Gut Reaction: Puzzle Droids

 It's time for another one of my "not quite a review" mini review, a.k.a., my gut reaction.   This time I am taking a quick look at the new mobile game Star Wars Puzzle Droids.  Do I like it? Would I recommend it? Is it fun?  Have a listen to find out!

EU Memories

The Expanded Universe came to an end three years ago on this date.  So, today, I'm going to take a walk down memory lane and share with you my personal history with the old EU.  Enjoy!

Gut Reaction: Book Review for April 24th, 2017

I'm starting a new feature on the show this week.  Since I add new volumes to my Jedi Library each week, am going to use this opportunity to share my purchases with you and quickly review them, in under five minutes.  Less than a true review, these are just my "Gut Reactions" about the books!

This weeks purchases are...

Star Wars - Lords of the Sith: Guide to the Dark Side (The Best of Star Wars Insider) - www.amazon.com/gp/product/1785851918

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - The Official Mission Debrief - www.amazon.com/gp/product/1785861581

Star Wars Widevision: The Original Topps Trading Card Series, Volume One - www.amazon.com/gp/product/1419724495

Note: Due to the STOOPID tax laws of my state, I am not allowed to be an Amazon Affiliate, so I make no money if you purchase these items.  But don't let that stop you, please, pick up a copy for yourself!

From TV to SW

There is a rumor going around this week that Sam Esmail, the creator and write of Mr. Robot is in talks with Lucasfilm to write and or direct an up coming Star Wars stand alone film. (http://screenrant.com/star-wars-anthology-writer-mr-robot-sam-esmail/). Well, this got me to wondering... who else could make the jump from television to Star Wars.  Well, here are five people I would like to see make that leap!

Weekly News Roundup for April 21st, 2017

As we do every Friday, here is a quick recap of the Star Wars headlines that grabbed my attention this week. If you think I missed any important stories, please, let me know!

Next Stand Alone Film Anouncement - http://www.jedinews.co.uk/film-music-tv/articles/next-star-wars-standalone-film-announced-summer/

Ewan McGregor in Entertainment Weekly - http://ew.com/movies/2017/04/18/ewan-mcgregor-star-wars-movie/

Han Solo Omaze Video - https://www.yahoo.com/movies/new-star-wars-species-debuts-han-solo-movie-set-192654423.html

Kylo Ren's Moving Scar - http://metro.co.uk/2017/04/20/star-wars-director-forced-to-explain-why-kylo-rens-scar-has-moved-in-the-last-jedi-trailer-6586453/

Star Wars Rebels Season Four Episode Count - http://www.jedinews.co.uk/film-music-tv/articles/star-wars-rebels-season-4-will-contain-15-episodes/

Star Wars Luxery Resort - http://www.businessinsider.com/disney-world-star-wars-starship-luxury-resort-hotel-2017-4

Five Star Wars Animation Ideas

As we recently learned at Star Wars Celebration, Star Wars Rebels is coming to an end after next season.  Well, what's next for Star Wars animation?  Well, if Dave Filoni and his crew need any extra ideas, here are five show ideas I am willing to share with them!

My Non-Recap Recap of Star Wars Celebration

 I have been off-line for the past four days, which also happened to be the same for days at Star Wars Celebration in Orlando! I don't have time to recap everything that happened this weekend in only five minutes, but here are just a very few brief thoughts I want to share about all that went on at the greatest Star Wars fan fest of all time!   See ya in 2019!

Celebration Predictions Part Two

 On yesterday's episode, I shared with you my predictions for the news and surprises we would get out of Star Wars Celebration. However, after I record the episode, I went back and listen to it, and found  that my predictions were a little... mundane. A little too easy. My predictions were a bit predictable.

Well,  on today's episode I try to think bigger, think outside the box, and try to come up with some predictions that a bit less predictable!

PS -  hey, if you're at Star Wars celebration and listening episode, let me know! Send me a selfie!   And if you really like the episode, please, share it with another con goer who has yet to hear Less Than 12 Parsecs.   I'd greatly appreciate it! Thank you!

Celebration Predictions

Each time Star Wars Celebration roles around, we get a bunch of great surprises.  What do I think is coming our way this year?  Have a listen and find out!

Bonus Episode #0005 - The Why Behind LT12P

Today's episode is nearly 10 minutes long, thus it's a bonus episode.  That's the LT12P way; any episode over 7 minutes is labeled a bonus episode!

