Best Blast Points Star Wars Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 453 - The Story of RETURN OF THE JEDI Record 1:34:34

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Episode 453 - The Story of RETURN OF THE JEDI Record 1983’s Story of Return of the Jedi record is an audio 45 minute version of ROTJ and somehow before recording this episode has never been heard by either of us! So we’re doing what we do and listening to this wild masterpiece while stopping along the way to discuss all the greatness, madness and i…

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Episode 452 - LUCAS WARS with LAURENT HOPMAN and RENAUD ROCHE 1:23:32

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This week we are so excited to bring you our conversation with Laurent Hopman and Renaud Roche, the creators of the upcoming incredible new graphic novel LUCAS WARS. If you don’t know about it already, this book tells the epic story of the making of the original STAR WARS in a way never done before and we can’t get enough of it. Hear all about how …

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Episode 451 - What's Up With You, R2-D2? 50:28

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We’ve asked what’s the plan, Alderaan but this week we’re going even deeper and asking WHAT’S UP WITH YOU, R2-D2? Our favorite little astromech droid had a secret mission from Princess Leia but just what else was going on? On close examination of other Star Wars stories, this mission may have been much more personal for the droid! And what if the J…

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Episode 450 - 4-LOM, Zuckuss and Us 1:06:22

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This week we’re finally getting serious and doing some deep reflection discussing 2 of our favorite things in the galaxy, the bug head bounty hunter buddies, ZUCKUSS and 4-LOM. It’a all about the legend of 4-LOM and Zuckuss, the behind the scenes story, the myths and mystery surrounding them, what they teach us about ourselves and why we were too s…

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Episode 449 - The 2005 George Lucas Rolling Stone Interview 1:05:43

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It’s the epic conclusion to our trilogy of George Lucas Rolling Stone interview episodes and this week it’s The Revenge of the Lucas (or is it the Return?). Either way, this Lucas is in the world between worlds, ending his saga and feeling pretty good again. Along the way he’s getting deep on creating life and wondering if he’s ever known anyone in…

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Episode 448 - The 1983 George Lucas Rolling Stone Interview 1:02:50

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It’s the darker middle chapter in our epic trilogy of George Lucas Rolling Stone interview episodes as we discuss the chat from 1983. It’s wild as to say Lucas is a little grumpy in this one is an understatement. But it’s not all doom and gloom as he dares to be cute defending Ewoks and takes time out for his favorite healthy breakfast. So don’t li…

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Episode 447 - The 1977 George Lucas Rolling Stone Interview 1:00:05

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Join us as kickoff a new trilogy of Blast Points episodes exploring a series of revealing interviews George Lucas did with Rolling Stone magazine starting here with a look at his first one in August 1977. It’s all good times and sugar free ice cream as Lucas talks about how he was unhappy with the film, his hopes for the sequels, his passion for na…

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Episode 446 - Mustafar Forever and The Within A Minute Documentary 1:17:10

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Our two weeks of Revenge of the Sith episodes continues with a look at the very long history of the “lava planet” final battle between Obi-Wan and Anakin that eventually became the Mustafar duel. Lucas was dreaming up this moment all the way back in 1977 and we’re going over every time it almost made it into a Star Wars movie. AND - we’re studying …

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Episode 445 - The Revenge of the SIth Read-Along Book Adventure 1:00:47

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We’re back and we’re kicking off 2 weeks of Revenge of the Sith based episodes because we heard always 2 there are. This week we’re talking the topic you all wanted to hear about, the Revenge of the Sith read-along record ( actually it’s a CD) from 2017. How do you condense ROTS into 15 minutes? Listen and find out! PLUS - what was happening with u…

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MARGIT PFEIFFER - ANDOR Roundtable Interview at Lucasfilm 33:42

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We are so excited to bring you this roundtable interview with ANDOR supervising sound editor MARGIT PFEIFFER recorded live at Lucasfilm. Jason was honored to be out there and to be a part of this, talking all about the sound of Ghorman, how to make a speech even more powerful, the history of Star Wars sound and so much more. You’ll hear Jason along…

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ALAN TUDYK - ANDOR Roundtable Interview at Lucasfilm 25:40

