Full Of Sith's Community Call

Bryan and Holly introduce a special two-part episode of Full of Sith. In part one, Bryan talks to Dr. Annalise Ophelian, director of the upcoming documentary series Looking For Leia and about their campaign to finish the project. In part two, Bryan spoke to Marc Thompson, the narrator of many, many Star Wars audiobooks.

Bryan and Holly get together with Bobby Roberts to deconstruct the latest click-bait headlines in the world of Star Wars. From Chicken Little writing about the sky falling on the Solo production and the Brazilian poster foofaraw to "rumors" of Meryl Streep replacing Carrie Fisher in Episode IX, they cover it all. But more importantly, they break down why this sort of news happens and how you can inoculate yourself from fake news, both in Star Wars and in the real world. As a bonus! Stick around to hear Bobby Roberts talk about the job he did influencing the writing of Rogue One and he didn't even know it!

Bryan launches a new special series that will be appearing on the Full of Sith periodically, where we get in depth on the influences and inspirations from other films on Star Wars. Today, we take a closer look at the influence of John Ford on cinema and how the 1956 film The Searchers made a deep impact on the Star Wars saga. This is an extended audio version. A version with video examples of the comparisons will appear on the Star Wars Explained Youtube channel.

Bryan, Holly, and Mike get together to talk about the new batch of Forces of Destiny episodes and their favorite moments across the entire series. What were their favorite episodes, what would they like to see in the future, and why the series is great. Then, they answer some listener mail.

Bryan, Holly, and Mike gather to discuss the news that Jon Favreau has been tapped to oversee a brand new, live-action Star Wars television series for the upcoming Disney streaming service. Then, they dive into listener mail and answer YOUR questions.

Bryan, Holly, and Mike gather to discuss the shocking ending to the finale of Star Wars Rebels. Do not listen to this episode if you haven't watched the show.

Bryan and Ryan Call, former director of programming at Salt Lake Comic Con offer their initial reaction to the Rebels finale, and then we're treated with a recording of the post-finale Q&A from inside the theatre in Burbank featuring Dave Filoni and the cast.

Bryan had a chance to sit down and talk to Dave Filoni about the coming finale of Rebels. They talk about the episodes leading up to the end of Star Wars Rebels. The conversation sheds light on things we might have seen in the previous episodes. And then, there's a roundtable Q & A with Dave from others in the fan press.

Tom Spina, makeup and FX extraordinaire joins us again. First, he talks about the new Star Wars offerings from Regal Robot, the officially licensed Star Wars decor retailer. Then, we spoke to him about creatures and restoration and collecting of original movie props from Star Wars. After that, we're joined by Richard Edlund, one of the FX masterminds behind the original trilogy, who spoke to us from his new post at Chapman College teaching special FX.

Bryan, Holly, and Mike got together to talk about the news that DB Weiss and David Benioff would be making their own series of Star Wars films and dissected everything that news meant. Then, they went through and explored all of the actors from Game of Thrones that have appeared in Star Wars and blew some minds with some of the unexpected connections.

Bryan, Mike, and Holly gather together for a reaction of this week's events on Star Wars Rebels. What does this mean for the future and how did it make us feel in the present?

In this episode, Bryan does two interviews with Star Wars composers. Returning to the show is Michael Kramer, the composer of The Freemaker Adventures. He stopped by to talk about his work wrapping up Season 2 of the show as well as his impressions of the score for The Last Jedi and hidden gems he's found within. Then, Bryan talked to Gordy Haab, the composer of Battlefront, Battlefront II, and The Old Republic. Both are great discussions perfect for those who love the music of the saga.

Bryan and Holly are joined by former co-host Bobby Roberts to talk about the TWO new Solo: A Star Wars Story teaser trailers that debuted over the weekend. They discuss why we haven't had the trailers until now and how the trailers have been received. They've also offered a detailed analysis of everything in the trailers, roughly divided between Lando and everything else.

Bryan, Holly, and Mike get together to talk about their favorite fishy Admiral, from his beginnings in the Clone Wars to his time during the Civil War and his ends in the conflict with the First Order. They talk about why his ending was fitting and why he met a hero's end. Then, talk turns to Secrets of the Empire, the VR experience at Disney Parks. Then, they answer an email about Rey, her parents, and the possible bait and switch in the trailer for The Force Awakens.

