July 24th, 2008 — Full-Length Podcast
Get ready for a whole lot of interviews as we put the questions to the creators of Robot Chicken, Star Wars artist Katie Cook, Trooper of the Month Thomas Spanos, Spike TV viral video stars, and R2-KT Coin Project Coordinator Lesley Farquhar. Don’t worry, we’ve also got recent news, mission reports, and the usual 501st goodness. We also make good on a forgotten trivia question from last episode…listen and win!
Show Notes: Episode XX (July 24, 2008)
Hosts: Dean Plantamura (TK-899), Lor (TK-7883) and Jumpin’ Joe Stevenson (TK-6064)
Post-Production: Dean Plantamura (TK-899)
Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) and Dean Plantamura (TK-899)
Contributors: Andrew Liptak (TK-3220), Adam Scott (RC-6124)
Recent News
Honorary Member Interview - Star Wars artist Katie Cook
Mission Reports
Trooper of the Month Interview - Thomas Spanos, SL-1876
Rebel Legion Segment
Upcoming Events
Other
July 10th, 2008 — Full-Length Podcast
With Varza on vacation, the guys are on their own this episode as we preview Celebration Japan and San Diego Comic-Con, chat with the one and only Weird Al Yankovic, and discuss a youtube video that’s sure to shock collectors. All this, plus the mission reports and assorted news you’ve come to expect. Don’t forget to enter our trivia contest to win an autographed bookplate from Star Wars author and Honorary 501st Member Karen Traviss!
Show Notes: Episode XIX (July 10, 2008)
Hosts: Dean Plantamura (TK-899), Lor (TK-7883) and Jumpin’ Joe Stevenson (TK-6064)
Post-Production: Dean Plantamura (TK-899)
Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) and Dean Plantamura (TK-899)
Contributors: Andrew Liptak (TK-3220), Burr Martin (TD-9993)
Recent News
Mission Reports
Rebel Legion Segment
Upcoming Events
Other
- Trooper Websites: TK-3220’s VT Trooper Blog
- Contest/Giveaway
- Honorary Member Birthday Wishes
- Ben Burtt (July 12th)
- Richard LeParmentier (July 16th)
- Kristen Bell (July 18th)
- Rena Owen (July 22nd)
- FanBoys Movie News
July 10th, 2008 — Detachment Briefing, MiniCast
Welcome back to the 501stCast’s Detachment Briefing.
During these briefings we’ll be talking with 501st Legion members from the various detachments about the costumes they specialize in.
This episode, recorded on 16 June 2008, features an introduction to the First Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment which is the costuming detachment for the Stormtrooper (aka TK) costume.
Visit FISD online at: www.whitearmor.net
Hosts: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) and Lor (TK-7883)
Guests: Paul (TK-8020) and Wyatt (TK-4205)
Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)
Post-Production: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) and Lor (TK-7883)
We welcome your feedback via our comment form below or by emailing podcast@501st.com
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June 26th, 2008 — Full-Length Podcast
Jumpin’ Joe Stevenson joins the 501stCast crew as we report the latest news on R2-KT, Honorary Member Katie Cook, Celebration Japan, and other 501st events around the world. The Rebel Legion also returns to give us a progress report on the RFT costume, and we conclude our exclusive interview with Gerald Home.
Show Notes: Episode XVIII (June 26, 2008)
Hosts: Dean Plantamura (TK-899), Varza (DZ-8772) and Jumpin’ Joe Stevenson (TK-6064)
Post-Production: Dean Plantamura (TK-899) and Lor (TK-7883)
Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) and Dean Plantamura (TK-899)
Contributors: Andrew Liptak (TK-3220), Burr Martin (TD-9993), Chris Richards (TK-1073), Adam Scott (RC-6124), Bob Gouveia (BH-1171), Matt Hoffman and Chris Baker
Recent News
Honorary Member Interview with Gerald Home (part 2 of 2) (SWORA website)
Mission Reports
Rebel Legion Segment
Upcoming Events
Other
June 13th, 2008 — Full-Length Podcast
Part one of an interview with Gerald Home (Squidhead/Mon Calamari Officer), an on-site report from Disney’s Star Wars Weekends, a Droid Hunt roundtable, and 501st news and event coverage from around the globe.
