Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and Mrbubble! Episodes - | Episode 126 - Don't cut the ribbon! | Well hello there! So nice of you to join us for another installment of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble. This one has something for everyone! Yivvits talks about the new GCW system and quickly goes over the latest "Letter from the Producer." MrBubble updates us on what he's been playing while enjoying more expensive pistachio nuts. Finally, we have a single lonely voice mail message, we chat with our buddy Yoda, and have some fun with download statistics.
One follow up to this episode - Since we recorded it, our friend "RedHeadedTim" the Podcast Librarian is doing great! He's on the mend now and we hope to see him again soon! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 126 - Don't cut the ribbon! | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 125 - The Tailor Made the Padding | Here is a little something for you to enjoy while defending (or destroying) Bestine tonight! First up, we dedicate this episode to our friend "Red Headed Tim" aka the podcast librarian who is currently in the hospital. Get well soon Tim! The cantina just isn't the same without you! Next, we go over our first impressions of STO and MrBubble has some fun in Free Realms. We also talk about the recent update that has finally brought the Galactic Civil War in SWG front and center. Finally, we tell you our own hopes for the coming year in SWG. | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 125 - The Tailor Made the Padding | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 124 - High Kenobi | Hi friends! Our first 'normal' episode of 2010 is really from 2009, crazy! We held this one back in order to focus on our holiday special. Actually, the delay allowed it to ripen on the vine and grow into a deliciously plump episode. Yivvits describes a new MMO he's developing, we hear about Obi-Wan's latest business venture, and we play a bunch of YOUR voice mail messages! (And yes, we know the intro says 'episode 123' :-p) | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 124 - High Kenobi | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 121 - Tickling the Roller Grill | Haven't listened to episode 120 yet? Well you better get going because here's 121! This week we welcome Padme back to the show and we have a new sponsor! We find out that MrBubble has fooled all of us and he's really a Jawa (which explains a lot), Yivvits has a new power-rant you won't want to miss, we remember an event that happened in November of 2005, the producer's letter, music and dance, Chronicles, oh my gosh so much! As for the roller grill... we aren't going to spoil that one in the show notes. You'll have to listen! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 121 - Tickling the Roller Grill | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 120 - That's it! | Here is the latest episode of SWGwYaMB! This one was crafted with loving care using only the softest handpicked silk, the most luxurious cashmere, and only the finest ribbons. The most important part of this week's show is the fact that our old pal Obi-Wan is back in the studio! How can you top that? We can't, but this episode also contains the following ingredients: We are sick of the no-trade game mechanic, how to become the assistant podcast librarian, we BOTH played some SWG, we listen to some voicemail messages, and we try to figure out the state of the game. | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 120 - That's it! | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 119 - Reptoid, Robot, or Real? | Hello again friends! We're finally settling into our new studio and boy do we have a lot to chat about. In this episode MrBubble talks about the sorts of things he searches the Internet for when he can't sleep and this leads us to a new game, "Reptoid, Robot, or Real?" Listen to find out how we classified Smed, Draakull, and other very important people. We answer a letter from a listener on Bria and then get updates on what we've both been doing in real life and in-game. | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 119 - Reptoid, Robot, or Real? | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 118 - From the Couch 2 | If you remember from our last episode we are currently in the process of moving into a new recording studio. Unfortunately, construction was delayed when the contractor uncovered a nest of lava fleas in Yivvits' house but do not fear, for here is another "From the Couch" episode! Listen as we discuss topics such as: what we've been up to, does SWG have enough developers, and potted plants!
[Thank you to our podcast librarian "RedHeadedTim" for reviewing (proofing) this week's show! This episode was recorded prior to the release of game update 13.] | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 118 - From the Couch 2 | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 117 - From the Couch | Hello again everybody! We're currently in the process of moving our studio to a new location but that doesn't stop us from gabbing about Star Wars Galaxies! We broke out the mobile recording rig and whipped up this little beauty for ya. We discuss the recently announced server closures (which opens up a few old wounds), the upcoming Chronicles update, and MrBubble's favorite reality TV series. Studio or no studio, you can't keep Yivvits and MrBubble down! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 117 - From the Couch | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 116 - Premarital Counseling | Hey looky here, a new episode of SWGwYaMB! In this episode we read a couple of letters from listeners and one includes a nice little gift. This, of course, made us very happy. The happiness continued with some great voice mail messages, updates on what we've both been doing the past few weeks, and some Update 12 discussion. Unfortunately, the happy streak ends when MrBubble finds out that Yivvits "forgot" to edit out some bits from the last episode. In an attempt to help MrBubble, Yivvits asks an old friend to stop by and share some of his sage advice.
Download and listen now! We'll be back in September with even more Yivvits and MrBubble tomfoolery! (Also, this episode was recorded before Update 12 went live. Anything we discussed may have changed when the update was pushed to live.) | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 116 - Premarital Counseling | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 115 - Fan Faire 2009 Memories | Here it is, our gargantuan two hour long Fan Faire 2009 Memories episode! You've probably listened to the SWG panels we recorded, but this is the episode where we pull it all together and tell you about our Fan Faire experiences. In fact, there's so much SWGwYaMB goodness in this one that we had to resort to using bullet points for the show notes! Here are just a few of the things in this episode:
We discuss the Chronicle Master system and tell you what we think it means for the gameOverview of our time in VegasInterviews with a bunch of SWG playersInterviews with Teesquared, AdeptStrain, Debysue and even Virrago (Who is Debysue? You'll have to listen to find out!)MrBubble falls in love ... ?Voicemails from listeners telling us what they think of the planned additions to SWGEverything else you've come to expect from your pals, Yivvits and MrBubble.
Also, this one marks the 4th anniversary of our podcast! Not many shows make it past a year, let alone four, and we're now one of the longest running MMORPG podcasts out there. We can't thank you enough for your continued interest in our show!
Thanks for listening everybody, and enjoy!Yivvits and MrBubble | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 115 - Fan Faire 2009 Memories | Play in Popup.
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| Fan Faire 2009 - Discussion Panel - "Podcasting" | This was the podcasting discussion panel which MrBubble and I participated in. The audience was mostly made up of EQ/EQ2 players as there happened to be a SWG TCG panel at the same time. I think Brenlo "I'm Alan" Crosby scheduled it that way as payback for all the sound clips of him we've played on our show. Ah, of course I'm only kidding! I'm Alan! /grin. Special thanks to SOE for letting us participate in the panel again this year. It is always a really fun discussion! Also, thanks to Eldarwen and DrQuest for asking us some great questions. (Please note that the panel discussion was rather candid and contains a few... tasteless jokes.) | Get at Short URL | Download Fan Faire 2009 - Discussion Panel - "Podcasting" | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 114 - Super Action Yivvits and MrBubble | What an exciting week! Fan Faire 2009, Empire Day in SWG, another TCG expansion with even more "exciting" loot, and now this - a new episode of SWGwYaMB! In this episode we talk about our Fan Faire plans, hash out a couple of ideas for SWG, and once again remind everybody why we feel the way in which the free character transfers were done actually hurt rather than helped the community. We also have some more voice mail from listeners weighting in on our continuing debate: Hide or display your toys when dating? We finish up the show by opening up a gift one of our listeners sent us. | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 114 - Super Action Yivvits and MrBubble | Play in Popup.