Today I get more personal than I ever have before, and answer a question that multiple have asked me.  I'm not that great at "sharing", so please forgive me as I bumble through the story I have to tell.

Action Figure Number 13

 It's that time of the month right open up a brand-new (to me) classic Kenner Star Wars action figure! This months figure comes from friend of the show Ryan Dassing!  Thanks Ryan!

To recap, here are the figures I already have...

• Lobot
• Logray
• Hoth Luke
• Hoth Rebel Soldier
• Hoth Rebel Commander
• Snowtrooper
• AT-AT Driver
• 2-1B
• C-3PO
• Walrus Man
• Hammerhead
• Imperial Royal Guard

If you have a figure to sell me, or send me (I won't say no to freebies!), please let me know!  I'm looking for loose, clean, near-mintish figures, preferably with their accessories!

You can now purchase LT12P t-shirts on TeePublic! - www.teepublic.com/user/lt12p

Weekly News Roundup for April 7th, 2017

As we do every Friday, here is a quick recap of the Star Wars headlines that grabbed my attention this week. If you think I missed any important stories, please, let me know!

Hayden Christenson Returns To Star Wars Celebration - http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/04/01/hayden-christensen-returns-to-star-wars-celebration-for-40th-anniversary-panel

Celebration Autograph Hall - http://www.starwarscelebration.com/Guests/Autograph-Hall/

Funko Star Wars Celebration Exclusive - http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/03/23/funko-reveals-star-wars-celebration-exclusives

Lego Star Wars Celebration Exclusive - http://www.space.com/36361-lego-star-wars-celebration-exclusive.html

Operation Blue Milk - http://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-from-a-certain-point-of-view-anthology-book-celebrates-40-years-of-a-galaxy-far-far-away

Rogue One On Disk - http://www.target.com/p/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-blu-ray-dvd-digital-3-disc/-/A-52030319

Bad Lip Reading Does TFA - https://youtu.be/Sv_hGITmNuo

Star Wars The Old Repeubic "War of Lokath" - https://www.pcgamesn.com/star-wars-the-old-republic/star-wars-the-old-republic-war-for-iokath-update

Darth Taxus

Today, unexpected, Darth Taxus from "Starships, Sabers and Scoundrels" showed up on the show!

I had nothing planned for today, so I was going to just go to bed early, but then I got to chatting with D.T. (as he's known to his friends)(no, not really) and I decided to say "Hey, wanna do an episode?".  So, here's 5 quick mins with Taxus about what he's been up to lately in regards to his Star Wars fandom!

Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels...
Website - www.retrozap.com/category/shows/starships-sabers-and-scoundrels
Email - SCubedPod@RetroZap.com & s3podcast@gmail.com
iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/starships-sabers-scoundrels/id1109659643
Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/starships-sabers-scoundrels
Facebook - www.facebook.com/SCubedPod
Twitter - @scubedpod

PS - Because tonight was unplanned, I apologize, there will not be a 10 Stoopid Questions with D.T. tomorrow.  Sad, I know.  Sorry!

Fantasy Star Wars Encounters

I am titling today's episode "Fantasy Star Wars Encounters". No, it's not about some hook-up app for Star Wars cosplayers looking for love, but rather, it is an idea I stole from Dennis Keithly, from the great podcast "Starships, Sabers and Scoundrels". You'll have to give it a listen to learn more!

After you take six minutes to listen to me (yes, I'm a little long winded today), please be sure to check out the great work Dennis does. You can find all of his links below!

Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels...
Website - www.retrozap.com/category/shows/starships-sabers-and-scoundrels
Email - SCubedPod@RetroZap.com & s3podcast@gmail.com
iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/starships-sabers-scoundrels/id1109659643
Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/starships-sabers-scoundrels
Facebook - www.facebook.com/SCubedPod
Twitter - @scubedpod

Gut Reaction: Lego Star Wars The Freemaker Adventures Season Two

The trailer for Season Two of the Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures was released today.  To say I'm excited is an understatement!  Here is my "Gut Reaction" to the trailer.  (In my excitement, I forgot to say "Gut Reaction" in the show, but trust me, this is a LT12P "Gut Reaction" episode, for those of you keeping track at home!)

The New Era of LT12P Begins!

That's it, I'm done. I hit 100 episodes and that's good enough for me. I'm hanging up the microphone and calling it quits.

