The Nerfherder Council: a Star Wars Show

This time around on the Nerfherder Council, we take on the controversial documentary "The People vs. George Lucas". Is the creator of Star Wars deserving of all the criticism thrown his way, or are his contributions to a galaxy far, far away enough to warrant fans' unwavering respect? Jon of course sides with Mr. Lucas, and has plenty to say on the subject! The Nerfherder Council is now an officia...

Not much happening in Star Wars this week - which is rare! So, we look ahead to the rest of 2017 and discuss the major events coming up on the Star Wars calendar - and there are a LOT: Rebels, Celebration, Force Friday, The Last Jedi, comics, books, video games... it's a great time to be a Saw Guerr-- er, a Star Wars fan! Linky-links: • Guardians of the Whills: Baze And Chirrut ‘Rogue One’ Prequel...

Salutations, fellow Herders! Episode 8 has a title - "The Last Jedi" - and we discuss the crap out of it. (That's what podcasts do!) We take a look at potential story directions, some Solo family history, the Rogue One Ultimate Visual Guide, and recap a friendly game of Star Wars Trivial Pursuit with our buddies at The Blockade Runner Podcast. We're going to Star Wars Celebration in Orlando! Wheth...

Welcome back to our regularly scheduled programming! With two Disney-led Star Wars films released, we take a look at each to see which one *feels* more like Star Wars. We tend to lean towards Rogue One, despite its format breaking so many conventions. Why is that? The Council discusses. Also in this show: a possible story direction for Episode VIII, Star Wars Christmas loot, and our Lego Star Wars...

...Aaaaand we're back! This time around on the Nerfherder Council - our first of 2017 - we explain what happened to our last episode. Rathtars! The Council also interviews Dark Vader of "Galactic Empire" on the eve of their US mini-tour to talk about the origins of the band, playing music in full Star Wars costume, and staying on Darth Mickey's good side. Also, happy anniversary to us! We reflect...

Weesa back! After a brief hiatus, the Nerfherder Council has returned with a special 2-part Rogue One extravaganza. Recorded in 2 segments - well, actually *3*, as you'll hear - we start off before the release of Rogue One and give our take on phone sex operators while having a production meeting live on air! Then we get around to what we want to see from the movie. In part 2 (or 3, depending on h...

It's Thanksgiving week in the United States this Thursday, and we're taking stock of all the things we're thankful for in a galaxy far, far away. Spoiler: we're all over the map on this one. And we make Steve talk! Aren't you thankful for that?? --------- SUPPORT US - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/NHCPodcast - Merch: http://shop.nhcpodcast.com LISTEN - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.c...

It's back to the start! "Rogue One" opens in just 6 weeks, and butts up to what started it all: Star Wars. ("A New Hope" to you kids.) In fact, we've got a kid on the show! Let's see what Generation Z feels about a movie made nearly 3 decades before he was. This is our love letter for the film that started it all. And this is just for fun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdbYsoEasio --------- SUPP...

"Have you ever considered we may be on the wrong side?" Padme may have had it right! On this episode, we turn the tables and consider the Galactic Civil War from the Empire's point of view. Also on this show: a review of the new book, Ahsoka, and just how EEEEVIL is the Empire?? On a personal note, happy birthday Dad!! --------- SUPPORT US - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/NHCPodcast - Merch: h...

"Rogue Friday" marked the official release of the Rogue One toy line, and The Nerfherder Council was live to cover it all - except the Facebook Live video had no sound and the audio was unusable due to rain and wind noise. Oops. So, back in the warm, quiet confines of Echo Base, we recount our experiences at Toys R Us on that fateful night. Also, we delve into Disney storytelling in the George Luc...

Welcome back, everyone! A long time ago, in a Facebook group far, far away, two upstart podcasts connected. (Spoiler: One of them was us.) On this, our 20th episode, we bring on John from The Blockade Runner. (That was the other podcast.) He gives us thoughts on The Prequels Strike Back, Star Wars Celebration, and how great we are. He's welcome back anytime. Check out The Blockade Runner at https:...

Salutations, Nerfherders! We spend a lot of time defending the prequels, but this time around, we let someone else far more qualified make their case. We turn the mic on director Brad Weatherholt and producer Kyle Brodeur, creators of a new documentary titled "The Prequels Strike Back"! The film releases digitally on September 14th, with screenings in select cities to follow starting October 6th....

