Best Alex & Mos Podcasts (2026)

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Beyond the Box Christmas Special 2025 2:06:03

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Send us a text Coming back with a brand new host and theme tune, we're going to give our recaps of the year and cover the top new tooled releases of 2025 in Hit,Miss or Twist. Don't forget to check us out on YouTube as well, both on the Beyond the Box channel and our respective individual channels, and Happy New Year! Support the show Check out the…

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Knights of the Old Republic Analysis Pt. 3: Breaking Down the Villians 1:09:57

1M ago1:09:57

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The Knights of the Old Republic's characters are what make it the strongest Star Wars video game series of all time. Even though the combat model, graphics, and RPG elements are somewhat archaic, the characters, including the villains, stands the test of time. In fact, I challenge anyone in the comments to mention a better cast of characters or str…

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Knights of the Old Republic Analysis Pt. 2: The Exile's Lovers 1:03:34

3M ago1:03:34

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The Exile might be the most charismatic Jedi the galaxy has ever known, effortlessly drawing many followers. While this was useful in attracting the devotion of his allies, it also brought in opportunities for romance. The Brothers Krynn and Loose Canon decide on which characters are most compatible with our protagonist from Knights of the Old Repu…

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Why Revan and Bastila Should NOT Be Together 48:18

4M ago48:18

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The Brothers Krynn, along with Chris, discuss the romance options in Knights of the Old Republic. Do Revan and Bastila belong together, or is their relationship born purely of circumstance?

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Chains of Custody - the Legacy of the Skywalker Lightaber, Darksaber, and Millenium Falcon 58:50

5M ago58:50

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The Skywalker Lightsaber is not exactly Excalibur or the Ring of Power, offering enhanced abilities to its wielder. It is an important item in the Star Wars universe, but it's not clear exactly how. Nick and Chris discuss how significant Anakin's lightsaber is to the Star Wars universe. They also follow the chains of custody of the Millennium Falco…

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The Kenobi Timeline Pt 8: the Return of the Sith 1:16:29

5M ago1:16:29

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The Brothers Krynn return to share their fan fiction, The Kenobi Timeline. Inspired by the Legends novel, Secrets of the Jedi, the story follows the what-if scenario of Obi-Wan and Obi-Wan's lover, Siri secretly having a child. From there events unfold unexpectedly, especially with lesser-known companions of Anakin and Obi-Wan who are the focus of …

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Andor Season 2 Review 1:12:57

6M ago1:12:57

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Nick, Chris, and long-time guest Zack Wildman review season 2 of Andor! Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day but want to limit your caffeine intake? Visit https://www.magicmind.com/swlc now to get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one-time purchase with code SWLC20 at checkout.…

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Thoughts on Andor and What Makes for Great Star Wars 1:03:18

7M ago1:03:18

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Chris and Joe from The Brothers Krynn discuss season 2 of Andor and what we did and didn't like about it. They also dive into: Season 2's controversial scene Problems with the Extended Universe The baffling mishandling of Luke post- OT Why Han and Leia are the best Sci-Fi couple Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day but want to limit…

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The Kenobi Timeline Pt. 7 with the Brothers Krynn 2:09:19

7M ago2:09:19

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The Brothers Krynn return to share their fan fiction idea, The Kenobi Timeline. Inspired by the Legends novel, Secrets of the Jedi, the story follows the what-if scenario of Obi-Wan and Obi-Wan's lover, Siri secretly having a child. From there events unfold unexpectedly, especially with lesser-known companions of Anakin and Obi-Wan who are the focu…

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The Most Dangerous Characters in Star Wars! 58:56

8M ago58:56

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Some will ignite the flames of rebellion, others will hold a blaster to your back when you least suspect. Whether they are leading the charge of battle or playing the puppetmaster, these characters are the most dangerous in the galaxy. Our hosts rank the most dangerous characters in Star Wars from a very contrasting angle! Want more energy and esse…

