Scarif Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Why do people have strong reactions to the term 'fan service'? We take a look at what it means to us and how it's perceived by other fans. Special guest co-host Rob from the @JTApodcast joins Alex and Ro in this discussion. Plus, we've got a special holodrama transmission by Dr Sunny Ravencourt of the @UofCoruscant Don't miss this lecture on Trandoshans And we've got listener voicemails. We asked you to leave a voicemail and let us know how you feel about the Skywalker saga completion. Are you sad or looking forward to new eras and stories? Enjoy!
The Scarif Podcast has had an amazing year. We've prepared a recap 'best of' podcast episode to commemorate some of our best memories of our journey thru this space as podcast creators with a little help from our Star Wars friends. We've enjoyed collaborating with many others and have been blessed to have made friends for life through our love of Star Wars. Thank you all, may the force be with you...looking forward to 2020. #DeployTheGarrison
Now that season 1 of the Mandalorian has wrapped up, join our audio only podcast episode of our Youtube live stream discussion with Dominic Pace. We ask our friend what it was like on set working with Deborah Chow and Dave Filoni as well as his hopes for new Star Wars.
Also, how does it feel to be part of the franchise and his future plans this new year. A very thought provoking episode as well as a fun discussion with bounty hunter actor Dominic Pace.
We also put him through a very special #SentryMode segment composed by resident quiz master @TrevorBeast454. Thanks for playing, and may the force be with you.
Our most popular discussion on Twitter and favorite episode. Ro, Alex and Brad are back in full force discussing the 'Balance of The Force', what does it mean? George Lucas has explained it in simplistic detail but as with anything, the room for interpretation has helped generate many theories and ideas that may or may not stray away from Lucas' original concept of the Force.
The Force is an energy field that surrounds us, penetrates us...how do we relate to this energy? Is the dark side stronger as Yoda claims or does the light have it's own set of rules? Powerful light to meet a powerful dark, is this a notion you agree with? Can you have good without evil? Do you need evil at all to have good?
Take a listen to this episode and join the discussion on line and feel free to weigh in on Twitter on #TheLegacyOfBalance
Our friend Dominic Pace returns to the podcast to talk about his experience on the the first ever Star Wars small screen show, The Mandalorian. As an actor and fan of the franchise it truly is a dream come true. Team Scarif got a second chance to ask Dominic about what it was like on day one, Dave Filoni, John Favreau and getting to pick out his own blaster.
So good we did it twice. Ro geeked out a second time with pals Yoshi and David from ILM on the heels of the final days of post and VFX work for the Mandalorian and Rise of Skywalker. The trio spoke the same language when it came to Star Wars. What came up? We've got Shadows of the Empire, Admiral Holdo, Admiral Ackbar, Tech Talk and meeting George Lucas, Gina Carano and the Mandalorian plus Yoshi puts ideas in Ro's head about trying to find a CostCo version of the OT...quick trip to ebay fixes that plus a whole lot more.
When we have Rob and Trever on talking about the Clone Wars we took a left turn, a little detour if you will and went into the Mortis Arc territory. While most fans consider this Clone Wars episode something that gives you deep vibes, one of our co-horts took a different approach. Take a listen and see if you agree. A difference of opinion about Star Wars on the internet? You gotta hear it to believe it. No Porgs were harmed in the making of this episode.
This amazing episode takes a deep dive into the legacy of the Clone Wars. How did Palptine come to manipulate both sides and what were the consequences and events that lead to the formation of the first Galactic Empire? How did this galactic war affect the galaxy and how do we feel it will affect the final chapter in the Sequel Trilogy now that we know Palpatine has returned?
On this episode we are joined by TreverBeast454 and Rob from the Jedi Temple Archives Podcast as well as many of our regular contributors like Andrew and Merisha from Coruscant Radio Underground, Todd from WSTR Galactic Public Access and new friends of the pod like Lauren Romo from the GALacic Pod to name a few. We hope you enjoy the deep insight that our guests offer as well as enjoy the very special Clone Wars Edition of Sentry Mode Q&A segment formulated by TreverBeast454.
Join us...it is your destiny!
