Best Nick Oswald Podcasts (2024)

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ILM Propaganda Pt. 2 1:05:43

3d ago1:05:43

1:05:43

The boys discuss episodes 4-6 of the Light and Magic documentary on Disney+! Listen along as Nick and Chris chat about the great leap from practical effects to CGI in films like Jurassic Park and the Phantom Menace. Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day but want to limit your caffeine intake? Visit https://magicmind.com/starwars now …

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Global Unions - What are they? Ron Oswald of the IUF 33:08

13d ago33:08

33:08

Many people, whether working in the IR Field, HR, Business, Policy or Legal, won't have ever heard of, let alone encounter, a Global Union. But they do exist, and they have a lot of influence. And there is a very good chance that the Union you deal with or belong to, regardless of geography, will be affiliated to a Global Union. In this Episode of …

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ILM Propaganda Pt. 1 1:01:35

14d ago1:01:35

1:01:35

Nick and Chris are BACK to Star Wars once again with a brief discussion on the movie Civil War (and the chances of a real one happening). Then our hosts discuss the first 3 episodes of the Light and Magic documentary on Disney+. As much as our hosts were impressed by the accomplishments of practical effects and ILM's legacy, they also questioned th…

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'Takes' of the Jedi 58:19

24d ago58:19

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In this episode, Nick and Chris discuss the highs and lows of Tales of the Jedi and Tales of the Empire. Each miniseries tells untold stories of characters like Count Dooku, Barriss Offee, and Morgan Elsbeth. Listen now to see how our hosts' perspective on these characters has changed after watching this. Want more energy and essential vitamins for…

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"Leadership is a contact sport" - Mike Clancy, Prospect 36:54

1M ago36:54

36:54

In this episode, we talk to Mike Clancy, General Secretary of major UK Trade Union, Prospect, which has over 157000 members. Mike talks us through his journey from growing up in Liverpool, taking a law degree, to becoming a major force in UK Industrial and Employee Relations. He also shares his views on what Labour’s new deal for working people sho…

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“My boss told me to fire someone for no reason, so I refused”, Tony McCarthy, Senior HR Leader 32:14

1M ago32:14

32:14

We talk to Tony McCarthy - former HR Director at British Airways, Royal Mail, BAE Systems about his career path, the IR experiences along the way and how he navigated some very complex, interesting situations in his early career, often having to rely purely on instinct and bravery. As we know, there is no "how to manual" when it comes to Industrial…

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Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of The Phantom Menace 1:04:18

2M ago1:04:18

1:04:18

Happy belated Star Wars Day! Our hosts Nick Oswald and Chris Higgins recall their first viewings of The Phantom Menace and remember how their fandom has changed since the early 2000s. Listen as Nick walks us through the timeline of fan reception of one of the most polarizing Star Wars movies and Chris remarks on Natalie Portman's best lines on his …

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Death Watch Arc - Kicking off the Battle for Mandalore! | Essential Clone Wars 40:23

3M ago40:23

40:23

In this Essential Clone Wars series episode, I review the Death Watch arc. These episodes happen during Season 2 episodes 12-14. Listen in to learn how the battle for Mandalore gets kicked off with Death Watch, the Mandalorians, the Sith, and Obi-Wan and Anakin all in the mix!

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Essential Clone Wars: Geonosis 37:27

4M ago37:27

37:27

Welcome to part 4 of the Essential Clone Wars series! In today's episode we review the Geonosis arc spanning season 2 episodes 5-8. This is a memorable arc for its variety and unexpected narrative, ranging from sprawling battles to horror genre-inspired suspense and action. If you are curious to learn about Geonosians or hungry for Master Luminara …

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Essential Clone Wars: Holocron Heist 38:44

5M ago38:44

38:44

Welcome to the 3rd episode in our Essential Clone Wars series. This is arguably our most intriguing arc yet, but I bet we'll be saying that more often as we get later in the show. Holocron Heist brings Darth Sidious' machinations into focus when he hires Cad Bane to steal a holocron from the Jedi Temple! Listen as we review the biggest moments from…

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Essential Clone Wars: Ryloth Arc 33:08

6M ago33:08

33:08

This is the second episode in our Essential Clone Wars series! The Ryloth arc occurs in season 1 episodes 19-21. You may want to watch these episodes beforehand for a full understanding, but if not we provide a play-by-play of the biggest moments of each episode. Not only that, but we recap the most important takeaways and review the arc as a whole…

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Essential Clone Wars: Malevolence 44:15

7M ago44:15

44:15

This is the first in a multi-episode series where we review the essential arcs of The Clone Wars TV show! The Malevolence arc occurs in season 1 episodes 2-4. You may want to watch these episodes beforehand for a full understanding, but if not we provide a play-by-play of the biggest moments of each episode. Not only that, but we recap the most imp…

