Best Phantom Signal Podcasts (2025)

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Does Skeleton Crew Signal a New Era for Star Wars? Plus Indiana Jones and John Williams (Ep. 101) 51:28

24d ago51:28

51:28

In this December episode of Looking at Lucasfilm, Jim Hill and Brian Gaughan explore the latest updates and stories from the world of Lucasfilm: A festive nod to Life Day and Star Wars-themed holiday treats. A deep dive into Star Wars: Skeleton Crew—does this series mark a turning point for the franchise? Exclusive updates on The Mandalorian & Grog…

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Below (An Ugly Radio B-Side) 49:08

28d ago49:08

49:08

Hello Void! We're coming out of hibernation to drop a special episode of The Ugly Radio. We're hard at work on Season 5 - which debuts early 2025. From now until then though, we're dropping the occasional B-Side Special - stories we received from the multiverse that, for one reason or another, didn't make there way into our normal season. Stories s…

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Radio Land Murders: A Quirky Tribute to Classic Hollywood from Lucasfilm (Ep. 100) 55:42

3M ago55:42

55:42

In this episode of Looking at Lucasfilm, Jim Hill and Brian Gaughan celebrate October with a special look at horror films and their unexpected ties to Lucasfilm. Brian kicks off by sharing his month-long cinematic Halloween project, while Jim reveals his love for Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein and its surprising connection to Lucasfilm’s scrap…

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Gratuitous Post-Credit Scene III 51:42

4M ago51:42

51:42

It's the FINAL final episode of season four and we've got a mixtape full of bands we've featured all season long. Andrew Shanks, creator/producer of The Ugly Radio spins some tunes, gives a state-of-the-pod address and what's coming next in Season 5. Thanks for tuning in everyone! We'll see in you in the void! The Ugly Radio is a production of ugly…

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Looking at Lucasfilm with Brian Gaughan Ep 99: Which role did Keanu Reeves almost play in “The Acolyte” 58:14

4M ago58:14

58:14

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start this week’s show by looking back at the D23 Expo. They also discuss what “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” seems to have in common with Joe Dante’s “Explorers” In this episode, listeners will learn about: When did the Disney family sell off the Silverado Vineyards How did Barry Diller leaving Paramount to go run 20th Century…

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Plan 9... (In The Valley) 44:30

5M ago44:30

44:30

It’s our SEASON FINALE! 'PLAN 9...' features three stories based on the Ed Wood camp classic, PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE. Void mainstays Marcus Gorman, Kelleen Blanchard, and Maggie Lee take us to the "Valley" where a restaurant patrons, detectives, and three friends on a road trip run a foul of aliens, zombies, and well-dwelling ghosts. Closing us ou…

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Be Kind Rewind 55:43

5M ago55:43

55:43

Pro-Wrestling! Action Movies! Prison Ships! Flesh-Shunting! This episodes got it all, plus a few more added surprises. In our pen-ultimate episode of the season, 'Be Kind Rewind' is going full-tilt boogie with the video rental store vibes. Whether its from our FOUR new stories or tunes from Seattle-shred kings, PINK BOA, you're bound to get a nosta…

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Looking at Lucasfiilm with Brian Gaughan: Ep 98: “The Acolyte” have benefitted from being a little lighter? 52:16

6M ago52:16

52:16

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start this week’s show by spotlighting some of the “Star Wars” -related panels being presented at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. They then do a deep dive in on Lucasfilm’s latest limited series for Disney+ Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: How big (square foot-wise) is the San Diego Convention C…

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Select All Delete (Part Two) 51:02

6M ago51:02

51:02

Welcome Back to the Synthetic Dystopia! We wrap up this two parter with THREE all new stories, new ensemble members, and more delicious dark-synth from ManWoMan. We welcome Jaime Alejandro Cruz to the void with his story, 'Aiden', a synthetic health care assistant who longs for better clientele. We also have the returns of Anthony Bain and Darien T…

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Select All Delete (Part One) 30:39

6M ago30:39

30:39

An episode so big we split it in two! Select All Delete begins the final run of episodes in our marathon Season Four! We're looking at all things synthetic; Cybernetic health assistants, digital afterlives, surveillance states in a fascist dystopia AND tonight's segment - the gig-economy hellscape that is cyberpunk Seattle. Seattle 2059: And None o…

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Looking at Lucasfilm with Brian Gaughan Ep 97: “Star Wars: New Jedi Order” seeks to mix old & new 55:56

6M ago55:56

55:56

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing Daisy Ridley’s recent visit to the Happiest Place on Earth. They also discuss “Star Wars: The Acolyte,” Lucasfilm’s new limited series for Disney+ In this episode, listeners will learn about: How much was James Earl Jones paid to voice Darth Vader on “A New Hope” What happened at Disneyl…

