This week, we FINALLY get around to a review of the first season of the new animated series, Star Wars Rebels which aired on DisneyXD. After some small news discussion about the episode 7 Vanity Fair spread, we get into it. We discuss the characters and each episode of the first season of Rebels and have agreat time doing it. Next time, we'll be chatting about more general Star Wars news and topics, after that we'll get to our next book, Paul S. Kemp's Lords of the Sith ....
May 12, 2015•1 hr 14 min
Here comes a super special edition of the Star Wars Stacks where the three of us have a great disucssion about some of the news that came out of this weekend's Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2015. We talk at length about the second Force Awakens teaser trailer, the upcoming Battlefront game, Rebels Season 2, Rogue One, Lando comics, costumes, models, observations, guesses about episode 7 and even more! Next time, we PROMISE to finally talk about the first season of Rebels. Send us your emails abo...
Apr 21, 2015•1 hr 3 min
It's our bi-weekly news show! Jen is busy with some work stuff so we dragged our official SWStacks fact-checker and thorn in Chris' side, Mr. Bryan Dunn. We first discuss the following news items: Ep 7 trailer 2 in front of Avengers 2: http://screenrant.com/star-wars-7-trailer-avengers-2/ Star Wars digital editions: http://www.cnet.com/news/star-wars-film-saga-getting-re-released-digitally/ Kevin J Anderson Talks Star Wars Canon, The New Movies And The Novels: http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/04...
Apr 11, 2015•1 hr 5 min
In episode 16, we review the third novel in the new official canon, Heir to the Jedi, written by Kevin Hearne (Publication Date: March 3, 2015). Some news before we get into the book: Harrison Ford got into a plane crash . Star Wars to release 20 books in journey to The Force Awakens. Star Wars: Episode VIII Gets Release Date; Spinoff Movie Called ‘Rogue One’ What Happened After Endor? Find Out in Star Wars: Aftermath Next, we give our spoiler-free synopsis and general opinions on the book. Once...
Mar 25, 2015•1 hr 31 min
In this special edition news show, we discuss a few topics including the unfortunate passing of Star Trek's Leonard Nimoy, Rebels, books, movies and more. Next time, we'll be back to pure Star Wars. We're very exicted to discuss the newest novel in the Star Wars canon, Heir to the Jedi by Kevin Hearne. We hope you'll be able to read it along with us. If you do, feel tree to send your thoughts on Heir to the Jedi or any of the other books we've discussed to swstacksshow@gmail.com. LLAP!...
Mar 05, 2015•1 hr 18 min
In episode 13, we review the second novel based on Star Wars: The Old Republic MMO, Deceived, written by Paul S. Kemp (Publication Date: March 22, 2011). Not much in the news aside from a big spoiler dump (which we won't post, find it if you'd like to read it) and rumours that J.J. Abrams is petitioning Disney to move the release date to summer . Next, we give our spoiler-free synopsis and general opinions on the book. Once that is out of the way, we get into the spoiler section where we get dow...
Feb 21, 2015•1 hr 24 min
Time for another news special edition. This time we welcome Rico from the Treks in Sci Fi podcast ( http://treksinscifi.com/ ) to discuss current Star Wars movie news & rumours, comics, TV and much more! Here are a few items we discussed: Disney CEO Confirms Release Years for ‘Star Wars Episode VIII’ and ‘IX,’ Teases More Trilogies: http://www.slashfilm.com/bob-iger-star-wars-sequel-trilogy/ ‘Star Wars’ Standalone Testing Rooney & Kate Mara, Felicity Jones and ‘Orphan Black’s’ Tatiana Ma...
Jan 31, 2015•1 hr 36 min
In episode 12, we discuss the second novel released into the new Star Wars canon, Tarkin, written by James Luceno (Publication Date: November 4, 2014). News-wise: Billy-Dee Williams will be repising his role as Lando in Rebels. The full Force Awakens trailer is rumoured to be coming in front of Avengers 2. Next, we get into the spoiler-free section where we give the "back cover" plot summary and our overall opinions of the book. Then, we get into the spoiler section where we get down and dirty w...
Jan 18, 2015•1 hr 31 min
A bit of a different show to kick off 2015! We got together with our good friend and theme song creator Rick Moyer and chat about a bunch of geeky stuff we remember from 2014. We talk about everything from Star Wars to Trek to comics to Mad Men to video games to Sony Walkman and more. So a big variety of topics this time around just for fun, hope you enjoy our very free form chat! In about 2 weeks we'll get together for our regular book discussion where we'll discuss our January novel, Tarkin . ...
Jan 03, 2015•1 hr 52 min
In episode ten of The Star Wars Stacks, Chris, Jen and Joe discuss the newly published novel A New Dawn, written by John Jackson Miller (Publication Date: September 2, 2014). First, we discuss the recent reveal of some episode 7 character names . Next, we get into the spoiler free section where we give a "back cover" overview of the novel and our initial general impressions. Finally, we spoil the heck out of the book. After the alerts we get into the spoiler seciton. If you haven't finished the ...
