After a two year hiatus, we're back with a new episode to talk about a book series that is near and dear to my heart that I want more people to read and enjoy.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morningstarjournal/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morningstarjournal/support…

This episode is more about my personal thoughts on placing people in boxes and the decisions made when people either fit or don't fit in said boxes. I will also give my opinion on the Gina Carano situation and her unfortunate firing by Disney. If you'd like to express your opinion or discuss the episode, you can reach me at themorningstarjournal@gm…

Welcome 2021 and a new season of the Morning Star Journal. Just trying to get back into the swing of things again, giving a brief recap on what's been going on and where we are going. Nothing too specific but a quick overview on a few books, tv shows, movies, and even a game that I will make a full episode on. As always, if you have any suggestions…

Today, I wanted to go over the first season of the Mandalorian. I talk a little on what I liked from the season, the Disney Showcase series that goes over all the background stuff in making the show, and the trailer for the new season coming in late October. I also expand my creative writing with a rough draft of a fan fiction on a Marvel/DC crosso…

Today, your mission, should choose to accept it, is join the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement, and Logistics Division. Series started in 2013 and ran for 7 seasons, follow a group of agents with very different backgrounds and motivations as they try to keep the world safe and not kill each other in the process. If…

Hello, and welcome back to Morning Star Journal. I know it's been a long time since my last one, but I wanted to try to get back onto a better routine. Today I'll just be rambling on a bit giving you a few things I do to try to stay sane in these insane times. Also trying my hand at a little creative fan fiction writing on Star Wars: The force Awak…

Today, we take a trip 500 years in the future, where civilization as we've known has fallen and only the strong survive. No guns, but swords, crossbows, and maybe a little sorcery are the tools of the trade, along with your fist and your will. Welcome to the Badlands. Check out all 3 seasons available on Netflix. If you have any suggestions for fut…

It's been awhile since my last episode and I'm getting the groove back. Or at least trying to. Today I'm taking some time to get back into posting during these "interesting" times. Just want to give a quick overview or who I am, what this podcast is about, and what I intend to do for the future, I hope you enjoy. If you have suggestions or comments…

Back from a long hiatus, I take a look back at 2019 and some of the movies that I enjoyed. Pulled from movies I saw in theaters as well as on Netflix, these are some of the movies that may have not been big critically or financially, but that I really enjoyed and hope you do too. Send me any suggestions at themorningstarjournal@gmail.com or @Mornin…

Today I wanted to take a little time to talk about the new Star Wars tv series on Disney+, The Mandalorian. Is the show any good? When does it take place? What do you mean "this is the way?" Also, take a little time to go over what the show means to me. Leave any comments or suggestions @MorningStarJrnl or themorningstarjournal@gmail.com. I Have Sp…

Today I take some time just to catch up on a few topics from previous weeks, go over a couple quick movie reviews that I've seen in last couple weeks, and decide on the future of the podcast as well as my vehicle situation. If you have any comments or suggestions for me, please send me a message @MorningStarJrnl or themorningstarjournal@gmail.com. …

The day is finally here! Special guest David Calvert returns to complete our discussion on the scifi horror action series that started with Predator, then Terminator, and now Alien. Join us as we take a trip down memory lane talking about this 40+ year old series that was the heart of everything from movies, tv, comics, toys, games, books, and most…

Today I briefly go over the importance of have a little variety in your daily life and activities. Sometimes you need to step out of your comfort zone or shake things up a bit to keep everything moving. If you have any suggestions or recommendations please send me a message on Twitter @MorningStarJrnl or email at themorningstarjournal@gmail.com. --…

Today is a little different where I talk about the past and future. Tales of the Bounty Hunters, Star Wars novel from 1996 and The Mandalorian, new Disney+ series coming out this Fall. I try to stay on task as why I'm excited about this new series and what Star Wars means to me. If you have any comments or recommendations, email me at themorningsta…

Join me on one of the greatest epic space opera story of recent times. Red Rising series by Pierce Brown is an amazing series that I recommend to all those who love science fiction. I take a little time briefly reviewing all the books in the series, and look out for the newest book, Dark Age, which is available now. If you have any suggestions or r…

Getting back into the swing of things. Today I take a little time to talk about a couple of my favorite RPG video games of the past that deserve a second look or maybe a remake. I also go over a few updates in my life and future podcasts. If you have any recommendations or thoughts of my list, please send me a message at themorningstarjournal@gmail…

