Scarif Scuttlebutt Podcast

Ro and Brad get 'spiritual' and discuss a few topics that have always perplexed mankind...and #StarWars fans alike. The notion of fate, destiny and free will are part of the sci-fi pantheon and redemption always seems to play a pivotal role in our favorite galaxy far, far away. But what does that mean? Can we analyze those concepts from a more earthly...or shall I say 'heavenly' point of view? We'...

Ro and Brad talk about how propaganda in Star Wars worked between the two messages carried through by the Empire and it's counterpart message by the Rebel Alliance. Each had it's own agenda to portray the other in a bad light. Brad gives us a little history lesson on the roots of real world propaganda and how it evolved to something that to this day carries a negative connotation. We explore how t...

Team Scarif talk with best selling author Claudia Gray on a very special May 25th, 2020 about how here fan favorite books like Lost Stars, Leia; Princess of Alderaan and others came to be developed. Claudia gives us some insight on what her favorites are and what characters she enjoys writing. Brad asks her about the term 'Hutt Slayer' and Ro grills her about being a journalist. If you missed this...

Collectors are passionate, Star Wars collectors are crazy, we all know. Ro talks with fellow Star Wars collectors Josh and Andy from the Holochronicles Podcast to discuss why it is that we collect. What is it that drives us to surround ourselves with collectibles of any kind? We discuss that need and how collecting is a very personal process. We'll also have your voicemails and hear what your coll...

Ro and Brad discuss the Sith Rule of Two and how it differentiated from the method of the Jedi. Was it useful in it's purpose? Who started the Rule of Two and who broke it? Another deep discussion on Star Wars lore. You've heard the tale of the Darths, but now hear their significance through the ancient 'Rule of Two'. Plus this episode was recorded live with a chat audience, we hear how our chat g...

A big thanks to @starwarsiain for suggesting this topic. Brad was certainly excited to talk about how Jedi Master Qui Gon Jinn impacted the story of the prequels and what his death meant to Anakin and Obi Wan. #TeamScarif is all on board in this episode discussing how Qui Gon's perspective of the Force was different than the rest of the Jedi Council. That thinking got him into some trouble more ti...

The Scarif Scuttlebutt Podcast is one year old and we've had an amazing journey. Since the beginning, which is marked by #StarWarsCelebration Chicago when we Ro and Brad started this venture, the channel has enjoyed meeting and interacting with listeners and followers as well as other Star Wars content creators to help foster a community of honest and truthful dialogue that respects opinions from...

You've seen her art, now meet the artist...Ro got a chance to chat with artist Aubrey Eden Dukes, the artist know for her #Gekko image used across Twitter with #StarWars fans. We sat and talked about how that process came to be and how instrumental our friend Dominic was in instructing her and guiding her almost blind due to the high level secrecy of the Disney Plus, Mandalorian character. Follow...

A bonus discussion on Star Wars novels, our favorites and popular ones according to us. Whether you're a big reader or not, take a listen to this bonus show and weigh in on your favorite novel. Is it expanded universe, legends, young adult, let us know. Plus a special Rogue One Sentry Mode segment by master quiz curator @Treverbeast454. #DeployTheGarrison

Star Wars is a vast universe... just as our own galaxy is full of wonderful and strange characters, the Star Wars universe is as diverse in characters as it has number of stars. With each film and show that comes out, we get treated to some very interesting characters. We've got bounty hunters, scavengers and aliens, creatures who fix and fly ships to droids who hunt and keep secrets. Star Wars ha...

Why do people have strong reactions to the term 'fan service'? We take a look at what it means to us and how it's perceived by other fans. Special guest co-host Rob from the @JTApodcast joins Alex and Ro in this discussion. Plus, we've got a special holodrama transmission by Dr Sunny Ravencourt of the @UofCoruscant Don't miss this lecture on Trandoshans And we've got listener voicemails. We asked...

Now that season 1 of the Mandalorian has wrapped up, join our audio only podcast episode of our Youtube live stream discussion with Dominic Pace. We ask our friend what it was like on set working with Deborah Chow and Dave Filoni as well as his hopes for new Star Wars. Also, how does it feel to be part of the franchise and his future plans this new year. A very thought provoking episode as well as...

