Talking Bird

E3 Star Wars games, Star Wars Lego TV Series, and who the heck is composing music for Star Wars movies? We review Poe Dameron #3 and Darth Vader #21 Enjoy. Thanks for listening. www.twitter.com/talkingbirdcast hosts@talkingbirdcast.com www.talkingbirdcast.com  

Jon and Robert talk breaking news from the Star Wars Episode VIII set, further discuss "Rogue One" reshoot rumors, gab about beautiful bean footage, Star Wars comics and much more. www.twitter.com/talkingbirdcast www.talkingbirdcast.com  

STAR WARS TALK! Jon & Robert delve into the reports of "Rogue One" reshoots and if that's means Disney is nervous about a "gritty" Star Wars in the wake "Batman V. Superman". They talk a little about what they think "tone" is. Then they delve deeply a into a listener email about whether or not "The Force Awakens" could have been a full reboot. A great conversation. Check it out. Reach out to us at www.talkingbirdcast.com Thanks for listening

Robert & Jon get up at the crack of dawn to bring you the best in Star Wars news and discussion (Which explains why Robert sounds "weird"). Subjects discussed: The delay of "The Making of The Force Awakens" book, urban explorers crash Episode VIII sets, Disney's Netlfix deal, what Rick McCallum is up to these days, and Jon has a new way to look at the prequels. That and much, much more on TB:TSE #45. Thanks for listening find us at www.talkingbirdcast.com    

You asked us...you begged us...and we delivered. The 44th episode of "Talking Bird: TSE" is dedicated to an in-depth review of "Star Wars: Bloodlines" by Claudia Gray. We also talk a little about comics books. BEWARE, SPOILERS ABOUND!   Check us out at www.talkingbirdcast.com   Thanks for listening

Episode #43. Jon & Robert are officially ok with Alden Ehrenreich being cast as Han Solo.  Tom Hardy rumors. Cate Blanchett? John Williams makes a joke. Jokes make Jon nervous. Robert rants about "Star Wars: Battlefront" and its just-announced sequel Robert reviews "Elstree 1976". The Bird Boys review "Poe Dameron" #2 and "Darth Vader" #20 hosts@talkingbirdcast.com www.twitter.com/talkingbirdcast Visit the new Talking Bird webspace at www.talkingbirdcast.com support the show by using this link when you shop on Amazon www.talkingbirdcast.com/amazon Thanks for listening.

#Maythe4thBeWithYou ! Enjoy "Star Wars Day" 2016 with Jon & Robert as they discuss Star Wars news, views and comic books this week (Star Wars #18, Darth Vader #19. Obi-Wan & Anakin #4). They also debut their new web site at www.talkingbirdcast.com. Reach out and talk to us talkingbirdcast@gmail.com www.twitter.com/talkingbirdcast Support the show while shopping on Amazon (thanks!) www.talkingbirdcast.com/amazon Thanks for listening!      

Jon and Robert change gears this week and talk about Showtime's revival of David Lynch's "Twin Peaks". More specifically, they tackle the enormous cast list released to media this week. Lots of new faces, lots of returning favorites and a few suspicious absences in this list. We hope you enjoy this brief break from Star Wars and be assured we will return to a galaxy far, far away next week. Enjoy. talkingbirdcast@gmail.com www.twitter.com/talkingbirdcast Want to help Talking Bird? The best thing you can do is click the link below before you make your next purchase on Amazon.com . A portion of your purchase goes to help support hosting costs for the show. It doesn't cost you anything and we would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.  talkingbirdcast.com/amazon  

Talking Bird: The Special Edition turns 40 this week and you get all the gifts. We start with a little music talk and then move into the Star Wars. I could tell you about all the things we talk about, but that would take the fun out of it. Please enjoy and share with your friends who like Star Wars podcasts. Talk to us www.twitter.com/talkingbirdcast talkingbirdcast@gmail.com www.talkingbirdstarwars.tumblr.com Thanks for listening!   p.s. Sorry about the 420 joke. I'm not good with drug humor. -R

After an unplanned hiatus, Jon & Robert return to talk about Star Wars. We hope you're still out there because we talk about the "Rogue One" trailer, "The Force Awakens" home video release. We discuss the use (or overuse) of "canon" when it comes to Star Wars. Robert complains about comic books and much...much..more. We discuss this article. Worth a read. http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/04/enough-with-the-true-canon/477837/ talk to us www.twitter.com/talkingbirdcast talkingbirdcast@gmail.com www.talkingbirdstarwars.tumblr.com p.s. I hope we are able to convey in our conversations, that in our humble opinion(s), the only real criteria for being a Star Wars fan is liking Star Wars. It's meant be enjoyed by all who want to enjoy it. Thanks for listening to us talk.

Jon & Robert return after a week break with surprising low energy. Is it not enough vitamin D or the thought of a 5th Indiana Jones movie on the horizon? Either way, Robert is concerned about George Lucas. We talk about Ep VIII filming in Dubrovnik (on a boat even). Jon ponders if they leaning too heavily on Ralph McQuarrie paintings from 40 years ago. Robert bemoans the lack of Rogue One news. Then the bird boys grouse about the Han Solo casting options. There's a lot more, but you get the picture. It's Star Wars talk, kids. Contact talkingbirdcast@gmail.com www.twitter.com/talkingbirdcast Thanks for listening

If there's something strange in your neighborhood, it's likely Jon & Robert talking about the new "Ghostbusters" trailer before talking about all the latest Star Wars news and views. Topics covered: Star Wars shutout at the Oscars, The Force Awakens finally announced for home video, VIDEO FORMAT WARS, and we finish up with an in-depth discussion about the Rebels episodes "The Honorable Ones" & "The Shroud of Darkness" and much more.   What's your take? talkingbirdcast@gmail.com www.twitter.com/talkingbirdcast Thanks for listening!

