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Smugglers' Galaxy: A Star Wars Collecting Podcast

Smugglers' Galaxy : A Star Wars Collecting Podcast

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Smugglers' Galaxy is a podcast dedicated to shipping you the latest news in Star Wars Universe. Join the conversation as hosts Glen Williams and co-host Jason Wasulko explore topics from vintage to modern collecting, TV shows, movies, and all points between. Smugglersgalaxy@gmail.com
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Star Wars, nostalgia, and everything in between. Commander Cody and Mopar Melton talk brand new pop culture and retro favorites along with the rowdiest crowd of nerds you’ll ever meet. Marvel, DC, Nintendo, Metallica… nothing’s off limits. Join the Dangus Nation and group up with your new best friends each and every week.
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The rules weren’t made for us, especially when it comes to doing business. Because the way women do business has changed: everything. They don’t get who you really are, or why you want to blow up a broken paradigm, but in the books of #herstory, your voice and vision mean everything. Voice Lessons Podcast taps the collective wisdom of soul-led, mission-driven entrepreneurs, like you. Women (and sometimes men) who have gone rogue and are building social, spiritual, and financial wealth for th ...
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Each week Morgan presents different, unique ways to be prepared that maybe aren't talked about much in the prepping world. We're interested in getting down to the nitty gritty and really figuring out what is going to work for each person and family to be prepared for emergencies and disasters. Get prepared today!
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These dialogues from the Wits School of Arts, Arts Research Africa project, are intended to stimulate practice, enable research, and inspire collective engagement around the question of Arts Research in Africa. Art lecturers and postgraduate students in the Wits School of Arts at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, are grappling with the challenge of positioning arts research in an African context. These podcasts seek to develop a dialogue with both national and international ...
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We are the team of Patriots, Free-thinkers and Independent journalist. We are devoted to the exploration of truth. We aim our collective attention through live & on-demand interviews. ROGUE NEWS is a group of political scientists, editorial engineers, and radio show developers drawn together by a shared vision of bringing Alternative news through digital mediums that evangelize our civil liberties. www.roguenews.com PLEASE SUBSCRIBE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Collecting What Remains is a show dedicated to Tom Clancy’s The Division and the lore behind it. With Deep-Fried Dave (from Rogue Agent Radio) and Tinkkz (from Bombshell Jackets) you will learn all things Division lore related; pre, present and future outbreak. Together we will dive into the timeline of events, places, characters and more. Collecting What Remains has a goal of trying to get you as immersed into the lore behind this title as possible by using everything in and out of game at ...
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Star Wars: Prototypes and Production

Star Wars: Prototypes and Production

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Star Wars: Prototypes and Production is a podcast that provides an in-depth look into the Star Wars films, TV series, and books we love. It also covers the Kenner and Hasbro toys, and examines the process of those toys, from concepts to prototypes to the ones that made it to the toy stores! Join host David Quinn on a journey with fellow collectors to learn more about Star Wars and the fascinating hobby of collecting Star Wars toys.
