Archive for the ‘Star Wars Books’ Category

On this episode, Tom Kane, the voice of Yoda in the Clone Wars, stops by to discuss the end of the Clone Wars.  We discuss just how much Clone Wars have they voiced, and what we can expect in the future.  He shares his dream voice job, which stunned this host who loves squeaky clean heroes, and much more.

Then, Wayne and I dive into Shadows of the Empire where Wayne makes a bad Journey pun, and we have fun discussing this classic in the Star Wars universe.

Then we share an exciting interview for our next episode and dive into our thoughts on the various eras in the Star Wars timeline that was sparked by our Facebook page discussion.  You can join in that discussion at www.facebook.com/templearchives  

Enjoy and thanks for listening.  Jesse

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Wayne and I complete the Michael Stackpole X-Wing novels in this episode by reviewing X-Wing: Isard’s Revenge.  Of course we couldn’t complete the series without having Michael Stackpole himself on the show to straighten us out, and straighten he does.  We learn that there was a clear clue in X-Wing: The Bacta War to foreshadow the return of Isard that a sixth grader figured out, and Wayne and I didn’t.  I know that stuns you all.  We cover a variety of topics with Mr. Stackpole from the X-Wing Series, Isard’s Revenge, Episode 7, Why he has be so long away from Star Wars, and much more.

We have fun, and we hope you do to on this episode exploring the X-Wings.

Thanks for listening, Jesse

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In today’s episode, Wayne and I break down the Millennium Falcon by James Luceno.  We discuss how this is a very different Luceno novel in terms of tone and style.  We let you know if that is a good thing or not.  Then, we geek out where Wayne shares something from his heart that is quite moving, and I make fun and laugh at people I shouldn’t.  Finally, we dive into our revamped and happening facebook page that is now being run very well by Frank, and we dive into some discussion from our page itself.  We give you our Mount Rushmore of Star Wars Authors, how we would fit episode 7, 8, and 9 into the EU if we were in charge, and what we think the first line should be in episode 7…can you say wookkie howl?

Thanks for listening and do check out our new facebook page you can find it here. 

Exploring the galaxy one page at a time, Jesse

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In this exciting episode, Wayne and I discuss and break down book 7 of the X-Wing Series, Solo Command by Aaron Allston.  We discuss the wonderful character development of this book and the sometimes illogical plot.  Then, we dive into the sad news of the cancellation or “winding down” of the Clone Wars Animated Series.  Fnally, Wayne and I discuss some exciting news about our Facebook page and introduce our new parter Frank that will be mking sure that there is some great discussion and stuff happening there.  You can check that page out at www.facebook.com/swbookreport

Here is the link to the Dave Filoni youtube clip that Wayne references www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujhf5OkRT-g

Here is the link to the Wayne article for Big Shiny Robot that I reference  http://www.bigshinyrobot.com/reviews/archives/49739

Thanks for listening and exploring the galaxy with us one page at a time.

Jesse

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In today’s big show, Wayne and I discuss Episode 7, J. J. Abrams, and others involved in the project.  We break down Red Harvest by Joe Schriber and give you all the gorey details.  Then, we bring back on the show voice actor Stephen Stanton and our good friend Pete Morrison to discuss the 100 episode mileston of The Clone Wars the Animated Series.  We discuss how the show has changed, what it’s like to be apart of the show, our favorite stories from the show and much, mcuh more.

Also, I would like to apologize for any emotional scarring from Wayne’s creepiness from this episode during our chat with Pete.  I know I was scarred.

Thanks for listening.

Exploring the galaxy one page at a time, Jesse

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We have the first part of two, two part interviews…Say that three times fast, but what that wierd math means is that we have two interviews to share with you in this episode.  First, is a chat with voice actor Stephen Stanton from the Clone Wars among other well known shows.  He stops by to chat about his work in Pink Five and voice acting.  Then, we have Pete Morrison from Lightsaber Rattling who chats with us about the choice of J. J. Abrams as the director of the next Star Wars…and his love for capes.

Wayne and I also break down X-Wing: Iron Fist by Aaron Allston and have a good time with this swashbuckling novel.  Maybe Disney will make this novel into a movie and give Jack Sparrow a cameo…

Anyway, thanks for listening and joining us as we explore the galaxy one page at a time.

Jesse

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Wayne and I pull the curtain back and discuss our favorite moments from the past year.  We discuss our favorite of the books we read.  We share our favorite moments from our wonderful interviews, and we realize that we are quite the Clone Wars podcast as well as a book reviewers.  We chase rabbits and reminisce like nostalgic fools.  We then discuss what we are excited about in the upcoming year.

So come along and remember 2012 with us.

Thanks for listening, Jesse

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Wayne and I actually review a novel!  We review X-Wing: Wraith Squadron  by Aaron Allston.  We get back to our roots.  There is no guest today.  We just break down a novel and chase quite a few rabbits.

We also geek out for the first time in a while.

Enjoy and remember you can always reach us on twitter @swbookreport and @chamberlainw or on a Facebook page links to the right of this page.  We would love to hear your questions, and we will try to answer them in our next episode.

Thanks for listening and exploring the galaxy with us one page at a time.

Jesse

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In this episode, we have two interviews.  First we chat with head writer of Star Wars: the Clone Wars Matt Michnovetz.  It is a fascinating look behind the curtain of this great animated series.  Then, we chat with co-host of “R2 in 22″ Jen who is a lot of fun and we discuss her podcast.

Then, Wayne and I finish up the Michael Stackpole quadrilogy with X-Wing: The Bacta War.  We break down this novel and this series.

We also must apologize for life putting the show on the back burner for the last couple of months, but we are back and we hope that you love this episode as much as we loved recording it and chatting with our guest.

Thanks for exploring the galaxy with us one page at a time.

Enjoy, Jesse

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Michael Stackpole returns to break down and discuss X-Wing: Wedge’s Gamble or X-Wing: The Krytos Trap.  He gives us more great behind the scenes information on the X:Wing series.  He gives us the background of how he came up with the Krytos virus and his inspiration for his super prison.  Also, he tells how the trial of the century altered the writing of X:Wing: The Krytos.  He also discusses a few writers that inspired him and which books he would take onto a desert island.  All of that an much more.  It’s great, great stuff!

Then, Wayne and I dive deeply into X-Wing: The Krytos Trap.  To maintain the movie comparison motif, we share with you how this book is The Shawshank Redemtion and A Few Good Men rolled into one.

Finally, we share with you some really cool interviews that we have coming up in our next two episodes.  Big news in a big show.

So come along and explore with us the galaxy one page at a time.

Thanks for listening, Jesse

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