Best Canon Fodder Podcasts (2024)

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The Wild Bunch – Canon Fodder Episode 17 1:02:28

2d ago1:02:28

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https://daredaniel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CANON-FODDER_S01_E17.mp3 The Wild Bunch (1969; Dir.: Sam Peckinpah) Canon Fodder Episode 17 Aging cinephile Daniel and Corky face off against Sam Peckinpah’s violently apocalyptic western classic. But did the film drive your hosts wild, or did it get their panties in a bunch? THE WILD BUNCH FACTS & …

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Canon Fodder: In conversation with the authors of Return of the Jedi: The Visual Archive 32:53

20d ago32:53

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Grab your bookmarks, it’s time to take cover as we unleash the Canon Fodder over the Star Wars galaxy of literature. Join host Mark Newbold and special guests Kelly Knox, S.T. Bende and Clayton Sandell as they discuss the recently released Return of the Jedi: The Visual Archive from Insight Editions. We delve into the history of Episode VI and the …

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Making Tracks at MCM London Comic Con: The Mandalorian Panel 33:35

6h ago33:35

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Join us on the latest episode of Making Tracks as we return to the ExCeL Centre in London's Docklands for MCM London Comic Con, an event that brought thousands of fans from far and wide to the capital for a weekend designed to allow followers of numerous genres the chance to show their love for their favourite things, including Star Wars. On the Ma…

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Desert Planet Discs Track 33: Mae the Force be with you 1:29:50

3h ago1:29:50

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Join Carl and returning special guest host LevelUpLeroy for more musical musings and their thoughts on The Acolyte, HASLAB Cantina and a whole host more. With music from Galactic Empire, Jamie Evans, Ash and LevelUpLeroy it’s another speeder bike ride through the galaxy far, far away!Now, this is podcasting!Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatoo…

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Making Tracks Reaction Chat: The Acolyte S1 Ep 6 - 'Teach / Corrupt' 42:19

9h ago42:19

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Join the Marks for Making Tracks Reaction Chat where they give their initial gut reactions to the latest in Star Wars programming. This episode they look at episode 6 of the debut season of The Acolyte - 'Teach / Corrupt' - and discuss their first impressions of the latest episode new hit Disney Plus show.Be warned – there are SPOILERS AHEAD.Rememb…

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Start Your Engines Technical Manual 12: Kalevala Spaceworks 'First Light' 18:07

6d ago18:07

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Top up your coaxium, pay off the portmaster, check the nava computer and try not to bounce too close to a supernova as we invite you to Start Your Engines. This episode Paul Naylor and Mark Newbold discuss Dryden Voss' Nau'ur-class yacht the 'First Light', as seen in Solo: A Star Wars Story. This Kalevala Spaceworks vessel has more of a history tha…

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Making Tracks Reaction Chat: The Acolyte S1 Ep 5 - 'Night' 46:48

13d ago46:48

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Join the Marks for Making Tracks Reaction Chat where they give their initial gut reactions to the latest in Star Wars programming. This episode they look at episode 5 of the debut season of The Acolyte - 'Night' - and discuss their first impressions of the latest episode new hit Disney Plus show.Be warned – there are SPOILERS AHEAD.Remember to tune…

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Making Tracks Episode 199: Declutter: With guests Scott Richardson and Cavin Cornwall 39:45

9d ago39:45

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We're just one episode away from our 200th studio episode, and on ep 199 of Making Tracks were spacewalking towards that goal as we welcome our guests Scott Richardson and Cavin Cornwall (Quiggold and Captain Ithano from The Force Awakens), discuss the return of Rancho Obi-Wan fundraising events, Diego Luna discussing Andor season 2 and Michael Abe…

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Making Tracks: The Acolyte - Meet PIP, Ensign Rane and the youngling 41:34

10d ago41:34

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Making Tracks returns for a special episode as we meet some of the cast of The Acolyte. We meet Jack Parker, the performer behind PIP, Amy Tsang, the actress who plays Ensign Rane in the third episode 'Destiny' and Danielle Waterman who was one of the younglings in the opening episode 'Lost / Found', all on this special episode of Making Tracks.Rem…

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Making Tracks Reaction Chat: The Acolyte S1 Ep 4 - 'Day' 32:54

15d ago32:54

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Join the Marks for Making Tracks Reaction Chat where they give their initial gut reactions to the latest in Star Wars programming. This episode they look at episode 4 of the debut season of The Acolyte - 'Day' - and discuss their first impressions of the latest episode new hit Disney Plus show.Be warned – there are SPOILERS AHEAD.Remember to tune i…

