Brews and Blasters: The Star Wars Party

Brews and Blasters is THE Star Wars Podcast Party!

Welcome to a different sort of Star Wars podcast. Born from the discussions between two friends at a local pub in the historic town of Salem, Massachusetts, Brews and Blasters is your chance to kick back and enjoy everything about that galaxy far, far away.

Each episode, hosts Chris Salton and Joe Tavano sit down to do what they'd be doing anyway–talk about all things Star Wars, tell some stories, and have a good time. Join them as they share their love for Star Wars, the most obscure Star Wars characters, Boston’s North Shore, 1980s pop culture and delicious food, and occasionally talk to fascinating people–and friends, like an anthropomorphic packet of crystallized lime.

The Star Wars Party starts now! It's time for Brews and Blasters.

125: The Great Heep Commentary

Jun 30, 2017

So...what's The Great Heep, you say? It's the forgotten animated film that hearkened the beginning of the Dark Times..and we're taking a deep dive into this truly anomalous moment in Star Wars history. Oh, and there's also plenty of Ephant Mon songs and remembering the droids in their anti-smoking ad.

Let's go,...

124: Directorial Debuts

Jun 23, 2017

We thought we were free from the news curse, but of course we weren't! Recorded the day after Lord and Miller were fired and the day before Ron Howard was hired, Chris and Joe have a lot to say about what happened, how to process it, and when, where and how to have a little faith in Lucasfilm. All that, plus email,...

123: Poe DaMOOREon + Other Comics

Jun 16, 2017

If you DON'T read the Marvel Star Wars comics, this IS the show for you. If you DO read the Marvel Star Wars Comics, this IS the show for you! This week, Matt Moore from Comics with Kenobi joins Brews and Blasters to talk all things Star Wars Marvel Comics! Plus, homemade gin, Bud Light Lime, summertime, and much...

122: Joe Watches the Darth Maul Reborn Arc

Jun 9, 2017

They said it could never happen, they said it would never work, but The Clone Wars brought back Maul in spectacular fashion, defying the odds and setting a high-water mark for Star Wars animation. Sit down with Joe as he provides commentary for The Clone Wars Episodes "Brothers," "Revenge," and "Revival," all written...

121: Haircuts

Jun 2, 2017

You've heard plenty of The Last Jedi/Vanity Fair breakdowns, but you havent heard anything like this. Who is "weird-face-slob-guy?" What's going on with the hair? Where are the Greedos? Who is a Clone of Who? You know we never spoil too much in these descriptions. Trust us---this one goes places you never expected. The...