Episodes
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#225: Return to Base
After getting back from vacation I could think of no better way to get caught up on all the latest news and notes around the Star Wars universe, than bring on some of my friends to catch me up! So we have a huge cast on the program! Gregory Cass from @eyeoncanon Anthony King from Force Ghost...
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#224: Parts Unknown
The podcast is on a bit of a vacation but I wanted to share some thoughts on the recent trip to Baltimore, NYCC, the update to SWCT, and on the recent release of Star Wars Chrome by Topps. This was recorded at Philadelphia International airport so sorry for some of the hum. We’ll be back soon…
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#223: Assignment - Baltimore Comic Con
A quick stop at a very cool and Comic centric comic con. Baltimore Comic Con brings out plenty of artists, vendors, makers, Indi creators, autograph seekers and, more importantly the COMICS. I had a chance to take a day trip up to the Baltimore Convention Center and hang a bit with Artist Michael...
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#222: Making the toys that never were. Lee Gregory of Paleetoy
Lee Gregory, like many of us, loves our Star Wars figures and would love nothing more than to break them out from time to time and recreate our favorite scenes. Regardless of what side of the Atlantic you call home, you know that Kenner and Palitoy only had the means and time to create a certain...
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#221: The Long Take on the Lucas Museum
We get the inside scoop on the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts before it opens to the general public! Jen Sopchockchai Bankard, P.T. McNiff, and Greg Cass of the Long Take Review join me to talk about their experiences visiting the museum and what you need to know if it’s part of you plans in...
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Breakfast Pack #117: Ahsoka Season 2 Trailer
A returning Rebel Base Card podcast series that asks more questions than it answers. Today On Breakfast Pack #117 - We will take a look at Ahsoka season 2 trailer which premiered at D23. Joining me on the program is my co-host and Card Squadron winger, Gregory Cass from eyeoncanon.com So if you…
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#220: D23 Critical Hit - With Guest Anthony King
A ton of news came out of the recent D23 Celebration in Anaheim, California and Anthony King from Force Ghost Conversations was smack dab in the middle of all of it. He returns to the podcast with this report of the highlights of the event which took place at the Anaheim Convention Center and...
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#219: Clean up in aisle 5 -w/ guest Ian Taylor
Show notes for Episode 219: Clean up in aisle 5: w/ Ian Taylor The National is over and D23 & Fan Expo Chicago is underway. Galaxy Chrome 2026 is out and to unwrap events of the past couple of weeks, Ian Taylor of That Card Collectors Podcast returns to help hash out things as the summer starts…
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#218: Bright Lights, Big National
The 46th National Sports Collectors Convention returns again to the Donald E. Stephens convention center in Rosemont, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago next to the O’Hare International Airport. More than a half-million square feet of convention space awaited tens of thousands who attended the 5 day...
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#217: Navigating the National - with guest Mike Sommer
Our road to the National series continues to help get you prepared for getting around the National Sports Collectors Convention floor and some tips on buying, selling and taking care of the cards and you bring to and bring home. Mike Sommer from the Wax Pack Hero returns to the show and gives…
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#216: On the Road
As we are on the road to the National this month, I was literally on the road this weekend, doing a college tour with my youngest. It just so happened that we were in the neighborhood of one Mr. Tom Gross of the Teachers in the Dungeon & CWK Pour over and Coffee with Kenobi. A lot of news in the...
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#215 - Getting ready for the National
Ian Taylor from That Card Collectors Podcast as well as Friday Night/Saturday Morning pod returns to the podcast to help get us ready for the upcoming National Sports Collectors Convention that kicks off at the end of the month! Find Ian on the socials: @thatccpod on Instagram @happy.place.cards...
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#214: Sticker Shock
The World Cup is in full swing, so this show dives into the realm of chasing the Panini WC stickers and other tie-in-merch while in the throws of this tournament which has captured much attention, and in Boston’s case, run the city dry of decent beer. George Hanna from Meanwhile at the Podcast...
