Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast

Thank the Maker•www.thankthemakerpod.com

A podcast about heroes, princesses, scoundrels, hokey religions, ancient weapons, and all things Star Wars, hosted by Adam Russell, Mike Forester, Nick Ghanbarian, and William Ryan Key.

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Episodes

#13 - Attack of the Clones (ft. Oshie Bichar)

Beartooth bassist Oshie Bichar joins the show for a deep dive into Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones. Get Thank the Maker merch: thankthemakermerch.com Support Thank the Maker on Patreon: patreon.com/thankthemakerpod Follow Thank The Maker on social media: instagram.com/thankthemakerpod twitter.com/thankthemaker Follow the hosts on social media: instagram.com/adamtheskull instagram.com/williamryankey instagram.com/nickbayside twitter.com/adamtheskull twitter.com/williamryankey twitter...

Apr 30, 2020•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 13

#12 - Star Wars Timeline Explained

On this episode, Adam, Ryan, and Nick break down the complete timeline of Star Wars films and series. Links: Star Wars: The High Republic Get Thank the Maker merch: thankthemakermerch.com Support Thank the Maker on Patreon: patreon.com/thankthemakerpod Follow Thank The Maker on social media: instagram.com/thankthemakerpod twitter.com/thankthemaker Follow the hosts on social media: instagram.com/adamtheskull instagram.com/williamryankey instagram.com/nickbayside twitter.com/adamtheskull twitter.c...

Apr 23, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 12

#11 - The Phantom Menace

This week we get back into the Skywalker saga as we return to Tatooine to break down Episode I - The Phantom Menace. We'd also like to officially welcome our good bud, Nick Ghanbarian from the band Bayside, to the show as a full time host! Links: The Beginning: Making Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace The Surprising Practical Effects of the Star Wars Prequels VFX Artists React to THE PREQUELS Bad & Great CGI Jar Jar Sith Theory Get Thank the Maker merch: thankthemakermerch.com Suppor...

Apr 16, 2020•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 11

#10 - Frank Oz and Andy Serkis: Behind the Masters (ft. Nick Ghanbarian)

Bayside bassist Nick Ghanbarian returns to discuss Frank Oz and Andy Serkis—the legendary actors behind Master Yoda and Supreme Leader Snoke. Links: We Made Star Wars R-Rated Calm App Westworld Stuart Freeborn ILM: Behind the Magic of Supreme Leader Snoke in Star Wars: The Last Jedi Get Thank the Maker merch: thankthemakermerch.com Support Thank the Maker on Patreon: patreon.com/thankthemakerpod Follow Thank The Maker on social media: instagram.com/thankthemakerpod twitter.com/thankthemaker Foll...

Apr 09, 2020•1 hr 13 min

#9 - Rogue One (ft. Patrick Heusinger)

Longtime friend of Ryan and star of Amazon Prime Video series ‘Absentia,’ Patrick Heusinger, joins the Podcast for a deep dive into Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Links: Absentia on Amazon Prime Video Artist Thomas Dagg Easter eggs Get Thank the Maker merch: thankthemakermerch.com Support Thank the Maker on Patreon: patreon.com/thankthemakerpod Follow Thank The Maker on social media: instagram.com/thankthemakerpod twitter.com/thankthemaker Follow the hosts on social media: instagram.com/adamthesk...

Apr 02, 2020•2 hr 24 min•Ep. 9

#8 - Sixty Portions of Blue Milk

Adam and Ryan report back on the success of their three-day mission to Black Spire Outpost on the Outer Rim planet of Batuu (that's Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland for you offworlders). Links: How to unlock Chewie Mode on Smuggler's Run Get Thank the Maker merch: thankthemakermerch.com Support Thank the Maker on Patreon: patreon.com/thankthemakerpod Follow Thank The Maker on social media: instagram.com/thankthemakerpod twitter.com/thankthemaker Follow the hosts on social media: instagram.com/adamthe...

