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Talkin’ Tauntauns Podcast episode 140: The Mandalorian - S3 Eps 1
The Mandalorian is back! And we are here to discuss all the great details of the show for the first episode of season 3: “The Apostate”. And joining us for the return of The Mandalorian is the return of our very own JJ Travers. And here is the review by our very own Nick Nafpliotis! Talkin’ Tauntauns is hosted by AIPT’s Jim Lehane and Nicole Herviou. Join us as we discuss the latest news in Star Wars, as well as our thoughts on the books, comics, TV series, and movies from a galaxy far, far away.
Talkin’ Tauntauns Podcast episode 111: Obi-Wan Kenobi Part 6
The finale of Disney+’s Obi-Wan Kenobi show has happened and joining us is brand new father, JJ Travers, to talk everything that we absolutely loved about this episode and this series as a whole. The crew of Talkin’ Tauntauns is the AIPT Star Wars dream team: JJ Travers, Jim Lehane, and Nicole Herviou. Join us as we discuss the latest news in Star Wars, as well as our thoughts on the books, comics, TV series, and movies from a galaxy far, far away.
Talkin’ Tauntauns Podcast episode 108: Obi-Wan Kenobi part 3
We’re talking Obi-Wan Kenobi part three this week. The series is already at the halfway point and we can’t believe it! There’s also a special interview segment for you to enjoy with Kristin Baver, Jason Fry, and Cole Horton who are telling Jim all about their upcoming book, Star Wars Timelines. The crew of Talkin’ Tauntauns is the AIPT Star Wars dream team: JJ Travers, Jim Lehane, and Nicole Herviou.
Talkin’ Tauntauns Podcast episode 107: Obi-Wan Kenobi parts 1 & 2
After three years, Star Wars Celebration is back and with it is a ton of exciting news about new content! Disney made this one of the best celebrations of Star Wars ever by delivering two episodes of the brand new Obi-Wan Kenobi series. The crew of Talkin’ Tauntauns is the AIPT Star Wars dream team: JJ Travers, Jim Lehane, and Nicole Herviou. Join us as we discuss the latest news in Star Wars, as well as our thoughts on the books, comics, TV series, and movies from a galaxy far, far away.
PTW Wrestling Podcast episode 197: Mount Rushmore of Technical Wrestlers
Subscribe to PTW, AIPT’s official wrestling podcast: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS Support us on Patreon for just $2 a month and join our exclusive Discord! Buy the PTW "Wardlow’s World" shirt on the AIPT Store! We had so much fun with our Mount Rushmore episode last week that we’re back with another one! This week, in honor of FTR and CM Punk pushing Bret Hart worship to new levels of national prominence, we’re stepping into the...
PTW Wrestling Podcast episode 195: Wrestling Has More Than One Royal Family
Pro Wrestling WrestleMania, Cody Rhodes, AEW Rampage, Cody Rhodes, the post-Mania WWE landscape, and Cody Rhodes.
Talkin’ Tauntauns Podcast episode 100: Celebrating our 100 episode Star Wars milestone
After three and a half years we have finally made it to our 100th episode! To celebrate this milestone our former co-host Connor Christiansen joins us to reminisce about the early days of the podcast and how we made it to where we are today. To ring in #100 the gang is also ranking all eleven Star Wars movies and providing recommendations on what content fellow fans should enjoy in comics, video games, books, and more.
Talkin’ Tauntauns Podcast episode 98: News updates & The High Republic comics
Podcasts Into the Eye of the Storm we go. By JJ Travers, Nicole Herviou and Jim Lehane We’re bringing you a lot of exciting Star Wars news with today’s episode on a variety of topics, including the Galactic Cruiser, toys & collectibles, the upcoming third season of The Mandalorian, and more. We’re also discussing two of the latest Star Wars comics mini-series from The High Republic: Trail of Shadows and the Eye of the Storm.
