Auto Off Topic is a weekly podcast where we talk cars, adventures with cars or anything that might be related to cars. We’ll even have the occasional guest.We’ll share the highs and lows of old car/project car ownership. We’ll tell cautionary tales about rusty bolts, blown head gaskets, snapped timing belts, spun bearings, janky wiring and how we fixed them. When not wrenching, we enjoy back road driving and our local Cars and Coffee. The hosts Brad DeSantis and Andrew Pascarella are two car ...
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Star Wars podcasts covering all aspects of the Star Wars experience. Join us every Tuesday at 7.00pm UK time for your weekly episode of Making Tracks and our Friday Night Rotation at 7.00pm UK time for including new episodes of The Fantha From Down Under, Planet Leia, Desert Planet Discs, Start Your Engines, Collecting Tracks, Canon Fodder and special episodes of Making Tracks.
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Start Your Engines Technical Manual 11: Anakin Skywalkers Radon-Ulzer podracer
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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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We talk some expensive car restorations for Millennial favorite cars. Project car updates on Mitsubishis and a Volvo, and some stories about crashing other people's cars. Please Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform. Comments, Questions, complaints; email us at autoofftopic@gmail.com Join the Discord, message…
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Making Tracks Episode 190: Art Nouveau Post-Modern Meta
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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
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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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We are back into project car season. Andrew's been digging in the Junk yard and Brad's been digging into Andrew's volvo. We also chat about the Eclipse(not the broken one) and some NASCAR and how boring the circle tracks where. Please Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform. Comments, Questions, complaints; ema…
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Canon Fodder: In conversation with John Jackson Miller
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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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We've been slacking on project cars, so Andrew decided to buy another one. Listen to this episode to find out what it was. We cover some other project car updates too. Please Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform. Comments, Questions, complaints; email us at autoofftopic@gmail.com Join the Discord, message on…
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Making Tracks Episode 189: You can't judge a show by its trailer
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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
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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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We rant about over priced project cars and flipping culture, recap NASCAR at COTA and play some fan favorite Craig Craig Don't tell me. Please Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform. Comments, Questions, complaints; email us at autoofftopic@gmail.com Join the Discord, message on the socials for a link. Keep yo…
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Making Tracks at Hoth Strikes Back 2024: Film Crew Panel Q&A
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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
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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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We kick this one off with a car crash, some NASCAR and project car updates. Andrew messes up a new game we have to play. Race car driver or CARs character. Please Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform. Comments, Questions, complaints; email us at autoofftopic@gmail.com Join the Discord, message on the socials…
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Canon Fodder: In conversation with Matt Ferguson
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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
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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
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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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Back again with some project car updates and Casual MotorSports Enjoyer discussions. Please Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform. Comments, Questions, complaints; email us at autoofftopic@gmail.com Join the Discord, message on the socials for a link. Keep your cars analog and Aim for the Roses!…
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Making Tracks Episode 187: Pure as the driven: With guests Joker Squad
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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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Desert Planet Discs Bonus Track: Darth Elvis Rebels EP Special
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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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Making Tracks at Hoth Strikes Back 2024: How The Empire Struck Finse panel
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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 'How The Empire Struck Finse', a panel which looked back at the time spent in Norway filming those iconic Hoth scenes on this very special epis…
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We're back from going dark for a while. Andrew went back to Daytona and this episode is a bit NASCAR heavy. Brad fights the AZ DMV, and wins. Please Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform. Comments, Questions, complaints; email us at autoofftopic@gmail.com Join the Discord, message on the socials for a link. K…
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Making Tracks at Capital Sci-Fi Con 2024: Arti Shah and Jimmy Vee
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Fantha Tracks return to the fantastic Capital Sci-Fi Con as Paul McQue covered the event and this superb chat which saw Arti Shah and Jimmy Vee discuss their days on the more recent Star Wars epics on this very special episode of Making Tracks.Capital Sci-Fi supports CHAS (Children's Hospices Across Scotland) and you can learn more about and suppor…