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| Episdoe 113 - Ribbon Whipped | We have so many exciting things to discuss in this episode! In fact, we got so excited that we read the wrong date during the intro. Thankfully, we were able to hire an affordable voice over actor to fix the problem. I think he's a pretty close match for MrBubble so you won't even notice it! We start out this episode with some discussion about SOE's most recent release, Free Realms. Like we always do, we work Star Wars into even this topic. Incredible! We also discuss the recently announce shutdown of The Matrix Online and Yivvits has an idea for keeping even "closed" MMO's alive (in a sort of blue glowy sense). MrBubble talks about his most recent business venture on the outskirts of Mos Eisley and some plans he has for Fan Faire. | Get at Short URL | Download Episdoe 113 - Ribbon Whipped | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 112 - The Prince | Hello friends! This week's episode is a "Dantastic" mix of topics! Some listener voice mail messages prompt us to revisit a bunch of discussions from previous episodes including the most recent debate, "should you hide your geek toys before a date visits?" Also, we give some advice to a couple of aspiring podcasters, give a shout-out to one of our loyal podcast fans, and comment on the new housing choices introduced in SWG game update 9. Oh! We also announce that we'll be at Fan Faire 2009 in Las Vegas and once again participating in the podcast discussion panel! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 112 - The Prince | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 111 - Big Tubs of Carmex | You're probably wondering, "Hey! Where's episode 110?" Well, one of our guests in 110 (the "missing" 2008 YaMB Holiday Extravaganza) has yet to return his release papers. Until we get them, we can't put the show out. I won't say who it is... but his name rhymes with Pando Ralcissian. So, while you wait please enjoy episode 111!
First, Yivvits and MrBubble both put down their bets on when Game Update 9 would go live. Since the update went live last week you'll find out if our guesses were even close! Next, MrBubble tells us about his trip to visit our podcast librarian, Red Headed Tim, we debate whether or not it is best for geeks to hide their toys when asking a date over, and we bring up a couple ideas for SWG. Finally, MrBubble rates which SWG species are the most drama prone. | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 111 - Big Tubs of Carmex | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 109 - Spastic What? | Welcome to another installment of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble! First up, MrBubble finally explains why he doesn't like worms. Yes, ever since the show started in 2005 we know you've all been waiting to find out why that is. Your wait is over! Thankfully, later in the episode Yivvits ties this story back into the Star Wars universe - amazing! Next, we bring you up to speed on what we've been doing in SWG (and other games), followed by some great voice mail messages from our listeners. We finish off the show with a quick run-down of what's coming in game update 9 and MrBubble reveals which clothing item he most wants added to the game. | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 109 - Spastic What? | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 108 - Dear George | Welcome to another fine episode of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble! Recently while shopping for some MSE droids, Yivvits picked up a new studio helper droid, Roger. We think you'll like him just as much as we do. Next, we catch up on voice mails and letters from you, our fantastic listeners! Then, a very special treat - the reading of a letter MrBubble wrote all the way back in 1990. What was it about? You'll have to listen to find out! Finally, we round out the show with our honest feelings about where TCG loot is taking the game. | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 108 - Dear George | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 107 - A Quickie | Two new episodes in three days? Either you're really lucky or "we've got a lot to talk about!" Yes, episode 107 is a Bothan sized slice of SWGwYaMB pie. MrBubble give us a rundown of his latest in-game endeavors, we have some thank you messages, and even an apology. We also talk about the housing pack-up event and some additional Update 8 tidbits. | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 107 - A Quickie | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 106 - Pillows, Holograms, and Gumdrops | In addition to the bubbling fountains of chocolate, classy tuxedo wearing protocol droids, and those juicy camby berries, Chief Chripa brought something else for you - a brand new episode of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble! In this episode we read a letter from one of our listeners, discuss the Ewok Festival of Love, Lando finds out just how good Nutty Bars are, and we come to the conclusion that micro-transactions are already part of Star Wars Galaxies. Enjoy! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 106 - Pillows, Holograms, and Gumdrops | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 105 - Back in the Groove | After a short mid-winter break we're back in the groove and have SO much to talk about! Since our last episode we've officially made the move to our new home galaxy, Shadowfire, and to our amazement we didn't end up getting transferred to The Matrix Online or Minesweeper. Also this week: the Ewok Festival of Love, wandering slice hounds, a hard core PvP/instance runner finds his true calling, and MrBubble explains how we could get gardening using already in-game stuff. So, won't you join us for a little refreshment? | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 105 - Back in the Groove | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 104 - A New Home | Busy times! With Life Day ending, thoughts of the upcoming Free Character Transfers looming in our heads, and Sean Trenwell's loss in the recent Bestine election, we thought you'd all enjoy a little comic relief in the form of a new installment of SWGwYaMB! This is really good stuff - seriously! We discuss this year's Life Day festivities, ponder what sort of problems the FCT might cause, and listen to some more of your voice mails. Oh! We also reveal our new official home server. Yes, it's unscripted, 100% seat-of-the-pants action!
Coming soon: Our 3rd annual Holiday Extravaganza show! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 104 - A New Home | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 103 - The List | Here's a pre-Christmas gift for all of you - a brand new episode of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble! We INSIST you open this one right away!
Inside you will find some raw emotions and reactions to the announcement of the Free Character Transfer Service, we play some listener voicemail, Yivvits digs deep again for another installment of "Tre File Treasures with Yivvits", and the biggest gift we can imagine giving you all - a Brand New Character! This character made an unexpected visit and felt so comfortable talking with us, we think he'll be around a while.
So please don't worry about cleaning up the wrapping paper, start playing this episode! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 103 - The List | Play in Popup.
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| 2008.12.04 - Shim Shimney, Shim Shimney | Hi kids!
On tonight's show Yivvits is deeply engrossed in a brand-new whodunit, called "The Wampa Mystery," and is, understandably, a nail-biting wreck. Making matters worse, MrBubble's amateur attempts at fortune telling point to his ultimate "murder." The icing on the cake is a misunderstood conversation between Swiftwind and his agent, Tutone. Swiftwind decides to pour a sedative for Yivvits so that he can relax, but he thinks it's poison. With what he believes is his last burst of energy, he hastens to Mos Eisley to confront Swiftwind with his bowcaster.
