• Nathan Hamill: Artist, Naboo Citizen, and Resistance Soldier
    Dec 18 2024

    Today is an interview with extremely talented artist, Naboo citizen and Resistance soldier, Nathan Hamill.

    This is such a fun conversation about art and inspiration, as well as, of course, Star Wars cameos. We are then joined by Nathan’s co-author Eric Filipkowski to talk about their new book collecting their comic strip, 2 Dumb Dinos.

    A fun interview right in time for the holidays, come hang out.

    Thank you so much again to Nathan, as well as Eric, for coming on and talking shop with me. 2 Dumb Dinos, the book, is available now from Titan and 2 Dumb Dinos, the comic strip, is available online.

    Purchase your copy of Two Dumb Dinos here, right in time for the holidays.

    In other news … I co-wrote an official Star Wars book. I cannot believe it. Star Wars Encyclopedia from DK Books is out and can be ordered now.

    If you’re enjoying the show, please head to Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to these episodes and leave us a five-star rating and review! It means the world.

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    19 mins
  • Dr. David West Reynolds: The Real Life Indiana Jones
    Dec 11 2024

    Today is an interview with the legendary Dr. David West Reynolds.

    This is such an incredible conversation, delving into Dr. Reynold’s iconic film archaeology work in Tunisia, as well as the creation of the original DK Visual Dictionaries, The Phantom Menace teaser trailer, and so much more. It’s a real thrill of an episode for me.

    So thank you so much again to Dr. Reynolds for taking the time to tell his stories and impart incredible advice. His kickstarter for Chasing Raiders is live until December 27, 2024. I have donated, and I encourage you to do the same: support here.

    In other news … I co-wrote an official Star Wars book. I cannot believe it. Star Wars Encyclopedia from DK Books is out and can be ordered now.

    If you’re enjoying the show, please head to Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to these episodes and leave us a five-star rating and review! It means the world.

    Transcripts of previous episodes are available over at talkingbay94.com.

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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • Steven Barnes: Author of THE CESTUS DECEPTION and MACE WINDU: THE GLASS ABYSS
    Oct 16 2024

    Today is an interview with the closest I have ever gotten to a real life Jedi: best-selling author Steven Barnes.

    In addition to an incredible amount of science fiction books and stories, Star Wars fans will know Mr. Barnes best as the author of 2004’s Star Wars: The Cestus Deception novel and now, 20 years later, this week’s Mace Windu: The Glass Abyss.

    Thank you so much again to Mr. Barnes for taking the time to impart such passion, wisdom, and inspiration in such a short time. Really just mind-boggling stuff.

    His latest novel, The Glass Abyss came out yesterday, and I highly recommend it. Thank you to Meghan at Random House Worlds for setting all of this up. You can buy the book here.

    In other news … I co-wrote an official Star Wars book. I cannot believe it. Star Wars Encyclopedia from DK Books is coming out next month and can be pre-ordered now. More info to come, believe me.

    If you’re enjoying the show, please head to Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to these episodes and leave us a five-star rating and review! It means the world.

    Transcripts of previous episodes are available over at talkingbay94.com.

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    46 mins
  • Ahmed Best: The Man Behind Jar Jar Binks
    Oct 9 2024

    Today is an interview I have wanted to record since I was 8 years old – the incredibly talented Ahmed Best. He, of course, played Jar Jar Binks beginning with Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, as well as Jedi Master Kelleran Beq beginning with Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge and most recently in Star Wars: The Mandalorian.

    He changed movie-making forever, and is currently working to change the rest of the world too.

    This was recorded live at this summer’s Rebel Scum Con and was a true dream come true.

    Thank you so much to Mr. Best for taking the time to impart such passion, wisdom, and inspiration in such a short time. Thank you as well to manager Zach Avino and Alliance Appearance Agency for making this happen. Their next appearance together will be at SpaceCon San Antonio.

    In other news … I co-wrote an official Star Wars book. I cannot believe it. Star Wars Encyclopedia from DK Books is coming out next month and can be pre-ordered now. More info to come, believe me.

    If you’re enjoying the show, please head to Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to these episodes and leave us a five-star rating and review! It means the world.

    Transcripts of previous episodes are available over at talkingbay94.com.

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    9 mins
  • Michonne Bourriague, Nalini Krishan, and Amy Allen: The Women of the Prequels
    Oct 2 2024

    Today is a very special three part episode, recorded live at this summer’s Rebel Scum Con … I interviewed three different talented actresses from the prequel trilogy: Michonne Bourriague who played Aurra Sing in The Phantom Menace, Nalini Krishan who played Barriss Offee in Attack of the Clones, and Amy Allen who played Aayla Secura in both Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith.