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The Kenobi Timeline Pt. 6 with the Brothers Krynn 1:39:39

8M ago1:39:39

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The Brothers Krynn come back on the pod to share their fan fiction idea, The Kenobi Timeline. Inspired by the Legends novel, Secrets of the Jedi, the story follows the what-if scenario of Obi-Wan and Obi-Wan's lover, Siri secretly having a child. From there events unfold unexpectedly, especially with lesser-known companions of Anakin and Obi-Wan wh…

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Going Rogue 55:16

9M ago55:16

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Was Rogue One a Star Wars hit? Or was it Just better than all the other bantha poodoo? Andor season 2 is coming up soon, so Nick and Chris revisit Rogue One and discuss how we feel about it after all these years. They also react to the new Andor S2 trailer! Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day but want to limit your caffeine intake?…

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The Kenobi Timeline Part 5 2:02:38

10M ago2:02:38

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The Brothers Krynn come back on the pod to share their fan fiction idea, The Kenobi Timeline. Inspired by the Legends novel, Secrets of the Jedi, the story follows the what-if scenario of Obi-Wan and Obi-Wan's lover, Siri secretly having a child. From there events unfold unexpectedly, especially with lesser-known companions of Anakin and Obi-Wan wh…

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Normalize Heir to the Empire 1:05:38

10M ago1:05:38

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If everyone just listened to Loose Canon the world would be a better place! During this episode, Nick and Chris discuss the weird phenomenon of people insisting on "normalizing" everyday things people do that are mildly outside of the norm. In the back half of the episode, our hosts share their thoughts on Heir to the Empire Timothy Zahn. They ofte…

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Essential Clone Wars: Rebels in Ryloth 33:33

11M ago33:33

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In this arc, we are introduced to an important family in Star Wars and see how Ryloth fits into the bigger picture. Ryloth is one of the more hotly contested planets in the galaxy consisting of political intrigue, heroism, and explosive battles. The Ryloth arc occurs in season 1 episodes 19-21. You may want to watch these episodes beforehand for a …

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The Kenobi Timeline Part 4 with the Brothers Krynn 1:48:44

12M ago1:48:44

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The Brothers Krynn come back on the pod to share their fan fiction idea, The Kenobi Timeline. Inspired by the Legends novel, Secrets of the Jedi, the story follows the what-if scenario of Obi-Wan and Obi-Wan's lover, Siri secretly having a child. From there events unfold unexpectedly, especially with lesser-known companions of Anakin and Obi-Wan wh…

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The Kenobi Timeline Part 1 with The Brothers Krynn 1:43:49

11M ago1:43:49

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The Brothers Krynn come back on the pod to share their fan fiction idea, The Kenobi Timeline. Inspired by the Legends novel, Secrets of the Jedi, the story follows the what-if scenario of Obi-Wan and Obi-Wan's lover, Siri secretly having a child. From there events unfold unexpectedly, especially with lesser-known companions of Anakin and Obi-Wan wh…

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No Red Dye in my Skeleton Crew 1:10:21

12M ago1:10:21

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Skeleton Crew is red dye-free, making it safe for consumption for US citizens, including RFK Jr who once wrestled a grizzly bear with one hand tied behind his back. That's right, the SWLC has declared Skeleton Crew to be 100% non-GMO, seed oil, and DEI-free. Jacked, tan, freedom-loving, Zyn-enjoying listeners should tune in to this episode now! Wan…

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Joruus C'baoth and Hybrid Work 35:26

12M ago35:26

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On today's episode, Chris shares his thoughts on an early interaction between Grand Admiral Thrawn and Joruus C'baoth in Heir to the Empire a novel by Timothy Zahn. Their conversation reveals much about their personalities, how they view power, and what it means to be sovereign. Chris also dives into the reality of hybrid work and how it relates to…

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The Kenobi Timeline Part 3 with the Brothers Krynn 2:07:48

