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(Sorry, first publish was bad, here’s the fixed one!) Welcome back to our “Breakdown Series” as we take a shot at A New Hope (ANH) today, Act 2! We are once again joined by Keith Mylett from Hawaii Saber Academy as we watch through and dissect Act 2 of the film that impacted our lives over the last 40+ years! In Act 2 we see the rising conflict, the potential loss of hope, and the setup for the final battle! Shouts to Keith & HSA: https://www.hawaiisaberacademy.com/ (Make sure to get in touch with him if you’d like to grab a copy of his new Zine! It’s only $1!) Remember to check us out on our website, www.sandiegosabers.net.If you like our show, SUBSCRIBE to us, and even give us a review on iTunes, Google, or where ever you listen! Facebook: SanDiegoSabersInstagram: @SDSabersTwitter: @SDSabersPodcastLike or Subscribe to us above, or email us at podcast@sandiegosabers[dot]net if you have questions, comments, or give us suggestions for what we should talk about next! We are a proud member of the Star Wars Commonwealth podcast network (http://www.starwarscommonwealth.com)! Do yourself a favour and check out the other podcasts in the SWC network:  Talk Star Wars, The Generation X-Wing Podcast, Tumbling Saber, The Nerd Room, The Rogue Squadron Podcast, The Sandcrawler Podcast, and Retro, Inc!

Welcome to our San Diego Comic-Con 2019 (50th Anniversary) round-up. Eric & Steve are joined by Marina (from “I Have A Bad Feeling”) along with Mike Moriarty (from “Home One Hangout“) to talk about the lines, the merch, the panels, and all the fun that was SDCC2019! Remember to check us out on our website, www.sandiegosabers.net.If you like our show, SUBSCRIBE to us, and even give us a review on iTunes, Google, or where ever you listen! Facebook: SanDiegoSabersInstagram: @SDSabersTwitter: @SDSabersPodcastLike or Subscribe to us above, or email us at podcast@sandiegosabers[dot]net if you have questions, comments, or give us suggestions for what we should talk about next! We are a proud member of the Star Wars Commonwealth podcast network (http://www.starwarscommonwealth.com)! Do yourself a favour and check out the other podcasts in the SWC network:  Talk Star Wars, The Generation X-Wing Podcast, Tumbling Saber, The Nerd Room, The Rogue Squadron Podcast, The Sandcrawler Podcast, and Retro, Inc!

This is the start of our “Breakdown Series” where we’re going to watch through and analyze each of the Saga films in their 3 acts. This gives us a unique way to consider how the story is being told, what it’s doing for us, and also setup context for what comes next, or how previous acts or stories have molded what we’re watching. We hope you enjoy the way we do this, and we’d love your feedback! For A New Hope (ANH) we start by having Keith Mylett, head of the Hawaii Saber Academy, on the show as we break down the movie that started it all! Shouts to Keith & HSA: https://www.hawaiisaberacademy.com/ Remember to check us out on our website, www.sandiegosabers.net.If you like our show, SUBSCRIBE to us, and even give us a review on iTunes, Google, or where ever you listen! Facebook: SanDiegoSabersInstagram: @SDSabersTwitter: @SDSabersPodcastLike or Subscribe to us above, or email us at podcast@sandiegosabers[dot]net if you have questions, comments, or give us suggestions for what we should talk about next! We are a proud member of the Star Wars Commonwealth podcast network (http://www.starwarscommonwealth.com)! Do yourself a favour and check out the other podcasts in the SWC network:  Talk Star Wars, The Generation X-Wing Podcast, Tumbling Saber, The Nerd Room, The Rogue Squadron Podcast, The Sandcrawler Podcast, and Retro, Inc!

We interrupt your normal podcast with Special Episode Echo Base! Unfortunately, the Black Death has kept Steve & Eric away for a few weeks, but Steve hops on the mic to give a quick update on things, what’s been going on, and what’s coming up for SDS, the podcast, and SMAF! Remember to check us out on our website, www.sandiegosabers.net.If you like our show, subscribe to us, and even give us a review on iTunes, Google, or where ever you listen! Facebook: SanDiegoSabersInstagram: @SDSabersTwitter: @SDSabersPodcastLike or Subscribe to us above, or email us at podcast@sandiegosabers[dot]net if you have questions, comments, or give us suggestions for what we should talk about next! We are a proud member of the Star Wars Commonwealth podcast network (http://www.starwarscommonwealth.com)! Do yourself a favour and check out the other podcasts in the SWC network:  Talk Star Wars, The Generation X-Wing Podcast, Tumbling Saber, The Nerd Room, The Rogue Squadron Podcast, The Sandcrawler Podcast, and Retro, Inc!

