In 1977, George Lucas introduced his science fiction fantasy with the world. Amongst the desert canyon walls, we see Banthas for the first time. Years later, a New York-based dork and I start a podcast to talk about Lucas’ universe....
Well, another Star Wars movie has arrived and I had some thoughts. This is the best place to get my initial reaction this year. > In the twenty-fifth episode of Bantha Fodder, Mike and Jacob take their time on The Last...
In the final episode of our trilogy of fan-edit appreciation, we talk to fan editor DigModiFicaTion about Rise Of The Rebellion and Heir To The Force. Dig is a cool dude. We hope he doesn't find a reason to fan-edit...
On the newest episode of The Modern Vinyl Podcast, the hosts debate and dissect Rolling Stone’s recent “50 Greatest Pop-Punk Albums” list. The conversation is split into categories, such as “Most Underrated,” “Most Overrated,” and “Right Band, Wrong Album.”
Jacob Tender returns to the podcast to discuss the second season of Stranger Things. We talk about the new characters, the relationships between the characters, and much more.
The trailer for The Last Jedi has arrived. Chapter two of the sequel trilogy is imminent and drawing ever closer. As I tend to do, I'm breaking down the trailer to pick out the nitty gritty details to draw any...
Mansions is/are back, baby. New tunes coming, one of which is streaming at the link. via Brooklyn Vegan [http://www.brooklynvegan.com/mansions-return-with-synthy-deserter-ep-listen-to-heel-theme/] : > We’re premiering the EP’s first single, “Heel Theme.” which does have a noticeable electronic...
I tricked Mike into watching the Star Wars movies more often under the pretense of fan edits. This is part two. > In the twenty-third episode of Bantha Fodder, Mike and Jacob continue their fan-edit fiesta with DigModiFicaTion's Rise Of The...
Jacob Tender returns to the podcast for an extremely geeky chat about digital storage and backing up data.
I tricked Mike into watching the Star Wars movies more often under the pretense of fan edits. This is part one. > In the twenty-second episode of Bantha Fodder, Mike and Jacob check out Heir To The Force, DigModiFicaTion's edit of...
Jacob Tender returns to talk about Frank Ocean's early career, his discography, and so much more.
A year later, Mike finished the book! > In the twenty-first episode of Bantha Fodder, Mike and Jacob discuss Bloodline by Claudia Gray. Find the show on Twitter [http://twitter.com/banthafodderfm] and at banthafodder.fm [http://banthafodder.fm]....
Over the years, I've amassed an extensive collection of Lonny Breaux reference tracks and Frank Ocean rarities. After years of digging through blogs and scouring Internet archives, I've brought together the rest of Lonny/Frank's pre-Blonde discography and made it available to download in one place.
A midwest-based electrician hired me to create a logomark for their new company back in 2017. The business doesn't have a web presence that I've been able to find, so I haven't seen my work in use, but I enjoyed...
Mike and I did one of our world famous trailer breakdowns. Enjoy! > In the Twentieth episode of Bantha Fodder, Mike and Jacob exhume, penetrate, and disclose the secrets of The Last Jedi teaser that debuted at Star Wars Celebration Orlando...
Mike and I run through everything we possibly can from Celebration 2017 and make plans to go to the next one. > In the nineteenth episode of Bantha Fodder, Mike and Jacob discuss Star Wars Celebration 2017! From The Last Jedi...
I’ve found browser extensions for each of the three primary browsers that simply redirect any link heading to amazon.com to smile.amazon.com without any further input necessary.
Mike and I watched a documentary about those actors you don't remember from Star Wars and what they are doing now. > In the eighteenth episode of Bantha Fodder, Mike and Jacob do some Star Wars news catch-up and talk about...
Jacob Tender returns to talk about the complex features of Apple Music.
The title for Episode VIII is out, so Mike and I started picking apart what it could mean. We make a few plot predictions and talk about our favorite moments in our first year as Star Wars podcasters. Thank you...
James and I recorded an episode of Variable Bitrate together in Chicago. Unfortunately, it was shit. Time constraints and the weariness of walking and talking for 3 hours around Navy Pier didn't allow us to do the thing justice. I...
The Cantina Cast has published a piece of mine on two of my favorite Star Wars "background" characters. This is a complete history of Doctor Cornelius Evazan and his mate Ponda Baba. These characters are the subjects of Bantha Fodder's...
On this week’s episode of Encore I am joined by special guest Jacob Tender. This week we discuss AbsolutePunk.net, SpinMedia, UnderTheGun and a lot of behind the scenes chaos that plagued the music web community over the past few years.
We both saw Rogue One, one more than the other. We pretty much talk about that. This is a great starter episode for anyone who hasn't checked out the show so far. > In the sixteenth episode of Bantha Fodder, Mike...
Most of these games are new. Several are not, but have been on my “must play” list for some time.
I didn't watch a whole lot of movies this year. Instead, I watched quite a bit of TV.
In 2016, I saw more movies in theaters than usual but less in film overall. Mae and I spent a lot of time watching older sagas like Star Wars, Oceans 11-13, Indiana Jones, and the Bourne saga. Otherwise, it's really...
Despite hosting a podcast revolving almost entirely around movers and shakers in the alternative music industry, I’ve listened to very little new music this year. Of that, an even smaller percentage has stuck. The result is a shorter list...
While stewing in my discontent, it came to mind that 2016 has been, without question, the fastest year of my adult life—full of accomplishments and experiments alike. To break the cycle, I’m listing those out.
Bantha Fodder is celebrating the holidays the only way they know how, with dorky references to background characters in their favorite science fiction franchise. > In the fifteenth episode of Bantha Fodder, Mike and Jacob are up late waiting for Santa...
Rogue One is out and to celebrate and NOT spoil anyone, we have an interview with author William C. Dietz who wrote the original tale (or at least one of them) about obtaining the Death Star Plans now covered in canon with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
This review contains spoilers. Reading beyond this paragraph means you’ve either seen the movie and care to read insights into the plot of The Force Awakens, or you simply want to ruin a possibly phenomenal movie-going experience for yourself....
I met Jake on tour with You, Me, And Everyone We Know, Squid The Whale, and Sugar Glyder. We didn't get a lot of face time then, but I've enjoyed his social media activity since. He's been on my guest...
John Mayer has been teasing his return to pop music for some time, most notably through his Instagram. Of late, he’s been touring with The Grateful Dead as a member of their band.
This week, along with our latest episode, Mike and I put together a remix of Childish Gambino's "Freaks & Geeks" from the perspective of Lando Calrissian.