Best Sam Stovold Podcasts (2024)

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132 - Crisis Point 2: Paradoxus (LDS3x08) (with Geoff Clarke, Sean Davis and Sam Stovold) 4:29:46

4h ago4:29:46

4:29:46

Dim the lights and put on some popcorn, it’s movie night at Jaxilly! And the loudmouths in the theater this time are none other than Jack, Geoff, and Sean (with a special unbilled guest star (OK, it’s Sam)) showing up to use Crisis Point 2 to reflect on movie tropes, endless quote the Simpsons, talk about the hottest pop culture (of late 2024), and…

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Indy 06 - The Gold Goddess (with Ryan Davis) 3:07:33

1h ago3:07:33

3:07:33

As Indy and Sallah track down the Chachapoyan Fertility Idol once again in the city of Marrakesh, we welcome Ryan Davis back to the show to dive into the exciting and/or underwhelming reveals of the second big Acolyte flashback, mouth bullets and caimans of the Further Adventures, and an examination of the state of debate fans have had with Indiana…

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Indy 05 - Africa Screams! (with John Parton) 2:43:03

3d ago2:43:03

2:43:03

As Indy travels with Marion to the African continent in search of a tribe rumored to have splintered from Atlantis itself, we welcome back John Parton to dive deep with us into the triumphs and failures of The Acolyte's writing, to marvel at the insane asshole that is Old Indy, and to bask in the undeniably strong Indiana Jones vibes of this two-pa…

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214 - Destiny's Way 3:14:52

10d ago3:14:52

3:14:52

Ryan Davis crabs his jouncing fighter into the money lane with us to discuss one of the best Star Wars ensemble books yet in an episode that's sure to do sellout business in jig time! Along the Way, we stop off on Planet Greg, try our best to think of some small-beaked birds, and commiserate over the sad life of a Kingdom Hearts fan.…

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Indy 04 - Club Nightmare! (with Nate Tapp) 2:17:42

18d ago2:17:42

2:17:42

As Indy attends the opening of the new nightclub, The Raven's Nest, in Manhattan, we welcome Nate Tapp back to the podcast to chat about Wookiee Jedi, Smilin' Kylos, and 80's-esque soundstages in The Acolyte, then we journey into the heart of darkness with Young Indy, before gushing over the introduction of Marion in these comic pages.…

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Indy 03 - Gateway to Infinity! / The Harbingers (with Geoff Clarke) 2:19:38

25d ago2:19:38

2:19:38

As Indy travels across the pond to investigate an ancient artifact discovered at Stonehenge, we welcome our Canadian Correspondent Geoff Clarke back to the pod to hear about his history with issue 5 of this series, to lament the death of Star Wars, and to Find Our Fate, with our uncle Indiana Jones. Do you: Listen to the podcast: Press play to list…

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Indy 02 - Devil's Cradle (with Barm) 2:03:41

1M ago2:03:41

2:03:41

As Indy parachutes into the dangerous hills of the American South and/or Scotland, Barm lands back on the podcast and right into our first impressions of the new hotness that is The Acolyte, an elderly Indiana Jones orgy, a kind of baffling Indy comic issue, and Sam's bowl that was stolen from his work break room.…

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Episode #129 - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga 1:21:30

1M ago1:21:30

1:21:30

To understand who they were, you have to go back to another time After the Credits. When the world was powered by the black Chunk. They built casts of straw. Gone now, swept away. Their hosts talked and talked and talked. But nothing could stem the avalanche. Their world crumbled. A whirlwind of looting, a firestorm of fear. Men began to feed on me…

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213 - Traitor 2:18:13

2M ago2:18:13

2:18:13

Ensnaring EU enthusiast Derek Lavender in the belly of the beast, we gorge on the deliciously flowery prose and philosophical richness of Matthew Stover's Traitor. This logic puzzle of a novel refreshingly expands the Force beyond the black-and-white binary typically depicted, and also serves as a poignant reminder of how much has been lost and cha…

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Indy 01 - Ikons of Ikamennen (with Cam Siemer) 2:05:57

2M ago2:05:57

2:05:57

As Indiana Jones investigates the mysteries of the Ikons of Ikamennen with the aid of former students Charlie and Edith Dunne, the Marvel Star Wars Explorers begin their own further adventures with the aid of Cam Siemer! That's right, we're back and we're kicking things off with the first two issues of Marvel's Further Adventures of Indiana Jones, …

