The Force Within You Podcast: Recent Episodes
John Shadle
Mainly born from a love of Star Wars and friends that feel the same, I'll be looking to uncover my guests superpower, or...their force within.
Episode 042 - The Force Within Jacob Bennett
In this episode I have a conversation with my new friend, Jacob, about his family, his hobbies, costuming, his transfer from West Texas to the South Texas Squad, Star Wars, and how he got into the 501st Legion and the Rebel Legion.
You can find this episode on The Force Within You Podcast on your favorite podcast app or at http://tfwyp.libsyn.com.
Episode 041 - The Force Within Marc Hammonds
In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, Marc, about his background in building, his job, his hobbies, costuming, Star Wars, and how he got into the Droid Builders, the 501st Legion, and the Rebel Legion.
Episode 040 - The Force Within Jack Sauder
In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, Jack, about his childhood, his job, his family, costuming, his love of space exploration, Star Wars, and how he got into the 501st Legion.
Episode 039 - The Force Within James Thaxton
In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, James, about his childhood, his job, his family, costuming, his generosity as host to armor parties, Star Wars, of course, and how he got into the 501st and Rebel Legions.
Episode 038 - The Force Within Jason Haddock
In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, Jason, about his service in the military, his job and experiences as a coach, his family, costuming, his job as a Garrison Member Liaison, his love for Star Wars, and how he got into the 501st Legion.
Episode 037 - The Force Within Sherry Thaxton
In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, Sherry, about her (very cool) job, family, hobbies, costuming origins story, her job as an armorer, her love for Star Wars, and how she got into the 501st and Rebel Legions.
Episode 036 - The Force Within Anita Wolfe
In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, Anita, about her heritage, hobbies, costuming, courage, and love for Star Wars, and how she got into the 501st and Rebel Legions.
Episode 035 - The Force Within Curtis Wolfe
In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, Curtis, about his work, hobbies, costuming, love for Star Wars, and how he got into the 501st Legion.
Episode 034 - The Force Within Sam Morton
In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, Sam, about his work, hobbies, costuming (and experiences in the Droid Builders, Rebel Legion and 501st Legion), and how he got into and served in the 501st Legion.
Episode 033 - The Blizzard Force with Chris Williams, Kevin Riesen, Jaime Ramos and Robert Zirkle
In this episode I have a conversation with my friends Chris, Kevin, Jaime and Robert about the Blizzard Force Detachment. They told some fun, cool, and funny stories and gave some idea about what it is to be in the Blizzard Force. Stay Frosty.
If you'd like more info about the Blizzard Force, visit blizzardforce.com.
Episode 032 - The Force Within Damian Hebert
In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, Damian, about his work, skateboards, skateboarding, his charity work related to skateboarding. :) How he got into, served, and what he loves about the 501st Legion, some very cool experiences he's had with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and his love for his wife. (And how much trouble he got in when he joined the 501st.)
Episode 031 - The Force Within Marshall Conover
In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, Marshall, about his family, his social groups. How he got into, served, and what he loves about the 501st Legion, some very cool experiences he's had with celebrities, and Star Trek, Star Wars and other things geek.
Episode 030 - The Force Within Jason Maston
In this episode I have a conversation with my new friend, Jason, about his childhood, his career, when he came to terms with his nerdhood, how he got into and how he serves in the 501st Legion, how he got Jon Favreau’s challenge coin (which is so cool), what he loves about Star Wars, and why he does what he does in the legion.
Episode 029 - The Force Within Bob Martin. In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, Bob, about his childhood, how he discovered what he want to do with his life, how he got into cosplay and specifically the 501st Legion, what he loves about Star Wars, and what a great, giving, guy he is.
Episode 028 - The Force of Anne-Marie Crabtree. In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, Anne-Marie Crabtree, about her childhood, her child, her marriage — and how they intersect with the Star Wars trilogies, her musical past, her work and how it's transitioned, her past command experience, and what got her into the Rebel and 501st Legions.
Episode 027 - Jaime Ramos Pt. Deux. In this episode I have another conversation with my friend and Squad Leader, Jaime Ramos, about his thoughts of the South Texas Squad, his goals as the new squad leader, some projects he and his command staff are working on, how Adam Barnes needs to get busy, the STX Armorer program headed up by Tanner King, and some more about how he feels about his fellow troopers.
Episode 026 - Always*** with Bob Nuelle. In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, Bob, about his daughter, Liz, and how the 501st Legion helped and continues to help him and his family get through their tragic loss, the charities he's working on on her behalf, the droid he and Sergio Barraza (TFWYP 025) are making in her honor, Liz and his relationship with the Peter Mayhew Foundation, his first tattoo, and how he decided to become a 501st member.
The Peter Mayhew Foundation http://petermayhewfoundation.org/
Episode 025 - The Force of Doing Good with Sergio Barraza. In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, Sergio, about his work, his art and hobbies, how he got into Star Wars and the 501st Legion, and his positivity and doing good. He also talked about how important and helpful his love net has been.
Episode 024 - The Force of Helpfulness with Paul Wulfrun. In this episode I have a conversation with my new friend, Paul about his work, his music and performance experiences, his family, and how he got into Star Wars and the 501st Legion.
Episode 023 - The Force of Positivity with Danny Patterson. In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, Danny, talking about his music career, touring with his dad, his collections, charity, and how he got into the legions.
To keep up with Danny, go to DannyPattersonMusic.com.
Episode 022 - The Force of Moments with Josh Shelley. In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, Josh, talking about what the 501st Legion means to him, his travels, his wife, Marci, and the importance of moments.
