First time guest Justina Ireland joins to discuss her brand new Star Wars novel, The Acolyte: Wayseeker. Follow Justina: AuthorJustinaIreland.com | Bluesky | Instagram Books from this episode: The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly Star Wars: The Acolyte: Wayseeker | Read my Review Star Wars: The High Republic: A Valiant Vow | Read my Review Host - Jason Muñoz Produced in association with Aravis Industries Mixing by Jeremy Tuttle Art by Jeremiah Belt Music - "Bounce" by Coma-Media ThisDadReads.co...
May 06, 2025•56 min•Ep. 33
Jason and his droid KC-78 catch up on tons of books, Star Wars Celebration, and are joined by author of Hey Dad...Everything You Should've Learned About Life (But Didn't) , Rob Finlay. Follow Rob: RobFinlay.com | Instagram Books from this episode: Hey Dad...by Rob Finlay Michael Connelly: The Closers, Echo Park, The Overlook, Nightshade Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins Haunted Starlight by George Mann Into the Light by Claudia Gray Welcome to Far Point, ...
Apr 29, 2025•53 min•Ep. 32
Jason & KC-78 are back with updates on books, games and shows. Plus, Scott Chantler, author of Three Thieves Vol 1: Tower of Treasure joins! Follow Scott Visit Papercutz Books in this episode: Three Thieves Vol 1: Tower of Treasure Michael Connely: A Darkness More than Night | City of Bones | Lost Light | The Narrows HappyHead Children of the Phoenix Vol 1: The Eye of the Storm Games in this episode: Donald Duck: Happy Camper Ascension Host - Jason Muñoz Produced in association with Aravis I...
Mar 26, 2025•58 min•Ep. 31
Jason & KC-78 catch up on all the books read and games played since the last episode. Plus, Chelsea from Space Wizards Book Club returns for a nerd out session. Follow Chelsea linktr.ee/chelseatz Books mentioned in this episode: Michael Connelly: The Concrete Blonde | The Last Coyote | Trunk Music | Angel's Flight | Pre-Order NIGHTSHADE Brandon Sanderson: Warbreaker | The Way of Kings | Words of Radiance Head Cases by John McMahon Volywr's Reign by Colton Taylor The Secret History of the Rap...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 30
Jason is joined by The Princess Swap middle grade series author Kim Bussing, discussing the debut novel Cinderella and the Beast (or, Beauty and the Glass Slipper) . And he discusses his reading goals for 2025 and what he's been into lately from books, shows, and games. Follow Kim Bussing - Kimbussing.com | @kimbussing Enter to win a planner from Clever Fox! Books mentioned in this episode: Star Wars: Tempest Breaker (The High Republic) The Princess Swap: Cinderella and the Beast (or, Beauty and...
Jan 07, 2025•49 min•Ep. 29
Jason & KC-78 chat current shows, movies, books and games. Plus Jason has an epic nerd out session with returning guests Justin, Mitch and Zain! Friends featured in this episode: Justin @the_nerdy_bookshelf | Mitch @thatdudethatreadthatbook | Zain @my2credits Books featured in this episode: The Well of Ascension The Aurora's Pale Light Believe Seeds of Starlight The Hero of Ages The Lincoln Lawyer Games featured in this episode: Kinfire Delve The Mandalorian Adventures Host - Jason Muñoz Pro...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 28
Jason breaks down the books/audiobooks/shows he's been enjoying lately. Plus, he's joined by Alex from Star Wars Explained for a nerd out session! Follow Alex/Star Wars Explained: Youtube | Socials Books featured in this episode: Schroeder by Neal Cassidy Tears of the Nameless by George Mann Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions by John Grisham & Jim McClusky Padawan's Pride by Bryan Q. Miller Batman: Resurrection by John Jackson Miller Star Wars: Mace Windu: The Glass Aby...