Ro and Alex talk about Triple Force Friday. Was it all it was cracked up to be for you? Did you find all you were looking for? Or were you like most 'Triple" Force' shoppers and find that most stores hadn't even put up displays yet? What gives!?
And we continue our #GeorgeLucasAppreciationMonth and talk about the Special Editions, we'll get down to hearing what we liked and what we were 'ok' with. And @StarWarsInClass posed a question, what's your best iconic shot in Star Wars and why. Both Alex and Ro try to weigh in. You'll be surprised to find out what they selected.
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We've got a special podcast episode for you. Our dear friend of the podcast Amanda wanted to share her theories on a possible relationship between Rey and Palpatine and Alex had a great discussion with her. They examined how the role of John William's score lays out possible clues to her lineage as well as other clues that might reveal who Rey is...if that's even her real name.
Darth Plagueis, Midichlorians, fighting styles and a lot of humming Star Wars music...you'll hear it here. This special episode is a delight, but be warned, spoiler warnings if you want to go in to #TheRiseOfSkywalker theory free, this is full of theories...please enjoy this episode responsibly.
What's up Scuttlebuddies? This is a good one and it launches our George Lucas Appreciation Month series this October. Ro talks to Yoshi Vu and David Espinoza, ILM senior artists who are currently working on The Rise of Skywalker and The Mandalorian. It's crunch time for them, so we appreciate the time they took to chat with us not once but twice from Singapore in between shots. That second bonus episode is also coming.
Yoshi and David share their insight on their ILM experience and talk Star Wars. David says be careful what you wish for, what does he mean by that? We'll find out and it'll surprise you what spoilers lurk around the office when you're just grabbing a glass of water at ILM.
Plus plenty of contributions to #GeorgeLucasAppreciationMonth by our friend Rob at Jedi Temple Archives. Rob talks about Lucas' providence and inspirational story of this incredible creator of content. We've also got regulars Andrew and Merisha from Sci Fictionary and the Coruscant Underground Radio talk to us about George's vision and leaps in technology as an innovator. Lots of great things in this episode including another OLI-ism from our friend from the north, Oli K. Hope you enjoy.
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With news of Kevin Feige's involvement in the Star Wars landscape, the internet had 'opinions'. We break down these opinions with what we believe is common sense and examine what people's fears are with the head of the Marvel Cinematic Universe coming to a galaxy far, far away.
Also in Obi Wan Kenobi news, we've got a director for the series. We weigh in as well as speculate who this Marvel actor is that wants to come over to the 'Dark Side'.
Plus Alex responds to a follower's voicemail regarding our take on Luke Skywalker from last episode. We're always happy to listen to you and your thoughts and dialogue responsibly. Thanks Todd from WSTR Galactic Public Access.
What's on the agenda for October? I'm glad you asked. It's George Lucas Appreciation month and we need your help. DM us for details. @ScarifPodcast on Twitter...and that's the scuttlebutt.
Episode 10 hearkens the return of Brad to the podcast making this a fully armed and operational podcast! Team Scarif discusses the impact of a 3 hour Star Wars film, the effect on a so-called 'new Star Wars Fan' on the internet and we pose the question, 'is your Star Wars canon?'
Alex gets angry at the 'junkman', Ro gets angry at Snoke and Brad gets angry at Admiral Holdo for torturing a plant. That and more, plus contributions for uber follower Oli K and regular contributors Andrew and Merisha of Coruscant Radio Underground answering the question, 'Are You Star Warsing Wrong?'
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With the success of our first #StarWarsInspires episode, we had enough to do a part two with even more clips from our followers. Alex and Ro talk about how great it is to hear all your stories and how awesome it is to feature you all in this series. We hear from Thomas from @StarWarsInClass, @Treverbeast454, Charles @SWations, Andy from the @Holochronicles podcast tells us how #StarWarsInspires plus our continued conversation with @DominicPPace
Plus don't miss #SentryMode and see how Ro fares with Alex's five Star Wars questions, and we mustn't forget to ask how #StarWarsInspires Alex. Hear us get all mushy here. And Raul has got some details on Mandalorian armor in #TheMaresReport. Check it out!