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We are thrilled to bring you this roundtable interview with K2SO himself, ALAN TUDYK recorded live at Lucasfilm. Jason was honored to be out there and to be a part of this, talking all about what makes K2 so special, being able to give life to his birth in Andor season 2 and so much more. You’ll hear Jason along with Alex and Mollie from Star Wars …

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TONY GILROY - ANDOR Roundtable Interview at Lucasfilm 31:42

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We are so excited to bring you this roundtable interview with ANDOR creator TONY GILROY recorded live at Lucasfilm. Jason was honored to be out there and to be a part of this, talking all about history, revolution, the art of Star Wars names and so much more. You’ll hear Jason along with Alex and Mollie from Star Wars Explained, Gustavo from Triad …

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Episode 444 - What's The Plan, Alderaan? 1:03:31

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Here’s what got us asking “what’s the plan, Alderaan”. Maybe you’ve heard it before : “I regret that I am unable to present my father's request to you in person, but my ship has fallen under attack and I'm afraid my mission to bring you to Alderaan has failed. I have placed information vital to the survival of the Rebellion into the memory systems …

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Episode 443 - ROTS Listener Reactions, Tales of the Underworld, Light and Magic and More! 1:38:21

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Somehow it’s been a month since Celebration Japan and in that time there’s been a lot we missed out on. In a matter of weeks there was Revenge of the Sith back in theaters, Tales of the Underworld and the second season of Light and Magic! Listen as we talk about all of these and share some amazing listener messages from seeing ROTS on the big scree…

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Epidode 442 - ANDOR SEASON 2 - BBY 1 2:24:07

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The final three episodes of Andor are here, and we’re hijacking a U-Wing to bring you a Death Star-sized discussion! Listen as we break down all the emotion, action, and surprises packed into these incredible episodes of one the best Star Wars stories ever told. So rewatch the whole series again, celebrate the love and listen today! JOIN THE BLAST …

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Episode 441 - ANDOR SEASON 2 - BBY 2 1:27:51

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The third arc of Andor Season 2 has finally arrived—and it’s nothing short of a masterclass in tension, action, and drama. Not only is it in our opinion, one of the finest pieces of Star Wars television ever made, it’s a stunning reminder of just how powerful and unique this series truly is. Join us as we discuss the Force Healer, the Ghorman Massa…

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Episode 440 - ANDOR SEASON 2 - BBY 3 1:19:42

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The revolution continues as we are discussing this second batch of Andor season 2 episodes! Join us as we get closer to Rogue One and get to know the Ghorman Front, watch Syril and Dedra get weird, thrill at Cassian going undercover, gasp at Saw huffing some poisonous gas stuff, we meet the new Bail and almost die as tensions soar at the fancy Impe…

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THE GEORGE LUCAS SUPER LIVE ADVENTURE HISTORY LIVE AT STAR WARS CELEBRATION JAPAN 53:03

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LIVE from the University Stage at Star Wars Celebration Japan, it's The George Lucas Super Live Adventure History! Join us as we talk about this unique live 1993 stage show tribute to the cinema of George Lucas and explain not only how it happened but the secret influence it has had on live entertainment! So get the magic wand from Hiromi, listen t…

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BLAST POINTS ALIVE AT STAR WARS CELEBRATION JAPAN 1:00:36

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For those who were there, for those who will never forget, for those who will experience it for the first time… it’s BLAST POINTS ALIVE on the Holonet News Stage at Star Wars Celebration Japan! We had just got back from the awesome Ahsoka panel and we’re talking all about that and all the insane Star Wars madness and fun we’d experienced so far at …

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Episode 439 - ANDOR SEASON 2 - BBY 4 1:10:53

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Andor season 2 is finally here and we are seriously so excited to finally be able to talk about it! Join us as we discuss without spoilers why this season is so special and take an in depth look at the first 3 episode arc! It’s all about the amazing opening, Cassian in the jungle, the Empire and fondue, the Mothma estate wedding, coming home to you…

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Episode 438 - Star Wars Celebration Prep and looking back at Japan 2008 with Kara DJ 1:11:32

