Best Jack Stovold Podcasts (2025)

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Indy 16 - Good as Gold (with Lauren Petronaci) 2:17:30

4d ago2:17:30

2:17:30

As Jessie Hale finds herself saddled with the most irritating translator she could have asked for, we find ourselves once again joined by Lauren Petronaci, who has a surprisingly strong reaction to The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles episodes we watched this time. Plus, Brian has a controversial take on Steve Ditko, Bud-Arcs and bullwhips return, an…

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[TONGO 7] Captain's Holiday (TNG 3.19) (with Kregg Castillo) 2:52:14

18d ago2:52:14

2:52:14

The world, as we know it, has changed since Reopening the Wormhole disappeared. In the multi-year absence of America’s Favorite Podcast, society has begun to crumble; systems have collapsed, governments have disintegrated, and the world order feels like a distant memory. Is it too late for humanity to be saved? Is the return of RTW too little, too …

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139 - Star Trek: Section 31 (with Sam Stovold, Sean Davis, Kregg Castillo & Barm) 5:10:16

1M ago5:10:16

5:10:16

SPECIAL PRESENTATION: STAR TREK: SECTION 31~! I know I’m sitting on a huge backlog of unreleased episodes, but we couldn’t wait to drop our thoughts on Section 31! Although since this movie is destined to be a perennial favorite I’m sure it wouldn’t matter when we drop this. It’s a big boy packed with a squad as memorable and beloved as that in Sec…

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The 6th Annual Golden Hoojib Awards (with Kev Young) 3:43:10

1M ago3:43:10

3:43:10

As Indiana Jones quietly relaxes in his study between adventures, your two best Star Friends reunite for their annual review of the previous year's films! This time, they're also looking back on some of their favorite comics of 2024, awarding an ungodly amount of honorary Hoojibs, and attempting a new twist on the traditional format to great(?) eff…

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Indy 15 - Revenge of the Ancients (with Melissa Thiede) 1:50:54

2M ago1:50:54

1:50:54

As Indy finds himself roped into an ancient ritual involving a forgotten civilization, we find ourselves once again joined by Melissa Thiede, as we dive into Brian's blissfully solo experiences at Disneyland, Melissa's communal experiences with Skeleton Crew, and Sam's recent experiences with a genuine shrunken head.…

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Indy 14 - The Secret of the Deep (with Nate Tapp) 2:07:27

3M ago2:07:27

2:07:27

As Indy lands himself a gig as stuntman to gain access to an artifact, Nate lands himself on the show to chat with us about watching Skeleton Crew with his children, watching Young Indiana Jones with his wife, and reading an Indiana Jones comic by himself. Plus, the Criterion Challenge, Alamo Drafthouse, Byrdie the Duck, and more! May the fizz be w…

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Indy 13 - The Cuban Connection (with Barm and Jack Stovold) 2:15:09

3M ago2:15:09

2:15:09

As Indy travels to Cuba to clear Marcus' name, Barm and Jack both swing by to weigh in the Crimson Jack of it all in Skeleton Crew, to fight off a case of Indy Fever in Peking, to admire the unexpected charms of Steve Ditko in these comic pages, and to revel in the joys of the Smash Martians.By Brian Rudloff and Sam Stovold

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CARLOS BONUS 8 - The 8th Annual Continuity Carlos Christmas Special (with Jay-Z and Bryan Stovold) 59:38

3M ago59:38

59:38

For Christmas 2024, Carlos first makes the long voyage to California, Jack's ancestral homeland, and settles in for a evening of outdoor cabana Christmas Eve cheer alongside Jack, Jack's father and Jay-Z. Merry Christmas!By Jack

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Indy 12 - Dragon by the Tail!! (with David Robertson) 2:05:58

4M ago2:05:58

2:05:58

As Indiana Jones... fights a dragon, David Robertson returns to the cast to share with us his Skeleton Crew scribblings, to join us in a test of our collective Henry Jones Sr. knowledge, to determine at what point the supernatural becomes too supernatural for Indy, and to go Star Trekkin' across the universe... on the Starship Enterprise under Capt…

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Indy 11 - The Search for Abner (with Eric Ambler) 2:28:14

4M ago2:28:14

2:28:14

As Indy joins Marion on her quest to discover the truth about her father, Eric Ambler boards the Phantom Train of Doom to discuss an action packed Young Indiana Jones adventure, but ends up traveling in the wrong direction and arriving at our first reactions about the newest Star Wars show, Skeleton Crew, instead! We're talking Easter Eggs, eightie…

