Tag: R2-D2

Our coverage continues of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this episode, Brett Young joins The Irredeemable Shag to discuss Marvel STAR WARS #47 (May 1981), by Archie Goodwin, Carmine Infantino & Gene Day! In this issue, entitled “Droid World”, R2-D2 and C-3PO are on a special mission and must survive a droid uprising! The odds of escape? 25,215 to 1. The plan? Run! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from the previous episode!

• 00:00:30 – Introductions   
• 00:08:30 – Guest’s origin with Star Wars comics   
• 00:16:00 – Guest’s favorite Star Wars expanded universe character   
• 00:20:55 – Star Wars #47 cover discussion
• 00:26:55 – Star Wars #47 interior discussion  
• 01:04:55 – The Golden Plif Award   
• 01:10:40 – Your listener feedback from the last episode   
• 01:26:15 – 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: 

• Andy Buzzi “Me and my Love”
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The official STAR WARS show of the Fire and Water Podcast Network! Ryan Daly welcomes Paul Hix to share their Star Wars fan regrets, those moments of fandom that broke our hearts. They also share their thoughts and feelings on the passing of R2-D2 actor Kenny Baker.

• Introduction begins at 0:00:40
• Kenny Baker Memorial begins at 0:03:10
• Fan Regrets begins at 0:14:48
• Galactic Questionnaire with Paul Hix begins at 0:38:45

Check out Paul’s Doom Patrol podcast Waiting for Doom at: http://waitingfordoom.podbean.com

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Music: “Star Wars Main Theme” and “End Title” by The Evil Genius Orchestra (with Ryan and Shag).

Thanks for listening, and May the Force Be With You!

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Ryan Daly welcomes Paul Hix to share their Star Wars fan regrets, those moments of fandom that broke our hearts. For example: the model kit that caused me so much pain and shame…

You can see more images of that model kit painted well right here: http://www.starwars-models-images.com/esb/MPC_REBELBASE.html

Also, my favorite R2-D2 moment…

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