Don't worry, Less Than 12 Parsecs will continue on without me. Starting today, my son Declan will be taking over the show.   I'm not really sure what he's going to do with it, but I trust it will be interesting.

So please enjoy this new era, this new generation, this is new... something?

Paging Doctor Freud

Somethings been weighing on my mind lately. It's a bit of a personality quirk that I have, that I don't like.  Today I want to share my "issue" with you, in the hopes that you can give me some feedback about how I can improve this Star Wars related... problem?  I'm not sure that is the right word, but please, take five minutes to listen and then tell me what you think!

MiniRig MiniEpisode #0008

I don't normally post MiniRig MiniEpisodes to the site, I just drop them into the feed, but...

There is no new episode of Less Than 12 Parsecs tonight, because I spent the evening celebrating the 1000th episode of Star Wars 7x7​ with my buddy Allen Voivod, along with his friends and family.  Allen kindly let me sit in on his live stream from the party. Honestly, I thought I would just be popping in to chat with him for a few minutes, but I ended up stay for it's entirety.  I hope I didn't over stay my welcome!  Anyway, thank you to Allen, his awesome wife Lani, and everyone else who was there, online and in person, for such a great evening.  Heres to the next 1000 episodes!

Top Five: My Favorite Lines from Attack of the Clones

Today I continue my series where I share with you my top five favorite lines of dialogue from each Star Wars film. Today we are up to Episode II: Attack of the Clones. This is, as you know, my favorite of the prequel's!

What are your top five favorite lines from this often maligned modern masterpiece?  I want to know!

One Hundred Episodes!!!

So today is the day, a milestone has been reached...  Today is the 100th episode of less Than 12 Parsecs!

Today I look back at our first 99 episodes with that classic broadcasting short-cut, a clip show!  Can I do it in under five minutes?  Actually, no, today I clock in at just over six minutes, but it's the thought that counts!

If you haven't noticed it by now, I've changed the show logo.  This new design is from James Volpe.  Please check out his work at www.facebook.com/VOLPEdesign

And as I mentioned in the last MiniRig MiniEpisode (What? You don't know what a MiniRig MiniEpisode is?  Then you need to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Stitcher, or you favorite pod-catching app, as so not to miss these fun little one minute episodes!), today we are offering t-shirts!

I've set up shop on TeePublic, where you can get a shirt with the new logo, OR, if you like to rock it old school, you can also get the classic design as well!  Check them out at...

New Logo - http://tee.pub/lic/UHe6R_OpNPE
Classic Design - http://tee.pub/lic/ShJC3iIKwRc

Looking ahead to the next 100 episodes, there is so much more I want to do.  But sadly, my lack of free time prevents me from accomplishing all of these goals.  (If I had free time, I wouldn't be doing a five minute podcast in the first place!)  Oh well, I'll have to just make do the best that I can.

Thank you so much for listening for these first 100 episodes.  And I hope you stick around for the next 100!  May The Force Be With You!

Weekly News Roundup for March 24th, 2017

As we do every Friday, here is a quick recap of the Star Wars headlines that grabbed my attention this week. If you think I missed any important stories, please, let me know!

Rogue One Digital Download - http://www.starwars.com/rogue-one

Star Wars Rebels "Twin Suns" - http://twelveparsecspodcast.blogspot.com/2017/03/gut-reaction-twin-suns.html

Han Solo Film Details Fron Bob Iger - http://www.jedinews.co.uk/film-music-tv/articles/han-solo-went-different-name-besides-han-solo/

Woody Harrelson is Beckett - http://time.com/4710941/woody-harrelson-on-star-wars-cast/

Carrie Fisher in The Last Jedi - http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2017/03/24/disney-ceo-bob-iger-lays-out-what-comes-next-for-star-wars/99572818/

Episode IX Will Be Shot On Film - http://www.slashfilm.com/star-wars-episode-9-will-be-shot-on-65mm/

John Knoll Has Another Idea - http://screenrant.com/star-wars-rogue-one-movie-spinoffs/

Why ATOC?

I often tell people that Episode II: Attack of the Clones is my favorite of the Star Wars prequels, and they will look at me funny and say "Really?  Why?".  Well, today, I try to explain myself.  And I do so unscripted, (I didn't have time to write a script for today's episode) so I'm not sure if my reasoning come across as clears as it could have.  If you have questions or need clarification on any of these points, please just let me know!

