After what seems like years (ok it's been over a year), we return to our Clone Wars Rewatch, this time we are up to Part 6 with the Pirates and Lurmen Duologies. These episodes include Season 1 Episode 11: Dooku Captured, Episode 12: The Gungan General, Episode 13: Jedi Crash, and Episode 14: Defenders of Peace. 

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

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A lot of Disney Parks news was dropped during the latest D23 2024 Event as well as a smattering of Star Wars news. As both diehard Disney parks fans ourselves we talk the latest updates coming to the parks as well as all the Star Wars news that was released. 

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

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We are talking Ahsoka Season 1, episode 5 - Part Five: Shadow Warrior. And joining us today is Nebula and BSFA Awards finalist author Jendia Gammon. 

You can find all of Jendia Gammon's contact information and news on her website: Jendiagammon.com

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Star Wars fans, it's the most wonderful time of the year and you know what that means! It's time for the Talkin' Tauntauns 2021 Holiday Gift Guide. JJ, Nicole, and Jim are bringing you their top 5 items that they think would make for great gifts to the Star Wars fans in your life. We've got clothes, books, video games, and of course, LEGO. 

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It's Disney+ Day! Join us for a discussion on the newly released Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett special and a teaser for the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series. Although the day wasn't as much as some fans hoped for, it was still a treat to behold. 

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Today we're busting out the comic books with Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters. Part 1 of an epic mini-series and crossover event across 5 different ongoing series, as well as numerous one shots, for a grand total of 34 comics released over the past 6 months. 

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Due to the Halloween weekend, we're taking a break this week. But not to worry! You're still getting that sweet, sweet Star Wars content. Our very own Jim Lehane participated in a San Diego Comic-Con panel this summer entitled "The Science of Star Wars" and you get to enjoy it today. The panel was hosted by Melissa Miller and James Floyd of StarWarsologies, sponsored by Andrea Decker and the Fleet Science Center, and also had astronomer Dr. Lisa Will, astrobiologist Angela Zoumplis, and concept designer Jake Lunt Davies. The panel covered a wide range of topics from binary star systems to whether a porg is plucked or skinned. Enjoy!

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Today we continue our periodic analysis of the Star Wars films with the second entry into the saga, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. Joining us for the discussion is Stephen Holt, a friend of the show and MA based painter who JJ's known for 25 years! This seminal movie cemented the legacy that was to become the Star Wars franchise by going bigger and badder (i.e. more Vader), and presented us with something not a lot of sequels do, an original story continuation and not just a rehashing of the plot. Listen in as we discuss the crowd favorite.

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Today we're discussing the comic book series Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures from IDW Publishing. Written by Daniel Jose Older, art by Harvey Tolibao and Toni Bruno, and colors by Rebecca Nalty. Along with the comics talk we have lots of news to discuss from the various corners of the galaxy. 

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The crew is finally back together! Today Nicole provides a tell all on her recent trip to Galaxy's Edge, giving us all the highlights on building her lightsaber, riding Rise of the Resistance, and of course, the blue milk. We're also talking the latest show to be released under the Star Wars banner, Lego Star Wars Terrifying Tales.

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Joining Jim today is friend of the show Connor Christiansen to talk all the books released for Wave 2 of The High Republic publishing initiative. Along with all that great book talk we discuss some of the latest video games news about Knights of the Old Republic, the release date for Book of Boba Fett, the Galactic Starcruiser booking information, and A Vader Family Sithmas. It's a jam packed show!

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

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Star Wars: Visions, the highly anticipated nine-part anime anthology series has arrived on Disney+. With the entire series being released on the same day, we did a run-through of each of the available episodes, discussed which ones we loved, and which ones we want to see more of. 

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Our periodic analysis of each of the Star Wars movies continues today with the one that started it all, A New Hope. We're joined by special guest host, Alex Harris, host of the AIPT Movies Podcast.  Join us as we revisit the first film in the Skywalker Saga, released all the way back in 1977, when it was known simply as "Star Wars". 

