• Misty Rosas Returns: Frog Lady (and Much More) in THE MANDALORIAN
    Sep 18 2024

    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 spoken” on this show … way back on Episode 84.

    Misty is always such a joy to talk with. She is such an inspiration, and embodies so many of my favorite characters in The Mandalorian.

    Make sure you are following her on Instagram, @MissMistyRosas

    More episodes from Rebel Scum Con are coming VERY SOON, including Amy Allen, Michonne Bourriague, Nalini Krishan, and Ahmed Best so … stay tuned.

    In other news … I co-wrote an official Star Wars book. I cannot believe it. Star Wars Encyclopedia from DK Books is coming out this fall and can be pre-ordered now. More info to come, believe me.

    If you’re enjoying the show, please head to Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to these episodes and leave us a five-star rating and review! It means the world.

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    12 mins
  • Thaine Morris: The Man Who Blew Up the Death Star II
    Aug 28 2024

    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 REBEL SCUM CON, and is full of great stories of Mr. Morris’ time working in a galaxy far, far away.

    Mr. Morris was such a good sport and chatted all about his incredible, indelible work. He is a true artist, and it was a real honor to talk to him

    A ton more episodes from Rebel Scum Con are coming VERY SOON, including the return of Misty Rosas, as well as Amy Allen, Michonne Bourriague, Nalini Krishan, and Ahmed Best so … stay tuned.

    In other news … I co-wrote an official Star Wars book. I cannot believe it. Star Wars Encyclopedia from DK Books is coming out this fall and can be pre-ordered now. More info to come, believe me.

    If you’re enjoying the show, please head to Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to these episodes and leave us a five-star rating and review! It means the world.

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    11 mins
  • John Morton: Luke's Co-Pilot Dak and Bespin Boba Fett
    Aug 21 2024

    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 stories of Mr. Morton’s time in Star Wars, as well as The Shining.

    It is always such an honor to talk with these Original Trilogy legends, and especially a man behind the mando mask.

    A ton more episodes from Rebel Scum Con are coming VERY SOON, including Thaine Morris, Misty Rosas returning, Amy Allen, Michonne Bourriague, Nalini Krishan, and Ahmed Best so … stay tuned.

    In other news … I co-wrote an official Star Wars book. I cannot believe it. Star Wars Encyclopedia from DK Books is coming out this fall and can be pre-ordered now. More info to come, believe me.

    If you’re enjoying the show, please head to Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to these episodes and leave us a five-star rating and review! It means the world.

    Transcripts of previous episodes are available over at talkingbay94.com.

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    12 mins
  • Dee Bradley Baker: The Legendary Voice of Nubs, the Clones, and More (Roundtable)
    Aug 14 2024

    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 Adventures.

    Lucasfilm brought several fan creators together to ask him all sorts of questions, in the lead-up to the premiere of Young Jedi Adventures: Season 2 ... including me!

    Other panelists included: Full of Sith, Jedi News, Star Wars Explained, The Resistance Broadcast, and Triad of the Force.

    Thank you so much again to Lucasfilm for inviting me to participate in this roundtable conversation. Dee is such a thoughtful interviewee and his responses were really rather wonderful.

    Season 2 of Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures premieres today, August 14, on Disney+.

    A ton of episodes from Rebel Scum Con are coming VERY SOON, including Ahmed Best so … stay tuned.

    If you’re enjoying the show, please head to Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to these episodes and leave us a five-star rating and review! It means the world.

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    15 mins
  • C. Andrew Nelson: The Man Behind Darth Vader (and the Fields of Naboo)
    May 15 2024

    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 prequels.

    This episode is sponsored by Rebel Scum Con, which is a Star Wars focused show in the DFW area happening in late June.

    Andrew is one of the many great guests that are scheduled to attend the convention, and stay tuned after our interview for a conversation with Rebel Scum’s Chief Media Officer, my pal, Bobby Robertson.

    Thank you so much again to Andrew for coming on and telling such great stories, as well as Bobby and the entire Rebel Scum Con and Order 66 team for helping to coordinate this. I cannot wait to go to the convention, which Is taking place June 27-30 at the Marriott Dallas Allen Convention Center. More info below!

    • Rebel Scum Con: www.rebelscumconventions.com
    • Rebel Scum Con (IG): https://www.instagram.com/rebelscumconofficial/
    • Rebel Scum Con (FB): https://www.facebook.com/rebelscumconofficial/
    • C. Andrew Nelson: http://www.candrewnelson.com/
    • C. Andrew Nelson (IG): https://www.instagram.com/candrewnelson/
    • C. Andrew Nelson (Aquatasy YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@Aquatasy/
    • C. Andrew Nelson (Audio Dramas): https://www.adventurousideas.com/

    In other news … I co-wrote an official Star Wars book. I cannot believe it. Star Wars Encyclopedia from DK Books is coming out this fall and can be pre-ordered now. More info to come, believe me.

    If you’re enjoying the show, please head to Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to these episodes and leave us a five-star rating and review! It means the world.

    Transcripts of previous episodes are available over at talkingbay94.com.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Warren Fu: Prequel Concept Artist and Designer of General Grievous
    Apr 17 2024

    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 into his wildly prolific music video career, and especially his work with Daft Punk. This is such an incredible conversation and may truly be my favorite interview yet.

    Thank you so much again to Warren for his time and flexibility while he was in Austin, and allowing me to come to his hotel armed with art books and action figures for reference. His incredible portfolio can be found here.

    A huge thank you, as well, to Li-Wei from Partizan for helping coordinate this, and an EXTRA huge thanks to guest producer Alyssa Vidales, who absolutely crushed it and helped make this live recording go super smoothly

    In other news … I co-wrote an official Star Wars book. I cannot believe it. Star Wars Encyclopedia from DK Books is coming out this fall and can be pre-ordered now. More info to come, believe me.

    If you’re enjoying the show, please head to Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to these episodes and leave us a five-star rating and review! It means the world.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • John Jackson Miller: Writer of THE LIVING FORCE and KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC
    Apr 10 2024

    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 conversation and I can’t wait for you to hear it.

    The Living Force is now available anywhere you buy your books, and I highly recommend it: https://amzn.to/3PZ3suK

    I also recommend delving into his KOTOR run, especially if you have a Marvel Unlimited subscription. Just awesome stuff.

    Next week is my live conversation with prequel concept artist Warren Fu.

    In other news … I co-wrote an official Star Wars book. I cannot believe it. Star Wars Encyclopedia from DK Books is coming out this fall and can be pre-ordered now. More info to come, believe me.

    If you’re enjoying the show, please head to Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to these episodes and leave us a five-star rating and review! It means the world.

    Transcripts of previous episodes are available over at talkingbay94.com.

    For more behind-the-scenes stuff, as well as a link to some of our other in-depth interviews, check out:

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    44 mins
  • Rest in Peace: Bill Hargreaves (1954 - 2024)
    Mar 29 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 way to his tortuous coat hanger creation for Raiders of the Lost Ark.

    Rest in peace.

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    16 mins