Bryan is back with Mike and Holly and together the three of them tackle the brand new trailer for the final six episodes of Star Wars Rebels. This leads to a discussion of Mortis and what impact it could have for our Rebels, but also how the themes, ideas, and metaphors from Mortis play out in The Last Jedi. Finally, the answer some email.

This week Mike and Holly disuss the new Forces of Destiny toys and their wish lists for the Han Solo movie. They also listen to some of your voicemails and read more of your emails as promised last week!

Holly and Mike get together this week to read and discuss your emails about The Last Jedi. There are some great questions and fascinating ideas in these emails. Thank you for your contribution to the show!

Bryan, Holly, and Mike get together to further deconstruct their feelings about Star Wars: The Last Jedi, decode the hidden meanings in the film, and explore the connections between it and Attack of the Clones and The Empire Strikes Back. They also answer some listener questions of the film, talk about the Art of the Last Jedi and give a spoiler-free recommendation of Cobalt Squadron.

Episode I tracklisting: Yoda's Theme (Empire Strikes Back) Christmastime is Here (A Charlie Brown Christmas) - Vince Guaraldi Trio Inner City (Star Wars) Do They Know it's Christmas - Band Aid Into the Trap (Return of the Jedi) Ewok Celebration (Return of the Jedi) What a Fool Believes - The Doobie Brothers The Throne Room and End Titles (Star Wars) Theme to Superman Main Title Main Title and Escape Beethoven's 5th Symphony Imperial Attack Krennic's Aspirations The Return Home/Burning Homestead The Ways of the Force The Ways of the Force (Film Version) Ben Kenobi's Death and TIE Fighter Attack/Here They Come The Battle of Crait Enter Lord Vader Finale Includes excerpts from Star Wars Oxygen w/ David W. Collins, Rian Johnson's appearance on Soundtracking with Edith Bowman, and from the BBC Documentary Star Wars: Music by John Williams

The final part of this three-part podcast miniseries examines the score to some of the film's biggest, most impactful moments, their most outright FUN set-pieces, how those compositions reinforce the thematic strength of the film, and help build the characterizations of the heroes and villains moving through them.  Episode III tracklisting:  Never Never Gonna Give You Up - Barry White The Emperor (Return of the Jedi) A New Alliance Canto Bight Jabba Flow (The Force Awakens) - Lin Manuel Miranda Brazil - Geoff Muldaur (as composed by Ary Barroso) The Office (Brazil) - Michael Kamen Theme to The Long Goodbye  "Chrome Dome"  The Battle of Crait The Scavenger (The Force Awakens) The Cave The Magic Tree (The Empire Strikes Back) The Sacred Jedi Texts The Last Jedi Peace and Purpose Finale Written, produced & edited by Bobby Roberts Special Thanks: Bill Mudron Mike Russell Charlie Bridgen Simon Uttley Jay Winkworth And a very special thanks to David W. Collins

Part two of this three-part podcast miniseries steps through how John Williams' use of leitmotif changed film history, the way his recurring themes are used in The Last Jedi, the (few) new themes that were written for the film, and the way motifs and themes have been manipulated and repurposed throughout the series' historyâ??by Williams, his collaborators, and his listeners. Episode II tracklisting: Main Titles (Blade Runner) - Vangelis Theme to Escape From New York - John Carpenter The Hunt from Planet of the Apes - Jerry Goldsmith L'alba Dei Morti Viventi (Dawn of the Dead) - Goblin The Flying Sequence (E.T. The Extra Terrestrial)  Theme to Jurassic Park The Raiders March (Raiders of the Lost Ark) Theme to Superman The Last Jedi (Theatrical Trailer Score) Ben Kenobi's Death and TIE Fighter Attack (Star Wars) The Droid Invasion (The Phantom Menace) The March of the Resistance (The Force Awakens) Snoke (The Force Awakens) Imperial Attack (Star Wars) The Imperial Suite (Rogue One) The Imperial March (The Empire Strikes Back) Hope (Rogue One) Main Title and The Ice Planet Hoth (The Empire Strikes Back) "Chrome Dome" Finale Peace and Purpose The Jedi Steps Ahch-To Island Old Friends Parade of the Ewoks (Return of the Jedi) The Princess Appears (Star Wars) Binary Sunset (alternate) (Star Wars: Special Edition) The Princess Appears (Star Wars) Fun with Finn and Rose Anakin's Theme (The Phantom Menace) Theme to Amazing Stories The Fathiers The Rebellion is Reborn A Spoonful of Sugar - Robert B. Sherman, Richard M. Sherman  The Supremacy The Spark Anakin's Dark Deeds (Revenge of the Sith) Torn Apart (The Force Awakens) Includes an excerpt from "The New Force Behind Star Wars," as aired on the CBS newsmagazine 60 Minutes, December 13, 2015.