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Second Breakfast #6: Andor S2E6 - What a festive evening
You’ve seen the show, but sometimes you just need another helping. Because the Star Wars universe creates more canon and questions than you can imagine. So it’s time we sit down again. I’m your host, Greg McLaughlin and it’s time for another helping of Second Breakfast! In this series we will...
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#213: Star Wars Cards 101 - with guest David Dickson
Collector and creator David Dickson, returns to talk about the basics of Star Wars card collecting and what to make of the changes over the past several years. This is a great introduction, or reintroduction to the hobby. And as we get closer to the National, it may help you determine where you...
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#212 Joliet Star Wars Day 2026
Show Notes for Ep: #212: Joliet Star Wars Day The first Saturday in June turns the city of Joliet into a Galaxy far, far away as Star Wars Day returns, organized by the Joliet Public Library in partnership with the Joliet Museum, and the city of Joliet. Scores of volunteers help make this a...
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Breakfast Pack #116: Boston Mandalorian review
A special in-person episode of The Breakfast Pack, recorded in person in downtown Boston. Greg Cass, Ben Brophy and I met up in a cold and rainy day in downton Beantown and recorded our thoughts at the Green Dragon Tavern and later inside AMC in Boston. In part one, we pick up where we left off...
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#211: Now in theaters
Well Mando is in theaters over this Memorial Day weekend, and people are with tickets and swag in had are hitting theaters across the globe. While some have not yet seen it, instead of drilling right into spoilerly or non-spoiler reviews, I wanted to dig into some nuts and bolts on the experience...
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#210: Brandon Wainerdi
Brandon Wainerdi returns to the show to talk about The Mandalorian & Grogu Movie, including his visit to the media event, and his run on Star Wars Insider as it winds down, and we catch up on his growing writing career. To say it was great to catch up with Brandon is a bit of an understatement.…
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Breakfast Pack #115: Maul Shadow Lord - Chapters 9 & 10
A returning Rebel Base Card podcast series that asks more questions than it answers. Today On Breakfast Pack #115, we will take a look at Maul Shadow Lord- Chapters 9 & 10 Strange Allies, and The Dark Lord, which premiered on Disney+ Monday, May 4th. With me, is my co-host and Card Squadron…
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#209: This is the May
A huge show celebrating May the 4th! Such a busy start to the month with Free Comic Book Day, the Chicago Non-Sport Card Show, Maul Shadow Lord’s finale, May the 4th events and deals, and of course, Celebration Los Angeles tickets going on sale. In order to cover all this craziness, assembled are…
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Breakfast Pack #114: Maul Shadow Lord - Chapters 7 & 8
A returning Rebel Base Card podcast series that asks more questions than it answers. Today On Breakfast Pack #114, we will take a look at Maul Shadow Lord Chapters 7 & 8 Call to Oblivion, and The Creeping Fear which premiered on Disney+ Monday, April 27th. With me, is my co-host and Card Squadron...
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Breakfast Pack #113: Maul Shadow Lord - Chapters 5 & 6
A returning Rebel Base Card podcast series that asks more questions than it answers. Today On Breakfast Pack #113 - We will take a look at Maul Shadow Lord - Chapters 5 & 6, ‘Inquisition’ and ‘Night of the hunted’ which premiered on Disney+ on Monday, April 20th. Gregory Cass from eyeoncanon.com…
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Breakfast Pack #112: Maul Shadow Lord - Chapters 3 & 4
A returning Rebel Base Card podcast series that asks more questions than it answers. Today On Breakfast Pack #112 - We will take a look at Maul Shadow Lord - Chapters 3 & 4, ‘Whispers in the Unknown’ and Pride & Vengence’ which premiered on Disney+ on Monday, April 13th. With me, is my co-host…
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Breakfast Pack #111: Maul Shadow Lord - Premier chapters 1& 2
A returning Rebel Base Card podcast series that asks more questions than it answers. Today On Breakfast Pack #111 - We will take a look at Maul Shadow Lord - Chapters 1&2 ‘The Dark Revenge and Sinister Schemes’ which premiered on Disney+ on Monday, April 6th. With me, is my co-host and Card...
