Episode Notes In this rebroadcast of the Return of the Jedi Episode, the guys talk Rancor Sadness, Special Edition songs and endings, crying to Star Wars music and voicing obscure characters. Seemed fitting since we spent so much time on ANH and ESB last month. You can find us on Twitter @BespinIce You can email us: BespinIceCreamPod@gmail.com Host…

Episode Notes It's our official clickbait episode! Josh & Ben debate the better movie: A New Hope or Empire Strikes Back, and maybe learn something along the way. Everyone gets a victory medal this episode! Happy 45th anniversary of A New Hope! Read some of the best parts of the episode at Portland's own Willamette Week, here: https://www.wweek.com…

Episode Notes It’s been a long, long time. Ben & Josh give a quick podcast and life update. And look to the clouds for a new episode coming out May 25th, just in time for the 45th anniversary of A New Hope! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Notes The man, the myth, the legend...George Lucas! Part 1 of our multi-episode dive into George Lucas. Ben & Josh talk THX, American Graffiti, auteur theory, up to the beginnings of Star Wars. **Also, about halfway through, there are some sound issues on Josh's end. It isn't terrible, but there are some pops throughout. Don't worry, there …

Episode Notes RERUN Time! Because of sound issues and scheduling fun, we're delaying our "George Lucas" episode(s) until November. Look out for a new episode November 3rd. We finally made it to Episode IX! The Rise of Skywalker gets fully discussed, as Ben & Josh discuss the positives (and negatives) of the final film in the Skywalker saga. There's…

Episode Notes Solo Bolo!! Ben & Josh tackle the Han Solo one-shot movie, where we meet Chewbacca and Lando, good music, bad cinematography, and medium Paul Bettany-ness. The fellas talk Anakin Skywalkering Han Solo and Knights of the Terras Kasi. And there's some light J.J. Abrams and Ron Howard bashing too, for good measure. New episodes the first…

Shadows of the Empire!!! In the first episode of Season 2, Josh & Ben delve into the movie without a movie, taking place between Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. They talk merch, music, composer Joel Mcneely, Prince Xizor's villainy, Dash Rendar's scoundreling, the N64 game and dreaded Nintendo 64 controller, and the Dark Horse comics. N…

Episode Notes This is a rebroadcast of Episode 5, Revenge of the Sith Revenge of the Sith...the final movie in the prequel trilogy. Josh & Ben discuss Episode 3, Lava Town, USA, Ian McDiarmid and George Lucas' legacy. A few bad train puns make it in too. You can find us on Twitter @BespinIce You can email us: BespinIceCreamPod@gmail.com Find out mo…

Episode Notes This is a rebroadcast of Episode 3, Attack of the Clones. Josh & Ben talk Episode 2: Attack of the Clones on the third episode, which seems kind of confusing. Why not make episode 2 about Episode 2? This, and many more mysteries aren't answered this episode! Look out for speeder talk, Bad Romance, Rick McCollum bashing and more! We'll…

Episode Notes This is a rebroadcast of our Episode 1 Episode, coincidentally our first episode. Josh & Ben delve into Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, and maybe learn to appreciate it at times too. Josh talks strange Star Wars merch and trying to let go, Ben talks podracing appreciation. It's a good one. Season 2 premieres August 4th. You can find us…

Episode Notes This is it! The finale of Season 1! Josh & Ben talk upcoming season 2 ideas and reveal August 4th as the premiere date for the Shadows of the Empire episode! Also, sorry about the slight echo here and there. We recorded in person for the first time ever and there was a little audio bleed on our mics. See you in August! Email: BespinIc…

Episode Notes Josh and Ben talk Mandalorian Season 3, Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Book of Boba Fett and expectations. They also talk a little Rise of Skywalker niceness and tease some future episode content. Oooooh! Find out more at https://bespin.pinecast.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Episode Notes Episode VIII!!!! Ben & Josh have some strong opinions on Rian Johnson's take on the Star Wars saga. They try to bring balance to the Force, talk Luke Skywalker, power creep, Luke & Leia, Rey & Kylo's relationship, humor, and tonal issues galore. And they even talk about what the The Last Jedi gets right! Find us on Twitter: twitter.co…