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212 - Enemy Lines II: Rebel Stand 3:06:41

2M ago3:06:41

3:06:41

A long-forgotten experiment awakens to wreak havoc upon the Vong-infested surface of Coruscant. Does Aaron Allston's experiment in NJO storytelling deserve to be forgotten too, or is there a place for Lord Nyax's brand of monster-of-the-week thrills? Completing our A-Team once again is Geoff Clarke, who's here to help us decide, as well as to debat…

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Episode #128 - The Fall Guy 1:36:23

2M ago1:36:23

1:36:23

YumChunks knows how to take a hit. One blow after another. We can do a rough and tumble fall. We can handle a roll. Attach the squibs. Light us on fire. We've seen it all. The Fallout television series on Amazon. Monkey Man. Abigail. Even the most dangerous crazy stuff like anniversary showings of Episode I - The Phantom Menace. Without a safety ne…

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BONUS - The Empire Strikes Back: The Most Special Commentary Edition 2:13:15

3M ago2:13:15

2:13:15

Another May the Fourth, another Special-est Edition commentary episode! One in which we try our best to rein in our rampant positivity and propose as many gratuitous "improvements" as possible to an all time favorite film, The Empire Strikes Back! Hear us also posit how George Lucas' history of revisionism primed us for the horrors of artificial in…

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131 - A Mathematically Perfect Redemption (LDS3x07) (with Barm, Sam Stovold, Sean Davis, Michelle Ugalde and BIRDS) 3:59:41

3M ago3:59:41

3:59:41

Chirp, chirp, CAW, muthafucka! Peanut Hamper is BACK (for the first time) in a Very Special Episode of Lower Decks, and this episode of Jaxilly is also very special because the wonderful Michelle Ugalde flies back to the nest and rejoins the flock to sing her songs about it, songs that Jack, Sean, Sam and Barm are all too happy to join in singing. …

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Episode #127 -Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire featuring Madam Web 1:51:55

4M ago1:51:55

1:51:55

YumChunks was on a podcast with Godzilla in the Amazon when they were researching movies right before they went off the air. What happened to them? All possibilities spin out before us. The web of stories only grows more enshrouded with each thread: the pet comedy Strays, the X-Men '97 animated revival series, a mysterious "dreamchunk". What does i…

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211 - Enemy Lines I: Rebel Dream 2:38:23

4M ago2:38:23

2:38:23

Aaron Allston brings big Wraith Squadron energy to the New Jedi Order, and proves that actually explaining the politics of a Resistance in Star Wars is quality matériel, not something JJ Abrams should have reduced to ejecta! Our Canuck co-pilot Geoff Clarke rejoins the podcast's Inner Circle, so naturally we cook up some more CanCon conversation, i…

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Episode #126 - Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire 1:20:34

4M ago1:20:34

1:20:34

When there's something strange, in the neighborhood, who you gonna listen to? YumChunks! The guys strap on their proton cast, and get to bustin', in this After the Credits call. They trap an unruly discussion of Ricky Stanicky, get ectoplasm all over classic TV sitcom Frasier, and get possessed by Unicorn Overlord. But when an ancient threat to our…

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130 – Hear All, Trust Nothing (3x06) (with Barm, Kregg Castillo, Sam Stovold, and Sean Davis) 4:21:06

4M ago4:21:06

4:21:06

The boys all head back to Deep Space 9 to reopen the wormhole, and they’re just as excited as the Cerritos crew! Kregg, being a Ferengi expert / Dabo Boy, tells everyone AAAAAALLLLLL about Quark and his “Dabo Wheel”. Plus, who can forget faithful Mariner, and her adventures in candle making? Plus, we talk about the HOTTEST new Star Wars show. That’…

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Episode #125 - Dune: Part Two (with Sam Stovold) 2:23:48

4M ago2:23:48

2:23:48

A beginning is a very delicate time. Know then, that it is the year 2024. In this time, the most precious substance in the Universe is the chunk melange. The chunk extends life. The chunk expands consciousness. In this time, After the Credits casts for freedom. And the trials of the YumChunks are many. They welcome an offworlder, Sam Stovold, to gu…

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The 5th Annual Golden Hoojib Awards (with Kev Young) 3:18:06

