Star Wars Book Community Podcast

<p>Home of friendly and inclusive chat about all your favourite stories from a galaxy far far away… featuring a wide variety of creators from across the Star Wars Book Community.</p><br><p>Book & Comic Reviews,</p><p>Author and Creator Interviews,</p><p>Canon/Legends,</p><p>Debates and Discussions,</p><p>& much more</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Legends Library Special - The Legends Love-In

Guest host Claire takes the reins for this Legends Library Special, bringing together voices familiar and new to talk about their top picks from across the Legends timeline! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-02
01:00:58

'The SWBC Show' Ep.25 - Temptation of the Force Roundtable

We're diving into the latest novel from The High Republic in spoilerific detail! Connor (Book Ascendancy) picks up the hosting reins and is joined by Jason (This Dad Reads), Claire, Justin and Kelly for a chat about Jedi, love, The High Republic and where it all goes from here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-24
01:09:50

Canon Catch Up - Darth Vader Vol.4, End of Games

in this weeks canon catch-up, Dan, Chris and Claire discuss the fourth and final volume of Gillen's iconic run on Darth Vader!!enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-19
40:18

Comics Roundup DC Special, Part 1 - The New 52, Superman and the Justice League!

On this new series, your favourite comics roundup team, Chris, Dan and Jon are diving into some comics that aren't from the world of Star Wars, and instead from the world of DC, specifically from the New 52 era. The boys discuss the first chunk of comics from the reading order that they are following, including Grant Morrison's rebooted origin of Superman in Action Comics (2011), and the uniting of the new Justice League in Geoff Johns run.Reading order available here: https://marvelguides.com/dc-new-52-reading-order-part-1 or https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/profile/DanMcQuarrie/lists/37839Enjoy and please let us know what you think! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-15
01:00:52

Legends Library - Darth Maul Short Stories (Restraint & Darth Maul: Sabateur)

Jonny is joined by Jesse and Pat to take a look at two stories featuring Darth Maul, both written by James Luceno.In "Restraint", a teenage Maul finds his skills and loyalty to his Master tested by a plot hatched by a Mandalorian mercenary and Mother Talzin."Darth Maul: Sabateur" sees Maul tasked with his first solo mission in a tale that acts as a prelude to Luceno's novel Cloak of Deception. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-10
33:52

Comics Roundup - June 2024

its comics roundup innit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-08
01:05:28

Canon Catch Up - Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel

On this episode of Canon Catch Up, Morgan is joined by Jacob and Chris for a deep dive into Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel. Join us as we explore this Rogue One prequel novel, exploring everything from Orson Krennic's one-sided feud with Wilhuff Tarkin to Lyra and Galen Erso's Bridgerton-esque love story, with brief interludes on James Luceno's impeccable characterization and world-building. This is not an episode that you will want to miss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-03
40:12

Community Campfire #2 - Pasaana

Community Campfire is back! Host Laura Donnell is joined by Jonny O, JP and Luke for a cosy campfire chat on Pasaana. Topics up for discussion include:our favourite underappreciated characters;Star Wars moments that move us;favourite Jedi wisdom; andchoice of lightsaber colours and forms.So make like an Oki-poki and give it a listen!This episode was produced and edited by Jonny Mayner // Insta: @JournalsOfTheWhills Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-01
01:06:42

Legends Library - Jedi Apprentice Series

A Jedi initiate eager to prove himself and become a Padawan. A Jedi Master determined not to repeat the mistakes of the past.As we inch closer to the events of the prequel trilogy, Jonny is joined by new guest Grace and returning guest Carmelo Esterrich (The Star Wars Multiverse, Nick & Melo's Hyperspace) to dive into the big themes and happenings in the Jedi Apprentice series of junior novels, published from 1999 to 2002. And what novels they are; attachment, grief and politics... it's all there on the page for the gang to dive into! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-29
01:06:18

Canon Catch Up - Ahsoka

In this episode of Canon Catch Up, Morgan is joined by Jacob and John to discuss the young adult novel centered on everyone's favorite former Clone Wars Padawan, Ahsoka. Join us as we discuss why Ahsoka is such a beloved character, note the benefits of introspective, character driven novels, and determine whether this book is really canon (and if we really even care). And if you can answer John's question, we would be very much obliged! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-27
34:52

