Brews and Blasters: The Star Wars Party
by Brews and Blasters
Welcome to the Star Wars party! Brews and Blasters is your chance to kick back and enjoy everything about that galaxy far, far away. From the prequels to the original trilogy to The Force Awakens, Rogue One, The Last Jedi and Solo, hosts Chris Salton and Joe Tavano sit down every week to do what would be doing anyway–talk about all things Star Wars, tell some stories, and have a good time. Join them as they share their love for Star Wars, the most obscure Star Wars characters, Boston's North Shore, 1980s pop culture and delicious food, and occasionally talk to fascinating people–and friends, like an anthropomorphic packet of crystallized lime. Be a Warhead! The Star Wars podcast party starts here.
Episodes
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281: A Trillion Star Wars Projects
So, we had to jump back on the mics to discuss the million billion trillion Star Wars projects that recently got announced. We did this right after the announcement, so no Book of Boba Fett discussion; blame the pandemic. The Star Wars Party starts now! It's time for Brews and Blasters.
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280: Blurrgs and Blasters: The Mandalorian, Chapter 16: The Rescue
The crew kicks ass, Mando gets a cool new weapon, cylon/terminators attack, a daddy says goodbye to his son, and a minor OT character returns. Pretty boring episode honestly. So where is season three gonna go from here? Where's the podcast gonna go from here? The Star Wars party starts now! It's...
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279: Blurrgs and Blasters: The Mandalorian, Chapter 15: The Believer
You know ya boys from Boston are major believers in The Believer! We believe this was one of the finest roles ever for Bill Burr, and a huge turning point for one masked man. The repercussions from this episode are going to be felt throughout the series, not the least of which is Boba Fett…
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278: Blurrgs and Blasters: The Mandalorian, Chapter 14: The Tragedy
Fettquest. Fettquest. Fettquest. Fettquest. Fettquest. Fettquest. Fettquest. Fettquest. Fettquest. Fettquest. Fettquest. Fettquest. Fettquest. Fettquest. Fettquest. Fettquest. Fettquest. Fettquest. Fettquest. Fettquest. Fettquest. Fettquest. The Star Wars party starts now! It's time for Brews and...
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277: Blurrgs and Blasters: The Mandalorian, Chapter 13: The Jedi
In this episode, Ahsoka slays. No seriously, she slays dozens of humans in seconds. We discuss this murderous fan favorite and so much more on a very special episode of Blurrgs and Blasters!
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276: Blurrgs and Blasters: The Mandalorian, Chapter 12: The Siege
Apollo Creed directs a fantastic episode where Cara Dune gets a pet squirrel, Baby Yoda gets $50 macarons, Mando finds dude swimming in barber water, and epic chases ensue. We also continue to make terrible predictions for future episodes that don't come true! The Star Wars party starts now! It's...
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275: Blurrgs and Blasters: The Mandalorian, Chapter 11: The Heiress
So Chris wants a new pair of sneakers, Joe has a new crush and there's a lot of talk about chowder. Oh yeah, we also discuss The Mandalorian Chapter 11: The Heiress and the major implications revealed with the live-action debut of Bo Katan! We also get a lot of stuff wrong about future…
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274: Blurrgs and Blasters: The Mandalorian, Chapter 10: The Passenger
Eggs, Frogs, Droids, Ships, Spiders, State Troopers and Jabba's Palace when the party's over. For an episode so light on story, there sure is a lot to discuss. We don't really want to spoil it for you, so grab your favorite breakfast sandwich and listen up to an all-new Blurrgs and Blasters. The...
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273: Blurrgs and Blasters: The Mandalorian Chapter 9: The Marshal
We're back! The Mandalorian season 2 is in full swing, and we're kicking off this discussion by going deep into some theories about Cobb Vanth's story, that reveal at the end, Chris' barber, mechanics, and of course, the correct way to throw a turkey. The Star Wars Party starts now! It's time for...
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272: Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure Commentary
No way. No…Way. YES WAY, WARHEADS! We've been waiting to do this show for years, and it's finally time. Strange things are afoot, friends, and we are about to watch one of our favorite movies ever, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. Come with us on this most unprecedented journey, don't forget…
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271: Snoke's Face
From a Sam & Joe's special to a very special look at our man Snoke, the only thing that's not on our plate in this episode is a boring time! Let's get weird, friends! This week we're analyzing Snoke's soft face, telling legendary stories from Dolph Lundgren, analyzing the Star Wars film delays…
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270: Rest in Power Wilfred Brimley
Well, Chris hates the idea of reordering the titles of the Skywalker Saga, and we look back on the incredible life of one of the stars of The Battle for Endor. Then, there's some discussion on knife collections, cinema on demand, Jiang Wen, stupid quotes and much more. The Star Wars Party starts...
