Gut Reaction: Star Wars Art Ralph McQuarrie

After my recent review of the season premiere of Star Wars: Rebels, I've decided to make my "gut reactions" a reoccurring feature on the show.  Today I give you my first impressions of the new book "Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie".  Do I love it?  Do I hate it?  Have a listen and find out!

Spoiler alert... I Love It!

10 Questions with Joe Mignano

As long time listeners know, every podcaster I have on the show gets a 2 minute interview, followed by the dreaded ten questions.  Ten stoopid questions, only 10 seconds to answer them!
I had Joe Mignano on the show the other day to talk about his Star Wars podcast app.  Now, here's his turn with the questions.  Enjoy!

Joe's Links...

Dark Empire Radio - www.darkempireradio.com

HoloNet Audio Drama - www.holonetaudiodramas.com

Star Wars Podcast App - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andromo.dev60442.app470521&hl=en

Gut Reaction: Rebels - Season 3, Episode 1

It's in the Star Wars podcaster's constitution that you must produce a certain number of review episodes per year.  No, not really, but it does appear that a lot of shows out there are reviewing the season three premier of Star Wars: Rebels today.  And I thought, "Heck, why not jump on that bandwagon?"  So please, take two minutes to hear my thoughts about the episode entitled "Steps Into Shadow".  Thank you.

Episode 813 of Star Wars 7x7 - http://sw7x7.com/episode-813-predictions-star-wars-rebels-premiere-night/

Podcasters Spotlight: Joe Mignano

Sorry for the lack of posts this week, I've been a little under the weather.  But, I'm back and ready to go again!

Today's guest is Mr. Joe Mignano.  He is a fellow Star Wars podcaster, BUT, he is on today to talk about an app he has built for Android users.  It is called "Star Wars Podcasts".  It brings together 40 or so great Star Wars podcasts all in one place for you!  It sure makes things easy when it comes to keeping track of your favorite shows, and it is a great way to find all new favs as well!

FYI - Less Than 12 Parsecs is on the app, but we are under the feed for our sister show, The Expanded Fandomverse

Joe's Links...
Dark Empire Radio - www.darkempireradio.com
HoloNet Audio Drama - www.holonetaudiodramas.com
Star Wars Podcast App - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andromo.dev60442.app470521&hl=en

Drink Football & Watch Beer

I had a bit of a worrisome Star Warsy experience this weekend while hanging out with the guys on a Sunday afternoon.  Take two minutes to hear all about it, and please, let me know your thoughts.  Am I over thinking this, or is this something we need to be concerned about?

PS - And do forget to listen to episode #0013 and play "Two Truth And A Lie".  You could will actually, physical prizes, for real!

Two Truths And A Lie

I get a little long winded on this episode and talk for three long minutes.  However will you make it through this entire episode!

Today, I tell you three tales of Star Wars from my life.  The catch is, one is a complete fabrication!

If you can guess the fake store, email me at TwelveParsecsPodcast@gmail.com.  All correct answers will have there name placed in a hat (or more specifically, a Stormtrooper helmet) and winner will be pulled.  The prize?  Not sure yet, but I promise it will be Star Wars themed!

Also, I want to hear your great Star Wars stories, real and imagined!  Dazzle me with your adventures that relate to that galaxy far, far away!

Action Figure Number Three

As I say in the beginning of this episode, I didn't intend to turn this podcast into a show about collecting, but... well, take two minutes to have a listen and learned why I'm doing another show about classic Kenner action figures and my goal to collect them all, so soon!

Thanks to Adam Pattison for the new figure!  Please, check out his great toy photography on Instagram - @mandalorian40.  I hope to have Adam on as a guest next time!

And here is the video of me unboxing the new figure...

The Force, Midichlorians, and Pablo's Tweetstorm

Yesterday, Pablo Hidalgo from the Lucasfilm Story Group posted a series of tweets about The Force, Midichlorians and character's ability to tap into The Force.  I've never been a big fan of Midichlorians, but his series of Twitter messages really changed my thinking on some things.

