We are honored to be a part of this epic roundtable interview with three-time Academy Award-nominated and Emmy-winning composer of the incredible score for Andor, Nicholas Britell! Join us as along with our friends from Friends of the Force: A Star Wars Podcast, Jedi News, Skytalkers, Space.com, Talking Bay 94, and Triad of the Force we learn all about how the unique score was created, it's inspiration and so much more! Celebrate the love and listen today! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT ...
Oct 28, 2022•25 min
Tales of the Jedi is here and first we are talking all about the three incredible COUNT DOOKU stories! We love The Count quite a bit and these bite size bits of Dooku have us going off the deep end with heavy Star Wars thoughts. Good Dooku, master and apprentices, Yaddle, Mundi's giant hood and so much more! PLUS - the shocking final SNOKETOBERFEST of the year! So, erase Kamino from the archives, celebrate the love and listen today! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON!...
Oct 27, 2022•55 min
This week we have a bad case of MOTHMAMADNESS as we're going over all things MON MOTHMA! We have been huge Mothma fans for years but ANDOR has taken it over the top. Join us as we examine Mothma's creation and first appearance in ROTJ, her roles in Clone Wars, Rebels, Rogue One and how her in Andor changes everything. PLUS - what new old 1983 Mothma information did we discover that SHOOK US TO OUR CORE?! Listen and find out! AND - it's week three of the ultra-party that never ends, SNOKETOBERFES...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 6 min
It's a simple question but one that inspires thousands of thoughts - Why did Vader block Luke's death blow to the Emperor in Return of the Jedi? Especially if he still wanted to rule the galaxy as father and son. Inspired by a 2013 blog post from JW Rinzler where he asked this question, we are analyzing every aspect of this small but oh so important moment in ROTJ. What was Vader thinking and what clues in earlier moments lead us there? Plus, what did George Lucas say the meaning of that moment ...
Oct 11, 2022•57 min
That's right, this week we are finally talking about ALIEN EXODUS. In the wild times of 1995, there almost was a trilogy of books by Hugo and Nebula award winning author Robert J. Sawyer that not only explained how humans came to the galaxy far, far away but boldly connected the Star Wars universe to THX-1138 and American Graffiti. YES! Join us as we explore how this came about, what the story would have been and how Earth really is just connected to Star Wars anyways! AND - we hear from Robert ...
Oct 04, 2022•58 min
In this new edition of BLAST POINTS PRESENTS, we are happy to share the audio version of a recent conversation "our friend and frequent guest" Tom Spina from Tom Spina Designs and Regal Robot had with multi-Oscar winning Vis. FX Supervisor Ken Ralston! They're talking about Ken's incredible career, his visionary creature contributions to RETURN OF THE JEDI and more! We all know and love the maquettes from From Star Wars To Jedi and Classic Creatures and Ken sculpted a handful of those AND now Re...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr
When we finally got to visit Galaxy's Edge last May, our minds were blown and we had to know one thing - who in the world was responsible for the little amazing details all over Batuu? Join us as along with Tom Spina, we get all the answers with former creative director with Walt Disney Imagineering, Eric Baker. Eric and his crew were in charge of all beautiful, detailed props and set dressings for both Galaxy's Edge locations and the story on how it came to be and how it was pulled off is INSAN...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Andor is here, we getting up at 4am to watch it and are possibly delirious here talking about all the finer points of the brilliant first three episodes! It has it all : little frog people, serious drama, a binocular POV shot, an intriguing plot and of course, A WALL OF GLOVES! So pour some Caf, listen today and celebrate the love! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! LIGHT AND MAGIC COMMENTARIES! KENOBI COMMENTARIES! BOOK OF BOOK REVIEW EPISODES! MANDO SEASON 1 & ...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Our outrageous VAN HALEN 1984 side series continues as with Tom "Regal Robot" Spina we dissect each song on the album for 19 minutes and 84 seconds! It's the second episode so it's about the second song, the all-time classic JUMP! We're talking the amazing video, the synths, the guitar, the lyrics, why it's such a classic and much, much more. LISTEN TODAY ANYWHERE PODCASTS ARE!! CHECK OUT ALL THE AMAZING STUFF REGAL ROBOT HAS GOING ON & JOIN THE EMAIL LIST here : regalrobot.com EXPERIENCE TO...
Sep 19, 2022•31 min
The D23 Expo descended upon California last weekend and the big Lucasfilm panel did not disappoint! Join us as we look at the big hitters of the panel and come to the conclusion that we are DOOMED! We're talking INDY 5, Andor, Willow, Bad Batch, Tales of the Jedi, Mando, Ahsoka and MORE! What gave us goose bumps and what made us want ice cream? It's a warning that we are about to cross over into a STAR WARS MADNESS zone and we're kinda pumped about it! So, splash some bleach water on your face, ...
