This is the 2024 Star Wars Escape Pod Holiday Party podcast! We got all sorts of fun this week from Ultimate Trivia you can answer along at home with, Skeleton Crew episode 5 discussion, 2024 in review for star wars, news on Bucketheads Part 3, and Vol 1.5 of Star Wars Escape Pod AI Tunes -The Christmas Edition! So let's join Josh, Blake, Shawna, Reid, Matt, Kirk and Dan in the escape pod and celebrate this past year, 350+ episodes of the podcast over 5 years of operating and a wonderful year for star wars fans. LETS DO IT! AI Christmas Tunes Playlist! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfdf9BVw78eMsEinif5bQ_zZA8IFmoBgH&feature=shared Star Wars Escape Pod BucketHeads Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfdf9BVw78eM88ezMqMFppBFv7XbTKo7_&si=BRwOxy0vc2uyAZHP SUBSCRIBE  - BUCKETHEADS YOUTUBE 2023 BucketHeads Interview / Behind the Fan Film Series (Part 1 & 2) https://open.spotify.com/episode/4B44XJI0NaXivtpFnUxdCQ?si=5b9ac5a09fe141ef WATCH the "LEGO Star Wars The Holiday Special" https://www.disneyplus.com/en-ca/movies/lego-star-wars-holiday-special/22xf1U47vVe0 ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod 🤖 Discord: https://discord.gg/KucPjer 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-escape-pod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🦋 B.Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/swescapepodcast.bsky.social 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SWEscapePodcast 📲 Swell: https://www.swellcast.com/swescapepodcast 📧 Email us or send a voice message to: swescapepodcast@gmail.com 🗃️ Podcast Archives: https://shorturl.at/cktPQ ———————————————————————— Our Friends STAR WARS | ORBITKEY https://www.orbitkey.com/collections/star-wars https://x.com/orbitkey?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/orbitkey/ KY SABERS https://x.com/kysabers https://kysabers.ca/  

This week is Skeleton Crew episode 4! And with it is a deep dive into what these Jewels of the Republic might mean. We listen to some recordings of Dave Filoni from the behind the scenes on the Ahsoka Blu ray release and also mention our plans for the Holiday special episode this year. Check out all the links below and stay tuned for our fun filled Christmas episode next week!   Star Wars Escape Pod BucketHeads Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfdf9BVw78eM88ezMqMFppBFv7XbTKo7_&si=BRwOxy0vc2uyAZHP SUBSCRIBE  - BUCKETHEADS YOUTUBE 2023 BucketHeads Interview / Behind the Fan Film Series (Part 1 & 2) https://open.spotify.com/episode/4B44XJI0NaXivtpFnUxdCQ?si=5b9ac5a09fe141ef WATCH the "LEGO Star Wars The Holiday Special" https://www.disneyplus.com/en-ca/movies/lego-star-wars-holiday-special/22xf1U47vVe0 ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod 🤖 Discord: https://discord.gg/KucPjer 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-escape-pod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🦋 B.Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/swescapepodcast.bsky.social 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SWEscapePodcast 📲 Swell: https://www.swellcast.com/swescapepodcast 📧 Email us or send a voice message to: swescapepodcast@gmail.com 🗃️ Podcast Archives: https://shorturl.at/cktPQ ———————————————————————— Our Friends STAR WARS | ORBITKEY https://www.orbitkey.com/collections/star-wars https://x.com/orbitkey?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/orbitkey/ KY SABERS https://x.com/kysabers https://kysabers.ca/  

Dive deep into the mysterious planet At Attin, exploring its isolation and legacy in the galaxy. The hosts reminisce about classic films like 'E.T.' and 'The Goonies,' debating the charm of practical effects versus digital. They also tackle pacing in modern series, reflecting on what keeps viewers engaged. With intriguing character connections and Easter eggs from the Star Wars universe, the discussion is both nostalgic and fresh, revealing how past adventures shape current narratives.

This week we chat about the first two episodes of Skeleton Crew! The latest live action show on Disney plus from Lucasfilm. This show is a revisit to an era gone by, the 1980's, kids on bikes, ET, The Goonies... In Star Wars. So without further-a-do. Let's dive in with Kirk, Dan and Josh. ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod 🤖 Discord: https://discord.gg/KucPjer 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-escape-pod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🦋 B.Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/swescapepodcast.bsky.social 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SWEscapePodcast 📲 Swell: https://www.swellcast.com/swescapepodcast 📧 Email us or send a voice message to: swescapepodcast@gmail.com 🗃️ Podcast Archives: https://shorturl.at/cktPQ ———————————————————————— Our Friends STAR WARS | ORBITKEY https://www.orbitkey.com/collections/star-wars https://x.com/orbitkey?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/orbitkey/ KY SABERS https://x.com/kysabers https://kysabers.ca/