In preparation for The Wolf's Call, I take some time to talk about the first book by Anthony Ryan that I read, Blood Song. Book one of the Raven's Shadow series, Blood Song is an action packed adventure following Vaelin Al Sorna and his journey in becoming a brother of the Sixth Order. I also go into a little on what's going on for the last week an…

Today I finally start putting together the Lego Ford Mustang while watching a great 2000 action film, Gone In 60 Seconds. Join me as a take a few minutes to take about this action packed heist movie and step up my own Lego Ford v. Ferrari rivalry. If you have any comments or suggestions, send them to themorningstarjournal@gmail.com or message me on…

What a wonderful phrase. Today I want to take a few minutes to talk about handling stress and try not to worry about things that are beyond your control or influence. I also take a few minutes in between to show off a few things I've learned on playing Bass. Not giving up the day job any time soon, but making progress. Any suggestions on fun bass l…

Today, I get to talk about a great action movie series that's only a few years old and still going strong. Keanu Reeves as John Wick, I go over the first movie (2014), Chapter 2 (2017), and Chapter 3 Parabellum (2019). Let me know your highs and lows for the series at themorningstarjournal@gmail.com or @MorningStarJrnl. --- Send in a voice message:…

The moment is final here. We finish off the Codex Alera series with the 6th and final book, First Lord's Fury. Tavi is finally returning home from Canea only to find the realm in near ruin as the Vord are close to killing all the stand in their way. I talk about my thoughts on this final book and the series as a whole. Let me know your thoughts on …

It's only been a day since I saw Endgame and I could see it at least 2 more times and still want to watch it again. No spoilers, but I want to take a moment to talk about this monumental accomplishment that is the MCU as well as probably the best movie of the summer, maybe even the year, Avengers Endgame. If you've already seen it, or your thoughts…

I go into a deep discussion of the Terminator franchise with David from Car Thoughts with David podcast and his father. We go through all the Terminator movies from the 1984 classic and even talk about the newest entry set come out soon, Terminator:Dark Fate. And along the way we get a little side tracked here and there but giving our thoughts and …

Today I want to give you a status update on the podcast. There should be a new post of a discussion on the Terminator franchise with special guests coming soon. I also talk about new books, movies, bass guitars, and Legos. Another fun week, have any suggestions or comments, let me know @MorningStarJrnl or themorningstarjournal@gmail.com. --- Send i…

Today, I go over the penultimate book to Jim Butcher's Codex Alera series, Princeps' Fury. Continue the adventures of Tavi as he makes his way to the Canim homeland. However there's still trouble at home as High Lords and politicians still play their games and ignore the real threat that will kill them all, the Vord. I also talk a little about what…

Welcome back to the Morning Star Journal. It's been awhile since the last entry and I talk a little about the cause of the break, upcoming projects, and a quick review of Hurtling Towards a Home: A Story of Hope by David Calvert. I promised to give my thoughts of his new novel when I finished and was excited to do it. If you'd like to reach out to …

Gear up and get ready for a race. Today I talk about a great and sometimes underrated racing game, Split/Second by Black Rock Studio. Published by Disney of all companies, this is a great high octane racing game with thrills, explosions, and great soundtrack. If you wanted to play the last race scene of Nicolas Cage's Gone In 60 Seconds (2000), loo…

Today I take a moment away from any major reviews or retrospectives to talk about what's been going on this week and as also to request assistance in making the podcast better. I ask for all who listen to share this podcast with anyone and let me know what I can do to improve future episodes. You can reach me by leaving a message thru anchor.fm, em…

On this bonus entry I continue the Codex Alera series with book 4, Captain's Fury. You can check out my previous entry for a rundown of the first 3 books. I talk about the main plot and the continued trials of Tavi and he comes into his own and takes a major step into his destiny. If you want to talk about this series or others you can always email…

Today I go over Book 3 of the Codex Alera series, Cursor's Fury by Jim Butcher. I try to give a "not so brief" summary of the first 2 books from previous episode and go into what happens in the 3rd book and what I think. If you have any suggestions for other books, TV shows, games, movies you'd like me to review, you can email me at themorningstarj…

I couldn't wait another week so here's an early bonus episode continued from Saturday. This focuses more on DC thread that starts in the Superman animated series and ends in an epic fight in Justice League Unlimited. Follow the series of events that make you question: did they know, even back in the Superman series, where they wanted to go, or just…

Comic and TV writer, character creator, producer, and more. Today I talk about the works of Dwayne McDuffie (Feb 20th 1962 - Feb 21st 2011). He produced some of the most memorable characters to date as well as writing some of the best on screen Justice League stories to this day. Please check out his work on the TV movie Justice League: Doom as wel…