Today's episode was going to be my commentary on what he had to say, but what he had to say was so interesting, that I pretty much ended up just reading what he wrote.  I did have some things to say today, but there's so much that could be said, that there's no way my two minutes could do it justice!

That said, I'm more than happy to discuss these ideas in length with anyone, in person or online.  Let me know if you want to chat!

Pablo Hidalgo's Twitter Account - @pablohidalgo

Top Five: My Favorite Lines From A New Hope

Harrison Ford famously once said to George Lucas, "You can type this $h!t, but you can't say it!".  Even though the Star Wars films are not known for specifically great dialog, we the fans love the language used in that galaxy far, far away.

Today's episode is my top five favorite lines from Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope, and why I love them.

What are you favorite lines? Let me know. I want to know!

The Saga Begins

No, the title of this episode is not in reference to the classic Weird Al song (have I mentioned I've performed on stage with Mr. Yankovic multiple times in the past? Oh, I have?  Ok, I'll shut up now.), but rather it is about the beginning of my classic Kenner Star Wars Action figure collection!

As I mentioned in Episode #0005, "Going Classic Kenner Collection Crazy", I am going to try and collect all the original Kenner Star Wars  action figures, and chronicle the experience here on the podcast. Well, my first figure has arrived! It comes from my good friend, Mr. Jason Collier, from The Expanded Fandomverse podcast.

I did not know which figure he was sending me, and when the package arrived the other day, I did not open it. Instead, I waited until today to record the experience here on the show. So please, sit back and enjoy my Christmas in September, as I open the package he sent me, and I squeal like a schoolchild.  (Sorry about that.)

If you have a figure you would like to sell to me, (or give to me), please let me know!   If you haven't figure that I add to my collection, you will be welcomed as a guest on the show. How awesome is that?!

PS - Because I  don't want to give away the surprise of which figure he sent me, I'm going to wait a few days before I post photos. Spoilers you know!

PPS - Check out the video of the unboxing on YouTube! (Coming soon!)

PPS - Check out the video of the unboxing on YouTube!

And please, be sure to check out Jason Collier on The Expanded Fandomverse

10 Questions with Allen Voivod

Less than 10 episodes into this project, and I am starting to figure somethings out.  For example, whenever I interview a guest, we will do a two minute "serious" interview (however serious a two minute interview can be!), followed by a second episode where we do 10 stoopid questions, with only 10 second to answer.

So yesterday was Allen Voivod's "serious interview", and now it's time for the 10 stoopid questions!  Please forgive the sound quality. We were in a busy restraint, and I was too close to the microphone. Like I said, less than 10 episodes so far, so I'm still learning!  Thanks for bearing with me!

Allen's Links:
Website - www.SW7x7.com
Twitter - @SW7x7podcast
Facebook - www.facebook.com/sw7x7
Pinterest - www.pinterest.com/sw7x7/

Podcasters Spotlight: Allen Voivod from Star Wars 7x7

This past week I was lucky enough to sit down with one of my favorite Star Wars podcasters, and a good friend, Allen Voivod from Star Wars 7x7.  After we had a great lunch, I made him sit down for a two minute interview.  And then, of course, he had to answer my 10 stoopid questions, with only 10 seconds to answer.  (Look for that episode next!)

Allen's Links:
Website - www.SW7x7.com
Twitter - @SW7x7podcast
Facebook - www.facebook.com/sw7x7
Pinterest - www.pinterest.com/sw7x7/

Grumpy Old Man Pants

I love talking Star Wars with anyone and everyone.  But, a recent conversation with a younger fan forced me to put on my grumpy old man pants.  I don't consider myself curmudgeonly, but I was feeling that way the other day!

I'd love to hear your perspective.  Is there not enough Star Wars to keep you content?  Or are we living in a new golden age?  What's your personal history with this epic?  Let me know!

Going Classic Kenner Collection Crazy!

I love me some alliteration!