PTW Wrestling Podcast episode 193: Bad Times Don’t Last, But Bad Guys Do
Pro Wrestling Celebrating Scott Hall, WWE 2K22 first impressions, and a trip down wrestling t-shirt memory lane. By Patrick Ross, JJ Travers and Dana Fowler Subscribe to PTW, AIPT’s official wrestling podcast: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS Support us on Patreon for just $2 a month and join our exclusive Discord! Buy the PTW “Wardlow’s World” shirt on the AIPT Store! Hey yo.
Talkin’ Tauntauns Podcast episode 97: Obi-Wan Kenobi teaser trailer
Our first look at the highly anticipated Obi-Wan Kenobi live-action Star Wars series has finally arrived! We deep dive into the series’ first teaser trailer and excitedly pick apart every little morsel that Disney let us get a peek at. There’s also some long-awaited Star Wars Celebration news that Jim can’t wait to tell you about. The crew of Talkin’ Tauntauns is the AIPT Star Wars dream team: JJ Travers, Jim Lehane, and Nicole Herviou.
PTW Wrestling Podcast episode 192: AEW Revolution 2022 Fallout
Pro Wrestling AEW delivers again with a stellar PPV that changes the landscape of the company.
PTW Wrestling Podcast episode 191: AEW Revolution 2022 Preview
Pro Wrestling AEW presents arguably their biggest card in history. We break it down.
PTW Wrestling Podcast episode 190: The Unwritten Rules of Wrestling
Pro Wrestling This week’s special episode looks at the unwritten rules, tropes, and cliches that make wrestling so fun.
PTW Wrestling Podcast episode 189: Welcome to the Codyverse
Pro Wrestling It’s Cody Rhodes’s world. We’re all just living in it.
Talkin’ Tauntauns Podcast episode 94: In the Name of Honor
Podcasts Will the House of Fett rise or fall? By JJ Travers, Nicole Herviou, Jim Lehane and Nick Nafpliotis The Book of Boba Fett wraps up this week with the series finale, Chapter 7: In the Name of Honor. In the Name of Honor. Joining us today to discuss both the finale and the series as a whole is our fellow AIPT family member, Nick Nafpliotis. The crew of Talkin’ Tauntauns is the AIPT Star Wars dream team: JJ Travers, Jim Lehane, and Nicole Herviou.
PTW Wrestling Podcast episode 188: Bake Off
Podcasts Another absolutely stacked episode of Dynamite; Raw provides genuine entertainment.
Talkin’ Tauntauns Podcast episode 93: From the Desert Comes a Stranger
Podcasts Get ready to lose your mind. By JJ Travers, Nicole Herviou and Jim Lehane Today we’re discussing The Book of Boba Fett: Chapter 6: From the Desert Comes a Stranger the penultimate episode of the series. Strap in folks because this one is bursting at the seams with surprises, easter eggs, and crazy moments that left our panel heavily divided. The crew of Talkin’ Tauntauns is the AIPT Star Wars dream team: JJ Travers, Jim Lehane, and Nicole Herviou.
PTW Wrestling Podcast episode 187: More Like Royal FUMBLE, Amirite?
Podcasts The Road to WrestleMania is paved with nonsensical decisions and a lot of disappointment.
From the Desert Comes a Stranger on Apple Podcasts
1 hr 1 min Today we're discussing The Book of Boba Fett: Chapter 6: From the Desert Comes a Stranger the penultimate episode of the series. Strap in folks because this one is bursting at the seams with surprises, easter eggs, and crazy moments that left our panel heavily divided. 1 hr 1 min
Talkin’ Tauntauns Podcast episode 90: The Book of Boba Fett: Chapters 2 & 3
Podcasts Star Wars meets Dances with Wolves. By JJ Travers, Nicole Herviou and Jim Lehane Today we’re delivering you a very special treat in the form of The Book of Boba Fett: Chapters 2 and 3! That’s right, we’re discussing the two latest episodes together (and yeah, maybe it’s because of some scheduling conflicts we ran into). The latest adventures in a galaxy far, far away see Star Wars give a big nod to Dances with Wolves as Boba Fett dives deeper into the Tusken culture.
