A Show To Shake The Stars

Join the biggest Star Wars geek Steve Clark as he takes you through every episode of the Star Wars National Public Radio (NPR) drama episode by episode.

Blood of a Jedi 06/10/2023

Blood of a Jedi We’re back to finish reviewing the radio drama for Return of the Jedi! In this episode we’re looking at the sixth and final episode of the Jedi radio drama, ‘Blood of a Jedi’. Some of the topics that Steve covers during the show include: Does this episode cram in all that’s left of the story effectively? Steve writes his own scene for the episode and includes it. Some bit part players sound really bored. The staff that work in the sound effects library need a holiday. Threepio appears in some odd scenes. What the hell is a lousy backshooter? You can email the show [email protected] We’re also on Twitter: We’ve just joined Instagram, find us here: We are also on Facebook: A Show to Shake the Stars will return soon with a special Return of the Jedi retrospective episode, but in the meantime, May the Force Be with You! /episode/index/show/ashowtoshakethestars/id/27098487

Bonus Episode One: Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary Discussion 05/13/2023

Bonus Episode One: Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary Discussion In a special bonus, we present an episode from Steve's other podcast, 'Ben & Steve's Video Store'. In this episode, Steve and Ben discuss their thoughts on Return of the Jedi, as we fast approach the 40th Anniversary of the final part of the original Star Wars trilogy. We hope you enjoy the episode. If you like what you hear, check out more 'Ben & Steve's Video Store' wherever you find your pods. Steve will be back with a regular episode of the show very soon, looking at the sixth and final part of the Jedi radio drama, 'Blood of a Jedi'. In the meantime, May The Force Be With You! You can email the show We’re also on Twitter: We’ve just joined Instagram, find us here: We are also on Facebook: /episode/index/show/ashowtoshakethestars/id/26827791

So Turns a Galaxy, So Turns a Wheel 03/22/2023

So Turns a Galaxy, So Turns a Wheel We’re back to continue reviewing the radio drama for Return of the Jedi! In this episode we’re looking at episode five of the Jedi radio drama, ‘So Turns a Galaxy, So Turns a Wheel’. Some of the topics that Steve covers during the show include: · CANON! CANON! How does Leia remember her mother? Steve gets nit-picky! · Steve gets very angry when one of his favourite scenes from ROTJ gets ruined! · Brock Peters sounds bored. · Some major revelations for Luke and Leia, and some great performances from Joshua Fardon and Anne Sachs. · Some surprising omissions from the original radio drama script. You can email the show [email protected] We’re also on Twitter: We’ve just joined Instagram, find us here: We are also on Facebook: A Show to Shake the Stars will return in May, looking at the final episode of the Return of the Jedi radio drama, ‘Blood of a Jedi’, but in the meantime, May the Force Be with You! /episode/index/show/ashowtoshakethestars/id/26303811

Pattern And Web 02/17/2023

Pattern And Web We’re back to continue reviewing the radio drama for Return of the Jedi! In this episode we’re looking at episode four of the Jedi radio drama, ‘Pattern and Web’ Some of the topics that Steve covers during the show include CANON! CANON! There is yet another reference to ‘Shadows of the Empire' A link between Star Wars and Star Trek: The Next Generation Adapting the speeder bike chase for radio, with mostly successful results The show reaching out to Mark Hamill, with no success at all Threepio has some Coronation tips for King Charles Leia fat shames Wicket! You can email the show [email protected] We’re also on Twitter: We’ve just joined Instagram, find us here: We are also on Facebook: A Show to Shake the Stars will return soon, looking at So Turns a Galaxy, So Turns a Wheel, the penultimate episode of the Jedi radio drama, but in the meantime, May the Force Be with You! /episode/index/show/ashowtoshakethestars/id/25961793

Prophesies And Destinies 01/19/2023

Prophesies And Destinies We’re back to continue reviewing the radio drama for Return of the Jedi! In this episode we’re looking at episode three of the Jedi radio drama, ‘Prophesies and Destinies’ Some of the topics that Steve covers during the show include: Princess Leia getting all ‘John McClane’ on Jabba’s ass’ A great new additional scene on the Millennium Falcon CANON! CANON! Steve talks about a reference to ‘Shadows of the Empire’ An interesting way in which Brian Daley takes a scene from the start of the movie and dumps it here, to better dramatic effect Obi-Wan gets all Trumpy The Emperor debuts a new game show! Here’s a link to the Shadows of the Empire blog that Steve talks about: You can email the show [email protected] We’re also on Twitter, follow the handle @showshakestars We are also on Facebook: A Show to Shake the Stars will return soon, looking at Pattern & Web, the fourth episode of the Jedi radio drama, but in the meantime, May the Force Be with You! /episode/index/show/ashowtoshakethestars/id/25656033

Fast Friends 09/08/2021

Fast Friends We’re back to continue reviewing the radio drama for Return of the Jedi! In this episode we’re looking at episode two of the Jedi radio drama, ‘Fast Friends’ /episode/index/show/ashowtoshakethestars/id/20405282

Tatooine Haunts 03/29/2020

Tatooine Haunts We’re back to review the radio drama for Return of the Jedi! Obviously, we will start with episode one, ‘Tatooine Haunts’. /episode/index/show/ashowtoshakethestars/id/13743608

The Empire Strikes Back Retrospective (With spoiler filled chat on The Rise of Skywalker) 12/29/2019

The Empire Strikes Back Retrospective (With spoiler filled chat on The Rise of Skywalker) Before we move onto the Return of the Jedi radio drama, it’s time for a look back on Empire, with a retrospective episode. Here, Steve is joined by special guest Scott Alden for a spoiler filled chat about The Rise of Skywalker, before we move on to discuss our favourite and least favourite things about the Empire radio drama. /episode/index/show/ashowtoshakethestars/id/12552173