There are probably millions (if not billions) of musicians out there in the world. Today I talk about jsu a few African American Bass Guitarist that I've come across in my research as I begin to learn how to play the Bass myself. Let me know of other Bass players of note, as I said, I've barely scratched the surface of artist out there.--- Send in …

No reviews or retrospective this week. Just a quick episode on random thoughts of the week, episode ideas for the future, and taking a moment to relax from a hectic week. Quick shout out to David from Car Thoughts with David who just released his newest and potentially ongoing novel Hurtling Towards a Home: A Story of Hope, available now on Amazon.…

"NOOO! You must not read from the book!" Today I go over one of the best action adventure film since Indiana Jones (yeah I said it). I go over a little background and history of the film and why it's one of my absolute favorites and guilty pleasure movies of all time.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morningstarjo…

Today I talk about Warframe, a free-to-play 3rd person shooter from Digital Extremes. Been playing for a few months now and I've really enjoyed it. Just giving my personal feedback from a casual perspective as well as a little background into my gaming history as well as a little intro bass playing music. If you have song suggestions, please send m…

Today, I go over some hidden gems and treasures of 2018 in movies. These are movies that didn't get a lot of buzz, were outright disliked, or didn't make a lot of money. However I enjoyed all these movies to some degree and may be enjoyable to others. A few on the list are Proud Mary, Peppermint, Hotel Atremis, Overlord, and plenty more. Also want …

Today I talk about the first 2 books of the Codex Alera series by Jim Butcher: Furies of Calderon and Academ's Fury. This is a 6 book series I've really enjoyed multiple times and hope others also take time to read it. I also talk about my previous interview on the Ask Win podcast (https://simplecast.com/s/7a67df09). Plwase take a moment to listen …

Today, I go over the greatest and best action adventure movie of all time. Released in 1981, Raiders of the Lost Ark is the adventure movie that started it all for me. Join me on my rant about why this movie holds up, even close to 40 years later and on almost every aspect from sound, effects, story, dialogue, and more. --- Send in a voice message:…

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and will have a Happy New Year. Today I go over writing down everything we've done for 2018 as we move into 2019. I go over some future episode ideas and what the future may hold for this podcast. We can't truly see the future, unless we take a look back in the past.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcaste…

Hope you are having a merry Christmas. Just wanted to take a moment to go over what's been going on this week and where I would like the podcast to go from here. I also go over some current movies I recommend as well as a little insight on how some people may view the holiday season. Please email me any comments or feedback to themorningstarjournal…

Today I finish up my talk about the predator with the 2018 sequel The Predator, and explain why I felt this movie was a big disappointment for me. The series deserves better.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morningstarjournal/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morningstarjournal/…

Today we talk about the interstellar hunter with special guest from Car Thoughts with David, David Calvert. We also dive into what the Predator means to us over the years and scifi in general. You can follow him on Twitter @carthoughtsdave--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morningstarjournal/messageSupport this pod…

Today I want to go over what's in store for the future of this podcast. You can now find me on Instagram as well as Twitter @MorningStarJrnl if you want to send a message or follow. Also enjoy some music by The Crusaders.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morningstarjournal/messageSupport this podcast: https://podc…

Today I talk about another show from the past. Sometime bad guys are the best good guys you get. Leverage is a crime drama from TNT following a group of criminals trying help honest people who've been hurt by the rich and powerful. One of the best modern team tv shows with great dynamics and cool action, highly recommended. --- Send in a voice mess…

Today I want to finish up on some closing thoughts of Ratchet and Clank from the previous entry and also a moment in memory of Stan Lee, who passed away this past monday and the character that means the most to me. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morningstarjournal/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters…

Today I go over the most destructive duo in the Solana galaxy, Ratchet and Clank. Join me as I ramble about the series that meant a lot to me as well as defined the Playstation 2 in my mind and is one of the best series to ever come out for the Playstation systems. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morningstarjour…

Today, I talk about theme songs and what they have mean to me growing up. I talk about a couple that mean alot to me and pose the question, what would be in your theme song? What kind of music captures who you are?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morningstarjournal/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.…

Today I talk about my favorite show of all time Person of Interest. Is your number up? What would you do if you knew there was a Machine that spied on you every day? Join me as I go over a few things on why i think this is one of the best shows to come out in the last 10 years. Science fiction and crime drama mixed beautifully together. --- Send in…

What does Morning Star even mean? What kind of reviews do you do? What are you playing? These questions and a few more will be answered today.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morningstarjournal/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morningstarjournal/support…