For 25 years, Star Wars fans have asked one question : why did Luke scream like the Emperor in just the 1997 Special Edition and then it disappeared forever?! In this very important episode of Blast Points, we have the answer to that question and the person responsible is not who you think it is! Join us as we unravel this mystery and discuss some of the other strange audio changes in the Empire Strikes Back Special Edition. PLUS : listener Luke screams AND the big news for our upcoming panel we...
Apr 26, 2022•47 min
Our tribute to the 20th anniversary of ATTACK OF THE CLONES continues as we are joined by our awesome friend and AOTC super fan Silver from the amazing Star Wars Thrifting and Into the Garbage Chute Podcast to discuss our best friend, the Episode II DVD! All our lives changed for the better in November 2002 with this DVD came into our lives and this episode is a giant love letter to that magical home video release. From the history making digital video transfer to the commentary, to the insane d...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 10 min
The long-standing tradition of Star Wars art books and our long-standing tradition of talking about them continues with author Phil Szostak's latest masterpiece, The Art of The Mandalorian season 2! With Mando's second season, we find the Lucasfilm Art Department working at the height of the strength with the look of the show really coming together. But how does it all connect to the greater Star Wars aesthetic and what are the greatest lessons of designing for this bold, new era of SW storytell...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Sure, we've talked about the incredible, legendary epic Japanese stage show THE GEORGE LUCAS SUPER LIVE ADVENTURE before but this week it's a dream come true as we talk to the one and only LEE WHITTAKER who actually played LUKE SKYWALKER in the actual GLSLA! Lee was 20 years old and flew off to Japan to be Luke Skywalker onstage in front of George Lucas and wow, he has some incredible stories. How did he get the role? What was it like doing the shows? What is the legacy of The George Lucas Super...
Apr 05, 2022•57 min
Our year long tribute to Attack of the Clones continues as we ponder that age old question - just what is the deal with SIFO DYAS? It's a riddle wrapped in a mystery as we explore his questionable roots, reveal his fascinating backstory and question just who or WHAT actually created the Clone Army. It's an episode 20 years in the making and AOTC YEAR was finally the right time to discussion this shocking topic!! So, hit that typo on the keyboard, celebrate the love and listen today! JOIN THE BLA...
Mar 22, 2022•52 min
Our first look at OBI-WAN KENOBI is here and we are losing our minds over this first teaser trailer. Join us as we go over every single scene and go off the deep end and we celebrate the start of KENOBI SEASON! So release that box of space birds and listen today! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! BOOK OF BOOK REVIEW EPISODES! MANDO SEASON 1 & 2 REVIEW EPISODES! BAD BATCH! CLONE WARS ! BLAST POINTS Q&A EPISODES! ! Theme Music downloadable tracks! Exclusive Co...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 6 min
This week, it's all about the legendary entertainment news reporter BOBBIE WYGANT and her incredible interviews with the stars of Star Wars. From 1977 to 1999 she was talking to the people that made Star Wars happen and the results are absolute solid gold and some the most unique Star Wars interviews of all time. There's Harrison Ford seeing Star Wars with strangers, Rick McCallum being the actual Phantom Menace, asking George Lucas about LAVA and questions about TAUNTAUN that'll change your lif...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 18 min
We've still got some hot and heavy Boba Fett fever and the only known cure is talking more Boba talk. It's been a few weeks since the season one finale and the time is right to look back at every episode and examine the series as a whole. What do we love? What was weird? What was wonderful? Why are we still obsessed with those water stealing Mods?!? Where could we imagine a potential second season could go? It's the Book of Boba book report and we're not using Cliff's Notes!! So, if it's too hot...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 8 min
It's the epic moment you've all been waiting for, the 300th episode of BLAST POINTS! We're celebrating the only way we know how, by looking at the incredible history of GEORGE LUCAS' HAIR. It is the Hair to the Empire as we look at every era of the Lucas coiffure! From the greaser stage to the dashing THX-1138 era, salt and pepper prequel era, loose times and his bold modern "shorts and an untucked shirt" look. Every Lucas hairdo is talked about and we learn a lot about ourselves and life along ...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Our year long tribute to Attack of the Clones continues as this month we look at one the most important aspects of the film : THE LOVE. Join us as we examine our massive love for the film, the way the love has grown for AOTC in the past 20 years, the fascinating role love plays in the movie, how it spreads throughout the saga and more! PLUS : words of wisdom from our wise bearded guru, groovy AOTC dialog poetry and real reactions from AOTC fans after a recent big screen showing! It's the dawning...