Talkin’ Tauntauns Podcast episode 89: The Book of Boba Fett: Chapter 1
Podcasts The reign of Boba Fett and Fennec Shand has begun. By JJ Travers, Nicole Herviou and Jim Lehane The Book of Boba Fett has finally arrived! The highly anticipated series debuted this week on Disney+ and we’re dedicating the entire episode to discussing every character, costume, alien, and easter egg that we can get our hands on. Boba Fett and Fennec Shand’s reign over the criminal underworld of Tatooine begins here with Chapter 1: Stranger in a Strange Land.
PTW Wrestling Podcast episode 182: Christmas Eve Spectacular
Pro Wrestling Elf on a Shelf and other Christmas traditions, and why NXT 2.0 isn’t working. By Patrick Ross, JJ Travers and Dana Fowler Subscribe to PTW, AIPT’s official wrestling podcast: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS Support us on Patreon for just $2 a month and join our exclusive Discord! Buy the PTW Mucho Respect shirt on the AIPT Store! NXT still has consistent storytelling and several compelling acts.
Talkin’ Tauntauns Podcast episode 88: Christmas in the Stars
Podcasts Star Wars has perfect gifts for those who are naughty and nice. By JJ Travers, Nicole Herviou and Jim Lehane It’s the holiday season again and in honor of this festive time of year, we subjected poor Nicole to the entirety of The Star Wars Holiday Special. We’re also discussing the often forgotten but wonderful, Christmas in the Stars: Star Wars Christmas Album. And to round it out we have a small pile of news about upcoming projects in the Star Wars Universe.
PTW Wrestling Podcast episode 181: Sign, Owens, Sign
Pro Wrestling Kevin Owens, Bret Hart, Winter is Coming, and the best snacks to eat while watching wrestling.
Talkin’ Tauntauns Podcast episode 87: Return of the Jedi
Podcasts I am a Jedi, like my father before me. By JJ Travers, Nicole Herviou and Jim Lehane Today we continue our periodic analysis of the Star Wars films with the third and final entry in the original trilogy, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. Joining us for the discussion is D. Rayven Spencer from the Star Wars podcast Sistas with Sabers, and YouTube shows Force Connect, and Broaxium.
Talkin’ Tauntauns Podcast episode 86: Star Wars: Ronin: A Visions Novel
Podcasts A Star Wars novel unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. By JJ Travers, Nicole Herviou and Jim Lehane Today we’re discussing Star Wars: Ronin: A Visions Novel by Emma Meiko Candon, an exciting new literary adventure that takes us to a new galaxy far, far away, first glimpsed at in the anime anthology series Visions on Disney+. Join us as we take a deep dive into what is easily one of, if not the most unique Star Wars novels ever written.
PTW Wrestling Podcast episode 180: Hogan Math
Podcasts A deeply strange episode of Raw prompts the PTW boys to talk about WWE’s decisions as of late.
PTW Wrestling Podcast episode 179: War of the Words
Pro Wrestling CM Punk and MJF finally met in a promo battle, and the wait was worth every second.
Talkin’ Tauntauns Podcast episode 85: 2021 Star Wars holiday gift guide
Podcasts We’ve got your Star Wars holiday buying covered. By JJ Travers, Nicole Herviou and Jim Lehane Star Wars fans, it’s the most wonderful time of the year and you know what that means! It’s time for the Talkin’ Tauntauns 2021 Holiday Gift Guide. JJ, Nicole, and Jim are bringing you their top 5 items that they think would make for great gifts to the Star Wars fans in your life. We’ve got clothes, books, video games, and of course, LEGO.
