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Podcast of the Whills

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A Podcast that treats Star Wars like a sacred text. Podcast of the Whills is your weekly dose of positive Star Wars fun. We have everything from amazing guests and interviews to personally crafted cocktails to all the Top 7 lists your heart could desire.
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Podcast of the WhillsJul 09, 2020

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PotW LIVE! Episode 42 w/ Special Guest Mark Newbold

PotW LIVE! Episode 42 w/ Special Guest Mark Newbold

This week Nick is joined by Fantha Tracks Editor-In-Chief Mark Newbold. Listen along as Nick and Mark talk about Mark's history in Star Wars writing and content creation. They also talk about Mark's "Star Wars spiritual moment." This episode is the first of our 6 part series of Return of the Jedi Canon Studies. Nick and Mark talk about minutes 0:00-22:08 of ROTJ and the themes and spiritual canon lessons they take from that. 

Be sure to subscribe to the ATGcast podcast feed to not miss any shows as we partner with that feed going forward. If you aren't an ATG patreon and want to keep getting the live version of the show you can subscribe at patreon.com/atgcast

Jan 03, 202201:12:53
PotW LIVE: Holiday Special (not THAT Holiday Special)
Dec 13, 202101:23:49
Homophobia in Star Wars w/ Pink Milk After Dark

Homophobia in Star Wars w/ Pink Milk After Dark

On this special crossover episode we are sharing with you a conversation from Bryan, Emma, and Chase from the Pink Milk: After Dark show. This conversation entitled "Homophobia in Star Wars" is born out of the release and subsequent backlash of the trailer for the Star Wars: Eclipse video game and its connection and development by the studio Quantic Dream. The owner of Quantic Dream has said many problematic things especially as relates to women and members of the LGBTQ+ family as well as reportedly fostered hostile work environments around these same groups of people. This conversation is a way for you, the listener, to hear from those most directly effected by these types of decisions and how it relates to their fandom. 

I want to add a special thank you to Bryan for sharing this conversation to put in the POTW feed. I want to be an ally to my queer brothers and sisters but also recognize that I don't come from a place to be able to speak authoritatively to these issues so I am glad to share the voices of my friends who should be heard. If you aren't already listening to Pink Milk I highly recommend that you subscribe and follow them on all their social media channels (@servingpinkmilk on Twitter).    -Nick 

Dec 12, 202101:26:21
PotW LIVE! Episode 41 w/ Special Guest Clare Stribling
Dec 06, 202101:12:11
PotW LIVE! Ep. 40 w. Special Guest Mark Perez

PotW LIVE! Ep. 40 w. Special Guest Mark Perez

This week Nick is joined by Mark Perez (@iameldiablito) one of the hosts of Pink Milk: After Dark (@servingpinkmilk). Nick and Mark talk about craft beer, the overlap in Star Trek & Star Wars, and then count down Mark's Top 7 Hallmark Star Wars Christmas Ornaments. 

Nov 29, 202101:02:57
PotW LIVE! Ep. 39 w/ Special Guest Dan Zehr

PotW LIVE! Ep. 39 w/ Special Guest Dan Zehr

This week Nick is joined by author, speaker, and host of Coffee With Kenobi (@coffeewthkenobi) Mr. Dan Zehr (@MrZehr). Nick and Dan talk about Dan's career as an educator and the ways he utilizes the Star Wars canon with his students. They also dig into Dan's Top 7 Star Wars Spiritual Moments. 

Be sure to follow Podcast of the Whills on all the major social media platforms @whillspod and you can subscribe to the video version of the show at our YouTube HERE. If you are looking for PotW or Heroes of the MomCU shirts and other merchandise you can find it HERE

Most of all thank you for being a part of of the Podcast of the Whills family! Whether you are in the live chats weekly or listening on the audio feed we are so grateful to you being a part of our conversations and help us share the positivity of Star Wars out into the world! 