5M ago3:18:06

3:18:06

As Sam and Brian are just settling in to podcast semi-retirement, they're immediately called back into action for their annual look back at their favorite comic book adaptations, best new oldies, biggest disappointments and favorite films of 2023. All that, plus they're talking about New Coke and the MCU's latest, Echo!…

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BONUS - The 3rd Annual Lowie Awards 3:06:39

5M ago3:06:39

3:06:39

Time to flaunt that vonduun crab formalwear for the 3rd Annual Lowies! Or is their proper name the Praxeum Awards? Either way, the Lowbaccademy gives one final, bittersweet send-off to our beloved 90s and reevaluates the Oscar winners from the turn of the millennium before honoring the best of Star Wars in 2023!…

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129 - Reflections (LDS3x05) (with Sam Stovold) 3:18:59

4M ago3:18:59

3:18:59

HEEEEEY, Jaxilly is FINALLY putting out episodes AGAAAIIIN. This one was recorded nearly a year and a half ago, but it is WORTH THE WAIT. The Super Rios Brothers are at it again, talking about the Spider-Verse, David Lynch and cowboys, Saul Rubinek, the films of Jordan Peele, the raft of delightful Star Trek deep cuts in this episode, and occasiona…

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Episode #124 - The 2023 Chunky Awards 1:50:56

5M ago1:50:56

1:50:56

The YumChunks was a Youtube channel known for the show Korracast, circa 2012 - 2014. In 2018 the channel started the After the Credits podcast, discussing movies, television, and other forms of contemporary media. The podcast stopped production in 2023... UNTIL NOW! WE'RE BACK, BABY! After months of soul searching, wandering in the proverbial deser…

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The 200th Episode Spectacular (with Eric Ambler and Sean Davis) 4:24:25

5M ago4:24:25

4:24:25

As your two best Star Friends reach the 200th episode of the podcast, they find themselves joined by some of THEIR best Star Friends, Sean and Eric, for a nostalgic look back at some of their favorite memories, moments, episodes, and guests from Marvel Star Wars Explorers throughout the years. Plus, they address the latest Gina Carano news!…

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The 1th Annual Continuity Carlos Ch- Valentine’s Day Special 39:48

5M ago39:48

39:48

Carlos fucks up another holiday?By Jack

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The Last Command Dark Horse Adaptation (with Daniel Borders-Ashe) 2:35:34

5M ago2:35:34

2:35:34

As Joruus C'Baoth and Grand Admiral Thrawn try to wrestle control of the Empire from each other, we welcome Daniel Borders-Ashe back to the pod to close out our coverage of the Heir to the Empire trilogy and reflect on the various strengths and weaknesses of these adaptations and their source material! Along the way, we're also talking about Darth …

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210 - Dark Journey 3:09:37

5M ago3:09:37

3:09:37

This is a (Snapple Real) Fact: We're just living in a post-Star-by-Star world. Our buddy Barm begrudgingly embarks on another dark journey to Hapes with us for the Star Wars equivalent of a YA "romantasy." Whether that makes for a good book is HOTLY debated... Like, thinly veiled Reylo fanfic hot.By Young Jedi Knights Club

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Dark Force Rising Dark Horse Adaptation (with John Parton) 2:58:58

6M ago2:58:58

2:58:58

As The New Republic's forces and Thrawn's Imperial fleet race to find the mythical lost Katana Fleet, John Parton joins the podcast once again to debate whether the announcement of a new Star Wars movie is something to react to with cynicism or elation, to share with us his experience of reading the novel Dark Force Rising for the first time, and t…

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Heir to the Empire Dark Horse Adaptation (with Melissa Thiede) 1:54:49

6M ago1:54:49

1:54:49

As Grand Admiral Thrawn enacts a plan to retake the galaxy in the name of the Empire, we enact our plan to cover the much beloved trilogy that ushered in a new era of Star Wars fiction in our own galaxy by inviting our old Star Friend Melissa Thiede back for a conversation about our recent holiday acquisitions, the magic of Mara Jade, the divine ar…

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209 - Star by Star 2:52:36

6M ago2:52:36

2:52:36

NJO diehard Morgan Lavender links up with our battle meld to discuss gut-wrenching character deaths, dances with the dark side, and the oppressive sense of dread that permeates Troy Denning's tragic tome. Despite all that negatude, we at least find glimmers of fun in welcoming back ALL our favorite Young Jedi Knights and celebrating the DVD release…