1y ago2:07:48

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The Brothers Krynn come back on the pod to share part 3 of their fan fiction idea, The Kenobi Timeline. Inspired by the Legends novel, Secrets of the Jedi, the story follows the what-if scenario of Obi-Wan and Obi-Wan's lover, Siri secretly having a child. From there events unfold unexpectedly, especially with lesser-known companions of Anakin and …

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Assembling a Crew for the Perfect Star Wars Adventure! 1:17:20

1y ago1:17:20

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Our hosts are assembling a crew! With a budget of $15, they must choose from a list of pilots, gunners, wise persons, annoying kids, droids, and wild cards to complete their crew. This task is fraught with conundrums - will they spend up for OT Obi-Wan or settle with ST Old Luke for a mere $1? How will the crewmates mesh? Will Cancelled Gina Carano…

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Join the Rebellion! 1:04:20

1y ago1:04:20

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After leaving the Empire, Nick tries to persuade Chris to join the rebellion by demonstrating all of its amazing perks such as being very "lived-in," getting to commit acts of terrorism, and open floor plans! Does his appeal get Chris to switch sides? Find out! Get Magic Mind at 50% off with the Black Friday offer, available only through our link u…

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The Kenobi Timeline Part 2 with the Brothers Krynn 1:40:01

1y ago1:40:01

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The Brothers Krynn come back on the pod to share part 2 of their fan fiction idea, The Kenobi Timeline. Inspired by the Legends novel, Secrets of the Jedi, the story follows the what-if scenario of Obi-Wan and Obi-Wan's lover, Siri secretly having a child. From there events unfold unexpectedly, especially with lesser-known companions of Anakin and …

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JOIN THE EMPIRE 1:01:12

1y ago1:01:12

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Your planet has just been invaded ahem liberated by the Empire and you now have the option to join their army or face the consequences. What will you do? The answer is simple. You will join the Empire to bring peace, order, and justice to the galaxy! Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day but want to limit your caffeine intake? Visit …

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Should I Stay or Should I Go? 53:51

1+ y ago53:51

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Christopher Nolan and Batman fans, this episode is for you - we rank the Dark Knight trilogy movies! Our hosts Chris and Nick differ widely in their takes. Plus, learn what the heroes and villains have in common in this deep analytical dive into The Dark Knight Rises and The Empire Strikes Back! Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day …

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Our Top 5 Star Wars Sound Effects 1:02:57

1+ y ago1:02:57

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Ranking the top things that go VROOM in the Star Wars universe. Nick and Chris thought they had an easy topic on their hands but put a surprising amount of thought into each of their personal top 5 choices. Our hosts chose slightly different criteria for their lists: 10 seconds or less Nothing too obvious (like the Tie Fighter sound) Can't come fro…

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The Brothers Krynn Interview 1:12:18

1+ y ago1:12:18

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Chris interviews Joe and Dan from The Brothers Krynn. They are fantasy authors and reviewers of all sorts of topics from the universes of Star Wars to Conan the Barbarian, Kull the King, Krynn of Dragonlance, Zelda, Warcraft/WoW, Westeros, and of course Tolkien's Middle-Earth universe. Listen to how the brothers started writing, their view of chara…

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Nick Reviews The Acolyte 1:08:50

1+ y ago1:08:50

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Nick puts on his conspiracy theory hat to tell Chris about his disturbing discovery about the Cars franchise. Later in the show, Nick reviews The Acolyte and tries to convince Chris to watch it. Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day but want to limit your caffeine intake? Visit https://magicmind.com/starwarstrial now to get a FREE 3 …

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Nightsisters! Assaj Ventress Plots Zabrakian Revenge 43:51

1+ y ago43:51

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Welcome to the Essential Clone Wars series where we review major arcs from Star Wars the Clone Wars! This arc ushers in the Nightsisters from season 3 episodes 12-14. Will Mother Talzin and the Nightsister's aid be enough to settle the score against Count Dooku? Find out in today's episode! Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day but w…

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Death Trap Arc - Boba Fett's Origin Story 39:33