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An Awful Sound 49:06

7M ago49:06

49:06

Some frequencies shouldn't be explored... but hey, here we are! After a little hiatus, we're back with possibly our most intense episode yet. THREE NEW SONIC HORROR TALES, two of which written by new denizens of the void, Dana Hall and John Busser - as well as the return of Maggie Lee! Plus we welcome Amanda Rae to the ensemble! PLUS! We're taking …

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Looking at Lucasfilm with Brian Gaughan Ep 96: Tom Selleck reflects on auditioning for Indiana Jones 1:01:18

8M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how well the 25th anniversary re-release of “Star Wars – Episode One: The Phantom Menace.” They also share Ahmed Best’s conflicted memories of portraying Jar Jar Binks Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: According to Josh Gad, which specific brand of cooki…

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Looking at Lucasfilm with Brian Gaughan Ep 95: Sampling Disneyland’s “Season of the Force” 54:23

9M ago54:23

54:23

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start this week’s show by revisiting the whole did-Greedo-shoot-first issue. They then talk about what the last few episodes of “Star Wars: The Bad Batch” seem to be setting up Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: What honor will George Lucas be receiving at this year’s Cannes Film Festival Where can Disneyl…

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Live. Die. Repeat. 51:54

9M ago51:54

51:54

PRODUCTION NOTE: Originally, this episode was marketed as/titled "Doing The Cockroach", based on one of the segments we had intended to include. Production has pulled that segment to be used in a future episode. The name has been changed, but the theme remains the same. Live. Die. Repeat. Not only is it the better title to Tom Cruise action vehicle…

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Staring At The Sun 1:05:17

9M ago1:05:17

1:05:17

What's the biggest risk you've ever taken? What was your endgame? Did you do it to test yourself or maybe you were put in an unfortunate series of events? It takes a certain amount of reckless abandon to take risks and we here in the Void positively can relate.... even though the void doesn't have a sun. It's just infinite nothingness. But it's als…

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Looking at Lucasfilm with Brian Gaughan Ep94 : Star Wars TruMoo Blue Milk hits store shelves nationally next month 55:14

10M ago55:14

55:14

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about “Imperial March.” They then discuss why “Indiana Jones & the Dial of Destiny” wound up being such a disappointment Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: Who threw the switch at the Empire State Building to start a celebration of Star Wars villainy Which UK P…

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Looking at Lucasfilm with Brian Gaughan Ep 93: How Billy Dee Williams was recruited for Star Wars 58:41

10M ago58:41

58:41

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing why “The Mandalorian & Grogu” will be shot in the State of California. They also talk about the first five episodes of Season 3 of “Star Wars: The Bad Batch” Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: When will the new version of the “Star Tours: The Adventures Continue…

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A Space Between 40:56

10M ago40:56

40:56

Let's get Liminal. February was about getting back on path. March is all about the secret trails the path may lead you : the spaces between worlds. Liminal spaces can be empty, unnerving, reflective and alien. The strangers you meet along the way may wear smiles on their faces, but they are not always your friends. Dare to explore "A Space Between"…

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The Kids Are Alright 56:56

11M ago56:56

56:56

This episode is all about the youth! The games they play, the ways the grieve, and the trauma they carry. FUN! We've got four brand new stories from returning favorites, Kelleen Conway Blanchard and Aaron J Shay - plus - two brand new writers to the void, Emma Goldman-Sherman and Amy Bennett-Zendzian. We've got a murderer's row of ensemble members …

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Looking at Lucasfilm with Brian Gaughan EP 92: “Phantom Menace” to return to theaters this May 54:54

11M ago54:54

54:54

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the construction permit that has just been filed down in Florida for “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.” They then talk about how the characters from the “Young Jedi Adventures” animated series just visited Black Spire Outpost Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn abou…

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We're (a)Live: Part II 43:50

11M ago43:50

43:50

As promised, here's part two of our first ever live show! Featuring new stories from Darien Torbert and Maggie Lee, as well as our amazing ensemble. Enjoy! We'll be back next week with brand new stories and more. The Ugly Radio The Ugly Radio is a production of uglyradio presents and is a part of the podmoth network. Tonight's episode is produced b…

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We're (a)Live: Part I 49:53

11M ago49:53

49:53

We're back from break! As a special treat, we're releasing our first ever LIVE show, recorded back in September 2023 at 18th and Union in Seattle, Washington. Featuring six new segments, an all-star ensemble, and more! Plus: Andrew Shanks, creator of The Ugly Radio, gives us some updates! We'll be releasing Part II next week as well as a BRAND NEW …

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Looking at Lucasfilm with Brian Gaughan Ep 91: What sources do Zack Snyder’s “Rebel Moon” movies share with “Star Wars” 55:14

