Beggar's Canyon Boys

The ol' Canyon Boys are back again and guess what, we're talking Star Wars! This time it's some more comic books and video games.

Content Covered:

Comics:
- A New Hope Special Edition (1997)
- Crimson Empire (1997-98)
Video Games:
- Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II (1997)
- Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith (1998)
BTS:
- Anatomy of a Dewback

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Video Games:

Star Wars Trilogy Arcade (1998)

Star Wars: Rebellion (1998)

Star Wars: Masters of Teras...

The Boys take a deep dive into the many changes George Lucas made to his beloved films. Most people know these changes aren't great but are any of them worth it? Is Georgie just neurotic? Find out!

Content Covered:

Movies:
- The Star Wars Special Editions (1997)

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Comics:
- A New Hope Special Edition (1997)
- Crimson Empire (1997-98) 1-6
Video Games:
- Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II (1997)
- Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith (1998)
BTS:
- Anatomy of...

Well, the first time Ryan and Jackson recorded they didn't really have it all figured out. They totally do now by the way... No issues ever again going forward.

But we thought it would be appropriate to re-upload our first episode to match the standard of sound quality in future episodes.

Thanks friends!

Content Covered:

Movie:
- Star Wars (1977)

Jackson and Ryan take a deep dive into the pre-prequel multimedia project. The different aspects of the project have differing levels of success! Who could have guessed. There is also a lot of discussion on I Saw the TV Glow so I hope that's ok with everyone!

Content Covered:

SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE

Books:
- Shadows of the Empire (1996)

Comic Books:
- Shadows of the Empire (1996) Issues 1-6
- Battle of the Bounty Hunters (1996)
- Star Wars: Shadow Stalker (1997)

Video Games:
- S...

Another mostly comics episode today. This is our first (and hopefully last) virtual recording so apologies for a little bit of echo here and there when we talk over each other. But anyway. These Tales of the Jedi comics are really special. If there's anything to take away here, go read all of these mini series they rock so so much. I need more Nomi Sunrider in my life.

Content Covered:

Comic Books:
- Tales of the Jedi: The Sith War (1995) Issues 1-6
- Empire's End (1995) Issues 1-2
- Boba Fett: Bounty...

It's allllll comics today. Hopefully we don't get burnt out. I'm also realizing my opinions of comics change so much as I talk about them. I feel like compared to movies, video games, novels, music, anything else, I can get a solid opinion on my own, but comics are so nebulous in my mind and require a second like critical pass before I can make up my mind. Anyone else? Anyway... Enjoy the episode.

Content Covered: 
Comic Books:
- Jabba the Hutt: The Gar Sapoon Hit (1995)
- Jabba the Hutt: The Hunger of Princess N...

Our first episode with two mics! This feels like a biiiig upgrade the fellas are proud. But Jackson might have been a little too hyper on this day so pardon some rambling. Anyway... We talk some comics and video games.

Content Covered:
Comic Book:
- Dark Empire II (1994-1995)

Video Game:
- Dark Forces (1995)

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Comic Books:

- Jabba the Hutt: The Gar Sapoon Hit (1995)
- Jabba the Hutt: The Hunger of Princess Nampi (1995)
- Jabba the Hutt: The Dynasty Trap (1995)
- River...

Hey guys thanks for listening again after a week off. I appreciate anyone who reads these. We really enjoyed these comic books so I think we have some good conversation here about them. Thank you!

Content Covered:

Comic Books:
- Tales of the Jedi: The Freedon Naad Uprising
- Tales of the Jedi: Dark Lords of the Sith

Video Games:
- The Super Star Wars trilogy (SNES)
- X-Wing and TIE Fighter (PC)
- Rebel Assault (PC)

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Comic Books:
-Dark Empire...

Jackson gives Ryan his first glimpse of what is known colloquially as "The Old Republic". These are the origins created by Tom Veitch that will go on to inspire many more stories. Here we analyze the questionably morality of Jedi Master Thon and the teaching methods Jedi Masters seem to enjoy using. Also, will Jackson be able to stop thinking about Nomi Sunrider's outfit enough to focus on the episode?

Content Covered:
Comic Book:
 - Tales of the Jedi (1993) Issues 1-6

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Comic Books:
- Tales of the Jedi: The F...

Ryan and Jackson finally reach the end of the pretty much entirely skippable Star Wars video games, and the beginning of non-skippable comic books. Dark Horse takes the reigns with Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy's Dark Empire story. Is this a better vision for the post Return of the Jedi Star Wars world than what Zhan had invented? Spoilers... We don't think so...

