Dan gets a Twitter smack down from Phil Lamar, Kenton draws parallels between the X-Files and Star Wars, and the speculation begins about the delayed release of Episode VIII. Download this episode
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The Three Rs: Reading, Rebels & Rogue One
Kenton reviews Alan Dean Foster’s novelization of The Force Awakens, Dan is excited about the upcoming 2nd half of Rebels season 2, and the Rogue One discussion begins. How will Lucasfilm differentiate the “anthology” films from the main episodes? Download this episode
Remembering the Starman
The Nerds take a few minutes to remember David Bowie, who contributed so much to the world of sci-fi through his music and who sadly passed away this week. As well: what can we expect from Rogue One? What do we want to happen in Episode 8? And Colin Trevorrow or George Lucas, which is […]
The Force Awakens Panel, Part 2
Dan and Kenton host their Star Wars nerd co-workers in a another panel discussion about The Force Awakens. So much to talk about! Needless to say, spoilers ensue. Download this episode
The Nerds Watch Return of the Jedi, Part 2
It’s finally here! The Force Awakens comes out this weekend! And in preparation for this magnificent film, Kenton & Dan conclude its “prequel” Return of the Jedi and discuss what they are most looking forward to/dreading in the new film. Download this episode
The Nerds Watch Return of the Jedi, Part 1
Kenton & Dan wrap up their Original-Trilogy-watching party with Dan’s favourite, Return of the Jedi. The Nerds spot some previously unknown details, wonder why Luke & Leia are so secretive about their sibling rivalry, and determine that the Ewoks aren’t all that bad… Download this episode
The Nerds Watch Empire Strikes Back, Part 1
Dan & Kenton continue their journey through the original trilogy with The Empire Strikes Back. Why is this the film everyone cites as their favourite? Well, it is a perfect film. Not much to find wrong with this one. Download this episode
The Nerds Watch Star Wars, Part 2
We conclude our viewing of Episode IV, moving through the incredible Death Star rescue and mind-blowing Battle of Yavin. Kenton loves the densely-packed jokes and points out the mysterious Red-Nosed Man while Dan wonders what kind of film this would have been had Biggs played a larger role. Download this episode
The Nerds Watch Star Wars, Part 1
Dan & Kenton sit down to watch the original (kinda) Star Wars: Episode IV, A New Hope. While reminiscing about their childhood experiences with the film, they hate on most of the “Special Edition” enhancements and question Ben Kenobi’s true motives in recruiting Luke… Download this episode
Poor George Lucas…
The Nerds discuss the recent Star Wars acapella performance at the AMAs and the flood of new TV spots that came with it. Plus: new entries to the “unrelated to Star Wars” Star Wars merchandise, another crazy fan theory about The Force Awakens and George Lucas talks about being dumped by Disney. Download this episode
