Vongcast Episode #6 – Balance Point by Kathy Tyers

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All hands, tentacles, and claws on deck! The Vongcast is back with their next episode as Rocky, Megan, and Bria discuss Balance Point by Kathy Tyers.

You can find Megan on Twitter with the handle @blogfullofwords,  Rocky with @ladydarthcaedus, and Bria with @chaosbria. This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!  If you like what you hear, you can subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Megafeed for more episodes and all of our network’s great Star Wars and geek culture content. We can also be found on Facebook and Twitter. 

The Mouse Droid #6: Personal Park Challenges

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This month on The Mouse Droid, we catch up on the news, talk about Parkeology and personal park challenges, and answer some questions from listeners.

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Brian and Nanci are the co-founders and writers of ToscheStation.net and The Mouse Droid.

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 55: *THE CHILD Intensifies*

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This week, we’re continuing our journey through CATALYST by James Luceno! Join us as we discuss kyber crystal lore, how the gems should be used, and the beginnings of the Empire’s totalitarian rule. Plus, even more Imperial mining projects!

This podcast covers chapters 15-21 and is NOT spoiler-free. It also mentions plot points from Rogue One and Star Wars: The Clone Wars. 

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes or Google Play for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr for episode updates! Hosted by Kristen Sereci, Chris Sedor, and Kate Sedor. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

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The Most Dangerous Game? Reading Jay Schiffman’s Game of the Gods

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A judge who has lost faith in his government. An uneasy global political climate. A world on the brink of all-out war.

Jay Schiffman’s debut novel, Game of the Gods, has all the ingredients to be the action-packed, sci-fi political thriller for our times. Wrestling with huge, fascinating themes, the story pits religion against science, individual against country, and one man against a prediction that he will destroy the world.

In the Earth’s far future, Max Cone is the High Judge of the Federacy, one of the nations carved out of the post-apocalyptic wasteland that was once North America. A former war hero and current arbiter of Federacy citizenship, Max is renowned for, well, being a really good guy–honest, responsible, and strong of both body and morals. All of his best qualities are tested, however, when he is drawn into a global conflict in the most personal way possible: His family is kidnapped by foreign government, propelling him on a revenge tour that takes him through nations run by rogue military factions, independent cartels, and a mysterious pope-like figure who is not as holy as he seems. Continue reading →

Holonet Blast #66

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Commander Cody… Execute Holonet Blast #66

Hilariously enough, there’s uhhh basically no news this week? I mean, we’ve got a new URL which is news for us. (Look Ma! No hyphen!) Aside from that though… There ain’t much. (And no, we’re not counting that Resistance art or the Keri rumor as news because… they’re not.)

What we do have though is the announcement of the Star Wars Fan Awards! Lucasfilm announced this week that they are expanding their traditional fan film awards to also include categories for Photos and Visual Art.

Aside from that… yeah, I’ve got nothing so please enjoy this picture of John Boyega on a horse.

Happy Sunday ❤

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Vorkosicast Episode #6: Brothers in Arms

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This month on the Vorkosicast, Robin and Nanci discuss Brothers in Arms, the sixth book in the Vorkosigan saga.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!  If you like what you hear, you can subscribe to the Tosche Station Book Club on iTunes or you can subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Megafeed for all of our great Star Wars and geek culture content. We can also be found on Facebook and Twitter.

Tosche Station Brewhouse – Sinjir’s Rath IPA Part II: Brewing and Tasting

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Last time in our Tosche Station Brewhouse post series, we talked about crafting the Sinjir’s Rath IPA. This time around, we’re going to be brewing this sucker!

As a reminder, I use Picobrew’s rather innovative Pico Model C countertop homebrew system. This device is an internet-connected smart appliance that’s not much bigger than your average toaster oven, so it’ll be right at home in your kitchen. So often when people think about homebrewing, the thought of garage filling burners, containers, and meticulous monitoring requirements. Picobrew miniaturizes, simplifies, and automates the whole process to the point where a homebrew idiot and amateur like me is able to brew my own delicious beer. Before diving into the brewing process for the Sinjir’s Rath IPA, let’s talk about what actually comes in the box when you buy a Picobrew Model C. To the jump!

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Holonet Blast #65

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It’s a little late (thanks, site issues!) but it’s time for this week’s Holonet Blast! And boy, is this week relevant to my interests.

The official site posted a new excerpt from Thrawn Alliances by Timothy Zahn, out on July 25, featuring Commander Mitth’raw’nuruodo of the Chiss Expansionary Defense Force (call him Thrawn, please) with Jedi General Anakin Skywalker of the Republic. Not only that, but Del Rey announced that a convention exclusive version of the novel (autographed by Zahn!) will be offered at San Diego Comic Con, complete with a grand admiral insignia pin and tote bag. The exclusive cover shows Young (Hot) Thrawn with Anakin Skywalker in his Clone Wars era armor. I am a very big fan of this cover and will be posting a printout on my cubicle wall very shortly. Here it is on the right, in case you missed it (and because I want to look at it again).

Speaking of The Clone Wars and San Diego Comic Con, there will be a special 10th anniversary panel at San Diego Comic Con, hosted by Amy Ratcliffe. No details yet, but this will be one to attend for all fans of the animated series.

Star Wars won big at the Saturn Awards, with Rebels taking the prize for Best Animated TV Series and The Last Jedi winning Best Actor (Mark Hamill), Best Screenplay (Rian Johnson) and Best Editing (Bob Duscay). Congratulations to all the winners (especially Mark Hamill)!

In more news for Rebels fans, the fourth season will be released on Blu Ray July 31.

Want to learn some life and leadership lessons from Star Wars? DK Publishing has you covered. You can choose the light side and Be More Yoda or the dark side and Be More Vader, both by Christian Blauvelt.  Both books will be released on October 2.

Tosche Station Brewhouse #1: Hondo’s Mostly True Lager

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Welcome to the pilot episode of the Tosche Station Brewhouse, where Kristen and Brian get together each month to talk beer, sports and Star Wars. On this inaugural installment, the hosts introduce themselves, their various sports affiliations, and put together a Hondo Ohnaka themed lager recipe utilizing Picobrew’s Model C system and Freestyle PicoPak Crafter.

Hondo’s Mostly True Lager

Base Recipe: American Lager

Grains: 

  • 3 oz. CaraPils
  • 52 oz. Pilsner

Hops:

  • .2 oz. Summit as bittering
  • .1 oz. Saaz as flavor
  • .2 oz. Amarillo as flavor
  • .2 oz Saaz as aroma
  • .1 oz Amarillo as aroma

Next time, we’ll be talking about the brew process and then crafting another recipe for a whole different Star Wars character.

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The Tosche Station Brewhouse is part of the Tosche Station Podcast Network. Subscribe to the Brewhouse on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher. For more great shows from us, you can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Network mega feed on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher. We can also be found on Facebook and Twitter.

You can find Kristen on Twitter with the handle @itskeeks and you can find Brian with @LaneWinree.

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 54: It’s a Very Queer Cape

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We’re continuing our read of CATALYST by James Luceno this week! Join us as we discuss Galen and Krennic’s relationship, breakdowns in morally responsible government leadership, and the Empire’s creation of a constant state of war. Plus, Kate and Kristen queer it up by talking about how Krennic is definitely a disaster bi.

This podcast covers chapters 7-14 and is NOT spoiler-free. It also mentions plot points from Rogue One, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and FROM A CERTAIN POINT OF VIEW (which we discussed in our episodes 28-32). 

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes or Google Play for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr for episode updates! Hosted by Kristen Sereci, Chris Sedor, and Kate Sedor. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!