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On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason are joined by Jerry Hancock, also known as Ki-Adi Randy on Facebook and the old Rebel Scum forums. Jerry was a presenter at Rogue Fun, and he provides his perspective as a panelist at the event. Together, they finish up their thoughts on the event. They also discuss room sales, the Ke…
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We discussed Stephen King's brilliant novella and the moving film adaptation, including our thoughts on the universal feelings of imprisonment, freedom, and how hope is a good thing. Maybe the best of things. Today's root beer is Dang! Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5By Brant and Andrew
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FonzCon 4 is finally here!A FonzCon event is like no other Star Wars meetup in the entire galaxy. And collectors are already planning for the next one.Join host David Quinn for part two of a multi-episode series that explores the unforgettable weekend of this year's FonzCon 4. Celebrate Star Wars and collecting with some of the most passionate and …
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If you’ve ever shown up in a room, boardroom or otherwise, on a job site or at a conference where people don’t expect to see a woman like you, raise your hand. If you’re Generation X or older, it’s pretty much par for the course. Voice Lessons Podcast Creator and Co-Producer Kim Kuhteubl leads “A Lesson on Owning The Room.” VOICE LESSONS SHOWNOTES:…
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Rogue Fun has happened! Glen and Jason are still recovering from the most ambitious event they’ve ever put on, and it seems to be a success! They run through the event from their perspective, providing a behind the scenes look at the event and everything that went into it. Jason is also able to share the participant gift: lunchboxes with art provid…
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Action figures, models, novels and non-fiction books, posters, home media of entire series, and of course, t-shirts, collecting things to showcase one's fandom is one of the highlights la vie Geek! Today's root beer is Johnnie Ryan Racinette. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5By Brant and Andrew
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Where can you still purchase 1985 POTF action figures for $10???If you were at Syracuse’s ToyFest 5 in April, those were some of the fantastic finds at this vintage and modern trove of Star Wars treasures.ToyFest was one of the exciting stops during the FonzCon 4 weekend, an Empire State Star Wars Collectors Club meetup hosted by Fonz Napolitano. F…
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Why did a pair of Jawas sell for $19,000 at Goodwill?Why does the name Beau Willimon give Star Wars fans hope for a future film?And has Disney finally figured out a way to bring Star Wars characters from different eras to its theme parks without destroying canon?Join host David Quinn for a new series that explores Star Wars news from around the gal…
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It's the 133rd episode of the Truth About Vintage Amps podcast, where amp tech Skip Simmons fields your questions on all-things-tube amp! Want to be a part of our show? Just email us a question or voice memo to podcast@fretboardjournal.com. Some of the topics discussed: 1:14 Skip's 1950 Ferguson tractor, the Truth About Lawn Mowers 7:28 A zebra on …
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Meet Pascale Sablan, a visionary architect with an impressive track record of transforming the built environment. Pascale has been recognized as one of the most influential architects of her generation, with a practice characterized by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. She currently serves as the NOMA Global President and …
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On this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason are in the final stretch of planning for Rogue Fun. They talk about testing equipment earlier this week. Additionally, Jazwares frustrated a lot of collectors with their recent Vault drop. Though they're tired of complaining, it’s worth a recap. Finally, with one episode of the Bad Ba…
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What can collectors expect from the biggest Star Wars event of the year?During the May 4th weekend, more than 150 Star Wars fans and collectors will travel to Kennesaw, Georgia for a once-in-a-lifetime gathering: the incredible Rogue Fun weekend. Join host David Quinn for part two of a conversation about the making of Rogue Fun, with three members …
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And to make things even better, Bethesda is dropping a free update to Fallout 4 to bring it more in line with the current-gen Xbox Series S/X and Playstation 5. Catch the livestreams for every new episode on YouTube. Follow the pod on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Outro Music by Matt Kincaid and Johnny Roberts, formerly of Woe Of Tyrants…
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On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason discuss a recent report that Target is removing The Vintage Collection as an available item from their systems. Additionally, a recent Forbes article highlights the truth about Disney’s profitability with Star Wars, and how they might not have yet recouped the 4.5 billion dollars spen…
