TRASH COMPACTOR: A (Mostly) Star Wars Podcast

Dec 17 2024 66 ep. 74 mins 16

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Thoughtful takes on STAR WARS and related topics from the VHS generation.

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#48 – CHASING RAIDERS: Dr. David West Reynolds' new Indy doc

Dec 17 2024 63 mins

Josh chats to returning guest DR. DAVID WEST REYNOLDS about his new documentary project, CHASING RAIDERS, which explores the real history and archaeology behind Raiders of the Lost Ark. 📖 CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction and Chasing Raiders project overview 01:19 - Reynolds' previous Star Wars documentary success 02:25 - Scope and goals of Chasing Raiders 06:46 - Filming location

#47 – I'M GEORGE LUCAS: Documenting The George Lucas Talk Show (w/ Patrick Cotnoir)

Jul 16 2024 51 mins

Josh chats with Patrick Cotnoir, producer of The George Lucas Talk Show, about the new documentary "I'm George Lucas: A Connor Ratliff Story.” Patrick discusses the origins of the show, its evolution during the pandemic, and shares behind-the-scenes insights into this unique comedy phenomenon. 📖 CHAPTERS 0:00 - Introduction 2:17 - Origins of The George Lucas Talk Show 5

#46 – THE CORPORATE ALLIANCE: Is Star Wars Art or Content?

Jun 04 2024 38 mins

Is Star Wars art or just more content? As Star Wars continues to thrive as a Disney franchise, can it maintain any artistic integrity, or was it always simply another product in the marketplace? We explore these questions and more, including: The transition from George Lucas’s vision to Disney's corporate ownership. The impact of capitalism on artistic endeavors within the Star

#45 – THX VIBES: A Discussion of THX 1138

May 07 2024 63 mins

Josh, Jonny, and special guest Ro from The Scarif Scuttlebutt Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/c/ScarifScuttlebuttPodcast) dive deep into George Lucas's 1971 feature film debut, THX 1138. We talk about the film's themes, its relevance today, and how it laid the groundwork for Lucas's later work, including Star Wars. We discuss: How THX 1138 offers a unique insight into George Luca

PHANTOM FLASHBACKS: 25 Years of The Phantom Menace

May 04 2024 24 mins

Join us for a special bonus episode celebrating the 25th anniversary of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace! We've compiled highlights from past episodes where we discussed topics related to this groundbreaking film. Hear insights from Dan Madsen, former head of the Lucasfilm fan club, and Dr. David West Reynolds, co-editor of the Episode 1 teaser trailer, as they share their

#44 – GEORGE'S MASTERPIECE: Young Indiana Jones w/ Peter Holmstrom & Daniel Noa

Apr 02 2024 64 mins

Josh is joined by the hosts of THE YOUNG INDIANA JONES CHRONICLERS Podcast: Peter Holmstrom, and Daniel Noa, and delve into the eponymous TV series, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles. Discover the groundbreaking production techniques, the educational value, and the passion that George Lucas poured into the often overlooked series. Learn how the series served as a testing ground fo

#43 – PHANTOM TEASER: Editing the Episode I Teaser w/ Dr. David West Reynolds

Mar 05 2024 63 mins

In this episode, Josh interviews Dr. David West Reynolds about his unbelievable journey from archaeologist to editing the hugely-anticipated teaser trailer for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999). Show Notes: Learn how Dr. Reynolds went from earning his PhD researching ancient sites to launching an expedition in Tunisia to uncover forgotten Star Wars filming locations

#42 – IF DROIDS COULD THINK: George Lucas on AI

Feb 07 2024 47 mins

Welcome to a special episode of Trash Compactor, part of the Star Wars Podcast Day 2024 celebration! This year, we're not only joining forces with podcasts around the galaxy to honor #StarWarsPodcastDay2024, but we're also commemorating the 25th anniversary of the pioneering Star Wars podcast, Jedi Talk, which debuted on this very day in 1999. For those tuning in for the first time

#41 – ACAFANS: The Rigorous Study of Star Wars

Jan 02 2024 62 mins

We're joined by editors Dr. Emily Strand and Dr. Amy H. Sturgis to discuss their new essay collection "STAR WARS: ESSAYS FROM A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY." From in-universe lore to real-world influences, this compilation of academic analysis reveals new depths even diehard fans may have missed. Guest Info: Dr. Emily Strand Website: www.emilystrand.com & liturgyandlife.com

#40 – FORCE AWAKENS 95: What if the sequels were made in the 90s?

Jul 11 2023 72 mins

Another installment of our alternate universe what ifs: what if the sequel trilogy was made in the 1990s? Following up on our Prequels 1986 episode (www.trashcompod.com/13), we continue the experiment and imagine who might have been cast in and chosen to direct the sequel films if they had been made in 1995, 1998, and 2001. We also ask the question: would Star Wars be able to attra