Tuesday, January 29, 2013
You Have To Admit...
Considering the news that JJ Abrams, who has directed the two latest Star Trek movies, has been hired to direct Star Wars Episode VII, this button seems a lot more appropriate.
Sunday, January 27, 2013
A RebelForce Radio Weekend
As you may remember, dear readers, a couple of posts ago I told you about the best Star Wars podcast on the web, RebelForce Radio. Much to my delight, that post came to the attention of Jason and Jimmy Mac and they actually posted a link on their Facebook page, which in turn generated more page views than this poor little blog has ever seen before. Considering what a fanboy I am when it comes to those guys, just the fact they bothered to read what I wrote was beyond thrilling. But as the Ginsu knife guy used to say, wait, there's more!
On my way home from seeing "Zero Dark Thirty" yesterday, (by the way, go see it, it is an awesome movie!) I was listening to the just released second episode of RebelForce Radio, and during a section of the podcast where they talked about the start-up of the podcast and thanking people who got the word out, they actually mentioned this very blog, to which Jimmy Mac said, "Alright, that's gotta be my favorite name so far." I almost went off the road. My poor daughter thought I was insane as I started yelling, unable to believe that I got a shout-out. But wait, there's more.
Five minutes later, having just calmed down, the guys announced the winners of an autographed picture from Clone Wars actor, James Arnold Taylor, who does the voice of Obi-Wan and Plo Koon. To enter, one just had to write a review of the podcast on iTunes, which I had happily done. For the second time that day, I couldn't believe what I was hearing as Jimmy Mac read my screen name and review. Again with the yelling, much to my daughter's chagrin since she couldn't figure out why her father had just gone insane. I rarely, if ever, win anything, so I just could not believe the day I was having. As soon as I got home, I sent Jason and Jimmy an e-mail telling them that I was the one called. As I write this, I am waiting for a reply e-mail where they will tell me what I need to do to verify that I wrote the review and I will have won.
As for RebelForce Radio itself, having listened to both regular episodes and both episodes of The Clone Wars Declassified, the quality of the podcast is everything I had come to expect from the Forcecast, but better. Jason and Jimmy had said one of the reasons they set out on their own was to have the freedom to do things the way they wanted to. That sense of freedom shines through and you can feel the joy they bring to doing RebelForce Radio. It truly is the best Star Wars podcast on the web. If you are a Star Wars fan, you need to be listening.
As for me, being a Star Wars fan who has always sort of sat on the sidelines of fandom, actually being noticed by a top level program like RebelForce Radio has been very gratifying. I certainly appreciate all the people who took time to read what I had written. The experience has encouraged me to be a little more active on social media sites like Twitter. Hopefully meeting new people who love the same things I do will lead to more positive experiences. My sincere thanks to Jason and Jimmy Mac for giving me a weekend long remembered.
On my way home from seeing "Zero Dark Thirty" yesterday, (by the way, go see it, it is an awesome movie!) I was listening to the just released second episode of RebelForce Radio, and during a section of the podcast where they talked about the start-up of the podcast and thanking people who got the word out, they actually mentioned this very blog, to which Jimmy Mac said, "Alright, that's gotta be my favorite name so far." I almost went off the road. My poor daughter thought I was insane as I started yelling, unable to believe that I got a shout-out. But wait, there's more.
Five minutes later, having just calmed down, the guys announced the winners of an autographed picture from Clone Wars actor, James Arnold Taylor, who does the voice of Obi-Wan and Plo Koon. To enter, one just had to write a review of the podcast on iTunes, which I had happily done. For the second time that day, I couldn't believe what I was hearing as Jimmy Mac read my screen name and review. Again with the yelling, much to my daughter's chagrin since she couldn't figure out why her father had just gone insane. I rarely, if ever, win anything, so I just could not believe the day I was having. As soon as I got home, I sent Jason and Jimmy an e-mail telling them that I was the one called. As I write this, I am waiting for a reply e-mail where they will tell me what I need to do to verify that I wrote the review and I will have won.
As for RebelForce Radio itself, having listened to both regular episodes and both episodes of The Clone Wars Declassified, the quality of the podcast is everything I had come to expect from the Forcecast, but better. Jason and Jimmy had said one of the reasons they set out on their own was to have the freedom to do things the way they wanted to. That sense of freedom shines through and you can feel the joy they bring to doing RebelForce Radio. It truly is the best Star Wars podcast on the web. If you are a Star Wars fan, you need to be listening.