It has been 20 years! The Phantom Menace premiered May 19th, 1999, ending the “dark years” marking the return of The Wars to the big screen! This week, Steve, Marina, and Loring discuss their experiences at the time, what they remember, and how it’s changed for them across the decades. Shouts this week to: Saber Martial Arts Foundation – https://SaberMartialArts.com Remember to check us out on our website, www.sandiegosabers.net.If you like our show, subscribe to us, and even give us a review on iTunes, Google, or where ever you listen! Facebook: SanDiegoSabersInstagram: @SDSabersTwitter: @SDSabersPodcastLike or Subscribe to us above, or email us at podcast@sandiegosabers[dot]net if you have questions, comments, or give us suggestions for what we should talk about next! We are a proud member of the Star Wars Commonwealth podcast network (http://www.starwarscommonwealth.com)! Do yourself a favour and check out the other podcasts in the SWC network:  Talk Star Wars, The Generation X-Wing Podcast, Tumbling Saber, The Nerd Room, The Rogue Squadron Podcast, The Sandcrawler Podcast, and Retro, Inc!

The most recent big block of Star Wars news recently was the drop of the Vanity Fair issue with the first behind-the-scenes shots from The Rise of Skywalker! There are some great nuggets in here, and amazing photography. Steve sits down with friend of the show (of Home One Hangout) Mike Moriarty to walk through this treasure trove! Shouts this week to: Mike Moriarty – @TheFanboyAwaitsSaber Martial Arts Foundation – https://SaberMartialArts.com Remember to check us out on our website, www.sandiegosabers.net.If you like our show, subscribe to us, and even give us a review on iTunes, Google, or where ever you listen! Facebook: SanDiegoSabersInstagram: @SDSabersTwitter: @SDSabersPodcastLike or Subscribe to us above, or email us at podcast@sandiegosabers[dot]net if you have questions, comments, or give us suggestions for what we should talk about next! We are a proud member of the Star Wars Commonwealth podcast network (http://www.starwarscommonwealth.com)! Do yourself a favour and check out the other podcasts in the SWC network:  Talk Star Wars, The Generation X-Wing Podcast, Tumbling Saber, The Nerd Room, The Rogue Squadron Podcast, The Sandcrawler Podcast, and Retro, Inc!

What better way to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of The Phantom Menace but by gathering the Padawans for the podcast! This week, Steven, Serena, and Jonathan take listener questions, the Commonwealth Question of the Month, plus some questions from the High Council! Remember to check us out on our website, www.sandiegosabers.net.If you like our show, subscribe to us, and we’d love if you give us a review on iTunes, Google, or where ever you listen! Facebook: SanDiegoSabersInstagram: @SDSabersTwitter: @SDSabersPodcastLike or Subscribe to us above, or email us at podcast@sandiegosabers[dot]net if you have questions, comments, or give us suggestions for what we should talk about next! We are a proud member of the Star Wars Commonwealth podcast network (http://www.starwarscommonwealth.com)! Do yourself a favour and check out the other podcasts in the SWC network:  Talk Star Wars, The Generation X-Wing Podcast, Tumbling Saber, The Nerd Room, The Rogue Squadron Podcast, The Sandcrawler Podcast, and Retro, Inc!