No no no, that's for another day, but since it's only been a week since last time we had to come up with SOMETHING. Actually, this is a fun episode! We get a voicemail which stirs the free CTS pot again, talk about what's going on in life, and introduce a soon-to-be-classic new feature: "TRE File Treasures with Yivvits," where Yivvits digs DEEEEEEEEEEEP into the TRE files to reveal unexpected treats!
Oh... Buy our product!
Your pals,Yivvits & MrBubble | Get at Short URL | Download 2008.12.04 - Shim Shimney, Shim Shimney | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 100 - The SWIG | It wasn't but a few years ago that two friends had a vision. Their goals were lofty. People said it couldn't be done. Against all odds they achieved unthinkable wealth and the respect of thousands. But enough about Hall and Oates, this is the 100th episode of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble!
When we started the show in 2005 we had no idea where it would lead or if we'd even make more than six episodes. This episode is packed full of everything you love about our show. Who is the Grand Admin and what the heck is "The SWIG?" Join Yivvits and MrBubble as they find out just how important their show is... to everybody! Two very special guests join us for this milestone episode, we play the dozens of congratulatory messages you left us, and we round things out with cake!
We'd like to thank everybody for listening to our show over the years. Like we always say, it's all about the people. We look forward to even more fun! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 100 - The SWIG | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 99 - Mini Ross Perot | This is our last episode... before number 100! Heh, you were a little worried there huh! We recorded this show shortly before Yivvits was encased in carbonite for his flight to Las Vegas. Just as that block of carbonite encased Yivvits, this episode encases everything you love about Yivvits & MrBubble. Now that voice chat is live in SWG, MrBubble is finding out most of those woman he talks to might not be woman at all. Big surprise there. Also in this episode we chat with two of the best RP and event promoters in the game, our friend Sipam from Valcyn and the lovely Lona of Starsider! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 99 - Mini Ross Perot | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 98 - "V" is for... | The ribbon banners are posted outside of the Theed Palace and that can only mean one thing, a new episode of SWGwYaMB! One question has been on everybody's mind lately: Is there going to be another Star Wars MMORPG? We call our pal Brent, host of the VirginWorlds podcast (www.virginworlds.com), to see what he thinks. (On a side note, he was right! Let this episode serve as a testament to his wisdom of the MMORPG world.) We also talk about some exciting things coming to SWG - the in-game browser and voice chat, big changes for munitions traders, and of course the recently announced SWG virtual trading card game, Champions of the Force! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 98 - "V" is for... | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 97 - I'm Alan? | Hey, look at this! It's another episode of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble! The longest running, best produced, most ribbon filled podcast focusing on Star Wars and SWG! MrBubble has been volunteering at the Minnesota Science Museum and recently had the chance to meet Anthony Daniels. Of course, being a fine ambassador for our state MrBubble just had to go and offend poor Mr. Daniels. Never trust a Sullustan to do a Wookiee's job.
Also in this episode, a former SWG developer has been trying to set the story straight about the now legendary NGE. We'll take a look at what he has to say and talk to a couple of listeners to hear what they think. Finally, just who IS Alan anyway? | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 97 - I'm Alan? | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 96 - Minty | Hello friends! June has arrived and with it another fine episode of everybody's favorite podcast, The Hello Kitty Kast... oh wait wrong game /wink. No, it's your pals Yivvits and MrBubble!
One of our callers in Episode 95 asked if Wookiees might become a mountable species (like a bantha or a swoop). This perked up Yoda's ears so we thought we'd better give that player a call this week. We continue to discuss the growing server population issue (no pun intended) and MrBubble checks out another server. Don't forget, we want to have some of YOU on our show! Listen for all the details. So fire up that Microsoft Zune, grab a box of Swiss Cake Rolls, and enjoy the show! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 96 - Minty | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 95 - Pizza for a Gungan | Rejoice, for we once again are taking calls on the air! Yup, that's right, and our guest this week is a player you might remember from a previous episode. (We remember him because he delivers The Holy Food, sometimes referred to as "pizza".) Our pal Jar Jar has never eaten pizza so we try to help him determine what kind of pie to get. We also listen to some voicemails and one in particular catches Yivvits' attention. Finally, we wish our old pal Jason "Gnomish Steamfists Pex" Ryan well as he heads off to support an upcoming SOE title. As a added bonus, we speak out about SOE's decision to discontinue live event support in SWG. | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 95 - Pizza for a Gungan | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 94 - Hide that Backpack! | Welcome again to another fine installment of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble! Game Update 3 is upon us and even though the focus is on Jedi and bounty hunters it might turn out to be Yivvits' favorite. Why? There are at least 4 reasons, but you'll just have to download and listen to find out! We answer a couple of listener e-mails and round things out with some great voicemail messages. More? More did you spake? Oh yes, but again, you'll just have to download and listen! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 94 - Hide that Backpack! | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 92 - Uncertainty is Your Enemy | This episode starts out with a continuation of our AFK play discussion. To Yivvits' surprise, MrBubble has redefined his stance on decay. Wonders never cease! After talking about some of the entertainer changes in Game Update 2 MrBubble has added additional storage droids to his data pad in order to store all the new ribbons he'll be crafting. We wrap things up with voice mail and a dialogue about what we believe to be SWG's biggest enemy right now. Believe it or not, we don't think it is a lack of content or empty servers. | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 92 - Uncertainty is Your Enemy | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 91 - Baby Goals | Oh dear, oh dear... Apparently, Yivvits forgot to take his anti-rant medication and wouldn't you know it, the subjects of AFK play and decay pop up. MrBubble defuses the situation and we end up having a interesting discussion on those subjects. Some new entertainer stuff is coming in Game Update 2 and this has MrBubble waving ribbons like crazy! Of course our usual pals are with us in the studio, Obi-Wan, Qui-Gon, Jar Jar, and we have a plethora of topics to discuss. Just a typical episode of SWGwYaMB! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 91 - Baby Goals | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 90 - Little Miss Valcyn | The highly anticipated pageant is over and Elishen the Rebel Twi'lek was crowned Miss Valcyn 2008! Congratulations Elishen! Sadly, the pageant sponsors wouldn't let MrBubble participate (thank you to Kuat Yards for voting no!). Ever since SOE announced their plans to add voice chat to their games, MrBubble has been just a little worried about how all those lovely "female" entertainers he hangs around are going to sound. Thankfully, a honest to goodness female player left us a voicemail message; it made MrBubble feel a little better. Not a lot of game news this week, but somehow we managed to fill one and a half hours with SWG and SW goodness. It's a gift, and a curse. | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 90 - Little Miss Valcyn | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 88 - It's a Jedi Trait | So many exciting things to talk about this week! Chapter 8 is live and pilots everywhere are rejoicing, ground-pounders are trying their luck at the Imperial Star Destroyer heroic encounter, and most importantly - PvPers have a new favorite weapon, the deadly feather duster! We have a new studio guest this week, more of your voice mail to play, and find out we aren't the only SWG players in our home town. | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 88 - It's a Jedi Trait | Play in Popup.