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The year’s biggest Star Wars event is coming to the Peach State.In a year without a Star Wars Celebration convention, the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors (GASWC) is busy creating a vintage and modern collector’s dream event. During the May 4th weekend, more than 150 passionate Star Wars collectors will travel to Kennesaw, Georgia for three…
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OKGO, White Stripes, A-Ha's Take On Me…. and hundreds more. Music Videos are definitely an art form we appreciate. Some qualify as actual short films (Thriller, Bad) some barely qualify as worth watching (Total Eclipse of the Heart). Disclaimer: Michael Jackson's music videos deserve their own episode, so look forward to that! Today's root beer is …
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In this dialogue, Prof Christo Doherty, the Chair of Research in the Wits School of Arts, speaks to Dr Ralph Borland, an independent artist-researcher and curator based in Cape Town. Ralph has a degree in Fine Art from the University of Cape Town, a Masters in Interactive Telecommunications from New York University and a PhD in Electrical Engineeri…
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In this Lesson On Commitment, Rich Nichols talks about fighting for equal pay for the US Women's soccer team. Rich shares insights into what it takes to stand up to the entire US Soccer Federation and why women are just people who get things done without any ego involved. Nichols was the catalyst for the USWNT quest for equal pay and created and ex…
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Amazon's Fallout is maybe the best adaptation of anything we've ever seen. Oh, and Commander watched Dune, finally. Catch us on Revenge Of The 90s this week covering The Phantom Menace for its upcoming 25th anniversary: https://open.spotify.com/show/6awWKLCFVdZ1QVfYFij0RX?si=dd596ea6a88c408a Catch the livestreams for every new episode on YouTube. F…
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The Battle of Hoth returned...to Redditch?For a weekend in April, Star Wars fans and collectors from around the world traveled to the English town for the premier Star Wars-themed convention: ECHO BASE LIVE: Battle of Hoth.Featuring actors from the original trilogy, a parade of cosplayers, and more than 250 booths filled with some of the best Kenne…
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During the latest toy swap, Glen spoke to a collector who feels that Star Wars has left him behind. The TV shows, movies, and even the later Hasbro offerings have made this individual feel like the better days of Star Wars had passed. With so much passion and love for the world George Lucas created, a let down like this can be heartbreaking. On thi…
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On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason are fresh from another outing at that Powder Springs Toy Show, a bi-monthly show set up in the parking lot at Treasure Hunt Antique Mall. They share the treasures they picked up over the weekend, and the low prices things were picked up for. They also cover the news, which resulted in…
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For this week's episode, we both read the novel by Michael Ende (which Andrew did twice), and then rewatched (for the hundredth time in Brant's case) the movie. A heroic story of adventure, fantastical creatures, the terrifying Gmork, Falkor the Luck Dragon, and many a childhood crush in Atreyu and Moonchild, the film might be kitsch, but with chil…
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In this Lesson On Mindfulness, Dr. Ellen Langer, known as the "mother of mindfulness," shares her profound insights on mindfulness, its impact on our lives, and how it enhances leadership, especially for women. Dr. Ellen J. Langer is the author of more than two hundred research articles, and thirteen books including the international bestseller Min…
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No guests or special theme this week...just an all-new, old-school episode of the Truth About Vintage Amps, where amp tech Skip Simmons fields your questions on all-things-tube amp. Want to be a part of our show? Just email us a question or voice memo to podcast@fretboardjournal.com. Some of the topics discussed: 1:31 What's on Skip's workbench: Va…
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On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason finish up their Toylanta discussion by sharing the prices they saw around the show. How is Star Wars doing? Is the brand healthy or is there fatigue? How does that affect toy sales? Also, Jazwares launch its new direct to consumer site this week, and the limited edition items listed h…
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ToyCon NJ has been a true treasure trove for Star Wars collectibles.In 2014, the first ToyCon NJ toy show premiered in Parsippany, New Jersey. And for a decade, it has offered collectors a chance to bring home some of the best Star Wars memorabilia in the galaxy. But for many, ToyCon has become more than a mere toy show. It is also a destination fo…
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Extra! Extra! For the first time ever! The It’s All Geek to Me Podcast with Brant and Andrew makes history by selecting a topic at random and recording it spoiler free! What could the daring topic be?!? Tune in and find out, same geek-time, same geek channel! (no apologies, substitutions, or refunds) Today's “root beer” is Commander Ron's. Intro an…
