Chatter Squadron

Two celebratory events worthy of segments on their own, Mark Hamill celebrates his 69th birthday last week, and just yesterday we celebrated the tenth anniversary of  The Jedi Path! An 'guide to being a Jedi knight' young adult book, and entry into the Star Wars mythos alongside a few other themed books. Tyler pored over this when it was published, he gets quizzed on the Saber forms and Force abilities, how much of this book made it into canon?  If you think you know Mark Hamill, then you wouldn't be afraid of our game today "Mark Hamill Feats, or Real Life Cheats?" . Hosted by Tyler Bucks & Mike Calhoun Support Us! https://www.patreon.com/ChatterSquadron Watch Us! Youtube: Chatter Squadron Facebook: Chatter Squadron - A Star Wars Podcast Follow Us! Instagram: @ChatterSquadron Twitter: @ChatterSquadron Subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere else you find great podcasts!

The Mandalorian walked away from the weekend with 15 Emmy nominations and wins. A powerhouse show that launched a streaming service, and broke boundaries. We break down the trailer, talk about the confirmed list of Directors for Season 2, and then talk about the Emmy noms on Saturday, and the subsequent wins! . Hosted by Tyler Bucks & Mike Calhoun Support Us! https://www.patreon.com/ChatterSquadron Watch Us! Youtube: Chatter Squadron Facebook: Chatter Squadron - A Star Wars Podcast Follow Us! Instagram: @ChatterSquadron Twitter: @ChatterSquadron Subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere else you find great podcasts!

Happy Anniversary The Force Unleashed! A Game that seemed written in the stars with George  Lucas' encouragement, and developers that loved Star Wars, this game broke barriers, and rests in the hearts of millions of gamers. We discuss the things the influenced games now, such as Jedi Fallen Order, and then we talk about Fallen Order: one year later. . Hosted by Tyler Bucks & Mike Calhoun Support Us! https://www.patreon.com/ChatterSquadron Watch Us! Youtube: Chatter Squadron Facebook: Chatter Squadron - A Star Wars Podcast Follow Us! Instagram: @ChatterSquadron Twitter: @ChatterSquadron Subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere else you find great podcasts!

The year is 1985, you wake up Saturday morning to pour yourself a bowl of Kix and set yourself way too close too the cartoon machine, and wait for them to get started. Lucky for you, you're in for the "Star Wars Ewoks and Droids Adventure Hour"! C3PO, R2-D2, and Wicket are there to take you on another wacky adventure, come along with us as we watched and now discuss the show, it's theme songs, it's impact, and the artists behind it! . Hosted by Tyler Bucks & Mike Calhoun Support Us! https://www.patreon.com/ChatterSquadron Watch Us! Youtube: Chatter Squadron Facebook: Chatter Squadron - A Star Wars Podcast Follow Us! Instagram: @ChatterSquadron Twitter: @ChatterSquadron Subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere else you find great podcasts!

We're all missing Star Wars Celebration. But with a Celebration that was to take place only a year after the previous SWC (Chicago 2019) what did they have in store? With no film releases planned until next year (and since post-poned a year further) what and who would be the big draws for a Celebration 2020? We speculate what we're all missing, and discuss whether the 'Kenobi' show having only a single season is the best choice. . Hosted by Tyler Bucks & Mike Calhoun Support Us! https://www.patreon.com/ChatterSquadron Watch Us! Youtube: Chatter Squadron Facebook: Chatter Squadron - A Star Wars Podcast Follow Us! Instagram: @ChatterSquadron Twitter: @ChatterSquadron Subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere else you find great podcasts!

A full episode in celebration of This Wee in Star Wars History, featuring Kenny Baker and R2, as well as a discussion on the 97' Special Edition VHS Aug 24th 1934: R2-D2 Actor Kenny Baker is born: Baker appears as R2-D2 in six of the episodic theatrical Star Wars films, and played an additional role in 1983's Return of the Jedi as Paploo, the Ewok who steals an Imperial speeder bike. Aug 25th 1977: Star Wars lands the cover of Rolling Stone for the first time. Aug 26th 1997: Lucasfilm and Twentieth Century FOX Home Entertainment Release the Star Wars Trilogy: Special Edition on VHS. . Hosted by Tyler Bucks & Mike Calhoun Support Us! https://www.patreon.com/ChatterSquadron Watch Us! Youtube: Chatter Squadron Facebook: Chatter Squadron - A Star Wars Podcast Follow Us! Instagram: @ChatterSquadron Twitter: @ChatterSquadron Subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere else you find great podcasts!