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| Yivvits & MrBubble Special Edition - | It's here! Chapter 8! We have so much to talk about... just not in this episode of the show. Last October the Family Guy aired a special Star Wars episode, Blue Harvest. If you've been listening to our show for a while you might already know this, but Yivvits & MrBubble aren't fans of Family Guy. However, seeing as this episode was about our favorite subject we had to check it out. In fact, we even made a mini-podcast episode out of the whole ordeal, and here it is! Only 3 months late! | Get at Short URL | Download Yivvits & MrBubble Special Edition - | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 86 - Merger? What merger? | Hah! Bet you weren't expecting a new episode so soon, but here it is! Recently while MrBubble was waving his ribbons in the cantina he overheard some people talking about "server merges" and how "dead the server is." We beg to differ! Listen and find out why. Also in this episode we play a whole bunch of great voicemail messages from our listeners, MrBubble tells us about his KOTOR adventure, and Yivvits gets excited for a new show on the FoodTV network, Aunt Beru's Kitchen. | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 86 - Merger? What merger? | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 84 - Utinni! | Congratulations! You have added Episode 84 to your Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble collection! Yes, Chapter 7 is live and Yivvits and MrBubble have been collecting all kinds of junk. In this episode we share some of the neat items we've found since the chapter went live. Yivvits located some messages for the voicemail collection, adds another item to his rant collection, and MrBubble nearly completes his pretty ribbon collection. Utinni! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 84 - Utinni! | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 83 - Yummy | Welcome back for another installment of SWG with Yivvits and MrBubble! In this episode, Yivvits continues to talk about his pet bordok, Farnsworth. MrBubble babbles about some commercials he saw while watching a downloaded TV show (don't worry, Yivvits didn't get it either). We talk about space and one of our wishes for Chapter 8, play some more of your messages, and reveal our brand new toll-free voicemail number! Episode 83 will have you saying "Yummy!" | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 83 - Yummy | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 82 - Wiping the Slate Clean | In this episode we find out why everybody leaving the restrooms of the SOE offices has a little spring in their step. We finally get back to playing some of your voicemail messages and are surprised that one of them is from Watto (we just assumed he couldn't afford a phone). Also in this episode: MrBubble does combat, Yivvits rants about something, and a true story that reinforces the obvious fact that we truly are big Star Wars geeks. | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 82 - Wiping the Slate Clean | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 81 - I Want a Pony | Welcome back to another exciting new episode of SWGwYaMB; we're so glad you could join us! In this episode a couple of our very favorite past guests are back and one of them brought along an exciting new board game. Also in this episode, MrBubble discovers some wonderful new smells, Yivvits talks about his mutation difficulties, and we give a quick report on the recent "Sizzling Summer Crawl 2007" cantina crawl event! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 81 - I Want a Pony | Play in Popup.
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| Party Alert! Labor Day Podcast Party at a Special Time! | Monday September 3rd at 2pm Central Daylight Time there will be a Yivvits and MrBubble party on Valcyn! We don't have the location picked yet so check the SWG forums or our forums at http://www.yivvitsandmrbubble.com/ for more information (we'll post the location sometime Sunday evening).
This date and time is very exciting to us because it's Labor Day in America, so a lot of people will be off work, and 7pm or 8pm in Europe! Finally our European friends can be awake and coherant! (I don't know about the Dutch, though. I KEED, I KEED!!!)
Please feel free to forward this to guilds or friends and lets have some fun!
Your pals,Yivvits and MrBubble
The following link should help you determine what time the party will be where you live. TimeAndDate.Com page for Minneapolis MN (the time zone we are located in) | Get at Short URL | Download Party Alert! Labor Day Podcast Party at a Special Time! | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 80.5 - Fan Faire Love Affair | Didn't get to SOE's Fan Faire 2007 in Las Vegas? No worries because we did and we're happy to tell you all about it! MrBubble didn't arrive until late Saturday but Yivvits was there from the first party to the final buffet. This was the very first time Star Wars Galaxies was officially included in the festivities at Fan Faire and already we can't wait for next year!
On the final night of the event we sat down and chatted with some of the folks who work on our favorite game: John Blakely, Chris Cao, Jesse "Loche" Benjamin, and Jason "Pex" Ryan. Finally, we round out the show with a couple of Star Wars Mad Libs.
Remember, what happens in Vegas... goes on our podcast! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 80.5 - Fan Faire Love Affair | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 79 - Fancy Buns | This episode was recorded during the week of the 4th of July holiday and how better to celebrate than to cook up some brats and enjoy the company of friends and family. Governor Tarkin and Princess Leia put aside their differences for one day and joined us in the studio. How civil of them! Yivvits has been quite a busy Wookiee the past few weeks engineering and raising his pets. MrBubble tells us about his wonderful neighbors; a story any self respecting Star Wars nerd will appreciate. All this and so much more!
Yivvits is attending the 2007 SOE Fan Faire in Las Vegas, August 2nd - 5th! Information about the Fan Faire can be found here: http://events.station.sony.com/fanfaire/ | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 79 - Fancy Buns | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 78 - A Song By Any Other Name | Kick off your shoes and push back the recliner because it's time for another episode of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble! Is it possible? Is it true? Has Yivvits actually been playing the game more again? It is true, it IS true! We're both really upbeat about the direction Chapter 6 is taking the game. However, we can't say the same for the SWG NFE, or "New Forums Experience." Mac guy stops by to tell us about a new venture his favorite company has entered into and it isn't the iPhone. Finally, we have an *exclusive* special treat for you - The Chapter 5 Missing Song! (And this time it's no joke!) | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 78 - A Song By Any Other Name | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 77 - Where Were You Thirty Years Ago? | Happy Birthday Star Wars! Why, it seems like only yesterday you were nothing more than a little twinkle in Baron Papanoida's eye. In this episode we reflect on our earliest Star Wars memories and experiences. After the trip down memory lane we listen to some great messages from you, our devoted listeners. Chapter 6 is finally live in SWG and that has a certain Count very excited. The feeling is mutual, as we are also very happy with where Chapter 6 is taking the game. Finally, Yivvits speaks his final peace on one of his biggest problems with SWG.
Episode 77 - More content than you can wave a popsicle stick at! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 77 - Where Were You Thirty Years Ago? | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 76 - The Emperor, errr, The General's coming here??? | We were recently thrilled to have our first in-studio guests! He is perhaps the busiest shipwright on Valcyn, XO of the 77th "Phoenix" Fighter/Bomber Wing, and a General in the mighty Rebel Alliance. He's Canaryville!
