Talking Bay 94: Star Wars Interviews
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TALKING BAY 94 is the only Star Wars podcast solely devoted to interviews with the cast, crew and creators from a galaxy far, far away.Join host Brandon Wainerdi (huge DVD special feature dork), for a weekly deep dive into some never-before-heard stories from the set and Skywalker Ranch. From background aliens to some of the biggest stars in the universe, TALKING BAY 94 will be trying to talk to them all, every Wednesday.
Episodes
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The Cast and Crew of LEGO STAR WARS: REBUILD THE GALAXY - PIECES OF THE PAST (Roundtable)
Today is a very special roundtable interview with the cast and crew of LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past, now streaming on Disney+ First up, we have Gaten Matarazzo, also known as Dustin from Stranger Things, and Tony Revolori, from Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel…
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Charles Soule Returns: A Journey into the End of The High Republic and TRIALS OF THE JEDI
This is a very special sit-down interview with best-selling Star Wars author Charles Soule, going in-depth into the end of The High Republic and his latest novel, Trials of the Jedi ... all recorded live from his hotel lobby during Fan Expo Dallas last month. Charles and I first spoke back in…
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Tony Gilroy, Alan Tudyk, and Margit Pfeiffer: LIVE from Lucasfilm (Roundtable)
Today is maybe the most insane episode of Talking Bay 94 ever: a jam-packed, three parter featuring my in-person, roundtable interviews with the cast and crew of ANDOR … live from Lucasfilm headquarters in San Francisco. Hear from Tony Gilroy (Showrunner), Alan Tudyk (K-2SO), and Margit Pfeiffer...
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Dan Zehr, Amy Ratcliffe, and Megan Crouse: The Authors of the STAR WARS ENCYCLOPEDIA (Part 2)
Today is part two of my interview with my co-authors on the recent Star Wars Encyclopedia from DK. Today's episode is with Dan Zehr, Amy Ratcliffe (returning!), and Megan Crouse. I am so lucky that my first official Star Wars book involved working alongside these super talented and super kind...
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Amy Richau, Kelly Knox, and Dan Brooks: The Authors of the STAR WARS ENCYCLOPEDIA (Part 1)
This is part one of my interview with my fellow co-authors on the recent Star Wars Encyclopedia from DK. Today's episode is with Amy Richau (returning from our Celebration Anaheim LIVE episode!), Kelly Knox and Dan Brooks, while next week will focus on the rest of the talented team! I am so lucky...
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Marti Matulis: Vane from THE MANDALORIAN and SKELETON CREW
Today is my interview with Marti Matulis, the creature performer and actor who portrayed Vane in The Mandalorian and Skeleton Crew, live from the hallways of Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025. Marti was so great to talk with and has so much passion and energy for both his profession and for the…
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Rob Coleman: LIVE from Star Wars Celebration 2025
Today is my interview with the legendary ILM animation director Rob Coleman, live from Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025. This is the recording of the official TB94 panel on the Holonet News Stage, which occurred on Saturday morning of Celebration. Mr. Coleman has topped my list for potential...
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Fon Davis: Prequel Trilogy Model Maker and BattleBots Judge
Today is an interview with the incredibly talented model maker and visual effects artist, Fon Davis. My wife and I took Fon and his girlfriend out for some Texas BBQ (LeRoy and Lewis, please sponsor the show) while they were in Austin for South by Southwest ... and then we sat around with a beer…
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Rest in Peace: Angus MacInnes (1947 - 2024)
It has now been reported that Canadian actor Angus MacInnes passed away just before Christmas. Known to Star Wars fans as Gold Leader ("Dutch Vander") in the original film, Mr. MacInnes was a world-class actor with parts in Eyes Wide Shut, Rollerball, and so many other iconic films. I am...
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Nathan Hamill: Artist, Naboo Citizen, and Resistance Soldier
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...
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Dr. David West Reynolds: The Real Life Indiana Jones
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…
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Steven Barnes: Author of THE CESTUS DECEPTION and MACE WINDU: THE GLASS ABYSS
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…
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Ahmed Best: The Man Behind Jar Jar Binks
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...
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Michonne Bourriague, Nalini Krishan, and Amy Allen: The Women of the Prequels
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,...