Feb 15, 2022•53 min
We all know the when Toschi Station with Cammie and Fixer appeared on The Book of Boba Fett, the world rejoiced in harmony, but why is this place from an ANH deleted scene so beloved? This week we're talking all about the legendary deleted Biggs on Tatooine scene, why it is such a BIGGS deal and just how it could have changed the whole beginning of Star Wars! Why was it removed? Who wanted it to stay in? Who put a Spider-Man doll in the oven? All these burning questions and more are answered in ...
Feb 08, 2022•49 min
It was the music that defined a generation and shaped popular culture but now join Blast Points as they take you on a journey behind the music of the legendary Max Rebo Band. From humble beginnings as Red Ball Jett and Monster 21 to surviving against the odds to a hot new gig at The Sanctuary! Listen along as we explore how Rebo was created, examine every Rebo song, discuss the band's wild history and answer the burning question of DOES MAX ACTUALLY PLAY WITH HIS LEGS? So, get out your Palpatone...
Feb 01, 2022•51 min
It's the kickoff to our year long, once a month tribute to the 20th anniversary of our much loved ATTACK OF THE CLONES and we're getting the party starting by declaring that AOTC IS THE MOST IMPORTANT STAR WARS MOVIE EVER. (or at least it's definitely in the top three) Join us as we go through 20 ways Episode II has influenced almost all Star Wars that has come after it. From cook droids to Clone Wars to Dropships to Fetts, it's all there in ATTACK OF THE CLONES! So, shake your shoe in the air, ...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 3 min
We're back with our 6th year and it's the episode everyone has been waiting for - THE CUE MARKS OF THE ORGINAL TRILOGY! Join us as we explore these markings on the film that signified the end of a reel and reveal how they actually reveal clues to that very specific Star Wars storytelling structure! When does each story take a dramatic turn? When are our heroes in over their heads? What is it about that unique pace and structure of the Star Wars saga that makes it so special? AND does it all have...
Jan 18, 2022•52 min
The Book of Boba Fett is here, we were up before dawn watching it, we've drank a lot of coffee and we're real excited to talk about all the treats in Chapter 1! It's wild, weird and beautiful and that's just the way we like it. What happened in the episode that sent us over the top, what have us wondering about the future and why is this one keeping it so real? So, drink the life goo out of the worm, listen today & celebrate the love! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PA...
Dec 30, 2021•1 hr 2 min
It's the final installment of Indy Year and we're ending it with a nuclear explosion as we hide inside a refrigerator with our look at the underrated INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL. Join us as we look at our personal histories with the film (what's this about Jason getting really close to be being sued??), the over a decade that KOTCS spent in the idea stage, the various screenplay versions and finally what ended up on screen. We're talking what we love about KOTCS and what c...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Somehow the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special has gone from a forbidden VHS tape to now fans being able to buy Life Day glowing orbs at Disney Parks! To celebrate this wild time and in the spirit of giving thanks, this week we are talking all about the secret original five-page outline for the holiday special! Who wrote it? That's still kind of a mystery ... but we think it's pretty easy to figure out. It's all about family, love, crashing ships, Wookiees, the Starship Musica and an Imperial sp...
Nov 23, 2021•59 min
Our lives were recently dramatically changed when we learned of the existence of over 20 unreleased CommTech chips. After the initial wave with TPM, originally the plan was for them to keep going with new technologies and "TWICE THE SPEECH". While these sadly never reached toy store shelves, we have presented for you listeners, a comprehensive guide to the forbidden CommTech sounds! Sabe! Shmi! Sickly sounding Tusken Raiders! Porkins screaming! It's the CommTech follow up episode everyone has be...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 4 min
This week it's all about the mighty Rick Famuyiwa trilogy of Mandalorian episodes : The Child, The Prisoner and The Believer. Join us as we explore the many reasons why each of these episodes continue to resonate with fans so much and we talk all about how their rich themes connect to his earlier work. So get out your Disney Gallery CommTech chip set, listen today and celebrate the love! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! BAD BATCH REVIEW EPISODES! MANDO SEASON 1 &am...
Nov 09, 2021•51 min
The Book of Boba Fett trailer is here and it has us excited as a shirtless Gamorrean! Join us as we barely keep it together and go over every detail of this minute and a half slice of madness!! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! BAD BATCH REVIEW EPISODES! MANDO SEASON 1 & 2 REVIEW EPISODES!! BLAST POINTS Q&A EPISODES! Theme Music downloadable tracks! Exclusive Commentaries! Extra goodies! and so much MORE! www.patreon.com/blastpoints new Blast Points T-SHIRTS...
