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Starships, Sabers, & Scoundrels

Starships, Sabers, & Scoundrels is a bi-weekly Star Wars discussion show. Join Darth Taxus, Dennis & Jay as they break down recent news, preview upcoming Star Wars celebrity events, engage in what they hope is entertaining Star Wars discussion, and answer listener email. Starships, Sabers, & Scoundrels can be found on social media too. Check us out on Twitter @scubedpod, and on Facebook at facebook.com/scubedpod.
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Jan 29, 2019
Welcome to episode 72.2 of Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels: That's SO Wizard! January 2019. On this episode, Jay is helping the Scoundrels handle a brutal winter. She has collected Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products from across the internet that reflect the cold, cold winter across much of the country. There are a few other incredible Star Wars products thrown in for good measure.

That's SO Wizard!

Jay has a great variety of products to share that includes:

Jay also presents January's Wizard Award to Loungefly.

Thanks for tuning into episode 72.2 of Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels: That's SO Wizard! January 2019. We hope you enjoyed this winter themed edition of That's SO Wizard!

Social Media, Email, and More

Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels is a bi-weekly show that features three first-generation Star Wars fans. Each episode, RetroZappers Dennis Keithly, Jay Krebs, and Darth Taxus offer their thoughts and reactions on Star Wars news. Then, they engage in Star Wars discussion in the "Hyperthetical" segment. Top ten lists, book reviews, Resistance and television discussion, and interviews are all on the table. After the Hyperthetical, each episode features listener feedback with Silence Fools!

The Scoundrels on Twitter: Dennis Keithly can be followed @DJKver2, Darth Taxus is @DarthTaxus, and Jay Krebs is @JoyceKrebs.

SCubedPod thrives on listener feedback. Therefore, Dennis, Taxus, and Jay would love to read your email on the show. To reach them, email the show at SCubedPod@RetroZap.com. For instance, have an opinion on Star Wars comics, Rebels, or the novels? We want to hear it. Also, have a question about some Star Wars detail? Send it to us! It doesn't have to be Star Wars to make it on our show.

Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels T-Shirts can be purchased here.

Finally, Dennis, Taxus, and Jay would appreciate an iTunes review for the show. Thank you.

Jan 25, 2019
Welcome to episode 72.1 of Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels: Dangerous Business. On this Scoundrels Special Edition, Dennis, Jay, and Taxus reconvene for a discussion of the latest episode of Resistance. This is a full spoiler discussion, so, you have been warned.

Dangerous Business - Resistance

After "Bibo," Dennis and Jay were hoping for Resistance to rebound with a more engaging episode. In their review of "Dangerous Business," the Scoundrels discuss:

  • Kaz's maturity and development,
  • How Orca and Flix remind Dennis and Taxus of certain characters from Star Trek Deep Space Nine,
  • The arrival of a new villain, Teroj Kee,
  • What the device Teroj wanted was needed for,
  • How the First Order fits into this episode,
  • The charm and humor of "Dangerous Business" compare to other episodes, and
  • Where Resistance goes from here.

Thanks for joining us for episode 72.1 of Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels: Dangerous Business. The Scoundrels will continue covering Resistance as the year progresses. Subscribe to Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels on your favorite podcatcher so you don't miss a single show.

Social Media, Email, and More

Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels is a bi-weekly show that features three first-generation Star Wars fans. Each episode, RetroZappers Dennis Keithly, Jay Krebs, and Darth Taxus offer their thoughts and reactions on Star Wars news. Then, they engage in Star Wars discussion in the "Hyperthetical" segment. Top ten lists, book reviews, Resistance and television discussion, and interviews are all on the table. After the Hyperthetical, each episode features listener feedback with Silence Fools!

The Scoundrels on Twitter: Dennis Keithly can be followed @DJKver2, Darth Taxus is @DarthTaxus, and Jay Krebs is @JoyceKrebs.

SCubedPod thrives on listener feedback. Therefore, Dennis, Taxus, and Jay would love to read your email on the show. To reach them, email the show at SCubedPod@RetroZap.com. For instance, have an opinion on Star Wars comics, Rebels, or the novels? We want to hear it. Also, have a question about some Star Wars d

Jan 22, 2019
Welcome to episode 72 of Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels: Peacekeepers and Pacifists. On this episode, Dennis and Jay are continuing to celebrate ten years of The Clone Wars with more episode reviews. Before they get to their discussion of "Jedi Crash" and "Defenders of Peace," they take a look at recent Star Wars news.