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

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We are joined by model maker Fon Davis! Fon has worked on numerous Star Wars projects as well as over 40 feature films including The Nightmare Before Christmas, the Jurassic Park franchise, the Terminator franchise, and numerous others. 

You can find Fon's work at his Studio's website: foncostudios.com  as well as across social media Instagram: @FoncoStudios; Threads: @FoncoStudios; X: @Foncostudios. 

You can find Fon himself across social media Instagram: @FonHDavis; Threads: @FonHDavis; X: @FonHDavis. 

You can support Fon's work with disadvantaged youths through grantimaharafoundation.org.

Talkin' Tauntauns has also started our own Patreon! and you can find that at patreon.com/talkintauntauns!

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

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Today we're taking a look at the highly anticipated Disney Gallery episode for the season 2 finale of The Mandalorian to learn about how Disney kept one of the biggest secrets in Star Wars, and the technology that made the magic possible. The second half of our show breaks down the first 9 issues of Marvel's Star Wars: The High Republic comic book series.

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

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We're joined today by globe trotting adventurer James Floyd of the podcast StarWarsologies to discuss his adventures visiting various Star Wars filming localities; the snowy plains of Hoth, the contemplative Ahch-To, and the wretched hive of scum and villainy on Tatooine. We find out not only where all of these places were filmed, but a lot of behind the scenes information about how they did the filming and how easy or difficult it was to get to these spots.

You can find James on Twitter @JamesJawa as well as on his podcast @StarWarsologies. 

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

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With JJ out getting ready for his wedding we invited Connor back to talk with us about the latest Star Wars novel in The High Republic line: The Rising Storm by Cavan Scott. The latest entry into this exciting new publishing initiative delves into a sinister attack during the Republic Fair, and listeners beware, there are heavy spoilers in our discussion today. 

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The 16 episode inaugural season of The Bad Batch has wrapped and we're discussing the final 4 episodes, including the finale. Joining us for the deep dive is fellow AIPT staff member Nick "the Nerf" Nafpliotis. We also dig into the latest news around Disney's Galactic Starcruiser prices and a newly announced Star Wars LEGO Halloween special.

You can find Nick on Twitter @NickNafster79

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

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Today we continue our review of the Star Wars films with a look back at one of the most unique to come out of our favorite franchise -  Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Joining us for the discussion is the fantastic Melissa Miller from the StarWarsologies podcast. 

You can find Melissa on Twitter @MelissaTruth and @StarWarsologies.

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Jim and Nicole discuss the latest news about the Star Wars themed Galactic Starcruiser hotel, as well as upcoming Disney+ shows and movies. They also drill down into what leaks and rumors they're most excited about coming down the road from a galaxy far, far away. 

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

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With the pain of moving and planning a wedding at the same time, JJ had to drop out for this episode so we called in the big guns to keep his seat warm; you know him, you love him, it's Talkin' Tauntauns alumni Mr. Connor Christiansen! Today we're discussing some news and the four most recent episodes of The Bad Batch. 

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

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Find Jim on IG @Dinojim, on Bluesky, or on his website at dinojim.com.

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Today we're joined by the incredibly talented, Justina Ireland, one of the authors behind the new Star Wars publishing initiative The High Republic. We discuss Ireland's work from a galaxy far, far away; including her High Republic novels A Test of Courage and Out of the Shadows, as well as her other Star Wars works, Lando's Luck and Spark of Resistance.

Find Justina on Twitter here: @JustinaIreland

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

Find us on the socials for more Star Wars conversation:

Find the show on Instagram at TalkinTauntauns, Threads at TalkinTauntauns, Bluesky at TalkinTauntauns,or at our website TalkinTauntauns.com.

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The War of the Bounty Hunters has come to a galaxy far, far away! It's been a quick minute since we've sat down and dug into the slew of ongoing Star Wars comics. So, what better excuse is there to get back into the swing of things then a new six-month crossover event that's spread across 30+ comic books? 

