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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Season 1 Interviews

FORMAT WARS: The Journey of Star Wars on Home Video (with Nathan Butler)

Nov. 28, 2022

And learn why you should hang on to your old VHS copies!

Guest: Nathan Butler

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THE DOCTOR WILL SEE YOU NOW: Star Wars & Doctor Who (with Riley J. Silverman & Michael A. Nixon)

Nov. 21, 2022

Surprising connections (and differences) between Star Wars and Doctor Who

Guests: Michael A. Nixon , Riley J. Silverman

Season 1 Interviews Fan Activities

FAN FILM THEATER: Fan films of the 90s and 2000s (with Azeem of TFN Fan Films)

Nov. 14, 2022

Recollections from the heyday of Star Wars fan films

Guests: Josh , Jeff (Azeem)

Season 1 Interviews Behind The Scenes

MARCIA MARCIA MARCIA: The Legacy of Marcia Lucas (with @TalkingBay94)

Nov. 7, 2022

Filling the Marcia Lucas-sized hole in the story of Star Wars

Guests: Josh , Brandon Wainerdi , Brandon Wainerdi (@TalkingBay94)

Season 1 Interviews Personal

FLUENT COMMUNICATION: What I Have in Common with Darth Vader and Mace Windu (with Maya Chupkov)

Oct. 31, 2022

Communication, vulnerability, and leaning in to who you are. Oh and a bit of Star Wars talk.

Guests: Josh , Maya Chupkov

Season 1 Behind The Scenes

MAD GODS: A discussion of LIGHT & MAGIC

Oct. 24, 2022

We have an emotional reaction to the ultimate BTS doc

Guests: Josh , Russ , Bracey

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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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