Today is my conversation with C. Andrew Nelson, who has portrayed Darth Vader 70 times for various Lucasfilm appearances, including video games and the Star Wars Special Editions. He also is a talented visual effects artist, with a long career at LucasArts and then at ILM for the first two prequels.

This episode is sponsored by Rebel Scum Con, which is a Star Wars focused show in the DFW area happening in late June.

Andrew is one of the many great guests that are scheduled to attend the convention, and stay tuned after our interview for a conversation with Rebel Scum’s Chief Media Officer, my pal, Bobby Robertson.

Thank you so much again to Andrew for coming on and telling such great stories, as well as Bobby and the entire Rebel Scum Con and Order 66 team for helping to coordinate this. I cannot wait to go to the convention, which Is taking place June 27-30 at the Marriott Dallas Allen Convention Center. More info below!

• Rebel Scum Con: www.rebelscumconventions.com
• Rebel Scum Con (IG): https://www.instagram.com/rebelscumconofficial/
• Rebel Scum Con (FB): https://www.facebook.com/rebelscumconofficial/
• C. Andrew Nelson: http://www.candrewnelson.com/
• C. Andrew Nelson (IG): https://www.instagram.com/candrewnelson/
• C. Andrew Nelson (Aquatasy YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@Aquatasy/
• C. Andrew Nelson (Audio Dramas): https://www.adventurousideas.com/

In other news … I co-wrote an official Star Wars book. I cannot believe it. Star Wars Encyclopedia from DK Books is coming out this fall and can be pre-ordered now. More info to come, believe me.

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Today is my conversation with legendary prequel concept artist, Warren Fu, live from South by Southwest 2024.

We dive into Warren’s incredible contributions to these movies, including MagnaGuards, The High Republic's vector ships, and, of course, General Grievous. From there, we take a deep dive into his wildly prolific music video career, and especially his work with Daft Punk. This is such an incredible conversation and may truly be my favorite interview yet.

Thank you so much again to Warren for his time and flexibility while he was in Austin, and allowing me to come to his hotel armed with art books and action figures for reference. His incredible portfolio can be found here.

A huge thank you, as well, to Li-Wei from Partizan for helping coordinate this, and an EXTRA huge thanks to guest producer Alyssa Vidales, who absolutely crushed it and helped make this live recording go super smoothly

In other news … I co-wrote an official Star Wars book. I cannot believe it. Star Wars Encyclopedia from DK Books is coming out this fall and can be pre-ordered now. More info to come, believe me.

If you’re enjoying the show, please head to Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to these episodes and leave us a five-star rating and review! It means the world.

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Today is my conversation with one of my favorite Star Wars authors, John Jackson Miller.

We talk all about the beginnings of his career, as well as his iconic work on the Knights of the Old Republic, Kenobi, A New Dawn and his latest novel, Star Wars: The Living Force (out now!). It’s a fantastic conversation and I can’t wait for you to hear it.

The Living Force is now available anywhere you buy your books, and I highly recommend it: https://amzn.to/3PZ3suK

I also recommend delving into his KOTOR run, especially if you have a Marvel Unlimited subscription. Just awesome stuff.

Next week is my live conversation with prequel concept artist Warren Fu.

In other news … I co-wrote an official Star Wars book. I cannot believe it. Star Wars Encyclopedia from DK Books is coming out this fall and can be pre-ordered now. More info to come, believe me.

If you’re enjoying the show, please head to Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to these episodes and leave us a five-star rating and review! It means the world.

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Last week, it was reported that Bill Hargreaves had passed away. Of course, Mr. Hargreaves was known to Star Wars fans as the father of IG-88, as well as prop maker and droid creator for EV-9D9, probots, B’omarr monks, and mynocks.

This conversation features Bill's start working on Alien all the way to his tortuous coat hanger creation for Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Rest in peace.

Over the weekend, Mark Dodson passed away. He is best known to Star Wars fans as the laugh of Salacious B. Crumb, as well as the voice of Teek from The Battle for Endor. He was brought back as a patron of Maz Kanata's cantina for Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens.

I was able to chat with him years ago at a convention, one of my first interviews ever. That video can be found on YouTube.

His New York Times obituary can be found here. Rest in peace and may the Force be with you.

Today is a very special episode, featuring my conversation with ILM Creature Shop legend Judy Elkins. Judy is responsible for many iconic designs and sculptures for Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, including the infamous Yak Face.

This summer, I was honored to spend the day with her in Austin, Texas, as we went around to different museums and sculpture gardens that had inspired her while growing up, including the Elizabet Ney Museum and the Umlauf Sculpture Garden (where the works of her professor, Charles Umlauf, are on display). We also visited the gorgeous Littlefield Fountain on the University of Texas campus, that especially inspired her and her creature designing.

Some of those recordings are in this interview, spliced into our larger conversation about her incredible career. Photos and captions of the art we discussed can be found on our website.

Spending the day with her was so inspiring and one of my favorite memories of last year, as well as this entire podcast. 

In other news … I co-wrote an official Star Wars book. I cannot believe it. Star Wars Encyclopedia from DK Books is coming out this fall and can be pre-ordered now. More info to come, believe me.

And, if you’re enjoying the show, please head to Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to these episodes and leave us a five-star rating and review! It means the world.

That’s all for now … until next episode, stay tuned, leave s 5 star review, and May the Force Be with you.

"You lost today, kid. But that doesn't mean you have to like it."

Thank you for tuning in to We Named the Pod Indiana, a Talking Bay 94 spin-off podcast devoted to interviews with the cast, crew and creators who brought Indiana Jones to life.

I’m your host, Brandon Wainerdi, and today’s episode is a rare conversation with Richard Young, the man behind the fedora in the opening scenes of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Was he supposed to be Abner Ravenwood? Are there plans to bring back his character? Find out!

This quick conversation was recorded live at maybe my favorite convention in the world, the great Dallas Comic Show. There’s some background noise, etc. but it is a fantastic chat with an true icon.

If you missed the first episode of this mini Indiana Jones spin-off, check out my interview with Belloq himself, Paul Freeman.

We  have a few more Indy episodes in the works, including next week with Young Indiana Jones, Sean Patrick Flanery. Then it will be back to Star Wars and our regularly scheduled programming, don’t worry.

And, if you’re enjoying the show, please head to Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to these episodes and leave us a five-star rating and review! It means the world.

That’s all for now … until next episode, stay tuned, leave that 5 star review, and May the Force Be with you (?).

Today is a very special episode of TB94 because it does not feature any cast, crew, or creator interviews ... it is a look back at the year 2023 with my friends from Blast Points and Skytalkers.

Jason and Gabe and Charlotte and Caitlin are some of my best friends in this space, so it was such a joy to reflect on the year (including our crazy adventures at Star Wars Celebration London and the Indiana Jones 5 premiere).

Thank YOU all for listening this year. It was a weird one! Not as many episodes as I would have liked, but some great guests, an awesome Celebration panel (where I got to meet so many of you in person), and some exciting stuff that will be announced in 2024!

I am grateful to all of you. See you in the new year and May the Force Be With You.

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