An artist on all fronts: Ahmed's past as a jazz musician and producer, and his new gig as host of the 'Jedi Temple Challenge' show off his unwavering talent for entertainment. Likely to be remembered for tears for better or worse, we recognize Ahmed for his accomplishments in pioneering mo-cap, and celebrate his resilience to personal strife. Check out Star Wars's Kids Youtube Channel for the Jedi Temple Challenge! . Hosted by Tyler Bucks & Mike Calhoun Support Us! https://www.patreon.com/ChatterSquadron Watch Us! Youtube: Chatter Squadron Facebook: Chatter Squadron - A Star Wars Podcast Follow Us! Instagram: @ChatterSquadron Twitter: @ChatterSquadron Subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere else you find great podcasts!

Happy Birthday to the Emperor himself, turning 76. Tyler and Mike search for messages in the Force, radiating from Ian himself, after his prophetic words in a 2013 interview regarding Palpatine's demise. We took things further and watched DragonSlayer, and to see Ian wail into death's eyes. . Hosted by Tyler Bucks & Mike Calhoun Support Us! https://www.patreon.com/ChatterSquadron Watch Us! Youtube: Chatter Squadron Facebook: Chatter Squadron - A Star Wars Podcast Follow Us! Instagram: @ChatterSquadron Twitter: @ChatterSquadron Subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere else you find great podcasts!

George once noticed his dog sitting upright in the passenger seat of his car and imagined a furry non-english speaking co-pilot. Did a moon really crush Chewie? What's the deal with him not getting a Medal? We answer fan comments about his fate in TROS! . . Hosted by Tyler Bucks & Mike Calhoun Support Us! https://www.patreon.com/ChatterSquadron Watch Us! Youtube: Chatter Squadron Facebook: Chatter Squadron - A Star Wars Podcast Follow Us! Instagram: @ChatterSquadron Twitter: @ChatterSquadron Subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere else you find great podcasts!  

Alfie Curtis (28 July 1930 – 30 November 2017) was a British actor. He played a number of television and film roles, and was best known for an appearance in Star Wars as Cornelius Evazan. Join us today as we dive into the backstory of that infamous bar patron, and his career as a mad scientist. . Hosted by Tyler Bucks & Mike Calhoun Support Us! https://www.patreon.com/ChatterSquadron Watch Us! Youtube: Chatter Squadron Facebook: Chatter Squadron - A Star Wars Podcast Follow Us! Instagram: @ChatterSquadron Twitter: @ChatterSquadron Subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere else you find great podcasts!

Taylor was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California. July 22, 1969. Taylor began his voice acting career in 1991. He has been an active member of the voice acting community since, appearing in numerous roles, including Ratchet in the Ratchet & Clank video game series and Tidus from Final Fantasy X. In 2013, he published the book JAT 365: 365 Inspirations for the Pursuit of Your Dreams. In 2018, he began the podcast Talking to Myself. . Hosted by Tyler Bucks & Mike Calhoun Support Us! https://www.patreon.com/ChatterSquadron Watch Us! Youtube: Chatter Squadron Facebook: Chatter Squadron - A Star Wars Podcast Follow Us! Instagram: @ChatterSquadron Twitter: @ChatterSquadron Subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere else you find great podcasts!

KOTOR or 'The Knights of the Old Republic' live on in the memories of over 3 millions players. The stories have made their mark on the galaxy and in the minds of almost every Star Wars fan. Today we discuss the influences KOTOR made on the canon story we have now. And what to expect from the future! What's your favorite contribution to the saga from KOTOR? . Hosted by Tyler Bucks & Mike Calhoun Support Us! https://www.patreon.com/ChatterSquadron Watch Us! Youtube: Chatter Squadron Facebook: Chatter Squadron - A Star Wars Podcast Follow Us! Instagram: @ChatterSquadron Twitter: @ChatterSquadron Subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere else you find great podcasts!

We've had a taste of what Star Wars television can (and likely will) be. Now we're fantasizing about what our 5 best things to come from the upcoming Obi Wan Kenobi series would be. Familiar faces, newly-inspired concepts, and of course a little silliness. You'd be surprised the kinds of things we have in mind for the future. LucasFilm listen up! . Hosted by Tyler Bucks & Mike Calhoun Support Us! https://www.patreon.com/ChatterSquadron Watch Us! Youtube: Chatter Squadron Facebook: Chatter Squadron - A Star Wars Podcast Follow Us! Instagram: @ChatterSquadron Twitter: @ChatterSquadron Subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere else you find great podcasts!

8 Episodes of round-table discussions between the creators of the hugely successful Disney+ launch series, revealing all the secrets of what movie-making is about to be. We think creators pushing the boundaries in these ways keeps the spirit of George and his co-creators alive. If you haven't yet watched The Gallery: The Mandalorian, be sure to change that situation as soon as possible if you have as much love for movie-making and this universe as us. . Hosted by Tyler Bucks & Mike Calhoun Support Us! https://www.patreon.com/ChatterSquadron Watch Us! Youtube: Chatter Squadron Facebook: Chatter Squadron - A Star Wars Podcast Follow Us! Instagram: @ChatterSquadron Twitter: @ChatterSquadron Subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere else you find great podcasts!