A Star Wars Discussion: 2021 Holiday Gift Guide on Apple Podcasts
58 min Star Wars fans, it's the most wonderful time of the year and you know what that means! It's time for the Talkin' Tauntauns 2021 Holiday Gift Guide. JJ, Nicole, and Jim are bringing you their top 5 items that they think would make for great gifts to the Star Wars fans in your life. We've got clothes, books, video games, and of course, LEGO. 58 min
PTW Wrestling Podcast episode 178: Full Gear Fallout
Pro Wrestling Cowboy sh*t completed: ‘Hangman’ Adam Page has unseated Kenny Omega to become the AEW World Champion! By Patrick Ross, JJ Travers and Dana Fowler Subscribe to PTW, AIPT’s official wrestling podcast: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS Support us on Patreon for just $2 a month and join our exclusive Discord! Buy the PTW Mucho Respect shirt on the AIPT Store! It was a tall order to try to top September’s All Out PPV, but Full...
PTW Wrestling Podcast episode 177: AEW Full Gear 2021 Preview
Podcasts The whole world is hoping we see some cowboy sh*t this Saturday. By Patrick Ross, JJ Travers, Dana Fowler and Brendan Lee Subscribe to PTW, AIPT’s official wrestling podcast: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS Support us on Patreon for just $2 a month and join our exclusive Discord! Buy the PTW Mucho Respect shirt on the AIPT Store! The moment may finally be upon us.
Talkin’ Tauntauns Podcast episode 83: War of the Bounty Hunters
Podcasts A huge crossover event across five ongoing series. By JJ Travers, Nicole Herviou and Jim Lehane Today we’re busting out the comic books with Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters. Part 1 of an epic mini-series and crossover event spanning across 5 different ongoing series, as well as numerous one shots, for a grand total of thirty-four comics released over the past 6 months. The crew of Talkin’ Tauntauns is the AIPT Star Wars dream team: JJ Travers, Jim Lehane, and Nicole Herviou.
A Star Wars Discussion: War of the Bounty Hunters on Apple Podcasts
1 hr 1 min Today we're busting out the comic books with Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters. Part 1 of an epic mini-series and crossover event across 5 different ongoing series, as well as numerous one shots, for a grand total of 34 comics released over the past 6 months. 1 hr 1 min
PTW Wrestling Podcast episode 176: Power Tools Wrestling
Podcasts Trever and Pat recount their AEW Dynamite adventure, and JJ has some strong opinion on power tools.
Talkin’ Tauntauns Podcast episode 81: The Empire Strikes Back
Podcasts What many consider to be the greatest of all the Star Wars movies. By JJ Travers, Nicole Herviou and Jim Lehane Today we continue our periodic analysis of the Star Wars films with the second entry into the saga, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.
PTW Wrestling Podcast episode 175: The 2021 PTW Draft
Podcasts Join us as we build our dream wrestling promotions in the inaugural PTW Draft! By Patrick Ross, JJ Travers and Mike Pursell Subscribe to PTW, AIPT’s official wrestling podcast: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS We’ve got a very special episode this week: “Heel” Dana Fowler is off, but former PTW Wrestling Podcast co-host Mike “The Wolverine” Pursell joins the show to take part in the inaugural PTW Draft! Mike, JJ and Pat each...
A Star Wars Discussion: Visiting Galaxy's Edge and Lego Terrifying Tales on Apple Podcasts
1 hr 6 min The crew is finally back together! Today Nicole provides a tell all on her recent trip to Galaxy's Edge, giving us all the highlights on building her lightsaber, riding Rise of the Resistance, and of course, the blue milk. We're also talking the latest show to be released under the Star Wars banner, Lego Star Wars Terrifying Tales. 1 hr 6 min Top Podcasts In TV & Film
PTW Wrestling Podcast episode 172: The American Dragon Rises
Podcasts Bryan Danielson and Kenny Omega put on a clinic in Bryan’s first post-WWE match; NXT continues to search for its new identity.
Talkin’ Tauntauns Podcast episode 76: A New Hope
Star Wars We revisit where Star Wars began, a long time ago in 1977. By JJ Travers, Jim Lehane and Alex Harris Our periodic analysis of each of the Star Wars movies continues today with the one that started it all, A New Hope. We’re joined by special guest, Alex Harris, host of the AIPT Movies Podcast. Join us as we revisit the first film in the Skywalker Saga, released all the way back in 1977, when it was known simply as “Star Wars”.