As for me, being a Star Wars fan who has always sort of sat on the sidelines of fandom, actually being noticed by a top level program like RebelForce Radio has been very gratifying. I certainly appreciate all the people who took time to read what I had written. The experience has encouraged me to be a little more active on social media sites like Twitter. Hopefully meeting new people who love the same things I do will lead to more positive experiences. My sincere thanks to Jason and Jimmy Mac for giving me a weekend long remembered.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Classic Star Wars
If you are a Star Wars fan of a certain age...no comments about my age please...then there are certain things that invoke a strong sense of nostalgia when you see them. Recently, I found a Facebook page that is filled with such things; Classic Star Wars ( http://www.facebook.com/ClassicStarWars )
This for example:
This is a scan of a page from the 1979 Sears Christmas Wishbook. I have no idea where they found a 1979 Christmas catalog, but this sure brought back a lot of memories!
For younger readers, the Christmas catalog was how we picked out toys to ask Santa for for Christmas back in the day. Think of it as the Internet on paper.
I can remember spending hours pouring over the Wishbook when it came each fall. Looking at this one page, I sure wish I had that Cantina diorama now, it would probably pay my heating bill the rest of the winter! (Yeah, as if I could actually sell it...but I digress)
If you remember all the fun and excitement of the original trilogy, or as we called it back then, Star Wars, then you will appreciate all the posts and I am sure you will see something you remember loving as a kid. Thanks, Classic Star Wars for bringing back parts of my childhood.
This for example:
This is a scan of a page from the 1979 Sears Christmas Wishbook. I have no idea where they found a 1979 Christmas catalog, but this sure brought back a lot of memories!
For younger readers, the Christmas catalog was how we picked out toys to ask Santa for for Christmas back in the day. Think of it as the Internet on paper.
I can remember spending hours pouring over the Wishbook when it came each fall. Looking at this one page, I sure wish I had that Cantina diorama now, it would probably pay my heating bill the rest of the winter! (Yeah, as if I could actually sell it...but I digress)
If you remember all the fun and excitement of the original trilogy, or as we called it back then, Star Wars, then you will appreciate all the posts and I am sure you will see something you remember loving as a kid. Thanks, Classic Star Wars for bringing back parts of my childhood.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
RebelForce Radio
Before the dark times, before the Empire...I mean before the internet, getting news about Star Wars was not an easy task. Ten year old me would faithfully read Starlog magazine every month for any article about Star Wars or the rumored sequel. Ten year old me's little brain would have exploded if he could see how much information can be gathered now and how fast. But even in today's world, it is nice to have one place that helps bring you all you need to know and do it in an entertaining fashion. Enter the podcast.
And for me, there has only ever been one podcast and that was the Forcecast. I would eagerly listen every week as Jason and Pete would bring the news and so much more around my favorite franchise. But more than just being a source of news, these were guys who I wanted to hang out with. They were fans! They were just like me...only with much better speaking voices. Then Pete left and Jimmy Mac entered as co-host, but the show remained just as awesome.
I have to admit that I am kind of a fanboy about the Forcecast; I was one of the prize winners on their three year anniversary show. Hard to match the excitement I felt when I heard my name called as a winner. One of the highlights of Star Wars Celebration V for me was getting to meet and talk with Jason. A picture of me holding the Forcecast microphone sits proudly on my desk.
So I was floored when the unexpected news broke that Jason and Jimmy were leaving the Forcecast. I thought to myself "How can they leave the Forcecast? They ARE the Forcecast!" I have no idea what caused this, it all feels very sudden. First Curto and now Jason and Jimmy. It feels vaguely of Order 66...but I digress. The upside of all this...and the point of this posting...is that Jason and Jimmy are going out and starting their own Star Wars podcast.
Introducing RebelForce Radio!
I fully expect it will continue to bring the latest and greatest Star Wars news, interviews, Billy Dee quote of the week, Star Wars in pop culture, and all the awesomeness that I came to expect from the Forcecast.
So if you are a Star Wars fan, you owe it to yourself to listen to the best Star Wars podcast on the net. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow the guys on Facebook and Twitter:
http://www.facebook.com/RebelForceRadio
@RebelForceRadio
Give a listen and before you know it, you'll be asking "Where's Kitster?"