After more than 15 combined viewings of the film, Bryan, Holly, and Mike help break down problems you might have had with The Last Jedi and bring another hour and a half of analysis to the world of Star Wars.

Bryan, Holly, Mike, and special guest Bobby Roberts do an extra long episode reacting to Star Wars: The Last Jedi, though it still wasn't long enough. From what we loved to discussing the little things and all points in between, this is the discussion of The Last Jedi you're looking for.

Bryan was in Los Angeles for the "Star Wars: The Last Jedi.â?? premier and he was joined by Mashableâ??s Chris Taylor for their first reactions after seeing the new film. Then Holly and Mike round off the rest of this episode reading and responding to your emails.

Bryan was on hand in Los Angeles, covering the press junket for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi." On this episode, you'll hear from Bryan, as well as the first hand audio from the event, featuring Anthony Breznican as host. In attendance were Rian Johnson, Mark Hamill, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, John Boyega, Kelly Marie Tran, Laura Dern, Domnhall Gleeson, Gwendoline Christie, and Andy Serkis.

In what might be the last episode before the onslaught of coverage for The Last Jedi, Bryan, Mike, and Holly discuss the new Star Wars offerings at Disney World and about Batuu, the planet Star Wars Galaxy's Edge is set on.

You might know Tom Spina from his amazing panels at Star Wars Celebration and Salt Lake Comic Con alongside Pablo Hidalgo, diving into the archeology of the Star Wars Cantina, but he's also done all kinds of work in restoring original Star Wars props and creating new things like the Star Wars paintball guns for the Star Wars show and a working replica Chewbacca mask for Adam Savage. Holly and Bryan sat down to talk to him about all of this and more in an episode you don't want to miss.

Bryan, Holly, and Mike gathered to speak of many things on this new episode of Full of Sith. First, Holly offered a brief report of her visit to the Presidio and the Rancho Obi-Wan gala. Then, talk turned to Rian Johnson's new trilogy and what it means for Star Wars and what it doesn't mean. Finally, they discussed the new television show and streaming service.

Bryan kicks off the episode with an interview with Mitch Dyer, the co-writer of the single-player campaign in the upcoming Battlefront II. Then, he gathers guests Tyler Westhause (Galactic Conquest podcast) and Kristen Bates (Imperial Senate Podcast) to talk about what we're most looking forward to with Battlefront II and give a rundown of what we lost with the cancellation of Visceral's game Star Wars: Ragtag.

Bryan, Holly, and Mike gather to discuss the first four episodes of Rebels season, but before they do, they have a brief discussion about the passing of John Mollo, award winning costume designer for A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back.

Recorded at Salt Lake Comic Con, Bryan led a discussion with Holly, Matt Martin, and Ahsoka author EK Johnston about the history and politics of Star Wars and took questions from the audience. If you're particularly sensitive to history and politics, this episode might not be for you (though Bryan might argue that means it's EXACTLY for you.)

The full regular cast, Bryan, Mike, and Holly, is back together to talk about Star Wars. Discussion first starts with The Void and the new Secrets of the Empire experience and the trailer we got. Then, the crew breaks down the Last Jedi Trailer shot by shot. Was it all misdirection? They seem to think so.

Another Star Wars movie, another Trailer Council is convened! This time, the panel assembled to discuss Rian Johnson's amazing little magic trick of a trailer for The Last Jedi include Amanda Ward of Making Star Wars/Rebel Grrrl; Chris Taylor of Mashable and author of "How Star Wars Conquered the Universe; Shana O'Neil of SYFY Fangrrls (aka GeekGirlDiva); Kyle Newman, director of "Fanboys" and the Han Solo Smuggler's Trilogy of radio dramas; Steele Saunders of the Steele Wars podcast, Anthony Breznican of Entertainment Weekly, and our very own Holly Frey.

It was announced over the weekend that we'd be getting a sequel to the new Thrawn book. But just a couple of weeks ago at Salt Lake Comic Con, Timothy Zahn and Matt Martin sat down with Bryan to talk about everyone's favorite Chiss Grand Admiral.

Live from Salt Lake Comic Con - Bryan and Holly are joined by Kai and Mel from the Black Girl Nerds Podcast (as well as Vanessa Marshall, the voice of Hera on Star Wars Rebels) to discuss Luke and Leia as characters in front of a live audience.