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 3 min
It's a very special episode as this week we’re thrilled to be talking to ILM legend and LIGHT AND MAGIC superstar, ROSE DUIGNAN! Join us as we discuss her career in the VFX industry, working on Star Wars, Return of the Jedi, the magic of “Light and Magic”, her career, passion, life past the documentary and of course, The Ewok Adventure! So, celebrate the love and listen today! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! KENOBI COMMENTARIES! BOOK OF BOOK REVIEW EPISODES! MANDO...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Episode 325 - Rogue Wonder Years - A Rogue One Celebration Our beloved Rogue One is playing again in selected IMAX theaters and for us it's another reason to sing the praises of one of our favorite Star Wars movies! Join us as reflect on why this one has transcended into a now classic status and why this Rogue One means so much to us and the show. AND what about our screenings?? What stood out? How was the crowd? and what about that ANDOR footage?! PLUS - we asked YOU the listeners for YOUR Rogu...
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 12 min
In the summer of 1977, when the world had serious Star Wars Fever, noted film critic Tom Shales snuck out one of the most fascinating reviews of the original film on NPR. With just one viewing, he was able to make amazing observations about the film that people are still just catching up to almost 45 years later. Join us as we look at this wild and magical time and throughly analyze Tom's review line by line. What's spot on? What do we not quite agree with it? How does it make us look at the 77 ...
Aug 23, 2022•58 min
It's the start of a new outrageous side series as along with Tom "Regal Robot" Spina, we dissect each song on VAN HALEN's 1984 album for 19 minutes and 84 seconds! It's a concept so insane only Blast Points & Spina could pull it off! Join us in this kickoff episode talking all about the instrumental first title track, giant beach balls, synthesizers, MTV and much more! LISTEN TODAY ANYWHERE PODCASTS ARE! CHECK OUT ALL THE AMAZING STUFF REGAL ROBOT HAS GOING ON & JOIN THE EMAIL LIST here ...
Aug 16, 2022•28 min
On Sunday, May 29th 2022, Blast Points with Tom Spina, Amy Ratcliffe and Kirk Thatcher (and his captain's hat) changed the world at Star Wars Celebration with the legendary Creatures of Return of the Jedi panel. Now for all of you that weren't there, we've teamed up with Tom once again to deliver a special super expanded version of everything we talked about in Anaheim and so much more! Join us as we talk the "dare to be weird" creatures of Jabba's Palace by going over EVERY ONE OF THEM!! And we...
Aug 09, 2022•2 hr 2 min
It's a new Andor trailer and guess what, we've got stuff to say about it! Listen as we try to put into human words our excitement for the show, the themes that appear to be in it, the MothmaMadness, Saw's birthday and so much more! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! KENOBI COMMENTARIES! BOOK OF BOOK REVIEW EPISODES! MANDO SEASON 1 & 2 REVIEW EPISODES! BAD BATCH! CLONE WARS ! BLAST POINTS Q&A EPISODES! ! Theme Music downloadable tracks! Extra goodies! and so m...
Aug 02, 2022•32 min
AOTC Year RETURNS and we are thrilled to welcome back our friend Savanna Kiefer to talk all things ZAM WESELL with us! Savanna was the Queen of Celebration with her incredible Zam cosplay and she's filling us in on the amazing story on how it all happened! What was the inspiration and how is the costume still continuing to evolve? PLUS : Savanna talks the never ending charm of AOTC, The Prequel Renaissance, Zam / Jango shipping and so much more! So call up all your Fesell buddies, listen today a...
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 5 min
In this latest chapter of our long running series based on JW Rinzler's incredible SOUNDS OF STAR WARS book, we are going over the unique and exciting sound of REVENGE OF THE SITH! It's a film where madman genius Ben Burtt took the sound highway to the crazy zone while simultaneously knowing exactly where to hold back. Join us as we go over it all from giggling Buzz Droids to exploding volcano sounds! PLUS : a special spotlight on the unsung heroes of the film sound : the foley artists! Who did ...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 2 min
When we heard that SHADOW OF THE SITH was taking on the mighty task of answering some of the most puzzling aspects from TROS, we knew this book was one we HAD to talk about. So, this week we're excited to be talking all about Adam Christopher's new Star Wars novel and all the hot stuff in its pages. Join us as we explore what we loved in the book and talk about the many updated TROS unsolved mysteries that have haunted us for almost three years now! Ochi's hood ornament! Rey's Palpatine clone fa...