Canary and his wife made the long trip from Mos Pax on Tatooine to our studio on Talus and we can't thank them enough. We find out what drives Canary's passion for SWG, what he'd like to see happen in the game, and what some of his favorite Star Wars moments are. We're just happy Mrs. Canaryville put up with three really big dorks during the visit.
Also in this episode, Yivvits and MrBubble are starting to see a possible light at the end of the SWG dark tunnel. We take a moment to go over some of the more exciting things happening with the upcoming Chapter 6 publish including Count Dookey's favorite, BM, and Storyteller. | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 76 - The Emperor, errr, The General's coming here??? | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 75 - Therapeutic Cleansing | Every couple of months we like to have a nice purifying cleansing by asking ourselves, "Where is this bus going." Episode 75 is that cleansing. The episode started out normal enough (from a certain point a view). MrBubble, being the joker he is, has played another prank on Yivvits and also has a story that gives us hope for the next generation of Star Wars fans. What sort of fun things does Yivvits have to talk about? He complains about Windows Vista. Finally, we have a candid discussion about the hope (or lack thereof) we have for Star Wars Galaxies, and ask ourselves: "When is enough, enough?"
Yet again, not a lot to discuss about Star Wars Galaxies this week (we recorded before Thunderheart announced his resignation) but never to fear - Yivvits and MrBubble *always* deliver. Even better, our pointless ramblings almost always tie into Star Wars or SWG. | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 75 - Therapeutic Cleansing | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 74 - Her | Some weeks we have lots to talk about, others not so much. This is one of those "light" weeks yet somehow we churned out a 50 minute show. Amazing, isn't it? We have a very, very special guest in the studio this week; you won't want to miss our eye-opening conversation. MrBubble brings back one of our old (and favorite) bits, The Mystery Brown Paper Bag. What nasty drink or snack is he trying to serve Yivvits this time?
Even when there isn't a lot of SWG news you can be sure we'll keep you entertained. At the very least we'll entertain ourselves! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 74 - Her | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 73 - Ding Dongs, Ho Hos, or Suzy-Q's? | Well looky here... Seems that your old pals Yivvits and MrBubble are at it again! This week we discuss the finer points of naming a new profession in SWG after the abbreviation for the medical term of a bodily function. We aren't the only ones amused by grade school bathroom humor as our favorite Count joins in the fun. Also this week, we read you the Star Wars limericks we posted in Virrago's St. Patrick's Day thread, listen to some voicemails, and find out which Hostess product Obi-Wan craves the most. | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 73 - Ding Dongs, Ho Hos, or Suzy-Q's? | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 72 - Chapter 5 is Alive! | Need input? How about a new episode of SWG with Yivvits & MrBubble! After a very long wait crafters and entertainers have finally been "taken care of!" This week we fill you in on what we think about Chapter 5 so far, MrBubble tosses around a few dice, and Yivvits has something of a grand maul rant about a bug he recently discovered. Is that all? Heck no, but why should we spoil the fun. Download right now and enjoy the show! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 72 - Chapter 5 is Alive! | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 71 - At the Peak of the Summit | Finally, the end is in sight and before you know it those withdrawal symptoms will be all cleared up! Your dose of vitamins Y and MB are only a click away!
As you may or may not know, we recently attended the SOE Influencers Summit in San Diego. In this episode we give you a play-by-play of the time we spent with the other attendees and SOE staff. Also, since we weren't able to get there until the 2nd day of the event we summarize what we *would* have said. Finally, we have a fun interview with Star Wars Galaxies' very own Loche, Pex, and Virrago!
Enjoy! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 71 - At the Peak of the Summit | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 70 - Darby Darby Darby? | Here's your fix of YaMB! This week's show features some... interesting... side-track discussions. MrBubble talks about the fun event he's attending later in the evening. After MrBubble cracks a joke at the expense of our good friend Count Dooku, Yivvits has a rather severe fit of laughter. As an extra-special ultra-exclusive treat we listen to some new music from Chapter 5. We also listen to more messages from our listeners and try to figure out just what *is* the future of Star Wars Galaxies. Enjoy! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 70 - Darby Darby Darby? | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 69 - What would Larry do? | Here it is! The first full length episode of 2007! We grabbed all 68 of our previous shows and dumped them into our new podcast reverse engineering tool. Just a few quick clicks and the tool spit out the best (worst?) bits of quality from each show. Finally, we applied those bits to this episode. It's all very complicated, but episode 69 sports some nice stats: +40 Geekyness, +15 Hair Product Control, and +22 Rantyness.
Enough chatter; you're probably wondering what's in this episode. MrBubble wonders how our in-game characters affect us in real life, and vice versa. We listen to a stack of voicemails, talk about the upcoming trader changes, and chat about our trip... Ooo, you're just going to have to listen to find out about that one! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 69 - What would Larry do? | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 67 - Yivvits & MrBubble Holiday Extravaganza 2006 | During this holiday season we spend time with our friends and family, celebrate religious events, and or look forward to a certain jolly elf to bring us gifts (no, not Brenlo :p). There's one other thing needed to really put you in the holiday spirit... The "Yivvits & MrBubble Holiday Extravaganza 2006" podcast!
This year we revisit our favorite (and only) Star Wars Christmas album. Listen along as 3PO teaches R2 how to sing, the workshop droids finally figure out what to get a Wookiee for Christmas, and 3PO performs a thoughtful reading of "Twas the Night Before Christmas."
Most large companies have some sort of holiday gathering and we assumed SOE is no different. Our assumptions were confirmed when we obtained a super top-secret recording from the event. Smed and Helios exchanged "Secret Santa" gifts; need we say more?
We sum up our personal feelings about SWG for 2006 and discuss what we'd like to see happen with the game in the coming year. Finally, we exchange gifts and are humored (or possibly horrified) that we both got each other... Nah, you'll just have to listen to find out!
Happy Holidays,Yivvits & MrBubble | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 67 - Yivvits & MrBubble Holiday Extravaganza 2006 | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 66 - Yivvits and MrBubble at Tanagra | This is it! Our final "normal" episode of 2006! (normal for us anyway) As usual, we discuss a plethora of topics this week. MrBubble gives us some tips on decorating with your holo-emitters and raves about his G15 keyboard. Yivvits goes on and on about bugs (nothing new there) and enlightens MrBubble on the subject of "the rate of movement in SWG." Some of you have been asking about the enigma that is "Episode 63" and this week we shed some light on the episode that must not be named. More? More did you spake? There is more, but for that you need to download the show! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 66 - Yivvits and MrBubble at Tanagra | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 65 - Wat? Is that you? | Welcome to another episode of SWGwYaMB! It's been a rather uneventful week for both of us yet somehow we popped out this hour long beauty. We talk about Life Day 2006, listen to a few voicemails, and catch you up on what we've both been doing. Inspired by Yivvits' shader quest, MrBubble has started a pursuit of his own: Droids can't be called in structures. He'll fill us in on what he's done so far. Our guest this week is none other than angry teenage Anakin. He's just so angry; we think he needs a hugā or some anger management.