A massive chocked full o goodness episode. Alex and Ro talk about D23 and all the cool things they are looking forward to. Am I talking in the third person? We're just so excited to share this. We asked how #StarWarsInspires you both professionally and personally and you guys came out in droves. We're splitting this topic up in two. Here is part one.
Besides D23, we've got clips from Amanda, Michelle, Todd and a whole bunch of you. Take a listen to all our inspirational followers. They're the true super stars in this episode.
This one is chock full o goodness. We've got loads of contributors again. Thanks to friends like Oli K, Coruscant Radio Underground, Raul Mares and his Mares Report, Rob at the Jedi Temple Archives, Channel Star Wars, and more, Alex and Ro are talking Star Wars again. We tackle the experience of Vader Immortal, The Rise of Kylo Ren, and how JJ Abrams will 'melt your brain'. Don't miss it.
And our main topic deals with how the new films deal with being Force sensitive. Should it be delegated to a small group of Force users or can anyone be Force Sensitive? We'd love top hear your thoughts.
We've heard rumors and rumblings that Star Wars might be dead...but is it? Star Wars is as personal as religion and politics....hell, for some Star Wars IS religion and politics. Alex and Ro discuss how some fans interpret this notion with the help of Twitter followers comments as well as some personal ideas.
Plus, we announce our winners for the John Rodriguez original ATAT art, a wonderful water color print created by local Chicago artist.
Star Wars tech by Raul mares, we talk about new leadership at Lucasfilm and what that might mean for the franchise going forward, and more. And don't miss a new intro track produced by our friend and loyal follower Oli K and 'Jasper'.
A very special episode with guest co host Alex from @IEntanglements, we go deep in to the legacy of that energy that surrounds us, penetrates us from a galaxy far, far away. This episode has contributions from great supporters of the podcast, @Sci_Fictionary, @FOTFPodcast, @StarWarsSession as well as a special contribution on the importance of a lightsaber to the #Jedi by @RaulMares72 direct from Mexico.
Also, don't miss our Q&A segment is back, #SentryMode, let's see how Alex does on this quiz. We're proud to share this episode with you all, our Scarif Garrison members, we do it for you and we pour much love in to the shows, so please enjoy, review, and share, share, share. Sharing this channel is the one most important thing we can ask you to do and we appreciate it.
Our second in our 'Legacy of' series, this time we teamed up with @Sci_Fictionary, "Coruscant Radio Underground to talk about the lasting impression Leia Organa has had on the fandom. Brad, Ro, Andrew and Maresha dive in to the deep meaning of this timeless character in the saga as well as explore how Carrie Fisher helped transform her. Princess Leia, never a damsel in distress, always the hero to look up to in any galaxy!
The trajectory of the character of Luke Skywalker has been debated by both fans, filmmakers and the actor himself, Mark Hamill. We take a deep dive into your thoughts and ours of how we perceive the Legacy of Luke Skywalker to be. We examine the acts of the great Jedi Knight in expanded universe material as well as the films and beyond.
In this third podcast episode we also announce winners of both of our two give-a-aways and talk about the new Star Wars comics out this week and the two novels by Cavan Scott and Claudia Gray respectively.
Twenty years ago our heads exploded in anticipation of a new Star Wars film after more than a decade of waiting. Star Wars Episode One: The Phantom Menace was released in 1999 and we haven't looked back since. Ok, we have looked back since. Jar Jar, Trade Federation and Embargoes plus Darth Maul, Obi Wan and Qui Gon Jinn, so it ain't all that bad. Let's celebrate 20 years of Phantom Menace.
Plus, we also dive in to voice actor Tom Kane's comments at Star Wars Celebration Chicago. Do you agree or disagree with his opinions? It's a trap!
The premier Scuttlebutt episode. Check out Star Wars fans, Brad and Ro talk about that galaxy far, far, away! Coming off the heels of Star Wars Celebration Chicago, Ro did some interviews and spoke to fans about our beloved franchise. Discover the fun of fandom and the incredible people that we spoke to, plus a whole bunch of Star Wars news directly from Star Wars Celebration Chicago! Thanks to Andrea, Laura, Matt and his beer buying friend, Don West for an incredibly inspirational story, Jennifer, Victor at Fandads, check them out everywhere and Lisa Mei Fong for speaking to us about Margie her Chinese Bantha.