Episode Notes A news episode on a very light-news day. Ben & Josh discuss a recent JJ Abrams interview about planning (or lack of planning) the sequel trilogy, Star Wars Insider now and then, Star Wars merch, lightsabers, and Qui-gon's robes. Read Ben's Fast and the Furious article here: https://www.wweek.com/arts/2021/05/25/how-the-fast-furious-se…

Episode Notes Josh & Ben finally start talking the sequel trilogy with The Force Awakens! JJ Abrams and Rian Johnson appreciation and bashing galore! Plus Reylo talk aplenty, Han chat 2021, some time with Kylo Ren, Leia & more. Also, check out Ben's 10 greatest scenes of the Star Wars sequel trilogy here: https://thomoviereviews.wordpress.com/2020/…

Episode Notes Josh & Ben talk the EU universe, and especially the Heart of the Jedi news, as well as Star Wars Insider, alternate universes, and where the EU and Legends really fit in the Star Wars galaxy. Plus shirt talk 2021, check out the link below.https://outofprint.com/collections/star-warshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHPu7A8mhnc - And tun…

Episode Notes To celebrate May the 4th, Josh & Ben talk the best and worst lightsaber duels in the Star Wars movies, including the best non-canon battles, Marvel Star Wars comics, Duel of the Fates, the Throne room scene, the Cloud City duel and so much more. Join us, won't you? Next week: we start tackling the Sequels, starting with The Force Awak…

Episode Notes A slow Star Wars news week means Star Wars Grogu nugget talk!!!! The guys talk Star War food, bad canon deviations, Ken Palpatine, and tease the May the 4th special edition episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Notes The guys talk Return of the Jedi, Rancor Sadness, Special Edition songs and endings, crying to Star Wars music and voicing obscure characters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Notes Caught between Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi episodes, Ben & Josh talk the latest Star Wars news, including the Obi-Wan Series,the Detours rumors, and how great the OT movies really are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Notes Ben & Josh talk shop about one of the best Star Wars movies, including Vader's Obsession, The Super-Gross Empire Kiss, The Thrawn Trilogy, Boba-Fuckin-Fett, Dengar, Luminous Beings, Yoda ballin' & Deep Roy. And sometimes life throws you into the carbon chamber--that's a future T-shirt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…

Episode Notes Ben & Josh makes April Fools of themselves, exploring some of Star Wars best April Fool's pranks and telling some terrible SW jokes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Notes The fellas talk the latest Obi-Wan Kenobi news, including the announced cast. Josh recites a poem about toys, Ben brings his A-game to his Ian Mcdiarmid impression, and Fast & Furious talk abounds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Notes The gents talk Episode IV, George Lucas' obsession with "finishing" Star Wars, Greedo, Jabba, Special Editions and legacy. Josh & Ben dive deep into Luke Skywalker's legacy, Their favorite character in the saga and the radio dramas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

In the shortest episode yet, Josh & Ben dissect the few morsels of Star Wars news this week, Ben reviews a not-so-good book, and the fellas offer a few good book recommendations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh & Ben talk the latest Star Wars news, including Rian Johnson rumors, The Bad Batch & the Obi-Wan Swole Toll. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh & Ben talk Episode 2: Attack of the Clones on the third episode, which seems kind of confusing. Why not make episode 2 about Episode 2? This, and many more mysteries aren't answered this episode! Look out for speeder talk, Bad Romance, Rick McCollum bashing and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Josh & Ben delve into this week's Star Wars news, including the firing of Gina Carano, the new War of the Bounty Hunters Marvel comic, and the 200th issue of Star Wars Insider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.