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#208: C2, E2, 2A, Lot B
From Paris to Chicago, it’s been a crazy week. I find myself at one of the largest cons in the Midwest on its busiest days! This episode takes you to the heart of Hall 2A at C2/E2, even though we started in parking lot B. Even with some jet lag and a more subdued schedule I still managed to run...
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#207: Kings, Smugglers, & Leonardi - Oh my!
News and notes with a little European flair! First we talk about the new Smugglers Outpost release, and what a better way to do it than talk with a Topps artist in the middle of Paris! Sketch artist Stephane Leonardi returns to the program to talk about his work on the set and coming back to...
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#206: The Chicago Sports Spectacular
The Chicago Sports Spectacular is a show that takes place 2 times a year at the Donald E. Stephans Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. It typically features many sports and entertainment autograph opportunities plus fields a health vendor area for card and sports collectible seekers, plus of...
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#205: Collector Therapy - with Ian Taylor
Ian Taylor from That Card Collectors Podcast as well as Friday Night/Saturday Morning pod returns to the podcast to help give some collecting therapy as we process some of the trends in the card & collecting hobby. Have the social algorithms gotten the best of me? What does it all mean? Find Ian…
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Breakfast Pack #110: Mandalorian & Grogu Trailer
A returning Rebel Base Card podcast series that asks more questions than it answers. Today On Breakfast Pack #110 - we are asking questions and making comments on the Mandalorian and Grogu trailer that finally debuted, a week after the much discussed Super Bowl Commercial, Tuesday, February 17th....
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Second Breakfast #5: Andor S2E5 - I have friend's everywhere
You’ve seen the show, but sometimes you just need another helping. Because the Star Wars universe creates more canon and questions than you can imagine. So it’s time we sit down again. I’m your host, Greg McLaughlin and it’s time for a another helping of Second Breakfast! In this series we will...
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#204: Mark Newbold & Star Wars Insider
Mark Newbold returns to the podcast to talk about the incredible run of Star Wars Insider which comes to a close later this year. Of course there is plenty more news to talk about and this is Mark’s 7th appearance on the show! All that on an exciting and packed episode of the rebel base card...
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#203: Star Wars Podcast Day 2026
STAR WARS PODCAST DAY 2026, an unofficial celebration of the Star Wars fan audio community. Every year this event brings together approximately 100 shows, sharing their love of fan made audio with other Star Wars fans, as well as the wider podcast listening audience. Think of it as our own little...
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Breakfast Pack #109: Maul - Shadow Lord trailer
A returning Rebel Base Card podcast series that asks more questions than it answers. Today On Breakfast Pack #109 - we are asking questions and making comments on the Maul: Shadow Lord trailer. With me as always, is my Breakfast Pack Co-host Gregory Cass from @eyeoncanon And for this episode, we...
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Second Breakfast #4: Andor S2E4- Ever been to Ghorman?
You’ve seen the show, but sometimes you just need another helping. Because the Star Wars universe creates more canon and questions than you can imagine. So it’s time we sit down again. I’m your host, Greg McLaughlin and it’s time for a another helping of Second Breakfast! In this series we will...
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#202: S.T.E.A.M. into the StoryVerse
Powered by an army of student volunteers, the 10th iteration of S.T.E.A.M. - which promotes Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Reading, and Math, all wrapped in a genre theme, has opened up to others including Marvel, Harry Potter, Fantasy & Gaming and a lot more as well as STAR WARS. Along...
