Bantha Banter – A Star Wars Chat Show

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Settle in, folks, this one is quite a journey! First, the guys discuss the possible legacy of the sequel trilogy as it relates to the growing adoration of the prequels from the generation who grew up with Episodes 1-3. Will 7-9 be re-evaluated in a decade? We'll see! Then, John takes Jeff to school for the first of a multi-part discussion about the beginning of the leitmotif concept that John Williams used to such great effect in his Star Wars scores. Prepare to be educated! This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3523752/advertisement

The guys look into their crystal ball this time out to discuss what origin stories of some of their favorite characters might look like, along with some non-origin stories that might fill in some gaps that they'd like to see. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3523752/advertisement

Join us as we discuss what we consider to be truly iconic moments in the Star Wars saga. How long must it take for a moment to become iconic? Tell us what you think! This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3523752/advertisement

This time out, the guys discuss why all "I Love You, I Know"s are NOT created equal, and just why John Williams loves him some perfect fifths in his scores! This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3523752/advertisement

This time out, Jeff and John discuss just WHY Vader was so interested in the Millenium Falcon after the battle of Hoth, and whether the answer is the same now as it was in 1980. THEN Jeff quizzes John about his preferred format for listening to the scores. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3523752/advertisement

On this edition of Bantha Banter, the guys discuss Watto's appearance in Attack of the Clones and marvel at the CG acting on display, as well as the live-action acting by Hayden Christensen! Then, they discuss John Williams attempting to incorporate "non-traditional" instruments into his Star Wars scores, and the relative success of each attempt. That's right, we're gettin' Nerdy!!! This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3523752/advertisement

This time around, the guys flip the script a little and talk music FIRST! WHAT??!?! This is madness!!! But somehow they made it work. John waxes on about the use of well-known themes from other Star Wars scores in the music of The Mandalorian, and Jeff lays down on the couch to discuss why the Han Solo cameo at the end of The Rise of Skywalker works for him but not for John. Enjoy! This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3523752/advertisement

This time out, the guys discuss their opinion on the VERY popular and not-at-all divisive sequence from The Last Jedi in which Leia flies from the vastness of space into her ship using the Force! After that lively debate, we take a bit of a left turn and discuss showtunes! Listen and learn! This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3523752/advertisement

This time out the guys decided to talk about some things they LIKE about the prequel trilogy to balance out all the criticism, and it wasn't as hard as you might think! Then, they spend some time discussing the score of Solo: A Star Wars Story and how it measures up against the other terrific Star Wars scores that we've heard. Enjoy! This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3523752/advertisement

Is Qui-Gon the father of the new Jedi order? The guys have a civil disagreement about it on this episode, followed by some nerdy talk, because they thought you guys might like a change of pace... This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3523752/advertisement

We're back from our end-of-year break refreshed and ready to dig deep again! This time out, Jeff makes the case for Luke having a death wish. He just doesn't do it very convincingly. But John is VERY convincing in his breakdown of John Williams's use of music being different in A New Hope than in any other Star Wars film. Intrigued? You should be. Listen to learn more! This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3523752/advertisement

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and the guys wanted to celebrate Star Wars-style with a discussion of one of the greatest holiday albums ever: Christmas In The Stars!! Listen in and find out exactly what you CAN get a Wookie for Christmas when he already owns a comb! This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3523752/advertisement

This time out, the fellas venture in to the Sequel Trilogy to discuss Jeff's favorite moment from The Force Awakens and John takes us back to the days of bell-bottoms and platform shoes for a breakdown of the history behind Meco's hit "Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk" This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3523752/advertisement

"From a certain point of view" is a phrase that has caused much consternation on the part of Star Wars fans and Obi Wan Apologists. This time out, Jeff and John discuss whether it really was just a CYA for Old Ben, or if it is a valid explanation for what he told Luke. Then, John schools Jeff on some more music knowledge. This time out, John explains why what we hear on the soundtracks or in concert may not always match what we hear in the films. It's edifying and entertaining! And don't forget to stick around for the guys reveal of their favorite background character(s) from The Empire Strikes Back! This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3523752/advertisement

Greetings! On this latest episode of Bantha Banter, Jeff and John spend some time speculating about what went unsaid between Luke and Han at Echo Base when Luke was leaving to board his snowspeeder. Good luck? Get lost? I love you, I know? Who can say, really? Then, John schools Jeff on some trivia about Lapti Nek and the guys debate whether the new music in the Special Edition of Return of the Jedi is a step up or down, or maybe even a lateral move. Enjoy! This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3523752/advertisement

You guys! In case you didn't hear, our good friend Dan Zehr of Coffee With Kenobi co-wrote a terrific new tome called The Star Wars Book that tells you everything you need to know about the Galaxy Far, Far Away! Dan stopped by to talk to Jeff about how the book came about, the challenges of writing and self-editing, and how it felt to see his name in print on a book about Star Wars. Order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Book-Expand-knowledge/dp/1465497900/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=The+star+wars+book&qid=1604860451&sr=8-2 Big thanks to DK Publishing for providing a review copy. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3523752/advertisement

In this outing of Bantha Banter, John and Jeff discuss Vader's operation in Revenge of the Sith and the lie that Palpatine tells him. After that, the lads dive into everything Shadows Of The Empire and weigh in on how well it worked to have an entire set ofmovie tie-ins without a movie. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3523752/advertisement

There was a time when you'd open up the latest issue of Mad magazine and find a wickedly written and cleverly illustrated parody of big-time Hollywood blockbusters, including eight of the nine Skywalker Saga films. Alas the magazine has become a reprint vehicle nowadays, the victim of downsizing and budget cuts. Lost amid this change? Mad's adaptation and satirical take on "The Rise of Skywalker," leaving completists bereft of one final story. But not for long. Tom Richmond and Desmond Devlin, both of whom charted years working for Mad, have undertaken an IndieGogo project -- Claptrap -- (https://bit.ly/2HCz3lk) that aims to expand upon Mad's vast library of film takedowns by adapting several films that, at the time, were overlooked or ignored. We sat down with the pair to discuss what it was like being a part of Mad, what prompted the IndieGogo and just how rich a vein "The Rise of Skywalker" was for a new version of "Mad Goes to the Movies." This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3523752/advertisement

This time out, the guys have a semi-lively debate about award-worthy performances in the saga as well as the last John Williams music we'll get for the Star Wars universe, and they wrap things up with a chat about the first round of Star Wars novels before "canon" was really a thing. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3523752/advertisement