Show Notes: Episode XVII (June 13, 2008)
Hosts: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Varza (DZ-8772) and Lor (TK-7883)
Post-Production: Dean Plantamura (TK-899), Lor (TK-7883)
Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)
Contributors: Andrew Liptak (TK-3220), Burr Martin (TD-9993), Dean Plantamura (TK-899)
Recent News
Honorary Member Interview with Gerald Home (part 1 of 2) (SWORA website)
Mission Reports
Upcoming Events
Other
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Droid Hunt roundtable discussion
- Midwest Garrison: Out of this World finale thank you letter
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Contest/Giveaway - Win autographed photos from Gerald Home!
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Unit Anniversaries
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Honorary Member Birthday Wishes
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Detachment Briefings - new 501stCast segment
June 2nd, 2008 — Detachment Briefing, MiniCast
Welcome to the first episode of the 501stCast’s Detachment Briefing.
During these briefings we’ll be talking with 501st Legion members from the various detachments about the costumes they specialize in.
This episode, recorded on 12 May 2008, features an introduction to the Jolly Roger Squadron which is the costuming detachment for the TIE Fighter Pilot costume.
Visit the Jolly Rogers online at: www.jrsdetachment501st.org
Hosts: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) and Lor (TK-7883)
Guests: Jim (TI-3853) and Tom (TI-118)
Content Development and Post-Production: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)
We welcome your feedback via our comment form below or by emailing podcast@501st.com
May 29th, 2008 — Full-Length Podcast
We’re back on track for a Thursday release in this short but fun show. Mission reports, the “Ultimate E-11″ blaster prop, a new Honorary Member, and more… Help us identify the “Why I Love the Legion” contest winner, too!
Show Notes: Episode XVI (May 29, 2008)
Hosts: Dean Plantamura (TK-899), Varza (DZ-8772) and Lor (TK-7883)
Post-Production: Jacques Languedoc (TK-9966)
Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Dean Plantamura (TK-899)
Contributors: Andrew Liptak (TK-3220), Burr Martin (TD-9993)
Mission Reports
Upcoming Events
Other
May 19th, 2008 — Full-Length Podcast
Our apologies for the long delay in getting this episode out to you. We hope this will be worth the wait (it’s a long one)!
Speaking of long delays, make sure to check out our news regarding Heart of an Empire!
Show Notes: Episode XV (May 19, 2008)
Hosts: Dean Plantamura (TK-899), Varza (DZ-8772) and Lor (TK-7883)
Post-Production: Jacques Languedoc (TK-9966)
Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)
Contributors: Andrew Liptak (TK-3220), Burr Martin (TD-9993), TD-0013
- Heart of an Empire on DVD this fall
- Least I Could Do (web-comic) - Note: Some mature material.
- Trooper Tips: Avoid Heat Exhaustion
- Matt Busch’s Return of the Jedi charity print (order site)
- 501st mobilizes to lend aid to Chinese earthquake victims
- Get Well Soon SL-4445
- Trooper of the Month Interview: Tom Schaefer (TK-118) (tk118.com)
Mission Reports
Upcoming Events
Rebel Legion Costuming Segment
Other
May 7th, 2008 — MiniCast, Stump the Trooper
In this episode of Stump the Trooper, Legion Member Bob Tyrrell (TB-4692) of the 501st Mountain Garrison is quizzed on details regarding our 501st Legion Honorary Member program.
How to Play: 501st members answer trivia questions to win cool Legion swag on behalf of a random 501stCast listener. Just add the 501stCast as a friend at myspace.com/501stcast for a chance to win!
Hosts: Dean Plantamura (TK-899), Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)
Post-Production: Dean Plantamura (TK-899)
Content Development: Dean Plantamura (TK-899)
May 1st, 2008 — Full-Length Podcast
May is the fifth month of the year. The first of May is therefore 5/01…get it? While the Legion celebrates, we throw one heck of a 501stCast party with a new host and new editor. See how they fare in this lengthy show!
Show Notes: Episode XIV (May 1, 2008)
Hosts: Dean Plantamura (TK-899), Lor (TK-7883) and Wayne (TB-4580)
Post-Production: Jacques Languedoc (TK-9966)
Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)
Contributors: Andrew (TK-3220), TD-0013, Dean Plantamura (TK-899)
Mission Reports
Upcoming Events
Other