Nov 15, 202101:01:35
PotW LIVE! Episode 38: Canon Studies: Defeat w/ Marc Thompson
Oct 19, 202101:03:03
PotW LIVE! Episode 37 Canon Studies "Parenthood" w/ Pete Fletzer

PotW LIVE! Episode 37 Canon Studies "Parenthood" w/ Pete Fletzer

This week Nick is joined by Pete Fletzer host of @atgcast and organizer of Podathon 2021. First a big announcement as we reveal who our guest for Podathon 2021 is going to be. Next we talk about Pete's Star Wars "spiritual experience." Finally we dig into the sacred text of Star Wars and examine the examples of Parenthood and what we can learn from that Galaxy Far, Far Away. 

Be sure to follow Podathon 2021 on Twitter @ThePodathon for all the updates about guests and programming as well as how you can donate to suppor the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Also be sure to set a reminder for November 6th and join us for all the fun! 

Oct 12, 202101:06:35
PotW LIVE! Episode 36: Canon Studies "Betrayal" w/ Rayven Spencer

PotW LIVE! Episode 36: Canon Studies "Betrayal" w/ Rayven Spencer

This week Nick is joined by Rayven (Sistas w/ Sabers, Broaxium, Force Connect) for a conversation about Betrayal and where we see it in The Empire Strikes Back. Be sure to follow Podcast of the Whills on all our social media @whillspod. Thanks for being such a great supporter of our show! 

Oct 04, 202101:14:34
PotW LIVE! Episode 35: Canon Studies "Discipline" w/ Maury Sterling
Sep 27, 202101:09:40
PotW LIVE! Episode 34: Canon Studies "Retreat" w/ Michael Nipp
Sep 20, 202158:45
PotW LIVE! Episode 33: Canon Studies ESB: Friendship w/ Andy Lemiere
Sep 13, 202101:21:53
PotW LIVE! Episode 32: w/ Special Guest Krystina Arielle
Aug 30, 202101:09:31
PotW LIVE! Episode 31: w/ Special Guests Laura Mielke, Bryan & Tom Barry
Aug 23, 202101:20:06
PotW LIVE! Episode 30: w/ Special Guest Adam Frazier
Aug 18, 202101:50:32
PotW LIVE! Episode 29: w/ Special Guest Marc Thompson
Aug 09, 202101:21:16
PotW LIVE! Episode 28: w/ Special Guest Silver Ciprian
Aug 02, 202101:29:12
PotW LIVE! Episode 27: w/ Special Guests David and Timothy Drennan

PotW LIVE! Episode 27: w/ Special Guests David and Timothy Drennan

Nick is joined by the Father AND the Son from the As Father and Son podcast (@asfas92 on Twitter). The two returning guests talk about why it is okay to miss Star Wars sometime and share their excitment about current happening like Bad Batch and the High Republic initiative. After we make a cocktail (David's Dark & Stormie) we play a game and then count down their "Top 7 Hair in Star Wars." Be sure to follow Podcast of the Whills on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @whillspod and if you would like to check out the video version of this show it can be found at www.youtube.com/podcastofthewhills

Jul 26, 202101:39:44
PotW LIVE! Episode 26: w/ Special Guest Patrick Cotnoir

PotW LIVE! Episode 26: w/ Special Guest Patrick Cotnoir

Nick is joined by Patrick Cotnoir (@patrickcotnoir) producer and talent booker for Marvel, UCB, The George Lucas Talkshow, and more. They talk about Patrick's beginnings with Star Wars in the mid 90's and work their way up through his work and how Star Wars has played a role in it. They then count down Patrick's Top 7 Star Wars Cantina Cuties. 

