The Blockade Runner Star Wars Podcast

Ryan and John are joined by Jeff "The Metal Mando" Kelts to celebrate all things Shadows of the Empire. Join us for two hours of talk about the Shadows book, comic, game, toys, soundtrack, trading cards, and more! Episode Links: Shadows Of The Empire – Remembering Star Wars’ Most Audacious Video Game Adaptation - https://bit.ly/2NocwpH RebelScum Shadows Page - https://bit.ly/2QAZbkh Show L...

Join us for our latest Power of the 90s episode devoted to discussing all of the Star Wars books, comics, toys, and content released in 1996. Well, everything besides one notable giant multimedia project spanning all of those mediums that we'll cover on our next episode (yes, it features Prince Xizor, Dash Rendar, IG-88, and a whole lot of pheromones). Episode Links: Wookieepedia Entry for 199...

It's been a few week's since our most recent episode, so episode #81 finds us catching up on recent Star Wars news stories and releases. We first discuss John Williams's Galaxy's Edge themes and other park updates as well as the recently announced Cassian Andor series coming to Disney +. We tackle Women of the Galaxy and Tales from Darth Vader's Castle #5 in the second half of...

We get into the spooky spirit of Halloween this week by taking a look at the first four issues of IDW's Tales From Vader's Castle series in the first portion of this Halloween-themed episode. The back half of the show features a discussion of the similarities between The Force Awakens and this year's new Halloween film, both of which walk the line between sequel, reboot, and reimaginin...

This week's episode is all about Star Wars novel and comic author Chuck Wendig, his work, and Marvel's choice to fire him last week. We spend at least the first half of the episode discussing Marvel's call to remove Chuck from the Star Wars books he was working on "for having a mind of his own," and we're not happy about it. We felt it was important to address and we wanted...

This week's episode is all about the premiere episode(s) of Star Wars Resistance. Ryan and John discuss "The Recruit," "Triple Dark," and "Fuel for the Fire," all of which are live on the Disney Now app. Our discussion primarily focuses on the characters, visuals, and tone of the show, so the "spoilers" are minimal (though you may still want to wait to listen un...

This week we're catching up on recent Star Wars news, including Lucasfilm's The Mandalorian reveal and the toys and publishing announcements coming out of NYCC 2018. Other highlights include the debut of Our Star Wars Stories and the wrestlers that hail from the same parts as Ryan. Also, we find out out *while recording* that Resistance is live on the Disney Now app, but somehow push throu...

Ryan and John are joined by Jeff (The Metal Mando) to discuss all of the Star Wars books, comics, games, and toys released in 1995. We focus the most time on the two monumental events that made a huge impact on Star Wars fans in 1995, the Power of the Force toy line and the THX home video releases. Other highlights include The Illustrated Star Wars Universe, The Star Wars Technical Journal, Dark F...

We think Kathleen Kennedy being awarded an Irving G. Thalberg Oscar this year is worthy of a celebration so we're devoting the entirety of this episode to looking at her illustrious career in film and her stewardship of Lucasfilm. Join Ryan and John as we break down Ms. Kennedy's many accomplishments as well as recognize the ways in which we think she's changed LFL for the better. Kath...

Star Wars Resistance debuts in just under a month and Ryan and John discuss the upcoming animated series in-depth for the first time on this episode. We share our thoughts on the trailer, premise, look, and characters for the show this week after chatting about a few Episode IX updates and Rian Johnson's upcoming non-Star Wars movie Knives Out. Episode Links: Making Star Wars's Episode IX...

Ryan and John devote this episode to exploring Kylo Ren and the possibilities for his character in Episode IX. We look at: - Who Is Kylo Ren? - The Case for Kylo's Redemption - The Case Against Kylo's Redemption Episode Links: Kylo Ren vs. Rey: In The Last Jedi, the danger is becoming allies instead of enemies (https://goo.gl/gbKaAZ) Adam Driver and J. J. Abrams Explain How Kylo Ren Got So...

We celebrate Episode IX's first day of shooting (today!) by breaking down last week's wonderful cast announcement press release. We share our thoughts on the returning cast, the newly announced actors joining the fold, and J.J. and Lucasfilm's beautiful statement and plan for including Carrie Fisher and Princess Leia in the final installment of the Skywalker Saga. Episode Links: Episod...

