Best Heir To The Empire Podcasts (2024)

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Heir to the Empire (1991) 18:59

4d ago18:59

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When Star Wars went silent on the big screen, one book changed everything. In 1991, while Terminator 2 dominated theaters, Timothy Zahn's Heir to the Empire quietly landed on bookshelves and revolutionized how we think about franchise storytelling. Find out how this groundbreaking novel not only revived the Star Wars universe but also created the b…

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18. 1995 Part 3! Tales of the Jedi and More 1:22:05

1h ago1:22:05

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Another mostly comics episode today. This is our first (and hopefully last) virtual recording so apologies for a little bit of echo here and there when we talk over each other. But anyway. These Tales of the Jedi comics are really special. If there's anything to take away here, go read all of these mini series they rock so so much. I need more Nomi…

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Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn Tandem Read Part 2 1:00:43

6d ago1:00:43

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Part two of the tandem read has arrived! Continue on the journey of the Throne of Glass series read through

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101: The Last Command Pt. 3 (Ch. 19 - 29) 2:42:53

1h ago2:42:53

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Here we are with our final episode of the Thrawn trilogy! Secrets: revealed! Clones: showing up! Devious plans: thwarted!! Support the show by going to Patreon.com/civilized! Next Time: We FINALLY return to Rebels! And a heads up next for patreons--we'll be skipping Q&A this month for holidays! But next month we'll do a Q&A AND an episode on Skelet…

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Erben des Imperiums (1991) 16:25

1d ago16:25

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Als Star Wars auf der großen Leinwand verstummte, veränderte ein einziges Buch alles. 1991, während Terminator 2 die Kinos dominierte, landete Timothy Zahns Erben des Imperiums still und leise in den Buchregalen - und revolutionierte damit unsere Vorstellung davon, wie Franchises weitererzählt werden können. Erfahrt, wie dieser bahnbrechende Roman …

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The Android Chronicles (2018) (German Version) 9:06

16d ago9:06

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Taucht mit uns ein in Lance Erlicks faszinierendes The Android Chronicles, wo KI nicht nur Programmcode ist - sondern einen eigenen Herzschlag hat. Lernt Synthia Cross kennen, einen Android, der sich in einer Welt zurechtfinden muss, die ihre Fähigkeiten gleichzeitig fürchtet und begehrt. Dies ist keine typische Roboter-außer-Kontrolle-Geschichte -…

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The Android Chronicles (2018) 12:32

8d ago12:32

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Join us as we dive into Lance Erlick's mind-bending The Android Chronicles, where AI isn't just code—it has a heartbeat. Meet Synthia Cross, an android navigating a world that both fears and desires her power. This isn't your typical robots-gone-wild story—it's an intimate look at what happens when the lines between human and machine start to disap…

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Bone (1991) (German Version) 15:01

10d ago15:01

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🎤 Vom Kleinstadt-Zeichner zur Comic-Legende! Taucht ein in die unglaubliche Geschichte, wie Jeff Smiths eigenwilliger, selbst veröffentlichter Comic Bone sich von einem Schwarz-Weiß-Indie-Liebling zu einem bahnbrechenden Fantasy-Phänomen entwickelte. Dies ist die Geschichte eines Comics, der allen Widrigkeiten trotzte, über 13 Jahre hinweg 55 unver…

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Bone (1991) 14:29

17d ago14:29

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🎤 From small-town cartoonist to comic book legend! Dive into the incredible story of how Jeff Smith's quirky self-published comic Bone transformed from a black-and-white indie darling into a groundbreaking fantasy phenomenon. This is the tale of a comic that defied the odds, churning out 55 unforgettable issues over 13 years and securing its spot n…

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100: The Last Command Pt. 2 (Ch. 11 - 18) 2:27:56

12d ago2:27:56

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What awaits us for our one hundredth episode? Oh, the normal things: Smugglers being manipulated. Dark Jedi making power moves, and regular jedi offering therapy services. Clever tactical maneuvers using cloaked asteroids. Oh, and of course, a collection of trees that are not to be trusted. Support the show by going to Patreon.com/civilized! Next T…

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17. 1995 Part 2! Jabba the Hutt, River of Chaos, and Rogue Squadron Dark Horse Comic Books 1:14:31

14d ago1:14:31

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It's allllll comics today. Hopefully we don't get burnt out. I'm also realizing my opinions of comics change so much as I talk about them. I feel like compared to movies, video games, novels, music, anything else, I can get a solid opinion on my own, but comics are so nebulous in my mind and require a second like critical pass before I can make up …

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For the Man Who Has Everything (1985) (German Version) 11:15