Dec 15, 2014•1 hr 13 min
The Episode VII trailer came out, so the three of us got together to chat about it! We hope you enjoy the discussion! Next episode, we'll be discussing John Jackson Miller's recent novel, A New Dawn. As always, we want your comments, this is how you can get them to us: Email: swstacksshow@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/thestarwarsstacks Twitter: twitter.com/swstacksshow Find more info at our website: swstacks.com Rate The Star Wars Stacks on Stitcher and/or iTunes. Your stars and thumbs up hel...
Dec 03, 2014•43 min
In episode eight of The Star Wars Stacks, Chris, Jen and Joe discuss Shadows of the Empire , written by Steve Perry (Publication Date: April 1, 1996). Before the book though, we discuss a little bit about the major episode 7 concept art leak . Next, we get into the spoiler free section where we give a "back cover" overview of the novel and our initial general impressions. Finally, we spoil the heck out of the book. After the alerts we get into the spoiler seciton. If you haven't finished the boo...
Oct 20, 2014•1 hr 14 min
Jen's busy so Chris and Joe talk about games, Rebels, episode 7 rumours and more! We hope you enjoy the discussion! Next month, we'll get back to our regular schedule with an episode covering Shadows of the Empire. As always, we want your comments, this is how you can get them to us: Email: swstacksshow@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/thestarwarsstacks Twitter: twitter.com/swstacksshow Find more info at our website: swstacks.com Rate The Star Wars Stacks on Stitcher and/or iTunes. Your stars an...
Sep 27, 2014•1 hr 18 min
In this second special edition episode, Chris interviews John Jackson Miller, author of Kenobi ( http://www.amazon.com/Kenobi-Star-Wars-Legends-ebook/dp/B00BO4GR08 ) in addition to the upcoming TV-tie in novel, A New Dawn ( http://www.amazon.com/New-Dawn-Star-Wars-ebook/dp/B00IWTSGKC ) amongst many other things. We hope you enojy the discussion! Also, don't forget our upcoming regular episode covering Shadows of the Empire, coming up soon! As always, we want your comments, this is how you can ge...
Aug 17, 2014•50 min
In episode five of The Star Wars Stacks, Chris, Jen and Joe discuss the third and final novel in the Thrawn trilogy, The Last Command , written by Timothy Zhan (Publication Date: April 1, 1993). Before the main topic, we discuss a bit of movie news, including Harisson Ford's recent injury and some minor casting news for Episode VII. We also discuss Kevin Smith's visit to the Episode VII set. Read more about it here: http://www.slashfilm.com/video-kevin-smith-star-wars-episode-7-set-visit/ In boo...
Jul 20, 2014•1 hr 48 min
In the fourth episode of The Star Wars Stacks, Chris, Jen and Joe discuss the second novel in the Thrawn trilogy, Dark Force Rising, written by Timothy Zhan (Publication Date: June 1, 1992). We begin by discussing a bit of Episode VII news including casting and general secrecy surrounding the production, in addition to what small tidbits have been let out for public consuption. Next, we get into the spoiler free section where we give a "back cover" overview of the novel and our initial general i...
May 31, 2014•1 hr 13 min
Happy Star Wars Day! In celebration of May the 4th, we're giving you all a special episode! On April 25th, 2014 Disney/Lucasfilm announced their future plans for the existing and futre Star Wars EU ( http://starwars.com/news/the-legendary-star-wars-expanded-universe-turns-a-new-page.html ). In light of this Alderaan-shattering news, we sit down for a quick discussion of the news along with the first set of books that have been announced. May the 4th be with you! Don't forget about our next full ...
May 04, 2014•39 min
In the second edition of The Star Wars Stacks, Chris, Jen and Joe discuss the novel that robooted the Star Wars EU, Heir to the Empire, written by Timothy Zhan (Publication Date: May 1, 1991). The first portion of this episode is spoiler free and alerts are given before spoilers are discussed. If you haven't finished the book, or haven't started it yet, listen to the first half of this episode then pause it when you hear the alert. Return to this episode of the Star Wars Stacks when you have fin...
Apr 26, 2014•2 hr 4 min
In their first official edition of The Star Wars Stacks, Chris, Jen and Joe discuss the Star Wars Expanded Universe novel: "Millenium Falcon", written by James Luceno (Publication Date: October 21, 2008). The first portion of this episode is spoiler free and alerts are given before spoilers are discussed. If you haven't finished the book, or haven't started it yet, listen to the first half of this episode then pause it when you hear the alert. Return to episode one of the Star Wars Stacks when y...
Mar 24, 2014•1 hr 9 min
Feb 22, 2014•1 hr 34 min