PTW Wrestling Podcast episode 171: Big Meaty Champ
Podcasts Big E wins the WWE Championship, NXT debuts a new look, and AEW sets up a stacked week.
PTW Wrestling Podcast episode 170: All Out Fallout
Pro Wrestling Still trying to catch our breath after one of the best wrestling pay-per-views of all time. By Patrick Ross, JJ Travers and Dana Fowler Subscribe to PTW, AIPT’s official wrestling podcast: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS Recency bias is a thing, but when the dust settles and all is said and done, AEW All Out 2021 may go down as one of the best, most important wrestling pay-per-views of all time.
Talkin’ Tauntauns Podcast episode 72: The Bad Batch Season 1 finale
Podcasts It ends where it began for Clone Force 99. By JJ Travers, Nicole Herviou, Jim Lehane and Nick Nafpliotis The 16 episode inaugural season of The Bad Batch has wrapped and we’re discussing the final 4 episodes, including the finale. Joining us for the deep dive is fellow AIPT staff member Nick “the Nerf” Nafpliotis. We also dig into the latest news around Disney’s Galactic Starcruiser prices and a newly announced Star Wars LEGO Halloween special.
Talkin’ Tauntauns Podcast episode 68: Justina Ireland
Podcasts One of the authors behind the new Star Wars publishing initiative The High Republic stops by. By JJ Travers, Nicole Herviou and Jim Lehane on July 20, 2021 Today we’re joined by the incredibly talented, Justina Ireland, one of the authors behind the new Star Wars publishing initiative The High Republic.
Talkin’ Tauntauns Podcast episode 67: War of the Bounty Hunters
Disney - Marvel Podcasts Boba Fett goes to war with the best scum the galaxy has to offer. By JJ Travers, Nicole Herviou and Jim Lehane on July 13, 2021 War of the Bounty Hunters has come to a galaxy far, far away! It’s been a quick minute since we’ve sat down and dug into the slew of ongoing Star Wars comics. So, what better excuse is there to get back into the swing of things then a new six-month crossover event that’s spread across 30+ comic books?
PTW Wrestling Podcast episode 162: All Nimbly-Bimbly Like
AEW/YouTube Podcasts AEW hits the road with a big debut, NXT partied with the Great American Bash, and we’re on the road to Money in the Bank.
Talkin’ Tauntauns Podcast episode 66: Rebellions are built on hope
Podcasts The foundation of Star Wars is the fight against tyranny. By JJ Travers, Nicole Herviou and Jim Lehane on July 6, 2021 To celebrate America’s birthday we’re taking a look at the various factions from Star Wars that embody the spirit of freedom, rebellion, and fighting against tyranny. There’s also a new arrival in the mailbag and a surprise preview of Star Wars: Visions to drool over.
PTW Wrestling Podcast episode 161: Pandemic Era Postmortem
WWE Podcasts The Pandemic Era of WWE and AEW is coming to a close, and there are many lessons to be learned.
Talkin’ Tauntauns Podcast episode 65: Solo: A Star Wars Story
Disney Podcasts Let’s discuss a criminally underrated Star Wars film. By JJ Travers, Nicole Herviou and Jim Lehane on June 29, 2021 We are joined today by the marvelous Holly Frey of Full of Sith to talk the wonderfulness that is Solo: A Star Wars story. We laughed, we cried, and we heaped praise all over this criminally underrated film. You can find Holly on Twitter, @Surliestgirl.
PTW Wrestling Podcast episode 160: Hell in a Cell Fallout; The Worst AEW Moment Ever?
WWE Podcasts Hell in a Cell was a solid show, but highlighted some of WWE’s most glaring problems. By Patrick Ross, JJ Travers and Dana Fowler on June 25, 2021 Subscribe to PTW, AIPT’s official wrestling podcast: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS Hell in a Cell has come and gone, and while most matches were entertaining, some of the finishes and the resulting fallout on Raw really highlight some of WWE’s most glaring problems.
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