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Making Tracks Episode 198: You've got to push things: With guests Adrian Rawlins and Russell Walks 32:04

21d ago32:04

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Episode 198 is here and we're putting on our scuba gear and falling backwards off the boat into the ocean of the latest Star Wars news. We look at Dave Filoni's comments regarding more mature Star Wars projects and the return of Young Jedi Adventures for season 2, the upcoming Starfury Invasion and London Film and Comic Con conventions and intervie…

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Taste of Cherry – Canon Fodder Episode 16 1:00:46

16d ago1:00:46

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https://daredaniel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CANON-FODDER_S01_E16.mp3 Taste of Cherry (1997; Dir.: Abbas Kiarostami) Canon Fodder Episode 16 On this week’s episode, Daniel and Corky drive through the streets of Sacramento looking for someone to help them unlock the secrets of Abbas Kiarostami’s Palme d’Or winner. But will your hosts cherish th…

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Making Tracks Reaction Chat: The Acolyte S1 Ep 3 - 'Destiny' 35:16

27d ago35:16

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Join the Marks for Making Tracks Reaction Chat where they give their initial gut reactions to the latest in Star Wars programming. This episode they look at episode 3 of the debut season of The Acolyte - 'Destiny' - and discuss their first impressions of the latest episode of the new hit Disney Plus show.Be warned – there are SPOILERS AHEAD.Remembe…

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Making Tracks Episode 197: Palpatinable: With our guest John Fensome 38:30

23d ago38:30

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Making Tracks 197 is here and it comes bubble-wrapped in the latest Star Wars news including tons of The Acolyte discussion (big debut numbers, season one budget, Mae and Osha), the idea of Leslye Headland mentioning Knights of the Old Republic and her interest in it (and whether perhaps that was her original pitch for The Acolyte) and the confirma…

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Making Tracks Reaction Chat: The Acolyte S1 Eps 1 & 2 - 'Lost / Found' & 'Revenge / Justice' 45:55

27d ago45:55

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Join the Marks for Making Tracks Reaction Chat where they give their initial gut reactions to the latest in Star Wars programming. This episode they look at episodes 1 and 2 of the debut season of The Acolyte - 'Lost / Found' & 'Revenge / Justice' - and discuss their first impressions of the new hit Disney Plus show.Be warned – there are SPOILERS A…

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Making Tracks Episode 196: Only what you take with you: With guest Duncan Pow 41:45

30d ago41:45

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Making Tracks returns to Tuesday nights with the 196th studio episode as we arrive at the week of The Acolyte. We discuss the forthcoming series, last weeks UK Red carpet premiere, Mark Mulcasters close encounter with wookiee Jedi Kelnacca, Kathleen Kennedy's thoughts on women in Star Wars and the first of our interviews from Star Wars Fan Fun Day …

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The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp – Canon Fodder Episode 15

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https://daredaniel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CANON-FODDER_S01_E15.mp3 The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943; Dir.: Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger) Canon Fodder Episode 15 On this week’s episode, old battle axes Daniel and Corky trade war stories with The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp. But does this decades-spanning intimate epic f…

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Making Tracks at Farthest From 25: No More Heroes Part 2: With Dave Tree and Luke Coffey-Bainbridge 32:49

1M ago32:49

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We return to the Fantha Tracks Stage at Farthest From 25 and the custom action figure work of Luke Coffey-Bainbridge - aka No More Heroes - as he chats with Farthest From organiser Dave Tree about the process behind the work and the sets available only at Farthest From. Ignore the occassional blast of the handdryer and enjoy a delve into a fascinat…

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The Fantha From Down Under Episode 71: The News from The Down Underverse 12:38

1M ago12:38

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Adam O'Brien returns with episode 71 of The Fantha From Down Under to discuss the latest news from the galaxy far, far away, and this episode he looks at the fast approaching new era of The Acolyte and what we can expect from the cast, the creators and this new period of galactic history on the latest micro episode of The Fantha From Down Under.Rem…

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Making Tracks: Star Wars: The Acolyte - Roundtable with Leslye Headland 17:48

1M ago17:48

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Join us on the latest episode of Making Tracks as we join a number of fellow podcasts and websites to chat with showrunner, Executive Producer, writer and director of The Acolyte Leslye Headland ahead of the UK premiere of the first two episodes of the Disney Plus show. We discuss the shows links to The High Republic, diversity, working with Neal S…

