Tag: Darth Vader

Our coverage begins of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this extra-length episode, Andrew Leyland joins The Irredeemable Shag to discuss the comic adaptation of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, featured in STAR WARS #39 thru #44 (1980), by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon, and Rick Veitch! We discuss all six issues, explore the differences between the movie and the comic, how it was presented in the UK, pin-ups and more! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from the previous episode!

• 00:00:50 – Introductions   
• 00:12:20 – Guest’s origin with the Star Wars comics   
• 00:15:05 – Guest’s favorite Star Wars expanded universe character   
• 00:18:45 – Empire different comic versions – Treasury, Magazine, Novel, UK Weekly   
• 00:27:10 – Star Wars #39 thru #44 covers   
• 00:33:15 – Discussion of the comics, plus movie/comic differences   
• 01:40:30 – Pin-ups & Star Wars Weekly covers   
• 01:54:30 – The Golden Plif Award   
• 01:59:20 – Your listener feedback from the last episode   
• 02:26:00 – Sign off   

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THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett Young welcomes Ed Buzzi, friend of the pod, to the Fantasti-Lounge to knock down some Moscow Mules and read Star Wars #1 thru #6.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss why Ed has never seen any Star Wars movie, falling asleep with wine, why Chewbacca is not a pet, Connecticut, and much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: The Moscow Mule

Cocktail: R.I.P. Biggs

Ingredients (per drink):

• 2 ounces vodka
• 1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 3 ounces ginger beer, chilled
• Copper cup

Garnish:

• Lime wheel

Instructions

• Fill a Moscow Mule copper cup (or highball glass) with ice, then add the vodka and lime juice
• Top with the ginger beer
• Garnish with a lime wheel
• May the Force be with You

Comic: Star Wars #1 – 6, Marvel Comics, 1977

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Episode #3 House Band: 

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Give Me Those Star Wars returns to pay tribute to David Prowse, the actor who portrayed Darth Vader in the first three Star Wars films. Prowse died in November 2020. For this special memorial episode, Ryan Daly presents some thoughts and memories of the actor and his roles as the Dark Lord as well as the Green Cross Code Man from Fire and Water Network all-stars Rob Kelly, Chris Franklin, and the Irredeemable Shag, as well as friends and Star Wars fans Andrew Leyland, Jarrod Alberich, Mark Marble, Angela Drew, and Jon and Maggie Schaefer-Hames. Plus, listener feedback from last episode.

Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com.

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Join Chris, Cindy and son Andrew as they recount their recent trip to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, Florida! Along the way they met some podcasting friends, had a face to mask encounter with Kylo Ren, were examined by Jawas, saluted Captain America, bowed before Dr. Doom, and exposed the Green Goblin! They entered the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the Marvel Island of Adventure, and experienced the BRAND NEW Star Wars attractions at Hollywood Studios, including a Star Tours stop on Jakku, and a real-life, rocket-firing Boba Fett!

Plus, they wrap up the show with a look at your feedback!

Dani’s guest spot on Skywalking Through Neverland is up now! She discusses the Star Wars book Rey’s Story with hosts Richard and Sarah here.

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Clip credits:

“Wedding March” from Flash Gordon by Queen

“To the Batmobile” by Nelson Riddle from the Batman Television Series Soundtrack

Star Wars: The Force Awakens end credits by John Williams

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone end credits by John Williams

“Captain America March” from Captain America: The First Avenger by Alan Silvistri

Selected tracks from Spider-Man (1967) Cartoon Series by Ray Ellis

“Love Rollercoaster” (instrumental) by The Ohio Players

Audio clip from Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure

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