Here is episode 49 in which we conclude A.C. Crispin's Han Solo trilogy, Rebel Dawn! If you'd like to get your hands on the books, grab it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Rebel-Dawn-Star-Wars-Trilogy/dp/0553574175/ News: No Opening Crawl in Rogue One: https://variety.com/2016/film/features/star-wars-rogue-one-lucasfilm-jj-abrams-kathleen-kennedy-1201923806/ Emilia Clarke Han Solo movie: http://www.starwars.com/news/emilia-clarke-joins-the-han-solo-stand-alone-film Star Trek Discovery casting: ...
Dec 03, 2016•1 hr 13 min
Hey folks! In episode 48, Chris & Jen talk about this & that, including the last Rogue One trailer and our thoughts and hopes for it based on what we've seen and heard so far. We also discuss a few other things including rumours and Lando casting & book news. Next time, we'll be covering the final book in A.C. Crispin's Han Solo Trilogy, Rebel Dawn .
Oct 31, 2016•45 min
Time for our long-awaited review of the second book in Chuck Wendig's Aftermath series, Life Debt! If you'd like to get your hands on the books, grab it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Debt-Aftermath-Star-Trilogy/dp/1101966939 Next time, we're going back to the Legends/EU timeline with the third and final book in A.C. Crispin's Han Solo trilogy, Rebel Dawn . Thanks to Rick Moyer for our intro music and the Samurai Guitarist for our outtro! Do you have comments on this episode? MP3 audio, ...
Sep 26, 2016•1 hr 50 min
Hi Stackers! We know you were expecting our next book review show, but we could not turn down an opportunity for another conversation with friend of the show and Star Wars author John Jackson Miller! Being that today is the 50th Anniversary of Star Trek, Chris and John sit down and discuss Trek movies and novels, including John's upcoming Star Trek trilogy, Prey. Aside from Trek, the guys discuss all things Star Wars and touch on John's other works including upcoming work in the Halo and Planet ...
Sep 08, 2016•57 min
After a busy summer, the three of us are back to discuss news from Celebration Europe, the second Rogue One trailer, summer movies and more! Links: Ahsoka Tano secrets, book cover revealed at Star Wars Celebration Europe http://nerdvanamedia.com/television/ahsoka-book-star-wars-celebration-europe/112987/ Rebels Season 3 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmXp802sFgQ New Timothy Zahn Thrawn novel: http://ca.ign.com/articles/2016/07/16/star-wars-celebration-2016-grand-admiral-thrawn-is-now-c...
Aug 13, 2016•1 hr 16 min
Hey all! Time for episode 44 and our second Claudia Gray book, Bloodline, released May 3, 2016. But first, a bit of news: We've Finally Got Some Solid Details on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story: http://io9.gizmodo.com/weve-finally-got-some-solid-details-on-rogue-one-a-sta-1782419027 'Rogue One': 16 New Photos from the 'Star Wars' Film: http://www.ew.com/gallery/rogue-one-first-look-photos Rogue One creators address reshoot concerns: http://www.ew.com/article/2016/06/23/star-wars-rogue-one-reshoot-c...
Jun 25, 2016•1 hr 55 min
It's another chat show! Chris and Joe get together and shooot the proverbial bull. Topics discussed include: Rogue One reshoots Chris' issues with his "holonet service" Chris' visit to MegaCon Orlando 2016 and much much more (as usual)! Next time, Jen will be joining us again and we'll be discussing Claudia Gray's new novel, Bloodline !
Jun 08, 2016•1 hr 22 min
Here we go with another Journey to the Force Awakens book review. This time around, we're discussing Smuggler's Run - A Han Solo Adventure by Greg Rucka. Before that though, we discuss a few news stories, including: Why Alden Ehrenreich Is An Inspired Choice For The 'Han Solo' Spin-off - http://moviepilot.com/posts/3904453 Celebration Orlando - http://www.starwarscelebration.com/Orlando/Home/ One Man Star Wars Trilogy - http://www.onemanstarwars.com/ Then we get to the book and do our reguar run...
May 13, 2016•1 hr 23 min
This time around, it's our very first foursome! Chris and Jen get together with our good friends Rico and Bryan to discuss a whole bunch of stuff including Rogue One, Force Awakens extras, Disney and more! We then get to the main topic, the balance of Season 2 of Rebels. To cap things off, Chris and Jen also interviewed their kids to get their thoughts about Rebels! We hope you enjoy the great discussion and huge thanks to Rico and Bryan for hanging out with us! Check out Rico's long-running Tre...
Apr 19, 2016•1 hr 28 min
SPECIAL EDITION! The Rogue One trailer JUST dropped and Chris & Joe were able to get together for a very short reaction before we both head off to work! Next time, we're going to have a show where we discuss the second half of Rebels season 2! After that, we're sticking in the same book series we've been playing in with Smuggler's Run: A Han Solo Adventure . Do you have comments on this episode? MP3 audio, emails, Tweets and Facebook feedback welcome! Here's how you can contact the hosts: Em...