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Ahsoka and the True Meaning of Balance 56:56

8M ago56:56

56:56

Your co-hosts Chris and Nick return to discuss our favorite moments, standout performances, and lore ramifications of the new Disney+ show Ahsoka. You'll also hear our thoughts on how Ahsoka sheds new light on major themes of Star Wars. Listen now and you'll also hear about Magic Mind, the world's first productivity drink! You can get it at: https:…

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Introducing: A History of the World in Spy Objects 1:30

8M ago1:30

1:30

The Enigma Machine. The B2 stealth bomber. The poisoned-tipped umbrella. Napoleon’s Briefcase of Secrets. As long as there has been conflict, there have been spies, and as long as there have been spies, there have been incredible gadgets and iconic objects. These are the stories of the tools that power the world of espionage, told by historian Alic…

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Introducing: A History of the World in Spy Objects 1:30

8M ago1:30

1:30

The Enigma Machine. The B2 stealth bomber. The poisoned-tipped umbrella. Napoleon’s Briefcase of Secrets. As long as there has been conflict, there have been spies, and as long as there have been spies, there have been incredible gadgets and iconic objects. These are the stories of the tools that power the world of espionage, told by historian Alic…

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Revisiting Return of the Jedi Pt. 3 46:51

12M ago46:51

46:51

This year is the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi, making it a great time to revisit the classic. We'll take a behind-the-scenes view of the making of the movie in part 3 of today's episode with Rob Southgate! (Sorry for the delay on publishing this episode!) Check out more from Rob: https://linktr.ee/thepodcastprofs Contact starwarsloosecano…

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Introducing: Daisy Ridley And Edward Norton in True Spies: The Oswald Project 4:56

1y ago4:56

4:56

A new season of True Spies kicks off with Daisy Ridley as the Narrator and Edward Norton as Lee Harvey Oswald. The Oswald Project tells the shocking story of Oswald – the alleged assassin of President John F. Kennedy – and his relationship with the CIA. Was he being trained by the CIA to become a KGB double-agent – or to take the fall for JFK’s mur…

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Introducing: Daisy Ridley And Edward Norton in True Spies: The Oswald Project 1:11

1y ago1:11

1:11

A new season of True Spies kicks off with Daisy Ridley as the Narrator and Edward Norton as Lee Harvey Oswald. The Oswald Project tells the shocking story of Oswald – the alleged assassin of President John F. Kennedy – and his relationship with the CIA. Was he being trained by the CIA to become a KGB double-agent – or to take the fall for JFK’s mur…

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Revisiting Return of the Jedi Pt. 2 52:54

1y ago52:54

52:54

This year is the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi, making it a great time to revisit the classic. We'll take a behind-the-scenes view of the making of the movie in part 2 of today's episode with Rob Southgate! Check out more from Rob: https://linktr.ee/thepodcastprofs Contact starwarsloosecanon.com info@starwarsloosecanon.com Twitter Facebook…

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Star Wars 1313 - LucasArts' Last Gasp 1:22:18

1y ago1:22:18

1:22:18

LucasArts was one of the most successful video game developers of the 80s and 90s, delivering several classics such as Pipe Dream (1989), The Secret of Monkey Island (1990), Day of the Tentacle (1993), and X-wing versus TIE Fighter (1997). But in the 2000s LucasArts struggled to maintain its prominence in the industry. They came up with one of thei…

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Revisiting Return of the Jedi Pt. 1 21:45

1y ago21:45

21:45

This year is the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi, making it a great time to revisit the classic. We'll take a behind-the-scenes view of the making of the movie in today's episode with Rob Southgate! Check out more from Rob: https://linktr.ee/thepodcastprofs Contact starwarsloosecanon.com info@starwarsloosecanon.com Twitter Facebook Instagram…

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The Trade Federation or Let's Explore Globalization Through the Star Wars Prequels 1:05:17

1y ago1:05:17

1:05:17

Today's episode discusses the play, The Trade Federation or Let's Explore Globalization Through the Star Wars Prequels. You can catch the next performance at the Otherworld Theatre in Chicago, Il from April 28th to May 13th on Fridays and Saturdays. We are joined by the writer of the play, Andy Boyd, and its director Blake Hood to talk about the pl…

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Dark and Gritty Canon 58:16

1+ y ago58:16

58:16

Do it again, but this time darker and grittier. We tell the story of Star Wars Underworld, a canceled TV show that would take place after the events of Revenge of the Sith, and discuss its impact on the Star Wars universe.

