TRASH COMPACTOR: A Star Wars Podcast

TRASH COMPACTOR: A Star Wars Podcast

Thoughtful takes on Star Wars from the VHS generation. Podcast sequel to the 'zine I made when I was 10.

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FALL OF THE REPUBLIC: John Flynn's Infamous Fan Script (with DR. JOHN L. FLYNN)
Interviews Fan Activities Prequels

FALL OF THE REPUBLIC: John Flynn's Infamous Fan Script (with DR. JOHN L. FLYNN)

June 6, 2023

The 1980s fan script believed to be the real Episode III

Guest: Dr. John L. Flynn
QUITE BESIDE OURSELVES: A Discussion of ATTACK OF THE CLONES
The Films Prequels

QUITE BESIDE OURSELVES: A Discussion of ATTACK OF THE CLONES

May 30, 2023

Groundbreaking, idiosyncratic, full of jokes this movie is

Guests: Frey , Russ
MOVING THE WORLD: The Digital Cinema of Star Wars (with ORBITAL VIRTUAL STUDIOS)
Interviews Prequels Cinema Filmmaking

MOVING THE WORLD: The Digital Cinema of Star Wars (with ORBITAL VIRTUAL STUDIOS)

May 23, 2023

AJ Wedding and Leo Jamarillo talk from their AR studio about Star Wars and digital cinema

Guests: Leo Jaramillo , AJ Wedding
PURE, UNCUT GEORGE: A Discussion of THE PHANTOM MENACE
The Films Season 2 Prequels

PURE, UNCUT GEORGE: A Discussion of THE PHANTOM MENACE

May 16, 2023

How does the first prequel hit almost 25 years later?

Guests: HAL 9000 , Chris , Jon
FAN BUSINESS: Anticipating the Prequels (with DAN MADSEN)
Interviews Season 2 Prequels

FAN BUSINESS: Anticipating the Prequels (with DAN MADSEN)

May 9, 2023

The first editor of the Star Wars Insider remembers the lead-up to Episode I

Guest: Dan Madsen
COOL HELMET, BRO: Catching Up On Mando (with Maya Chupkov)
Reaction Show The Mandalorian Star Wars TV Disney

COOL HELMET, BRO: Catching Up On Mando (with Maya Chupkov)

May 8, 2023

We discuss the past and future of THE MANDALORIAN after we digest season 3!

Guest: Maya Chupkov
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Reviews

"Just when you thought you didn’t need another Star Wars podcast…. This is one to listen to folks. Josh and his guests have great insights and always strike the right balance of thoughtful criticism …"

By Keith Bress on July 16, 2022 via Apple Podcasts

"I love that you guys discuss so much as filmmakers and all the research you do on the films that the directors made right before their Star Wars movie, etc. - it’s way different and more engaging tha…"

By allie.bern on June 22, 2022 via Apple Podcasts

A must listen for any Star Wars fan

"With so many Star Wars podcast, this one stands out from the crowd with its insightful, philosophical, and critical analysis of Star Wars without the host or guests ever being dismissive or disrespec…"

By CIWellness on June 1, 2022 via Apple Podcasts
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