And for me, there has only ever been one podcast and that was the Forcecast. I would eagerly listen every week as Jason and Pete would bring the news and so much more around my favorite franchise. But more than just being a source of news, these were guys who I wanted to hang out with. They were fans! They were just like me...only with much better speaking voices. Then Pete left and Jimmy Mac entered as co-host, but the show remained just as awesome.
I have to admit that I am kind of a fanboy about the Forcecast; I was one of the prize winners on their three year anniversary show. Hard to match the excitement I felt when I heard my name called as a winner. One of the highlights of Star Wars Celebration V for me was getting to meet and talk with Jason. A picture of me holding the Forcecast microphone sits proudly on my desk.
So I was floored when the unexpected news broke that Jason and Jimmy were leaving the Forcecast. I thought to myself "How can they leave the Forcecast? They ARE the Forcecast!" I have no idea what caused this, it all feels very sudden. First Curto and now Jason and Jimmy. It feels vaguely of Order 66...but I digress. The upside of all this...and the point of this posting...is that Jason and Jimmy are going out and starting their own Star Wars podcast.
Introducing RebelForce Radio!
I fully expect it will continue to bring the latest and greatest Star Wars news, interviews, Billy Dee quote of the week, Star Wars in pop culture, and all the awesomeness that I came to expect from the Forcecast.
So if you are a Star Wars fan, you owe it to yourself to listen to the best Star Wars podcast on the net. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow the guys on Facebook and Twitter:
http://www.facebook.com/RebelForceRadio
@RebelForceRadio
Give a listen and before you know it, you'll be asking "Where's Kitster?"
Monday, January 14, 2013
I Assure you; We're Open...Just Under a New Name!
Happy 2013 everyone!
It has been ages since I have posted anything here. For a variety of personal reasons, 2012 was not conducive to writing anything. It was a year for trying to keep my head above water. But here in the new year, I decided to take a look at the 'ol blog and think about if I even wanted to keep it open and if I did, what did I want it to be? The days of me pouring all my angst out for anyone to read are over. I am just not comfortable being that open anymore and honestly, life is not so bad. So if I wasn't going to ramble on about the hell inside my head, which some people seemed to enjoy, then what should I do, if anything? After giving it some thought, the answer became, if not clear, at least a bit more obvious. They (whoever they are) say you should write about what you know. I know about being a geek. I have been one since before it was a thing. From the time I was very young and watched Planet of the Apes, the Six Million Dollar Man and Space 1999, I was hooked on all things geeky. It went into hyperdrive when I was nine and had the life changing experience of seeing Star Wars.
Hence the new blog title. New year, new me, new blog. This is not the blog you are looking for. And if I have to explain what the title references, then you are really reading the wrong blog.
The posts will probably be shorter, or at least short for me; I do tend to prattle on. But hopefully they will be fun and maybe a little interesting. In short, I will post about the geeky stuff I like. There will be a lot of Star Wars, I warn you of that now.
So I invite you to stick around. Feel free to let me know what you think.
It has been ages since I have posted anything here. For a variety of personal reasons, 2012 was not conducive to writing anything. It was a year for trying to keep my head above water. But here in the new year, I decided to take a look at the 'ol blog and think about if I even wanted to keep it open and if I did, what did I want it to be? The days of me pouring all my angst out for anyone to read are over. I am just not comfortable being that open anymore and honestly, life is not so bad. So if I wasn't going to ramble on about the hell inside my head, which some people seemed to enjoy, then what should I do, if anything? After giving it some thought, the answer became, if not clear, at least a bit more obvious. They (whoever they are) say you should write about what you know. I know about being a geek. I have been one since before it was a thing. From the time I was very young and watched Planet of the Apes, the Six Million Dollar Man and Space 1999, I was hooked on all things geeky. It went into hyperdrive when I was nine and had the life changing experience of seeing Star Wars.
Hence the new blog title. New year, new me, new blog. This is not the blog you are looking for. And if I have to explain what the title references, then you are really reading the wrong blog.
The posts will probably be shorter, or at least short for me; I do tend to prattle on. But hopefully they will be fun and maybe a little interesting. In short, I will post about the geeky stuff I like. There will be a lot of Star Wars, I warn you of that now.
So I invite you to stick around. Feel free to let me know what you think.
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