Eric & Steve sit down to recap the May the Fourth Be With You weekend activities with San Diego Sabers! Shouts this week to: 2Kids Brewing – http://2kidsbrewing.com Intergalactic Brewing – https://twitter.com/galacticbrew Daniel Jaimes Art – http://www.dansartworksd.com/Phoenix Sabers – https://www.facebook.com/groups/PhoenixLightSaberAcademy/ Penguin Saber Academy – http://PenginSaberAcademy.com Star-B-Q Podcast – http://www.starbqpod.com/Saber Martial Arts Foundation – https://SaberMartialArts.com Remember to check us out on our website, www.sandiegosabers.net.If you like our show, subscribe to us, and even give us a review on iTunes, Google, or where ever you listen! Facebook: SanDiegoSabersInstagram: @SDSabersTwitter: @SDSabersPodcastLike or Subscribe to us above, or email us at podcast@sandiegosabers[dot]net if you have questions, comments, or give us suggestions for what we should talk about next! We are a proud member of the Star Wars Commonwealth podcast network (http://www.starwarscommonwealth.com)! Do yourself a favour and check out the other podcasts in the SWC network:  Talk Star Wars, The Generation X-Wing Podcast, Tumbling Saber, The Nerd Room, The Rogue Squadron Podcast, The Sandcrawler Podcast, and Retro, Inc!

The guys are back together for the first time since Star Wars Celebration Chicago, and they couldn’t wait to talk about the Episode 9 The Rise of Skywalker teaser trailer. It’s fun, in the style that they do – so enjoy! Remember to check us out on our website, www.sandiegosabers.net.If you like our show, subscribe to us, and even give us a review on iTunes, Google, or where ever you listen! Facebook: SanDiegoSabersInstagram: @SDSabersTwitter: @SDSabersPodcastEmail us at podcast@sandiegosabers[dot]net if you have questions, comments, or give us suggestions for what we should talk about next! We are a proud member of the Star Wars Commonwealth podcast network (http://www.starwarscommonwealth.com)! Do yourself a favour and check out the other podcasts in the SWC network:  Talk Star Wars, The Generation X-Wing Podcast, Tumbling Saber, The Nerd Room, The Rogue Squadron Podcast, Tatooine Sons, The Sandcrawler Podcast, and Retro, Inc!

Check out our live podcast from the stage at Motor Row Brewing during Star Wars Celebration. Joining Steve is Robert Cast from Talk Star Wars as they talk about how Celebration has changed – all for the better!! Remember to check us out on our website, www.sandiegosabers.net.If you like our show, subscribe to us, and even give us a review on iTunes, Google, or where ever you listen! Facebook: SDSabersInstagram: SDSabersTwitter: SDSabersPodcastEmail us at podcast@sandiegosabers[dot]net if you have questions, comments, or give us suggestions for what we should talk about next! We are a proud member of the Star Wars Commonwealth podcast network (http://www.starwarscommonwealth.com)! Do yourself a favour and check out the other podcasts in the SWC network:  Talk Star Wars, The Generation X-Wing Podcast, Tumbling Saber, The Nerd Room, The Rogue Squadron Podcast, Tatooine Sons, The Sandcrawler Podcast, and Retro, Inc!

Here’s the recap from Sunday – first the Mandalorian panel and reels, then recap of the Clone Wars panel & trailer, and a final wrap-up for SWCC! Remember to check us out on our website, www.sandiegosabers.net.If you like our show, subscribe to us, and even give us a review on iTunes, Google, or where ever you listen! Facebook: SDSabersInstagram: SDSabersTwitter: SDSabersPodcastEmail us at podcast@sandiegosabers[dot]net if you have questions, comments, or give us suggestions for what we should talk about next! As a proud member of the Star Wars Commonwealth podcast network (http://www.starwarscommonwealth.com), do yourself a favour and check out the other podcasts in the network:  Talk Star Wars, The Generation X-Wing Podcast, Tumbling Saber, The Nerd Room, The Rogue Squadron Podcast, Tatooine Sons, The Sandcrawler Podcast, and Retro, Inc!

Three days down! In this recap episode, Steve talks about the big party at Motor Row Brewing, the Galaxy’s Edge panel, and the Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order reveal! Also, make way for the Running of the Hoods! Remember to check us out on our website, www.sandiegosabers.net.If you like our show, subscribe to us, and even give us a review on iTunes, Google, or where ever you listen! Facebook: SDSabersInstagram: SDSabersTwitter: SDSabersPodcastEmail us at podcast@sandiegosabers[dot]net if you have questions, comments, or give us suggestions for what we should talk about next! As a proud member of the Star Wars Commonwealth podcast network (http://www.starwarscommonwealth.com), do yourself a favour and check out the other podcasts in the network:  Talk Star Wars, The Generation X-Wing Podcast, Tumbling Saber, The Nerd Room, The Rogue Squadron Podcast, Tatooine Sons, The Sandcrawler Podcast, and Retro, Inc!