16d ago11:15

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Eine faszinierende Dekonstruktion des Superman-Mythos! In dieser Episode tauchen wir ein in For The Man Who Has Everything - die bahnbrechende Kollaboration zwischen Alan Moore und Dave Gibbons aus dem Jahr 1985, die Superman nicht als strahlenden Übermenschen, sondern als zutiefst verletzliches Wesen zeigt. Was passiert, wenn der mächtigste Mann d…

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For the Man Who Has Everything (1985) 12:23

16d ago12:23

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🎧 What happens when Superman's perfect fantasy becomes his worst nightmare? Join us as we dive into the groundbreaking 1985 story that changed Superman forever! When the Man of Steel receives a mysterious "gift" that traps him in his deepest dreams, we discover what the most powerful being on Earth truly desires. From comic legends Alan Moore and D…

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The Dark Knight Returns (1986) (German Version) 19:27

27d ago19:27

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Taucht ein in einen bahnbrechenden Moment der Comic-Geschichte! 1986 entfesselte Frank Miller The Dark Knight Returns und stellte die Superhelden-Welt komplett auf den Kopf. Stellt euch vor: Ein düsteres, dystopisches Gotham, wo ein älterer, kampferprobter Bruce Wayne ein letztes Mal den Umhang anlegt. Aber das ist nicht die Batman-Geschichte eures…

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The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 16:31

27d ago16:31

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Step into a groundbreaking moment in comic book history! In 1986, Frank Miller unleashed The Dark Knight Returns and turned the superhero world upside down. Picture this: a gritty, dystopian Gotham where an older, battle-worn Bruce Wayne straps on the cape one last time. But this isn't your father's Batman story – it's a revolutionary tale that cha…

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Marvels (1994) (German Version) 11:24

28d ago11:24

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Habt ihr euch je gefragt, wie es sich anfühlt, in einer Welt zu leben, in der Superhelden über euren Köpfen schweben? Begleitet uns auf einer Reise durch Marvels, den revolutionären Comic, der das Superhelden-Genre komplett neu definiert hat. Durch die Kameralinse des Fotografen Phil Sheldon erleben wir das Marvel-Universum aus einer völlig neuen P…

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Marvels (1994) 17:33

28d ago17:33

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Ever wondered what it's like to live in a world where superheroes soar overhead? Join us as we dive into Marvels, the revolutionary graphic novel that flipped the superhero genre on its head. Through the camera lens of photographer Phil Sheldon, witness the Marvel universe like never before – from street level, where gods walk among mortals. Kurt B…

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16. 1995! Dark Forces and Dark Empire II 1:37:30

21d ago1:37:30

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Our first episode with two mics! This feels like a biiiig upgrade the fellas are proud. But Jackson might have been a little too hyper on this day so pardon some rambling. Anyway... We talk some comics and video games. Content Covered: Comic Book: - Dark Empire II (1994-1995) Video Game: - Dark Forces (1995) Next Time: Comic Books: - Jabba the Hutt…

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Superman vs. Muhammad Ali (1978) (German Version) 15:38

30d ago15:38

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Als Superman auf den Größten traf! 1978 ließ DC Comics eine Bombe platzen, die alle sprachlos machte - was passiert, wenn der Mann aus Stahl gegen Muhammad Ali in den Ring steigt? Begleitet uns auf einer Zeitreise zu diesem bahnbrechenden Moment, als ein übergroßes Comic-Heft den Zeitgeist perfekt einfing. Hier prallen Superhelden auf gesellschaftl…

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Superman vs. Muhammad Ali (1978) 19:11

30d ago19:11

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When Superman met The Greatest! In 1978, DC Comics dropped a bombshell that had everyone talking - what happens when the Man of Steel steps into the ring with Muhammad Ali? Journey back to this game-changing moment as we explore how a single oversized comic book captured lightning in a bottle, bringing together superheroes, social change, and the s…

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99: The Last Command Pt. 1 (Ch. 1 - 10) 2:33:33

27d ago2:33:33

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This week, we crack the spine on the final book of Timothy Zahn's franchise-extending Thrawn trilogy, and wow, what a doozy it is. The Dark Force is no longer Rising, it's risen, and that means the pedal is down and the plot is going full speed. Talon Karrde is meeting with smugglers. Luke bounces all across the galaxy. Lando's walking city is in r…

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Ready Player One (2011) (German Version) 11:48

1M ago11:48

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Von Science-Fiction zur alltäglichen Wirklichkeit! Taucht ein in Ernest Clines Ready Player One und entdeckt, wie unheimlich präzise dieser Roman unsere digitale Gegenwart vorhergesagt hat. Was 2011 noch nach purem Fantasy klang - eine Menschheit, die sich in virtuelle Welten flüchtet - fühlt sich heute erschreckend real an. VR-Brillen im Wohnzimme…