Nov 12, 2024•53 min•Ep. 27
Jason & KC-78 hang out and discuss The Acolyte's non-renewal, books, games and shows. Plus, three friends submit their Last/Current/Next's! Follow friends featured in this episode: @jaysreadingcorner | @andorisms | @lukeskytalker Books featured in this episode: Bringing Ben Home: A Murder, a Conviction, and the Fight to Redeem American Justice Beware the Nameless The Edge of Balance Vol 3 Sunderworld, Vol. I: The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry The Plan: Manage Your Time Like ...
Sep 26, 2024•32 min•Ep. 26
Jason breaks down his time at San Diego Comic Con, including a chat with legendary author Michael Connelly. Plus he's joined by friends Gustavo and Kelly to discuss season one of The Acolyte. Listen to Michael Connelly's Audible original The Safe Man | Preorder The Waiting Follow Gustavo/Triad of the Force - Youtube | Instagram | Threads Follow Kelly - Elzarstann | The Book Witch Host - Jason Muñoz Produced in association with Aravis Industries Mixing and Editing by Jeremy Tuttle Art by Jeremiah...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 25
Jason interviews Eric A. Clayton, author of My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars and Charles Soule about his Curse Words Kickstarter Concept Album. Follow Eric: EricClaytonWrites.com | Instagram: @eclaytopia | X: @eclaytopia Buy My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars Follow Charles: CharlesSoule.com | Instagram: @charlesdsoule | Threads: @charlesdsoule Back Curse Words Concept Album Kickstarter Use code THISDADREADS at HeroesVillains.com & save 20% off your firs...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 24
Jason discusses the wealth of reasons why High Republic fans are feasting at the moment, plus an interview with Tessa Gratton discussing her brand new novel Temptation of the Force! Host - Jason Muñoz Produced in association with Aravis Industries Mixing and Editing by Jeremy Tuttle Art by Jeremiah Belt Music - "Bounce" by Coma-Media ThisDadReads.com Shop recommendations at Amazon Use code THISDADREADS at Heroes & Villains to save 20% off your first order! Follow me on the socials for all th...
Jun 11, 2024•51 min•Ep. 23
I share my Last/Current/Nexts, chat with Kelly Knox & Clayton Sandell of The Return of the Jedi: A Visual Archive , document my time in LA for the premiere of The Acolyte and share a virtual press junket I participated in with showrunner Leslye Headland! Books Featured in this Episode: Blood & Fury The Desert Prince Tales of Enlightenment The Climate Diaries #1: The Academy Temptation of the Force Extinction The Hidden Queen Sons of Darkness The Return of the Jedi: A Visual Archive Follo...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 22
Jason talks tons of books including the latest from Star Wars, his and a few friends' Last/Current/Next's + your burning bookish questions are answered! Friends featured in this episode: Rachel - @rachelguthro2015 Dan - @vaderscastlelibrary Last/Current/Next's Featured in this Episode Mirrorverse: Pure of Heart My Life With the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars The Desert Prince Wraith Squadron Order 66 The Lazy Genius Kitchen Bride The Vicious Deep The Savage Blue Dark Disciple The Living For...
Apr 23, 2024•26 min•Ep. 21
Jason catches up on Star Wars with KC-78, what he's been reading lately and is joined by Chelsea from Space Wizards Book Club for an epic nerd out session. Follow/find Chelsea everywhere HERE Host - Jason Muñoz Produced in association with Aravis Industries Mixing and Editing by Jeremy Tuttle Art by Jeremiah Belt Music - "Bounce" by Coma-Media Check out my website - https://thisdadreads.com/ Shop recommendations at Amazon Follow me on the socials for all the latest updates: Instagram - @thisdadr...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 20
It's an all Star Wars episode celebrating Star Wars Podcast day! It's been 25th years since the first Star Wars podcast, Jedi Talk, debuted in 1999. Jason (re)introduces himself, gives Star Wars book recommendations, chats the Bad Batch Season 3 with his droid pal KC-78 and goes through his Last/Current/Next. Find a new Star Wars Podcast to listen to: @starwarspodday Last: Escape from Valo by Daniel José Older & Alyssa Wong Current: The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien Next: Defy the Storm by ...