Nov 02, 2021•52 min
Indy Year continues and this month we're finally talking all about Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade! It's the Indy movie that put the heart back in the series and it sure was a wild ride making it happen. Join us as we discuss the greatness of INDY 3 and the various insane early script drafts that had Indy riding a rhino, an army of gorillas and a small talking monkey. Yes. It's as wild as it sounds BUT it all helped make Last Crusade the beloved character based classic that it is! PLUS: a vis...
Oct 26, 2021•54 min
This week we are thrilled to welcome back sound designer / mixer for Skywalker Sound and friend of the show, David W. Collins! Join us as we get caught up and learn all about what went into creating the world of sounds for The Bad Batch, the bold audio choices of Star Wars Visions and the fascinating stories behind our favorites, Biomes and Galaxy of Sounds! You'll laugh a little, you'll learn a lot and just like us, you're likely to be fascinated by every word David says! PLUS : it's a very "hi...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 25 min
If there's one thing we love as much as Star Wars movies & shows, it's insane Star Wars documentaries! So this week we're thrilled to finally be talking the legendary ANATOMY OF A DEWBACK! This documentary not only offered a look into the momentous creation of the CG Dewback BUT broke new ground on how films were advertised online! Join us as we talk Lucas' sweet dewback dreams, pantyhose filters, and ask the immortal question if Stormtroopers are LAME-Os. PLUS : THE SHOCKING WEEK 2 OF SNOKE...
Oct 12, 2021•52 min
This week we are tackling an extremely important Star Wars topic - what happens at the 100 minute mark of the Star Wars films? Just like the films themselves, they're all a little different but they all that thar certain type of galaxy far far away magic. What happens in them, how are they alike and what is our ranking of them? It's a Star Wars topic that'll have you viewing the films and counting numbers in a whole new way! PLUS : the dramatic return of everyone's favorite pickled celebration, ...
Oct 05, 2021•52 min
Here's the short of it : Star Wars Visions is here and we liked it a lot. Actually, we loved it and in this episode we are looking at just what makes it so special, why we connected with it, which shorts sent us over the top and which ones benefit from a second viewing? Join us as we celebrate the joys of No Rules Star Wars and compare Visions to the Beatles White Album! So find that golden statue of George Lucas, listen today and celebrate the love! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST ...
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Indy Year continues and it's about time we talked about the magical wizard Ben Burtt and his contributions to the sound of Indiana Jones! How is the sound of Indy like Star Wars? What sets it apart? How were some of the most iconic Indy sounds created? Join us as we listen to sounds from all 4 Indy films and share how they were created and why it's all about toilet bowl covers, irritated chickens and cheese casserole. So grab your fuzzy microphone, get on Big Thunder Mountain, celebrate the love...
Sep 21, 2021•54 min
We're going back to The Bad Batch! It's been just about a month since we've seen our Bad Batcher buddies and because we miss them we're looking back at at all the greatness that was in season one. Join us as we discuss the themes of the season, the wonderful Omega, our favorite episodes and much much more. So call up Soda Fett, celebrate the love and listen today! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! BAD BATCH REVIEW EPISODES! MANDO SEASON 1 & 2 REVIEW EPISODES!! B...
Sep 14, 2021•58 min
This is it - the final day of the podcast series that has given hope to those who have none - 7 DAYS OF DENGAR! After a week of asking WHO IS DENGAR, what have we learned? Who is that mysterious man in bandages and what has learn shown us about ourselves? What is the message of Dengar and how do we go forward after this momentous week? All that and so much more in this thrilling conclusion! So celebrate the love and listen today! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! BA...
Sep 13, 2021•11 min
It's finally here, day 6 of the podcast series that has changed the world, 7 DAYS OF DENGAR! Today we welcome our friends Charlote and Caitlin from Skytalkers!! Beacause we have the hosts of one of our favorite shows on, we're asking only the most serious Dengar questions. Who is Dengar? Does he have hair and yes, is it wet? This is an insanely fun episode and it's dengarously hilarious. So celebrate the love and listen today!! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! BAD ...
Sep 12, 2021•12 min
It's day number 5 in the explosive week long series that has taken over the world, 7 DAYS OF DENGAR! Today we are talking about Dengar's wild wild wild backstory from the old EU. Swoop bike accidents, lost love, found love and a wedding, it's all there. There's a lot of crazy character biographies from the EU, but Dengar's may be one of the most epic. Tune in as we go over everything in Dengar's past and much much more. So get a gift for Dengar's wedding, celebrate the love and listen today! JOI...
Sep 11, 2021•12 min