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Indy 10 - The Sea Butchers (with Sean Davis) 2:50:23

4M ago2:50:23

2:50:23

As Indy wages battle against an army of crabs, Sean stops by the podcast to chat with us about LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, Agatha All Along, Where's Waldo controversies, and Young Indy's love life, plus Brian debuts a new regular segment!By Brian Rudloff and Sam Stovold

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138 - Crossroads (PRO1x13) (with Kregg Castillo) 2:17:29

6M ago2:17:29

2:17:29

While the Prodigy kids finally meet the REAL Janeway and her cronies, guest Kregg Castillo finally meets the XINDI! It’s outrageous! Also, Okona is in this episode for some reason, and that we means we get to reminisce on all the ways that TNG Season 2 was such remarkable television. Kregg doesn&t remember Okona, and Jack also has some startling re…

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Indy 09 - Demons (with Ryan Kasmiskie) 2:10:10

6M ago2:10:10

2:10:10

As Indy and Marion pursue a disgruntled employee stealing cursed artifacts, Ryan Kasmiskie returns to the podcast to share his foggy memories of The Acolyte finale, to marvel at the feature-length sitcom antics of a young Indiana Jones, and to reminisce with us over an era of time when video games were stupidly difficult.…

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137 - All The World's a Stage (PRO1x12) (with Kev Young) 2:09:39

6M ago2:09:39

2:09:39

Guess who’s back? Well, in addition to the spirits of the original Enterprise crew (the NC-1701’s, not the NX) (no, not Pike or April’s, Kirk’s crew) (Yes, the ones from the original SHOW) crew, living on through the will of these weird aliens, it’s Kev, to talk about an initially pretty wild episode of Prodigy with one of the strangest premises we…

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136 - Let Sleeping Borg Lie (PRO1x11) (with Beau Mathews) 3:25:12

7M ago3:25:12

3:25:12

Jaxilly has assimilated a new guest, adding Beau Mathew’s knowledge of video games and Japanese language tests to its own. Listeners, I’m telling you, resistance is futile! The day Jack had dreaded and hoped, as recently as the previous episode, would never arrive, is here (in late 2022, I mean). It’s Prodigy’s BABY’S FIRST BORG episode. Does it st…

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Indy 08 - Deadly Rock! (with Jeff Eckman) 2:37:19

7M ago2:37:19

2:37:19

As Indiana Jones and his students embark on a field trip to exotic Arizona, Sam and Brian welcome Jeff Eckman back to the show to mourn the death of a true Star Wars legend... The Acolyte. Also, we dive deep into The Twilight Zone and Shyamalan, determine what soda jerks and Double Dip Tummy Teasers are, and talk too much about modern Star Trek.…

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135 - Asylum (PRO1x10) (with Sam Stovold) 2:48:58

7M ago2:48:58

2:48:58

Prodigy is back (this was WAY before it was canceled), and so is the PD Crew! That·s right, the Prodigy Debut Crew (aka Super Rios Bros) is back, and they couldn·t be happier than to be talking about Barniss. Fucking. FREX and some of the other less important characters. But first, Jack is going to spend an absurdly long time guessing who·s in a Ma…

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134 - The Stars at Night (LDS3x10) (with Sam Stovold and Sean Davis) 4:21:10

8M ago4:21:10

4:21:10

Jaxilly’s coverage of the Lower Decks season 3 finale is finally released, and you’ll never guess the amazing stars Jack has gathered for this loving tribute to the Golden State. It’s two of SoCal’s most golden, SoCal Scarf boys Sam Stovold and Sean Davis! In addition to their thoughts on this exciting finale, you’ll hear a characteristic AI rant, …

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Indy 07 - The Fourth Nail (with Cam Siemer) 2:41:37

8M ago2:41:37

2:41:37

As Indiana Jones arrives in Barcelona to search for a fabled piece of Christian history, Cam arrives on the podcast to help us wrap up our coverage of The Acolyte, to help us solve the mystery of what The Mystery of the Blues refers to, and to ruminate on our experiences with real live bulls.By Brian Rudloff and Sam Stovold

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133 - Trusted Sources (LDS3x09) (with FUTURE JACK, Barm, Sean Davis and Sam Stovold) 5:01:08