Content Covered:
- Comics: Dark Empire (Issues 1-6)
- Video Games: Star Wars (1991 NES), The Empire Strikes Back (1991 NES)

Next Time
- Comics: Tales of the Jedi (Issues 1-5)<...

Let's go! The birth of the Star Wars EU and the grandfather of it all, Timothy Zahn are the main topics of discussion today. Does hot chocolate break your immersion of the Star Wars universe? Is Thrawn actually smart? Ryan and Jackson love talking about this fun ass book.

Content Covered:
Book - Heir to the Empire (1991)
Board Games - Escape From the Death Star, The Lightsaber Dueling Kit

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Video Games - Star Wars (1991 NES), The Empire Strikes Back (1991 NES)
Comics - Dark Empire Issues 1-6 (1991 Dark Horse)

The fellas dive into the world of late 80's Star Wars gaming. This is definitely an era where the table-top has a lot more to offer us than the digital world. Since the fellas are sick of Ewoks, it felt good to get fully away from Ewok content and not talk about them at all. Also remember when Vader turned into a scorpion?

Content Covered:
- Video Game: Star Wars (1987)
- Board Games: The Roleplaying Game, Assault on Hoth

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- Book: Heir to the Empire!!!
- Board Games: Escape...

Finally the end of these droids and Ewoks for now. Testing the limits of Star Wars patience here. I know some people have a fond place in their heart for this Ewoks movie, but spoiler alert... We didn't love it. I'd recommend anyone who hasn't watched this content just listen to us talk about it instead.

Content Covered:

- TV Movie: Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (1985)
- TV Special: Droids: The Great Heep

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- Board Games: 
Assault on Hoth
The Star Wars Roleplaying Game
- V...

Home stretch of Ewok content! We're watching the... barely discussed cartoons from the mid-80's that would be Lucasfilm's first foray into animated television. Both fellas were surprised which cartoon came out on top in their opinion. Have you ever gotten in trouble for playing drop the sack? That was something we could both relate too.

Content Covered:
- TV Shows: Droids (Ep 1. "The White Witch"/Ep. 4 "A Race to the Finish")
Ewoks (Ep 1. "The Cries of the Trees"/Ep. 13 "Asha")

Next Time:
- TV Movie: Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (1985)
...

Star Wars! Right? Star Wars? With Burl Ives? And goats and chickens? Jackson is realizing this method might be an interesting novelty but not necessarily the best way to make Ryan fall in love with Star Wars. This TV movie is pretty interesting on a historical level if not an entertainment one. But hey, we found it pretty entertaining. IT EATS TICKLES!!!!

Content Covered:
- TV Movie: Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure (1984)
- Book: A Guide to the Star Wars Universe (1984 Reference Book)

Next Time:
- TV Shows: Droids (Ep 1. "The...

Now that the original trilogy is behind us, where do we go from here? Well the answer is Ewoks for a while. We touch on it here but it's gonna get... to be too much. But hey, there are some awesome behind the scenes things to talk about in this episode. Also Jackson tries hard to remember the name of his elementary school nurse who introduced him to Star Wars Miniatures.

Content Covered:
- TV Special: Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi (1983 Documentary)
- Books: The Art of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, Return...

Well, this is it folks. The conclusion of the trilogy. There is no more Star Wars content after this. Y'all know I'm playing there's so much more! But the good news is we have Ryan locked in at this point. There is absolutely no escape for this dude now.

Content Covered: 

- Movie: Return of the Jedi (1983)

Next Time:

- TV Special: Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi (1983 Documentary)
- Books: The Art of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, Return of the Jedi Sketchbook, The Adventures of Teebo: A T...

Wow, Jackson is flying high after convincing Ryan that Star Wars is worth caring about. Will he now scare him away with a classic get an inch take a mile move? Or will Ryan just love Star Wars more an more each passing moment.

Content Covered:

- TV Special: SPFX: The Empire Strikes Back (1980 Documentary)
- Comics: Marvel's Star Wars (1977) Issues 39-44
- Video Games: The Empire Strikes Back (1982 Atari 2600)
More behind the scenes and merchandise discussed 

Next Time:

- Movie: Return of the Jedi (1983)

Here's the big one fellas. This is where we decide if Ryan is going to enjoy the Beggar's Canyon Boys experience going forward. Will the amazing direction of Irvin Kirshner and the slower pace to develop characters be enough to engage him, or will he still just be annoyed at Han and Chewie? Let's freakin find out. Or as Yoda would say, "Freakin find out, we will".

Content covered:

- Movie: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Next time

- TV Special: SPFX: The Empire Strikes Back (1980 Documentary)
- Comics: Marvel's Star...