Star Wars News

The Scoundrels have a wide variety of Star Wars news to cover on this episode. This week's news includes a discussion of:

  • The announcement of a second season of Resistance and the mid-season trailer,
  • An announcement that the writer of the Star Wars comic is moving on,
  • Voice actor guest announcements for Celebration Chicago,
  • Comments from Bob Iger on the Star Wars content for Disney+,
  • A production start date for the Cassian Andor series, and
  • Rancho Obi-Wan coming to Celebration.

Peacekeepers and Pacifists - The Clone Wars Discussion

Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels continues to celebrate The Clone Wars. As with past episodes, they are taking a look back at story arcs from the first six seasons ahead of the return of the show on Disney+. This week, Dennis and Jay review and analyze "Jedi Crash" and "Defenders of Peace." During their discussion, they cover:

  • Anakin and Ahsoka's mission to rescue Aayla Secura,
  • Aayla's lessons on attachment for Ahsoka,
  • The pacifist nature of the Lurmen and their leader, Tee Watt Kaa,
  • George Takei's Star Wars debut as Genreal Lok Durd,
  • The defoliator technology of the Separatists,
  • How amazing Aayla is in combat,
  • The Jedi infiltration of the Separatist outpost,
  • The difference in opinions between the Jedi and Lurmen as to peacekeepers and pacifists.

Dennis and Jay had a lot of fun discussing this episode. Download the show and find out what they were so excited about.

Silence Fools!

The show ends with a new edition of Silence Fools! Dennis and Jay discuss the results of their last Twitter poll concerning what fans were looking forward to at Celebration. Afterwards, they pose a new poll concerning the new characters of "Jedi Crash" and "Defenders of Peace."

Thanks for joining us for episode 72 of Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels: Peacekeepers and Pacifists. The Scoundrels will continue covering The Clone Wars as the year progresses. Subscribe to Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels on your favorite podcatcher so you don't miss a single show. 

Social Media, Email, and More

Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels is a bi-weekly show that features three first-generation Star Wars fans. Each episode, RetroZappers Dennis Keithly, Jay Krebs, and Darth Taxus offer their thoughts and reactions on Star Wars news. Then, they engage in Star Wars discussion in the "Hyperthetical" segment. Top ten lists, book reviews, Resistance and television discussion, and interviews are all on the table. After the Hyperthetical, each episode features listener feedback with Silence Fools!

The Scoundrels on Twitter: Dennis Keithly can be followed @DJKver2, Darth Taxus is @DarthTaxus, and Jay Krebs is @JoyceKrebs.

SCubedPod thrives on listener feedback. Therefore, Dennis, Taxus, and Jay would love to read your email on the show. To reach them, email the show at SCubedPod@RetroZap.com. For instance, have an opinion on Star Wars comics, Rebels, or the novels? We want to hear it. Also, have a question about some Star Wars detail? Send it to us! It doesn't have to be Star Wars to make it on our show.

Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels T-Shirts can be purchased here.

Finally, Dennis, Taxus, and Jay would appreciate an iTunes review for the show. Thank you.

Jan 18, 2019
Welcome to episode 71.1 of Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels: Bibo. On this Scoundrels Special Edition, Dennis and Jay take a look at the return of Resistance with their discussion of "Bibo."

Bibo - the Mid-season debut of Resistance

"Bibo" marks the mid-season debut of the first season of ResistanceOff the news that Disney ordered a second season of Resistance, Lucasfilm and the Disney channel released a mid-season trailer previewing things to come. Does "Bibo" live up to the hype? Dennis and Jay discuss this and:

  • Synara's spying on Colossus station - is she having a change of heart?
  • Neeku and his new pet Bibo,
  • How "Bibo" moves the story of Resistance along,
  • The frustration of the logic of the characters in an attempting to deal with the threat to Colossus station,
  • The return of the Children from Tehar, and
  • Kaz's continued inability to fool anyone.

Thanks for joining us for episode 71.1 of Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels: Bibo. We hope you enjoyed our review of the latest episode of Resistance. Subscribe to Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels on your favorite podcatcher so you won't miss any of our future reviews.