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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (with Sean Davis) 3:07:27

7M ago3:07:27

3:07:27

As Henry Jones Jr. and Sr. join forces to find the Holy Grail, we welcome timeless hero Sean Davis back to the podcast to tell us about his recent exploits in New Hampshire, the Star Wars movie he watched that afternoon, and to help us round out our adventures with Indy.By Brian Rudloff and Sam Stovold

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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Marvel Adaptation (with David Robertson) 2:14:27

7M ago2:14:27

2:14:27

As Indy pursues fortune and glory in India, we welcome David Robertson back to the podcast to hear Sam talk about a Star Wars Holiday Special documentary, to hear Brian talk about his adventures at LA Comic-Con, and to share with us his memories of reading UK Indiana Jones comics a long time ago, on a continent far, far away.…

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208 - Edge of Victory II: Rebirth 3:59:59

8M ago3:59:59

3:59:59

What child is this? The Babe, the Son of Mara! The New Jedi Order shepherds in a miraculous birth just in time for another giant-sized Christmas special! Sam's brother Jack Stovold makes this a festive family reunion filled with the Givin' of gifts, the holiday highlights of 2001, and of course the evergreen podcast fodder that is Tim Burton's Plan…

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Raiders of the Lost Ark Marvel Adaptation (with Eric Ambler) 2:01:22

8M ago2:01:22

2:01:22

As Indiana Jones fights Nazis and hunts for holy treasures, we find ourselves joined by our most treasured guest, and a bonafide Indy-head, Eric Ambler, who helps us strap our whips onto the periscope that is our journey into the wonderful world of Indiana Jones comic adaptations! We're getting into the specific joys of Indy in comic form, lamentin…

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Xing Qiu Da Zhan (Star Wars) (with John Parton) 1:38:27

8M ago1:38:27

1:38:27

As "The Dark-Robed Lord" Vader shoots a high energy ray at the solar panel of Leia's spacecraft, John Parton returns to the podcast to dive into the the joys of Darth Vader riding a triceratops, the culinary magic of El Pollo Loco, and the history of 1980's China and lianhuanhua leading up to the creation of this unique Star Wars comic.…

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Howard the Duck: May the Farce Be With You! / Star Waaugh (with Josh Lee) 2:16:29

9M ago2:16:29

2:16:29

As Howard finds himself reunited with old friends in order to take on Bzzk'joh and the Emporium Imperium, Josh Lee finds himself back on the podcast to chat with us about McDonaldsland characters and our differening relationships with Marvel Snap, then the cosmic axis shifts and we all fall down a rabbit hole of Howard the Duck content. Waaugh!…

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207 - Edge of Victory I: Conquest 3:14:28

9M ago3:14:28

3:14:28

CanCon connoisseur Geoff Clarke genuflects with us before author Greg Keyes, who keys into the precise kind of New Jedi Order entry we've been demanding: an intimate character study with a healthy dose of sympathetic Vong (sorry, Yuuzhan Vong) to root for. It's also a surprising love letter to those Junior Jedi Knights children's books... with adde…

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128 - Room For Growth (LDS3x04) (with Sam Stovold, Sean Davis and Barm) 3:52:41

9M ago3:52:41

3:52:41

It’s COVIIIIIID TIME! Jack’s got COVID, and you know what that means. FUN. Especially when Barm, Sam Stovold, and SEEEEEEAAAAAN Davis are talking about Room for Growth, just in time for the finale of the next season of the same show! Listen and enjoy these chucklefucks talking about engineers, Delta Shift, their history with churros, Jellico AGAIN,…

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Empire's End (with Jack Stovold) 2:52:51

9M ago2:52:51

2:52:51

As Emperor Palpatine's latest clone desperately tries to cling to life, we find ourself once again joined by Jack Stovold for a comprehensive examination of ALL things Ahsoka, a discussion of obscure radio dramas and air rage of the mid-nineties, and to finally close the book on the strange chapter of Star Wars history that is the Dark Empire saga.…

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Splinter of the Mind's Eye Dark Horse Adaptation (with Jenny Rudloff) 1:50:47

10M ago1:50:47

1:50:47

As Luke and Leia find themselves marooned on the mysterious planet of Mimban, Jenny Rudloff finds herself back on the podcast to talk with us about Star Wars shows she isn't watching, the alternate timeline in which this story was the basis for the second Star Wars film, what exactly a splinter of the mind's eye even is, and to hear about a cricket…