Gut Reaction: Twin Suns

 I don't do a lot of review episodes here on Less Than 12 Parsecs.   Reviews are not my strong suit. However, from time to time, I like to share my "Gut Reaction" about something in the world of Star Wars.

Well, ever since Saturday, all anyone is talking about is the episode of Star Wars Rebels titled "Twin Suns".   Everyone and their brother is sharing their reviews of this episode online!  So, I decided to jump on this band wagon.  So here are just a few of the things that came to mind after I watch Twin Suns.  Please enjoy my Gut Reaction!

Ten Questions with Fode from the Star-B-Q podcast

Fode from the Star-B-Q cooking and commentary podcast is back again today!  This time he is forced to sit through my 10 Stoopid Questions.  Ten questions, and he only has ten seconds to answer each one!  How did he do?  Please take four minutes to listen and find out for yourself!

Fode's Links...
Website - www.starbqpod.com
Facebook - www.facebook.com/starbqpod
iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/star-b-q-podcast-star-b-q/id1172433460
Stitcher - www.stitcher.com/podcast/starbq-w-fode-beed
PlayerFM - player.fm/series/star-b-q-podcast-star-b-q
Instagram - www.instagram.com/starbqpodcast

Podcasters Spotlight: Fode from the Star-B-Q podcast

Last night I had a bit of fun sitting down to chat with Fode from the Star-B-Q podcast over the phone.  Star-B-Q is the first and only Star Wars cooking and commentary podcast.  I love this unique addition to the world of Star Wars podcasts!

Be sure to check back in tomorrow when Fode is forced to sit through my 10 Stoopid Questions.  Ten questions, and he only has ten seconds to answer each one!

Fode's Links...
Website - www.starbqpod.com
Facebook - www.facebook.com/starbqpod
iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/star-b-q-podcast-star-b-q/id1172433460
Stitcher - www.stitcher.com/podcast/starbq-w-fode-beed
PlayerFM - player.fm/series/star-b-q-podcast-star-b-q
Instagram - www.instagram.com/starbqpodcast

Weekly News Roundup for March 17th, 2017

(Sorry, I forgot to post this last night!)

As we do every Friday, here is a quick recap of the Star Wars headlines that grabbed my attention this week.   If you think I missed any important stories, please, let me know!

Gary Whitta Speaks! - http://www.jedinews.co.uk/film-music-tv/articles/gary-whitta-says-future-star-wars-films-wont-based-legacy-characters/

Maul v Kenobi: Round 2 - http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/03/17/star-wars-rebels-sam-witwer-previews-darth-mauls-confrontation-with-obi-wan-kenobi

Star Wars Land AT-ATs - http://abc7.com/society/disney-gives-sneak-peek-of-giant-at-at-walkers-at-star-wars-land/1804155/

Darth Daddy - https://youtu.be/j6AgtTyk-Hs

I Must Confess

They say confession is good for the soul.  If that's true, then I need to make these 10 Star Wars  confessions, to clear my nerd-conscience!

Please tell me I'm not alone here, and that you too have a Star Wars confession to make!  Email me, leave a comment below, or connect with me social media.  I'm curious to hear all about your geeky secrets!

Bonus Episode #0004 - Just For Me

This episode is built out of my own ego and pride, and may not be enjoyable to anyone but me. Sorry, but I ya know what, sometimes you have to do things just for yourself! :-)

(Note: This episode went into my feed last night, but I did not have time to post to the site until today.)

Generation X-Wing Links...

Website - www.generationxwingpodcast.wordpress.com
Email - generationxwingpodcast@gmail.com
iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-x-wing-podcast/id963438764
Stitcher - www.stitcher.com/podcast/generation-xwing-podcast
Facebook - www.facebook.com/generationxwingpodcast
Twitter - @Genxwing
YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UC3uXqY97dnexw7EXfFMOTsQ
PodBean - www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/ywgz9-3c951/Generation+X-Wing+Podcast
Teepublic - www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/668342-generation-x-wing-podcast-basic
Patreon - www.patreon.com/genxwing

Star Wars Without The Force

Today I ponder the questions, can you have a Star Wars movie without The Force, and, will the Han Solo movie be devoid of The Force.

Please take four minutes to hear what I have to say, then please, let me know what YOU think!  Thanks!

The Star Wars Podcast Master List

Today I hit a very important milestone on my other Star Wars project, The Star Wars Podcast Master List.  What is it?  Have a listen and find out!