Enjoy this jocular and lighthearted episode of YaMB! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 65 - Wat? Is that you? | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 64 - This Kool-Aid tastes funny... | The wait is over! We know you've been starving for another episode and now you may partake in the feast that is Episode 64. While on a short vacation MrBubble stopped by the SOE offices in San Diego. What for? Did he survive? Was he brainwashed? He'll answer all of these questions, and more!
While MrBubble was busy charming SOE employees into giving him cookies and gummi worms, Yivvits made a breakthrough in his never-ending quest to figure out those broken shaders/textures. That's not all, he's also been playing another game and it isnāt CoV.
Also this week, we cover a ton of random topics including gems like: more things we'd like to see fixed in SWG, Count Dooku's opinions on various things, and MrBubble's longing to be a fairy (in EQ2). | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 64 - This Kool-Aid tastes funny... | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 61 - | This week MrBubble reveals that he savors the sweet and spicy taste of ribs. Yivvits is horrified when he finds out just what kind of ribs MrBubble is talking about. Did we meet our new pledge goals from last week? Well... one of us didn't, but the other more than made up for it. For those of you who didn't like Pledge, you'll be happy to know that she's back again this week! We round things out with voice mails, answering some questions from listeners, and more readings from the books of Yivviticus and Bubbleations.
It's a fun one with all of the typical randomness you've come to expect from us! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 61 - | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 60 - Yivviticus & Bubbleations | Let there be a podcast! Week number one of our SWG Pledge Drive has gone by. Did we both meet our SWG playtime goals? You'll have to listen to find out! We set new goals for this week and spoke with "Pledge" herself. Yes, we gave Ms. Pledge a voice (and a gender); that is just how odd we are. We take a peak at the proposed changes for entertainers and learn that MrBubble is considering a career change, discuss the NGE with a listener who works in the marketing industry, and MrBubble reads from one of his favorite books.
All of this, and more, awaits you in Episode 60! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 60 - Yivviticus & Bubbleations | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 59 - MrBubble gets an Inspiration Buff | You smell that? It's the musky odor of a new episode of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble! This week we take our randomness to an entirely new level as MrBubble talks about his "inspiration buff." Isn't it funny how even the most common things tie into SW and SWG for us? We both agree it's time for another Star Wars Galaxies Pledge Drive, listen to a few voice mail messages, and give you a very brief update on the latest game updates.
On a more serious and somber note, we take a moment to pay respect to a member of the SWG and Valcyn communities we lost this week, Belkin Sprott. This episode is dedicated to him and our thoughts are with his family and friends. | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 59 - MrBubble gets an Inspiration Buff | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 58 - Palpatino's Pizza | ...and in this corner, clocking in at 2 hours and 48 minutes, Episode 58 of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble! This week we start out with a typical day for Moff Jerjerrod at Palpatino's Pizza. We talk to a smuggler who's been waiting a very long time to smuggle something, listen to some voicemails, and salute *the* smuggler himself - Han Solo.
All of those things take, oh... maybe forty minutes. The rest of the show is a massive no holds barred discussion of the problems WE currently have with Star Wars Galaxies. We explain what's eating at us and why.
It's one giant slice of cheesy YaMB goodness! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 58 - Palpatino's Pizza | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 57 - Project Falafel | What could be better than starting out this week's show with a little self-promotion and back-patting? Nothing! That's exactly what we did. We give you a little insight into what our show is really about and what sets it apart from others. After the image management session we talk to a YaMB listener who recently left SWG. Not only do we find out why he left, but also why he'd come back (if he had a PC that is). We briefly go over the current publish notes for Chapter 3 on Test Center which prompts MrBubble to wonder if there'll ever be a change that pleases Yivvits. We finish things up with a quick preview of what we're planning for next week's show.
All this and tons of generic Star Wars goofiness; what's not to love! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 57 - Project Falafel | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 56 - Hello there, brother! | Well look what we have here! Another episode of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble is being served in the cantina! This week we take a quick look at the new original trilogy DVDs which include the unedited theatrical releases of Episodes IV through VI. Also, did MrBubble's brother ever install and start playing SWG? The answer is just a click away! Finally, we round out the show with a "summary rant" from Yivvits on what else, SWG issues and bugs. | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 56 - Hello there, brother! | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 55 - Peanuts, Cupcakes, and PvP | Well look at this, another helping of Yivvits and MrBubble! And this one is extra delicious, or dare we say "yummy?" Episode 55 is indeed a feast, including two live calls, some listener voicemail, an interview with a SOE developer, and a surprise visit from one of the show's dearest friends, who has a few words to say with the developer!
Comedy and hijinks - along with our own special sauce - complete the feast, followed by everyone falling asleep for the king of all naps. (Except Yoda, who is looking up Lady Valarian's holo number.) Enjoy! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 55 - Peanuts, Cupcakes, and PvP | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 53 - You mean it's actually fixed? | After months and months and months and months.... and months, the Rebel deep space station, Freedom, can finally be destroyed! MrBubble is happy as a clam about this fix, and why not! This week it is MrBubble's turn to put Yivvits to sleep... err... talk about the piloting side of Star Wars Galaxies. We take a look at the history of the problems with deep space, Kessel, and things not blowing up as they should. The crazy Sullustan is on a role and also offers up some thoughts on crafting. As always, there's plenty of side-tracking and comedy.
Download now and get your weekly prescription of vitamins Y and MB! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 53 - You mean it's actually fixed? | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 52 - Crafty Words | This week's episode is brought to you by:Talus Wireless - From Dearic to Nashal, We Connect You
This week we discuss what would happen if "Snakes on a Plane" took place in the world of Star Wars Galaxies. That's about it...
HA! If only you were THAT lucky! It has been far too long without a good Yivvits rant, hasn't it? "The Rage of Yivvits" is released from its chains and shackles as a heated discussion about the future of crafting starts in the SWG forums. (We've made it sound much more sensational here than it actually is. How does that saying go? Over-promise, under-deliver?) MrBubble is taking a "let's wait and see what happens" approach.
We want to hear what YOU think about crafting in SWG. Listen to the show for our phone number! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 52 - Crafty Words | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 51 - Finally a Step in the Right Direction! | This week we start out the show with a special report by Marles Jacobe from the front lines in Restuss. The battle is fierce; will Marles make it out alive? After three weeks without an outlet for our Star Wars Galaxies energy (episode 50 and 1/2 doesn't count) we're bursting at the seams! We talk about our new player association, YaMB, discuss what happened at our 2nd meet-up, and generally fill you in on what we've been doing during the past few weeks.