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Ready Player One (2011) 10:47

1M ago10:47

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From sci-fi fantasy to your daily reality! Dive into how Ernest Cline's Ready Player One eerily predicted our current digital obsession. Back in 2011, Cline imagined a world lost in virtual reality - sound familiar? With VR headsets in our homes and metaverse mania taking over, this once-wild tale is starting to feel more like tomorrow's news. Join…

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Dark Matter (2016) (German Version) 8:45

1M ago8:45

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Was wäre, wenn du dich damals anders entschieden hättest? In Blake Crouchs packendem Sci-Fi-Thriller Dark Matter erwacht Physiker Jason Dessen plötzlich in einem Paralleluniversum, wo sein Leben einen völlig anderen Weg genommen hat. Eine fesselnde Achterbahnfahrt durch Quantenphysik und existenzielle Fragen nach Identität - und die verzweifelte Su…

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Dark Matter (2016) 9:51

1M ago9:51

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Ever wondered how different your life could be if you'd zigged instead of zagged? Dive into Blake Crouch's mind-bending thriller "Dark Matter," where one physicist's journey through parallel universes becomes a pulse-pounding exploration of identity and choice. When brilliant researcher-turned-professor Jason Dessen is kidnapped, he awakens to a wo…

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15. 1994! The Freedon Naad Uprising/Dark Lords of the Sith and Video Game Sample Platter 2:08:14

28d ago2:08:14

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Hey guys thanks for listening again after a week off. I appreciate anyone who reads these. We really enjoyed these comic books so I think we have some good conversation here about them. Thank you! Content Covered: Comic Books: - Tales of the Jedi: The Freedon Naad Uprising - Tales of the Jedi: Dark Lords of the Sith Video Games: - The Super Star Wa…

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Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn Tandem Read Part 1 46:32

1M ago46:32

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Part one of the tandem read has arrived with part two right around the corner. Continue on our journey as we read the Throne of Glass series www.creatingmagicpodcast.com

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#68 - Alexander the Great: Monsoons & Mutinies in Mysterious Lands (w/ Rachel Kousser) 45:00

1M ago45:00

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Exploring the lesser known later years of Alexander's life and campaigns with historian Rachel Kousser.By Patrick Garvey

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Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep (1968) (German Version) 18:26

1M ago18:26

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Eine visionäre Sci-Fi-Perle aus 1968, in der Philip K. Dick unsere KI-Ängste schon kommen sah, als Computer noch zimmerfüllende Rechenmonster waren. In Träumen Androiden von elektrischen Schafen? (später als Blade Runner verfilmt) tauchen wir ein in eine Zukunft, in der sich Mensch und Maschine zum Verwechseln ähnlich sind. Während die Apollo-Astro…

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Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep (1968) 11:28

1M ago11:28

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In this dystopian game-changer from 1968, visionary Philip K. Dick saw our AI anxieties coming from a mile away. Before personal computers were even a thing, his mind-bending novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? threw us into a world where humans and machines play an unsettling game of "spot the difference." As real-world astronauts prepped f…

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First Lensman (1950) (German Version) 21:53

2M ago21:53

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Begleitet uns auf einer fantastischen Reise durch First Lensman - der bahnbrechende Science-Fiction-Kracher aus den 50ern, der die Space Opera für immer veränderte! Taucht ein in E.E. ›Doc‹ Smiths geniales Meisterwerk der Lensman-Saga - eine atemberaubende Geschichte über kosmische Polizisten, PSI-Kräfte und galaktische Machenschaften. Obwohl als z…

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First Lensman (1950) 9:35

2M ago9:35

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Join us as we dive into First Lensman, the mind-bending 1950s sci-fi classic that changed space opera forever! Discover how E.E. ›Doc‹ Smith's genius crafted this pivotal chapter of the Lensman saga - a thrilling tale of cosmic cops, psychic powers, and galactic intrigue. Though published as book two but written last, this masterpiece connects all …

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Conversations with Shelley from Conquest Journal 42:07

1M ago42:07

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Paul, Shelley and Dani discuss planners, notepads, televisions shows, what we are watching and everything in between. Remember you can get 10% using code "creatingmagic" when ordering from conquestjournal.com

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98: Dark Force Rising Pt. 3 (Ch. 22 - 29) 2:48:33

2M ago2:48:33

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We return on this... historic... day... to wrap up the second entry in Timothy Zahn's franchise redefining Thrawn Trilogy. And when you hit the final third of a Star Wars story, you know what that means: Revelations! Compelling heart-to-heart confrontations! And, of course, a giant space battle to put a button on everything. Will Thrawn take anothe…