If you have a Star Wars podcast that is not yet listed on the SWPML, or, if one of your other favorite Star Wars is not yet listed on the SWPML, then please, let me know!  Email the following details & links (or as many of them as the show has), and I will get the show listed right away!

• Show Title
• Host(s)
• Description of the Show
• Website
• Network (if it's part of one)
• iTunes
• Stitcher
• Facebook
• Twitter

Those are the main links I'm looking for.  But, I will also list links to...

• YouTube
• Instagram
• Soundcloud
• Pinterest
• Tumblr
• PodBean
• TuneIn
• Patreon
• TeePublic
• Libsyn

And any other important links the show may want to share!  Thank you for your help!

Action Figure Number 10, 11 & 12

Well, it's that time of the month where I add a new classic Kenner action figure to my collection. This months figure is actually THREE figures! Why three? Because I had so much fun getting three last month, that I decided to do it again! So, what did I get? Well, listen to the episode to find out!

A big thank you to Vic Cuzzupe who sold me the figure this month.  And a big apology to Vic as well.  As you will hear, I completely forgot his name as I was recording the episode.  Vic, I am very sorry!

And as always, when I open a new classic Kenner action figure, there is a video version of the episode as well!

Weekly News Roundup for March 10th, 2017

As we do every Friday, here is a quick recap of the Star Wars headlines that grabbed my attention this week.   If you think I missed any important stories, please, let me know!

Star Wars Celebration 2019 - http://www.starwarscelebration.com/News-And-Media/Breaking-News/The-Next-Star-Wars-Celebration-Coming-to-Our-Galaxy-2019

New Marvel Darth Vader Comic - http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/03/10/origin-of-darth-vaders-lightsaber-to-be-revealed-in-new-comic

Bio-Hexacrypt - http://www.gamesradar.com/john-boyegas-trouble-with-star-wars-jargon-earned-him-a-gift-from-rian-johnson-but-what-does-it-mean/

Disney Stock Holders Meeting Spoilers - http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-ct-disney-shareholders-meeting-star-wars-the-last-jedi-clip-reveals-1488996409-htmlstory.html

2017 Star Wars Podcast Awards - http://www.starwarspodcastawards.com/

The Star Wars Podcast Awards

The nominations for the 2017 Star Wars Podcast Awards were announced this morning, and I am proud to tell you that Less Than 12 Parsecs has been nominated in the category of Best New Show!  It truly is an honor just to be nominated!

I know that a lot of podcasts out there will post the heck out of this all over their social media accounts, mention it on all their episodes and will be asking for your vote.  I just want to tell you up front that this is not my style.  I really am happy just to have been nominated!

That said, I will be posting across all my accounts about this today, and then probably a second time just before the voting period comes to an end on April 1st.  If you do decide to vote for our little show, I will greatly appreciate it.  If you don't, that's all good too!  I'm happy just to have you as a listener!

Please check it out at www.StarWarsPodcastAwards.com

www.StarWarsPodcastAwards.com

International Women's Day

In honor of the fact that today is International Women's Day, I take a look at what makes the women of Star Wars so great.  I am thankful that I grew up with these characters in my imagination, and that they continue to inspire generations of fans!

10 Questions with Rob Williams from the Generation X-Wing podcast

You know the routine...All guests of the show MUST sit through my 10 Stoopid Questions.  Rob Williams from the Generation X-Wing and Outer Rim Rookie podcasts is back today to sit in the hot seat.  After he made ME answer 10 Stoopid Questions over on the Outer Rim Rookie, I feel like I should have made these harder and stoopider!

Robs Links...
Website - www.generationxwingpodcast.wordpress.com
Email - generationxwingpodcast@gmail.com 
iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-x-wing-podcast/id963438764
Stitcher - www.stitcher.com/podcast/generation-xwing-podcast
Facebook - www.facebook.com/generationxwingpodcast & www.facebook.com/outerrimrookie
Twitter - @Genxwing
YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UC3uXqY97dnexw7EXfFMOTsQ
PodBean - www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/ywgz9-3c951/Generation+X-Wing+Podcast
Teepublic - www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/668342-generation-x-wing-podcast-basic
Patreon - www.patreon.com/genxwing

The Outer Rim Rookie Podcast

I was recently invited onto the Out Rim Rookie podcast, hosted by yesterday's guest, Rob Williams, to talk about my early days in the 501st. I hope others interested in The Legion, or who have recently signed up, can learn from my experiences!