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Andor Review + Trivia 1:42:28

1+ y ago1:42:28

1:42:28

Star Wars explores uncharted territory with Andor, a very character-driven narrative in live-action. Its viewership is believed to be lower than The Mandalorian's and Obi-Wan Kenobi, but fans raved about this series's first season. Chris Higgins, Zack Wildman, Storm Duper, and Nick Oswald discuss the best performances, characters, relationships, an…

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What if Star Wars Made a Horror Movie? 1:23:14

1+ y ago1:23:14

1:23:14

Zack Wildman returns to the show to share three amazingly spooky creepypastas along with guest Storm Duper from Faking Star Wars. Our host Chris Higgins pitches a horror movie set in the Star Wars universe where in an alternate timeline, Obi-Wan is killed by Darth Maul instead of Qui-Gon Jinn. This change of events has significant repercussions for…

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True Spies: A New Era 1:09

1+ y ago1:09

1:09

Prepare for a new era of True Spies stories, told by Sophia Di Martino. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SPYSCAPE

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True Spies: A New Era 1:09

1+ y ago1:09

1:09

Prepare for a new era of True Spies stories, told by Sophia Di Martino. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SPYSCAPE

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Unexpected Character Archetypes of Star Wars 1:08:54

2y ago1:08:54

1:08:54

Writers use character archetypes to help simplify and structure their narratives. They aid in emphasizing characters' various dimensions and streamline the plot when used effectively. In today's episode, our hosts Chris Higgins, Zack Wildman, and Storm Duper discuss their favorite archetypes and how they apply to some of the biggest and more obscur…

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Star Wars' Biggest Retcons 1:47:31

2y ago1:47:31

1:47:31

If Star Wars is (in)famous for anything, it's for its retcons. For better or worse, LucasFilm has changed the content, and we are not just talking about Legends. Listen as our hosts Chris Higgins and Zack Wildman discuss the most impactful retcons in the franchise and what they mean. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarslo…

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Obi Wan Kenobi Theory - You Can Stop at Anytime 1:01:57

2y ago1:01:57

1:01:57

Nick Oswald is back (!) to share his theory about our favorite new Star Wars series on Disney+. Buckle up buckaroos, this one's deep, man.By Christopher Higgins, Nick Oswald

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Obi-Wan Kenobi Episodes 1-3 Review 29:26

2y ago29:26

29:26

In this episode, I review the first three episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+.

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Why Millennials Love Star Wars 33:35

2y ago33:35

33:35

I think we take it for granted that so many millennials are fans of Star Wars even though we weren't alive when the original trilogy was released. This episode examines how LucasFilm created so many fans out of Generation Y. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Credits Theme song performed by Charl…

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Who Is Obi-Wan Kenobi? 23:42

2y ago23:42

23:42

The Wise Magician. The Mentor. The Hero. Let's figure out the essence of this character based on what we know so far because the new Disney+ show is likely to change our perception of Obi-Wan forever.

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Generational Divide in Star Wars and Obi-Wan Preview 1:31:02

2y ago1:31:02

1:31:02

Today's guest, Ninety7Bravo and Producer Chris discuss how different generations view Star Wars and why we aren't quite all on the same page. You'll also hear our thoughts on what to expect from the Disney+ show coming up in May, Obi-Wan. See more of Ninety7Bravo: https://bio.link/Ninety7Bravo Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.…

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Passive Income in Star Wars - 7 Side Hustles to Quit Your 9-5 1:24:56

2+ y ago1:24:56

1:24:56

Mining on Kessel got you down? Storm Duper from Faking Star Wars and I got you covered. It's time to stop working for the man and start working for yourself. Water mongering practically prints money and is so easy. Become a Death Star architect like Director Krennic! Provided you know how to avoid political sabotage, it can make you rich! You defin…

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The Armies of Star Wars: the First Order vs the Resistance 1:27:18

2+ y ago1:27:18

1:27:18

Welcome to a new series from Loose Canon, The Armies of Star Wars, where we dive into the military forces on both sides of the conflict from each movie trilogy. There is so much going on behind the scenes when it comes to the third Star Wars trilogy, you could be forgiven for being confused about it. On top of that, much of the supplemental content…

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The Armies of Star Wars: the Empire vs. the Rebel Alliance 1:14:43

2+ y ago1:14:43

1:14:43

Welcome to a new series from Loose Canon called the Armies of Star Wars where we dive into the military forces on both sides of the conflict from each movie trilogy. Did you think you knew everything there was to know about the Empire and the Alliance because you watched the moves? Think again. There's a whole lot more beneath the surface that the …

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The Armies of Star Wars: the Republic vs the Separatists 1:33:58

2+ y ago1:33:58

1:33:58

Welcome to a NEW series from Loose Canon called the Armies of Star Wars where we dive into the military forces on both sides of the conflict from each movie trilogy. In this episode, we discuss the main features of the Separatists and the Republic armies and what their main strengths and weaknesses were. We also talk about the origins of each army,…

