Ep 95 - Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View

Have you ever looked at a character in the background of a movie and thought, “I wonder what that guy’s story is?” Have you ever wondered how a certain character got to that point in the story? Have you ever thought about all of the beings that were lost in that big explosion, even if it saved the day? Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View is a collection of 40 stories from characters that filled that original classic. Some are well known characters like Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Grand Moff Tarkin. Others are from those who had very little screen time like Aunt Beru and Biggs Darklighter. And others who you may have never even considered like the mouse droids and the dianoga in the trash compactor on the Star Destroyer.

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guest: Ray Andrew, Jennifer Hetzel

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Ep 71 - Lincoln in the Bardo

Before a soul passes on to the afterlife, sometimes it gets trapped in a between place, in limbo, in the bardo. And this is the unfortunate fate that has befallen the soul of Willy Lincoln, son of President Abraham Lincoln. Unsure of how or if he should move on, he is much discussed by the other 160+ ghosts that haunt the bardo with him. Read by a huge casts, this month we review Lincoln in the Bardo by George Sanders.

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May: The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski

June: Jennifer’s Pick

July: Earthside by Dennis E. Taylor

August: Shaun’s Pick

September: Kris’ Pick

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guest: Kris Andrew, Ray Andrew, Shaun McLaren, Jennifer Hetzel, Joseph Moroles

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Ep 54 - Salems Lot

How have we gone 54 episodes of a geeky book club and not read a book by Stephen King yet? This month, we correct that oversight. And what better time to read a book by the modern day master of horror than to setup for Halloween! So when Mr. King asked himself, “what would Bram Stoker’s Dracula be like set in modern times (1970’s), “ the outcome was Salem’s Lot. Grab a stake and some holy water, the time of vampires is upon us. Our next books will be:

October - Angel Killer by Andrew Mayne

November - The Wizard’s Butler - Nathan Lowell

January - Braided Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

February - Quarter Share by Nathan Lowell

March - New Spring by Robert Jordan

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guest: Ray Andrew, Shaun McLaren

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Ep 50 - Greenlights

Alright, alright, alright. Actor, university professor, Texan. Matthew McConaughey has had an interesting life to say the least. While this is not technically a biography, he does share anecdotes from his life growing up in Texas, becoming “Mr. Romantic Comedy,” and his views of the world and how to live your best life. Our next books will be:

June - The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Megan Lullally & Nick Offerman

July - Shadow & Bone by Leigh Bardugo

August - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

September - Salem’s Lot by Stephen King

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guest: Kris Andrew, Ray Andrew, Shaun McLaren

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Ep 46 - Ready Player Two

Sequels are hard. Well, a great sequel is hard, sequels are really easy if the current book, movie, TV and video game market are considered. Ready Player One was a break out hit for Ernest Cline and even scored a movie version produced by Steven Spielberg! So when a sequel was announced everyone was energized to see how well it would hold up to the original, to include the members of this show. This month, we discuss our thoughts on our return to The Oasis as we catch up with old friends and see what has become of Wade and his friends. February’s book will be The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman.

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guest: Kris Andrew, Ray Andrew, Shaun McLaren

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Ep 42 - Star Wars Aftermath Empires End

Sloane and Brentin are on Jakku hunting down Rax in the sands of Jakku. Meanwhile Norra and Jas follow them to the sand covered world looking to stop the former Admiral from whatever she is doing to rebuild the empire; and for revenge. Across the galaxy the New Republic argues over sending the military to smash what is left of the Empire floating about the planet. It is time to finish yet another Star Wars trilogy as we read Star Wars Aftermath Empire’s End by Chuck Wendig. Next month we will read Every Tool’s a Hammer by Adam Savage.

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guest: Shaun McLaren, Jennifer Hetzel

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Ep 41 - How to Be Antiracist

While the Coronavirus rages on in the United States, another firestorm has taken the spotlight, again. The death of George Floyd has reignited the #blacklivesmatter movement and evolved to encompass the #defundthepolice hashtag as well. All of this is centered around race relations and how we treat people who are different from us. So this month we are reading How to Be Antiracist in an attempt better understand how we can treat everyone the same; with empathy and understanding. Next month we will read Star Wars Aftermath Empire’s End by Chuck Wendig.

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guest: Ray Andrew, Jennifer Hetzel

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Ep 40 - Star Wars Aftermath Life Debt

Han and Chewie are missing. Admiral Sloane is trying to rebuild the Empire. And Norra Wexley and her band of rebels are on the trail of both. Meanwhile Leia is trying to piece back the galaxy and build the New Republic. This month we read Star Wars Aftermath Life Debt by Chuck Wendig. Next month we will read Star Wars Aftermath Empire’s End by Chuck Wendig.

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guest: Shaun McLaren, Jennifer Hetzel

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Ep 39 - Star Wars Aftermath

Vader and the Emperor are dead, the second Death Star is destroyed and the Empire is gone! Maybe. Not really. In the aftermath of Return of the Jedi, the rebellion has to figure out how to become a new republic. But the remnants of the Empire are plotting and trying to reorganize what is left of their forces. This month we read Star Wars Aftermath by Chuck Wendig. Next month we will read Star Wars Aftermath Life Debt by Chuck Wendig.

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guest: Shaun McLaren, Jennifer Hetzel

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Ep 11 - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

There are certain pillars in geeky culture that are expected to be known. Star Wars. Lord of the Rings. Monty Python. This month we read one of those pillars. What happens when the last human in the galaxy has to find his way around it with nothing but the clothes on his back? Grab a towel and come along with us for an adventure! October's book will be: We Are Legion (We Are Bob) by Dennis E. Taylor.

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guest: Kris Andrew, Jennifer Hetzel, Lanie Moore

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