11M ago55:14

55:14

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how much they’re looking forward to the final season of “Star Wars: The Bad Batch.” They also talk about where the upcoming “Great Circle” game fits in chronologically with the first three “Indiana Jones” films Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: Which charac…

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Looking at Lucasfilm with Brian Gaughan Ep 90: When Luke Skywalker finally met his Mom 1:02:42

12M ago1:02:42

1:02:42

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the recently announced “Mandalorian & Grogu” film project. They also discuss how the first C3PO AA figure was created for “Star Tours” Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: What are Kylo Ren’s original story in the Disney-produced “Star Wars” trilogy suppose…

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Looking at Lucasfilm with Brian Gaughan Ep 89: How close did “Galaxy’s Edge” get to having that Bantha ride 1:00:07

1y ago1:00:07

1:00:07

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill returns with a look at all things Star Wars. They start off this week’s show by discussing Dave Filoni’s recent promotion to Chief Creative Officer at Lucasfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

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Ne Me Quitte Pas (Don't Leave Me) 56:07

1y ago56:07

56:07

Happy Halloween! We've got three new ghostly stories for you to unwind to. Up first, Monty Rozema joins the void to bring us "PostMortem," a tale depicting the final days of a romance long past its expiration date. Next, two siblings pay a visit to a long-abandoned family beach house, only discover that it may not be as abandoned as they once thoug…

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Criticizing perspectives in Killers of the Flower Moon

1y ago

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Christopher Côté joins me to unpack comments he made on the red carpet for Killers of the Flower Moon. The language consultant who taught Lily Gladstone and Leonardo DiCaprio how to speak Osage appreciated how Scorsese captured the culture but was also critical about how the film’s perspective priviledged the narrative of Ernest Burkhart, the white…

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Looking at Lucasfilm with Brian Gaughan - Episode 88: BD-1 droids go for a hike in Anaheim’s Galaxy’s Edge 51:35

1y ago51:35

51:35

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the latest set of “Celebrate the Season” shorts to debut on the LEGO Star Wars YouTube channel. They also shine a spotlight on the full-sized plush Ewok that just became available for purchase thru ShopDisney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Looking at Lucasfilm with Brian Gaughan - Episode 87: How George Lucas helped to save “Captain EO” 55:29

1y ago55:29

55:29

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by paying tribute to Shawna Trpcic, the Lucasfilm costume designer who passed away last week. They then go on to talk about that “Jabba the Hutt” movie that Guillermo Del Toro worked on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Last Flight of The Eternal 59:45

1+ y ago59:45

59:45

Season Four Premiere! We're back, y'all and we here in the void missed you so much! On tonight's SUPER-SIZED premiere, we're detailing the final hours of The Eternal, a class B civilian freighter vessel stranded somewhere in the outer reach. Through a series of funny, poignant, ominous, and heart-breaking scenes, we follow several crew members as t…

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Season Four Primer! 12:31

1+ y ago12:31

12:31

We're on the eve of Season Four's Premiere! Creator and Lead Producer, Andrew Shanks, drops some exciting updates about the Season, life updates, and A VERY COOL BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Season Four Premiere TOMORROW, 10/6 @ 5pm. Support the showBy uglyradiopresents

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Looking at Lucasfilm with Brian Gaughan - Episode 86: How Mark Hamill got to voice the Joker on “Batman: The Animated Series” 57:36

1+ y ago57:36

57:36

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by revealing which “Star Wars” icon is going to be headlining at this year’s Fan Expo in San Francisco. They then look back at what George Lucas had to say about the prequels in 1992 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

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Looking at Lucasfilm with Brian Gaughan - Episode 85: Is Disneyland’s “Indiana Jones Adventure” finally coming to Florida 59:22

1+ y ago59:22

59:22

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about all of the Lucasfilm-related news coming out of this year’s Destination D23. They then discuss the two most recent episodes of “Star Wars: Ahsoka” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

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Looking at Lucasfilm with Brian Gaughan - Episode 84: “Ahsoka” continues the “Star Wars” story that started with “Rebels” 54:02

1+ y ago54:02

54:02

Brian Gaughn & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by revealing if Paul Reubens actually voiced the Captain Rex AA figure that appears in Oga’s Cantina. They then discuss how Ahmed Best got cast as Jar Jar Binks in the prequels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

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Looking at Lucasfilm with Brian Gaughan - Episode 83: How Dave Filoni made Paul Reuben’s Captain Rex character part of Star Wars canon 46:41

1+ y ago46:41

46:41

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how Ray Stevenson’s sad passing could possibly impact “Star Wars: Ahsoka.” They then talk up several recent publications that have stories that are set aboard the Halcyon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

