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TALKING BAY 94 is the only Star Wars podcast solely devoted to interviews with the cast, crew and creators from a galaxy far, far away. Join host Brandon Wainerdi (huge DVD special feature dork), for a weekly deep dive into some never-before-heard stories from the set and Skywalker Ranch. From background aliens to some of the biggest stars in the universe, TALKING BAY 94 will be trying to talk to them all, every Wednesday.
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Around the Galaxy with hosts Pete Fletzer and Nick Mielke share in-depth interviews with the people behind the fandom. The stream also features Podcast of the Whills, the podcast that treats Star Wars like a sacred text and audio from the weekly topic-driven talk show, Force Connect, running every Friday night LIVE on our YouTube and Facebook pages.
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It has often been said that Star Wars changed the way movies were made, but it also fundamentally changed the way they were seen. Featuring interviews with a diverse ensemble of first generation fans and collectors from around the world, the Star Wars at the Movies Podcast logs personal, first-hand accounts that define a game-changing era of theatrical exhibition and created a popular culture that is still thriving. The show presents an international oral history which delves into the lastin ...
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C. Andrew Nelson: The Man Behind Darth Vader (and the Fields of Naboo)
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Today is my conversation with C. Andrew Nelson, who has portrayed Darth Vader 70 times for various Lucasfilm appearances, including video games and the Star Wars Special Editions. He also is a talented visual effects artist, with a long career at LucasArts and then at ILM for the first two prequels. This episode is sponsored by Rebel Scum Con, whic…
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Warren Fu: Prequel Concept Artist and Designer of General Grievous
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Today is my conversation with legendary prequel concept artist, Warren Fu, live from South by Southwest 2024. We dive into Warren’s incredible contributions to these movies, including MagnaGuards, The High Republic's vector ships, and, of course, General Grievous. From there, we take a deep dive into his wildly prolific music video career, and espe…
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John Jackson Miller: Writer of THE LIVING FORCE and KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC
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Today is my conversation with one of my favorite Star Wars authors, John Jackson Miller. We talk all about the beginnings of his career, as well as his iconic work on the Knights of the Old Republic, Kenobi, A New Dawn and his latest novel, Star Wars: The Living Force (out now!). It’s a fantastic conversation and I can’t wait for you to hear it. Th…
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Rest in Peace: Bill Hargreaves (1954 - 2024)
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Last week, it was reported that Bill Hargreaves had passed away. Of course, Mr. Hargreaves was known to Star Wars fans as the father of IG-88, as well as prop maker and droid creator for EV-9D9, probots, B’omarr monks, and mynocks. This conversation features Bill's start working on Alien all the way to his tortuous coat hanger creation for Raiders …
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Join Pete Fletzer and Nick Mielke on a special episode of Around the Galaxy's Force Connect segment as they delve into the vibrant Star Wars universe with comic book writer and internet personality, Tommy Stella. Based in New York, Tommy is known for crafting surreal and fantastical stories that captivate audiences worldwide. In this exclusive 20-2…
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Star Wars News: Did You Hear That week of March 14, 2024
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Welcome to 'Did You Hear That?' - your premier source for all things Star Wars, where we dissect the galaxy's latest news and developments with hosts Pete Fletzer and Nick Mielke. This week, we dive into the speculation surrounding actor Dane DeLiegro's hints about the release of 'Skeleton Crew' on Disney Plus. Plus, an exclusive update on Jake Llo…
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Welcome to another thrilling episode of "Around the Galaxy," your premier destination for all things Star Wars. Hosted by Pete Fletzer, this week's episode is jam-packed with excitement as we dive deep into the heart of the Star Wars universe alongside our special guest, the legendary John "The Outlaw" Rocha. In this week's installment, we are hono…
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Join us for a special bonus episode of Around the Galaxy as we delve into the Star Wars fandom with none other than Clinton Yates, the renowned columnist, television commentator, and host at ESPN. In this exclusive segment, Clinton shares his insights as a Star Wars fan, answering our 10 burning questions about his favorite characters, memorable mo…
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Join Pete Fletzer and Nick Mielke, your hosts on a journey to explore the captivating world behind the Star Wars fandom. While typically delving into hour-long conversations, their live YouTube talk show, ATGLive, offers a special Thursday segment known as Force Connect. In these engaging 20-25 minute discussions, they invite friends from across th…
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Clinton Yates, Part One - ESPN, Star Wars and Sports
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Join Pete Fletzer and Nick Mielke on this week's episode of Around the Galaxy as they sit down with Clinton Yates, a prominent columnist, television commentator, and host for ESPN, and one of the voices behind ESPN's official Star Wars Podcast, Never Tell Me The Odds.In this captivating conversation, Clinton shares his Star Wars Origin Story, offer…
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Over the weekend, Mark Dodson passed away. He is best known to Star Wars fans as the laugh of Salacious B. Crumb, as well as the voice of Teek from The Battle for Endor. He was brought back as a patron of Maz Kanata's cantina for Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens. I was able to chat with him years ago at a convention, one of my first inter…
