Episode Description After a long, long time, the Stacks crew returns with a book review! We are starting fresh with the first book in the new High Republic series, Light of the Jedi , by Charles Soule. It's good to be back! Next time, we'll continue in the High Republic timeframe with a young adult novel by one of oiur favourite authors, Caludia Gray! Give Into the Dark a read and send us your thoughts! Links & Related Star Wars Stacks Episodes Thanks to Rick Moyer for our intro music and th...
Feb 18, 2021•1 hr 17 min
In our second RPG session, our erstwhile heroes Salunae, Groz and Arnina escape the Nomad's Fortune make their way through the battle-scarred forests of Boz Pity...all the way to their first fight!
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 78
Joe, Rico, Angela and our intrepid game master Chris get together for our first "real", "official" RPG adventure and boy does it start off with a bang! Join us, as we embark on our journey aboard the Nomad's Fortune!
Jun 18, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 77
Episode Description Happy Holidays! For our last episode of 2019, we get our RPG crew together and review the "final" entry in the Skywalker Saga, Star Wars: Episode 9 - The Rise of Skywalker. Warning, this is a spoiler-filled review, that aside, enjoy and we'll join you all next time for our first real RPG session! Links & Related Star Wars Stacks Episodes Thanks to Rick Moyer for our intro music and the Samurai Guitarist for our outtro! For a free audiobook download: http://www.audibletria...
Dec 26, 2019•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 76
Episode Description Finally, without further ado, the group got together and played the "intro/tutorial" adventure for Star Wars: Edge of the Empire entitled "Escape from Mos Shuuta". While we certainly aren't experts at the game just yet, we learned a lot in this first session! Chris GMs us while Rico, Jen, Angela and Joe try to escape the wrath of the Hutts! Links & Related Star Wars Stacks Episodes Thanks to Rick Moyer for our intro music and the Samurai Guitarist for our outtro! For a fr...
Dec 02, 2019•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 75
Episode Description Well, we have a few RPG sessions under our belts, now we just need to get them edited and put up on the feed! While we wait for that, Jen, Joe, Angela and Rico get together to chat about the first two chapters of the Manadlorian, out now on Disney+! Links & Related Star Wars Stacks Episodes Thanks to Rick Moyer for our intro music and the Samurai Guitarist for our outtro! See the Mandalorian on Disney+ For a free audiobook download: http://www.audibletrial.com/Stacks If y...
Nov 25, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 74
Episode Description One last hurrah where we finally assemble the whole crew before we kick off our first RPG play session! We get to meet Angela and her Bounty Hunter, review the rest of our characters, we chat a little bit about the game mechanics and finally Chris gives us a small preview of the situation that will kick off our first adventure! Links & Related Star Wars Stacks Episodes Thanks to Rick Moyer for our intro music and the Samurai Guitarist for our outtro! For a free audiobook ...
Jul 02, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Episode Description This time around, Chris, Jen, Joe and Rico read out the results of their brainstorm session and give a bit more on their character backgrounds and bios and get ready to have our first run! Links & Related Star Wars Stacks Episodes Thanks to Rick Moyer for our intro music and the Samurai Guitarist for our outtro! For a free audiobook download: http://www.audibletrial.com/Stacks If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share it with your friends! Do you have comments...
Jun 10, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Episode Description In this episode, Chris, Jen, Joe and our good buddy Rico get together and roll up the basic concepts for our RPG characters! Links & Related Star Wars Stacks Episodes Thanks to Rick Moyer for our intro music and the Samurai Guitarist for our outtro! For a free audiobook download: http://www.audibletrial.com/Stacks If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share it with your friends! Do you have comments on this episode? MP3 audio, emails, Tweets and Facebook feedbac...
May 27, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Episode Description Well, Celebration has come and gone. We didn't make it this time but we did get to see a new trailer for Star Wars: Episode 9 - The Rise of Skywalker. Chris and Jen get together to discuss their initial reactions to it! Links & Related Star Wars Stacks Episodes Thanks to Rick Moyer for our intro music and the Samurai Guitarist for our outtro! Check out these episodes too: Star Wars Celebration 2017 Aftermath and Trailer Time! For a free audiobook download: http://www.audi...
Apr 24, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Episode Description It's been quite awhile, but we are back with episode 69! This time around, the three of us get together and catch up on what's been going on since November. After that, we get into some initial discussion about our previously announced Star Wars: Edge of the Empire RPG project! We talk a bit about the game, roleplaying in general and our hopes about our upcoming adventure! For more info on the game system we'll be using, check here: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/produ...