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It's Star Wars Celebration season and before we leave for Japan, we're checking in with The Celebration Guru herself, Into A Larger World's Kara DJ! Join us as we take a look back at the last time Celebration was held in Japan in 2008 and discuss what exciting fun stuff could be happening next week! AND - we take Celebration questions from listener…

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Episode 437 - David W. Collins RETURNS with The Sound of Skeleton Crew, Celebration Japan & more 1:43:40

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This week we are thrilled to welcome back to Blast Points for his fourth chat with us, from Skywalker Sound, the wonderful David W. Collins! Since we've last talked to David, he has been doing sound design and editing for little things like The Bad Batch season 3, Tales of the Empire and Skeleton Crew, Join us as we talk a lot about the incredible …

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Episode 436 - 23 Years of ATTACK OF THE CLONES (yeah or uh huh?) 55:23

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There are some big Star Wars movie release anniversaries happening this year but the biggest just might be the ATTACK OF THE CLONES 23rd ANNIVERSARY! Join us as we celebrate this momentous occasion by looking at what happens in AOTC every 23 minutes. AND - with this being AOTC, we had to take it one step further! We're rating each 23-minute mark as…

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Episode 435 - Krennic Fever with Our Top 10 Orson Krennic Lines 58:52

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Sure, we all adore that lovable caped Imperial, ORSON KRENNIC but this week Blast Points dares to ask WHY? What makes him so magical and just so delightful to watch? Listen along as we get hyped for his return in Andor season 2 and countdown our top 10 favorite Krennic lines from Rogue One! Which ones are our top classic Krennic lines? Listen and f…

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Episode 434 - The Magic of The Magic of Myth 1:15:31

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In October of 1997, the incredible Magic of Myth touring museum exhibition kicked off at the Smithsonian during the height of 90s Star Wars mania showing fans close up looks at costumes, props, models and more from the original trilogy. Along with exhibit was a n equally incredible James Earl Jones narrated audio guide freaturing superstars like Be…

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Episode 433 - Crying Japanese Jabba and Smaller Jabbas with TOM SPINA 1:25:00

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This week we finally picked up the phone and suprise surprise it's Tom Spina from Regal Robot! Join us as we reveal the burning secrets of the Japanese commercial Crying Jabba that has taken the world by storm! Who made it? And why has it been passing itself off as the ROTJ Jabba for decades now? AND if that wasn't enough, we are talking about all …

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Episode 432 - The Doors of Star Wars A New Hope (Break on Through) 1:13:01

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Is everybody in? The ceremony is about to begin! Join us this week as we light your fire and explain how doors in Star Wars are just as important as explosions, mythic themes, droids and wacky creatures. It’s a solid hour of us examining the doors of George Lucas’ original 1977 masterpiece Star Wars and comparing them to members of the rock band Th…

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Episode 431 - Empire Strikes Back - The Give A Show Version 1:15:03

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We've talked about the Super 8 Empire Strikes Back, we've talked about the Story of Empire on record, we've talked about the 70mm version, the mono version, and the 35mm version but this week we're talking about one the wildest versions of Empire ever - THE KENNER GIVE A SHOW VERSION. This is a toy slide show interpretation of ESB that takes some i…

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Episode 430 - The Day Return Of The Jedi Played Without the 4th Reel 52:35

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On May 25, 1983, the hype level was off the charts as RETURN OF THE JEDI opened in theaters all across America. But for one theater in San Diego, California, it was a different story as the highly anticipated film played without it's crucial fourth reel. Listen as we bravely examine what that could have been like for that sold out crowd and how it …

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Episode 429 - SKELETON CREW Episode 8 Discussion Freakout With Midnight Madness & Prison Of The Mind 1:12:23

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The season finale of SKELETON CREW has landed on At Attin and we're tumbling out on to piles of gold talking all about every aspect of the episode. Listen as we discuss the lingering questions about the planet, Jod, The Supervisor and most importantly if Midnight Madness and the saga of The Great All Nighter will ever come to Disney Plus. So get ou…

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Episode 428 - SKELETON CREW Episode 7 Discussion with some Freakout & Glerb & Brutus & Axe Lady 1:01:37

