Sure he’s the ILM chief creative head honcho, real life wizard, a Naboo Pilot and co-creator of Photoshop but the real question is will John Knoll be our valentine?! Listen and we are joined by Brandon from Talking Bay 94 as we explore the legends of John Knoll and reveal our shocking real life awkward encounters with him! Will he love us as much as we love him? Will he accept our final rose? So turn down the lights, get romantic and celebrate the love with BLAST POINTS! Listen to the wonderful ...
Feb 11, 2020•52 min
General Hux! You know him, you love him. But did he love YOU? Did he love ANYONE? Was he a cold hearted military leader of The First Order or was he just looking for love? Join Jason and Gabe as they examine his life and his most memorable moments on screen and ask was he being mean or just kinda flirty? Has anyone ever held his hand? Can they when he's always wearing black gloves? These are the important questions that need to be answered and we are here to help you understand the complicated m...
Feb 04, 2020•53 min
It's the first month of our year long SAGA YEAR and we're once again taking a close look at Episode 1, The Phantom Menace! Ever heard of it? Join us as we look at the heavy duty themes and messages of TPM and how they resonate through all of the saga films. Compassion, dealing with fear, the role of family... the tasty essential flavor packets of Star Wars that are so front and center in TPM! Plus: CLONE WARS new trailer madness & so much more! So don't listen to it naked but do celebrate th...
Jan 28, 2020•1 hr
There was a collective GASP when Moff Gideon showed up with the one and only DARKSABER! Much like the history of the Mandalorians in Star Wars, the Darksaber goes way back to the source, weaves through ancient times, the Clone Wars and has massive implications for the future! But what's it's story, how was it created, why does Gideon have it and why does he want The Child so bad? And seriously, what's up with the whole Mandalorian thing overall? Why do people love this helmeted bounty hunter so ...
Jan 21, 2020•55 min
For so many years we all thought the sequel trilogy was a myth and now it's hard to believe it is already done! Its the science experiment that gave us a new look at the story and amazing characters like Rey, Kylo, Finn, Poe, Tallie, Master Codebreaker, Klaud and so many other treasures that we now can't imagine living without! Join us as we look back at it's history, it's legacy, what we loved in it, what lessons can be learned from it and wonder just what could be next for big screen Star Wars...
Jan 14, 2020•56 min
The Rise of Skywalker is here, the Skywalker Saga is complete, we have seen it multiple times and oh wow is there ever a lot to talk about! Opinions are split as we discuss what we loved, what was weird and what lingering questions we still have!! it's a super mega extreme 200th episode that's just perfect for a movie like this!! So take a ride to the wild side, go to the Palpatine concert and celebrate the love with BLAST POINTS! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! E...
Dec 22, 2019•2 hr 11 min
The Rise of Skywalker is almost here as well are all the feelings that come with it. Excitement, fear, "the sweats", anticipation, nervousness... Star Wars fans are feeling it all right now! How did we get here? How did Episode 9 happen and why are we totally losing our minds with this one? Join Jason and Gabe as they break it all down and offer some advice on how to not flip out and really concentrate on the moment in these trying times! Plus: Listener reviews, KLAUD talk & so much more!! S...
Dec 17, 2019•54 min
It's the BLAST POINTS HOLIDAY SPECIAL STRIKES BACK! We made it home for Life Day once again & we are joined by tons of special guests sharing their Star Wars holiday traditions! PLUS : A visit with Chewbacca’s family, shopping for Lady Proxima, Kylo Ren sings Silent Night, Explosions AND MORE! So call up Sawta Gerrera and celebrate the love with BLAST POINTS! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! Exclusive Mandalorian review episodes! Commentaries! Extra goodies! an...
Dec 10, 2019•1 hr 9 min
With this 12th and final episode of Phantom Menace Year, we are looking inward and wondering why we really, REALLY love TPM as much as we do. Is it the story, the creatures, the wizardry or it something found elsewhere, elusive...? Join us as we ask the deep questions and then go through some our favorite Phantom Menace things we just didn't have time to talk about in the past year! Sio Bibble! Gragra the Gorgmonger! Obi-Wan's hair and more! PLUS : Listeners share what TPM means the THEM! It's a...
Dec 03, 2019•1 hr 9 min
only 4 more episodes before the end of the year and the epic 200th episode! what's to come? listen and find out!
