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Talking Bay 94: Star Wars Interviews

TALKING BAY 94 is the only Star Wars podcast solely devoted to interviews with the cast, crew and creators from a galaxy far, far away. Join host Brandon Wainerdi (huge DVD special feature dork), for a weekly deep dive into some never-before-heard stories from the set and Skywalker Ranch. From background aliens to some of the biggest stars in the universe, TALKING BAY 94 will be trying to talk to them all, every Wednesday.

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44:03

John Jackson Miller: Writer of THE LIVING FORCE and...

Talking Bay 94: Star Wars Interviews ·

2024/04/10

Today is my conversation with one of my favorite Star Wars authors, John Jackson Miller. We talk all about the beginnings of his career, as well as his iconic work on the Knights of the Old Republic, Kenobi, A New Dawn and his latest novel, Star Wars: The Living Force (out now!). It’s a fantastic conversation and I can’t wait for you to hear it. The Living Force is now available anywhere you buy your books, and I highly recommend it: https://amzn.to/3PZ3suK I also recommend delving into his KOTOR

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Rest in Peace: Bill Hargreaves (1954 - 2024)

Talking Bay 94: Star Wars Interviews ·

2024/03/29

Last week, it was reported that Bill Hargreaves had passed away. Of course, Mr. Hargreaves was known to Star Wars fans as the father of IG-88, as well as prop maker and droid creator for EV-9D9, probots, B’omarr monks, and mynocks. This conversation features Bill's start working on Alien all the way to his tortuous coat hanger creation for Raiders of the Lost Ark. Rest in peace.

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Rest in Peace: Mark Dodson (1960 - 2024)

Talking Bay 94: Star Wars Interviews ·

2024/03/04

Over the weekend, Mark Dodson passed away. He is best known to Star Wars fans as the laugh of Salacious B. Crumb, as well as the voice of Teek from The Battle for Endor. He was brought back as a patron of Maz Kanata's cantina for Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens. I was able to chat with him years ago at a convention, one of my first interviews ever. That video can be found on YouTube. His New York Times obituary can be found here. Rest in peace and may the Force be with you.

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41:41

Judy Elkins: ILM Creature Shop, RETURN OF THE JEDI

Talking Bay 94: Star Wars Interviews ·

2024/02/07

Today is a very special episode, featuring my conversation with ILM Creature Shop legend Judy Elkins. Judy is responsible for many iconic designs and sculptures for Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, including the infamous Yak Face. This summer, I was honored to spend the day with her in Austin, Texas, as we went around to different museums and sculpture gardens that had inspired her while growing up, including the Elizabet Ney Museum and the Umlauf Sculpture Garden (where the works of her

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Sean Patrick Flanery: "Young Indy" from THE YOUNG...

Talking Bay 94: Star Wars Interviews ·

2024/01/24

"But the truth of it is, my name is Henry Jones. I just named myself Indiana after my dog. So my friends call me Indy." Thank you for tuning in to We Named the Pod Indiana, a Talking Bay 94 spin-off podcast devoted to interviews with the cast, crew and creators who brought Indiana Jones to life. I’m your host, Brandon Wainerdi, and today’s episode is a rare conversation with Sean Patrick Flanery, "Young Indy himself, star of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles. From that first role to Powder and The

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15:20

Richard Young: "Fedora" from LAST CRUSADE (We Named...

Talking Bay 94: Star Wars Interviews ·

2024/01/10

"You lost today, kid. But that doesn't mean you have to like it." Thank you for tuning in to We Named the Pod Indiana, a Talking Bay 94 spin-off podcast devoted to interviews with the cast, crew and creators who brought Indiana Jones to life. I’m your host, Brandon Wainerdi, and today’s episode is a rare conversation with Richard Young, the man behind the fedora in the opening scenes of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Was he supposed to be Abner Ravenwood? Are there plans to bring back his

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The BLAST POINTS + SKYTALKERS + TALKING BAY 94...