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Looking At Lucasfilm - Episode 82: Why Mutt missing from “Dial of Destiny” matters 45:02

1+ y ago45:02

45:02

Brian Gaughan starts off this week’s show by sharing the experiences he had at this year’s Comic-Con International down in San Diego. Jim Hill then talks about some of the things that may have tripped up “Indy 5” at the box office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

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Looking At Lucasfilm - Episode 81: Get ready for “Star Wars Days” at this year’s San Diego Comic Con 1:03:39

1+ y ago1:03:39

1:03:39

Brian Gaughn & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” did at the box office. They also talk about what happened with that Princess Leia dress from “A New Hope” that was recent put up for auction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Looking At Lucasfilm - Episode 80: How close did Tom Selleck get to playing Indiana Jones 1:04:21

1+ y ago1:04:21

1:04:21

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” bested Pixar’s “Elemental” at the North American box office this past weekend. Mr. Taylor then shares all of the fun film-related stuff he got to do in France & Italy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Looking At Lucasfilm - Episode 79: Indiana Jones coming to Disney+ on May 31st 57:57

1+ y ago57:57

57:57

Brian Gaughn & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the reception “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” got at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. They also discuss Disney’s decision to shut down “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser” prior to the start of the new fiscal year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Looking at Lucasfilm - Episode 78: What the next Star Wars films may have in common with James Bond 53:58

1+ y ago53:58

53:58

Jim Hill start off this week’s show by explaining why it’s been so long between new LAL episodes. Then he & Brian Gaughn discuss the latest Star Wars-related news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

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Looking at Lucasfilm - Episode 77: “Star Wars Holiday Special” documentary to debut at South by South by Southwest 56:08

2y ago56:08

56:08

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing who just began appearing at the WDW version of “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.” They also talk about the most recent episodes of “The Bad Batch” and “The Mandalorian” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

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Gratuitous Post-Credit Scene 2 50:16

2y ago50:16

50:16

The credits are rolling and Season Three is at an end. We're giving y'all a mixtape of bands we've featured this season and producer Andrew Shanks gives a state of the podcast address - including news about our first ever LIVE shows! thank you all for enjoying the podcast and tuning in. Artists featured: Beverly Crusher, Himiko Clouds, Kate Dinsmor…

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Our Pathetic Age 38:45

2y ago38:45

38:45

It's the end of Season Three and we're chippin' in like good lil' electric sheep. In 'Requiem for The Body Mod Industry' written by UnknownCitizen, a ripperdoc in Devil's Town has a fateful encounter with a new customer. The cyber dystopia continues in 'The 9DTV' written by Anthony Bain. And then for something completely different, we travel to the…

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Looking at Lucasfilm - Episode 76: Harrison Ford discusses “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” 53:34

2y ago53:34

53:34

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how the auction of Peter Mayhew’s “Star Wars” memorabilia got called off. They then review the last three episodes of “Star Wars: The Bad Batch – Season 2” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

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Looking at Lucasfilm - Episode 75: What comes next in Season 2 of “The Bad Batch” 1:01:14

2y ago1:01:14

1:01:14

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill starts off this week’s show by revealing which film just surpassed “The Force Awakens” at the worldwide box office. They also talk about how Star Wars is featured in “World of Color – One,” DCA’s new nighttime extravaganza Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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At The Party 52:37

2y ago52:37

52:37

We're nearly done with SEASON THREE and we're throwing a party to die for. Two new stories hit our frequencies that'll give you a killer buzz. Bret Fetzer returns to The Ugly Radio with 'Room 672', where a hotel guest happens across the wrong party and the right time. Booze, Murder, Ritualistic Sacrifice and 80s Goth Metal collide in this tongue in…

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Looking at Lucasfilm - Episode 74: When will we see our next “Star Wars”-related theatrical release 1:20:06

2y ago1:20:06

1:20:06

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by revisiting the John-Williams / new-ending-for-“Indy-5” controversy. They then talk about how Disney has been using “Avatar: The Way of Water” to raise awareness of this James Mangold movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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I'm Coming Home 41:29

2y ago41:29

41:29

We've got a little post-holidaze blues here in the void, so we're presenting a pair of tales about "home." In 'Rats and Roaches' by Kelleen Blanchard, a trio of orphans express their grief on a cold wet Christmas Eve. That is until a certain Red Man comes crashing onto their roof. A.V. Eichenbaum makes their Ugly Radio debut with, 'Life at The Yell…

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Looking at Lucasfilm - Episode 73: “Willow” limited series gets off to a strong start on Disney+ 1:00:47

2y ago1:00:47

1:00:47

Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by describing what the WDW version of “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge” is like during the holiday season. Brian Gaughan then looks back at the final episodes of Season One of “Star Wars: Andor” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

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