Nov 26, 2019•2 min
We all know there’s a lot of fun stuff going on in Star Wars right now SO that means it’s time to talk about THE FACIAL HAIR OF THE ORIGINAL TRILOGY! Tune in as we we are joined by the great Tom Spina from Regal Robot as we discuss the glorious mustaches, beards and sideburns of the OT! Who's got the best look from each film? And what does it have to do with the Dick Van Dyke show? Listen and find out! So get in that time machine with James Hetfield and celebrate the love with BLAST POINTS! get ...
Nov 19, 2019•1 hr 7 min
After getting up at 5am to watch it, join Jason and Gabe as they finally get to talk about the first insane episode of THE MANDALORIAN! Are they still alive? What does it all mean and where could it be going next? And what does it have to do with Crocodile Dundee and Renesmee from Twilight? Listen today & celebrate the love, don't you agree?! PLUS: A new Star Wars Special Edition, Maclunkey & Granny Squadren hits Disney +! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! E...
Nov 13, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Phantom Menace Year continues as we explore one of the many new things Episode 1 gave us, the deeper look at THE FORCE! It's hard to imagine but before May 1999, nobody knew about the now essential Balance of the Force, The Chosen One or the Living and Cosmic Force! So what do they all mean, how do they change the way we look at the original trilogy and how they continue to influence the sequel trilogy & beyond! It's a deep thinking heavy duty episode that'll make you look at Phantom Menace ...
Nov 05, 2019•1 hr
We all love R2, 3PO and R5-D4 but what about those forgotten droid heroes CZ-3, R1-G4 or LIN-V8K? Join us this week for the illustrious Mr & Ms Robotica Pageant! For this special event we are thrilled to welcome our special guest judges from Regal Robot and Tom Spina Designs, TOM SPINA and "The Maker" and galaxy wide Droid expert, GORDON TARPLEY! Together we talk about each every wonderful background droid from A New Hope! From U-3PO to the Big Blue Football Head Droid, we go over them all! ...
Oct 29, 2019•1 hr 11 min
It's here!! The Rise of Skywalker trailer super freakout!! Did we survive? Can we still even speak? It's the stinkiest and sweatiest episode of Blast Points EVER! What is going on in this epic trailer?! What does it have to do with Jim Morrison? LISTEN AND FIND OUT! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! Exclusive episodes! Commentaries! Extra goodies! and MORE! www.patreon.com/blastpoints Blast Points t-shirts are now available! Get them here: www.etsy.com/shop/Gibnerd?...
Oct 22, 2019•59 min
By the time of Revenge of the Sith, the digital dream of the prequels finally existed and the movie was able to reach the limits of George Lucas and the art department's imaginations. With the manta of "go wild", the concept team designed what was at the time the final installment of the Skywalker saga's most ambitious episode yet. Join us as we take a fun filled, action packed look at JW Rinzler's genius 2005 art book, the unique look of ROTS, some creative roads not taken, and how the concepts...
Oct 15, 2019•1 hr 1 min
MECO WAS JUST THE BEGINNING AND THE JIZZ ROCK SAGA CONTINUES! Join us as we return to the Battle Beyond Jizz Rock as we listen to over 20 Star Wars inspired songs and determine if they jizz wail or jizz fail! WITH : our feelings on Weird Al, Star Wars fancy dinner music, what music does Ben Solo like & is disco music about drugs and much much more! PLUS: more SNOKETOBERFEST! So get out the sweet cream butter & celebrate the love with BLAST POINTS! Check out Yacht Rock's fantastic podcast...
Oct 08, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Phantom Menace Year continues as we celebrate the fascintating and amazing costumes of Episode 1! In a movie filled with bold new directions for the saga, nothing was quite as bold and innovating as Trisha Biggar's costumes. Join us as we go over just why those costumes were such a big deal, how they continue to influence today's Star Wars and just why Biggar's work was so genius. PLUS : the return of SNOKETOBERFEST & so much more! So get in your tiny rocket ship & celebrate the love wit...
Oct 01, 2019•56 min
Back at Celebration Chicago, we attended a Star Wars Radio Drama panel hosted by fans and college professors, John & Maria Jose Tenuto. We were looking forward to the panel but we didn't know how much it would actually BLOW OUR MINDS. This week we are thrilled to have John & Maria on the show as they go over the incredible history of the radio dramas, Brian Daley's story and so so much more. How did the Star Wars radio drama save NPR? What was it's origin? Why did something as visual was...
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 40 min
As predicted by ancient Mayan calendars, 2012 brought many massive changes (to Star Wars). Disney purchased Lucasfilm, Episode VII was going to be made, the 3D releases were cancelled and the mysterious "comedy" show, Star Wars Detours was announced and then never seen again. Listen as we discuss the always curious case of the mysterious Detours and debate on if it should ever be released at all! Does it deserve a chance? Is there room for parody in Star Wars? Should all existing episodes be des...