    This is such a blast of an episode … I am such a fan of all three of these very talented, very kind people and it was such a thrill to finally talk with each of them. It warmed my little prequel kid heart to do so.

    Make sure you are following each of them on social media:

    • Michonne Bourriague: https://www.instagram.com/michonne_as_aurra_sing/
    • Nalini Krishan: https://www.instagram.com/jedinalini/
    • Amy Allen: https://www.instagram.com/amyallen_jedi/

    Our last episode from Rebel Scum Con is coming next week ... the long-awaited interview with Ahmed Best so … stay tuned.

    In other news … I co-wrote an official Star Wars book. I cannot believe it. Star Wars Encyclopedia from DK Books is coming out this fall and can be pre-ordered now. More info to come, believe me.

    If you’re enjoying the show, please head to Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to these episodes and leave us a five-star rating and review! It means the world.

    Transcripts of previous episodes are available over at talkingbay94.com.

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    23 mins
  • Misty Rosas Returns: Frog Lady (and Much More) in THE MANDALORIAN
    Sep 18 2024

    Today marks the return of the great Misty Rosas, incredibly talented performance artist behind Kuiil and Frog Lady, as well as the Ugnaught First Mate “Smee” and the Snaggletooth Bartender in all three seasons of The Mandalorian.

    There is so much to catch up on since the last time “she has spoken” on this show … way back on Episode 84.

    Misty is always such a joy to talk with. She is such an inspiration, and embodies so many of my favorite characters in The Mandalorian.

    Make sure you are following her on Instagram, @MissMistyRosas

    More episodes from Rebel Scum Con are coming VERY SOON, including Amy Allen, Michonne Bourriague, Nalini Krishan, and Ahmed Best so … stay tuned.

    In other news … I co-wrote an official Star Wars book. I cannot believe it. Star Wars Encyclopedia from DK Books is coming out this fall and can be pre-ordered now. More info to come, believe me.

    If you’re enjoying the show, please head to Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to these episodes and leave us a five-star rating and review! It means the world.

    Transcripts of previous episodes are available over at talkingbay94.com.

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    12 mins
  • Thaine Morris: The Man Who Blew Up the Death Star II
    Aug 28 2024

    Today is a rare conversation with Thaine Morris, an Oscar-nominated special effects artist, who worked as a pyrotechnician blowing up many many things on many many movies, including The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Return of the Jedi.

    This was recorded live at this summer’s REBEL SCUM CON, and is full of great stories of Mr. Morris’ time working in a galaxy far, far away.

    Mr. Morris was such a good sport and chatted all about his incredible, indelible work. He is a true artist, and it was a real honor to talk to him

    A ton more episodes from Rebel Scum Con are coming VERY SOON, including the return of Misty Rosas, as well as Amy Allen, Michonne Bourriague, Nalini Krishan, and Ahmed Best so … stay tuned.

    In other news … I co-wrote an official Star Wars book. I cannot believe it. Star Wars Encyclopedia from DK Books is coming out this fall and can be pre-ordered now. More info to come, believe me.

    If you’re enjoying the show, please head to Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to these episodes and leave us a five-star rating and review! It means the world.

    Transcripts of previous episodes are available over at talkingbay94.com.

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    11 mins
  • John Morton: Luke's Co-Pilot Dak and Bespin Boba Fett
    Aug 21 2024

    Today is my conversation with the incredibly kind John Morton, who appeared as both Luke Skywalker’s Battle of Hoth co-pilot, Dak Ralter, and Boba Fett on Bespin, in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back.

    This was recorded live at this summer’s Rebel Scum Con, and is full of great stories of Mr. Morton’s time in Star Wars, as well as The Shining.

    It is always such an honor to talk with these Original Trilogy legends, and especially a man behind the mando mask.

    A ton more episodes from Rebel Scum Con are coming VERY SOON, including Thaine Morris, Misty Rosas returning, Amy Allen, Michonne Bourriague, Nalini Krishan, and Ahmed Best so … stay tuned.

    In other news … I co-wrote an official Star Wars book. I cannot believe it. Star Wars Encyclopedia from DK Books is coming out this fall and can be pre-ordered now. More info to come, believe me.

    If you’re enjoying the show, please head to Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to these episodes and leave us a five-star rating and review! It means the world.

    Transcripts of previous episodes are available over at talkingbay94.com.

    For more behind-the-scenes stuff, as well as a link to some of our other in-depth interviews, check out:

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    12 mins