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Misty Rosas Returns: Frog Lady (and Much More) in THE MANDALORIAN
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…
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Thaine Morris: The Man Who Blew Up the Death Star II
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...
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John Morton: Luke's Co-Pilot Dak and Bespin Boba Fett
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…
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Dee Bradley Baker: The Legendary Voice of Nubs, the Clones, and More (Roundtable)
Today's quick episode is a roundtable conversation with the legendary voice actor Dee Bradley Baker. He is best known, of course, for his incredible work as the voice of the clones in many animation projects (including Star Wars: The Bad Batch), as well as now Nubs in Star Wars: Young Jedi...
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C. Andrew Nelson: The Man Behind Darth Vader (and the Fields of Naboo)
Today is my conversation with C. Andrew Nelson, who has portrayed Darth Vader 70 times for various Lucasfilm appearances, including video games and the Star Wars Special Editions. He also is a talented visual effects artist, with a long career at LucasArts and then at ILM for the first two...
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Warren Fu: Prequel Concept Artist and Designer of General Grievous
Today is my conversation with legendary prequel concept artist, Warren Fu, live from South by Southwest 2024. We dive into Warren's incredible contributions to these movies, including MagnaGuards, The High Republic's vector ships, and, of course, General Grievous. From there, we take a deep dive...
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John Jackson Miller: Writer of THE LIVING FORCE and KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC
Today is my conversation with one of my favorite Star Wars authors, John Jackson Miller. We talk all about the beginnings of his career, as well as his iconic work on the Knights of the Old Republic, Kenobi, A New Dawn and his latest novel, Star Wars: The Living Force (out now!). It's a fantastic...
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Rest in Peace: Bill Hargreaves (1954 - 2024)
Last week, it was reported that Bill Hargreaves had passed away. Of course, Mr. Hargreaves was known to Star Wars fans as the father of IG-88, as well as prop maker and droid creator for EV-9D9, probots, B'omarr monks, and mynocks. This conversation features Bill's start working on Alien all the...
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Rest in Peace: Mark Dodson (1960 - 2024)
Over the weekend, Mark Dodson passed away. He is best known to Star Wars fans as the laugh of Salacious B. Crumb, as well as the voice of Teek from The Battle for Endor. He was brought back as a patron of Maz Kanata's cantina for Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens. I was able to chat with...
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Judy Elkins: ILM Creature Shop, RETURN OF THE JEDI
Today is a very special episode, featuring my conversation with ILM Creature Shop legend Judy Elkins. Judy is responsible for many iconic designs and sculptures for Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, including the infamous Yak Face. This summer, I was honored to spend the day with her in...
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Sean Patrick Flanery: "Young Indy" from THE YOUNG INDIANA JONES CHRONICLES (We Named the Pod Indiana)
"But the truth of it is, my name is Henry Jones. I just named myself Indiana after my dog. So my friends call me Indy." Thank you for tuning in to We Named the Pod Indiana, a Talking Bay 94 spin-off podcast devoted to interviews with the cast, crew and creators who brought Indiana Jones to life....
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Richard Young: "Fedora" from LAST CRUSADE (We Named the Pod Indiana)
"You lost today, kid. But that doesn't mean you have to like it." Thank you for tuning in to We Named the Pod Indiana, a Talking Bay 94 spin-off podcast devoted to interviews with the cast, crew and creators who brought Indiana Jones to life. I'm your host, Brandon Wainerdi, and today's episode…
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The BLAST POINTS + SKYTALKERS + TALKING BAY 94 Holiday Special 2023
Today is a very special episode of TB94 because it does not feature any cast, crew, or creator interviews ... it is a look back at the year 2023 with my friends from Blast Points and Skytalkers. Jason and Gabe and Charlotte and Caitlin are some of my best friends in this space, so it was such a…
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Rest in Peace: Marc Thorpe (1946 - 2023)
Over the weekend, I learned that Mr. Marc Thorpe (former model maker and inventor of ROBOT WARS) had passed away on November 24, 2023. I have republished our brief conversation for everyone to listen to. My thoughts go out to his loved ones. More of his incredible work can be found on his…
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Revenge of Tom Spina: Trips to the Lucasfilm Archives and the Art of Creature Maquettes
Tom Spina, the mad man behind Regal Robot, returns to the show for a third time. Because of that, we go a little wild, talking about trips to Skywalker Ranch, the archives, and the just-announced, absolutely incredible, Phil Tippett Legacy Edition of the Rancor maquette. It's always a good time...
