Quarter Portion Podcast

Welcome to the Quarter Portion Podcast, the only Star Wars podcast that has heard about a big time gangster putting a crew together. Jay joins us again as we finally dive into Solo: A Star Wars Story (with FULL SPOILERS!).Along the way, we discuss:Han's originsthe difference in tone from The Last Jedihow Solo compares to Rogue Oneour picks for stand-out performancesdid Alden & Donald deliver with their takes on beloved characters?has Lawrence Kasdan learned how to write female characters since Empire?high points and low pointssome relevant easter eggs & how Legends content informs the filma new connection between K-2SO and L3-37THAT big cameoare there still stories to tell about young Han, or have we seen enough?does Enfys Nest have a bigger role to play in Canon?the myth of "Star Wars fatigue"...and much, much more!* * * * *Follow the show on Facebook or on Twitter @kyberclub, leave us a review on iTunes, and check out our website!If you enjoyed this episode, please Like it, tell your friends, and co

Happy Solo: A Star Wars Story Day! (And happy 41st anniversary to Star Wars!) Chris just got out of the theatre and is here to share his SPOILER-FREE first impressions! Did Alden live up to the role? What about the plethora of other new characters? And was this really the "best Star Wars script ever written"?Enjoy the ride this weekend, and join us in a few days for our full spoileriffic review! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome back to the only Star Wars podcast that has a good feeling about this!Chris & Patrick are joined by Jay and Amber to talk about the work they've done bringing light to sick kids with the power of Star Wars, and were deeply moved by the impact the franchise can have - you need to hear the story of Xavier.We also talked about their earliest Star Wars experiences, our excitement for Solo: A Star Wars Story, and our hopes for upcoming television projects!* * * * *Follow the show on Facebook or on Twitter @kyberclub, leave us a review on iTunes, and check out our website!If you enjoyed this episode, please Like it, tell your friends, and consider leaving us a review! We are looking for topics and questions to discuss on the show, and are filing away all submissions – so please ask away, and we’ll mention you in upcoming shows! Your opinions and questions are worth sixty portions to us.The Quarter Portion Podcast is sponsored by Heroes Comics, southwestern Ontario’s largest comic book & collectibles

Welcome back to the only Star Wars podcast that would prefer a straight fight to all of this sneaking around!Jenn Johnson is back in the studio, and we have fresh Last Jedi content and Solo trailers to discuss! We're talking about the future of Star Wars, the present pre-Solo hype, and the recent past with Last Jedi's bonus features and novels.We begin with Jenn's reactions to Episode VIII, and our reactions to the novelization and the home release's bonus features - this movie is already aging like the wine we may be consuming. Then we touch in on the Solo trailers, the possibilities for Episode IX, and canon. We even take a fun tangent to talk about Gary Oldman and Keanu Reeves.Along the way, we discuss:Carrie PoppinsJason Fry's TLJ novelizationwhat deleted scenes should have stayed in the filmwas there "too much change in the Force" for one movie?the potential for a Snoke novel in the vein of "Darth Plagueis"Jenn's hopes for Solo versus her reaction to the trailercan we judge a film by its trailer?will Epi

Join us for a special reaction episode of the only Star Wars podcast that thought we were in trouble for a minute there but we're fine now, it's fine. We're joined again by Patrick's brother Brendan (and Chris' persistent head-cold) to dive into the first trailers for Solo: A Star Wars Story, and some breaking news.Our first look at the upcoming Anthology film came almost 100 days before the movie's release, beginning a lightning media campaign, and we talk through our impressions. Luckily the trailers were followed by some surprising news out of Lucasfilm involving a new set of stories, overseen by Game of Thrones' showrunners, and we got to provide our gut reactions to that as well.Among our talking points today:separating Alden Ehrenreich & Harrison Fordthe threat of "rampant speculation" & managing our expectationswhat characters from Han and Lando's pasts will show up?first impressions of Han, Lando, and Qi'rawill Woody Harrelson's character be a rehash of his Hunger Games role?concerns over repr