The Clash of Lightsabers 10/12/2019

The Clash of Lightsabers Join Steve as he reviews the tenth and final episode of The Empire Strikes Back radio drama, ‘The Clash of Lightsabers’. /episode/index/show/ashowtoshakethestars/id/11617958

Gambler's Choice 10/05/2019

Gambler's Choice Join Steve as he reviews the ninth episode of the Empire Strikes Back radio drama, 'Gambler's Choice'. /episode/index/show/ashowtoshakethestars/id/11527847

Dark Lord's Fury 07/14/2019

Dark Lord's Fury Join Steve as he breaks down the eighth episode of The Empire Strikes Back radio drama, 'Dark Lord's Fury'. /episode/index/show/ashowtoshakethestars/id/10509737

New Allies, New Enemies 04/25/2019

New Allies, New Enemies Join Steve as he reviews the seventh episode of The Empire Strikes Back radio drama, ‘New Allies, New Enemies’ /episode/index/show/ashowtoshakethestars/id/9522650

Way of the Jedi 02/10/2019

Way of the Jedi Join Steve as he reviews and breaks down the sixth episode of The Empire Strikes Back radio drama, 'Way of the Jedi'. /episode/index/show/ashowtoshakethestars/id/8585324

The Millennium Falcon Pursuit 01/25/2019

The Millennium Falcon Pursuit Join Steve as he reviews the fifth episode of The Empire Strikes Back NPR Radio Drama, 'The Millennium Falcon Pursuit'. /episode/index/show/ashowtoshakethestars/id/8390906

Fire and Ice 11/27/2018

Fire and Ice Join Steve as he reviews the fourth episode of The Empire Strikes Back radio drama, 'Fire and Ice'. /episode/index/show/ashowtoshakethestars/id/7697213

A Question of Survival 10/20/2018

A Question of Survival Join Steve as he reviews the third episode of The Empire Strikes Back radio drama, 'A Question of Survival'. /episode/index/show/ashowtoshakethestars/id/7249568

The Coming Storm 09/23/2018

The Coming Storm Join Steve as he reviews the second episode of The Empire Strikes Back radio drama, 'The Coming Storm'. /episode/index/show/ashowtoshakethestars/id/7078343

Freedom's Winter - With special guest Mark Newbold! 09/01/2018

Freedom's Winter - With special guest Mark Newbold! Join Steve as he reviews the first episode of The Empire Strikes Back radio drama, ‘Freedom’s Winter’. /episode/index/show/ashowtoshakethestars/id/6996286

Star Wars Retrospective - With Special Guests! 08/16/2018

Star Wars Retrospective - With Special Guests! This week Steve is joined by special guests Steve 'The Ginger Prince' and Phil Genery in a retrospective episode that looks back specifically at the Star Wars radio drama. /episode/index/show/ashowtoshakethestars/id/6933840

Force & Counterforce 07/22/2018

Force & Counterforce Join Steve as he reviews the final episode of the Star Wars National Public Radio Drama, 'Force & Counterforce'. /episode/index/show/ashowtoshakethestars/id/6837636

The Case for Rebellion 06/16/2018

The Case for Rebellion Join Steve as he discusses the 12th episode of the Star Wars NPR Radio Drama, 'The Case for Rebellion'. /episode/index/show/ashowtoshakethestars/id/6711046

The Jedi Nexus 05/27/2018

The Jedi Nexus Join Steve as he reviews the eleventh episode of the Star Wars National Public Radio Drama, 'The Jedi Nexus', which has nothing to do with Star Trek Generations or cars. /episode/index/show/ashowtoshakethestars/id/6638203

The Luke Skywalker Initiative 05/12/2018

The Luke Skywalker Initiative Join Steve as he looks at the tenth episode of the Star Wars National Public Radio Drama, 'The Luke Skywalker Initiative' /episode/index/show/ashowtoshakethestars/id/6585220

Rogues, Rebels & Robots 04/29/2018

Rogues, Rebels & Robots Join Steve as he reviews the ninth episode of the Star Wars NPR Radio Drama, 'Rogues, Rebels & Robots'. /episode/index/show/ashowtoshakethestars/id/6533947

Death Star's Transit 04/01/2018

Death Star's Transit This week Steve discusses and reviews 'Death Star's Transit', the eighth episode of the Star Wars NPR Radio Drama. /episode/index/show/ashowtoshakethestars/id/6430490

The Han Solo Solution 03/17/2018

The Han Solo Solution Join Steve as he looks at and reviews episode seven of the Star Wars National Public Radio Drama, 'The Han Solo Solution'. /episode/index/show/ashowtoshakethestars/id/6376595

The Millennium Falcon Deal 02/24/2018

The Millennium Falcon Deal Join Steve as he reviews 'The Millennium Falcon Deal'. /episode/index/show/ashowtoshakethestars/id/6297372

Jedi That Was, Jedi To Be 02/10/2018

Jedi That Was, Jedi To Be Join Steve as he reviews the fifth episode of the Star Wars NPR, 'Jedi That Was, Jedi To Be'. /episode/index/show/ashowtoshakethestars/id/6246396

While Giants Mark Time 01/28/2018

While Giants Mark Time Join Steve as he looks at the fourth episode of the Star Wars NPR Radio Drama, 'While Giants Mark Time'. /episode/index/show/ashowtoshakethestars/id/6195935

Black Knight, White Princess and Pawns 01/13/2018

Black Knight, White Princess and Pawns Join Steve as he discusses the 3rd episode of the Star Wars NPR Drama, 'Black Knight, White Princess & Pawns' /episode/index/show/ashowtoshakethestars/id/6145600

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