Ryan and John break down all of the Star Wars news coming out of San Diego Comic Con 2018. Join us as we look at: TV: The return of Star Wars: The Clone Wars to Disney's direct-to-consumer streaming service! Novels: Queen's Shadow, Master & Apprentice, and the Solo novelization Youth Publishing: Lando's Luck, Pirate's Price, Star Wars Choose Your Destiny: A Luke and Leia Advent...

Ryan and John return to the 90s to discuss all of the Star Wars books, comics, games, and merchandise releases from 1994. Join us as we look at: Books: The Jedi Academy Trilogy, The Courtship of Princess Leia, The Crystal Star, A Guide to the Star Wars Universe (2nd Edition), The Art of Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, and West End Games's The Last Command Sourcebook and Star Wars Adventure J...

In this episode we're joined by Rose super-fan Laura Sirikul and devote the entire show to Kelly Marie Tran and Rose Tico. We address the harassment faced by Kelly and others before celebrating our favorite qualities of both the actor and the character. Episode Links: Laura's Twitter: www.twitter.com/lsirikul Laura's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lsirik/ The Black Series Rebels:...

First up, Ryan and John discuss some recent Star Wars news including the Battlefront II and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order games news from E3 and recent George Lucas comments that are reminding us why we love him so much (even if his comments are sometimes a little wild!). In the second half of Blockade Runner Podcast #68, Ryan discusses his reactions to the Rebels series finale (he just caught up)....

John and Ryan discuss their evolving opinions of Solo after each saw it for a third time this weekend. Then share our favorite parts of Pablo Hidalgo's Solo: A Star Wars Story - The Official Guide book. Episode Links: Solo: A Star Wars Story - The Official Guide = https://www.dk.com/us/book/9780241301746-solo-a-star-wars-story-the-official-guide Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail....

Ryan joins John to discuss his feelings about Solo after two viewings. We go through Ryan's highs and lows and find some common ground between our two pretty different takes on the movie. Ryan also shares his Alamo Drafthouse screening of Solo and his run through the Millennium Falcon Experience. Episode Links: Jon Kasdan on *THAT* cameo: http://comicbook.com/starwars/2018/05/25/darth-maul-sol...

Kevin, Dan, Jeremy, and John discuss our first reactions to Solo: A Star Wars Story as soon as we get out of a local viewing. This conversation is SPOILER-FILLED! Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Twitter = www.twitter.com/blockaderun Instagram = www.instagram.com/theblockaderunner Anchor = www.anchor.fm/blockaderunnerpodcast YouTube = https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCORFocQsgx9...

This episode features two separate conversations with a few different members of the Blockade Runner crew. First up, Kevin and John discuss the recently released Solo TV spots as well as two short scenes from the film shown on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Ryan and John follow that up with some discussion of Poe Dameron #26 which features the first post-TLJ storytelling we're aware of from Lucasfilm. We...

John and Chris recently lost Star Wars pub trivia to a group of adolescent contestants across the room from us and we brought our microphones to record it. This probably isn't the Star Wars podcast anyone truly needed in their life, but it was a great time for us and if you want to experience the highs and lows of hanging out with one of your best friends and trying to remember whether it was...

The official Star Wars site announced the upcoming Resistance animated series this week and all signs are pointing to the show being colorful, fun, and something significantly different from The Clone Wars and Rebels. This mini-episode features John's reactions to the announcement and hopes for the show. Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Twitter = www.twitter.com/blockaderun...

Ryan and John discuss our favorite moments from the "Crew" and "Risk" Solo tv spots. After that, we chronicle our slow-to-start but strong-to-finish #WookieWeekend and the Solo 3.75" toys we were able to grab. Finally, we chat a bit about Denny's and Last Shot. Join us if you're stoked for Solo!

This episode features John making a solo journey through the newley released Solo: A Star Wars Story trailer.   Episode Links: Solo Trailer:  https://youtu.be/jPEYpryMp2s Show Links: Site = www.blockaderunnerpodcast.com Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Twitter = www.twitter.com/blockaderun Instagram = www.instagram.com/theblockaderunner  

Ryan and John discuss the bonus features on The Last Jedi home video release on this episode of The Blockade Runner podcast. We take a look at the feature length documentary The Director and the Jedi, our favorite deleted scenes, and touch a bit on the commentary too. Episode Links: Polygon: "I've seen Star Wars in 4K HDR, and I can't go back." = https://www.polygon.com/2018/3/27/1...