National Podcast Post Month is here! 30 episodes in 30 days is quite the challenge, but we’re up for it! We kick off with Star Wars talk about Luke Skywalker’s intricate plan to save Han Solo in Return of the Jedi. Was it overly complicated? Our esteemed Mayor Zandrax lays out how the plan does actually make sense.
James Earl Jones, the legendary actor known for his distinctive voice, passed away at 93. Born in Mississippi, Jones’s illustrious career spanned seven decades, encompassing stage, television, and film appearances. His most iconic role was as the voice of Darth Vader in the Star Wars franchise.
Beyond Star Wars, Jones’s portfolio includes roles such as Terence Mann in Field of Dreams, Admiral Greer in the Jack Ryan film series, and Mufasa in Disney’s animated Lion King and its live-action adaptation. He was also on the very first episode of Sesame Street, making him the first celebrity to ever appear on the children’s show. Jones holds a prestigious place among the 27 actors who have achieved EGOT status, having been honored with Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Awards.
Our heartfelt sympathies go out to Jones’s family, friends, and fans. His remarkable career leaves behind a truly unparalleled legacy.
It’s Superhero Sunday here at Geekville Radio, where we bring you a feature on superhero lore. It could be a movie, comic title, hero, villain, memorabilia, etc… As usual, our goal is to educate and hopefully entertain.
LucasFilm released the first official trailer for Skeleton Crew, the latest Star Wars Disney+ series, at D23. Some fans described sneak peeks as “Goonies in space”. Now that we have a first look, that description seems accurate.