1+ y ago39:33

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We continue our Essential Clone Wars series on today's episode with the Death Trap Arc which concludes season 2. In this arc, you will witness Boba Fett attempting to exact vengeance on Mace Windu for the death of his father, Jango. Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day but want to limit your caffeine intake? Visit https://magicmind.…

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ILM Propaganda Pt. 2 1:05:43

1+ y ago1:05:43

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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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ILM Propaganda Pt. 1 1:01:35

1+ y ago1:01:35

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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

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

1+ y ago1:04:18

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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

1+ y ago40:23

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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

2y ago37:27

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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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Mostradamus and Mystic Mann present 2024 Predictions! 2:31:21

2y ago2:31:21

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Send us a text Welcome to 2024 and our first special to kick off the year - the prediction episode! We take a look into our crystal balls and see what lies ahead for modelling and manufacturers this year.... Support the show Check out the new BTB YouTube channel and subscribe to hear (and see) the episodes first! Beyond the Box: https://www.youtube…

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Christmas Special - 2023 Roundup & Kits of the Year 2:05:22

2y ago2:05:22

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Send us a text Joins Alex & Mos for a full roundup of 2023 in modelling, and help us choose the Kit of the Year as we choose finalists from the various categories. Support the show Check out the new BTB YouTube channel and subscribe to hear (and see) the episodes first! Beyond the Box: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgqzo02usSl39XD9QhUBMQ See mo…

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Essential Clone Wars: Malevolence 44:15

2y ago44:15

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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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Clash of the Titans: Airfix vs Tamiya - Which is better? 2:33:49

2y ago2:33:49

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Send us a text In this episode we're going to have a look at two giants of the modelling world - Airfix and Tamiya, and pit them against one another to see who we think is currently giving us the best in modelling goodness...let us know what you think too! Come and join the BTB Discord server where all the episode links, files, kits we review and m…

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Ahsoka and the True Meaning of Balance 56:56

2y ago56:56

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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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Global Changes in the Model Market - The Rise of Europe 1:42:34

2+ y ago1:42:34

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Send us a text In this episode we discuss the changes to the global model industry since the 1950s, and how Europe has risen to become a major force in the current modelling landscape. Come and join the BTB Discord server where all the episode links, files, kits we review and more is available, plus chat and discuss the topics, suggest future topic…

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Revisiting Return of the Jedi Pt. 3 46:51

2+ y ago46:51

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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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Are we living in a Golden Age of Modelling? 1:36:48

2+ y ago1:36:48

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Send us a text After a lenghty break due to corrupted files, illness and general business, Episode 6 looks at whether we are living in a golden age of modelling, or in the twilight hours of a dying hobby. check out Alex's Blog spot for files and kits we looked at to determine our conclusion.... Alternatively, come and join the BTB Discord server wh…

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Revisiting Return of the Jedi Pt. 2 52:54

2+ y ago52:54

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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 [email protected] Twitter Facebook…

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

2+ y ago1:22:18

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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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Are model tool sets any good? 1:34:44

2+ y ago1:34:44

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Send us a text In Beyond the Box Episode 5 we bring you a look at tools for the starter modeller. We look at sets available from model manufacturers, third parties and finally give our own picks for what works well. For links to the products featured, check out Alex's Blog https://mannmomo.blogspot.com/2023/05/beyond-box-episode-5-links.html Altern…

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Revisiting Return of the Jedi Pt. 1 21:45

2+ y ago21:45

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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 [email protected] Twitter Facebook Instagram…

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

2+ y ago1:05:17

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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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What makes a good starter kit? 1:56:20

2+ y ago1:56:20

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Send us a text in this episode of Beyond the Box, Mos & Alex talk (often in a very roundabout way!) about the factors that go into making a model kit suitable for a new modeller. In Hit, Miss or Twist, they go through their choices in the categories, holding to a self-imposed maximum price of £15 - not counting ebay specials! Do you agree with our …