501stCast: Episode 24: September 18, 2008: Secret Apprentice

In this episode of the official 501st podcast, guest host Abby (BH-9525) takes her turn at the mic as we discover what all of those Star Wars fans are doing lined up outside of Pottery Barn Kids, GameStop and Best Buy stores. We also make time for international mission reports, upcoming events, a Trooper of the Month interview and even a shout-out to the custom Mandos.

Show Notes: Episode XXIV (September 18th, 2008)

Hosts: Dean Plantamura (TK-899), Lor (TK-7883) and Abby (BH-9525)

Post-Production: Dean Plantamura (TK-899)

Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) and Dean Plantamura (TK-899)

Contributors: Andrew Liptak (TK-3220), Mike Anton (TK-2084)

Recent News

• New 501st Unit: Mexican Garrison’s Mayan Squad
• Amira Sa’id in WIRED magazine’s blog
• Phoenix Squadron now Bounty Hunters Guild (website)

Trooper of the Month Interview
with Mark Chu-Lin, TB-053

Mission Reports

• The Force Unleashed recap
  • Belgian Garrison attends The Force Unleashed documentary screening (photos)
  • LucasArts official release party in San Francisco, CA (SW Blog photos, TB-053’s photos, video)
  • Mountain Garrison’s Dewback Ridge Squad in Albuquerque (photos)
• Mexican Garrison’s Mayan Squad’s first troop - Star Wars Kids Robotic Workshop
• Garrison Carida braves the rain for Alex’s Lemonade Stand
• Empire City Garrison visits Montefiore Children’s Hospital
• Japanese Garrison’s Make-A-Wish presentation (photos)
• United Kingdom Garrison teams up with Ash (photos, video)
• Pottery Barn Kids recap
  • Dune Sea Garrison in Scottsdale, AZ
  • Carolina Garrison in Raleigh and Charlotte, NC
  • Star Garrison’s Bast Alpha Squad in Metairie, LA
  • Florida Garrison in Palm Beach Gardens and Tampa, FL
  • Georgia Garrison in Atlanta, GA
  • MidSouth Garrison in Nashville, TN (R2 video)
  • New England Garrison in Chestnut Hill, MA and Burlington, MA
  • Garrison Tyranus in Fairfax, VA

Upcoming Events

• Signings with Kevin J. Anderson (full schedule)
• Southern California Garrison celebrates with Us Too Gymnastics
• Georgia Garrison Walks Like MADD
• Garrison Carida will contribute to the Roar in the Mountains

Other

• Trooper Websites: Star Garrison’s Bast Alpha Squad’s photo gallery (website)
• Contest/Giveaway - Win the very first 501stCast swag and Force Unleashed patches!
• Unit Anniversaries
  • Badlands Garrison’s 3rd Anniversary
  • Nordic Garrison’s 7th Anniversary
• Honorary Member Birthday Wishes
  • Dean (TK-899, podcast host) - September 21st!
  • Matt Busch (Star Wars Artist) - September 22nd
  • Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker) - September 25th
  • Garrick Hagon (Biggs Darklighter) - September 27th

 

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