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14. 1993! Tales of the Jedi - Dark Horse Comic Mini-Series 1:17:18

1M ago1:17:18

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Jackson gives Ryan his first glimpse of what is known colloquially as "The Old Republic". These are the origins created by Tom Veitch that will go on to inspire many more stories. Here we analyze the questionably morality of Jedi Master Thon and the teaching methods Jedi Masters seem to enjoy using. Also, will Jackson be able to stop thinking about…

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13. 1991! Dark Empire and the NES 1:21:47

2M ago1:21:47

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Ryan and Jackson finally reach the end of the pretty much entirely skippable Star Wars video games, and the beginning of non-skippable comic books. Dark Horse takes the reigns with Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy's Dark Empire story. Is this a better vision for the post Return of the Jedi Star Wars world than what Zhan had invented? Spoilers... We don't…

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Service Model (2024) 14:11

2M ago14:11

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🤖 What happens when your robot butler suddenly murders you with a shaving razor? In Adrian Tchaikovsky's hilarious and haunting new sci-fi novel Service Model, meet Charles - a proper mechanical valet who's having the worst day of his artificial life. After accidentally killing his master (oops!), he embarks on an unforgettable journey through a wo…

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97: Dark Force Rising Pt. 2 (Ch. 11 - 21) 2:50:42

2M ago2:50:42

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It is all happening this week: Han reverts to a flustered school boy in the face of Corellian local legend. Luke gets a new teacher, and the vibes are more off than ever before. Leia connects with her dad's favorite slave race. And Mara Jade finds herself compelled to help a boy she just.... GRRR... she hates him!!! Has Star Wars ever been this goo…

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12. Heir to the Empire! And some board games 1:34:54

2M ago1:34:54

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Let's go! The birth of the Star Wars EU and the grandfather of it all, Timothy Zahn are the main topics of discussion today. Does hot chocolate break your immersion of the Star Wars universe? Is Thrawn actually smart? Ryan and Jackson love talking about this fun ass book. Content Covered: Book - Heir to the Empire (1991) Board Games - Escape From t…

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Star Wars - Das Licht der Jedi (2021) 11:46

2M ago11:46

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🌟 Springe mit uns in den Hyperraum und erlebe den Jedi-Orden auf dem Höhepunkt seiner Macht! Vor den Skywalkers, vor dem Imperium, gab es die Hohe Republik. Charles Soules Das Licht der Jedi läutet dieses goldene Zeitalter von Star Wars mit einem Knall ein und katapultiert uns 200 Jahre in die Vergangenheit, als die Macht stark und die Jedi allgege…

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Star Wars - The Light of the Jedi (2021) 18:47

2M ago18:47

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🌟 Jump into hyperspace and discover the Jedi Order at their absolute peak! Before the Skywalkers, before the Empire, there was the High Republic. Charles Soule's "Light of the Jedi" kicks off this golden age of Star Wars with a bang, taking us 200 years back when the Force was strong and the Jedi were everywhere. Think you know Star Wars? Think aga…

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11. Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Assault on Hoth, and Star Wars (1987) Famicom 1:50:38

2M ago1:50:38

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The fellas dive into the world of late 80's Star Wars gaming. This is definitely an era where the table-top has a lot more to offer us than the digital world. Since the fellas are sick of Ewoks, it felt good to get fully away from Ewok content and not talk about them at all. Also remember when Vader turned into a scorpion? Content Covered: - Video …

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#67 - Centaurs, Minotaurs and Mythological Hybrids (w/ Jeremy McInerney) 49:09

2M ago49:09

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We've all heard of the various half-man, half-animal inventions of Greek mythology. Classics professor Jeremy McInerney joins to discuss the deeper, often overlooked meaning behind the stories of these fantastical creatures.By Patrick Garvey

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Han Solo auf Stars' End (1979) (German Version) 23:51

2M ago23:51

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Bevor es Eine neue Hoffnung gab, gab es Han Solo auf Stars End! Schnallt euch an für eine wilde Fahrt durch Brian Daleys bahnbrechenden Roman von 1979, der das erweiterte Star Wars Universumin Gang setzte. Begleitet den beliebten Schurken Han Solo und seinen treuen Kumpel Chewie auf ihrer rasanten Reise durch den zwielichtigen Unternehmenssektor - …

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Han Solo at Stars' End (1979) 10:24

2M ago10:24

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Before there was A New Hope, there was Han Solo at Stars' End! Buckle up for a wild ride as we dive into Brian Daley's groundbreaking 1979 novel that kicked off the Star Wars expanded universe. Join everyone's favorite scoundrel Han Solo and his loyal sidekick Chewie as they blast their way through the shadowy Corporate Sector in an adventure that …

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