501stCast: Episode 25: October 2, 2008: Toon In

In this episode, we cover the Cartoon Network Clone Wars series promotions, introduce a new Republic Commando audio drama and find out how one trooper gives more than his time to help a fellow Legionnaire. Catch up on international mission reports, upcoming events, and get a chance to win an autographed bookplate from Star Wars author and 501st Honorary Member Karen Traviss!

Show Notes: Episode XXV (October 2nd, 2008)

Hosts: Dean Plantamura (TK-899), Lor (TK-7883) and Joe (TK-6064)

Post-Production: Dean Plantamura (TK-899)

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

Contributors: Mike Anton (TK-2084), Andrew Liptak (TK-3220), Burr Martin (TD-9993)

Recent News

• Stormtroopers invade TiVo’s Badoop Badoop Show (video)
• New 501st Units: Bast Alpha Garrison & Czech Outpost
• Karen Traviss‘ upcoming book - Imperial Commando: 501st (starwars.com article)
• Full-Scale Millennium Falcon project (blog)
• Jeff, TK-76 continues to battle cancer
• Midwest Garrison’s Breast Cancer Fundraiser (donation page, email for raffle: farfel51@hotmail.com)
• TK-8357’s armor part of Museum display (photo)

Omega Squadron: Targets (part one of four)
by Creative Audioscapes Productions

Mission Reports

• The Clone Wars Mall Tour (schedule, starwars.com photos from Chicago stop)
• Belgian Garrison trooper on JimTV to promote The Force Unleashed
• 501st in Cartoon Network’s The Clone Wars Special
• Midwest Garrison sends out Clones to deliver an important message (starwars.com article)
• Spanish Garrison at Rebelcon plus pays Children’s Hospital a visit
• Florida Garrison’s Squad 7 win “Show Stopper” in Red Wagon Parade
• Garrison Carida brings toys and smiles to St. Christopher’s Children’s Hospital (photos)
• Clone Wars whirlwind tour for Philippine Outpost
• MidSouth Garrison’s back-to-back troops
• Garrison Titan at Juvenile Diabetes Walk, TD-9993 reports

Rebel Legion Segment 

501st Legion Census Reminder from LMO

Upcoming Events

• Discussion Roundtable - How Gas Prices Affect Trooping
• Garrison Excelsior, Garrison Tyranus and Bloodfin Garrison will be participating in Diabetes walks this weekend.
• Mountain Garrison at Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta October 4th - 12th
• New England Garrison troops Carrie Fisher’s Wishful Drinking
• Belgium and neighboring Garrisons attend FACTS October 10th - 12th

Other

• Trooper Websites: Dion & Tanya’s photo galleries (website)
• Contest/Giveaway - Win an autographed bookplate from Star Wars author and 501st honorary member Karen Traviss!
• Unit Anniversaries
  • 70th Explorers Garrison’s 3rd Anniversary (October 2nd)
  • Philippine Outpost’s 4th Anniversary (October 7th)
  • Northeast Remnant Garrison’s 5th Anniversary (October 7th)
  • Star Garrison’s 7th Anniversary
  • Southern California Garrison’s San Diego Squad’s 8th Anniversary
• Honorary Member Birthday Wishes
  • Nicky (DZ-8397, Imperial Probe Droid) - September 30th
  • Lightning Bear (Original Trilogy Stuntman) - October 7th
  • Wayne Pygram (Governor Tarkin (Episode III)) - October 13th
• We’re now on Facebook - search for 501stCast under groups

 

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