We've also got some fun news stories to discuss, involving Funko Pops, soap, and samurai inspired Sith ronin. 

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

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To celebrate America's birthday we're taking a look at the various factions from Star Wars that embody the spirit of freedom, rebellion, and fighting against tyranny. There's also a new arrival in the mailbag and a surprise preview of Star Wars: Visions to drool over.  

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

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We are continuing our discussion of Ahsoka, this time with Episode 4 - Part Four: Fallen Jedi. And joining us this episode is out Clone Wars correspondent, Alex Bond. 

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We are joined today by the marvelous Holly Frey of Full of Sith to talk the wonderfulness that is Solo: A Star Wars story. We laughed, we cried, and we heaped praise all over this criminally underrated film.  

You can find Holly on Twitter as @Surliestgirl.

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Can you believe we're already at the halfway point for The Bad Batch? 8 episodes flew by so fast that the Talkin' Tauntauns crew forgot to watch most of them. Not to worry, we recently remedied that egregious misstep and today we're taking a deep dive into the latest 5 episodes to see how Clone Squad 99 is making their way in a galaxy far, far away. 

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

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The Talkin' Tauntauns crew is back and we have big news to share. You may have noticed we took a few weeks off, we apologize for our absence but our hosts have been going through big life changes; including buying houses and planning weddings! 

Another big change is that during our break Connor came to the decision that it's time for him to move on from the show. We love you Connor, thank you for being a great host and a great friend! Connor's departure leaves an empty Tauntaun seat. But not to worry, we're permanently filling that seat with one of our favorite recurring guests, Nicole H. Quinn! 

To kick off Nicole's first official episode as the newest co-host we decided to tackle Timothy Zahn's latest Star Wars book, Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good. 

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

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Today the Talkin' Tauntauns crew is down one member with JJ off helping his future in-laws, but have no fear because we're joined by two guests today, Melissa T. Miller and James Floyd, from the upcoming Star Warsologies podcast. 

Join us for a discussion about what excites and interests us about science and technology in Star Wars and how Star Wars' science and technology has influenced our world. We also talk about Melissa and James' upcoming podcast, where our very own Jim will be talking the geology and paleontology of Tatooine on its very first episode. 

You can find Melissa and James here:

Star Warsologies on Twitter

Melissa T Miller

James Floyd

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To celebrate May the 4th Disney released a boat load of Star Wars goodies, including 4 new Star Wars specials on Disney+. These include a Simpsons Star Wars Special, Star Wars: Biomes, Star Wars: Vehicle Flythroughs, and of course, The Bad Batch. Today we're discussing the first 2 episodes of The Bad Batch, the highly anticipated animated series following the Clones from Troop 99.

We'd also like to share that the Star Wars Community lost a dear friend over the weekend, Dale Hopkins, and we would like to dedicate this episode in honor of his memory, as well as the love and support that he showed to everyone he met in this community. He was a beacon of light that will truly be missed.

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

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Today the Talkin' Tauntauns crew continues our retrospective through the Skywalker Saga with a deep dive into the final film of the prequel trilogy, Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. Joining us for a look at the fall of the Jedi Order and rise of the Sith is a very special guest, Connor's brother, Carson Sargent. 

We also discuss a slew of exciting deals that are available today in honor of Star Wars Day, AKA May the Fourth. 

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

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Star Wars has always had a healthy relationship with the passionate creators within its community, and for many years the franchise has celebrated the amazing things their fans create. Fan films are perhaps some of the most notable of these creations and the community has provided some truly amazing films over the years. Today we're taking a look at ten fan films, including what is considered the original fan film, Troops, as well as the phenomenal Hoshino, and a lot of other amazing works. 