'The SWBC Show' Ep.24 - Return of the Jedi Visual Archive with Kelly Knox, S.T. Bende, and Clayton Sandell

Dan and Jonny are joined by authors Kelly Knox, S.T. Bende and Clayton Sandell for a fun chat about their work on the recently published Return of the Jedi Visual Archive from Insight Editions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-25
01:03:37

Special - Star Wars & Spirituality (Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Enjoy Ignation Mysticism Through Star Wars)

An atheist, a former evangelical pastor, and a Roman Catholic walk into a podcast studio to talk about Star Wars....Jonny is joined by Nick Minerva to talk to author Eric A. Clayton about his book My Life With The Jedi, which looks at life and Star Wars through a particular lens.We think you might be surprised by this one, whether you look at the world through a spiritual lens or not.Possible trigger warning: some discussion of religious trauma (but hopefully in a helpful way). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-23
01:08:14

'The SWBC Show' Ep. 23 - Star Wars Tabletop Games & Free RPG Day

It's Free RPG Day! The perfect day for the show to take its first steps into the broader world of Star Wars tabletop gaming. Jonny is joined by Jason (This Dad Reads) and Pat for a chat about a whole range of Star Wars tabletop games, the role that RPGs in particular have played in building Star Wars lore, and the reasons folk love to play these games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-21
41:50

Star Wars Pride (featuring Tessa Gratton)

In this special Pride Month episode featuring previously unreleased content from one of our chats with author Tessa Gratton, Morgan (@notaforceuser) sits down with guests both new and old to talk about queerness in Star Wars and what representation means to queer Star Wars fans. From gushing over Vernestra and Doctor Aphra to deciding if interest in female droids really makes Lando pansexual, Claire (@claireyreads), Monica (@moni.lib), Bryce (@the_alderaanian_ace), and Jules (TikTok's @pitchpinebooks) have a wonderful time talking about all things queer and Star Wars. Join us for a fun celebration of characters and stories you love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-18
53:01

Legends Library - "The Tenebrous Way" Short Story (& The Acolyte)

In the week that The Acolyte teased new lore around the creation of life, we are chatting about one of the earliest Legends prose stories that explored the life and times of Darth Plagueis and his master, Darth Tenebrous. Join Jonny and Pat as they unpack "The Tenebrous Way" by Matthew Stover and its references to Banite Sith, the coming shadow, the One Sith, prophesies about a Chosen One and thematic connections to evolving canon lore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-15
42:15

'The SWBC Show' Ep.22 - Temptation of the Force Review with Tessa Gratton (Spoiler-Free)

Morgan and Jonny give their spoiler-free thoughts on The High Republic: Temptation of the Force and talk to author Tessa Gratton about the novel, their Star Wars work and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-13
43:21

Comics Roundup - May 2024

Dan, Chris and Jon are back to discuss all the Star Wars comics that were released in the month of May 2024! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-11
01:15:33

'The SWBC Show' Ep.21 - The Acolyte Premiere Reaction!

The Acolyte is here and The High Republic is on the screen!Morgan is joined by Connor (Book Ascendancy), Claire and Jonny O (Starbird Files) for spoiler-filled talk about the first two episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-06
49:49

Canon Catch Up - Star Wars Vol.3, Rebel Jail

Leia, Sana Starros and Doctor Aphra in an uneasy alliance! The first hints of an Aphra/Sana backstory! The dark side of the Rebellion! Luke and Han actually nerf-herding!On this episode of Canon Catch-Up, Chris and Dan are joined by Claire and Justin to chat about Rebel Jail, the third trade paperback in Jason Aaron's run on the Star Wars (2015) comic from Marvel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-04
52:30

Legends Library - The Old Republic Retrospective: from Dawn of the Jedi to Darth Bane

In this final (for now) look back at the Old Republic era, Jonny is joined by Alex Taylor, Jesse Gardner and Alec Lininger to talk about their favourite stories from the ancient past of the Star Wars Legends timeline. Plus chat with Brian Malone (Old Republic Podcast) and Bradley Keats about the huge impact that the Knights of the Old Republic and Star Wars: The Old Republic rpg video games had on this era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-31
01:08:20

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