Bryan and Holly were live at Salt Lake Comic Con this past weekend to answer questions from the audience. They had two special guests join them as well: Matt Martin from the Lucasfilm Story Group, and Brian Herring, the puppeteer behind BB-8 and many other droids in Star Wars.

Bryan and Holly got together for a three part episode. In the first third, they have a discussion of the new Leia, Princess of Alderaan book by Claudia Gray. In the second third, they talk about Phasma, by Delilah Dawson. In the final third of the episode, they discuss JJ Abrams and his placement as the new director of Star Wars - Episode IX. There were story spoilers for the books, so be sure to skip those sections if you plan to read the books.

Bryan, Holly, and Mike got together to discuss what went on at Dragon Con (including hearing about the Rebels panel there, what Henry Gilroy teased the audience with, Claudia Gray and Delilah Dawson's Leia and Phasma signing, and much more). Then, they talked about what they got for Force Friday. Talk then transitioned to Colin Trevorrow and what this might mean for Episode IX.

At Dragon Con 2017, Bryan had the opportunity to interview Daniel Logan, the actor behind Boba Fett in Attack of the Clones and Clone Wars, about his time in the role and what stories he had. There were quite a lot of new stories Bryan had never heard that listeners will love to hear, including how Boba was originally slated to kill Mace Windu and Hayden Christensen's run in with the fire sprinklers.

Bryan, Holly, and Mike got together to talk about a character that's always been important, but has crept further and further into the canon. Mon Mothma has appeared in 2 1/2 movies and both cartoon series. The crew discuss their impressions of her, her impact on the story, and what they'd like to see more of.

In this quick update, Bryan has the scoop on Force Friday II activities, especially Find the Force.

With news of a Kenobi film as a possibility, Bryan, Holly, and Mike got together to talk about the character and what it is they love about him so much and what makes him so popular. And how much of a liar he is. (Spoiler-Free)

Mike, and Holly get together to discuss Anthony Breznican's Entertainment Weekly articles and Bryan sends in some audio from the road at Rancho Obi-Wan with the founder of the 501st, Albin Johnson.

Bryan, Mike, and Holly are joined by Bria LaVorgna to talk about the new book Star Wars: Battlefront II - Inferno Squad by Christie Golden. But first, before the book, they talk a bit about Secrets of the Empire, the newly announced VR experience that will appear in proximity to the Disney Parks. If you like the show, please leave us iTunes/Stitcher reviews and share us with your friends and family! Weâ??d greatly appreciate it.

Bryan and Holly are joined by everyone's favorite Amy Ratcliffe to talk about the news from D23, the behind the scenes reel from The Last Jedi, and porgs. And they spend a lot of time talking about the new Galaxy's Edge experience that will be hitting both North American Disney parks. This is Star Wars podcast you've been waiting for.

Bryan was able to talk to Brad Rau, the Supervising Director of Star Wars: Forces of Destiny. Together, they talked about his career working on Star Wars prior to the show, a behind the scenes look at Rebels, and more information about Forces of Destiny. Then, Bryan is joined by Mike and Holly to talk about Forces of Destiny and begin their conversation about D23 and all of the new Star Wars news.

This episode is a big grab bag of topics. First, Bryan and Holly talk about her recent trip to the traveling Star Wars costume exhibit that is currently in Cincinnati, Ohio. Then, they dove into a discussion of Forces of Destiny, the new animated Youtube show. Then, Bryan brings us some more panel audio from Salt Lake Gaming Con, this time with a discussion about Star Wars RPGs and how to run one. He was joined by Geek Show Panelist Leigh George Kade, Director of Programming at SLCC Ryan Call, and local attorney Mark Middlemass.

Bryan had a chance to sit down with Steve Blum, the voice of Zeb on Star Wars Rebels, at Salt Lake Gaming Con and they talked about Star Wars, his career in anime, voice acting, video games, and everything else you can think of.

Bryan was joined by Freemaker Adventures composer Michael Kramer to talk about his work in the Star Wars universe, his musical influences, and how he stepped into that world. Then, Bryan is joined by Mike and Holly to discuss their favorite authors, books, and short stories in the Star Wars universe.

Bryan, Holly, and Mike break down all the ins and outs of the recent directorial shakeup of the yet-to-be-titled Han Solo film. They talk about the situation, the directors themselves, the Internet panic, and the eventual acceptance of the new director.