This week Jason & Gabe are joined by a very special guest, the one & only mastermind of Regal Robot, Tom Spina Designs and the Keeper of The Cantina Aliens, TOM SPINA! Together they have an epic laughter filled talk about all the exciting stuff that's new with Tom and share an EXCLUSIVE REGAL ROBOT COUPON CODE FOR MAY THE 4th! After that, they go over some of the finer details of the Cantina, the UK Uglies, Little Aunt Beru, the mysterious humans of Jabba's Palace, how to keep it togethe...
May 01, 2018•1 hr 47 min
Join Jason and Gabe as they take a trip back to the simpler time of 2015 when Force Awakens rumors ran free across the land! Is Luke Skywalker an evil CYBORG?! Is Kylo Ren actually LUKE? Who are the Jedi Killers? Will Chewbacca die?!? And what about that new Jedi hero / ex stormtrooper and his trusty pal Kira? Is Max Von Sydow really playing Boba Fett?! Listen along as they go over what was true, what was just weird & what could still possibly happen! PLUS: Solo tv spots, Rio Durant asks abo...
Apr 24, 2018•53 min
This week Jason and Gabe are talking about the greatest gamble of The Empire Strikes Back, the Yoda puppet!! With the sequel to the most successful movie ever made going way over schedule and over budget, the extremely important Yoda was not figured until the very last minute. The fate of the entire future of Star Wars rested on the little green shoulders of that puppet! We go into Yoda's creation, filming and how the puppet changed with ROTJ, TPM and TLJ! PLUS : some news with Therm Scissorpunc...
Apr 17, 2018•53 min
Buckle up baby because this week Jason and Gabe are going totally nuts about that Solo trailer!! They're talking all about how the movie looks and going over the whole thing scene by scene and line by line. Space mice, space yaks, Therm Scissorpunch, Vegetable Man, Walnut Head, Chewie shredding guitar, tender Wookiee love and so so much more. PLUS : Howard the Duck and Radioland Murders even come up! Imagine that. So grab that flying V guitar, magnetize your boots, get pumped for SOLO and celebr...
Apr 10, 2018•53 min
Join Jason & Gabe as they go through the first ever Blast Points Academy Star Wars Awards (Star Awards)! You listeners of the show voted and we’ve got the results! Who did YOU choose for the best Gungan? What movie has the best score? Who is the best new TLJ character, what's the top animated series, lightsaber form and what won the the important best picture? Listen and find out! You may laugh a little, you may learn a little, and you'll definitely love this action packed episode! PLUS : th...
Apr 03, 2018•55 min
The Last Jedi blu ray is here and Blast Points is going all out with an in-depth look at just about everything it has to offer! The Director and The Jedi documentary is everything we've hoped for in a Star Wars look behind the scenes in a while and we are breaking it all down! We are talking everything from space cows, Mark Hamill's fundamental disagreements, Yoda puppets, the beauty of Ram Bergman's hair to why we still can't stop loving TLJ! And if that wasn't enough, we go through all the Las...
Mar 27, 2018•1 hr 17 min
This week we are talking about all about the fascinating history of STAR TOURS! It's the Disneyland ride that was not only set new trends for the park, it started Star Wars on it's eventual future! How the marriage of Lucasfilm and Disney possibly begin? Just how much of a Disney fan is Lucas? What planets were considered for the 2011 version? How did Star Tours influence a young Rian Johnson and directly inspire The Last Jedi? It's an action packed episode headed to beautiful forest moon of End...
Mar 20, 2018•59 min
It's so hard to say goodbye to Star Wars Rebels but Blast Points is here to help get you through it all. Join Jason & Gabe as they look at the show's past, it's strengths, the challenges it faced and where they dream Lucasfilm Animation could go next. From those mysterious voices in-between worlds, the legacy of Ashoka Tano, giant wolves, to our hero AP-5 singing in space, Blast Points toasts four wild seasons of the Ghost Crew adventures. PLUS : Star Wars TV stuff, the Last Jedi deleted sce...
Mar 13, 2018•55 min
Listen as Jason & Gabe take a look back at 1999’s The Art of Star Wars, Episode I The Phantom Menace! It was the dawn of a new era of Star Wars concept art and it’s just as fascinating today as it was then! Doug Chiang endlessly drawing Battle Droids in the attic of Skywalker Ranch resulted in a legacy in Star Wars design that can still be felt today. They talk about their favorite illustrations from the book, Jabba in thrones, the idea of an older Anakin, Jar-Jar's pet dog and MORE! PLUS: t...
Mar 06, 2018•56 min
This week Jason & Gabe explore one of the greatest mysteries in Star Wars history, the past and continuing influence of MARCIA LUCAS! Her editing helped shape the saga but just how else did she help make the saga what we know it to be today? Join us as we take a look at her life, career, her time time with GL & beyond. It's a fascinating look at one of the greatest unsung behind the scenes stories of the saga. PLUS : Last Jedi blu ray talk, Episode 9 speculation, KISS references and so m...