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On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason are back from the annual Toylanta Toy Show. This show, held at the Peachtree Corners Hilton, is a 3-day toy and collectible show where about 60+ vendors sell their products! The hosts talk about their pickups, experiences, and the people they hung out along the way. They both picked u…
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Listening to our favorite scores from composer Alan Silvestri this week reminded us both that he is a nostalgia wizard, and arguably better at evoking emotion through movie music than any other composer. From growing up on the themes in Back to the Future, his Academy Award nominated score from Forrest Gump, and the triumphant pow when The Avengers…
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How much did an original C-3PO head sell for??How did vintage Kenner figures fare at the recent Hakes catalog auction, and why did a carded General Madine sell for $42,000?Why is Daisy Ridley reticent about returning as Rey? What does Hayden Christensen have to say about his time as Anakin Skywalker? And somehow, Rogue Squadron returns?Join host Da…
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In this Lesson On Doing What You Love, Allison Eden talks about her journey as a celebrated creator in the world of glass mosaics. Allison shares insights into her creative process, the evolution of her career, and how passion drives her success. VOICE LESSONS SHOWNOTES: https://voicelessonspodcast.com/2024/03/22/a-lesson-on-doing-what-you-love-wit…
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This is a jam packed episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast! Jason brings up how hiding ads in the Chilean version of Star Wars changes how a main character is viewed. Additionally, he brings up Shadows of the Empire and how disappointed he is this isn’t canon (forget Starkiller and bring on Dash Rendar). Glen and Jason debate if Jedi should be t…
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After several months of viewing “refined cinema”, we keep tradition by watching a “bad” movie post-Oscar night. Even though it won the Razzie For Worst Movie, Hudson Hawk is just too much fun! What's not to love about a cat-burglar being blackmailed to steal Da Vinci art by a mob family, a psychotic anarchist husband and wife, and a bunch of candy …
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Do you ever feel like the collecting world is too crowded and too expensive?Are all of the desirable prototypes and production pieces locked away in others’ collections?Are there any areas in the hobby that feature a wider availability at great prices, less competition, and a similar connection?And can you get there before the spotlight catches up?…
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Are fake Star Wars posters flooding the hobby?What is the difference between a regular poster and an incredibly rare pre-production example?And why is the poster community so meaningful and connective?Join host David Quinn for part two of a poster collectors roundtable with three of the most knowledgeable collectors in the galaxy: Danny Katzel, Ton…
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On this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast, Glen begins to mull which items he would like to bring to the Rogue Fun room sales event. He's leaning toward the Sigma Ceramics he owns and doesn't feel that he needs anymore. The prices of these ceramics have increased over the past four years, and it might be time to let them go. Additionally, th…
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Beginning with our shared fond memories of Noah asking the Lord if he's on Candid Camera, and growing up with Red Skelton, George Carlin, Foxworthy, Engvall, and Gaffigan, stand-up comedy has always been one of the best parts of our lives. Today's root beer is Always Ask for Avery's. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5…
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A poster is so much more than an image on paper.And for Star Wars fans around the globe, these images are forever connected to our experiences seeing the films and series at home, at conventions and in theaters. Join host David Quinn for part one of a poster collectors roundtable with three of the most knowledgeable collectors in the galaxy: Danny …
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Renee Bracey Sherman is a Chicago-born writer and reproductive justice activist committed to the visibility and representation of people who have had stigmatized experiences. In this episode, we discuss why it’s so important to share your own story, how you can stand strong in speaking your truth, and how you can embrace the collective hug of suppo…
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In this dialogue Prof Christo Doherty, the Chair of Research in the Wits School of Arts, speaks to Miranda Moss, a South African artist, outsider-engineer, eco-geek, and rogue educator who is currently based in Sweden. Miranda’s transdisciplinary practice, which focuses on the problematics and hopeful possibilities of technology from a socio-ecolog…
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On this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason dive into episode four of Bad Batch's third season. Things are moving much faster than anticipated, with an ending that melts the heart strings.Additionally, they talk about the news, latest pickups, and Jason describes a key piece of Rogue Fun! --- Send in a voice message: https://po…
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