Welcome back to the only Star Wars podcast that has always been scum - Rebel scum!Our first show of 2018 is all about The Last Jedi, now that we've been back to the theatres to see it twice more. To say that this movie's reception has been divisive is a massive understatement, and we're here to look at it from every angle. First off, we have some audience reactions to share - thanks to those of you who wrote in on our social media accounts to give your opinion! We discuss our own pros and cons about the movie, and dissect the most prevalent criticisms as well.We tackle such things as:the execution of certain sceneshow Kurosawa and the Lancaster bomber influenced the filmthe under-utilization of new charactersthe impact of our favourite Star Wars novel, "Bloodline"Leia's infamous scenehow Lucas helped shape this filmthematic elements we missed the first timehow internet discourse & media spin affected the film's reception"meaningless plotlines" and the narrative power of failure...and so, so much more!Are

Welcome back to the only Star Wars podcast that wouldn't let good porg meat go to waste. There has been a box office opening - have you felt it? The Last Jedi has finally arrived.Join Chris & Patrick for their debrief of the newest installment in Star Wars Canon. We kick things off differently, with cutting-edge reactions from our hosts and special guest Brendan - brought to you live from Chris' phone - as they head to and from their Thursday night viewing. After these opening rounds, join the boys from the studio proper for a SPOILER-HEAVY breakdown, recorded Friday night.Among the topics of discussion, as we process and unpack this hefty film:the influences of real world warfare on this installmenttidbits from the Visual Dictionarywere porgs a hollow marketing ploy?breakdowns of each plot linethe impact of new visual effects like the long-distance conversations"that" cameo, and other possibilitiesthe truth about Ben and Lukecan we trust certain revelations?the source of Rey's lightsaber skillsthe underu

T'was a few days before Star Wars,And through the 'net,Every fanboy was stirring,Especially Chris and Pat.Welcome back to the only Star Wars podcast with permission to blow stuff up. Star Wars history will be made this week with the release of Episode VIII, "The Last Jedi." As a deep breath before the storm, Chris and Patrick are here to discuss their expectations for this momentous film.It's been two years since The Force Awakens left us hanging, and a year since Carrie Fisher's tragic passing, and these two events form the core of our expectations for Episode VIII. How will Carrie's final film address her loss, and the future of Leia? What answers will we get for Episode VII's riddles?Along the way, we discuss:our current thoughts on Rey's parentagewhat role Han, Leia, and Luke might play in Rey's pasthow Phasma might redeem herself to casual fanswhat steps Kylo Ren might take along his villainous pathwhat impact events from Canon stories, like Battlefront 2, will have... and much more! Have fun at the thea

We're doing something a little different on this installment of the Quarter Portion Podcast - we're kicking back with a glass of wine and a special guest, and asking a simple question: if you could revive any Star Wars character, who would you choose?This is the first installment of what we like to call "The Quarter Portion Question." We're more laidback and candid, and the conversation rolls where it will. What will we do when John Williams no longer works on Star Wars? How long until we see an Episode X? We also get sidetracked talking about our experiences in roleplaying games, and relate them to how character alignments are reflected in Star Wars. And what is going on with the Chosen One philosophy anyway?We are joined once again by our friend Jennifer Johnson. Jenn has just released her first album, "Music for Public Executions," on iTunes and SoundCloud! Check it out here: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/music-for-public-executions/1310146627Got a suggestion for a future segment? Let us know on Facebo

The Star Wars community cried out in joy last night, as if an exciting trailer for a new episodic film was released, and then viewed 16 million times in 24 hours.Chris and Patrick watched this new batch of footage together for the first time, over Skype, and launched directly into dissecting everything. Without overanalyzing, here are their thoughts and raw reactions to The Last Jedi's final trailer. Is everything as it seems? Who's talking to who? What hidden details lurk in the background of these quick shots? Are we due for a repeat of Rogue One's overblown advertising drama? And what does each of our co-hosts deem the best moment of the trailer?Sixty-six days remain until Episode VIII opens in theatres. Remember, "this is not going to go the way you think!"Our Facebook page is The Quarter Portion Podcast, and you can find us on Twitter @kyberclub. Episodes are available on SoundCloud and the iTunes Store. If you enjoyed this episode, please Like it, tell your friends, and consider leaving us a review! We

