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Execute Chapter 66 - Shadows of the Empire

The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars fans satisfied for years to come. Chad, Ryan, and Beth have started a series to keep you up to date on all the action. Join our book club as we run down the best that canon, legends, and comics have to offer.

 

In the late 90's Shadows of the Empire was a pretty big deal. There was a book, a video game, toys, and various other things revolving around this ambitious project. For better or worse it's been moved back into the realm of legends, but we still wanted to talk about it. Some things in the old expanded universe have aged better than others, and this book was very different than we remembered. Join us for a strange trip down memory lane as we look back at Shadows of the Empire.

 

Music by Lester Dragstredt of The Mystery Men? 

 

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Audible Interlude: A GI Joe Podcast 3-AUG-2020

 

Knowing is half the battle and fun is the other half! We're recruiting you to listen to this monthly podcast hosted by three lifelong Joe fans.

 

Our mission is to look at every era of GI Joe from the classic 12" Joes to today's modern Classified Series. From toys to comics to cartoons, the A.I. Pod is there! Yo Joe!

 

Music by Andy Samford

 

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Needless Things Podcast 328 – Online Comic Con 2020

 

This year NOBODY was in San Diego for Comic Con, but all of the usual toy companies held various online events to announce a staggering amount of new product to be released in the years to come!

 

In this episode Dave and Head of Research Ryan run down the biggest and best of the toy news.

 

Listen in to find out just how doomed your wallet is going to be!

 

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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com 

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Audible Interlude: A GI Joe Podcast - Now You Know 29-JUL-2020

Knowing is half the battle and fun is the other half! We're recruiting you to listen to this monthly podcast hosted by three lifelong Joe fans.

 

On this special episode drop the team breaks down all of the GI Joe news from the past month!

 

Our mission is to look at every era of GI Joe from the classic 12" Joes to today's modern Classified Series. From toys to comics to cartoons, the A.I. Pod is there! Yo Joe!

 

Music by Andy Samford

 

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Needless Things Podcast 327 – Needless Q&A July 2020

Huge thanks to the Phantomaniacs for helping out with a ton of great questions!

 

Dave answers a wide spectrum of questions about toys, movies, music, and all manner of pop culture dorkery on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast!

 

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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com 

 

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Needless Things Podcast 326 – Top Gun Needless Commentary

Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films!

This month the crew takes it from the Phantom Zone right into the DANGER ZONE with Tony Scott’s legendary Top Gun!

Listen in as Dave, Arian, and the Cadavers are absolutely baffled by the lack of ice cubes on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast!

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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com 

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Needless Things Podcast 325 – Collecting Worldwide: Australia

This week's special guest is Adam Toplass, a native Australian toy collector!

Toy collecting can be a very different experience depending on where you are on the planet. From line identity to availability to media tie-ins, there are tons of factors that play into regional supply and awareness. And there's no better way to delve into these differences than to talk to a fellow collector from far, far away!

Listen in as Dave and Adam discuss two very different – but also similar - collector lifestyles on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast!

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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com 

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Execute Chapter 66 - Darth Plagueis

The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars fans satisfied for years to come. Chad, Ryan, and Beth have started a series to keep you up to date on all the action. Join our book club as we run down the best that canon, legends, and comics have to offer.

 

It's time to dip our toes into the world of Star Wars Legends. Darth Plagueis is only mentioned once across nine full movies, but his effect can be felt throughout the entire series. The Sith lord who helped make old Sheev the super villain of Star Wars has a pretty great history, and this book tells it well. While it may not have the action of other offerings, it's so well written that you'll be able to see why this is one of our favorite books.

 

Music by Lester Dragstredt of The Mystery Men? 

 

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Audible Interlude: A GI Joe Podcast 6-JUL-2020

Knowing is half the battle and fun is the other half! We're recruiting you to listen to this monthly podcast hosted by three lifelong Joe fans.

Our mission is to look at every era of GI Joe from the classic 12" Joes to today's modern Classified Series. From toys to comics to cartoons, the A.I. Pod is there! Yo Joe!

Music by Andy Samford

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Needless Things Podcast 324 – Too Many Preorders!

On this week’s episode Dave and our Head of Research Ryan Schweck run down the insane amount of toy news that’s hit over the past several weeks – and San Diego Comic Con hasn’t even happened yet!

Listen in as Beth, Dave, Sean, and Chris discuss their favorite – and not-so-favorite – pop culture from 1990!

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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com 

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