After taking a week off (just long enough for Robert to catch a cold. Sorry for the lozenge sounds) the Bird Boys return to talk about Episode VII & Star Wars Rebels. Subjects covered Journal of the Whills George Lucas playing lose with the Star Wars Canon More of Robert's dumb theories that he thinks up at 2 a.m. When does TFA come out on video and will Jon buy it? Is Croatia the former Yugoslavia? Drifting accents Casting Will Princess Leia finally get something to do? and much, much more (again, sorry for the lozenge sounds -R) talkingbirdcast@gmail.com www.twitter.com/talkingbirdcast www.instagram.com/talkingbirdcast Thanks for listening!

Do you read these descriptions? I do. I like to know what I'm getting into before I listen to a podcast. What if I listen to a podcast and I don't like it? I can't return it to the iTunes store and get my money back. Why not? Well, I can't guarantee that you will like Episode 35 of Talking Bird: The Special Edition. I don't promise that Jon & Robert talk about comedy and Star Wars Headspace, Star Wars comic books, rumors new and old and few other things. We all lead busy lives and I don't feel good about making promises. You can gamble with your time and listen and maybe you will enjoy this, maybe not. It's up to you. Thanks for Listening (only if you actually listen. No free thank yous)   Contact talkingbirdcast@gmail.com www.twitter.com/talkingbirdcast  

The first week of February has the Bird Boys full of lots of Star Wars news and views. Robert gets a new chair. A brief, heartfelt tribute to the late comedian Bob Elliott follows. Bone Collectors vs Bone Daddies, Fett...Fett..Fett... Video Games (again?). Robert says "face acting" a lot and Jon isn't buying it. Comic book decline? Is Rey the perfect force user? Is using real filming locations limiting potential of the design? And much much more.   reach out talkingbirdcast@gmail.com www.twitter.com/talkingbirdcast www.instagram.com/talkingbirdcast thanks for listening    

Jon & Robert spend the 33rd episode of TB:TSE talking a bit about nostalgia and then launch into a long discussion of the soundtrack to "The Force Awakens". They are getting a little disappointed with quality of Star Wars "supplemental material" these days and Robert loses his train of thought 8 bajillion times.   Email us talkingbirdcast@gmail.com tweets us www.twitter.com/talkingbirdcast Tumbles www.talkingbirdstarwars.tumblr.com Thanks for listening.

The first Talking Bird of 2016 finds the Bird Boys ready to talk all things Star Wars. The Force Awakens has been in theater just over a month when Lucasfilm announces that Rian Johnson's Episode VIII has been pushed back to December 15th, 2017. We discuss a recent video interview with ILM /TFA digital & practical effects artists and a Entertainment Weekly hosted interview with the writers of Episode VII http://www.slashfilm.com/star-wars-visual-effects/ http://www.ew.com/article/2016/01/16/ew-podcast-star-wars-force-awakens-creators-discuss-secrets-universe We also discuss our anxieties about "Rogue One" and generally dislike Marvel's "Vader Down" comic series. We also pay tribute to an "oral history" of the message board that partially led to TB's creation. http://kernelmag.dailydot.com/issue-sections/headline-story/15503/the-most-important-comedy-message-board-in-the-world-an-oral-history-of-a-special-thing/   Talk to us. talkingbirdcast@gmail.com www.twitter.com/talkingbirdcast As always, thanks for l

Just hours before the end of 2015, Jon & Robert sit down to discuss "The Force Awakens" for the first time. This long discussion is just the first of many to follow in 2016. Thanks for sticking with us. Happy New Year.   Talk to us talkingbirdcast@gmail.com www.twitter.com/talkingbirdcast  

We are just days away from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and Jon and Robert are done speculating. Instead, they kick off their boots, crack open some Jawa Juice (Ewwwww. That sounds gross. It was just beer, kids) and read some listener mail before recording commentaries over two classic Star Wars "making-of" documentaries. You are free to listen to this episode "a la carte", but it really works better if you sync it up to the specials. Otherwise, there are times of silence, between the sounds of sipping. (Sync it up, please. Don't listen to us sip). Enjoy? Special #1 "The Beginning" (1999) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da8s9m4zEpo Special #2 "The Making of Star Wars" (1977) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSuDjjlIPak contact us (no spoilers). talkingbirdcast@gmail.com www.twitter.com/talkingbirdcast www.talkingbirdstarwars.tumblr.com   On a personal note, I think I can speak for Jon & myself in thanking you for listening over the last six months and even if "The Force Awakens" doesn't turn out to be ev

Less than ten days from the premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Jon & Robert are struggling to avoid spoilers. Topics covered: George Lucas's faint praise, Joss Whedon vs George Miller, JJ screwed up Star Trek, and much much more. Why read this paltry recap, the proof is in the pudding. LISTEN.   email us tallkingbirdcast@gmail.com twitters www.twitter.com/talkingbirdcast tumbles www.talkingbirdstarwars.tumblr.com Go see these guys in January http://sfsketchfest2016.sched.org/event/4jDV?iframe=no   Thanks