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Arda Öcal - ATGLive February 29, 2024
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Join us for an electrifying live episode of ATGLive on Thursday, February 29th at 8pm EST! Hosts Pete Fletzer and Nick Mielke are gearing up to bring you the latest Star Wars news, exclusive interviews, and your voice mails at 504-321-1501. In this special episode, we have a star-studded lineup featuring Arda Ocal from ESPN and the Star Wars podcas…
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Join Pete Fletzer and Nick Mielke on Episode 197 of Around the Galaxy, the Star Wars Fan Talk Show, as he delves into the thrilling world of Indiana Jones with special guest Alex Arnold. In this week's adventure, co-host Nick Mielke takes a solo journey into the realm of Indiana Jones and Indiana Jones collecting, exploring Alex's remarkable collec…
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Corey Ryan Forrester - ATGLive February 22, 2024
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Tune in to the replay of our latest episode of ATGLive, where host Nick Mielke is joined by special guest host, the hilarious comedian Corey Ryan Forrester. Together, they dive deep into the galaxy far, far away to explore all the latest Star Wars news and controversies. In this engaging and entertaining episode, Nick and Corey dissect the most buz…
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Tom Spina - ATGLive February 15, 2024
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Welcome to ATGLive, the ultimate destination for Star Wars enthusiasts everywhere! Join us as we delve into the galaxy far, far away, exploring the latest headlines, dissecting key insights, and engaging with our audience in real-time. In this special episode from February 15, 2024, we are honored to host Tom Spina of Tom Spina Designs and Regal Ro…
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Heather Antos - ATGLive February 8, 2024
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Welcome to ATGLive, your go-to podcast for your weekly fix of Star Wars news and analysis! Join hosts Pete Fletzer and Nick Mielke as they journey through the latest headlines and stories from the expansive Star Wars universe. In this special episode aired on February 8th, 2024, we are honored to have Heather Antos, a distinguished comic book edito…
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In this riveting episode of Around the Galaxy, the Star Wars Fan Talk Show, viewers are treated to an engaging and insightful conversation with the esteemed Rachel Leishman, Assistant Editor at The Mary Sue. With her professional journey dating back to 2016, Rachel brings a wealth of experience and a lifelong dedication to writing to the forefront …
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Judy Elkins: ILM Creature Shop, RETURN OF THE JEDI
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Today is a very special episode, featuring my conversation with ILM Creature Shop legend Judy Elkins. Judy is responsible for many iconic designs and sculptures for Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, including the infamous Yak Face. This summer, I was honored to spend the day with her in Austin, Texas, as we went around to different museum…
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Robbie Fox - ATGLive February 1, 2024
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Welcome to ATGLive, your ultimate destination for everything Star Wars! Join hosts Pete Fletzer, Nick Mielke, and Chris Ryons as they dive deep into the latest news, discuss your voicemails (call 504-321-1501), and offer insightful analysis of the week's Star Wars headlines. But that's not all! Every week, we bring you special guests from the Star …
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Kyle Katarn - ATGLive January 25, 2024
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Join us for the ultimate Star Wars experience every Thursday, where we bring you all the latest news LIVE from a galaxy far, far away! Hosted by the dynamic trio of Pete Fletzer, Nick Mielke, and Chris Ryons, our podcast delves deep into the Star Wars universe, exploring thrilling rumors, breaking news, and offering insightful analysis that will aw…
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Welcome to Episode 196 of "Around the Galaxy," the ultimate Star Wars fan talk show hosted by Pete Fletzer and Nick Mielke. Join us as we delve into the heart of the Star Wars fandom, bringing you captivating conversations with the brilliant minds behind the saga. In this episode, we are thrilled to have the immensely talented comic book writer, Et…
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Sean Patrick Flanery: "Young Indy" from THE YOUNG INDIANA JONES CHRONICLES (We Named the Pod Indiana)
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"But the truth of it is, my name is Henry Jones. I just named myself Indiana after my dog. So my friends call me Indy." Thank you for tuning in to We Named the Pod Indiana, a Talking Bay 94 spin-off podcast devoted to interviews with the cast, crew and creators who brought Indiana Jones to life. I’m your host, Brandon Wainerdi, and today’s episode …
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Andy Hodges - ATGLive January 18, 2024
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Join us this week on ATGLive for an exciting discussion on the latest Star Wars news! Your hosts Nick Mielke, Pete Fletzer, and Chris Ryons will delve into the galaxy far, far away, bringing you insights, updates, and lively banter. We'll also be taking your voice mails at 504-321-1501, so don't miss the chance to share your thoughts with us. In a …
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Krystina Arielle - ATGLive January 11, 2024
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Relive the magic of the sensational world premiere episode of ATG Live! Join hosts Pete Fletzer, Nick Mielke, and Chris Ryons as they take you back to the electrifying live extension of the acclaimed Around the Galaxy podcast. This replay promises to bring back the excitement of the galaxy's latest Star Wars news, scintillating commentary, exclusiv…