This episode is the first in a series of shows I am going to do as I try to build a collection of classic Kenner Star Wars figures.  I don't have any right now, but I hope to eventually collect them all!

And you can help!  Have any extra figures you can share, or sell to me?  Please, let me know!  Listen to the show, and then email me at TwelveParsecsPodcast@gmail.com.

Here are the display cases I mentioned in the show.  Pretty nice, eh?

10 Questions with Derek Daniel

You can not come on Less Than 12 Parsecs for a two minute interview, and not expect to then sit though the dreaded 10 Questions!  Derek Daniel from the Project Padawan Podcast found that out yesterday the hard way!

Sit back and enjoy as Derek tries to answer 10 stoopid Star Wars questions, with only 10 seconds to answer each of them!  Let us know how you think he did!

Derek's Links...
Website - www.ProjectPadawan.com
Facebook - www.Facebook.com/ProjectPadawan
Twitter - @project_padawan
YouTube - https://youtube.com/channel/UCeNlyw2y9xbGoKcP19wrL-A

Podcaster Spotlight - Derek Daniel from Project Padawan

I love Star Wars podcasts, and not just my own! And I love giving Star Wars podcasters a place to promote their products. That's why I started a Facebook group called "Star Wars Podcasts and Podcasters". Please come join us!

It's my hope to get as many fellow Star Wars podcasters on this show. My first guest is Mr. Derek Daniel. Please take two minutes to learn more about his great show!

Derek's Links...
Website - www.ProjectPadawan.com
Facebook - www.Facebook.com/ProjectPadawan
Twitter - @project_padawan
YouTube - https://youtube.com/channel/UCeNlyw2y9xbGoKcP19wrL-A

AND, if you have a Star Wars podcast, we would love to have you in the Podcasters Spotlight!  Just let us know!  TwelveParsecsPodcast@gmail.com

Three Things

Man-oh-man, a two minute podcast is hard to do!  In fact, I don't think I've made that goal yet.  And I've faied at it again today.  This show clocks in at three minutes.  I'm sorry for taking up so much of your time! (Originally, this segment was going to be called "Five Things", but I had to edit myself down due to the time restraints.)

 Today's topic is three things I want from Star Wars.  Star Wars fans are a pretty demanding crowd, and these are my top three demands!

I'd love to hear what your demands are!  Email me, leave a comment below, or connect with us on social media.  Thanks!

10 Questions with Jason Collier

Today's episode brings the first installment of "10 Questions", where a guest has to answer 10 Star Wars questions, and they only have 10 seconds to answer each question!

My first guest is my old pal, and partner from The Expanded Fandomverse, Jason Collier.  Jason is a collector, a fellow member of the 501st, and in 2005 was named "The Ultimate Star Wars Fan" by Access Hollywood!  Let's see how Jason stands up to the pressure!

If you would like to have a chance in the hot seat, just let me know!  I welcome one and all to be a guest on Less Than 12 Parsecs!  Email me at TwelveParsecsPodcast@gmail.com.

Episode Zero!

After months of saying "I think I'm going to try this."...
After weeks of saying "I'm actually working on this now!"...
And after days of finally doing it...
Here it is, Episode Zero of...
Less Than 12 Parsecs!  The Fastest Star Wars Podcast In The Galaxy!

We're off to a slow start with this episode, which is basically just a short version of what's on the "All About LT12P" page.  You can also hear a lengthier version of this story on a recent episode of The Expanded Fandomverse I sat in on.  I tell the tale at the 31:50 mark.

Come back, because I promise it can only get better from here!

PS - Also, I just wanted to say that yes, there is a lot more work to do around here.  I need to get this show up on iTunes and Sticher and Feedburner (right now we are piggy-backing on the Expanded Fandomverse feed --- I have a hard time with all that RSS stuff, so give me time), I need to set up the Facebook page (you're nothing without a Facebook page!), then I need to think about YouTube and Google+ and a billion other places to share the show!  Ugh!  Anyway, give it time, because I don't have a lot of time to spare!  (You listened to ththe episode, right?!?!?!)