The Hype Awakens

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The Hype Awakens

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Emcee and Sarah dive into what’s coming up this year in Star Wars and discuss what they’re looking forward to. Books, television shows, movies, theme parks, conventions… It’s all happening in a galaxy far, far away!

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Into the Garbage Chute

Jun 6, 2016 • 01:11:05

Our inaugural episode, where we talk about Leia Organa and Claudia Gray’s Bloodline, why we started this podcast, and shine a spotlight on Mon Mothma. Plus, fic recs and the latest Star Wars news.
Episode I Outtake: Luke, Lor San Tekka, and the EU

Jun 6, 2016 • 05:08

This is the first of a couple of planned outtakes from Episode I. For our Bloodline roundtable, Emcee, April, ad Roane talked for WAY longer than planned, and wandered off down a couple of conversational paths.
Every Generation Has a Legend

Jul 5, 2016 • 01:08:37

This episode, we talk about the different “eras” of Star Wars fandom, from the original trilogy, to the prequels, to the EU, and the sequel era. We’ve got our first smutty fic recs (it was inevitable!), and discussion of various versions and ways to watch the movies.
A Rey of Hope, Part I

Aug 8, 2016 • 01:29:53

Join us for the first of two episodes about Rey! In the first part, we talk about preconceived notions we had about Rey going into The Force Awakens, what some of our favorite moments were, and theories about her backstory and family.
A Rey of Hope, Part II

Sep 5, 2016 • 01:05:01

This month, we finish up our look at Rey with Rex and April, talking about shipping and speculation going forward for Episodes VIII and IX. We also bid a heartfelt farewell to Kenny Baker.
A Ship for All Seasons

Oct 3, 2016 • 01:21:20

Join us this month for look at some of our favorite rarepairs and the pros and cons of shipping rarepairs with special guests Leupagus and Zoe. Also we talk some about the premiere of Season 3 of Star Wars: Rebels, and we have listener email asking the important questions: Is…
Rebel Rebel

Oct 3, 2016 • 01:24:02

This month is all about the Disney XD TV series, Star Wars Rebels. Join Emcee, Roane, and special guest Luthe (persian-slipper) as we talk about Ezra, Kanan, and the rest of the crew of the Ghost: where they’ve been and where we think they’re going (cue freakout from Roane). We…
Life Day

Dec 5, 2016 • 01:08:04

Happy Life Day! Join Emcee, Roane, and April as we celebrate this Star Wars holiday by watching (and then talking about) the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special with special guest Rob (Emcee’s baby brother–Life Day being a time for family and all). We also have a lot of opinions this…
TCP Reacts: Rogue One

Dec 16, 2016 • 22:27

Join Emcee, roane, and April as we talk about Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, each within hours of seeing it for the first time. We will save the analysis and discussion for our January episode, this episode is pure squee. Listen in as we get excited about Jyn, Cassian…
Drowned in Moonlight, Strangled by Her Own Bra

Jan 9, 2017 • 33:38

On December 27th, we lost Carrie Fisher much too soon. Join us as we remember the woman who was a hero to us in many many ways.