This episode celebrates 350 episodes of Star Wars Escape Pod! We welcome A New Hope Special Edition's Boba Fett, Mark Anthony Austin! Known for his work at ILM in the animation department on ANHSE as well as his time under the helmet as Boba Fett in the added scenes. We also have two more special guests! Chelsey B. Coombs representing the Boba Fett Fan Club is us for the chat tonight. And last but not least, our friend Matthew who has been a lifelong star wars fan is joining us for the ride as well. We're so thankful all three of our guests could participate tonight so go follow  them! A huge thank you to all three of our guests once again! We so enjoyed having you with us! Mark Anthony Austin X @BobaFettANHSE Instagram @bobafettanhse BlueSky @bobafettanhse.bsky.social Chelsey B. Coombs Instagram @chelseybcoombs Threads @chelseybcoombs Boba Fett Fan Club BlueSky @bobafettfanclub.com X @bobafettfanclub https://www.bobafettfanclub.com/ Matt Schiavone X @MattSchiavone75   ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod 🤖 Discord: https://discord.gg/KucPjer 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-escape-pod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🦋 B.Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/swescapepodcast.bsky.social 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SWEscapePodcast 📲 Swell: https://www.swellcast.com/swescapepodcast 📧 Email us or send a voice message to: swescapepodcast@gmail.com 🗃️ Podcast Archives: https://shorturl.at/cktPQ ———————————————————————— Our Friends STAR WARS | ORBITKEY https://www.orbitkey.com/collections/star-wars https://x.com/orbitkey?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/orbitkey/ KY SABERS https://x.com/kysabers https://kysabers.ca/

This week we're discussing Skeleton Crew around the corner with Kirk, we got Blake in on the pod as well later for a chat about Boardgames of the olden days, and heated debates about the sixth and first brother recently unvieled in a resource book to try fix a hot topic discussion, if Tales of the Jedi adapted the Ahsoka novel or not? Simon Kinberg returns from his role on Star Wars Rebels to produce a Star Wars Trilogy! Let's dive into our next casual chat. Epic Duels Discord! https://discord.gg/H6QCCUj7aF The Great Star Wars Board Game Retrospective | BoardGameGeek Star Wars Board Game Buyer's Guide - Geeks Under Grace New ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy in the Works From ‘X-Men’ Alum Simon Kinberg The Best Star Wars Tabletop and Board Games 2024 - IGN Ask us how you can get involved on the podcast team. ———————————————————————— 🤖 Discord: https://discord.gg/KucPjer 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-escape-pod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SWEscapePodcast 📲 Swell: https://www.swellcast.com/swescapepodcast 📧 Email us or send a voice message to: swescapepodcast@gmail.com 🗃️ Podcast Archives: https://shorturl.at/cktPQ ———————————————————————— Our Friends STAR WARS | ORBITKEY https://www.orbitkey.com/collections/star-wars https://x.com/orbitkey?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/orbitkey/ KY SABERS https://x.com/kysabers https://kysabers.ca/