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Join us in this electrifying episode as we unveil the master behind some of the most iconic voices you've heard but never seen. This week, we're thrilled to sit down with the legendary Jon Bailey, the genius behind the Epic Voice Guy persona. Have you ever wondered about the voice guiding you through the thrilling Honest Trailers on YouTube? That’s…
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Richard Young: "Fedora" from LAST CRUSADE (We Named the Pod Indiana)
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"You lost today, kid. But that doesn't mean you have to like it." Thank you for tuning in to We Named the Pod Indiana, a Talking Bay 94 spin-off podcast devoted to interviews with the cast, crew and creators who brought Indiana Jones to life. I’m your host, Brandon Wainerdi, and today’s episode is a rare conversation with Richard Young, the man beh…
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There is no Around the Galaxy this week, but we did want to introduce you to another show on the Network hosted by ATG mic man, Pete Fletzer. It's called The Dead Ass Podcast. Find it wherever you find podcasts! Welcome to the inaugural episode of "The Dead Ass Podcast"! In this premiere, we're diving straight into the deep end, starting with the b…
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The BLAST POINTS + SKYTALKERS + TALKING BAY 94 Holiday Special 2023
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Today is a very special episode of TB94 because it does not feature any cast, crew, or creator interviews ... it is a look back at the year 2023 with my friends from Blast Points and Skytalkers. Jason and Gabe and Charlotte and Caitlin are some of my best friends in this space, so it was such a joy to reflect on the year (including our crazy advent…
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Embark on an intergalactic journey through the Star Wars universe with Around the Galaxy, your go-to Star Wars Fan Talk Show. In this week's episode #194, hosts Nick Mielke and Pete Fletzer are joined by the esteemed Alex Robinson, the mastermind behind the beloved Star Wars Minute podcast. Recorded on December 5, 2023, this episode offers an exclu…
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Over the weekend, I learned that Mr. Marc Thorpe (former model maker and inventor of ROBOT WARS) had passed away on November 24, 2023. I have republished our brief conversation for everyone to listen to. My thoughts go out to his loved ones. More of his incredible work can be found on his website: https://marcthorpe.com/…
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Join hosts Pete Fletzer and Nick Mielke in this thrilling episode of 'Around the Galaxy: The Star Wars Fan Talkshow' as they dive into the galaxy far, far away with special guest Arda Ocal, the renowned host from ESPN Sportscenter and NHL on ESPN. In an engaging conversation, Arda shares his deep-rooted love for Star Wars and reveals how DisneyPlus…
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Adam F Goldberg, Kyle Newman, Jeremy Coon: A Disturbance in the Force
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In a galaxy not so far away, "Around the Galaxy" invites you to embark on a time-bending odyssey back to 1978 with a stellar lineup of guests on this special episode. Host Pete Fletzer guides us through an intergalactic exploration of the infamous and beloved Star Wars Holiday Special with the creators of the new documentary, A Disturbance in the F…
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Force Connect: Krystina Arielle, John Tague & Arda Ocal Celebrate Nick's Birthday
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Special guests Krystina Arielle, John Tague and Arda Ocal came out to celebrate Nick's birtdhday with us! Get ready for a galaxy-spanning celebration as Force Connect, the premier live Star Wars fan talk show, goes all out for a special occasion! Join us for an unforgettable live birthday party in honor of our beloved co-host, Nick Mielke. Pete Fle…
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Revenge of Tom Spina: Trips to the Lucasfilm Archives and the Art of Creature Maquettes
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Tom Spina, the mad man behind Regal Robot, returns to the show for a third time. Because of that, we go a little wild, talking about trips to Skywalker Ranch, the archives, and the just-announced, absolutely incredible, Phil Tippett Legacy Edition of the Rancor maquette. It’s always a good time when Tom comes around. Thank you so much again to Tom …
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Welcome back to a galaxy far, far away as Pete Fletzer and Chris Ryons return for an unforgettable Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode on "Force Connect." This special episode replay takes you on a thrilling journey through the Star Wars universe, filled with in-depth discussions, fan theories, and surprises that will delight fans from all corners of the…
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In the latest episode of "Around the Galaxy: The Star Wars Fan Talk Show," we embark on a heartwarming journey into the galaxy far, far away with a very special guest, Kerwin Yarde, the host of the "Father Son Galaxy" podcast. Join us as we dive deep into Kerwin's early Star Wars experiences, his adventures in co-hosting a podcast with his 11-year-…
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Brandon Alinger: Author of STAR WARS ART: RALPH MCQUARRIE and COO of Propstore
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Today I’m talking to Brandon Alinger, author of Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie, Star Wars Costumes: The Original Trilogy, and COO of Propstore. I really loved this conversation, diving into his work, his research, and the upcoming Anthony Daniels auction. Thank you so much again to Brandon for coming on the show and talking about the art of collect…
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Force Connect: Rebooting the Original Trilogy
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Join us for a thought-provoking journey to a galaxy far, far away as we explore the tantalizing possibilities of "Rebooting the Original Trilogy." Pete, Nick, and Chris invite you to a thrilling and sometimes controversial conversation about reimagining the iconic Star Wars saga with the wealth of knowledge, advanced technology, and the incredible …
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