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Whatever Happened to Kamino and the Clones? 34:24

2+ y ago34:24

34:24

Attack of the Clones and The Clone Wars tv show told us much about the origin and life of the clones, but we have been left mostly in the dark about their decline, until now. The Dave Filoni-helmed animated show, The Bad Batch follows a small group of "defective" clones as they resist the new Empire, but this tale reveals much more than that. Liste…

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The Spy In The Cornfield 50:24

2+ y ago50:24

50:24

In the golden cornfields of rural Iowa, mysterious men are stealing seeds. Corn is big business - and the secret of growing good corn is priceless intellectual property. But is this a simple case of corporate theft, or foreign espionage in a vital strategic battle between nations? Vanessa Kirby joins Special Agent Mark Betten, FBI, on his mission t…

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Gray Suit And The Ghost 54:27

2+ y ago54:27

54:27

Hayley Atwell describes the hunt for the infamous FBI mole Robert Hanssen, with Eric O’Neill, the agent tasked with catching him. Eric needs to get Hanssen into a hire car so his own car can be searched for evidence of his betrayal... but the hire car isn’t there. What would YOU do? From SPYSCAPE, the headquarters of all things spy. A Cup And Nuzzl…

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Burgers & Spies 46:39

2+ y ago46:39

46:39

Vanessa Kirby meets Naveed Jamali, an FBI operative who worked his way into the world of espionage. Hoping to impress US Intelligence, Naveed used family connections to set himself up as a double agent, fooling the Russians into revealing their operations on American soil. Armed only with a secret recording device, an encyclopaedic knowledge of spy…

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A Spy Amongst Skinheads 44:50

2+ y ago44:50

44:50

It's the early-90's, and the USA is still reeling from the LA Race Riots. A paranoid Far Right are preparing for all-out war. With his blonde hair and blue eyes, Mike German is the picture-perfect neo-Nazi. But in reality, he's working undercover, infiltrating a cell of violent white supremacists for the FBI. Vanessa Kirby joins Mike in the belly o…

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The Armageddon Papers 1:01:37

2+ y ago1:01:37

1:01:37

What secrets do you give away with the twitch of an eyelid - the tap of a finger? Joe Navarro knows. As an FBI agent, he developed an innate gift for reading body language. But when Joe came up against hyper-intelligent US traitor Rod Ramsay, those skills were put to the test. The consequences of failure? Nuclear. Vanessa Kirby enters a world of li…

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The Real Sopranos 40:28

2+ y ago40:28

40:28

FBI agent Giovanni Rocco grew up playing in the back yards of New Jersey's criminal class. As an adult, he went undercover to take them down. Vanessa Kirby follows Giovanni's descent into the violent world that inspired HBO's hit series, The Sopranos. Could YOU meet the Family - and live? From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle product…

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The Profiler 55:46

2+ y ago55:46

55:46

July 20th, 1993. White House Counsel Vince Foster is found dead, apparently by his own hand. Rumours of foul play are circulating - and some very famous names are in the mix. FBI Profiler Jim Clemente must use his best tradecraft to find out what happened. Vanessa Kirby follows Jim on an investigation that sent shockwaves through the corridors of p…

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The Purple Bathrobe 55:06

2+ y ago55:06

55:06

Hayley Atwell tells the story of the capture of the Mexican druglord El Chapo, with former FBI undercover agent Michael McGowan. To trap this murderous gangster, Michael had to convince him that he was in the same business. What would YOU do? From SPYSCAPE, the headquarters of all things spy. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Gemma Newb…

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The Spycatcher 1:03:09

2+ y ago1:03:09

1:03:09

Hayley Atwell recounts a mission to capture a Cuban agent who had infiltrated the FBI, with spycatcher Robert Booth. Robert managed to identify the traitor, but proving Kendall Myers' treachery was another matter entirely. What would YOU do? From SPYSCAPE, the headquarters of all things spy. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Producer: David Waters. Seri…

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Inside NAMBLA 1:08:12

2+ y ago1:08:12

1:08:12

CW: This episode contains details relating to the sexual abuse of children. In 26 years undercover with the FBI, Bob Hamer developed a thick skin. He's posed as a contract killer, a drug dealer - even an international arms dealer. But there's one case he could never quite shake off. Vanessa Kirby tells the chilling story of Bob's descent into the t…

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Making Jack Falcone 49:45

2+ y ago49:45

49:45

CW: Violence, Suicide, Strong Language Undercover FBI agent Joaquin 'Jack' Garcia spent more than 20 years in disguise as various drug dealers, gangbangers and bad guys. But his final role was the one he was born to play. With little more than his wits, a wire, and an encyclopedic knowledge of Italian food, Jack infiltrated New York's notorious Gam…

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