Want to watch along with us? Find the full list of the fan films we'll be discussing below:

TIE Fighter

Troops

DARTH MAUL: Apprentice

TK-436: A Stormtrooper Story

Shadow of the Republic

Star Wars: Destroyer

KENOBI

REBEL SCUM

Hoshino

EXILE

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

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As our journey continues through the theatrical Star Wars releases, we decided to take a pit stop today and sit down with The Clone Wars animated film. From the mind of George Lucas and the leadership of Dave Filoni, the film was released in 2008 as the kickoff to The Clone Wars animated TV series. Come hangout with us and find out how well the lowest grossing Star Wars film of all time has held up over ten years after its release.

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

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With Jim lost somewhere in the wilds of the US highway system, the Talkin' Tauntauns crew must somehow find the strength to muster on. Luckily, we managed to convince our good friend Nicole Herviou to come hangout today and discuss the latest episode of The High Republic Show, where the always delightful Krystina Arielle interviews some of the creators behind The High Republic, hosts a round table discussion, takes fan questions, shows off animated shorts, and more.

Did we mention Star Wars comics yet? If you aren't caught up on the two new Star Wars: The High Republic comic books series, then this is an episode you won't want to miss. Oh, and there's a ton of exciting new toys to discuss.

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

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Newly arrived on Disney+ this past week is Genndy Tartakovsky's award-winning Clone Wars series which originally aired from 2003-2005 on Cartoon Network. The Talkin' Tauntauns crew is taking a deep dive into this iconic anthology series to see how it compares to the canonical Clone Wars series that fans are more familiar with today, and how it has held up nearly twenty years after its initial release. 

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

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We are talking Ahsoka: Season 1, Episode 3 - Part Three: Time to Fly today. And joining us on our trip down Ahsoka lane is one of our favorite former cohosts, JJ Travers!

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

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Today on Talkin' Tauntauns we're catching up on a pile of exciting Star Wars announcements, news pieces, listener feedback, book club updates, and oh so many comic books.

Hot off the presses! Disney+ has announced the production start date and revealed the full cast for the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi live-action series. We've got brand new LEGO sets, action figures, and highly collectible Star Wars toys to fawn over and feverishly discuss. And remember that part about comics? Well there's seven Star Wars comic book series with new issues that have been patiently waiting for us and their time has finally come.

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

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Today we're discussing the first book in the new trilogy from fan-favorite Star Wars author Timothy Zahn, Thrawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising. The latest entry into the life of the legendary Chiss warrior turns back the clocks to a time long before Thrawn was a member of the Imperial Navy, and shines a light on his adventures protecting his own people, the Chiss Ascendancy, hidden deep within the mysterious Unknown Regions.

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AIPT alumni and writer extraordinaire Gregory Paul Silber joins us today to examine Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones! Our journey through the Skywalker Saga and films from a galaxy far, far away continues today with the film that delivered our first ever look at The Clone Wars and Master Yoda wielding a lightsaber.

Find Greg on Twitter.

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

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Today we're joined by the individual Twitter has proclaimed as the King of TikTok, Daniel José Older, best-selling author of Star Wars: Last Shot and the IDW comic book series Star Wars: The High Republic: Adventures. Daniel gives us a peak behind the curtain at his creative process and what inspires him as a creator, shares how he went from writing a short story for the From a Certain Point of View anthology to his own Star Wars novel, and provides an in-depth look at his work on the newest publishing initiative from a galaxy far, far away - The High Republic. 

Find Daniel online:

Website

Twitter

TikTok

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

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This week on Talkin' Tauntauns we're discussing Star Wars parodies, including the very parody inspired by a galaxy far, far away - Hardware Wars. You may recognize some of the other TV shows and films we deep dive: Family Guy, Robot Chicken, Phineas and Ferb, and Fanboys. In revisiting some of this material for the first time in many years we discover that some parodies are better left alone, while others can still make us laugh.

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

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Today Talkin' Tauntauns dives into the latest Star Wars book from The High Republic publishing initiative and author Claudia Gray -- Into the Dark. There's everything you could want: mystery, lightsaber fights, ancient technology, and terrifying alien creatures. 

This marks our 50th episode! And to celebrate this milestone we're conducting a giveaway of an awesome Luke on Tauntaun Funko Pop. So be sure to listen to the show to find out how you can enter.

