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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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Aug 27, 2019

Welcome to episode 86 of Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels: That's SO Wizard! August 2019. On this episode, the Scoundrels have reconvened for the latest Star Wars lifestyle and fashion news that Jay has collected.

That's SO Wizard! August 2019

Jay starts off the show with discussion of some recent acquisitions and favorites including:

  • Po-Zu Trooper low-cut sneakers,
  • Han Solo Wrap Skirt by Her Universe,
  • Star Wars wine glasses and bottle stoppers,
  • "The Father" Mortis patch from Squadron Goals.

After the discussion of recent acquisitions, Jay discusses new lifestyle and fashion products, including:

Jay ends the show by bestowing the Wizard Award for August 2019 to Allison Cimino.

The Scoundrels hope you enjoy episode 86: "That's SO Wizard! August 2019." We hope you will consider subscribing to Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels wherever you get your podcasts.

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.

Aug 20, 2019
It is a busy time for Star Wars literature with multiple novels having been released over the past few months. This week, the Scoundrels continue their discussion of the Star Wars novels with their review of Timothy Zahn's Thrawn: Treason in episode 85: "It's Treason Then."  Before they get to that, they discuss the opening of In-Sync Exotics Millennium Falcon pool.
 
Star Wars News - The Final Season of Resistance

After some introductory comments, the Scoundrels turn to the news. This week's topics include:

  • A Disney+ bundle arriving in November,
  • The Star Wars movies getting a re-release on Blu-ray,
  • A Galaxy's Edge special on Freeform,
  • The upcoming Rancho Obi-Wan Gala for 2020, and
  • The trailer for the second and final season of Resistance.

It's Treason Then - A Review of Zahn's Thrawn: Treason

In the "Hyperthetical" segment, Dennis, Jay, and Taxus are discussing more Star Wars literature. This week, they look at Timothy Zahn's Thrawn: Treason. They discuss:

  • The competition for resources between the TIE-Defender project and Project Star Dust,
  • Eli Vanto's return,
  • The role of treason in the novel, and the character's perception of who was committing treason,
  • The threat of the grysk,
  • The Chiss Ascendency and Ar'alani, and
  • Whether Thrawn is a hero or villain.

Silence Fools! - Community Feedback

In the community feedback portion of the show, the Scoundrels highlight a message about episode 84 from the Discord server.

The Scoundrels hope you enjoy episode 85: "Thrawn: Treason." We hope you will consider subscribing to Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels wherever you get your podcasts.

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.

Aug 6, 2019
Welcome to episode 84 of Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels: Alphabet Squadron. On this episode, the Scoundrels review Alphabet Squadron by Alexander Freed.

Star Wars News - From Ben to Ren

After some introductory comments, the Scoundrels turn to the news. This week's topics include:

  • Developments on The Mandalorian,
  • Announcements concerning The Rise of the Resistance at Galaxy's Edge,
  • The release of season one of Resistance on DVD and Emmy nominations, and
  • San Diego Comic Con Star Wars publishing announcements including The Rise of Kylo Ren.

Alphabet Squadron

In the "Hyperthetical" segment, Dennis, Jay, and Taxus are getting back into Star Wars literature. This week, they look at Alexander Freed's Alphabet Squadron. They discuss:

  • The pilots of Alphabet Squadron,
  • Yrica Quell's backstory as an Imperial,
  • The effectiveness of Shadow Wing and Colonel Shakara Nuress,
  • The mysterious Devon,
  • How Alphabet Squadron compares to other novels like the X-Wing series and Twilight Company, and
  • Hera Syndulla's inclusion in the novel.

Silence Fools! - Community Feedback

In the community feedback portion of the show, the Scoundrels highlight messages from Instagram and Discord about past shows and community support. 

The Scoundrels hope you enjoy episode 84: "Alphabet Squadron." We hope you will consider subscribing to Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels wherever you get your podcasts.

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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