Apr 07, 2016•9 min
Time for another book review! This time around we run down a quick YA novel in the Journey to Force Awakens series called Moving Target: A Princess Leia Adventure. If you'd like to grab the book yourself, check it out on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Moving-Target-Princess-Adventure-Journey/dp/1484724976 Next time, we're sticking in the same series with Smuggler's Run: A Han Solo Adventure . Before that though, we're going to have a show where we discuss the second half of Rebels season 2! Do yo...
Apr 04, 2016•1 hr 10 min
Hey Everyone! In the episode 37 pre-show, we had a fun little 10-ish minute chat about our other love, Star Trek. We thought you guys would get a kick out of it so here it is in the feed! Sure, it ain't Star Wars but we love to talk. Enjoy and we'll see you next time with a full show discussing Moving Target: A Princess Leia Adventure .
Mar 24, 2016•13 min
Better late then never, it's time for a book review! This time we're continuing our way through A.C. Crispin's Han Solo trilogy with book 2, The Hutt Gambit . Before that though, we discuss a few news stories: Star Wars: The Force Awakens DVD and Blu-ray release http://www.denofgeek.com/dvd-bluray/star-wars-the-force-awakens/38745/star-wars-the-force-awakens-dvd-and-blu-ray-release J.J. Abrams explains why he won't direct another Star Wars film http://www.ew.com/article/2016/03/15/jj-abrams-tell...
Mar 17, 2016•1 hr 30 min
Time for episode 36! Just Chris and Joe this time around as Jen had something come up. We chat about quite a few things including the recent announcement of episode 8 filming, casting, Chris' recent travels, movies and TV and a whole lot more! Next time we'll be back in the Legends timeline with The Hutt Gambit , the second book in A.C. Crispin's Han Solo trilogy.
Feb 16, 2016•1 hr 45 min
After all the hoopla of The Force Awakens, we get back to what we do best, talk about novels! This time, Chris and Jen (Joe's busy, sadly) discuss a double header: the novelization of The Force Awakens ( http://www.amazon.com/The-Force-Awakens-Star-Wars/dp/1101965495/ ) by Alan Dean Foster and Before the Awakening ( http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-The-Force-Awakens/dp/148472822X ) by Greg Rucka. We discuss and spoil the books just as always. Do you have comments on this episode? MP3 audio, email...
Feb 01, 2016•1 hr 30 min
Here's episode 34 where the three of us get together and shoot the breeze about some stuff! Warning: We're still talking about Force Awakens, so there are still spoilers! Beware! We talk about our additional viewings of the movie and another entry in our ongoing series about cinema etiquette. George Lucas and his "white slavers" comment: http://www.projectcasting.com/news/george-lucas-white-slavers/ 25 "unanswered" Force Awakens questions: http://www.slashfilm.com/star-wars-the-force-awakens-que...
Jan 05, 2016•1 hr 25 min
The time has come! Episode VII is here! *** SPOILER WARNING *** SPOILER WARNING *** SPOILER WARNING *** This is our fresh and spoiler filled review of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. We give our general thoughts on the movie and then discuss the crap out of it before we read a bunch of your emails! Next time, we'll likely be covering the novelization of the movie by Alan Dean Foster. The wait is over! Star Wars is back! Do you have comments on this episode? MP3 audio, emails, Tweets an...
Dec 19, 2015•1 hr 53 min
It's time for another book review! This time we're tackling the new game tie-in novel Battlefront: Twilight Company by Alexander Freed. First, we chat a little bit about our thoughts, hopes and fears for The Force Awakens, which opens in less then 5 days! Then we get into it, first with a spoiler free synopsis and our spoiler free opinions. Then we get into it beat by beat and discuss our thoughts of the book. If you'd like to read the book yourself, get it here: http://www.amazon.com/Battlefron...
Dec 14, 2015•1 hr 18 min
In episode 31, Chris and Joe talk about a whole bunch of stuff including: Renfest/Medieval Faire preparations. Battlefront The recent flood of Episode 7 TV spots. The first five episodes of Rebels season 2 and finally, another top 5 list! This time, we talk about our top five non-Star Wars sci-fi novels of series. Next time, we'll be covering the game tie-in novel, Battlefront: Twilight Company . Do you have comments on this episode? MP3 audio, emails, Tweets and Facebook feedback welcome! Here'...
Nov 25, 2015•1 hr 41 min
This time around, we dive deep into the recently released young adult novel, Lost Stars by Claudia Gray . We do a little bit of news and then we get to it! First we get into a quick spoiler-free summary and discussion. Then we make our way through the story, point by point. If you'd like to read the book, you can get it here: http://www.amazon.com/Journey-Star-Wars-Force-Awakens/dp/1484724984 Next time, we'll be covering the game tie in novel, Battlefront: Twilight Company . Do you have comments...
