrack talk, cosplay plans, convention ideas, giveaways, mini golf, and a big personal update from Jeremy and K...

This week we swerve into racing game nostalgia, Star Wars Galactic Racer, and the eternal question of whether Star Wars fans actually like Star Wars. We break down The Rise of Skywalker’s infamous “somehow Palpatine returned” problem, react to early buzz around the next Mando/Grogu adventure, and get weirdly excited about the Garfield Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair drop. Then we fully derail int...

Steve Kaarbo, organizer of Excalibur Con, joins Rise of the Podcast for a wonderfully chaotic nerd summit covering the upcoming Duluth convention, voice actors, cosplay, gaming, panels, movie tie-ins, and why cons feel like a giant family reunion. The crew also recaps their May the 4th adventures with Chopper, Star Wars props, 3D printed lightsabers, Celebration swag, animatronic Grogu envy, colle...

This week, Jeremy tells the story of how he accidentally ate an entire order of wings that were supposed to be for someone else, then had to scramble to cover his tracks. Beyond that, the we dive into some wild finds and rabbit holes, including NASA’s tool that spells your name using satellite imagery, a deep cut into Momir Basic Magic: the Gathering format, and reactions to the bizarre ACME movie...

Special guests Darrell and Phil from Oaken Hollow Games take over with a look at what they've got cooking at their independent game company. Between designing custom game mechanics, debating balance, and building a local scene, the conversation constantly veers into Pokémon team builds, questionable Star Wars logic, and the kind of tangents that somehow involve measuring things in bananas and wien...

A birthday episode spirals from age jokes and wildly inaccurate guesses into Bad Batch talk, Star Wars hypotheticals, and one unforgettable story about a “vigilante nut buster.” Plus, the crew dives into IMDb birthday matches, debates iconic actors, and proves once again that staying on topic is optional. We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of the goo...

This episode kicks off by derailing immediately into a full-blown deep dive into dental horror stories that somehow turn into a group therapy session about braces, nightmares, and why nobody flosses as much as they claim. From there, things escalate into chimpanzee civil war (yes, really), rural mailbox engineering failures, and the kind of home improvement advice that may or may not get someone i...

Episode 350 starts with the discovery that you can just… buy a real human skeleton online, which immediately spirals into an unhinged forensic breakdown of dental hygiene, bone loss, and whether it’s ethical to critique a stranger’s remains on a livestream. Then we do a trailer breakdown, deep-cut lore debates, and answer some Star Wars questions on Reddit. We also reminisce about our favorite Sta...

This episode kicks off with the crew accidentally becoming full-time tech support for their parents, unraveling the chaos of multiple Microsoft accounts, mystery subscriptions, and the universal truth that one wrong click can derail an entire afternoon. What starts as a simple “can you fix this?” quickly spirals into a deeper debate about trusting salespeople, buying tech, and why older generation...

This episode kicks off with new gear, mild chaos, and immediate Star Wars rabbit holes before spiraling into one of the most important debates of our time: why sandwiches from places like Jersey Mike’s feel impossibly better than anything you make at home. Along the way, the crew dives into Jedi Temple lore, internet nostalgia, fast food psychology, and an extended, completely unhinged run of Chuc...

In this episode we dive into Star Wars debates about the Darksaber, prequel villains, and the trauma of the Skywalker saga before spiraling into a surprisingly deep conversation about spoilers and when it’s actually okay to ruin a story. That leads to a nostalgic breakdown of classic movies like Terminator 2, the twist that changed the franchise, and why the 80s and 90s might have been the greates...

Girl Scout cookie wars, frozen candy hacks, and Jeremy mispronouncing absolutely everything. The crew spirals through tech frustrations, weird language trivia, and live chat chaos before diving headfirst into Star Wars, from Clone Wars debates to dream planets and the long-awaited KOTOR remake. Just when things settle down, a mysterious noise in the building sends Jeremy on a ghost hunt while the...

In this episode of Rise of the Podcast, Jeremy, Kara, and Brownie dive into a fully custom, Star Wars–themed Family Feud game built from real audience survey responses, turning the show into a fast-paced mix of trivia, competition, and chaotic fandom debate. As the hosts face off answering questions like which characters use lightsabers, who probably smells the worst in the galaxy, and the worst p...

Jeremy and Kara talk about the upcoming Frozen Force event in Duluth! We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of the good ol' days, nerd out about current and upcoming Star Wars shows, books, and games, and talk a little bit about life. Thank you so much for supporting our channel! We love interacting with all of you! We look forward to talking with you g...

Hollie, one of the owners of Treasure Chest Games in Cloquet stopped by to hang out and have some fun! We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of the good ol' days, nerd out about current and upcoming Star Wars shows, books, and games, and talk a little bit about life. Thank you so much for supporting our channel! We love interacting with all of you! We l...

Creators of WARD TCG Joey and Marty join us to share some big news for the game! Card designs, tournaments, and new formats?! Let's go! We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of the good ol' days, nerd out about current and upcoming Star Wars shows, books, and games, and talk a little bit about life. Thank you so much for supporting our channel! We love...

Bryce (AKA MrClyff) joins Jeremy and Kara to talk about being creators in Northern Minnesota (and making food)! We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of the good ol' days, nerd out about current and upcoming Star Wars shows, books, and games, and talk a little bit about life. Thank you so much for supporting our channel! We love interacting with all of...

Jeremy and Kara are joined by special guest Steve to talk about Frozen Force 2026! Learn all about the event and how it impacts Northern Minnesota! We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of the good ol' days, nerd out about current and upcoming Star Wars shows, books, and games, and talk a little bit about life. Thank you so much for supporting our chann...

There are a lot of annoying sounds out there, and we want to talk about them! We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of the good ol' days, nerd out about current and upcoming Star Wars shows, books, and games, and talk a little bit about life. Thank you so much for supporting our channel! We love interacting with all of you! We look forward to talking wi...