We take a look at the surprisingly massive number of bug fixes included with Chapter 2.3, which is now on the SWG Test Center server. This is the type of update we've been ranting about for the past year and are happy to finally see it happen and hope it becomes a regular practice! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 51 - Finally a Step in the Right Direction! | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 50 and 1/2 - Back in the Swing | We are back! Well, almost. Building our new recording studio has been a fairly large project which took a little longer than expect. But, we are committed to the show and are eager to get back in the swing of things. Neither wet paint nor paint fumes will stop us! (Albeit, the fumes made us a little loopy) This week's show isn't really a normal episode for us. Hence, we are calling it Episode 50 and 1/2. We cover all sorts of things from truckers to the kitty lawyer to one of our favorite callers from Episode 50. Oh, we talk about Star Wars Galaxies a bit as well.
Enjoy the show, and keep an eye out for Episode 51 later this coming week. It's good to be back! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 50 and 1/2 - Back in the Swing | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 50 - The Big Five O! | Just over a year ago we started this modest venture known as "Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble," and what a ride it has been! This week's show is a little different than usual. No news updates, no major rants, no character of the week. We're taking this opportunity to talk about where we've been, where we're going, and celebrate with some yummy cake. Above all else, this episode is where we thank you, our listeners, for making the show a hit with all of your support and kind words. Marvelous surprises await you in Episode 50 of "Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble!"
We are taking a well earned two week vacation from the show, but we'll be back at it before you can say "Bahhh Restuss!" Keep watching our sites, as we'll be posting some additional "classic" episodes during the break. | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 50 - The Big Five O! | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 48 - Youâre listening to VPR, Valcyn Public Radio | We start the week out on a particularly rantish note. There's a tiny bug in the game that was fixed, but not fixed. Exacerbated by the developers' apparent inability to perform a half-ways thorough testing of their fix, we toss our hands in the air and shout our newest swearword, "Bahhhh Restuss!" With that out of our systems, we have a lot to cover this week! We'll fill you in on our recent "Meet-up," get a call from somebody we talk about almost weekly, give you a quick update on the status of Restuss, and we close things out with a song - yes, a little song from Yivvits. | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 48 - Youâre listening to VPR, Valcyn Public Radio | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 47 - Now there are two of them! | We are happy to hear from one of our recent callers again this week but even happier because they brought a friend with! (Boy, do we feel sorry for the friend) During the past few weeks we've been saluting some of the key characters from the Star Wars movies and this week is no exception. We salute perhaps the most important character from "Attack of the Clones." Seriously, they really are THE most important! Once again Yivvits has a rant, but something is different this time... MrBubble actually agrees with him! We look back at the past year of our podcast and pose the question, "Has the overall quality of SWG changed all that much during the past 12 months?" | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 47 - Now there are two of them! | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 46 - The Jar-Jar Menace | After weeks and weeks of saying we'll get back to saluting each Star Wars film we actually make good on the promise. This week it's a special salute to "The Phantom Menace." We discuss the good, the bad, the Jar-Jar... and how Star Wars Galaxies was influenced by TPM. As we have done the past few weeks we also salute a pivotal character from the Star Wars universe. We round things out with some analysis of how "Chapter 1," a.k.a. Publish 29, is being received by players.
** Special Announcement **We want to say a big thank you to one of our listeners, Zurthas, who last week presented us with the gift of our official in-game recording studio! It's an honor to receive something like this and we think everyone should stop by and check it out! Visit the studio on Valcyn, Talus, city of Star Haven, waypoint -329 -4438. | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 46 - The Jar-Jar Menace | Play in Popup.
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| The Classics - Episode 2 | As part of the upcoming one year anniversary of our show we've unlocked the SWGwYaMB vault and are re-releasing some of our very first episodes! This week we bring you "Episode 2" of the show and have included some brand new commentary to set things up. Enjoy, and thank you for listening!
(Note: This is a bonus episode - don't forget to also download Episode 45 which was posted on Saturday, 6/10!) | Get at Short URL | Download The Classics - Episode 2 | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 45 - A New Chapter | We, Yivvits and MrBubble, are taking a new direction and as part of this change our shows will no longer be referred to as "episodes." Henceforth, you shall refer to each new show as a "subdivision." For example, this will be known as "Subdivision One."
ā Of course we're joking! This week we talk to a very interesting caller and we're surprised, bowled over and flabbergasted by their true identity. We salute a classic character who plays a crucial role in aiding the Rebellion. Finally, we chat about some of the changes "Chapter 1" a.k.a. Publish 29 have brought to Star Wars Galaxies. | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 45 - A New Chapter | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 43 - Happy Birthday Star Wars! | Itās hard to believe that 29 years have passed since Star Wars was born! They grow up so quickly, donāt they? This week we take some time to talk about the original release of Star Wars and listen to some clips that play a central role in defining what Star Wars is. We salute a major character from āA New Hopeļļ? in order to give you some additional insight into his psyche. MrBubble has something to rant about, which is rare, and Yivvits vows to not give up on his crusade to get the SWG user interface fixed-up.
Support for the āRed Bull for User Interface Programļļ? separatist group is growingā Will the council accept the challenge? Only time will tell. Either way, youāve got us to listen to while you reconfigure your toolbars again! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 43 - Happy Birthday Star Wars! | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 42 - Leggo my Lekku! | What are Yivvits and MrBubble to do when there isnāt much Star Wars Galaxies news to talk about? (As if that has ever stopped them!) Why, they salute a pivotal Star Wars character, of course! Who is this oh-so-important character? Well, the title of this weekās episode should give you a hint. Weāll give you a brief overview of the combat changes now on test center and discuss how productive life can be when you turn off the game for a few days. | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 42 - Leggo my Lekku! | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 41 - Is this thing on? | This week we are happy to bring you yet another āregrouping and holding patternļļ? episode of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble. The topics this week run the gamut from late night SWG sessions to American Idol (much to Yivvits displeasure) to a grand Yivvits rant regarding the SWG user interface. Not much news to talk of, but lots of talk... to talk... of.
Be sure to check out our new forums and community site! Just head on over to http://www.yivvitsandmrbubble.com/ | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 41 - Is this thing on? | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 40 - Sloppy Joes, No Onions | Donāt miss this one! Itās our fortieth episode and weāve managed to book a couple of very special guests. Everyoneās favorite pop-culture psychologist is in the house and has a heart-to-heart with one of the Star Wars Galaxies developers. The time has finally come for the final showdown in our Trivia Challenge. Only one trivia intellect can stand at the top. Will it be Dack of Eclipse or Obi-Van of Valcyn? All of our usual clever tete-a-tete is in this episode as well! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 40 - Sloppy Joes, No Onions | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 39 - The Wook who lost his voice | This week it's round two of our trivia challenge finals - the battle for 2nd place! The questions are difficult; will any of our finalists be able to answer them? MrBubble looted something in space that has him acting as if he"s won the lottery and it isnāt a Black Sun helmet. We finish up this week with a rundown of the changes publish 28 has made to the game.