Social Media, Email, and More

Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels is a bi-weekly show that features three first-generation Star Wars fans. Each episode, RetroZappers Dennis Keithly, Jay Krebs, and Darth Taxus offer their thoughts and reactions on Star Wars news. Then, they engage in Star Wars discussion in the "Hyperthetical" segment. Top ten lists, book reviews, Resistance and television discussion, and interviews are all on the table. After the Hyperthetical, each episode features listener feedback with Silence Fools!

The Scoundrels on Twitter: Dennis Keithly can be followed @DJKver2, Darth Taxus is @DarthTaxus, and Jay Krebs is @JoyceKrebs.

SCubedPod thrives on listener feedback. Therefore, Dennis, Taxus, and Jay would love to read your email on the show. To reach them, email the show at SCubedPod@RetroZap.com. For instance, have an opinion on Star Wars comics, Rebels, or the novels? We want to hear it. Also, have a question about some Star Wars detail? Send it to us! It doesn't have to be Star Wars to make it on our show.

Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels T-Shirts can be purchased here.

Finally, Dennis, Taxus, and Jay would appreciate an iTunes review for the show. Thank you.

Jan 8, 2019
Welcome to episode 71 of Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels: Star Wars 2019 Preview. On this episode, Dennis, Jay, and Taxus have said farewell to 2018 and now look ahead to the new year with their Star Wars 2019 Preview. However, there is plenty of news to get to first. Plus, the Scoundrels share their Star Wars related holiday experiences including a trip to see A New Hope in concert.

Star Wars News

With the holidays behind them, the Scoundrels get into the latest Star Wars news. This week's news includes a discussion of:

  • A new photo from Jon Favreau teasing the return of a bounty hunter in The Mandalorian
  • The announcement of the composer for The Mandalorian,
  • Carrie Fisher footage available for Episode IX,
  • Recent Star Wars Celebration Chicago news, and
  • Sphero discontinuing their production of droids.

Star Wars 2019 Preview

2019 is shaping up to be one of the biggest years for Star Wars content ever. With their Star Wars 2019 Preview, the Scoundrels look ahead and preview:

  • Upcoming Star Wars novels, including a new Thrawn novel by Timothy Zahn, a new Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan novel by Claudia Gray, and more;
  • Star Wars comics in 2019, including Star WarsDoctor AphraDarth Vader: Dark Visions, and others;
  • The 20th anniversary of The Phantom Menace;
  • Star Wars Celebration Chicago;
  • Star Wars television on cable and the new streaming service, Disney+ including ResistanceThe Clone Wars, and The Mandalorian;
  • Star Wars Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland and Walt Disney World;
  • Video Games (Battlefront IIStar Wars: The Old Republic, and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order); and
  • Episode IX!

Silence Fools!

The show ends with a new edition of Silence Fools! Dennis, Taxus, and Jay share a review from RoqooDepot.com of Episode 70, and then discuss their last Twitter poll about their favorite portrayal of Obi-Wan. After that, they pose a new Twitter poll concerning Celebration Chicago.

Thanks for joining us for episode 70 of Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels: Star Wars 2019 Preview. This year is going to be huge for Star Wars and the Scoundrels will be covering it all. Subscribe to Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels on your favorite podcatcher so you don't miss a single show. Happy New Year, Scoundrels!

Social Media, Email, and More

Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels is a bi-weekly show that features three first-generation Star Wars fans. Each episode, RetroZappers Dennis Keithly, Jay Krebs, and Darth Taxus offer their thoughts and reactions on Star Wars news. Then, they engage in Star Wars discussion in the "Hyperthetical" segment. Top ten lists, book reviews, Resistance and television discussion, and interviews are all on the table. After the Hyperthetical, each episode features listener feedback with Silence Fools!

The Scoundrels on Twitter: Dennis Keithly can be followed @DJKver2, Darth Taxus is @DarthTaxus, and Jay Krebs is @JoyceKrebs.

SCubedPod thrives on listener feedback. Therefore, Dennis, Taxus, and Jay would love to read your email on the show. To reach them, email the show at SCubedPod@RetroZap.com. For instance, have an opinion on Star Wars comics, Rebels, or the novels? We want to hear it. Also, have a question about some Star Wars detail? Send it to us! It doesn't have to be Star Wars to make it on our show.

Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels T-Shirts can be purchased here.

Finally, Dennis, Taxus, and Jay would appreciate an iTunes review for the show. Thank you.

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