Jul 19, 202101:33:53
PotW LIVE! Episode 25: w/ Special Guest Clayton Sandell
Jul 12, 202101:29:51
PotW LIVE! Episode 24: w/ Special Guest Bryan Barry
Jun 28, 202101:44:55
PotW LIVE! Episode 23: w/ Special Guests Bill Sheehy & Trey Mitchell
Jun 21, 202101:38:54
PotW LIVE! Episode 22: w/ Special Guest Connor Ratliff
Jun 14, 202101:50:53
PotW LIVE! Episode 21: w/ Special Guest Lauren Mary Kim

PotW LIVE! Episode 21: w/ Special Guest Lauren Mary Kim

Nick is joined by professional actress and stunt woman Lauren Mary Kim. Lauren talks about her work in stunts and especially the work she has done on Star Wars Clone Wars Season 7 and the Mandalorian. We also count down Lauren's Top 7 Star Wars Fight Scenes. You can check out Lauren's 2020 Stunt Reel HERE. Also be sure to check out Lauren's short film "This is the Way" HERE.
Be sure to follow Podcast of the Whills on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @whillspod and also if you haven't already be sure to check out the video version of the show HERE. Zx2dv1WDG8BMSe5hgXnL
Jun 07, 202144:50
PotW LIVE! Episode 20: w/ Special Guest Amy Richau

PotW LIVE! Episode 20: w/ Special Guest Amy Richau

Nick is joined by Amy Richau author of "I Love You, I know: Lessons in Love and Friendship." Amy talks about her beginnings in Star Wars, her work on the book as well as her Star Wars 365 twitter projects, and we count down Amy's Top 7 Star Wars Pairings. You can buy Amy's book HERE. Be sure to follow Amy on Twitter @amyrichau or @365_StarWars for lots of positive content.

You can follow Podcast of the Whills on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @whillspod. Be sure to also check out the video version of the podcast HERE

May 31, 202101:15:49
PotW LIVE! Episode 19: w/ Special Guest Timothy Drennan

PotW LIVE! Episode 19: w/ Special Guest Timothy Drennan

Nick is joined by Timothy Drennan co-host of the As Father and Son podcast. They talk about Timothy growing up with a Star Wars dad, his journey into fandom, and what it is like hosting a show with his dad. Tonight's Top 7 List are Timothy's Top 7 Star Wars Parenting Moments (as mirrors his dad's appearance on episode 2). You can find Timothy on Twitter @TimothyDrennan or @asfas92. Be sure to follow Podcast of the Whills on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @whillspod. 

May 24, 202101:16:16
PotW LIVE! Episode 18: w/ Special Guest Heather Antos
May 17, 202101:05:11
PotW LIVE! Episode 17: w/ Special Guest Jamie Cosley

PotW LIVE! Episode 17: w/ Special Guest Jamie Cosley

Nick is joined by Jamie Cosley (@jamiecosley) who is an artist, cartoonist, and musician. Jamie has worked for Topps, Upper Deck, Highlights for Kids, and currently draws regular comic strips for Star Wars Insider Magazine. Jamie talks about his Star Wars origin story and then they count down his Top 7 Star Wars Planets. You can visit Jamie's website www.jamiecosley.com to learn more about his work and to join his Patreon for Blue Scar. 

Podcast of the Whills streams every Sunday on YouTube at www.youtube.com/podcastofthewhills and you can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @whillspod

May 10, 202101:22:53
PotW LIVE! Episode 16: w/ Special Guests Alex Robinson & Alex Segura
May 03, 202101:29:45
PotW LIVE! Episode 15: w/ Special Guest Marshall Julius

PotW LIVE! Episode 15: w/ Special Guest Marshall Julius

Nick is joined by author and artist Marshall Julius. They discuss seeing Star Wars for the first time in London in 1977, Marshall's work as an author, and Nick tries to answer Marshall's Top 7 Star Wars Trivia Questions. You can find Marshall's art at his Etsy store HERE. Marshall's book "The Vintage Geek Quiz Book" on Amazon HERE

Be sure to follow Podcast of the Whills on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @whillspod and subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/podcastofthewhills

Apr 26, 202101:12:42
PotW LIVE! Episode 14: w/ Special Guest Michael Nipp

PotW LIVE! Episode 14: w/ Special Guest Michael Nipp

Nick is joined by Michael Nipp (@TheMichaelNipp) host of The Deucecast Movie Show. They talk about Michael's Star Wars origin story, 10 years of hosting The Deucecast Movie Show, and they dig into Michael's Top 7 Star Wars Collectibles. You can follow Podcast of the Whills on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @whillspod and you can subscribe to our YouTube feed www.youtube.com/podcastofthewhills where you can catch the live video version of the show every Sunday night at 8:30 p.m. (cst). 