The Scarif Podcast has had an amazing year. We've prepared a recap 'best of' podcast episode to commemorate some of our best memories of our journey thru this space as podcast creators with a little help from our Star Wars friends. We've enjoyed collaborating with many others and have been blessed to have made friends for life through our love of Star Wars. Thank you all, may the force be with you...

Ro, Alex and Brad are back in full force discussing the 'Balance of The Force', what does it mean? George Lucas has explained it in simplistic detail but as with anything, the room for interpretation has helped generate many theories and ideas that may or may not stray away from Lucas' original concept of the Force. The Force is an energy field that surrounds us, penetrates us...how do we relate t...

Our friend Dominic Pace returns to the podcast to talk about his experience on the the first ever Star Wars small screen show, The Mandalorian. As an actor and fan of the franchise it truly is a dream come true. Team Scarif got a second chance to ask Dominic about what it was like on day one, Dave Filoni, John Favreau and getting to pick out his own blaster.

So good we did it twice. Ro geeked out a second time with pals Yoshi and David from ILM on the heels of the final days of post and VFX work for the Mandalorian and Rise of Skywalker. The trio spoke the same language when it came to Star Wars. What came up? We've got Shadows of the Empire, Admiral Holdo, Admiral Ackbar, Tech Talk and meeting George Lucas, Gina Carano and the Mandalorian plus Yoshi...

When we have Rob and Trever on talking about the Clone Wars we took a left turn, a little detour if you will and went into the Mortis Arc territory. While most fans consider this Clone Wars episode something that gives you deep vibes, one of our co-horts took a different approach. Take a listen and see if you agree. A difference of opinion about Star Wars on the internet? You gotta hear it to beli...

This amazing episode takes a deep dive into the legacy of the Clone Wars. How did Palptine come to manipulate both sides and what were the consequences and events that lead to the formation of the first Galactic Empire? How did this galactic war affect the galaxy and how do we feel it will affect the final chapter in the Sequel Trilogy now that we know Palpatine has returned? On this episode we ar...

Ro and Alex talk about Triple Force Friday. Was it all it was cracked up to be for you? Did you find all you were looking for? Or were you like most 'Triple" Force' shoppers and find that most stores hadn't even put up displays yet? What gives!? And we continue our #GeorgeLucasAppreciationMonth and talk about the Special Editions, we'll get down to hearing what we liked and what we were 'ok' with....

We've got a special podcast episode for you. Our dear friend of the podcast Amanda wanted to share her theories on a possible relationship between Rey and Palpatine and Alex had a great discussion with her. They examined how the role of John William's score lays out possible clues to her lineage as well as other clues that might reveal who Rey is...if that's even her real name. Darth Plagueis, Mid...

What's up Scuttlebuddies? This is a good one and it launches our George Lucas Appreciation Month series this October. Ro talks to Yoshi Vu and David Espinoza, ILM senior artists who are currently working on The Rise of Skywalker and The Mandalorian. It's crunch time for them, so we appreciate the time they took to chat with us not once but twice from Singapore in between shots. That second bonus e...

With news of Kevin Feige's involvement in the Star Wars landscape, the internet had 'opinions'. We break down these opinions with what we believe is common sense and examine what people's fears are with the head of the Marvel Cinematic Universe coming to a galaxy far, far away. Also in Obi Wan Kenobi news, we've got a director for the series. We weigh in as well as speculate who this Marvel actor...

Episode 10 hearkens the return of Brad to the podcast making this a fully armed and operational podcast! Team Scarif discusses the impact of a 3 hour Star Wars film, the effect on a so-called 'new Star Wars Fan' on the internet and we pose the question, 'is your Star Wars canon?' Alex gets angry at the 'junkman', Ro gets angry at Snoke and Brad gets angry at Admiral Holdo for torturing a plant. Th...

With the success of our first #StarWarsInspires episode, we had enough to do a part two with even more clips from our followers. Alex and Ro talk about how great it is to hear all your stories and how awesome it is to feature you all in this series. We hear from Thomas from @StarWarsInClass, @Treverbeast454, Charles @SWations, Andy from the @Holochronicles podcast tells us how #StarWarsInspires pl...

A massive chocked full o goodness episode. Alex and Ro talk about D23 and all the cool things they are looking forward to. Am I talking in the third person? We're just so excited to share this. We asked how #StarWarsInspires you both professionally and personally and you guys came out in droves. We're splitting this topic up in two. Here is part one. Besides D23, we've got clips from Amanda, Miche...