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

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Fellow AIPT writer and Star Wars book club member Nicole H. Quinn joins us today to examine The Phantom Menace! We take a deep dive into the first chronological entry in the Skywalker Saga and how well it holds up over 20 years after its release. 

We also discuss the recent firing of Gina Carano from The Mandalorian and all Disney and Lucasfilm projects. 

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

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Happy Star Wars podcast day everyone! To celebrate the release of the first episode from the first ever Star Wars podcast, we're bringing you this week's episode of Talkin' Tauntauns two full days early. Yes, it's true. We spoil our listeners rotten.

Today we're discussing the latest episode of The High Republic Show, which features a ton of great content, including an insightful and exciting round table discussion between host Krystina Arielle, The High Republic authors/creators Charles Soule and Justina Ireland, and Michael Siglain, Creative Director at Lucasfilm Publishing and the man who got Project Luminous started back in 2014.

There's a whopping six Star Wars comic book series with new issues since our last episode, and you better believe we're discussing all of them.

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

Find us on the socials for more Star Wars conversation:

Find the show on Instagram at TalkinTauntauns, Threads at TalkinTauntauns, Bluesky at TalkinTauntauns,or at our website TalkinTauntauns.com.

Find Jim on IG @Dinojim, on Bluesky, or on his website at dinojim.com.

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You can get in touch with us via our website (TalkinTauntauns.com) or email us at Contact@TalkinTauntauns.com. Talkin' Tauntauns can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe, leave us a review, and tell your friends!

Today the Talkin' Tauntauns crew is providing our loyal listeners with a spoiler filled review of the first book in the Star Wars: The High Republic publishing initiate, Charles Soule's Light of the Jedi. There's so much exciting new content to pick apart; including a pile of new Jedi Masters, Knights, and Padawans, new Force powers, new starships, and a new force of evil for the Jedi to contend with -- the dreaded Nihil.  

We've also got a nice little bit of news to share and some listener feedback to address.

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

Find us on the socials for more Star Wars conversation:

Find the show on Instagram at TalkinTauntauns, Threads at TalkinTauntauns, Bluesky at TalkinTauntauns,or at our website TalkinTauntauns.com.

Find Jim on IG @Dinojim, on Bluesky, or on his website at dinojim.com.

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You can get in touch with us via our website (TalkinTauntauns.com) or email us at Contact@TalkinTauntauns.com. Talkin' Tauntauns can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe, leave us a review, and tell your friends!

The Talkin' Tauntauns crew have been on a bit of an interview spree lately, and as a result the news and comic books have started pile up. Today we're conquering the mountain of announcements that came out of The High Republic live stream event, big news for Star Wars gamers, and new LEGOs. And of course, comics! We have lots of amazing comics to compare notes on.

On a much more serious note, we'll also be discussing some deeply unsettling events that occurred within the community over the past week with regards to harassment aimed at Star Wars contributor Krystina Arielle. AIPT and Talkin' Tauntauns fully support Krystina Arielle.

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

Find us on the socials for more Star Wars conversation:

Find the show on Instagram at TalkinTauntauns, Threads at TalkinTauntauns, Bluesky at TalkinTauntauns,or at our website TalkinTauntauns.com.

Find Jim on IG @Dinojim, on Bluesky, or on his website at dinojim.com.

Find Nicole on IG @NicoleHQuinn, Bluesky, or on her website at herviewcreative.com

You can get in touch with us via our website (TalkinTauntauns.com) or email us at Contact@TalkinTauntauns.com. Talkin' Tauntauns can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe, leave us a review, and tell your friends!

We are joined by Star Wars published author and author of 365 Star Wars, Amy Richau, to talk about her 365 Women in Star Wars project as well as a general discussion of women in Star Wars, both as characters in the Star Wars universe but also women's roles behind the scenes from actors to directors and everything in between. 

You can find Amy's 365 Star Wars project here: https://365starwars.com/; Instagram @AmyRichau; or on her personal website: http://amy.richau.org/.