Mar 20, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 69
Episode Description In episode 68, we hit the next entry in Timothy Zahn's new series focusing on the early days of Grand Admiral Thrawn, Thrawn: Alliances. To get your own copy, visit this Amazon link . This is going to be our last show of 2019, listen on to the end to hear what's coming next for us! The show isn't going away, but there are some changes in the pipe. Links & Related Star Wars Stacks Episodes Thanks to Rick Moyer for our intro music and the Samurai Guitarist for our outtro! C...
Nov 10, 2018•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 68
Episode Description In episode 67, we change course a bit quickly, instead of reviewing Last Shot, we call a mulligan and change course. Chris and Jen (Joe fell ill unfortunately) discuss the metric ton of recent Star Wars and other genre news. If you would still like to read Last Shot, grab it from Amazon . In the place of the Solo book we will pick up next time with Thrawn: Alliances . Links & Related Star Wars Stacks Episodes Thanks to Rick Moyer for our intro music and the Samurai Guitar...
Sep 11, 2018•1 hr•Ep. 67
Episode Description In episode 66, we continue in the Old Republic era with the second book in Drew Karpyshyn's Darth Bane series, Rule of Two. But first, we address a bit of the negativity that has cropped up in Star War fandom of late. To get your own copy, visit this Amazon link . Next time, we'll get back to some new stuff with the recently released Solo tie-in novel Last Shot . Links & Related Star Wars Stacks Episodes Thanks to Rick Moyer for our intro music and the Samurai Guitarist f...
Jul 04, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 66
Episode Description In this very special episode, we discuss our thoughts around the newest entry into the Star Wars movie universe, Solo: A Star Wars Story. Next time, we'll continue this series with book 2, Rule of Two . Links & Related Star Wars Stacks Episodes Thanks to Rick Moyer for our intro music and the Samurai Guitarist for our outtro! Check out these episodes too: The Last Jedi , Rogue One and The Paradise Snare . For a free audiobook download: http://www.audibletrial.com/Stacks I...
May 29, 2018•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 65
Episode Description In episode 64, we jump back into the Old Republic era and discuss the first book in Drew Karpyshyn's Darth Bane series, Path of Destruction. To get your own copy, visit this Amazon link . Next time, we'll continue this series with book 2, Rule of Two . Links & Related Star Wars Stacks Episodes Thanks to Rick Moyer for our intro music and the Samurai Guitarist for our outtro! Check out these episodes too: Lords of the Sith and Old Republic: Deceived . For a free audiobook ...
Apr 21, 2018•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 64
Episode Description In episode 63, Chris and Jen get together to discuss the recently completed final season of Star Wars Rebels. Next time, we're taking a break from new stuff to dive back into Legends/EU with the first Darth Bane book, Path of Destruction by Drew Karpyshyn. Links & Related Star Wars Stacks Episodes Thanks to Rick Moyer for our intro music and the Samurai Guitarist for our outtro! Check out these episodes too: Star Wars Rebels: Season One , Ramblin' Boys and PLAY NICE, KIDS...
Mar 23, 2018•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 63
Episode Description In episode 62, Chris, Jen & Joe discuss young adult novel Leia: Princess of Alderaan by Claudia Gray. To get your own copy, visit this Amazon link . Next time, we're taking a break from new stuff to dive back into Legends/EU with the first Darth Bane book, Path of Destruction by Drew Karpyshyn. Links & Related Star Wars Stacks Episodes Thanks to Rick Moyer for our intro music and the Samurai Guitarist for our outtro! Check out these episodes too: Moving Target: A Prin...
Mar 05, 2018•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 62
Episode Description In episode 61, Chris, Jen & Joe get together to talk reactions to the latest Star Wars saga film, The Last Jedi! This is a spoiler filled conversation so if you care about such things, hold off until you've seen the movie! Next time, we'll be reading Leia: Princess of Alderaan by Claudia Gray. Links & Related Star Wars Stacks Episodes Thanks to Rick Moyer for our intro music and the Samurai Guitarist for our outtro! Check out these episodes too: Rogue One and The Forc...
Dec 19, 2017•52 min•Ep. 61
Episode Description In episode 60, Chris, Jen & Joe discuss the "road to Last Jedi" novel Phasma, by Delilah S. Dawson. To get your own copy, visit this Amazon link . Not much preamble this time around, it's Last Jedi week! Look for a reaction show coming very soon! As books go, we'll be reading Leia: Princess of Alderaan by one of our favorite Star Wars authors, Claudia Gray. Links & Related Star Wars Stacks Episodes Thanks to Rick Moyer for our intro music and the Samurai Guitarist for...
Dec 15, 2017•1 hr 10 min
Episode Description In episode 59, Chris & Joe discuss the game tie-in novel Battlefront 2: Inferno Squad by Christie Golden. To get your own copy, visit this Amazon link . Before the review, we chat a bit about our lost episode, the trailer and some other movie news. Next time, we'll be reading the Phasma by Delilah S. Dawson. Links & Related Star Wars Stacks Episodes Thanks to Rick Moyer for our intro music and the Samurai Guitarist for our outtro! Check out these episodes too: Battlef...