Talking Bay 94: Star Wars Interviews ·

2023/12/19

Today is a very special episode of TB94 because it does not feature any cast, crew, or creator interviews ... it is a look back at the year 2023 with my friends from Blast Points and Skytalkers. Jason and Gabe and Charlotte and Caitlin are some of my best friends in this space, so it was such a joy to reflect on the year (including our crazy adventures at Star Wars Celebration London and the Indiana Jones 5 premiere). Thank YOU all for listening this year. It was a weird one! Not as many episodes as

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21:55

Rest in Peace: Marc Thorpe (1946 - 2023)

Talking Bay 94: Star Wars Interviews ·

2023/11/27

Over the weekend, I learned that Mr. Marc Thorpe (former model maker and inventor of ROBOT WARS) had passed away on November 24, 2023. I have republished our brief conversation for everyone to listen to. My thoughts go out to his loved ones. More of his incredible work can be found on his website: https://marcthorpe.com/

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57:00

Revenge of Tom Spina: Trips to the Lucasfilm Archives...

Talking Bay 94: Star Wars Interviews ·

2023/11/08

Tom Spina, the mad man behind Regal Robot, returns to the show for a third time. Because of that, we go a little wild, talking about trips to Skywalker Ranch, the archives, and the just-announced, absolutely incredible, Phil Tippett Legacy Edition of the Rancor maquette. It’s always a good time when Tom comes around. Thank you so much again to Tom for coming on the show and waxing poetic about the incredible work him and his team at Regal Robot are doing. If I did not gush enough, they are the best

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45:46

Brandon Alinger: Author of STAR WARS ART: RALPH...

Talking Bay 94: Star Wars Interviews ·

2023/11/01

Today I’m talking to Brandon Alinger, author of Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie, Star Wars Costumes: The Original Trilogy, and COO of Propstore. I really loved this conversation, diving into his work, his research, and the upcoming Anthony Daniels auction. Thank you so much again to Brandon for coming on the show and talking about the art of collecting and the importance of archiving and researching. The Prop Store auction, featuring the Anthony Daniels collection will be from November 9th through

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35:45

Delilah S. Dawson: Author of PHASMA and INQUISITOR:...

Talking Bay 94: Star Wars Interviews ·

2023/10/04

Today, I’m talking to acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author, Delilah S. Dawson. Star Wars readers know her as the writer for Phasma, Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire and her latest ... Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade. I am such a fan of Delilah, and especially her latest book, which I highly recommend. Some spoilers abound! Read it and come on back. My thanks to Delilah for coming on the show, as well as Del Rey Books for arranging this conversation. I cannot stress how much I recommend Rise of

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47:45

Caravan of Whitta: Gary Whitta Returns a Fourth Time

Talking Bay 94: Star Wars Interviews ·

2023/09/20

I’m back! Thank you all for your patience during this time … and there’s no better way to start back up again than with my FOURTH conversation with the great Gary Whitta. You of course know him as the co-writer of ROGUE ONE, as well as STAR WARS REBELS and many other books and comics, and today we’re focusing in on his newest work: his novel, GUNDOG. We explore creativity, fandom, and the current media landscape and I learned a ton. I hope you enjoy this conversation with this incredible artist. His

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Rodrigo Blaas: Director of SITH from STAR WARS...

Talking Bay 94: Star Wars Interviews ·

2023/05/16

Today is a special roundtable episode celebrating the wondrous Star Wars Visions. Thanks to Lucasfilm, I was able to interview Rodrigo Blaas of El Guiri Studios, alongside several others Star Wars content creators. Rodrigo, of course, directed the first new short for Star Wars Visions, Volume 2 … the stunning SITH. I hope you enjoy this conversation with this incredible artist. Thank you so much again to Rodrigo, the PR team, as well as Lucasfilm for the opportunity. If you want to learn more about

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Charles Soule: Author of LIGHT OF THE JEDI and...