8M ago5:01:08

5:01:08

WARNING: If this is your first time listening to this podcast, DO NOT start here, theoretical fan who’s just itching to hear some takes on the 9th episode of Season 3 of Lower Decks in August 2024. For JAXILLY SUPERFANS ONLY (how’s that for some gatekeeping; rather, trying desperately to keep the gates open). For fans of podcasts on life support th…

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Indy 06 - The Gold Goddess (with Ryan Davis) 3:07:33

9M ago3:07:33

3:07:33

As Indy and Sallah track down the Chachapoyan Fertility Idol once again in the city of Marrakesh, we welcome Ryan Davis back to the show to dive into the exciting and/or underwhelming reveals of the second big Acolyte flashback, mouth bullets and caimans of the Further Adventures, and an examination of the state of debate fans have had with Indiana…

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132 - Crisis Point 2: Paradoxus (LDS3x08) (with Geoff Clarke, Sean Davis and Sam Stovold) 4:29:46

9M ago4:29:46

4:29:46

Dim the lights and put on some popcorn, it’s movie night at Jaxilly! And the loudmouths in the theater this time are none other than Jack, Geoff, and Sean (with a special unbilled guest star (OK, it’s Sam)) showing up to use Crisis Point 2 to reflect on movie tropes, endless quote the Simpsons, talk about the hottest pop culture (of late 2024), and…

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Indy 05 - Africa Screams! (with John Parton) 2:43:03

9M ago2:43:03

2:43:03

As Indy travels with Marion to the African continent in search of a tribe rumored to have splintered from Atlantis itself, we welcome back John Parton to dive deep with us into the triumphs and failures of The Acolyte's writing, to marvel at the insane asshole that is Old Indy, and to bask in the undeniably strong Indiana Jones vibes of this two-pa…

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Indy 04 - Club Nightmare! (with Nate Tapp) 2:17:42

10M ago2:17:42

2:17:42

As Indy attends the opening of the new nightclub, The Raven's Nest, in Manhattan, we welcome Nate Tapp back to the podcast to chat about Wookiee Jedi, Smilin' Kylos, and 80's-esque soundstages in The Acolyte, then we journey into the heart of darkness with Young Indy, before gushing over the introduction of Marion in these comic pages.…

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Indy 03 - Gateway to Infinity! / The Harbingers (with Geoff Clarke) 2:19:38

10M ago2:19:38

2:19:38

As Indy travels across the pond to investigate an ancient artifact discovered at Stonehenge, we welcome our Canadian Correspondent Geoff Clarke back to the pod to hear about his history with issue 5 of this series, to lament the death of Star Wars, and to Find Our Fate, with our uncle Indiana Jones. Do you: Listen to the podcast: Press play to list…

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Indy 02 - Devil's Cradle (with Barm) 2:03:41

10M ago2:03:41

2:03:41

As Indy parachutes into the dangerous hills of the American South and/or Scotland, Barm lands back on the podcast and right into our first impressions of the new hotness that is The Acolyte, an elderly Indiana Jones orgy, a kind of baffling Indy comic issue, and Sam's bowl that was stolen from his work break room.…

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Indy 01 - Ikons of Ikamennen (with Cam Siemer) 2:05:57

11M ago2:05:57

2:05:57

As Indiana Jones investigates the mysteries of the Ikons of Ikamennen with the aid of former students Charlie and Edith Dunne, the Marvel Star Wars Explorers begin their own further adventures with the aid of Cam Siemer! That's right, we're back and we're kicking things off with the first two issues of Marvel's Further Adventures of Indiana Jones, …

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131 - A Mathematically Perfect Redemption (LDS3x07) (with Barm, Sam Stovold, Sean Davis, Michelle Ugalde and BIRDS) 3:59:41

12M ago3:59:41

3:59:41

Chirp, chirp, CAW, muthafucka! Peanut Hamper is BACK (for the first time) in a Very Special Episode of Lower Decks, and this episode of Jaxilly is also very special because the wonderful Michelle Ugalde flies back to the nest and rejoins the flock to sing her songs about it, songs that Jack, Sean, Sam and Barm are all too happy to join in singing. …

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130 – Hear All, Trust Nothing (3x06) (with Barm, Kregg Castillo, Sam Stovold, and Sean Davis) 4:21:06

1y ago4:21:06

4:21:06

The boys all head back to Deep Space 9 to reopen the wormhole, and they’re just as excited as the Cerritos crew! Kregg, being a Ferengi expert / Dabo Boy, tells everyone AAAAAALLLLLL about Quark and his “Dabo Wheel”. Plus, who can forget faithful Mariner, and her adventures in candle making? Plus, we talk about the HOTTEST new Star Wars show. That’…