Sep 17, 2019•53 min
For a couple of months in 1999, the whole world became a Star Wars Celebration as Episode 1 HYPE was everywhere! From grocery stores to Taco Bell, you couldn't go anywhere without being reminded that a new Star Wars movie was about to come out. Blast Points Phantom Menace Year continues as we look at all of that crazy hype that surrounded all of the TPM experience! The overwhelming marketing tie ins! Those weird & wonderful commercials! The vital history of Star Wars & merchandising! Did...
Sep 10, 2019•59 min
Phantom Menace Year returns September 10, 2019!
Sep 03, 2019•1 min
The not so far away future of the galaxy far far away was shown at Disney's giant D23 convention and it hit Star Wars fans like the Death Star laser rocking Jedha. We are barely still alive after all the news but we are here to deliver full breakdowns for the epic Mandalorian trailer, the incredible Obi-Wan Kenobi announcement and of course that special mysterious look at The Rise of Skywalker. What secrets did we find inside it and what does it have to with wind chimes? We saved you some seats ...
Aug 27, 2019•1 hr 21 min
Do you spend all day everyday wondering if Leia ever learned about her grandmother Shmi? What would Leia think if she watched the Boonta Eve pod race? Did Watto attend Shmi and Cliegg Lars' wedding? All these questions and more were answered in Troy Denning's fascinating and underrated 2003 novel, Tatooine Ghost. It's an incredible blending of the prequels and the original trilogy that also manages to somehow resonate into the sequels. Join us as we look at the book, Leia's journey with the Forc...
Aug 20, 2019•59 min
It’s the new Huttness that all the kids are talking about, JABBAPALOOZA! Jabba the Hutt is a mean, vicious & nasty slug but we do we still love him so much? How was that massive puppet created and just who was inside it? And what’s the deal with the 1997 Special Edition Jabba, TPM Jabba and all those Hutts in Clone Wars? All these questions and more are answered in this rocking episode! So go backwards and forwards and celebrate the love with BLAST POINTS! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPP...
Aug 13, 2019•53 min
Phantom Menace Year continues as we are thrilled to welcome from The Soundtrack Show podcast and Star Wars Celebration stage host, David W. Collins! Tune in as we discuss just about every singe aspect of John Williams' brilliant Episode 1 score!! We're talking everything from the use of Duel of the Fates in TPM & beyond, the hidden mysteries of Anakin's Theme, the smaller wonderful themes in the film, TPM anticipation, the Palpatine parade and a thrilling lightspeed round of questions that g...
Aug 06, 2019•1 hr 16 min
Have you read the classic Star Wars newspaper comic strips? You know, the ones where Luke and Leia go to Casino Planet, Takrin's wife shows up and Dodonna's Charles Bronson lookalike son VRAD joins the crew? If you haven't you're not alone as these amazing comics are often overlooked in the rich history of Star Wars and comics. But where did this history begin and how does it connect to Lucas' love of art and a little comic book store in New York City? Join as we explore the stories and history ...
Jul 30, 2019•54 min
Where were you in the summer of 85? If you're anything like Tom Spina, you were reading the mind warping STAR WARS IV article in Starblazer magazine! Join Jason, Gabe and Tom as they look at this bizarre piece of wild Star Wars speculation as it could have only been done in 1985! For every weird bit of info like "Mark Hamill IS playing Anakin", there's oddly perfect predictions for the prequels and even the sequels! Why did Tom keep it, keep thinking of it and why did funky magazines like this m...
Jul 23, 2019•1 hr
Because YOU demanded it, the Blast Points Kids Star Wars Storybook Radio Drama Series is BACK! This time we are taking on those immortal EU classics, The Maverick Moon and The Mystery of the Rebellious Robot! Join us as we act out the thrilling further adventures of Luke Skywalker who has almost forgotten about The Force and is in pilot school! And what about that action packed yarn where C-3P0 gets carried around on a hand cart? They're all weird and fantastic and were are giving them all the f...
Jul 16, 2019•51 min
Did you know that in the summer of 1980 there were three different versions of Empire Strikes Back playing simultaneously each with it's own unique audio track? Or that the first ESB "special edition" actually came out in June 1980? Our obsession with the weird and ever changing Star Wars saga audio continues this week as we dive into Empire's various wild sound mixes. Stereo, mono, 70mm, VHS, 97 Special Edition, DVD, Blu Ray... each one was a little different and we can't stop talking about it!...
Jul 09, 2019•55 min