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Brandon Alinger: Author of STAR WARS ART: RALPH MCQUARRIE and COO of Propstore
Today I'm talking to Brandon Alinger, author of Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie, Star Wars Costumes: The Original Trilogy, and COO of Propstore. I really loved this conversation, diving into his work, his research, and the upcoming Anthony Daniels auction. Thank you so much again to Brandon for...
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Delilah S. Dawson: Author of PHASMA and INQUISITOR: RISE OF THE RED BLADE
Today, I'm talking to acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author, Delilah S. Dawson. Star Wars readers know her as the writer for Phasma, Galaxy's Edge: Black Spire and her latest ... Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade. I am such a fan of Delilah, and especially her latest book, which I highly...
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Caravan of Whitta: Gary Whitta Returns a Fourth Time
I'm back! Thank you all for your patience during this time … and there's no better way to start back up again than with my FOURTH conversation with the great Gary Whitta. You of course know him as the co-writer of ROGUE ONE, as well as STAR WARS REBELS and many other books and comics, and today...
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Rodrigo Blaas: Director of SITH from STAR WARS VISIONS, Vol. 2 (Roundtable)
Today is a special roundtable episode celebrating the wondrous Star Wars Visions. Thanks to Lucasfilm, I was able to interview Rodrigo Blaas of El Guiri Studios, alongside several others Star Wars content creators. Rodrigo, of course, directed the first new short for Star Wars Visions, Volume 2 …...
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Charles Soule: Author of LIGHT OF THE JEDI and Marvel's STAR WARS
Today is an incredibly special episode. During Star Wars Celebration, I took a break from the show floor, headed upstairs to the convention center bar and sat down with maybe my favorite current Star Wars writer: Charles Soule. This conversation is a true deep dive into his process, his...
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Amy Richau: LIVE from Star Wars Celebration 2023
Today is our 150th episode and it is special because its a full recording of the LIVE official panel from Star Wars Celebration London 2023. Making it extra special is our guest, Amy Richau, an incredible author and one of my personal biggest inspirations. She is the author of many Star Wars…
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Leilani Shiu: Teeka the Jawa from OBI-WAN KENOBI
Today's episode is with friend of the show Leilani Shiu, who plays Jawas in The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and had an extra special appearance as the Jawa, Teeka, in Obi-Wan Kenobi. She is really wonderful. Thank you so much again to Leilani for being so fantastic. Make sure to follow…
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Brendan Wayne: THE MANDALORIAN ("The Gunslinger")
Today is a special episode with the man behind the mask, the Mandalorian, the gunslinger … Brendan Wayne. We talk all about his experiences on set, as well as the incredible amount of physicality he has brought into the role, alongside Lateef Crowder and Pedro Pascal. I hope you all enjoy...
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Bonnie Wild, Julian Howarth, and Danielle Dupre: The Sound Crew of OBI-WAN KENOBI
Today's episode is an amazing roundtable with the some of the incredible sound team behind OBI-WAN KENOBI: Bonnie Wild, Julian Howarth, and Danielle Dupre. This crew has been nominated for the Cinema Audio Society award for OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND MIXING, and it is so incredibly...
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Kristin Baver: Author of THE ART OF THE HIGH REPUBLIC, Host of THIS WEEK IN STAR WARS
Well, uh, I guess … thank you for tuning in to Talking Baver 94, the Star Wars podcast devoted to interviews with the host of "This Week in Star Wars", the author of Skywalker: A Family at War, and slash or the associate editor of StarWars.Com. Today is a special episode with, you guessed it…
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Nicholas Britell, David Acord, TJ Falls, Luke Hull, and Michael Wilkinson: The Crew of ANDOR (Roundtable)
This is another very special episode of Talking Bay 94, to celebrate the finale of ANDOR. A few weeks ago, thanks to Lucasfilm, we got to participate in roundtable interviews with the crew of the upcoming Disney+ series, ANDOR. We got about 30 minutes each with composer Nicholas Britell,...
