Brews and Blasters: The Star Wars Party show

Brews and Blasters: The Star Wars Party

Summary: Welcome to the Star Wars party! Brews and Blasters is your chance to kick back and enjoy everything about that galaxy far, far away. From the prequels to the original trilogy to The Force Awakens, Rogue One, The Last Jedi and Solo, hosts Chris Salton and Joe Tavano sit down every week to do what would be doing anyway–talk about all things Star Wars, tell some stories, and have a good time. Join them as they share their love for Star Wars, the most obscure Star Wars characters, Boston’s North Shore, 1980s pop culture and delicious food, and occasionally talk to fascinating people–and friends, like an anthropomorphic packet of crystallized lime. Be a Warhead! The Star Wars podcast party starts here.

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 198: Grown-Man Mac and Cheese | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:49:22

We're not talking about just 2019 New York Toy Fair this week, we got a whole other Toy Fair to report on that you never heard of! This is a mammajamma of an episode, and we’re buying figures live on air! In between all the action figure news, we need to talk about King Tips, Chinese food, and the best damn macaroni and cheese you've never eaten. Plus, West Coast Video Star Wars VHS memories and the coolest Star Wars character to ever hang out alone in a chair in a tiny closet.

 197: Michael Caine | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:03

Did you know that Michael Caine invented IG-88? That's not true but if you listen to this episode, you'll understand a little bit of the Star Wars madness we call a podcast. We're serious: in between getting REALLY weird this week, we're going over a ton of news! Anywho, have fun, Warheads! This one is a crazy as it gets. The Star Wars Party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters.

 196: Romance and Blasters | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:08:38

Happy Valentine's Day, Warheads! This week, we're talking about the greatest relationships and love affairs of the Star Wars franchise, and it's not what you think. Yes, we mention Yaddle. Yes, we talk about Avatar. Yes, we discuss pizza. Yes, we talk Tom Green movies. Enjoy the show, guys, because we had a blast making it. Except for Richard Grieco: he's not allowed to enjoy it at all. The Star Wars party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters.

 195: Weird Science Snoke | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:03:23

Some interesting theories are floating around out there about where Episode IX might take things, and we're gonna dig into a few. Then, we debate whether Qui Gon Jinn was terrible at the Jedi Mind Trick or not. Plus: Some lengthy talk about hot dogs, an epic NeedEm GotEm that goes to parts unknown, and the secret ingredient for an epic Brews and Blasters live show. The Star Wars Party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters.

 194: Renegades Forever | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:13:31

Get ready, Warheads—this episode is an all-out barrage of absurdity, as we talk about hands like rocks, the black plague, Point Break and special braised beef. And that's just the tip of the iceberg as the boys buy a Lootcrate, discuss a Blue Snaggletooth acquisition, and consider a duel between Mace vs. Yoda. ALSO: Oppo Lives, Buckets of Ribs, Tish Nip Ibs, and 12-hearted mad libs. Let's GO, Warheads and shout out to the Dragonfruit Crew! The Star Wars Party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters.

 193: Abolish Case Assortments! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:17

Episode IX news is starting to trickle in, and Chris and Joe has lots to discuss. Then, we start thing big about small action figures, as news of a renovated Hasbro Toy Shop has got our hosts thinking about improved methods for getting figs on pegs. That’s right, it’s not time for the Jedi to end—it’s time for action figure case assortments to end! Fear not, intrepid listeners, this one is as radical as it gets! Let’s go, Warheads! The Star Wars party starts NOW! It’s time for Brews and Blasters

 192: Star Wars Resistance Pivots | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:07:09

Star Wars Resistance keeps on getting better and better, so we explore what's great, what's changed and the curious case of why Lucasfilm animation has done the same pivot in three consecutive animated series. All that, plus a major announcement in NeedEm GotEm, your emails, and the return of the Oppo Awards! The Star Wars party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters.

 191: Where's the Force?! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:07:35

So what is it that makes Star Wars, "Star Wars," anyway? What is that secret sauce that binds it all together into that thing that we love? Chris and joe have some thoughts on the subject--as well as plenty of thoughts on hot dog toppings, old guys and coins, the Expended Universe of the 1980s, new ideas for mini rigs, and much, much more! We also help a listener find love! The Star Wars Party starts NOW, Warheads! It's time for Brews and Blasters.

 190: Down to Clown in Live-Action Town | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:07:43

Happy New Year, Warheads! We're kicking off the year right with a recap of our holiday adventures and a look forward at all the Star Wars coming in 2019! There's a ton to get hyped about this year and we have already started! So grab your White Zinfandel in one hand and an egg roll in the other and LET'S GO, WARHEADS! The Star Wars Party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters.

 189: Happy Holidays from Brews and Blasters | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 52:16

Just when you thought Christmas was winding down, all the presents are opened, and all the leftovers are packed away in the fridge, Chris and Joe are back to hit ya with a FULL EPISODE to party like you should because after all, it's the holidays! So, grab some eggnog, grab another slice of lasagna from the fridge, slap those headphones on and let's have some fun. The Christmas Star Wars party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters.

 188: Kickin it Freestyle | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 56:42

So Pedro Pascal is the Mandalorian, but have you ever tried to eat as many egg rolls as you can in one hour? On this episode of Brews and Blasters, we're kickin' it freestyle, talking about the Manadalorian and egg rolls. Need we say more? Hit play. The Star Wars Party starts now! It's time for Brews and Blasters.

 187: Galaxy's Edge, Galaxy of Adventures. Galaxies of Mac and Cheese | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 41:44

This is episode 187 and true to form, it's a killer! People have come to a lot of conclusions about John Williams' contributions to film and especially Star Wars, but we think we pretty much nail it in this episode. If that's not enough for you to listen, we also talk about Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures and the turning point for new content, as well as some choice memories of hanging at the mall in the 90s. The Star Wars Party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters.

 186: Four Years and a Star Wars Holiday Special | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:41:46

Four years ago, this party started with humble beginnings and big-deal dreams, and today we're happy to celebrate this edifying force of fun and fandom that has become Brews and Blasters: the Star Wars party! And, to commemorate that, since it's LONG overdue, we're hitting you with our commentary for the Star Wars Holiday Special. Now, Chris has never seen it and Joe has seen it many years ago, so get ready for surprises, twists and turns! The Star Wars party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters.

 185: Max Rebo: Does He Have Arms? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:08

It SEEMS like a simple question, but as it turns out, Max Rebo is one of the weirdest alien species ever put on screen. We also talk about Star Wars Resistance and a boatload of Black Series figures. Get weird, Warheads! The Star Wars Party starts NOW! It's time for Brews and Blasters.

 184: Martinis with Oppo Rancisis | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:19:47

We've had adventures...oh yes, friends, we've had adventures, and you need to hear them! On this episode we detail our experiences at Rhode Island Comic Con 2018, pay tribute to Stan the Man Lee, discuss the report of Pedro Pascal as the Mandalorian, geek out of the Cassian Andor series announcement, debate our favorite toppings on an Italian sub, and invent something known as Pizzaquest. This one is jam packed, Warheads, so let the Star Wars Party begin! It's time for Brews and Blasters.

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