Episode 86 - 11.02 Ten Years Later... or How Star Wars is Like WWE

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In the 86th episode of the podcast, I discuss the tenth anniversary of the The Random City Podcast.  I get a new tagline for the podcast, but my main topic is how things have changed the last ten years.  Much of this discussion centers around how Star Wars is like WWE.

The episode is available now, in Spotify, Google Play, iTunes, Stitcher, the Satchel Player, and YouTube.  I would greatly appreciate your ratings and reviews, on any of those platforms.

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Episode 80 - 9.24 Star Wars, Office Halloween and Amazing Stories

In this episode, I discuss Star Wars, The Office Halloween Episode, Inktober and Amazing Stories.

In this episode, recorded on October 10th and intended for release on October 12th, I briefly discuss Star Wars: The Last Jedi poster and trailer, The Office Halloween Episodes, and give an Inktober update, in the random chatter section. My random selection this week is the 80's anthology series Amazing Stories, which is going to be revived by Apple.

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Random City Podcast Episode 77 - 9.21 JJ Walking Parks and Recreation

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In the 77th episode of the Random City Podcast, I discuss in the random chatter section that JJ Abrams back for Star Wars IX, and that the Walking Dead Season 7 is on Netflix. As I catch up on the second half of season 7, I'm also catching up on the Walking Dead TV Podcast.

My random selection this week is Parks And Recreation. I tried the show a couple of times, in the past, and it just didn't connect with me, but now it's one of my favorites. It also inspired this week's cover art, which is my sketch of Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman).

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Episode 76 - 9.20 Force Friday II (Fail Friday II)

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In the 76th episode of the Random City Podcast, I discuss Force Friday II or as I like to call it Fail Friday II! I share my experience of trying to find the new Star Wars toys locally, and I discuss the order I received from the Hasbro Toy Shop that arrived with multiple damaged areas, due to improper packaging.

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My Star Wars Show #SWART

This week, the Star Wars Show hosts, Andi Gutierrez and Anthony Carboni, asked for Star Wars Show Art submissions using the hashtag, #SWSArt.

 I decided to sketch the "reoccurring character," on the show, Pablo Hidalgo. Hidalgo is a longtime part of LucasFilm, member of the Lucasfilm Story Group, and an author.

My tweet is embedded below, from 08/24/2017.

This week the #StarWarsShow asked for #SWSArt. I decided to sketch the reoccurring character, #PabloHidalgo. @starwars @DeeGoots @acarboni pic.twitter.com/1GnjtpBBve

— Jimmy in GA (@JimmyinGA) August 25, 2017

For this sketch, I used a Staedler Non-Photo Blue Pencil, a 03 and a 1 Sakura Pigma Microns & CopicMarkers, on 5.5" x 8.5" 138lb Canson Mix Media paper. If you would like to see more of my art, the best place to visit is my Instagram account, @JimmyinGA.

Random City Podcast Episode 74 - 9.18 My Top 10 10th Anniversaries Movies

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In the 74th episode of the Random City Podcast, in random chatter, I briefly discuss the possible Obi-wan Kenobi movie, Star Wars fatigue, and T2 in 3D, and during the random selection I count down my My Top 10 10th Anniversaries Movies!

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Jimmy in GA

Episode 73 - 9.17 Inferno Squad and Duck Tales

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In the 73rd episode of the Random City Podcast, in random chatter, I briefly discuss how I recently discussed the marketing guru Gary Vee and the Disney streaming service, and during the random selection I discuss the newest Star Wars novel Battlefront II Inferno Squad by Christie Golden and the Duck Tales reboot.  The first episode is currently free on Amazon.

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Jimmy in GA

Star Wars Battlefront II: Inferno Squad Out Now!

The new Star Wars novel was released today! Star Wars Battlefront II: Inferno Squad by Christie Golden features a new addition to Star Wars canon, Iden Versio.  The novel is a prequel to the upcoming Star Wars Battlefront II video game.

The official description:

Set in the aftermath of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, this action-packed prequel to the hotly anticipated videogame Battlefront II introduces the Empire’s elite force: Inferno Squad.

After the humiliating theft of the Death Star plans and the destruction of the battle station, the Empire is on the defensive. But not for long. In retaliation, the elite Imperial soldiers of Inferno Squad have been called in for the crucial mission of infiltrating and eliminating the Partisans—the rebel faction once led by notorious Republic freedom fighter Saw Gerrera.

Following the death of their leader, the Partisans have carried on his extremist legacy, determined to thwart the Empire—no matter the cost. Now Inferno Squad must prove its status as the best of the best and take down the Partisans from within. But the growing threat of being discovered in their enemy’s midst turns an already dangerous operation into a do-or-die acid test they dare not fail. To protect and preserve the Empire, to what lengths will Inferno Squad go . . . and how far beyond them?

The Rebellion may have heroes like Jyn Erso and Luke Skywalker. But the Empire has Inferno Squad.

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Random City Podcast Episode 68 - 9.12 The Planet of the Apes

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In episode 68 of the Random City Podcast, I share my random thoughts about my art, Star Wars Forces of Destiny, Spider-man Homecoming, and Real Artists Don't Starve by Jeff Goins. My main topic and the Random Selection of the week is The Planet of the Apes franchise.  I take a look back at the eight films in the series leading up to this week's release of War for the Planet of the Apes.

The episode is available now, in Google Play, iTunes, Stitcher, and the Satchel Player.  I would greatly appreciate your ratings and reviews, on any of those platforms.

The podcast is also available at the Random City Podcast YouTube Channel.  Please subscribe to the channel and like the videos.