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206 - Balance Point 2:05:50

10M ago2:05:50

2:05:50

Slip on your most ghoulish gablith masquer for a Young Jedi Knights Club Spooktacular! Hear us conjure up our favorite frights from the year 2000, revel in Kathy Tyers' wicked character work, and determine the "Halloweeniest" moments of Balance Point, whatever the stang that means... Just don't let a whisperkit cross your path!…

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127 - Mining the Mind's Mines (LDS3x03) (with Sam Stovold, Sean Davis, Barm and Future Jack) 3:27:55

10M ago3:27:55

3:27:55

Barm and Future Jack swoop in to rescue a crippled episode. And in the process, make it a hundred times better than it ever could have been before. So listen to them talk over Past Jack, Sam and Sean rating all their past teachers, talk about raising pigs, and maybe even occasionally mention this year old Lower Decks episode. iIt’s sure to put you …

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Star Wars 3-D (with Sean Davis) 2:48:31

10M ago2:48:31

2:48:31

As the Star Warriors burst from their two dimensional prisons into the glorious world of 3-D, Sean bursts his way back onto the podcast to hear about the latest craze in online auctions, to get heated with us about Ahsoka, and to explore the oft overlooked and somewhat baffling Star Wars comics of the eighties put out by Blackthorne Publishing.…

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The Not Star Wars Showdown (with Geoff Clarke) 2:52:23

11M ago2:52:23

2:52:23

Your two best star friends turn their eyes to the world of 70's and 80's film, as they pit four different Star Wars rip-offs against each other in a true battle beyond the Star Wars! We've watched and will discuss the high highs and lows lows of Message From Space, Starcrash, Battle Beyond the Stars, and The Man Who Saved the World (better known as…

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205 - Agents of Chaos II: Jedi Eclipse 2:34:22

11M ago2:34:22

2:34:22

The Agents of Chaos duology concludes in a plate-spinning yarn dripping with Hutt Stuff and a side of Jedi-smothered hash browns. Eric Ambler snaps on a slap-bracelet-like amphistaff and boards the matte black Falcon to help us grapple with the inhumanity of superweapons, both in the real world and in this book, as we guess who or what threatens to…

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Thrawn (with Derek Lavender) 2:02:32

11M ago2:02:32

2:02:32

As Thrawn strategically maneuvers his way upward through the Imperial ranks, we invite Derek Lavender back to the podcast to get hyped about Ahsoka, to examine the ways in which this comic succeeds and fails as an adaptation of a novel, and to gush about how much we love all versions of Thrawn, be they Legends or Canon.…

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126 - The Least Dangerous Game (3x02) (with Geoff Clarke) 3:47:58

11M ago3:47:58

3:47:58

It’s another ApeCast Lower Dex outing, as Jack and Geoff talk about K’Ranch and other silly condiments, as well as the return of Martok (in bootleg Ferengi form!), the appeals of low-key comedy with heart, and list as many variations on “The Most Dangerous Game” as they can remember. It’s the best podcast out there not hosted by a sentient volcano,…

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Droids (with Cam Siemer) 2:45:44

12M ago2:45:44

2:45:44

As Artoo and Threepio search endlessly for a new master, we welcome Cam Siemer back to the podcast to discuss whether droids should be seeking masters at all, to board the Star Tours shuttle for a lightspeed trip to nostalgia, and to finally, truly close the book on exploring Marvel Star Wars published comics of the seventies and eighties.…

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204 - Agents of Chaos I: Hero's Trial 2:58:41

12M ago2:58:41

2:58:41

Han gets the Solo adventure we’ve been craving, but more importantly, for a page or two, we get to welcome back our favorite forsaken Young Jedi Knights! Agent of chaos Barm returns to the podcast for more "Stephen King bullsh*t," real talk about the art-life balance, and an appraisal of James Luceno's reference-heavy style of worldbuilding. Don't …

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Ewoks (with Eric Ambler) 2:40:00

12M ago2:40:00

2:40:00

As Wicket, Teebo, and Princess Kneesa fight repeatdly to save Bright Tree Village from harm, we fight for our right to welcome Eric Ambler back to the podcast to talk too much about Ahsoka, not enough (or probably too much) about the eighties, and then to celebrate and/or overanalyze the nature of fandom through the lens of some comics that were cl…

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