Steve’s live reaction to the live broadcast of the EPIX teaser trailer! DON’T FORGET – if you are going to Star Wars Celebration in Chicago, make sure to come to the Star Wars Commonwealth After Party! SDS will be there along with Rogue Squad Pod, Talk Star Wars, Tatooine Sons, and others! Friday April 12th at Motor Row Brewing – See the Facebook event for details, or email us! https://www.facebook.com/events/2257882737761171/ Remember to check us out on our website, www.sandiegosabers.net.If you like our show, subscribe to us, and even give us a review on iTunes, Google, or where ever you listen! Facebook: SDSabersInstagram: SDSabersTwitter: SDSabersPodcastEmail us at podcast@sandiegosabers[dot]net if you have questions, comments, or give us suggestions for what we should talk about next! As a proud member of the Star Wars Commonwealth podcast network (http://www.starwarscommonwealth.com), do yourself a favour and check out the other podcasts in the network:  Talk Star Wars, The Generation X-Wing Podcast, Tumbling Saber, The Nerd Room, The Rogue Squadron Podcast, Tatooine Sons, The Sandcrawler Podcast, and Retro, Inc!

The first day in Chicago was a travel day + the Costuming Club big bash at night! Listen now to hear the tales of the Day, leading up to Day 2 where we’re expecting the EPIX trailer!! DON’T FORGET – if you are going to Star Wars Celebration in Chicago, make sure to come to the Star Wars Commonwealth After Party! SDS will be there along with Rogue Squad Pod, Talk Star Wars, Tatooine Sons, and others! Friday April 12th at Motor Row Brewing – See the Facebook event for details, or email us! https://www.facebook.com/events/2257882737761171/ Remember to check us out on our website, www.sandiegosabers.net.If you like our show, subscribe to us, and even give us a review on iTunes, Google, or where ever you listen! Facebook: SDSabersInstagram: SDSabersTwitter: SDSabersPodcastEmail us at podcast@sandiegosabers[dot]net if you have questions, comments, or give us suggestions for what we should talk about next! As a proud member of the Star Wars Commonwealth podcast network (http://www.starwarscommonwealth.com), do yourself a favour and check out the other podcasts in the network:  Talk Star Wars, The Generation X-Wing Podcast, Tumbling Saber, The Nerd Room, The Rogue Squadron Podcast, Tatooine Sons, The Sandcrawler Podcast, and Retro, Inc!

Star Wars Celebration 2019 in Chicago starts in just TWO DAYS! So we spend a few minutes talking about our expectations, theories, and thoughts. Steve will be there rep’ing SDS, so track him down & say “Hey Boy-o!” There might be stickers! DON’T FORGET – if you are going to Star Wars Celebration in Chicago, make sure to come to the Star Wars Commonwealth After Party! SDS will be there along with Rogue Squad Pod, Talk Star Wars, Tatooine Sons, and others! Friday April 12th at Motor Row Brewing – See the Facebook event for details, or email us! https://www.facebook.com/events/2257882737761171/ Remember to check us out on our website, www.sandiegosabers.net.If you like our show, subscribe to us, and even give us a review on iTunes, Google, or where ever you listen! Facebook: SDSabersInstagram: SDSabersTwitter: SDSabersPodcastEmail us at podcast@sandiegosabers[dot]net if you have questions, comments, or give us suggestions for what we should talk about next! As a proud member of the Star Wars Commonwealth podcast network (http://www.starwarscommonwealth.com), do yourself a favour and check out the other podcasts in the network:  Talk Star Wars, The Generation X-Wing Podcast, Tumbling Saber, The Nerd Room, The Rogue Squadron Podcast, Tatooine Sons, The Sandcrawler Podcast, and Retro, Inc!