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The 5th Annual Golden Hoojib Awards (with Kev Young) 3:18:06

1y ago3:18:06

3:18:06

As Sam and Brian are just settling in to podcast semi-retirement, they're immediately called back into action for their annual look back at their favorite comic book adaptations, best new oldies, biggest disappointments and favorite films of 2023. All that, plus they're talking about New Coke and the MCU's latest, Echo!…

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129 - Reflections (LDS3x05) (with Sam Stovold) 3:18:59

1y ago3:18:59

3:18:59

HEEEEEY, Jaxilly is FINALLY putting out episodes AGAAAIIIN. This one was recorded nearly a year and a half ago, but it is WORTH THE WAIT. The Super Rios Brothers are at it again, talking about the Spider-Verse, David Lynch and cowboys, Saul Rubinek, the films of Jordan Peele, the raft of delightful Star Trek deep cuts in this episode, and occasiona…

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The 200th Episode Spectacular (with Eric Ambler and Sean Davis) 4:24:25

1y ago4:24:25

4:24:25

As your two best Star Friends reach the 200th episode of the podcast, they find themselves joined by some of THEIR best Star Friends, Sean and Eric, for a nostalgic look back at some of their favorite memories, moments, episodes, and guests from Marvel Star Wars Explorers throughout the years. Plus, they address the latest Gina Carano news!…

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The 1th Annual Continuity Carlos Ch- Valentine’s Day Special 39:48

1y ago39:48

39:48

Carlos fucks up another holiday?By Jack

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The Last Command Dark Horse Adaptation (with Daniel Borders-Ashe) 2:35:34

1y ago2:35:34

2:35:34

As Joruus C'Baoth and Grand Admiral Thrawn try to wrestle control of the Empire from each other, we welcome Daniel Borders-Ashe back to the pod to close out our coverage of the Heir to the Empire trilogy and reflect on the various strengths and weaknesses of these adaptations and their source material! Along the way, we're also talking about Darth …

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Dark Force Rising Dark Horse Adaptation (with John Parton) 2:58:58

1y ago2:58:58

2:58:58

As The New Republic's forces and Thrawn's Imperial fleet race to find the mythical lost Katana Fleet, John Parton joins the podcast once again to debate whether the announcement of a new Star Wars movie is something to react to with cynicism or elation, to share with us his experience of reading the novel Dark Force Rising for the first time, and t…

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Heir to the Empire Dark Horse Adaptation (with Melissa Thiede) 1:54:49

1y ago1:54:49

1:54:49

As Grand Admiral Thrawn enacts a plan to retake the galaxy in the name of the Empire, we enact our plan to cover the much beloved trilogy that ushered in a new era of Star Wars fiction in our own galaxy by inviting our old Star Friend Melissa Thiede back for a conversation about our recent holiday acquisitions, the magic of Mara Jade, the divine ar…

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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (with Sean Davis) 3:07:27

1+ y ago3:07:27

3:07:27

As Henry Jones Jr. and Sr. join forces to find the Holy Grail, we welcome timeless hero Sean Davis back to the podcast to tell us about his recent exploits in New Hampshire, the Star Wars movie he watched that afternoon, and to help us round out our adventures with Indy.By Brian Rudloff and Sam Stovold

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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Marvel Adaptation (with David Robertson) 2:14:27

1+ y ago2:14:27

2:14:27

As Indy pursues fortune and glory in India, we welcome David Robertson back to the podcast to hear Sam talk about a Star Wars Holiday Special documentary, to hear Brian talk about his adventures at LA Comic-Con, and to share with us his memories of reading UK Indiana Jones comics a long time ago, on a continent far, far away.…

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Raiders of the Lost Ark Marvel Adaptation (with Eric Ambler) 2:01:22

1+ y ago2:01:22

2:01:22

As Indiana Jones fights Nazis and hunts for holy treasures, we find ourselves joined by our most treasured guest, and a bonafide Indy-head, Eric Ambler, who helps us strap our whips onto the periscope that is our journey into the wonderful world of Indiana Jones comic adaptations! We're getting into the specific joys of Indy in comic form, lamentin…

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Xing Qiu Da Zhan (Star Wars) (with John Parton) 1:38:27