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Making Tracks Episode 195: Creative desire - LIVE from MCM London Comic Con 25:08

1M ago25:08

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It's episode 195 of Making Tracks and the Marks are walking the halls of the enormous ExCeL Centre in London to discuss the latest Star Wars news. We talk AI, George Lucas and his Honorary Palme D'or, the latest news from The Acolyte and catch up with Darth Travesti aka KT Glitz of the Dark Empire costuming group as well as soaking up the sights an…

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Desert Planet Discs Track 32: Levelling Up 1:09:28

1M ago1:09:28

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Desert Planet Discs blasts back like Anakin's podracer to celebrate the latest news and music from the GFFA. Carl is joined by special guest co-host, the fabulous DJ Level Up Leroy to discuss some of the merch releases, Disney Plus drops and more. With music from AhnaldT101, Darth Elvis, Blue Milk Run and DJ Level Up Leroy, this is one celebration …

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Making Tracks Episode 194: Tuck it behind your ear: With guest Marvel artist Paul Fry 37:21

1M ago37:21

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It's episode 194 of Making Tracks and we're celebrating The Phantom Menace as it reaches its quarter century. We look at all the latest The Acolyte talk, Sigourney Weaver possibly joining The Mandalorian & Grogu cast, discuss George Lucas' appreciation for Obi-Wan Kenobi and welcome to the show Darth Vader artist Paul Fry, direct from Artists Alley…

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The Passion of Joan of Arc – Canon Fodder Episode 14 50:56

1M ago50:56

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https://daredaniel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CANON-FODDER_S01_E14.mp3 The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928; Dir.: Carl Theodor Dreyer) Canon Fodder Episode 14 Daniel and Corky revisit Danish dandy Carl Dreyer with this review of his 1928 silent masterpiece. But do your hosts have a passion for Joan of Arc, or are they passin’ on Joan of Arc? THE P…

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Making Tracks: Star Wars: Rebels 10th Anniversary Reunion Panel 29:53

2M ago29:53

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Join us on the latest episode of Making Tracks as we head to the UK's largest Planetarium within the walls of the National Space Centre in Leicester over the May the 4th weekend for a very special panel as Vanessa Marshall (Hera Syndulla), Mary Elizabeth McGlynn (Governor Pryce) and Steve Blum (Zeb Orrelios) sat down with Mark Newbold to discuss th…

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Canon Fodder: In conversation with Graham Hancock 26:42

2M ago26:42

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Grab your bookmarks, it’s time to take cover as we unleash the Canon Fodder over the Star Wars galaxy of literature. Join host Mark Newbold and special guest Graham Hancock who joins us to discuss his forthcoming LEGO tome LEGO Star Wars: Force of Creativity, which arrives 20th July exclusively on LEGO.com. We delve into his work as editor of Block…

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Canon Fodder at Portsmouth Comic Con 2024: The High Republic Panel 55:02

2M ago55:02

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Grab your bookmarks, it’s time to take cover as we unleash the Canon Fodder over the Star Wars galaxy of literature. Lucasfilm creative director Michael Siglain introduced Lucasfilm Licencing Art Director Troy Alders, authors Cavan Scott and George Mann and artists Rachael Stott and Nick Brokenshire onto the stage in Panel Room 2 at 2.00pm on Satur…

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Making Tracks: "Nice": With our guest John Thomson 32:47

2M ago32:47

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Join us on the latest episode of Making Tracks as we talk Star Wars with the voice of Channel 5 and the star of The Fast Show, Coronation Street, Cold Feet and The Gentlemen John Thomson as we discuss his years as a fan of the original trilogy and much more besides on this very special episode of Making Tracks.Remember to tune in to Good Morning Ta…

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Making Tracks Episode 193: Regular nonsense LIVE from the National Space Centre 26:02

2M ago26:02

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On May the 4th weekend Fantha Tracks were on the road. On the Sunday we headed to Blackburn for Star Wars Fan Fun Day, and on the Saturday we landed at Galactic Gathering: Festival of the Force where we found a (relatively) quiet corner and recorded an as-live episode where we discussed the end of The Bad Batch, our latest collectibles, the importa…

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Do the Right Thing – Canon Fodder Episode 13 57:52

2M ago57:52

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https://daredaniel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CANON-FODDER_S01_E13.mp3 Do the Right Thing (1989; Dir.: Spike Lee) Canon Fodder Episode 13 On a temperate day on separate streets in various sections of Sacramento, Corky and Daniel’s agreement about the brilliance of Do the Right Thing smolders and builds until it explodes into canon fire. DO THE …