Welcome to our first BIG interview! And it’s NSFW, of course. This week, down at Duck Foot Brewing Co in East Village, of downtown San Diego, we interview the creator and cast of the Star Wars parody burlesque show, “The Empire Strips Back”!!! Russall S. Beattie (creator), Kael (Stormtrooper, and others), and James (Chewbacca & co-choreographer) take a few hours(!) before their San Diego show to come talk to us about their show, their favourite parts, and what else is coming along for the show, Wookierotica, and other things that Russall & crew are working on!! Shouts out to so many great people & groups… Giant Panda King – http://GiantPandaKing.comMike Mortiarty at Home One Hangout : @HomeOneHangout Riley at The Big Open Podcast: https://TheBigOpenPodcast.comSons of Obi-Wan – https://www.sonsofobiwan.com/ Odd Studio – https://oddstudio.com/ ALSO – if you are going to Star Wars Celebration in Chicago, make sure to come to the Star Wars Commonwealth After Party! SDS will be there along with Rogue Squad Pod, Talk Star Wars, Tatooine Sons, and maybe others! Friday April 12th at Motor Row Brewing – See the Facebook event for details, or email us! https://www.facebook.com/events/2257882737761171/ Remember to check us out on our website, www.sandiegosabers.net.If you like our show, give us a review on iTunes, Google, or where ever you listen! Facebook: SDSabersInstagram: SDSabersTwitter: SDSabersPodcastEmail us at podcast@sandiegosabers[dot]net if you have questions, comments, or give us suggestions for what we should talk about next! As a proud member of the Star Wars Commonwealth podcast network (http://www.starwarscommonwealth.com), do yourself a favour and check out the other podcasts in the network:  Talk Star Wars, The Generation X-Wing Podcast, Tumbling Saber, The Nerd Room, The Rogue Squadron Podcast, Tatooine Sons, The Sandcrawler Podcast, and Retro, Inc!

As we approach Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019… there’s absolutely no new Star Wars news! So this week, we play a “What-If” with respect to Order 66! And also answer the SWC Knight Question of the Month! ALSO – if you are going to Star Wars Celebration in Chicago, make sure to come to the Star Wars Commonwealth After Party! SDS will be there along with Rogue Squad Pod, Talk Star Wars, Tatooine Sons, and maybe others! Friday April 12th at Motor Row Brewing – See the Facebook event for details, or email us! https://www.facebook.com/events/2257882737761171/ Remember to check us out on our website, www.sandiegosabers.net.If you like our show, give us a review on iTunes, Google, or where ever you listen! Facebook: SanDiegoSabersInstagram: SDSabersTwitter: SDSabersPodcastEmail us at podcast@sandiegosabers[dot]net if you have questions, comments, or give us suggestions for what we should talk about next! As a proud member of the Star Wars Commonwealth podcast network (http://www.starwarscommonwealth.com), do yourself a favour and check out the other podcasts in the network:  Talk Star Wars, The Generation X-Wing Podcast, Tumbling Saber, The Nerd Room, The Rogue Squadron Podcast, Tatooine Sons, The Sandcrawler Podcast, and Retro, Inc!

On March 9th, our friends from the Penguin Saber Academy in Palm Desert, CA, hosted their first annual open tournament! Thirty-two (32) fighters showed up, with 50-60 people attending in total. It was a very well run tournament, and the biggest we’ve seen in Southern California yet! PLUS it was the first officially sponsored event for the Saber Martial Arts Foundation, with over $100 raised through sales of merch and a big raffle! Thank you to everyone who attended, who supported the Penguins, SMA, and the entire lightsaber combat community! The day after the tournament, Steve sat down with Nick Richardson (The Emperor Penguin), Master Alan Venable (Head of Phoenix Sabers, and winner of the PSA tournament!), his wife, Jill, and Alan’s Padawan, Kenny, to talk about the tournament, the event, the fighters, the brackets, and most importantly – Port Lights! Also, trying to educate Nick about ScotchCon. And..well, too many tangents to count! Shouts to… Nick Richardson (Penguin Saber Academy) – http://PenginSaberAcademy.com Master Alan Venable (Phoenix Sabers) – https://www.facebook.com/groups/PhoenixLightSaberAcademy/ Saber Martial Arts Foundation – https://SaberMartialArts.comBrandon @ The Reef in Palm Springs – https://www.thereefpalmsprings.com/ ALSO – if you are going to Star Wars Celebration in Chicago, make sure to come to the Star Wars Commonwealth After Party! SDS will be there along with Rogue Squad Pod, Talk Star Wars, Tatooine Sons, and maybe others! Friday April 12th at Motor Row Brewing – See the Facebook event for details, or email us! https://www.facebook.com/events/2257882737761171/ Remember to check us out on our website, www.sandiegosabers.net.If you like our show, give us a review on iTunes, Google, or where ever you listen! Facebook: SDSabersInstagram: SDSabersTwitter: SDSabersPodcastEmail us at podcast@sandiegosabers[dot]net if you have questions, comments, or give us suggestions for what we should talk about next! As a proud member of the Star Wars Commonwealth podcast network (http://www.starwarscommonwealth.com), do yourself a favour and check out the other podcasts in the network:  Talk Star Wars, The Generation X-Wing Podcast, Tumbling Saber, The Nerd Room, The Rogue Squadron Podcast, Tatooine Sons, The Sandcrawler Podcast, and Retro, Inc!