Feb 27, 2018•1 hr 2 min
Jason and Gabe are back this week to discuss and read through all of the fantastic listener emails they've gotten in the past couple months! There's great questions & voice messages that lead to discussions on things like : The future of the saga, the fate of the singing frog man, Solo speculation, Midnight Madness, what makes Star Wars feel like Star Wars, Ewok movies, Ace Frehley, Anakin's anger, background characters, Kit Fisto, Maz statues, light speed vs hyper space, C-3PO impressions a...
Feb 20, 2018•1 hr 15 min
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, join Jason and Gabe as they celebrate Love, Lucas Style! They go over almost everything Lucas Love with : his wild relationship with Linda Ronstadt, Lucas tap dancing, playing guitar and what he may like to do on dates! Plus they take a look at the fan film classic, George Lucas in Love! Who likes and who kinda doesn't? Listen and find out!! PLUS : all the latest news with Solo stuff from Entertainment Weekly and the latest on Game of Thrones creators writing an...
Feb 13, 2018•54 min
We've gone from zero to Solo in one week and Jason & Gabe are breaking down both the Super Bowl mini teaser and the full Monday morning preview! L3-37! Rob Halford! Singing Frog People! All that and so much more in this action packed Solo teaser FREAKOUT! watch the Solo preview in amazing quality here: https://thedigitaltheater.com Blast Points t-shirts are now available! Get them here: www.etsy.com/shop/Gibnerd?section_id=21195481 visit the Blast Points website! www.blastpointspodcast.com r...
Feb 06, 2018•55 min
Leigh Brackett, is an almost forgotten figure in Star Wars history, but she is responsible for the first draft of what was known as Star Wars 2 and eventually became The Empire Strikes Back! Join us as we explore her life & her fascinating version of what became Empire! Who is The Minch? What does this version say about Luke’s father? And how does this Brackett draft connect to Last Jedi? Did she create Master Codebreaker?!?! Who is wearing a gold robe??? Listen and find out! Plus there is s...
Jan 30, 2018•1 hr 10 min
This week Jason and Gabe go all the way with the insane 1996 Star Wars VCR board game, Star Wars: The Interactive Video Board Game : Assault on the Death Star! A VHS only Star Wars art film where a creepy Vader talks to himself, wanders hallways and says the word “pupil” a lot. Like all Star Wars weirdness, this game has a wild backstory and features the final, expressive performance of David "The Real Darth Vader" Prowse as The Dark Lord of the Sith. It's a bizarre Star Wars experience and Blas...
Jan 23, 2018•59 min
Join Jason and Gabe as they get heavy duty with some deep Jedi talk! Is Luke Skywalker right and is the legacy of the Jedi failure, hypocrisy and hubris? This week we break it down by looking at the past deeds of the Jedi and the examine their mighty myth! When did they fail and why is Luke's act in The Last Jedi so important to the future of the Force? Listen and find out!! Plus there is some wild Solo rumor talk, Obi-Wan beard freakouts, John Williams episode 9 stuff, listener reviews and much...
Jan 16, 2018•55 min
Jason and Gabe are back with an all new, action packed episode that goes heavy into The Art of The Last Jedi book! The fascinating behind the scenes info! The look of the film! Our favorite amazing TLJ concept art! The earlier version of Master Codebreaker! The Lucas connection! Why the Caretakers really do deserve a Saturday Morning cartoon! Plus the latest Solo talk, wild episode 9 speculation & more! So get out your black diamond, fly away on a space boat and celebrate the love with BLAST...
Jan 09, 2018•1 hr 2 min
You've heard us talk about The Last Jedi and now it's YOUR turn!! Join us as we play 20 fantastic listener voice messages featuring some very different Last Jedi reactions and reviews!! And we just talk about Master Codebreaker a lot.... So be a poet with a blaster & celebrate the love with Blast Points!! Blast Points t-shirts are now available! Get them here: www.etsy.com/shop/Gibnerd?section_id=21195481 visit the Blast Points website! www.blastpointspodcast.com reviews! comics! recipes, ar...
Dec 23, 2017•1 hr 34 min
Here it is! It’s the supersized Blast Points you’ve been waiting for as Jason and Gabe go through ALL of The Last Jedi! From the island of Ahch-To to Crait, we're doing it all!! From the film’s heavy message and themes, to Caretakers being Van Halen fans and the No Parking On The Beach Guy! We get into every aspect of the hot button topic that is THE LAST JEDI! So go hover over your rock and celebrate the love with BLAST POINTS! Blast Points t-shirts are now available! Get them here: www.etsy.co...
Dec 19, 2017•1 hr 33 min
The Last Jedi is right around the corner and you can literally hear Jason and Gabe lose their minds in this fun filled spoiler free episode!! Join in as they freak out and barely keep it together counting down to the giant Last Jedi release! They talk about the long, wild two year journey they've had with Episode 8 and highlights from the film's huge Hollywood premiere! PLUS: Where’s Lucas? Will the mystery of PZ-4CO be solved and so much more!! So dial 9-1 on your phone and celebrate the love w...