Apr 19, 202101:30:50
PotW LIVE! Episode 13: w/ Special Guest Pete Fletzer
Apr 12, 202101:26:24
PotW LIVE! Episode 12: w/ Special Guest Brandon Bernard
Apr 05, 202101:33:23
PotW LIVE! Episode 11: w/ Special Guest Charles Boyd
Mar 30, 202101:29:50
PotW LIVE! Episode 10: w/ Special Guest Alex Robinson
Mar 22, 202101:09:23
PotW LIVE! Episode 9: w/ Special Guest Scotty Jayro
Mar 15, 202101:49:40
PotW LIVE! Episode 8: w/ Special Yoshi Vu

PotW LIVE! Episode 8: w/ Special Yoshi Vu

Nick is joined by special guest Yoshi Vu. Yoshi is a Senior Generalist who works in visual effects and has worked on many projects including the Death Star II ruins in The Rise of Skywalker. The cocktail of the week is the "Gineralis & Pineapple" and the Top 7 list is Yoshi's Top 7 Star Wars Visual Effects Moments. Be sure to check out this video of "Optical Printing" https://youtu.be/qwMLOjqPmbQ You can follow Yoshi on Twitter @vuyoshi and be sure to like and subscribe to our YouTube channel and check out the video version of the podcast. Thanks as always for your support and May the Force Be With You Always! 

Mar 08, 202101:13:22
PotW LIVE! Episode 7: w/ Special Guests Alyce & Laura

PotW LIVE! Episode 7: w/ Special Guests Alyce & Laura

Nick is joined by Alyce & Laura from @forcetoastpod for a great conversation about their Top 7 Obi-Wan Kenobi Moments. The drink of the week is the LaurAlyce Trivia Stim and we wish a special Happy Birthday Shoutout to our friend Gerry the Canon Junkie.  You can find us on Twitter @whillspod and be sure to like and subscribe to our channel on YouTube where you can catch the show live each Sunday night at 8:30 pm (cst). 
Mar 01, 202101:04:14
PotW LIVE! Episode 6: w/ Special Guest Jarod Baughman Stubbs

PotW LIVE! Episode 6: w/ Special Guest Jarod Baughman Stubbs

Nick is joined by Jarod The Dark Jedi as they discuss what it means to be a fan of Star Wars no matter what your age group. Also they discuss Jarod's Top 7 Star Wars moments in Pop Culture. You can find Jarod on Twitter @darkjedi2552

Feb 22, 202101:40:41
PotW LIVE! Episode 5: w/ Special Guest Mark Marquis

PotW LIVE! Episode 5: w/ Special Guest Mark Marquis

In the latest episode of PotW Nick is joined by Mark Marquis host of Forever Star Wars on the Clashing Sabers Network (www.clashingsabers.net) and they discuss Mark's Top & Star Wars Valentines. Nick also continues his quest to be the Stanley Tucci of SW pods with his second cocktail named for a guest "Mark's Mandalorian Fizz" (bourbon, amaretto, cherry juice, and seltzer). 

Feb 16, 202101:36:13
PotW LIVE! Episode 4: w/ Special Guest Gerry Cable

PotW LIVE! Episode 4: w/ Special Guest Gerry Cable

Nick and Gerry (@thecanonjunkie) from The Bombadcast (@bombadcast) make a special cocktail called "Gerry Juice", talk about Gerry's Star Wars origins, and break down his Top 7 Star Wars Creatures. Be sure to follow @whillspod on Twitter and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can watch the livestreamed episodes of our podcast. 