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Episode 428 - SKELETON CREW Episode 7 Discussion with some Freakout and Glerb and Brutus and Axe LadyJust like Wim, we're sad that the Skeleton Crew adventure is nearly over but as Fern says, we almost died every week. This week's episode "We're Gonna Be In So Much Trouble" was no exception as it was a real roller coaster of emotions with gasps, la…

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Episode 427 - SKELETON CREW Episode 6 Discussion Freakout Discussion 52:30

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Skeleton Crew Episode 6 is titled "No Friends Again" but we were spending NYE watching it with our best friends Wim, Fern, KB and Neel! Join us as we talk about this wonderful and very heartfelt episode AND we lose our minds a little with the five minutes of space pirate action. Axe Lady speaks and Glerb wants a Glow Weed plantation. Which don't we…

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Episode 426 - SKELETON CREW Episode 5 Freakout Discussion Freakout Discussion 1:10:09

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The Skeleton Crew Crue continues with a Christmas Eve episode that will make you fly down the chimney and check your list twice. Join us as we discuss this momentous episode and all the joy it brings. The mystery of At Attin deepens, the Hutt is in the mud bath, the Muuns have towels and the show keeps being a total delight. PLUS - the epic conclus…

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Episode 425 - SKELETON CREW Episode 4 Discussion Freakout Discussion 56:33

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This week the Skeleton Crew Crue travels to a familiar location that's actually not so familiar and we're talking about every single mystery and Slap Ball game along the way! Listen as we discuss our feelings on this episode, the character development happening in there, where the journey back home could go for the crew and the sweet sounds of Eopi…

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Episode 424 - SKELETON CREW Episode 3 Discussion Freakout 1:00:12

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It’s the third episode of SKELETON CREW and it’s got us flying around screeching like an owl wearing a cape. Listen as we discuss all the high points of this insanely fun episode like the droid room and get weird with some theories on just what may be happening with the mystery of the lost planet. PLUS - Merry Crixmas continues with a new secret ph…

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Episode 423 - SKELETON CREW Episodes 1 and 2 Freakout Discussion 1:21:54

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We’re back and we couldn’t be more excited to put on a pirate hat, shout at the Brutus and join the Skeleton Crew Crue! Listen along as we discuss the first two episodes of Skeleton Crew and all the fun they have to offer. We’re talking about the mystery of the planet, the wonderful characters, and of course cigarette Teek, droids talking to each o…

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Episode 422 - The General Grievous Halloween Audiocast featuring MATTHEW WOOD & DENNIS VONGALLE 1:12:08

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Episode 422 - The General Grievous Halloween Audio Cast Celebration featuring MATTHEW WOOD and DENNIS VONGALLEIt’s a Halloween spectacular as we celebrate the 2005 made for StarWars.com General Grievous Audio Cast with Star Wars behind the scenes legends MATTHEW WOOD and DENNIS VONGALLE! Listen as we talk to Matt about him voicing Grievous, Skywalk…

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Episode 421 - The Leonard Maltin / George Lucas 1995 VHS Interviews 1:08:21

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This week we are taking it back to 1995 and revisiting the classic Leonard Maltin and George Lucas interviews that began each VHS tape in that legendary THX box set release. Leonard and George get deep talking about inspiration, they start some Star Wars legends and they talk about that exciting prequel trilogy that will begin in just 4 years. It’s…

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Episode 420 - The Ewok Adventure - Caravan Of Courage 40th Anniversary Celebration 1:29:32

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This week we are celebrating the 40th anniversary of one of our favorite Star Wars things, the often misunderstood Ewok Adventure : Caravan of Courage! Joining us in the festivities are our friends Patrick Cotnoir from The George Lucas Talk Show and Silver from Star Wars Thrifting! Listen as we discuss why Cindel is an icon, the themes, the effects…

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Episode 419 - The Year That Made The Empire Strikes Back - May 1979 To May 1980 1:10:13

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Going into the sequel to Star Wars, things seemed to be going great. Lucas had total control, he wouldn’t have to direct this time, the script was great and it seemed like the problems that haunted Star Wars were a distant memory. What happened was a shoot filled with time and money quickly vanishing, constant problems and a growing fear that Lucas…