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Making Tracks at Farthest From 25: No More Heroes Pt 1: With Dave Tree and Luke Coffey-Bainbridge
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We're live on the Fantha Tracks Stage at Farthest From 25 as we delve into 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 currently available only at Farthest From. Ignore the occassional blast of the handdryer and enjoy…
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Making Tracks: The Bad Batch Season 3 Roundtable: With Dee Bradley Baker
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Join us for the last of three The Bad Batch season 3 roundtables, as a selection of podcasts and sites including Fantha Tracks put questions to the voice of Clone Force 99 and so many other characters across the Star Wars galaxy, Dee Bradley Baker. We're getting ready to say goodbye to a modern Star Wars classic, so be sure to tune in to the latest…
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Making Tracks Episode 186: Stories and Adventures
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Get the party poppers out, we're celebrating as Making Tracks reaches episode 300. Between Studio, LIVE, Roundtable, Reaction Chat and Special episodes we're reached a triple century and as with every episode of the show it's jam-packed with great content. This time out the Marks discuss the passing of Carl Weathers and Craig Spivey, Ewan McGregor …
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Making Tracks at Capital Sci-Fi Con 2024: Denis Lawson and Angus MacInnes
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Fantha Tracks return to the fantastic Capital Sci-Fi Con as Paul McQue covered the event and this superb chat which saw the men behind Wedge Antilles and Jon 'Dutch' Vander - that's Denis Lawson and Angus MacInnes - discuss their time in the Star Wars galaxy on the original trilogy and the more recent films on this very special epsiode of Making Tr…
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Planet Leia Episode 18: Somebody has to save our skins
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Join Johanna Lindén Nybelius and Clair Henry as they return for the latest episode of Planet Leia, where they discuss the evil women of the canonical era of Star Wars. Are they pure evil, ambitious or a bit of both? You decide on episode 18 of Planet Leia.We love you - you know!Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9…
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Making Tracks: The Bad Batch Season 3 Roundtable: With Michelle Ang
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Join us for the second of three The Bad Batch season 3 roundtables, as a selection of podcasts and sites including Fantha Tracks put questions to the voice of Omega herself, actress Michelle Ang. We're getting ready to say goodbye to a modern Star Wars classic, so be sure to tune in to the latest episode of Making Tracks.Remember to tune in to Good…
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Making Tracks: The Bad Batch Season 3 Roundtable: With Jennifer Corbett and Brad Rau
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Join us for the first of three The Bad Batch season 3 roundtables, as a selection of podcasts and sites including Fantha Tracks put questions to head writer and executive producer Jennifer Corbett and supervising director and executive producer Brad Rau. We're getting ready to say goodbye to a modern Star Wars classic, so be sure to tune in to the …
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Making Tracks LIVE at Farthest From 25: Graphics and Ferrix: With guest Barry Gingell
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We're live on the Fantha Tracks Stage at Farthest From 25 and joining Paul Naylor and Jonathan Hipkiss is Barry Gingell, to discuss his work as graphics designer on season one of Star Wars Andor and his role as the face of the ill-fated rebel Anto Kreegyr. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Easte…
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Canon Fodder: In conversation with Ethan Sacks: Star Wars Podcast Day 2024
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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 Bounty Hunters writer Ethan Sacks on Star Wars Podcast Day 2024 as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of the very first Star Wars podcast, Jedi Talk which premiered on 7th February 1999. They…
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Start Your Engines Extra Gear: Single Trooper Aerial Platform (STAP) - Star Wars Podcast Day 2024
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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 celebrate the 25th anniversary of the very first Star Wars podcast, Jedi Talk which premiered 7th February 1999 as they discuss the Single Trooper Aeria…
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Making Tracks: It was all about Jar Jar: Star Wars Podcast Day 2024
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Join the Marks on Star Wars Podcast Day 2024 as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of the very first Star Wars podcast, Jedi Talk which premiered on 7th February 1999. This episode they look back at the prequel trilogy, the adverse reaction to the films on release two decades ago, the reappraisal the films have enjoyed in the intervening years and…
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Collecting Tracks Limited Edition: Collecting do's and don'ts - Star Wars Podcast Day 2024
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Join your hosts Richard Hutchinson and Chris Leddy for the latest edition of Fantha Tracks Radio's Collecting Tracks. It's Star Wars Podcast Day 2024, and this week the guys are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the very first Star Wars podcast, Jedi Talk which premiered on 7th February 1999. This episode they discuss what to do and what not to d…
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Planet Leia Rebel Briefing: Hutt Couture - Star Wars Podcast Day 2024
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Join Clair and Johanna on Star Wars Podcast Day 2024 as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of the very first Star Wars podcast, Jedi Talk which premiered on this day back in 1999. This episode they discuss the best dressed women of the Star Wars galaxy, which means we're celebrating all things Hutt Couture on a very special episode of Planet Leia.…