1+ y ago1:38:27

1:38:27

As "The Dark-Robed Lord" Vader shoots a high energy ray at the solar panel of Leia's spacecraft, John Parton returns to the podcast to dive into the the joys of Darth Vader riding a triceratops, the culinary magic of El Pollo Loco, and the history of 1980's China and lianhuanhua leading up to the creation of this unique Star Wars comic.…

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Howard the Duck: May the Farce Be With You! / Star Waaugh (with Josh Lee) 2:16:29

1+ y ago2:16:29

2:16:29

As Howard finds himself reunited with old friends in order to take on Bzzk'joh and the Emporium Imperium, Josh Lee finds himself back on the podcast to chat with us about McDonaldsland characters and our differening relationships with Marvel Snap, then the cosmic axis shifts and we all fall down a rabbit hole of Howard the Duck content. Waaugh!…

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128 - Room For Growth (LDS3x04) (with Sam Stovold, Sean Davis and Barm) 3:52:41

1+ y ago3:52:41

3:52:41

It’s COVIIIIIID TIME! Jack’s got COVID, and you know what that means. FUN. Especially when Barm, Sam Stovold, and SEEEEEEAAAAAN Davis are talking about Room for Growth, just in time for the finale of the next season of the same show! Listen and enjoy these chucklefucks talking about engineers, Delta Shift, their history with churros, Jellico AGAIN,…

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Empire's End (with Jack Stovold) 2:52:51

1+ y ago2:52:51

2:52:51

As Emperor Palpatine's latest clone desperately tries to cling to life, we find ourself once again joined by Jack Stovold for a comprehensive examination of ALL things Ahsoka, a discussion of obscure radio dramas and air rage of the mid-nineties, and to finally close the book on the strange chapter of Star Wars history that is the Dark Empire saga.…

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Splinter of the Mind's Eye Dark Horse Adaptation (with Jenny Rudloff) 1:50:47

1+ y ago1:50:47

1:50:47

As Luke and Leia find themselves marooned on the mysterious planet of Mimban, Jenny Rudloff finds herself back on the podcast to talk with us about Star Wars shows she isn't watching, the alternate timeline in which this story was the basis for the second Star Wars film, what exactly a splinter of the mind's eye even is, and to hear about a cricket…

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127 - Mining the Mind's Mines (LDS3x03) (with Sam Stovold, Sean Davis, Barm and Future Jack) 3:27:55

1+ y ago3:27:55

3:27:55

Barm and Future Jack swoop in to rescue a crippled episode. And in the process, make it a hundred times better than it ever could have been before. So listen to them talk over Past Jack, Sam and Sean rating all their past teachers, talk about raising pigs, and maybe even occasionally mention this year old Lower Decks episode. iIt’s sure to put you …

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Star Wars 3-D (with Sean Davis) 2:48:31

1+ y ago2:48:31

2:48:31

As the Star Warriors burst from their two dimensional prisons into the glorious world of 3-D, Sean bursts his way back onto the podcast to hear about the latest craze in online auctions, to get heated with us about Ahsoka, and to explore the oft overlooked and somewhat baffling Star Wars comics of the eighties put out by Blackthorne Publishing.…

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The Not Star Wars Showdown (with Geoff Clarke) 2:52:23

1+ y ago2:52:23

2:52:23

Your two best star friends turn their eyes to the world of 70's and 80's film, as they pit four different Star Wars rip-offs against each other in a true battle beyond the Star Wars! We've watched and will discuss the high highs and lows lows of Message From Space, Starcrash, Battle Beyond the Stars, and The Man Who Saved the World (better known as…

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Thrawn (with Derek Lavender) 2:02:32

1+ y ago2:02:32

2:02:32

As Thrawn strategically maneuvers his way upward through the Imperial ranks, we invite Derek Lavender back to the podcast to get hyped about Ahsoka, to examine the ways in which this comic succeeds and fails as an adaptation of a novel, and to gush about how much we love all versions of Thrawn, be they Legends or Canon.…

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126 - The Least Dangerous Game (3x02) (with Geoff Clarke) 3:47:58

1+ y ago3:47:58

3:47:58

It’s another ApeCast Lower Dex outing, as Jack and Geoff talk about K’Ranch and other silly condiments, as well as the return of Martok (in bootleg Ferengi form!), the appeals of low-key comedy with heart, and list as many variations on “The Most Dangerous Game” as they can remember. It’s the best podcast out there not hosted by a sentient volcano,…

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