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Episode 418 - SNAGGLETOOTH - The Unauthorized History with Tom Spina 1:07:02

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Snaggletooth! Sure we all know him and love him but what’s his story? Who made mask, why are there so many versions of him and how is he one of the only aliens to appear in all three of the original films? For serious questions like these, we need to once again call upon the Snaggletooth expert, Regal Robot’s Tom Spina for help. Listen along as Tom…

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Episode 417 - Ann Murray - The Lost Return Of The Jedi Rebel Pilot 50:38

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We’ve always been obsessed with the Return of the Jedi deleted scenes A-Wing Pilot that looks like a grandma but have always wondered - who is she? We’ve stayed up all night wondering what is her story was and who played her? This week we have got all the answers and we’re talking about the incredible actress that played her and what we think her c…

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Episode 416 - The Star Wars Radio Dramas Strike Back - With John and Maria Jose Tenuto 1:32:18

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Episode 416 - The Star Wars Radio Dramas Strike Back. With John and Maria Jose Tenuto This week we’re happy to welcome back to Blast Points, John and Maria Jose Tenuto as they discuss their new book The Star Wars Radio Dramas! Join us as we go in depth on the book’s creation, the continuing legacy of Brian Daley and other unsung heroes of the class…

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TOM SPINA In Wampa Conversation With HOWIE WEED 1:10:51

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It's a new edition of BLAST POINTS PRESENTS as we listen to our friend Tom Spina from Regal Robot talk to Industrial Light and Magic Legend HOWIE WEED! Listen as they discuss Howie’s experience inside the special edition Wampa suit, working on classics like Gremlins and The Fly! AND - hear just what priceless advice George Lucas gave him while in t…

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Episode 415 - 365 Days Of Blast Points With Superfan Josh Freeman 1:18:29

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This week we are talking to the amazing superfan listener Josh Freeman, who for one year straight, listened to an episode of Blast Points every single day. And he took detailed notes on each episode. We’ve got questions for him and he’s got a lot of great questions for us. It’s a trip through 8 years of wild Blast Points history so start the countd…

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Episode 414 - Name That Star Wars Sound 53:37

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Are you a Star Wars sound effects expert? Do you know a Death Star ambiance from a Hyperspace background sound? Then you should join Blast Points as they play NAME THAT STAR WARS SOUND! Listen as they quiz each other with 15 sounds hand picked from just the original trilogy! What ones leave them stumped? What ones do they name right away? Listen an…

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Episode 413 - The George Lucas Celebration III Sessions 2:04:27

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Back in April 2005 at Star Wars Celebration III, George Lucas did three Q&A sessions with fans from around the world. These incredible talks were all recorded and released on the old fan club Hyperspace site. We’ve got the audio for all three of them and we’re going through each one question by question and talking about them all! Hear Lucas talk a…

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Episode 412 - Skeleton Crew First Trailer And D23 Insanity 1:10:36

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The big Disney convention D23 happened last weekend and as always some quality Star Wars madness happened. Listen along as we discuss the very Spielbergian Skeleton Crew trailer scene by scene, the glory of NEEL, Andor season 2 , the Mandalorian and Grogu motion picture and more! And we’re talking about Captain EO a lot. A. LOT. so stick your head …

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Episode 411 - Grand Moff Tarkin's Rolling R Sound Olympics 51:02

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If you’re anything like us, you’re obsessed with Grand Moff Tarkin and every time you watch Star Wars A New Hope, you quickly become obsessed with all those wild rolling R sounds Tarkin makes! Well don’t worry as we are here to listen to every Tarkin line in the movie and rate them Olympics style! Does the rolling R line get a bronze, silver or GOL…

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TOM SPINA In Conversation With The Return Of The Jedi Creature Shop Legends 12:06

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It's a new edition of BLAST POINTS PRESENTS as we listen to Tom Spina from Regal Robot talk to Industrial Light and Magic Legends as they tell the story of how they crafted "maquettes" to design the creatures of Return of the Jedi. The audio is from a Regal Robot video put together from Tom's exclusive interviews with Phil Tippett, Jeanne Lauren, C…