Talking Bay 94: Star Wars Interviews ·

2023/05/03

Today is an incredibly special episode. During Star Wars Celebration, I took a break from the show floor, headed upstairs to the convention center bar and sat down with maybe my favorite current Star Wars writer: Charles Soule. This conversation is a true deep dive into his process, his inspirations, and his journey. Really incredible. Of course, for more updates on Charles’ work, as well as the option to buy signed copies, head to his personal website: www.charlessoule.com If you’re enjoying the

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Amy Richau: LIVE from Star Wars Celebration 2023

Talking Bay 94: Star Wars Interviews ·

2023/04/26

Today is our 150th episode and it is special because its a full recording of the LIVE official panel from Star Wars Celebration London 2023. Making it extra special is our guest, Amy Richau, an incredible author and one of my personal biggest inspirations. She is the author of many Star Wars books, including I LOVE YOU. I KNOW. and the recently released, much-anticipated STAR WARS TIMELINES. As a bonus, the last ten minutes of the episode include our very silly "DON'T LET ME BUY THIS ... LIVE",

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Leilani Shiu: Teeka the Jawa from OBI-WAN KENOBI

Talking Bay 94: Star Wars Interviews ·

2023/03/15

Today's episode is with friend of the show Leilani Shiu, who plays Jawas in The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and had an extra special appearance as the Jawa, Teeka, in Obi-Wan Kenobi. She is really wonderful. Thank you so much again to Leilani for being so fantastic. Make sure to follow her on social and visit her if she’s appearing in your town! If you’re enjoying the show, please head to Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to these episodes and leave us a five-star rating and review! It

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Brendan Wayne: THE MANDALORIAN ("The Gunslinger")

Talking Bay 94: Star Wars Interviews ·

2023/03/08

Today is a special episode with the man behind the mask, the Mandalorian, the gunslinger … Brendan Wayne. We talk all about his experiences on set, as well as the incredible amount of physicality he has brought into the role, alongside Lateef Crowder and Pedro Pascal. I hope you all enjoy (apologies for the slight audio issues) and I hope you all are enjoying Season 3 of The Mandalorian! Thank you so much again to Brendan for being so fantastic. Make sure to follow him on social:

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Bonnie Wild, Julian Howarth, and Danielle Dupre: The...

Talking Bay 94: Star Wars Interviews ·

2023/02/22

Today’s episode is an amazing roundtable with the some of the incredible sound team behind OBI-WAN KENOBI: Bonnie Wild, Julian Howarth, and Danielle Dupre. This crew has been nominated for the Cinema Audio Society award for OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND MIXING, and it is so incredibly well-deserved. I hope you enjoy this wonderful look into the process of bringing the sounds of Star Wars to life. Thank you to Ian and Skywalker Sound for the coordination and help with this interview. Absolutely

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01:12:00

Kristin Baver: Author of THE ART OF THE HIGH...

Talking Bay 94: Star Wars Interviews ·

2022/12/02

Well, uh, I guess … thank you for tuning in to Talking Baver 94, the Star Wars podcast devoted to interviews with the host of "This Week in Star Wars", the author of Skywalker: A Family at War, and slash or the associate editor of StarWars.Com. Today is a special episode with, you guessed it, none other than Kristin Baver, celebrating the release of her newest book, The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic, now available from Abrams Books. Thank you so much again to Kristin for being the inaugural

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Nicholas Britell, David Acord, TJ Falls, Luke Hull,...

Talking Bay 94: Star Wars Interviews ·

2022/11/23

This is another very special episode of Talking Bay 94, to celebrate the finale of ANDOR. A few weeks ago, thanks to Lucasfilm, we got to participate in roundtable interviews with the crew of the upcoming Disney+ series, ANDOR. We got about 30 minutes each with composer Nicholas Britell, Supervising Sound Editor David Acord and Visual Effects Producer TJ Falls, and Production Designer Luke Hull and Costume Designer Michael Wilkinson. It was a huge thrill, obviously, and I hope you all enjoy as much

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