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269: Joe Bought a Helmet
Let's get real for a minute: the moment a Star Wars fan put on his first Boba Fett helmet is an amazing thing, so we wanted to share it with you. That's a longwinded way of saying we got a mammoth NeedEm GotEm session in store for you, with such action as Joe trying to figure out how a stand is…
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268: I Love It When A Plan Comes Together
FINALLY, it's time to talk about the Bad Batch, and guess what: we have some takes you won't hear anywhere else. Without giving too many hints, We pity the fool who misses this episode! Let's go, Warheads! The Star Wars Party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters.
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267: Everything but The Bad Batch II
Nope, this isn't about The Bad Batch but that's because we have so much to say about it, we reserved it for an upcoming episode! This time, we're talkin Willlow 2, Mandalorian Publishing, Luke's original entrance into Star Wars, Doomcock's BS theory, plus a boatload of NeedEmGotEm, including the...
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266: Everything but The Bad Batch I
Recorded just before The Bad Batch series announcement, we dig into literally anything and everything BUT that info. We get weird. For example: Phase One Trooper=Jared Leto Joker, Phase Two Trooper=Heath Ledger Joker. Lets go Warheads! The Star Wars Party starts now! It's time for Brews and...
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265: The Opposervatory
First came the Zuveum, but now it's time for the Opposervatory! On this episode of Brews and Blasters, we ask the hard-hitting questions, like the proper way to use a Wampa and what is going on in Jon Favreau's mind. Let's go, Warheads! The Star Wars Party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and...
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264: Star Wars Squadrons
This week on Brews and Blasters, Chris and Joe rediscover their Renegade roots, remember the perfection of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead, discover the trailer for Star Wars Squadrons, dissect the first chapter of Star Wars: The High Republic: Light of the Jedi first chapter and much more....
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263: Affliction Shirt Stormtrooper
If you throw hot dogs into a crowd during a live Star Wars podcast, are you a convention panel or a food vendor? Does it really matter? Without you, this is what we become, so thank you so much for your amazing feedback! Also, we got a great NeedEm GotEm this week with a few surprises! Let's go,...
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262: Rattle Rattle Snake Man's Here
Should grown men be allowed to compete in Jedi Temple Challenge? Should Hawaiian Punch still come in metal cans? Should two guys from Boston get on mics while drinking and do a Star Wars podcast? The answers to these questions and more are all coming up on this episode. Let's go, Warheads! The…
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261: My Probot is Out
It's NeedEm GotEm time, folks and we have some exciting figures to discuss, some grievances to be aired, a TVC petition to be signed and maybe some live bidding on a mini saber. Let's GO, Warheads! The Star Wars Party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters. Also: Sign the petition for…
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260: Two Wild Panthers
There is so much to discuss on this jam-packed episode so hang on tight! Virtual Clutch concerts, barrel proof bourbon, chicken marsala, Instapot mac & cheese, Jedi Temple Challenge with King Ahmed Best, virtual races & Star Wars medals, The High Republic, RIPs, Ahsoka timelines in season seven,...
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259: The Siege of Mandalore Part II
This is it. The final episodes of The Clone Wars are done, and we have a lot to say. In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into "Shattered" and "Victory and Death." Let's go, Warheads! The Star Wars Party starts now! It's time for Brews and Blasters.
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258: The Siege of Mandalore Part I
On this episode of Brews and Blasters, Chris and Joe kick off the climactic finale of the groundbreaking series The Clone Wars with the Siege of Mandalore arc! In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into "Old Friends Not Forgotten" and "The Phantom Apprentice." Let's go, Warheads! The Star…
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257: The Ahsoka Arc Part II
On this episode of Brews and Blasters, we finish our look at the penultimate story in the Clone Wars, informally known as the Ahsoka Arc. This episode covers Clone Wars season seven episodes "Dangerous Debt" and "Together Again." Let's Go, Warheads! The Star Wars Party starts NOW! It's time for...