Then, before it was over, Rob made me sit through 10 Stoopid Questions.  Hey, it's MY job to ask the Stoopid Questions!

https://generationxwingpodcast.wordpress.com/2017/03/05/outer-rim-rookie-podcast-episode-2-tim-mcmahon/

Podcasters Spotlight: Rob Williams from the Genation X-Wing podcast

Today, I had the pleasure of talking with Rob Williams, from the Generation X-Wing podcast, and the Outer Rim Rookie podcast.  In fact, Rob invited me on the Outer Rim Rookie podcast to chat about the fun and adventure of joining the 501st Legion.  After we did that, I put him in the spotlight for this episode of Less Than 12 Parsecs!  I hope you enjoy our conversation!

Robs Links...
Website - www.generationxwingpodcast.wordpress.com
Email - generationxwingpodcast@gmail.com 
iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-x-wing-podcast/id963438764
Stitcher - www.stitcher.com/podcast/generation-xwing-podcast
Facebook - www.facebook.com/generationxwingpodcast & www.facebook.com/outerrimrookie
Twitter - @Genxwing
YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UC3uXqY97dnexw7EXfFMOTsQ
PodBean - www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/ywgz9-3c951/Generation+X-Wing+Podcast
Teepublic - www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/668342-generation-x-wing-podcast-basic
Patreon - www.patreon.com/genxwing

Figures Wanted!

Hey there! I am over due for my monthly Kenner Action Figure. As long time listeners will know, I am not a toy collector, but I am slowly collecting all the original vintage Kenner action figures. I try to get one a month. Anyway, I need one for this month.

 So, if you have a loose, clean, near mint figure with its accessories I'd like to buy it for a fair price. But here's the thing... I don't want you to tell me what the figure is before you sell it to me! Just send it to me, so I can unwrap it live on the show like it's Christmas Morning 1979! As long as it's a figure I do not already have it's cool! 

Here are the figures I already have...
 2-1B Medical Droid
C-3PO
AT-AT Driver
Hammerhead
Imperial Royal Guard
Logray
Luke Skywalker in Hoth Gear
Lobot
Walrus Man

 So, if you have a figure you'd be willing to sell me, please let me know in the comments below. Thank you!

Weekly News Roundup for March 3rd, 2017

Here are all the headlines that grabbed my attention this week.  It was a bit of a slow news week, but still, these are stories you may find interesting, as I did!

Star Wars Rebels: Season 4 - http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/03/03/star-wars-rebels-officially-renewed-for-season-4

Thrawn/EU connection - http://io9.gizmodo.com/star-wars-is-poised-to-re-make-one-of-the-expanded-univ-1792902460

Darth Vader Coloring Book - http://www.newsarama.com/33392-color-your-own-star-wars-darth-vader-coming-this-fall.html

Michael K. Williams/Han Solo Casting - http://variety.com/2017/film/news/michael-kenneth-williams-han-solo-movie-1202001257/

HISHE - https://youtu.be/RjR71XpAu0I

Auralnauts - https://youtu.be/_0KMUZSVAqw

Mark Hamil Oscar Hopes - http://www.cbsnews.com/news/jj-abrams-mark-hamill-oscar-nomination-star-wars/

Saturn Awards - http://www.jedinews.co.uk/conventions-events/articles/star-wars-nabs-dozen-nominations-43rd-annual-saturn-awards/

Star Wars Rivals - http://io9.gizmodo.com/so-what-the-hell-is-star-wars-rivals-1792824304

Running Stormtrooper - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rogueone

Georgia Politics - http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2017/03/01/republicans-target-jon-ossoff-in-georgias-sixth-with-han-solo-ad/

Princeton Class Reunion - http://dailycaller.com/2017/03/02/courage-princeton-alums-shun-star-wars-stormtrooper-costumes-at-reunion-to-avoid-taint-of-nazism/

Potpourri

 Our week of listener submitted topics comes to an end today. There were so many great topics that people suggested, that I did not have time for all of them. So today, I'm going to try and fit three of them into one show. Let's see if I can do all of this in less than five minutes!

Thanks again to everyone who played along. This was a lot of fun for me. I hope to do this again, maybe two or three weeks each year.

My Very Own Fan Theory

My week of listener submitted topics continues!  Today, Hector Rios Jr asks via Facebook... "How was Anakin Skywalker able to become a force ghost?"  That's a good question!  What's my fan theory that answers this question?  Have a listen and find out!