After an unfortunate and unforeseen hiatus, the Quarter Portion Podcast returns with a "Solo" episode! Patrick has been down and out with a sciatic injury, unable to sit at a computer and edit the episodes in our hopper, so while he's on the mend Chris is here to catch up on a couple major occurrences in the Star Wars universe!You may have heard about the scandal surrounding the Han Solo film while we've been away. Chris weighs in on the situation and how we, as Star Wars fans, respond to things in general. He also discusses the behind the scenes footage of The Last Jedi shown at D23, and gives his thoughts on the first run of Forces of Destiny! Is the sky falling on the new Star Wars universe, or are we dodging what could have been a disastrous Anthology film? Or are we just prone to overreacting as fans? And what's the best way to enjoy these new animated shorts? The answer to all of this and more in this special report of the Quarter Portion Podcast - the only Star Wars podcast that will be back, and in gr

Welcome back to the only Star Wars podcast that used to bullseye womp rats in our T-16 back home! Today is the 40th anniversary of Star Wars - on this day in 1977 audiences were first introduced to the galaxy far, far away. Chris & Patrick continue their series of movie reviews with this timeless classic, known then as Star Wars, known now as Episode IV: A New Hope.We talk about our initial reactions to the movie and how they've changed; the plot and characters; technical aspects and presentation; and the film's overall contribution to the Star Wars franchise. Since there would be no franchise without this film, we forego our typical final discussion to consider: do we love this film for its own merits, or because of the greater epic universe that was built around it?Along the way, we discuss:how Rogue One impacts this film nowwhy Luke is so bloody whinyif the "Han shot first" controversy is worth all the attention it getshow much R2-D2 really knowswhy the original lightsaber duel was so slowhow 2001: A S

Welcome to the fifth episode of the only Star Wars podcast that isn't accepting surrender today! Join us and our special guest, Brendan Fletcher!Brendan (aka Boba Fletch) is Patrick's brother and a longtime adviser to the show, so we're glad to finally sit him in front of the mic and let him speak his mind for himself. We asked him to join us as he is an even bigger fan of Grand Admiral Thrawn - as our main topic is Star Wars Rebels.Along the way, we discuss:the differences between The Clone Wars & Rebelsthe infamous animated feature film, The Clone Warsproblems with chronology in The Clone Warsthe dichotomy in the audience of animated Star Wars projectsRalph Macquarrie's influence on Rebels' aestheticsour favourite characters (and, to a lesser extent, our least favourite)Ezra's abandoned turn to the Dark Sidethe legacy & importance of Grand Admiral Thrawnpast, present, and futurehow Sabine & the Mandalorians are moving to the forefront of the CanonSeason 3's most discussed episode, Twin Suns, and

Welcome to the fourth episode of the only Star Wars podcast that would just as soon kiss a Wookiee! Join us and our first special guest, Jenn Johnson!Jenn is a childhood friend of Patrick's. When we invited her to appear on the show and began brainstorming a topic involving "women in Star Wars," we realized we couldn't begin to scratch that particular surface without first discussing Leia Organa. We follow this iconic character's development through the Original Trilogy, the novel "Bloodline" by Claudia Gray, and The Force Awakens.Among our discussion points:What made her such an exceptional character?Does Leia act with agency?The creepy romance of The Empire Strikes BackHow Leia makes Han a better manThe "Slave Leia" controversy: the outfit's conception & reception, and why we should call it the "Huttslayer" outfit insteadGeorge Lucas' tendency to give female characters flawed arcsThe recasting dilemma: what to do with Leia in Carrie Fisher's absencePrincess? General? Huttslayer? Whichever title you pref