Feb 08, 202101:37:47
PotW LIVE! Episode 3: w/ Special Guest Brandon Wainerdi

PotW LIVE! Episode 3: w/ Special Guest Brandon Wainerdi

Nick is joined by Brandon Wainerdi host of the Talking Bay 94 podcast (@talkingbay94 on Twitter) and they break down Brandon's Top 7 Star Wars Behind the Scenes moments. Check out the links below to clips of each of his moments mentioned in the show! Be sure to follow Podcast of the Whills on Twitter @whillspod 

1. Muppets on The Empire Strikes Back set: 

https://screencrush.com/muppets-empire-strikes-back-set-photos/

2. Star Tours opening day, Disneyland:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkPvb0qlORw

3. The Beginning: highlights include Jar Jar puppet in the truck bed, real / not so real, and

any Rick McCallum Moment, Ewan choosing his lightsaber

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da8s9m4zEpo

4. Revenge of the Sith, Hyperspace webcam:

https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Hyperspace_Webcam

5. The Force Awakens table read: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thw1-oRWo3k

6. The Mandalorian – Gallery Show + inside StageCraft / The Volume

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ufp8weYYDE8

7. The Rise of Skywalker: Warwick Davis trying on the Wicket costume again after nearly 40

years https://www.starwars.com/video/warwick-and-harrison-star-wars-the-rise-of-skywalker

Feb 01, 202101:10:09
PotW LIVE Episode 2: w/ Special Guest David Drennan

PotW LIVE Episode 2: w/ Special Guest David Drennan

On this episode we are joined by our good friend David Drennan of the As Father and Son YouTube channel (@asfas92 on Twitter) who tells us his Star Wars origin story and then he gives us his "Top 7 Star Wars Parent(al) Moments." David also talks about playing in the band Silver Colored Knob (@sckproject) and connecting up with like minded Star Wars fans. 

Podcast of the Whills is streaming live every Sunday night at 8:30 p.m. (central) on the Podcast of the Whills YouTube channel and will show up in the podcast feed the following morning. Be sure to check it out and follow us on Twitter & Facebook @whillspod for updates!

Jan 25, 202101:13:18
PotW LIVE! Episode 1: w/ Special Guest Luke Lucas

PotW LIVE! Episode 1: w/ Special Guest Luke Lucas

Join Nick as he attempts the first ever Podcast of the Whills livestream episode. On this episode we are joined by our good friend Luke Lucas who tells us his Star Wars origin story and then we give him the "5 Questions" about the first two seasons of The Mandalorian. Podcast of the Whills is streaming live every Sunday night at 8:30 p.m.  (central) on the Podcast of the Whills YouTube channel and will show up in the podcast feed the following morning. Be sure to check it out and follow us on Twitter @whillspod for updates! 

Jan 22, 202101:11:30
Mandalorian Ch. 16: The Rescue

Mandalorian Ch. 16: The Rescue

SPOILERS: Join Nick and Steve as they talk about “The Rescue” and also give their thoughts on the series as a whole.
Dec 18, 202001:30:18
Mandalorian Ch. 15: The Believer

Mandalorian Ch. 15: The Believer

Nick and Steve give their SPOILER-FILLED thoughts on Ch. 15 and we also get Harper’s Hot Take at the end of the episode! Be sure to follow the show on Twitter @whillspod
Dec 11, 202001:16:28
Mandalorian Ch. 14: The Tragedy

Mandalorian Ch. 14: The Tragedy

SPOILERS: Nick and Steve discuss the latest chapter of The Mandalorian and tackle the “5 Questions.”
Dec 04, 202050:03
Mandalorian Ch. 13: The Jedi

Mandalorian Ch. 13: The Jedi

Steve and Nick give their (FULL SPOILERS) thoughts on Ch. 13 of The Mandalorian episode “The Jedi.”
Nov 27, 202057:14
Mandalorian Ch. 12: The Siege

Mandalorian Ch. 12: The Siege

Nick and Steve breakdown (FULL SPOILERS) all the goodies in Chapter 12: “The Siege” of The Mandalorian.
Nov 20, 202048:10
Mandalorian Ch. 11: The Heiress

Mandalorian Ch. 11: The Heiress

Nick and Steve break down (FULL SPOILERS) all the goodies in this week’s newest offering of The Mandalorian.
Nov 13, 202049:32