This week, we have a very special guest chatting to us about her new book launch! Today, November 19th, 2024, comes a book called "One with the Force: 18 Universal Truths in Star Wars." This book is sure to be a hit with any Star Wars fan with a desire to dive deep into the inspirations of the force. We hope you enjoy the conversation! BUY THE BOOK TODAY: https://www.amazon.ca/One-Force-Universal-Truths-Star/dp/1538198711 www.kristanoble.com https://www.facebook.com/krista.noble.92 About Gary and George: https://web.archive.org/web/20050612235541/http:/www.adherents.com/people/pl/George_Lucas.html Book Summary: Why are the Star Wars films so popular? Of course, viewers love the characters, the plot, the music, and the special effects. However, there is a deeper reason why these films resonate with audiences: Star Wars contains universal truths—principles that are "true for all time, all places and all people." The same principles can be found in religions and philosophies throughout the world, including the Vedic tradition of ancient India, Buddhism, Taoism, Sikhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Native American/First Nations beliefs.   In One with the Force: 18 Universal Truths in Star Wars, Krista Noble explores these principles. She delves into a rich array of topics, from the Force to collective consciousness, and from enlightenment to immortality. Readers will see that the philosophy of the Jedi doesn’t only apply "in a galaxy far, far away"; it is also highly relevant to everyday living. Like Luke Skywalker, we should all look within to discover the deepest truths of life, pursue our individual destinies, and strive to reach our full potential as human beings. In these ways, we can embody the wisdom of the Jedi.   Advance praise (if there's room to include it):   "An intriguing addition to Star Wars scholarship, which reveals the timeless substructure underpinning the space-age saga. If you watched the Star Wars movies with a feeling in your bones that you were seeing something unfold that was not merely the product of modern creative storytellers but something ancient and powerful, this book will tell you why." —Joe Holland, Instructor of Consciousness & Human Potential, Maharishi International University   "One with the Force reveals why Star Wars touches the souls of its fans, showing that this iconic film series has much more to it than meets the eye. Noble’s book expounds on the universal principles in Star Wars that inspire us and sustain the cosmos."  —Marci Shimoff, #1 NY Times bestselling author of Happy for No Reason and Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul   "This lucid study takes up a topic dear to my heart—the uses of fiction as a wisdom path—and traces essential principles from South Eastern and other traditions of wisdom and spirit appearing in Star Wars. The parallels mentioned by the author are evocative and even archetypal. The image of a path of spirituality emphasizing balance, experience, mindful action, and unity found in difference speaks strongly to our time of culture wars and increased questioning of traditional creeds." —Craig Chalquist, PhD, author of Soulmapper   "Krista Noble's insightful presentation of the Star Wars trilogy highlights and magnifies the inherent nobility of this blockbuster film series, as she unearths and identifies age-old universal principles of life and living embedded in the story. Noble's book provides a happy hunting ground for exploring the profound truths of the world's cultural, spiritual, and religious traditions. A magnificent read!" —Dr. Judy Booth, retired faculty member at Maharishi International University, continuing to serve in an advisory capacity   Ask us how you can get involved on the podcast team. ———————————————————————— 🤖 Discord: https://discord.gg/KucPjer 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-escape-pod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SWEscapePodcast 📲 Swell: https://www.swellcast.com/swescapepodcast 📧 Email us or send a voice message to: swescapepodcast@gmail.com 🗃️ Podcast Archives: https://shorturl.at/cktPQ ———————————————————————— Our Friends STAR WARS | ORBITKEY https://www.orbitkey.com/collections/star-wars https://x.com/orbitkey?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/orbitkey/ KY SABERS https://x.com/kysabers https://kysabers.ca/  

Dive into a playful discussion about the reversed roles of Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon in *The Phantom Menace*. Get excited about the new Skeleton Crew trailer filled with nostalgic vibes. Unpack the details of the impressive LEGO Ghost set and its minifigures while reminiscing about character design evolution. The hosts also debate lightsaber aesthetics and explore the mentorship legacy within the Jedi Order. There's something for every Star Wars enthusiast as they share nostalgic stories and speculate on the franchise's bright future!

Jack Parker, a talented puppeteer known for his role as Pip in The Acolyte, shares his journey into the world of Star Wars puppetry. He discusses the magical moment of fulfilling his childhood dream and the collaborative efforts that bring characters to life. The challenges of puppeteering, especially engaging viewers without words, offer fascinating insights. Jack also reflects on how parenthood influences character creation, adding depth and wonder to his performances. Listeners are treated to personal anecdotes and valuable advice for aspiring puppeteers.

This week we got Operation Cinder awarness happening, an event which bridges the gap between the days of the Empire and the Rise of the First Order. Andor S2 is getting the buzz with casting leaks online about a particular villain returning to the story. We got the NYCC Lucasfilm Press announcements to chat about here. And a long awaited topic.. Fast and Furious is JUST LIKE STAR WARS? Yes it is.. let's chat. Check out Kirks new short film Three Wise Men! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZJ-NCa9vyk Lucasfilm NYCC Reveals https://www.starwars.com/news/nycc-2024-lucasfilm-publishing-reveals?cmp=smc%7C15011522272   Read up on Operation Cinder https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Operation:_Cinder   Ask us how you can get involved on the podcast team ———————————————————————— 🤖 Discord: https://discord.gg/KucPjer 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-escape-pod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SWEscapePodcast 📲 Swell: https://www.swellcast.com/swescapepodcast 📧 Email us or send a voice message to: swescapepodcast@gmail.com 🗃️ Podcast Archives: https://shorturl.at/cktPQ ———————————————————————— Our Friends EastPostSC (Decal Shop) Use the code ESCAPEPOD to get 1 of 4 random escape pod cover art stickers & 10% off your entire order! https://eastpostsc.etsy.com https://www.instagram.com/eastpoststickerco/ STAR WARS | ORBITKEY https://www.orbitkey.com/collections/star-wars https://x.com/orbitkey?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/orbitkey/ KY SABERS https://x.com/kysabers https://kysabers.ca/