Scarif Scuttlebutt Podcast

Join us on PART1 of our discussion with From A Certain Point Askew on the Battle of Scarif. Arguably one of Star Wars most exciting battles put on film in Rogue One, we get into detail about how all the working parts came to be. Gareth Edwards entry into the Star Wars world is an exciting one and we touch on the director's other science fiction film in theaters this summer, The Creator as we explo...

We welcome Jessi back from the Crusher Convo Podcast to discuss our Top5 Science Fiction Soundtracks. What makes an effective soundtrack? How does a movie create emotion through it's score and what are some of our favorites? We answer these questions and ask a few more in EP174. We couldn't just say JOHN WILLIAMS and that's it, we've got a great mix of selections we hope you agree on and I know 5...

Check out our third LIVE show with Heidi of @CostumeCo and our friends at PropStore. This month's auction has a plethora of awesome collectibles and movie paraphernalia. We talk with Alex of PropStoreUK and she takes us into the archives showing us items from Blade Runner, Hunger Games and an item from the Anthony Daniels collection which I'd love to have on my wish list and a few more items. If y...

We're heading into the Neutral Zone this week and talking with Jessi of the Crusher Convo Podcast. Discussions range from being a fan of two franchises and we ask the question, is that even allowed? It wasn't in the 90's for sure. Growing up in one camp or the other, but both? Hmmm. Problems. Has that sentiment changed? Can you like both STAR IPs? We discuss with some wonderful anecdotes on having...

Join Ro and Dave from What Does Star Wars Mean 2 U as the discussion takes us to 'Force powers' throughout the films. We talk about some of our favorites and ask some questions about the Force. We've been seeing some new discussions lately with the latest Star Wars shows and wanted to go back to basics to see if we can quantify so much civil unrest when it comes to Force powers. And what's with th...

We've got another QuickCuts episode with a few friends. Join Ro as he dives into some topics worth discussing. DJ joins the discussion on AI and it's implications in film production, especially as it pertains to actors, etc. Don't miss this week's Sentry Mode quiz segment with Tim of FSFPopcast. Hear how Ro tests Tim's nerd knowledge. And Ro and Ray get together to tease out an internet discussion...

BRAD IS BACK!!! This will be the first time that Ro and Brad discuss the entirety of the Ahsoka series. We get into the weeds in a concise recap of the take-aways from our certain point of view. Will the guys agree on the main points? Was the season finale a breaking point between the two? Don't miss this special episode...SOMEHOW BRAD RETURNS to the Scarif Scuttlebutt Podcast, and it is glorious!...

We've got another #QuickCuts show and I've brought a couple of friends to discuss. Martin Scorsese is at it again. With a new movie out, Marty is proclaiming that super hero movies are the downfall of society. Ro and Andrew from the Science Fictionary Podcast discuss! Do you agree? Plus I get together with Patron Dani from Comics & Cosmetics to see if we can solve the aged old problem of how to th...

Join Ro and Nick from NickFlix Podcast list out their picks for their Top 5 Best Movie Characters of all time. And yes, it was as difficult as it sounds. How did we come up with our list? Who's on the list? What genre of films? So many questions. We also asked you on Twitter to weigh in, and you did. Check out EP168 and see if you agree with our list. Don't forget to follow and subscribe my guest'...

I chat with filmmaker Kai Patterson and we dive into his career, inspiration and motivations on re-cutting the Kenobi series into a 2 and a half hour film. Fan films and edits have been around for ever, but why was this fan edit so controversial? I ask Kai and his answer may surprise you. I hope you get something out of this interview and if you've seen his Patterson Cut of the Kenobi series, do y...

Dave and Ro tackle the concept of fan expectations and dive into the root of the problem. Does our need to be right when it comes to fan theories and expectations supersede our distinguishing from what's harmless theory crafting versus claiming if it wasn't how we envisioned then it's garbage? A good talk about where our own personal line in the sand is. Is it normal to have expectations when goin...

Our latest QuickCuts show teams me up with the guys from the After The Weekend Movie Show. We discussed family movies of the 80s and how that genre at that particular time really cemented the action adventure themes we see today. Plus we respond to some listener voicemails. Questions and comments from across the inter webs, I've got some responses. And we have a special Sentry Mode Q&A with Blake...

