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501stCast: Episode 20: July 24, 2008: Who Needs an Interrogator Droid?

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

 
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501stCast: Episode 19: July 10, 2008: Three Men and a 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
 
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501stCast: Episode 18: June 26, 2008: Jumpin’ in with Both Feet

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

  • Trooper Websites: TK-8541 - Faithful Servant of the Empire
  • Contest/Giveaway - win an exclusive patch!
  • Honorary Member Birthday Wishes

    • Steve Sansweet (June 14th)

    • C. Andrew Nelson (June 22nd)

    • David Prowse (July 1st)

    • William Hootkins (July 5th)

    • Bruce Boa (July 10th)

  • 501stCast MiniCasts - Detachment Briefing and Stump the Trooper

 
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501stCast: Episode 17: June 13, 2008: TK-899, Why Aren’t You at Your Post?

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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501stCast: Episode 16: May 29, 2008: Size Matters Not

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

 

 
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501stCast: Episode 15: May 19, 2008: We are the Heart of an Empire

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

 
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501stCast: Episode 14: May 1, 2008: Happy 501st Legion Week!

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

 
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501stCast: Episode 13: April 17, 2008: You Can’t Spell 1138 Without 13.

Will Episode 13 be lucky or unlucky for the 501stCast? You decide as we go an episode without Dean! Highlights include the continuation of our Trooper of the Month series and rumblings of the long-awaited Heart of an Empire documentary release! As always, we give listeners a chance to win exclusive swag!

Show Notes: Episode XIII (April 17, 2008)

Hosts: Rich Sigfrit (IC-9577) and Varza (DZ-8772) and Lor (TK-7883)

Post-Production: Rich Sigfrit (IC-9577)

Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)

Contributors: Andrew (TK-3220), TD-0013, Dean Plantamura (TK-899)

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501stCast: Episode 12: April 3, 2008: Who’s the More Foolish?

In this episode of the 501stCast we look back at April Fool’s Day in the Empire, even more Fanboys drama (is it possible?), another Trooper of the Month interrogation, 501st events (past and future), and an exclusive 501stCast interview with Star Wars author and Honorary Member Aaron Allston!
Show Notes: Episode XII (April 3, 2008)

Hosts: Dean Plantamura (TK-899), Rich (IC-9577) and Varza Cupps (DZ-8772)

Post-Production: Rich Sigfrit (IC-9577)

Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)

Contributors: Andrew (TK-3220), TD-0013, Burr Martin (TD-9993)

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501stCast: Episode 11: March 19, 2008: icanhas501stcast?

This episode of the 501stCast is dedicated to the memory of Joe Price, TD-6117 from the 501st Florida Garrison. A big trooper with a big heart, Joe left this world on March 7th after a long struggle with health issues that rarely kept him from participating in Legion events. We will miss you, Joe. Thank you for all you’ve done for the Legion.

Show Notes: Episode XI (March 19, 2008)

Hosts: Dean Plantamura (TK-899), Rich (IC-9577) and Lor (TK-7883)

Post-Production: Rich Sigfrit (IC-9577)

Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)

Contributors: TD-0013, Burr Martin (TD-9993)

 
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