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Jimmy in GA

Random City Podcast Episode 67 - 9.11 YouTube Forces of Spider-man

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In episode 67 of the Random City Podcast, I share my random thoughts about YouTuber Jazza, (Draw with Jazza), Star Wars Forces of Destiny and the Spider-man films.

The episode is available now, in Google Play, iTunes, Stitcher, and the Satchel Player.  I would greatly appreciate your ratings and reviews, on any of those platforms.

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Random City Podcast Episode 57 - 9.01 Star Wars Collecting and Thrawn

 Episode 57 - 9.01 Star Wars Collecting and Thrawn

In this episode of the Random City Podcast, I discuss my Star Wars collecting addiction which mostly consists of buying too many Black Series figures.

 I also briefly discuss the new Thrawn novel by Timothy Zahn and his appearance on Star Wars Rebels.  Thrawn is currently my favorite Star Wars character.

During my discussion of Thrawn, I mentioned Shazbazzar's parody song and the video mashup.  It is embedded below.


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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Available Now on Blu-Ray

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is available now on Blu-Ray, DVD, and Digital Copy.

Rogue One was released Theatrical December 16, 2016.  It was the highest grossing movie of 2016 with a total box office of over $1 Billion.

This exciting addition to the Star Wars story reveals what the rebels had to do to steal the plans for the dreaded Death Star.

Rogue One: Best Star Wars Movie Ever!

My article listed below was originally posted at RebelsHiddenFortress.com.

Rogue One: A Star Wars story came to theatres across the United States this evening.  Time will tell, but this may be the new gold standard for Star Wars films.

Many well informed fans, probably had some vague notions of what to expect in this journey into a galaxy far far away.  Trailers and TV spots revealed a few well known Star Wars characters were included in the film.  These characters had their moment and were highlights of the film. However, the new rebels attempting to steal the plans had their own story to tell, and it was a good one.

There was drama, tension, and humor, as well as, character development for each member of the Rogue One crew.  After seeing the film in IMAX 3D, I think this is the best Star Wars movie ever!

Rogue One story by John Knoll and Gary Whitta. It was directed by Gary Whitta.  Whitta has also been involved in Star Wars Rebels season three.  Elements from that series are hinted at in Rogue One, which is great for fans of Star Wars animation.

The film is based on the opening crawl of Star Wars: A New Hope.

"It is a period of civil war. Rebel spaceships, striking from a hidden base, have won their first victory against the evil Galactic Empire. During the battle, Rebel spies managed to steal secret plans to the Empire's ultimate weapon, the DEATH STAR, an armored space station with enough power to destroy an entire planet."

Star Wars Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel

This was my favorite Star Wars novel, since Dark Disciple.  James Luceno did a fantastic job, as always.  He authored one of my favorite Star Wars Legends novels, Star Wars: Darth Plagueis.

I was pleasantly surprised that this story began during the Clone Wars.  The story of Galen Erso and Orson Krennic was interesting, and there were definitely a few surprising along the way.  After listening to this novel, I am more confident that Rogue One will be a great film.

I also think I may try to listen to Tarkin again,  I listened to it, when it was released in November of 2014, and I think a refresher might be in order, before Rogue One to comes to a theater near me

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StarWars Aftermath

StarWars Aftermath by Chuck Wendig was released on 09/04/15.  Star Wars fans have had very high expectations for this title.  Many may not realize that this is the first book of a trilogy of books, which does make a difference.

As far as the novel goes, the first third of the book was slow. The second third was better and the final third was good.  The Empire's Rae Sloane who previously appeared in the novel "A New Dawn," was a bright spot in the novel.

The interludes showing glimpses of the Galaxy were more interesting than a lot of the main story.  There was a heavy focus on new characters made this book just little bit less accessible.

Overall, I give the story 3.5 Stars out of 5, and the performance by Marc Thompson 5 Stars our of 5.  He is fantastic in all of the audio books that I have listened to.

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Episode 54 - 7.02 Star Wars Rebels Season 2 Trailer and SWCA Panel

Episode 54 - 7.02 Star Wars Rebels Season 2 Trailer and SWCA Panel

In this new episode of the Random City Podcast, I briefly discuss the new Star Wars Rebels Season 2 Trailer and the Star Wars Rebels panel that happened earlier today at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim.

You can e-mail the show at randomcitypodcast@gmail.com.  Find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

You can watch the awesome Star Wars Rebels trailer below:

Just debuted at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim: Get your first look at the upcoming season of #StarWarsRebels: https://t.co/s4YShBAs6c
— Star Wars (@starwars) April 18, 2015

Episode 53 - 7.01 Star Wars: The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer 2

Episode 53 - 7.01 Star Wars: The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer 2

In this new episode of the Random City Podcast, I briefly discuss the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer 2, the Clone Ware panel at Star Wars Celebration and the current round of Star Wars novels.

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Force Awakens Teaser Trailer 2

The Star Wars The Force Awakens Teaser 2 premiered today at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim, and was live stream around the globe.  This is the trailer that I was looking for.

The music, the visuals, the voice overs, the original trilogy actors, and awesome action made this trailer much more meaningful to me.

Check out my reaction to the new Force Awakens Teaser at Random City Podcast.com.

Muppets Podcast (Mp3) Episode 1.14 - Sesame Street and Star Wars Episode I

Muppets Podcast (Mp3) Episode 1.14 - Sesame Street and Star Wars Episode I

In this episode of The Muppets Podcast, we discuss some classic Sesame Street and Star Wars crossovers from the 80s and from today.  The highlight includes a couple of classic clips of C-3PO and R2-D2 on Sesame Street from 1980.

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Random City Podcast Episode 52 - 6.07 Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer

Episode 52 - 6.07 Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer

In this new episode of the Random City Podcast, I briefly discuss the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer.

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