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

Find us on the socials for more Star Wars conversation:

Find the show on Instagram at TalkinTauntauns, Threads at TalkinTauntauns, Bluesky at TalkinTauntauns,or at our website TalkinTauntauns.com.

Find Jim on IG @Dinojim, on Bluesky, or on his website at dinojim.com.

Find Nicole on IG @NicoleHQuinn, Bluesky, or on her website at herviewcreative.com

You can get in touch with us via our website (TalkinTauntauns.com) or email us at Contact@TalkinTauntauns.com. Talkin' Tauntauns can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe, leave us a review, and tell your friends!

Joining the Talkin' Tauntauns crew today is Star Wars author Cole Horton, the writer behind an ever growing pile of Star Wars books, three of which were released this year: The Traveler's Guide to Batuu, The Book of Lists, and most recently, The Star Wars Book. 

Cole shares an in-depth look at his creative process, reflects on his journey from being a fan with a dream to working on the franchise that he loves, puts his passion for Indiana Jones on full display, and digs into the magic moments that Star Wars has brought into his life.

Cole Horton

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

Find us on the socials for more Star Wars conversation:

Find the show on Instagram at TalkinTauntauns, Threads at TalkinTauntauns, Bluesky at TalkinTauntauns,or at our website TalkinTauntauns.com.

Find Jim on IG @Dinojim, on Bluesky, or on his website at dinojim.com.

Find Nicole on IG @NicoleHQuinn, Bluesky, or on her website at herviewcreative.com

You can get in touch with us via our website (TalkinTauntauns.com) or email us at Contact@TalkinTauntauns.com. Talkin' Tauntauns can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe, leave us a review, and tell your friends!

Joining the Talkin' Tauntauns crew today is the fantastic Will Sliney; an exceptionally talented comic book artist and massive Star Wars fan who has worked on some of our favorites series to come to a galaxy far, far away over the past few years. You may recognize Will's work from The Rise of Kylo Ren, Galaxy's Edge, the comic adaptation for Solo: A Star Wars Story, and the Beckett one-shot. 

Come aboard for a super fun interview in which we speak with Will about his passion for Obi-Wan Kenobi, designing lightsabers and star fighters, creating the Galaxy's Edge comic before the park existed, and more!

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

Find us on the socials for more Star Wars conversation:

Find the show on Instagram at TalkinTauntauns, Threads at TalkinTauntauns, Bluesky at TalkinTauntauns,or at our website TalkinTauntauns.com.

Find Jim on IG @Dinojim, on Bluesky, or on his website at dinojim.com.

Find Nicole on IG @NicoleHQuinn, Bluesky, or on her website at herviewcreative.com

You can get in touch with us via our website (TalkinTauntauns.com) or email us at Contact@TalkinTauntauns.com. Talkin' Tauntauns can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe, leave us a review, and tell your friends!

We did it everyone! With a nice shove into the trash compactor of history, the crew of Talkin' Tauntauns and the rest of humanity has finally put 2020 behind us. Now it's time to look forward to all the great stuff that 2021 has in store for Star Wars fans. 

Disney has revealed that there's a slew of new TV and movie projects, but don't forget that there's also The High Republic publishing initiative which promises to deliver a pile of exciting new books and comics. Join us as we discuss the impending arrivals of the new adventures coming  via The High Republic in 2021.

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

Find us on the socials for more Star Wars conversation:

Find the show on Instagram at TalkinTauntauns, Threads at TalkinTauntauns, Bluesky at TalkinTauntauns,or at our website TalkinTauntauns.com.

Find Jim on IG @Dinojim, on Bluesky, or on his website at dinojim.com.

Find Nicole on IG @NicoleHQuinn, Bluesky, or on her website at herviewcreative.com

You can get in touch with us via our website (TalkinTauntauns.com) or email us at Contact@TalkinTauntauns.com. Talkin' Tauntauns can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe, leave us a review, and tell your friends!