Feb 07, 2024•31 min•Ep. 19
Jason and a few pals share their book goals for 2024 and their last/current/next's, KC-78 joins to geek out over what to expect in Star Wars, and Jason celebrates 3 years on bookstagram. Follow friends featured in this episode: Nick: @readstarwarswithme Morgan: @notaforceuser Last/Current/Next's featured in this episode: Last: The Hunger Games Current: I, Jedi Next: Escape from Valo Host - Jason Muñoz Produced in association with Aravis Industries Mixing and Editing by Jeremy Tuttle Art by Jerem...
Jan 23, 2024•24 min•Ep. 18
Join Jason and 20+ members of the Star Wars community as we answer what our favorite piece of galactic media was in 2023. Plus, author Daniel José Older joins and discusses the return of The High Republic Adventures comic book series. Huge thanks to my friends for contributing to this episode, please check them out! Quinten: @qnaprops | QnAProps Store Fabio: TatooineTimes.com | @tatooinetimes Star Wars Explained Jay: @therancorreadingpit | @jaymanchandart Star Wars Book Community Podcast : Jonny...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 17
The Last/Current/Next segment gets upgraded, a member of the Star Wars book community is highlighted and Jason chats with George Mann about his new Star Wars novel from The High Republic Phase III, The Eye of Darkness. Follow community members featured in this episode: Connor: @connors_bookshelf Christie: @admiralreads The Book Ascendancy Podcast: Instagram | Podcast Jay: @therancorreadingpit | @jaymanchandart Quinten: @qnaprops | QnAProps Store Host - Jason Muñoz Produced in association with Ar...
Nov 14, 2023•54 min•Ep. 16
Jason and his droid pal KC-78 get some good bro time in and discuss life updates, Star Wars media and what they’re both currently reading. Host - Jason Muñoz Produced in association with Aravis Industries Mixing and Editing by Jeremy Tuttle Art by Jeremiah Belt Music - "Bounce" by Coma-Media Whales Of The North by Vadim Krakhmal, Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0) Check out my website - https://thisdadreads.com/ Shop recommendations at Amazon Follow me on the socials for all the latest upda...
Oct 04, 2023•21 min•Ep. 15
It's a special on the road episode at San Diego Comic Con! I break down my day including my conversation with Light Bringer author Pierce Brown. Note: TDR is going on Summer break for the month of August, new episodes will return in September. Host - Jason Muñoz Produced in association with Aravis Industries Mixing and Editing by Jeremy Tuttle Art by Jeremiah Belt Music - "Bounce" by Coma-Media Check out my website - https://thisdadreads.com/ Shop recommendations at Amazon Follow me on the socia...
Jul 25, 2023•31 min•Ep. 14
Author Charles Soule joins to discuss his latest original novel The Endless Vessel, Star Wars, music and so much more! Host - Jason Muñoz Produced in association with Aravis Industries Mixing and Editing by Jeremy Tuttle Art by Jeremiah Belt Music - "Bounce" by Coma-Media Avientu by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA 4.0) Check out my website - https://thisdadreads.com/ Shop recommendations at Amazon Follow me on the socials for all the latest updates: Instagram - @thisdadreads Threads - @thisdadreads Facebook -...
Jul 19, 2023•57 min•Ep. 13
I'm joined by Claudia Gray to discuss her contributions to The High Republic, her love of the Disney+ series Andor, and how 2023's Star Wars Celebration was one she'll never forget. Host - Jason Muñoz Produced in association with Aravis Industries Mixing and Editing by Jeremy Tuttle Art by Jeremiah Belt Music - "Bounce" by Coma-Media Avientu by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA 4.0) Check out my website - https://thisdadreads.com/ Shop recommendations at Amazon Follow me on the socials for all the latest update...