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Adria Arjona: Bix Caleen of ANDOR (Roundtable)
Today is a special, short bonus episode with Adria Arjona, who plays Bix Caleen in the new series ANDOR, which premieres TODAY! This is part of a roundtable with this very talented actress, starting with friends from Pink Milk, SW Holocron, and Jedi News. I hope you all enjoy, I hope this is a…
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Rachel Rose: Crafting Light and Magic for ROGUE ONE, THE MANDALORIAN
Today, I'm talking to Rachel Rose, R&D Supervisor at Industrial Light and Magic. Rachel has worked on some of the incredible projects at ILM, including the virtual cameras used on ROGUE ONE, as well as Stage Craft / The Volume Rachel is such an inspiring and vital part of what we love about STAR...
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Diego Luna, Genevieve O'Reilly, Kyle Soller, and Denise Gough: The Cast of ANDOR (Roundtable)
This is a very special episode of Talking Bay 94. A couple of weeks ago, thanks to Lucasfilm, we got to participate in roundtable interviews with the cast of the upcoming Disney+ series, ANDOR. We got about 20 minutes each with newcomers Kyle Soller and Denise Gough ("Syril Kam" and "Dedra…
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The Revenge of Gary Whitta: Co-Writer of ROGUE ONE
Today I'm talking to Gary Whitta, the co-writer of ROGUE ONE, as well as many many other pieces of Star Wars canon, who is returning to the show for the third time. We have such a blast talking about trilogies, John Knoll stories, adventures on the set of R1, as well as his incredible current...
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Tom Hoeler: Senior Editor for DEL REY's STAR WARS Books
Today I'm talking to Tom Hoeler, the Senior Editor at Del Rey, who has helped put together so many of the incredible Star Wars stories from over the past decade. Tom is an incredible part of the legacy of Star Wars publication, and it was a true joy to get to talk to him. His story is full of...
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Ken Cunningham and David Shayne: Behind the LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation
I had the opportunity, through Lucasflm, to talk to the director, Ken Cunningham and Executive Producer / Writer, David Shayne of the upcoming LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation special. This is a really quick, really fun deep dive into the newest addition of the LEGO universe, and I had an absolute...
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David Menkin: The Voice of LEGO Luke Skywalker
Today, I'm talking to newcomer to the Star Wars universe, David Menkin. David recently voiced Luke Skywalker (!!!) in the incredibly popular and well received LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. We dive into his inspirations and the journey to voicing one of the most popular characters in the...
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Roger Christian Returns: Set Decorator for STAR WARS, 2nd Unit Director for RETURN OF THE JEDI and THE PHANTOM MENACE
Roger Christian returns to the podcast to talk about his work on the original trilogy, including Star Wars, Return of the Jedi, as well as The Phantom Menace and his directorial debut, Black Angel. It is always such an honor to get to talk to Mr. Christian, and this episode we were able to dive...
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Tom Spina Returns: A Look Back at Star Wars Celebration
Tom Spina is graciously returning to the podcast to talk about his time at Star Wars Celebration, his panels and appearances, Max Rebo anatomy, and what his company, Regal Robot is up to. This is such a blast of a conversation, as we dive into the best Disneyland rides, wax poetically about The...
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Matt Martin: LIVE from Star Wars Celebration 2022
Today is a very special episode: the full, live recording from our official panel at Star Wars Celebration 2022. Joining me on stage was Sr. Creative Executive (Franchise Story and Content) + Lucasfilm Story Group, Mr. Matt Martin. We dove into his entire career, from Star Wars Shop Dot Com to…
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TALKING BAY 94 is the only Star Wars podcast solely devoted to interviews with the cast, crew and creators from a galaxy far, far away.Join host Brandon Wainerdi (huge DVD special feature dork), for a weekly deep dive into some never-before-heard stories from the set and Skywalker Ranch. From background aliens to some of the biggest stars in the universe, TALKING BAY 94 will be trying to talk to them all, every Wednesday.
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