Jul 19, 2022•58 min
Did you know that in 1978 there was a Star Wars themed educational package sent to schools from a company called Pendulum Press? Did you know that in the box there was a poster, a film strip, a 5 part comic adaptation of Star Wars and an audio read along cassette? Could you guess that we are doing a whole episode about this amazing and extremely rare piece of forgotten Star Wars history? Join us as we listen to the whole wild thing and discuss important topics like robot voice Stormtroopers and ...
Jul 12, 2022•59 min
We may have made it to the season finale of Obi-Wan Kenobi but it messed us up so bad it buried us under rocks and then we had to think of the episode again to jump out! Long story short, we loved this episode quite a bit and we have A LOT to go over with it. Join us as we discuss deep thoughts like the choices the characters make, centering on anxieties, the majestic return of Qui-Gon and yes, ACTION BERU. It was the slap heard around the world and we are here for it. Plus, we go over every maj...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 29 min
It's the penultimate episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi the show and the Prequel Renaissance is upon us! It's an episode we will never recover from as Ewan and Hayden are back in some gorgeous pre-AOTC saber training action! Join us as we break down every breathtaking moment and discuss how the lessons of that master and apprentice duel reflect on the episode and beyond! AND we once again say goodbye to Wade while saying "hello" to our favorite ghoulish goof The Grand Inquisitor! So become a werewolf, ru...
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 4 min
This week Kenobi gets his groove back and learns that ancient proverb that the groove is in the heart. Join us as we explore every bit of this episode and discuss why it's all about love and compassion, wonder what is happening in the hellish tomb of terrors, pour one out for Wade and wonder just where BERU is! So, put that frosted flakes box on your head, celebrate the love and listen today! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! KENOBI COMMENTARIES! BOOK OF BOOK REVIEW...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Somehow, we are at the halfway point in Obi-Wan Kenobi the show and there is A LOT to talk about! Only with our eyes closed can we know our true feelings and some of it may surprise you! Join us as we go over the show's interesting connections to the past, the lessons of Obi-Wan's journey, the Return of the Vader and much, much more! We're spending all month with every episode of Kenobi so hop on the mole man's bus and lets all take this trip together!! Listen today and celebrate the love! JOIN ...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 9 min
We’re back home from the EPIC Celebration 2022 and it was one for the history books. Join us as we look back with some very tired recordings from hotel rooms, Anaheim streets and parking lots as we recap the weekend! Panels! Kenobi premiere! Disneyland! Friends! And more! Take a ride on the wild side 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 E...
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Obi-Wan Kenobi is her, we were at the red carpet premier at Star Wars Celebration and it MESSED US UP! Listen as we are barely alive and record live from our hotel room in Anaheim and attempt to make sense of what we just saw. It's amazing, it's incredible and we have some stuff to say in this quick recap! 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! ! T...
May 27, 2022•29 min
It's almost Celebration time and that means it's the right time to check in with our friend TOM SPINA and hear all about the amazing stuff Regal Robot has planned AND the inside info on our CREATURES OF RETURN OF THE JEDI panel! And if all that wasn't exciting enough, we've got an incredible round of listener submitted questions for Tom and us!! Van Halen! Sandwiches! Aliens in pants! Light Man! AND SO MUCH MORE! So, drive 55 all the way to Anaheim, listen today and celebrate the love! CHECK OUT...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Star Wars Celebration 2022 is right around the corner, but don't panic as BLAST POINTS and SKYTALKERS are here to help! It's the return of the ultimate Star Wars podcast team up as these veterans of many past celebrations take you through all their personal tips and tricks on how to make the most of your experience! What time should you arrive? What about afterparties? Vendors? Panels? Lotteries? SOCKS!! All that and more in this informative and revealing tag team episode!! So, badge check your ...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 34 min
The new trailer for OBI-WAN KENOBI is here and we are talking all about every single moment, asking the deep questions and wondering where BERU is and discussing soft serve. It's a full scale freakout so listen today and celebrate the love! 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 Commentaries! Extra goodi...
May 05, 2022•46 min
It has been 20 years since Star Wars Celebration II in Indianapolis and this week we are combining AOTC Year and Celebration Month as we look back at our first SW Celebration when the AOTC hype was at its highest level! Join us as we look back on the state of fandom in 2002, our instant impressions of the convention, the panels we went to, our very hazy memories and we get out Jason's 20-year-old program and examine the many incredible panels we DID NOT go to! It's a Celebration II celebration s...
May 03, 2022•1 hr