Jun 27, 2023•49 min•Ep. 12
I'm joined by my buddy Mitch aka That Dude That Read That Book for a nerd out session in which we discuss K-Pop, Star Wars and all things Australian! Content warning: Adult language Host - Jason Muñoz Produced in association with Aravis Industries Mixing and Editing by Jeremy Tuttle Art by Jeremiah Belt Music - "Bounce" by Coma-Media Avientu by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA 4.0) Check out my website - https://thisdadreads.com/ Shop recommendations at Amazon Follow me on the socials for all the latest update...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 11
Author George Mann joins me for a discussion on his journey as a published author, how he came to write for Star Wars and our shared love of tabletop games! Host - Jason Muñoz Produced in association with Aravis Industries Mixing and Editing by Jeremy Tuttle Art by Jeremiah Belt Music - "Bounce" by Coma-Media Avientu by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA 4.0) Check out my website - https://thisdadreads.com/ Shop recommendations at Amazon Follow me on the socials for all the latest updates: Instagram - @thisdadre...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 10
Author Lydia Kang joins Jason and KC-78 to talk about her Star Wars The High Republic novel Cataclysm! Host - Jason Muñoz Produced in association with Aravis Industries Mixing and Editing by Jeremy Tuttle Art by Jeremiah Belt Music - "Bounce" by Coma-Media Avientu by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA 4.0) Check out my website - https://thisdadreads.com/ Shop recommendations at Amazon Follow me on the socials for all the latest updates: Instagram - @thisdadreads Twitter - @thisdadreads Facebook - thisdadreads Em...
May 23, 2023•39 min•Ep. 9
Jason is joined by author Cavan Scott to discuss his new Star Wars: The High Republic novel, Path of Vengeance! Host - Jason Muñoz Produced in association with Aravis Industries Mixing and Editing by Jeremy Tuttle Art by Jeremiah Belt Music - "Bounce" by Coma-Media Avientu by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA 4.0) Check out my website - https://thisdadreads.com/ Shop recommendations at Amazon Follow me on the socials for all the latest updates: Instagram - @thisdadreads Twitter - @thisdadreads Facebook - thisda...
May 02, 2023•40 min•Ep. 8
Join Jason and KC-78 as they talk about what they've been reading lately, Star Wars Celebration and The Mandalorian. Plus, an exclusive reveal for Jason's next author interview! Host - Jason Muñoz Produced in association with Aravis Industries Mixing and Editing by Jeremy Tuttle Art by Jeremiah Belt Music - "Bounce" by Coma-Media Whales Of The North by Vadim Krakhmal, Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0) Avientu by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA 4.0) Check out my website - https://thisdadreads.com/ Shop r...
Apr 20, 2023•23 min•Ep. 7
Jason shares his bimonthly Last/Current/Next and gives his thoughts on some of the newest Star Wars books and games. He's joined by Zain aka my2credits for an epic nerd out session where they discuss The Bad Batch season 2 finale, The Mandalorian and more. Host - Jason Muñoz Follow Zain - @my2credits Produced in association with Aravis Industries Mixing and Editing by Jeremy Tuttle Art by Jeremiah Belt Music - "Bounce" by Coma-Media Avientu by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA 4.0) Check out my website - ThisDa...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 6
Jason flies solo and discusses his Last/Current/Next and his thoughts on The Mandalorian Season 3 so far. Host - Jason Muñoz Produced in association with Aravis Industries Mixing and Editing by Jeremy Tuttle Art by Jeremiah Belt Music - "Bounce" by Coma-Media Avientu by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA 4.0) Check out my website - ThisDadReads.com Shop recommendations at Amazon Follow me on the socials for all the latest updates: Instagram - @thisdadreads Twitter - @thisdadreads Facebook - thisdadreads Email - ...
Mar 23, 2023•22 min•Ep. 5
Jason shares his Last/Current/Next and he and his droid pal KC-78 catch up on Star Wars media. Get to know Jason's friend Justin as they nerd out on a variety of book and pop culture topics. Follow Justin on Instagram @the_nerdy_bookshelf Host - Jason Muñoz Produced in association with Aravis Industries Mixing and Editing by Jeremy Tuttle Art by Jeremiah Belt Music - "Bounce" by Coma-Media Whales Of The North by Vadim Krakhmal, Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0) Avientu by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA...
Mar 09, 2023•52 min•Ep. 4
