Dead Bothan Spies: A Star Wars Podcast

FINAL EPISODE! After the release of THE FORCE AWAKENS, Ryan Daly reviews his Seven Speculations, examining which predictions were correct and which were not.

At the dawn of THE FORCE AWAKENS, Ryan Daly compiles the favorite Classic Star Wars moments from past (and future?) guests, including Ben Avery, Kyle Benning, Angela Drew, Al Gerding, Rob Kelly, The Irredeemable Shag, Nathaniel Wayne, Omar, Greg and Riley Araujo. Thanks for a great year of Star Wars podcasting, everybody!!!

Ryan Daly recounts his personal history of seeing the Star Wars films in the theater, from RETURN OF THE JEDI in 1985, through the Special Editions and the Prequel Trilogy, up to this week's release of THE FORCE AWAKENS.

Ryan Daly and guest Kyle Benning discuss the new JOURNEY TO THE FORCE AWAKENS trading card set published by Topps. The series includes vintage-looking base cards recapping the original saga films, as well as preview images from the upcoming film. Also, sticker cards, foil cards, patch cards, and more. Plus, listener feedback. Check out the Dead Bothan Spies blog to see examples of these cards: http://deadbothanspies.blogspot.com King-Size Comics, Giant-Size Fun: http://kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com

THE FORCE AWAKENS is only two weeks away, and Ryan Daly's dear friend and "law stylist" Omar is here to quash any great expectations you might have for the film.

Ryan Daly welcomes Kyle Benning, Nathaniel Wayne, and the Irredeemable Shag to a roundtable discussion about the Marvel Comics miniseries JOURNEY TO STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS: SHATTERED EMPIRE. Okay, it's not much of a roundtable discussion. In fact, it was recorded separately over two sessions and cobbled together in a nightmarish post-Thanksgiving tryptophan haze. King-Size Comics, Giant-Size Fun: http://kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com 90s Comics Retrial: https://90scomicsretrial.wordpress.com Firestorm Fan: http://firestormfan.com Shattered Empire trade paperback available at In Stock Trades: http://www.instocktrades.com/TP/Marvel/STAR-WARS-TP-JOURNEY-TO-SW-FORCE-AWAKENS-SHATTER-EMPIRE/AUG150915

POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING! Ryan Daly speculates on what role Kylo Ren will play in the new Star Wars films, including THE FORCE AWAKENS and future movies. Also, a post-credits speculation bonus involving a character death.

POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING! Ryan Daly speculates on the role of Luke Skywalker in THE FORCE AWAKENS, where he's been and what he's been up to for the last thirty years. Also, who is Maz Kanata?

Ryan Daly and guest Rob Kelly analyze and scrutinize the Japanese trailer for THE FORCE AWAKENS. Check out Rob's Fire and Water Podcast at: http://fireandwaterpodcast.blogspot.com

Now that the trailer for THE FORCE AWAKENS has been out for two days, Ryan Daly and guest Nathaniel Wayne from COUNCIL OF GEEKS analyze and scrutinize the footage in greater depth. 90s Comics Retrial page: https://90scomicsretrial.wordpress.com

POTENTIAL MAJOR SPOILER WARNING! Ryan Daly speculates on the first part of THE FORCE AWAKENS' plot, including the opening action and how the new characters of Finn, Rey, and Poe come together.

t's finally here!!! Wait, we're only talking about the TRAILER?!! Oh well. Ryan Daly and guests Rob Kelly and The Irredeemable Shag from the Fire and Water Podcast share their first responses to the full trailer for STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS.

Ryan Daly speculates on the potential death of a beloved character in STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS.

Ryan Daly speculates on the possible identities of the next generation of Skywalkers appearing in THE FORCE AWAKENS.

Ryan Daly speculates on relative strength and weakness of Kylo Ren's lightsaber in THE FORCE AWAKENS.

Ryan Daly unveils a new segment devoted to his fan-theories about THE FORCE AWAKENS leading up to the new film's release. In this first installment, Ryan speculates on the authenticity of Finn's name.

Ryan Daly and guest Kyle Benning kick off a new segment covering STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI, beginning with "Ulic Qel-Droma and the Beast Wars of Onderon" from the first two issues published by Dark Horse Comics in 1993. Plus, a new selection from A GUIDE TO THE STAR WARS UNIVERSE. King-Size Comics, Giant-Size Fun: http://kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com

Ryan Daly and guest host Ben Avery celebrate the 30th anniversary of STAR WARS: EWOKS and STAR WARS: DROIDS: THE ADVENTURES OF R2-D2 AND C-3PO. Plus, the Irredeemable Shag lends his amazing vocal talent to cover versions of the cartoons' theme songs. Comic Book Time Machine: http://comicbooktimemachine.com Strangers and Aliens: http://strangersandaliens.com Welcome to Level Seven: http://welcometolevelseven.com

Thank Goodness It's Force Friday! Ryan Daly (briefly) sums up the new Star Wars product he didn't purchase on the Fourth of September. At least there's new theme music! Plus, a new selection from A GUIDE TO THE STAR WARS UNIVERSE.

Ryan Daly and guest Nathaniel Wayne talk the upcoming slate of Star Wars standalone movies, no longer called Anthology films, including ROGUE ONE, and the Han Solo and Boba Fett projects. MILD SPOILER WARNING! Most of this information has been officially released by Lucasfilm, but some of the topics venture into rumor territory. Plus, a new reading from A GUIDE TO THE STAR WARS UNIVERSE. Council of Geeks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/councilofgeeks Anthony Ingruber's Harrison Ford impression on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bba_wPdLxp4