Will Yivvits make it through the episode with his voice? Will publish 28 revive bounty hunting? Will Spiderman learn the true identity of the Green Goblin? Listen to find out! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 39 - The Wook who lost his voice | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 37 - It must have had a self-destruct | With everything thatās been going on in Star Wars Galaxies the past few weeks, we felt it was necessary to spend some additional time discussing the latest tidbits from the news room. Weāll get you up to speed on all the juicy morsels of information being dished out at the developer summits.
Also this week, we try to figure out just what the deal is with some of the players on Lowca and MrBubble looks for a new housekeeper. Is there more? Oh, there most certainly is! Youāll have to listen to find out though. | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 37 - It must have had a self-destruct | Play in Popup.
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| The Classics - Episode 23 - What do you get a Wookiee for Christmas? | Even though we are taking a break this week (well, MrBubble is :p ) we'd never leave you hanging without your SWGwYaMB fix... and that can only mean one thing - another fine item from our "Classics" collection!
Ah yes, who can forget this episode! Originally, it was titled "The Holiday Special" but for this re-release we are going to change that to something that isn't so bland. You'll find about 15 minutes of BRAND NEW commentary at the beginning of the episode and, more importantly, it has been digitally re-mastered. (I've always wanted to say that) We'll be back next week with another fresh episode!
Original episode Notes: This week we bring you our Holiday Extravaganza Podcast! We play some of our favorite Christmas carols and discuss the finer points of that timeless holiday classic, the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special. Get yourself a big mug of eggnog; we've got lots of laughs and even some tender moments.
Warm fuzzy greetings from your pal Yivvits, and wet slobbery ones from your other pal MrBubble! | Get at Short URL | Download The Classics - Episode 23 - What do you get a Wookiee for Christmas? | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 35 - Rockstar Rumor Mill | MrBubble kicks off this episode with a surprise for Yivvits that he picked up at the grocery store. Comedy ensues. The word of the week is ārumorļļ? ā and boy is there a lot of them. We weigh in with our own thoughts on some of the various SWG rumors floating around. No, we donāt believe most rumors, but they are still fun to talk about! Also this week, we complete round one of our listener trivia challenge, briefly touch on the upcoming changes to the entertainer profession, and round out the show with oodles of our friendly banter. Rumor has it, episode 35 is great! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 35 - Rockstar Rumor Mill | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 34 - PvP Potpourri | Just what is there to talk about when there isnāt much going on in Star Wars Galaxies? Lots of stuff! After all, we are Yivvits and MrBubble; we have plenty of Star Wars and Star Wars Galaxies subjects to talk about. This week, MrBubble believes he has developed a breakthrough in frozen pizza preparation technique (something many SWG fans will want to hear). In addition, Yivvits and MrBubble both have some PvP stories to share and we speak with two more listeners and put them to our trivia challenge. Fill your home with the soothing aroma therapy potpourri of subjects in Episode 34! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 34 - PvP Potpourri | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 32 - I'm in a holding pattern. | While we eagerly await more news about future changes to SWG, we are, as Yivvits often says, in a holding pattern. That doesn't stop the laughs though! We continue with our listener trivia challenge, listen to some of our favorite Star Wars music clips, and talk about Yivvits' e-mail to Smed (don't worry Smed, it's good!) Even though there's not much news in Star Wars Galaxies land right now, there are always plenty of things for Yivvits and MrBubble to babble on about! Amazing! | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 32 - I'm in a holding pattern. | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 30 - Homage to Owen | Can you believe it? Thirty episodes! It's been a lot of fun for us, and we sincerely thank all of our listeners. With the passing of Phil Brown, who played the role of Uncle Owen, we kick off episode 30 with a tribute of sorts to everyone's favorite cranky old uncle. In addition to the usual repartee, we talk to a certain pop-culture doctor, discuss the recently posted publish roadmap, continue with our listener trivia challenge, and finish (again) with some SWG entertainer music. Episode 30 is jam-packed with nutritious vitamins and minerals; everything a SWG fan needs! (everything other than pizza of course) | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 30 - Homage to Owen | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 29 - Attack of the Bagel Bites | This week, Yivvits and MrBubble have a lot to talk about, which is not unusual as most of our listeners know. But, if you thought last week's episode was jammed pack... well... you'll be *extra* pleased with episode 29! As always, there's plenty of Star Wars and Star Wars Galaxies discussion / debating / ranting. We take a couple more calls from listeners and test their knowledge of the original trilogy with some trivia. Our movie of the week is "Attack of the Clones" and we have two script readings that we think you'll enjoy. As for the Bagel Bites... well, you'll just have to listen. I don't think I could explain it if I tried. We round out the show with some music that any SWG fan will recognize. | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 29 - Attack of the Bagel Bites | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 28 - | We are back from our one week break and thought it was time to take a few calls from listeners. Find out what some other fellow players think about what's been going on in SWG. This week's featured film is "Episode I - The Phantom Menace" and we perform not one, but two "pivotal" scenes from the film! Amazing! We give you a quick update on the status of publish 27 and there is plenty of the usual banter... perhaps more than usual - this is our longest episode yet, clocking in at around 90 action packed minutes! But wait, that's not all! We have a special tribute to a certain Sullustan pilot (*cough* MrBubble). | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 28 - | Play in Popup.
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| The Classics - Episode 8 | Episode 8 of the podcast was the first time a certain doctor joined us (the first time Yivvits wasn't impersonating him at least) and we vowed to stop using episode numbers - hey, it seemed like a nice idea at the time! This episode was the first we recorded in the high-tech Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble basement recording studio. You wouldn't know it though, as we had yet to discover pop-filters (props to Tutone!) and we were testing different bit-rates for the MP3. Obviously, the one we used in this episode wasn't a winner. | Get at Short URL | Download The Classics - Episode 8 | Play in Popup.
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| Episode 26 - A Promise is a Promise | The galaxies are in a time of great turmoil. The galactic senate has come forth with promises of stronger diplomatic ties and increased communications between the regional senators and their constituents. We discuss these latest chapters in the SWG saga in addition to the usual banter. As added bonuses, we explore the more sensitive and caring sides of Vader and Palpatine, and the "Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble Acting Troop" perform two pivotal scenes from "Return of the Jedi." | Get at Short URL | Download Episode 26 - A Promise is a Promise | Play in Popup.
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