WOW! We made it to Episode 100!! Celebrating this milestone – and it just kind of worked out this way – but we’re bringing back lightsaber instructors from across the nation, including yet another new one to the podcast, to discuss various aspects Saber Martial Arts. We also discuss our views on the recent decision by France to include lightsabers as a weapon in the French Fencing Federation. PLUS! We’ve been teasing a big announcement – and it’s with Episode 100 that we are very proud to announce the formation of the Saber Martial Arts Foundation – a non-profit that we have collectively worked to establish, dedicated to the development and promotion of Saber Martial Arts! The president of the Foundation, Master Alan Venable, gives a fantastic introduction to what the Foundation is and our aims and goals, and you’ll hear about our plans for this year. With that, here are all the shouts for this week… Penguin Saber Academy – http://PenginSaberAcademy.comPhoenix Sabers – https://www.facebook.com/groups/PhoenixLightSaberAcademy/Star-B-Q Podcast – http://Starbqpod.comHawaii Saber Academy –https://www.facebook.com/hawaiisaberacademy/ SoCal Saber Academy – https://www.facebook.com/SoCalSaberAcademy/Saber Martial Arts Foundation – https://SaberMartialArts.com We will be living-streaming the Penguin Saber Academy Open Tournament on Saturday, 9 March, 2019 (sponsored in part by the Saber Martial Arts Foundation)! Watch the SDS & SMA Facebook pages and Twitter for details!! Remember to check us out on our website, www.sandiegosabers.net.If you like our show, give us a review on iTunes, Google, or where ever you listen! Facebook: SDSabersInstagram: SDSabersTwitter: SDSabersPodcastEmail us at podcast@sandiegosabers[dot]net if you have questions, comments, or give us suggestions for what we should talk about next! As a proud member of the Star Wars Commonwealth podcast network (http://www.starwarscommonwealth.com), do yourself a favour and check out the other podcasts in the network:  Talk Star Wars, The Generation X-Wing Podcast, Tumbling Saber, The Nerd Room, The Rogue Squadron Podcast, Tatooine Sons, The Sandcrawler Podcast, and Retro, Inc!

This week, finishing our our double-digit episodes for all time, Eric & Steve sit down to talk about lightsaber blade-types along with one of Eric’s Padawans, Steven! Shouts this week to: Penguin Saber Academy – http://PenguinSaberAcademy.com Rob Williams – NOW “TB-55077” of the 501st Outer Rim Garrison!! We will be living-streaming the Penguin Saber Academy Open Tournament on Saturday, 9 March, 2019! Watch our Facebook page and Twitter for details!! Remember to check us out on our website, www.sandiegosabers.net.If you like our show, give us a review on iTunes, Google, or where ever you listen! Facebook: SDSabersInstagram: SDSabersTwitter: SDSabersPodcastEmail us at podcast@sandiegosabers[dot]net if you have questions, comments, or give us suggestions for what we should talk about next! As a proud member of the Star Wars Commonwealth podcast network (http://www.starwarscommonwealth.com), do yourself a favour and check out the other podcasts in the network:  Talk Star Wars, The Generation X-Wing Podcast, Tumbling Saber, The Nerd Room, The Rogue Squadron Podcast, Tatooine Sons, The Sandcrawler Podcast, and Retro, Inc!