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We are finally back for 2024 after some hardware issues. We talk Daytona and A LOT of racing. We've also got some more rental car reviews and stay after the outro for 2 mins and 40 seconds of pure race car noise. Please Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform. Comments, Questions, complaints; email us at autoof…
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Making Tracks Episode 185: Beekeep the hell out of that
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It's Tuesday night and the Marks return to delve into the latest Star Wars news. We look at recent comments from Daisy Ridley regarding her Star Wars journey so far, check out the nominations for ILM and John Williams at the Oscars and chew over the importance of his compositions to the Star Wars galaxy and what a post-Williams Star Wars might soun…
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Making Tracks Episode 184: Whip of Destiny
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Episode 184 of Making Tracks is here, and this week the Marks delve into the latest news as they discuss the final season 3 trailer of The Bad Batch, the news of the Indiana Jones and the Great Circle game and what that could mean for the future of the intrepid archaeologist, Dave Filoni receiving the George Pal Award at the 51st Saturn awards and …
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Making Tracks Episode 183: Fox among the pigeons
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We're on a different night as part of the Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation, but that doesn't mean epsiode 183 of Making Tracks is any less of a must-listen episode. The Marks are back to discuss their thoughts on a Star Wars version of What If?... and the rumours of a delay to the Daisy Ridley led Rey Skywalker film, as well as taking in a…
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Making Tracks Episode 182: Accept the frog
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It's 2024 and after a break to recharge the power converters and sweep out the fathier stable it's time for the return of Making Tracks, and do we have an episode for you. The Marks discuss a day of announcements that brought news of The Mandalorian & Grogu film, a second season of Ahsoka and a fourth season of The Mandalorian. Get comfy, this coul…
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Start Your Engines Technical Manual 10: Storm IV Twin-Pod Cloud Car
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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 the Storm IV Twin-Pod cloud car, first seen in The Empire Strikes Back. A patrol and escort craft seen across the galaxy, we delve into this uni…
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OK lets kick off 2024 with some small project car talk. We're pumped for the Rolex 24 hour race. We discuss how the same amount of time has passed between 1980 and 1917 as 1980 to 2023, which is wrong, it's actually 1937 to 1980. Hey it was late and we're bad at math, I mean we do a podcast about old cars. However we had a great game of Craig Craig…
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Well this is the last episode of 2023 and we recap some project car updates and events while looking forward to doing more in 2024. Please Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform. Comments, Questions, complaints; email us at autoofftopic@gmail.com Join the Discord, message on the socials for a link. Keep your c…
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Collecting Tracks Wave 9: Christmas Then and Now
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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 look back to 1983 and discuss what would have been on their dream Christmas wish list in the year that Return of the Jedi came out. Break out the crackers and tinsel on this very festive 9th Wave o…
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We have not been payed by GM for Subliminal advertising, or have we? Absolutely zero Camry talk or not. But we do talk about some fun Celebrity car endorsements and Brad gives us some project car updates. Please Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform. Comments, Questions, complaints; email us at autoofftopic@g…
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Making Tracks Episode 181: All the calendar puns
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It's the final Making Tracks of 2023 and the Marks look back to 2015 as The Force Awakens celebrates its 8th birthday, as well as discussing the highlights of a busy 2023 and looking forward to what 2024 holds in store. All of this and the usual randomness on the 181st studio episode of Making Tracks.Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LI…
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Collecting Tracks: Hasbro Fan Roundtable December 2023
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Join your host for this episode Mark Newbold for the latest edition of Fantha Tracks Radio's Collecting Tracks. On this episode, Mark joins fellow collecting sites LaughingPlace.com, Adventures In Collecting and Star Wars Collector to pit questions to Jing Houle and Chris Reiff of Hasbro on a special episode of Collecting Tracks. Remember to tune i…
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Making Tracks Episode 180: A remembrance of reality
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We're at Farthest From 25, and upstairs in the costuming groups changing room the Marks dive headfirst into the latest news. The director of Godzilla Minus One wants to leap to the Star Wars galaxy, the original and prequel trilogy will be playing at the Prince Charles Cinema in London, Diego Luna has plans to make a Spanish-language spin-off of Th…
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Canon Fodder: In conversation with Random House Worlds editor Tom Hoeler
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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. This episode we're joined by Tom Hoeler, editor at Random House Worlds who delves into the role of an editor, the special requirements to bring Star Wars novels to voracious readers worldwide and much more on a special episode of Can…
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We talk project car updates a forensic investigation of Brad's timing belt failure. Please Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform. Comments, Questions, complaints; email us at autoofftopic@gmail.com Join the Discord, message on the socials for a link. Keep your cars analog and Aim for the Roses!…
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