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 Jawas never captured him? And what’s he saying in Obi-Wan’s hut? Think about these questions with us, take a sip of Star Wars wine, listen today and ce...
Aug 12, 2025•50 min
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 scared to eat an eclair from Mrs. 4-LOM in Japan. Plus - Star Wars 77 returning to theaters in 1 year and 8 months?! We’re making plans! So take a phot...
Aug 05, 2025•1 hr 6 min
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 an iron lung. Which all makes total sense. So have a Diet Coke, celebrate the love and listen today! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POI...
Jul 29, 2025•1 hr 6 min
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 listen to Luke Skywalker and his friends, celebrate the love and listen today! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! NEW ANDOR...
Jul 22, 2025•1 hr 3 min
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 narrative art, how the reaction to American Graffiti inspired Star Wars and how now he just wants to open a store. So get out some hamburgers and old ro...
Jul 15, 2025•1 hr
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 the 2015 ROTS DVD documentary, WITHIN A MINUTE. Join us as we discuss its many highlights and it shows just how the Mustafar battle was made! From lou...
Jul 08, 2025•1 hr 17 min
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 us in June, a shocking listener message and more! So count with The Count, celebrate the love and listen today! Listen to the read along and see the il...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 1 min
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 with Alex and Mollie from Star Wars Explained, Gustavo from Triad of the Force, Alex from Children of the Watch and moderator Kristin Baver. JOIN THE...
Jun 14, 2025•34 min
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 Explained, Gustavo from Triad of the Force, Alex from Children of the Watch and moderator Kristin Baver. JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST ...
Jun 13, 2025•26 min
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 of the Force, Alex from Children of the Watch and moderator Kristin Baver. JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! COMMENTARIE...
Jun 12, 2025•32 min
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 of this R2 unit. My father will know how to retrieve it. You must see this droid safely delivered to him on Alderaan. This is our most desperate hour....
May 27, 2025•1 hr 4 min
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 screen once again! So dare to be dopey, celebrate the love and listen today! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! COMMENTARIES F...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 38 min
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 POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! COMMENTARIES FOR EVERY SKELETON CREW EPISODE! NEW EMPIRE STRIKES BACK COMMENTARY! Theme Music downloa...
May 14, 2025•2 hr 24 min
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 Massacre, Mon Mothma’s moment and so much more. AND - we’re still talking about the BJ Hughes of it all! There’s somewhere where you need to be and it’s li...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 28 min
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 Imperial Ball. PLUS - we’re looking back at Celebration, talking the prequel renaissance, ROTS back in theaters and more! So buy a spider, get lost in a w...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 20 min
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 today and celebrate the love! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! COMMENTARIES FOR EVERY SKELETON CREW EPISODE! NEW EMPIRE ...
Apr 25, 2025•53 min
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 Celebration! Mandalorian & Grogu! Starfighter! Maul! Andor! Food! Yoda blinking! Spinal Tap! All recorded LIVE in front of an enthralled and confu...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 1 min
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 yourself and a floating disco ball of doom! So get out those fancy cakes, celebrate the love and listen today! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLA...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 11 min
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 listeners like you that are full of helpful tips and tricks to help you survive the weekend of Star Wars madness. So get out your restraining order, celebrate...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 12 min
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 sounds of Skeleton Crew, plans for the upcoming Star Wars Celebration Japan and how working on Skeleton Crew led to the score for the gorgeous Star Tr...
Mar 30, 2025•1 hr 44 min
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 either "uh huh" or "yeah" (or is it yes?) What's the shocking meaning of the YEAH or UH HUH rating? You'll have to listen and find out!! So, risk it ...
Mar 17, 2025•55 min
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 find out! PLUS - totally serious and important Blast Points news that could possibly change your life forever! So, get that beach under control, listen...
Mar 10, 2025•59 min
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 Ben Burtt, Dennis Muren, Rick McCallum and even George Lucas telling you about just what you were looking at. Join us as we listen to this audio guide a...
Mar 02, 2025•1 hr 16 min
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 the smaller Jabbas that have existed. Too human Jabba (but not Human Jabba), too snail like Jabba, just right Jabba? We're talking about them all! And...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 25 min
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 The Doors. Which ANH Doors are more Morrison? Which Star Wars doors have a Densmore vibe? What does that even mean? Listen and find out! So, celebrate t...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 13 min
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 interesting choices on how to rearrange the story while showing off some incredible illustrations based on the film. And, to spice things up, we made a...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 15 min
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 naturally made ROTJ a whole new experience. Is Return of the Jedi still Return of the Jedi without Baby Ewoks? And what about the "riots" in a theater...
Feb 04, 2025•53 min
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 out of your prison of the mind, celebrate the love and listen today! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! COMMENTARIES FOR EV...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Episode 428 - SKELETON CREW Episode 7 Discussion with some Freakout and Glerb and Brutus and Axe Lady Just 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, laughs and even more mystery. Join as we talk all about the episode, examine our new deep dislike for Jod, ask questions about At Attin and remember al...
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 2 min
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 all kind of want that? So, gather your best friends, follow the trash crabs, listen today and celebrate the love! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPP...
Jan 03, 2025•53 min