Salutations, fellow Herders! On this episode, the Council discusses the final film of the George Lucas era: Revenge of the Sith. Is it a paint-by-numbers conclusion to the prequel era, or is it something more inspired? Jon, as usual, defends its virtues, while AJ isn't so sure - and Steve, well... Steve can't make up his mind. What do you think?? Is it the greatest of the prequels, or the easiest,...

Did you tune in to our live stream last Wednesday? It doesn't matter! Cuz this isn't that show. This is an all-NEW show recorded *this* week instead. Aren't you thrilled?! We still debate the greatest Star Wars characters (or one author's opinion, at least) - but we also cover an exciting report suggesting the prequels may see a 3D Blu-Ray release alongside The Force Awakens later this year! You h...

It's time to celebrate, fellow Herders! With Star Wars Celebration Europe having come and gone, we discuss the big news coming out of the annual event. We cover blind Jedi, a legend from Legends being reborn in the new canon, and the overall effect of "rejected" Star Wars ideas being brought in to new stories - and it was all streamed LIVE on Facebook. Check it out, and be ready to tune in and tak...

So you think The Phantom Menace rips off A New Hope more than The Force Awakens? Well, you're wrong! And we've already talked about that. It leads us to an article about a person's first viewing of Episode 1, though, so let's party like it's 1999 and talk about that. The article in question: http://www.wired.com/2015/10/my-first-viewing-of-star-wars-i/ --------- SUPPORT US - Patreon: https://www.p...

Welcome back for another thrilling edition of The Nerfherder Council! With Jon and Steve back, we discuss the late and hefty reshoots ordered for Rogue One. Is this the Disney-fication of Star Wars at its worst, or is it righting the ship? We toss a few ideas around. Join us and let us know what you think! --------- SUPPORT US - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/NHCPodcast - Merch: http://shop.nh...

Welcome back for another fantastic episode of The Nerfherder Council! We're making friends on this episode, talking with another relative newcomer to the Star Wars podcasting scene: Blabba the Hutt! They've got firsthand knowledge from the set of Episode 8, and they're *way* smarter than we are. Give it a listen! --------- SUPPORT US - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/NHCPodcast - Merch: http://...

We all know and love A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back. Heck, we've even debated which one deserves the title of "Best 'Star Wars' Movie" on this very show! But what if we've had it wrong this whole time?? There are some people (or one, at least) who think Return of the Jedi is the best of the series. We weigh its merits - because ultimately, even the "worst" of the original trilogy is still...

Happy Memorial Day, Americans! Sick of waiting for Episode VIII to answer all the questions raised by The Force Awakens? Well, wait no more! We dive into a few more of our favorite fan theories. Vader is Snoke! Your mom is Snoke! Ahsoka is Snoke! --------- SUPPORT US - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/NHCPodcast - Merch: http://shop.nhcpodcast.com LISTEN - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple....

Attack of the Clones is the worst Star Wars movie ever made! At least, that's what many people would have you believe - but does it deserve such a bad rep? We stack it up against a few other common lowlights in Star Wars cinema and see how it compares. Also, Battlefront video game news and an awful Ziro the Hutt impression. --------- SUPPORT US - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/NHCPodcast - Mer...

This is our first-ever "instant" episode, so bear with us! Star Wars Celebration 2017 was announced earlier today, so we take a look back at some our favorite moments from Celebrations past - and Jon books a hotel live on the air. Aren't you glad you tuned in for that?? May the Fourth Be With You! --------- SUPPORT US - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/NHCPodcast - Merch: http://shop.nhcpodcast....

Star Wars is the greatest saga of all time - but which movie is the greatest of the bunch?? It often comes down to A New Hope versus its sequel, The Empire Strikes Back. So let's discuss, shall we?! It's kinda what we do around here. Also: boobie trees. --------- SUPPORT US - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/NHCPodcast - Merch: http://shop.nhcpodcast.com LISTEN - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts...

It slices! It dices! It... flies?? Yep! We've got flying Inquisitors now, thanks to their handy-dandy roto-sabers. We've also got Sith temples, Maul's re-emergence, Ahsoka's final(?) fate, and a blinded Jedi. Betcha didn't see that coming! Neither did Kanan. :-P --------- SUPPORT US - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/NHCPodcast - Merch: http://shop.nhcpodcast.com LISTEN - Apple Podcasts: https:/...

Star Wars: Rebels is ending its second season. Seems like a good time to weigh the merits of this series versus its predecessor! And a good time to talk Battlefront, Star Wars theme parks, NSFW Wookieepedia articles, and more. --------- SUPPORT US - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/NHCPodcast - Merch: http://shop.nhcpodcast.com LISTEN - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-n...