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Making Tracks: Tales of the Empire Fan Roundtable: With Diana Lee Inosanto and Meredith Salenger 37:30

2M ago37:30

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Tales of the Empire arrives on Disney Plus May the 4th 2024, with six engrossing episodes delving into the lives of Bariss Offee and Morgan Elsbeth. Fantha Tracks were invited to be part of a special fan roundtable where we had the chance to put questions to Meredith Salenger and Diana Lee Inosanto about Bariss, Morgan and much more on this special…

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Making Tracks Episode 192: Rip-Roaring 33:11

2M ago33:11

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We're back for episode 192 of Making Tracks and this week we're looking at a busy forthcoming May the 4th convention weekend, discuss The Acolyte and what kind of tone we can expect from Leslye Headlands show and leap from the high board of fandom into a pair of listeners questions. As always we're aiming for top Marks, so get comfy for 33 parsecs …

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Making Tracks Episode 191: Opens up the furry egg 28:54

3M ago28:54

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It's Tuesday night and time for the 191st episode of Making Tracks as we delve from the highboard of fandom into the cool waters of the Star Wars galaxy. This week we remember the late Samantha Davis, look forward to Galactic Gathering at the National Space Centre, get excited for John Williams heading to Berlin for three performances in 2025, look…

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Los Olvidados – Canon Fodder Episode 12 53:13

3M ago53:13

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https://daredaniel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CANON-FODDER_S01_E12.mp3 Los Olvidados (1950; Dir.: Luis Buñuel) Canon Fodder Episode 12 Your hardly young but certainly damned hosts Daniel and Corky review Luis Buñuel’s surrealistic neo-Realist classic. LOS OLVIDADOS FACTS & FIGURES Sight & Sound 2022 Critics List Ranking: #157 (tied) Mexican the…

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Making Tracks Episode 190: Art Nouveau Post-Modern Meta 32:44

3M ago32:44

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Making Tracks is back for the 190th studio episode as the Marks delve deep into the galaxies far, far away and the hottest news. We discuss the Maker George Lucas finally getting his Honoray Palme d'Or, look at the freshest news from The Acolyte, Qi'ra joining Star Wars Outlaws and take a listeners question. All this plus a look at last weekends Ec…

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Planet Leia Episode 19: The more you tighten your grip 42:07

3M ago42:07

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Join Johanna Lindén Nybelius and Clair Henry as they return for the latest episode of Planet Leia as they discuss Celebration Japan ticket prices, what to expect from The Acolyte, the world of collecting and diving into attics and the latest Her Universe news on episode 19 of Planet Leia.We love you - you know!Remember to tune in to Good Morning Ta…

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Canon Fodder: In conversation with John Jackson Miller 32:34

3M ago32:34

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Grab your bookmarks, it’s time to take cover as we unleash the Canon Fodder over the Star Wars galaxy of literature. Join host Mark Newbold and special guest John Jackson Miller who joins us to discuss his latest Star Wars story The Living Force - his first GFFA novel in a decade. All this and much more besides on the latest episode of Canon Fodder…

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Pickpocket (1959) – Canon Fodder Episode 11 50:51

3M ago50:51

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https://daredaniel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CANON-FODDER_S01_E11.mp3 Pickpocket (1959; Dir.: Robert Bresson) Canon Fodder Episode 11 We wish we knew how to quit you, Robert Bresson! Daniel and Corky get their Bresson on with a review of the French master’s 1959 masterpiece Pickpocket. Will the film steal your host’s hearts, or will it leave t…

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Start Your Engines Technical Manual 11: Anakin Skywalkers Radon-Ulzer podracer 28:20

3M ago28:20

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Top up your coaxium, pay off the portmaster, check the nava computer and try not to bounce too close to a supernova as we invite you to Start Your Engines. This episode Paul Naylor and Mark Newbold discuss Anakin Skywalkers Radon-Ulzer podracer, the fastest podracer the galaxy piloted by the only human who could do it and the vessel that set Anakin…

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Making Tracks Episode 189: You can't judge a show by its trailer 35:31

3M ago35:31

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Making Tracks is back for episode 189 and as always we're unpacking a Star Destroyer docking bay full of news. Daisy Ridley would love John Boyega to return as Finn, Leslye Headland claims a second season of The Acolyte would potentially be a quick turnaround, Ewan McGregor wants to return as Obi-Wan Kenobi and we even have a listeners question. We…