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Breakfast Pack #108: 2026 - A look Ahead
A returning Rebel Base Card podcast series that asks more questions than it answers.Today On Breakfast Pack #108, it’s a little different show as co-host Greg Cass from eyeoncanon.com and I look ahead to what’s coming up in 2026. In order to help out we’ve asked a couple of special guests to…
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#201: Tom Gross- Into the Storyverse
Tom Gross, is the Co-Host of the Teachers in the Dungeon as well as the CWK Pour-Over podcast, but by day he is the Librarian of Washington Community HS, in Washington Illinois and the driving force behind the S.T.E.A.M. events that are held there. Powered by an army of student volunteers, they…
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#200: A Journey of Cards, Collecting and Community
Hard to believe we’ve gotten to episode 200 of the main Rebel Base Card show but, since March of 2019 it’s been quite a ride. 310 shows in total, between, the Breakfast Pack, Second Breakfast and the main show. Since this falls at the end of the year, I thought I’d try something a little…
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#199: Luke Winchester - @ilikewookie
Luke Winchester has hosted stages for MCM Comic Con, EGX and Showmasters, conducting stage and video interviews with renowned actors, puppeteers, game developers, stunt professionals, composers, creators and artists. As he puts it: “I speak to the people who bring the media I love to life.” I had…
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Second Breakfast #3: Andor S2E3 - Harvest
You’ve seen the show, but sometimes you just need another helping. Because the Star Wars universe creates more canon and questions than you can imagine. So it’s time we sit down again. I’m your host, Greg McLaughlin and it’s time for a another helping of Second Breakfast! In this series we will...
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#198: Warrior-Con 2025
Warrior Con is family-friendly and jam packed comic con held at Maine West High School in the Chicago suburban city of Des Plaines which aims to support the Maine West Fine Arts Boosters. This was the second year for the show, held on Saturday, November 22nd, and featured some National and...
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#197: Warrior-Con Preview
Fun show for you as it is a preview of the upcoming Warrior Con, which takes place here in the Chicago Suburbs at Maine West High School on Saturday November 22nd from 10am to 5pm. This is their second year and they have locked in and already sold out their vendor slots - which by the way, goes…
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#196: Halcy-Con 2025 - with Anthony King
Anthony King from Force Ghost Conversations returns to talk about his recent time at Halcy-Con 2025, and event dedicated to fans of Disney's Galactic Starcruiser. Although it had 'sailed' its last time in 2023, many fans loved its immersive experience and have come to this second year of…
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#195 News, Notes & Ben Solo
Taking a look at a few items that have made news recently in cards and the Star Wars universe. We talk about the recent auction of Luke Skywalker #1, a new series and update for Star Wars Card Trader and the upcoming release of NBA COLLECT. And our featured discussion of the Adam Driver ‘Hunt for...
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#194: 2025 Chicago Non-Sport Card Show
Held in the western Chicago Suburb of Carol Stream, Illinois the Chicago Non-Sport Card Show has been a bastion of card goodness for many years now. Over the two day event, attendees could browse several tables of non-sport cards and collectibles. Vendors return year after year to catch up with…
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#193: 2025 Ocala Comic Con
Held at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala Florida over the weekend of September 20th to the 21st, I joined Aaron Harris & David Modders from the Star Wars Reactions podcast as well as Mary & Chazz Perdue, members of the CWK Alliance & Facebook Group for some of the great panels, and hit the…
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Second Breakfast #2: Andor Season 2 Episode 2
You’ve seen the show, but sometimes you just need another helping. Because the Star Wars universe creates more canon and questions than you can imagine. So it’s time we sit down again. I’m your host, Greg McLaughlin and it’s time for a brand new micro podcast series: Second Breakfast! In this...
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#192 Destination D23: With Anthony King
Anthony King from Force Ghost Conversations drops by after the recent Destination D23 in Orlando to break down all the announcements that happened. We also give a brief first impression of the recent release of Topps 2025 Star Wars Chrome. Force Ghost Conversations on the socials: @forceghostpod…
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Second Breakfast #1: Andor Season 2 rewatch: E1
You’ve seen the show, but sometimes you just need another helping. Because the Star Wars universe creates more canon and questions than you can imagine. So it’s time we sit down again. I’m your host, Greg McLaughlin and it’s time for a brand new micro podcast series: Second Breakfast! In this...