Nov 09, 2015•1 hr 14 min
We've been patient and now we've got it! The three of us are together along with Angela of the Anomaly podcast ( http://www.anomalypodcast.com/ ) to say everything we have to say about the newly released Force Awakens theatrical trailer! We discuss football, ticket pre-sales and then we go through the trailer scene by scene. Next time, we'll likely be a trailer reaction, our next book review is Lost Stars by Claudia Gray: http://www.amazon.com/Journey-Star-Wars-Force-Awakens/dp/1484724984/ Do yo...
Oct 21, 2015•55 min
Chris and Joe get together and chat about book news, NYCC, Rebels and a very strong rumour of a trailer coming October 19th! NEW STAR WARS BOOKS AND COMICS REVEALED: http://makingstarwars.net/2015/10/new-star-wars-books-and-comics-revealed/ NYCC: ‘Star Wars’ publishing steps closer to ‘The Force Awakens’ with new books: http://thecelebritycafe.com/2015/10/nycc-star-wars-publishing-steps-closer-to-the-force-awakens-with-new-books/ Rebels NYCC Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfeWNZqVYsE T...
Oct 15, 2015•1 hr 36 min
This time we're taking a deep dive into the first novel on the journey to the Force Awakens, Aftermath by Chuck Wendig . Before we get to the book, we have a bit of a chat about some additional figure acquisitions and Chris' recent re-watch of episode 3 with his son. Then we get to the core of the matter, Aftrmath. As always, we get into a back of the book synopsis and our spoiler-free thoughts before we sound the alarm and dive into a spoileriffic review from start to finish. Finally, we roll t...
Oct 03, 2015•1 hr 52 min
Special Edition time! This time around the three of us made it and we have quite the chat. Topics covered: Some stories from Force Friday Episode VIII and Rogue One filming progress The new Star Wars: Uprising mobile game and some random Battlefront news. and a whole bunch of other stuff including a great email and our thoughts on bringing babies to movies! Next time, we'll have our review of the first Journey to the Force Awakens novel, Aftermath ( http://www.amazon.com/Aftermath-Star-Journey-F...
Sep 17, 2015•1 hr 31 min
In episode 25, we discuss the newly released Assaj Ventress-focused novel Dark Disciple by Christie Golden. But first we talk about some recent news: The new Instagram TFA trailer: https://instagram.com/p/65PhxOs_RH/ 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Set to Take Over Imax for a Month: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/star-wars-force-awakens-set-817709 Force Friday - Sept 4th: http://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-the-force-awakens-products-to-arrive-on-force-friday-september-4 The Star Wars F...
Sep 02, 2015•1 hr 33 min
Time for another special edition episode! Just Chris and Joe this time around (sorry Jen fans). We discuss some recent Force Awakens news and more! International Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-VTdsCKLgg 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens': 12 exclusive EW looks at the new galaxy: http://www.ew.com/gallery/star-wars-force-awakens-first-look-gallery 15 Star Wars The Force Awakens 3.75″ Figures Revealed: http://makingstarwars.net/2015/08/15-star-wars-the-force-awakens-3-75-figures-revealed/ ...
Aug 17, 2015•53 min
Time for episode 23, where we get back to basics and cover the first book in the Han Solo trilogy, The Paradise Snare by A.C. Crispin which was published back in 1997. In the news: Sneak peak of the journey to the force awakens books: http://www.starwars.com/news/coming-soon-to-your-personal-jedi-archives-journey-to-star-wars-the-force-awakens-sneak-peek Excerpt from Aftermath released: http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/7846/aftermath-star-wars-by-chuck-wendig/ Aftermath will be a trilogy:...
Aug 04, 2015•1 hr 4 min
It's time for episode 22! Jen and Joe had some stuff come up so our good friend Rico from the Treks in Sci-Fi podcast joins Chris this week. They chat about some news stories, including: The passing of Christoper Lee: http://www.starwars.com/news/sir-christopher-lee-passes-away Ewan McGregor is interested in playing Obi Wan again: http://screenrant.com/star-wars-obi-wan-kenobi-ewan-mcgregor-movie/ James Horner dies in plane crash: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/james-horner-dead-titanic-c...
Jun 23, 2015•1 hr 17 min
Welcome to Star Wars Stacks episode 21, where we discuss Paul S. Kemp's new novel Lords of the Sith. As with all our book review shows, we first cover some news: Annie Leibovitz interview: http://www.starwars.com/news/capturing-a-galaxy-an-interview-with-annie-leibovitz-exclusive John Williams to begin scoring sessions soon: http://makingstarwars.net/2015/05/john-williams-to-record-some-of-the-star-wars-the-force-awakens-score-next-month/ Then, we get to the book. As always, we begin with a spoi...
Jun 08, 2015•1 hr 16 min
Welcome to episode 20, our general discussion show for May. Just Chirs and Joe this week, apologies to all the Jen fans! News-wise, we discuss the recent Vanity Fair interview of Lawrence Kasdan: http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/05/lawrence-kasdan-star-wars-force-awakens In addition, we tlak about this great video celebrating the 40th anniversary of ILM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gSTPHBp9cA Then, we run down our top 5 genre sequels and disucss each one. We cover a lot of ground, s...
May 22, 2015•1 hr 12 min