Welcome to a bonus episode of the only Star Wars podcast that only knows one truth: it's time for the Jedi to end. Star Wars Celebration was just held in Orlando and we were bombarded with news on upcoming projects. While we weren't fortunate enough to attend in person, we were watching livestreams and have a lot to discuss.Join us as we discuss trailers and panels for:the fourth (and final) season of Star Wars RebelsBattlefront II, now featuring a (canon) story campaigna plethora of newly-announced books and comicsEpisode VIII: The Last JediMissed the trailers? They've been shared on our official Facebook page. Hopefully we'll be in attendance at the next Star Wars Celebration in 2019, but for now, tune in as we respond to all of this news and more.Our Facebook page is The Quarter Portion Podcast, and you can find us on Twitter @kyberclub. Episodes are available on SoundCloud and the iTunes Store. If you enjoyed this episode, please Like it, tell your friends, and consider leaving us a review! We are looking

Welcome to episode 3 of the only Star Wars podcast that will be there for you - Cassian said we had to. Today we kick off our series of movie reviews with the latest addition to the theatrical canon, Rogue One (now on home video).Emotions tend to run high after the adrenaline rush of a new Star Wars theatrical experience, so we start with a discussion of how our initial reactions have cooled over the last couple months. Then we dive deep into the cast of new characters, the plot, and the movie's overall impact on the franchise. Throughout we supplement our opinions with tidbits from supplemental material like the official novelization, the prequel novel Catalyst, and the bonus features. The episode caps off with our first listener questions!Our next movie review will be Episode IV, "A New Hope," slated for the movie's 40th anniversary date, May 25! Join us as we review the films in modified "Machete Order:" Rogue One, 4, 5, 2, 3, 6, 1, 7, and 8!Our Facebook page is The Quarter Portion Podcast, and you can fin

Welcome back to Episode #2.5 of the only Star Wars podcast that buys a fancy blaster and a fancy ship for your newborn child. Today hosts Chris & Patrick return for a special bonus episode, where they review the latest addition to the Star Wars canon, "Aftermath: Empire's End" by Chuck Wendig.The conclusion of the Aftermath trilogy, Empire's End reveals the end of the Galactic Civil War as well as the fates of this new group of ragtag heroes. We briefly discuss our thoughts on the trilogy before dissecting the novel's characters and plot. We then turn to the series' impact on canon, and break down the (many) ways Wendig has reshaped the future of Star Wars plotlines. After scoring the book, we update our speculations on some The Force Awakens theories, and close out with some wishes for future canon novels.SPOILER WARNING! We aren't pulling any punches - spoilers abound for the entire Aftermath trilogy. Tune in after you read the book, or if you want to save some time and catch up on important story point

Welcome back to Episode #2 of the only Star Wars podcast that rides single file to hide their numbers. Today hosts Chris and Patrick dive into the world of "Star Wars Canon," the new official storyline of the Star Wars franchise. What books, comics, and games are included? How does this timeline differ from the previous Expanded Universe? Do those old stories still matter?With all this ground work laid, we give our recommendations on where to start engaging with Canon. We provide suggestions for must-read books and comics that will help enrich your Star Wars experience, before discussing which dream projects we'd like to see added to the franchise.Our Facebook page is The Quarter Portion Podcast, and you can find us on Twitter @kyberclub. Episodes are available on SoundCloud and the iTunes Store. If you enjoyed this episode, please Like it, and tell your friends! We are looking for topics and questions to discuss on the show, and are filing away all submissions - so please ask away, and we'll mention you in u

Welcome to the first episode of the Quarter Portion Podcast, a new monthly show where we discuss, analyze, and interpret the vast Star Wars universe! Your hosts, Chris & Patrick, aim to provide insightful discussion covering the whole spectrum of the enterprise, from the current Canon to the Legends universe, to the original trilogy and on to current movie news. We have something for every stripe of Star Wars fan.This episode, we introduce ourselves and the show, and begin by discussing our personal multi-generational journeys as Star Wars fans - how we first encountered the movies, and how we engaged from there. We then check in and rank the movies, now that we've had time to digest Rogue One; this discussion constantly evolves as time goes on, so we thought it fitting to discuss off the hop. Then we pick apart the recently announced title of Episode VIII, "The Last Jedi." After looking at some surface-level interpretations and placing bets on its meaning, we dive deeper and discuss the implications of t