Nov 03, 2017•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 59
Episode Description In episode 58 we discuss the novel Rebel Rising by Beth Revis. To get your own copy, visit this Amazon link . Before the review, we chat a bit about news that a Kenobi movie is in the works! We then get to the book and run through it like we always do. Next time, we'll be reading the new Battlefront II tie-in novel, Inferno Squad by one of our favourite authors, Christie Golden. Links & Related Star Wars Stacks Episodes Thanks to Rick Moyer for our intro music and the Sam...
Sep 21, 2017•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Episode Description This time around, Chris and Jen get together sans Joe and discuss the recent news surrounding the as yet untitled Solo movie. Then, the discussion moves onto the new set of YouTube shorts announced earlier this year at Celebration Orlando, Forces of Destiny. Check out all the shorts here: http://partners.disney.com/star-wars-forces-of-destiny Next time, we'll be reading another Rogue One tie-in novel, Rebel Rising by Beth Revis. Links & Related Star Wars Stacks Episodes T...
Jul 18, 2017•58 min
Episode Description In episode 56 we discuss the hotly awaited novel by Timothy Zahn, Thrawn. To get your own copy, visit this Amazon link . Before we get to our both our non-spoiler overview and spoiler-filled detailed rundown, we discuss some of our reactions to the recent Vanity Fair pictorial focusing on The Last Jedi. Next time, we'll be reading another Rogue One tie-in novel, Rebel Rising by Beth Revis. Links & Related Star Wars Stacks Episodes Thanks to Rick Moyer for our intro music ...
Jun 14, 2017•1 hr 35 min
Hey Stackers! The three of us get together to talk about the big news out of Celebration Orlando 2017! Chris and Joe attended the con and tell a bunch of fun stories about their experiences in Orlando. Then the three of us give our thoughts and opinions on the Last Jedi trailer! Next time, we'll be covering Timothy Zahn's new book, Thrawn . Thanks to Rick Moyer for our intro music and the Samurai Guitarist for our outtro! Do you have comments on this episode? MP3 audio, emails, Tweets and Facebo...
Apr 24, 2017•1 hr 14 min
Hi Stackers! In episode 54, Chris and Joe sit down and discuss the final novel in Chuck Wendig's Aftermath trilogy, Empire's End. To get your own copy, check out https://www.amazon.com/Empires-End-Aftermath-Star-Trilogy/dp/1101966963 We also chat about our hopes for the Celebration, where we and some friends will be in a week! Next time we hope to have some content direct from Celebration Orlando! Once all the excitement is done, we'll be reading the newest entry by Timothy Zhan, Thrawn . hanks ...
Apr 06, 2017•1 hr 36 min
Hey all! This time around, Chris and Jen discuss the 2015 documentary, I am Your Father. This documentary was directed by Marcos Cabotá and Toni Bestard and discusses the life, work and controversy around David Prowse, the British actor and bodybuilder who wore the Darth Vader suit in the original trilogy. Next time, we'll be finishing up the Aftermath trilogy with Empire's End.
Mar 08, 2017•1 hr
Hello there Stackers! In episode 52, the three of us get together to review another Young Adult novel, Ashoka by E.K. Johnston which was released back on October 11, 2016. To get a copy for yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Ahsoka-K-Johnston/dp/1484705661 Of course, first we cover a bit of news, including Woody Harrelson's admission that he may be playing Garris Shrike in the Han Solo movie along with some of our usual chat. Next time, we'll probably get caught up on season 3 of Rebels ...
Feb 15, 2017•1 hr 34 min
Hey Stackers! Here is book review episode 51 wherein we discuss the Rogue One tie-in novel, Catalyst by James Luceno. Just Chris and Joe this time around, Jen couldn't make it. If you'd like to get a copy for yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Catalyst-Star-Wars-Rogue-Novel/dp/0345511492 Before we get to the crux of the show, we talk a bit about the holidays, the recent loss of Carrie Fisher, a few more thoughts about Rogue One and the big news, Chris and Joe will be at Celebration Orlando in Apri...
Jan 15, 2017•1 hr 40 min
Hello all! It's big episode 50! We get together with our good friends and fellow podcasters Rico from the Treks in Sci Fi podcast and Angela of the Anomaly podcast and we talk ROGUE ONE! So yes, Rogue One came out, we all saw it and we sit down and have a very lively and spirited discussion about this inaugural "Star Wars Story" movie. It goes without saying this is a SPOILER cast, so if you haven't seen it and don't want to know what happens, hold off! Check out Rico's long-running Treks in Sci...
Dec 21, 2016•1 hr 25 min