We had such a great discussion this week on Twitter Spaces that I wanted everyone to hear it. A couple of friends joined in to chat about topics like the Snow White situation, fandom, Star Wars, representation in movies plus a whole lot more. Twitter Spaces is a great tool to engage with your followers and we had such a great and insightful discussion. We hope you enjoy it.

Join us on our first musical journey into the cyber punk world. We're trying something new to help you enjoy and unwind after a hard week. I've remixed and created a playlist of music that will heal you and revive you with the power of the Force. Grab a drink and a friend and turn out the lights, it's time to look inward. Music selections from Pixabay with edits and remixes by RoGaz. Special shout...

Our Q&A series 5Questions returns with a great discussion with Patreon Supporter Nic from Back Yard Tardis. We've got 5 Questions un rehearsed and un cut, totally honest takes off the cuff and unadulterated. This is a great way to get to know our friends and supporters. Big thanks to Rural Farm Boy for submitting a question of his own for us to tackle. Like this series of shows? Let us know, reach...

Episode 164 begins our discussion on one of the most influential science fiction films, the original Planet of the Apes. Originally released in 1968, this film was co-written by Twilight Zone master Rod Serling from a previous work, but it packs a punch and it still does. Science fiction has the tendency to look at society through the lens of the genre's best written movies, this movie certainly l...

Join Ro and Dave Humphrys from 'What Star Wars Means To You' do a little 5-Questions, our long format Q&A. This week we have Dave return to the show after guesting on his. Five questions asked with answers off the cuff, unadulterated and honest. We don't see these questions before hand, no preparation, no warning, just honest takes. This episode could have been a two-parter, as Dave and Ro went of...

Ro is joined by Andrew and Merisha of the Science Fictionary Podcast @Sci_Fictionary to discuss our TOP3 Movie MacGuffins according to us. We define the MacGuffin and discuss why these plot devices are so important, but we also pick some favorites. In science fiction and fantasy tehre are so man great MacGuffins, so this was a tough task, but we managed to get in a good mix of selections that span...

The boys of the ConverSWations Podcast join Ro to talk about cybernetics in Star Wars and we dip into the real world. How far would you go to enhance a body part? (don't answer that). We ask what our favorite cybernetic enhancement is and how those enhancements helped guide real world cybernetics. Will we see someone with blow torch fingers, a walking iron lung or a Swiss Army hand sometime in the...

Heidi and Ro are at it again and this time more props and more fun. PropStore allowed us to feature some awesome props and memorabilia including Lucille from the Walking Dead, an ICONS X-Wing and a very rare George Lucas Lego. Plus we also have some info on the Nicholas Cage Superman emblem created for the never developed Tim Burton film. The audio was taken from #ScarifLive. Don't miss some great...

Ro and Amanda select their top 3 original series Star Trek episodes and discuss why. There was a little overlap on our lists, great minds and all. Everyone has a top 3 list in this game, come and listen and see if any of ours was on your list. We're taking a break from a galaxy fa, far, away and warping into the Nuetral Zone. PLUS, we feature some music from indie artist Vulcan Freedom Fighters. L...

Join Heidi and Ro on a journey of costumes with Maegen Hensley - Director of Asset Management at PropStore. This audio was pulled from Heidi's channel and she's sharing it here for you. We had a great discussion and we got a wonderful treat on YouTube featuring some epic costumes like Princess Leia's ceremonial dreww, Harrison Ford's Deckard outfit from Blade Runner and one of the Batman costumes...

Another 5-Questions edition of the Scarif Scuttlebutt Podcast with guest Ambrose of Geek News Now! We curated 5 awesome questions from the geekosphere and had a blast pondering and answering them. As always these questions are never previewed, they're answered on the spot, unrehearsed, uncut and unadulterated. Join the fun and join the discussion. Want to answer these questions and be a part of an...

As a Star Wars fan we rely on 'sight' to help us carry our experience to a far away place. When you are a Star Wars fan who is blind or visually impaired, I'm sure most of us can't imagine NOT being able to see the wonderful visuals of the franchise. This week Ro talks with Robert Kingett, an accessibility advocate who works on many projects including providing scripts for audio descriptive functi...

We've got another 5-Questions episode for ya with guest our friend Tim from the @FSFPopcast. Ro and Tim volley off a set of questions that will let you have some insight into their dark minds, ha. I set up these shows without any upfront knowledge of the questions we ask each other. For both of us, it's the first time hearing them so it makes the answers honest, raw and unfiltered. We hope you enj...