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256: The Ahsoka Arc Part I
On this episode of Brews and Blasters, we begin our look at the penultimate story in the Clone Wars, informally known as the Ahsoka Arc. This episode covers Clone Wars season seven episodes "Gone Without a Trace" and "Deal No Deal." Let's Go, Warheads! The Star Wars Party starts NOW! It's time…
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255: Spaceballs Film Commentary
You asked for it, you got it! Chris and Joe are joined by Star Wars superfan Mike Conte as we hang out and watch the classic 1987 film Spaceballs! It's time to go to plaid! No matter who you're surrounded by, get the film queued up and have some laughs with us! Let's GO, Warheads! The Star Wars...
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254: The Bad Batch Arc Part II
We continue our look at the Bad Batch arc of the final season of The Clone Wars with "On the Wings of Keeradaks" and "Unfinished Business." We also continue our deep dive into sweatpants and socks made by...Tesla? Be on the lookout for a rare Dark City reference, too. Let's GO, Warheads! The Star...
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253: The Bad Batch Arc Part I
It's Brewsday, live from the Apocalypse! Chris and Joe are comin' at cha from separate Beatlabs to dig into the first arc from The Clone Wars final season, The Bad Batch arc! This episode looks at the first two episodes, "The Bad Batch," and "A Distant Echo." So grab your vintage collectors' item...
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252: The Hygiene of the Knights of Ren
This is our last recorded episode before social distancing went into effect, so enjoy the echoes of a time before. We ask the hard-hitting questions in this episode, like, "Is the Ewok death scene the best acting in Star Wars?" and "Do the Knights of Ren smell bad?" The answer to both is probably...
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251: Kiss Me I'm Clonish
Hey everyone it's BREWSDAY and that means the Star Wars party rolls on no matter what! We're talking The Rise of Skywalker Novelization, Joe's birthday dinner fit for a king, Wilfred Brimley autographs, a certain 5-year old prediction coming true(ish), 16-bit reenactments and a little band called...
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250: The High Republic
On this, our milestone 250th show, Chris and Joe celebrate the increasing wackiness of the original Star Wars party, Joe's 40th birthday as it occurs live on the show, and of course, the amazing announcement of Star Wars: The High Republic. Recorded 2/27/2020, just before the coronavirus…
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249: New York Toy Fair 2020 with Jay Yakface
Jay Krebsbach, Yakface.com, aka the action-figure Master Codebreaker, returns to Brews and Blasters, to discuss what is going with Star Wars action figures in the wake of New York Toy Fair 2020! Meanwhile, Joe discovers 21st century technology: food delivery, and Chris is drinking Mike's Hard...
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248: The Polar Bears of Obi-Wan
You guys have left voicemails, emails, zmails and all other forms of communication, so we're handing over the mics to you! Well, that's not entirely true. We still have to talk about some sick General Grievous cosplay, a timeshare in hyperspace, Norm MacDonald in The Mandalorian, and of course,...
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247: Nebulous
Chris and Joe are back and it's time to take account a great many things, starting with action figures and moving straight into our strategy for Star Wars: Galactic Cruiser. It may not look like much, but this episode's got it where it counts! Let's go, Warheads! The Star Wars party starts NOW!...
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246: Throwing Chairs III: Chris and Joe Conclude Their Review of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
After a brief discussion about the 1998 movie of the year, Dark City, Chris and Joe complete their initial review of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and lament the lack of Lobot. Plus, some thoughts on the working conditions of the Knights of Ren, and confirmation of some ideas Joe had years…
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245: Maybe the Weirdest One Yet
So, there's a new Clone Wars trailer out--which we review, and there's talk of Fanboys 2, which we discuss, yadda yadda yadda, but let's get to why you're partying with us: we're drafting prototype action figures for The Last Starfighter. We're hanging out with Tor Vallum and his baby head. We're...
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244: Throwing Chairs II: Chris and Joe Continue to Review Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
We continue our deep, deep dive into The Rise of Skywalker, going places no one would dare to. This episode features Chewie's death, John Williams' acting role, Ochi the creep, Zorri Bliss and the Pub Cheese room. Plus, we got a BIG surprise for the future of Brews and Blasters and it's all about...
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243: Blurrgs and Blasters: The Mandalorian, Chapter 8: Redemption
Season one of The Mandalorian wraps up with a bang, a weird-legged droid and a very special weapon. Who wins the "Determination, Perseverance" award this week? And, if you don't show your face, why grow only a moustache? The hard-hitting Star Wars analysis you can only fine here is about to smash...