EA has formally announced Star Wars: Squadrons, a first-person space dog-fighting game set after the events of Return of the Jedi, and coming to PS4, Xbox One and PC (via Origin, Steam and Epic Games Store). It will be released for $39.99 USD on October 2. . Hosted by Tyler Bucks & Mike Calhoun Support Us! https://www.patreon.com/ChatterSquadron Watch Us! Youtube: Chatter Squadron Facebook: Chatter Squadron - A Star Wars Podcast Follow Us! Instagram: @ChatterSquadron Twitter: @ChatterSquadron Subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere else you find great podcasts!

Last April, LEGO and Star Wars celebrated the 20th anniversary of their collaboration. Many fans have at least one LEGO Star Wars set, game, or have watched some of the LEGO Star Wars content. So let’s reflect on the last 20.. Well 21 years of LEGO Star Wars together. . Hosted by Tyler Bucks & Mike Calhoun Support Us! https://www.patreon.com/ChatterSquadron Watch Us! Youtube: Chatter Squadron Facebook: Chatter Squadron - A Star Wars Podcast Follow Us! Instagram: @ChatterSquadron Twitter: @ChatterSquadron Subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere else you find great podcasts! Music: Star Wars: Rey's Theme - Flute Cover by Gina Luciani Composed by John Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=invAgrPacSU Laser beeps by Tyler Bucks CS outro by Tyler Bucks  

Natalie Portman has starred in multiple critically acclaimed films and won an Oscar for her role as a disturbed ballerina in the 2010 thriller Black Swan. However, according to Natalie, after the release of the Star Wars prequels, many directors wanted to stay away from her.n Join us today as we discuss Natalie Portman’s life after Star Wars. . Hosted by Tyler Bucks & Mike Calhoun Support Us! https://www.patreon.com/ChatterSquadron Watch Us! Youtube: Chatter Squadron Facebook: Chatter Squadron - A Star Wars Podcast Follow Us! Instagram: @ChatterSquadron Twitter: @ChatterSquadron Subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere else you find great podcasts! Music: Star Wars: Rey's Theme - Flute Cover by Gina Luciani Composed by John Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=invAgrPacSU Laser beeps by Tyler Bucks CS outro by Tyler Bucks

When most current day Star Wars fans hear the name “Inquisitor” we think of the Darkside characters from Rebels, Jedi: Fallen Order, as different books and comics. While those more recent incarnations stay close to the original source material, how far back does the idea of ‘Jedi Killers’ go? Join us today as we discuss the Imperial Inquisitors. . Hosted by Tyler Bucks & Mike Calhoun Support Us! https://www.patreon.com/ChatterSquadron Watch Us! Youtube: Chatter Squadron Facebook: Chatter Squadron - A Star Wars Podcast Follow Us! Instagram: @ChatterSquadron Twitter: @ChatterSquadron Subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere else you find great podcasts!  

Today we’re gonna talk about these two legendary performers as we celebrate their birthdays! We've got some interviews of the duo to discuss, and talk about how Christopher Lee nearly was an Imperial in the Original Trilogy, and not just any Imperial... See the interviews here: https://youtu.be/NdXLDvx_tHQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNC983yzfD0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdrE32cyKC8 . Hosted by Tyler Bucks & Mike Calhoun Support Us! https://www.patreon.com/ChatterSquadron Watch Us! Youtube: Chatter Squadron Facebook: Chatter Squadron - A Star Wars Podcast Follow Us! Instagram: @ChatterSquadron Twitter: @ChatterSquadron Subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere else you find great podcasts! Music: Star Wars: Rey's Theme - Flute Cover by Gina Luciani Composed by John Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=invAgrPacSU Laser beeps by Tyler Bucks CS outro by Tyler Bucks

In 1976, Alan Dean Foster was contracted to ghostwrite a novelization for Star Wars. However, he was also contracted to write a second novel, which would have been used as the basis for a low-budget sequel to A New Hope in case the first film failed. Of course, Star Wars opened to great acclaim and massive financial gain, so that sequel novel was never turned into a film. But what was this story, and does it still exist somewhere out there? Join us today as we discuss the forgotten sequel, Star Wars: Splinter of the Mind’s Eye. . Hosted by Tyler Bucks & Mike Calhoun Support Us! https://www.patreon.com/ChatterSquadron Watch Us! Youtube: Chatter Squadron Facebook: Chatter Squadron - A Star Wars Podcast Follow Us! Instagram: @ChatterSquadron Twitter: @ChatterSquadron Subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere else you find great podcasts! Music: Star Wars: Rey's Theme - Flute Cover by Gina Luciani Composed by John Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=invAgrPacSU Laser beeps by Tyler Bucks C