Episode 021 - The Force of Family with TJ Presley. In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, TJ Presley, talking about his work, his play, his hobbies and his family. This is a good look into a big heart.
Episode 020 - The Force of Doing with Anthony Paladino. In this episode I have a conversation with my new friend, Anthony, talking about his love of music (and his bands, IDK Punk and Ripface Invasion), his kids, life with autism, his weekend raffle giveaway, celebration, and working for the greater good of...stuff!
Episode 019 - The Force of Improvement with Alan Steinberg. In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, Alan, talking about his work in West Houston, the organizations he volunteers for, how we can all find ways to volunteer safely in areas that interest you, the book he's writing, and how he got into costuming.
For more information about volunteering, visit:
https://www.volunteermatch.org,
And, in the Houston area:
volunteerhouston.org.
Episode 018 - The Force of Mindfulness with Brian Tran. In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, Brian, talking about what the 501st Legion means to him, FIRE!, culture, family, his travels, and mindfulness.
Episode 017 - The Force of Hope with Tasha Ruth. In this episode I have a conversation with my new friend, Tasha, talking about the Hot Dog Queen!, poop, toilets (I know), travel, surviving domestic abuse, what the 501st Legion means to her, suicide and hope. Thank you, Tasha, for being so vulnerable.
Episode 016 - The Force of Fun with Robert Zirkle. In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, Robert, talking about his experiences with the 501st Legion, his crazy obsession, goodness, love, and the need for gentleness.
Episode 015 - The Force of Service with Adam Barnes. In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, Adam, talking about his experiences with the 501st and Rebel Legions, his super cool job, how I've (hopefully) spent his money and time in the future, and that he's more light side than dark.
Episode 014 - The Force of Presence with Steve Gideon. In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, Steve, talking about his experiences with the 501st Legion, Star Garrison, and his connection with Star Wars.
Episode 013 - The Force of Laughter with Ryan Alston. In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, Ryan, talking about his experiences with the 501st Legion, what makes him tick (and sometimes twitch), and, yes, a little about Lego.
Episode 012 - The Force of Better with Tanner King. In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, Tanner, talking about his experiences with the Mandalorian Mercs, the 501st Legion, how he really met Melissa, and how he overcame a very bad situation.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 800-273-8255. Please call and get help.
Episode 011 - The Force of Community with Marci Shelley. In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, Marci, talking about her experiences with the 501st Legion including the JRS and Black Widows, her Liz Library project, and her love of Star Wars and Harry Potter. She really is the coolest kind of nerd.
To donate to the Liz Library project, reach out to The Liz Library on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thelizlibrary) or thelizblibrary@gmail.com.
Episode 010 - Star Wars: Aftermath pt. 2 with Danny Sparks and Tanner King. In this episode I have a conversation with my friends, Danny and Tanner, talking about the second half of the book Star Wars: Aftermath, written by Chuck Wendig, audiobook narrated by Marc Thompson. We decided to do this because of the ties with The Mandalorian show on Disney Plus. We give our thoughts and conclusions about the book, take a look at how Cobb Vanth was introduced to the Star Wars galaxy, and look ahead to books 2 and 3. It's a geeky Star Wars book club.
Episode 009 - Star Wars: Aftermath pt. 1 with Danny Sparks and Tanner King. In this episode I have a conversation with my friends, Danny and Tanner, talking about the first half of the book Star Wars: Aftermath, written by Chuck Wendig, audiobook narrated by Marc Thompson. We decided to do this because of the ties with The Mandalorian show on Disney Plus. We give our thoughts about what we've read so far and what we'd like to see in the second half of the book. It's a geeky Star Wars book club of sorts.
Episode 008 - The Force of Music with Dr. John Crabtree. In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, John, talking about his experiences with the Rebel and 501st Legions, his experiences and passion as a composer, musician and professor of music, and his connection with the music of Star Wars.
Episode 007 - The Force of Connection with Angela Ivy. In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, Angela, talking about even numbers... ... ... ...her experiences with the 501st and Rebel Legions, all of the work she does for other people and the connection she feels with them.
Episode 006 - The Force of Friendship with Lucy Sears. In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, Lucy, talking about her experiences with the 501st and Rebel Legions, comic cons, her love of costuming, and her friendships.
If you're interested in contacting Lucy for a Jawa commission, you can contact her at Mother of Jawas on Facebook.
Episode 005 - The Force of Goodness with Jaime Ramos. In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, Jaime, talking about his experiences with the 501st Legion, his experience as a member of the STX and Star Garrison command staff, his love for Star Wars, and what drives him to goodness.
Episode 004 - The Force of Kindness with Melissa King. In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, Melissa, talking about her experiences with the 501st Legion, Rebel Legion, Mandalorian Mercs, her not-so-ordinary intro to her love for Star Wars, and what it is that makes her so cool.
Episode 003 - The Force of Charity with Paul Ivy. In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, Paul, talking about his experiences with the 501st Legion, his intro to Star Wars, and what it is that drives him.
Episode 002 - The Force of Change with Scott Jarboe. In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, Scott, talking about his experiences with the 501st Legion, the work he's doing with props, dioramas and costumes, his personal growth, and what drives him.
You can find Scott at:
https://www.facebook.com/GPandP
https://www.facebook.com/N11ARCtrooper
Episode 001 - The Force of Love with Mitchell Parzynski. In this episode I have a conversation with my friend, Mitch, talking about his experiences with the 501st Legion, his intro to Star Wars, and what it is that drives him.
I'm very excited to release this episode for the podcast I've been working on for some time now. This is an intro where I want to give a little background about why I started this project and where I hope to go with it.