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Collecting Tracks Wave 10: Radio Days - Heading to NPR station to pick up some merch 31:27

3M ago31:27

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Join your hosts Richard Hutchinson and Chris Leddy for the latest edition of Fantha Tracks Radio's Collecting Tracks. On this episode, Chris and Richard take a look back to the classic NPR Radio Dramas and the merchandise that has developed around these much-loved radio classics. From the early 80's to today we dive into some of the surprising merc…

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Making Tracks at Hoth Strikes Back 2024: Film Crew Panel Q&A 1:14:02

3M ago1:14:02

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After six years Fantha Tracks returned to Finse in Norway for Hoth Strikes Back to celebrate the 45th anniversary of filming the Hoth scenes for The Empire Strikes Back. Brian and Mark took to the stage for a special Film Crew Panel Q&A with the former CEO of 20th Century Fox Norway Harald Lystad, Special Effects Technician Martin Gant and Producti…

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Making Tracks Episode 188: Megacon Birmingham: With guests Marc Thompson and Michael Cullen 38:58

3M ago38:58

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The Marks are back for the latest episode of Making Tracks as they walk the halls of the NEC in Birmingham for Megacon and chew through the latest galactic happenings. They look at the latest news from The Acolyte including the return of the Sith, mark the passing of Bill Hargreaves, Mark Dodson and Michael Culver, look at Patty Jenkins continuing …

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Ordet – Canon Fodder Episode 10 41:48

4M ago41:48

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https://daredaniel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CANON-FODDER_S01_E10.mp3 Ordet (1955; Dir.: Carl Theodor Dreyer) Canon Fodder Episode 10 We’ve got Danes on our brains this week on the Canon Fodder podcast! Daniel and Corky review Danish master Carl Dreyer’s acclaimed Ordet, a story of spiritual schisms both internal and external. But can anyone r…

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Canon Fodder: In conversation with Matt Ferguson 24:15

4M ago24:15

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Grab your bookmarks, it’s time to take cover as we unleash the Canon Fodder over the Star Wars galaxy of literature. Join host Mark Newbold and special guest Star Wars artist Matt Ferguson as they walk through his Star Wars fandom, his art and the path that took him all the way to Star Wars Celebration and the creation of The Phantom Menace 25th An…

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Making Tracks Reaction Chat: The Acolyte trailer 20:43

4M ago20:43

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"An investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master against a dangerous warrior from his past. As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems...." Created by Leslye Headland and starring Amandla Stenberg as Mae, Lee Jung-jae as Master Sol, Manny Jacinto as Qimir, Dafne…

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The Fantha From Down Under Episode 70: The Dunes of Tatooine 14:10

4M ago14:10

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Adam O'Brien returns with episode 70 of The Fantha From Down Under - Fantha Tracks Radio's 500th episode - to discuss the latest news from the galaxy far, far away, and this episode he looks at the similarities between Frank Herbert's Dune series and the Star Wars saga on a fast-paced, bite-sized episode of The Fantha From Down Under.Remember to tu…

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Making Tracks Episode 187: Pure as the driven: With guests Joker Squad 33:46

4M ago33:46

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It's time for the latest episode of Making Tracks and this time out the Marks discuss The Mandalorian & Grogu getting a huge tax credit in California, congratulate Kathleen Kennedy on her upcoming Polly Platt producers award and ask why she's such a Marmite personality in the Star Wars galaxy and celebrate the return of Battlefront to modern gaming…

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PlayTime (1967) – Canon Fodder Episode 9 1:11:17

4M ago1:11:17

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https://daredaniel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CANON-FODDER_S01_E09.mp3 PlayTime (1967; Dir.: Jacques Tati) Canon Fodder Episode 9 After a string of thematically heavy films, the Random Number Generator Gods decided Daniel and Corky were due for a little playtime. French auteur Jacques Tati’s landmark comedy epic PlayTime, that is! But will your…

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Desert Planet Discs Bonus Track: Darth Elvis Rebels EP Special 37:35

4M ago37:35

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Join your host Carl Bayliss on this Bonus Track episode as he's joined by special guest Greig 'Darth Elvis' Robertson. We find out the stories behind the songs and accompanying videos as well as checking out the tunes on the Dark Lords latest release, the Rebels EP which features the tracks Ahsoka (Maria by Blondie), Hera Syndulla (Jump in the Line…

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