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242: Jedi: Fallen Order, Hot Dogs: Fallen Condiments
We've been playing Star Wars: Jedi: Fallen Order and boy do we love it! Here's a spoiler-free review of the game, plus a semi-deep dive into a Topps TROS card set. Then a more-than-semi deep dive into foods that can fit into black series boxes. Then it's time for NeedEm GotEm, but we're so…
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241: Blurrgs and Blasters: The Mandalorian, Chapter 7: The Reckoning
This episode should have just been called "Sadness," and if you've been listening to Brews and Blasters for a while, you know why. What an exciting chapter of this story that is screaming towards an epic season finale! The Star Wars live-action series party starts NOW! It's time for Blurrgs and...
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240: Blurrgs and Blasters: The Mandalorian, Chapter 6: The Prisoner
The episode was fantastic, but for some reason we keep on coming back to the ouvre of Mark Boone Junior. What do a Mandalorian, a Baldwin and James Woods all have in common? Listen to this special episode and find out! The Star Wars live-action series party starts NOW! It's time for Blurrgs and...
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239: Throwing Chairs I: Chris and Joe Review Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
The final chapter of the Skywalker Saga, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, has arrived, and all we can think of is pub cheese and muppets.This is it! The Skywalker Saga has come to an end but over at the Brews and Blasters beat lab, we're just getting warmed up! Our first review episode discusses...
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238: Blurrgs and Blasters: The Mandalorian Chapter 5: The Gunslinger
WOW What an episode! We're going back to Tatooine for a dangerous job, but what as happened to our favorite wretched hive since we were last there? You favorite scum and villainy, aka Chris and Joe, explore it all, and speculate on that ending. Is it the Fett? The Star Wars live-action series…
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237: Blurrgs and Blasters: The Mandalorian Chapter 4: Sanctuary
We want to drink spotchka, but instead we're drinking whiskey and talking all about The Mandalorian Chapter 4: Sanctuary. Aside from dinosaur mechs, our thoughts turn to Cara Dune, what Mando looks like under the mask, Cara Dune, dog men, Cara Dune, and how much a bobcat costs. The Star Wars...
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236: Blurrgs and Blasters: The Mandalorian, Chapter 3: The Sin
This is the Way! While the exact nature of "The Sin" is left unknown, plenty of details were revealed in this episode, alongside amazing jetpack-fueled battle action. So...what execatly was "The Sin"? We get into it and much more, featuring self professed Star Wars non-fan Mike Rappa, who loves…
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235: Blurrgs and Blasters: The Mandalorian, Chapter 2: The Child
The is the LAST WORD on The Mandalorian, Chapter 2: The Child, and we brought in a special guest to give us some perspective on this groundbreaking show that no other Star Wars podcast has: someone who doesn't like Star Wars but loves The Mandalorian. It's an eye opening look at why Star Wars is...
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234: The Two Prune Faces of Rhode Island Comic Con 2019
The Saltimbocca Boys are back to tell the travails of adventures at Rhode Island Comic Con 2019! This isn't your typical convention recap: we're freaking out Nien Nunb, making bounty hunters smile, drinking pina coladas, smashing ribs and getting carded Kenners like it ain't no thing. And then...
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233: Blurrgs and Blasters: The Mandalorian, Chapter 1
The Mandalorian is here and man oh man, it did NOT disappoint! So many blurrgs, so many blasters, so much action and a twist ending that made our jaws hit the floor. Mix that up with a killer 70s-inspired score and a badass swagger, we're only left with one question: how long until the snake man...
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232: Igloo Cooler Action Figure Storage
We're digging deep into listener feedback, as well as deep into our Star Wars Igloo Coolers as we contemplate if they should be stored with beers, subs, or figures. Plus, the Cassian Andor series was nearly cancelled, Kevin Feige joins the Galaxy Far, Far Away, and the merits of a Boston-style...
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Welcome to the Star Wars party! Brews and Blasters is your chance to kick back and enjoy everything about that galaxy far, far away. From the prequels to the original trilogy to The Force Awakens, Rogue One, The Last Jedi and Solo, hosts Chris Salton and Joe Tavano sit down every week to do what would be doing anyway–talk about all things Star Wars, tell some stories, and have a good time. Join them as they share their love for Star Wars, the most obscure Star Wars characters, Boston's North Shore, 1980s pop culture and delicious food, and occasionally talk to fascinating people–and friends, like an anthropomorphic packet of crystallized lime. Be a Warhead! The Star Wars podcast party starts here.
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