Beggar's Canyon Boys
Jackson (Jedi Knight) takes Ryan (Padawan Learner) through the history of Star Wars. They cover the movies, TV shows, books, comics, games, and more from its beginnings to today. Cover Art by Spencer Smith Theme Song by Piper Hill
Episodes
The fellas are back for season 2! The podcast is better than ever, I assure you. Listen how Ryan's 3DS influenced his politics as a 13 year old! Listen how Jackson defends the morality of questionable jokes! Beggar's Canyon Boys returns with more tangents than ever!
Content Covered:
TV -
- Family Guy Season 6 Episode 1: Blue Harvest
- Robot Chicken Star Wars Special
Comics -
- Jango Fett: Open Seasons (2002)
- Star Wars: P...
In the afterglow of Revenge of the Sith, the boys jump back a little bit to pick up some comic book slack, as well as check out the deleted scenes from the prequel trilogy. Oh yeah, and there's an awesome little game played too.
Content Covered:
Comics -
Star Wars Infinities - A New Hope (Issues 1-4)
Star Wars Infinities - The Empire Strikes Back (Issues 1-4)
Star Wars Infinities - Return of the Jedi (Issues 1-4)
Star Wars Tales: ...
The boys cover a big one today. Ryan got to have his first Beggar's Canyon Boys theater experience. Did the finale of the prequels live up to the hype? Is Jackson gonna ruin the fun? Is Spider-Man 3 better than Challengers? All this and more.
The fellas discuss the incredible Clone Wars show (the first one!) from the legendary Genndy Tartakovsky. This ish really holds up and serves as an awesome connector between episodes 2 and 3.
Content Covered
TV Show - The Clone Wars (2003)
Next Time
Movie - REVENGE OF THE SITH!!! (2005)
Wow! We are sprinting through on the mission to reach Revenge of the Sith in theaters. Spoilers! Ryan's thoughts on the prequels really change after this one!
Content Covered:
Movie - Attack of the Clones (2002)
Next Time:
TV Show - The Clone Wars Micro Series (2003)
The boys continue to discuss Phantom Menace, particularly the making of, in this very epic episode. Ryan guesses some random characters' names. Not correctly but epically.
Content Covered
Documentary
- The Beginning: The Making of The Phantom Menace
Comic Books
- Darth Maul (2000)
- Return of the Jedi Manga (1999)
The fellas continue talking Phantom Menace and Jackson finally has the opportunity to share his Phantom Menace rewrite.
Content Covered
Movie - The Phantom Menace (1999)
Next Time -
Behind the Scenes! Phantom Menace Aftermath
NOTE: This is just part 1 of our Phantom Menace discussion because it took us about three hours to get through our conversation. I decided to split Phantom Menace up into two different episodes.
Well, fellow Beggar's Canyon Boys and Girls, we're finally here. It's a true milestone in our journey. The fellas have arrived at the one, the only, The Phantom Menace. Ryan was shocked, awed, and overwhelmed, as Jackson and A...
The fellas take their last look at Star Wars before the prequel era truly begins. Stick around until the end to hear Ryan's predictions for the Phantom Menace.
Content Covered
- Video Games
- Rogue Squadron (1998)
- Comics
- Star Wars (1998) Issues 1-4
- Boba Fett: Enemy of the Empire (1999) Issues 1-4
- Vader’s Quest (1999) Issues 1-4
Next Time
- Movies
- THE PHANTOM MENACE!!!!!!!
As the boys inch closer and closer to Phantom Menace, we talk more comic books!
Content Covered:
Comics
Mara Jade: By The Emperor’s Hand (1998)
Jedi Academy: Leviathan (1998)
Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood (1998)
Video Games
Droid Works
Books
Star Wars: Incredible Cross Sections (1998)
Next Time:
Video Games
Rogue Squadron (1998)
Comics
Star Wars ...
The Boys cover the finale of Kevin J. Anderson's much loved Tales of the Jedi series of mini-series. At least it's much loved by Ryan and Jackson. Will Ulic finally get the hero turn he deserves? It's really sad watching people fall to the dark side, huh? Also will Leia ever be characterized correctly outside of the OT and the Thrawn books?
Content Covered -
- Comic Books
- Shadows of the Empire: Evolution (1998) I...
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
Next Time:
Video Games:
Star Wars T...
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)
Next Time:
Comics:
- A New Hope Special Edition (1997)
- Crimson Empire (1997-98) 1-6
Video Games:
- Star Wars:...
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) Issue...
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:
- Tale...
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 Co...
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)
Next Time:
Comic Books:
- Jabba the Hutt: The Gar Sapoon Hit (1995)
-...
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...
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?
Conte...
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