Mar 26, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 8

#7 - Solo: A Star Wars Story (ft. Nick Ghanbarian)

Bayside bassist and fellow Star Wars enthusiast, Nick Ghanbarian, joins Adam and Ryan on this week’s breakdown of Solo: A Star Wars Story. Get Thank the Maker merch: thankthemakermerch.com Support Thank the Maker on Patreon: patreon.com/thankthemakerpod Follow Thank The Maker on social media: instagram.com/thankthemakerpod twitter.com/thankthemaker Follow the hosts on social media: instagram.com/adamtheskull instagram.com/williamryankey instagram.com/nickbayside twitter.com/adamtheskull twitter....

Mar 19, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 7

#6 - One Quarter Portion: A Tale of Two Sidiouses

In this One Quarter Portion episode of Thank the Maker, Adam and Ryan break down the differences between the two versions of Emperor Palpatine in The Empire Strikes Back—the original 1980 version, and the 1997 Special Edition version. As it turns out, it's quite a bit more than just a new hologram. Get Thank the Maker merch: thankthemakermerch.com Support Thank the Maker on Patreon: patreon.com/thankthemakerpod Follow Thank The Maker on social media: instagram.com/thankthemakerpod twitter.com/th...

Mar 12, 2020•20 min•Ep. 6

#5 - The Rise of Skywalker (ft. Chad Gilbert)

New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert joins Adam and Ryan for a deep dive into Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker! Get Thank the Maker merch: thankthemakermerch.com Support Thank the Maker on Patreon: patreon.com/thankthemakerpod Follow Thank The Maker on social media: instagram.com/thankthemakerpod twitter.com/thankthemaker Follow the hosts on social media: instagram.com/adamtheskull instagram.com/williamryankey instagram.com/nickbayside twitter.com/adamtheskull twitter.com/williamr...

Mar 05, 2020•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 5

#4 - One Quarter Portion: Duel of the Fates

In this One Quarter Portion Episode of Thank the Maker, Adam and Ryan discuss Colin Trevorrow's leaked Episode IX script, "Duel of the Fates." Get Thank the Maker merch: thankthemakermerch.com Support Thank the Maker on Patreon: patreon.com/thankthemakerpod Follow Thank The Maker on social media: instagram.com/thankthemakerpod twitter.com/thankthemaker Follow the hosts on social media: instagram.com/adamtheskull instagram.com/williamryankey instagram.com/nickbayside twitter.com/adamtheskull twit...

Feb 27, 2020•28 min•Ep. 4

#3 - The Last Jedi (ft. Ryan Mendez)

Our good friend Ryan Mendez (Yellowcard guitarist) joins Adam and Ryan for a deep dive into Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi. Tosche Station: Google Nest Mesh WiFi Rodecaster Pro Links: Ryan Mendez on Instagram The Last Jedi - How Comedy Can Kill a Movie Get Thank the Maker merch: thankthemakermerch.com Support Thank the Maker on Patreon: patreon.com/thankthemakerpod Follow Thank The Maker on social media: instagram.com/thankthemakerpod twitter.com/thankthemaker Follow the hosts on social...

Feb 20, 2020•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 3

#2 - One Quarter Portion: The Rebel and the Hermit

In this One Quarter Portion episode of Thank the Maker, Adam and Ryan discuss the forthcoming Cassian Andor and Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series. Get Thank the Maker merch: thankthemakermerch.com Support Thank the Maker on Patreon: patreon.com/thankthemakerpod Follow Thank The Maker on social media: instagram.com/thankthemakerpod twitter.com/thankthemaker Follow the hosts on social media: instagram.com/adamtheskull instagram.com/williamryankey instagram.com/nickbayside twitter.com/adamtheskull twit...

Feb 13, 2020•20 min•Ep. 2

#1 - The Force Awakens

On this episode of Thank the Maker, Adam and Ryan do a deep dive into Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens. Tosche Station Samsung Q90R The Imagineering Story Get Thank the Maker merch: thankthemakermerch.com Support Thank the Maker on Patreon: patreon.com/thankthemakerpod Follow Thank The Maker on social media: instagram.com/thankthemakerpod twitter.com/thankthemaker Follow the hosts on social media: instagram.com/adamtheskull instagram.com/williamryankey instagram.com/nickbayside twitter...

Feb 06, 2020•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 1

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