Dec 12, 2017•53 min
Join Jason and Gabe as they celebrate the holidays by listening to Meco's 1980 “classic” Star Wars holiday album Christmas In The Stars! Threepio sings! A lot! How is this album connected to Jon Bon Jovi? Why is the last song 8 minutes long? What does Motley Crue have to do with it and why is Tommy Lee playing in Snoke's throne room?? And how did Harrison Ford almost end up on the album?!? All these questions and more are talked about as it's a holiday that'll always be in your mem-or-ie as you ...
Dec 05, 2017•49 min
Join Jason and Gabe as they celebrate the one and only Ric Olie!! Some call this hero "Captain Obvious" but we ask the question, was he being obvious or is he just helpful? Tune in as we break it down and explore his every line of dialog to explore the Olie legend! PLUS: TLJ Fever is reaching a boiling point as we explore every Last Jedi TV spot so far, Star Tours info and much more! So land on Tatooine, catch on pretty quick and celebrate the love with BLAST POINTS! Blast Points t-shirts are no...
Nov 28, 2017•1 hr
It's a 100th episode celebration! Join Jason and Gabe for this giant sized 100th episode spectacular!! Featuring : them watching the six original Star Wars films at once, exciting listener messages and questions, so many impressions, Rusty Miller trivia and much, much more!!! It’s a huge celebration of the Star Wars love so listen today!! watch at six at once with us : http://starwarswars.com Blast Points t-shirts are now available! Get them here: www.etsy.com/shop/Gibnerd?section_id=21195481 ...
Nov 21, 2017•2 hr 25 min
This week Jason and Gabe talk all about HARDWARE WARS! YES, the amazing 1978 short film Star Wars parody from Ernie Fosselius that made them who they are today. How did it ever get made? Where is the cast nowadays? How was Hardware Wars only the beginning of Ernie's involvement in the galaxy far far away? All these burning questions & more are answered in this laugh filled, action packed episode! Join them as they even do a full commentary for the 13 minute long classic!! Wow! AND IF THAT WA...
Nov 14, 2017•56 min
This week Jason and Gabe discuss the both on and off screen continuing Star Wars influence and mystery of Return of the Jedi director Richard Marquand. From his hiring, to who else could have gotten the job, major plot and character decisions he made, filming and his role is post production, Blast Points sheds some light on this often sadly overlooked contributor to Star Wars history! PLUS! there's talk on that Last Jedi world series ad, international poster, Snoke's Shadow People buddies, more ...
Nov 07, 2017•1 hr
Just in time for Halloween, Jason and Gabe are celebrating all things MONSTERS in Star Wars! Join them as they countdown their top 13 monsters from the whole saga! Who did they pick from the Ewok movies, the read along books and how many are from the beautiful three way Attack of the Clones monster tag team?! Listen and find out!! PLUS: Great moments in Halloween Star Wars History (with drunk Ewoks), Is there a Halloween holiday in the Star Wars universe, Last Jedi stuff, rumors on possible Samm...
Oct 31, 2017•53 min
This week it's all about Mandalore as Jason and Gabe dive into everything from Sabine, Satine & brave nephew Korkie! From the history of the super commandos in Star Wars to the season four premier of Star Wars Rebels, Blast Points is looking at all of it!! PLUS! There's reactions to the "Solo : A Star Wars Story title, Last Jedi talk, Rebels reactions and more!! So strap on a jetpack, fly into a room of Xizors and celebrate the love with BLAST POINTS!! Blast Points t-shirts are now available...
Oct 24, 2017•57 min
This week, Jason and Gabe are talking all about the brand new Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View. Celebrating 40 years of the original 1977 film, the book features 40 stories by 40 authors. From Muftak to where was Mon Mothma and almost everything in-between, this book tells the stories of just about everyone you ever looked at in A New Hope and wondered, "what's up with that person!?" So naturally, Blast Points is going through each any every one of the stories and sharing t...
Oct 17, 2017•1 hr 6 min
The trailer for The Last Jedi is finally here and Jason & Gabe can seriously barely handle it. Join them as they go through it scene by scene trying to make sense of it all and pull their heads together. Along the way they wonder about pie eating contests, who is zooming who and discuss how we all really know so very little still about the next chapter in the Star Wars saga! So meditate, crack a rock, smash your helmet and celebrate the love with BLAST POINTS! Blast Points t-shirts are now a...
Oct 10, 2017•54 min
Join Jason & Gabe as they go back to the wild world of Star Wars prequel hype and the bizarre marriage of Star Wars and MTV! They're talking everything from Duel of The Fates being a hot TRL chart topper to the huge Skywalker Ranch mid 2000s star studded parties for AOTC & ROTS! Most important of all, they go over the infamous Star Wars interviews with rapper and No Limit Records founder, Master P. Hear him ask Hayden about a lizard, his relationship with Natalie and the mind blowing Geo...
Oct 03, 2017•56 min