The Proper Star Wars Viewing Order

 Our week of listener submitted topics continues today.   Steve_of_clan_kirk, that's his Instagram name asks... "What is the best order to watch the Star Wars films in?".  Well, it's my opinion that you should watch... no, wait, you'll have to listen to hear my thoughts on this one!

Top Five: My Favorite ODD Ben Burt Sound Effects

All this week, all topics of all shows have been submitted by listeners!  Today's topic was suggested by the gang over at the Blast Points Podcast.  Be sure to check them out at www.blastpointspodcast.com.

They asked what were my top five favorite odd Ben Burt Sound Effects.  I'm not sure if I answered their question correctly, but here is six minutes on the topic.  Enjoy!

And The Oscar Goes To...

Before you sit down to watch tonight's Academy Awards, to cheer on Rouge One, why don't you take five minutes to sit back and listen to this brief history of Star Wars at the Oscars. Which films were nominated in what categories, and who won what, may surprise you!

And dont forget, you can win the Kanan-styled sleep mask. Simply post a sleep-themed Star Wars photo on Twitter, use the hashtag #SleepyStarWars and tag both @TwelveParPod and @SWSkyhoppers. What is a sleep-themed photo? Let us see your favorite Star Wars pajamas, or your bed with the Star Wars sheets, blankets and pillows, or maybe it's a photo of you snuggled up with your favorite Star Wars plush toy and bed time story book. Or anything else you can come up with! We will pull a name from random on February 28th! Thanks for playing, and good luck!

Weekly News Round Up for February 25th, 2017

Here  are all of the headlines that grabbed my attention this week. Just a day late. Sorry about the wait, thank you for your patience.

Han Solo Movie Cast Photo - http://ew.com/tv/2017/02/21/han-solo-movie-cast-photo/

My Previous Episode On This Topic - http://twelveparsecspodcast.blogspot.com/2017/02/gut-reaction-han-solo-cast-photo.html

New Chewbacca - http://ew.com/movies/2017/02/22/star-wars-new-chewbacca-peter-mayhew-tribute/

The Last Jedi Reshoots - http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4290312&tpl=archnews&force=1

The Last Jedi and IMAX - http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/02/22/some-star-wars-the-last-jedi-scenes-shot-in-imax

Rogue One Home Release - http://fortune.com/2017/02/23/rogue-one-star-wars-streaming/

The Making of Rogue One Book - https://www.amazon.com/Making-Rogue-One-Behind-scenes/dp/1419723987

Star Wars Celebration Supporters Page - http://www.starwarscelebration.com/Sponsors-And-Supporters/

Toy Fair New York - http://www.jedinews.co.uk/?s=toy+fair

Hasbro's 40th Anniversary Black Series Release - http://io9.gizmodo.com/hasbros-40th-anniversary-star-wars-figures-are-an-amazi-1792529369

This Weeks Rumor Mill - http://www.jedinews.co.uk/film-music-tv/articles/rumour-original-cuts-original-trilogy-see-dvd-release/

The Emperor's Hand in Rebels - http://clubjade.net/?p=72811

#SleepyStarWars Twitter Contest - http://twelveparsecspodcast.blogspot.com/2017/01/special-guest-ash-from-skyhoppers.html

She'll Always Be Royalty

What do you get when you pass a classic Kenner action figure around the world from fan to fan to fan? You get a fun project and the topic of today's podcast!

Links---
She'll Always Be Royalty Tour Facebook Group
StarWarsJunk.Net
TravelingLeiaTwitter


Photos from the dog park (the dog is not mine, BUT, his name is Chewie!)

Photos from Portland Head Light at Fort Williams in Cape Elizabeth, Maine...

 Photos from the Cinemagic Theater in Saco, Maine...

Photos from the Princess "digital tour" around Portland, Maine...

And dont forget, you can win the Kanan-styled sleep mask. Simply post a sleep-themed Star Wars photo on Twitter, use the hashtag #SleepyStarWars and tag both @TwelveParPod and @SWSkyhoppers. What is a sleep-themed photo? Let us see your favorite Star Wars pajamas, or your bed with the Star Wars sheets, blankets and pillows, or maybe it's a photo of you snuggled up with your favorite Star Wars plush toy and bed time story book. Or anything else you can come up with! We will pull a name from random on February 28th! Thanks for playing, and good luck!